Netgear WNR1000 WNR1000 Setup Manual
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N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 Setup Manual NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E. Plumeria Drive Santa Jose, CA 95134 USA January 2009 208-10430-01 v1.0 - Netgear WNR1000 | WNR1000 Setup Manual - Page 2
Statement of Conditions In the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this document without notice. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of - Netgear WNR1000 | WNR1000 Setup Manual - Page 3
N50 Wireless Router WNR1000 Setup Manual Getting to Know Your Wireless Router 1 Unpacking Your New Router 1 Hardware Features ...2 Front Panel ...3 Back Panel ...4 Router Label ...5 Positioning Your Wireless Router 5 Installing Your Wireless Router 6 Updating Your Router Firmware 7 Installing - Netgear WNR1000 | WNR1000 Setup Manual - Page 4
an Internet IP Address 33 Troubleshooting PPPoE 34 Troubleshooting Internet Browsing 35 Using the Ping Utility to Troubleshoot 35 Testing the Path from Your Computer to Your Router 35 Testing the Path from a Computer to the Internet 36 Technical Specifications ...37 Default Configuration - Netgear WNR1000 | WNR1000 Setup Manual - Page 5
Getting to Know Your Wireless Router Congratulations on your purchase of a NETGEAR® high-speed wireless router, the N150 Wireless Router WNR1000. Before you begin installing your router, check the package contents (see "Unpacking Your New Router" on page 1). Become familiar with the front and back - Netgear WNR1000 | WNR1000 Setup Manual - Page 6
the protective film covering the sides of your router. 2. Set up your wireless router by inserting the router into the stand supplied with it. Figure 1 3. Place your router in a suitable area for installation (near an AC power outlet and accessible to the Ethernet cables for your wired computers - Netgear WNR1000 | WNR1000 Setup Manual - Page 7
diagnostic. The power is on and the router is ready. A software update is in progress. Firmware is corrupted. See "Checking Basic Router Functions" on page 30 for instructions on restoring your router firmware. Power is not being supplied to the router Indicates a (WPS) connection to a WPS-capable - Netgear WNR1000 | WNR1000 Setup Manual - Page 8
Green Blinking Green Off Solid Green Blinking Green 5. LAN Solid Amber (Ports 1-4) Blinking Amber Off Description No IP address acquired. The wireless router has acquired an Internet address. Data is being communicated with the Internet. No Ethernet cable is connected to the modem. The local - Netgear WNR1000 | WNR1000 Setup Manual - Page 9
the wireless router shows the router's MAC address, serial number, security PIN, and factory default login information. The ports on the router are color Your Wireless Router The wireless router lets you access your network from virtually anywhere within the operating range of your wireless network - Netgear WNR1000 | WNR1000 Setup Manual - Page 10
performance degradation or an inability to wirelessly connect to the Internet. Installing Your Wireless Router NETGEAR does not recommend or support adding a NETGEAR router behind another router, or replacing a gateway with a a NETGEAR router. To help you set up your router and get on the Internet - Netgear WNR1000 | WNR1000 Setup Manual - Page 11
wireless router for Internet access (see "Setting Up Your Router for Internet Access" on page 18). 3. Configure your wireless network and select wireless security settings to protect your wireless network (see "Configuring Your Wireless Network" on page 21). Updating Your Router Firmware NETGEAR - Netgear WNR1000 | WNR1000 Setup Manual - Page 12
8 Getting to Know Your Wireless Router - Netgear WNR1000 | WNR1000 Setup Manual - Page 13
running the Smart Wizard Installation Assistant on a corporate PC to set up your home router, check with your company's network support staff. Corporate network settings or Virtual Private Network (VPN) client software might conflict with the default settings of a home router. If you are unsure - Netgear WNR1000 | WNR1000 Setup Manual - Page 14
update later (for more information, see "Setting Up Your Router for Internet Access" on page 18, or the online User Manual). 4. Follow the remaining instructions and prompts. The Smart Wizard guides you through installing your router, connecting your router to the Internet, configuring your wireless - Netgear WNR1000 | WNR1000 Setup Manual - Page 15
Accessing Your Router After Installation The Smart Wizard only appears when you first install the router or when the router is in its factory default state (for example, if you have reset the router to its default factory settings). If you want to change the settings after installing and configuring - Netgear WNR1000 | WNR1000 Setup Manual - Page 16
12 Installing Your Router Using the Smart Wizard - Netgear WNR1000 | WNR1000 Setup Manual - Page 17
