N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA Jan. 2011 202-10523-03 v1.
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Contents Chapter 1 Hardware Setup Unpack Your New Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Hardware Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Back Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual Disable SSID Broadcast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Restrict Access by MAC Address. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Wireless Security Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Add Clients (Devices) to Your Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Manual Method. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual Advanced Wireless Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 Remote Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79 Static Routes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Static Route Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80 Configure Static Routes . . . . . . . . . .
1. Hardware Setup Getting to know your wireless modem router 1 The N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 provides you with an easy and secure way to set up a wireless home network with fast access to the Internet over a high-speed digital subscriber line (DSL).
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual Unpack Your New Router Your box should contain the following items: • N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 • AC power adapter (plug varies by region) • Category 5 (Cat 5) Ethernet cable • Telephone cable with RJ-11 connector • Microfilters and splitters (quantity and type vary by region) • Resource CD with NETGEAR Genie setup • Installation guide with cabling and router setup instructions If any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual Hardware Features Before you cable your router, take a moment to become familiar with the label and the front and back panels. Pay particular attention to the LEDs on the front panel. Label The label on the bottom of the wireless modem router shows the router’s factory reset button, security PIN, preset login information, MAC address, and serial number.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual Back Panel The back panel has the On/Off button and port connections as shown in the figure. 1 2 3 4 Figure 3. Back panel port connections Viewed from left to right, the rear panel contains the following elements: 1. RJ-11 Asynchronous DSL (ADSL) port for connecting the wireless modem router to a DSL line Note: An ADSL port is capable of sending data over a DSL line at one speed and receiving it at another speed. 2.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual Front Panel The wireless modem router front panel has the nine status LEDs and icons shown in the figure. Note that the Wireless and WPS icons are buttons. Wireless on/off button Power LAN ports DSL Internet Wireless WPS On/Off button WPS Figure 4. Front panel LED Icons The tables below describe the LEDs, icons, and buttons on the front panel from left to right. Table 1.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual Table 3. DSL LED Icon LED Activity Description Solid green You have a DSL connection. In technical terms, the DSL port is synchronized with an ISP’s network-access device. Blinking green Indicates that the wireless modem router is negotiating the best possible speed on the DSL line. Off The unit is off or there is no IP connection. Table 4. Internet LED Icon LED Activity Description Solid green You have an Internet connection.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual Position Your Wireless Router The wireless modem router lets you access your network from virtually anywhere within the operating range of your wireless network. However, the operating distance or range of your wireless connection can vary significantly depending on the physical placement of your router. For example, the thickness and number of walls the wireless signal passes through can limit the range.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual ADSL Microfilters If this is the first time you have cabled a wireless router between a DSL phone line and your computer or laptop, you might not be familiar with ADSL microfilters. If you are, you can skip this section and proceed to Cable Your N150 Wireless Modem Router on page 15. An ADSL microfilter is a small in-line device that filters DSL interference out of standard phone equipment that shares the same line with your DSL service.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual Two-Line ADSL Microfilter Use an ADSL microfilter with a built-in splitter when there is a single wall outlet that provides connectivity for both the wireless modem router and your telephone equipment. Plug the ADSL microfilter into the wall outlet, plug your phone equipment into the jack labeled Phone, and plug the wireless modem router into the jack labeled ADSL. Plugs into the DSL line Figure 6.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual Cable Your N150 Wireless Modem Router The installation guide that came in the box has a cabling diagram on the first page. This section walks you through the cabling procedure with detailed illustrations. 1. Put an ADSL microfilter between the phone line and the phone as shown here. The illustration shows a two-line ADSL microfilter with built-in splitter. The phone plugs into the Phone jack as shown. Figure 7.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual 3. Connect the Ethernet cable (C) from a wireless modem router LAN port to the Ethernet adapter (D) in your computer. D D C Figure 9. Connect the Ethernet cable to your computer 4. Plug the power adapter into the AC power adapter input (labeled Power ), and plug the other end into a power outlet. 5. Connect any additional wired PCs to your router by inserting an Ethernet cable from a PC into one of the three remaining LAN ports.
