Netgear MBR1515 User Guide
LTE Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1515
User Manual
350 East Plumeria Drive
San Jose, CA 95134
USA
November 2012
202-11102-01
v1.0
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Contents
Chapter 1 Hardware Setup
Chapter 2 Getting Started with NETGEAR genie
Hardware Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Router Front Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Router Back Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Router Label. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Insert the SIM Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Position Your Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Router Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Use Standard TCP/IP Properties for DHCP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Wireless Devices and Security Settings. . . . . .
Types of Logins and Access. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
NETGEAR genie Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Use the NETGEAR genie. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Router Dashboard
Add Wireless Devices or Computers
Manual Method. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
(BASIC Home Screen). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
to Your Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Chapter 3 NETGEAR genie BASIC Settings
Internet Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Internet Setup Screen Fields . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Wireless Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Wireless Settings Screen Fields. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Change WPA Security Option and Passphrase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Attached Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Parental Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Chapter 4 NETGEAR genie ADVANCED Home
WPS Wizard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Setup Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Broadband Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Mobile Broadband Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
WAN Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Default DMZ Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Change the MTU Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
LAN Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
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LAN Setup Screen Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Use the Router as a DHCP Server. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Address Reservation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Quality of Service Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Chapter 5 Security
Keyword Blocking of HTTP Traffic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Block Services (Port Filtering) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Schedule Blocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Security Event Email Notifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Chapter 6 Administration
Router Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Logs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Backup Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Back Up Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Restore Configuration Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Erase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Set Password. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Password Recovery . . . . . . . .
Diagnostics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Router Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Module Upgrade. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Chapter 7 Advanced Settings
SIM Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Wireless Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Wireless Repeating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Wireless Repeating Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Set Up the Base Station. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Set Up a Repeater Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Port Forwarding and Port Triggering . . . . . .
Remote Computer Access Basics . . . . . . . .
Port Triggering to Open Incoming Ports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Port Forwarding to Permit External Host
How Port Forwarding Differs from Port Triggering
Set Up Port Forwarding to Local Servers
Set Up Port Triggering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Dynamic DNS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
Static Routes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Remote Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Universal Plug and Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Traffic Meter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Communications . . . . . . . . . .71
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
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Chapter 8 Troubleshooting
Basic Functioning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
Troubleshoot Access to the Router Main Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
Troubleshoot the ISP Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
Connect to the Internet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
Troubleshoot Internet Browsing . . . . . . . . . .
Troubleshoot a TCP/IP Network Using the Ping Utility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
Test the LAN Path to Your Router . . . . . . . .
Test the Path from Your Comput
Problems with Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91
Restore the Default Configuration and Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91
er to a Remote Device . . . . . . . . . . . .90
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
Appendix A Supplemental Information
Factory Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
Technical Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
Appendix B Wall-Mounting
Appendix C Notification of Compliance
Index
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1. Hardware Setup
Getting to know your router
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The LTE Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1515 provides you with an easy and secure way
to set up a wireless home network with fast access to the Internet over the high-speed Verizon
4G LTE wireless network. It lets you block unsafe Internet content and applications and protects
the devices (computers, gaming consoles, and so on) that you connect to your home network.
If you have not already set up your new router using the inst
this chapter walks you through the hardware setup. Chapter 3, NETGEAR genie BASIC
Settings, expla
This chapter contains the following sections:
• Hardware Features
• Insert the SIM Card
• Position Your Router
For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the suppo
http://support.netgear.com/general/contact/default.aspx.
ins how to set up your Internet connection.
allation guide that comes in the box,
rt website at
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Power
Signal Quality
WiFi
4G LTE
WPS
Internet
LAN
Ethernet WAN
Mobile Broadband/WiFi On/Off
Hardware Features
This section outlines the physical aspects of your router.
Position your router upright. Place the router near an AC po
wer outlet in a location where you
can connect the cables you need for your home network. The router must also be located
where you can receive a strong mobile broadband signal while indoors if you are planning to
connect to the Internet using mobile broadband.
Router Front Panel
The router front panel contains control buttons and status LEDs. Use the LEDs to verify
status and connections.
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Table 1 describes each LED and button on the front panel of the router.
