Netgear N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manual

202-10490-01 January 2009v1.0NETGEAR, Inc.350 E. Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USAN150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manual

N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manualx Contentsv1.0, January 2009Problems with Wireless Adapter Connections ...

N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manual7-4 Troubleshootingv1.0, January 2009The Power light stays amber. When the router is turned on, the Power ligh

N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User ManualTroubleshooting 7-5v1.0, January 20092. Check that PIN verification has succeeded for the WPS-enabled device y

N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manual7-6 Troubleshootingv1.0, January 2009• If you are attempting to set up your NETGEAR router as an additional ro

N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User ManualTroubleshooting 7-7v1.0, January 2009• You might need to force your cable or DSL modem to recognize your new r

N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manual7-8 Troubleshootingv1.0, January 2009Troubleshooting Internet BrowsingIf your wireless router can obtain an IP

N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User ManualTroubleshooting 7-9v1.0, January 2009Testing the LAN Path to Your RouterYou can ping the router from your comp

N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manual7-10 Troubleshootingv1.0, January 2009Testing the Path from Your Computer to a Remote DeviceAfter verifying th

N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User ManualTroubleshooting 7-11v1.0, January 2009• Date shown is January 1, 2000.Cause: The router has not yet successful

N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manual7-12 Troubleshootingv1.0, January 2009• Is your router set to a wireless standard that is not supported by you

N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User ManualTroubleshooting 7-13v1.0, January 2009If the wireless router fails to restart, or the Power light continues to

xiv1.0, January 2009About This ManualThe user manual provides information for configuring the features of the NETGEAR® N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 b

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Technical Specifications A-1v1.0, January 2009Appendix ATechnical SpecificationsDefault Configuration SettingsThis appendix provides factory default s

N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User ManualA-2 Technical Specificationsv1.0, January 2009WirelessWireless CommunicationEnabledSSID NameNETGEARSecurity Di

N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User ManualTechnical Specifications A-3v1.0, January 2009General SpecificationsTable A-2. WNR1000 Router General Specifi

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Related Documents B-1v1.0, January 2009Appendix BRelated DocumentsThis appendix provides links to reference documents you can use to gain a more compl

N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User ManualB-2 Related Documentsv1.0, January 2009

Index-1v1.0, January 2009IndexAaccessblocking 3-1remote 6-10restricting by MAC address 2-18to a remote computer 5-2to the router 1-2viewing logs

N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User ManualIndex-2v1.0, January 2009Ddata packets, fragmented 5-15date and time, troubleshooting 7-10daylight savings t

N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User ManualIndex-3v1.0, January 2009IP addressesblocking access by 3-5current 6-2dynamic or static 1-6LAN 4-2register

N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manualxiiv1.0, January 2009• Scope. This manual is written for the N150 Wireless Router according to these specifica

N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User ManualIndex-4v1.0, January 2009port triggeringconfiguring 5-9example 5-3portmap table 5-13power adapter specifica

N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User ManualIndex-5v1.0, January 2009TTCP/IP network, troubleshooting 7-8technical specifications A-1Telstra Bigpond 1-

N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User ManualIndex-6v1.0, January 2009

N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manualxiiiv1.0, January 2009• Click the PDF of This Chapter link at the top left of any page in the chapter you want

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1-1v1.0, January 2009Chapter 1Configuring Basic ConnectivityThis chapter describes the settings for your Internet connection and your wireless local a

N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manual1-2 Configuring Basic Connectivityv1.0, January 2009Logging In To Your Wireless Router When the wireless route

N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User ManualConfiguring Basic Connectivity 1-3v1.0, January 2009– The Checking for Firmware Updates screen appears unless

N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manual1-4 Configuring Basic Connectivityv1.0, January 20093. If there is no new firmware, the login will take you to

N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User ManualConfiguring Basic Connectivity 1-5v1.0, January 2009Configuring Your Internet Settings Using the Setup WizardY

iiv1.0, January 2009©2009 by NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved.Product Registration, Support, and DocumentationRegister your product at http://www.net

N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manual1-6 Configuring Basic Connectivityv1.0, January 2009Your Internet Connection Does Not Require a LoginIf no log

N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User ManualConfiguring Basic Connectivity 1-7v1.0, January 2009– If your ISP has assigned you a permanent, fixed (static)

N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manual1-8 Configuring Basic Connectivityv1.0, January 2009Your Internet Connection Does Require a LoginIf a login is

N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User ManualConfiguring Basic Connectivity 1-9v1.0, January 2009• Internet Service Provider. This drop-down list contains

N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manual1-10 Configuring Basic Connectivityv1.0, January 2009• Dial on Demand. The router logs in only when outgoing t

N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User ManualConfiguring Basic Connectivity 1-11v1.0, January 20092. As appropriate, select the region in which the wireles

N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manual1-12 Configuring Basic Connectivityv1.0, January 20096. Select Wireless Settings under Advanced in the main me

2-1v1.0, January 2009Chapter 2Safeguarding Your NetworkThe N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 provides highly effective security features, which are covere

N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manual2-2 Safeguarding Your Networkv1.0, January 2009WEP connections can take slightly longer to establish. Also, WE

N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User ManualSafeguarding Your Network 2-3v1.0, January 2009• Use Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) to automatically set the SSID

v1.0, January 2009iiiEurope – EU Declaration of Conformity This device complies with the essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC.

