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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 September 2009 v1.0 - Netgear WNR1000v2 | WNR1000v2 User Manual - 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 is connected daß das Wireless-N 150 Router Model WNR1000v2 gemäß der - Netgear WNR1000v2 | WNR1000v2 User Manual - 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 supplying public access to telecommunications and/or network services. • This Estonian] English [NETGEAR Inc.] tímto prohlašuje, že tento [WNR1000v2] je ve - Netgear WNR1000v2 | WNR1000v2 User Manual - Page 4
] è conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE. Latviski [Latvian] Ar šo [NETGEAR Inc.] deklarē, ka [WNR1000v2] atbilst Direktīvas 1999/5/EK būtiskajām prasībām un citiem ar to saistītajiem noteikumiem. Lietuvių [Lithuanian] Šiuo - Netgear WNR1000v2 | WNR1000v2 User Manual - Page 5
-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. FCC Declaration Of Conformity We NETGEAR, Inc., 4500 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara, CA 95054, declare under our sole responsibility that the model Wireless-N 150 Router Model WNR1000v2 complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules - Netgear WNR1000v2 | WNR1000v2 User Manual - Page 6
which the radio receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Wireless-N 150 Router Model WNR1000v2 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 - Netgear WNR1000v2 | WNR1000v2 User Manual - Page 7
Connectivity Using the Setup Manual 1-1 Logging In To Your Wireless Router 1-2 Selecting a Language for Your Screen Display 1-5 Configuring Your Internet Settings Using the Setup Wizard 1-6 Viewing and Configuring Basic Internet Settings 1-6 Your Internet Connection Does Not Require a Login - Netgear WNR1000v2 | WNR1000v2 User Manual - Page 8
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v2 User Manual Restricting Wireless Access by MAC Address 2-18 Changing the Administrator Password 2-20 Backing Up Your Configuration 2-21 Understanding Your Firewall 2-22 Chapter 3 Restricting Access From Your Network Content Filtering Overview 3-1 Blocking Access - Netgear WNR1000v2 | WNR1000v2 User Manual - Page 9
6-9 Updating Manually to New Router Firmware 6-10 Enabling Remote Management Access 6-12 Traffic Meter ...6-14 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 - Netgear WNR1000v2 | WNR1000v2 User Manual - Page 10
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v2 User Manual Problems with Date and Time 7-10 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 - Netgear WNR1000v2 | WNR1000v2 User Manual - Page 11
NETGEAR® Wireless-N 150 Router Model WNR1000v2 beyond initial configuration settings. Initial configuration instructions can be found in the NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual , books, CDs User input, GUI screen text Command prompt, CLI text, code URL links • Formats. This manual uses the - Netgear WNR1000v2 | WNR1000v2 User Manual - Page 12
Version Manual Publication Date Wireless-N 150 Router Model WNR1000v2 September 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 are available on the NETGEAR, Inc - Netgear WNR1000v2 | WNR1000v2 User Manual - Page 13
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 WNR1000v2 | WNR1000v2 User Manual - Page 14
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"Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity" on page 1-11 Using the Setup Manual For first-time installation of your wireless router, refer to the NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual. The Setup Manual explains how to launch the NETGEAR Smart Wizard on the Resource CD to step you through the - Netgear WNR1000v2 | WNR1000v2 User Manual - 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 WNR1000v2 | WNR1000v2 User Manual - 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 WNR1000v2 | WNR1000v2 User Manual - Page 18
Wireless-N 150 Router 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 - Netgear WNR1000v2 | WNR1000v2 User Manual - Page 19
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v2 User Manual Selecting a Language for Your Screen Display Using the Select Language drop-down menu, located in the upper right corner of the Router Manager screen, you can display the router manager screens in any of languages shown in Figure 1-5: Figure 1-5 The - Netgear WNR1000v2 | WNR1000v2 User Manual - Page 20
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v2 User Manual 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 Apply. The language you select is then downloaded and displayed in the language selection box, and your screen - Netgear WNR1000v2 | WNR1000v2 User Manual - Page 21
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v2 User Manual Your Internet Connection Does Not Require a Login If no login is required by your ISP, the following settings appear in the Basic Settings screen. No login required Figure 1-6 • Account Name (might also be called Host Name). The account name is provided - Netgear WNR1000v2 | WNR1000v2 User Manual - 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 WNR1000v2 | WNR1000v2 User Manual - Page 23
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v2 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 1-7 • Does Your Internet Connection Require A Login? If you usually must use a login - Netgear WNR1000v2 | WNR1000v2 User Manual - 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 have special requirements. The list includes: Figure 1-8 - PPTP (Point to Point Tunneling - Netgear WNR1000v2 | WNR1000v2 User Manual - Page 25
