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    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 User Manual NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E. Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA 202-10584-01 February 2010 v1.0
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    use our telephone 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 to the Internet, click the Knowledge
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    this user's guide user should apply for a license at the national spectrum authorities in order to obtain authorization to use the device for setting up outdoor radio links and/or for supplying public access to telecommunications and/or network services NETGEAR Inc.], dass sich das Gerät [WNR1000v3
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    ] è conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE. Latviski [Latvian] Ar šo [NETGEAR Inc.] deklarē, ka [WNR1000v3] atbilst Direktīvas 1999/5/EK būtiskajām prasībām un citiem ar to saistītajiem noteikumiem. Lietuvių [Lithuanian] Šiuo
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    conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. FCC Declaration Of Conformity We NETGEAR, Inc., 350 East Plumeria Drive, San Jose, CA 95134, declare under our sole responsibility that the model Wireless-N 150 Router Model WNR1000v3 complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
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    circuit different from that which the radio receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Modifications made to the product, unless expressly approved by NETGEAR, Inc., could void the user's right to operate the equipment. Industry Canada Statement This
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    Product and Publication Details Model Number: Publication Date: Product Family: Product Name: Home or Business Product: Language: Publication Part Number: WNR1000v3 February 2010 Wireless Router Wireless-N 150 Router Model WNR1000v3 Home English 202-10584-01 vii v1.0, February 2010
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    Wireless Router 1-2 Selecting a Language for Your Screen Display 1-4 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 1-7 Your Internet Connection Does Require a Login 1-9 Setting
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    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 User Manual Adding Guest Networks 2-20 Changing the Administrator Password 2-22 Backing Up Your Configuration 2-23 Understanding Your Firewall 2-23 Chapter 3 Restricting Access From Your Network Content Filtering Overview 3-1 Blocking Access to Internet Sites
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    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 User Manual How Port Forwarding Changes the Communication Process 5-5 How Port Forwarding Differs from Port Triggering 5-6 Configuring Port Forwarding to Local Servers 5-6 Adding a Custom Service 5-7 Editing or Deleting a Port Forwarding Entry 5-8 Configuring
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    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 User Manual Checking the Internet Service Connection 7-6 Obtaining an Internet IP Address 7-6 Troubleshooting PPPoE 7-7 Troubleshooting Internet Browsing 7-7 Troubleshooting Your Network Using the Ping Utility 7-8 Testing the LAN Path to Your Router 7-8 Testing
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    The user manual provides information for configuring the features of the NETGEAR® Wireless-N 150 Router Model WNR1000v3 beyond initial configuration settings. Initial configuration instructions can be found in the NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual. You should have basic to intermediate computer
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    Version Manual Publication Date Wireless-N 150 Router Model WNR1000v3 February 2010 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
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    Revision History Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 User Manual NETGEAR, Inc. is constantly searching for ways to improve its products and documentation. The following table indicates any changes that might have been made since the WNR1000v3 router was introduced. Table 2-1. Publication Revision
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    page 1-6 • "Viewing and Configuring Basic Internet Settings" on page 1-6 • "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
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    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 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:
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    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 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
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    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 User Manual 3. If there is no new firmware, the login will take you to the Basic Settings 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
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    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 User Manual Figure 1-5 The language is set to English by default. The default language is always stored in memory. When you select a language other than the default, that language as well as English is stored in memory. The additional language stored is the most
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    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 User Manual 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
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    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 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
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    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 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
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    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 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
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    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 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
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    enter the IP address of your ISP's primary DNS server. If a secondary DNS server address is available, enter it also. Note: If you enter or change a DNS address, restart the computers on your network so that these settings take effect. Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity Follow these
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    will not get a wireless connection to the WNR1000v3 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
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    your computer has a wireless link and can obtain an IP address by DHCP from the router. Once your computer has basic wireless connectivity to the router, you can configure the advanced wireless security functions of the computer and router (for more information about security and these settings, see
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    Advanced Wireless Settings" on page 2-11 • "Using Push 'N' Connect (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)" on page 2-13 • "Restricting Wireless Access by MAC Address" on page 2-18 • "Adding Guest Networks" on page 2-20 • "Changing the Administrator Password" on page 2-22 • "Backing Up Your Configuration" on
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    computer. Note: NETGEAR recommends that you change the administration password of your router. Default passwords are well known, and an intruder can use your administrator access to read or disable your security settings. For information about how to change the administrator password, see "Changing
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    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 User Manual - Advanced Wireless Settings. You access these under Advanced in the main menu (see "Viewing Advanced Wireless Settings" on page 2-11). • Use Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) to automatically set the SSID and implement WPA/ WPA2 security on both the router and
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    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 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
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    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 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
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    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 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.
