Netgear WNR1000-100NAS WNR1000 User Manual

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    N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manual NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E. Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA 202-10490-01 January 2009 v1.0
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    support service. Product updates and Web support are always available at http://www.netgear.com/support. Setup documentation is available on the CD, on the support website, and on the documentation website. When the wireless router operating instructions. N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 gemäß firmware
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    V1.2.1 (2002-08) and EN 301 489-1 V1.4.1 (2002-08) Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment and services; Part 17: Specific Español [Spanish] [NETGEAR Inc.] tímto prohlašuje, že tento [WNR1000] je ve shode se
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    [NETGEAR Inc.] dichiara che questo [WNR1000] Ar šo [NETGEAR Inc.] deklarē, ka [WNR1000] atbilst Direktīvas Hawnhekk, [NETGEAR Inc.], jiddikjara li dan [WNR1000] jikkonforma mal Alulírott, [NETGEAR Inc.] nyilatkozom, hogy a [WNR1000] megfelel a Härmed intygar [NETGEAR Inc.] att denna [WNR1000] står I
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    installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions NETGEAR, Inc., 4500 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara, CA 95054, declare under our sole responsibility that the model N150 Wireless Router WNR1000
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    Router WNR1000 Tested to Comply with FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE Modifications made to the product, unless expressly approved by NETGEAR, Inc., could void the user's right to operate the equipment. Maximum Wireless Signal Rate Derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 Specifications Actual
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    Configuring Basic Connectivity Using the Setup Manual 1-1 Logging In To Your Wireless Router 1-2 Configuring Your Internet Settings Using the Setup Wizard 1-5 Viewing and Configuring Basic Internet Settings 1-5 Your Internet Connection Does Not Require a Login 1-6 Your Internet Connection Does
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    a Device Name 4-2 Configuring LAN TCP/IP Setup Parameters 4-2 Using the Router as a DHCP Server 4-3 Using Address Reservation 4-4 Using a Dynamic DNS Service 4-5 Configuring the WAN Setup Options 4-6 Disabling the SPI Firewall 4-6 Setting Up a Default DMZ Server 4-7 Responding to a Ping
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    6-8 Updating Manually to New Router Firmware 6-9 Enabling Remote Management Access 6-10 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Quick Tips ...7-1 Troubleshooting Basic Functions 7-2 Login Problems ...7-5 Checking the Internet Service Connection 7-6 Obtaining an Internet IP Address 7-6 Troubleshooting PPPoE
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    N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manual Problems with Wireless Adapter Connections 7-11 Restoring the Default Configuration and Password 7-12 Appendix A Technical Specifications Default Configuration Settings A-1 General Specifications A-3 Appendix B Related Documents Index x Contents v1.0,
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    features of the NETGEAR® N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 beyond initial configuration settings. Initial configuration instructions can be found in the NETGEAR N150 Wireless Router Setup Manual. You should or damage to the equipment, a breach of security, or a loss of data. xi v1.0, January 2009
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    specifications: Product Version Manual Publication Date N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 January 2009 For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, click the links to the NETGEAR website in Appendix B, "Related Documents." Note: Product updates Reader installed for
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    Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manual manual opens in a browser window. • Click the print icon in the upper left of your browser window. Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of paper, you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature. Revision History NETGEAR
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    N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manual xiv v1.0, January 2009
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    " on page 1-5 • "Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity" on page 1-10 Using the Setup Manual For first-time installation of your wireless router, refer to the NETGEAR N150 Wireless Router Setup Manual. The Setup Manual explains how to launch the NETGEAR Smart Wizard on the Resource CD to
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    N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manual Logging In To Your Wireless Router When the wireless router is connected to your network, you can access and configure the router using your browser. The Default Access login information is printed on the bottom label of your router. To access the router: 1.
