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This chapter describes how to configure your NETGEAR Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router
MBR1310 Internet connection. For help with installation, see the Mobile Broadband 11n
Wireless Router MBR1310 Installation Guide.
This chapter includes the following sections:
• Hardware Features
• Log In to Your Router
• Access the Setup Wizard after Installation
• Manually Configure Your Internet Settings
Note: For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit
the support website at http://support.netgear.com.
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Hardware Features
This section acquaints you with the physical aspects of your Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless
Router.
Orient the Antennas
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Power/Test
Signal Quality
LAN
2G/3G
WPS
Internet
ACT
WAN
WiFi
USB
Router Front Panel
The router front panel shown in the following figure contains control buttons and stat us LEDs.
You can use the LEDs to verify status and connections. The following table lists and
describes each LED and button on the front panel of the router.
Button/LEDActivityDescription
WPSPress this button to open a 2-minute window for the router to connect with other WPS-enabled
devices. For more information about using the WPS method to implement security, see Use
Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to Configure Your Wireless Network on page 29.
WiFiTurn the mobile broadband and WiFi radios in the router on and off. Use the user interface to
select whether the mobile broadband radio or the WiFi radio or both radios will be controlled by
this button. The default is the WiFi radio only. Both radios are on by default.
USBSolid greenA USB port has detected a USB device.
Blinking greenData is being transmitted or received.
OffNo link is detected on these ports.
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Button/LEDActivityDescription
Power/TestSolid greenThe router is powere d on and operating normally.
Solid amberPOST (power-on self-test) in progress.
OffPower is not supplied to the router.
Restore Factory Settings
button
InternetSolid greenThere is an Internet session.
Solid redThere is no Internet connection.
Blinking greenData is being transmitted over the Internet connection.
Blinking green and redTraffic meter limit has been reached.
OffNo Internet connection detected or device in bridge mode.
WiFiSolid blueThe WiFi local port is initialized.
Blinking blueData is being transmitted or received over the WiFi link.
OffThe wireless access point is turned off.
ACTSolid greenThe local Ethernet ports have detected wired links with computers.
BlinkingData is being transmitted or received.
OffNo link is detected on these ports.
WANSolid greenThe Ethernet WAN port has detected an active link.
Press the Restore Factory Settings button for 6 seconds. The
Power LED lights briefly. When the button is released, the LED
blinks red three times and then turns green as the router resets to
the factory defaults.
BlinkingData is being transmitted or received.
OffNo link is detected on this port.
2G/3GSolid blueThe router is in 3G+ coverage.
Solid greenThe router is in 2G coverage.
OffNo mobile broadband coverage is detected.
Signal QualitySolid blueExcellent mobile broadband coverage detected.
Solid greenGood mobile broadband coverage detected.
Solid amberMarginal mobile broadband coverage detected.
OffNo mobile broadband coverage detected.
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Ethernet LAN ports
Power On/Off button
Power adapter input
WAN port
Connector for external antenna
Slot for SIM card (if required by ISP)
Connector for external antenna
USB ports
Router Back Panel
The back panel of the router contains port connections.
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Restore Factory
Settings: Press for
6 seconds.
Router information
- Default access address
- Default user name and password
- Security PIN
- IMEI or ESN number
- Serial number
- MAC address
Direction of SIM card insertion
- Network Key (Password)
- WiFi Network Name (SSID)
Router Label
The label on the left side of the router shows the router’s MAC address, serial number,
security PIN, IMEI or ESN number, and factory default login information.
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Log In to Your Router
When you first connect to your router during installation, a Setup Wizard displays. For help
using the Setup Wizard to configure your Internet and wireless network, see the Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1310 Installation Guide.
After the initial configuration, you can use your web browser to log in to the router to view or
change its settings. Links to Knowledge Base and documentation are also available on the
router main menu.
Note: Your computer needs to be configured for DHCP. For help with
configuring DHCP, check the documentation that came with your
computer.
When you have logged in, if you do not click Logout, the router waits 5 minutes after no
activity before it automatically logs you out.
To log in to the router:
1. Type http://www
Enter. A login window displays:
2. Enter admin for the use r name and your password (or the default, password). For
information about how to change the password, see Change the Built-In Password on
page 63.
Note: If you changed your password and do not remember what it is, you
can restore the router to its factory settings. See
Settings on page 95.
3. If the router has not been configured, the Smart Wizard screen
been configured, one of the following screens displays:
• Firmware Upgrade
Assistant screen displays unless the Check for Updated Firmware Upon Log-in check
box is cleared.
.routerlogin.net in the address field of your browser, and then press
Factory Default
displays. After the router has
As
sistant screen. After initial setup, the Firmware Upgrade
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Note: Y ou can disable this automatic checking and updating f eature during
future logins by clearing the Check for Updated Firmware Upon
Log-in check box, but NETGEAR recommends that you keep this
feature enabled to ensure your router is using the latest updated
firmware.
• Router Status screen. The Router Status screen displays the current router
connection status. See Router Status on page 57.
4.
You can use different methods to configure your router.
•
Select Setup Wi
zard from the router menu to set up your Internet connection
and wireless network configuration. See Access the Setup Wizard af ter Installation
on page 14.
• Y ou can manually conf igure the router settings. See Manually Configure Y
Settings on pag
e 15.
our Internet
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Access the Setup Wizard after Installation
To configure the Setup Wizard:
1. Log in to the router as described in Log
Assistant opens.
2. Click Next.
The Configuration Assistant prompts you to set up your Inte
network as described in the Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1310 Installation Guide.
a. Select your Inte
• Use Ethernet first and if fail use mobile broadband connection
rnet connection mode:
In to Your Router on page 12. The Configuration
rnet connection and wireless
• Always us
• Always us
b. Click Next.
c. Select your
d. Click Done.
e mobile broadband connection
e Ethernet connection
country and then your Internet service provider.
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Manually Configure Your Internet Settings
For you to connect to the network, an active broadband service account is required. Contact
your ISP for your user name, password, and the network name. You have to also configure
some or all of the settings described in the following sections, depending on how you have
chosen to connect to the Internet:
• Broadband Settings on page 15
•
Mobile Broadband Settings on p
• Ethernet Broadband Settings on page 18 (not
connection only)
Broadband Settings
To manually configure your broadband Internet settings:
age 16 (not required if using Ethernet connection only)
required if using mobile broadband
1. Log in to the router as described in Log In to
2. From the main menu, select Broadband
Your Router on page 12.
Settings.
3. Adjust the settings as needed based on your Internet connection. The fields in this screen
are described in the following table.
Fields and Check BoxesDescription
Internet Connection ModeThe choices are:
• Use Ethernet first and if fail use mo
• Always use mobile broadband connection
• Always use Ethernet connection
bile broadband connection
Failover Detection Method
1
Retry Interval is
Enter the retry interval.
1
Select the failover method and enter the related information:
• DNS lookup using WAN DNS Server
• Perform a DNS lookup by a hostname
• Ping this IP address
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Fields and Check BoxesDescription
Failover after1 Enter how many retry attempts to make before failing over.
Resume after1 Enter how long to wait for the primary link to be stable before
resuming use of the primary link.
Enable Hardware link detectionEnter when to fail over when the Ethe
independent of the DNS / Ping detection methods.
1. This field is available only when the Internet Connection Mode is Use Ethernet first and if fail use 3G mobile
connection.
rnet link is dropped. This is
4. The following buttons are available:
• Apply. Appl
y the changes that you made.
• Cancel. Discard changes.
Mobile Broadband Settings
To manually configure your mobile broadband Internet settings:
1. Log in to the router as describe
2. From the main menu, select Mobile
d in Log In to Your Router on page 12.
Broadband Settings.
3. Adjust the settings as needed based on your Internet connection. The fields in this screen
are described in the following table.
Fields and Check BoxesDescription
User NameInternet account login user name.
PasswordInternet account password for authentication.
CountrySelect your country from the drop-down list.
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Fields and Check BoxesDescription
Internet Service ProviderSelect your Internet service provider from the drop-down list.
Access NumberThe remote site's phone number.
APNAccess point name.
PDP typeSelect the type of packet data protocol:
• IPIP
• PDP-
• PPP
P-IP
• PP
Connect automatically at startupWhen this check box is se
to the network when powered up. This should be selected after login
information is provided.
Reconnect automatically when
nnection is lost
co
Use internal antennaIf this check box is selected, the router uses the internal antenna
Wireless Button ConfigurationSelect the option to determine the behavior of the WPS button on the
When this check box is selected, the modem attempts to reconnect to
the network when the connection is lost. Under normal situations, this
setting should be selected.
rather th
front panel when it is pressed.
• W
• W
an the external antenna.
iFi Only. Pressing the push button toggles the WiFi function. If
WiFi is turned on, pressing the push button turns off the WiFi.
Pressing it again turns on the WiFi. This function is available only if
the WiFi function is enabled. The wireless broadband function is
unaffected.
iFi and Mobile Broadband. Pressing the push button toggles
both the WiFi function and wireless broadband at the same time. If
WiFi is turned on, pressing the button turns off the WiFi. At the
same time, the wireless broadband connection is disconnected. If
you press the button again, WiFi is turned on and the router
attempts to reestablish the wireless broadband connection.
Depending on the coverage, wireless broadband coverage might or
might not be connected successfully.
lected, the modem automatically connects
Connection status
Current WAN port status.
4. The following buttons are available:
• Connect.
• Disconne
• Apply. Apply the
• Cancel. Discard
• Refresh. Upda
Manually connect to the network.
ct. Disconnect from the current network.
changes that you made.
changes.
te the connection status.
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Ethernet Broadband Settings
To manually configure your Ethernet Broadband Internet settings:
1. Log in to the router as describe
2. From the main menu, select Eth
d in Log In to Your Router on page 12.
ernet Broadband Settings.
The following question displays at the top of the screen: Does Y
Require A Login?
Select the option based on the type of account you have with your ISP.
• If you need to
enter login information every time you connect to the Internet or you
have a PPPoE account with your ISP, select Yes.
• Otherwise, select No.
Then fill out the appropriate screen (see Login required on page 19 or
on page 21).
Note: If you have installed PPP software such as WinPoET (from
Earthlink) or Enternet (from PacBell), then you have PPPoE. Select
Yes. After selecting Y es and configuring your router , you do not need
to run the PPP software on your computer to connect to the Internet.
our Internet Connection
Login not required
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• Login required
Adjust the settings as needed based on your Internet connection. The fields in this
screen are described in Table 1.
Table 1. Ethernet broadband settings fields when login required
Fields and Check BoxesDescription
Internet Service ProviderSelect the service provided by your ISP.
• Other (PPPoE) is the most common.
an co
• PPTP is used in Austria and other Europe
• Telstra BigPond is for Australia only.
LoginThis is usually the name that you use in your email address. For
ample, if your main mail account is JerAB@ISP.com, then put
ex
JerAB in this field.
Some ISPs (such as Mindspring, Earthlin
that you use your full email address when you log in. If your ISP
requires your full email address, then type it in the Login field.
PasswordType the password that you use to log in to your ISP.
Service Name (If Required)If your ISP provided a service name, enter it here. Oth erw i se , th is
be left blank.
can
k, and T-DSL) require
untries.
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Table 1. Ethernet broadband settings fields when login required (continued)
Fields and Check BoxesDescription
Connection ModeSet the connection mode to Dial on Demand, Always On, or
Manually Connect.
• With the default setting, Dial on Demand, a PPPoE connection
tomatically starts when there is outbound traffic to the
au
Internet, and it is automatically terminated if the connection is
idle based on the value in the Idle Timeout field.
• When the connection mode is
connection automatically starts when the computer boots up, but
the connection does not time out. The router keeps trying to
bring up the connection if it is disconnected for some reason.
• If you select Manually Connect, you need
Status screen and click the Connect button to connect to the
Internet. The manual connection does not time out, and you
have to click the Disconnect button on the Router Status screen
to disconnect it.
set to Always On, the PPPoE
to go to the Router
Idle Timeout (In Minutes)An idle Internet connection is terminated
this value is zero (0), then the router keeps the connection alive by
reconnecting immediately whenever the connection is lost.
Internet IP AddressIf you log in to your service or your ISP did not provide you with a
address, the router finds an IP address for you
ded you with an IP address. Select Use Static IP Address
mes.
These DNS Servers and type the primary and secondary
addresses.
t “Address not found” errors when you go to a
Domain Name Server (DNS)
Address
fixed IP
automatically when you connect. Select Get Dynamically from ISP.
If you have a fixed (static, permanent) IP address, your ISP has
provi
and type in the IP address.
The DNS server is used to look up site addresses based on their
na
• If your ISP gave you one or two DNS addresses, select U
• Otherwise, select Get Automaticall
Note: If you ge
website, it is likely that your DNS servers are not set up correctly.
You should contact your ISP to get DNS server addresses.
after this time period. If
se
y From ISP.
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MBR1310
• Login not required
Adjust the settings as needed based on your Internet connection. The fields in this
screen are described in Table 2.
Table 2. Ethernet Broadband Settings Fields When Login Not Required
Fields and Check BoxesDescription
Account Name (If Required)This is also known as the host name or system name.
For most users, type your account name
For example, if your main mail account is JerAB@ISP.com, then
put JerAB in this field.