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    network, it must be configured with the SSID for that network. The WNR1000v3 default SSID is NETGEAR. You can disable this broadcast as described in "Viewing Advanced Wireless Settings" on page 2-11. • Region. This field identifies the region where the WNR1000v3 router can be used. It might not
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    of other access points or clients. • Security Options. The selection of wireless security options can significantly affect your network performance. The time it takes to establish a wireless connection can vary depending on both your security settings and router placement. WEP connections can take
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    Router WNR1000v3 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 wireless router
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    . Note: Not all wireless adapters support WPA. Furthermore, client software is also required. Windows XP with Service Pack 2 does include WPA support. Nevertheless, the wireless adapter hardware and driver must also support WPA. For instructions on configuring wireless computers or PDAs (personal
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    Router WNR1000v3 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 configure the
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    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 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 WNR1000v3 router. If you will not be using your wireless network for a period of time,
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    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 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
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    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 User Manual 2. On the wireless client, follow its specific networking instructions to enable WPS, to allow it to connect to the router. The WNR1000v3 router's green conditions occurs: light ceases blinking and remains on when one of these • The router and the
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    WNR1000v3 User Manual The green light on the WNR1000v3 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 networking instructions
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    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 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 WNR1000v3 router, enter the client security PIN in the Enter Client's
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    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 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) without using the Push Button or entering the client's PIN from the router management
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    trusted computers list. The Wireless Card Access List displays a list of wireless computers that you allow to connect to the router based on their MAC addresses. These wireless computers must also have the correct SSID and wireless security settings to access the wireless router. The MAC address is
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    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 User Manual ipconfig/all command in an MSDOS command prompt window displays the MAC address as Physical Address. You might also find the MAC addresses in the router's Attached Devices screen. To restrict access based on MAC addresses: 1. Select Wireless Settings under
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    the wireless router from a wired computer or from a wireless computer that is on the access control list to make any further changes. 8. Click Apply to save your Wireless Card Access List settings. Now, only devices on this list can wirelessly connect to the WNR1000v3 router. Warning: MAC address
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    can adopt the correct SSID for connections to this Access Point. - Allow Guest to access MY Local Network - If selected any user who connects to this SSID can access local networks associated with the router like users in the primary SSID. 3. Give the wireless network a name. The name is case
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    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 User Manual Changing the Administrator Password The default password for the router's Web Configuration Manager is password. NETGEAR recommends that you change this password to a more secure password. Tip: Before changing the router password, back up your
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    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 User Manual Backing Up Your Configuration The configuration settings of the WNR1000v3 router are stored within the router in a configuration file. You can back up (save) this file and retrieve it later. NETGEAR recommends that you save your configuration file after
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    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 User Manual • Allow inbound access to your server. To allow inbound access to resources on your local network (for example, a Web server or remote desktop program), you can open the needed services by configuring port forwarding as described in "Allowing Inbound
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    Internet Services" on page 3-3 • "Scheduling Blocking" on page 3-5 • "Viewing Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access" on page 3-6 • "Configuring E-mail Alert and Web Access Log Notifications" on page 3-7 • "Setting the Time Zone" on page 3-8 Content Filtering Overview The Wireless-N 150 Router
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    a trusted user by entering that computer's IP address in the Trusted IP Address fields. Since the trusted user is identified by IP address, you should configure that computer with a fixed IP address. 5. Click Apply to save all your settings in the Block Sites screen. Restricting Access From Your
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    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 User Manual Blocking Access to Internet Services The WNR1000v3 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
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    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 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
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    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 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 WNR1000v3
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    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 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
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    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 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-
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    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 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
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    4 Customizing Your Network Settings This chapter describes how to configure advanced networking features of the Wireless-N 150 Router Model WNR1000v3, including LAN, WAN, and routing settings. It contains the following sections: • "Using the LAN IP Setup Options" • "Using a Dynamic DNS Service" on
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    on page 4-3). Note: If you change the LAN IP address of the router while connected through the browser, you will be disconnected. You must then open a new connection to the new IP address and log in again. The router's default LAN IP configuration is: • LAN IP address. 192.168.1.1 • Subnet mask. 255
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    your computers, clear the Use Router as DHCP Server check box. Otherwise, leave it selected. If this service is not selected and no other DHCP server is available on your network, you need to set your computers' IP addresses manually or they will not be able to access the router. Customizing Your
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    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 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
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    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 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
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    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 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
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    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 User Manual Setting Up a Default DMZ Server The default DMZ server feature is helpful when you are using some online games and videoconferencing applications that are incompatible with Network Address Translation (NAT). The router is programmed to recognize some of
