N150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR612v3 User M anual 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA August 2012 202-11019-01 v1.
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Contents Chapter 1 Hardware Setup Unpack Your Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Position Your Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Hardware Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Back Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
N150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR612v3 Setup Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 WAN Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Default DMZ Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Change the MTU Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 LAN Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
N150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR612v3 Set Up Port Triggering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 Dynamic DNS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Static Routes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Remote Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76 Universal Plug and Play . . . . . . . . . . . .
1. Hardware Setup 1 Get ti ng to know your router If you already set up your N150 2-Port Wireless Router, you can skip this chapter. If you have not done that yet, this chapter covers the hardware setup. Chapter 3, NETGEAR genie Basic Settings, explains how to set up your Internet connection. This chapter contains the following sections: • Unpack Your Router • Position Your Router • Hardware Features The NETGEAR genie® app provides easy installation from an iPad, tablet, computer, or smartphone.
N150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR612v3 Unpack Your Router Open the box and remove the router, cables, and installation guide. WNR612v3 Router Ethernet cable Power adapter Figure 1.
N150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR612v3 • In an elevated location such as a high shelf, keeping the number of walls and ceilings between the router and your other devices to a minimum. • Away from electrical devices that are potential sources of interference. Equipment that might cause interference includes ceiling fans, home security systems, microwaves, PCs, the base of a cordless phone, or 2.4-GHz cordless phone. • Away from any large metal surfaces, such as a solid metal door or aluminum studs.
N150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR612v3 Table 1. Front panel LED descriptions LED Power/ Check Wireless Internet Ethernet (1, 2) Description • Solid green. Power is supplied to the router. • Blinking green. The router is starting up. • Off. Power is not supplied to the router. • Blinking green. Data is being transmitted or received over the wireless link. • Off. The wireless radio is turned off. • Solid green. The Internet connection is established. • Blinking green. There is traffic on the Internet port.
N150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR612v3 Label The label on the bottom of the router shows the preset WiFi network name and password, login information, MAC address, and serial number. WiFi Network name (SSID) Preset WiFi Password Router login MAC address Serial number Figure 4.
2. Getting Started with NETGEAR genie Con ne cting to the router 2 This chapter explains how to use NETGEAR genie to set up your router after you complete cabling as described in the installation guide and in the previous chapter.
N150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR612v3 Router Setup Preparation You can set up your router with the NETGEAR genie automatically, or you can use the genie menus and screens to set up your router manually. Before you start the setup process, get your ISP information and make sure the computers and devices in the network have the settings described here.
N150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR612v3 NETGEAR genie Setup NETGEAR genie runs on any device with a web browser. Installation and basic setup takes about 15 minutes to complete. To use NETGEAR genie to set up your router: 1. Turn the router on by pressing the On/Off button. 2. Make sure that your computer or wireless device is connected to the router with an Ethernet cable (wired) or wirelessly with the preset security settings listed on the bottom label. 3. Launch your Internet browser.
N150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR612v3 Use NETGEAR genie After Installation When you first set up your router, NETGEAR genie automatically starts when you launch an Internet browser on a computer that is connected to the router. You can use NETGEAR genie again if you want to view or change settings for the router. 1. Launch your browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the router. 2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com.
N150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR612v3 Router Dashboard (Basic Home Screen) The router Basic Home screen has a dashboard that lets you see the status of your Internet connection and network at a glance. You can click any of the five sections of the dashboard to view more detailed information. The left column has the menus, and at the top, there is an Advanced tab that you can use to access additional menus and screens.
N150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR612v3 Join Your Wireless Network Choose either the manual or the WPS method to join your wireless network. See Chapter 4, WPS Wizard for instructions for how to use WPS to join the network. With the manual method, choose the network that you want and type its password to connect. To connect manually: 1. On your computer or wireless device, open the software that manages your wireless connections. This software scans for all wireless networks in your area. 2.