If your ISP has given you a specific host name, then type it (for
ample, CCA7324-A).
ex
Domain Name (If Required)For most users, you can leave this field blank, unless required by
. Y ou can type the domain name of your ISP. For example,
l
d. (For example, Earthlink Cable might require a host name of
your ISP
if your ISP's mail server is mail.xxx.yyy.zzz, you would type
xxx.yyy.zzz as the domain name.
If you have a domain name given to you by your ISP, type it in this
fie
home, and Comcast sometimes supplies a domain name.)
If you have a cable modem, this is usually the workgroup name.
or user name in this field.
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Table 2. Ethernet Broadband Settings Fields When Login Not Required (continued)
Fields and Check BoxesDescription
Internet IP AddressIf you log in to your service or your ISP did not provide you with a
fixed IP address, the router finds an IP address for you
automatically when you connect. Select Get Dynamically From ISP.
If you have a fixed (or static IP) address, your ISP has provided
you with the requ
and type the IP address, subnet mask and gateway IP address
into the correct fields.
For example:
• IP Ad
• Sub
• Gateway IP A ddress. 24.218.156.1
dress. 24.218.156.183
net Mask. 255.255.255.0
ired information. Select Use Static IP Address
Domain Name Server (DNS)
Address
Router MAC AddressYour computer’s local address i
3. The following buttons are available:
• Apply. App
• Cance
• T
est. Connect to the NETGEAR website. If you connect successfully, your settings
ly the changes that you made.
l. Discard changes.
work, and you can click Logout to exit these screens.
The DNS server is used to look up site addresses based on their
mes.
na
• If your ISP gave you one or two DNS addresses, select U
These DNS Servers and type the primary and secondary
addresses.
• Otherwise, select Get Automaticall
Note: If you ge
website, it is likely that your DNS servers are not set up correctly.
You should contact your ISP to get DNS server addresses.
network. This is also referred to as the computer’s MAC (Media
Access Control) address.
• Usually, select Use Default MAC
• If your ISP requires MAC authenti
Computer MAC Address to disguise the router ’s MAC address
with the computer’s own MAC addre ss, or Use This MAC Address to manually type the MAC address for a different
computer.
The format for the MAC address
value might be changed if Use Computer MAC Address is
selected once a value has already been set in the Use This MAC Address selection.
t “Address not found” errors when you go to a
y From ISP.
s its unique address on your
Address.
cation, then select either Use
is XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX. This
se
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2. Wireless Network Configuration
For a wireless connection, the SSID, also called the wireless network name, and the wireless
security settings have to be the same for the router and wireless computers or wireless a dapters.
NETGEAR strongly recommends that you use wireless security.
This chapter includes the following sections:
• Plan Your Wireless Network
• Manually Configure Your Wireless Settings
• Use Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to Configure Your Wireless Network
• Wireless Guest Network
Note: Computers can connect wirelessly at a range of several hundred
feet. If you do not use wireless security , this can allow others out side
your immediate area to access your network.
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Plan Your Wireless Network
For compliance and compatibility between similar products in your area, the operating
channel and region have to be set correctly.
To configure the wireless network, you can either specify the wireless settings, or you can
use Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) to automatically set the SSID and implement WPA/WPA2
security.
o manually configure the wireless settings, you need to know the following:
• T
-SSID.
-The wireless mode (8
-Wire
The default SSID for the router is NETGEAR-3G.
0.211n, 802.11g, or 802.11b) that each wireless adapter
supports.
less security option. To successfully implement wireless security, check each
wireless adapter to determine which wireless security option it supports.
See Manually Configure Your Wireless Settings on p
• Push 'N' Co
wireless computer or device at the same time. The wireless computer or device needs to
be compatible with WPS.
See Use Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to Configure Your Wireless Network on
nnect (WPS) implements WP A/WPA2 wireless security on the router and your
age 26.
page 29.
Wireless Placement and Range Guidelines
The range of your wireless connection can vary significantly based on the physical p lacement
of the router. The latency , data throug hput performance, and notebook power consumption of
wireless adapters also vary depending on your configuration choices.
For best results, place your router according to the following guidelines:
• Near
• In
• A
• A
• Put t
the center of the area in which your computers will operate.
an elevated location such as a high shelf where the wirelessly connected computers
have line-of-sight access (even if through walls).
way from sources of interference, such as computers, microwave ovens, and 2.4 GHz
cordless phones (see Interference Reduction Table o
way from large metal surfaces.
he antenna in a vertical position to provide the best side-to-side coverage. Put the
antenna in a horizontal position to provide the best up-and-down coverage.
n page 98).
• If
using multiple access points, it is better if adjacent access points use different radio
frequency channels to reduce interference. The recommended channel spacing between
adjacent access points is 5 channels (for example, use Channels 1 and 6, or 6 and 11).
The time it takes to establish a wireless connection
settings and placement. WEP connections can take slightly longer to establish. Also, WEP
encryption can consume more battery power on a notebook computer.
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NETGEAR Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1310
Wireless Data
Security Options
Range: Up to 300 feet radius
1) Open system: Easy but no security
2) MAC access list: No data security
3) WEP: Security but some performance impact
4) WPA-PSK: Strong security
5) WPA2-PSK: Very strong security
MBR3100
MBR1310
Wireless Security Options
Indoors, computers can connect over 802.11n wireless networks at a maximum range of up
to 300 feet. Such distances can allow for others outside your immediate area to access your
network.
Unlike wired network data, your wireless data transmissions can extend beyond your walls
and can be received by anyone with a compatible adapter. For this reason, use the security
features of your wireless equipment. The Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router provides
highly effective security features, which are covered in detail in this chapter. Deploy the
security features appropriate to your needs.
There are several ways you can enhance the security of your wireless network:
Figure 1. Wireless security
• Restrict access based on MAC address. You can allow only trusted computers to
connect so that unknown computers cannot wirelessly connect to the router. Restricting
access by MAC address adds an obstacle against unwante d access to your netwo rk, but
the data broadcast over the wireless link is fully exposed.
• T
urn off the broadcast of the wireless network name (SSID). If you disable broadcast
of the SSID, only devices that have the correct SSID can connect. This nullifies wireless
network “discovery” feature of some products, such as Windows XP, but the data is still
exposed.
• WEP.
Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) data encryption provides data security. WEP
Shared Key authentication and WEP data encryption block all but the most determined
eavesdropper. This data encryption mode has been superseded by WPA-PSK and
WPA2-PSK.
• WP
A-PSK (TKIP), WP A2-PSK (AES). Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) using a pre-shared
key to perform authentication and generate the initial data encryption keys. The very
strong authentication along with dynamic per frame re-keying of WPA makes it virtually
impossible to compromise.
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Manually Configure Your Wireless Settings
Note: If you use a wireless computer to change the wireless network name
(SSID) or wireless security, you will be disconnected when you click
Apply. To avoid this problem, connect your computer to the router
with an Ethernet cable while you are making changes.
To view or manually configure the wireless settings:
1. Log in to the router as describe
2. From the main menu, select
W
ireless Settings.
The settings for this screen
are explained in the table
following the procedure.
3. Select the region in
router will operate.
4. For initial configuration and
te
st, leave the other settings
unchanged.
5. To save your changes, click
Apply .
6. Configure and test your
computers for wireless
conn
ectivity .
which the
d in Log In to Your Router on page 12.
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Set up your wireless computers with the same SSID and wireless security settings as
your router. Check that they have a wireless link and are able to obtain an IP address by
DHCP from the router. If there is interference, adjust the channel.
SettingsDescription
Wireless
Network
Security Options NoneYou can use this setting to establish wireless connectivity before
Enable SSID
Broadcast
Enable Wireless
Isolation
Name (SSID)The SSID is also known as the wireless network name. Enter a
RegionThe location where the router is used.
ChannelThe wireless channel used by the gateway
ModeThe default is Up to 145 Mbp
his setting allows the wireless modem router to broadcast its SSID
T
so wireless stations can see this wireless name (SSID) in their
scanned network lists. This check box is selected by default. To turn
off the SSID broadcast, clear the Allow Broadcast of Name (SSID)
check box.
hen this check box is selected, wireless clients (computers or
W
wireless devices) that join the network can use the Internet, but
cannot access each other or access Ethernet devices on the network.
-character (ma
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case-sensitive.
When there is more than one wireless network, SSIDs provide a
s for separating the traffic. To join a network, a wireless
mean
computer or device has to use the SSID.
Do not change the channel unless you experience interference
(shown by
you might need to try different channels to see which works best.
implementing wireless security. NETGEAR strongly recommends that
you implement wireless security.
ximum) name in this field. This field is
. The default is Auto.
lost connections or slow data transfers). If this happens,
s.
WEPUse encryption keys and data encryption for data security. You can
ct 64-bit or 128-bit encryption. See Configure WEP on p
sele
WPA-PSK (TKIP)Allow onl y computers configured with WPA to connect to the router.
See Configure WPA, WPA2, or WPA + WPA2 on
WPA2-PSK (AES)Allow only computers configured with WPA2 to connect to the router.
See Configure WPA, WPA2, or WPA + WPA2 on
WPA-PSK (TKIP) +
WPA2-PSK (AES)
A/WPA2
WP
Enterprise
Allow computers c
security to connect to the router. See Configure WP A, WPA2, or WPA
+ WP A2 on page 29.
Allow computers configured with either WP
connect to the router. See Configure WPA, WPA2, or WPA + WPA2
on page 29.
onfigured with either WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK
page 29.
page 29.
A or WPA2 security to
age 28.
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Configure WEP
Note: If you use a wireless computer to configure wireless security
settings, you will be disconnected when you click Apply . Recon figure
your wireless computer to match the new settings, or access the
router from a wired computer to make further changes.
T o configure WEP data encryption:
1. Log in to the router as describe
2. From the main menu, select W
3. In the Security Options section, select the WEP (Wire
d in Log In to Your Router on page 12.
ireless Settings to display the Wireless Settings screen.
d
Equivalent Privacy) radio button:
4. Select the Authentication Type setting: Automatic,
Open System, or Shared Key. The default is Open
System.
Note: The authentication is separate from the data
can
encryption. You
select authentication that
requires a shared key, but still leaves data
transmissions unencrypted. Security is stronger if
you use both the Shared Key and WEP encryption
settings.
5. Select the En
• 64-bit. Use
cryption S
10 hexadecimal digits (any
trength setting:
combination of 0–9, a–f, or A–F).
• 128-bit. Use
6. Enter the
encryption keys. You can manually or automatically program the four data
26 hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0–9, a–f, or A–F).
encryption keys. These values have to be identical on all computers and access points in
your network:
• Pass
phrase. To use a passphrase to generate the keys, enter a passphrase, and
cl
ick Generate. This automat ically creates the keys. Wireless stations have to use the
passphrase or keys to access the router.
Note: Not all wireless adapters support passphrase key generation.
• Key 1–Key4. These values are not case-sensitive. You can manually enter the four
data encryption keys. These values have to be identical on all computers and access
points in your network. Enter 10 hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0
A
–F).
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7. Select which of the four keys will be the default.
Data transmissions are always encrypted using the default key. The other keys can be
u
sed only to decrypt received data. The four entries are disabled if WPA-PSK or WPA
authentication is selected.
8. Click App
ly to save your settings.
Configure WPA, WPA2, or WPA + WPA2
Both WPA and WPA2 provide strong data security. WPA with TKIP is a software
implementation that can be used on Windows systems with Service Pack 2 or later; WPA2
with AES is a hardware implementation; see your device documentation before implementing
it. Consult the product documentation for your wireless adapter for instructions for configuring
WPA settings.
Note: If you use a wireless computer to configure wireless security
settings, you will be disconnected when you click Apply. If this
happens, reconfigure your wireless computer to match the new
settings, or access the router from a wired computer to make further
changes.
To configure WPA or WPA2 in the router:
og in to the router as described in Log In to Your Router on page 12.
1. L
2. From the main menu, select W
3. On
the Wireless Setting screen, select the radio button for the WPA or WPA2 option of your
choice.
ireless Settings.
4. For WP
o save your settings, click Apply.
5. T
A-PSK or WPA2-PSK, enter the passphrase.
Use Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to Configure Your Wireless
Network
For you to use Push 'N' Connect, your wireless computers or devices have to support Wi-Fi
Protected Setup (WPS). Compatible equipment usually has the WPS symbol on it. WPS
can configure the network name (SSID) and set up WPA/WPA2 wireless security for the
router and the wireless computer or device at the same time.
Here are some considerations regarding WPS:
• NET
GEAR’s Push 'N' Connect feature is based on the WPS standard. All other
Wi-Fi-certified and WPS-capable products should be compatible with NETGEAR
products that implement Push 'N' Connect.
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WPS
button
• If your wireless network will include a combination of WPS-capable devices and
non-WPS-capable devices, NETGEAR suggests that you set up your wireless network
and security settings manually first, and use WPS only for adding WPS-cap able device s.
WPS Button
Any wireless computer or wireless adapter that will connect to the router wirelessly is a client.
The client has to support a WPS button, and has to have a WPS configuration utility, such as
the NETGEAR Smart Wizard or Atheros Jumpstart.
To use the router WPS button to add a WPS client:
1. Log in to the router as describe
2. On the rout
er main menu, select Add
d in Log In to Your Router on page 12.
WPS Client, and then click Next.
By default, the Push Button
(recommended) radio button is
selected.
3. Either click the onscreen
button or
press the WPS button on the front of
the router.
The router tries to communicate with the client (the computer that wants to join the
network) for 2 minutes.
