N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User M anua l 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA February 2012 202-10927-01 v1.
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Contents Chapter 1 Hardware Setup Unpack Your New Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Hardware Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Back Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 Restrict Access by MAC Address. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Wireless Security Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Add Clients (Devices) to Your Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Manual Method. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 Access Router Interface on Additional Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Use Router as DHCP Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Reserved IP Addresses Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Advanced Wireless Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Remote Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1. Hardware Setup G et to k now you r wireles s mo d em router 1 The N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 provides you with an easy and secure way to set up a wireless home network with fast access to the Internet over a high-speed digital subscriber line (DSL). The N150 Modem Router has a built-in DSL modem and is compatible with all major DSL Internet service providers.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 Unpack Your New Router Your box should contain the following items: • N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 • AC power adapter (plug varies by region) • Category 5 (Cat 5) Ethernet cable • Telephone cable with RJ-11 connector • Microfilters and splitters (quantity and type vary by region) • Resource CD with NETGEAR Genie setup • Installation guide that explains how to cable and set up your router If any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or dama
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 Hardware Features Before you cable your router, take a moment to become familiar with the label and the front and back panels. Pay particular attention to the LEDs on the front panel. Label The label on the bottom of the wireless modem router shows the router’s Restore Factory Settings button, preset wireless information, MAC address, and serial number. WPS PIN WiFi Network Name (SSID) Serial number MAC address WPA/WPA2-PSK Passphrase Figure 2.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 Back Panel The back panel has the On/Off button and the port connections shown in the following figure: ADSL line Ethernet LAN ports Power button AC power adapter input Figure 4. Back panel port connections Viewed from left to right, the rear panel contains the following elements: 1.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 Front Panel The following figure shows the status LEDs and icons on the wireless modem router front panel. Note that the Wireless and WPS icons are buttons. WPS On/Off button WPS Wireless Wireless On/Off button Internet DSL LAN Ports Power Figure 5. Front panel LED Icons The tables describe the LEDs, icons, and buttons on the front panel from left to right. Table 1. Power On/Off button Icons LED Activity Description Solid green.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 Table 2. LAN LED icon LED Activity Description Solid green. The LAN port has detected an Ethernet link with a device. Blinking Green Data is being transmitted or received. Off No link is detected on this port. Table 3. DSL LED Icon LED Activity Description Solid green. You have a DSL connection. In technical terms, the DSL port is synchronized with a network-access device of an ISP.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 Table 6. WPS Button and LED Icon LED Activity Description Solid green. Indicates that wireless security is enabled. Blinking green A WPS-capable device is connecting to the device. Icon is on the Off WPS button WPS is not enabled. See Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Method on page 35 for more information about the use of this button.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 ADSL Microfilters If this is the first time you have cabled a wireless router between a DSL phone line and your computer or laptop, you might not be familiar with ADSL microfilters. If you are, you can skip this section and proceed to Cable Your N150 Wireless Modem Router on page 14. An ADSL microfilter is a small in-line device that filters DSL interference out of standard phone equipment that shares the same line with your DSL service.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 4. Plug the router into one of the other outlets in the separate splitter. Two-Line ADSL Microfilter Use an ADSL microfilter with a built-in splitter when there is a single wall outlet that provides connectivity for both the wireless modem router and your telephone equipment. To use a two-line ADSL microfilter: 1. Plug the ADSL microfilter into the DSL outlet on the wall. 2. Plug your phone equipment into the jack labeled Phone. 3.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 2. Use the included phone cable with RJ-11 jacks to connect the ADSL port (A) of the wireless modem router to the ADSL port (B) of the two-line ADSL microfilter. A B Line Phone ADSL CAUTION: Incorrectly connecting a filter to your wireless modem router blocks your DSL connection. 3. Connect the Ethernet cable (C) from a wireless modem router LAN port to the Ethernet adapter (D) in your computer.. D C 1 2 3 4 Line Phone ADSL On/Off Power 4.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 Verify the Cabling Verify that your router is cabled correctly by checking the wireless modem router LEDs. Turn on the wireless router by pressing the On/Off button on the back. • The Power LED is green when the modem router is turned on. • The LAN ports are green for each PC cabled to the router by an Ethernet cable. • The wireless LED is green when the modem router is turned on. • The DSL LED is green when you have a DSL connection.