N150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR612v3 The genie mobile app works on your iPhone, iPad, or Android phone: Phone status Information about genie mobile app and the connected router Log in to the router Search NETGEAR support Getting Started with NETGEAR genie 17
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N150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR612v3 Basic Home Screen The genie Basic Home screen is shown in the following figure: Internet Settings The Internet Settings screen is where you view or change ISP information. To change the Internet settings: 1. From the Home screen, select Internet.
N150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR612v3 The fields that display in the Internet Setup screen depend on whether your Internet connection requires a login. • Yes. Select the encapsulation method and enter the login name. If you want to change the login time-out, enter a new value in minutes. • No. Enter the account and domain names, only if your ISP requires them. 2. Enter the settings for the IP address and DNS server. The default settings usually work fine.
N150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR612v3 • Use These DNS Servers. If you know that your ISP requires specific servers, select this option. Enter the IP address of your ISP’s primary DNS server. If a secondary DNS server address is available, enter it also. Router MAC Address. The Ethernet MAC address that the router uses on its Internet port. Some ISPs register the MAC address of the network interface card in your computer when your account is first opened.
N150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR612v3 Parental Controls The first time you select Parental Controls from the Basic Home screen, your browser goes to the Parental Controls website. You can learn more about Live Parental Controls or download the application. To set up Live Parental Controls: 1. Select Parental Controls on the Dashboard screen. 2. Click either the Windows Users or Mac Users button. 3.
N150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR612v3 4. Click Next, read the note, and click Next again to proceed. Because Live Parental Controls uses free OpenDNS accounts, you are prompted to log in or create a free account. 5. Select the radio button that applies to you and click Next. • If you already have an OpenDNS account, leave the Yes radio button selected. • If you do not have an OpenDNS account, select the No radio button.
N150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR612v3 6. Select the radio button for the filtering level that you want and click Next. 7. Click the Take me to the status screen button. Parental controls are now set up for the router. The Dashboard shows Parental Controls as Enabled. Basic Wireless Settings The Wireless Settings screen lets you view or configure the wireless network setup. The N150 2-Port Wireless Router comes with preset security.
N150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR612v3 1. On the Basic Home screen, select Wireless to display the Wireless Settings screen. The screen sections, settings, and procedures are explained in the following sections. 2. Make any changes that are needed and click Apply to save your settings. 3. Set up and test your wireless devices and computers to make sure that they can connect wirelessly.
N150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR612v3 Name (SSID). The SSID is also known as the wireless network name. Enter a 32-character (maximum) name in this field. This field is case-sensitive. The default SSID is randomly generated, and NETGEAR strongly recommends that you do not change this setting. Channel. This setting is the wireless channel the gateway uses. Enter a value from 1 through 13. (For products in the North America market, only Channels 1 through 11 can be operated.
N150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR612v3 Guest Networks Adding a guest network allows visitors at your home to use the Internet without giving them your wireless security key. To set up a guest network: 1. Select Basic > Guest Network to display the following screen: 2. Select any of the following wireless settings: Enable Guest Network. When this check box is selected, the guest network is enabled, and guests can connect to your network using the SSID of this profile. Enable Wireless Isolation.
N150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR612v3 Guest Network Wireless Security Options A security option is the type of security protocol applied to your wireless network. The security protocol in force encrypts data transmissions and ensures that only trusted devices receive authorization to connect to your network. Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) has several options including pre-shared key (PSK) encryption. This section presents an overview of the security options and provides guidance on when to use which option.
N150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR612v3 FastLane You can use the FastLane feature to reserve bandwidth on the router for a trusted IP address that you specify. The first time you turn on Fast Lane, you should specify the bandwidth you want to reserve and set up the push button for Fast Lane. This prevents others from using up your bandwidth. When you connect to the router from the trusted IP address, you have guaranteed bandwidth for video steaming applications. To set up the FastLane feature: 1.