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v2 User Manual • Dial on Demand. The router logs in only when outgoing traffic is present and logs out after the idle time-out. • Manually Connect. The router logs in or logs out only when the user clicks Connect or Disconnect in the Router Status screen. - Idle Timeout. - Netgear WNR1000v2 | WNR1000v2 User Manual - Page 26
will not get a wireless connection to the WNR1000v2 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 - Netgear WNR1000v2 | WNR1000v2 User Manual - 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 WNR1000v2 | WNR1000v2 User Manual - Page 28
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v2 User Manual 1-14 v1.0, September 2009 Configuring Basic Connectivity - Netgear WNR1000v2 | WNR1000v2 User Manual - Page 29
Your Network The Wireless-N 150 Router Model WNR1000v2 provides highly effective security features, which are covered in detail in this chapter. This chapter includes the following sections: • "Choosing Appropriate Wireless Security" • "Recording Basic Wireless Settings Setup Information" on page - Netgear WNR1000v2 | WNR1000v2 User Manual - Page 30
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 WNR1000v2 | WNR1000v2 User Manual - Page 31
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 WNR1000v2 | WNR1000v2 User Manual - Page 32
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 network name SSID. Restrict access based on MAC address. Modify your firewall's rules. Use the Push 'N' Connect - Netgear WNR1000v2 | WNR1000v2 User Manual - Page 33
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v2 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 network, the person who set up or is responsible - Netgear WNR1000v2 | WNR1000v2 User Manual - Page 34
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 not connect unless they are also set to WPA-PSK and are configured with the correct passphrase. - Netgear WNR1000v2 | WNR1000v2 User Manual - Page 35
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v2 User Manual • Name (SSID). The SSID is also known as the wireless network name. Enter a value of up to 32 alphanumeric characters. When more than one wireless network is active, different wireless network names provide a way to separate the traffic. For a wireless - Netgear WNR1000v2 | WNR1000v2 User Manual - Page 36
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v2 User Manual - Up to 150 Mbps - Performance Mode - Maximum Nx speeds up to 150 Mbps. Using channel expansion to achieve the 150 Mbps data rate, the WNR1000v2 will use the channel you selected as the primary channel and expand to the secondary channel (primary channel - Netgear WNR1000v2 | WNR1000v2 User Manual - Page 37
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v2 User Manual To configure WEP data encryption: Note: If you use a wireless computer to configure WEP settings, you will be disconnected when you click Apply. You must then either configure your wireless adapter to match the wireless router WEP settings or access the - Netgear WNR1000v2 | WNR1000v2 User Manual - Page 38
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v2 User Manual Configuring WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK Wireless Security Wi-Fi Protected Access with Pre-Shared Key (WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK) data encryption provides extremely strong data security, very effectively blocking eavesdropping. Because WPA and WPA2 are - Netgear WNR1000v2 | WNR1000v2 User Manual - Page 39
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 WNR1000v2 | WNR1000v2 User Manual - Page 40
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 WNR1000v2 | WNR1000v2 User Manual - Page 41
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v2 User Manual . 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 and, at the same time, connect a wireless client - Netgear WNR1000v2 | WNR1000v2 User Manual - Page 42
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 WNR1000v2 | WNR1000v2 User Manual - Page 43
Wireless-N 150 Router 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 - Netgear WNR1000v2 | WNR1000v2 User Manual - Page 44
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 WNR1000v2 | WNR1000v2 User Manual - Page 45
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 WNR1000v2 | WNR1000v2 User Manual - Page 46
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v2 User Manual To connect both non-WPS-enabled and WPS-enabled clients to the WNR1000v2 router: 1. Configure the settings of the WNR1000v2 router (shown in the Wireless Settings screen) for WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK security, and record that information. See "Configuring WPA- - Netgear WNR1000v2 | WNR1000v2 User Manual - Page 47
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 WNR1000v2 | WNR1000v2 User Manual - Page 48
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v2 User Manual 5. Click Add to add this wireless device to the Wireless Card Access 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. - Netgear WNR1000v2 | WNR1000v2 User Manual - Page 49
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v2 User Manual To change the administrator password: 1. On the main menu, under Maintenance, select Set Password to display the Set Password screen. Figure 2-13 2. To change the password, first enter the old password, then enter the new password twice. 3. Click Apply. - Netgear WNR1000v2 | WNR1000v2 User Manual - Page 50