4. Go to the client wireless computer
, and run a WPS configuration utility
. Follow the utility’s
instructions to click a WPS button.
5. Go back to the router screen to check for
a message.
The router WPS screen displays a message
confirming th
at the client was added to the
wireless network. The router generates an
SSID, and implements WPA/WPA2 wireless
security. The router will keep these wireless
settings unless you change them, or you
clear the Keep Existing Wireless Settings
check box in the Advanced Wireless Settings
screen, WPS Settings section.
6. Note the new SSID and WPA/WPA2
password for the wireless network. You can
view these settings in the Wireless Settings
screen. See Manually Configure Your
Wireless Settings on pag
e 26.
To access the Internet from any computer connected to your router, launch a browser such
as Microso
ft Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox. You should see the router’s Internet LED
blink, indicating communication to the ISP.
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Note: If no WPS-capable client devices are located during the 2-minute
time frame, the SSID does not change, and no security is set up.
WPS PIN Entry
Any wireless computer or device that will connect to the router wirelessly is a client. The
client has to support a WPS PIN, and has to have a WPS configuration utility, such as the
NETGEAR Smart Wizard or Atheros Jumpstart.
The first time you add a WPS client, make sure that the Keep Existing Wireless Settings
check box on the WPS Settings screen is cleared. This is the default setting for the router,
and allows it to generate the SSID and WPA/WPA2 security settings when it implements
WPS. After WPS is implemented, the router automatically selects this check box so that your
SSID and wireless security settings stay the same if other WPS devices are added later.
To use a PIN to add a WPS client:
1. Log in to the router as described in Log In to
2. On the router main menu, select Add W
Client (computers that will connect
wirelessly to the router are clients), and
then click Next. The Add WPS Client
screen displays.
3. Select the PIN Number radio button.
4. Go to the client wireless computer. Run a
configuration utility. Follow the utility’s
WPS
instructions to generate a PIN. Take note of the client PIN.
5. In the router Add
• The router tries to communicate with the client for 4 minutes. If no WPS clients
conne
• The router WPS screen confirms that the client was added to the wireless network.
T
6. Note the new SSID and WPA/WPA2 password for the wireless network. You can view these
se
ttings in the Wireless Settings screen. See Manually Configure Your Wireless Settings on
page 26.
To access the Internet from any computer connect
browser such as Mozilla Firefox. You should see the router’s Internet LED blink.
ct during this time, the router wireless settings do not change.
he router generates an SSID and implements WPA/WPA2 wireless security.
WPS Client screen, enter the client PIN number, and then click Next.
PS
Your Router on page 12.
ed to your router, launch an Internet
Add Wireless Computers That Do Not Support WPS
If you set up your network with WPS, and now you want to add a computer that does not
support WPS, you have to manually configure that computer. For information about how to
view the wireless settings for the router, see Manually Configure Your Wireless Settings on
page 26.
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Because WPA randomly creates the SSID and WPA/WPA2 keys, they might be difficult to
type or remember (that is one reason why the network is so secure). You can change the
wireless settings so that they are easier for you to remember. If you do that, then you will
need to set up the WPS-compatible computers again.
Note: Making these changes will cause all wireless computers to be
disconnected from network. You will then have to set them up with
the new wireless settings.
To change wireless settings for the network:
1. Use an
disconnected when you change the wireless settings.
2. Log
Settings on p
3. Make the fo
• Chan
• On the
• M
4. Click Apply
All existing wireless clients are disassociated
5. Fo
the utility’s instructions to enter the security settings that you selected in Step 3 (the SSID,
WPA/PSK + WPA2/PSK security method, and passphrase).
6. Fo
page 30 or WPS PIN Entry on p
The settings that you configured in Step 3 are br
can connect to the router.
Ethernet cable to connect a computer to the router. That way you will not get
in to the router and select Wireless Settings (see Manually Configure Your Wireless
age 26).
llowing changes:
ge the wireless network name (SSID) to a meaningful name.
WP A/PSK + WPA2/PSK screen, select a passphrase.
ake sure that the Keep Wireless S etting s check box is selected in the WPS
Settings screen so that your new settings will not be erased if you use WPS.
so that your changes take effect. Write down your settings.
and disconnected from the router.
r the non-WPS devices that you want to connect, open the networking utility and follow
r the WPS devices that you want to connect, follow the procedure in WPS Button on
age 31.
oadcast to the WPS devices so that they
Wireless Guest Network
A wireless guest network allows you to provide guests access to your wireless network
without prior authorization of each individual guest. You can a configure wireless guest
network and specify the security options for your guest network.
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To set up a wireless guest network:
1. Select Setup > Guest Network.
2. You can specify whether the SSID broadcast is enabled and whether you want to allow
guests to access your local network. You can also change the SSID.
• NETGEAR strongly recomme
nds that you change the SSID to a different name. Note
that the SSID is case-sensitive. For example, GuestNetwork is not the same as
Guestnetwork.
• For gu
est networks, wireless security is disabled by defa
ult. NETGEAR strongly
recommends that you implement wireless security for the guest network.
3. Select a security
option for the guest network, and specify the password.
4. When you have finished making changes,
click Apply.
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3. SMS Messages
The NETGEAR Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1310 provides menus to configure
and use the Short Message Service (SMS). The SMS menus enable you to perform the tasks
that are explained in the following sections:
• Send SMS Messages
• View SMS Messages
Send SMS Messages
To send SMS messages:
3
1. On the main menu under Advanced, select SMS, and th
drop-down list to display the following screen:
2. Click new, and the following screen displays.
en select Inbox from the
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3. Enter the To and Cont ent information.
4. Click Send me
ssage.
View SMS Messages
To view new SMS messages:
1. On the main menu under Advanced, select SM
drop-down list to display the following screen:
2. Select the desired message.
S, and then select Inbox from the
To view sent SMS messages:
1. On the main menu under Advanced, select SM
drop-down list to display the following screen:
2. Select the desired message.
S, and then select Sent from the
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4. USB Storage
This chapter describes how to access and configure the USB storage drives attached to your
router.
4
Note: The USB ports on the router can be used only to connect USB
storage devices like flash drives or hard drives. Do not connect
computers, USB modems, printers, CD drives, or DVD drives to the
USB ports.
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Note: Because the USB port on the router is used for connecting the
broadband mobile modem cable, you are not able to use the USB
port for both a ReadyShare storage and a broadband mobile
Internet connection at the same time even when using a USB hub to
fan out the USB port.
This chapter includes the following sections:
• USB Drive Requirements
• File-Sharing Scenarios
• USB Storage Basic Settings
• Edit a Network Folder
• Configure USB Storage Advanced Settings
• Unmount a USB Drive
• Specify Approved USB Devices
• Connect to the USB Drive from a Remote Computer
• Connect to the USB Drive with Microsof
t Network Settings
USB Drive Requirements
The router works with 1.0 and 1.1 (USB full speed) and 2.0 (USB high speed) st andards. The
approximate USB bus speeds are shown in the following table.
BusSpeed/Second
USB 1.112 Mbits
USB 2.0480 Mbits
Actual bus speeds can vary, depending on the CPU speed, memory, speed of the network,
and other variables. The router should work with USB 2.0-compliant or 1.1-compliant
external flash and hard drives. For the most up-to-date list of USB drives supported by the
router, go to http://kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/12345.
When selecting a USB device, bear in mind the following:
• The USB port
attempt to use a USB hub attached to the USB port.
• Accordin
Some USB devices might exceed this requirement, in which case the device might not
function or might function erratically. Check the documentation for your USB device to be
sure.
• The ro
uter supports FAT, FAT32, NTFS, and Linux file systems.
on the router can be used with one USB hard drive at a time. Do not
g to the USB 2.0 specification, the maximum available power is 5V at 0.5A.
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File-Sharing Scenarios
You can share files on the USB drive for a wide variety of business and recreational
purposes. The files can be any Windows, Mac, or Linux file type including text files, Word,
PowerPoint, Excel, MP3, pictures, and multimedia. USB drive applications include:
• Sharing multimed
multimedia with local and remote users.
• Sharing re
have to power up a computer to perform local sharing. In addition, you can share files
between Macintosh, Linux, and Windows computers by using the USB drive as a
go-between.
• Sharing files with o
presentations, and text files with remote users.
A few common uses are described in the fo
sources on your network. Store files in a central location so that you do not
ia with friends and family. You can share MP3 files, pictures, and other
ffsite coworkers. Share files such as Word documents, PowerPoint
llowing sections.
Share Photos with Friends and Family
You can create your own central storage location for photos and multimedia. This eliminates
the need to log in to (and pay for) an external photo-sharing site.
To share files with your friends and family:
1. Insert your USB
Computers on your local area network (LAN) can access this USB drive using a web
browse
2. If
USB Storage Advanced Settings o
r or Microsoft Networking.
you want to specify read-only access, or to allow access from the Internet, see Configure
drive into the USB port on the router either directly or with a USB cable.
n page 42.
Store Files in a Central Location for Printing
This scenario is for a family that has one high-quality color printer directly attached to a
computer, but not shared on the local area network (LAN). This family does not have a print
server:
• Th
• Th
• Th
To print her photos on the color printer:
1. The da
2. She copies the photo
e family’s color printer is directly attached to the mother’s computer.
e daughter has some photos on her Macintosh computer that she wants to print.
eir computers are not visible to each other on the network.
ughter types \\readyshare in the address field of her web browser.
This gives her access to the USB drive in the router.
s from the Mac to the router USB drive.
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3. The mother uses a web browser or Microsoft Networking to transfer the files from the USB
drive to her computer. Then she prints the files.
Share Large Files with Colleagues
Sending files larger than 5 MB can pose a problem for many email systems. The router
allows you to share very large files such as PowerPoint presentations or .zip files with
colleagues at another site. Rather than tying up their mail systems with large files, your
colleagues can use FTP to easily download shared files from the router.
To share files with a remote colleague:
1. T
o protect your network, set up security. Create a user name and password for the
colleague with appropriate access.
2. If you want
(Basic Settings) screen, click Edit a Network folder. In the Write Access field, select
admin, and then click Apply .
to limit USB drive access to read-only access, from the router USB Storage
Note: The password for admin is the same one that you use to access the
router. By default it is password.
3. Enable FTP via I nternet in the USB Storage (Advanced Settings) screen. See Configure
USB Storage Advanced Settings on p
age 42.
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Network or device name:
Share name:
\\readyshare
\\readyshare\USB_Storage
USB Storage Basic Settings
Y ou ca n view or edit basic settings for the USB storage device attach ed to your router. On the
main menu under USB, select Basic Settings. The following screen displays:
By default, the USB storage device is available to all computers on your local area network
(LAN). To access your USB device from this screen, you can click the network or device name or the share name.
You can also type \\readyshare in the address field of your web browser. If you logged in to
the router before you connected your USB device, you might not see your USB device in the
router screens until you log out and then log in again.
Table 3. USB Storage (Basic Settings)
Fields and ButtonsDescription
Network Device NameThe default is \\readyshare. This is the name used to access the
USB device connected to the router.
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Table 3. USB Storage (Basic Settings) (continued)
Fields and ButtonsDescription
Available
Network Folders
Edit buttonYou can click the Edit button to edit the Available Network Folders
Safely Remove USB Device
button
Folder NameFull path of the used by the network folder.
Volume nameVolume name from the storage device (either USB drive or HDD).
Total and Free
Space
Share Name• You can click the name shown, or you can type it in the address
Read and Write
Access
Shows the current utilization of the storage device.
field of your web browser.
• If Not Shared is shown, then the default share has been deleted,
and no other share for the root folder exists. Click the link to
change this setting.
Shows the network folder permissions and access controls.
• All-no password allows all users to access the network folder.
• admin uses the same password that you use to log in to the router
main menu.
settings. See Edit a Network Folder on page 41.
Click to safely remove the USB device attached to your router. See
Unmount a USB Drive on page 44.
Edit a Network Folder
This process is the same from either the USB Storage (Basic Settings) screen or the USB
Storage (Advanced Settings) screen. Click the Edit button to open the Edit Network Folder
screen:
You can use this screen to select a folder, to change the share name, or to change read access or write access from All-no password to admin. The password for admin is the
same one that is used to log in to the router main menu. By default it is password.
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Note: You need to click Apply for your changes to take effect.
Configure USB Storage Advanced Settings
To configure advanced USB settings, from the router menu, under USB, select Advanced
Settings. The USB Storage (Advanced Settings) screen displays:
You can use this screen to specify access to the USB storage device. The following table
explains the fields and buttons in the USB Storage (Advanced Settings) screen.
Table 4. USB Storage (Advanced Settings)
FieldsDescription
Network Device NameThe default is readyshare. This is the name used to access the USB
device connected to the router from your computer.
WorkgroupIf you are using a Windows workgroup rather than a domain, the
workgroup name is displayed here.
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Table 4. USB Storage (Advanced Settings) (continued)
FieldsDescription
Access MethodNetwork
Connection
HTTPDisabled by default. If you enable this setting, you can type
HTTP (via
Internet)
FTPDisab led by default.
FTP (via
Internet)
Available
Network Folders
Folder NameFull path of the network folder.
Volume nameVolume name from the storage device (either USB drive or HDD).
Total and Free
Space
Share Name• You can click the name shown, or you can type it into the address
Read and Write
Access
Enabled by default, this allows all users on the LAN to have access
to the USB drive.
http://readyshare to access the USB drive.
