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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 Internet. When the router is not connected to the Internet, you can select one of the stored languages only. 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 searches your Internet connection for servers and protocols to determine your ISP configuration. To use the Setup Wizard to assist with configuration or to verify the Internet connection settings: 1. Select Setup Wizard from the top of the main menu. 2. Click Next to proceed. Enter your ISP settings, as needed. 3. At the end of the Setup Wizard, click Test to verify your Internet connection. If you have trouble connecting to the Internet, see Chapter 7, "Troubleshooting." Viewing and Configuring Basic Internet Settings Settings related to your Internet service are specified in the Basic Settings screen. Select Basic Settings under Setup in the main menu. The content you see in the Basic Settings screen depends on whether your ISP requires that you log in with a user name and password for Internet access. Configuring Basic Connectivity 1-6 v1.0, November 2009

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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Configuring Basic Connectivity

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v1.0, November 2009

The language you select is then downloaded and displayed in the language selection box, and

your screen display will be in the selected language.

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 searches your Internet connection for servers and protocols to determine your

ISP configuration.

To use the Setup Wizard to assist with configuration or to verify the Internet connection settings:

Select

Setup Wizard

from the top of the main menu.

Click

to proceed. Enter your ISP settings, as needed.

At the end of the Setup Wizard, click

Test

to verify your Internet connection. If you have

trouble connecting to the Internet, see

Chapter 7, “Troubleshooting

.”

Viewing and Configuring Basic Internet Settings

Settings related to your Internet service are specified in the Basic Settings screen. Select

Basic

Settings

under Setup in the main menu.

The content you see in the Basic Settings screen depends on whether your ISP requires that you

Note:

You can select from the entire list of supported languages only when the router is

connected to the Internet. When the router is not connected to the Internet, you can

select one of the stored languages only.