4. NETGEAR genie Advanced Home Spe cif ying custom set ti ngs This chapter contains the following sections: • NETGEAR genie Advanced Screen • Setup Wizard • WPS Wizard • Setup Menu • WAN Setup • LAN Setup • Quality of Service (QoS) Setup Some selections on the Advanced Home screen are described in separate chapters: • Security. See Chapter 5, Security. • Administration. See Chapter 6, Administration. • Advanced Setup. See Chapter 7, Advanced Settings.
N150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR612v3 NETGEAR genie Advanced Screen The genie Advanced Home screen is shown in the following figure: This screen is also displayed through the Administrati on menu. Setup Wizard You can use the Setup Wizard to detect your Internet settings and automatically set up your router. The Setup Wizard is not the same as the genie screens that display the first time you connect to your router to set it up. To use the Setup Wizard: 1.
N150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR612v3 3. If you selected Yes, click Next. The following screen displays: The Setup Wizard searches your Internet connection for servers and protocols to determine your ISP configuration. The following screen displays: WPS Wizard The WPS Wizard helps you add a WPS-capable client device (a wireless device or computer) to your network. On the client device, either press its WPS button or locate its WPS PIN. To use the WPS Wizard: 1. Select Advanced > WPS Wizard. 2.
N150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR612v3 • To use the push button method, either click the WPS button on this screen or press the WPS button on the side of the router. Within 2 minutes, go to the wireless client and press its WPS button to join the network without entering a password. • To use the PIN method, select the PIN Number radio button, enter the client security PIN, and click Next. Within 2 minutes, go to the client device and use its WPS software to join the network without entering a password.
N150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR612v3 To view or change the WAN settings: Select Advanced > Setup > WAN Setup: The following settings are available: • Disable Port Scan and DoS Protection. DoS protection protects your LAN against denial of service attacks such as Syn flood, Smurf Attack, Ping of Death, Teardrop Attack, UDP Flood, ARP Attack, Spoofing ICMP, Null Scan, and many others. This should be disabled only in special circumstances. • Default DMZ Server.
N150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR612v3 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). The router is programmed to recognize some of these applications and to work correctly with them, but there are other applications that might not function well.
N150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR612v3 - America Online’s DSL service • You use VPN and have severe performance problems. • You used a program to optimize MTU for performance reasons, and now you have connectivity or performance problems. Note: An incorrect MTU setting can cause Internet communication problems. For instance, you might not be able to access certain websites, frames within websites, secure login pages, or FTP or POP servers.
N150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR612v3 LAN Setup The LAN Setup screen allows configuration of LAN IP services such as Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) and Routing Information Protocol (RIP). The router is shipped preconfigured to use private IP addresses on the LAN side and to act as a DHCP server. The router’s default LAN IP configuration is: • LAN IP address. 192.168.1.1 • Subnet mask. 255.255.255.
N150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR612v3 LAN Setup Screen Settings LAN TCP/IP Setup • IP Address. The LAN IP address of the router. • IP Subnet Mask. The LAN subnet mask of the router. Combined with the IP address, the IP subnet mask allows a device to know which other addresses are local to it, and which addresses have to be reached through a gateway or router. • RIP Direction. Router Information Protocol (RIP) allows a router to exchange routing information with other routers.
N150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR612v3 You can specify the pool of IP addresses to be assigned by setting the starting IP address and ending IP address. These addresses should be part of the same IP address subnet as the router’s LAN IP address. Using the default addressing scheme, define a range between 192.168.1.2 and 192.168.1.254, although you might want to save part of the range for devices with fixed addresses.
N150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR612v3 Quality of Service (QoS) Setup QoS is an advanced feature that can be used to prioritize some types of traffic ahead of others. The N150 2-Port Wireless Router can provide QoS prioritization over the wireless link and on the Internet connection. To configure QoS, use the QoS Setup screen.
N150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR612v3 QoS for Applications and Online Gaming To create a QoS policy for applications and online games: 1. In the QoS Setup screen, select the Turn Internet Access QoS On check box. 2. Click the Setup QoS Rule button to see the existing priority rules. You can edit or delete a rule by selecting its radio button and clicking either the Edit or Delete button. You can also delete all of the rules by simply clicking the Delete All button. 3.
