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Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v2 User Manual NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E. Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA 202-10546-01 November 2009 v1.0 - Netgear WNR1000-2VCNAS | WNR1000v2 User Manual (External Antenna) - Page 2
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 notes in the operating instructions. Federal Office for - Netgear WNR1000-2VCNAS | WNR1000v2 User Manual (External Antenna) - Page 3
firmware limits operation to only the channels allowed in a particular Region or Country. Therefore, all options described in this user's guide to telecommunications and/or network services. • This device may ustanoveními smernice 1999/5/ES. Undertegnede [NETGEAR Inc.] erklærer herved, at følgende - Netgear WNR1000-2VCNAS | WNR1000v2 User Manual (External Antenna) - Page 4
overeenstemming is [Dutch] met de essentiële eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/EG. Malti [Maltese] Hawnhekk, [NETGEAR Inc.], jiddikjara li dan [WNR1000v2] jikkonforma mal-htigijiet essenzjali u ma provvedimenti ohrajn relevanti li hemm fid-Dirrettiva 1999/5/EC. Magyar - Netgear WNR1000-2VCNAS | WNR1000v2 User Manual (External Antenna) - Page 5
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio product does not contain any user serviceable components and is to be NETGEAR, Inc., 4500 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara, CA 95054, declare under our sole responsibility that the model Wireless-N 150 Router - Netgear WNR1000-2VCNAS | WNR1000v2 User Manual (External Antenna) - Page 6
operation. FCC Radio Frequency Interference Warnings & Instructions This equipment has been tested and found to made to the product, unless expressly approved by NETGEAR, Inc., could void the user's right to operate radiator and your body. Maximum Wireless Signal Rate Derived from IEEE Standard - Netgear WNR1000-2VCNAS | WNR1000v2 User Manual (External Antenna) - Page 7
Product and Publication Details Model Number: Publication Date: Product Family: Product Name: Home or Business Product: Language: Publication Part Number: WNR1000v2 November 2009 Wireless Router Wireless-N 150 Router Model WNR1000v2 Home English 202-10546-01 vii v1.0, November 2009 - Netgear WNR1000-2VCNAS | WNR1000v2 User Manual (External Antenna) - Page 8
Conventions, Formats, and Scope xi How to Use This Manual xii How to Print This Manual xiii Revision History ...xiii Chapter 1 Configuring Basic Connectivity Using the Setup Manual 1-1 Logging In To Your Wireless Router 1-2 Selecting a Language for Your Screen Display 1-4 Configuring Your - Netgear WNR1000-2VCNAS | WNR1000v2 User Manual (External Antenna) - Page 9
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v2 User Manual Restricting Wireless Access by MAC Address 2-18 Changing the Administrator Password 3-1 Blocking Access to Internet Sites 3-1 Blocking Access to Internet Services 3-3 Blocking Services by IP Address Range 3-5 Scheduling Blocking ...3-5 Viewing Logs of - Netgear WNR1000-2VCNAS | WNR1000v2 User Manual (External Antenna) - Page 10
Tools Viewing Wireless Router Status Information 6-2 Viewing a List of Attached Devices 6-7 Managing the Configuration File 6-7 Backing Up and Restoring the Configuration 6-8 Erasing the Configuration 6-8 Updating the Router Firmware 6-9 Checking for New Firmware in the Router Upgrade Screen - Netgear WNR1000-2VCNAS | WNR1000v2 User Manual (External Antenna) - Page 11
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v2 User Manual 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 7-7 Troubleshooting Internet Browsing 7-8 - Netgear WNR1000-2VCNAS | WNR1000v2 User Manual (External Antenna) - Page 12
provides information for configuring the features of the NETGEAR® Wireless-N 150 Router Model WNR1000v2 beyond initial configuration settings. Initial configuration instructions can be found in the NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual. You should have basic to intermediate computer and Internet - Netgear WNR1000-2VCNAS | WNR1000v2 User Manual (External Antenna) - Page 13
Manual Publication Date Wireless-N 150 Router Model WNR1000v2 November 2009 For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, click the links to the NETGEAR NETGEAR, Inc. website at http://www.netgear.com/support. How to Use This Manual The HTML version of this manual - Netgear WNR1000-2VCNAS | WNR1000v2 User Manual (External Antenna) - Page 14
This Manual Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v2 User Manual To print this manual, your computer must have the free Adobe Acrobat reader installed in order to view and print PDF files. The Acrobat reader is available on the Adobe Web site at http://www.adobe.com. Tip: If your printer supports printing - Netgear WNR1000-2VCNAS | WNR1000v2 User Manual (External Antenna) - Page 15