2. Router Internet Setup Connecting to the Internet 2 This chapter explains how to set up your Internet connection using one of three methods: NETGEAR Genie (recommended), Setup Wizard, or manual setup. If you have already set up your router using one of these methods, the initial router setup is complete. Refer to this chapter if you want to become familiar with the router menus, view or adjust the initial settings, or change the router password and login time-out.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual Router Setup Preparation You can set up your wireless modem router with the NETGEAR Genie as described in NETGEAR Genie Setup on page 19, with the Setup Wizard as described in Setup Wizard on page 24, or manually as described in Manual Setup (Basic Settings) on page 25.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual Gather ISP Information You need the following information to set up your wireless modem router and to check that your Internet configuration is correct. Your Internet Service Provider (ISP) should have provided you with all of the information needed to connect to the Internet. If you cannot locate this information, ask your ISP to provide it.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual 3. When the Welcome screen displays, click Setup to start the Genie. Follow the instructions to complete the setup. NETGEAR Genie checks your hardware setup and guides you through connecting the router to the Internet and adding computers to your network. Your wireless modem router connects to the Internet when any of the computers connected to your network require access. When you launch a Web browser to access blinks to indicate ISP communication.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual Log In to the N150 Modem Router Log in to the wireless modem router to view or change settings or to set up the wireless modem router. 1. Type http://192.168.0.1 in the address field of your browser and press Enter to display the login window. You can also enter either of these addresses to access the wireless modem router: http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com. admin ******** Figure 10. Enter the user name and password . 2.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual 2. If you connected the Ethernet cable and quickly launched your browser and typed in the router URL, your computer might need a minute or two to recognize the LAN connection. Relaunch your browser and try again. 3. If you are having trouble accessing the router wirelessly, NETGEAR recommends that during setup you use an Ethernet cable to connect your computer so that you can log in to the wireless modem router.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual Router Interface The router interface gives you access to the router’s current settings so you can view or change them (if needed). The left column has the router menus, and the right column provides online help. The middle column is the screen for the current menu option. Router Menus (scroll to see more) Online help for the current screen Current screen Figure 11. Router menus, Basic Settings screen, and online help • Setup Wizard.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual Setup Wizard If you do not use the NETGEAR Genie, you have to log in to the modem router to set the country, language, and Internet connection. Note: If you performed the NETGEAR Genie setup, the country, language, Internet, and wireless network settings are already configured. 1. Select Setup Wizard from the top of the router menus to display the following screen: Figure 12. Country and language settings in Setup Wizard 2.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual Manual Setup (Basic Settings) The Basic Settings screen displays when you select No. I want to configure the Router myself in the Setup Wizard and is also available from the router menus. It is where you view or change ISP information. The fields that display vary depending on whether or not your Internet connection requires a login.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual ISP does not require login ISP does require login Figure 13. Basic Settings screen without (left) and with (right) login. The following descriptions explain all of the possible fields in the Basic Settings screen. Note that which fields appear in this screen depends on whether or not an ISP login is required. Does Your ISP Require a Login? Answer either yes or no. • When no login is required, these fields display: Account Name (If required).
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual • When your ISP requires a login, these fields display: Encapsulation. Encapsulation is a method for enclosing multiple protocols. PPP stands for Point-to-Point Protocol. The choices are PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet) or PPPoA (PPP over ATM). Login. The login name provided by your ISP. This is often an email address. Password. The password that you use to log in to your ISP. Idle Timeout (In minutes).
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual Disable firewall. This disables the firewall in addition to disabling NAT. With the firewall disabled, the protections usually provided to your network are disabled. When no login is required, this field displays: Router MAC Address. The Ethernet MAC address used by the wireless modem router on the Internet port. Some ISPs register the MAC address of the network interface card in your computer when your account is first opened.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual 3. For the VPI, type a number between 0 and 255. The default is 8 for the U.S. version, 0 for the world wide version, and 1 for the German version. 4. For the VCI, type a number between 32 and 65535. The default is 35 for the U.S. version, 38 for the worldwide version, and 32 for the German version. 5. Click Apply. Unsuccessful Internet Connection 1. Review your settings to be sure you have selected the correct options and typed everything correctly.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual Change Password and Login Time-Out For security reasons, the wireless modem router has its own user name and password that default to admin and password. You can and should change these to a secure user name and password that are easy to remember. The ideal password contains no dictionary words from any language and is a mixture of upper case and lower case letters, numbers, and symbols. It can be up to 30 characters.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual Log Out Manually The router interface provides a Logout command at the bottom of the router menus. Log out when you expect to be away from your computer for a relatively long period of time. Types of Logins There are three separate types of logins that have different purposes. It is important that you understand the difference so that you know which login to use when. • Router login logs you in to the router interface.
