Netgear WNR1000 User Manual
N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manual
NETGEAR, Inc.
350 E. Plumeria Drive
San Jose, CA 95134 USA
202-10490-01
January 2009
v1.0
©2009 by NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved.
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wireless router is connected to the Internet, click the Knowledge Base or the Documentation link under Web Support on
the main menu to view support information.
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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.
Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer
It is hereby certified that the N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 has been suppressed in accordance with the conditions
set out in the BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 and Vfg 46/1992. The operation of some equipment (for example, test
transmitters) in accordance with the regulations may, however, be subject to certain restrictions. Please refer to the notes
in the operating instructions.
Federal Office for Telecommunications Approvals has been notified of the placing of this equipment on the market
and has been granted the right to test the series for compliance with the regulations.
Bestätigung des Herstellers/Importeurs
Es wird hiermit bestätigt, daß das N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 gemäß der im BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 und Vfg
46/1992 aufgeführten Bestimmungen entstört ist. Das vorschriftsmäßige Betreiben einiger Geräte (z.B. Testsender) kann
jedoch gewissen Beschränkungen unterliegen. Lesen Sie dazu bitte die Anmerkungen in der Betriebsanleitung.
Das Bundesamt für Zulassungen in der Telekommunikation wurde davon unterrichtet, daß dieses Gerät auf den Markt
gebracht wurde und es ist berechtigt, die Serie auf die Erfüllung der Vorschriften hin zu überprüfen.
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 applicable requirements 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 channels allowed in a particular Region or Country.
Therefore, all options described in this user's guide may not be available in your version of the product.
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Europe – EU Declaration of Conformity
This device complies with the essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. The following test methods
have been applied in order to prove presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive
1999/5/EC:
• EN 60950-1: 2001
Safety of information technology equipment
• EN 300 328 V1.7.1 (2006-10)
Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); Wideband transmission systems; Data
transmission equipment operating in the 2,4 GHz ISM band and using wide band modulation techniques;
Harmonized EN covering essential requirements under article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive
• EN 301 489-17 V1.2.1 (2002-08) and EN 301 489-1 V1.4.1 (2002-08)
Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); ElectroMagnetic Co mpa tibility (EMC)
standard for radio equipment and services; Part 17: Specific conditions for 2,4 GHz wideband transmission systems
and 5 GHz high performance RLAN equipment
This device is a 2.4 GHz wideband transmission system (transceiver), intended for use in all EU member states and
EFTA countries under the following conditions and/or with the following restrictions:
• 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.
Europe – Declaration of Conformity in Languages of the European Community
esky
Č
[Czech]
Dansk
[Danish]
Deutsch
[German]
Eesti
[Estonian]
English Hereby, [NETGEAR Inc.], declares that this [WNR1000] is in compliance with the
Español
[Spanish]
[NETGEAR Inc.] tímto prohlašuje, že tento [WNR1000] je ve shode se základními
požadavky a dalšími príslušnými ustanoveními smernice 1999/5/ES.
Undertegnede [NETGEAR Inc.] erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr [WNR1000]
overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF.
Hiermit erklärt [NETGEAR Inc.], dass sich das Gerät [WNR1000] in Übereinstimmung
mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den übrigen einschlägigen Bestimmungen
der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet.
Käesolevaga kinnitab [NETGEAR Inc.] seadme [WNR1000] vastavust direktiivi 1999/5/
EÜ põhinõuetele ja nimetatud direktiivist tulenevatele teistele asjakohastele sätetele.
essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
Por medio de la presente [NETGEAR Inc.] declara que el [WNR1000] cumple con los
requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la
Directiva 1999/5/CE.
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Eλληνική
[Greek]
ΜΕ ΤΗΝ ΠΑΡΟΥΣΑ [NETGEAR Inc.] ΔΗΛΩΝΕΙ ΟΤΙ [WNR1000] ΣΥΜΜΟΡΦΩΝΕΤΑΙ
ΠΡΟΣ ΤΙΣ ΟΥΣΙΩΔΕΙΣ ΑΠΑΙΤΗΣΕΙΣ ΚΑΙ ΤΙΣ ΛΟΙΠΕΣ ΣΧΕΤΙΚΕΣ ΔΙΑΤΑΞΕΙΣ ΤΗΣ
ΟΔΗΓΙΑΣ 1999/5/ΕΚ.