N150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR612v3 6. You can select an existing item from the list, or you can scroll and select Add a New Application or Add a New Game, as applicable. a. If you add an entry, the Priority Rules screen expands as shown: b. In the QoS Policy for field, enter a descriptive name for the new application or game. c. In the Connection Type list, select either TCP, UDP, or both (TCP/UDP). Specify the port number or range of port numbers that the application or game uses. 7.
N150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR612v3 8. Click Apply to save this rule to the QoS Policy list and return to the QoS Setup screen. 9. In the QoS Setup screen, click Apply. QoS for a MAC Address To create a QoS policy for traffic from a specific MAC address: 1. Select Advanced > Setup > QoS Setup. 2. Click the Setup QoS Rule button. The QoS Setup screen displays. 3. Click Add Priority Rule. 4. From the Priority Category list, select MAC Address: 5.
5. Security Keepi ng unwanted content out of your net work 5 This chapter explains how to use the basic firewall features of the router to prevent objectionable content from reaching the computers and devices on your network.
N150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR612v3 Keyword Blocking of HTTP Traffic Use keyword blocking to prevent certain types of HTTP traffic from accessing your network. The blocking can be always or according to a schedule. To set up keyword blocking: 1. Select Advanced > Security > Block Sites to display the following screen: 2. Select one of the keyword blocking options: • Per Schedule. Turn on keyword blocking according to the Schedule screen settings. • Always.
N150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR612v3 Block Services (Port Filtering) Services are functions that server computers perform 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. When a computer on the Internet sends a request for service to a server computer, the requested service is identified by a service or port number.
N150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR612v3 3. Click Add to add a service. The Block Services Setup screen displays: 4. From the Service Type list, select the application or service to allow or block. 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. 5. If you know that the application uses either TCP or UDP, select the appropriate protocol. If you are not sure, select Both.
N150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR612v3 Schedule Blocking You can specify the days and time that you want to block Internet access. To schedule blocking: 1. Select Advanced > Security > Schedule to display the following screen: 2. Set up the schedule for blocking keywords and services. • Days to Block. Select days on which you want to apply blocking by selecting the appropriate check boxes, or select Every Day to select the check boxes for all days. • Time of Day to Block.
N150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR612v3 Security Event Email Notifications To receive logs and alerts by email, provide your email information in the Email screen, and specify which alerts you want to receive and how often. To set up email notifications: 1. Select Advanced > Security > Email to display the following screen: 2. To receive email logs and alerts from the router, select the Turn Email Notification On check box. 3.
6. Administration 6 M anaging your net work This chapter describes the router settings for administering and maintaining your router and home network. See Remote Management on page 76 for information about checking the status of your router over the Internet, and Traffic Meter on page 78 for information about monitoring Internet traffic on your router’s Internet port.
N150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR612v3 Upgrade the Firmware The router firmware (routing software) is stored in flash memory. You can update the firmware from the Administration menu on the Advanced tab. You might see a message at the top of the genie screens when new firmware is available for your product. You can use the Check button on the Router Update screen to check and update to the latest firmware for your product if new firmware is available. To check for new firmware and update your router: 1.
N150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR612v3 View Router Status To view router status and usage information: Select Advanced Home or select Administration > Router Status to display the following screen: Router Information Hardware Version. The router model. Firmware Version. The version of the router firmware. It changes if you upgrade the router firmware. GUI Language Version. The localized language of the user interface. LAN Port. • MAC Address.
N150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR612v3 IP Address. The IP address used by the Internet (WAN) port of the router. If no address is shown or the address is 0.0.0, the router cannot connect to the Internet. Connection. This shows if the router is using a fixed IP address on the WAN. If the value is DHCP Client, the router obtains an IP address dynamically from the ISP. IP Subnet Mask. The IP subnet mask used by the Internet (WAN) port of the router. Domain Name Server.