these connectivity settings, as well as instructions on how to log in to the router for further configuration. Note: NETGEAR recommends using the Smart Wizard™ on the Resource CD for initial configuration, as described in the NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual. This chapter includes the following - Netgear WNR1000-2VCNAS | WNR1000v2 User Manual (External Antenna) - Page 16
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v2 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: - Netgear WNR1000-2VCNAS | WNR1000v2 User Manual (External Antenna) - Page 17
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v2 User Manual - The Checking for Firmware Updates screen appears unless you previously cleared the Check for Updated Firmware Upon Log-in check box. Figure 1-2 This message displays if the router discovers that new firmware is available. (If no new firmware is - Netgear WNR1000-2VCNAS | WNR1000v2 User Manual (External Antenna) - Page 18
WNR1000v2 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 information or - Netgear WNR1000-2VCNAS | WNR1000v2 User Manual (External Antenna) - Page 19
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v2 User Manual Figure 1-5 The language is set to English by default. The select Chinese, Chinese and English will be stored. To specify a language to be used on your router manager screens, do the following: 1. Expand the list and select the language you want. 2. Click - Netgear WNR1000-2VCNAS | WNR1000v2 User Manual (External Antenna) - Page 20
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v2 User Manual The language you select is then downloaded and displayed in the language selection box, and your screen display will be in the selected language. Note: You can select from the entire list of supported languages only when the router is connected to the - Netgear WNR1000-2VCNAS | WNR1000v2 User Manual (External Antenna) - Page 21
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v2 User Manual Your Internet Connection Does Not Require a Login If no provided to the ISP during a DHCP request from your router. In most cases, this setting is not required, but some ISPs require it for access to ISP services such as mail or news servers. • Domain Name - Netgear WNR1000-2VCNAS | WNR1000v2 User Manual (External Antenna) - Page 22
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v2 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 - Netgear WNR1000-2VCNAS | WNR1000v2 User Manual (External Antenna) - Page 23
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v2 User Manual Your Internet Connection Does Require a Login If a login is required you select Yes, the Basic Settings screen displays. Note: After you finish setting up your router, you will no longer need to launch the ISP's login program on your computer to access - Netgear WNR1000-2VCNAS | WNR1000v2 User Manual (External Antenna) - Page 24
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v2 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 - Netgear WNR1000-2VCNAS | WNR1000v2 User Manual (External Antenna) - Page 25
Connectivity 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 WNR1000v2 router. Figure 1-10 - Netgear WNR1000-2VCNAS | WNR1000v2 User Manual (External Antenna) - Page 26
. 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 not being used by any other wireless networks within several hundred feet of your router. For more information about the - Netgear WNR1000-2VCNAS | WNR1000v2 User Manual (External Antenna) - Page 27
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v2 User Manual 6. Select Wireless Settings under Advanced in the main menu of the WNR1000v2 router. Figure 1-11 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 - Netgear WNR1000-2VCNAS | WNR1000v2 User Manual (External Antenna) - Page 28
takes to establish a wireless connection can vary depending on both your security settings and router placement. Stronger security methods network. As a minimum, however, NETGEAR recommends using WEP with Shared Key authentication. Do not run an unsecured wireless network unless it is your intention - Netgear WNR1000-2VCNAS | WNR1000v2 User Manual (External Antenna) - Page 29
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v2 User Manual WEP connections can take slightly longer to establish. Also, WEP, WPA-PSK, and WPA2-PSK encryption can consume more battery power on a notebook computer, and can cause significant performance degradation with a slow computer. Note: NETGEAR recommends that - Netgear WNR1000-2VCNAS | WNR1000v2 User Manual (External Antenna) - Page 30
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v2 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 - Netgear WNR1000-2VCNAS | WNR1000v2 User Manual (External Antenna) - Page 31