Français
[French]
Italiano
[Italian]
Latviski
[Latvian]
Lietuvių
[Lithuanian]
Nederlands
[Dutch]
Malti
[Maltese]
Magyar
[Hungarian]
Polski
[Polish]
Português
[Portuguese]
Slovensko
[Slovenian]
Par la présente [NETGEAR Inc.] déclare que l'appareil [WNR1000] est conforme aux
exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999/5/CE.
Con la presente [NETGEAR Inc.] dichiara che questo [WNR1000] è conforme ai
requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE.
Ar šo [NETGEAR Inc.] deklarē, ka [WNR1000] atbilst Direktīvas 1999/5/EK būtiskajām
prasībām un citiem ar to saistītajiem noteikumiem.
Šiuo [NETGEAR Inc.] deklaruoja, kad šis [WNR1000] atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir
kitas 1999/5/EB Direktyvos nuostatas.
Hierbij verklaart [NETGEAR Inc.]. dat het toestel [WNR1000] in overeenstemming is
met de essentiële eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/EG.
Hawnhekk,
essenzjali u ma provvedimenti ohrajn relevanti li hemm fid-Dirrettiva 1999/5/EC.
Alulírott, [NETGEAR Inc.] nyilatkozom, hogy a [WNR1000] megfelel a vonatkozó
alapvetõ követelményeknek és az 1999/5/EC irányelv egyéb elõírásainak.
Niniejszym [NETGEAR Inc.] oświadcza, że [WNR1000] jest zgodny z zasadniczymi
wymogami oraz pozostałymi stosownymi postanowieniami Dyrektywy 1999/5/EC.
[NETGEAR Inc.] declara que este [WNR1000] está conforme com os requisitos
essenciais e outras disposições da Directiva 1999/5/CE.
[NETGEAR Inc.] izjavlja, da je ta [WNR1000] v skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami in
ostalimi relevantnimi določili direktive 1999/5/ES.
[NETGEAR Inc.], jiddikjara li dan [WNR1000] jikkonforma mal-htigijiet
Slovensky
[Slovak]
Suomi
[Finnish]
Svenska
[Swedish]
iv
[NETGEAR Inc.] týmto vyhlasuje, _e [WNR1000] spĺňa základné po_iadavky a všetky
príslušné ustanovenia Smernice 1999/5/ES.
[NETGEAR Inc.] vakuuttaa täten että [WNR1000] tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/
EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen.
Härmed intygar [NETGEAR Inc.] att denna [WNR1000] står I överensstämmelse med
de väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av
direktiv 1999/5/EG.
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FCC Requirements for Operation in the United States
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice:
Radio Frequency Notice: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
To assure contin ued compliance, any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. (Example - use only sh ielded interfa ce cables when
connecting to computer or peripheral devices).
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This
equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 centimeters between the radiator and your
body.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
The antennas used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all
persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
FCC Information to User
This product does not contain any user serviceable components and is to be used with approved antenn as only. Any
product changes or modifications will invalidate all applicable regulatory certifications and approvals.
FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment
should be installed and operated with minimum distance of 20 cm between the radiator and your body.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
FCC Declaration Of Conformity
We NETGEAR, Inc., 4500 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara, CA 95054, declare under our sole responsibility that
the model N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
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• This device may not cause harmful interference, and
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
Tested to Comply
with FCC Standards
N150 Wireless Router WNR1000
• This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC Radio Frequency Interference Warnings & Instructions
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide rea sonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the following methods:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an electrical outlet on a circuit different from that which th e radio receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Modifications made to the product, unless expressly approved by NETGEAR, Inc., could void the user's right to operate
the equipment.
Maximum Wireless Signal Rate Derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 Specifications
Actual data 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.