N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manual2-4 Safeguarding Your Networkv1.0, January 2009Table 2-2. Other Features That Enhance SecuritySecurity Type D

N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User ManualSafeguarding Your Network 2-5v1.0, January 2009Recording Basic Wireless Settings Setup InformationBefore and a

N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manual2-6 Safeguarding Your Networkv1.0, January 2009– Passphrase. ______________________________ These characters a

N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User ManualSafeguarding Your Network 2-7v1.0, January 2009• Name (SSID). The SSID is also known as the wireless network n

N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manual2-8 Safeguarding Your Networkv1.0, January 2009• Security Options. The selection of wireless security options

N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User ManualSafeguarding Your Network 2-9v1.0, January 2009.3. Select the authentication type and encryption strength.4. Y

N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manual2-10 Safeguarding Your Networkv1.0, January 2009Mixed mode allows clients using either WPA-PSK (TKIP) or WPA2-

N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User ManualSafeguarding Your Network 2-11v1.0, January 2009Viewing Advanced Wireless SettingsThis section describes the w

N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manual2-12 Safeguarding Your Networkv1.0, January 2009• Enable WMM. Clear this check box to disable WMM. WMM (Wirele

N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User ManualSafeguarding Your Network 2-13v1.0, January 2009• “Push Button Configuration”• “Security PIN Entry” on page 2-

v1.0, January 2009ivEλληνική [Greek]ΜΕ ΤΗΝ ΠΑΡΟΥΣΑ [NETGEAR Inc.] ΔΗΛΩΝΕΙ ΟΤΙ [WNR1000] ΣΥΜΜΟΡΦΩΝΕΤΑΙ ΠΡΟΣ ΤΙΣ ΟΥΣΙΩΔΕΙΣ ΑΠΑΙΤΗΣΕΙΣ ΚΑΙ ΤΙΣ ΛΟΙΠΕΣ ΣΧΕ

N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manual2-14 Safeguarding Your Networkv1.0, January 20094. Click the button in the Add WPS Client screen. The Connec

N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User ManualSafeguarding Your Network 2-15v1.0, January 20092. Select Add WPS Client in the main menu, and click Next.3. S

N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manual2-16 Safeguarding Your Networkv1.0, January 2009Configuring the WPS Settings1. Log in to the router as describ

N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User ManualSafeguarding Your Network 2-17v1.0, January 2009Connecting Additional Wireless Client Devices after WPS SetupY

N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manual2-18 Safeguarding Your Networkv1.0, January 20094. For information about how to view a list of all devices con

N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User ManualSafeguarding Your Network 2-19v1.0, January 20094. If the computer you want appears in the Available Wireless

N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manual2-20 Safeguarding Your Networkv1.0, January 2009Now, only devices on this list can wirelessly connect to the N

N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User ManualSafeguarding Your Network 2-21v1.0, January 20092. To change the password, first enter the old password, then

N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manual2-22 Safeguarding Your Networkv1.0, January 2009• Blocking services. Block the use of certain Internet service

3-1v1.0, January 2009Chapter 3Restricting Access From Your NetworkThis chapter describes how to use the content filtering and reporting features of th

v1.0, January 2009vFCC Requirements for Operation in the United States Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice: Radio Frequency Noti

N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manual3-2 Restricting Access From Your Networkv1.0, January 2009To block access to Internet sites:1. Select Block Si

N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User ManualRestricting Access From Your Network 3-3v1.0, January 2009Blocking Access to Internet ServicesThe N150 Wireles

N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manual3-4 Restricting Access From Your Networkv1.0, January 20093. Specify a service for blocking by clicking Add. T

N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User ManualRestricting Access From Your Network 3-5v1.0, January 2009Blocking Services by IP Address RangeIn the Filter S

N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manual3-6 Restricting Access From Your Networkv1.0, January 20093. Click Apply to save your settings.Viewing Logs of

N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User ManualRestricting Access From Your Network 3-7v1.0, January 2009To refresh the log screen, click the Refresh button.

N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manual3-8 Restricting Access From Your Networkv1.0, January 20093. If your e-mail server requires authentication, se

4-1v1.0, January 2009Chapter 4Customizing Your Network SettingsThis chapter describes how to configure advanced networking features of the N150 Wirele

N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manual4-2 Customizing Your Network Settingsv1.0, January 2009Configuring a Device NameThe device name is a user-frie

N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User ManualCustomizing Your Network Settings 4-3v1.0, January 2009– RIP-1 is universally supported. RIP-1 is usually adeq

v1.0, January 2009vi• This device may not cause harmful interference, and• This device must accept any interference received, including interference t

N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manual4-4 Customizing Your Network Settingsv1.0, January 2009Using Address ReservationWhen you specify a reserved IP

N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User ManualCustomizing Your Network Settings 4-5v1.0, January 2009Using a Dynamic DNS ServiceIf your Internet Service Pro

