Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E. Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA 202-10614-01 March 2010 v1.
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• This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. FCC Radio Frequency Interference Warnings & Instructions This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Product and Publication Details Model Number: WNR612v2 Publication Date: March 2010 Product Family: Wireless Router Product Name: Wireless-N 150 Router Model WNR612v2 Home or Business Product: Home Language: English Publication Part Number: 202-10614-01 vii v1.
Contents About This Manual Conventions, Formats, and Scope ................................................................................... xi How to Print This Manual ................................................................................................ xii Revision History ...............................................................................................................xiii Chapter 1 Configuring Basic Connectivity Logging In To Your Wireless Router ..............................
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual Chapter 3 Restricting Access From Your Network Content Filtering Overview .............................................................................................3-1 Blocking Access to Internet Sites ...................................................................................3-1 Blocking Access to Internet Services .............................................................................3-3 Blocking Services by IP Address Range .....................
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual Configuring Port Triggering ............................................................................................5-9 Using Universal Plug and Play .....................................................................................5-12 Optimizing Wireless Performance ................................................................................5-14 Changing the MTU Size ......................................................................................
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual Appendix A Technical Specifications Default Configuration Settings ....................................................................................... A-1 General Specifications ................................................................................................... A-3 Appendix B Related Documents Index Contents x v1.
About This Manual The user manual provides information for configuring the features of the NETGEAR® Wireless-N 150 Router Model WNR612v2 beyond initial configuration settings. You should have basic to intermediate computer and Internet skills. Conventions, Formats, and Scope The conventions, formats, and scope of this manual are described in the following paragraphs: • • Typographical conventions.
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual • Scope. This manual is written for the WNR612v2 router according to these specifications: Product Version Wireless-N 150 Router Model WNR612v2 Manual Publication Date March 2010 For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, click the links to the NETGEAR website in Appendix B, “Related Documents.” Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. website at http://www.netgear.com/support.
Chapter 1 Configuring Basic Connectivity This chapter describes the settings for your Internet connection and your wireless local area network (LAN) connection. When you perform the initial configuration of your wireless router, these settings are specified automatically for you. This chapter provides further details about these connectivity settings, as well as instructions on how to log in to the router for further configuration.
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual 1. Connect to the wireless router by typing http://www.routerlogin.net in the address field of your browser, and then press Enter. A login window displays. Figure 1-1 Tip: You can connect to the wireless router by typing either of these URLs in the address field of your browser, and then pressing Enter: • http://www.routerlogin.net • http://www.routerlogin.com If these URLs do not work, you must type the IP address of the router, for example, http://www.192.
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual – The Checking for Firmware Updates screen appears unless you previously cleared the Check for Updated Firmware Upon Log-in check box. Figure 1-2 This message displays if the router discovers that new firmware is available. (If no new firmware is available, the router will proceed to the router status screen.) Figure 1-3 – To automatically update to the new firmware, click Yes to allow the router to download and install the new firmware file from NETGEAR.
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual Figure 1-4 If the wireless router is connected to the Internet, you can select Knowledge Base or Documentation under Web Support in the main menu to view support information or the documentation for the wireless router. If you do not click Logout, the wireless router will wait for 5 minutes after no activity before it automatically logs you out.
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual Figure 1-5 The language is set to English by default. The default language is always stored in memory. When you select a language other than the default, that language as well as English is stored in memory. The additional language stored is the most recently selected. For example, if you select Deutsch, German and English will be stored. If you next select Chinese, Chinese and English will be stored.
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual Configuring Your Internet Settings Using the Setup Wizard You can manually configure your Internet connection using the Basic Settings screen, or you can allow the Setup Wizard to determine your Internet Service Provider (ISP) configuration. The Setup Wizard searches your Internet connection for servers and protocols to determine your ISP configuration. To use the Setup Wizard to assist with configuration or to verify the Internet connection settings: 1.
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual Your Internet Connection Does Not Require a Login If no login is required by your ISP, the following settings appear in the Basic Settings screen. No login required Figure 1-6 • • • Account Name (might also be called Host Name). The account name is provided to the ISP during a DHCP request from your router. In most cases, this setting is not required, but some ISPs require it for access to ISP services such as mail or news servers. Domain Name.