Table 1. LED descriptions
LED Activity Description
WPS
Wireless On/Off This button can be used to control the WiFi radio or both the WiFi radio and mobile broadband
Power
Internet
WiFi
Press the WPS button to open a 2-minute window for the router to connect with other
WPS-enabled devices. For more information about this function, see Wi-Fi Protected Setup
(WPS) Method on
radio. Use the router interface to select the options. The default is set for WiFi radio only.
Solid green The router is turned on and operating normally.
Solid amber There has been a power-on self-test failure or device failure.
Off Power is not supplied to the router.
Solid green An Internet connection is established.
Blinking green Data is being transmitted over the Internet connection.
Blinking green and amber There has been a failover from WAN to mobile broadband.
Off No Internet connection is detected.
Solid blue The WiFi local port is initialized.
Blinking blue Data is being transmitted or received over the WiFi link.
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LAN
WAN
4G LTE
Off The wireless access point is turned off.
Solid green The local Ethernet ports have detected wired links with computers.
Blinking Data is being transmitted or received.
Off No link is detected on the Ethernet LAN ports.
Solid green The Ethernet WAN port has detected an active link.
Blinking Data is being transmitted or received.
Off No link is detected on the Ethernet WAN port.
Solid blue The router is in 4G LTE coverage.
Off No coverage is detected.
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Ethernet LAN ports
Power On/Off button
Power adapter input
Ethernet WAN port
Slot for SIM card
Table 1. LED descriptions (continued)
LED Activity Description
Signal Quality Solid blue Excellent coverage is detected.
Solid green Good coverage is detected.
Solid amber Low coverage is detected.
Off No coverage is detected.
Router Back Panel
The back panel of the router contains port connections.
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Restore
Factory
Router label
Router information
- WPS security PIN
- IMEI or ESN number
- Serial number
- MAC address
Direction of SIM card insertion
with unique
SSID and
passphrase
Settings:
Press for
6 seconds
Default access address, user name,
and password
Router Label
The label on the side of the router shows the router’s MAC address, serial number, security
PIN, IMEI or ESN number , and factory default login informatio n. It also contains th e SSID and
passphrase that are unique to each router.
Restore Factory
Settings
Locate the small hole outlined in red on the side of the router. Insert a paperclip into the hole
and press for 6 seconds. Pressing the Restore Factory Settings button causes the Power
LED to blink briefly. After the button is held down for more than 6 seconds, the Power LED
flashes amber and turns green as the router resets to the factory defaults.
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Insert the SIM Card
If your router did not come with a SIM already installed, then gently insert an active Verizon
SIM card into the SIM card slot on the back of the router. You should hear a “click” sound
when the SIM card has been inserted properly. The SIM card can be acquired from your
authorized Verizon wireless retailer.
Position Your Router
The router lets you access your network from anywhere within the operating range of your
wireless network. However, the operating distance or range of your wireless connection can
vary significantly depending on the physical placement of your router. For example, the
thickness and number of walls the wireless signal passes through can limit the range.
Use the Signal Quality LED on the front panel to position the r
Also for best results, place your router:
• On an upper floor of a multifloor home or office.
• Close to a window but avoiding direct sunlight. A window location gives the best
condition
• Near the center of the area where your computers and other devices operate, and
p
referably within line of sight to your wireless devices.
• So it is accessible to an AC power outlet and near Ethernet cables for wired computers.
• In an elevated location such as a high she
between the router and your other devices to a minimum.
s for receiving a strong 4G signal strength.
lf, keeping the number of walls and ceilings
outer for best signal strength.
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• Away from electrical devices that are potential sources of interference, such as ceiling
fans, home security systems, microwaves, computers, or the base of a cordless phone or
2.4 GHz cordless phone.
• A
way from any large metal surfaces, such as a solid metal d oor or aluminum studs. Large
expanses of other materials such as glass, insulated walls, fish tanks, mirrors, brick, and
concrete can also affect your wireless signal.
When you use multiple access points, it is better if ad
jacent 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).
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2. Getting Started with NETGEAR genie
Connecting to the router
2
This chapter explains how to use NETGEAR genie to set up your router after you complete
cabling as described in the installation guide and in the previous chapter in this book.