Product and Publication Details
Model Number: WNR1000
Publication Date: January 2009
Product Family: Wireless Router
Product Name: N150 Wireless Router WNR1000
Home or Business Product: Home
Language: English
Publication Part Number: 202-10490-01
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Contents
About This Manual
Conventions, Formats, and Scope ................................................................................... xi
How to Use This Manual ..................................................................................................xii
How to Print This Manual .................................................................................................xii
Revision History ...............................................................................................................xiii
Chapter 1
Configuring Basic Connectivity
Using the Setup Manual .................................................................................................1-1
Logging In To Your Wireless Router ...............................................................................1-2
Configuring Your Internet Settings Using the Setup Wizard ...........................................1-5
Viewing and Configuring Basic Internet Settings ............................................................1-5
Your Internet Connection Does Not Require a Login ...............................................1-6
Your Internet Connection Does Require a Login ......................................................1-8
Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity ....................................................1-10
Chapter 2
Safeguarding Your Network
Choosing Appropriate Wireless Security ........................................................................2-1
Recording Basic Wireless Settings Setup Information ...................................................2-5
Changing Wireless Security Settings .............................................................................2-6
Viewing Basic Wireless Settings ..............................................................................2-6
Configuring WEP Wireless Security .........................................................................2-8
Configuring WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK Wireless Security ......................................2-9
Viewing Advanced Wireless Settings ........................................................................... 2-11
Using Push 'N' Connect (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) .........................................................2-12
Push Button Configuration .....................................................................................2-13
Security PIN Entry ..................................................................................................2-15
Configuring the WPS Settings ................................................................................2-16
Connecting Additional Wireless Client Devices after WPS Setup ..........................2-17
Restricting Wireless Access by MAC Address .............................................................2-18
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Changing the Administrator Password .........................................................................2-20
Backing Up Your Configuration .....................................................................................2-21
Understanding Your Firewall .........................................................................................2-22
Chapter 3
Restricting Access From Your Network
Content Filtering Overview .............................................................................................3-1
Blocking Access to Internet Sites ...................................................................................3-1
Blocking Access to Internet Services .............................................................................3-3
Blocking Services by IP Address Range ..................................................................3-5
Scheduling Blocking .......................................................................................................3-5
Viewing Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access ...............................................3-6
Configuring E-mail Alert and Web Access Log Notifications ..........................................3-7
Setting the Time Zone ....................................................................................................3-8
Chapter 4
Customizing Your Network Settings
Using the LAN IP Setup Options ....................................................................................4-1
Configuring a Device Name .....................................................................................4-2
Configuring LAN TCP/IP Setup Parameters ............................................................4-2
Using the Router as a DHCP Server ........................................................................4-3
Using Address Reservation ......................................................................................4-4
Using a Dynamic DNS Service .......................................................................................4-5
Configuring the WAN Setup Options ..............................................................................4-6
Disabling the SPI Firewall ........................................................................................4-6
Setting Up a Default DMZ Server .............................................................................4-7
Responding to a Ping on the Internet (WAN) Port ...................................................4-7
Setting the MTU Size ...............................................................................................4-8
Configuring NAT Filtering .........................................................................................4-8
Configuring Static Routes ...............................................................................................4-8
Chapter 5
Fine-Tuning Your Network
Allowing Inbound Connections to Your Network .............................................................5-1
How Your Computer Accesses a Remote Computer through Your Router ..............5-2
How Port Triggering Changes the Communication Process ....................................5-3
How Port Forwarding Changes the Communication Process ..................................5-5
How Port Forwarding Differs from Port Triggering ...................................................5-6
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Configuring Port Forwarding to Local Servers ................................................................5-6
Adding a Custom Service .........................................................................................5-7
Editing or Deleting a Port Forwarding Entry .............................................................5-8
Configuring Port Triggering .............................................................................................5-9
Using Universal Plug and Play .....................................................................................5-12