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    is available, the router will proceed to the router status screen.) Figure 1-3 - To automatically update to the new firmware, click Yes to allow the router to download and install the new firmware file from NETGEAR. Warning: When uploading firmware to the N150 Wireless Router, do not interrupt
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    Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manual 3. If there is no new firmware, the login will take you to the Router Status screen displayed here. Figure 1-4 If the wireless router is connected to the Internet, you can select Knowledge Base or Documentation under Web Support in the main menu to view support
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    N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manual Configuring Your Internet Settings Using the Setup Wizard You can manually configure your Internet connection using the Basic Settings screen, or you can allow the Setup Wizard to determine your Internet Service Provider (ISP) configuration. The Setup Wizard
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    require it for access to ISP services such as mail or news servers. • Domain Name. The domain name is provided by your router to computers on your LAN when the computers request DHCP settings from your router. In most cases, this settings is not required. • Internet IP Address. Determines how your
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    N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manual - If your ISP has assigned you a permanent, fixed (static) IP address for your computer, select Use Static IP Address. Enter the IP address that your ISP assigned. Also, enter the subnet mask and the gateway IP address. The gateway is the ISP's router to
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    N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manual Your Internet Connection Does Require a Login If a login is required by your ISP, the following settings appear in the Basic Settings screen: Login required Figure 1-6 • Does Your Internet Connection Require A Login? If you usually must use a login program
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    N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manual • Internet Service Provider. This drop-down list contains a few ISPs that need special protocols for connection. Not all ISPs are listed here. The ones on this list have special requirements. The list includes: Figure 1-7 - PPTP (Point to Point Tunneling
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    Follow these instructions to set up and test basic wireless connectivity. Once you have established basic wireless connectivity, you can enable security settings appropriate to your needs. 1. Select Wireless Settings under Setup in the main menu of the WNR1000 router. Figure 1-9 1-10 v1.0, January
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    connection to the N150 Wireless Router. 4. For the remaining settings, accept the defaults . • The default channel is Auto. It should not be necessary to change the wireless channel unless you notice interference problems with another nearby wireless router or access point. Select a channel that is
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    N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manual 6. Select Wireless Settings under Advanced in the main menu of the WNR1000 router. Figure 1-10 7. Make sure that the Enable Wireless Router Radio, Enable SSID Broadcast, and Enable WMM check boxes are selected. 8. Click Setup Access List. 9. Make sure that
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    Settings" on page 2-11 • "Using Push 'N' Connect (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)" on page 2-12 • "Restricting Wireless Access by MAC Address" on page 2-18 • "Changing the Administrator Password" on page 2-20 • "Backing Up Your Configuration" on page 2-21 • "Understanding Your Firewall" on page 2-21 Choosing
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    and can cause significant performance degradation with a slow computer. Note: NETGEAR recommends that you change the administration password of your router. Default passwords are well known, and an intruder can use your administrator access to read or disable your security settings. For information
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    N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manual • Use Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) to automatically set the SSID and implement WPA/ WPA2 security on both the router and the client device. If the clients in your network are WPS capable, you can use Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) to automatically set the SSID
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    WNR1000 User Manual Table 2-2. Other Features That Enhance Security Security Type Disable the wireless router radio. Turn off the broadcast of the wireless network name SSID. Restrict access based on MAC address. Modify your firewall's rules. Use the Push 'N' Connect feature (Wi-Fi Protected Setup
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    Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manual Recording Basic Wireless Settings Setup Information Before and after customizing your wireless settings, print this section, and record the following information. If you are working with an existing wireless for the wireless adapters and the wireless router. - Data
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    N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manual - access under Setup in the main menu. Viewing Basic Wireless Settings To specify the wireless security settings of your router: 1. Log in to the router as described in "Logging In To Your Wireless Router" on page 1-2. 2. Select Wireless Settings under Setup
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    it must be configured with the SSID for that network. The WNR1000 default SSID is NETGEAR. You can disable this broadcast as described in "Viewing Advanced Wireless Settings" on page 2-11. • Region. This field identifies the region where the N150 Wireless Router can be used. It might not be legal to
