Netgear orporated 10400153 User Manual
N300 Wireless Gigabit Router WNR3500Lv2 User Manual
NETGEAR, Inc.
350 E. Plumeria Drive
San Jose, CA 95134 USA
202-10832-01
April 2011
v1.0
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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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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 N300 Wireless Gigabit Router WNR3500Lv2 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 N300 Wireless Gigabit Router WNR3500Lv2 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.
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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.
Europe – EU Declaration of Conformity
Marking by the above symbol indicates compliance with the Essential Requirements of the R&TTE Directive of the
European Union (1999/5/EC). This equipment meets the following conformance standards:
EN300 328, EN301 489-17, EN60950
A printed copy of the EU Declaration of Conformity certificate for this product is provided in the
WNR3500Lv2 product package.
Europe – Declaration of Conformity in Languages of the European Community
Cesky [Czech] NETGEAR Inc. tímto prohlašuje, že tento Radiolan je ve shode se základními
požadavky a dalšími príslušnými ustanoveními smernice 1999/5/ES.
Dansk
[Danish]
Deutsch
[German]
Eesti
[Estonian]
English Hereby, NETGEAR Inc., declares that this Radiolan is in compliance with the essential
Español
[Spanish]
Ελληνική
[Greek]
Français
[French]
Italiano [Italian] Con la presente NETGEAR Inc. dichiara che questo Radiolan è conforme ai requisiti
Latviski
[Latvian]
Undertegnede NETGEAR Inc. erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr Radiolan overholder
de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF.
Hiermit erklärt NETGEAR Inc., dass sich das Gerät Radiolan in Übereinstimmung mit
den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den übrigen einschlägigen Bestimmungen der
Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet.
Käesolevaga kinnitab NETGEAR Inc. seadme Radiolan vastavust direktiivi 1999/5/EÜ
põhinõuetele ja nimetatud direktiivist tulenevatele teistele asjakohastele sätetele.
requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
Por medio de la presente NETGEAR Inc. declara que el Radiolan cumple con los
requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la
Directiva 1999/5/CE.
ΜΕ ΤΗΝ ΠΑΡΟΥΣΑ NETGEAR Inc. ΔΗΛΩΝΕΙ ΟΤΙ Radiolan ΣΥΜΜΟΡΦΩΝΕΤΑΙ
ΠΡΟΣ ΤΙΣ ΟΥΣΙΩΔΕΙΣ ΑΠΑΙΤΗΣΕΙΣ ΚΑΙ ΤΙΣ ΛΟΙΠΕΣ ΣΧΕΤΙΚΕΣ ΔΙΑΤΑΞΕΙΣ ΤΗΣ
ΟΔΗΓΙΑΣ 1999/5/ΕΚ.
Par la présente NETGEAR Inc. déclare que l'appareil Radiolan est conforme aux
exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999/5/CE.
essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE.
Ar šo NETGEAR Inc. deklarē, ka Radiolan atbilst Direktīvas 1999/5/EK būtiskajām
pra
sībām un citiem ar to saistītajiem noteikumiem.
Lietuvių
[Lithuanian]
Šiuo NETGEAR Inc. deklaruoja, kad šis Radiolan atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir kitas
1999/5/EB Direktyvos nuostatas.
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Nederlands
[Dutch]
Malti [Maltese] Hawnhekk, NETGEAR Inc., jiddikjara li dan Radiolan jikkonforma mal-htigijiet
Hierbij verklaart NETGEAR Inc. dat het toestel Radiolan in overeenstemming is met de
essentiële eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/EG.
essenzjali u ma provvedimenti ohrajn relevanti li hemm fid-Dirrettiva 1999/5/EC.
Magyar
[Hungarian]
Polski [Polish] Niniejszym NETGEAR Inc. oświadcza, że Radiolan jest zgodny z zasadniczymi
Português
[Portuguese]
Slovensko
[Slovenian]
Slovensky
[Slovak]
Suomi
[Finnish]
Svenska
[Swedish]
Íslenska
[Icelandic]
Norsk
[Norwegian]
Alulírott, NETGEAR Inc. nyilatkozom, hogy a Radiolan megfelel a vonatkozó alapvetõ
követelményeknek és az 1999/5/EC irányelv egyéb elõírásainak.
wymogami oraz pozostałymi stosownymi postanowieniami Dyrektywy 1999/5/EC.