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual – • If your ISP has assigned you a permanent, fixed (static) IP address for your computer, select Use Static IP Address. Enter the IP address that your ISP assigned. Also, enter the subnet mask and the gateway IP address. The gateway is the ISP’s router to which your router will connect. Domain Name Server (DNS) Address.
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual Your Internet Connection Does Require a Login If a login is required by your ISP, the following settings appear in the Basic Settings screen: Login required Figure 1-7 • Does Your Internet Connection Require A Login? If you usually must use a login program such as WinPOET to access the Internet, your Internet connection requires a login. After you select Yes, the Basic Settings screen displays.
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual • Internet Service Provider. This drop-down list contains a few ISPs that need special protocols for connection. Not all ISPs are listed here. The ones on this list have special requirements.
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual • Dial on Demand. The router logs in only when outgoing traffic is present and logs out after the idle time-out. • Manually Connect. The router logs in or logs out only when the user clicks Connect or Disconnect in the Router Status screen. – • Idle Timeout. Your Internet connection is logged out if there is no data transfer during the specified time interval. Domain Name Server (DNS) Address.
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual 1. Select Wireless Settings under Setup in the main menu of the WNR612v2 router. Figure 1-10 2. As appropriate, select the region in which the wireless interface will operate. Note: In North America, you will not be able to change the region setting. 3. For the wireless network name (SSID), use the default name, or choose a suitable descriptive name. In the Name (SSID) field, you can enter a value of up to 32 alphanumeric characters.
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual • • It should not be necessary to change the wireless channel unless you notice interference problems with another nearby wireless router or access point. Select a channel that is not being used by any other wireless networks within several hundred feet of your router. For more information about the wireless channel frequencies, click the link to the online document “Wireless Networking Basics” in Appendix B. The default mode of Up to 150Mbps.
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual 9. Make sure that the Turn Access Control On check box is not selected. 10. Configure and test your wireless computer for wireless connectivity. Program the wireless adapter of your computer to have the same SSID and channel that you specified in the router, and disable encryption. Check that your computer has a wireless link and can obtain an IP address by DHCP from the router.
Chapter 2 Safeguarding Your Network The Wireless-N 150 Router Model WNR612v2 provides highly effective security features, which are covered in detail in this chapter.
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual WEP connections can take slightly longer to establish. Also, WEP, WPA-PSK, and WPA2-PSK encryption can consume more battery power on a notebook computer, and can cause significant performance degradation with a slow computer. Note: NETGEAR recommends that you change the administration password of your router. Default passwords are well known, and an intruder can use your administrator access to read or disable your security settings.
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual • Use Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) to automatically set the SSID and implement WPA/ WPA2 security on both the router and the client device. If the clients in your network are WPS capable, you can use Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) to automatically set the SSID and implement WPA/WPA2 security on both the router and the client device (see “Configuring WPS Security (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)” on page 2-12).
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual Table 2-2. Other Features That Enhance Security Security Type Description Disable the wireless router radio. If you disable the wireless router radio, wireless devices cannot communicate with the router at all. You might disable this when you are away or when other users of your network all use wired connections. For more information, see “Viewing Advanced Wireless Settings” on page 2-11. Turn off the broadcast of the wireless network name SSID.
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual Recording Wireless-N 150 Settings Setup Information Before and after customizing your wireless settings, print this section, and record the following information. If you are working with an existing wireless network, the person who set up or is responsible for the network can provide this information. Otherwise, you must choose the settings for your wireless network. Either way, record the settings for your wireless network in the spaces provided.
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual – Passphrase. ______________________________ These characters are case-sensitive. Enter a word or group of printable characters. When you use WPA-PSK, the other devices in the network will not connect unless they are also set to WPA-PSK and are configured with the correct passphrase. Similarly, when you use WPA2-PSK, the other devices in the network will not connect unless they are also set to WPA2-PSK and are configured with the correct passphrase.
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual • Name (SSID). The SSID is also known as the wireless network name. Enter a value of up to 32 alphanumeric characters. When more than one wireless network is active, different wireless network names provide a way to separate the traffic. For a wireless device to participate in a particular wireless network, it must be configured with the SSID for that network. The WNR612v2 default SSID is NETGEAR.
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual • Security Options. The selection of wireless security options can significantly affect your network performance. The time it takes to establish a wireless connection can vary depending on both your security settings and router placement. WEP connections can take slightly longer to establish. Also, WEP, WPA-PSK, and WPA2PSK encryption can consume more battery power on a notebook computer, and can cause significant performance degradation with a slow computer.
