DM200
The Netgear DM200 router has No WiFi, 1 100mbps ETH-ports and 0 USB-ports. It also supports custom firmwares like: OpenWrt, LEDE Project
Quick links:
Default password/Login
Flashing Custom Firmwares
DM200 router specifications (specs)
CPU: 500 MHz
RAM: 64 MiB
Flash: 8 MiB
Custom firmwares: OpenWrt, LEDE Project
WiFi: No ()
WiFi bands: n/a
WiFi throughput: n/a
WAN: None
ETH: 1 x 100mbps port
USB-ports: 0
Netgear DM200 review (quick overview)
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Hard reset instructions for Netgear DM200
If your DM200 router is not working as it should, dropping connections or not
being
responsive, you should first do a reset of the router to see if the problems persist. Other
scenarios where you might want to reset your router is if you've forgotten the password or
misconfigured it and can't get access anymore.
Your can reset your Netgear DM200 in the following way(s):
With the reset button
- Have the router powered on (if just booted wait around one minute for it to load)
- With a sharp pen or paper clip, press down the Restore Factory Settings button and hold it for about 7 seconds
- When the power light starts to blink you can release the reset button and wait for the router to start up
- The power light will be solid (not blinking) once the router is started.
The 30-30-30 reset
If the above instructions don't work you can always try the 30-30-30 reset as follows:- When router is powered on, press the reset button and hold for 30 seconds. (Use a paper clip or something sharp)
- While holding the reset button pressed, unplug the power of the router and hold the reset button for 30 seconds
- While still holding the reset button down, turn on the power to the unit again and hold for another 30 seconds.
This process usually works for resetting any router to it's factory setting.
If that doesn't work be sure to check out the
questions and answers
incase someone else has had similar problems resetting their router.
Note: It is worth reading more about
how to reset routers with the 30 30 30 reset and what the risks and
considerations
are when resetting your router this way, instead of just rebooting it.
Default factory settings for Netgear DM200
If you have performed a reset of your DM200 device or not changed the defaults, you should be able to access it with the following settings:
Note: If you are using the default settings you should change them to increase security and prevent unathorized access to your network.
DM200 Firmwares
Staying up to date with the latest firmware is a good idea to keep your router even more
secure
from various security flaws.
If you want to squeeze a little bit of extra functionality out of your router, consider
flashing
an open-source firmware like dd-wrt, openWRT or LEDE. Flashing a custom ROM can greatly
increase
the stability and functionality of your old router.
Following are the firmwares that we have identified existing for the Netgear DM200:
Flashing OpenWrt on the Netgear DM200
The Netgear DM200 is supported by OpenWrt according to their Table of
Hardware. So
flashing OpenWrt onto it should be quite straigthforward.
We couldn't find any specific instructions for flashin OpenWrt on the Netgear
DM200, but since it's listed in their Table of Hardware as supported, you can
head
over to the
OpenWrt install instructions
and read on there.
Note: Flashing custom firmwares is always on you're on own risk. Make sure to
read OpenWrt's wikis to understand the risks and how to proceed if something goes
wrong.
Flashing LEDE Project on the DM200
The Netgear DM200 is also supported by the LEDE Project.
To install LEDE aquire the correct firmware from their
Firmware downloads
page and
then follow the instructions on their
Quick Start Guide
Note: Make sure to read the LEDE wikis carefully before flashing.
Netgear stock firmware for the DM200
Stock firmwares for the DM200 are available under the download section on the modem's support page. You can also refer to the router's manual for instructions on how to upgrade the firmware.
Report error on page
(If info is incorrect)