NETGEAR Inc. declara que este Radiolan está conforme com os requisitos essenciais
e outras disposições da Directiva 1999/5/CE.
NETGEAR Inc. izjavlja, da je ta Radiolan v skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi
relevantnimi določili direktive 1999/5/ES.
NETGEAR Inc. týmto vyhlasuje, _e Radiolan spĺňa základné po_iadavky a všetky
príslušné ustanovenia Smernice 1999/5/ES.
NETGEAR Inc. vakuuttaa täten että Radiolan tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY
oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen.
Härmed intygar NETGEAR Inc. att denna Radiolan står I överensstämmelse med de
väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv
1999/5/EG.
Hér með lýsir NETGEAR Inc. yfir því að Radiolan er í samræmi við grunnkröfur og aðrar
kröfur, sem gerðar eru í tilskipun 1999/5/EC.
NETGEAR Inc. erklærer herved at utstyret Radiolan er i samsvar med de
grunnleggende krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF.
FCC Requirements for Operation in the United States
FCC Information to User
This product does not contain any user serviceable components and is to be used with approved antennas 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.
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FCC Declaration Of Conformity
We NETGEAR, Inc., 350 E. Plumeria Drive, San Jose, CA 95134, declare under our sole responsibility that the model
WNR3500Lv2 N300 Wireless Gigabit Router WNR3500Lv2 complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful interference, and
• 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 reasonable 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 the radio receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
N300 Wireless Gigabit Router WNR3500Lv2
Tested to Comply
with FCC Standards
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.
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IndustryCanadaStatement
ThisClassBdigitalapparatuscomplieswithCanadianICES‐003.
Operationissubjecttothefollowingtwoconditions:(1)thisdevicemaynotcause
interference,and(2)thisdevicemust
acceptanyinterference,includinginterferencethatmaycauseundesiredoperationofthe
device.
ForproductavailableintheUSA/Canadamarket,onlychannel1~11canbeoperated.
Selectionofotherchannelsisnot
possible.
Toreducepotentialradiointerferencetootherusers,theantennatypeanditsgainshould
besochosenthattheequivalent
isotropicallyradiatedpower(e.i.r.p)isnotmorethanthatpermittedforsuccessful
communication.
Thedevicecouldautomaticallydiscontinuetransmissionincaseofabsenceofinformation
totransmit,oroperational
failure.Notethatthisisnotintendedtoprohibittransmissionofcontrolorsignaling
informationortheuseofrepetitive
codeswhererequiredbythetechnology.
IMPORTANTNOTE:
ICRadiationExposureStatement:
ThisequipmentcomplieswithICRSS‐102radiationexposurelimitssetforthforan
uncontrolledenvironment.This
equipmentshouldbeinstalledandoperatedwithminimumdistance20cmbetweenthe
radiator&yourbody.
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Product and Publication Details
Model Number: WNR3500Lv2
Publication Date: April 2011
Product Family: Wireless Router
Product Name: N300 Wireless Gigabit Router WNR3500Lv2
Home or Business Product: Home
Language: English
Publication Part Number: 202-10832-01
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Contents
N300 Wireless Gigabit Router
WNR3500Lv2 User Manual
Chapter 1
Configuring Your Internet Connection
Logging In to Your Wireless Router ................................................................................1-2
ing a Language for Your Screen Display ..............................................................1-5
Select
Using the
iewing or Manually Configuring Your ISP Settings .......................................................1-6
V
Chapter
Safeguarding Your Network
Planning Y
Manually Configuring Y
Using Push ‘N’ C
Adding Both WPS-Capable Clients and Non-WPS-Capable Clients ............................2-14
Restricting Acc
Setup Wizard ..................................................................................................1-6
2
our Wireless Network ....................................................................................2-1
Wireless Placement and Range Guidelines .............................................................2-2
Wireless Sec
iguring WEP Wireless Security .........................................................................2-6
Conf
Conf
iguring WPA, WPA2, or WPA/WPA2 Wireless Security ....................................2-8
Using
Using a PIN
Conf
iguring Advanced WPS Settings .....................................................................2-13
urity Options ........................................................................................2-3
our Wireless Settings .................................................................2-4
onnect to Configure Your Wireless Network ........................................2-9
the WPS Button to Configure Your Network and Add a Client .....................2-10
to Configure Your Network and Add a Client ..................................... 2-11
ess to Your Router ................................................................................2-15
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Chapter 3
Protecting Your Network
Protecting Access to Your WNR3500v2 Router .............................................................3-1
Changing the Built-In Password ...............................................................................3-2
Restricting Access by MAC Address ..............................................................................3-3
Blocking Access to Internet Sites ...................................................................................3-4
Blocking Access to Internet Services .............................................................................3-6
Configuring a User-Defined Service .........................................................................3-7
Scheduling Blocking .......................................................................................................3-8
Viewing Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access ...............................................3-9
Configuring E-mail Alert and Web Access Log Notifications ........................................3-10
Setting the Time ............................................................................................................ 3-11
Chapter 4
Using Network Monitoring Tools
Upgrading the Router Firmware .....................................................................................4-1
Upgrading Automatically to New Router Software ...................................................4-3
Upgrading Manually to New Router Software ..........................................................4-3
Viewing Wireless Router Status Information ...................................................................4-4
Viewing a List of Attached Devices .................................................................................4-9
Managing the Configuration File .....................................................................................4-9
Backing Up and Restoring the Configuration .........................................................4-10