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual . Figure 2-3 3. Select the authentication type and encryption strength. 4. You can manually or automatically program the four data encryption keys. These values must be identical on all computers and access points in your network. • Automatic. In the Passphrase field, enter a word or group of printable characters, and click Generate. The passphrase is case-sensitive. For example, NETGEAR is not the same as nETgear.
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual Mixed mode allows clients using either WPA-PSK (TKIP) or WPA2-PSK (AES). This provides the most reliable security, and is easiest to implement, but it might not be compatible with older adapters. Note: Not all wireless adapters support WPA. Furthermore, client software is also required. Windows XP with Service Pack 2 does include WPA support. Nevertheless, the wireless adapter hardware and driver must also support WPA.
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual Viewing Advanced Wireless Settings This section describes the wireless settings that you can view and specify in the Advanced Wireless Settings screen, which you access under Advanced in the main menu. To configure the advanced wireless security settings of your router: 1. Log in to the router as described in “Logging In To Your Wireless Router” on page 1-1. 2. Select Wireless Settings under Advanced in the main menu.
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual • Enable WMM. Clear this check box to disable WMM. WMM (Wireless Multimedia), a subset of the 802.11e standard, allows wireless traffic to have a range of priorities, depending on the kind of data. Time-dependent information, like video or audio, will have a higher priority than normal traffic. For WMM to function correctly, Wireless clients must also support WMM. • Fragmentation Threshold, CTS/RTS Threshold, and Preamble Mode.
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual 3. Select the Push Button setup method. Figure 2-6 4. Click the button in the Add WPS Client screen. The Connecting to New Wireless Client screen displays. Figure 2-7 The green light on the WNR612v2 router begins to blink in a regular pattern. While the button light is blinking, you have 2 minutes to enable WPS on the device you are trying to connect to the router. 5.
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual Security PIN Entry There are two ways to enable a wireless client to join a network using a PIN: using the router’s security PIN or using the wireless client’s security PIN. Using the Router’s Security PIN 1. Obtain your router’s security PIN from the rear panel of the router or from the Advanced Wireless Settings screen. 2.
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual 6. Click Next. The following screen displays, and the Smart Wizard initiates the wireless connection: Figure 2-9 Configuring the WPS Settings 1. Log in to the router as described in “Logging In To Your Wireless Router” on page 1-1. 2. Select Wireless Settings under Advanced in the main menu. Figure 2-10 These options are available under WPS Settings: • Router’s PIN.
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual • Keep Existing Wireless Settings. This check box is automatically selected after WPS is enabled to prevent unwanted settings changes, and is also selected if you have already specified wireless security settings or your SSID without using WPS. When this check box is not selected, adding a new wireless client using the Add WPS Client screen (see “Configuring WPS Security (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)” on page 2-12) changes the router’s SSID and security passphrase.
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual 2. For the non-WPS-enabled devices that you wish to connect, open the networking utility, and follow the utility’s instructions to enter security settings. 3. For the WPS-enabled devices that you wish to connect, follow the procedures in “Configuring WPS Security (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)” on page 2-12.
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual 2. In the Advanced Wireless Settings screen, click Setup Access List to display the Wireless Card Access List. Figure 2-11 3. Click Add to add a wireless device to the wireless access control list. The Wireless Card Access Setup screen opens and displays a list of currently active wireless cards and their Ethernet MAC addresses. Figure 2-12 4.
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual 5. Click Add to add this wireless device to the Wireless Card Access List. The screen changes back to the list screen. 6. Repeat step 3 through step 5 for each additional device you want to add to the list. 7. Select the Turn Access Control On check box. Note: When configuring the router from a wireless computer whose MAC address is not in the Trusted PC list, if you select Turn Access Control On, you lose your wireless connection when you click Apply.
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual To change the administrator password: 1. On the main menu, under Maintenance, select Set Password to display the Set Password screen. Figure 2-13 2. To change the password, first enter the old password, then enter the new password twice. 3. Click Apply. Backing Up Your Configuration The configuration settings of the WNR612v2 router are stored within the router in a configuration file. You can back up (save) this file and retrieve it later.