2. Router Internet Setup 2 Con n e ct to the I nternet This chapter explains three ways to set up your Internet connection: NETGEAR Genie (recommended), Setup Wizard, or manual setup. If you have already set up your router with one of these methods, the initial router setup is complete. You can read this chapter to become familiar with the router menus, to view or adjust the initial settings, or to change the router password and login time-out.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 Router Setup Preparation You can set up your wireless modem router with the NETGEAR Genie as described in NETGEAR Genie Setup on page 19, with the Setup Wizard as described in Setup Wizard on page 24, or manually as described in Manual Setup (Basic Settings) on page 25. However, before you start the setup process, have your ISP information on hand and ensure the laptops, PCs, and other devices in the network have the settings described here.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 Gather ISP Information You need the following information to set up your wireless modem router and to check that your Internet configuration is correct. Your ISP should have provided you with all the information you need to connect to the Internet. If you cannot locate this information, ask your ISP to provide it. When your Internet connection is working, you no longer need to launch the ISP login program on your computer to access the Internet.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 3. When the Welcome screen displays, click Setup to start the Genie. 4. Follow the instructions to complete the setup. NETGEAR Genie checks your hardware setup and guides you through connecting the router to the Internet and adding computers to your network. Your wireless modem router connects to the Internet when any of the computers connected to your network require access.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 Log In to the N150 Modem Router Log in to the wireless modem router to view or change settings or to set up the wireless modem router. To log in: 1. Type http://192.168.0.1 in the address field of your browser and press Enter to display the login window. You can also enter either of these addresses to access the wireless modem router: http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com. admin ******** 2.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 Note: If you cannot connect to the wireless router, check the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) properties in the Network Connections section of your PC Control Panel. They should be set to obtain both IP and DNS server addresses automatically. See your computer documentation for more information.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 Router Interface The router interface gives you access to the router’s current settings so you can view or change them (if needed). The left column has the router menus, and the right column provides online help. The middle column is the screen for the current menu option. Router Menus (scroll to see more) Online help for the current screen Current screen Figure 8. Router menus, Basic Settings screen, and online help • Setup Wizard.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 Setup Wizard If you do not use the NETGEAR Genie, you have to log in to the modem router to set the country, language, and Internet connection. Note: If you performed the NETGEAR Genie setup, the country, language, Internet, and wireless network settings are already configured. To run the Setup Wizard 1. Select Setup Wizard from the top of the router menus to display the following screen: 2. Select your country and language: • Country.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 Manual 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 router menus. It is where you view or change ISP information. The fields that display vary depending on whether or not your Internet connection requires a login. Note: Check that the country and language are set as described Setup Wizard on page 24 before proceeding with the manual setup.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 5. Click Test to test your Internet connection. If the NETGEAR website does not appear within 1 minute, see Troubleshooting on page 85. ISP does not require login ISP does require login The following descriptions explain all of the possible fields in the Basic Settings screen. Note that which fields appear in this screen depends on whether or not an ISP login is required. Does Your ISP Require a Login? Answer either yes or no.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 Password. The password that you use to log in to your ISP. Idle Timeout (In minutes). If you want to change the login timeout, enter a new value in minutes. This determines how long the wireless modem router keeps the Internet connection active after there is no Internet activity from the LAN. Entering a value of 0 (zero) means never log out. Internet IP Address. • When a login is required, these fields display: Get Dynamically from ISP.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 address of that computer. This feature allows your wireless modem router to use your computer’s MAC address (this is also called cloning). Use Default Address. Use the default MAC address. Use Computer MAC Address. The wireless modem router will capture and use the MAC address of the computer that you are now using. You need to be using the one computer that is allowed by the ISP. Use This MAC Address. Enter the MAC address that you want to use.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 Unsuccessful Internet Connection If you cannot connect to the Internet, you can do one or more of the following: • Review your settings to be sure you have selected the correct options and typed everything correctly. • Contact your ISP to verify that you have the correct configuration information. • Read Chapter 7, Troubleshooting. If problems persist, register your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR Technical Support.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 The administrator’s login to the wireless modem router configuration times out after a period of inactivity to prevent someone else from accessing the router interface when you step away. 4. Click Apply to save your changes. After changing the password, you are required to log in again to continue the configuration.