Erasing the Configuration ....................................................................................... 4-11
Enabling Remote Management Access ....................................................................... 4-11
Chapter 5
Customizing Your Network Settings
Using the LAN IP Setup Options ....................................................................................5-1
Using the Router as a DHCP Server ........................................................................5-4
Using Address Reservation ......................................................................................5-4
Using a Dynamic DNS Service .......................................................................................5-5
Configuring the WAN Setup Options ..............................................................................5-7
Setting Up a Default DMZ Server .............................................................................5-8
Configuring Static Routes ...............................................................................................5-9
Allowing Inbound Connections to Your Network ........................................................... 5-11
How Your Computer Accesses a Remote Computer through Your Router ............ 5-11
How Port Triggering Changes the Communication Process ..................................5-13
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How Port Forwarding Changes the Communication Process ................................5-14
How Port Forwarding Differs from Port Triggering .................................................5-15
Configuring Port Forwarding to Local Servers ..............................................................5-16
Adding a Custom Service .......................................................................................5-17
Editing or Deleting a Port Forwarding Entry ...........................................................5-18
Configuring Port Triggering ...........................................................................................5-18
Wireless Repeating (Also Called WDS) .......................................................................5-21
Wireless Repeating Function .................................................................................5-22
Setting Up the Base Station ...................................................................................5-23
Setting Up a Repeater Unit ....................................................................................5-24
Chapter 6
Fine-Tuning Your Network
Assessing Your Speed Requirements ............................................................................6-2
Optimizing Your Network Bandwidth ..............................................................................6-3
Optimizing Wireless Performance ..................................................................................6-5
Changing the MTU Size .................................................................................................6-6
Quality of Service ...........................................................................................................6-7
Using WMM QoS for Wireless Multimedia Applications ...........................................6-8
Configuring QoS for Internet Access ........................................................................6-8
Using Universal Plug and Play .....................................................................................6-13
Chapter 7
USB Storage
USB Drive Requirements ...............................................................................................7-1
File Sharing Scenarios ...................................................................................................7-2
USB Storage Basic Settings ...........................................................................................7-4
Editing a Network Folder ..........................................................................................7-6
Configuring USB Storage Advanced Settings ................................................................7-7
Creating a Network Folder .......................................................................................7-9
ReadyShare Access .....................................................................................................7-10
Unmounting a USB Drive .............................................................................................7-10
Specifying Approved USB Devices ............................................................................... 7-11
Connecting to the USB Drive from a Remote Computer ..............................................7-12
Locating the Internet Port IP Address ....................................................................7-12
Accessing the Router’s USB Drive Remotely Using FTP ......................................7-12
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Connecting to the USB Drive with Microsoft Network Settings ....................................7-12
Enabling File and Printer Sharing ..........................................................................7-13
Chapter 8
Troubleshooting
Quick Tips .......................................................................................................................8-1
Troubleshooting Basic Functions ....................................................................................8-3
Cannot Access the Router Main Menu ...........................................................................8-5
Cannot Access the Internet ............................................................................................8-6
Troubleshooting a Network Using the Ping Utility ...........................................................8-8
Testing the LAN Path to Your Router .......................................................................8-8
Testing the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device .....................................8-9
Problems with Date and Time .......................................................................................8-10
Wireless Connectivity ...................................................................................................8-10
Using Your Wireless Card Setup Program ............................................................. 8-11
Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity .............................................. 8-11
Restoring the Default Configuration and Password ......................................................8-14
Appendix A
Default Configuration and Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications ................................................................................................. A-3
Appendix B
Related Documents
Index
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Chapter 1
Configuring Your Internet Connection
This chapter describes how to configure your WNR3500Lv2 router Internet connection. When you
install your wireless router, these settings are configured automatically for you. This chapter
provides instructions on how to log in to the wireless router for further configuration.
