N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manual NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E. Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA 202-10490-01 January 2009 v1.
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Europe – EU Declaration of Conformity This device complies with the essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. The following test methods have been applied in order to prove presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC: • EN 60950-1: 2001 Safety of information technology equipment • EN 300 328 V1.7.
Eλληνική [Greek] ΜΕ ΤΗΝ ΠΑΡΟΥΣΑ [NETGEAR Inc.] ΔΗΛΩΝΕΙ ΟΤΙ [WNR1000] ΣΥΜΜΟΡΦΩΝΕΤΑΙ ΠΡΟΣ ΤΙΣ ΟΥΣΙΩΔΕΙΣ ΑΠΑΙΤΗΣΕΙΣ ΚΑΙ ΤΙΣ ΛΟΙΠΕΣ ΣΧΕΤΙΚΕΣ ΔΙΑΤΑΞΕΙΣ ΤΗΣ ΟΔΗΓΙΑΣ 1999/5/ΕΚ. Français [French] Par la présente [NETGEAR Inc.] déclare que l'appareil [WNR1000] est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999/5/CE. Italiano [Italian] Con la presente [NETGEAR Inc.
FCC Requirements for Operation in the United States Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice: Radio Frequency Notice: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
• This 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.
Contents About This Manual Conventions, Formats, and Scope ................................................................................... xi How to Use This Manual ..................................................................................................xii How to Print This Manual .................................................................................................xii Revision History .................................................................................................
N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manual Changing the Administrator Password .........................................................................2-20 Backing Up Your Configuration .....................................................................................2-21 Understanding Your Firewall .........................................................................................2-22 Chapter 3 Restricting Access From Your Network Content Filtering Overview .........................................
N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manual Configuring Port Forwarding to Local Servers ................................................................5-6 Adding a Custom Service .........................................................................................5-7 Editing or Deleting a Port Forwarding Entry .............................................................5-8 Configuring Port Triggering .............................................................................................
N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manual Problems with Wireless Adapter Connections .............................................................. 7-11 Restoring the Default Configuration and Password ......................................................7-12 Appendix A Technical Specifications Default Configuration Settings ....................................................................................... A-1 General Specifications ......................................................................
About This Manual The user manual provides information for configuring the features of the NETGEAR® N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 beyond initial configuration settings. Initial configuration instructions can be found in the NETGEAR N150 Wireless Router Setup Manual. 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.
N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manual • Scope. This manual is written for the N150 Wireless Router according to these specifications: Product Version N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 Manual Publication Date January 2009 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.
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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 using the Resource CD as described in the NETGEAR N150 Wireless Router Setup Manual, these settings are specified automatically for you.
N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manual Logging In To Your Wireless Router When the wireless router is connected to your network, you can access and configure the router using your browser. The Default Access login information is printed on the bottom label of your router. To access the router: 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.
N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 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.
N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manual 3. If there is no new firmware, the login will take you to the Router Status screen displayed here. 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.
N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 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.
N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 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 1-5 • • • 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.
N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 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.
N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 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 1-6 • 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.
N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 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.
N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 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.
N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manual 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. The default SSID is NETGEAR. Note: The SSID is case-sensitive; NETGEAR is not the same as nETgear.
N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manual 6. Select Wireless Settings under Advanced in the main menu of the WNR1000 router. Figure 1-10 7. Make sure that the Enable Wireless Router Radio, Enable SSID Broadcast, and Enable WMM check boxes are selected. 8. Click Setup Access List. 9. Make sure that the Turn Access Control On check box is not selected. 10. Configure and test your wireless computer for wireless connectivity.
Chapter 2 Safeguarding Your Network The N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 provides highly effective security features, which are covered in detail in this chapter.
N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 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.
N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 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 “Using Push 'N' Connect (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)” on page 2-12).
N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 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.
N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manual Recording Basic Wireless 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.
N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 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.
N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 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 WNR1000 default SSID is NETGEAR.
N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 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.
N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 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.
N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 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.
N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 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 1-2. 2. Select Wireless Settings under Advanced in the main menu.
N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 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.