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v2 User Manual Table 2-2. Other Features That Enhance Security Security Type Disable the wireless router radio. Turn off the broadcast of the wireless by means of a push button. Older wireless adapters and devices might not support this. Check whether devices are WPS - Netgear WNR1000-2VCNAS | WNR1000v2 User Manual (External Antenna) - Page 32
Again, the encryption key size must be the same for the wireless adapters and the wireless router. - Data Encryption (WEP) Keys. There are two methods for characters and click Generate. Not all wireless devices support the passphrase method. • Manual Method. These values are not case-sensitive - Netgear WNR1000-2VCNAS | WNR1000v2 User Manual (External Antenna) - Page 33
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v2 User Manual - Passphrase These characters are case-sensitive. Enter a word or group of printable characters. When you use WPA-PSK, the other devices in the network will - Netgear WNR1000-2VCNAS | WNR1000v2 User Manual (External Antenna) - Page 34
which operating frequency is used. It should not be necessary to change the wireless channel unless you notice interference problems with another nearby wireless network. The wireless router uses channel bonding technology to extend the bandwidth for data transmission. For more information - Netgear WNR1000-2VCNAS | WNR1000v2 User Manual (External Antenna) - Page 35
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v2 User Manual - Up to 150 Mbps - Performance Mode - Maximum Nx speeds up to a slow computer. Instructions for configuring the security options can be found in "Choosing Appropriate Wireless Security" on page 2-1. A full explanation of wireless security standards is - Netgear WNR1000-2VCNAS | WNR1000v2 User Manual (External Antenna) - Page 36
must then 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 - Netgear WNR1000-2VCNAS | WNR1000v2 User Manual (External Antenna) - Page 37
. Note: Not all wireless adapters support WPA. Furthermore, client software is also required. Windows XP with Service Pack 2 does include WPA support. Nevertheless, the wireless adapter hardware and driver must also support WPA. For instructions on configuring wireless computers or PDAs (personal - Netgear WNR1000-2VCNAS | WNR1000v2 User Manual (External Antenna) - Page 38
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v2 User Manual Figure 2-4 4. Click Apply to save your settings. 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 - Netgear WNR1000-2VCNAS | WNR1000v2 User Manual (External Antenna) - Page 39
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v2 User Manual Figure 2-5 The available settings in this screen are: • Enable Wireless Router Radio. If you disable the wireless router radio, wireless devices cannot connect to the WNR1000v2 router. If you will not be using your wireless network for a period of time, - Netgear WNR1000-2VCNAS | WNR1000v2 User Manual (External Antenna) - Page 40
the physical push button or using the software button in the Add WPS Client screen. Using the Physical Push Button 1. Press the button on the rear of the WNR1000v2 router for over 5 seconds. For information about the WPS light, see the NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual. The green light begins to - Netgear WNR1000-2VCNAS | WNR1000v2 User Manual (External Antenna) - Page 41
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v2 User Manual 2. On the wireless client, follow its specific networking instructions to enable WPS, to allow it to connect to the router. The WNR1000v2 router's green conditions occurs: light ceases blinking and remains on when one of these • The router and the - Netgear WNR1000-2VCNAS | WNR1000v2 User Manual (External Antenna) - Page 42
WNR1000v2 User Manual The green light on the WNR1000v2 router begins to blink in a regular pattern. While the button light is blinking, you have 2 minutes to enable WPS on the device you are trying to connect to the router. 5. In the wireless client, follow its specific networking instructions to - Netgear WNR1000-2VCNAS | WNR1000v2 User Manual (External Antenna) - Page 43
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v2 User Manual 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 WPS Client screen of the WNR1000v2 router, enter the client security PIN in the Enter Client's - Netgear WNR1000-2VCNAS | WNR1000v2 User Manual (External Antenna) - Page 44
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v2 User Manual These options are available under WPS Settings: • Router's PIN. The PIN is displayed so that you can use it to configure the router through WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup). It is also displayed on the router's label. • Disable Router's PIN. If the router's - Netgear WNR1000-2VCNAS | WNR1000v2 User Manual (External Antenna) - Page 45
security settings, all existing connected wireless clients that do not share those settings are disassociated and disconnected from the router. 2. For the non-WPS-enabled devices that you wish to connect, open the networking utility, and follow the utility's instructions to enter security settings - Netgear WNR1000-2VCNAS | WNR1000v2 User Manual (External Antenna) - Page 46