Note: NETGEAR recommends using the Smart Wizard™ on the Resource CD for initial
configuration, as described in the NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual.
This chapter includes the following sections:
• “Logging In to Your Wireless Router” on page 1-2
• “Using the Setup Wizard” on page 1-5
• “Using the Setup Wizard” on page 1-5
• “Viewing or Manually Configuring Your ISP Settings” on page 1-5
Logging In to Your Wireless Router
You can log in to the wireless router to view or change its settings.
Note: Your computer must be configured for DHCP. For help with configuring DHCP, see
the documentation that came with your computer or see the link to the online
document in “Preparing Your Network” in Appendix B.
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To log in to the wireless router:
1. Connect to the wireless router by typing http://www.routerlogin.net or the router’s LAN IP
address (the default is 192.168.1.1) in the address field of your browser, and then press Enter.
A login window opens:
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://www.192.168.1.1.
2. Enter admin for the router user name and your password (or the default, password). For
information about how to change the password, see “Changing the Built-In Password” on
page 3-2.
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 displays unless you previously cleared the Check
for Updated Firmware Upon Log-in check box.
Figure 1-2
If the router discovers a newer version of software, you are asked if you want to upgrade to the
new software (see “Upgrading the Router Firmware” on page 4-1 for details). If no new
firmware is available, the following message displays.
Figure 1-3
3. The Basic Settings screen displays showing the wireless router’s settings.
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Figure 1-4
Note: If the Check for New Version Upon Log-in check box is selected, the home
page is the Router Upgrade screen. Otherwise, it is the Basic Settings screen.
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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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. This feature is not the same as the Smart Wizard on the Resource CD. To use
the Setup Wizard to assist with configuration or to verify the Internet connection settings:
1. From the main menu, select Setup Wizard.
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 8, “Troubleshooting.”
Viewing or Manually Configuring Your ISP Settings
To view or configure the basic settings:
1. Log in to the wireless router as described in “Logging In to Your Wireless Router” on
page 1-2.
The Basic Settings screen displays (described in Table 1-1 on page 1-7).
2. Select Yes or No depending on whether your ISP requires a login. This selection changes the
fields available on the Basic Settings screen.
• Yes. If your ISP requires a login, select the encapsulation method. Enter the login name. If
you want to change the login time-out, enter a new value in minutes.
• No. If your ISP does not require a login, enter the account name, if required, and the
domain name, if required.
3. Enter the settings for the IP address and DNS server. If you enter or change a DNS address,
restart the computers on your network so that these settings take effect.
4. If no login is required, you can specify the MAC Address setting.
5. Click Apply to save your settings.
6. Click Test to test your Internet connection. If the NETGEAR website does not appear within
one minute, refer to Chapter 8, “Troubleshooting.
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ISP does not require login ISP does require login
When your Internet connection is working you do not need to launch the ISP’s login program on
your computer to access the Internet. When you start an Internet application, your wireless router
automatically logs you in
The fields that are displayed depend on whether or not your Internet connection requires a login.
Figure 1-5
The following table explains the fields in the Basic Settings screen.
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Table 1-1. Basic Settings screen fields
Settings Description
Does Your ISP Require a Login? • Yes
•No
These fields
appear only if no
login is required.
These fields
appear only if
your ISP
requires a login.