Disabled by default. If you enable this setting, remote users can type
http://readyshare to access the USB drive over the Internet.
Disabled by default. If you enable this setting, remote users can
access the USB drive through FTP over the Internet.
The current utilization of the storage device.
field of your web browser.
• If Not Shared is shown, then the default share has been deleted,
and no other share for the root folder exists. Click the link to
change this setting.
Shows the permissions and access controls on the network folder.
• All-no password allows all users to access the network folder.
• admin prompts you to enter the same password that you use to
log in to the router main menu.
Create a Network Folder
To create a network folder:
1. From the USB Storage (Advanced Settings) screen, click the Create Network Folder
utton to open the Create Network Folder screen:
b
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WARNING:
2. Create a folder.
• You can specify the folder’s s
access from All-no password to admin.
hare name and change the read access and write
• The password for admin
menu. By default it is password.
3. Click Apply
so that
your changes take effect.
is the same one that is used to log in to the router main
Unmount a USB Drive
Unmount the USB drive first before physically unplugging it from
the router. If the USB disk is removed or a cable is pulled while
data is being written to the disk, it could result in file or disk
corruption.
To unmount a USB disk drive so that no users can access it, from the USB Settings screen,
click the Safely Remove USB button. This takes the drive offline.
Specify Approved USB Devices
You can specify which USB devices are approved for use when connected to the router.
To specify approved USB devices:
1. On the router main menu, under Advanced, select USB Settings.
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2. Click Approved Devices.
3. On the USB Drive Approved Devices screen, select the USB device from the Available
USB Devices list.
4. Click Add.
5. Select the Allo
6. Click Appl
If you want to approve another USB device, you need to first click the Sa
Device button to unmount the currently connected USB device. Connect the other USB
device, and then repeat this process.
w only approved devices check box.
y so that your change takes effect.
fely Remove USB
Connect to the USB Drive from a Remote Computer
To connect to the USB drive from remote computers using a web browser, you need to use
the router’s Internet port IP address.
Locate the Internet Port IP Address
To view the Internet port IP address:
1. Log in to the router.In the main menu under Maint
2.
3. Record t
to connect to the router remotely.
he IP address that is listed for the Internet port. This is the IP address you can use
enance, select Router Status.
Access the Router’s USB Drive Remotely Using FTP
To connect to the router’s USB drive using a web browser:
1. Connect to the router by typing ft
of Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator, for example, ftp://10.1.65.4. If you are using
Dynamic DNS, you can type the DNS name rather than the IP address.
2. Type the account name and password that provide access rights to the USB drive.
p:// and the Internet port IP address in the address field
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3. The directories of the USB drive that your account has access to display, for example,
share/partition1/directory1. You can now read and copy files from the USB directory.
Connect to the USB Drive with Microsoft Network Settings
You can access the USB drive from local computers on your home or office network using
Microsoft network settings. You need to be running Microsoft Windows 2000, XP, or older
versions of Windows with Microsoft Networking enabled. You can use normal Explorer
operations such as dragging and dropping, opening files, or cutting and pasting files from:
• Micr
• Windows Explo
• Network Neigh
osoft Windows Start menu, Run option
rer
borhood or My Network Place
Enable File and Printer Sharing
Each computer’s network properties need to be set to enable network communication with
the USB drive. File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networking needs to be enabled, as
described in the following sections.
Note: In Windows 2000 and Windows XP, File and Printer Sharing is
enabled by default.
Configure Windows 98SE and Windows ME
The easiest way to get to your network properties is to go to your desktop, right-click
Network Neighborhood, and then select Properties. File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft
Windows should be listed. If it is not, click Add, and follow the installation prompts.
Note: If you have any questions about File and Printer Sharing, contact
Microsoft for assistance.
Configure Windows 2000 and Windows XP
Right-click the network connection for your local area network. File and Printer Sharing for
Microsoft Windows should be listed. If it is not, click Install, and follow the installation
prompts.
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5. Security
This chapter describes how to use the basic firewall features of the router to protect your
network.
This chapter includes the following sections:
• View, Select, and Save Logged Information
• Block Sites and Keywords
• Block Services
• Scheduling
• Enable Security Event Email Notification
Note: For information about the advanced security features port
forwarding and port triggering, see
Triggering on page 70.
Port Forwarding and Port
5
View, Select, and Save Logged Information
The router logs security-related events such as denied incoming service requests, hacker
probes, and administrator logins. If you enabled security in the Block Sites screen, the Logs
screen can show you when someone on your network tries to access a blocked site.
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On the main menu under Security, select Logs to display this screen:
Note: You can enable email notification to receive these logs in an email
message. See Enable Security Event Email Notification on page 54.
Log entries and action buttons are described in the following table.
Field or ButtonDescription
Current timeThe date and time the log entry was recorded.
Description or actionThe type of event and what action was taken, if any.
Source IPThe IP address of the initiating device for this log entry.
Source port and interfaceThe service port number of the initiating device, and whether it
originated from the LAN or WAN.
DestinationThe name or IP address of the destination device or website.
Destination port and interfaceThe service port number of the destination device, and whether it is
on the LAN or WAN.
Refresh buttonRefresh the log screen.
Clear Log buttonClear the log entries.
Send Log buttonEmail the log immediately.
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Field or ButtonDescription
Apply buttonApply the current settings.
Cancel buttonClear the current settings.
Select Which Information to Log
Besides the standard information listed previously, you can choose to log additional
information. Those optional selections are as follows:
• Attempted acce
• Connection
• Router o
peration (start up, get time, and so on)
• Known DoS att
• Port Forward
• Wireless
access
ss to blocked site
s to the router menu
acks and port scans
ing/Port Triggering
Examples of Log Messages
Following are examples of log messages. In all cases, the log entry shows the time stamp as
Day, Year-Month-Date Hour:Minute:Second.
Activation and Administration
This entry indicates a power-up or reboot with initial time entry.
Tue, 2002-05-21 18:48:39 - NETGEAR activated
This entry indicates a power-up or reboot with initial time entry.
This entry shows a time-out of the administrator login.
Tue, 2002-05-21 19:00:06 - Login screen timed out - IP:192.168.0.2
This entry shows when the log was emailed.
Wed, 2002-05-22 22:00:19 - Log emailed
Dropped Packets
These entries show an inbound FTP (port 21) packet, User Dat agram Protocol (UDP) p acket
(port 6970), and Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) packet (port 0) being dropped as
a result of the default inbound rule, which states that all inbound packets are denied.
The router provides a variety of options for blocking Internet-based content and
communications services. With its security feature, the router prevents objectio nable conten t
from reaching your computers. You can control access to Internet content by screening for
keywords within web addresses. Security options include:
• Keyword blocking of HTTP traf
• Outbound service blocking. Limits acce
fic.
ss from your LAN to Internet locations or services
that you specify as off-limits.
• Denial of
service (DoS) protection. Detects and thwarts DoS attacks such as Ping of
Death, SYN flood, LAND attack, and IP spoofing.
• Blocking unwanted traffic from the Internet to your LAN.
The
router allows you to restrict access to Internet content
address keywords.
To block sites and keywords:
1. Log in to the router as describe
2. On the main menu under S
d in Log In to Your Router on page 12.
ecur i ty, select Block Sites to display the Block Sites screen:
based on web addresses and web
3. To enable keyword blocking, sele ct one of the following:
• Per Schedule. T
urn on keyword blocking according to the settings on the Schedule
screen.
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• Always. Turn on keyword blocking all the time, independent of the setting in the
Schedule screen.
4. Enter a keyword or domain in the k
Some examples of keyword applications are shown in the follo
KeywordResult
XXXBlock the URL http://www.
.comOnly websites with other domain suffixes (such as .edu or .gov) can be viewed.
. ( a period)Block all Internet browsing access.
eyword field, click Add, and then click Apply.
wing table.
badstuf.com/xxx.html.
Up to 32 entries are supported in the keyword list.
Note: If you block sites, you can set up the router to log a ttempts to access
them. See View, Select, and Save Logged Information on page 47.
5. To delete a keyword or domain, select it from the list, click Del
ete, and then click Apply.
6. To specify a trusted u ser, enter that computer’s IP address in the Trusted IP Address f
and then click Apply .
You can specify one trusted user, which is a computer that
will be exempt from blocking
and logging. Since the trusted user will be identified by an IP address, you should
configure that computer with a fixed IP address.
ield,
7. Click Appl
y to save your settings.
Block Services
To block services:
1. Log in to the router as described in Log In to
Your Router on page 12.
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2. In the main menu under Se c ur i t y, select Block Services to display this screen:
3. Select one of the following:
• Per Schedule. T
screen.
• Always. Turn
urn on keyword blocking according to the settings in the Schedule
on keyword blocking all the time, independent of the Schedule screen.
4. Click Add, and
5. Either select a service from the Service Type drop-down list, or use the Service/Type User
Defined field to create a custom service.
6. Click Add to create the service, and it will be listed in the
Services screen.
7. Click Apply to save your settings.
the following screen displays:
Service Table on the Block
Scheduling
The router uses Network Time Protocol (NTP) to obt ain the current time and date from o ne of
several network time servers on the Internet.
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Set Your Time Zone
To specify your time zone:
1. Log in to the router as described in Log In to
2. On the main menu under S e cu r i ty, select Sche
3. Select your time zone. This setting will be used for the blo cking schedule according to your
local time zone and for time-stamping log entries.
If your time zone is currently in daylight savings time, select the Automatica
for Daylight Savings Time check box.
Your Router on page 12.
dule:
lly Adjust
4. Click Appl
y to save your settings.
Schedule Firewall Services
If you enabled service blocking in the Block Services screen or port forwarding in the Ports
screen, you can set up a schedule for when blocking occurs or when access is not restricted.
To schedule firewall services:
1. Log in to the router as described in Log In to
Your Router on page 12.
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2. On the main menu, select Schedule. The Schedule screen appears.
3. To block Internet services based on a schedule, select Every Day, or select one or more
days. If you want to limit access completely for the selected days, select All Day . Otherwise,
to limit access during certain times for the selected days, fill in the Start Blocking and End Blocking fields.
4. Enter the values in 24-hour time format. For example, 10:30 a.m. would be 10 hours and 30
minut
es, and 10:30 p.m. would be 22 hours and 30 minutes. If you set the start time after the
end time, the schedule will be effective through midnight the next day.
5. Click Apply to save
your changes.
Enable Security Event Email Notification
To set up the router so that you can receive logs and alerts by email, select Email from the
router menu to display the following screen:
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To receive alerts and logs by email:
1. Select the Turn Email Notification On check box.
2. Fill in
the fields to send alerts and logs through email.
• Y
our Outgoing Mail Server. Enter the name or IP address of the outgoing SMTP
mail server of your ISP (such as mail.myISP.com).
• Send to T
his Email Address. Enter the e-mail address where you want to send the
alerts and logs. Use a full email address, such as ChrisXY@myISP.com.
• My
mail server requires authentication. Select this check box if you need to log in
to your SMTP server to send email. If you select this feature, you have to enter the
user name and password for the mail server.
Tip: If you cannot
remember this information, check the settings in your email
program.
3. S
pecify when you want the alerts and logs to be sent:
• Send ale
rt immediately. Select this check box if you would like immediate
notification of a significant security event, such as a known attack, port scan, or
attempted access to a blocked site.
• Send logs accordin
g to this schedule. Specify how often to send the logs: Hourly,
Daily, Weekly, or When Full.
- Day. S
pecify which day of the week to send the log. Relevant when the log is sent
weekly.
- Ti
me. Specify the time of day to send the log. Relevant when the log is sent daily
or weekly.
If the W
eekly, Daily, or Hourly option is selected and the log fills up before the specified
period, the log is automatically emailed to the specified email address. After the log is
sent, it is cleared from the router’s memory. If the router cannot email the log file, the log
buffer might fill up. In this case, the router overwrites the log and discards its contents.
4. Click App
ly so that your changes take effect.
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6. Managing Your Network
This chapter describes how to perform network management tasks with your Mobile Broadband
11n Wireless Router.
This chapter includes the following sections:
• Router Status
• View Attached Devices
• Back Up, Restore, or Erase Your Settings
• Protect Access to Your Router
• Upgrade the Router Firmware
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Router Status
From the main menu under
Maintenance, select Router Status to view this screen.
Y ou can use this screen to view the
status of the router, to show
statistics, or to view the connection
status.
• For information
about the fields
on this screen, see the table on
the following page.
• See Show Statistics on
page 59 for information about
statistics.
• For information
about the
Internet connection, see
Connection Status on p
age 60.
FieldDescription
Hardware VersionThis field displays the model number of this router.
Firmware VersionThis field displays the router firmware version.
GUI Language VersionThis field displays the language version of the graphical user
interface.
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FieldDescription
Mobile Broadband
Modem
Mobile Broadband
Port
Modem ModelShows the modem in use.
Modem Software
Version
Modem DriverThe driver version of the modem.
Modem IMSIInternational Mobile Subscriber
Modem IMEIInternational Mobile Equipment Identity.
SMS Center Number The phone number that acts as a gateway for transferring SMS
OperatorThe ISP for the broadband wireless network.
Network ModeThe mode of the current network the modem is connected to. This
Network BandThe band of the current network the modem is connected to.
Connection StatusThe status of the Internet connection.