N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manual • • “Push Button Configuration” “Security PIN Entry” on page 2-14 Push Button Configuration There are two methods to enable a wireless client to join a network using a push button on the router: using the physical push button or using the software button in the Add WPS Client screen. Using the Physical Push Button 1. Press the button on the rear of the N150 Wireless Router for over 5 seconds.
N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manual 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 N150 Wireless 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. In the wireless client, follow its specific networking instructions to enable WPS, to allow it to connect to the router.
N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manual 2. Select Add WPS Client in the main menu, and click Next. 3. Select the PIN Number setup method. Figure 2-8 4. On the wireless client, obtain its security PIN, or follow its specific networking instructions to generate a client security PIN. 5. In the Add WPS Client screen of the N150 Wireless Router, enter the client security PIN in the Enter Client’s PIN field. 6. Click Next.
N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manual Configuring the WPS Settings 1. Log in to the router as described in “Logging In To Your Wireless Router” on page 1-2. 2. Select Wireless Settings under Advanced in the main menu. Figure 2-10 These options are available under WPS Settings: • Router’s PIN. The PIN is displayed so that you can use it to configure the router through WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup). It is also displayed on the router’s label. • Disable Router’s PIN.
N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manual Connecting Additional Wireless Client Devices after WPS Setup You can add WPS-enabled and non-WPS-enabled client devices. Adding Additional WPS-Enabled Clients To add an additional wireless client device that is WPS enabled: Note: Your wireless settings do not change when you add an additional WPS-enabled client unless you have cleared the Keep Existing Wireless Settings check box (in the Wireless Settings screen).
N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manual 4. For information about how to view a list of all devices connected to your router (including wireless and Ethernet connected), see “Viewing a List of Attached Devices” on page 6-5. Restricting Wireless Access by MAC Address When a Wireless Card Access List is configured and enabled, the router checks the MAC address of any wireless device attempting a connection and allows only connections to computers identified on the trusted computers list.
N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manual Figure 2-12 4. If the computer you want appears in the Available Wireless Cards list, you can select the radio button of that computer to capture its MAC address; otherwise, you can manually enter a name and the MAC address of the authorized computer. You can usually find the MAC address on the bottom of the wireless device. Tip: You can copy and paste the MAC addresses from the router’s Attached Devices screen into the MAC Address field of this screen.
N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manual Now, only devices on this list can wirelessly connect to the N150 Wireless Router. Warning: MAC address filtering adds an obstacle against unwanted access to your network by the general public. However, because your trusted MAC addresses appear in your wireless transmissions, an intruder can read them and impersonate them. Do not rely on MAC address filtering alone to secure your network.
N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manual 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 N150 Wireless Router are stored within the router in a configuration file. You can back up (save) this file and retrieve it later. NETGEAR recommends that you save your configuration file after you complete the configuration.
N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manual • Blocking services. Block the use of certain Internet services by specific computers on your network. This feature is described in “Blocking Access to Internet Services” on page 3-3. • Scheduled blocking. Block sites and services according to a daily schedule. This feature is described in “Scheduling Blocking” on page 3-5. • Allow inbound access to your server.
Chapter 3 Restricting Access From Your Network This chapter describes how to use the content filtering and reporting features of the N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 to protect your network.
N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 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 (.
N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manual Blocking Access to Internet Services The N150 Wireless 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.
N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 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.
N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 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 N150 Wireless 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.
N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 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.
N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 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.
N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 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 N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 , including LAN, WAN, and routing settings.
N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 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 WNR1000. 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.
N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 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.
N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 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.
N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 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.
N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 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.
N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 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).
N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 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.
N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 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.
N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 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 N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 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.
N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 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.
N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 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.
N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 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.
N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 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.
N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 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.
N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 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.
N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 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.
N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 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.
N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 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.
N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 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.
N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 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.
N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 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. • Advertisement Period.
N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 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.
N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 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.
N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 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.
N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manual • Wireless. Your N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 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 N150 Wireless Router is compatible with older 802.11b and 802.
N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 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 N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 .
N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manual 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. This is the unique physical address being used by the Internet (WAN) port of the router.
N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 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.
N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manual 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. DHCP Server The IP address for the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol server that provides the TCP/IP configuration for all the computers that are connected to the router.