Account Name
(If required)
Domain Name
(If required)
Internet Service Provider • PPTP (Point to Point Tunneling Protocol). This is used
Login The login name provided by your ISP. This is often an e-mail
Password The password that you use to log ISP.
Service Name If your ISP provided a Service Name, enter it here. This field
Connection Mode Specify when the router will connect to and disconnect from
Idle Timeout (In minutes) If you want to change the Internet login time-out, enter a new
Enter the account name provided by your ISP. This might also
be called the host name.
Enter the domain name provided by your ISP.
primarily in Austrian DSL services.
• Telstra Bigpond. This setting is only for older cable modem
service accounts that still require 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. This is the default setting. It is for PPPoE (Point to
Point Protocol over Ethernet), the protocol used by most
DSL services worldwide.
address.
appears if the Internet Service Provider is defined as “Other”
(PPPoE)
the Internet.
• Always On. The router logs in to the Internet immediately
after booting and never disconnects.
• 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
you click Connect or Disconnect in the Router Status
screen.
value in minutes. This determines how long the wireless router
keeps the Internet connection active after there is no Internet
activity from the LAN. Entering an Idle Timeout value of 0
(zero) means never log out.
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Table 1-1. Basic Settings screen fields (continued)
Settings Description
Internet IP Address • Get Dynamically from ISP. Your ISP automatically assigns
these addresses.
• Use Static IP Address. Enter the IP address that your ISP
assigned. Also enter the IP subnet mask and the gateway IP
address. The gateway is the ISP’s gateway to which your
wireless router will connect.
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 automatically
assigns this address.
• Use These DNS Servers. If you know that your ISP does
not automatically transmit DNS addresses to the wireless
router during login, select this option, and enter the IP
address of your ISP’s primary DNS server. If a secondary
DNS server address is available, enter it also.
This field
appears if no
login is required
or the Internet
Service Provider
is not defined as
“Other.”
Router MAC Address The Ethernet MAC address that will be used by the wireless
router on the Internet port. Some ISPs register the Ethernet
MAC address of the network interface card in your computer
when your account is first opened. They will then accept traffic
only from the MAC address of that computer. This feature
allows your wireless router to masquerade as that computer
by “cloning” its MAC address.
• Use Default Address. Use the default MAC address.
• Use Computer MAC Address. The wireless router will
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.
• Use This MAC Address. Enter the MAC address that you
want to use.
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Chapter 2
Safeguarding Your Network
For a wireless connection, the SSID, also called the wireless network name, and the wireless
security setting must be the same for the wireless router and wireless computers or wireless
adapters. NETGEAR strongly recommends that you use wireless security.
Warning: Computers can connect wirelessly at a range of several hundred feet. This can
allow others outside of your immediate area to access your network.
This chapter includes:
• “Planning Your Wireless Network”
• “Manually Configuring Your Wireless Settings” on page 2-4
• “Using Push ‘N’ Connect to Configure Your Wireless Network” on page 2-9
• “Adding Both WPS-Capable Clients and Non-WPS-Capable Clients” on page 2-14
• “Restricting Access to Your Router” on page 2-15
Planning Your Wireless Network
For compliance and compatibility between similar products in your area, the operating channel
and region must be set correctly.
To configure the wireless network, you can either specify the wireless settings, or you can use WiFi Protected Setup (WPS) to automatically set the SSID and implement WPA/WPA2 security.
• To manually configure the wireless settings, you must know the following:
– SSID. The default SSID for the wireless router is NETGEAR.
– The wireless mode (802.11n, 802.11g, or 802.11b) that each wireless adapter supports.
– Wireless security option. To successfully implement wireless security, check each wireless
adapter to determine which wireless security option it supports.
See “Manually Configuring Your Wireless Settings” on page 2-4.
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• Push 'N' Connect (WPS) automatically implements wireless security on the wireless router
while, at the same time, allowing you to automatically implement wireless security on any
WPS-enabled devices (such as wireless computers and wireless adapter cards). You activate
WPS by pressing a WPS button on the wireless router, clicking an onscreen WPS button, or
entering a PIN number. This generates a new SSID and implements WPA/WPA2 security.