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v2 User Manual Understanding Your Firewall Your Wireless-N 150 Router Model WNR1000v2 contains a true firewall to protect your network from attacks and intrusions. A firewall is a device that protects one network from another while allowing communication between the - Netgear WNR1000v2 | WNR1000v2 User Manual - Page 51
filtering and reporting features of the Wireless-N 150 Router Model WNR1000v2 to protect your network. This chapter includes the following sections: • "Content Filtering Overview" • "Blocking Access to Internet Sites" • "Blocking Access to Internet Services" on page 3-3 • "Scheduling Blocking" on - Netgear WNR1000v2 | WNR1000v2 User Manual - Page 52
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v2 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 - Netgear WNR1000v2 | WNR1000v2 User Manual - Page 53
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 WNR1000v2 | WNR1000v2 User Manual - Page 54
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 WNR1000v2 | WNR1000v2 User Manual - Page 55
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 WNR1000v2 | WNR1000v2 User Manual - Page 56
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 accessed or attempted to access. Up to 128 entries are stored in the log. Log entries appear only when keyword - Netgear WNR1000v2 | WNR1000v2 User Manual - Page 57
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v2 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- - Netgear WNR1000v2 | WNR1000v2 User Manual - Page 58
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v2 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 - Netgear WNR1000v2 | WNR1000v2 User Manual - Page 59
4 Customizing Your Network Settings This chapter 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 - Netgear WNR1000v2 | WNR1000v2 User Manual - Page 60
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 shown in the Network on Windows Vista and the Network Explorer on all Windows systems. The Device Name field cannot be blank. The default name is WNR1000v2. - Netgear WNR1000v2 | WNR1000v2 User Manual - Page 61
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v2 User Manual - RIP-1 is universally supported. RIP-1 is usually adequate unless you have an unusual network setup. - RIP-2B carries more information than RIP-1 and uses subnet broadcasting. - RIP-2M carries more information than RIP-1 and uses multicasting. Using the - Netgear WNR1000v2 | WNR1000v2 User Manual - Page 62
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 WNR1000v2 | WNR1000v2 User Manual - Page 63
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 Name Servers (DNS). However, if your Internet - Netgear WNR1000v2 | WNR1000v2 User Manual - Page 64
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 WNR1000v2 | WNR1000v2 User Manual - Page 65
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 application issues. Setting Up a Default DMZ Server The default DMZ server feature - Netgear WNR1000v2 | WNR1000v2 User Manual - Page 66
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v2 User Manual Setting the MTU Size The normal MTU value for most Ethernet networks is 1500 bytes, 1492 bytes for PPPoE connections, or 1450 for PPTP connections. For some ISPs, you might need to reduce the MTU size, but this is rarely required and should not be done - Netgear WNR1000v2 | WNR1000v2 User Manual - Page 67
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v2 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 - Netgear WNR1000v2 | WNR1000v2 User Manual - Page 68
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v2 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 - Netgear WNR1000v2 | WNR1000v2 User Manual - Page 69
of the Wireless-N 150 Router Model WNR1000v2 to allow specific applications to access the Internet or to be accessed from the Internet, and how to make adjustments to enhance your network's performance. This chapter includes the following sections: • "Allowing Inbound Connections to Your - Netgear WNR1000v2 | WNR1000v2 User Manual - Page 70
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 a message containing source and destination address and process information. - Netgear WNR1000v2 | WNR1000v2 User Manual - Page 71
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v2 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 - Netgear WNR1000v2 | WNR1000v2 User Manual - Page 72
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v2 User Manual "When you initiate a session with destination port 6667, you must also allow incoming traffic on port 113 to reach the originating computer." Using steps similar to the preceding example, the following sequence shows the effects of the port triggering rule - Netgear WNR1000v2 | WNR1000v2 User Manual - Page 73
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v2 User Manual How Port Forwarding Changes the Communication Process In both of the preceding examples, your computer initiates an application session with a server computer on the Internet. However, you might - Netgear WNR1000v2 | WNR1000v2 User Manual - Page 74
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v2 User Manual How Port Forwarding Differs from Port Triggering The following points summarize the differences between port forwarding and port triggering: • Port triggering can be used by any computer on your network, although only one computer can use it at a time. • - Netgear WNR1000v2 | WNR1000v2 User Manual - Page 75