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v2 User Manual 2. In the Advanced Wireless Settings screen, click Setup Access List to display the Wireless Card Access List. Figure 2-11 3. Click Add to add a wireless device to the wireless access control list. The Wireless Card Access Setup screen opens and displays a - Netgear WNR1000-2VCNAS | WNR1000v2 User Manual (External Antenna) - Page 47
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 that you - Netgear WNR1000-2VCNAS | WNR1000v2 User Manual (External Antenna) - Page 48
it later. NETGEAR recommends that you save your configuration file after you complete the configuration. If the router fails or becomes corrupted, or an administrator password is lost, you can easily re-create your configuration by restoring the configuration file. For instructions on saving and - Netgear WNR1000-2VCNAS | WNR1000v2 User Manual (External Antenna) - Page 49
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v2 User Manual Understanding Your Firewall Your Wireless-N 150 Router Model WNR1000v2 contains a true firewall a Web server or remote desktop program), you can open the needed services by configuring port forwarding as described in "Allowing Inbound Connections to Your - Netgear WNR1000-2VCNAS | WNR1000v2 User Manual (External Antenna) - Page 50
Internet Services" on page 3-3 • "Scheduling Blocking" on page 3-5 • "Viewing Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access" on page 3-6 • "Configuring E-mail Alert and Web Access Log Notifications" on page 3-7 • "Setting the Time Zone" on page 3-8 Content Filtering Overview The Wireless-N 150 Router - Netgear WNR1000-2VCNAS | WNR1000v2 User Manual (External Antenna) - Page 51
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v2 User Manual To block access to Internet sites: 1. Select Block Sites under Since the trusted user is identified by IP address, you should configure that computer with a fixed IP address. 5. Click Apply to save all your settings in the Block Sites screen. Restricting - Netgear WNR1000-2VCNAS | WNR1000v2 User Manual (External Antenna) - Page 52
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v2 User Manual Blocking Access to Internet Services The WNR1000v2 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 - Netgear WNR1000-2VCNAS | WNR1000v2 User Manual (External Antenna) - Page 53
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v2 User Manual 3. Specify a service for blocking by clicking Add. The Block Services Setup screen displays. Figure 3-3 4. From the Service Type list, select the application or service to be allowed or blocked. The list already displays several common services, but you - Netgear WNR1000-2VCNAS | WNR1000v2 User Manual (External Antenna) - Page 54
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v2 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 WNR1000v2 - Netgear WNR1000-2VCNAS | WNR1000v2 User Manual (External Antenna) - Page 55
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v2 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 - Netgear WNR1000-2VCNAS | WNR1000v2 User Manual (External Antenna) - Page 56
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v2 User Manual To refresh the log screen, click the Refresh button. To main menu. The E-mail screen displays. Figure 3-6 2. To receive e-mail logs and alerts from the router, select the Turn E-mail Notification On check box. a. Enter the name of your ISP's outgoing (SMTP - Netgear WNR1000-2VCNAS | WNR1000v2 User Manual (External Antenna) - Page 57
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v2 User Manual box for immediate notification of attempted access to a blocked site or service. • Send Logs According to this Schedule. Specifies how often to If your region supports daylight savings time, select this check box . The router will automatically adjust the - Netgear WNR1000-2VCNAS | WNR1000v2 User Manual (External Antenna) - Page 58
describes how to configure advanced networking features of the Wireless-N 150 Router Model WNR1000v2 , 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 - Netgear WNR1000-2VCNAS | WNR1000v2 User Manual (External Antenna) - Page 59
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v2 User Manual Configuring a Device Name The device name is a user-friendly name for the router. This name is must then open a new connection to the new IP address and log in again. The router's default LAN IP configuration is: • LAN IP address. 192.168.1.1 • Subnet mask - Netgear WNR1000-2VCNAS | WNR1000v2 User Manual (External Antenna) - Page 60
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v2 User Manual - RIP-1 is universally supported for devices with fixed addresses. The router delivers the following manually specify the network settings of all of your computers, clear the Use Router as DHCP Server check box. Otherwise, leave it selected. If this service - Netgear WNR1000-2VCNAS | WNR1000v2 User Manual (External Antenna) - Page 61
