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1. Figure 7 6 Locate the cable A that is still attached to your computer see step 4 Securely insert that cable into a port on the router such as port 4 E as shown in Figure 8 Internet Jaeno 4321 Ss oa Figure 8 Manually Installing Your Router 13 7 Connect any additional wired PC to your router by inserting an Ethernet cable from one of these computers into one of the three remaining LAN ports 8 Review that your network is now set up as shown in Figure 9 you are ready to start your network Internet i J I L Figure 9 9 Start your network in the correct sequence as described below Failure to start or restart your network in the correct sequence could prevent you from accessing the Internet To start your network 1 Plug in and turn on the cable or DSL modem Wait 2 minutes 2 Plug the end of the power adapter s cord into the wall or a power strip and into the power adapter outlet of your wireless router F as shown in Figure 10 Wait 1 minute Figure 10 Manually Installing Your Router 14 3 Turn on your computer It will take several minutes for your router to establish a connection with your computer and your Internet provider gt For DSL customers if software logs you in to the Internet do not run that software You might need t2. For a wireless connection the router and each wireless computer must use the same SSID also called the wireless network name and the same wireless security NETGEAR strongly recommends that you use wireless security AN Indoors computers can connect over wireless networks at a range of several hundred feet This can allow others outside of your immediate area to access your network The Wireless Settings screen lets you set your wireless network connections and the wireless security option for your network and router To configure the wireless network you can either manually specify your network name SSID and your wireless security settings see Setting Your SSID and Wireless Security on page 21 or if the clients in your network are WPS capable you can use Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS to automatically configure your router and at the same time add the WPS capable devices to your secure wireless network see Using Push N Connect WPS to Configure Your Wireless Network on page 22 You can also use Push N Connect WPS to add WPS capable devices after you have set your SSID and wireless security using the manual or traditional method the preferred option If you configure the router from a wireless computer and you change the router s SSID channel or security settings you will lose your wireless connection when you click Apply You must then change your computer s wireless settings to match the router
3. automatically For assistance see your computer documentation or see the links in Related Documents on page 35 e Select No to set up the connection yourself Click Next and the Basic Settings screen will display Enter the required information for your ISP connection in the appropriate fields If you need assistance follow the Basic Settings Help screens on the router interface or see the online User Manual for this wireless router For more information about configuring settings see Configuring Your Sd y i Wireless Network on page 20 7 Click Apply to save your settings and complete your connection You should now be connected to the Internet Manually Installing Your Router 18 If you do not connect successfully e Review your settings and make sure that you have selected the correct options and typed everything correctly e Contact your ISP to verify that you have the correct configuration information e Read Troubleshooting on page 24 If problems persist register your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR Technical Support Manually Installing Your Router 19 Configuring Your Wireless Network After installing your Router you must log into the Router to complete your wireless setup The wireless network settings of the Router must match the wireless network settings of any wireless devices that connect wirelessly to the Router such as wireless adapter cards and wireless computers
4. Alternatively you can configure your computer manually with a DNS address as explained in the documentation for your computer e Your computer might not have the wireless router configured as its default gateway Reboot the computer and verify that you can access the router s GUI through http www routerlogin net Using the Ping Utility to Troubleshoot Most computers and routers have a diagnostic utility called ping that sends a request to a target device The device then replies The ping utility makes it easy to troubleshoot a network Testing the Path from Your Computer to Your Router You can ping the wireless router to verify that the LAN path from your computer to your router is set up correctly To ping the wireless router from a Windows PC 1 From the Windows task bar click Start and select Run 2 In the field provided type ping followed by the address of the router as in this example ping www routerlogin net 3 Click OK You should see a message like this one Pinging www routerlogin net with 32 bytes of data If the path is working you see this message Reply from www routerlogin net bytes 32 time NN ms TTL xxx If the path is not working you see this message Request timed out Troubleshooting 30 If the path is not working correctly you could have one of the following problems e Wrong physical connections Make sure the LAN port light is on If the light is off follow the instructions in Basic Setup
5. Obtain an IP address automatically CO For a Windows PC go to the Control Panel and select Network Connections 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 Using Push N Connect WPS to Configure Your Wireless Network If your wireless clients support Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS you can use this feature to connect the wireless client securely and easily to the router Look for the symbol on your client device xs NETGEAR s Push N Connect feature is based on the Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS standard All other Wi Fi certified and WPS capable products should be compatible with NETGEAR products that implement Push N Connect 1 For a list of other Wi Fi certified products available from NETGEAR go to hitp www wi fi org Configuring Your Wireless Network 22 You can use WPS in one of two ways e Ifthe router s SSID and security option have already been set see Setting Your SSID and Wireless Security on page 21 a wireless device can be connected to your wireless network quickly and simply by using WPS In this case the existing wireless settings are transmitted to the WPS capable device e Ifthe router s wireless options have not yet been configured the router is in its default stat