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    either configure your wireless adapter to match the wireless router WEP settings or access the wireless router from a wired computer to make any further changes. Not all wireless adapter configuration utilities support passphrase key generation. 1. Select Wireless Settings under Setup in the main
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    N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manual . Figure 2-3 3. Select the authentication type and encryption strength. 4. You can manually or automatically program the four data encryption keys. These values must be identical on all computers and access points in your network. • Automatic. In the
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    Router WNR1000 User Manual Mixed mode allows clients using either WPA-PSK (TKIP) or WPA2-PSK (AES). This provides the most reliable security, and is easiest to implement, but it might not be compatible with older adapters. Note: Not all wireless adapters support WPA. Furthermore, client software
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    N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manual Viewing Advanced Wireless Settings This section describes the wireless settings that you can view and specify in the Advanced Wireless Settings screen, which you access under Advanced in the main menu. To configure the advanced wireless security settings of
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    For information about this list, see "Restricting Wireless Access by MAC Address" on page 2-18. . Using Push 'N' Connect (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) If your wireless clients support Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), you can use this feature to configure the router's network name (SSID) and security settings
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    the NETGEAR N150 Wireless Router Setup Manual. The green light begins to blink in a regular pattern. While the light is blinking, you have 2 minutes to enable WPS on the client that you are trying to connect to the router. 2. On the wireless client, follow its specific networking instructions to
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    client, follow its specific networking instructions to enter the router's security PIN and to establish a wireless connection with the router. Using the Wireless Client's Security PIN 1. Log in to the router as described in "Logging In To Your Wireless Router" on page 1-2. 2-14 v1.0, January 2009
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    N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manual 2. Select Add WPS Client in the main menu, and click Next. 3. Select the PIN Number setup method. Figure 2-8 4. On the wireless client, obtain its security PIN, or follow its specific networking instructions to generate a client security PIN. 5. In the Add
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    N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manual Configuring the WPS Settings 1. Log in to the router as described in "Logging In To Your Wireless Router" on page 1-2. 2. Select Wireless Settings under Advanced in the main menu. Figure 2-10 These options are available under WPS Settings: • Router's PIN. The
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    N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manual Connecting Additional Wireless Client Devices after WPS Setup You can add WPS-enabled and non-WPS-enabled client devices. Adding Additional WPS-Enabled Clients To add an additional wireless client device that is WPS enabled: Note: Your wireless settings do
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    N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manual 4. For information about how to view a list of all devices connected to your router (including wireless and Ethernet connected), see "Viewing a List of Attached Devices" on page 6-5. Restricting Wireless Access by MAC Address When a Wireless Card Access List
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    List. The screen changes back to the list screen. 6. Repeat step 3 through step 5 for each additional device you want to add to the list. 7. Select the Turn Access Control On check box. Note: When configuring the router from a wireless computer whose MAC address is not in the Trusted PC list, if you
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    MAC addresses appear in your wireless transmissions, an intruder can read them and impersonate them. Do not rely on MAC address filtering alone to secure your network. Changing the Administrator Password The default password for the router's Web Configuration Manager is password. NETGEAR recommends
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    later forget the new password, you will have to reset the router back to the factory defaults and log in using the default password of password. This means you will have to re-enter all the router configuration settings. Understanding Your Firewall Your N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 contains a true
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    Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manual • Blocking services. Block the use of certain Internet services by specific computers on your network. This feature is described in "Blocking Access to Internet Services" on page 3-3. • Scheduled blocking. Block sites and services additional service connections,
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    . You can also block Internet access by applications and services, such as chat rooms or games. Blocking Access to Internet Sites The N150 Wireless Router allows you to restrict access based on Web addresses and Web address keywords. Up to 255 entries are supported in the Keyword list. Keyword
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    N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manual To block access to Internet sites: 1. Select Block Sites under Content Filtering in the main menu. The Block Sites screen displays. Figure 3-1 2. Enable keyword blocking by selecting either
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    N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manual Blocking Access to Internet Services The N150 Wireless Router allows you to block the use of certain Internet services by computers on your network. This is called service blocking or port filtering. Services are functions performed by server computers at the
