On Networks N150RM User Manual

Easy, Reliable & Secure

N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router N150RM

User Manual

350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA

December 2012 202-11139-01 v1.0

N150 WiFi Router (N150R)

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Chapter 1 Hardware Setup

Chapter 2 Getting Started

Unpack Your Modem Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Position Your Modem Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Hardware Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Reset Button on the Side Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Label. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Install the Modem Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Tips for Connecting to the Modem Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Modem Router Setup Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Use Standard TCP/IP Properties for DHCP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Replace an Existing Modem and Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Gather ISP Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Types of Logins and Access. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Unsuccessful Login . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Log Out Manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Home Screen (Dashboard). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

EZ Setup Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Join Your Wireless Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

WPS Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Manual Method. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Chapter 3 Modem Router Setup

Internet Setup (Basic Settings). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Preset Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

WiFi Security Basics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Disable SSID Broadcast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Restrict Access by MAC Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Wireless Security Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Wireless Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Consider Every Device on Your Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

View or Change Wireless Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Wireless Settings Screen Fields. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Restrict Wireless Access by MAC Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

WAN Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

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Default DMZ Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

MTU Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

LAN Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Use the Modem Router as a DHCP Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Address Reservation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Chapter 4 Security Settings

Block Internet Sites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Block Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Firewall Rules to Control Network Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Set Up Firewall Rules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Set the Time Zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Schedule Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Set Up Email Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Chapter 5 Network Management

Upgrade the Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Automatic Firmware Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Check for Firmware Upgrades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Backup Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Back Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Restore. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Erase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Set the Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Password Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

View Router Status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

ADSL Port Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

LAN Port (Local Ports) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Modem Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Wireless Port Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Show Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Connection Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

View Attached Devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Logs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Diagnostics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Chapter 6 Advanced Settings

Advanced Wireless Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Dynamic DNS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Static Routes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Remote Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Universal Plug and Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Chapter 7 Troubleshooting

Troubleshoot with the LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

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Power LED Is Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Power LED Is Red . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

LAN LED Is Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Cannot Log In to the Modem Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Troubleshoot the Internet Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

ADSL Link. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

Internet LED Is Red . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Obtaining an Internet IP Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

PPPoE or PPPoA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Internet Browsing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

TCP/IP Network Does Not Respond . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Test the LAN Path to Your Modem Router. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Test the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device . . . . . . . . . . . .69

Changes Not Saved . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Incorrect Date or Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

Appendix A Supplemental Information

Factory Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

Appendix B Notification of Compliance

1. Hardware Setup

Getting to know your modem router

This chapter explains how to set up your hardware. If you have already set up your modem router, you can skip this chapter. Chapter 2 explains how to set up your Internet connection.

This chapter contains the following sections:

• Unpack Your Modem Router

• Position Your Modem Router

• Hardware Features

• Install the Modem Router

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The filter or splitter provided depends on the region.

N150 Modem Router

Ethernet cable

Power adapter

Phone cable

Filter/splitter

Unpack Your Modem Router

Open the box and remove the modem router, cables, and installation guide.

Figure 1. Check the package contents

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

Position Your Modem Router

The modem router lets you access your network from virtually anywhere within the operating range of your wireless network. This range can vary significantly depending on where you put the modem router. For example, the thickness and number of walls the wireless signal passes through can limit the range. For best results, place your modem router:

• Nea

• So it is accessib

• In

• A

When you use multiple access points, it is bett 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).

r the center of the area where your computers and other devices operate, and

preferably within line of sight to your wireless devices.

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

an elevated location such as a high shelf, keeping the number of walls and ceilings

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

way from electrical devices that are potential sources of interference. Equipment that might cause interference includes ceiling fans, home security systems, microwaves, computers, the base of a cordless phone, or 2.4-GHz cordless phone.

way 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.

er if adjacent access points use different radio

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Power

Ethernet

ADSL

Internet

WPS Wireless

Hardware Features

Before you cable your modem router, take a moment to become familiar with the front, side, and back panels and the label. Pay particular attention to the LEDs on the front panel.

Front Panel

The modem router front panel has buttons and status LEDs.

Figure 2. Modem router front panel Table 1. Front panel LED descriptions

LED Description

WPS Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) lets your use a wireless computer or device to join a secure wireless

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Wireless

Internet

network without typing the password. See WPS Method on p

lid green. A WPS-capable device is connected to the router.