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v2 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 - Netgear WNR1000-2VCNAS | WNR1000v2 User Manual (External Antenna) - Page 62
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v2 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 - Netgear WNR1000-2VCNAS | WNR1000v2 User Manual (External Antenna) - Page 63
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v2 User Manual 2. Select the Use a Dynamic DNS Service check box. 3. Select the name of your Dynamic DNS service provider. 4. Enter the host name (or domain name) that your Dynamic DNS service provider gave you. 5. Enter the user name for your Dynamic DNS account. This - Netgear WNR1000-2VCNAS | WNR1000v2 User Manual (External Antenna) - Page 64
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v2 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 router unless the traffic is a response to one of your local computers or a service - Netgear WNR1000-2VCNAS | WNR1000v2 User Manual (External Antenna) - Page 65
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v2 User Manual Setting the MTU Size The normal MTU value for to configure additional static routes. You must configure static routes only for unusual cases such as multiple routers or multiple IP subnets located on your network. As an example of when a static route is - Netgear WNR1000-2VCNAS | WNR1000v2 User Manual (External Antenna) - Page 66
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v2 User Manual When you first configured your router, two implicit static routes were created configuration, if you attempt to access a device on the 134.177.0.0 network, your router forwards your request to the ISP. The ISP forwards your request to the company where you - Netgear WNR1000-2VCNAS | WNR1000v2 User Manual (External Antenna) - Page 67
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v2 User Manual 2. Click Add to expand the Static Routes screen. Figure 4-6 the Gateway IP Address field, enter the gateway IP address, which must be a router on the same LAN segment as the WNR1000v2 router. 9. In the Metric field, enter a number between 1 and 15 as the - Netgear WNR1000-2VCNAS | WNR1000v2 User Manual (External Antenna) - Page 68
chapter describes how to modify the configuration of the Wireless-N 150 Router Model WNR1000v2 to allow specific applications to access the " on page 5-9 • "Using Universal Plug and Play" on page 5-12 • "Optimizing Wireless Performance" on page 5-14 • "Changing the MTU Size" on page 5-15 • "Overview - Netgear WNR1000-2VCNAS | WNR1000v2 User Manual (External Antenna) - Page 69
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v2 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 you, your operating system assigns a service number (port number) to every - Netgear WNR1000-2VCNAS | WNR1000v2 User Manual (External Antenna) - Page 70
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v2 User Manual 4. The Web server at www.example.com composes a return , requests are sent to a remote computer by your router from a particular service port number, and replies from the remote computer to your router are directed to that port number. If the remote - Netgear WNR1000-2VCNAS | WNR1000v2 User Manual (External Antenna) - Page 71
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v2 User Manual "When you initiate a session with destination port 6667, 4. Noting your port triggering rule, and having observed the destination port number of 6667, your router creates an additional session entry to send any incoming port 113 traffic to your computer. 5. - Netgear WNR1000-2VCNAS | WNR1000v2 User Manual (External Antenna) - Page 72
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v2 User Manual How Port Forwarding Changes the Communication Process In process. The remote computer then sends this request message through the Internet to your router. 2. Your router receives the request message and looks in its rules table for any rules covering the - Netgear WNR1000-2VCNAS | WNR1000v2 User Manual (External Antenna) - Page 73
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v2 User Manual How 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 WNR1000v2 router. See "Using Address Reservation" on page 4-4 for instructions - Netgear WNR1000-2VCNAS | WNR1000v2 User Manual (External Antenna) - Page 74
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v2 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 - Netgear WNR1000-2VCNAS | WNR1000v2 User Manual (External Antenna) - Page 75
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v2 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 - Netgear WNR1000-2VCNAS | WNR1000v2 User Manual (External Antenna) - Page 76
