Network Maintenance | NETGEAR DGND3300-100NAS manual

4. Network Maintenance	4
Administering your network

This chapter describes features to help you manage your N300 wireless modem router. This chapter includes the following sections:

•Upgrading the Firmware on page 50

•Viewing N300 Wireless Modem Router Status Information on page 52

•Viewing a List of Attached Devices on page 57

•Managing the Configuration File on page 57

•Running Diagnostic Utilities and Rebooting the Router on page 58

•Enabling Remote Management Access on page 59

•Traffic Meter on page 61

Upgrading the Firmware

The N300 wireless modem router’s firmware (routing software) is stored in flash memory. By default, when you log in to your N300 wireless modem router, it automatically checks the NETGEAR website for new firmware and alerts you if there is a newer version.

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NETGEAR DGND3300-100NAS user manual Network Maintenance, Upgrading the Firmware

Contents

N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2 Statement of Conditions Technical SupportTrademarks Table of Contents Network Maintenance Advanced Settings Part Appendix C Netgear VPN Configuration Router Internet Setup Using the Setup Manual Logging In to Your N300 Wireless Modem Router To log in to the N300 wireless modem router Using the Setup Wizard To use the Setup Wizard Viewing or Manually Configuring Your ISP Settings To view or configure the basic settings Router Internet Setup ISP does not require login Settings Description Router Internet Setup Configuring Adsl Settings Manual Wireless Settings Planning Your Wireless Network Wireless Placement and Range Guidelines See Manually Configuring Your Wireless Settings on Wireless Security Options Manually Configuring Your Wireless Settings To view or manually configure the wireless settings Name 11N Ssid Network Key 8-63 characters Configuring WEP Wireless SecurityWPA-802.1x To configure WEP data encryption Configuring WPA, WPA2, or Mixed WPA2 + WPA Wireless Security To configure WPA or WPA2 in the N300 wireless modem router Using Push N Connect WPS to Configure Your Wireless Network Using a WPS Button to Add a WPS Client Using PIN Entry to Add a WPS Client To use a PIN to add a WPS client Configuring Advanced WPS Settings Adding Both WPS and Non-WPS Clients To add a wireless client device that is WPS enabledAdding More WPS Clients Restricting Access to Your N300 Wireless Modem Router Wireless Guest Networks To configure a wireless guest network Total Home Protection Live Parental ControlsWeb-Based Interface Flexible Settings Minimal Software Installation Security Settings Protecting Access to Your N300 Wireless Modem Router To restrict access based on MAC addresses Restricting Access by MAC AddressChanging the Built-In Password Select the Turn Access Control On check box Blocking Access to Internet Sites To block access to Internet sites Firewall Rules To add or edit a rule from the Firewall Rules screen Field Outbound Rules Inbound Rules Scheduling Blocking on Port Forwarding Adding a Pre-set Port Forwarding Rule Adding a Custom Port Forwarding Rule To configure port triggering Port Triggering Blocking Access to Internet Services To schedule blocking To block access to Internet servicesScheduling Blocking Viewing Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access Configuring Email Alert and Web Access Log Notifications Field Description Security Settings Setting the Time Network Maintenance Upgrading the Firmware Manually Check for Firmware Upgrades Viewing N300 Wireless Modem Router Status Information Field Description Dhcp Connection Status Statistics Managing the Configuration File Viewing a List of Attached Devices Erasing the Configuration Running Diagnostic Utilities and Rebooting the RouterBacking Up and Restoring the Configuration Do not interrupt the reboot process Enabling Remote Management Access Select the Turn Remote Management On check box To monitor traffic on your router Traffic MeterHttp//134.177.0.1238080 in your browser Network Maintenance Network Maintenance Up data USB port Bus Speed/Second USB Drive RequirementsFile Sharing Scenarios Sharing Large Files with Colleagues Sharing Photos with Friends and FamilyStoring Files in a Central Location for Printing To share files with your friends and family \\readyshare\USBStorage USB Storage Basic Settings\\readyshare Editing a Network Folder Fields and Buttons Description Configuring USB Storage Advanced Settings Fields Description Http Creating a Network Folder Specifying Approved USB Devices Media Server SettingsUnmounting a USB Drive Select the Allow only approved devices check box Connecting to the USB Drive from a Remote ComputerLocating the Internet Port IP Address Configuring Windows 98SE and Windows ME Connecting to the USB Drive with Microsoft Network SettingsAccessing the Router’s USB Drive Remotely Using FTP Enabling File and Printer Sharing Configuring Windows 2000 and Windows XP Overview of VPN Configuration Virtual Private Networking Gateway B Client-to-Gateway VPN TunnelsGateway-to-Gateway VPN Tunnels Planning a VPN Parameter Value to Be Entered Field Selection VPN Tunnel Configuration Parameter Factory Default Setting Setting Up