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    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 User Manual To change the MTU size: 1. In the MTU Size field, enter a new size between 64 and 1500. 2. Click Apply to save the new configuration. Configuring NAT Filtering Network Address Translation (NAT) determines how the router processes inbound traffic. Secured
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    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 User Manual In this case you must define a static route, telling your router that 134.177.0.0 should be accessed through the ISDN router at 192.168.1.100. In this example: • The Destination IP Address and IP Subnet Mask fields specify that this static route applies to
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    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 User Manual 4. Select the Private check box if you want to limit access to the LAN only. If Private is selected, the static route is not reported in RIP. 5. Select the Active check box to make this route effective. 6. In the Destination IP Address field, enter the IP
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    Wireless Multimedia Applications" on page 5-15 • "Quality of Service" on page 5-15 • "Overview of Home and Small Office Networking Technologies" on page 5-22 Allowing Inbound Connections to Your Network By default, the WNR1000v3 router blocks any inbound traffic from the Internet to your computers
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    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 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.
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    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 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
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    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 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
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    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 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 need to allow a client computer on the Internet to initiate a
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    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 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. •
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    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 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
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    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 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
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    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 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
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    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 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
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    name. 7. In the Service User field, select Any (the default) to allow this service to be used by any computer on the Internet. Otherwise, select Single address, and enter the IP address of one computer to restrict the service to a particular computer. 8. Select the service type, either TCP or
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    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 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
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    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 save your settings. Fine-Tuning Your Network
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    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 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
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    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 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
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    Router WNR1000v3 User Manual From the main menu of the browser interface, under Advanced, select QoS Setup. The QoS Setup screen displays: Figure 5-8 Using WMM QoS for Wireless Multimedia Applications The WNR1000v3 router supports Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service (WMM QoS) to prioritize wireless
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    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 User Manual To specify prioritization of traffic, you must create a policy for the type of traffic and add the policy to the QoS Policy table in the
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    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 User Manual a. If you chose to add a new entry, the screen expands as shown: Figure 5-10 b. In the QoS Policy for field, enter a descriptive name for the new application or game. c. Select the packet type, either TCP, UDP, or both (TCP/UDP), and specify the port
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    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 User Manual 3. On the QoS - Priority Rules screen, go to the Priority Category field, and select Ethernet LAN Port from the drop-down list: Figure 5-11 4. From the LAN port list, select the LAN port that will have a QoS policy. 5. From the Priority drop-down list,
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    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 User Manual 3. On the QoS - Priority Rules screen, go to the Priority Category field, and select MAC Address from the drop-down list: Figure 5-12 4. If the device to be prioritized appears in the MAC Device List, select it. The information from the
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    MTU setting for NETGEAR equipment is often just the default value, and changing the value might fix one problem but cause another. Leave MTU unchanged unless one of these situations occurs: • You have problems connecting to your ISP, or other Internet service, and either the technical support of
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    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 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
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    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 User Manual • Wireless. Your Wireless-N 150 Router Model WNR1000v3 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
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    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 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
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    Router Model WNR1000v3. 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 6-9 • "Enabling Remote Management Access
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    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 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 Using Network Monitoring Tools 6-2 v1.0, February 2010
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    version of the router. Firmware Version The version of the current software installed in the router. This will change if you update your router. Internet Port. The following settings apply to the Internet (WAN) port of the router. MAC Address The Media Access Control address. This is the
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    Router WNR1000v3 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
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    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 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
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    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 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
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    the devices. Managing the Configuration File The configuration settings of the WNR1000v3 router are stored within the router in a configuration file. You can back up this file to your computer, restore it, or reset it to the factory default settings. Select Backup Settings under Maintenance in the
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    or if you have forgotten the password) 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
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    Manually to New Router Firmware" on page 6-10. Note: Before updating the router software, NETGEAR recommends that you save your configuration settings (see "Backing Up and Restoring the Configuration" on page 6-8). A firmware update might cause the router settings to revert to the factory defaults
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    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 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.