need the following information to set up your wireless router and access the Internet: - Host and domain name - Internet login name and password (frequently an email address and password) - Domain Name Server (DNS) addresses - Fixed or static IP address Your ISP should have provided you with all - Netgear WNR1000 | WNR1000 Setup Manual - Page 18
TCP/IP Addressing in "Related Documents" on page 41. If you are replacing an existing router, disconnect it completely from your network and set it aside before starting to install your new router. Then, skip to step 5 in the following procedure NETGEAR does not recommend or support adding a NETGEAR - Netgear WNR1000 | WNR1000 Setup Manual - Page 19
with your NETGEAR product. Securely insert one end of the Ethernet cable into your modem (C) and the other end into the Internet port of the wireless router (D). ( cable into a port on the router, such as port 1 (E), as shown in Figure 8. A E Figure 8 1 234 Manually Installing Your Router 15 - Netgear WNR1000 | WNR1000 Setup Manual - Page 20
network: 1. Plug in and turn on the cable or DSL modem. Wait 2 minutes. 2. Plug the end of the power adapter's cord into the wall or a power strip, and into the power adapter outlet of your wireless router (F), as shown in Figure 10. Wait 1 minute. F Figure 10 16 Manually Installing Your Router - Netgear WNR1000 | WNR1000 Setup Manual - Page 21
23. The wireless light should be lit after turning on the wireless router. The Internet port light should be lit. If it is not, make sure the Ethernet cable is securely attached to the wireless router Internet port and the modem, and that the modem is powered on. Manually Installing Your Router 17 - Netgear WNR1000 | WNR1000 Setup Manual - Page 22
Restore Factory Settings button to return the wireless router to its default state. See "Restoring the Default Password and Configuration Settings" on page 39 for more information. To access the router: 1. Type http://www.routerlogin.net in the address field of your browser, and then click Enter - Netgear WNR1000 | WNR1000 Setup Manual - Page 23
screen will display. Figure 13 6. Select one of the following options: • Select Yes to allow the Setup Wizard to detect your Internet connection. When prompted, click Next. The wizard assists you with configuring your wireless router to access the Internet. Manually Installing Your Router 19 - Netgear WNR1000 | WNR1000 Setup Manual - Page 24
the correct options and typed everything correctly. • Contact your ISP to verify that you have the correct configuration information. • Read "Troubleshooting" on page 29. If problems persist, register your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR Technical Support. 20 Manually Installing Your Router - Netgear WNR1000 | WNR1000 Setup Manual - Page 25
this router, see the online User Manual. Setting Your SSID and Wireless Security Manually To specify the wireless settings, you must know the following: • SSID. The default SSID for the router is NETGEAR. • The wireless mode (802.11g/b, or 802.11n) that each wireless adapter supports. Configuring - Netgear WNR1000 | WNR1000 Setup Manual - Page 26
When prompted, enter admin for the router user name and password for the router password, both in lowercase letters. 2. On the main menu, select Wireless Settings to display the Wireless Settings screen. Note that the default SSID is NETGEAR. The SSID of any wireless adapters must match the SSID you - Netgear WNR1000 | WNR1000 Setup Manual - Page 27
use WPS, the only security methods supported are WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK. WEP security is not supported by WPS. If you install a NETGEAR adapter that supports WPS, its installation procedures guide you through a WPS connection without the need to log in to the router. However, if you wish to perform - Netgear WNR1000 | WNR1000 Setup Manual - Page 28
To add a WPS client to your network: 1. Log in to the wireless router, type http://www.routerlogin.net or http:// www.routerlogin.com in the address field of your browser, and then click Enter. 2. On the router main menu, select Add a WPS Client. The Add WPS Client wizard screen displays. Click Next - Netgear WNR1000 | WNR1000 Setup Manual - Page 29
to your wireless network. - The router generated an SSID, implemented WPA/WPA2 wireless security (including a PSK security password), and broadcast these settings to the client; the client now shares the same security settings as the router. If the router was already configured manually, and either - Netgear WNR1000 | WNR1000 Setup Manual - Page 30
www.routerlogin.net in the address field of your browser, and then click Enter. • When prompted, enter admin for the router user name and password for the router password, both in lowercase letters. 2. Click Wireless Settings in the main menu. 3. Program the wireless adapter of your computer(s) to - Netgear WNR1000 | WNR1000 Setup Manual - Page 31
necessary to run a dialer or login application such as Dial-Up Networking or Enternet to connect, log in, or disconnect. These functions are performed automatically by the wireless router as needed. To access the Internet from any computer connected to your wireless router, launch a browser such as - Netgear WNR1000 | WNR1000 Setup Manual - Page 32