6. Wireless Blinking Blue Data is being communicated over the wireless network Off The wireless interface is turned off Solid Green The local port is connected to a 100 Mbps device Blinking Green Data is being transmitted at 100 Mbps 5 LAN Solid Amber The local port is connected to a 10 Mbps device Ports 1 4 Getting to Know Your Wireless Router Blinking Amber Off Data is being transmitted at 10 Mbps No link is detected on this port Back Panel The router back panel shown in Figure 2 contains port connections 1 2 3 4 5 Figure 2 Viewed from left to right the rear panel contains the following elements 1 Restore factory settings button Press for approximately 5 seconds to reset the router to the factory default settings Four Local Area Network LAN 10 100 Mbps Ethernet ports for connecting the router to your local computers Internet Wide Area Network WAN Ethernet port for connecting the router to a cable or DSL modem Power on off push button AC power adapter outlet for connecting the power adapter Side Panel The router side panel is shown in Figure 3 Figure 3 Getting to Know Your Wireless Router 1 WPS button Turns Push N Connect WPS on and off When Push N Connect is active and ready to add a wireless client through WPS the Push N Connect LED on the front of the wireless router is blinking See Push N Connect on page 3 2 Wireless On
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8. network in the correct sequence see Basic Setup Checklist on page 24 Troubleshooting PPPoE If you are using PPPoE try troubleshooting your Internet connection To troubleshoot a PPPoE connection 1 2 3 Log in to the wireless router Select Router Status under Maintenance on the main menu Click Connection Status If all of the steps indicate OK then your PPPoE connection is up and working If any of the steps indicate Failed you can attempt to reconnect by clicking Connect The wireless router will continue to attempt to connect indefinitely If you cannot connect after several minutes you might be using an incorrect service name user name or password There also might be a provisioning problem with your ISP Unless you connect manually the wireless router will not authenticate using lt PPPoE until data is transmitted to the network Troubleshooting 29 Troubleshooting Internet Browsing If your wireless router can obtain an IP address but your computer is unable to load any web pages from the Internet check the following e Your computer might not recognize any DNS server addresses A DNS server is a host on the Internet that translates Internet names such as www addresses to numeric IP addresses Typically your ISP will provide the addresses of one or two DNS servers for your use If you entered a DNS address during the wireless router s configuration restart your computer
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10. Before you install and connect your router take a moment to become familiar with the front and back panels of the router especially the status lights on the front panel Front Panel The router front panel shown in Figure 1 contains status lights For more information on interpreting the status lights see Verifying Your Connection on page 15 and Checking Basic Router Functions on page 25 Figure 1 Getting to Know Your Wireless Router You can use the status lights to verify various conditions Table 1 Status Light Descriptions Label Activity Description Solid Amber The router is performing the power on self test diagnostic Solid Green The power is on and the router is ready 1 Power Blinking Amber A software update is in progress Blinking Green Firmware is corrupted See Checking Basic Router Functions on page 25 for instructions on restoring your router firmware Off Power is not being supplied to the router Solid Green Indicates that wireless security is enabled 2 fia Blinking Green A WPS capable device is connecting to or managing the router Off No WPS connection exists Solid Amber The Internet port is connected but no IP address has been acquired Solid Green The wireless router has acquired an Internet address 3 Internet Blinking Data is being communicated through the Internet port Off No Ethernet cable is connected to the modem Solid Blue The wireless interface is enabled 4
11. Checklist on page 24 Check that the corresponding lights are on for your computer s network interface card e Wrong network configuration Verify that the Ethernet card driver software and TCP IP software are both installed and configured on your computer Verify that the IP addresses for your router and your computer are correct and that both addresses are on the same subnet for example 192 168 1 x 255 255 255 0 Testing the Path from a Computer to the Internet After verifying that the path between your computer and the wireless router works correctly test the path from your PC to the Internet To test the path using ping from a Windows PC 1 From the Windows task bar click Start and select Run 2 In the field provided type cmd A command screen will display 3 At the gt prompt type the following ping n 10 lt IP address gt where lt P address gt is the IP address of a remote device such as your ISP s DNS server 4 Press Enter If the path is working correctly replies as in the previous section will display If you do not receive replies e Check that your PC has the IP address of your router listed as the default gateway You can display the default gateway by selecting Start gt Run and clicking OK This brings up a command window where you can enter ipconfig e Check to see that the network address of your PC the portion of the IP address specified by the netmask is different from the