N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manual Table 6-3. Router Statistics Item Description Status The link status of the port. TxPkts The number of packets transmitted on this port since reset or manual clear. RxPkts The number of packets received on this port since reset or manual clear. Collisions The number of collisions on this port since reset or manual clear. Tx B/s The current transmission (outbound) bandwidth used on the WAN and LAN ports.
N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manual Managing the Configuration File The configuration settings of the N150 Wireless Router are stored within the router in a configuration file. You can back up this file to your computer, restore it, or reset it to the factory default settings. Select Backup Settings under Maintenance in the main menu to display the Backup Settings. Figure 6-5 The following sections describe the three available options.
N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manual To restore your settings from a saved configuration file, enter the full path to the file on your computer, or click Browse to browse to the file. When you have located it, click Restore to send the file to the router. The router then reboots automatically. Warning: Do not interrupt the reboot process.
N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manual • Check for and update your firmware manually. You can compare versions, obtain new firmware from NETGEAR’s website, and then upload it. See “Updating Manually to New Router Firmware” on page 6-9. Note: Before updating the router software, NETGEAR recommends that you save your configuration settings (see “Backing Up and Restoring the Configuration” on page 6-6). A firmware update might cause the router settings to revert to the factory defaults.
N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manual • 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. Warning: When updating firmware to the N150 Wireless 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.
N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manual 4. Log in to your router and select Router Upgrade under Maintenance on the main menu. 5. Click Browse, and locate the firmware image that you downloaded to your computer (the file ends in .img or .chk). 6. Click Upload to send the firmware to the router. Warning: When updating firmware to the N150 Wireless Router, do not interrupt the Web browser by closing the window, clicking a link, or loading a new page.
N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manual Note: Be sure to change the router’s default configuration password to a very secure password. The ideal password should contain no dictionary words from any language, and should be a mixture of letters (both uppercase and lowercase), numbers, and symbols. Your password can be up to 30 characters. To configure your router for remote management: 1. Select the Turn Remote Management On check box. 2.
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Chapter 7 Troubleshooting This chapter provides information about troubleshooting your N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 . 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.
N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 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.
N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 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.
N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manual The Power light stays amber. When the router is turned on, the Power 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 Power light is still amber 1 minute after turning on power to the router: 1. Turn the power off and back on to see if the router recovers. 2. Clear the router’s configuration to factory defaults. This will set the router’s IP address to www.routerlogin.net.
N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manual 2. Check that PIN verification has succeeded for the WPS-enabled device you are connecting to the router. 3. Make sure you have not pushed the push-button after disabling the WPS function (you logged into the router and disabled this previously). 4. Check that the router is not in the temporary AP setup locked state (if you are using the wireless repeater function). For more information on WPS, see “Using Push 'N' Connect (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)” on page 2-12.
N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manual • If you are attempting to set up your NETGEAR router as an additional router behind an existing router in your network, consider replacing the existing router instead. NETGEAR does not support such a configuration. • If you are attempting to set up your NETGEAR router as a replacement for an ADSL gateway in your network, the router cannot perform many gateway services, for example, converting ADSL or Cable data into Ethernet networking information.
N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manual • You might need to force your cable or DSL modem to recognize your new router by restarting your network, in the sequence described in the NETGEAR N150 Wireless Router Setup Manual. • Your service provider might require a login. Ask your service provider whether they require a PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE) login (see “Troubleshooting PPPoE” on page 7-7). • You might have incorrectly set the service name, user name or password.
N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manual Troubleshooting Internet Browsing If your wireless router can obtain an IP address but your computer is unable to load any web pages from the Internet, check the following: • Your computer might not recognize any DNS server addresses. A DNS server is a host on the Internet that translates Internet names (such as www addresses) to numeric IP addresses. Typically, your ISP will provide the addresses of one or two DNS servers for your use.
N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manual Testing the LAN Path to Your Router You can ping the router from your computer to verify that the LAN path to your router is set up correctly. To ping the router from a running Windows PC: 1. From the Windows toolbar, click Start, and then select Run. 2. In the field provided, type ping followed by the IP address of the router, as in this example: ping www.routerlogin.net 3. Click OK.