This chapter contains the following sections:
• Router Setup
• Types of Logins and Access
• NETGEAR genie Setup
• Use the NETGEAR genie
• Router Dashboard (BASIC Home Screen)
• Add Wireless Devices or Computers to Your Network
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Router Setup
The router comes with a default configuration. If you want to change from the default
configuration, you can use the NETGEAR genie menus and screens to set up your router
manually. However, before you start the setup process, you have to have your ISP
information available and make sure the laptops, computers, and other devices in the
network have the settings described here.
Use Standard TCP/IP Properties for DHCP
If you set up your computer to use a static IP address, you need to change the settings so
that it uses Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP).
Wireless Devices and Security Settings
Make sure that the wireless device or computer that you are using supports WPA or WPA2
wireless security, which is the wireless security supported by the router.
Types of Logins and Access
This router has separate types of logins that have different purposes. It is important that you
understand the difference so that you know which login to use when.
• Router login
NETGEAR genie on p
ireless network key or password. Your router is preset with a unique wireless
• W
network name (SSID) and password for wireless access. This information is on the label
on the bottom of your router.
logs you in to the router interface from NETGEAR genie. See Use the
age 15 for details about this login.
NETGEAR genie Setup
NETGEAR genie runs on any device with a web browser.
To use NETGEAR genie to set up your router:
urn the router on by pressing the On/Off button, if not done yet.
1. T
2. Make sure tha
the preset security settings listed on the bottom label) to your ro ut er .
3. Lau
nch your Internet browser.
• If this session
router, the browser automatically goes to http://192.168.0.1, and the NETGEAR genie
screen displays.
t your device is connected with an Ethernet cable (wired) or wirelessly (with
is the first time you are setting up the Internet connection for your
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admin
********
• If you already used the NETGEAR genie, type http://192.168.0.1 in the address field
for your browser to display the NETGEAR genie screen. See Use the NETGEAR
genie on page 15.
f the browser cannot display the web page:
I
• Make sure that t
wirelessly to the router.
• Make sure that t
• Close and reopen the browser to make sure that the browser does not cache the
revious page.
p
• Browse to h
• If the computer is set to a static or fixed IP address (this type of setting is uncommon),
chang
e the setting to obtain an IP address automatically from the router.
If the router does not connect to the Internet:
1. Review your settings to be sure tha
everything correctly.
2. Contact your ISP to verify that you have the correct co
3. Read Ch
contact NETGEAR technical support.
apter 8, Troubleshooting. If problems persist, register your NETGEAR product and
he computer is connected to one of the four LAN Ethernet ports, or
he router is ready to use. Its Power LED should light.
ttp://192.168.0.1.
t you have selected the correct options and typed
nfiguration information.
Use the NETGEAR genie
You can use NETGEAR genie if you want to view or change settings for the router.
1. Launch your browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the router.
2. Type h
The login screen displays:
3. Enter admin for the r ou te r user name and password for the rout e r password, both in
lowercase letters.
ttp://192.168.0.1.
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Menus (Click the ADVANCED tab to view more)
Help
Dashboard (Click to view details)
Note: The router user name and password are different from the user name
and password for logging in to your Internet connection. See Types of Logins
and Access on page 14
for more information.
Router Dashboard (BASIC Home Screen)
The router BASIC Home screen has a dashboard that lets you see the status of your Internet
connection and network at a glance. You can click any of the four sections of the dashboard
to view more detailed information. The left column has the menus, and at the top is an
ADVANCED tab that is used to access more menus and screens.
• Home. This dashboard screen displays when you log in to the router.
• Internet. Se
• Wireless.
• Attached Devices. V
t, update, and check the ISP settings of your router.
View or change the wireless settings for your router.
iew the devices connected to your network.
• Parental Controls. Download and set up parental controls to prevent objectionable
con
tent from reaching your computers.
• ADVANCED tab.
Set the router up for unique situations such as when remote access by
IP or by domain name from the Internet is needed. See Chapter 7, Advanced Settings.
Using this tab requires a solid understanding of networking concepts.
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• Help & Support. Go to the NETGEAR support site for information, help, and product
documentation. These links work once you have an Internet connection.
