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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 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. The domain name is provided by your router to computers on your LAN when the computers request DHCP settings from your router. In most cases, this settings is not required. • Internet IP Address. Determines how your router obtains an IP address for Internet access. - If your ISP assigns an IP address dynamically (by DHCP), select Get Dynamically From ISP. Configuring Basic Connectivity 1-7 v1.0, September 2009

Section	Page
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v2 User Manual	1
Contents	7
About This Manual	11
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	19
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	29
Choosing Appropriate Wireless Security	29
Recording Basic Wireless Settings Setup Information	33
Changing Wireless Security Settings	34
Viewing Basic Wireless Settings	34
Configuring WEP Wireless Security	36
Configuring WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK Wireless Security	38
Viewing Advanced Wireless Settings	39
Using Push 'N' Connect (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)	41
Push Button Configuration	41
Security PIN Entry	43
Configuring the WPS Settings	44
Connecting Additional Wireless Client Devices after WPS Setup	45
Restricting Wireless Access by MAC Address	46
Changing the Administrator Password	48
Backing Up Your Configuration	49
Understanding Your Firewall	50
Chapter 3 Restricting Access From Your Network	51
Content Filtering Overview	51
Blocking Access to Internet Sites	51
Blocking Access to Internet Services	53
Blocking Services by IP Address Range	55
Scheduling Blocking	55
Viewing Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access	56
Configuring E-mail Alert and Web Access Log Notifications	57
Setting the Time Zone	58
Chapter 4 Customizing Your Network Settings	59
Using the LAN IP Setup Options	59
Configuring a Device Name	60
Configuring LAN TCP/IP Setup Parameters	60
Using the Router as a DHCP Server	61
Using Address Reservation	62
Using a Dynamic DNS Service	63
Configuring the WAN Setup Options	64
Disabling the SPI Firewall	64
Setting Up a Default DMZ Server	65
Responding to a Ping on the Internet (WAN) Port	65
Setting the MTU Size	66
Configuring NAT Filtering	66
Configuring Static Routes	66
Chapter 5 Fine-Tuning Your Network	69
Allowing Inbound Connections to Your Network	69
How Your Computer Accesses a Remote Computer through Your Router	70
How Port Triggering Changes the Communication Process	71
How Port Forwarding Changes the Communication Process	73
How Port Forwarding Differs from Port Triggering	74
Configuring Port Forwarding to Local Servers	74
Adding a Custom Service	75
Editing or Deleting a Port Forwarding Entry	76
Configuring Port Triggering	77
Using Universal Plug and Play	80
Optimizing Wireless Performance	82
Changing the MTU Size	83
Overview of Home and Small Office Networking Technologies	84
Assessing Your Speed Requirements	85
Chapter 6 Using Network Monitoring Tools	87
Viewing Wireless Router Status Information	88
Viewing a List of Attached Devices	93
Managing the Configuration File	93
Backing Up and Restoring the Configuration	94
Erasing the Configuration	94
Updating the Router Firmware	95
Checking for New Firmware in the Router Upgrade Screen	95
Updating Manually to New Router Firmware	96
Enabling Remote Management Access	98
Traffic Meter	100
Chapter 7 Troubleshooting	103
Quick Tips	103
Troubleshooting Basic Functions	104
Login Problems	107
Checking the Internet Service Connection	108
Obtaining an Internet IP Address	108
Troubleshooting PPPoE	109
Troubleshooting Internet Browsing	110
Troubleshooting Your Network Using the Ping Utility	110
Testing the LAN Path to Your Router	111
Testing the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device	112
Problems with Date and Time	112
Problems with Wireless Adapter Connections	113
Restoring the Default Configuration and Password	114
Appendix A Technical Specifications	117
Default Configuration Settings	117
General Specifications	119
Appendix B Related Documents	121