IN THIS
GUIDE YOU
WILL LEARN
HOW TO GET
YOUR ROUTER
GOING IN
NO TIME
THE INCREDIBLY EASY GUIDE TO SETTING UP
YOUR DGN2200 WIFI MODEM ROUTER
B. POWER SUPPLY
H. INSTALLATION GUIDE
(The thing you are reading)
C. ROUTER STAND BRACKET
E. YELLOW ETHERNET
CABLE (1.5M)
D. ADSL FILTER
I. WIRELESS INFORMATION CARD
G. WELCOME LETTER
A. DGN2200 WIFI ADSL
MODEM ROUTER
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Keep me handy your user information for wireless
Network name: (SSID):
Network Key:
F. GREY PHONE CABLE
WALLSOCKET
MODEMPHONE
MAKE SURE YOU
HAVE THESE BITS
AND BOBS HANDY
The Netgear WiFi ADSL Modem Router supplied by Optus has been preconfigured by Netgear at the factory with unique WiFi security settings to simplify your installation. These settings are printed on the underside of the Netgear WiFi ADSL Modem Router and on the handy WiFi information card included in the box.
SAY HELLO TO YOUR
SHINY NEW ROUTER
BEFORE YOU INSTALL AND CONNECT YOUR ROUTER, TAKE A MOMENT TO FAMILIARISE YOURSELF
WITH THE FRONT AND BACK PANELS OF THE ROUTER.
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1. POWER, FACTORY RESET
SOLID GREEN, power is supplied to the router
SOLID RED, POST (Power-On Self-Test) failure or device malfunction OFF, power is not supplied to the router
FACTORY RESET, during a reset, the lights blink red three times and then turn green as the modem resets to the factory defaults. A factory reset will reverse any settings you’ve customised, e.g. it will change back to the WiFi Network Name and Password printed on the WiFi card we sent you
2. ETHERNET
PORTS 1-4 SOLID GREEN, the powered device is connected to the associated Ethernet Local Area Network (LAN) port BLINKING GREEN, data is being transmitted or received
SOLID AMBER, the powered device is connected to the associated Ethernet Local Area Network (LAN) port BLINKING AMBER, data is being transmitted or received
OFF, no link is detected on this port, or modem powered off, or no cable or powered device is connected to the associated port
3. USB SOLID GREEN, USB device has been accepted by the Router and is ready to be used FAST BLINK (GREEN), data is being transmitted or received over the USB link OFF, no USB device is connected
4. DSL SOLID GREEN, the ADSL port is synchronized with your ISP’s DSL Access Multiplexer (DSLAM) BLINKING GREEN, the ADSL is synchronizing with Optus
OFF, no link is detected on the ADSL port
5. INTERNET SOLID GREEN, the wireless modem router is connected to the internet. The LED will remain solid green
THE FRONT PANEL
The wireless modem router front panel contains status LED lights. You can use the LEDs to verify various conditions. See the table below to see what each LED means.
WHAT DO THE BUTTONS MEAN?
WPS
You can use the WiFi Protected Setup (WPS) feature with clients on the network that are WiFi certified and WPA capable.
WIRELESS
By default, the wireless modem router is set up to work as a wireless access point.
Pressing this button turns the wireless access point feature off and on. You can also do this through the Wireless Settings screen.
WPS + WIRELESS
Pressing both buttons at the same time resets the unit to the factory default settings.
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THE BACK PANEL
The back panel of the wireless modem router contains a number of port connections.
The ports are colour-coded to distinguish your internet port from the other four ports that connect to the wired computer(s) on your LAN.
1 Wireless antenna 2 USB port
3 Four local Ethernet RJ-45 LAN ports for connecting the router to the local computers
4 RJ-11 ADSL port for connecting the router (2) to an ADSL line 5 Power switch
6 AC power adaptor input
STEP 1
STEP 2
CHECK THESE
THINGS FIRST
CONNECT THE
FILTERS AND
TELEPHONE
1 To install the filter connect the side labelled Wall Socket to the telephone wall socket.
2 If you have a different wall socket (600 series as pictured) you’ll need to use an adaptor (605 to RJ11). These can be purchased from any electronics store.
3 Remove the sticker covering the rear ports.
4 Connect the grey telephone cable to the filter port labelled Modem and the grey port on the modem.
5 Connect your telephone to the port on the filter labelled Phone.
Please install your modem after your Optus service activation date and ensure you have the following items before installation:
• Your Welcome letter with your username and password
• Filter (x2)
• Grey telephone cable
• Netgear ADSL WiFi Modem Router
• Yellow Ethernet cable
• Modem power cable
TIP:
If you have a back-to-base alarm, ensure you have a central filter installed.TIP:
To add additional telephone devices that share the same telephone number as your Optus DSL Broadband service (for example: telephones, fax machines, dial-up modems, answering machines and some digital pay TV equipment), you’ll need to use an additional filter and install them as described for the telephone above.