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v2 User Manual 2. Click Edit Service or Delete Service to make changes. 3. Click Apply. server. To make a local Web server public: 1. Assign your Web server either a fixed IP address or a dynamic IP address using DHCP address reservation, as explained in "Using - Netgear WNR1000-2VCNAS | WNR1000v2 User Manual (External Antenna) - Page 77
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v2 User Manual While port forwarding creates a static mapping of a port number or in Windows XP), you should also enable Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) according to the instructions in "Using Universal Plug and Play" on page 5-12. To configure port triggering, you need - Netgear WNR1000-2VCNAS | WNR1000v2 User Manual (External Antenna) - Page 78
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v2 User Manual 4. In the Port Triggering Timeout field, enter a value up to 9999 minutes. This value controls the inactivity timer for the designated inbound ports. The inbound ports close when the inactivity time expires. This is required because the router cannot be - Netgear WNR1000-2VCNAS | WNR1000v2 User Manual (External Antenna) - Page 79
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v2 User Manual 11. Click Apply. The service appears in the Port Triggering Portmap table. Figure and connect to other devices as needed. UPnP devices can automatically discover the services from other registered UPnP devices on the network. Note: If you use applications - Netgear WNR1000-2VCNAS | WNR1000v2 User Manual (External Antenna) - Page 80
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v2 User Manual 1. Select UPnP under Advanced the main menu. The UPnP screen UPnP Portmap Table displays the IP address of each UPnP device that is currently accessing the router and which ports (Internal and External) that device has opened. The UPnP Portmap Table also - Netgear WNR1000-2VCNAS | WNR1000v2 User Manual (External Antenna) - Page 81
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v2 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 - Netgear WNR1000-2VCNAS | WNR1000v2 User Manual (External Antenna) - Page 82
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 ISP or of NETGEAR recommends changing the MTU size. These - Netgear WNR1000-2VCNAS | WNR1000v2 User Manual (External Antenna) - Page 83
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v2 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 default value for NETGEAR routers, adapters, and - Netgear WNR1000-2VCNAS | WNR1000v2 User Manual (External Antenna) - Page 84
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v2 User Manual • Wireless. Your Wireless-N 150 Router Model WNR1000v2 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 - Netgear WNR1000-2VCNAS | WNR1000v2 User Manual (External Antenna) - Page 85
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v2 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 - Netgear WNR1000-2VCNAS | WNR1000v2 User Manual (External Antenna) - Page 86
WNR1000v2 . This chapter includes the following sections: • "Viewing Wireless Router Status Information" • "Viewing a List of Attached Devices" on page 6-7 • "Managing the Configuration File" in Chapter 6 • "Updating the Router Firmware" on page 6-9 • "Enabling Remote Management Access" on page - Netgear WNR1000-2VCNAS | WNR1000v2 User Manual (External Antenna) - Page 87
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v2 User Manual Viewing Wireless Router Status Information To view router status and usage information: 1. Select Router Status under Maintenance in the main menu. The Router Status screen displays. Figure 6-1 Using Network Monitoring Tools 6-2 v1.0, November 2009 - Netgear WNR1000-2VCNAS | WNR1000v2 User Manual (External Antenna) - Page 88
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v2 User Manual Table 6-1 describes the router status fields. 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 - Netgear WNR1000-2VCNAS | WNR1000v2 User Manual (External Antenna) - Page 89
Router WNR1000v2 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 - Netgear WNR1000-2VCNAS | WNR1000v2 User Manual (External Antenna) - Page 90
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v2 User Manual 2. Click Connection Status to display the connection status. Figure 6-2 IP configuration for all the computers that are connected to the router. The IP address of the Domain Name Service server that provides translation of network names to IP addresses. - Netgear WNR1000-2VCNAS | WNR1000v2 User Manual (External Antenna) - Page 91
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v2 User Manual 3. Click Show Statistics to display router usage statistics. Figure 6-3 Table 6-3 describes the router statistics. Table 6-3. Router Statistics Item System Up Time Port Status TxPkts RxPkts Collisions Tx B/s Rx B/s Up Time Poll Interval Description The - Netgear WNR1000-2VCNAS | WNR1000v2 User Manual (External Antenna) - Page 92