Optimizing Wireless Performance ................................................................................5-14
Changing the MTU Size ...............................................................................................5-15
Overview of Home and Small Office Networking Technologies ....................................5-16
Assessing Your Speed Requirements ....................................................................5-17
Chapter 6
Using Network Monitoring Tools
Viewing Wireless Router Status Information ...................................................................6-1
Viewing the Connection Status ................................................................................6-3
Showing Router Statistics ........................................................................................6-4
Viewing a List of Attached Devices .................................................................................6-5
Managing the Configuration File .....................................................................................6-6
Backing Up and Restoring the Configuration ...........................................................6-6
Erasing the Configuration .........................................................................................6-7
Updating the Router Firmware .......................................................................................6-7
Checking for New Firmware in the Router Upgrade Screen ....................................6-8
Updating Manually to New Router Firmware ...........................................................6-9
Enabling Remote Management Access .......................................................................6-10
Chapter 7
Troubleshooting
Quick Tips .......................................................................................................................7-1
Troubleshooting Basic Functions ....................................................................................7-2
Login Problems ...............................................................................................................7-5
Checking the Internet Service Connection .....................................................................7-6
Obtaining an Internet IP Address .............................................................................7-6
Troubleshooting PPPoE ...........................................................................................7-7
Troubleshooting Internet Browsing ..........................................................................7-8
Troubleshooting Your Network Using the Ping Utility .....................................................7-8
Testing the LAN Path to Your Router .......................................................................7-9
Testing the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device ...................................7-10
Problems with Date and Time .......................................................................................7-10
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Problems with Wireless Adapter Connections .............................................................. 7-11
Restoring the Default Configuration and Password ......................................................7-12
Appendix A
Technical Specifications
Default Configuration Settings ....................................................................................... A-1
General Specifications ................................................................................................... A-3
Appendix B
Related Documents
Index
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About This Manual
The user manual provides information for configuring the features of the NETGEAR® N150
Wireless Router WNR1000 beyond initial configuration settings. Ini tial configuration instructions
can be found in the NETGEAR N150 Wireless Router Setup Manual. You should have basic to
intermediate computer and Internet skills.
Conventions, Formats, and Scope
The conventions, formats, and scope of this manual are described in the following paragraphs:
• Ty pographical conventions. This manual uses the following typographical conventions:
Italic Emphasis, books, CDs
Bold User input, GUI screen text
Fixed Command prompt, CLI text, code
Italic URL links
• Formats. This manual uses the following formats to highlight special messages:
Note: This format is used to highlight information of importance or special interest.
Tip: This format is used to highlight a procedure that will save time or resources.
Warning: Ignoring this type of note might result in a malfunction or damage to the
equipment, a breach of security, or a loss of data.
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• Scope. This manual is written for the N150 Wireless Router according to these specifications:
Product Version N150 Wireless Router WNR1000
Manual Publication Date January 2009
For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, click the links to
the NETGEAR website in Appendix B, “Related Documents.”
Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. website at
http://www.netgear.com/support.
How to Use This Manual
The HTML version of this manual includes the following:
• Buttons, and , for browsing forward or backward through the manual one page
at a time.
• A button that displays the table of contents and an button that displays an
index. Double-click a link in the table of contents or index to navigate directly to where the
topic is described in the manual.
• A button to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. online knowledge base for the product
model.
• Links to PDF versions of the full manual and individual chapters.
How to Print This Manual
To print this manual, you can choose one of the following options, according to your needs.
• Printing a page from HTML. Each page in the HTML version of the manual is dedicated to
a major topic. Select File > Print from the browser menu to print the page contents.
• Printing from PDF. Your computer must have the free Adobe Acrobat Reader installed for
you to view and print PDF files. The Acrobat Reader is available on the Adobe website at
http://www.adobe.com.
– Printing a PDF chapter. Use the PDF of This Chapter link at the top left of any page.
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• Click the PDF of This Chapter link at the top left of any page in the chapter you want
to print. The PDF version of the chapter you were viewing opens in a browser
window.
• Click the print icon in the upper left of your browser window.
– Printing a PDF version of the complete manual. Use the Complete PDF Manual link
at the top left of any page.
• Click the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of any page in the manual. The
PDF version of the complete manual opens in a browser window.
• Click the print icon in the upper left of your browser window.
Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of paper, you can
save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature.
Revision History
NETGEAR, Inc. is constantly searching for ways to improve its products and documentation. The
following table indicates any changes that might have been made since the N150 Wireless Router
was introduced.