N150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR612v3 Connection Status To view the connection status: On the Router Status screen in the Internet Connection pane, click the Connection Status button to view connection status information. The Release button returns the status of all items to 0. The Renew button refreshes the items. The Close Window button closes the Connection Status screen. IP Address. The IP address that is assigned to the router. Subnet Mask. The subnet mask that is assigned to the router.
N150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR612v3 Wireless AP The information here is based on the fields in the Wireless Settings screen. The following settings are displayed: Wireless Network Name (SSID). The wireless network name (SSID) used by the router. 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 Channel. The operating channel that the wireless port is using. The default channel is Auto.
N150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR612v3 View 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 256 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. To view logs: Select Advanced > Administration > Logs. The Logs screen displays. The log screen shows the following information: • Date and time.
N150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR612v3 Manage the Configuration File The configuration settings of the N150 2-Port Wireless Router are stored within the router in a configuration file. You can back up (save) this file to your computer, restore it, or reset it to the factory default settings. Back Up Settings To back up the router’s configuration settings: 1. Select Advanced > Administration > Backup Settings to display the following screen: 2. Click Back Up to save a copy of the current settings. 3.
N150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR612v3 Erase You can erase the configuration and restore the factory default settings. Some examples are If you move the router to a different network or if you have forgotten the password. You can use the Restore Factory Settings button on the back of the router (see Factory Settings on page 89), or you can click the Erase button in this screen. Erase sets the user name to admin, the password to password, and the LAN IP address to 192.168.1.1, and enables the router’s DHCP.
7. Advanced Settings 7 This chapter describes the advanced features of your router. The information is for readers with advanced networking knowledge who want to set the router up for unique situations such as when remote access from the Internet by IP or domain name is needed.
N150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR612v3 Advanced Wireless Settings To go to the Advanced Wireless Settings screen: Select Advanced > Advanced Setup > Wireless Settings to display the following screen: The following settings are available in this screen: Enable Wireless Router Radio. You can completely turn off the wireless portion of the wireless router by clearing this check box. Select this check box again to enable the wireless portion of the router.
N150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR612v3 Restrict Wireless Access by MAC Address You can set up a list of computers and wireless devices that are allowed to join the wireless network. This list is based on the unique MAC address of each computer and device. Each network device has a MAC address, which is a unique 12-character physical address, containing the hexadecimal characters 0–9, a–f, or A–F only, and separated by colons (for example, 00:09:AB:CD:EF:01).
N150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR612v3 Wireless Repeating Function (WDS) You can set the router up to be used as a wireless access point (AP). Doing this enables the router to act as a wireless repeater. A wireless repeater connects to another wireless router as a client where the network to which it connects becomes the ISP service. Wireless repeating is a type of Wireless Distribution System (WDS).
N150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR612v3 The WNR612v3 router is always in dual band concurrent mode, unless you turn off one radio. If you enable the wireless repeater in either radio band, the wireless base station or wireless repeater cannot be enabled in the other radio band. However, if you enable the wireless base station in either radio band and use the other radio band as a wireless router or wireless base station, dual band concurrent mode is not affected.
N150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR612v3 - If you are setting up a point-to-point bridge, select this check box. - If you want all client traffic to go through the other access point (repeater with wireless client association), leave this check box cleared. Base Station MAC Address. If your router is the repeater, enter the MAC address for the access point that is the base station. • Wireless Base Station. If your router is the base station, select this check box. Disable Wireless Client Association.
N150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR612v3 Set Up a Repeater Unit Use a wired Ethernet connection to set up the repeater unit to avoid conflicts with the wireless connection to the base station. Note: If you are using the WNR612v3 base station with a non- router as the repeater, you might need to change additional configuration settings. In particular, you should disable the DHCP server function on the wireless repeater AP. To configure the router as a repeater unit: 1.