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v2 User Manual Viewing a List of Attached Devices The Attached Devices screen contains a table of all IP devices that the router has discovered on the local network. Select Attached Devices under Maintenance in the main menu to view the table. Figure 6-4 For each device, - Netgear WNR1000-2VCNAS | WNR1000v2 User Manual (External Antenna) - Page 93
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v2 User Manual The following sections describe the three available options. Backing Up and Restoring the Configuration The Restore and Backup options in the Settings Backup screen let you save and retrieve a file containing your router's configuration settings. To save - Netgear WNR1000-2VCNAS | WNR1000v2 User Manual (External Antenna) - Page 94
." • 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 6-10. Note: Before updating the router software, NETGEAR recommends that you save your configuration - Netgear WNR1000-2VCNAS | WNR1000v2 User Manual (External Antenna) - Page 95
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v2 User Manual 2. Check for new software versions by clicking the Check button. • If a new version is found, information about it appears. Figure 6-7 • If no new firmware version is available, a message displays and the router returns to the Firmware Update screen. - Netgear WNR1000-2VCNAS | WNR1000v2 User Manual (External Antenna) - Page 96
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v2 User Manual 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 WNR1000v2 support page on the NETGEAR website at http://www.netgear.com/support. 3. Compare the - Netgear WNR1000-2VCNAS | WNR1000v2 User Manual (External Antenna) - Page 97
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v2 User Manual Enabling Remote Management Access Using the Remote Management feature, you can allow a user on the Internet to configure, upgrade, and check the status of your WNR1000v2 router to 30 characters. To configure your router for remote management: 1. Select the - Netgear WNR1000-2VCNAS | WNR1000v2 User Manual (External Antenna) - Page 98
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v2 User Manual • To allow access from any IP address on the Internet, select Web interface. Choose a number between 1024 and 65535, but do 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 - Netgear WNR1000-2VCNAS | WNR1000v2 User Manual (External Antenna) - Page 99
Traffic Meter Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v2 User Manual Traffic Metering allows you to monitor the volume of Internet traffic passing through your router's Internet port. With the Traffic Meter utility, you can set limits for traffic volume, set a monthly limit, and get a live update of traffic - Netgear WNR1000-2VCNAS | WNR1000v2 User Manual (External Antenna) - Page 100
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v2 User Manual 3. If you would like to record and restrict the volume of Internet traffic, Status button if you want a live update on Internet traffic status on your router. 9. Click Apply to save your settings. Using Network Monitoring Tools v1.0, November 2009 6-15 - Netgear WNR1000-2VCNAS | WNR1000v2 User Manual (External Antenna) - Page 101
about troubleshooting your Wireless-N 150 Router Model WNR1000v2 . 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 - Netgear WNR1000-2VCNAS | WNR1000v2 User Manual (External Antenna) - Page 102
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v2 User Manual 4. Turn on the wireless router and wait 1 minute. 5. Turn on the computers. Make sure that the Ethernet cables are securely plugged in. • The Internet status light on the wireless router is on if the Ethernet cable connecting the wireless router and the - Netgear WNR1000-2VCNAS | WNR1000v2 User Manual (External Antenna) - Page 103
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v2 User Manual 3. After approximately 20 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 - Netgear WNR1000-2VCNAS | WNR1000v2 User Manual (External Antenna) - Page 104
the NETGEAR 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. Troubleshooting - Netgear WNR1000-2VCNAS | WNR1000v2 User Manual (External Antenna) - Page 105
Problems If you are unable to log in to the wireless router, check the following: • If you are using an Ethernet-connected computer, check the Ethernet connection between the computer and the router as described in the NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual . Troubleshooting 7-5 v1.0, November 2009 - Netgear WNR1000-2VCNAS | WNR1000v2 User Manual (External Antenna) - Page 106
. NETGEAR does not support such a configuration. Checking the Internet 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 - Netgear WNR1000-2VCNAS | WNR1000v2 User Manual (External Antenna) - Page 107
