Netgear orporated 09300114 User Manual

N150 Wireless Modem Router DGN1000 Setup Manual

NETGEAR, Inc.

350 East Plumeria Drive
San Jose, CA 95134
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA

June 2009
208-10462-01
v1.0

©2009 by NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved.

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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 Modem Router DGN1000 Setup Manual

Getting to Know Your Wireless Router

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Installing Your Router Using the
Smart Wizard

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

Accessing Your Router After Installation ...........................................................................9

Installing Your Router Manually
(Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users)

Understanding ADSL Microfilters ....................................................................................11

ADSL Microfilter ........................................................................................................11

ADSL Microfilter with Built-In Splitter ......................................................................... 11

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

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

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

Configuring Your Wireless Network

Specifying Wireless Settings .................................... .... ... ... ... .... ......................................18

Setting Your SSID and Wireless Security Manually .................................................. 19

Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to Configure Your Wireless Network .......................20

Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity ................................................................................23

Troubleshooting

Basic Functioning ............................................................................................................25

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Power LED Not On ....................................................................................................26

Power LED is Red .....................................................................................................26

LAN or Internet Port LEDs Not On ......... ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... .............26

Troubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface ...........................................................27

Troubleshooting the ISP Connection ...............................................................................27

ADSL link ..................................................................................................................28

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

Troubleshooting PPPoE or PPPoA ...........................................................................29

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

Troubleshooting a TCP/IP Network Using the Ping Utility ...............................................30

Testing the LAN Path to Your Router ........................................................................30

Testing the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device ................ ... ... ... .... ... ... ...31

Restoring the Default Configuration and Password ............ ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ...32

Using the Reset Button to Reset the Router .......................................... ... ... .............32

Technical Specifications

General Specifications ................. .... .......................................... ... ... ... .... ... ......................33

Default Configuration .......................................................................................................34

Related Documents
Registration and Certifications

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Getting to Know Your Wireless Router

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

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

LEDs—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.

This chapter describes how to set up the wireless modem router on your Local Area Network
(LAN) and connect to the Internet. It describes how to set up your wireless modem router for
Internet access and configure basic wireless connectivity.

Unpacking Your New Router

Your router should contain the following items:

• Wireless Modem Router

• AC power adapter (varies by region)

• Category 5 (Cat 5) Ethernet cable

• Telephone cable with RJ-11 connector

• Microfilters (quantity and type vary by region)

• Resource CD, including:
– The Smart Wizard Installation Assistant
– This manual

• Warranty and Support Information cards

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.

Place your router in a suitable area for installation (near an AC power outlet and accessible to the
Ethernet cables for your wired computers).

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Hardware Features

Power

LAN Ports (1-4)

DSL

Internet

Wireless

WPS

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

Router Front Panel

The wireless modem router front panel shown below contains status LEDs.

Figure 1

Getting to Know Your Wireless Router 2

You can use the LEDs to verify various conditions.Table 1 describes each LED.

Ta ble 1. LED Descriptions

Label LED Activity Description

Power Solid Green

Solid Red
Off
Factory reset

LAN Ports
1 - 4

DSL Solid Green

Internet Port Solid Green

Wireless Solid Green

Solid Green
Blinking Green
Off

Blinking Green
Off

Solid Red

Blinking Green
Off

Blinking Green
Off

Power is supplied to the router.
POST (Power-On Self-Test) failure or device malfunction
Power is not supplied to the router
Lights momentarily when the reset button is pressed for 6 seconds,

then blinks red three times when released. It then turns green as the
gateway resets to the factory defaults.

The Local port has detected an Ethernet link with a device.
Data is being transmitted or received.
No link is detected on this port.

The ADSL port is synchronized with an ISP’s network-access device.
Indicates ADSL training—ADSL is synchronizing with the DSLAM.
The unit is off or there is no IP connection.

There is an Internet session. If the session is dropped due to an idle
timeout, and an ADSL connection is still present, the light will remain
green. If the session is dropped for any other reason, the light will
turn off.