WALL SOCKET
600 SERIES SOCKET
LET’S GET STARTED
1 Connect the yellow Ethernet cable to a yellow port on your modem.
2 Connect the other end of the yellow Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port of your computer or laptop that is labelled with this symbol ( ) on most computers.
3 Connect the modem power cable to a power point and the other side to the modem power inlet.
WALL SOCKET
MODEM PHONE
ETHERNET PORT
(2)
STEP 3 CONNECT THE
MODEM TO YOUR
COMPUTER
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It is recommended you connect via Ethernet first before setting up your WiFi connection.
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POWER BUTTON
STEP 4 START ’ER UP
1 Switch your modem on by pressing the Power button on the back of the modem.
2 The Power LED and Ethernet LED will light up. The LED labelled DSL will blink during installation then after a couple of minutes will remain a steady green and the internet LED will light up.
TIP:
If the DSL LED keeps blinking your modem is unable to establish a broadband connection. Please check:• The Power LED is steady green and ensure all cables are connected
• You are installing your modem after the activation date that we have arranged with you
• Remove all other phone equipment or test modem on a different wall socket.
STEP 5 YOUR SETTINGS
1 Open your internet browser and ignore any error messages that may appear (e.g. Internet Explorer, Firefox, or Safari) and type 10.1.1.1 in the address field of the browser.
2 Replace the default email address (john_citizen@optusnet.
com.au) and password with your personal email and password as provided in your Welcome letter and click apply. The modem will now connect to the internet – this may take a few minutes.
TIP:
If it’s the first time you are using Optus Broadband you will be directed to ServiceNet to activate the service.
Service Net is an online facility to confirm the status of your account or determine if your login details are correct.
POWER ETHERNET DSL INTERNET
GET THE
WIFI GOING
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2
Locate the WiFi settings on your computer or other device.
These will vary depending on the gadget you’re connecting to. Give us a shout on 1300 739 407 if you’re having trouble finding them.
Enter the WiFi Network Name (SSID) and Password that’s on your WiFi card and voila, you’re good to go!
Heads-up: if you choose to customise these settings, your details will be different to what is printed on your WiFi card. A factory reset will reverse any settings you’ve customised, e.g. it will change back to the WiFi Network Name and Password printed on the WiFi card we send you.
CHANGING YOUR WIFI ADSL2+ MODEM PASSWORD
If you wish to change your WiFi ADSL2+ Modem password, please follow the steps below:
1. Open your web browser and change the address to http://192.168.0.1 2. Enter the default username and password as follows:
Default Username: admin Default Password: password
3. From the menu on the top click Administration and then select the management tab.
4. To change the password, type a new password and retype it in the Re-Enter New Password box to confirm it. Then click Save settings to have the password changed.
5. Write down your new password and keep it safe. You may want to write it down with the Settings Summary page if you printed it earlier.
Note: You will need to use this new password to access any of your WiFi ADSL2+ Modem’s advanced features or to reconfigure your service. If you forget this password you can reset your WiFi ADSL2+ Modem by pressing and holding the reset button for five seconds. This will also delete any other customised settings you have set.
YOUR ACCOUNT
For information on managing your Optus DSL go to:
optus.com.au/customerhelp
MANAGING
YOUR ACCOUNT
NOW THAT YOU’VE CONNECTED YOUR WIFI ADSL2+ MODEM, YOU CAN GET ON
WITH SETTING UP ANY OTHER FEATURES YOU MIGHT NEED.
Keep me handy
your user information for wireless Network name: (SSID):
Network Key:
Q. What should I do if I’m having trouble connecting?
A. Like any IT guru will tell you, first try restarting your modem by switching off the power on the back, wait 10 seconds, then turn it back on again.
Give it a few minutes to restart and reset your connection. If you’re still having trouble give us a shout on 1300 739 407.
Q. What if I can’t make or receive calls?
A. First, try restarting your modem by switching off the power on the back, wait 10 seconds, then turn it back on again. Give it a few minutes to restart and reset your connection. If you’re still having trouble give us a shout on 1300 739 407.
Q. I’ve just received my shiny new modem. Do I need to call Optus first?
A. No. Just read the instructions and everything should be sweet.
Q. I’ve forgotten my WiFi password. What do I do?
A. Don’t panic! The default WiFi Network Name (SSID) and Password can be found in the Wireless Information Card in the box. It’s also on the bottom of the modem.
Q. I need further help configuring the modem, for example with advanced WiFi features.
A. Tech-head huh? Download the full modem user guide at optus.com.au/helpme