N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manual 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. From the Windows toolbar, click the Start button, and then select Run. 2. In the Windows Run window, type: ping -n 10 where is the IP address of a remote device such as your ISP’s DNS server.
N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manual • Date shown is January 1, 2000. Cause: The router has not yet successfully reached a network time server. Check that your Internet access settings are correct. If you have just completed configuring the router, wait at least 5 minutes, and check the date and time again. • Time is off by one hour. Cause: The router does not adjust for daylight savings time. In the E-mail screen, select the Automatically Adjust for Daylight Savings Time check box.
N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manual • 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 1-5.
N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manual If the wireless router fails to restart, or the Power light continues to blink or turns solid amber, the unit might be defective. If the error persists, you might have a hardware problem and should contact Technical Support at http://www.netgear.com/support. Troubleshooting 7-13 v1.
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Appendix A Technical Specifications Default Configuration Settings This appendix provides factory default settings and technical specifications for the N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 . Table A-1. WNR1000 Router Default Configuration Settings Feature Default Setting Router Login Router Login URL http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.
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N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manual General Specifications Table A-2. WNR1000 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 UK, Australia 240V, 50 Hz, input Europe 230V, 50 Hz, input Japan 100V, 50/60 Hz, input All regions (output) 12V DC @ 1.0A, output Physical Dimensions 28 x 175 x 119 mm (1.
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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.
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Index A bold text xi broadband Internet 5-16 access blocking 3-1 remote 6-10 restricting by MAC address 2-18 to a remote computer 5-2 to the router 1-2 viewing logs 3-6 broadcast status 6-3 C cables, checking 7-2 channel, frequency 2-7 access control turning off 1-12 turning on 2-20 channel, wireless port 6-3 clients, adding 2-12, 2-17, 6-3 communication mode 2-7, 6-3 account name 1-6 compatibility, protocol and standards A-3 adding custom service 5-7 reserved IP addresses 4-4 static routes 4-9 wi
N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manual D F data packets, fragmented 5-15 factory default settings listed A-1 restoring 7-12 date and time, troubleshooting 7-10 daylight savings time 3-8, 7-11 default DMZ server 4-7 default factory settings listed A-1 restoring 7-12 default gateway 6-4 filtering content 3-1 firewalls default settings A-2 disabling 4-6 overview 2-22 deleting configuration 6-7 firmware restoring 7-3 updating 1-3, 6-2, 6-7 device name 4-2 fixed font text xi DHCP server 4-3, 6-4 fi
N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manual IP addresses blocking access by 3-5 current 6-2 dynamic or static 1-6 LAN 4-2 registering domain name 4-5 reserved 4-4 mail server, outgoing 3-7 managing router remotely 6-10 metric value 4-10 mixed mode encryption 2-3, 2-10 mode, communication 2-7, 6-3 MTU size 4-8, 5-15 IP subnet mask 4-2, 6-2 ISP settings, basic 1-5 italic text xi K N NAT (Network Address Translation) 4-7, 4-8, 5-2 NetBIOS host name 6-5 Network Time Protocol (NTP) 3-8, 7-10 keys, encryption 2
N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manual route name 4-10 port triggering configuring 5-9 example 5-3 router PIN 2-15, 2-16 router status, viewing 6-1 portmap table 5-13 power adapter specifications A-3 S Power light, troubleshooting and 7-2 scheduling blocking 3-5 Powerline HD products 5-17 secondary DNS server 1-7, 1-10 PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet) 1-9 Preamble mode 2-12 security options, compared 2-2 setting up 2-1 primary DNS server 1-7, 1-10 security PIN 2-15, 2-16 printing manual xii service
N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 User Manual T Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) 2-12, 6-3, 7-4 wildcards, DNS and 4-6 TCP/IP network, troubleshooting 7-8 Wireless Card Access List 2-18, 2-19 technical specifications A-1 wireless client PIN 2-15 Telstra Bigpond 1-9 wireless clients, adding 2-12, 2-17, 6-3 time of day, troubleshooting 7-10 wireless connection type 5-17 time to live, advertisement 5-13 wireless network name 1-11, 2-7, 6-3 time, setting 3-8 wireless port settings 6-3 time-out idle 1-10 po
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