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N300 Wireless Dual Band ADSL2+ Modem Router DGND3300v2
Manage the Configuration File
The configuration settings of the N300 wireless modem router are stored within the unit in a configuration file. You can back up (save) this file to your computer, restore it, or reset it to the factory default settings. From the main menu, select Maintenance > Backup Settings.
The following sections describe the available options.
Back Up and Restore the Configuration
The Restore and Backup options in the Backup Settings screen let you save and retrieve a file containing your N300 wireless modem router’s configuration settings.
To save your settings, click Backup. Your browser extracts the configuration file from the
N300 wireless modem router and prompts you for a location on your computer to store the file. You can give the file a meaningful name at this time, such as comcast.cfg.
Tip: Before saving your configuration file, change the administrator password to the default, password. Then change it again after you have saved the configuration file. If you forget the password, you will need to reset the configuration to factory defaults.
To restore your settings from a saved configuration file, enter the full path to the file on your computer, or click Browse to browse to the file. When you have located it, click Restore to send the file to the N300 wireless modem router. The N300 wireless modem router then reboots automatically.
WARNING:
Do not interrupt the reboot process.
Erase the Configuration
Under some circumstances (for example, if you move the N300 wireless modem router to a different network or if you have forgotten the password), you might want to erase the
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Table of contents
- 7 Using the Setup Manual
- 8 Log In to Your N300 Wireless Modem Router
- 9 Use the Setup Wizard
- 10 View or Manually Configure Your ISP Settings
- 14 Configure ADSL Settings
- 15 Plan Your Wireless Network
- 16 Wireless Placement and Range Guidelines
- 17 Wireless Security Options
- 18 Manually Configure Your Wireless Settings
- 20 Configure WEP Wireless Security
- 22 Configure WPA, WPA2, or Mixed WPA2 + WPA Wireless Security
- 24 Use Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to Configure Your Wireless Network
- 24 Use a WPS Button to Add a WPS Client
- 25 Use PIN Entry to Add a WPS Client
- 27 Configure Advanced WPS Settings
- 27 Connect Additional Wireless Client Devices after WPS Setup
- 28 Add More WPS Clients
- 28 Add Both WPS and Non-WPS Clients
- 29 Restrict Access to Your N300 Wireless Modem Router
- 31 Wireless Guest Networks
- 33 Live Parental Controls
- 34 Protect Access to Your N300 Wireless Modem Router
- 35 Change the Built-In Password
- 35 Restrict Access by MAC Address
- 37 Block Access to Internet Sites
- 38 Firewall Rules
- 41 Port Forwarding
- 42 Add a Pre-set Port Forwarding Rule
- 42 Add a Custom Port Forwarding Rule
- 43 Port Triggering
- 45 Block Access to Internet Services
- 46 Schedule Blocking
- 46 View Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access
- 48 Configure Email Alert and Web Access Log Notifications
- 49 Set the Time
- 50 Upgrade the Firmware
- 51 Manually Check for Firmware Upgrades
- 53 View N300 Wireless Modem Router Status Information
- 55 Connection Status
- 56 Statistics
- 57 View a List of Attached Devices
- 58 Manage the Configuration File
- 58 Back Up and Restore the Configuration
- 58 Erase the Configuration
- 59 Run Diagnostic Utilities and Reboot the Router
- 60 Enable Remote Management Access
- 61 Traffic Meter
- 65 USB Drive Requirements
- 65 File Sharing Scenarios
- 66 Share Photos with Friends and Family
- 66 Store Files in a Central Location for Printing
- 66 Share Large Files with Colleagues
- 67 USB Storage Basic Settings
- 69 Edit a Network Folder
- 70 Configure USB Storage Advanced Settings
- 71 Create a Network Folder
- 72 Media Server Settings
- 72 Unmount a USB Drive
- 73 Specify Approved USB Devices
- 73 Connect to the USB Drive from a Remote Computer
- 74 Locate the Internet Port IP Address
- 74 Access the Router’s USB Drive Remotely Using FTP
- 74 Connect to the USB Drive with Microsoft Network Settings
- 74 Enable File and Printer Sharing
- 77 Overview of VPN Configuration
- 77 Client-to-Gateway VPN Tunnels
- 77 Gateway-to-Gateway VPN Tunnels
- 78 Plan a VPN
- 79 VPN Tunnel Configuration
- 80 Set Up a Client-to-Gateway VPN Configuration
- 80 Step 1: Configure the Client-to-Gateway VPN Tunnel
- 83 Step 2: Configure the NETGEAR ProSafe VPN Client
- 90 Set Up a Gateway-to-Gateway VPN Configuration
- 94 VPN Tunnel Control
- 94 Activate a VPN Tunnel
- 97 Verify the Status of a VPN Tunnel
- 98 Deactivate a VPN Tunnel
- 100 Delete a VPN Tunnel
- 100 Set Up VPN Tunnels in Special Circumstances
- 101 Use Auto Policy to Configure VPN Tunnels
- 107 Use Manual Policy to Configure VPN Tunnels
- 110 Use the LAN Setup Options
- 112 Use the N300 Wireless Modem Router as a DHCP Server
- 113 Address Reservation
- 114 Use a Dynamic DNS Service
- 115 Configure the WAN Setup Options
- 117 Set Up a Default DMZ Server
- 118 Set Up Quality of Service (QoS)
- 118 Configure QoS for Internet Access
- 121 Edit or Delete an Existing QoS Policy
- 121 Configure Static Routes
- 123 Wireless Repeating (Also Called WDS)
- 125 Wireless Repeating Function
- 125 Set Up the Base Station
- 126 Set Up a Repeater Unit
- 128 Common Connection Types
- 129 Assess Your Speed Requirements
- 130 Optimize Your Network Bandwidth
- 131 Optimize Wireless Performance
- 132 Change the MTU Size
- 133 Universal Plug and Play
- 135 Quick Tips
- 136 Troubleshoot with the LEDs
- 138 Cannot Access the N300 Wireless Modem Router Menu
- 139 Cannot Access the Internet
- 139 Check the Configuration
- 139 Check the WAN IP Address
- 140 Troubleshoot a Network Using the Ping Utility
- 140 Test the LAN Path to Your Router
- 141 Test the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device
- 142 Problems with Date and Time
- 142 Wireless Connectivity
- 143 View Available Networks
- 144 Configuration Profile
- 145 Step-by-Step Configuration
- 147 N300 Wireless Modem Router with FQDN to Gateway B
- 147 Configuration Profile
- 148 Step-by-Step Configuration
- 150 Configuration Summary (Telecommuter Example)
- 151 Set Up Client-to-Gateway VPN Configuration (Telecommuter Example)
- 152 Step 1: Configure Gateway A (the NETGEAR VPN Router at the Main Office)
- 153 Step 2: Configure Gateway B (the N300 Wireless Modem Router at the Regional Office)
- 159 Monitor the VPN Tunnel (Telecommuter Example)
- 160 View the VPN Router’s VPN Status and Log Information
- 161 Restore the Factory Configuration Settings
- 161 Use the Restore Factory Settings Button
- 164 Technical Specifications