3. Wireless Settings 3 Prote ct you r net work This chapter describes how to use the Wireless Settings screens to view and change (if needed) your wireless network settings. Security features to prevent objectionable content from reaching your PCs are covered in Chapter 4, Security Settings.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 Preset Security The N150 Modem Router comes with preset security. This means that the Wi-Fi network name (SSID), passphrase, and security option (encryption protocol) 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.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 Turn Off Wireless Connectivity You can completely turn off the wireless connectivity of the wireless modem router by . For example, if you use your pressing the Wireless On/Off button on its front panel notebook computer to wirelessly connect to your wireless modem router and you take a business trip, you can turn off the wireless portion of the modem router while you are traveling.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 WEP Encryption WEP uses an old encryption method and can be easily decoded with today's powerful computers. Use this mode only when you have a very old legacy wireless client that does not support WPA-PSK. The Wi-Fi alliance highly recommends against using WEP and plans to make it obsolete. If you do decide to use WEP, see Set WEP Encryption and Passphrase on page 42 for the procedure.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 Add Clients (Devices) to Your Network Choose either the manual or the WPS method to add wireless devices, including guest devices, and other equipment to your wireless network. Manual Method 1. Open the software that manages your wireless connections on the wireless device (laptop computer, gaming device, iPhone) that you want to connect to your router. This software scans for all wireless networks in your area. 2. Look for your network and select it.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 WPS (Push 'N' Connect) Method If your wireless device supports WPS (Push 'N' Connect), you can use WPS. To use WPS: 1. Press the WPS button on the router front panel . 2. Within 2 minutes, press the WPS button on your wireless device or follow the WPS instructions that came with the device. The device is now connected to your router. 3. Repeat steps 1–2 to add other WPS wireless devices. Router Interface Method To use the router interface method: 1.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 • If a connection is established, the wireless modem router WPS screen displays a confirmation message. 4. Repeat to add another WPS client to your network. Wireless Settings Screen The Wireless Settings screen lets you view or configure the wireless network configuration. If you want to make changes, note the current settings first. Once you have established basic wireless connectivity, you can enable security settings appropriate to your needs.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 View or Change Wireless Settings Your preset router comes set up with a unique wireless network name (SSID) and network password. This information is printed on the label for your router. You can view or change these settings in the Wireless Settings screen. To change the wireless settings: 1. Select Setup > Wireless Settings to display the following screen. 2. Make any changes that are needed and click Apply when done to save your settings.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 Region. The location where the wireless modem router is used. It might not be legal to operate the wireless modem router in a region other than the regions listed. Channel. The wireless channel used by the gateway: 1 through 13. Do not change the channel unless you experience interference (shown by lost connections or slow data transfers). If this happens, experiment with different channels to see which is the best. Mode.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 Figure 9. Wireless Station Access List 2. Select the Turn Access Control On check box to enable access restriction by MAC address. 3. In the Add New Station Manually list, click Add to add your computer’s MAC address so you do not lose your wireless connection when you click Apply. If you lose your wireless connection, you have to access the wireless modem router from a wired computer or from a wireless computer that is on the access control list. 4.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 Change WPA Security Option and Passphrase To change the WPA security option and passphrase: 1. In the Security Options section, select the WPA option you want. 2. In the Network Key field that displays when you select a WPA security option, enter the network key (passphrase) that you want to use. It is a text string from 8 to 63 characters. Set WPA-802.1x Server and Passphrase To set the WPA-802.1x server and passphrase: 1.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 Set WEP Encryption and Passphrase When configuring WEP from a wireless computer, you lose your wireless connection when you click Apply. You have to either configure your wireless adapter to match the wireless modem router WEP settings or access the wireless modem router from a wired computer. To set WEP encryption and passphrase: 1. In the Security Options section, select WEP to display the following screen: 2. Select the authentication type.