N150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR612v3 process information. Before forwarding your message to the remote computer, your router has to modify the source information and create and track the communication session so that replies can be routed back to your computer. Here is an example of normal outbound traffic and the resulting inbound responses: 1. You open a browser and your operating system assigns port number 5678 to this browser session. 2. You type http://www.example.
N150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR612v3 Source address. The IP address of www.example.com. Source port number. 80, which is the standard port number for a web server process. Destination address. Your computer’s IP address. Destination port number. 5678, which is the browser session that made the initial request. 6. When you finish your browser session, your router eventually detects a period of inactivity in the communications.
N150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR612v3 7. Upon receiving the incoming message to destination port 113, your router checks its session table and learns that there is an active session for port 113, associated with your computer. The router replaces the message’s destination IP address with your computer’s IP address and forwards the message to your computer. 8. When you finish your chat session, your router eventually senses a period of inactivity in the communications.
N150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR612v3 The destination address is replaced with 192.168.1.123. Your router then sends this request message to your local network. 3. Your web server at 192.168.1.123 receives the request and composes a return message with the requested web page data. Your web server then sends this reply message to your router. 4. Your router performs NAT on the source IP address, and sends this request message through the Internet to the remote computer, which displays the web page from www.
N150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR612v3 To set up port forwarding: Tip: To ensure that your server computer always has the same IP address, use the reserved IP address feature of your router. See Address Reservation on page 39. 1. Select Advanced Setup > Port Forwarding/Port Triggering: Port Forwarding is selected as the service type. 2. From the Service Name list, select the service or game that you will host on your network.
N150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR612v3 4. In the Service Name field, enter a descriptive name. 5. In the Protocol list, select the protocol. If you are unsure, select TCP/UDP. 6. In the Starting Port field, enter the beginning port number. • If the application uses a single port, enter the same port number in the Ending Port field. • If the application uses a range of ports, enter the ending port number of the range in the Ending Port field. 7.
N150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR612v3 the IP address of the local computer that sent the data. The router then temporarily opens the specified incoming port or ports, and forwards incoming traffic on the triggered ports to the triggering computer. 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 2-Port Wireless Router WNR612v3 6. Click Add Service to display the following screen: 7. In the Service Name field, type a descriptive service name. 8. In the Service User list, select Any (the default) to allow this service to be used by any computer on the Internet. Otherwise, select Single address, and enter the IP address of one computer to restrict the service to a particular computer. 9. Select the service type, either TCP or UDP or both (TCP/UDP). If you are not sure, select TCP/UDP. 10.
N150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR612v3 To set up Dynamic DNS: 1. On the Advanced tab, select Advanced Setup > Dynamic DNS to display the following screen: 2. Register for an account with one of the Dynamic DNS service providers whose names appear in the Service Provider list. For example, for DynDNS.org, select www.dyndns.org. 3. Select the Use a Dynamic DNS Service check box. 4. Select the name of your Dynamic DNS service provider. 5.
N150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR612v3 forwards your request to the company where you are employed, and the request is likely to be denied by the company’s firewall. In this case you have to define a static route, telling your router that 134.177.0.0 should be accessed through the ISDN router at 192.168.1.100. In this example: • The Destination IP Address and IP Subnet Mask fields specify that this static route applies to all 134.177.x.x addresses.
N150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR612v3 Remote Management The remote management feature lets you upgrade or check the status of your N150 2-Port Wireless Router over the Internet. To set up remote management: 1. Select Advanced > Advanced Setup > Remote Management. Note: Be sure to change the router’s default login password to a secure password. The ideal password contains no dictionary words from any language and contains uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols.
N150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR612v3 5. Click Apply so that your changes take effect. 6. When you access your router from the Internet, type your router’s WAN IP address into your browser’s address or location field followed by a colon (:) and the custom port number. For example, if your external address is 134.177.0.123 and you use port number 8080, enter http://134.177.0.123:8080 in your browser.
