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Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v2 User Manual

Contents

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v1.0, November 2009

Chapter 7

Troubleshooting

Quick Tips

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7-1

Troubleshooting Basic Functions

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7-2

Login Problems

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7-5

Checking the Internet Service Connection

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7-6

Obtaining an Internet IP Address

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7-6

Troubleshooting PPPoE

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7-7

Troubleshooting Internet Browsing

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7-8

Troubleshooting Your Network Using the Ping Utility

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7-8

Testing the LAN Path to Your Router

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7-9

Testing the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device

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7-10

Problems with Date and Time

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7-10

Problems with Wireless Adapter Connections

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7-11

Restoring the Default Configuration and Password

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7-12

Appendix A

Technical Specifications

Default Configuration Settings

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A-1

General Specifications

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A-3

Appendix B

Related Documents

Index

Section	Page
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v2 User Manual	1
Contents	8
About This Manual	12
Chapter 1 Configuring Basic Connectivity	15
Using the Setup Manual	15
Logging In To Your Wireless Router	16
Selecting a Language for Your Screen Display	18
Configuring Your Internet Settings Using the Setup Wizard	20
Viewing and Configuring Basic Internet Settings	20
Your Internet Connection Does Not Require a Login	21
Your Internet Connection Does Require a Login	23
Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity	25
Chapter 2 Safeguarding Your Network	28
Choosing Appropriate Wireless Security	28
Recording Basic Wireless Settings Setup Information	32
Changing Wireless Security Settings	33
Viewing Basic Wireless Settings	33
Configuring WEP Wireless Security	35
Configuring WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK Wireless Security	37
Viewing Advanced Wireless Settings	38
Using Push 'N' Connect (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)	40
Push Button Configuration	40
Security PIN Entry	42
Configuring the WPS Settings	43
Connecting Additional Wireless Client Devices after WPS Setup	44
Restricting Wireless Access by MAC Address	45
Changing the Administrator Password	47
Backing Up Your Configuration	48
Understanding Your Firewall	49
Chapter 3 Restricting Access From Your Network	50
Content Filtering Overview	50
Blocking Access to Internet Sites	50
Blocking Access to Internet Services	52
Blocking Services by IP Address Range	54
Scheduling Blocking	54
Viewing Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access	55
Configuring E-mail Alert and Web Access Log Notifications	56
Setting the Time Zone	57
Chapter 4 Customizing Your Network Settings	58
Using the LAN IP Setup Options	58
Configuring a Device Name	59
Configuring LAN TCP/IP Setup Parameters	59
Using the Router as a DHCP Server	60
Using Address Reservation	61
Using a Dynamic DNS Service	62
Configuring the WAN Setup Options	63
Disabling the SPI Firewall	63
Setting Up a Default DMZ Server	64
Responding to a Ping on the Internet (WAN) Port	64
Setting the MTU Size	65
Configuring NAT Filtering	65
Configuring Static Routes	65
Chapter 5 Fine-Tuning Your Network	68
Allowing Inbound Connections to Your Network	68
How Your Computer Accesses a Remote Computer through Your Router	69
How Port Triggering Changes the Communication Process	70
How Port Forwarding Changes the Communication Process	72
How Port Forwarding Differs from Port Triggering	73
Configuring Port Forwarding to Local Servers	73
Adding a Custom Service	74
Editing or Deleting a Port Forwarding Entry	75
Configuring Port Triggering	76
Using Universal Plug and Play	79
Optimizing Wireless Performance	81
Changing the MTU Size	82
Overview of Home and Small Office Networking Technologies	83
Assessing Your Speed Requirements	84
Chapter 6 Using Network Monitoring Tools	86
Viewing Wireless Router Status Information	87
Viewing a List of Attached Devices	92
Managing the Configuration File	92
Backing Up and Restoring the Configuration	93
Erasing the Configuration	93
Updating the Router Firmware	94
Checking for New Firmware in the Router Upgrade Screen	94
Updating Manually to New Router Firmware	95
Enabling Remote Management Access	97
Traffic Meter	99
Chapter 7 Troubleshooting	101
Quick Tips	101
Troubleshooting Basic Functions	102
Login Problems	105
Checking the Internet Service Connection	106
Obtaining an Internet IP Address	106
Troubleshooting PPPoE	107
Troubleshooting Internet Browsing	108
Troubleshooting Your Network Using the Ping Utility	108
Testing the LAN Path to Your Router	109
Testing the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device	110
Problems with Date and Time	110
Problems with Wireless Adapter Connections	111
Restoring the Default Configuration and Password	112
Appendix A Technical Specifications	114
Default Configuration Settings	114
General Specifications	116
Appendix B Related Documents	117

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