• So

• Blin

• Off. No WPS co

You can press the Wireless button to turn the wireless radio off and on.

• Blin

• Off. The wireless radio is turned off.

• Solid green. The Internet connection has been established.

• Blinking green. There is traffic on the Internet port.

• So

• Off. No Inte

king green. A WPS connection with a WPS-capable device is in process.

nnection is detected.

king green. Data is being transmitted or received over the wireless link.

lid red. The Internet (IP) connection failed.

rnet connection is detected.

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RJ-45 Ethernet

RJ-11 ADSL

Power On/Off

LAN ports (4)

Power connector

nternet port

Table 1. Front panel LED descriptions (continued)

LED Description

ADSL • Solid green. You have a DSL connection. In technical terms, the DSL port is synchronized

with an ISP’s network-access device.

• Blinkin

• Off.

g green. The modem router is negotiating the best possible speed on the DSL line.

The unit is off or there is no DSL link established.

Ethernet

(1-4)

Power/

Che

• Solid green. The LAN port has detected an Ethernet link with a device such as a computer.

• Blin

• Off. No link is detected on this port.

• Solid green. Power is supplied to the modem router.

• Blinking green. The router is starting up.

• Solid red. T

• Off. Pow

king green. Data is being transmitted or received.

he power-on self-test (POST) failed or the modem router has malfunctioned.

er is not supplied to the modem router.

Rear Panel

The rear panel has the connections shown in the following figure.

Figure 3. Modem router, rear panel

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Reset button

MAC addressSerial number

Preset WiFi

Router login

P\assword

WiFi Network Name (SSID)

Reset Button on the Side Panel

You can use the Reset button to return the modem router to its factory settings.

Figure 4. Reset button



To reset the modem router:

Use a pin or paper clip to press and hold the Reset b

For information about the factory settings, see Factory Settings o

utton for at least 7 seconds.

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Label

The label on the bottom of the modem router shows the preset WiFi network name and password, login information, MAC address, and serial number.

Figure 5. The label shows unique information about your modem router

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Install the Modem Router

A microfilter filters DSL interference out of standard phone equipment that shares the line with DSL service. Examples of devices are telephones, fax machines, answering machines, and caller ID displays.

To install the modem router:



1. Conne

ct the ADSL.

a. Install an ADSL filter/splitter between the phone line and the phone. b. Connect the ADSL port o c. If your

modem router and telephone connect to the same phone line, use an ADSL

f the modem router to the ADSL port of the filter/splitter.

filter/splitter for every phone line in the house.

2. A

dd power to the modem router.

a. Connect the power adapter to the modem router, and plug the power adapter into an

outlet.

b. W

ait for the Wireless LED on the front panel to light. If none of the LEDs on the front

panel are lit, press the Power On/Off button on the rear panel of the modem router.

3. Connect a computer

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You can use an Ethernet cable or connect wirelessly.

• Use the yellow Ethernet cable to connect your computer to an Ethernet port on your

modem router.

• Or con

nect wirelessly by using the preset wireless security settings on the label on

the bottom of the router.

4. Open a browser

The first time that you connect to your modem router, the browser automatically displays a modem router screen

to help you set up your Internet connection.

If this screen does not display, see the following section, Tips for Connecting to the

Modem Router o

If you already connected to the modem router and used this log in. See Log In to the Modem Router on

5. Co

nnect any additional wired computers to your modem router by inserting an Ethernet

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screen, you are prompted to

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cable from a computer into one of the three remaining LAN ports.

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Tips for Connecting to the Modem Router

If the browser cannot display the web page:

• Make sure that the computer is connected to one of the four LAN Ethernet ports or

wirelessly to the modem router.

• Make sure that the modem router has full power, and that its Wireless LED is lit.

• Close and reopen the browser to make sure that the browser does not cache the

previous page.

• Browse to http://www.mywifirouter.com (or http://192.168.0.1/index.htm).

• If the computer is set to a static or fixed IP address (this is uncommon), change it to

obtain an IP address automatically from the modem router.

If the modem router does not connect to the Internet:

1. Review your settings to be sure that you have selected the correct options and typed

everything correctly.