a Client-to-Gateway VPN Configuration Configure the Client-to-Gateway VPN Tunnel Address Virtual Private Networking Configure the Netgear ProSafe VPN Client Select the Connect using Secure Gateway Tunnel check box Security Policy settings, Client-to-Gateway a Virtual Private Networking Virtual Private Networking Leave the Authentication Protocol AH check box cleared Select the Encapsulation Protocol ESP check box Virtual Private Networking Setting Up a Gateway-to-Gateway VPN Configuration Gateway-to-Gateway VPN Tunnel Configuration Worksheet Gateway a Gateway B Virtual Private Networking Virtual Private Networking VPN Tunnel Control Activating a VPN Tunnel Using the VPN Status Screen to Activate a VPN Tunnel To use the VPN Status screen to activate a VPN tunnel Activating the VPN Tunnel by Pinging the Remote Endpoint Type ping Start Using a VPN Tunnel to Activate ItVerifying the Status of a VPN Tunnel Deactivating a VPN Tunnel To use the VPN Status screen to deactivate a VPN tunnel Using the VPN Status Screen to Deactivate a VPN TunnelTo use the VPN Policies screen to deactivate a VPN tunnel To delete a VPN tunnel Setting Up VPN Tunnels in Special CircumstancesDeleting a VPN Tunnel Using Auto Policy to Configure VPN Tunnels Configuring VPN Network Connection Parameters Virtual Private Networking VPN Auto Policy Screen Settings Fields and Settings Description IKE Fully Qualified Domain Name. Your domain name DH Group setting in the IKE section Example of Using Auto Policy To use Auto Policy VPN Auto Policy screen displays Enter these policy settings Auto Policy Field Description Click Apply. The VPN Policies screen displays Using Manual Policy to Configure VPN Tunnels Fields and Settings Description SPI Advanced Settings Part Using the LAN Setup Options Settings Using the N300 Wireless Modem Router as a Dhcp Server LAN TCP/IP Address Reservation To reserve an IP address To edit or delete a reserved address entry Using a Dynamic DNS ServiceTo configure Dynamic DNS Click Edit or Delete Configuring the WAN Setup Options Select the Use a Dynamic DNS Service check box WAN Setup fields are described in the following table Setting Description To assign a computer or server to be a default DMZ server Setting Up Quality of Service QoSSetting Up a Default DMZ Server Configuring QoS for Internet Access QoS for Applications and Online Gaming Advanced Settings Part 1 QoS for a MAC Address Click Setup QoS RuleQoS for a Router LAN Port Click Add Priority Rule To edit or delete an existing QoS policy Configuring Static RoutesEditing or Deleting an Existing QoS Policy To add or edit a static route Wireless Repeating Also Called WDS Wireless Repeating Function Setting Up the Base Station To set up the base station Setting Up a Repeater Unit To configure a N300 wireless modem router as a repeater unit Advanced Settings Part 1 Fine-tuning your network Common Connection Types Assessing Your Speed Requirements Network Connection Theoretical Raw Transfer Time Optimizing Your Network Bandwidth Choose placement carefully Optimizing Wireless PerformanceIdentify critical wireless links Reduce interference Choose your settings Changing the MTU Size To turn on Universal Plug and Play Universal Plug and PlayTo change the MTU size Application Advanced Settings Part Quick Tips Recommendation Instructions Troubleshooting with the LEDs Restoring the Factory Configuration Settings on Situation Recommended Action Cannot Access the N300 Wireless Modem Router Menu Checking the WAN IP Address Cannot Access the InternetChecking the Configuration To check the WAN IP address Troubleshooting a Network Using the Ping Utility To ping the router from a running Windows PC Testing the LAN Path to Your RouterTesting the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device Problems with Date and Time Wireless Connectivity Viewing Available Networks Appendix A. Troubleshooting Restoring the Factory Configuration Settings Using the Restore Factory Settings Button Local network LAN Feature Default Setting Router loginInternet connection 192.168.0.1 Feature Default Setting NETGEAR-2.4G Technical Specifications Interface Specifications Configuration Profile Gateway a LAN Subnet Mask Step-by-Step ConfigurationUnit N300 Wireless Modem Router with Fqdn to Gateway B Configuration Profile Using a Fully Qualified Domain Name Fqdn VPN Consortium Scenario Step-by-Step Configuration Click Show Status Configuration Summary Telecommuter Example Device LAN IP Address LAN Subnet Mask Setting Up Client-to-Gateway VPN Telecommuter Example VPN Consortium Scenario Configure Gateway a VPN Router at Main Office Configure Gateway B VPN Router at Regional Office Connection Security section, select Secure Appendix C. Netgear VPN Configuration Appendix C. Netgear VPN Configuration Select the Encapsulation Protocol ESP check box Select toDGND3300v2 Monitoring the VPN Tunnel Telecommuter Example Viewing the VPN Router’s VPN Status and Log Information Regulatory Compliance Information FCC Requirements for Operation in the United States Edoc in Languages of the European Community Interference Reduction TableEurope EU Declaration of Conformity 1999/5/EG befindet Slovensko Related Documents Document Link Index Index Ping 89, 142 Ssid Index