3. Wireless Settings Protecting your network 3 This chapter describes how to use the Wireless Settings screens to view and change (if needed) your wireless network settings. Security features to prevent objectionable content from reaching your PCs are covered in Chapter 4, Security Settings. This chapter contains the following sections: • Preset Security • Security Basics • Add Clients (Devices) to Your Network • Wireless Settings Screen Chapter 3.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual Preset Security The N150 Modem Router comes with preset security. This means that the Wi-Fi network name (SSID), passphrase, and security option (encryption protocol) are preset in the factory. You can find the preset SSID and passphrase on the bottom of the unit. • Wi-Fi network name (SSID) identifies your network so devices can find it. • Passphrase controls access to your network.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual Turn Off Wireless Connectivity You can completely turn off the wireless connectivity of the wireless modem router by . For example, if you use your pressing the Wireless On/Off button on its front panel notebook computer to wirelessly connect to your wireless modem router and you take a business trip, you can turn off the wireless portion of the modem router while you are traveling.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual WEP Encryption WEP uses an old encryption method and can be easily decoded with today's powerful computers. Use this mode only when you have a very old legacy wireless client that does not support WPA-PSK. The Wi-Fi alliance highly recommends against using WEP and plans to make it obsolete. If you do decide to use WEP, see Set WEP Encryption and Passphrase on page 43 for the procedure.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual Add Clients (Devices) to Your Network Choose either the manual or the WPS method to add wireless devices, including guest devices, and other equipment to your wireless network. Manual Method 1. Open the software that manages your wireless connections on the wireless device (laptop computer, gaming device, iPhone) that you want to connect to your router. This software scans for all wireless networks in your area. 2. Look for your network and select it.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual You can use the WPS (Push 'N' Connect) or router interface method to add wireless devices and other equipment to your wireless network. WPS (Push 'N' Connect) Method If your wireless device supports WPS (Push 'N' Connect), follow these steps: 1. Press the WPS button on the router front panel . 2. Within 2 minutes, press the WPS button on your wireless device or follow the WPS instructions that came with the device.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual The PIN method displays this screen so you can enter the client security PIN number: Figure 17. Add WPS Client using the PIN number method • While the wireless modem router attempts to connect to a WPS-capable device, the WPS LED on the front of the wireless modem router blinks green. When the wireless modem router establishes a WPS connection, the LED is solid green.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual Consider Every Device on Your Network Before you begin, check the following: • Every wireless computer has to be able to obtain an IP address by DHCP from the router as described in Use Standard TCP/IP Properties for DHCP on page 18. • Each computer or wireless adapter in your network is required to have the same SSID and wireless mode (bandwidth/data rate) as the router.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual Note: The screen sections, settings, and procedures are explained in the following sections. 3. After you finish adjusting settings and click Apply, configure and test your computers for wireless connectivity: a. Program the wireless adapter of your computers to have the same SSID and channel that you specified in the router. b. Check that the adapters have a wireless link and can obtain an IP address by DHCP from the wireless modem router.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual • The Turn Access Control On check box at the top is not selected by default to allow any computer configured with the correct wireless network name (SSID) and passphrase to access the network. • Trusted Wireless Stations lists the trusted computers that have access to your network. • Available Wireless Stations lists the currently untrusted computers that are connected to your network. Figure 19. Wireless Station Access List 2.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual Security Options Settings The Security Options section of the Wireless Settings screen lets you change the security option and passphrase. See Wireless Security Options on page 34 for an explanation of the security options and when to use which one. Please note that NETGEAR recommends that you not change the security option or passphrase, but if you want to change these settings, this section explains how. Do not disable security.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual Set WEP Encryption and Passphrase When configuring WEP from a wireless computer, you lose your wireless connection when you click Apply. You have to either configure your wireless adapter to match the wireless modem router WEP settings or access the wireless modem router from a wired computer. 1. In the Security Options section, select WEP to display the following screen: Figure 23. WEP Security Encryption section 2. Select the authentication type.