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    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 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 WNR1000v3 support page on the NETGEAR website at http://www.netgear.com/support. 3. Compare the
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    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 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 WNR1000v3 router. Select Remote Management under Advanced in the main menu. The Remote
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    service port. The default is 8080, which is a common alternate for HTTP. 4. Click Apply to have your changes take effect. Note: When accessing your router from the Internet, enter your router's WAN IP address into your browser's address or location field, followed by a colon (:) and the custom port
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    Traffic Meter Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 User Manual 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
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    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 User Manual 1. On the Advanced menu, click Traffic Meter. Figure 6-11 2. To enable the Traffic Meter, click the Enable Traffic Meter check box. Using Network Monitoring Tools v1.0, February 2010 6-15
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    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 User Manual 3. If you would like to record and restrict the volume of Internet traffic, click the Traffic volume control by radio button. You can select one of the following options for controlling the traffic volume: • No Limit - No
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    7-5 • "Checking the Internet Service Connection" on page 7-6 • "Troubleshooting Your Network Using the Ping Utility" on page 7-8 • "Problems with Date and Time" on page 7-10 • "Problems with Wireless Adapter Connections" on page 7-10 • "Restoring the Default Configuration and Password" on page 7-12
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    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
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    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 User Manual 3. After approximately 1 minute, 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
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    configuration 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
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    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
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    . 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
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    , user name, or password. There also might be a provisioning problem with your ISP. Note: Unless you connect manually, the wireless router will not authenticate using PPPoE until data is transmitted to the network. Troubleshooting Internet Browsing If your wireless router can obtain an IP address
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    Router WNR1000v3 User Manual • Your computer might not have the wireless router configured as its default gateway. Reboot the computer and verify that the wireless router address (www.routerlogin.net) is listed by your computer as the default gateway address. • You might be running login software
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    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 User Manual If the path is working, you see this message: Reply from < IP address >: bytes=32 time=NN ms TTL=xxx If the path is not working, you see this message: Request timed out If the path is not functioning correctly, you could have one of the following problems:
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    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 User Manual • Check to see that the network address of your computer (the portion of the IP address specified by the subnet mask) is different from the network address of the remote device. • Check that your cable or DSL modem is connected and functioning. • If your
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    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 User Manual • NETGEAR Smart Wizard utility. If you installed a NETGEAR wireless adapter in your computer, a Smart Wizard utility program is installed that can provide helpful information about your wireless network. You can find this program in your Windows Program
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    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 User Manual 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 192.168.1.1. Warning: These
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    for the Wireless-N 150 Router Model WNR1000v3. Table A-1. WNR1000v3 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
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    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 User Manual Table A-1. WNR1000v3 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
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    General Specifications Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 User Manual Table A-2. WNR1000v3 Router General Specifications Feature General to the following standards Interface Specifications LAN WAN TCP/IP, RIP-1, RIP-2, DHCP, PPPoE, PPTP, Bigpond, Dynamic DNS, and UPnP 120V, 60 Hz, input 240V,
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    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 v1.0, February
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    computer 5-2 to the router 1-2 viewing logs 3-6 access control turning off 1-14 turning on 2-20 account name 1-7 adding custom service 5-7 priority rules 5-17 reserved IP addresses 4-4 static routes 4-9 wireless clients 2-13, 2-17, 6-4 See also configuring administrator password, changing 2-22
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    service (port forwarding) 5-7 customer support ii D data packets, fragmented 5-21 date and time, troubleshooting 7-10 daylight savings time 3-8, 7-10 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
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    Legacy mode 2-7 local network, default settings A-1 local 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 Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 User Manual M MAC addresses attached devices
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    6-12 renewing connection status 6-5 requirements, speed 5-23 reserved IP adresses 4-4 Resource CD 1-1 restarting network 7-1 restoring configuration 6-8 default factory settings 7-12 restoring firmware 7-3 restricting access by MAC address 2-18 revision history xiii RIP (Router Information Protocol
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    -N 150 Router WNR1000v3 User Manual SSID 1-12, 2-7, 6-4 SSID broadcast 1-13, 2-12 standards, compatibility A-3 static IP addresses 1-8 static routes 4-8 statistics, usage 6-6 status, viewing 6-2 streaming video and audio 5-23 subnet mask 4-2, 6-3 system up time 6-6 T TCP/IP network, troubleshooting
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202-10584-01
February 2010
v1.0
NETGEAR
, Inc.
350 E. Plumeria Drive
San Jose, CA 95134 USA
Wireless-N 150 Router
WNR1000v3 User Manual