Table 2-1. Publication Revision History
Part Number
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Chapter 1
Configuring Basic Connectivity
This chapter describes the settings for your Internet connection and your wireless local area
network (LAN) connection. When you perform the initial configuration of your wireless router
using the Resource CD as described in the NETGEAR N150 Wireless Router Setup Manual, these
settings are specified automatically for you. This chapter provides further details about these
connectivity settings, as well as instructions on how to log in to the router for further
configuration.
Note: NETGEAR recommends using the Smart Wizard™ on the Resource CD for initial
configuration, as described in the NETGEAR N150 Wireless Router Setup Manual.
This chapter includes the following sections:
• “Using the Setup Manual” on page 1-1”
• “Logging In To Your Wireless Router” on page 1-2
• “Configuring Your Internet Settings Using the Setup Wizard” on page 1-5
• “Viewing and Configuring Basic Internet Settings” on page 1-5
• “Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity” on page 1-10
Using the Setup Manual
For first-time installation of your wireless router, refer to the NETGEAR N150 Wireless Router
Setup Manual. The Setup Manual explains how to launch the NETGEAR Smart Wizard on the
Resource CD to step you through the procedure to connect your router, modem, and computers.
The Smart Wizard will assist you in configuring your wireless settings and enabling wireless
security for your network. After initial configuration using the Setup Manual, you can use the
information in this User Manual to configure additional features of your wireless router.
For installation instructions in a language other than English, refer to the language options on the
Resource CD.
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Logging In To Your Wireless Router
When the wireless router is connected to your network, you can access and configure the router
using your browser. The Default Access login information is printed on the bottom label of your
router.
To access the router:
1. Connect to the wireless router by typing http://www.routerlogin.net in the address field of
your browser, and then press Enter. A login window displays.
Figure 1-1
Tip: You can connect to the wireless router by typing either of these URLs in the
address field of your browser, and then pressing Enter:
• http://www.routerlogin.net
• http://www.routerlogin.com
If these URLs do not work, you must type the IP address of the router, for
example, http://192.168.1.1.
2. Enter admin for the router user name and your password (or the default, password).
Note: The router user name and password are not the same as any other user name or
password you might use to log in to your Internet connection.
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– The Checking for Firmware Updates screen appears unless you previously cleared the
Check for Updated Firmware Upon Log-in check box.
Figure 1-2
This message displays if the router discovers that new firmware is available. (If no new
firmware is available, the router will proceed to the router status screen.)
Figure 1-3
– To automatically update to the new firmware, click Yes to allow the router to download
and install the new firmware file from NETGEAR.
Warning: When uploading firmware to the N150 Wireless 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 could corrupt the
firmware.
The update process typically takes about 1 minute. When the upload is complete, your router
automatically restarts.
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3. If there is no new firmware, the login will take you to the Router Status screen displayed here.
Figure 1-4
If the wireless router is connected to the Internet, you can select Knowledge Base or
Documentation under Web Support in the main menu to view support information or the
documentation for the wireless router.
If you do not click Logout, the wireless router will wait for 5 minutes after no activity before
it automatically logs you out.
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Configuring Your Internet Settings Using the Setup Wizard
You can manually configure your Internet connection using the Basic Settings screen, or you can
allow the Setup Wizard to determine your Internet Service Provider (ISP) configuration.
The Setup Wizard searches your Internet connection for servers and protocols to determine your
ISP configuration.
To use the Setup Wizard to assist with configuration or to verify the Internet connection settings:
1. Select Setup Wizard from the top of the main menu.
2. Click Next to proceed. Enter your ISP settings, as needed.
3. At the end of the Setup Wizard, click Test to verify your Internet connection. If you have
trouble connecting to the Internet, see Chapter 7, “Troubleshooting.”
Viewing and Configuring Basic Internet Settings
Settings related to your Internet service are specified in the Basic Settings screen. Select Basic
Settings under Setup in the main menu.
The content you see in the Basic Settings screen depends on whether your ISP requires that you
log in with a user name and password for Internet access.
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No login required
Your Internet Connection Does Not Require a Login
If no login is required by your ISP, the following settings appear in the Basic Settings screen.
Figure 1-5
• Account Name (might also be called Host Name). The account name is provided to the ISP
during a DHCP request from your router. In most cases, this setting is not required, but some
ISPs require it for access to ISP services such as mail or news servers.