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual Understanding Your Firewall Your Wireless-N 150 Router Model WNR612v2 contains a true firewall to protect your network from attacks and intrusions. A firewall is a device that protects one network from another while allowing communication between the two. Using a process called Stateful Packet Inspection, the firewall analyzes all inbound and outbound traffic to determine whether or not it will be allowed to pass through.
Chapter 3 Restricting Access From Your Network This chapter describes how to use the content filtering and reporting features of the Wireless-N 150 Router Model WNR612v2 to protect your network.
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual To block access to Internet sites: 1. Select Block Sites under Content Filtering in the main menu. The Block Sites screen displays. Figure 3-1 2. Enable keyword blocking by selecting either Per Schedule or Always. To block by schedule, be sure to specify a time period in the Schedule screen. For information about scheduling, see “Scheduling Blocking” on page 3-5. Block all access to Internet browsing during a scheduled period by entering a dot (.
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual Blocking Access to Internet Services The WNR612v2 router allows you to block the use of certain Internet services by computers on your network. This is called service blocking or port filtering. 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.
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual 3. Specify a service for blocking by clicking Add. The Block Services Setup screen displays. Figure 3-3 4. From the Service Type list, select the application or service to be allowed or blocked. The list already displays several common services, but you are not limited to these choices. To add any additional services or applications that do not already appear, select User Defined.
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual Blocking Services by IP Address Range In the Filter Services For area, you can block the specified service for a single computer, a range of computers (having consecutive IP addresses), or all computers on your network. Scheduling Blocking The WNR612v2 router allows you to specify when blocking is enforced. To schedule blocking: 1. Select Schedule under Content Filtering in the main menu. The Schedule screen displays. Figure 3-4 2.
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual 3. Click Apply to save your settings. Viewing Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access The log is a detailed record of the websites you have accessed or attempted to access. Up to 128 entries are stored in the log. Log entries appear only when keyword blocking is enabled and no log entries are made for the trusted user. Select Logs under Content Filtering in the main menu. The Logs screen displays. Figure 3-5 Table 3-1 describes the log entries. Table 3-1.
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual To refresh the log screen, click the Refresh button. To clear the log entries, click the Clear Log button. To e-mail the log immediately, click the Send Log button. Configuring E-mail Alert and Web Access Log Notifications To receive logs and alerts by e-mail, you must provide your e-mail account information. To configure e-mail alert and web access log notifications: 1. Select E-mail under Content Filtering in the main menu. The E-mail screen displays.
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual 3. If your e-mail server requires authentication, select the My Mail Server requires authentication check box. a. Enter your user name for the e-mail server in the User Name field. b. Enter your password for the e-mail server in the Password field. 4. You can specify that logs are automatically sent by e-mail with these options: • Send alert immediately. Select this check box for immediate notification of attempted access to a blocked site or service.
Chapter 4 Customizing Your Network Settings This chapter describes how to configure advanced networking features of the Wireless-N 150 Router Model WNR612v2, including LAN, WAN, and routing settings.
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual Configuring a Device Name The device name is a user-friendly name for the router. This name is shown in the Network on Windows Vista and the Network Explorer on all Windows systems. The Device Name field cannot be blank. The default name is WNR612v2. Configuring LAN TCP/IP Setup Parameters These are advanced settings that you might configure if you are a network administrator and your network contains multiple routers.
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual – – – RIP-1 is universally supported. RIP-1 is usually adequate unless you have an unusual network setup. RIP-2B carries more information than RIP-1 and uses subnet broadcasting. RIP-2M carries more information than RIP-1 and uses multicasting. Using the Router as a DHCP Server By default, the router functions as a DHCP server, allowing it to assign IP, DNS server, and default gateway addresses to all computers connected to the router’s LAN.
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual Using Address Reservation 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 computers or servers that require permanent IP settings. Figure 4-2 To reserve an IP address: 1. Click Add. 2. In the IP Address field, enter the IP address to assign to the computer or server.
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual Using a Dynamic DNS Service If your Internet Service Provider (ISP) gave you 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 will be, and the address can change frequently.
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual 2. Select the Use a Dynamic DNS Service check box. 3. Select the name of your Dynamic DNS service provider. 4. Enter the host name (or domain name) that your Dynamic DNS service provider gave you. 5. Enter the user name for your Dynamic DNS account. This is the name that you use to log in to your account, not your host name. 6. Enter the password (or key) for your Dynamic DNS account. 7.