4. Security Settings Ke ep u nwa nted c ontent out of you r net work 4 This chapter explains how to use the basic firewall features of the wireless modem router to prevent objectionable content from reaching the PCs and other devices connected to your network.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 Keyword Blocking of HTTP Traffic Use keyword blocking to prevent certain types of HTTP traffic from accessing your network. The blocking can be always or according to a scheduled. To block by keywords: 1. Select Security > Block Sites. 2. Select one of the keyword blocking options: • Per Schedule. Turn on keyword blocking according to the Schedule screen settings. • Always. Turn on keyword blocking all the time, independent of the Schedule screen. 3.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 Delete a Keyword or Domain To delete a keyword or domain: 1. Select the keyword you want to delete from the list. 2. Click Delete Keyword and click Apply to save your changes. Specify a Trusted Computer You can exempt one trusted computer from blocking and logging. That computer has to be configured to use a a fixed IP address. To specify a trusted computer: 1. In the Trusted IP Address field, enter the IP address. 2. Click Apply to save your changes.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 Source port number. 5678, which is the browser session. Destination address. The IP address of www.example.com, which your computer finds by asking a DNS server. Destination port number. 80, which is the standard port number for a web server process. 3. Your router creates an entry in its internal session table describing this communication session between your computer and the web server at www.example.com. Before sending the web page request message to www.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 Open Inbound Ports (Port Forwarding) In the preceding example, requests are sent to a remote computer by your router from a particular service port number, and replies from the remote computer to your router are directed to that port number. If the remote server sends a reply back to a different port number, your router does not recognize it and discards it. However, some application servers (such as FTP and IRC servers) send replies back to multiple port numbers.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 Note: Only one computer at a time can use the triggered application. Inbound Rules to Permit External Host Communications In both of the preceding examples, your computer initiates an application session with a server computer on the Internet. However, you might need to allow a client computer on the Internet to initiate a connection to a server computer on your network.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 How Inbound Rules Differ from Outbound Rules The following points summarize the differences between inbound rules and outbound rules: • Outbound rules can be used by any computer on your network, although only one computer can use them at a time. • Inbound rules are configured for a single computer on your network. • Outbound rules do not need to know the computer’s IP address in advance. The IP address is captured automatically.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 • For an inbound rule, click Add under Inbound Services. 3. To edit or delete a rule, select its button on the left side and click Edit or Delete. 4. To change the order of precedence: a. Select its button on the left side of the table and click Move. b. At the prompt, enter the number of the new position and click OK. 5. To open or close instant messaging, select a radio button: and click Apply. • Close IM Ports. Disables instant messaging traffic.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 Inbound Rule Example: A Local Public Web Server If you host a public web server on your local network, you can define a rule to allow inbound web (HTTP) requests from any outside IP address to the IP address of your web server at any time of day, as shown here and described in the following figure: Figure 10. Allow inbound web requests Service. From this list, select the application or service you want to allow or block.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 Inbound Rule Example: Allowing Video Conferencing Create an inbound rule to allow incoming video conferencing to be initiated from a restricted range of outside IP addresses, such as from a branch office. In the following figure, CU-SeeMe connections are allowed from a specified range of external IP addresses only. In this case, logging of any incoming CU-SeeMe requests that do not match the allowed settings is always allowed. Figure 11.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 To set up service blocking: 1. Select Security > Firewall Rules to display the following screen: 2. Under Outbound Services, click Add. 3. Fill in the settings as follows and click Apply to save your settings. Service. From this list, select the application or service to be allowed or blocked. The list already displays many common services, but you are not limited to these choices.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 Always. Any traffic for this service type is logged. Match. Traffic of this type that matches the settings and action is logged. Not match. Traffic that does not match the settings and action are logged. Configure Services Services are functions performed by server computers at the request of client computers. For example, web servers serve web pages, time servers serve time and date information, and game hosts serve data about other players’ moves.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 2. Use the following screen to define or edit a service. ‘ • Name. Enter a meaningful name for the service. • Type. Select the correct type for this service. If in doubt, select TCP/UDP. The options are TCP, UDP, TCP/UDP. • Start Port and End Port. If a port range is required, enter the range here. If a single port is required, enter the same value in both fields. 3. Click Apply to save your changes.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 Set the Time Zone The wireless modem router uses the Network Time Protocol (NTP) to obtain the current time and date from one of several network time servers on the Internet. You can check and set (if needed) the time zone to ensure time stamps match your local time. To set the time zone: 1. Select Security > Schedule to display the following screen: Figure 12. Time zone options 2. Select your time zone.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 Schedule Firewall Services If you enabled services blocking in the Block Services screen or port forwarding in the Ports screen, you can set up a schedule for when blocking occurs or when access is not restricted. To schedule firewall services: 1. Select Security > Schedule to display the following screen: Figure 13. Block Internet services based on a schedule 2. To block Internet services based on a schedule, select Every Day or select one or more days.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 Enable Security Event Email Notification To receive logs and alerts by email, provide your email information in the E-mail screen and specify which alerts you want to receive and how often. To enable email notification: 1. Select Security > E-mail to display the following screen: 2. Fill in the fields as follows: Turn E-mail Notification On. Select this check box if you want to receive email logs and alerts from the wireless modem router.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 Send E-Mail alerts immediately. Select the corresponding check box if you would like immediate notification of a significant security event, such as a known attack, port scan, or attempted access to a blocked site. Send Logs According to this Schedule. Specifies how often to send the logs: Hourly, Daily, Weekly, or When Full. Day for sending logs specifies which day of the week to send the log. This is relevant when the log is sent weekly.