28 Configuring Your Wireless Network - Netgear WNR1000 | WNR1000 Setup Manual - Page 33
back of the wireless router identifies the number of each LAN port (see "AC power adapter outlet for connecting the power adapter." on page 4). • Make sure the network settings of the computer are correct. - LAN connected computers must be configured to obtain an IP address automatically using DHCP - Netgear WNR1000 | WNR1000 Setup Manual - Page 34
power outlet. - Check that you are using the power adapter supplied by NETGEAR for this product. If the error persists, you have a hardware problem and should contact technical support. • Power Light Blinks Green Slowly and Continuously. The router firmware is corrupted. 30 Troubleshooting - Netgear WNR1000 | WNR1000 Setup Manual - Page 35
set the router's IP address to 192.168.1.1. This procedure is explained in "Restoring the Default Password and Configuration Settings" on page 39. If the error persists, you might have a hardware problem and should contact technical support. • Internet Light Stays Amber. When the router is turned - Netgear WNR1000 | WNR1000 Setup Manual - Page 36
Ethernet cables like the cable that was supplied with the wireless router. See "Connecting Your Wireless Router" on page 14 for instructions. For more information on WPS functionality and advanced features, see the online User Manual. Troubleshooting Login Problems If you are unable to log in to the - Netgear WNR1000 | WNR1000 Setup Manual - Page 37
Address If your wireless router is unable to access the Internet, and your Internet light is amber, check the wireless router to see if it is able to get an Internet IP address from your service provider. Unless you have a static IP address, your wireless router automatically requests an IP address - Netgear WNR1000 | WNR1000 Setup Manual - Page 38
after several minutes, you might be using an incorrect service name, user name, or password. There also might be a provisioning problem with your ISP. Unless you connect manually, the wireless router will not authenticate using PPPoE until data is transmitted to the network. 34 Troubleshooting - Netgear WNR1000 | WNR1000 Setup Manual - Page 39
(such as www addresses) to numeric IP addresses. Typically, your ISP will provide the addresses of one or two DNS servers for your use. If you entered a DNS address during the wireless router's configuration, restart your computer. Alternatively, you can configure your computer manually with a DNS - Netgear WNR1000 | WNR1000 Setup Manual - Page 40
driver software and TCP/IP software are both installed and configured on your computer. - Verify that the IP addresses for your router and your computer are correct and that both addresses your PC has the IP address of your router listed as the default gateway. If the IP configuration of your PC is - Netgear WNR1000 | WNR1000 Setup Manual - Page 41
specifications for the N150 Wireless Router WNR1000. Table 3. Home Router Default Configuration Settings Feature Default Setting Router Login Router Login URL http://www. routerlogin.net; http://www.routerlogin.com; or http://192.168.1.1 Login Name (case sensitive) admin Login Password - Netgear WNR1000 | WNR1000 Setup Manual - Page 42
Router Default Configuration Settings (continued) Feature Default Setting Wireless Wireless Communication SSID Name Security Broadcast SSID Enabled NETGEAR Best Output Power Full a. Maximum Wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 specifications. Actual throughput will vary. - Netgear WNR1000 | WNR1000 Setup Manual - Page 43
the factory default configuration settings that reset the router's user name to admin, the password to password, and the IP address to 192.168.1.1. This procedure will erase all the current configuration settings and restore the factory defaults. To restore the factory default configuration settings - Netgear WNR1000 | WNR1000 Setup Manual - Page 44
40 Technical Specifications - Netgear WNR1000 | WNR1000 Setup Manual - Page 45
a more complete understanding of the technologies used in your NETGEAR product. Table 4. Related Documents Document Link Internet Networking and TCP/IP Addressing Preparing a Computer for Network Access Glossary http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/tcpip/index.htm http://documentation - Netgear WNR1000 | WNR1000 Setup Manual - Page 46
42 Related Documents - Netgear WNR1000 | WNR1000 Setup Manual - Page 47
you can use our telephone support service. Product updates and Web support are always available by going to: 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 is connected to the Internet - Netgear WNR1000 | WNR1000 Setup Manual - Page 48
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January 2009
208-10430-01
v1.0
NETGEAR
, Inc.
350 E. Plumeria Drive
Santa Jose, CA 95134 USA
N150 Wireless Router
WNR1000 Setup Manual