Netgear DGN1000 Quick Start Manual

N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem

Router DGN1000v3 Installation Guide

Contents

Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Before You Begin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Install Your Modem Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

1. Connect to the Internet.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

2. Power on the modem router.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

3. Connect a computer.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

4. Launch a browser.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

If NETGEAR genie Does Not Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Preset Wireless Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Wireless Network Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Join the Wireless Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Access the Modem Router to Make Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

NETGEAR genie App . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Other Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Reset the Modem Router to Factory Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

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Package Contents

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The box contains the following items:

Line

ADSL

Phone

Filter/splitterPower adapter

Phone cable Ethernet cable

Modem router

Note: Your package might contain more items. The filter, phone

cable, or splitter provided depends on the region, and in some
locations, a CD is included.

Note: If your subscriber line supports

DSL2+ Annex J, your package also
includes a German plug-to-WAN jack
adapter.

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Before You Begin

You can connect your modem router directly to a DSL line.

Note: Make sure that your DSL service is active before you install

the modem router. You need the information listed here to install your
DSL modem and connect to the Internet. Locate it and have it on
hand before you start the installation procedure.

• DSL user name and password. This information is included in

the welcome letter your DSL ISP sent you when you signed up for
your service. Record your DSL Internet service account user
name and password here:

User name:

Password:

• Your telephone number or DSL account number. If you do not

have voice service, you can use your DSL account number in
place of a phone number.

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If you do not know or cannot locate your user name and password,
call your DSL Internet service provider.

Be specific when speaking with your DSL Internet service provider.
For example, you could say:

I need my DSL service user name and password. Can you help me?

Note: If your provider says that they do not support NETGEAR

services, tell them you need only your DSL user name and password;
you do not need support.

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Install Your Modem Router

A microfilter filters DSL interference out of standard phone equipment
that shares the line with DSL service. Examples of devices are
telephones, fax machines, answering machines, and caller ID
displays.

 To install your modem router:

1. Connect to the Internet.

Phone line outlet

ADSL microfilter

DSL port

Modem router

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a. Install an ADSL microfilter between the phone line and the

phone.

b. Connect the DSL port of the modem router to the ADSL port

of the microfilter.

c. Use an ADSL microfilter for every phone line in the house if

your modem router and telephone connect to the same
phone line.

2. Power on the modem router.

Power
On/Off

a. Connect the power adapter to the modem router, and plug

the power adapter into an outlet.

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b. Wait for the WiFi LED on the front panel to light.

c. If no LEDs are lit, press the Power On/Off button on the

modem router.

3. Connect a computer.

LAN port

You can use an Ethernet cable or connect wirelessly.

• For a wired connection, use an Ethernet cable to connect

your computer to an unused yellow Ethernet LAN port on
your modem router.

Computer

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• To connect wirelessly, use the preset wireless security

settings on the label on the bottom of the modem router.

4. Launch a browser.

The first time that you connect to the modem router, the genie
screen displays. Follow the genie steps to connect to the Internet

If NETGEAR genie Does Not Display

• Close and reopen the browser. Type www.routerlogin.net in the

address bar, and enter admin for the user name and password for
the password.

• Make sure that the computer is connected to one of the four LAN

Ethernet ports, or wirelessly to the modem router.

• Make sure that the modem router has power, and that its WiFi

LED is solid green.

• If the computer is set to a static or fixed IP address (this condition

is uncommon), change it to obtain an IP address automatically
from the modem router.

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Preset Wireless Security

The modem router has a unique WiFi network name (SSID) and
network key (password). The default SSID and password are
uniquely generated for every device, like a serial number, to protect
and maximize your wireless security. This information is located on
the label on the modem router.

WiFi network name Network key

(password)(SSID)

NETGEAR recommends that you do not change the preset WiFi
SSID or password. If you do change the settings, the SSID and
password on the label no longer apply.

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Wireless Network Settings

Record the preset wireless settings on the label on the bottom of the
modem router in the space below for easy reference.

WiFi network name (SSID):

Network key (password):

If you change the default settings, record them here for easy
reference and store this booklet in a safe place:

WiFi network name (SSID):

Network key (password):

 To retrieve or update your wireless password:

1. Type www.routerlogin.net in a web browser.

A login screen displays.

2. Enter admin for the user name and password for the password.

3. Select Wireless Settings.

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Join the Wireless Network

You can use either the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) method or the
manual method to join your wireless network.

 To join the network using WPS:

1. Press the WPS button on the modem router.

2. Within two minutes, press the WPS button on your wireless

computer or device, or follow the WPS instructions that came with
your wireless device to complete the WPS process.

Note: Some older wireless computers or devices cannot use WPS.

 To join the network manually:

1. On your computer or wireless device, open the software that

manages its wireless connections.
This software scans for all wireless networks in your area.

2. Look for the WiFi network name (SSID) and select it.

The SSID is on the label on the bottom of the modem router.

3. If you changed the name of your network during the setup process,

look for that network name.

4. Enter the preset password (or your custom password if you

changed it).

5. Click the Connect button.

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Access the Modem Router to Make Changes

After you use NETGEAR genie to set up the modem router, you can
log in to the modem router to view or change its settings.

 To log in to the modem router:

1. Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that

is connected to the modem router.

2. Type www.routerlogin.net or www.routerlogin.com in the

address field of the browser.

A login screen displays:

3. Enter admin for the user name and password for the password.

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The Basic Home screen displays:

 To change the password for the modem router user name:

1. Log in to the modem router.

2. On the ADVANCED tab, select Administration > Set Password.

The Set Password screen displays.

3. Type your old password and type the new password twice.

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4. Select the Enable Password Recovery check box.

5. Click the Apply button.

6. When prompted, answer questions.

The answers are saved.

 To use password recovery to retrieve a forgotten password:

To use this feature, you must have enabled password recovery.

1. Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that

is connected to the modem router.

2. Type www.routerlogin.net or www.routerlogin.com in the

address field of the browser.

3. When the login screen displays, click the Cancel button.

You are prompted to enter your saved answers so that you can
log in to the modem router.

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NETGEAR genie App

Download the free genie app from www.NETGEAR.com/genie.
Automatically fix common network problems and easily manage your
home network connections.

Other Features

For additional features, including Live Parental Controls, traffic
metering, guest access, and more, log in to your modem router at
http://routerlogin.net.

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Reset the Modem Router to Factory Settings

You can return the modem router to its factory settings. On the right
panel of the modem router, use the end of a paper clip or some other
similar object to press and hold the Restore Factory Settings button
for at least seven seconds. The modem router resets, and returns to
the factory settings.

Restore Factory
Settings button

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Support

Thank you for selecting NETGEAR products. After installing your device, locate
the serial number on the label of your product and use it to register your product at

https://my.netgear.com.

You must register your product before you can use NETGEAR telephone support.
NETGEAR recommends registering your product through the NETGEAR website.

For product updates and web support, visit http://support.netgear.com.
NETGEAR recommends that you use only the official NETGEAR support

resources. You can get the user manual online at

http://downloadcenter.netgear.com or through a link in the product’s user

interface.

Trademarks

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and/or registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries in the
United States and/or other countries. Information is subject to change without
notice. © NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved.

Compliance

For the current EU Declaration of Conformity, visit:

http://support.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/11621/.

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San Jose, CA 95134, USA

September 2013