Note: NETGEAR’s Push 'N' Connect feature is based on the Wi-Fi Protected Setup
(WPS) standard (for more information, see http://www.wi-fi.org). All other Wi-
Fi-certified and WPS-capable products should be compatible with NETGEAR
products that implement Push 'N' Connect.
To set up your wireless network using the WPS feature:
– Use the WPS button on the side of the wireless router (there is also an onscreen WPS
button), or enter the PIN of the wireless device.
– Make sure that all wireless computers and wireless adapters on the network are
Wi-Fi
certified and WPA or WPA 2 capable, and that they support WPS configuration.
See “Using Push ‘N’ Connect to Configure Your Wireless Network” on page 2-9.
Wireless Placement and Range Guidelines
The range of your wireless connection can vary significantly based on the physical placement of
the wireless router. The latency, data throughput performance, and notebook power consumption
of wireless adapters also vary depending on your configuration choices.
For best results, place your wireless router according to the following guidelines:
• Near the center of the area in which your PCs will operate.
• In an elevated location such as a high shelf where the wirelessly connected PCs have line-ofsight access (even if through walls).
• Away from sources of interference, such as PCs, microwave ovens, and 2.4 GHz cordless
phones.
• Away from large metal surfaces.
• If using multiple access points, it is better if adjacent access points use different radio
frequency channels to reduce interference. The recommended channel spacing between
adjacent access points is 5 channels (for example, use Channels 1 and 6, or 6 and 11).
The time it takes to establish a wireless connection can vary depending on both your security
settings and placement.
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1. Open system
: Easy, but
no security
2. WEP
: Security, but some
performance impact
3. WPA-PSK
: Strong security
4. WPA-2-PSK
: Very strong
security
Wireless Security Options
Computers can connect over a 802.11g or 802.11n network at a range of up to 300 feet. Such
distances can allow for others outside your immediate area to access your network.
Unlike wired network data, your wireless data transmissions can extend beyond your walls and
can be received by anyone with a compatible adapter. For this reason, use the security features of
your wireless equipment. The WNR3500Lv2 router provides highly effective security features
which are covered in detail in this chapter. Deploy the security features appropriate to your needs.
There are several ways you can enhance the security of your wireless network:
Figure 2-1
• WEP. Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) data encryption provides data security. WEP Shared
Key authentication and WEP data encryption block all but the most determined eavesdropper.
This data encryption mode has been superseded by WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK.
• WPA-PSK (TKIP), WPA2-PSK (AES). Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) using a pre-shared
key to perform authentication and generate the initial data encryption keys. The very strong
authentication along with dynamic per frame re-keying of WPA makes it virtually impossible
to compromise.
For more information about wireless technology, see the link to the online document in “Wireless
Networking Basics” in Appendix B.
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Manually Configuring Your Wireless Settings
You can view or manually configure the wireless settings for the wireless router in the Wireless
Settings screen. If you want to make changes, make sure to note the current settings first.
Note: If you use a wireless computer to change the wireless network name (SSID) or
wireless security settings, you will be disconnected when you click Apply. To
avoid this problem, use a computer with a wired connection to access the wireless
router.
To view or manually configure the wireless settings:
1. Log in to the wireless router at its default LAN address of http://www.routerlogin.net with
its default user name of admin, and default password of password, or using whatever user
name, password, and LAN address you have chosen for the wireless router.
2. Select Wireless Settings from the main menu to display the Wireless Settings screen:
Figure 2-2
The settings for this screen are explained in Tab le 2-1.
3. Select the region in which the wireless router will operate.
4. For initial configuration and test, leave the other settings unchanged.
5. To save your changes, click Apply.
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6. Configure and test your computers for wireless connectivity.
Program the wireless adapter of your computers to have the same SSID and wireless security
settings as your wireless router. Check that they have a wireless link and are able to obtain an
IP address by DHCP from the wireless router. If there is interference, adjust the channel.
Table 2-1. Wireless Settings
Settings Description
Wireless
Network
Security Options • None. You can use this setting to establish wireless connectivity before
Name (SSID): The SSID is also known as the wireless network name. Enter a 32character (maximum) name in this field. This field is case-sensitive.
In a setting where there is more than one wireless network, different wireless network
names provide a means for separating the traffic. Any device you want to participate
in a wireless network must use the SSID.
Region: The location where the router is used.
Channel: The wireless channel used by the gateway. The default is Auto.