12. Make sure the Ethernet cables are securely plugged in The Internet status light on the wireless router will be lit if the Ethernet cable to the wireless router from the modem is plugged in securely and the modem and wireless router are both turned on see Connecting Your Wireless Router on page 12 For each powered on computer connected to the wireless router with a securely plugged in Ethernet cable the corresponding wireless router LAN port status light will be lit The label on the back of the wireless router identifies the number of each LAN port see LAN Ports 1 4 on page 3 e Make sure the network settings of the computer are correct LAN connected computers must be configured to obtain an IP address automatically using DHCP For more information see the links in Related Documents on page 35 Troubleshooting 24 Some cable modem services require you to use the MAC address of the computer registered on the account If so in the Router MAC Address section of the Basic Settings menu select Use this Computer s MAC Address Click Apply to save your settings Restart the network in the correct sequence Check the router status lights to verify correct router operation If the Power light does not turn solid green within 2 minutes after turning the router on reset the router according to the instructions in Restoring the Default Password and Configuration Settings on page 34 Checking Basic Rou
13. N150 Wireless Router WNR1000v3 Setup Manual NETGEAR NETGEAR Inc 350 E Plumeria Drive San Jose CA 95134 USA September 2010 208 10724 01 v1 0 2010 by NETGEAR Inc All rights reserved Trademarks NETGEAR and the NETGEAR logo are trademarks of NETGEAR Inc Microsoft Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Wi Fi Protected Setup is a trademark of the Wi Fi Alliance Other brand and product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders Statement of Conditions In the interest of improving internal design operational function and or reliability NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this document without notice NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product s or circuit layout s described herein Contents N150 Wireless Router Setup Manual Getting to Know Your Wireless Router ccccccceceeceeeeececeeeeeaeesecaeeesaeeseeeeesnaaeeneaes 1 Unpacking Your New Router c cccccceeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeeeceaaeeeseeee cage segaaeeeeeaeseeeaaesecaeeeseaaeeneaes 1 Hardware Features sont acces cascdesenasae cp araasancans cactaleennactanepaxedand qansancaanes wadenposawennaadasuaasncs cae es 2 PROMELIP AMES ETEA PEE E E A E E PEE OET E 2 Bo Ean T eer er erererene eeeererer A reer rer ete S 4 DIGS Panel e E E E E E E A 4 Router LADE aaua inai a a A 5 POSITIONING
14. Off button Turns the Wireless network on and off When the Wireless network is enabled the Wireless LED on the front of the router is solid blue See Wireless on page 3 Router Label The label on the bottom of the wireless router shows the router s MAC address serial number security PIN and factory default login information The ports on the router are color coded to distinguish your Internet port from the other four ports that connect to the wired computer s on your Local Area Network LAN NETGEAR pz ACEO 50 Wireless Router WNR1000 ETA Figure 4 Positioning Your Wireless Router The wireless router lets you access your network from virtually anywhere within the operating range of your wireless network However the operating distance or range of your wireless connection can vary significantly depending on the physical placement of your router For example the thickness and number of walls the wireless signal must pass through might limit the range For best results place your router e Near the center of the area where your computers and other devices will operate preferably within line of sight to your wireless devices Getting to Know Your Wireless Router Accessible to an AC power outlet and near Ethernet cables for wired computers In an elevated location such as a high shelf keeping the number of walls and ceilings between the wireless router and your other devices to a minimum Away from ele
15. Wizard on page 8 to use the Smart Wizard Installation Assistant This is the easiest option The wizard guides you through the setup process It automates many of the steps and verifies that the steps have been successfully completed Before running the Smart Wizard Installation Assistant on a corporate PC to mee set up your home router check with your company s network support staff Corporate network settings or Virtual Private Network VPN client software might conflict with the default settings of a home router If you are unsure about whether there might be a conflict use a different computer Manual Setup If you cannot or prefer not to use the Smart Wizard Installation Assistant see Manually Installing Your Router on page 11 For example if you are using a Linux operating system or are technically knowledgeable select this option If you choose to use this option and install your router manually for best results install and set up your router in this order 1 Install and connect your wireless router to your network see Connecting Your Wireless Router on page 12 2 Setup your wireless router for Internet access see Setting Up Your Router for Internet Access on page 16 3 Configure your wireless network and select wireless security settings to protect your wireless network see Configuring Your Wireless Network on page 20 Updating Your Router Firmware NETGEAR is always improvi
16. ctrical devices which are potential sources of interference such as ceiling fans home security systems microwaves or the base for a cordless phone Away from any large metal surfaces such as a solid metal door or aluminum studs Large expanses of other materials such as glass insulated walls fish tanks mirrors brick and concrete can also affect your wireless signal gt Failure to follow these guidelines can result in significant performance degradation Or an inability to wirelessly connect to the Internet Installing Your Wireless Router To help you set up your router and get on the Internet quickly the Resource CD contains a Smart Wizard Installation Assistant The Installation Assistant walks you through the steps required to connect your router modem and PC s configure your wireless settings and enable wireless security for your network When you have finished you will be Internet ready NETGEAR does not recommend or support adding a NETGEAR router behind me another router or replacing a gateway with a NETGEAR router If you have a Linux system you need to use the manual installation method see Manually Installing Your Router on page 11 You can set up your wireless router using one of two methods Getting to Know Your Wireless Router Smart Wizard Setup The Smart Wizard Installation Assistant setup is available on your Resource CD See Installing Your Router Using the Smart