Add Wireless Devices or Computers to Your Network
Choose either the manual or the WPS method to add wireless devices and other equipment
to your wireless network.
Manual Method
To connect manually:
1. Open
2. Look for your net
3. Ente
4. Repe
the software that manages your wireless connections on the wireless device
(laptop computer, gaming device, iPhone) that you want to connect to your router. This
software scans for all wireless networks in your area.
work and select it. If you did not change the name of your network during
the setup process, look for the default WiFi network name (SSID) and select it. The default
SSID is on the product label on the bottom of the rou t er .
r the router password and click Connect. The default router passphrase is on the
product label on the bottom of the r ou t e r.
at steps 1–3 to add other wireless devices.
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Method
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is a standard for easily adding computers and o ther devices to
a home network while maintaining security . To use WPS, make sure that all wireless devices
to be connected to the network are Wi-Fi certified and support WPS. During the connection
process, the client gets the security settings from the router so that every device in the
network has the same security settings.
To use WPS to join the wireless network:
If your wireless device supports WPS (Push 'N' Connect), follow these steps:
1. Pre
2. Within 2 minutes, press
3. Repe
ss the WPS button on the router front panel.
the WPS button on your wireless device, or follow the WPS
instructions that came with the device. The device is now connected to your rou te r .
at steps 1–2 to add other WPS wireless devices.
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3. NETGEAR genie BASIC Settings
Your Internet connection and network
3
This chapter explains the features available from the NETGEAR genie BASIC Home screen,
shown in the following figure:
This chapter contains the following sections:
• Internet Setup
• Wireless Settings
• Attached Devices
• Parental Controls
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Internet Setup
The Internet Setup screen is where you view or change ISP information.
1. From the Home screen, select Inte
The fields that display in the Internet Setup screen depend on whether your Internet
connection requires a login.
• Yes. Sele
change the login time-out, enter a new value in minutes.
ct the encapsulation method and enter the login name. If you want to
rnet. The following screen displays:
• No. Enter the accoun
2. Enter the settings for the IP address and DNS server. The default settings usually work fine.
If you have problems wit
3. Click Appl
4. Click Test
1 minute, see Chapter 8, Troubleshooting.
y to save your settings.
to test your Internet connection. If the NETGEAR website does not display within
t and domain names, only if needed.
h your connection, check the ISP settings.
Internet Setup Screen Fields
The following descriptions explain all of the possible fields in the Internet Setup screen.
Which fields display in this screen depends on whether an ISP login is required.
Does Your ISP Require a Login? Answer either yes or no.
These fields display when no login is required:
• Acc
• Domain Name (If required). Enter the domain name provided by your ISP.
ount Name (If required). Ent
might also be called the host name.
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These fields display when your ISP requires a login:
• Login.
• Password. The
• Idle T
The login name provided by your ISP. This name is often an email address.
password that you use to log in to your ISP.
imeout (In minutes). If you want to change the login timeout, enter a new value in
minutes. This value determines how long the router keeps the Internet connection active
after no Internet activity from the LAN. Entering a value of 0 (zero) means never log out.
Internet IP Address.
• Get Dyn
amically from ISP. Your ISP uses DHCP to assign your IP address. Your ISP
automatically assigns these addresses.
• Use S
tatic IP Address. Enter the IP address, IP subnet mask, and the gateway IP
address that your ISP assigned. The gateway is the ISP router to which your router
connects.
Domain Name Server (DNS) Address. The
DNS server is used to look up site addresses
based on their names.
• Get
Automatically from ISP. Your ISP uses DHCP to assign your DNS se rvers. Your ISP
automatically assigns this address.
• Use Th
ese DNS Servers. If you know that your ISP does not automatically transmit DNS
addresses to the router during login, select this option, and enter the IP address of your
ISP primary DNS server. If a secondary DNS server address is available, enter it also.
Router MAC Address.
The Ethernet MAC address used by the router on the Internet port.
Some ISPs register the MAC address of the network interface card in your computer when
your account is first opened. They then accept traffic only from the MAC address of that
computer. This feature allows your router to use your computer’s MAC address (this process
is also called cloning).