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual known exploits such as malformed, oversized, or out-of-sequence packets. The firewall should be disabled only in special circumstances, such as when you are troubleshooting application issues. Setting Up a Default DMZ Server The default DMZ server feature is helpful when you are using some online games and videoconferencing applications that are incompatible with Network Address Translation (NAT).
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual Setting the MTU Size The normal MTU value for most Ethernet networks is 1500 bytes, 1492 bytes for PPPoE connections, or 1450 for PPTP connections. For some ISPs, you might need to reduce the MTU size, but this is rarely required and should not be done unless you are sure it is necessary for your ISP connection. For more information, see “Changing the MTU Size” on page 5-15. To change the MTU size: 1. In the MTU Size field, enter a new size between 64 and 1500. 2.
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual When you first configured your router, two implicit static routes were created. A default route was created with your ISP as the gateway, and a second static route was created to your local network for all 192.168.1.x addresses. With this configuration, if you attempt to access a device on the 134.177.0.0 network, your router forwards your request to the ISP.
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual 2. Click Add to expand the Static Routes screen. Figure 4-6 3. In the Route Name field, enter a name for this static route. (This is for identification purposes only.) 4. Select the Private check box if you want to limit access to the LAN only. If Private is selected, the static route is not reported in RIP. 5. Select the Active check box to make this route effective. 6. In the Destination IP Address field, enter the IP address of the final destination. 7.
Chapter 5 Fine-Tuning Your Network This chapter describes how to modify the configuration of the Wireless-N 150 Router Model WNR612v2 to allow specific applications to access the Internet or to be accessed from the Internet, and how to make adjustments to enhance your network’s performance.
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual How Your Computer Accesses a Remote Computer through Your Router When a computer on your network needs to access a computer on the Internet, your computer sends your router a message containing source and destination address and process information. Before forwarding your message to the remote computer, your router must modify the source information and must create and track the communication session so that replies can be routed back to your computer.
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual 4. The Web server at www.example.com composes a return message with the requested Web page data. The return message contains the following address and port information: • The source address is the IP address of www.example.com. • The source port number is 80, the standard port number for a Web server process. • The destination address is the public IP address of your router. • The destination port number is 33333.
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual “When you initiate a session with destination port 6667, you must also allow incoming traffic on port 113 to reach the originating computer.” Using steps similar to the preceding example, the following sequence shows the effects of the port triggering rule you have defined: 1. You open an IRC client program, beginning a chat session on your computer. 2.
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual How Port Forwarding Changes the Communication Process 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. Normally, your router ignores any inbound traffic that is not a response to your own outbound traffic.
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual How Port Forwarding Differs from Port Triggering The following points summarize the differences between port forwarding and port triggering: • Port triggering can be used by any computer on your network, although only one computer can use it at a time. • Port forwarding is configured for a single computer on your network. • Port triggering does not need to know the computer’s IP address in advance. The IP address is captured automatically.
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual To configure port forwarding to a local server: 1. Select Port Forwarding/Port Triggering under Advanced in the main menu. The Port Forwarding/Port Triggering screen displays. Figure 5-1 2. From the Service Name list, select the service or game that you will host on your network. If the service does not appear in the list, see the following section, “Adding a Custom Service.” 3.
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual 2. Click Add Service (see Figure 5-1 on page 5-7).The Ports–Custom Services screen displays. Figure 5-2 3. In the Service Name field, enter a descriptive name. 4. In the Service Type field, select the protocol. If you are unsure, select TCP/UDP. 5. In the Starting Port field, enter the beginning port number. • If the application uses only a single port, enter the same port number in the Ending Port field.
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual 2. Click Edit Service or Delete Service to make changes. 3. Click Apply. Application Example: Making a Local Web Server Public If you host a Web server on your local network, you can use port forwarding to allow Web requests from anyone on the Internet to reach your Web server. To make a local Web server public: 1.
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual While port forwarding creates a static mapping of a port number or range to a single local computer, port triggering can dynamically open ports to any computer that needs them and can close the ports when they are no longer needed.
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual 4. In the Port Triggering Timeout field, enter a value up to 9999 minutes. This value controls the inactivity timer for the designated inbound ports. The inbound ports close when the inactivity time expires. This is required because the router cannot be sure when the application has terminated. 5. Click Add. the Port Triggering–Services screen displays. Figure 5-5 6. In the Service Name field, enter a descriptive service name. 7.