Do not change the wireless channel unless you experience interference (shown by
lost connections or slow data transfers). If this happens, you might need to
experiment with different channels to see which is the best.
Mode: The default is up to 145 Mbps, which allows 802.11n, 802.11g, and 802.11b
wireless stations access.
implementing wireless security. NETGEAR strongly recommends that you
implement wireless security.
• WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy). Use encryption keys and data encryption for
data security. You can select 64-bit or 128-bit encryption.
See “Configuring WEP Wireless Security”.
• WPA-PSK [TKIP] (WiFi Protected Access Pre-Shared Key). Allow only
computers configured with WPA to connect to the wireless router.
See “Configuring WPA, WPA2, or WPA/WPA2 Wireless Security”.
• WPA2-PSK [AES] (Wi-Fi Protected Access with 2 Pre-Shared Keys). Allow only
computers configured with WPA2 to connect to the wireless router.
See “Configuring WPA, WPA2, or WPA/WPA2 Wireless Security”.
• WPA-PSK [TKIP] + WPA2-PSK [AES]. Allow computers configured with either
WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK security to connect to the wireless router.
See “Configuring WPA, WPA2, or WPA/WPA2 Wireless Security”.
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Configuring WEP Wireless Security
Note: If you use a wireless computer to configure wireless security settings, you will be
disconnected when you click Apply. Reconfigure your wireless computer to match
the new settings, or access the wireless router from a wired computer to make
further changes.
To configure WEP data encryption:
1. Log in to the wireless router at its default LAN address of http://www.routerlogin.net with
its default user name of admin, and default password of password, or using whatever user
name, password, and LAN address you have chosen for the wireless router.
2. From the main menu, select Wireless Settings to display the Wireless Settings screen.
3. In the Security Options section, select the WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) radio button:
Figure 2-3
4. Select the Authentication Type: Automatic or Shared Key. The default is Automatic.
Note: The authentication scheme is separate from the data encryption. If you require
strong security, use both the Shared Key and WEP encryption settings.
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5. Select the Encryption Strength setting:
• WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) 64-bit encryption. Enter 10 hexadecimal digits (any
combination of 0–9, a–f, or A–F).
• WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) 128-bit encryption . Enter 26 hexadecimal digits (any
combination of 0–9, a–f, or A–F).
6. Enter the encryption keys. You can manually or automatically program the four data
encryption keys. These values must be identical on all computers and Access Points in your
network:
• Passphrase. To use a passphrase to generate the keys, enter a passphrase, and click
Generate. This automatically creates the keys. Wireless stations must use the passphrase
or keys to access the wireless router.
Note: Not all wireless adapters support passphrase key generation.
• Key 1 – Key 4. These values are not case-sensitive. You can manually enter the four data
encryption keys. These values must be identical on all computers and access points in your
network. Enter 10 hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0
–9, a–f, or A–F) for WEP-64
and 26 hexadecimal digits for WEP-128.
7. Select which of the four keys will be the default.
Data transmissions are always encrypted using the default key. The other keys can be used
only to decrypt received data. The four entries are disabled if WPA-PSK or WPA
authentication is selected.
8. Click Apply to save your settings.
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Configuring WPA, WPA2, or WPA/WPA2 Wireless Security
To set up wireless security, you can either manually configure it in the Wireless Settings screen, or
you can use Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) to automatically set the SSID and implement WPA/
WPA2 security (see “Using Push ‘N’ Connect to Configure Your Wireless Network” on page 2-9.
Both WPA and WPA2 provide strong data security. WPA with TKIP is a software implementation
that can be used on Windows systems with Service Pack 2 or later; WPA2 with AES is a hardware
implementation; see your device documentation before implementing it. Consult the product
documentation for your wireless adapter for instructions for configuring WPA settings.
Note: If you use a wireless computer to configure wireless security settings, you will be
disconnected when you click Apply. If this happens, reconfigure your wireless
computer to match the new settings, or access the wireless router from a wired
computer to make further changes.
To configure WPA or WPA2 in the wireless router:
1. Log in to the wireless router at its default LAN address of http://www.routerlogin.net with
its default user name of admin and default password of password, or using whatever user
name, password, and LAN address you have chosen for the wireless router.
