Netgear D2200D ADSL Wireless Modem

Activating your new Netgear D2200D modem router combo takes about 30-45 minutes and is a really simple process. We recommend taking a picture of your modem’s stickers with your smartphone so that it’s easier to reference while you’re going through the activation process with your internet provider.

1. Plug in your Netgear D2200D modem and wait for it to boot up, then connect the DSL cable into the back.
2. Next call your internet service provider’s customer service and let them know you’d like to get your new modem activated.
3. Keep the picture of your modem’s serial number and other unique identifiers handy for easy reference.
4. At the end of the call, your provider will run a few tests with you and confirm that your modem is activated and ready for use!

Resetting your Netgear D2200D DSL modem is a simple troubleshooting technique that is good to have in your arsenal. It takes just a few minutes to complete and can correct a good number of common network problems.

1. Make sure your D2200D is plugged in and has booted up for at least 5 minutes before beginning.
2. Locate the reset button on the back of your modem near where all the ports are. The button is inside of a small hole, so you’ll likely need a paperclip or other small object to press it in.
3. Press an hold down the reset button for 30 seconds while the D2200D is plugged in, and then release.
4. Wait another 5 minutes for the modem to reset and reboot itself.

You’ve now reset your Netgear D2200D to factory default settings!

Logging into your modem’s IP settings allows you to adjust WiFi settings, security and so much more! It’s really easy to log in once you’re familiar with the process, but it’s not something you will likely need to do every day.

1. Plug your modem into the power supply cable, then plug an ethernet cable into your modem going directly to your computer.
2. On your computer, open a web browser (e.g. Chrome, Firefox or Safari work best)
3. Type 192.168.254.254 (or your modem’s default IP address) in the URL address bar. You should see 2 text fields where you can enter a username and a password.
4. Enter the username and password for your Netgear modem:
   • Username: admin.
   • Password: admin.
5. Enter the username & password, hit “Enter” and now you should see the control panel of your router.

You’re now logged into your Netgear D2200D modem’s IP admin settings panel!

This method works on Windows computers and does not require any software to be downloaded. You’ll be using command prompt to find the internal IP address so you can log into your WiFi router or modem router’s settings panel.

1. Click the start menu in the bottom left of your screen.
2. In the search bar in your start menu, type in “cmd.exe” and then click on that program when it appears in the search.
3. When the program opens, you’ll see a black window on your screen with white text.
4. Type into the program “ipconfig“, then hit Enter. Your window should look like the one shown below. The IP address circled below shows where your internal IP address will be on your command prompt window. Now you can move on to accessing your modem or modem router’s settings admin panel.