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual 11. Click Apply. The service appears in the Port Triggering Portmap table. Figure 5-6 Using Universal Plug and Play Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) helps devices, such as Internet appliances and computers, to access the network and connect to other devices as needed. UPnP devices can automatically discover the services from other registered UPnP devices on the network.
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual 1. Select UPnP under Advanced the main menu. The UPnP screen displays. Figure 5-7 2. The available settings and information displayed in this screen are: • Turn UPnP On. UPnP can be enabled or disabled for automatic device configuration. The default setting for UPnP is disabled. If this check box is not selected, the router does not allow any device to automatically control the resources, such as port forwarding (mapping) of the router.
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual Optimizing Wireless Performance The speed and operating distance or range of your wireless connection can vary significantly based on the physical placement of the wireless router. You should choose a location for your router that will maximize the network speed. Note: Failure to follow these guidelines can result in significant performance degradation or inability to wirelessly connect to the router.
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual • • • Microwave ovens (no closer than 10 feet) Choose your settings. – Use a scanning utility to determine what other wireless networks are operating nearby, and choose an unused channel. – Turn off SSID broadcast, and change the default SSID. Other nearby devices might automatically try to connect to your network several times a second, which can cause significant performance reduction.
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual If you suspect an MTU problem, a common solution is to change the MTU size to 1400. If you are willing to experiment, you can gradually reduce the MTU size from the maximum value of 1500 until the problem goes away. Table 5-1 describes common MTU sizes and applications. Table 5-1. Common MTU Sizes MTU Application 1500 The largest Ethernet packet size and the default value.
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual • Wireless. Your Wireless-N 150 Router Model WNR612v2 provides a wireless data throughput of up to 150 Mbps. With the introduction of the newer WPA and WPA2 encryption and authentication protocols, wireless security is extremely strong. To get the best performance, use RangeMax NEXT adapters such as the WN511B for your computers. Although the WNR612v2 router is compatible with older 802.11b and 802.
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual • Streaming MP3 audio requires less than 1 Mbps per stream and does not strain most modern networks. Like video, however, streaming audio is also sensitive to latency and packet loss, so a congested network or a noisy link can cause problems. • Backing up computers over the network has become popular due to the availability of inexpensive mass storage. Table 5-2 shows the time to transfer 1 gigabyte (1 GB) of data using various networking technologies.
Chapter 6 Using Network Monitoring Tools This chapter describes how to use the maintenance features of your Wireless-N 150 Router Model WNR612v2. This chapter includes the following sections: • “Viewing Wireless Router Status Information” • “Viewing a List of Attached Devices” on page 6-7 • “Managing the Configuration File” in Chapter 6 • “Updating the Router Firmware” on page 6-9 • “Enabling Remote Management Access” on page 6-12 6-1 v1.
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual Viewing Wireless Router Status Information To view router status and usage information: 1. Select Router Status under Maintenance in the main menu. The Router Status screen displays. Figure 6-1 Using Network Monitoring Tools 6-2 v1.
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual Table 6-1 describes the router status fields. Table 6-1. Wireless Router Status Fields Field Description Hardware Version The hardware version of the router. Firmware Version The version of the current software installed in the router. This will change if you update your router. Internet Port. The following settings apply to the Internet (WAN) port of the router. MAC Address The Media Access Control address.
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual Table 6-1. Wireless Router Status Fields (continued) Field Description Wireless Port. The following settings apply to the wireless port of the router. Name (SSID) The wireless network name (SSID) being used by the wireless port of the router. The default is NETGEAR. Region The geographic region where the router is being used. It might be illegal to use the wireless features of the router in some parts of the world.
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual 2. Click Connection Status to display the connection status. Figure 6-2 Table 6-2 describes the connection status settings. Table 6-2. Connection Status Settings Item Description IP Address The IP address that is assigned to the router. Subnet Mask The subnet mask that is assigned to the router. Default Gateway The IP address for the default gateway that the router communicates with.
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual 3. Click Show Statistics to display router usage statistics. Figure 6-3 Table 6-3 describes the router statistics. Table 6-3. Router Statistics Item Description System Up Time The time elapsed since the router was last restarted. Port The statistics for the WAN (Internet) and LAN (Ethernet) ports. For each port, the screen displays the following: Status The link status of the port.