IP AddressThe IP address used by the modem. If
ProtocolThe protocol for the Internet
The software version of the modem.
Identity. SIM card identity.
Unique identity of the modem.
messages
s dependent on coverage and distance from the cell site.
i
router cannot connect to the Internet.
(Point-to-Point).
between cellular devices.
no address is shown, the
connection, which is PPP
IP Subnet MaskThe IP subnet mask used by the router’s USB p ort .
Gateway IP Address The IP address used by the router.
Domain Name
Server
LAN PortMAC AddressThe Ethernet MAC address used b
IP AddressThe LAN port IP address. The default is 192.168.0.1.
DHCP• Off. T
IP Subnet Mask
The DNS server IP addresses used by the router. These
ddresses are usually obtained dynamically from the ISP.
a
he router does not assign IP addresses to computers on
the LAN.
. T he router assigns IP addresses to computers on the LAN.
• On
The LAN port IP subnet mask. The default is 255.255.255.0.
y the router’s LAN port.
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FieldDescription
Wireless Port
(See Manually
Configure Your
Wireless Settings on
page 26.
Name (SSID)The service set ID, also known as the wireless network name.
RegionThe country where the unit is set up for use.
ChannelThe current channel, which determines the operating frequency.
ModeThe current mode, which determines the maximum data speed.
Wireless APIndicates if the access
enabled, the Wireless LED on the front panel is off.
Broadcast NameIndicates if the router is configured to broadcast its SSID.
Wireless IsolationIndicates whether wireless isolation is enabled or disabled.
Wi-Fi Protected
Setup
Indicates status of the Wi-Fi Protected Setup.
point feature is disabled or not. If not
Show Statistics
Click the Show Statistics button on the Router Status screen to display router usage
statistics:
The following table explains the statistic fields.
FieldDescription
StatusThe link status. Note that LAN2, LAN3, and LAN4 are guest networks.
TxPktsThe number of packets transmitted on this port since reset or manual clear.
RxPktsThe number of packets received on this port since reset or manual clear.
CollisionsThe number of collisions on this port since reset or manual clear.
Tx B/sThe average egress line utilization for thi s port.
Rx B/sThe average ingress line utilization for this port.
Up TimeThe time elapsed since the last power cycle or reset.
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Connection Status
Click the Connection Status button on the Router Status screen:
This screen shows the following statistics:
FieldDescription
Mobile Broadband
Service
Connection StatusThe status of the Internet connection.
• Scanning. The modem is scanning for broadband wireless
networks in your area.
• Connected. Th e router is connected to the Internet.
• No USB Device Attached. The router do es not detect a
USB modem connected to its USB port. Either the modem is
disconnected, or it is not correctly seated. To correct the
problem, remove the modem and reinsert it into the port.
Received Signal Quality
(in dBm)
Bytes TransmittedThe number of bytes transmitted in the most recent connection
Bytes ReceivedThe number of bytes received in the most recent connection
Tx B/sThe transmission rate.
Rx B/sThe receiving rate.
System UptimeTime elapsed since the last reboot.
Modem radio reception. A small, negative number indicates
good signal quality.
session.
session.
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FieldDescription
Connection StatusConnection TimeThe time elapsed since the last connection to the Internet
through the broadband port.
Connecting to ServerThe connection status.
NegotiationSuccess or Failed.
AuthenticationSuccess or Failed.
Getting IP AddressThe IP address assigned to the WAN port by the ADSL
Internet service provider.
Getting Network MaskThe network mask assigned to the WAN port by the ADSL
Internet service provider.
View Attached Devices
The Attached Devices screen shows all IP devices that the router discovered on the local
network. From the main menu under Maintenance, select Attached Devices:
For each device, the table shows the IP address, device name if available, and the Ethernet
MAC address. If the router is rebooted, this data is lost until the router rediscovers the
devices. To force the router to look for attached devices, click the Refresh button.
Back Up, Restore, or Erase Your Settings
The configuration settings of the router are stored in a configuration file in the router. This file
can be backed up to your computer, restored, or reverted to factory default settings. The
procedures in the following sections explain how to do these tasks.
Back Up the Configuration to a File
To back up the configuration to a file:
og in to the router. Type http://www.routerlogin.net in the address field of your
1. L
Internet browser. Enter admin for the user name and your password (or the default,
password
).
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2. On the main menu under Maintenance, select Backup Settings to display the Backup
Settings screen.
3. Click Save to save a copy of t he current settings.
4. Store the .cfg file on a computer on your network.
Restore the Configuration from a File
To restore the configuration:
1. Log in to the router. T
Internet browser. Enter admin for the user name and your password (or the default,
password
2. On the main menu under Main
3. Enter the
4. When you have located the .cfg file, click Re
The router reboots.
Note: To restore the factory default settings when you do not know the
).
full path to the file on your network, or click Browse to locate the file.
login password or IP address, press the Restore Factory Settings
button on the bottom of the router for 6 seconds.
ype http://www.routerlogin.net in the address field of your
tenance, select Backup Settings.
store to upload the file to the router.
Erase the Configuration
You can use the Erase feature to erase its configuration settings and restore the router to the
factory default settings.
To erase the configuration:
1. On the main menu under Main
2. Click Erase.
The router reboots.
After an erase, the router password is pass
the router DHCP client is enabled.
tenance, s el ec t Backup Settings.
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Protect Access to Your Router
For security reasons, the router has its own user name and password. Also, after a period of
inactivity, the login automatically disconnects. The user name and password are not the
same as a user name or password you might use to log in to your Internet connection.
NETGEAR recommends that you change this password to a more secure password. The
ideal password should contain no dictionary words from any language, and should be a
mixture of both uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols. Your password can
be up to 30 characters.
Change the Built-In Password
To change the built-in password:
1. To log in to the router, type http
Internet browser. Enter admin for the user name and your password (or the default,
password
Note: If you changed the password and do not remember what it is, you
2. From the main menu, under Maintenan
3. To change the password, first enter the old password, and then enter the new password
twice.
4. Click Appl
).
can reset the router to its factory default settings. See
Default Configuration and Password on page 93.
y to save your changes.
://www.routerlogin.net in the address field of your
Restore the
ce, select Set Password.
Note: After changing the password, you have to log in again to continue
the configuration. If you have backed up the router settings
previously, you should do a new backup so that the saved settings
file includes the new password.
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Change the Administrator Login Time-Out
For security, the administrator login to the router configuration times out after a period of
inactivity.
To change the login time-out period:
1. In the Set Password scre
The suggested default value is 5 minutes.
2. Click Apply to save
en, type a number in the Administrator login times out field.
your changes, or click Cancel to keep the current period.
Upgrade the Router Firmware
The router firmware is stored in flash memory, and can be upgraded as new firmware is
released by NETGEAR. Upgrade files can be downloaded from the NETGEAR web site. If
the upgrade file is compressed (a .zip file), you first need to extract the binary (.bin or .img)
file before uploading it to the router.
NETGEAR recommends that you back up your configuration before doing a firmware
upgrade.
To restore your configuration settings after upgrade:
1. Download
The web browser used to upload new firmware into the router has to support HTTP
uploads. NETGEAR recommends using Microsoft
Firefox 2.0 or later.
2. Log
3. From the main menu, under Maintenance, select Route
in to the router. Type http://
browser. Enter admin for the user name and your password (or the default, password
and unzip the new firmware file from NETGEAR.
Internet Explorer 5.0 or later , or Mozilla
www.routerlogin.net in the address field of your Internet
r Upgrade to display this screen.
).
4. Click Browse to locate the binary (. bin or .img) upgrade file.
5. Click Upload.
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WARNING:
When uploading firmware to the router, do not interrupt the web
browser by closing the window, clicking a link, or loading a new
page. If the browser is interrupted, it might corrupt the firmware,
causing router to be unworkable and inaccessible. When the
upload is complete, your router automatically restarts. The
upgrade process typically takes about 1 minute. In some cases,
you might need to clear the configuration and reconfigure the
router after upgrading.
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7. Advanced Settings
This chapter describes how to configure the advanced features of your Mobile Broadband 11n
Wireless Router.
This chapter includes the following sections:
• Advanced Wireless Settings
• Wireless Repeating Function
• Port Forwarding and Port Triggering
• WAN Setup
• LAN Setup
• QoS Setup
• Dynamic DNS
• Use Static Routes
• Enable Remote Management
• Universal Plug and Play
• Traffic Meter
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Advanced Wireless Settings
From the main menu under Advanced, select Advanced Wireless Settings to display the
following screen:
FieldDescription
Enable Wireless Router RadioSelected by default, this setting enables the wireless radio, which
allows the router to work as a wireless access point.
Turning off the wireless radio can be helpful for configuration,
network tuning, or troubleshooting.
Fragmentation Length, CTS/RTS
Threshold, and Preamble Mode
Router PINThe PIN number used for Push 'N' Connect.
Disable Router PINBy defaul t, this check box is cleared. This allows the WPS clients to
Keep Existing Wireless SettingsBy default, this check box is cleared. This allows the router to
These should be left at their default settings.
discover the router’s PIN.
automatically generate the SSID and WPA/WPA2 security settings
when it implements WPS. After WPS is implemented, the router
automatically selects the Keep Existing Wireless Settings check
box so that your SSID and wireless security settings remain the
same if other WPS-enabled devices are added later.
Wireless Station Access Control
By default, any wireless computer that is configured with the correct SSID and wireless
security settings is allowed access to your wireless network. You can use wireless access
point settings in the Wireless Settings and Advanced Wirelless Settings screens to further
restrict wireless access to your network:
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• Turning off wireless connectivity completely.
Y ou can completely turn of f the wireless portion o
f the router. For example, if you use your
notebook computer to wirelessly connect to your router, and you take a business t rip, you
can turn off the wireless portion of the router while you are traveling. Other members of
your household who use computers connected to the router through Ethernet cables can
still use the router. To do this, clear the Enable Wireless Router Radio check box on the
Advanced Wireless Settings screen, and then click Apply.
• Hiding your wireless network name (SSID).
By de
fault, the router is set to broadcast its wireless network name (SSID). You can
restrict
wireless access to your network by not broadcasting the wireless network name
(SSID). To do this, clear the Enable SSID Broadcast check box on the Wireless Settings
screen, and then click Apply. Wireless devices will not “see” your router. You have to
configure your wireless devices to match the wireless network name (SSID) of the router.
Note: The SSID of any wireless access adapters has to match the SSID
you configure in the router. If they do not match, you will not get a
wireless connection to the router.
Restrict Access by MAC Address
For increased security, you can restrict access to the wireless network to allow only specific
computers based on their MAC addresses. You can restrict access to only trusted computers
so that unknown computers cannot wirelessly connect to the Mobile Broadband 1 1n Wireless
Router. MAC address filtering adds an obstacle against unwanted access to your network,
but the data broadcast over the wireless link is fully exposed.
Note: If you configure the router from a wireless computer, add your
computer’s MAC address to the access list. Otherwise you will lose
your wireless connection when you click Apply. You have to then
access the router from a wired computer, or from a wireless
computer that is on the access control list, to make any further
changes.
To restrict access based on MAC addresses:
1. From the main me
List to display the Wireless Card Access List screen.
nu under Advanced, select Wireless Settings. Click Set Up Access
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2. Adjust the list as needed for your network. You can add devices to the Trusted Wireless
Cards list. Click Add to display the following screen:
3. You can add devices to the list using either of the following methods:
• If the computer is in the Available Wireless Cards table, select its radio button to
captu
re its MAC address.
• Use the Wireless Card Entry fields to enter the MAC address of the device to be
a
dded. The MAC address can usually be found on the bottom of the wireless device.
• If no device name displays when you enter the MAC address, you can type a
d
escriptive name for the computer that you are adding.
4. Click Apply to save
connect to the router.
these settings. Now, only devices on this list will be allowed to wirelessly
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Wireless Repeating Function
From the main menu, select Wireless Repeating Function to display the following screen:
FieldDescription
Enable Wireless Repeating Function Enable this if you wish to use either bridge mode or repeater mode,
and then select the mode you want for your environment.
• Wireless Repeater. In this mode, the MBR1310 will communicate
only with another base station mode wireless station. You have to
enter the MAC address (physical address) of the other base
station mode wireless station in the field provided. WEP /
WPA-PSK [TKIP] can (and should) be used to protect this
communication.
• Wireless Base Station. Select this only if this MBR1310 i s the
master for a group of Repeater mode wireless stations. The other
repeater mode wireless stations have to be set to wireless
repeater mode, using this MBR1310's MAC address. They the n
send all traffic to this master, rather than communicating directly
with each other. WEP / WPA-PSK [TKIP] can (and should) be used
to protect this traffic. If this option is selected, you have to enter the
MAC addresses of the other access points in the fields provided.
Port Forwarding and Port Triggering
Port forwarding and port triggering are advanced features that affect the behavior of the
firewall in your router. In the Port Forwarding / Port Triggering screen, you can make local
computers or servers available to the Internet for different services (for example, FTP or
HTTP), to play Internet games (like Quake III), or to use Internet applications (like
CU-SeeMe).
• Port f
orwarding is designed for FTP, web server, or other server-based services. Once
port forwarding is set up, requests from the Internet are forwarded to the correct server.
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• Port triggering monitors outbound traffic. When the router detects traffic on the specified
outbound port, it remembers the IP address of the computer that sent the data and
triggers the incoming port. Incoming traffic on the triggered port is then forwarded to the
triggering computer. Port triggering allows requests from the Internet only after a
designated port is triggered. Port triggering applies to chat and Internet games.