2. Select Wireless Settings from the main menu.
3. On the Wireless Settings screen, select the radio button for the WPA or WPA2 option of your
choice.
Figure 2-4
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4. The settings displayed on the screen depend on which security option you select.
5. For WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK, enter the passphrase.
6. To save your settings, click Apply.
Using Push ‘N’ Connect to Configure Your Wireless Network
If your wireless clients support Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), you can use this feature to configure
the wireless router’s SSID and security settings and, at the same time, connect the wireless client
securely and easily to the wireless router. Look for the symbol on your client device
(computers that will connect wirelessly to the wireless router are clients). WPS automatically
configures the network name (SSID) and wireless security settings for the wireless router (if the
wireless router is in its default state) and transmits these settings to the wireless client.
Note: NETGEAR’s Push 'N' Connect feature is based on the Wi-Fi Protected Setup
(WPS) standard (for more information, see http://www.wi-fi.org). All other Wi-Fi-
certified and WPS-capable products should be compatible with NETGEAR
products that implement Push 'N' Connect.
Some considerations regarding WPS are:
• WPS supports non-security, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, and WEP with auto or open
authentication. WEP with Shared Key authentication is not supported.
• If your wireless network will include a combination of WPS capable devices and non-WPS
capable devices, NETGEAR suggests that you set up your wireless network and security
settings manually first, and use WPS only for adding additional WPS capable devices. See
“Adding Both WPS-Capable Clients and Non-WPS-Capable Clients” on page 2-14.
A WPS client can be added using the Push Button method or the PIN method.
• Using the Push Button. This is the preferred method. See the following section, “Using the
WPS Button to Configure Your Network and Add a Client”.
• Entering a PIN. For information about using the PIN method, see “Using a PIN to Configure
Your Network and Add a Client” on page 2-11.
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WPS button
Using the WPS Button to Configure Your Network and Add a Client
Any wireless computer or wireless adapter that will connect to the wireless router wirelessly is a
client. The client must support a WPS button, and must have a WPS configuration utility, such as
the NETGEAR Smart Wizard or Atheros Jumpstart.
To use the wireless router WPS button to add a WPS client:
1. Log in to the wireless router at its default LAN address of http://www.routerlogin.net with
its default user name of admin and default password of password, or using whatever LAN
address and password you have set up.
2. On the wireless router main menu, select Add a WPS Client, and then click Next. The
following screen displays:
Figure 2-5
By default, the Push Button (recommended) radio button is selected.
3. Either press the WPS button on the side of the wireless router, or click the onscreen button.
The wireless router tries to communicate with the client for 2 minutes.
4. Go to the client wireless computer, and run a WPS configuration utility. Follow the utility’s
instructions to click a WPS button.
5. Go back to the wireless router screen to check for a message.
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The wireless router WPS screen displays a message confirming that the client was added to the
wireless network. The wireless router generates an SSID, and implements WPA/WPA2
wireless security if the wireless settings on the router are not configured. The wireless router
will keep these wireless settings unless you change them, or you clear the Keep Existing
Wireless Settings check box in the WPS Settings screen.
Figure 2-6
6. Note the new SSID and WPA/WPA2 passphrase for the wireless network. You can view these
settings on the Wireless Settings screen. See Step 3 of the “Configuring WPA, WPA2, or
WPA/WPA2 Wireless Security” section.
To access the Internet from any computer connected to your wireless router, launch a browser such
as Microsoft Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox. You should see the wireless router’s Internet
LED blink, indicating communication to the ISP.
Note: If no WPS-capable client devices are located during the 2-minute timeframe, the
SSID and security settings will not be changed.
Using a PIN to Configure Your Network and Add a Client
Any wireless computer or wireless adapter that will connect to the wireless router wirelessly is a
client. The client must support a WPS PIN, and must have a WPS configuration utility, such as the
NETGEAR Smart Wizard or Atheros Jumpstart.
The first time you add a WPS client, make sure that the Keep Existing Wireless Settings check
box on the WPS Settings screen is cleared. This is the default setting for the wireless router, and
allows it to generate the SSID and WPA/WPA2 security settings when it implements WPS. After
WPS is implemented, the wireless router automatically selects this check box so that your SSID
and wireless security settings remain the same if other WPS-enabled devices are added later.
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