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual Viewing a List of Attached Devices The Attached Devices screen contains a table of all IP devices that the router has discovered on the local network. Select Attached Devices under Maintenance in the main menu to view the table. Figure 6-4 For each device, the table shows the IP address, NetBIOS host name or device name (if available), and the Ethernet MAC address. To force the router to look for attached devices, click Refresh.
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual Backing Up and Restoring the Configuration The Restore and Backup options in the Settings Backup screen let you save and retrieve a file containing your router’s configuration settings. To save your settings, click Backup. Your browser extracts the configuration file from the router and prompts you for a location on your computer to store the file. You can give the file a meaningful name at this time, such as comcast.cfg.
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual Updating the Router Firmware The firmware of the WNR612v2 router is stored in flash memory, and can be updated as NETGEAR releases new firmware. You can update your firmware by logging into the router and using one of these procedures: • Enable the Check for Updated Firmware Upon Log-in check box. Each time you log in to the router, it will automatically detect a new version of the firmware and then install it.
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual 2. Check for new software versions by clicking the Check button. • If a new version is found, information about it appears. Figure 6-7 • If no new firmware version is available, a message displays and the router returns to the Firmware Update screen. Figure 6-8 3. To update your firmware, click Yes and follow the prompts.
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual 1. Log in to your router, select Router Status under Maintenance on the main menu, and make note of the firmware version of your router. Figure 6-9 2. Go to the WNR612v2 support page on the NETGEAR website at http://www.netgear.com/support. 3. Compare the version number of the most recent firmware offered to the firmware version of your router.
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual Enabling Remote Management Access Using the Remote Management feature, you can allow a user on the Internet to configure, upgrade, and check the status of your WNR612v2 router. Select Remote Management under Advanced in the main menu. The Remote Management screen displays. Figure 6-10 Note: Be sure to change the router’s default configuration password to a very secure password.
Chapter 7 Troubleshooting This chapter provides information about troubleshooting your Wireless-N 150 Router Model WNR612v2. After each problem description, instructions are provided to help you diagnose and solve the problem. As a first step, please review the Quick Tips. Tip: NETGEAR provides helpful articles, documentation, and the latest software updates at http://www.netgear.com/support.
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual 4. Turn on the wireless router and wait 1 minute. 5. Turn on the computers. Make sure that the Ethernet cables are securely plugged in. • The Internet status light on the wireless router is on if the Ethernet cable connecting the wireless router and the modem is plugged in securely and the modem and wireless router are turned on.
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual 3. After approximately 20 seconds, verify that: a. 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. 4.
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual The Internet light stays amber. When the router is turned on, the Internet light turns amber for about 20 seconds and then turns green. If the light does not turn green, the router has a problem. If the Internet light is still amber 1 minute after turning on power to the router: 1. The Internet is not accessible. Confirm that you have the correct internet setting. 2. Clear the router’s configuration to factory defaults.
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual • 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 Your Network” in Appendix B for help with configuring your computer. Note: If your computer cannot reach a DHCP server, some operating systems will assign an IP address in the range 169.254.x.x.
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual you have a static IP address, your wireless router automatically requests an IP address from your service provider. To check your wireless router’s Internet IP address: 1. Log in to the wireless router. 2. Select Router Status, under Maintenance in the main menu, 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.
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual 3. 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.
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual Troubleshooting Your Network Using the Ping Utility Most network devices and routers contain a ping utility that sends an echo request packet to the designated device. The device then responds with an echo reply. Troubleshooting a network is made very easy by using the ping utility in your computer or workstation.
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual – – Verify that the Ethernet card driver software and TCP/IP software are both installed and configured on your computer. Verify that the IP address for your router and your computer are correct and that the addresses are on the same subnet. Testing the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device After verifying that the LAN path works correctly, test the path from your computer to a remote device. 1.
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual Problems with Date and Time Select E-mail under Content Filtering in the main menu to display a screen that shows the current date and time of day. The WNR612v2 router uses the Network Time Protocol (NTP) to obtain the current time from one of several network time servers on the Internet. Each entry in the log is stamped with the date and time of day. Problems with the date and time function can include the following: • Date shown is January 1, 2000.
