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350 East Plumeria Drive
San Jose, CA 95134
USA
May 2013
202-10870-03
v1.0
N300 W
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SL2+
Modem R
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User M
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Table of Contents
Default Chapter
3
Table of Contents
3
Chapter 1 Hardware Setup
8
Unpack Your Modem Router
9
Hardware Features
9
Label
9
Back Panel
10
Front Panel
10
Modem Router Stand
11
Position Your Modem Router
12
ADSL Microfilters
13
One-Line ADSL Microfilter
13
Two-Line ADSL Microfilter
13
Summary
14
Cable Your Modem Router
14
Verify the Cabling
17
Chapter 2 Getting Started with NETGEAR Genie
18
Modem Router Setup Preparation
19
Use Standard TCP/IP Properties for DHCP
19
Gather ISP Information
19
Wireless Devices and Security Settings
19
Types of Logins and Access
19
NETGEAR Genie Setup
20
Use NETGEAR Genie after Installation
21
Upgrade the Firmware
22
Dashboard (Basic Home Screen)
22
Join Your Wireless Network
23
Manual Method
23
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Method
23
NETGEAR Genie App and Mobile Genie App
24
Chapter 3 NETGEAR Genie Basic Settings
25
Basic Home Screen
26
Internet Setup
26
Internet Setup Screen Fields
27
Attached Devices
29
Parental Controls
30
Readyshare USB Storage
32
Basic Wireless Settings
33
Wireless Settings Screen Fields
34
Change WPA Security Option and Passphrase
35
Guest Networks
36
Guest Network Wireless Security Options
37
Chapter 4 NETGEAR Genie Advanced Home
38
NETGEAR Genie Advanced Home Screen
39
Setup Wizard
39
WPS Wizard
40
Setup Menu
41
WAN Setup
42
Default DMZ Server
43
Change the MTU Size
43
LAN Setup
45
LAN Setup Screen Settings
46
Use the Modem Router as a DHCP Server
47
Address Reservation
47
Quality of Service (Qos) Setup
48
Qos for Applications and Online Gaming
49
Chapter 5 USB Storage
52
USB Drive Requirements
53
Readyshare Access
53
File-Sharing Scenarios
53
Storing Files in a Central Location for Printing
54
Basic Settings
55
Add or Edit a Network Folder
56
USB Storage Advanced Settings
57
Safely Remove a USB Drive
58
Media Server Settings
59
Specify Approved USB Devices
59
Connect to the USB Drive from a Remote Computer
60
Access the Modem Router's USB Drive Remotely Using FTP
60
Chapter 6 Readyshare Printer
61
Readyshare Printer
62
USB Control Center Utility
66
Control Center Configuration
67
USB Printer
67
Scan with a Multi-Function Printer
68
Chapter 7 Security
69
Keyword Blocking of HTTP Traffic
70
Firewall Rules to Control Network Access
71
Set up Firewall Rules
71
Port Triggering to Open Incoming Ports
72
Port Forwarding to Permit External Host Communications
73
How Port Forwarding Differs from Port Triggering
74
Set up Port Forwarding to Local Servers
74
Add a Custom Service
75
Edit or Delete a Port Forwarding Entry
76
Set up Port Triggering
76
Schedule Blocking
78
Security Event Email Notifications
79
Chapter 8 Administration
81
Upgrade the Modem Router Firmware
82
View Router Status
83
Router Information
83
Internet Port
83
Show Statistics Button
84
Wireless Settings (2.4 Ghz)
85
View Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access
86
Manage the Configuration File
87
Back up Settings
87
Restore Configuration Settings
87
Erase
87
Set Password
88
Password Recovery
88
Chapter 9 Advanced Settings
89
Advanced Wireless Settings
90
Restrict Wireless Access by MAC Address
91
Wireless Repeating Function (WDS)
92
Wireless Repeating Function
93
Set up the Base Station
94
Set up a Repeater Unit
94
Dynamic DNS
95
Static Routes
96
Remote Management
98
USB Settings
99
Universal Plug and Play
99
Ipv6
100
Traffic Meter
101
Change the Device Mode
102
Virtual Private Networking
103
Chapter 10 Virtual Private Networking
104
Overview of VPN Configuration
104
Client-To-Gateway VPN Tunnels
104
Gateway-To-Gateway VPN Tunnels
104
Plan a VPN
105
VPN Tunnel Configuration
106
Set up a Client-To-Gateway VPN Configuration
107
Step 1: Configure the Gateway-To-Client VPN Tunnel
107
Step 2: Configure the NETGEAR Prosafe VPN Client
110
Set up a Gateway-To-Gateway VPN Configuration
117
VPN Tunnel Control
121
Activate a VPN Tunnel
121
Verify the Status of a VPN Tunnel
123
Deactivate a VPN Tunnel
124
Delete a VPN Tunnel
125
Set up VPN Tunnels in Special Circumstances
125
Use Auto Policy to Configure VPN Tunnels
125
Example of Using Auto Policy
129
Use Manual Policy to Configure VPN Tunnels
132
Chapter 11 Troubleshooting
134
Troubleshooting with the Leds
135
Power LED Is off
135
Power LED Is Red
135
LAN LED Is off
136
Cannot Log in to the Modem Router
136
Troubleshooting the Internet Connection
137
ADSL Link
137
Internet LED Is Red
138
Obtaining an Internet IP Address
138
Troubleshooting Pppoe or Pppoa
138
Troubleshooting Internet Browsing
139
TCP/IP Network Not Responding
139
Test the LAN Path to Your Modem Router
139
Test the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device
140
Changes Not Saved
141
Incorrect Date or Time
141
Appendix A Supplemental Information
142
Factory Settings
143
Specifications
145
Appendix B VPN Configuration
146
Configuration Profile
146
Step-By-Step Configuration
147
Modem Router with FQDN to Gateway B
149
Configuration Profile
149
Step-By-Step Configuration
150
Configuration Summary (Telecommuter Example)
153
Setting up Client-To-Gateway VPN Configuration
154
Step 1: Configure Gateway a (Router at the Main Office)
154
Step 2: Configure Gateway B (Router at the Regional Office)
155
Monitoring the VPN Tunnel
161
Viewing the VPN Router's VPN Status and Log Information
162
Regulatory Compliance Information
164
Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations
165
Industry Canada
165
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NETGEAR N300 Specifications
General
WiFi Technology
802.11n
WiFi Speed
300 Mbps
Frequency Band
2.4 GHz
Security
WPA/WPA2
Antenna
2 external antennas
Ethernet Ports
4 x 10/100 Mbps
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