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    . If you are not sure, select Both. 5. Select the radio button for the IP address configuration you want to block, and then enter the IP addresses in the appropriate fields. 6. Click Add to enable your Block Services Setup selections. 3-4 Restricting Access From Your Network v1.0, January 2009
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    Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manual Blocking Services by IP Address Range In the Filter Services For area, you can block the specified service for a single computer, a range of computers (having consecutive IP addresses), or all computers on your network. Scheduling Blocking The N150 Wireless Router
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    N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manual 3. Click Apply to save your settings. Viewing Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access The log is a detailed record of the websites you have accessed or attempted to access. Up to 128 entries are stored in the log. Log entries appear only when keyword
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    N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manual To refresh the log screen, click the Refresh button. To clear the log entries, click the Clear Log button. To e-mail the log immediately, click the Send Log button. Configuring E-mail Alert and Web Access Log Notifications To receive logs and alerts by e-mail
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    N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manual 3. If your e-mail server requires authentication, select the My Mail Server requires authentication check box. a. Enter your user name for the e-mail server in the User Name field. b. Enter your password for the e-mail server in the Password field. 4. You can
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    advanced networking features of the N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 , including LAN, WAN, and routing settings. It contains the following sections: • "Using the LAN IP Setup Options" • "Using a Dynamic DNS Service" on page 4-5 • "Configuring the WAN Setup Options" on page 4-6 • "Configuring Static
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    cannot be blank. The default name is WNR1000. Configuring LAN TCP/IP Setup Parameters These are advanced settings that you might configure if you are a network administrator and your network contains multiple routers. The router is shipped preconfigured to use private IP addresses on the LAN side
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    Use Router as DHCP Server check box. Otherwise, leave it selected. If this service is not selected and no other DHCP server is available on your network, you need to set your computers' IP addresses manually or they will not be able to access the router. Customizing Your Network Settings 4-3 v1
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    N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manual Using Address Reservation When you specify a reserved IP address for a computer on the LAN, that computer always receives the same IP address each time it accesses the router's DHCP server. Reserved IP addresses should be assigned to computers or servers that
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    N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manual Using a Dynamic DNS Service If your Internet Service Provider (ISP) gave you a permanently assigned IP address, you can register a domain name and have that name linked with your IP address by public Domain Name Servers (DNS). However, if your Internet
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    be aliased to the same IP address as yourhost.dyndns.org. 8. Click Apply to save your configuration. Configuring the WAN Setup Options The WAN Setup options let you configure a DMZ (demilitarized zone) server, change the Maximum Transmit Unit (MTU) size, and enable the wireless router to respond to
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    N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manual known exploits such as malformed, oversized, or out-of-sequence packets. The firewall should be disabled only in special circumstances, such as when you are troubleshooting application issues. Setting Up a Default DMZ Server The default DMZ server feature is
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    N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manual Setting the MTU Size The normal access is through a cable modem to an ISP. • You have an ISDN router on your home network for connecting to the company where you are employed. This router's address on your LAN is 192.168.1.100. • Your company's network address
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    N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manual When you first configured your router, two implicit static routes were created. A default route was created with your ISP as the gateway, and a second static route was created to your local network for all 192.168.1.x addresses. With this configuration, if
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    N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manual 2. Click Add to expand the Static Routes screen. Figure 4-6 3. In the Route Name field, enter a name for this static route. (This is for identification purposes only.) 4. Select the Private check box if you want to limit access to the LAN only. If Private is
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    configuration of the N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 to allow specific applications to access the Internet or to be accessed from the Internet, and page 5-16 Allowing Inbound Connections to Your Network By default, the N150 Wireless Router blocks any inbound traffic from the Internet to your computers
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    N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manual How Your Computer Accesses a Remote Computer through Your Router When a computer on your network needs to access a computer on the Internet, your computer sends your router a message containing source and destination address and process information. Before
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    N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manual 4. The Web server at www.example.com composes a return message with the requested Web page data. The return message contains the following address and port information: • The source address is the IP address of www.example.com. • The source port number is 80,