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual If your wireless network does not appear, check these conditions: • Is your router’s wireless radio enabled? See “Viewing Advanced Wireless Settings” on page 2-11. • Is your router’s SSID broadcast enabled? See “Viewing Advanced Wireless Settings” on page 2-11. • Is your router set to a wireless standard that is not supported by your wireless adapter? Check the Mode setting as described in “Viewing and Configuring Basic Internet Settings” on page 1-4.
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual 3. 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 you can access the router from your Web browser using the factory defaults. If the wireless router fails to restart, or the Power light continues to blink or turns solid amber, the unit might be defective.
Appendix A Technical Specifications Default Configuration Settings This appendix provides factory default settings and technical specifications for the Wireless-N 150 Router Model WNR612v2. Table A-1. WNR612v2 Router Default Configuration Settings Feature Default Setting Router Login Router Login URL http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual Table A-1.
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual General Specifications Table A-2. WNR612v2 Router General Specifications Feature General Network Protocol and Standards Compatibility Data and Routing Protocols TCP/IP, RIP-1, RIP-2, DHCP, PPPoE, PPTP, Bigpond, Dynamic DNS, and UPnP Power Adapter North America 120V, 60 Hz, input All regions (output) 12V DC @ 1.0A, output Physical Dimensions 28 x 175 x 119 mm (1.1 x 6.89 x 4.68 in.) Weight 0.26 kg (0.
Appendix B Related Documents This appendix provides links to reference documents you can use to gain a more complete understanding of the technologies used in your NETGEAR product. Table B-1. Reference Documents Document Link TCP/IP Networking Basics http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/tcpip/index.htm Wireless Networking Basics http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wireless/index.htm Preparing Your Network http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wsdhcp/index.
Index A broadband Internet 5-16 access blocking 3-1 remote 6-12 restricting by MAC address 2-17 to a remote computer 5-2 to the router 1-1 viewing logs 3-6 broadcast status 6-4 C cables, checking 7-2 channel, frequency 2-7 channel, wireless port 6-4 access control turning off 1-11 turning on 2-19 clients, adding 2-12, 2-16, 6-4 communication mode 2-7, 6-4 compatibility, protocol and standards A-3 account name 1-5 configuration file backing up 6-8 erasing 6-8 managing 6-7 adding custom service 5-7
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual D F data packets, fragmented 5-15 factory default settings listed A-1 restoring 7-11 date and time, troubleshooting 7-10 daylight savings time 3-8, 7-10 default DMZ server 4-7 default factory settings listed A-1 restoring 7-11 default gateway 6-5 filtering content 3-1 firewalls default settings A-2 disabling 4-6 overview 2-21 deleting configuration 6-8 firmware restoring 7-3 updating 1-3, 6-3, 6-9 device name 4-2 fixed font text xi DHCP server 4-3, 6-5
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual IP addresses blocking access by 3-5 current 6-3 dynamic or static 1-5 LAN 4-2 registering domain name 4-5 reserved 4-4 IP subnet mask 4-2, 6-3 ISP settings, basic 1-4 italic text xi K keys, encryption 2-9 keywords, blocking by 3-1 L metric value 4-10 mixed mode encryption 2-3, 2-10 mode, communication 2-7, 6-4 MTU size 4-8, 5-15 N NAT (Network Address Translation) 4-7, 4-8, 5-2 NetBIOS host name 6-7 Network Time Protocol (NTP) 3-8, 7-10 O obstructions, connect
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual power adapter specifications A-3 Power light, troubleshooting and 7-2 Powerline HD products 5-17 PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet) 1-8 S scheduling blocking 3-5 secondary DNS server 1-6, 1-9 Preamble mode 2-12 security options, compared 2-2 setting up 2-1 PPTP (Point to Point Tunneling Protocol) 1-8 primary DNS server 1-6, 1-9 security PIN 2-14, 2-15 protocols, compatibility A-3 service name 1-8 Push ’N’ Connect 2-12 service numbers 3-4 services, blocking 3-3 R
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual time of day, troubleshooting 7-10 wireless clients, adding 2-12, 2-16, 6-4 time to live, advertisement 5-13 wireless connection type 5-17 time, setting 3-8 wireless network name 1-10, 2-7, 6-4 time-out idle 1-9 port triggering 5-11 wireless port settings 6-4 wireless radio 1-11, 2-11, 6-4 TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) encryption 2-9 trademarks ii transfer time (backing up) 5-18 troubleshooting 7-1 trusted user 3-2 typographical conventions xi U w