4. Security Settings Keeping unwanted content out of your network 4 This chapter explains how to use the basic firewall features of the wireless modem router to prevent objectionable content from reaching the PCs and other devices connected to your network.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual Keyword Blocking of HTTP Traffic Use keyword blocking to prevent certain types of HTTP traffic from accessing your network. The blocking can be always or according to a scheduled. 1. Select Security > Block Sites. Figure 24. Block inbound traffic based on keywords 2. Select one of the keyword blocking options: • Per Schedule. Turn on keyword blocking according to the Schedule screen settings. • Always.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual Delete a Keyword or Domain 1. Select the keyword you want to delete from the list. 2. Click Delete Keyword and click Apply to save your changes. Specify a Trusted Computer You can exempt one trusted computer from blocking and logging. That computer has to be configured to use a a fixed IP address. 1. In the Trusted IP Address field, enter the IP address. 2. Click Apply to save your changes.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual 1. Select Security > Firewall Rules to display the following screen: Figure 25. Configure custom rules for outbound and inbound services 2. To add an inbound or outbound rule: • For an outbound rule, click Add under Outbound Services. • For an inbound rule, click Add under Inbound Services. 3. To edit or delete a rule, select its button on the left side and click Edit or Delete. 4. To change the order of precedence: a.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual Inbound Rules (Port Forwarding) Because the wireless modem router uses Network Address Translation (NAT), your network presents only one IP address to the Internet, and outside users cannot directly address any of your local computers. However, by defining an inbound rule you can make a local server (for example, a Web server or game server) visible and available to the Internet.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual Service. From this list, select the application or service you want to allow or block. The list already displays many common services, but you are not limited to these choices. Use the Services screen to add any additional services or applications that do not already appear. See Configure Services on page 52. Action. Choose how you want to handle this type of traffic.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual Figure 27. Allow inbound video conferencing Considerations for Inbound Rules • If your external IP address is assigned dynamically by your ISP, the IP address might change periodically as the DHCP lease expires. Consider using the Dynamic DNS screen described in Dynamic DNS on page 73 so that external users can always find your network.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual Outbound Rules (Service Blocking) The wireless modem router lets you block computers on your local network from using certain Internet services. This is called service blocking or port filtering. You can define an outbound rule to block Internet access from a local computer based on local computer, Internet site being contacted, time of day, and type of service being requested. 1.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual Single address. Enter the required address in the Start field. Log. You can select to log the traffic: Never. No log entries are made for this service. Always. Any traffic for this service type is logged. Match. Traffic of this type that matches the settings and action is logged. Not match. Traffic that does not match the settings and action are logged.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual • To delete a service, select its button on the left side of the table, and click Delete Service. 2. Use the following screen to define or edit a service. Figure 30. Create a new service ‘ • Name. Enter a meaningful name for the service. • Type. Select the correct type for this service. If in doubt, select TCP/UDP. The options are TCP, UDP, TCP/UDP. • Start Port and End Port. If a port range is required, enter the range here.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual Set the Time Zone The wireless modem router uses the Network Time Protocol (NTP) to obtain the current time and date from one of several network time servers on the Internet. You can check and set (if needed) the time zone to ensure time stamps match your local time.. 1. Select Security > Schedule to display the following screen: Figure 31. Time zone options 2. Select your time zone.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual Schedule Firewall Services If you enabled services blocking in the Block Services screen or port forwarding in the Ports screen, you can set up a schedule for when blocking occurs or when access is not restricted. 1. Select Security > Schedule to display the following screen: Figure 32. Block Internet services based on a schedule 2. To block Internet services based on a schedule, select Every Day or select one or more days.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual Enable Security Event Email Notification To receive logs and alerts by email, provide your email information in the E-mail screen and specify which alerts you want to receive and how often. Select Security > E-mail to display the following screen: Figure 33. Enable email notifications Fill in the fields as follows: Turn E-mail Notification On. Select this check box if you want to receive email logs and alerts from the wireless modem router.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual provided by your ISP, select this field, and enter the required user name and password information. Send E-Mail alerts immediately. Select the corresponding check box if you would like immediate notification of a significant security event, such as a known attack, port scan, or attempted access to a blocked site. Send Logs According to this Schedule. Specifies how often to send the logs: Hourly, Daily, Weekly, or When Full.