N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manual4-6 Customizing Your Network Settingsv1.0, January 20092. Select the Use a Dynamic DNS Service check box. 3. S

N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User ManualCustomizing Your Network Settings 4-7v1.0, January 2009known exploits such as malformed, oversized, or out-of-

N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manual4-8 Customizing Your Network Settingsv1.0, January 2009Setting the MTU SizeThe normal MTU value for most Ether

N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User ManualCustomizing Your Network Settings 4-9v1.0, January 2009When you first configured your router, two implicit sta

N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manual4-10 Customizing Your Network Settingsv1.0, January 20092. Click Add to expand the Static Routes screen.3. In

5-1v1.0, January 2009Chapter 5Fine-Tuning Your NetworkThis chapter describes how to modify the configuration of the N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 to a

N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manual5-2 Fine-Tuning Your Networkv1.0, January 2009How Your Computer Accesses a Remote Computer through Your Router

N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User ManualFine-Tuning Your Network 5-3v1.0, January 20094. The Web server at www.example.com composes a return message w

viiv1.0, January 2009ContentsAbout This ManualConventions, Formats, and Scope ...

N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manual5-4 Fine-Tuning Your Networkv1.0, January 2009“When you initiate a session with destination port 6667, you mus

N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User ManualFine-Tuning Your Network 5-5v1.0, January 2009How Port Forwarding Changes the Communication ProcessIn both of

N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manual5-6 Fine-Tuning Your Networkv1.0, January 2009How Port Forwarding Differs from Port TriggeringThe following po

N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User ManualFine-Tuning Your Network 5-7v1.0, January 2009To configure port forwarding to a local server:1. Select Port Fo

N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manual5-8 Fine-Tuning Your Networkv1.0, January 20092. Click Add Service (see Figure 5-1 on page 5-7).The Ports–Cust

N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User ManualFine-Tuning Your Network 5-9v1.0, January 20092. Click Edit Service or Delete Service to make changes.3. Click

N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manual5-10 Fine-Tuning Your Networkv1.0, January 2009While port forwarding creates a static mapping of a port number

N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User ManualFine-Tuning Your Network 5-11v1.0, January 20094. In the Port Triggering Timeout field, enter a value up to 99

N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manual5-12 Fine-Tuning Your Networkv1.0, January 200911. Click Apply. The service appears in the Port Triggering Por

N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User ManualFine-Tuning Your Network 5-13v1.0, January 20091. Select UPnP under Advanced the main menu. The UPnP screen di

N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manualviii Contentsv1.0, January 2009Changing the Administrator Password ...

N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manual5-14 Fine-Tuning Your Networkv1.0, January 2009Optimizing Wireless PerformanceThe speed and operating distance

N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User ManualFine-Tuning Your Network 5-15v1.0, January 2009• Microwave ovens (no closer than 10 feet)• Choose your setting

N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manual5-16 Fine-Tuning Your Networkv1.0, January 2009If you suspect an MTU problem, a common solution is to change t

N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User ManualFine-Tuning Your Network 5-17v1.0, January 2009• Wireless. Your N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 provides a wirel

N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manual5-18 Fine-Tuning Your Networkv1.0, January 2009• Streaming MP3 audio requires less than 1 Mbps per stream and

6-1v1.0, January 2009Chapter 6Using Network Monitoring ToolsThis chapter describes how to use the maintenance features of your N150 Wireless Router WN

N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manual6-2 Using Network Monitoring Toolsv1.0, January 2009Table 6-1. Wireless Router Status FieldsField Descriptio

N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User ManualUsing Network Monitoring Tools 6-3v1.0, January 2009Viewing the Connection StatusFrom the Router Status screen

N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manual6-4 Using Network Monitoring Toolsv1.0, January 2009• Click the Release button to release the connection statu

N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User ManualUsing Network Monitoring Tools 6-5v1.0, January 2009• To change the polling frequency, enter a time in seconds

N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User ManualContents ixv1.0, January 2009Configuring Port Forwarding to Local Servers ...

N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manual6-6 Using Network Monitoring Toolsv1.0, January 2009Managing the Configuration FileThe configuration settings

N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User ManualUsing Network Monitoring Tools 6-7v1.0, January 2009To restore your settings from a saved configuration file,

N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manual6-8 Using Network Monitoring Toolsv1.0, January 2009• Check for and update your firmware manually. You can com

N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User ManualUsing Network Monitoring Tools 6-9v1.0, January 2009• If no new firmware version is available, a message displ

N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manual6-10 Using Network Monitoring Toolsv1.0, January 20094. Log in to your router and select Router Upgrade under

N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User ManualUsing Network Monitoring Tools 6-11v1.0, January 2009To configure your router for remote management:1. Select

N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manual6-12 Using Network Monitoring Toolsv1.0, January 2009

7-1v1.0, January 2009Chapter 7TroubleshootingThis chapter provides information about troubleshooting your N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 . After each pr

N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manual7-2 Troubleshootingv1.0, January 20094. Turn on the wireless router and wait 1 minute.5. Turn on the computers

N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User ManualTroubleshooting 7-3v1.0, January 20093. After approximately 20 seconds, verify that:a. The color of the power