Port Forwarding
To set up port forwarding:
1. From the main menu, under Advanced, select Port Forwarding/Port Triggering. The
f
ollowing screen displays:
By default, the Port Forwarding radio button is selected.
2. You can select a service or create a custom service.
•
Select a service from t
address.
• If you want to add a
button. Fill in the fields in the Add Custom Service screen.
The service displays in the list.
he Service Name drop-down list, and specify the computer’s IP
service that is not in the list, click the Add Custom Service
Port Triggering
To set up port triggering:
1. From the main menu, under Advanced, select Port Forwarding/Port Triggering.
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2. Select the Port Triggering radio button to display the following screen:
3. Click Add Servic e and fill in the fields in the Add Service screen.
The service displays in the list. For more detailed information, see the Port
Forwarding/Port Triggering help.
WAN Setup
To change broadband Internet connection settings, use the Broadband Settings screen, as
described in Manually Configure Your Internet Settings on page 15.
To view or change the WAN setup:
1. From the main me
nu, select WAN S e t u p to
display the WAN Setup screen.
2. Make the changes that you want, and then
click Apply to save the settings.
The WAN Setup fields are described in the
following
SettingDescription
Disable Port Scan and DoS
Protection
table.
This check box is usually cleared so that
LAN against port scans and denial of service attacks. This check box
should be selected only in special circumstances.
the firewall protects your
Default DMZ ServerThis feature is sometimes helpful when you are using some online
games an
because it makes the firewall security less effective. See Set Up a
Default DMZ Server on pa
d videoconferencing. Be careful when using this feature
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WARNING:
SettingDescription
Respond to Ping on InternetIf you want the router to respond to a ping from the Internet, select
this check box. This should be used only as a diagnostic tool, since it
allows your router to be discovered. Do not select this check box
unless you have a specific reason to do so.
MTU SizeMaximum transmit unit (MTU) value
is 1500 bytes, or 1492 bytes for PPPoE connections, or 1436 bytes
for PPTP connections.
NAT FilteringThis is set to Secu
computers on the LAN from attacks from the Internet. The Open
setting is less secure.
Disable SIP ALG
Some VoIP applications do not work well with SIP ALG. Selecting
this check box might help your VoIP devices create or accept a call
through the router.
red to provide a secure firewall to protect
. For most Ethernet networks this
Set Up a Default DMZ Server
For security reasons, you should avoid using the default DMZ
server feature. When a computer is designated as the default DMZ
server, it loses much of the protection of the firewall, and is
exposed to many exploits from the Internet. If compromised, the
computer can be used to attack your network.
The default DMZ server feature is helpful when you are using some online games and
videoconferencing applications that are incompatible with NAT. The router is programmed to
recognize some of these applications and to work correctly with them, but there are other
applications that might not function well. In some cases, one local computer can run the
application correctly if that computer’s IP address is entered as the default DMZ server.
Incoming traffic from the Internet is normally discarded by the router unless the traffic is a
response to one of your local computers or a service that you have configured in the Port
Forwarding / Port Triggering screen. Instead of discarding this traffic, you can have it
forwarded to one computer on your network. This computer is called the default DMZ server.
To assign a computer or server to be a default DMZ server:
1. Go to th
2. Select th
ype the IP address for that server.
3. T
4. Click App
e WAN Setup screen as described in the previous section.
e Default DMZ Server check box.
ly to save your changes.
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LAN Setup
The LAN Setup screen allows configuration of LAN IP services such as DHCP and RIP.
These features can be accessed under Advanced in the router main menu.
The router is shipped preconfigured to use private IP addresses on the LAN side, and to act
as a DHCP server. The router default LAN IP configuration is:
• LAN IP ad
dress. 192
.168.0.1
• Subnet mask. 255.255.255.0
These add
resses are part of the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF)–d
esignated private
address range for use in private networks, and should be suitable in most application s. If your
network has a requirement to use a different IP addressing scheme, you can make those
changes in this screen.
Tip: If you change the LAN IP address of the router while connected through
rowser, you will be disconnected, and so will others connected to
the b
the router. To connect to the router, you have to open a new connection
to the new IP address and log in again. Others using the router have to
restart their computers to connect to the router again.
To view or change the LAN setup:
1. Select LAN IP to display the LAN Setup
screen.
2. Change the settings. For more information,
see the table on the following page, DHCP
Settings on page 75, or
Addresses on pa
3. Click Apply to
save the changes.
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Reserved IP
The LAN TCP/IP Setup parameters are
explained in the following table.
SettingsDescription
Device NameThe device name of the router.
LAN TCP/IP
Setup
IP AddressThe LAN IP address of the router.
IP Subnet MaskThe LAN subnet mask of the router. Combined with the IP
address, the IP subnet mask allows a device to know which other
addresses are local to it, and which has to be reached through a
gateway or router.
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SettingsDescription
DHCP Server
For more
information, see
DHCP Settings
on page 75.
Address Reservation
For more information, see DHCP Settings
on page 75.
Use Router as a DHCP
Server
Starting IP AddressSpecify the start of the range for the pool of IP addresses in the
Ending IP AddressSpecify the end of the range for the pool of IP addresses in the
This check box is usually selected so that the router functions as a
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server.
same subnet as the router.
same subnet as the router.
When you specify a reserved IP address for a computer on the
LAN, that computer receives the same IP address each time it
accesses the router’s DHCP server. Assign reserved IP addresses
to servers that require permanent IP settings.
DHCP Settings
By default, the router functions as a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server,
allowing it to assign IP, DNS server, and default gateway addresses to all computers
connected to the router’s LAN. The assigned default gateway address is the LAN address of
the router. IP addresses is assigned to the attached computers from a pool of addresses
specified in this screen. Each pool address is tested before it is assigned to avoid duplicate
addresses on the LAN.
For most applications, the default DHCP and TCP/IP settings of the router are satisfactory.
Use Router as DHCP Server
If another device on your network will be the DHCP server, or if you will manually configure
the network settings of all your computers, clear the Use Router as DHCP Server check box
on the LAN IP Setup screen. Otherwise, leave it selected.
Specify the pool of IP addresses to be assigned by filling in the Starting IP Address and
Ending IP Address fields. These addresses should be part of the same IP a ddress subnet as
the router’s LAN IP address. Using the default addressing scheme, you should define a
range between 192.168.0.2 and 192.168.0.254, although you might want to save part of the
range for devices with fixed addresses.
The router delivers the following parameters to any LAN device that requests DHCP:
• An IP add
• Subnet
• Ga
teway IP address is the router’s LAN IP address.
• Prima
otherwise, the router’s LAN IP address.
• Seco
screen.
• WINS server (Windows Interne
associated with a particular Windows computer. A WINS server records and reports a list
ress from the range you have defined.
mask.
ry DNS server , if you entered a p r ima ry DNS add ress in the Ba sic Settings screen;
ndary DNS server, if you entered a secondary DNS address in the Basic Settings
t Naming Service Server) determines the IP address
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of names and IP address of Windows computers on its local network. If you connect to a
remote network that contains a WINS server, enter the server’s IP address here. This
allows your computers to browse the network using the Network Neighborhood feature of
Windows.
Reserved IP Addresses
When you specify a reserved IP address for a computer on the LAN, that computer always
receives the same IP address each time it access the router’s DHCP server. Reserved IP
addresses should be assigned to servers that require permanent IP settings.
To reserve an IP address:
1. Select LAN IP to
the IP Address field, type the IP address to assign to the computer or server. Choose an
2. In
IP address from the router’s LAN subnet, such as 192.168.0.x.
3. T
ype the MAC address of the computer or server.
Tip: If the computer is
convenience. Selecting the radio button for each entry in the attached
device list fills in the fields automatically with the computer’s MAC
address and name.
4. Click Apply to
Note: The reserved address will not be assigned until the next time the
computer contacts the router’s DHCP server. Reboot the computer
or access its IP configuration and force a DHCP release and renew.
To edit or delete a reserved address entry:
1. Select the rad
2. Click Edit or Delete.
display the LAN Setup screen, and then click the Add button.
on your network, it is listed on the same screen for your
enter the reserved address into the table.
io button next to the reserved address you want to edit or delete.
QoS Setup
QoS is an advanced feature that can be used to prioritize some Internet applications and
online gaming, and to minimize the impact when the bandwidth is busy.
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From the main menu, select QoS Setup to display the following screen:
FieldDescription
Wi-Fi Multi-media (WMM) SettingsWMM (Wireless Multimedia) is a subset of the 802.11e standard.
WMM allows wireless traffic to have a range of priorities depending
on the kind of data. Time-dependent information, such as video or
audio, has a higher priority than normal traffic. For WMM to function
correctly, wireless clients also need to support WMM.
Turn Internet Access QoS On If you enable QoS, the QoS function works to prioritize Internet
access traffic. For the applications that already exist in the
drop-down list (for example, On-line Gaming, Ethernet LAN Port, or a
specified MAC address), you can modify the priority level by clicking
the Edit button, or clicking the Delete button to erase the priority
rule. Otherwise, you can also define the priority policy for online
gaming, an application, a LAN port, or the computer's MAC address
by clicking the Add Priority Rule button in the QoS Priority Rule List
screen (see QoS Priority Rule List on page 78).
Turn Bandwidth Control OnTo set up the total maximum uplink bandwidth, click the Check
button to detect current uplink bandwidth that will help you to
determinate the maximum bandwidth setting.
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QoS Priority Rule List
From the QoS Setup screen, click Setup QoS Rule to display the following screen:
QoS Priority Rules
From the QoS Priority Rule List, click Add Priority Rule to display the following screen:
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For Applications or Online Gaming
To set up the priority for an application or online gaming:
1. From the Priority Category list, select Ap
plications or On-line Gaming.
2. From the relevant list, select the Internet application or game for which you want to set the
priority .
3. Select the priority level:
Highest, High, Normal, or Low.
4. You can also type the name in the QoS Policy field for this rule if you like.
5.
Click Appl
y .
For Ethernet LAN Ports
To set up the priority for LAN port:
1. From the Priority Category list, select Ethernet LAN Port.
2. For the priority level for those computers connecting on this LAN port, select the LAN port
number you plan to specify.
3. Select the priority level:
Highest, High, Normal, or Low.
4. You can also type the name in the QoS Policy field for this rule if you like.
5.
Click Appl
y .
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For MAC Addresses
To set up the priority for specified computer through its MAC address:
1. From the Priority Category list,
2. Click the Refresh button to update the list of computers already connected to the router.
3. Select the radio
4. Modify the information in the MAC Address and Device Name fields.
5. Select the priority level:
6. You can also type the name in the QoS Po licy field for this rule if you like.
7. Click the
To add the priority for specified computer through its MAC address:
Add button, and th
button for the entry you want to change.
Highest, Hig
select MAC Address.
h, Normal, or Low .
en click Apply .
1. From the Priority Catego
2. Enter the
also type a name that is easy to remember in the Device Name fields.
3. Select the priority level: Highest, Hig
4. You can also type a name in t he QoS Policy field for this rule if you prefer.
5. Click the
To delete a priority rule entry:
1. Select the radio
2. Click the Delete button, and then click Appl
MAC address for the computer for which you are specifying the priority. You can
Add button, and th
button for the entry you want to delete.
ry list, choose MAC Address.
h, Normal, or Low .
en click Apply .
y .
Dynamic DNS
If your network has 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 I nternet accoun t uses a dyn amically assig ned IP address, you will not know
in advance what your IP address will be, and the address can change frequently. In this case,
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WARNING:
you can use a commercial Dynamic DNS service to register your domain to their IP address,
and forward traffic directed at your domain to your frequently changing IP address.
The router contains a client that can connect to a Dynamic DNS service provider. To use this
feature, you have to select a service provider and obtain an account with them. After you
have configured your account information in the router, whenever your ISP-assigned IP
address changes, your router will automatically contact your Dynamic DNS service provider,
log in to your account, and register your new IP address.
Configuring Dynamic DNS
If your ISP assigns a private WAN IP address such as 192.168.x.x
or 10.x.x.x, the Dynamic DNS service will not work because
private addresses are not routed on the Internet.
To configure Dynamic DNS:
1. From the main menu, select Dynamic DNS to
display the Dynamic DNS screen:
2. Access the website of one of the Dynamic DNS service providers whose names appear in
the Service Provider drop-down list, and register for an account.
For example, for dyndns.org, go to www.dyndns.org.
3. Select the Use a Dyn
4. Select the
name of your Dynamic DNS service provider.
amic DNS Service check box.
5. Fill in the Host Name, User Name, and Password fields.
T
he Dynamic DNS service provider might call the host name a d
omain name. If your URL
is myName.dyndns.org, then your host name is myName. The password can be a key for
your Dynamic DNS account.
6. If your Dynamic DNS
select the Use Wildcards check box to activate this feature.
For example, the wildcard feature causes *.yourhost.dyndns.org to be aliased to the
same IP addre
l
7. Click App
y to save your configuration.
provider allows the use of wildcards in resolving your URL, you can
ss as yourhost.dyndns.org.
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Use Static Routes
Static routes provide additional routing information to your router. Under normal
circumstances, the router has adequate routing information after it has been configured for
Internet access, and you do not need to configure additional static routes. You have to
configure static routes only for unusual cases such as multiple routers or multiple IP subnets
located on your network.