N150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR612v3 advertisement time to live is 4 hops, which is fine for most home networks. If you notice that some devices are not being updated or reached correctly, then it might be necessary to increase this value. UPnP Portmap Table. The UPnP Portmap Table displays the IP address of each UPnP device that is currently accessing the router and which ports (internal and external) that device has opened.
N150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR612v3 6. Set up Traffic Control to issue a warning message before the monthly limit of Mbytes or hours is reached. You can select one of the following to occur when the limit is attained: • The Internet LED flashes green or amber. • The Internet connection is disconnected and disabled. 7. Set up Internet Traffic Statistics to monitor the data traffic. 8. Click the Traffic Status button to get a live update on Internet traffic status on your router. 9.
8. Troubleshooting 8 This chapter provides information to help you diagnose and solve problems you might have with your router. If you do not find the solution here, check the NETGEAR support site at http://support.netgear.com for product and contact information.
N150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR612v3 Quick Tips This section describes tips for troubleshooting some common problems. Sequence to Restart Your Network When you need to restart your network, follow this sequence: 1. Turn off and unplug the modem. 2. Turn off the router and computers. 3. Plug in the modem and turn it on. Wait 2 minutes. 4. Turn on the router and wait 2 minutes. 5. Turn on the computers.
N150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR612v3 Troubleshooting with the LEDs After you turn on power to the router, the following sequence of events should occur: 1. When power is first applied, verify that the Power/Test LED is on. 2. Verify that the Power/Test LED starts to blink. 3. After approximately 30 seconds, verify the following: • The Power/Test LED is solid green. • The Internet LED is on. • A numbered Ethernet port LED is on for any local port that is connected to a computer.
N150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR612v3 Wireless LED Is Off If the Wireless LEDs stay off, check to see if the Wireless radio has been disabled in the Advanced Wireless Settings screen (Advanced Wireless Settings on page 60). The Wireless LED is lit when the wireless radio is turned on.
N150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR612v3 To check the WAN IP address: 1. Start your browser, and select an external site such as www.netgear.com. 2. Access the router interface at www.routerlogin.net. 3. Select Administration > Router Status. 4. Check that an IP address is shown for the Internet port. If 0.0.0.0 is shown, your router has not obtained an IP address from your ISP.
N150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR612v3 Troubleshooting PPPoE If you are using PPPoE, try troubleshooting your Internet connection. To troubleshoot a PPPoE connection: 1. Log in to the router. 2. Select Administration > Router Status. 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 router continues to attempt to connect indefinitely.
N150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR612v3 Changes Not Saved If the router does not save the changes you make in the router interface, check the following: • When entering configuration settings, always click the Apply button before moving to another screen or tab, or your changes are lost. • Click the Refresh or Reload button in the web browser. The changes might have occurred, but the old settings might be in the web browser’s cache.
N150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR612v3 Restore the Factory Settings and Password This section explains how to restore the factory settings, changing the router’s administration password back to password. You can erase the current configuration and restore factory defaults in two ways: • Use the Erase function of the router (see Erase on page 58). • Use the Reset button on the back of the router. See Factory Settings on page 89.
N150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR612v3 Check that the appropriate LEDs are on for your network devices. If your router and computer are connected to a separate Ethernet switch, make sure that the link LEDs are on for the switch ports that are connected to your computer and router. • Wrong network configuration Verify that the Ethernet card driver software and TCP/IP software are both installed and configured on your computer.
A. Supplemental Information A This appendix provides factory default settings and technical specifications for the N150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR612v3. Factory Settings You can return the router to its factory settings. the end of a paper clip or a similar object to press and hold the Reset button on the back of the router for at least 7 . The router resets, and returns to the factory configuration settings shown in the following table. Table 3.
N150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR612v3 Table 3.
N150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR612v3 Table 4. WNR612v3 Router specifications (Continued) Feature Description Radio data rates Auto Rate Sensing Data encoding standards IEEE 802.11n version 2.0 IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b 2.4 GHz Maximum computers per wireless network Limited by the amount of wireless network traffic generated by each node (typically 50–70 nodes). Operating frequency range 802.11 security 2.412–2.462 GHz (US) 2.412–2.