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 WNR1000v2 | WNR1000v2 User Manual - Page 76
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 WNR1000v2 | WNR1000v2 User Manual - Page 77
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v2 User Manual 2. Click Edit Service or Delete Service to make changes. 3. Click Apply. Application Example: Making a Local Web Server Public If you host a Web server on your local network, you can use port forwarding to allow Web requests from anyone on the Internet to - Netgear WNR1000v2 | WNR1000v2 User Manual - Page 78
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v2 User Manual While port forwarding creates a static mapping of a port number or range to a single local computer, port triggering can dynamically open ports to any computer that needs them and can close the ports when they are no longer needed. Note: If you use - Netgear WNR1000v2 | WNR1000v2 User Manual - Page 79
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 WNR1000v2 | WNR1000v2 User Manual - Page 80
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v2 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 the network and connect to other devices - Netgear WNR1000v2 | WNR1000v2 User Manual - Page 81
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 displays what type of port is open and whether that port is still active for each IP address. 3. Click Apply to - Netgear WNR1000v2 | WNR1000v2 User Manual - Page 82
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 WNR1000v2 | WNR1000v2 User Manual - Page 83
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v2 User Manual • Microwave ovens (no closer than 10 feet) • Choose your settings. - Use a scanning utility to determine what other wireless networks are operating nearby, and choose an unused channel. - Turn off SSID broadcast, and change the default SSID. Other nearby - Netgear WNR1000v2 | WNR1000v2 User Manual - Page 84
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 goes away. Table 5-1 describes common MTU sizes - Netgear WNR1000v2 | WNR1000v2 User Manual - Page 85
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 WNR1000v2 | WNR1000v2 User Manual - Page 86
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 WNR1000v2 | WNR1000v2 User Manual - Page 87
features of your Wireless-N 150 Router Model 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 - Netgear WNR1000v2 | WNR1000v2 User Manual - Page 88
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 6-2 Using Network Monitoring Tools v1.0, September 2009 - Netgear WNR1000v2 | WNR1000v2 User Manual - Page 89
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 WNR1000v2 | WNR1000v2 User Manual - Page 90
-N 150 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 WNR1000v2 | WNR1000v2 User Manual - Page 91
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v2 User Manual 2. Click Connection Status to display the connection status. Figure 6-2 Table 6-2 describes the connection status settings. Table 6-2. Connection Status Settings Item IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway DHCP Server DNS Server Lease Obtained Lease - Netgear WNR1000v2 | WNR1000v2 User Manual - Page 92
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 WNR1000v2 | WNR1000v2 User Manual - Page 93
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 WNR1000v2 | WNR1000v2 User Manual - Page 94
) you might want to erase the configuration and restore the factory default settings. After an erase, the router's username is admin, the password is password, the LAN IP address is 192.168.1.1 (or www.routerlogin.net), and the router's DHCP server is enabled. To erase the configuration, click the - Netgear WNR1000v2 | WNR1000v2 User Manual - Page 95
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v2 User Manual Updating the Router Firmware The firmware of the WNR1000v2 router is stored in flash memory, and can be updated as NETGEAR releases new firmware. You can update your firmware by logging into the router and using one of these procedures: • Enable the Check - Netgear WNR1000v2 | WNR1000v2 User Manual - Page 96
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 WNR1000v2 | WNR1000v2 User Manual - Page 97
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 WNR1000v2 | WNR1000v2 User Manual - Page 98
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. Select Remote Management under Advanced in the main menu. The Remote - Netgear WNR1000v2 | WNR1000v2 User Manual - Page 99
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v2 User Manual • To allow access from any IP address on the Internet, select Everyone. • To allow access from a range of IP addresses on the Internet, select IP Address Range. Enter a beginning and ending IP address to define the allowed range. • To allow access from a - Netgear WNR1000v2 | WNR1000v2 User Manual - Page 100
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v2 User Manual Traffic Meter 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 WNR1000v2 | WNR1000v2 User Manual - Page 101
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v2 User Manual time and date. 6. Set up Traffic Control to issue a warning message before the month limit of Mbytes flashes green or amber. • The Internet connection is disconnected and disabled. 7. Set up a live update on Internet traffic status on your router. 9. Click - Netgear WNR1000v2 | WNR1000v2 User Manual - Page 102