• Domain Name. The domain name is provided by your router to computers on your LAN when
the computers request DHCP settings from your router. In most cases, this settings is not
required.
• Internet IP Address. Determines how your router obtains an IP address for Internet access.
– If your ISP assigns an IP address dynamically (by DHCP), select Get Dynamically From
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– If your ISP has assigned you a permanent, fixed (static) IP address for your computer,
select Use Static IP Address. Enter the IP address that your ISP assigned. Also, enter the
subnet mask and the gateway IP address. The gateway is the ISP’s router to which your
router will connect.
• Domain Name Server (DNS) Address. If you know that your ISP does not automatically
transmit DNS addresses to the router during login, select Use These DNS Servers, and enter
the IP address of your ISP’s primary DNS server. If a secondary DNS server address is
available, enter it also.
Note: If you enter or change a DNS address, restart the computers on your
network so that these settings take effect.
• Router MAC Address. This section determines the Ethernet MAC address that the router will
use on the Internet port. Typically, you would leave Use Default Address selected. However,
some ISPs (especially cable modem providers) register the Ethernet MAC address of the
network interface card in your computer when your account is first opened. They then accept
only traffic from the MAC address of that computer. This feature allows your router to
masquerade as that computer by “cloning” or “spoofing” its MAC address.
To change the MAC address, select one of the following methods:
– Select Use Computer MAC Address. The router will then capture and use the MAC
address of the computer that you are now using. You must be using the one computer that
is allowed by the ISP.
– Select Use This MAC Address, and enter it here.
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Login required
Your Internet Connection Does Require a Login
If a login is required by your ISP, the following settings appear in the Basic Settings screen:
Figure 1-6
• Does Your Internet Connection Require A Login? If you usually must use a login program
such as WinPOET to access the Internet, your Internet connection requires a login. After you
select Yes, the Basic Settings screen displays.
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Note: After you finish setting up your router, you will no longer need to launch the
ISP’s login program on your computer to access the Internet. When you start
an Internet application, your router will automatically log you in.
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• Internet Service Provider. This drop-down list contains a few ISPs that need special
protocols for connection. Not all ISPs are listed here. The ones on this list have special
requirements. The list includes:
Figure 1-7
– PPTP (Point to Point Tunneling Protocol), used primarily in Austrian DSL services
– Telstra Bigpond, an Australian residential cable modem service
Note: The T elstra Bigpond setting is only for older cable modem service
accounts still requiring a Bigpond login utility. Telstra has
discontinued this type of account. Those with Telstra DSL accounts
and newer cable modem accounts should select No for Does Your
Internet Connection Require a Login.
– Other, which selects PPPoE (Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet), the protocol used by
most DSL services worldwide.
• Login and Password. This is the user name and password provided by your ISP. This name
and password are used to log in to the ISP server.
– Service Name. If your connection is capable of connecting to multiple Internet services,
this setting specifies which service to use.
– Connection Mode. This drop-down list selects when the router will connect to and
disconnect from the Internet. The list includes:
Figure 1-8
• Always On. The router logs in to the Internet immediately after booting and never
disconnects.
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• Dial on Demand. The router logs in only when outgoing traffic is present and logs out
after the idle time-out.
• Manually Connect. The router logs in or logs out only when the user clicks Connect
or Disconnect in the Router Status screen.
– Idle Timeout. Your Internet connection is logged out if there is no data transfer during the
specified time interval.
• Domain Name Server (DNS) Address. If you know that your ISP does not automatically
transmit DNS addresses to the router during login, select Use These DNS Servers, and enter
the IP address of your ISP’s primary DNS server. If a secondary DNS server address is
available, enter it also.
Note: If you enter or change a DNS address, restart the computers on your network
so that these settings take effect.
Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity
Follow these instructions to set up and test basic wireless connectivity. Once you have established
basic wireless connectivity, you can enable security settings appropriate to your needs.
1. Select Wireless Settings under Setup in the main menu of the WNR1000 router.
Figure 1-9
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2. As appropriate, select the region in which the wireless interface will operate.