• Use Defau
• Use Compu
lt Address. Use the default MAC address.
ter MAC Address. The router captures and uses the MAC address of the
computer that you are now using. You have to use the one computer that is allowed by
the ISP.
• Use Th
is MAC Address. Enter the MAC address that you want to use.
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Wireless Settings
The Wireless Settings screen lets you view or configure the wireless network setup.
The router comes with preset security. This means that the WiFi network name (SSID),
network key (p
You can find the preset SSID and password on the bottom of the unit.
Note: The preset SSID and password are uniquely generated for every
NETGEAR recommends that you do not change your preset security settings. If you do
decide to change your preset security settings, make a note of the new settings and store it in
a safe place where you can easily find it.
If you use a wireless computer to change the wireless network name (SSID) or other wireless
security settings, yo
computer with a wired connection to access the router.
assword), and security option (encryption protocol) are preset in the factory.
device to protect and maximize your wireless security.
u are disconnected when you click Apply. To avoid this problem, use a
To view or change basic wireless settings:
1. On the BASIC Home
The screen sections, settings, and procedures are explained in the following sections.
screen, select Wireless to display the Wireless Settings screen.
2. Make any changes that are needed, and click Appl
3. Set up and
wirelessly. If they do not, check the following:
test your wireless devices and computers to make sure that they can connect
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• Is your wireless device or computer connected to your network or another wireless
network in your area? Some wireless devices automatically connect to the first open
network (without wireless security) that they discover.
• Does
• If you are n
your wireless device or computer appear on the Attached Devices screen? If it
does, it is connected to the network.
ot sure what the network name (SSID) or password is, look on the label on
the bottom of your router.
Wireless Settings Screen Fields
Wireless Network
The b/g/n and a/n notation references the 802.11 standards of conformance. For example,
the 2.4 b/g/n conforms to 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n at the 2.4 GHz radio frequency.
Enable SSID Broadcast. This fea
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 Enable SSID Broadcast check
box, and click Apply.
Name (SSID). The
(maximum) name in this field. This field is case-sensitive. The default SSID is randomly
generated, and NETGEAR strongly recommends that you do not change this setting.
Region Selection.
In the United States, the region is fixed to United States and is not changeable.
SSID is also known as the wireless network name. Enter a 32-character
The location where the router is used. Select from the countries in the list.
ture allows the router to broadcast its SSID so wireless
Channel.
through 13. (For products in the North America market, only Channels 1 through 11 can be
operated.) Do not change the channel unless you experience interference (shown by lost
connections or slow data transfers). When interference happens, experiment with different
channels to see which is the best.
Mode. Up to
the network. g & b supports up to 54 Mbps. The 300 Mbps setting allows 802.11n devices to
connect at this speed.
This setting is the wireless channel used by the gateway. Enter a value from 1
145 Mbps is the default and allows 802.11n and 802.11g wireless devices to join
Security Options
The Security Options section of the Wireless Settings screen lets you change the security
option and passphrase. NETGEAR recommends that you do not change the security
option or passphrase, but if you want to change these settings, the following section
explains how. Do not disable security.
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Change WPA Security Option and Passphrase
1. Under Security Options, select the WPA option you want.
2. In the Passphrase field that displays when you select a WPA security option, enter the
network key (passphrase) that you want to use. It is a text string from 8 to 63 characters.
Attached Devices
You can view all computers or devices that are currently connected to your network here.
From the BASIC Home screen, select Attached Devices to display the following screen:
Wired devices are connected to the router with Ethernet cables. Wireless devices have
joined the wireless network.
• # (number). Th
• IP Address. The
network. This number can change when a device is disconnected and rejoins the
network.
• Device Name. If the
• MAC Address. The
address is typically shown on the product label.
You can click Refre
e order
sh to update this screen.
in which the device joined the network.
IP address that the router assigned to this device when it joined the
device
unique MAC address for each device does not change. The MAC
name is known, it is shown here.