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    N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manual "When you initiate a router replaces the message's destination IP address with your computer's IP address and forwards the message to your computer. 8. When you finish your chat session, your router . 5-4 Fine-Tuning Your Network v1.0, January 2009
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    N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manual How Port Forwarding Changes the Communication Process In both Web server then sends this reply message to your router. 4. Your router performs Network Address Translation (NAT) on the source IP address, and sends this request message through the Internet to
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    that will provide the service. Be sure the computer's IP address never changes. Tip: To ensure that your server computer always has the same IP address, use the reserved IP address feature of your N150 Wireless Router. See "Using Address Reservation" on page 4-4 for instructions on how to use
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    N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manual To configure port forwarding to a local server: 1. Select Port Forwarding/Port Triggering under Advanced in the main menu. The Port Forwarding/Port Triggering screen displays. Figure 5-1 2. From the Service Name list, select the service or game that you will
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    N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manual 2. Click Add Service (see Figure 5-1 on page 5-7).The Ports-Custom Services screen displays. Figure 5-2 3. In the Service Name field, enter a descriptive name. 4. In the Service Type field, select the protocol. If you are unsure, select TCP/UDP. 5. In the
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    N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manual 2. Click Edit Service or Delete Service to make changes. 3. Click service, and configure your router to use the name as described in "Using a Dynamic DNS Service" on page 4-5. To access your Web server from the Internet, a remote user must know the IP address
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    N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manual While port should also enable Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) according to the instructions in "Using Universal Plug and Play" on page 5-12. To configure the router is retained even though it is not used. 5-10 v1.0, January 2009 Fine-Tuning Your
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    screen displays. Figure 5-5 6. In the Service Name field, enter a descriptive service name. 7. In the Service User field, select Any (the default) to allow this service to be used by any computer on the Internet. Otherwise, select Single address, and enter the IP address of one computer to restrict
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    Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manual 11. Click Apply. The service appears in the Port Triggering Portmap table. Figure 5-6 Using Universal Plug and Play Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) helps devices, such as Internet appliances and computers, to access 12 v1.0, January 2009 Fine-Tuning Your Network
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    If you notice that some devices are not being updated or reached correctly, then it might be necessary to increase this value. • UPnP Portmap Table. The UPnP Portmap Table displays the IP address of each UPnP device that is currently accessing the router and which ports (Internal and External) that
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    N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manual Optimizing Wireless Performance The speed and operating distance or range of your wireless connection can vary significantly based on the physical placement of the wireless router. You should choose a location for your router that will maximize the network
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    MTU setting for NETGEAR equipment is often just the default value, and changing the value might fix one problem but cause another. Leave MTU unchanged unless one of these situations occurs: • You have problems connecting to your ISP, or other Internet service, and either the technical support of the
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    N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manual If you suspect an MTU problem, a common solution is to change the MTU size to 1400. If you are willing to experiment, you can gradually reduce the MTU size from the maximum value of 1500 until the problem goes away. Table 5-1 describes common MTU sizes and
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    User Manual • Wireless. Your N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 provides a wireless data throughput of up to 150 Mbps. With the introduction of the newer WPA and WPA2 encryption and authentication protocols, wireless security is extremely strong. To get the best performance, use RangeMax NEXT adapters
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    N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manual • Streaming MP3 audio requires less than 1 Mbps per stream and does not strain most modern networks. Like video, however, streaming audio is also sensitive to latency and packet loss, so a congested network or a noisy link can cause problems. • Backing up
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    Wireless Router WNR1000 . This chapter includes the following sections: • "Viewing Wireless Router Status Information" • "Viewing a List of Attached Devices" on page 6-5 • "Managing the Configuration File" in Chapter 6 • "Updating the Router Firmware" on page 6-7 • "Enabling Remote Management Access
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    N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manual Table 6-1. Wireless Router Status Fields Field Description Hardware Version The hardware version of the router. Firmware Version The version of the current software installed in the router. This will change if you update your router. Internet Port.