17. e wireless adapter card for each computer in your network should support the same technology as your router For more information see the online User Manual At the close of installation e For Windows users the Smart Wizard places a Router_Setup html file on your computer s desktop so that you can view the router settings It also places the Router 6h Login Ny shortcut on the desktop for you to access the router s main menu e For Mac users the Smart Wizard places a Router_Setup pdf file on your desktop You are now connected to the Internet Internet na J Figure 5 To set up additional wireless computers in your network to access the router and connect to the Internet see Configuring Your Wireless Network on page 20 Installing Your Router Using the Smart Wizard 9 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 default factory settings If you want to change the settings after installing and configuring your router using the Smart Wizard you must open a browser window and log in to the router You will also be prompted to check for new router firmware For more information see Configuring Your Wireless Network on page 20 Installing Your Router Using the Smart Wizard 10 Manually Installing Your Route
18. e WPS automatically configures the SSID and wireless security settings for the router and then transmits these settings to the wireless device such as a wireless PC The first method is explained here For more information on the second method see the User Manual If your network consists of WPS capable devices and non WPS capable devices NETGEAR suggests that you set up your wireless network and security settings first using the manual or traditional method see Setting Your SSID and Wireless Security on page 21 and use WPS only for adding additional WPS capable devices gt The only security setting that doesn t work with WPS is WEP with shared key lt authentication To add a wireless device using WPS 1 Press the WPS button on your router The router will start transmitting its wireless settings You have 2 minutes to press a corresponding WPS button on your wireless device 2 On your wireless device either e Press an external WPS button on the outside of the device or e Open the WPS utility on the device and follow the instructions to connect using WPS The WPS LED on the router will continue to blink during the 2 minute window When the connection has been made the WPS LED will turn solid green If no connection is made when the LED stops blinking it will turn off If security was already configured using the traditional method the WPS LED will e remain on Then to access th
19. e Internet launch a browser such as Microsoft Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox from the device You should see the wireless router s Internet LED blink indicating communication with the ISP Configuring Your Wireless Network 23 For more information on setting up your wireless network and configuring your wireless security settings see the User Manual A link to the online User Manual is on your Resource CD Configuring Your Wireless Network 24 Troubleshooting If you have difficulties accessing the Internet use the Basic Setup Checklist to make sure that you have connected and set up your router correctly If your basic setup is correct then look for your problem in one of the subsequent sections For more information refer to the online User Manual A link to this document is included on the Resource CD and is also available from the router interface after the router is installed Click Documentation on the main menu Basic Setup Checklist The following items are the most common errors made when initially setting up a router Carefully review the checklist to make sure that you have followed the recommended procedures e Be sure you always start your network in this sequence 1 2 3 4 Turn off and unplug the modem from the power outlet Next turn off the wireless router and computer Turn on the modem and wait 2 minutes Turn on the wireless router and wait 1 minute Turn on the computer e
20. eless router automatically requests an IP address from your service provider To check the Internet IP address from the browser interface 1 Log in to the wireless router 2 Select the Router Status link under the Maintenance heading to check that an IP address is shown for the Internet Port If 0 0 0 0 is shown your wireless router has not obtained an IP address from your service provider If your router is unable to obtain an IP address from the your service provider the problem might be one of the following Troubleshooting 28 Your service provider might require a login Ask your service provider whether they require a PPP over Ethernet PPPoE login You might have incorrectly set the service name user name or password See Troubleshooting PPPoE on page 29 Your service provider might check for your computer s host name Assign the computer Host Name of your ISP account to the wireless router on the Basic Settings screen Your service provider might only allow one Ethernet MAC address to connect to the Internet and check for your computer s MAC address If this is the case Inform your service provider that you have bought a new network device and ask them to use the wireless router s MAC address or Configure your router to spoof your computer s MAC address On the Basic Settings screen in the Router MAC Address section select Use this Computer s MAC Address and click Apply Then restart your