Static Route Example
As an example of when a static route is needed, consider the following case:
• Your primary Internet access is through a cable modem to an ISP.
• You have an ISDN router on your home network for connecting to the company where
are employed. This router’s address on your LAN is 192.168.0.100.
you
• Your company’s network is 134.177.0.0.
When
you first configured your router, two implicit static routes were created. A default route
was created with your ISP as the ro
network for all 192.168.0.x addresses. With this configuration, if you attempt to access a
device on the 134.177.0.0 network, your router forwards your request to the ISP. The ISP
forwards your request to the company where you are employed, and the request is likely to
be denied by the company’s firewall.
In this case you have to define a static route, telling your router that 134.177.0.0 should be
accessed through the ISDN router at 192.168.0.100.
In this example:
• Th
• The Gateway IP Address fields specify that a
• In the Metric field, a value of 1 will work since the ISDN router is on the LAN.
• Private is selected
To configure static routes:
1. From the main me
e Destination IP Address and IP Subnet Mask fields specify that this static route
applies to all 13
forwarded to the ISDN router at 192.168.0.100.
This repre
a direct connection, so it is set to 2.
screen.
4.177.x.x addresses.
sents the number of routers between your netwo
only as a precautionary security measure in case RIP is activated.
nu, under Advanced, select Static Routes to view the Static Routes
uter, and a second static route was created to your local
ll traffic for these addresses should be
rk and the destination. This is
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2. Select the radio button of the static route you want to configure.
3. Click Add or Edit to
4. Fill in or change the fields:
• Route Name. The route name is for
• Private. Select
The static route will not be reported in RIP.
• Active. Select this ch
• Destination IP Address, a
type a subnet value of 255.255.255.255.
• Gateway IP Address. T
router.
• Metric. T
between your network and the destination. Usually, a setting of 2 or 3 works, but if this
is a direct connection, set it to 1.
ype a number between 2 and 15. This represents the number of routers
display the following screen:
this check box if you want to limit access to the LAN only.
eck box to make this route effective.
nd IP Subnet Mask. If the destination is a single host,
his has to be a router on the same LAN segment as the
identification purposes only.
5. Click Appl
Routes screen.
y to save your changes. If you added a static route, it is added to the Static
Enable Remote Management
Using the Remote Management screen, you can allow a user or users on the Internet to
configure, upgrade, and check the status of your router.
Tip: Be sure to change the r
password. The ideal password should contain no dictionary words from
any language, and should be a mixture of letters (both upper case and
lower case), numbers, and symbols. Your password can be up to 30
characters.
outer default password to a very secure
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Configure Remote Management
To configure remote management:
1. Log in to the router. T
Internet browser. Enter admin for the user name and your password (or the default,
password
2. Under Advanced, select Remote Mana
3. Select the Turn Remote Management On
check box.
4. Specify which external addresses will be allowed
to
access the router’s remote management.
For security, restrict access to as few external
IP addres
• T
the In
Enter the IP address that will be allowed
access
• 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 any IP address on the Internet, select Everyone.
5. Specify the number of the port that will be used for accessing the router
Access normally uses the standard HTTP service port 80. F
enter a different port number. Choose a number between 1024 and 65535, but do not use
the number of any common service port. The default is 8080, which is a common
alternate for HTTP.
).
ses as practical:
o allow access from a single IP address on
ternet, select Only This Computer.
.
ype http://www.routerlogin.net in the address field of your
gement:
’s internal menus.
or greater security, you can
6. Click Apply to ha
When accessing your router from the Internet, type your router WAN IP address in your
Internet browser addr
number. For example, if your external address is 134.177.0.123 and you use port number
8080, enter:
http://134.177.0.123:8080
Note: In this case, you have to include http:// in the address.
ve your changes take effect.
ess or location field, followed by a colon (:) and the custom port
Universal Plug and Play
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) helps devices such as Internet appliances and computers
access the network and connect to other devices as needed. UPnP devices can
automatically discover the services from other registered UPnP devices on the network.
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To configure Universal Plug and Play:
1. On the main menu, select UPnP to display the UPnP screen:
2. Fill in the settings on the UPnP screen:
• Turn UPnP On. UPn
The default setting for UPnP is enabled. If this feature is disabled, the router will not
allow any device to automatically control the resources, such as port forwarding
(mapping), of the router.
P can be enabled or disabled for automatic device configuration.
• Advertisement Period. Th
(broadcasts) its UPnP information. This value can range fro m 1 t o 1440 minutes. T he
default period is 30 minutes. Shorter durations ensure that control points have current
device status at the expense of additional network traffic. Longer durations might
compromise the freshness of the device status but can significantly reduce network
traffic.
• Advertisement T
hops for each UPnP packet sent. Hops are the number of step s allowed to prop agate
for each UPnP advertisement before it disappears. The number of hops can range
from 1 to 255. The default value for the advertisement time to live is 4 hops, which
should be fine for most home networks. If you notice that some devices are not being
updated or reached correctly, then it might be necessary to increase this value a little.
• UPnP Portmap Table. T
UPnP device that is currently accessing the router and which ports (internal and
external) that device has opened.
3. To save or cancel your changes or refresh the table:Click Apply to save the new settin
•
• Click Cancel to d
• Click Refresh to update the
currently opened by UPnP devices.
ime To Live. The time to live for the advertisement is measured in
isregard any unsaved changes.
e advertisement period is how often the router advertises
he UPnP Portmap Table displays the IP address of each
gs to the router.
portmap table and to show the active ports that are
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 usage. You enable separate traffic meters for the
mobile broadband connection and the Ethernet connection.
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To monitor traffic on your router:
1. Under Advanced on the router menu,
select Traffic Meter.
2. Click the appropriate Show Traffic
Meter options for radio button for the
type of Internet connection (for
example, mobile broadband or
Ethernet) you are setting up.
3. To enable the traffic meter, select the
Enable
Traffic Meter check box.
4. If you would like to record and restrict
th
e volume of Internet traffic, select the
Traffic volume controlby radio
button. You can select one of the
following options for controlling the
traffic volume:
• No Limit. No
restriction is applied
when the traffic limit is reached.
• Download on
ly. The restriction is
applied to incoming traffic only.
• Both Direct
ions. The restriction is
applied to both incoming and
outgoing traffic.
5. You can limit the amount of data traffic
allowed per
• By specifying
month:
how ma
ny Mbytes
per month are allowed.
• By specifying how ma
ny hours of
traffic are allowed.
6. Set the traf
7. Set up traffic control to issue a warning message
fic counter to begin at a specific time and date.
before the monthly limit of Mbytes or hours
is reached. You can select one of the following to occur when the limit is attained:
• The Internet LED flashes green or amber.
• The Internet connection is disconnected and disabled.
8. Set up Internet traffic
9. Click the Tr
affic Status button if you want a live update on Internet traffic status on your
statistics to monitor the data traffic.
router.
10. Click Apply to save your settings.
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8. Troubleshooting
This chapter gives information about troubleshooting your Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless
Router. After each problem description, instructions are provided to help you diagnose and solve
the problem. For the common problems listed, go to the section indicated.
8
• Is
• Have
• I cannot
• I ha
• I want
• I want
• I am having
This chapter includes the following sections:
• Basic Functioning
• Troubleshoot Access to the Router Main Menu
the router on?
I connected the router correctly?
Go to Basic Functioning on p
access the router’s configuration with my browser.
Go to Troubleshoot Access to the Router Main Menu on p
ve configured the router but I cannot access the Internet.
Go to Troubleshoot the ISP Connection on
to troubleshoot a network using the ping utility.
Go to Troubleshoot a TCP/IP Network Using the Ping Utility o
to clear the configuration and start over again.
Go to Restore the Default Configuration and Password o
problems with setting the date or time.
Go to Problems with Date and Time on p
age 88.
age 90.
page 91.
n page 92.
n page 93.
age 94.
• Troubleshoot the ISP Connection
• Troubleshoot a TCP/IP Network Using the Ping Utility
• Restore the Default Configuration and Password
• Problems with Date and Time
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Basic Functioning
After you turn on power to the router, the following sequence of events should occur:
1. When power is first applied, verify that the Power/Test
LED is on.
2. After approximately 10 seconds, verify that:
a. The Power/Test LED is still solid gre
en. A red light indicates that the unit has failed its
power-on self-test (POST).
b. The Internet LED is lit.
c. The WiFi LED is lit. The WiFi radio
d. The ACT LED is lit when an
y local ports are connected.
is on by default.
If a LAN port’s LED on the rear of the unit is lit, a link has been established to the
connect
ed device. If a LAN port is connected to a 100 Mbps device, verify that the
port’s LED is green. If the port is 10 Mbps, the LED is amber.
e. The WAN port LED is lit when the route
f. The Signal Quality L
ED is lit when the router has detected a mobile broadband
r is connected to a wired modem.
signal.
• A blue LED indicates excellent covera
ge.
• A green LED indicates good coverage.
• An amber LED indicates marginal coverage.
If any of these conditions does not occur, refer to the following table.
LEDAction
Power/TestPower/Test LED is
off.
Power/Test LED is
red.
• Make sure that the power cord is correctly connected to your router and
that the power supply adapter is correctly connected to a functioning
power outlet.
• Check that you are using the power adapter supplied by NET GEAR for
this product.
• If the error persists, you have a hardware problem and should contact
technical support.
There is a fault within the router. Try to clear the fault as follows:
• Cycle the power to see if the router recovers.
• Clear the router’s configuration to factory defaults. Th is sets the router’s
IP address to 192.168.0.1. This procedure is explained in Restore the
Default Configuration and Password on page 93 .
If the error persists, you might have a hardware problem and should contact
technical support.
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LEDAction
Internet Port Internet LED is red.The router cannot connect to the Internet. Check the Internet connection
option being used.
• For the mobile broadband connection option, check the Signal LED.
• For the Ethernet connection option, check the WAN LED.
Internet LED is
blinking red and
green.
WiFiWiFi LED is off.The WiFi radio has been turned off. If you want a WiFi connection with the
WiFi LED is not
blinking.
ACTLAN LED is off.If this LED does not light when an Ethernet connection is made, check the
WANWAN LED is off.If this LED does not light when an Ethernet connection is made using the
2G/3G2G/3G LED is off.The router cannot tell if the mobile broadband connection uses 2G or 3G
The traffic meter feature is enabled, and the limit set has been reached.
router, press the WiFi button to turn the WiFi radio back on.
If this LED does not blink when you are attempting to send data over the
WiFi link, log in to the router’s web management interface using the
Ethernet LAN connection and check your router’s wireless (WiFi)
configuration.
following:
• Make sure that the Ethernet cable connecti ons are secure at the router
and at the hub or workstation.
• Make sure that power is turned on to the connected hub or workstation.
Ethernet connection option, check the following:
• Make sure that the Ethernet cable connecti ons are secure at the router
and at the modem.
• Make sure that power is turned on to the modem.
signals.
SignalSignal LED of off.If this LED does not light when the mobile broadband connection option is
used, check the following:
• Check with your ISP to ensure that there is good coverage in the area.
• Ensure that your mobile broadband account is active.
• Ensure that the SIM card is inserted correctly into the router.
• Locate the router near the window or other area of the building. Make
sure that the Signal LED is lit, indicating that there is mobile broadband
coverage with the router.
• Log in to the router’s web management interface and check your ro uter’s
Internet configuration. Check that the user name, password, and APN
with ISP are set correctly. If you use a PIN to connect to the Internet,
make sure that it is entered correctly.
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Troubleshoot Access to the Router Main Menu
If you are unable to access the router main menu from a computer on your local network,
check the following:
you are using an Ethernet-connected computer, check the Ethernet connection
• If
between the computer and the router as described in the previous section.
• Make
sure your computer’s IP address is on the same subnet as the router. If you are
using the recommended addressing scheme, your computer’s address should be in the
range of 192.168.0.2 to 192.168.0.254.
Note: If your computer’s IP address is shown as 169.254.x.x:
Recent versions of Windows and MacOS generate and assign an IP
address
auto-generated addresses are in the range of 169.254.x.x. If your IP
address is in this range, check the connection from the computer to
the router, and reboot your computer.
if the computer cannot reach a DHCP server. These
• If your router’s IP address was changed and you do not know the current IP address,
clear the router’s configuration to factory defaults. This sets the router’s IP address to
192.168.0.1. This procedure is explained in Restore the Default Configuration and
Password on p
• Make
• T
• Make sure
If the router does not save changes you have ma
the following:
• W
• Click the Refresh or Reload
sure that your browser has Java, JavaScript, or ActiveX enabled. If you are using
Internet Explorer, click Refresh to be sure that the Java applet is loaded.
ry quitting the browser and launching it again.
is admin, and the password is password. Make sure that Caps Lock is of f when entering
this information.
hen entering configuration settings, be sure to click the Apply button before moving to
another screen or tab, or your changes are lost.
occurred, but the web browser might be caching the old configuration.
age 93.
that you are using the correct login information. The factory default lo gin name
de in the web management interface, check
button in the web browser. The changes might have
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Troubleshoot the ISP Connection
Check these possible sources of trouble if you are having dif ficulty connecting to o r browsing
the Internet.
Connect to the Internet
If unable to connect to Internet, check the following:
1. The Internet account is active.
If your ISP has provided you with
a SIM card and you have not
inserted it into the SIM card slot
on the back of the router yet, do
so now.