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    Router WNR1000 User Manual Table 6-1. Wireless Router Status Fields (continued) Field Description Wireless Port. The following settings apply to the wireless port of the router. Name (SSID) The wireless network name (SSID) being used by the wireless port of the router. The default is NETGEAR
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    N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manual Table 6-2. Connection Status Settings Item IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway DHCP Server DNS Server Lease Obtained Lease Expires Description The IP address that is assigned to the router. The subnet mask that is assigned to the router. The IP address
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    N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manual Table 6-3. Router Statistics Item Status TxPkts RxPkts Collisions Tx B/s Rx B/s Up Time Poll Interval Description The link status of the port. The number of packets transmitted on this port since reset or manual clear. The number of packets received on
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    N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manual Managing the Configuration File The configuration settings of the N150 Wireless Router are stored within the router in a configuration file. You can back up this file to your computer, restore it, or reset it to the factory default settings. Select Backup
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    you do not know the login password or IP address, you must use the restore factory settings button on the rear panel of the router (see "Restoring the Default Configuration and Password" on page 7-12). Updating the Router Firmware The firmware of the N150 Wireless Router is stored in flash memory
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    N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manual • Check for and update your firmware manually. You can compare versions, obtain new firmware from NETGEAR's website, and then upload it. See "Updating Manually to New Router Firmware" on page 6-9. Note: Before updating the router software, NETGEAR recommends
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    Manually to New Router Firmware To manually select, download, and install new software to your router: 1. Log in to your router, select Router Status under Maintenance on the main menu, and make note of the firmware version of your router. Figure 6-9 2. Go to the WNR1000 support page on the NETGEAR
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    N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manual 4. Log in to your router and select Router Upgrade under Maintenance on the main menu. 5. Click Browse, and locate the firmware image that you downloaded to your computer (the file ends in .img or .chk). 6. Click Upload to send the firmware to the router.
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    not use the number of any common service port. The default is 8080, which is a common alternate for HTTP. 4. Click Apply to have your changes take effect. Note: When accessing your router from the Internet, enter your router's WAN IP address into your browser's address or location field, followed by
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    N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manual 6-12 v1.0, January 2009 Using Network Monitoring Tools
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    about troubleshooting your N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 . After each problem description, instructions are provided to help you diagnose and solve the problem. As a first step, please review the Quick Tips. Tip: NETGEAR provides helpful articles, documentation, and the latest software updates at
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    the router's wireless card access list. Make sure that the network settings of the computer are correct. • LAN connected computers must be configured to obtain an IP address automatically using DHCP. For more information, see the links in Appendix B, "Related Documents. • Some cable modem services
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    N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manual 3. After approximately Supporting Software, then Netgear Firmware Recovery Utility, and follow the prompts for the recovery process. 4. After firmware recovery is completed, follow the prompts to restore your configuration settings. Troubleshooting 7-3 v1
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    Wireless Router Setup Manual for instructions. The Push 'N' Connect (WPS) push-button blinks amber. If after using the WPS function the push-button blinks amber, check the following: 1. Make sure that you are using the push-button and not the router's built-in registrar. 7-4 Troubleshooting v1
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    described in the NETGEAR N150 Wireless Router Setup Manual. • Make sure you are using the correct login information. The factory default login name is admin and the password is password. Make sure that the Caps Lock is off when entering this information. • Make sure your computer's IP address is on
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    Service Connection If you can access your router, but your router is unable to access the Internet, review the topics in this section: • "Obtaining an Internet IP Address" • "Troubleshooting PPPoE" • "Troubleshooting Internet Browsing" Obtaining an Internet IP Address If your wireless router
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    the NETGEAR N150 Wireless Router Setup Manual. • Your service provider might require a login. Ask your service provider whether they require a PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE) login (see "Troubleshooting PPPoE" on page 7-7). • You might have incorrectly set the service name, user name or password. Review