2. Contact your ISP to verify that you have the correct configuration information.

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2. Getting Started

This chapter contains the following sections:

• Modem Router Setup Preparation

• Types of Logins and Access

• Log In to the Modem Router

• Home Screen (Dashboard)

• EZ Setup Wizard

• Join Your Wireless Network

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Modem Router Setup Preparation

You can set up your modem router with the Setup Wizard as described in EZ Setup Wizard on page 18, or manually as described in Internet Setup (Basic Settings) on page 22. However, before you start the setup process, you need to have your ISP information and to make sure the laptops, computers, and other devices in the network have the settings described here.

Note: For a Macintosh or Linux system, you have to use manual setup.

Use Standard TCP/IP Properties for DHCP

If you set up your computer to use a static IP address, you have to change the settings back so that it uses Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP).

Replace an Existing Modem and Router

To replace an existing modem and router, disconnect them and set them aside before starting the modem router setup.

Gather ISP Information

You need the following information to set up your modem router and to check that your Internet configuration is correct. Your Internet service provider (ISP) should have provided you with all the information needed to connect to the Internet. If you cannot locate this information, ask your ISP to provide it. When your modem router Internet connection is set up, you no longer need to launch the ISP login program on your computer to access the Internet. When you start an Internet application, your modem router automatically logs you in.

• Active Internet service account

• The ISP configuration information for your account

- ISP login name and password

- ISP Domain Name Server (DNS) addresses

- Fixed or static IP address

- Host and domain names

- Depending on how your ISP set up your Internet account, you could need to know

one or more of these settings for a manual setup:

- Virtual path identifier (VPI) and virtual channel identifier (VCI) parameters

- Multiplexing method

- Host and domain names

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WARNING:

Types of Logins and Access

There are separate types of logins that have different purposes. It is important that you understand the difference so that you know which login to use when.

• Mod

• ISP login logs you in to your Inte

• W

em router login logs you in to the modem router interface.

rnet service. Your service provider has provided you with this login information in a letter or some other way. If you cannot find this login information, contact your service provider.

ireless network key or password. Your modem router is preset with a unique wireless

network name (SSID) and password for wireless access. This information is on the label on the bottom of your modem router.

Log In to the Modem Router

You can log in to the rmodem router to view or change its settings.

 To log in to the modem router:

pe http://192.168.0.1 in the address field of your browser and press Enter to display

1. Ty

the login window. You can also enter http://www.mywifirouter.com.

2. Enter admin for the user name and admin for the password, both in lowercase letters.

When you log in, if you are connected to the Internet, the Firmware Upgrade Assistant screen d

A message displays telling you whether the mod

o update to the new firmware, click Yes to allow the modem router to download and install

3. T

the new firmware file from On Networks.

When the upload is complete, the modem router restarts. The update process typically takes about 1 minute.

isplays so you can upgrade to the latest firmware.

em router discovered newer firmware.

To avoid corrupting the firmware, do not interrupt this process by closing the browser window, clicking a link, or loading a new page.

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Language

Unsuccessful Login

 If you do not see the login prompt, do the following:

1. Che

2. If you co

3. If you are having trouble accessing the modem rout

4. If you cannot conne

ck the LEDs on the front of modem router to make sure that it is plugged in, its power is on. If you used an Ethernet cable between your computer and the modem router, make sure that it is connected to a LAN port.

nnected the Ethernet cable and quickly launched your browser and typed in the modem router URL, your computer might need a minute or two to recognize the LAN connection. Relaunch your browser and try again.

er wirelessly, during setup you can use

an Ethernet cable to connect your computer so that you can log in to the modem router.

ct to the modem router, check the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) properties. (For a Windows PC, see the Network Connections section of the Control Panel.) The computer should be set to obtain both IP and DNS server addresses automatically. See your computer documentation.

Log Out Manually

The modem router interface provides a Logout command at the bottom of the modem router menus. Log out when you expect to be away from your computer for a relatively long time.

Home Screen (Dashboard)

The modem router interface lets you view or change the modem router settings. The left column has menus and their are tabs at the top.

Figure 6. Dashboard (Home screen)

The Dashboard (Home screen) includes the following selections:

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• Router Status. View the status of the modem router and its Internet connection.

• EZ Setup Wizard. S

Internet connection. See EZ Setup Wizard on p

• WPS Setup.