B. Notification of Compliance NETGEAR Wireless Routers, G ateways, APs B Regulatory Compliance Information Note: This section includes user requirements for operating this product in accordance with National laws for usage of radio spectrum and operation of radio devices. Failure of the end-user to comply with the applicable requirements may result in unlawful operation and adverse action against the end-user by the applicable National regulatory authority.
N150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR612v3 Español [Spanish] Por medio de la presente NETGEAR Inc. declara que el Radiolan cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE. Ελληνική [Greek] ΜΕ ΤΗΝ ΠΑΡΟΥΣΑ NETGEAR Inc. ΔΗΛΩΝΕΙ ΟΤΙ Radiolan ΣΥΜΜΟΡΦΩΝΕΤΑΙ ΠΡΟΣ ΤΙΣ ΟΥΣΙΩΔΕΙΣ ΑΠΑΙΤΗΣΕΙΣ ΚΑΙ ΤΙΣ ΛΟΙΠΕΣ ΣΧΕΤΙΚΕΣ ΔΙΑΤΑΞΕΙΣ ΤΗΣ ΟΔΗΓΙΑΣ 1999/5/ΕΚ. Français [French] Par la présente NETGEAR Inc.
N150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR612v3 Íslenska [Icelandic] Hér með lýsir NETGEAR Inc. yfir því að Radiolan er í samræmi við grunnkröfur og aðrar kröfur, sem gerðar eru í tilskipun 1999/5/EC. Norsk [Norwegian] NETGEAR Inc. erklærer herved at utstyret Radiolan er i samsvar med de grunnleggende krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF. This device is a 2.
N150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR612v3 • For product available in the USA market, only channel 1~11 can be operated. Selection of other channels is not possible. • This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operation in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
Index port triggering 71 QoS 40 repeater unit 65 user-defined services 46 connecting wirelessly 7 crossover cable 82 CTS/RTS Threshold 60 custom service (port forwarding) 70 A access remote 76 viewing logs 56 access control turning on 61 access points 62 accessing remote computer 65 adding custom service 70 priority rules 41 address reservation 39 advertisement period 77 alerts, emailing 49 applications, QoS for online gaming 41 attached devices 21 authentication, required by mail server 49 automatic firmw
N150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR612v3 list of 89 resetting 10 FastLane 29 firmware version 52 firmware, upgrading 14, 51 fragmentation length 60 fragmented data packets 35 front panel 8 LAN port QoS for 42 settings 52 LAN setup 37 lease, DHCP 54 LEDs described 9 troubleshooting and 82 local servers, port forwarding to 69 logging in 12, 14 logs emailing 49 viewing 56 G games, online, QoS for 41 gateway IP address 20 Genie, NETGEAR 13 guest networks 27 M MAC addresses current 52 product label 10 QoS for 43
N150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR612v3 port numbers 46 port status 53 port triggering 65, 67, 69, 71 ports,listed, back panel 9 positioning the router 7 Power LED, troubleshooting and 82 PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet) 84 Preamble mode 60 preset security about 24 passphrase 26 pre-shared key 28 primary DNS addresses 21 prioritizing traffic 40 specifications,technical 89 SSID, described 26 static routes 74 status, router, viewing 52 subnet mask 53 system up time 53 T technical specifications 89 technical support
N150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR612v3 wireless network settings 26 wireless radio 60 wireless repeating 62, 63 base station 64 repeater unit 65 wireless security options 28 wireless settings 24 checking for correct 81 SSID broadcast 25 WMM (Wi-Fi Multimedia) 40 WPA encryption 28 WPA2 encryption 28 WPA2-PSK encryption 28 WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK mixed mode 28 WPS-PSK encryption 28 WPS-PSK+ WPA2-PSK encryption 28 99