2. Wireless broa
available where the unit is located.
3. Access the router
verify that the broadband settings
are correct. Check with your ISP if
you are unsure.
4. Check the location
a. Move the router closer to a
• A blue Signal LED indicates excellent coverage.
•
A green Signal LED ind
• An amber Signal L
• An unlighted Sign
b. Maintain recommended minimum distances between NETGEAR equipment and
h
ousehold appliances to reduce interference (see Regulatory Compliance
Information on p
dband coverag
main menu to
of the router.
age 98).
e is
window for better access to the Internet signal.
icates good coverage.
ED indicates marginal coverage.
al LED indicates no coverage.
Troubleshoot Internet Browsing
If your router can obtain an IP address but your computer is unable to load any web pages
from the Internet:
• The t
• Y
raffic meter is enabled, and the limit might have been reached.
By configuring
a usage limit, your ISP might charge you for the overage.
our computer might not recognize any DNS server addresses.
A DNS se
addresses) to numeric IP addresses. T ypically your I SP provides the addresses of one or
tw
o DNS servers for your use. If you entered a DNS address during the router’s
the traffic meter not to block, you
rver is a host on the Internet that translates Interne
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configuration, reboot your computer and verify the DNS addresses. Alternatively, you can
configure your computer manually with DNS addresses, as explained in your operating
system documentation.
• Y
our computer might not have the router configured as its TCP/IP router.
If your computer obtains its information from the router by DHCP
and verify the router address.
, reboot the computer,
Troubleshoot a TCP/IP Network Using the Ping Utility
Most TCP/IP terminal devices and routers contain a ping utility that sends an echo request
packet to the designated device. The device then responds with an echo reply. You can easily
troubleshoot a TCP/IP network by using the ping utility in your computer.
Test the LAN Path to Your Router
You can ping the router from your computer to verify that the LAN path to your router is set up
correctly.
To ping the router from a computer running Windows 95 or later:
1. From the Win
2. In
the field provided, type ping followed by the IP address of the router, as in this example:
ping 192.168.0.1
3. Click OK.
dows toolbar, click the Start button, and select Run.
You should see a message like this one:
Pinging <IP address> with 32 bytes of data
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 working correctly, you could have on
rong physical connections
• W
- Make sure tha
Functioning o
- Check t
for the hub ports (if any) that are connected to your workstation and router.
• W
rong network configuration
- V
installed and configured on your computer or workstation.
hat the corresponding link LEDs are on for your network interface card and
erify that the Ethernet card driver software and TCP/IP software are both
t the ACT LED is on. If the LED is off, follow the instructions in Basic
n page 88.
e of the following problems:
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- Verify that the IP address for your router and your workstation are corre ct and that
the addresses are on the same subnet.
Test the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device
After verifying that the LAN path works correctly, test the path from your computer to a remote
device.
To test the path:
1. F
rom the Windows toolbar, click the Start button, and select Run.
2. In the Windows Run window
, type:
ping -n 10IP addr
where IP add
If the path is functioning correctly, replies as in the
not receive replies:
• Che
• Make sure tha
• Check that
• If your ISP
• Y
ck that your computer has the IP address of your router listed as the default router. If
the IP configuration of your computer is assigned by DHCP, this information is not visible
in your computer’s Network Control Panel. Verify that the IP address of the router is listed
as the default router.
specified by the netmask) is different from the network address of the remote device.
name in the Basic Settings screen.
our ISP could be rejecting the Ethernet MAC addresses of all but one o f your computers.
Many broadband ISPs restrict access by allowing only traffic from the MAC address of
your broadband modem, but some ISPs additionally restrict access to the MAC address
of a single computer connected to that modem. If this is the case, you have to configure
your router to clone or spoof the MAC address from the authorized computer. See the
Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1310 Installation Guide.
ress is the IP address of a remote device such as your ISP’s DNS server.
t the network address of your computer (the portion of the IP address
your cable or DSL modem is connected and functioning.
assigned a host name to your computer , en ter that host name as the account
ess
previous section are displayed. If you do
Restore the Default Configuration and Password
This section explains how to restore the factory default configuration settings, changing the
router’s admin password to password and sthe IP address to 192.168.0.1. You can erase the
current configuration and restore factory defaults in two ways:
• Use th
• Press
this method for cases when the administration password or IP address is not known.
The factory default settings are shown in Factory Default Setting
e Erase feature (see Erase the Configuration on page 62).
the Restore Factory Settings button on the bottom of the router for 6 seconds. Use
s on page 95.
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Problems with Date and Time
The email screen displays the current date and time of day. The Mobile Broadband 11n
Wireless Router uses the Network Time Protocol (NTP) to obtain th e current time from one of
several network time servers on the Internet. Each entry in the log is stamped with the date
and time of day. Problems with the date and time function can include the following:
• Date
• T
shown is January 1, 2000.
Cause: The router has not yet successfully reach
your Internet access settings are configured correctly. If you have just completed
configuring the router, wait at least 5 minutes, and check the date and time again.
ime is off by one hour.
Cause: The router does not automatically sense daylight savings t
screen, select or clear the Automatically Adjust for Daylight Savings Time check box.
ed a network time server. Check that
ime. On the E-mail
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A. Factory Default Settings and Technical
Specifications
A
Factory Default Settings
Y ou can use the Restore Factory Se ttings button located on the bottom of your router to reset
all settings to their factory defaults. This is called a hard reset . To perform a hard reset, press
and hold the Restore Factory Settings button for 6 seconds. Your router will return to the
factory configuration settings that are shown in the following table.
FeatureDefault Behavior
Router
login
Internet
connection
User login URLhttp://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com
User name (case-sensitive)admin
Login password (case-sensitive)password
WAN MAC addressUse default address
WAN MTU size1500
Port speedAutoSense
Local
network
(LAN)
LAN IP192.168.0.1
Subnet mask255.255.255.0
RIP directionNone
RIP versionDisabled
RIP authenticationNone
DHCP serverEnabled
DHCP starting IP address192.168.0.2
DHCP ending IP address192.168.0.254
DMZ Disabled
Time zoneGMT
Daylight saving time adjustmentDisabled
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FeatureDefault Behavior (continued)
FirewallInbound communication from the
Internet
Outbound communication to the
Internet)
Source MAC filteringDisabled
WirelessWireless communicationEnabled
SSID name3Bredband000A
SecurityEnabled
Broadcast SSIDEnabled
Transmission speedAuto (maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE
Country/RegionUnited States (in North America; otherwise, varies by
RF channelAu to
Operating modeUp to 145 Mbps
Disabled (except traffic on port 80, the HTTP port)
Enabled (all)
Standard 802.11 specifications. Actual throughput will
vary. Network conditions and environmental factors,
including volume of network traffic, building materials and
construction, and network overhead, lower actual data
throughput rate.)
region)
Data rateBest
Output powerFull
Access pointEnabled
Authentication typeOpen system
Wireless Card Access ListAll wireless stations allowed
Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications
Network Protocol and Standards
Co
mpatibility
Power adapter• Europe: 230V AC, 50 Hz, input
Physical specifications• Dimensions: 6.8 in. x 5.03 in. x 1.28 in. (173 mm x 128 mm x 33 mm)
TCP/IP, DHCP
• All regions (output):
• Weight: 0.65 lbs without the stand (0.29 kg)
12V DC @ 1.0A output
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Technical Specifications
Environmental specifications• Operating temperature: 0° to 40°C (32º to 104ºF)
• Operating humidity: 90% maximum relative humidity, noncondensing
Electromagnetic emissionsVCCI Class B; EN 55 022 (CISPR 22), Class B
Interface specifications• LAN: 10BASE-T or 100BASE-Tx, RJ-45
• WAN: USB
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B. Notification of Compliance
NETGEAR Wireless Routers, Gateways, APs
Regulatory Compliance Information
This section includes user requirements for operating this product in accordance with National laws for usage of radio
spectrum and operation of radio devices. Failure of the end-user to comply with the applicabl e re qu i r e men ts may
result in unlawful operation and adverse action against the end-user by the applicable National regulatory authority.
Note: This product’s firmware limits operation to only the channel
Therefore, all options described in this user's guide may not be available in your version of the product.
Interference Reduction Table
Household ApplianceRecommended Minimum Distance between
NETGEAR equipment and household appliance to reduce
• This device is a 2.4 GHz wideband transmission system (transceiver), intended for use in all EU member states and
EFTA countries, except in France and Italy where restrictive use applies.
• In Italy , the end-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.
• This device may not be used for setting up outdoor radio links in France and in some areas the RF output power
may be limited to 10 mW EIRP in the frequency range of 2454 – 2483.5 MHz. For detailed information the end-user
should contact the national spectrum authority in France.
• For complete DoC, visit the NETGEAR EU Declarations of Conformity website at:
http://kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail
/a_id/11621/
Essential Requirements of the R&TTE Directive of the
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EDOC in Languages of the European Community
Cesky [Czech]NETGEAR Inc. tímto prohlašuje, že tento Radiolan je ve shode se základními požadavky a
dalšími príslušnými ustanoveními smernice 1999/5/ES.
Dansk [Danish]Undertegnede NETGEAR
væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF.
Deutsch [German] Hiermit erklärt NETGEAR Inc., dass sich das Ge
grundlegenden Anforderungen und den übrigen einschlägigen Bestimmungen der Richtlinie
1999/5/EG befindet.
Eesti [Estonian]Käesolevaga kinnitab NETGEAR Inc. seadme Radiolan vastavust direktiivi 1999/5/EÜ
põhinõuetele ja nimetatud direktiivist tulenevatele teistele asjakohastele sätetele.
EnglishHereby, NETGEAR Inc., declares that this Radiolan is in compliance with the essential
requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
Español [Spanish] Por medio de la presente NETGEAR Inc. declara que el Radiolan cumple con los requisitos
esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva
1999/5/CE.
Ελληνική [Greek] ΜΕ ΤΗΝ ΠΑΡΟΥΣΑ NETGEAR Inc. ∆ΗΛΩΝΕΙ ΟΤΙ Radiolan ΣΥΜΜΟΡΦΩΝΕΤΑΙ ΠΡΟΣ ΤΙΣ
ΟΥΣΙΩ∆ΕΙΣ ΑΠΑΙΤΗΣΕΙΣ ΚΑΙ ΤΙΣ ΛΟΙΠΕΣ ΣΧΕΤΙΚΕΣ ∆ΙΑΤΑΞΕΙΣ ΤΗΣ Ο∆ΗΓΙΑΣ
1999/5/ΕΚ.
Français [French] Par la présente NETGEAR Inc. déclare que l'appareil Radiolan est conforme aux exigences
essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999/5/CE.
Inc. erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr Radiolan overholder de
rät Radiolan in Übereinstimmung mit den
Italiano [Italian]Con la presente NETGEAR Inc. dichiara che questo Radiolan è conforme ai requisiti
essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE.
Latviski [Latvian] Ar šo NETGEAR Inc. deklarē, ka Radiolan atbilst Direktīvas 1999/5/EK būtiskajām prasībām
un citiem ar to saistītajiem noteikumiem.
Lietuvių
ithuanian]
[L
Nederlands
[D
utch]
Malti [Maltese]Hawnhekk, NETGEAR Inc., j
Magyar
ungarian]
[H
Polski [Polish]Niniejszym NETGEAR Inc. oświadcza, że Radiolan jest zgodny z
Šiuo NETGEAR Inc. deklaruoja, kad šis Radiolan atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir kitas
1999/5/EB Direktyvos nuostatas.
Hierbij verklaart NETGEAR Inc. dat het toestel Radiolan in overeenstemming is met de
essentiële eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/EG.
iddikjara li dan Radiolan jikkonforma mal-htigijiet essenzjali u ma
provvedimenti ohrajn relevanti li hemm fid-Dirrettiva 1999/5/EC.
Alulírott, NETGEAR Inc. nyilatkozom, hogy a Radiolan megfelel a vonatkozó alapvetõ
követelményeknek és az 1999/5/EC irányelv egyéb elõírásainak.
zasadniczymi wymogami
oraz pozostałymi stosownymi postanowieniami Dyrektywy 1999/5/EC.
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Português
[Portuguese]
Slovensko
[Slovenian]
Slovensky [Slovak]NETGEAR Inc. týmto vyhlasuje, že Radiolan spĺňa základné požiadavky a všetky príslušné
Suomi [Finnish]NETGEAR Inc. vakuuttaa täten että Radiolan tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY
Svenska [Swedish]Härmed intygar NETGEAR Inc. att denna Radiolan står I överensstämmelse med de
Íslenska [Icelandic]Hér með lýsir NETGEAR Inc. yfir því að Radiolan er í samræmi við grunnkröfur og aðrar
Norsk [Norwegian] NETGEAR Inc. e
NETGEAR Inc. declara que este Radiolan está conforme com os requisitos essenciais e
outras disposições da Directiva 1999/5/CE.
NETGEAR Inc. izjavlja, da je ta Radiolan v skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi
relevantnimi določili direktive 1999/5/ES.
ustanovenia Smernice 1999/5/ES.
oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen.
väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv
1999/5/EG.
kröfur, sem gerðar eru í tilskipun 1999/5/EC.
rklærer herved at utstyret Radiolan er i samsvar med de grunnleggende krav
og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF.
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