Note: In North America, you will not be able to change the region setting.
3. For the wireless network name (SSID), use the default name, or choose a suitable descriptive
name. In the Name (SSID) field, you can enter a value of up to 32 alphanumeric characters.
The default SSID is NETGEAR.
Note: The SSID is case-sensitive; NETGEAR is not the same as nETgear. Also, the
SSID of any wireless access adapters must match the SSID you specify in the
N150 Wireless Router. If they do not match, you will not get a wireless
connection to the N150 Wireless Router.
4. For the remaining settings, accept the defaults .
• The default channel is Auto.
It should not be necessary to change the wireless channel unless you notice interference
problems with another nearby wireless router or access point. Selec t a channel that is not
being used by any other wireless networks within several hundred feet of your router. For
more information about the wireless channel frequencies, click the link to the online
document “Wireless Networking Basics” in Appendix B.
• The default mode of Up to 150Mbps. The options are:
– Up to 54 Mbps - Legacy Mode with maximum speed of up to 54 Mbps for b/g
networks.
– Up to 65 Mbps - Neighbor Friendly Mode - Default speed up to 65 Mbps which will
not interfere with neighboring wireless networks.
– Up to 150 Mbps - Performance Mode - Maximum Wireless-N speed up to 150 Mbps.
• The default Security Options is None.
5. Click Apply to save your changes.
Note: If you are configuring the router from a wireless computer and you change the
router’s SSID, channel, or security settings, you will lose your wireless
connection when you click Apply. You must then change the wireless settings
of your computer to match the router’s new settings.
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6. Select Wireless Settings under Advanced in the main menu of the WNR1000 router.
Figure 1-10
7. Make sure that the Enable Wireless Router Radio, Enable SSID Broadcast, and Enable
WMM check boxes are selected.
8. Click Setup Access List.
9. Make sure that the Turn Access Control On check box is not selected.
10. Configure and test your wireless computer for wireless connectivity.
Program the wireless adapter of your computer to have the same SSID and channel that you
specified in the router, and disable encryption. Check that your computer has a wireless link
and can obtain an IP address by DHCP from the router.
Once your computer has basic wireless connectivity to the router, you can configure the advanced
wireless security functions of the computer and router (for more information about security and
these settings, see Chapter 2, “Safeguarding Your Network ”).
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Chapter 2
Safeguarding Your Network
The N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 provides highly effective security features, which are
covered in detail in this chapter.
This chapter includes the following sections:
• “Choosing Appropriate Wireless Security”
• “Recording Basic Wireless Settings Setup Information ” on page 2-5
• “Changing Wireless Security Settings” on page 2-6
• “Viewing Advanced Wireless Settings” on page 2-11
• “Using Push 'N' Connect (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)” on page 2-12
• “Restricting Wireless Access by MAC Address” on page 2-18
• “Changing the Administrator Password” on page 2-20
• “Backing Up Your Configuration” on page 2-21
• “Understanding Your Firewall” on page 2-21
Choosing Appropriate Wireless Security
Unlike wired networks, wireless networks allow anyone with a compatible adapter to receive your
wireless data transmissions well beyond your walls. Operating an unsecured wireless network
creates an opportunity for outsiders to eavesdrop on your network traffic or to enter your network
to access your computers and files. Indoors, computers can connect over wireless networks at
ranges of up to 300 feet. Such distances can allow for others outside your immediate area to access
your network. Use the security features of your wireless equipment that are appropriate to your
needs.
The time it takes to establish a wireless connection can vary depending on both your security
settings and router placement.
Stronger security methods can entail a cost in terms of throughput, latency, battery consumption,
and equipment compatibility. In choosing an appropriate security level, you can also consider the
effort compared to the reward for a hacker to break into your network. As a minimum, however,
NETGEAR recommends using WEP with Shared Key authentication. Do not run an unsecured
wireless network unless it is your intention to provide free Internet access for the public.
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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
Wireless data
security options
Range: up to 300 foot radius
Note: Use these with other features that enhance security (Table 2-2 on page 2-4).
WEP connections can take slightly longer to establish. Also, WEP, WPA-PSK, and WPA2-PSK
encryption can consume more battery power on a notebook computer, an d can cause significan t
performance degradation with a slow computer.