Wireless Network on p

• Setup t

modem router. See Internet Setup (Basic Settings) on p

Modem Router Setup, for informatio

• Secu

• Managem

• Advan

rity tab. View and configure the modem router firewall settings to prevent

objectionable content from reaching your computers. See Security Settings o

Management.

access by IP or by domain name from the Internet is needed. See Advanced Set tings on page 54. Using this menu requires a solid und

Join the secure WiFi network without typing the password. See Join Your

ab. Set, upgrade, and check the ISP and wireless network settings of your

ent tab. Administer your modem router and network. See Chapter 5, Network

ced tab. Set the modem router up for unique situations such as when remote

pecify the language and location, and automatically detect the

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n about preset and basic security settings.

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erstanding of networking concepts.

• Other Links. For information

These links work once you have an Internet connection.

, help, and product documentation, visit the support site.

EZ Setup Wizard

You can log in to the modem router and use EZ Setup to set up your Internet connection.

 To use the EZ Setup wizard:

1. Fro

2. Select either Yes or No, I want to configure the Router myself. If you select No, proceed

3. If you selected Y

m the top of the modem router menu, select EZ Setup.

to Internet Setup (Basic Settings) on p

es, click Next.

• EZ Setu

your ISP configuration.

• EZ Setu

your ISP uses PPTP, you have to set your Internet connection through the screen described in Internet Setup (Basic Settings) on p

p searches your Internet connection for servers and protocols to determine

p cannot detect a Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) connection. If

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 To troubleshoot an unsuccessful Internet connection:

1. Review your settings to be sure that you have selected the correct options and typed

everything correctly.

2. Cont

3. Read

act your ISP to verify that you have the correct configuration information.

Chapter 7, Troubleshooting. If problems persist, register your product and contact

technical support.

4. If you cannot conne

For a Windows PC, this setting is in the Network Connections section of the Control Panel. The computer should be set to obtain both IP and DNS server addresses automatically. See your computer documentation.

ct to the modem router, check the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) properties.

Join Your Wireless Network

Select either the WPS method or the manual method to join your wireless network.

WPS Method

Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) lets you connect to a secure WiFi network without typing its password. Instead, you press a button or enter a PIN. Some older WiFi equipment is not compatible with WPS. WPS works only with WPA2 or WPA wireless security.

 To use the WPS method:

1. Select Home > WPS

2. Click Next. The following screen let

Setup.

s you select the method for adding the WPS client.

3. Select either Push Button or PIN Number. With either method, the modem router tries to

communicate with the computer or wireless device, set the wireless security for wireless device, and allow it to join the wireless network.

4. When the PIN metho

d screen displays, enter the client security PIN.

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When the modem router establishes a WPS connection, the modem router WPS screen displays a confirmation message.

Manual Method

With the manual method, select the network that you want, and type its password to connect.

 To connect manually:

1. On your computer or wireless device, open the software that manages your wireless

connections. This software scans for all wireless networks in your area.

2. Look for your network and select it.

The unique WiFi network name (SSID) and password are on the modem router label. If you changed these settings, look for the network name that you used.

3. Enter the modem router password and click Connect.

Getting Started

3. Modem Router Setup

This chapter contains the following sections:

• Internet Setup (Basic Settings)

• Preset Security

• WiFi Security Basics

• Wireless Setup

• WAN Setup

• LAN Ports

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Internet Setup (Basic Settings)

The Basic Settings screen displays when you select No. I want to configure the Router myself in the Setup Wizard and is also available from the modem router menu. It is where you view or change ISP information. The fields that display vary depending on whether your Internet connection requires a login.

 To manually set up the Internet connection:

1. Select Setup > Internet Setup.

2. Select Yes or No depending on whether your ISP requires a login.

• Ye

• No. Ente

3. Enter th

fine. If you have problems with your connection, check the ISP settings.

4. If

5. Click Apply to save

6. Click T

and see Chapter 7, Troubleshoot ing.

The following descriptions explain all of the possible fields that display in this screen depend on whether an ISP login is required.

s. Select the encapsulation method and enter the login name. If you want to

change the login time-out, enter a new value in minutes.

r the account and domain names, as needed.

e settings for the IP address and DNS server. The default DSL settings usually work

no login is required, you can specify the MAC Address setting.

your settings.

est to test your Internet connection. If you are not able to connect within 1 minute,

fields in the Basic Settings screen. The

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Does Your Internet Connection Require a Login? Answer either yes or no.