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Parental Controls
The first time you select Parental Controls from the BASIC Home screen, you are
automatically directed to the Internet, where you can learn more about Live Parental Controls
or download the application. The following screen displays:
To set up Live Parental Controls:
1. Select Parental Controls
2. Click either the W
3. Follow the onscreen instructions to download and install the NETGEAR Live Parental
Controls Management
After installation, Live Parental Controls automatically starts.
indows Users or Mac Users button.
on the dashboard screen.
utility.
4. Click Next, read the note, and click Next again to proceed.
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Because Live Parental Controls uses free OpenDNS accounts, you are prompted to log
in or create a free account.
5. Select the radio button that applies to you and click Next.
• If you already have an OpenDNS account, lea
• If you do not have an
OpenDNS account, select the No radio button.
ve the Yes radio button selected.
If you are creating an account, the following screen displays:
• Fill in the fields and click Next.
After you log on or create your account, the filtering level screen displays:
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6. Select the radio button for the filtering level that you want and click Next.
7. Click the Take me to the status screen button.
Parental controls are now set up for the router. The dashboard shows Parental Controls as
Enabled.
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4. NETGEAR genie ADVANCED Home
Specifying custom settings
This chapter explains the features available from the NETGEAR genie ADVANCED Home
screen, shown in the following figure:
4
This chapter contains the following sections:
• WPS Wizard
• Setup Menu
• Broadband Settings
• Mobile Broadband Settings
• WAN Setup
• LAN Setup
• Quality of Service Setup
Some selections on the ADVANCED Home screen are described in separate chapters:
• Se
• Administration. See Chapte
• Advanced Setup. See Cha
curity. See Chapt
er 5, Security.
r 6, Administration.
pter 7, Advanced Settings.
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WPS Wizard
The WPS Wizard helps you add a WPS-capable client device (a wireless device or computer)
to your network. On the client device, you have to either press its WPS button or locate its
WPS PIN.
To use the WPS Wizard:
1. Select ADVA
2. Click Next.
wireless device or computer).
You can use either the push button or PIN method.
NCED > WPS Wizard.
The following screen lets you select the method for adding the WPS client (a
3. Select either Push Button or PIN Number.
• T
o use the push button method, either click the WPS b
the WPS button on the side of the router. Within 2 minutes, go to the wireless client
and press its WPS button to join the network without entering a password.
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• To use the PIN method, select the PIN Number radio button, enter the client security
PIN, and click Next.
Within 2 minutes, go to the client device and use its WPS software to jo in the network
without entering a password.
The router attempts to add the WPS-capable device. The WPS LED on the front of the
router blinks gr
green, and the router WPS screen displays a confirmation message.
4. Repeat Step 2 and Step 3 to add another WPS client to your network.
een. When the router establishes a WPS connection, the LED is solid
Setup Menu
Select ADVANCED > Setup to display the Setup menu. The following selections are
available:
• Broadb
Broadband Settings on p
• Mobile Broadband Settings. Configure th
See Mobile Broadband Settings on p
• Ethernet Broadband Settings. Th
screen that you can access from the dashboard on the BASIC Home screen. See Internet
Setup on page 19
• Wireless Setup. This menu item is a shortcut to the sa
you can access from the dashboard on the BASIC Home screen. See Wireless Settings
on page 21.
• WAN Setu p. Intern
• LAN Setup. Local are
• QoS Setup.Quality of Service (QoS) setup
and Settings. Config
.
et (WAN) setup. See WAN Setup on page 32.
a network (LAN) setup. See LAN Setup on page 35.
ure the Internet connection mode of your router. See
age 30.
e access to your mobile broadband account.
age 30.
is menu item is a shortcut to the same Internet Setup
me Wireless Settings screen that
. See Quality of Service Setup on page 38.
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Broadband Settings
The Broadband Settings screen lets you select the Internet connection mode of your router.
To select your Internet connection mode:
1. Select ADVA
Your Internet connection choices include the following:
• Use Ethernet connectio
• Always use Mobile
• Always use Ethernet con
NCED > Setup > Broadband Settings to view the following screen:
n first and if fail use mobile broadband connection
Broadband connection
nection
2. Click Apply to save your selection.
Mobile Broadband Settings
The Mobile Broadband Settings screen lets you configure the access to your mobile
broadband account.
Note: Connecting to the mobile broadband network requires an active
broadband service account.
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