5. Network Maintenance 5 Ad m in i ster you r net work This chapter describes the wireless modem router settings for administering and maintaining the router and home network.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 Upgrade the Router Firmware The wireless modem router firmware (routing software) is stored in flash memory. By default, when you log in to your wireless modem router, it checks the NETGEAR website for new firmware and alerts you if there is a newer version. WARNING: When uploading firmware to the wireless modem router, do not interrupt the web browser by closing the window, clicking a link, or loading a new page.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 Automatic Firmware Checking On When automatic firmware checking is on, the wireless modem router performs the check and notifies you if an upgrade is available or not as shown here. Figure 14. Firmware upgrade assistant and results screen To upgrade the firmware: 1. Click Yes to allow the wireless modem router to download and install the new firmware. The upgrade process could take a few minutes. When the upload is complete, your wireless modem router restarts.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 Manual Check for Firmware Upgrades You can use the Router Upgrade screen to manually check the NETGEAR website for newer versions of firmware for your product. WARNING: When you upload firmware to the router, do not interrupt the web browser by closing the window, clicking a link, or loading a new page. If the browser is interrupted, it could corrupt the firmware. To check for firmware upgrades: 1.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 Manage the Configuration File The router configuration settings are stored in a configuration file (*.cfg). This file can be backed up to your computer, restored, or reverted to factory default settings. Back Up To back up the configuration file: 1. Select Maintenance > Backup Settings to display the following screen: 2. Click Backup to save a copy of the current settings. 3. Choose a location to store the .cfg file that is on a computer on your network.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 Erase To erase the configuration and restore to factory defaults: Under some circumstances (for example, if you move the router to a different network or if you have forgotten the password), you might want to erase the configuration and restore the factory default settings. Click the Erase button to reset the wireless modem router to its factory default settings.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 View Router Status To view the router status: 1. Select Maintenance > Router Status to display the following screen. The Router Status screen provides the status and usage information described in the following figure. 2. Fill in the fields as follows: Account Name. The host name assigned in the Basic Settings screen. Firmware Version. The firmware version. ADSL Port. MAC Address. The Ethernet MAC address of the DSL port. IP Address. The DSL port IP address.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 Gateway IP Address. The IP address used as a gateway to the Internet for computers configured to use DHCP. Domain Name Server. The wireless modem router DNS server IP addresses. These addresses are usually obtained dynamically from the ISP. LAN Port (Local Ports). MAC Address. The wireless modem router LAN port Ethernet MAC address. IP Address. The wireless modem router LAN port IP address. The default is 192.168.0.1. DHCP.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 3. Select the Show Statistics button on the Router Status screen to display a screen similar to this: 4. Fill in the fields as follows: Port. The statistics for the WAN (Internet), LAN (local), and wireless LAN (WLAN) ports. For each port, the screen displays the following: Status. The link status of the port. TxPkts. The number of packets transmitted since reset or manual clear. RxPkts. The number of packets received since reset or manual clear. Collisions.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 5. In the Router Status screen, select the Connection Status button to display a screen similar to this: 6. Fill in the fields as follows: Connection Time. The time elapsed since the last connection to the Internet through the DSL port. Connecting to sender. The connection status. Negotiation. Success or Failed. Authentication. Success or Failed. Obtaining IP Address. The IP address assigned to the WAN port by the ISP. Obtaining Network Mask.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 View Attached Devices The Attached Devices screen presents a table of all IP devices that the wireless modem router has discovered on the local network. To view attached devices: 1. Select Maintenance > Attached Devices to view the following table: 2. Click Refresh to update the screen. For each device, the table shows the IP address, device name if available, and the Ethernet MAC address.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 Run Diagnostic Utilities The wireless modem router has a diagnostics feature that you can use to perform the following functions: • Ping an IP address to test connectivity to see if you can reach a remote host. • Perform a DNS lookup to test if an Internet name resolves to an IP address to verify that the DNS server configuration is working.
