NETGEAR N150, WNR1000 User Manual

N150 Wireless Router
WNR1000v3 Setup
Manual

NETGEAR, Inc.

350 E. Plumeria Drive
San Jose, CA 95134 USA

September 2010
208-10724-01
v1.0

©2010 by NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved.

Trademarks

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registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Wi-Fi Protected Setup is a trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. Other
brand and product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders.

Statement of Conditions

In the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to
make changes to the products described in this document without notice.

NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product(s) or circuit
layout(s) described herein.

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Contents

N150 Wireless Router Setup Manual

Getting to Know Your Wireless Router................................................................................1

Unpacking Your New Router .............................................................................................1

Hardware Features ............................................................................................................2

Front Panel ..................................................................................................................2

Back Panel ..................................................................................................................4

Side Panel ...................................................................................................................4

Router Label ................................................................................................................5

Positioning Your Wireless Router ......................................................................................5

Installing Your Wireless Router .........................................................................................6

Updating Your Router Firmware ........................................................................................7

Installing Your Router Using the Smart Wizard..................................................................8

Using the Smart Wizard .....................................................................................................8

Accessing Your Router After Installation .........................................................................10

Manually Installing Your Router.........................................................................................11

Connecting Your Wireless Router ...................................................................................12

Verifying Your Connection ...............................................................................................15

Setting Up Your Router for Internet Access ....................................................................16

Configuring Your Wireless Network...................................................................................20

Setting Your SSID and Wireless Security .................................................................21

Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to Configure Your Wireless Network .......................22

Troubleshooting...................................................................................................................24

Basic Setup Checklist ......................................................................................................24

Checking Basic Router Functions ...................................................................................25

Troubleshooting Login Problems .....................................................................................27

Checking the Internet Service Connection ......................................................................28

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Obtaining an Internet IP Address ....................................................................................28

Troubleshooting PPPoE ............................................................................................29

Troubleshooting Internet Browsing ...........................................................................30

Using the Ping Utility to Troubleshoot .............................................................................30

Testing the Path from Your Computer to Your Router ..............................................30

Testing the Path from a Computer to the Internet .....................................................31

Technical Specifications.....................................................................................................32

Default Configuration Settings .........................................................................................32

Restoring the Default Password and Configuration Settings ...........................................34

Related Documents .............................................................................................................35

Registration and Certifications............................................................................................36

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Getting to Know Your Wireless Router

Congratulations on your purchase of a NETGEAR® high-speed wireless router, the N150
Wireless Router Model WNR1000v3.

Before you begin installing your router, check the package contents (see “Unpacking Your New

Router” on page 1). Become familiar with the front and back panels of your router—especially the

status lights—and the important information on the router label (see “Hardware Features” on

page 2). Then, read the section on “Positioning Your Wireless Router” on page 5 to ensure that

you have selected the best location to install your router.

Unpacking Your New Router

Your product package should contain the following items:

• The N150 Wireless Router

• An AC power adapter (varies by region)

• A yellow Ethernet cable

• NETGEAR Installation Guide

• The Resource CD, which includes:
– The Smart Wizard Installation Assistant (Autorun.exe)
– A PDF version of this manual
– A link to the online User Manual

A link to the online User Manual is also available from the router interface,
after the router is installed. Click Documentation on the main menu.

If any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. Keep the
carton, including the original packing materials, in case you need to return the product for repair.

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To prepare your router for installation:

1. Carefully peel off any protective film covering the sides of your router.

2. Place your router in a suitable area for installation (near an AC power outlet and accessible to

the Ethernet cables for your wired computers).

Hardware Features

Before you install and connect your router, take a moment to become familiar with the front and
back panels of the router—especially the status lights on the front panel.

Front Panel

The router front panel, shown in Figure 1, contains status lights. (For more information on
interpreting the status lights, see “Verifying Your Connection” on page 15 and “Checking Basic

Router Functions” on page 25.)

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Figure 1

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You can use the status lights to verify various conditions.