Note: NETGEAR recommends that you change the administration password of your
router. Default passwords are well known, and an intruder can use your
administrator access to read or disable your security settings. For information
about how to change the administrator password, see “Changing the Administrator
Password” on page 2-20.
Figure 2-1
To configure the wireless network, you can:
• Manually specify your SSID and your wireless security settings. The N150 Wireless
Router provides two screens for configuring the wireless settings:
– Wireless Settings. You access these under Setup in the main menu (see “Viewing Basic
Wireless Settings” on page 2-6).
– Advanced Wireless Settings. You access these under Advanced in the main menu (see
“Viewing Advanced Wireless Settings” on page 2-11).
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• Use Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) to automatically set the SSID and implement WPA/
WPA2 security on both the router and the client device. If the clients in your network are
WPS capable, you can use Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) to automatically set the SSID and
implement WPA/WPA2 security on both the router and the client device (see “Using Push 'N'
Connect (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)” on page 2-12).
Basic security options are listed in order of increasing effectiveness in Table 2-1. Other features
that affect security are listed in Table 2-2 on page 2-4. For more details on wireless security
methods, click the link to the online document “Wireless Networking Basics” in Appendix B.
Table 2-1 . Wireless Security Option s
Security Type Description
None. No wireless security. Recommended only for
troubleshooting wireless connectivity. Do not run an
unsecured wireless network unless it is your
intention to provide free Internet access for the
public.
WEP. Wired Equivalent Privacy. Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) data encryption
provides moderate data security. WEP Shared Key
authentication and WEP data encryption can be
defeated by a determined eavesdropper using
publicly available tools.
For more information, see “Configuring WEP
Wireless Security” on page 2-8.
WPA-PSK (TKIP). WPA-PSK standard encryption
with TKIP encryption type.
WPA2-PSK (AES). Wi-Fi Protected Access version 2
with Pre-Shared Key; WPA2-PSK standard
encryption with the AES encryption type.
WPA-PSK (TKIP) + WPA2-PSK (AES). Mixed mode.
Wi-Fi Protected Access with Pre-Shared Key (WPAPSK and WPA2-PSK) data encryption provides
extremely strong data security, very effectively
blocking eavesdropping. Because WPA and WPA2
are relatively new standards, older wireless adapters
and devices might not support them.
For more information, see “Configuring WPA-PSK
and WPA2-PSK Wireless Security” on page 2-9.
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Table 2-2. Other Features That Enhance Security
Security Type Description
Disable the wireless router radio. If you disable the wireless router radio, wireless
devices cannot communicate with the router at all.
You might disable this when you are away or when
other users of your network all use wired
connections.
For more information, see “Viewing Advanced
Wireless Settings” on page 2-11.
T urn off the broadcast of the wireless network
name SSID.
Restrict access based on MAC address. You can restrict access to only trusted computers so
Modify your firewall’s rules. By default, the firewall allows any outbound traffic
Use the Push 'N' Connect feature (Wi-F i
Protected Setup).
If you disable the broadcast of the SSID, only
devices that know the correct SSID can connect.
This nullifies the wireless network discovery feature
of some products such as Windows XP, but your data
is still fully exposed to an intruder using available
wireless eavesdropping tools.
For more information, see “Viewing Advanced
Wireless Settings” on page 2-11.
that unknown computers cannot wirelessly connect
to the N150 Wireless Router. MAC address filtering
adds an obstacle against unwanted access to your
network by the general public, but the data broadcast
over the wireless link is fully exposed. This data
includes your trusted MAC addresses, which can be
read and impersonated by a hacker.
For more information, see “Restricting Wireless
Access by MAC Address” on page 2-18.
and prohibits any inbound traffic except for
responses to your outbound traffic. However, you
can modify the firewall’s rules.
For more information, see “Understanding Your
Firewall” on page 2-21.
Wi-Fi Protected Setup provides easy setup by
means of a push button. Older wireless adapters and
devices might not support this. Check whether
devices are WPS enabled.
For more information, see “Using Push 'N' Connect
(Wi-Fi Protected Setup)” on page 2-12.
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