6. Advanced Settings Con figu re for u n ique s it uat ion s 6 This chapter describes the advanced features of your wireless modem router. The information is for users with a solid understanding of networking concepts who want to set the router up for unique situations such as when remote access from the Internet by IP or domain name is needed.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 WAN Setup The WAN Setup screen lets you configure a DMZ (demilitarized zone) server, change the Maximum Transmit Unit (MTU) size, and enable the wireless router to respond to a ping on the WAN (Internet) port. Select. To set up the WAN: 1. Select Advanced > WAN Setup to display the following screen: 2. Fill in the fields as follows: Connect Automatically, as Required.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 Note: For security reasons, you should avoid using the default DMZ server feature. When a computer is designated as the default DMZ server, it loses much of the protection of the firewall and is exposed to many exploits from the Internet. If compromised, the computer can be used to attack your network.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 Dynamic DNS If your network has a permanently assigned IP address, you can register a domain name and have that name linked with your IP address by public Domain Name Servers (DNS). However, if your Internet account uses a dynamically assigned IP address, you do not know in advance what your IP address is, and the address can change frequently.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 Note: If your ISP assigns a private WAN IP address such as 192.168.x.x or 10.x.x.x, the Dynamic DNS service will not work because private addresses are not routed on the Internet. LAN Setup The LAN Setup screen allows configuration of LAN IP services such as DHCP and Routing Information Protocol (RIP). The wireless modem router is shipped preconfigured to use private IP addresses on the LAN side and to act as a DHCP server.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 IP Address. The LAN IP address of the wireless modem router. IP Subnet Mask. The LAN subnet mask of the wireless modem router. Combined with the IP address, the IP subnet mask allows a device to know which other addresses are local to it, and which have to be reached through a gateway or wireless modem router. RIP Direction. RIP allows a wireless modem router to exchange routing information with other routers.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 Reserved IP Addresses Setup When you specify a reserved IP address for a computer on the LAN, that computer always receives the same IP address each time it accesses the router’s DHCP server. Reserved IP addresses should be assigned to servers that require permanent IP settings. To reserve an IP address: 1. Select Advanced > LAN Setup and click the Add button. 2. In the IP Address field, type the IP address to assign to the computer or server.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 Advanced Wireless Settings To configure advanced wireless settings: 1. Select Advanced > Wireless Settings to display the following screen: Note: The advanced WPS settings section is not displayed if you selected WEP as the security option. 2. If you make changes, click Apply. Note that the WLAN settings come from the settings you made in the Wireless Settings Screen on page 37). WLAN. Name (SSID). The service set ID, also known as the wireless network name.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 The PIN function might temporarily be disabled when the wireless modem router detects suspicious attempts to break into the wireless modem router’s wireless settings by using the wireless modem router’s PIN through WPS. You can manually enable the PIN function by clearing the Disable Router’s PIN check box. Keep Existing Wireless Settings. By default, the Keep Existing Wireless Settings check box is selected.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 • To allow access from a single IP address on the Internet, select Only This Computer and enter the IP address that is allowed access. • To allow access from a range of IP addresses on the Internet, select IP Address and enter a beginning and ending IP address to define the allowed range. • To allow access from any IP address on the Internet, select Everyone. 4. Specify the port number to be used for accessing the router interface.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 the ISP. The ISP forwards your request to the company where you are employed, and the request is likely to be denied by the company’s firewall. In this case you have to define a static route, telling your router that 134.177.0.0 should be accessed through the ISDN router at 192.168.0.100. The static route setup would look like Figure 16, Add static routes.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 b. In the Route Name field, enter a route name for this static route. This name is for identification purpose only. c. Select Private if you want to limit access to the LAN only. The static route will not be reported in RIP. d. Select Active to make this route effective. e. Enter the destination IP address of the final destination. f. Enter the IP subnet mask for this destination. If the destination is a single host, type 255.255.255.255. g.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 does not allow any device to automatically control the resources, such as port forwarding (mapping), of the wireless modem router. Advertisement Period. The advertisement period is how often the wireless modem router advertises (broadcasts) its UPnP information. This value ranges from 1 to 1440 minutes. The default is 30 minutes. Shorter durations ensure that control points have current device status at the expense of additional network traffic.