21. kage contents see Unpacking Your New Router on page 1 Become familiar with the front and back panels of your router especially the status lights and the important information on the router label see Hardware Features on page 2 Then read the section on Positioning Your Wireless Router on page 5 to ensure that you have selected the best location to install your router Unpacking Your New Router Your product package should contain the following items The N150 Wireless Router An AC power adapter varies by region A yellow Ethernet cable NETGEAR Installation Guide The Resource CD which includes The Smart Wizard Installation Assistant Autorun exe A PDF version of this manual A link to the online User Manual gt A link to the online User Manual is also available from the router interface after the router is installed Click Documentation on the main menu If any of the parts are incorrect missing or damaged contact your NETGEAR dealer Keep the carton including the original packing materials in case you need to return the product for repair Getting to Know Your Wireless Router 1 To prepare your router for installation 1 Carefully peel off any protective film covering the sides of your router 2 Place your router in a suitable area for installation near an AC power outlet and accessible to the Ethernet cables for your wired computers Hardware Features
22. mputer are set to automatically obtain an IP address using DHCP and Obtain DNS server address automatically You can check these settings by looking at the TCP IP Properties of your Internal Network Connections which are accessible through the Control Panel of your computer If you are unsure about this refer to the documentation for your computer or see the link to TCP IP Addressing in Related Documents on page 35 If you are replacing an existing router disconnect it completely from your network and set it aside before starting to install your new router Then skip to step 5 in the following procedure NETGEAR does not recommend or support adding a NETGEAR router behind lt another router or replacing a gateway with a NETGEAR router To connect the wireless router the computer and the modem 1 Turn off your computer 2 Turn off and unplug the cable or DSL broadband modem 3 Locate the cable A that connects your computer to the modem 4 Disconnect the cable at the modem end only B You will connect it to the router later Internet PA J Figure 6 Manually Installing Your Router 12 5 Locate the Ethernet cable that came with your NETGEAR product Securely insert one end of the Ethernet cable into your modem C and the other end into the Internet port of the wireless router D The cable and the Internet port label are color coded Internet 1 ial oa ji
23. n page 25 Make sure you are using the correct login information The factory default login name is admin and the password is password Make sure that the Caps Lock is off when entering this information Make sure your computer s IP address is on the same subnet as the router If your are using the recommended addressing scheme your computer s address should be in the range of 192 168 1 2 to 192 168 1 254 Refer to your computer s documentation or see Preparing a Computer for Network Access in Related Documents on page 35 for help with configuring your computer If your computer cannot reach a DHCP server some operating systems will S lt assign an IP address in the range 169 254 x x If your IP address is in this range verify that you have a good connection from the computer to the router then restart reboot your computer If your router s IP address has been changed and you don t know the current IP address reset the router s configuration to the factory defaults This procedure is explained in Restoring the Default Password and Configuration Settings on page 34 Make sure your browser has Java JavaScript or ActiveX enabled If you are using Internet Explorer click Refresh to be sure the Java applet is loaded Try closing the browser and reopening it again If you are attempting to set up your NETGEAR router as an additional router behind an existing router in your network consider replaci
24. network address of the remote device e If your ISP assigned a host name to your PC enter that host name as the Account Name in the Basic Settings menu Troubleshooting 31 Technical Specifications Default Configuration Settings This section provides factory default settings and technical specifications for the N150 Wireless Router Model WNR1000v3 Table 3 Home Router Default Configuration Settings Feature Default Setting Router Login Router Login URL Login Name case sensitive http www routerlogin net or http www routerlogin com admin Login Password case sensitive password Internet Connection WAN MAC Address Default hardware address on label Time Zone MTU Size 1500 Local Network Router Lan IP address the Gateway IP 192 168 1 1 address IP Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 DHCP Server Enabled GMT 8 00 Pacific Time for North America GMT for other countries Time Zone Adjusted for Daylight Saving Time Firewall Disabled Technical Specifications 32 Table 3 Home Router Default Configuration Settings continued Feature Default Setting Inbound communications coming in from the Internet Disabled bars all unsolicited requests except for traffic on port 80 the http port Outbound communications going out to Enabled all the Internet Wireless Wireless Communication Enabled SSID Name NETGEAR Securi
25. ng the existing router instead NETGEAR does not support such a configuration Troubleshooting 27 e If you are attempting to set up your NETGEAR router as a replacement for an ADSL gateway in your network the router cannot perform many gateway services for example converting ADSL or Cable data into Ethernet networking information NETGEAR does not support such a configuration Checking the Internet Service Connection If your router is unable to access the Internet check the Internet connection and then check the wireless router e Internet Connection The cable or DSL modem status lights indicate if the modem connection is successful or not Check your modem documentation or call your Internet service provider for help with verifying that the modem has a successful connection e Wireless Router Internet Light is Green or Blinking Green If your Internet light is green or blinking green then you have a good Internet connection and your wiring is correct e Wireless Router Internet Light Off If the Internet light is off verify that the Ethernet cable is securely connected between the cable or DSL modem and that both the modem and wireless router are turned on Obtaining an Internet IP Address If your wireless router is unable to access the Internet and your Internet light is amber check the wireless router to see if it is able to get an Internet IP address from your service provider Unless you have a static IP address your wir