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    N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manual Troubleshooting Internet Browsing If your wireless router can obtain an IP address but your computer is unable to load any web pages from the Internet, check the following: • Your computer might not recognize any DNS server addresses. A DNS server is a host
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    configuration - Verify that the Ethernet card driver software and TCP/IP software are both installed and configured on your computer. - Verify that the IP address for your router and your computer are correct and that the addresses are on the same subnet. Troubleshooting 7-9 v1.0, January 2009
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    is assigned by DHCP, this information is not be visible in your computer's Network Control Panel. Verify that the IP address of the router is listed as the default gateway as described in the online document you can access from "Preparing Your Network" in Appendix B. • Check to see that the network
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    . Problems with Wireless Adapter Connections If your wireless adapter is unable to connect, check its connection settings. To check the adapter's connection settings: 1. open the adapter setup utility to check connections: • NETGEAR Smart Wizard utility. If you installed a NETGEAR wireless adapter
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    and your adapter? See "Optimizing Wireless Performance" on page 5-14. Restoring the Default Configuration and Password This section explains how to restore the factory default configuration settings that reset the router's user name to admin, the password to password, and the IP address to 192
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    WNR1000 User Manual If the wireless router fails to restart, or the Power light continues to blink or turns solid amber, the unit might be defective. If the error persists, you might have a hardware problem and should contact Technical Support at http://www.netgear.com/support. Troubleshooting v1
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    N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manual 7-14 v1.0, January 2009 Troubleshooting
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    specifications for the N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 . Table A-1. WNR1000 Router Default Configuration Settings Feature Router Login Router Login URL Login Name (case-sensitive) printed on product label Login Password (case-sensitive) printed on product label Internet Connection WAN MAC Address
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    N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manual Table A-1. WNR1000 Router Default Configuration Settings (continued) Wireless Wireless Communication SSID Name Security Enabled NETGEAR Disabled Wireless Access List (MAC Filtering) Broadcast SSID All wireless stations allowed Enabled Transmission
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    General Specifications N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manual Table A-2. WNR1000 Router General Specifications Feature General Network Protocol and Standards Compatibility Data and Routing Protocols Power Adapter North America UK, Australia Europe Japan All regions (output) Physical
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    N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manual A-4 Technical Specifications v1.0, January 2009
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    http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/vpn/index.htm http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/glossary/index.htm In addition, you can find initial setup instructions for your wireless router in the NETGEAR N150 Wireless Router Setup Manual. Related Documents B-1 v1.0, January 2009
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    N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manual B-2 Related Documents v1.0, January 2009
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    5-2 to the router 1-2 viewing logs 3-6 access control turning off 1-12 turning on 2-20 account name 1-6 adding custom service 5-7 reserved IP addresses 4-4 static routes 4-9 wireless clients 2-12, 2-17, 6-3 See also configuring administrator password, changing 2-20 advanced wireless settings 2-11
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    specifications A-3 erasing configuration 6-7 Ethernet MAC address 6-5 F factory default settings listed A-1 restoring 7-12 filtering content 3-1 firewalls default settings A-2 disabling 4-6 overview 2-22 firmware restoring 7-3 updating 1-3, 6-2, 6-7 fixed font text xi fixed IP addresses
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    5-6 logging in 1-2 login required 1-8 login settings A-1 logout, automatic 1-4 logs sending 3-7 time-stamping entries 3-8 viewing 3-6 M MAC addresses attached devices 6-5 current 6-2 entering 1-7 restricting access by 2-18 spoofing 7-7 N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manual mail server, outgoing
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    N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manual port triggering configuring 5-9 example 5-3 portmap table 5-13 power adapter specifications A-3 Power light, troubleshooting and 7-2 Powerline HD products 5-17 PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet) 1-9 PPTP (Point to Point Tunneling Protocol) 1-9 Preamble mode 2-12
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    N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manual T TCP/IP network, troubleshooting 7-8 technical specifications A-1 Telstra Bigpond 1-9 time of day, troubleshooting 7-10 time to live, advertisement 5-13 time, setting 3-8 time-out idle 1-10 port triggering 5-11 TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol)
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202-10490-01
January 2009
v1.0
NETGEAR
, Inc.
350 E. Plumeria Drive
San Jose, CA 95134 USA
N150 Wireless Router
WNR1000 User Manual