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v2 User Manual 6-16 v1.0, September 2009 Using Network Monitoring Tools - Netgear WNR1000v2 | WNR1000v2 User Manual - Page 103
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 updates - Netgear WNR1000v2 | WNR1000v2 User Manual - Page 104
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 - Netgear WNR1000v2 | WNR1000v2 User Manual - Page 105
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v2 User Manual 3. After approximately 20 seconds, verify that: a. The color of the power light changes to green. b. The LAN port lights are lit for any local ports that are connected. If a port's light is lit, a link has been established to the connected device. If a LAN - Netgear WNR1000v2 | WNR1000v2 User Manual - Page 106
to factory defaults. This will set the router's IP address to www.routerlogin.net. This procedure is explained in "Restoring the Default Configuration and Password" on page 7-12. If the error persists, you might have a hardware problem and should contact Technical Support. The Internet light stays - Netgear WNR1000v2 | WNR1000v2 User Manual - Page 107
described in the NETGEAR 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 the - Netgear WNR1000v2 | WNR1000v2 User Manual - Page 108
. 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 WNR1000v2 | WNR1000v2 User Manual - Page 109
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 WNR1000v2 | WNR1000v2 User Manual - Page 110
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v2 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 - Netgear WNR1000v2 | WNR1000v2 User Manual - Page 111
that the link lights are on for the switch ports that are connected to your computer and router. • Wrong network 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 - Netgear WNR1000v2 | WNR1000v2 User Manual - Page 112
additionally restrict access to the MAC address of a single computer 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 - Netgear WNR1000v2 | WNR1000v2 User Manual - Page 113
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v2 User Manual • Date shown is January 1, 2000. Cause: The router has not yet successfully reached a network time server. Check that your Internet access settings are correct. If you have just completed configuring the router, wait at least 5 minutes, and check the date - Netgear WNR1000v2 | WNR1000v2 User Manual - Page 114
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 192.168 - Netgear WNR1000v2 | WNR1000v2 User Manual - Page 115
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v2 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/ - Netgear WNR1000v2 | WNR1000v2 User Manual - Page 116
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v2 User Manual 7-14 v1.0, September 2009 Troubleshooting - Netgear WNR1000v2 | WNR1000v2 User Manual - Page 117
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 (case-sensitive) printed on product label Internet Connection WAN MAC Address MTU Size - Netgear WNR1000v2 | WNR1000v2 User Manual - Page 118
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 WNR1000v2 | WNR1000v2 User Manual - Page 119
General Specifications Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v2 User Manual Table A-2. WNR1000v2 Router General Specifications Feature General Network Designed to conform to the following standards Interface Specifications LAN WAN TCP/IP, RIP-1, RIP-2, DHCP, PPPoE, PPTP, Bigpond, Dynamic DNS, and - Netgear WNR1000v2 | WNR1000v2 User Manual - Page 120
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v2 User Manual A-4 Technical Specifications v1.0, September 2009 - Netgear WNR1000v2 | WNR1000v2 User Manual - Page 121
/enu/wsdhcp/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 - Netgear WNR1000v2 | WNR1000v2 User Manual - Page 122
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v2 User Manual B-2 Related Documents v1.0, September 2009 - Netgear WNR1000v2 | WNR1000v2 User Manual - Page 123
DNS 4-5 LAN IP settings 4-1 NAT 4-8 port forwarding 5-6 port triggering 5-9 WPA security 2-10 WPS 2-16 See also adding connection mode 1-10 connection status settings 6-5 connection types 5-16 content filtering 3-1 CTS/RTS Threshold 2-12 custom service (port forwarding) 5-7 customer support ii v1 - Netgear WNR1000v2 | WNR1000v2 User Manual - Page 124
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v2 User Manual D data packets, fragmented 5-15 date and time, troubleshooting 7-10 daylight savings time 3-8, 7-11 default DMZ server 4-7 default factory settings listed A-1 restoring 7-12 default gateway 6-5 default LAN IP configuration 4-2 deleting configuration 6-8 - Netgear WNR1000v2 | WNR1000v2 User Manual - Page 125
servers, port forwarding to 5-6 logging in 1-2 login required 1-9 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 6-7 current 6-3 entering 1-8 Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v2 User Manual restricting access by 2-18 - Netgear WNR1000v2 | WNR1000v2 User Manual - Page 126
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 Preamble mode - Netgear WNR1000v2 | WNR1000v2 User Manual - Page 127
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 7-10 time to live, advertisement 5-13 time, setting 3-8 time-out idle 1-11 port triggering 5-11 - Netgear WNR1000v2 | WNR1000v2 User Manual - Page 128
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