26. ng the operability and features included with your router To make it easy for you to receive the best most up to date features of your router NETGEAR provides a variety of methods for updating your product Getting to Know Your Wireless Router The Smart Wizard Installation Assistant lets you check for and install updates as part of the setup activity see Using the Smart Wizard on page 8 The router includes an update feature that lets you check for and install updates You must log in to the router to use this feature see Setting Up Your Router for Internet Access on page 16 or the online User Manual Installing Your Router Using the Smart Wizard The Smart Wizard setup procedure should take about 15 minutes to complete Before using the Smart Wizard ensure that e You are using a PC with either a Mac operating system or a Windows operating system Windows 7 Windows Vista Windows 2000 or Windows XP with Service Pack 2 and a wired Ethernet connection not a wireless connection e You have an Internet service connection through an Internet Service Provider ISP e You have the configuration information provided by your ISP Using the Smart Wizard The NETGEAR Smart Wizard takes you through the procedure to connect your router modem and PC s It then helps you to configure your wireless settings and enable wireless security for your network The Smart Wizard guides you through the setup process by automating man
27. nternet Light Stays Amber When the router is turned on the Internet light turns amber for about 1 minute and then turns green If the light does not turn green the router has a problem If the Internet light is still amber 2 minutes after turning on power to the router a The Internet is not accessible Confirm that you have the correct internet setting b Clear the router s configuration to factory defaults This procedure is explained in Restoring the Default Password and Configuration Settings on page 34 c Turn the power off and back on to see if the router recovers e Internet or LAN Port Lights Not On If either the LAN or Internet lights do not light when the Ethernet connection is made check the following a Make sure that the Ethernet cable connections are secure at the router and at the computer b Make sure that power is turned on to the connected computer Troubleshooting 26 c Be sure you are using Ethernet cables like the cable that was supplied with the wireless router See Connecting Your Wireless Router on page 12 for instructions For more information on WPS functionality and advanced features see the online User Manual Troubleshooting Login Problems If you are unable to log in to the wireless router check the following If you are using an Ethernet connected computer check the Ethernet connection between the computer and the router as described in Checking Basic Router Functions o
28. o go to the Internet Explorer Tools menu Internet Options Connections tab and select Never dial a connection Verifying Your Connection Verify that your router is connected correctly by checking the wireless router status lights as illustrated in Figure 11 AAN Figure 11 D Cb 2 3 4 5 Table 2 Status Lights After Installation Label 1 Power Description The power light should turn solid green If it does not see Checking Basic Router Functions on page 25 2 Push N Connect 3 Wireless The WPS button light will not be lit unless you have set wireless security See Using Push N Connect WPS to Configure Your Wireless Network on page 22 The wireless light should be lit after turning on the wireless router Manually Installing Your Router 15 Table 2 Status Lights After Installation continued Label Description The Internet port light should be lit If it is not make sure the Ethernet cable is securely attached to the wireless router Internet port and the modem and that the 4 Internet modem is powered on A LAN light should be lit for each connected computer on your network Green indicates that your computer is communicating at 100 Mbps amber indicates 5 LAN communication at 10 Mbps If a LAN light is not lit for each connected Ethernet Ports 1 4 cable make sure that the Ethernet cable from the computer to the router is securely attached a
29. ontact technical support Power Light Blinks Green Slowly and Continuously The router firmware is corrupted Troubleshooting 25 To restore your firmware a Make sure your PC is connected to your router and the router is powered on b Insert the Resource CD that came with your router into your PC The CD will automatically start and detect the language you are using on your PC Select a different language option if you prefer Ifthe CD does not automatically start browse the CD and double click on SN c Inthe CD s menu click Supporting Software then click Netgear Firmware Recovery Utility and follow the prompts for the recovery process Installation of the utility places a NETGEAR Router Recovery N shortcut on the desktop d After firmware recovery is complete follow the prompts to restore your configuration settings e Power Light Stays Amber When the router is turned on the Power light turns amber for about 1 minute and then turns green If the light does not turn green the router has a problem If the Power light is still amber 2 minutes after turning on power to the router a Turn the power off and back on to see if the router recovers b Clear the router s configuration to factory defaults This procedure is explained in Restoring the Default Password and Configuration Settings on page 34 If the error persists you might have a hardware problem and should contact technical support I