• When no login is required, these fields display:

Account Name (If Required). Enter the account name that your ISP provided. This

might also be called the host name.

Domain Name (If Required). Enter the domain name that your ISP provided.

• When your ISP requires a login, these fields display:

Encapsulation. Encapsulation is a method for enclosing multiple protocols. PPP stands

for Point-to-Point Protocol. The choices are PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet) or PPPoA (PPP over ATM).

Login. The login name that your ISP provided. This is often an email address. Password. The password that you use to log in to your ISP. Idle Timeout (In minutes). If you want to change the login time-out, enter a value in

minutes. This setting determines how long the modem router keeps the Internet connection active after there is no Internet activity from the LAN. A value of 0 (zero) means never log out.

Internet IP Address.

When a login is required, these fields display:

Get Dynamically from ISP. Your ISP uses DHCP to assign your IP address. Your ISP automatically assigns these addresses.

Use Static IP Address. Enter the IP address, IP subnet mask, and the gateway IP address that your ISP assigned. The gateway is the ISP router to which your modem 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 uses DHCP to assign your DNS servers. Your ISP

automatically assigns this address.

• Use These DNS Servers. If you know that your ISP does not automatically transmit DNS

addresses to the modem router during login, select this option, and enter the IP address of your ISP primary DNS server. If a secondary DNS server address is available, enter it also.

NAT (Network Address Translation). You can enable or disable NAT. If you disable NAT, you can also disable the firewall. The firewall cannot be disabled when NAT is enabled.

Secured NAT provides a secured firewall to protect the computers on the LAN from attacks from the Internet, but might prevent some Internet games, point-to-point applications, or multimedia applications from working. Open NAT provides a much less secured firewall, but allows almost all Internet applications to work.

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Preset Security

The modem router comes with preset security. This means that the Wi-Fi network name (SSID) and the WiFi network password (network key) are preset in the factory. You can find the preset SSID and passphrase on the bottom of the unit.

• Wi-Fi network name (SSID) identifies your network so devices can find it.

• Passphrase controls access to your network. Devices that know the SSID and the

passphrase can find your wireless network and connect.

• Security option is the type of security protocol applied to your wireless network. The

security protocol in force encrypts data transmissions and ensures that only trusted devices receive authorization to connect to your network. The preset security option is WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK mixed mode, described in

The Wireless Settings screen lets you view and change the preset security settings. If you change your preset security settings, make a note of the new settings and store it in a safe place where you can easily find it.

Wireless Security Options on page 25.

WiFi Security Basics

Unlike wired network data, wireless data transmissions extend beyond your walls and can be received by any device with a compatible wireless adapter (radio). For this reason, it is very important to maintain the preset security and understand the other security features available to you. Besides the preset security settings described in the previous section, your modem router has the security features described here and in

• Turn off wireless connectivity

• Disable SSID broadcast

• Restrict access by MAC address

• Wireless security options

Disable SSID Broadcast

By default, the modem router broadcasts its Wi-Fi network name (SSID) so devices can find it. If you change this setting to not allow the broadcast, wireless devices cannot find your modem router unless they are configured with the same SSID.

Note: Turning off SSID broadcast nullifies the wireless network discovery

feature of some products such as Windows XP, but the data is still fully exposed to a determined snoop using specialized test equipment like wireless sniffers. If you allow the broadcast, be sure to keep wireless security enabled.

Security Settings on page 35.

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Contents

1. Hardware Setup

Position Your Modem Router

Hardware Features

Front Panel

Rear Panel

Reset Button on the Side Panel

Label

2. Getting Started

Use Standard TCP/IP Properties for DHCP

Replace an Existing Modem and Router

Gather ISP Information

Types of Logins and Access

Log In to the Modem Router

Unsuccessful Login

Log Out Manually

Home Screen (Dashboard)

EZ Setup Wizard

Join Your Wireless Network

WPS Method

Manual Method

3. Modem Router Setup

Preset Security

WiFi Security Basics

Disable SSID Broadcast