the NETGEAR 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 your - Netgear WNR1000-2VCNAS | WNR1000v2 User Manual (External Antenna) - Page 108
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v2 User Manual Troubleshooting Internet Browsing If your wireless router can obtain an IP address and verify that the wireless router address (www.routerlogin.net) is listed by your computer as the default gateway address. • You might be running login software that is no - Netgear WNR1000-2VCNAS | WNR1000v2 User Manual (External Antenna) - Page 109
for the port to which you are connected. If the light is off, follow the instructions in "Troubleshooting Basic Functions" on page 7-2. - Check that the appropriate LEDs are on for your network devices. If your router and computer are connected to a separate Ethernet switch, make sure that the link - Netgear WNR1000-2VCNAS | WNR1000v2 User Manual (External Antenna) - Page 110
connected to that modem. If this is the case, you must configure your router to "clone" or "spoof" the MAC address from the authorized computer. For more information, see "Using the Setup Manual" on page 1-1. Problems with Date and Time Select E-mail under Content Filtering in the main menu to - Netgear WNR1000-2VCNAS | WNR1000v2 User Manual (External Antenna) - Page 111
. If your wireless network does not appear, check these conditions: • Is your router's wireless radio enabled? See "Viewing Advanced Wireless Settings" on page 2-11. • Is your router's SSID broadcast enabled? See "Viewing Advanced Wireless Settings" on page 2-11. Troubleshooting v1.0, November - Netgear WNR1000-2VCNAS | WNR1000v2 User Manual (External Antenna) - Page 112
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v2 User Manual • Is your router set to a wireless standard that is not supported by your wireless adapter? Check the Mode setting as described in "Viewing and Configuring Basic Internet Settings" on page 1-6. If your wireless router the router. of the router. 2. Use router - Netgear WNR1000-2VCNAS | WNR1000v2 User Manual (External Antenna) - Page 113
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 - Netgear WNR1000-2VCNAS | WNR1000v2 User Manual (External Antenna) - Page 114
Settings This appendix provides factory default settings and technical specifications for the Wireless-N 150 Router Model WNR1000v2 . Table A-1. WNR1000v2 Router Default Configuration Settings Feature Router Login Router Login URL Login Name (case-sensitive) printed on product label Login Password - Netgear WNR1000-2VCNAS | WNR1000v2 User Manual (External Antenna) - Page 115
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v2 User Manual Table A-1. WNR1000v2 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 - Netgear WNR1000-2VCNAS | WNR1000v2 User Manual (External Antenna) - Page 116
General Specifications Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v2 User Manual Table A-2. WNR1000v2 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 - Netgear WNR1000-2VCNAS | WNR1000v2 User Manual (External Antenna) - Page 117
index.htm 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 Wireless Router Setup Manual. Related Documents B-1 v1.0, November - Netgear WNR1000-2VCNAS | WNR1000v2 User Manual (External Antenna) - Page 118
router 1-2 viewing logs 3-6 access control turning off 1-13 turning on 2-20 account name 1-7 adding custom service 5-7 reserved IP addresses 4-4 static routes 4-9 wireless filtering 3-1 CTS/RTS Threshold 2-12 custom service (port forwarding) 5-7 customer support ii v1.0, November 2009 Index-1 - Netgear WNR1000-2VCNAS | WNR1000v2 User Manual (External Antenna) - Page 119
MAC address 6-7 Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v2 User Manual 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, 6-3, 6-9 fixed font text xi fixed IP addresses 1-8 Fragmentation - Netgear WNR1000-2VCNAS | WNR1000v2 User Manual (External Antenna) - Page 120
blocking by 3-1 knowledge base 1-4 L LAN IP setup 4-1 LAN path, troubleshooting 7-9 LAN port settings 6-3 language, screen display 1-4 lease, DHCP 6-5 1-8 Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v2 User Manual restricting access by 2-18 spoofing 7-7 mail server, outgoing 3-7 managing router remotely - Netgear WNR1000-2VCNAS | WNR1000v2 User Manual (External Antenna) - Page 121
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v2 User Manual port status 6-6 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) 1-10 PPTP (Point to Point Tunneling Protocol) 1-10 - Netgear WNR1000-2VCNAS | WNR1000v2 User Manual (External Antenna) - Page 122
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v2 User Manual subnet mask 4-2, 6-3 system up time 6-6 T TCP/IP network, troubleshooting 7-8 technical specifications A-1 Telstra Bigpond 1-10 time of day, troubleshooting version firmware 6-3, 6-9 RIP (Router Information Protocol) 4-2 viewing advanced wireless settings
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