7. Troubleshooting Diagnose and solve problem s 7 This chapter provides information to help you diagnose and solve problems you might have with your wireless modem router. If you do not find the solution here, check the NETGEAR support site at http://support.netgear.comfor product and contact information.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 Router Not On When you turn the power on, the power, LAN, and DSL LEDs should light as described here. If they do not, refer to the sections that follow for help. To check the LEDs: 1. When power is first applied, the Power LED lights. 2. After approximately 10 seconds, the LAN and DSL LEDs light as follows: a. The LAN port LEDs light for any local ports that are connected. b. The DSL link LED lights to indicate that there is a link to the connected device. c.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 • Check that you are using the 12-V DC power adapter supplied by NETGEAR for this product. If the error persists, you could have a hardware problem and should contact NETGEAR Technical Support. Power LED Is Red When the router is turned on, it performs a power-on self-test. If the Power LED turns red after a few seconds or at any other time during normal operation, there is a fault within the router.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 DSL Link LED Is Green or Blinking Green You have a good DSL connection. The service provider has connected your line correctly, and your wiring is correct. DSL Link LED Is Blinking Amber Your wireless modem router is attempting to make a DSL connection with the service provider. The LED should turn green within several minutes. If the DSL link LED does not turn green, disconnect all telephones on the line.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 Cannot Obtain an Internet IP Address If your wireless modem router cannot access the Internet, and your Internet LED is green or blinking green, check whether the wireless modem router can obtain an Internet IP address from the ISP. Unless you have been assigned a static IP address, your wireless modem router has to request an IP address from the ISP. You can determine whether the request was successful as follows: 1. Access the router menus at http://192.168.0.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 Note: Unless you connect manually, the wireless modem router does not authenticate with PPPoE or PPPoA until data is transmitted to the network. Cannot Load an Internet Web Page If your wireless modem router can obtain an IP address, but your browser cannot load any Internet web pages: • 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.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 b. If the path is working, you see this message: “Reply from < IP address >: bytes=32 time=NN ms TTL=xxx” c. If the path is not working, you see this message: “Request timed out” If the path is not functioning correctly, you could have one of the following problems: • • Wrong physical connections - Make sure that the LAN port LED is on. If the LED is off, follow the instructions in LAN or DSL Link LED Is Off on page 87.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 Cannot Log in If you cannot log in to the wireless modem router from a computer on your local network, check the following: • The router is plugged in and it is on. • You are using the correct login information. The login name is admin, and the password is password. Make sure that Caps Lock is off when you enter this information.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 Firmware Needs to Be Reloaded When you attempt to connect to the Internet, the browser might display a message similar to the one below telling you that you need to reload the router’s firmware. This means a problem has been detected with the router’s firmware. Figure 18. Reload firmware To reload the firmware: 1. If you already have the firmware file on your PC, go directly to step 2.