30. r Before installing and connecting your router manually review the list below and make sure that you have all of the necessary information Use the procedures in this topic if you are an advanced user or are installing on a Linux systems Internet service connection through an Internet Service Provider ISP The configuration information your ISP gave you Depending on how your Internet account was set up you might need the following information to set up your wireless router and access the Internet Host and domain name Internet login name and password frequently an email address and password Domain Name Server DNS addresses Fixed or static IP address Your ISP should have provided you with all the information needed to connect to the Internet If you cannot locate this information ask your ISP If you have cable modem service make sure that you are using the same computer on which you first set up your Internet account If you have not already done so Check the package contents of your router to ensure that it is complete see Unpacking Your New Router on page 1 Select an optimum location for your wireless router after reviewing the guidelines presented in Positioning Your Wireless Router on page 5 Manually Installing Your Router 11 Connecting Your Wireless Router Before you install your wireless router make sure that the Internet Protocol TCP IP Property settings on your co
31. rk traffic building materials and construction and network overhead lower actual data throughput rate Federal Communications Commission FCC Compliance Notice Radio Frequency Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help 36
32. s new settings To avoid this situation you can use a computer that is connected to the router with an Ethernet cable For a complete overview of all the security configurations that can be implemented on this router see the online User Manual A link to the User Manual is on the Resource CD Configuring Your Wireless Network 20 Setting Your SSID and Wireless Security To specify the wireless settings you must know the following SSID The default SSID for the router is NETGEAR The wireless mode 802 11g b or 802 11n that each wireless adapter supports Wireless security option NETGEAR strongly recommends that you use wireless security To successfully implement wireless security check each wireless adapter to determine which wireless security option it supports To set up basic wireless connectivity 1 6 Log in to the Router by going to http www routerlogin net or http www routerlogin com and entering the default user name admin and default password password or using whatever LAN address and password you have set up 5 Q You can also enter either of these addresses to connect to your wireless router http www routerlogin net or http www routerlogin com On the main menu select Wireless Settings to display the Wireless Settings screen Note that the default SSID is NETGEAR The SSID of any wireless adapter must match the SSID you configure in the lt wireless router If they do no
33. t both ends and that the computer is turned on Setting Up Your Router for Internet Access When configuring your wireless router manually you must log in to your wireless router to set it up initially and to make any changes to your wireless router s settings later gt The factory default state is reset when you use the Restore Factory Settings button me See Restoring the Default Password and Configuration Settings on page 34 for more information To access the router 1 Type http www routerlogin net in the address field of your browser and then click Enter Q You can enter either of these addresses to connect to your wireless router http www routerlogin net or http www routerlogin com A login window similar to the one shown in Figure 12 will display Manually Installing Your Router 16 User name admin v Password eoeccece Remember my password Figure 12 2 When prompted enter admin for the router user name and password for the router password both in lowercase letters For security reasons the router has its own user name and password gt The router user name and password are not the same as any user name or lt password you might use to log in to your Internet connection The Firmware Upgrade Assistant screen will display 3 Click Yes to check for new firmware recommended The router will automatically check
34. t match you will not get a wireless connection Set the Region Select the region where the router is located Leave the wireless mode set to its default setting you can fine tune the wireless mode later see the online User Manual Select your wireless Security Option and passphrase see your online User Manual for a complete explanation of the various security types that are available Click Apply to save your changes To set up your computers for wireless connectivity 1 Configure the wireless settings of each computer or wireless adapter to have the same SSID wireless network name as the router Configuring Your Wireless Network 21 2 Check that the wireless adapter on each computer can support the mode and security option that you selected If you have a question see the online User Manual or review the settings you selected in Setting Your SSID and Wireless Security on page 21 3 Check that the security settings on each wireless device match the security settings of the router For example if you selected a security option requiring a passphrase then the same passphrase must be used for each wireless computer 4 Check that each wireless computer has a wireless link and is able to obtain an IP address by DHCP from the router For an Apple PC select Menu gt Control Panels and select Network Connections Check the Wireless Connections Properties and ensure that TCP IP Properties are set to