Table 1. Status Light Descriptions

Label Activity Description

1. Power

2. Push 'N'
Connect

3. Internet

4. Wireless

5. LAN
(Ports 1–4)

Solid Amber
Solid Green
Blinking Amber
Blinking Green

Off
Solid Green

Blinking Green
Off

Solid Amber
Solid Green
Blinking
Off

Solid Blue
Blinking Blue
Off

Solid Green
Blinking Green
Solid Amber
Blinking Amber
Off

The router is performing the power-on self-test diagnostic.
The power is on and the router is ready.
A software update is in progress.
Firmware is corrupted. See “Checking Basic Router Functions” on

page 25 for instructions on restoring your router firmware.

Power is not being supplied to the router
Indicates that wireless security is enabled.

A WPS-capable device is connecting to or managing the router.
No WPS connection exists.

The Internet port is connected, but no IP address has been acquired.
The wireless router has acquired an Internet address.
Data is being communicated through the Internet port.
No Ethernet cable is connected to the modem.

The wireless interface is enabled.
Data is being communicated over the wireless network.
The wireless interface is turned off.

The local port is connected to a 100 Mbps device.
Data is being transmitted at 100 Mbps.
The local port is connected to a 10 Mbps device.
Data is being transmitted at 10 Mbps.
No link is detected on this port.

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Back Panel

The router back panel, shown in Figure 2, contains port connections.

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Figure 2

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Viewed from left to right, the rear panel contains the following elements:

1. Restore factory settings button. Press for approximately 5 seconds to reset the router to the
factory default settings.

2. Four Local Area Network (LAN) 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports for connecting the router to
your local computers

3. Internet/Wide Area Network (WAN) Ethernet port for connecting the router to a cable or DSL
modem.

4. Power on/off push-button.

5. AC power adapter outlet for connecting the power adapter.

Side Panel

The router side panel is shown in Figure 3.

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Figure 3

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1. WPS button – Turns Push ‘N’ Connect (WPS) on and off. When Push ‘N’ Connect is active

and ready to add a wireless client through WPS, the Push ‘N’ Connect LED on the front of the
wireless router is blinking. See “Push 'N' Connect” on page 3.

2. Wireless On/Off button – Turns the Wireless network on and off. When the Wireless

network is enabled, the Wireless LED on the front of the router is solid blue. See “Wireless”

on page 3.

Router Label

The label on the bottom of the wireless router shows the router’s MAC address, serial number,
security PIN, and factory default login information.

The ports on the router are color-coded to distinguish your Internet port from the other four ports
that connect to the wired computer(s) on your Local Area Network (LAN).

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Positioning Your Wireless Router

The wireless router lets you access your network from virtually 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 must pass through might limit the
range. For best results, place your router:

• Near the center of the area where your computers and other devices will operate, preferably
within line of sight to your wireless devices.

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• Accessible to an AC power outlet and near Ethernet cables for wired computers.

• In an elevated location such as a high shelf, keeping the number of walls and ceilings between
the wireless router and your other devices to a minimum.

• Away from electrical devices which are potential sources of interference, such as ceiling fans,
home security systems, microwaves, or the base for a cordless phone.

• Away from any large metal surfaces, such as a solid metal door 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.

Failure to follow these guidelines can result in significant performance degradation
or an inability to wirelessly connect to the Internet.

Installing Your Wireless Router

To help you set up your router and get on the Internet quickly, the Resource CD contains a Smart
Wizard™ Installation Assistant. The Installation Assistant walks you through the steps required to
connect your router, modem, and PC(s); configure your wireless settings; and enable wireless
security for your network. When you have finished, you will be Internet ready!

NETGEAR does not recommend or support adding a NETGEAR router behind
another router, or replacing a gateway with a NETGEAR router.

If you have a Linux system, you need to use the manual installation method (see

“Manually Installing Your Router” on page 11).

You can set up your wireless router using one of two methods:

• Smart Wizard Setup: The Smart Wizard Installation Assistant setup is available on your
Resource CD. See “Installing Your Router Using the Smart Wizard” on page 8 to use the
Smart Wizard Installation Assistant.