A. Technical Specifications A This appendix includes the factory default settings, technical specifications for the N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000, related documents, and instructions for wall-mounting the unit. This appendix contains the following sections: • Factory Settings • Technical Specifications Factory Settings You can return the wireless modem router to its factory settings.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 Feature Default Behavior Local Network (LAN) Lan IP 192.168.0.1 Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 RIP Direction None RIP Version Disabled RIP Authentication None DHCP Server Enabled DHCP Starting IP Address 192.168.0.2 DHCP Ending IP Address 192.168.0.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 Feature Default Behavior Wireless Wireless Communication Enabled Wi-Fi Network Name (SSID) Can be found on the router label at the bottom of the unit WPA/WPA2-PSK Passphrase Can be found on the router label at the bottom of the unit Broadcast SSID Enabled Transmission Speed Auto1 Country/Region United States (in North America; otherwise, varies by region) RF Channel Auto Operating Mode Up to 150 Mbps Data Rate Best Output Power Full Access Poi
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 Technical Specifications Network Protocol and Standards Compatibility Data and routing protocols: TCP/IP, RIP-1, RIP-2, DHCP, PPPoE or PPPoA, RFC 1483 Bridged or Routed Ethernet, and RFC 1577 Classical IP over ATM Power Adapter North America 120V, 60 Hz, input UK, Australia 240V, 50 Hz, input Europe: 230V, 50 Hz, input All regions (output) 12 V AC @ 1.0A output Physical Dimensions 6.80 in. x 5.03 in. x 1.28 in. 172.7 mm x 127.7 mm x 32.5 mm Weight 0.
B. Notification of Compliance NETG EAR Wireless Routers, G ateways, APs B Regulatory Compliance Information Note: 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.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 Español [Spanish] 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. Ελληνική [Greek] ΜΕ ΤΗΝ ΠΑΡΟΥΣΑ NETGEAR Inc. ∆ΗΛΩΝΕΙ ΟΤΙ Radiolan ΣΥΜΜΟΡΦΩΝΕΤΑΙ ΠΡΟΣ ΤΙΣ ΟΥΣΙΩ∆ΕΙΣ ΑΠΑΙΤΗΣΕΙΣ ΚΑΙ ΤΙΣ ΛΟΙΠΕΣ ΣΧΕΤΙΚΕΣ ∆ΙΑΤΑΞΕΙΣ ΤΗΣ Ο∆ΗΓΙΑΣ 1999/5/ΕΚ. Français [French] Par la présente NETGEAR Inc.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 Íslenska [Icelandic] 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. Norsk [Norwegian] NETGEAR Inc. erklærer herved at utstyret Radiolan er i samsvar med de grunnleggende krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF. This device is a 2.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 • For product available in the USA market, only channel 1~11 can be operated. Selection of other channels is not possible. • This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operation in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 Interference Reduction Table The table below shows the Recommended Minimum Distance between NETGEAR equipment and household appliances to reduce interference (in feet and meters).
Index A backing up 64 erase 65 erasing 65 managing 64 restoring 64 configuration, wireless network 37 connecting wirelessly 12 connection, Internet 20 content filtering 43 country setting 24 CU-SeeMe 52 AC power adapter input 9 access lists 39 accessing remote computer 45 adapter, wireless 18 addresses, DNS 27 ADSL see also DSL statistics, viewing 68 ADSL microfilter cabling, described 14 filter, described 13 ADSL microfilters 13 ADSL settings 28 ADSLport 9 Advanced Wireless Settings screen 79 alerts, ema
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 E Internet port, no connection 29 Internet Relay Chat (IRC) 47 Internet Service Provider (ISP), see ISP IP address DHCP 18 LAN service 76 reserved 78 IP setup, LAN 76 ISP account information 19 Basic Settings screen 26 DSL settings 28 DSL synchronization 11 ISP login 19 email notices 58 encryption keys 34 erasing configuration 65 erasing configuration file 65 Ethernet cable 15 F factory default settings restoring 65 factory settings list of 94 resetting 8 filter
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 spoofing 89 maintenance settings 60 manual logout 30 manual setup 25 manual setup, Basic Settings screen 25 Maximum Transmit Unit (MTU) 74 menus, described 23 metric, number of routers 83 mixed mode security options 34 modem settings status 67 multicasting 77 example 47 ports filtering 52 forwarding 50 Instant Messaging 50 listed, back panel 9 positioning the router 12 power adapter, AC 9 preset security about 32 passphrase 32, 41 security option 32 SSID 32 pre-sh
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 W setting time zone 56 settings.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 WPS-PSK+ WPA2-PSK encryption 34 wrong date or time 93 107