IP connection failed (no DHCP or PPoE response, PPPoE
authentication failed, etc.)

Data is being transmitted over the ADSL port.
No Internet connection detected or device in bridged mode.

Indicates that the Wireless port is initialized.
Data is being transmitted or received over the wireless link.
The Wireless Access Point is turned off.

WPS Solid Green

Blinking Green
Off

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WPS wireless security is being enabled.
The device is in the 2-minute interval to synchronize security.
WPS is not being set or enabled.

Router Back Panel

1

2

4

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The back panel of the wireless modem router contains port connections.

Figure 2

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

1. RJ-11 ADSL port for connecting the wireless modem router to an ADSL line

2. Four Local Ethernet RJ-45 LAN ports for connecting the wireless modem router to the local
computers

3. Power On/Off button

4. AC power adapter input

Getting to Know Your Wireless Router 4

Router Label

Factory Default Reset. Press for 6 seconds to reset the router

to its factory default settings.

FCC ID: PY309300114

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

Figure 3

Positioning Your Wireless Router

The wireless modem 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 may limit the
range. For best results, place your router:

• Near the center of the area where your computers and other devices will operate, preferably

• 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

• Away from electrical devices which are potential sources of interference, such as ceiling fans,

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within line of sight to your wireless devices.

the wireless modem router and your other devices to a minimum.

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 Modem Router

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

If you have a Macintosh or Linux system, you need to use the manual installation
method (see “Installing Your Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users)”

on page 10).

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

• Smart Wizard Setup: The Smart Wizard setup is available on your Resource CD. See

“Installing Your Router Using the Smart Wizard” on page 8 to use the Smart Wizard.

– 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.

– Smart Wizard requires a PC running Microsoft Windows..

Before running the Smart Wizard 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 may
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, see “Installing Your

Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users)” on page 10. For example, if you are

connecting to a Mac, are using a Linux operating system, or are technically knowledgeable,
select this option.

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If you choose to use the manual setup option, 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

Modem 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 18).

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Installing Your Router Using the

Smart Wizard

To use the Smart Wizard, you must be using a PC with Windows Vista, or Windows XP, or
Windows 2000 with Service Pack 2. The Smart Wizard setup procedure should take about
15 minutes to complete. Before using the Smart Wizard to set up your wireless modem router,
ensure that:

• You have an ADSL 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, ADSL
microfilters, and PC(s). It then helps you to configure your wireless settings and enable wireless
security for your network. The Smart Wizard guides you through the setup process by automating
many of the steps. At each step in the setup process, the Smart Wizard checks to ensure that the
steps you perform are successfully completed.

To install your router using the Smart Wizard:

1.

Locate the ADSL settings information provided by your Internet Service Provider.

2. Insert the Resource CD into your Windows 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 .

3. When the Welcome screen appears, click Setup to start the Smart Wizard. Follow the

instructions and prompts to complete the installation.

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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

“Accessing Your Router After Installation” on page 9).

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 (see the online Reference Manual for more
information).

You are now connected to the Internet!

To set up additional wireless computers in your network for router access and to connect to the
Internet, see “Configuring Your Wireless Network” on page 18.

Accessing Your Router After Installation

The Smart Wizard only appears when you first install the router or when the router is in its factory
default state (for example, if you have reset the router to its factory default settings). If you want to
change the settings after installing and configuring your router, you can click the desktop
shortcut—a preconfigured shortcut placed on your desktop at installation—to open the
router management interface.
router. After logging in, you can:

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Optionally, you can also open a browser window and log in to the

• Set up other wireless computers on your network, see “Configuring Your Wireless Network”

on page 18.

• Change settings and configure wireless security, see “Specifying Wireless Settings” on

page 18.

For advanced features that are not covered in this manual, see the Reference Manual on your
Resource CD. A link to the on-line Reference Manual also is available from the router interface.

1. The shortcut icon is installed on your desktop only when using the Smart Wizard installation method.

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