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This is the easiest option. The wizard guides you through the setup process. It automates many
of the steps and verifies that the steps have been successfully completed.

Before running the Smart Wizard Installation Assistant on a corporate PC to
set up your home router, check with your company’s network support staff.
Corporate network settings or Virtual Private Network (VPN) client
software might conflict with the default settings of a home router. If you are
unsure about whether there might be a conflict, use a different computer.

• Manual Setup: If you cannot or prefer not to use the Smart Wizard Installation Assistant, see

“Manually Installing Your Router” on page 11. For example, if you are using a Linux

operating system or are technically knowledgeable, select this option. If you choose to use this
option and install your router manually, for best results, install and set up your router in this
order:

1. Install and connect your wireless router to your network (see “Connecting Your Wireless

Router” on page 12).

2. Set up your wireless router for Internet access (see “Setting Up Your Router for Internet

Access” on page 16).

3. Configure your wireless network and select wireless security settings to protect your

wireless network (see “Configuring Your Wireless Network” on page 20).

Updating Your Router Firmware

NETGEAR is always improving the operability and features included with your router. To make it
easy for you to receive the best, most up-to-date features of your router, NETGEAR provides a
variety of methods for updating your product.

• The Smart Wizard Installation Assistant lets you check for and install updates as part of the
setup activity (see “Using the Smart Wizard” on page 8).

• The router includes an update feature that lets you check for and install updates. You must log
in to the router to use this feature see “Setting Up Your Router for Internet Access” on

page 16, or the online User Manual).

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Installing Your Router

Using the Smart Wizard

The Smart Wizard setup procedure should take about 15 minutes to complete. Before using the
Smart Wizard, ensure that:

• You are using a PC with either a Mac operating system or a Windows operating system
(Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows 2000, or Windows XP with Service Pack 2); and a
wired Ethernet connection, not a wireless connection.

• You have an Internet service connection through an Internet Service Provider (ISP).

• You have the configuration information provided by your ISP.

Using the Smart Wizard

The NETGEAR Smart Wizard takes you through the procedure to connect your router, modem,
and PC(s). It then helps you to configure your wireless settings and enable wireless security for
your network.
steps. At each step in the setup process, the Smart Wizard checks to ensure that the steps you
perform are successfully completed.

The Smart Wizard guides you through the setup process by automating many of the

To set up your router using the Smart Wizard:

1. To start the Smart Wizard:

• For Windows users,

– Insert the Resource CD into your PC. The CD will automatically start and detect the

language you are using on your PC. Select a different language option, if you prefer.

If the CD does not automatically start, browse the CD and double-click
on .

– In the CD’s menu, click Setup to start the Smart Wizard.

• For Mac users, double-click the MacWizard program.

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2. When the Smart Wizard prompts you about updates, click Yes to check for updates for your

router, or No, to update later (for more information, see “Setting Up Your Router for Internet

Access” on page 16, or the online User Manual).

3. Follow the remaining instructions and prompts.

The Smart Wizard guides you through installing your router, connecting your router to the
Internet, configuring your wireless network settings, and selecting the optimum security
protection for your network. If you choose not to select a security option during installation,
you can always access the router’s user interface later to select a security option (see

“Configuring Your Wireless Network” on page 20).

To ensure optimum performance of your high-speed wireless router, the
wireless adapter card for each computer in your network should support the
same technology as your router. For more information, see the online User
Manual.

At the close of installation:

• For Windows users, the Smart Wizard places a Router_Setup.html file on your

computer’s desktop so that you can view the router settings. It also places the Router
Login shortcut on the desktop for you to access the router’s main menu.

• For Mac users, the Smart Wizard places a Router_Setup.pdf file on your desktop.
You are now connected to the Internet.

Figure 5

To set up additional wireless computers in your network to access the router and connect to the
Internet, see “Configuring Your Wireless Network” on page 20.

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