35. ter Functions After you turn on power to the router check that the following sequence of events has occurred 1 When power is first applied verify that the power light is on see Front Panel on page 2 for an illustration Verify that the power light turns amber within a few seconds indicating that the self test procedure is running After approximately 1 minute verify that The color of the power light changes to green b The LAN port lights are lit for any local ports that are connected If a port s light is lit a link has been established to the connected device If a LAN port is connected to a 100 Mbps device verify that the port s light is green If the port is 10 Mbps the light will be amber c The Internet port is connected and its light is lit If you have enabled wireless security verify that the Push N Connect status light is lit otherwise the Push N Connect status light should be off If the correct behavior does not occur check for a remedy from the following list Power Light Not On If the Power and other lights are off see Connecting Your Wireless Router on page 12 check the following Make sure that the power cord is properly connected to your router and that the power adapter is properly connected to a functioning power outlet Check that you are using the power adapter supplied by NETGEAR for this product If the error persists you have a hardware problem and should c
36. the NETGEAR database for a new firmware image file If no new firmware version is available the message No New Firmware Version Available will display If you select No you can check for new firmware later see the online User Manual 4 Ifnew firmware is available click Yes and the router will automatically upgrade itself with the latest firmware Do not try to go online turn off the router shut down the computer or do AN anything else to the router until the router finishes restarting When the Power light stops blinking wait a few seconds more before using the router Manually Installing Your Router 17 5 From the menu options in the left navigation pane click Setup Wizard The Setup Wizard screen will display Setup Wizard The Smart Setup Wizard Can Detect The Type Of Internet Connection That You Have Do You Want The Smart Setup Wizard To Try And Detect The Connection Type Now O Yes No Want To Configure The Router Myself Next Figure 13 6 Select one of the following options e Select Yes to allow the Setup Wizard to detect your Internet connection When prompted click Next The wizard will assist you with configuring your wireless router to access the Internet If you cannot connect to the wireless router check the Internet Protocol TCP IP properties in the Network Connections section of your Control Panel It should be set to obtain both IP and DNS server addresses
37. ty Disabled Broadcast SSID Enabled Transmission Speed Autoa Country Region United States North America only otherwise varies by country and region RF Channel 11 in North America 13 in most other regions Operating Mode Up to 150 Mbps Data Rate Best Output Power Full a Maximum Wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802 11 specifications Actual throughput will vary Network conditions and environmental factors including volume of network traffic building materials and construction and net work overhead lower actual data throughput rate Technical Specifications 33 Restoring the Default Password and Configuration Settings You can restore the factory default configuration settings that reset the router s user name to admin the password to password and the IP address to 192 168 1 1 A This procedure will erase all the current configuration settings and restore the factory defaults To restore the factory default configuration settings 1 Use a sharp object such as a pen or a paper clip to press and hold the restore factory settings button located on the rear panel of the router for about 5 seconds until the Power light begins to blink see Back Panel on page 4 2 Release the restore factory settings button and wait for the router to restart and for the Power light to stop blinking and become solid green The factory default settings will be restored so that
38. y 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 set up your router using the Smart Wizard 1 To start the Smart Wizard e For Windows users Insert the Resource CD into your PC The CD will automatically start and detect the language you are using on your PC Select a different language option if you prefer If the CD does not automatically start browse the CD and double click A on N Inthe CD s menu click Setup to start the Smart Wizard e For Mac users double click the MacWizard program Installing Your Router Using the Smart Wizard 8 2 When the Smart Wizard prompts you about updates click Yes to check for updates for your router or No to update later for more information see Setting Up Your Router for Internet Access on page 16 or the online User Manual 3 Follow the remaining instructions and prompts The Smart Wizard guides you through installing your router connecting your router to the Internet configuring your wireless network settings and selecting the optimum security protection for your network If you choose not to select a security option during installation you can always access the router s user interface later to select a security option see Configuring Your Wireless Network on page 20 gt To ensure optimum performance of your high speed wireless router th
39. you can access the router from your Web browser using the factory defaults Technical Specifications 34 Related Documents This section provides links to reference documents that you can use to gain a more complete understanding of the technologies used in your NETGEAR product Table 4 Related Documents Document Link Internet Networking and TCP IP Addressing Preparing a Computer for Network Access http documentation netgear com reference enu tcpip index htm http documentation netgear com reference enu wsdhcp index htm Glossary Related Documents http documentation netgear com reference enu glossary index htm 35 Registration and Certifications Product Registration Support and Documentation Register your product at http Avww NETGEAR com register You must register before you can use our telephone support service Product updates and Web support are always available by going to http Avww NETGEAR com support Setup documentation is available on the CD on the support website and on the documentation website When the wireless router is connected to the Internet click the KnowledgeBase link to view support information or click the Documentation link to view the online User Manual for this wireless router Maximum Wireless Signal Rate Derived from IEEE Standard 802 11 Specifications Actual data throughput will vary Network conditions and environmental factors including volume of netwo
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