NETGEAR DM602 manual Easy Installation and Management, Maintenance and Support, Router Device Mode

Reference Manual for the Model DM602 ADSL Modem

Router Device Mode

In Router Device Mode, the DM602 supports configuration of the Transmission Control Protocol/ Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) parameters and login functions on the modem.

•Automatic Configuration of Attached computer by DHCP

In Router Device Mode, the DM602 modem dynamically assigns network configuration information, including IP, gateway, and domain name server (DNS) addresses, to your computer using DHCP. This feature greatly simplifies configuration of your computer.

•Automatic Login for PPPoE and PPPoA

In Router Device Mode, PPPoE and PPPoA configuration of the modem provides always-on connections to the Internet. This feature eliminates the need to run a login program on your computer.

Easy Installation and Management

You can install, configure, and operate the Model DM602 ADSL Modem within minutes after connecting it to the network. The following features simplify installation and management tasks:

•Animated installation assistant

The Resource CD contains an animated installation assistant to guide you through set up.

•Browser-based management

Browser-based configuration allows you to easily configure your modem from almost any type of personal computer, such as Windows, Macintosh, or Linux. The modem includes built-in online help accessed via the browser-based Web Management Interface.

•Visual monitoring

The DM602 modem’s front panel LEDs provide an easy way to monitor its status and activity.

Maintenance and Support

NETGEAR offers the following features to help you maximize your use of the DM602 modem:

•Flash memory for firmware upgrade

•Free technical support seven days a week, twenty-four hours a day

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