5. Network Maintenance Administering your network 5 This chapter describes the wireless modem router settings for administering and maintaining the router and home network. This chapter contains the following sections: • Upgrade the Router Firmware • Manually Check for Firmware Upgrades • Manage the Configuration File • View Router Status • View Attached Devices • Run Diagnostic Utilities Chapter 5.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual Upgrade the Router Firmware The wireless modem router firmware (routing software) is stored in flash memory. By default, when you log in to your wireless modem router, it checks the NETGEAR website for new firmware and alerts you if there is a newer version. WARNING! When uploading firmware to the wireless modem router, do not interrupt the Web browser by closing the window, clicking a link, or loading a new page.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual Automatic Firmware Checking On When automatic firmware checking is on, the wireless modem router performs the check and notifies you if an upgrade is available or not as shown here. Figure 35. Firmware upgrade assistant and results screen 1. Click Yes to allow the wireless modem router to download and install the new firmware. The upgrade process could take a few minutes. When the upload is complete, your wireless modem router restarts. 2.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual Manually Check for Firmware Upgrades You can use the Router Upgrade screen to manually check the NETGEAR website for newer versions of firmware for your product. WARNING! When uploading firmware to the wireless modem router, do not interrupt the Web browser by closing the window, clicking a link, or loading a new page. If the browser is interrupted, it could corrupt the firmware. 1.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual Manage the Configuration File The router configuration settings are stored in a configuration file (*.cfg). This file can be backed up to your computer, restored, or reverted to factory default settings. Back Up 1. Select Maintenance > Backup Settings to display the following screen: Figure 38. Back up your configuration settings 2. Click Backup to save a copy of the current settings. 3. Choose a location to store the .
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual Erase Under some circumstances (for example, if you move the router to a different network or if you have forgotten the password), you might want to erase the configuration and restore the factory default settings. Click the Erase button to reset the wireless modem router to its factory default settings. Alternately, press the Wireless On/Off and WPS buttons on the side panel of the wireless modem router simultaneously for 6 seconds.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual View Router Status Select Maintenance > Router Status to display the following screen. The Router Status screen provides the status and usage information described in the following figure. Figure 39. View the account, firmware, port, and modem status Fill in the fields as follows: Account Name. The host name assigned in the Basic Settings screen. Firmware Version. The firmware version. 64 | Chapter 5.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual ADSL Port. MAC Address. The Ethernet MAC address of the DSL port. IP Address. The DSL port IP address. If no address is shown, the wireless modem router cannot connect to the Internet. Network Type. The value depends on your ISP. IP Subnet Mask. The DSL port IP subnet mask. Gateway IP Address. The IP address used as a gateway to the Internet for computers configured to use DHCP. Domain Name Server. The wireless modem router DNS server IP addresses.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual Show Statistics Button. Click the Show Statistics button on the Router Status screen to display a screen similar to this: Figure 40. System up time and poll interval statistics Fill in the fields as follows: Port. The statistics for the WAN (Internet), LAN (local), and wireless LAN (WLAN) ports. For each port, the screen displays the following: Status. The link status of the port. TxPkts. The number of packets transmitted since reset or manual clear.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual Connection Status Button. In the Router Status screen, click the Connection Status button to display a screen similar to this: Figure 41. View connection status information Fill in the fields as follows: Connection Time. The time elapsed since the last connection to the Internet through the DSL port. Connecting to sender. The connection status. Negotiation. Success or Failed. Authentication. Success or Failed. Obtaining IP Address.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual View Attached Devices The Attached Devices screen presents a table of all IP devices that the wireless modem router has discovered on the local network. Select Maintenance > Attached Devices to view the following table: Figure 42. Table of all devices attached to the local network For each device, the table shows the IP address, device name if available, and the Ethernet MAC address.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual Run Diagnostic Utilities The wireless modem router has a diagnostics feature that you can use to perform the following functions: • Ping an IP address to test connectivity to see if you can reach a remote host. • Perform a DNS lookup to test if an Internet name resolves to an IP address to verify that the DNS server configuration is working.
6. Advanced Settings Configuring for unique situations 6 This chapter describes the advanced features of your wireless modem router. The information is for users with a solid understanding of networking concepts who want to set the router up for unique situations such as when remote access from the Internet by IP or domain name is needed.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual WAN Setup The WAN Setup screen lets you configure a DMZ (demilitarized zone) server, change the Maximum Transmit Unit (MTU) size, and enable the wireless router to respond to a ping on the WAN (Internet) port. Select Select Advanced > WAN Setup to display the following screen: Figure 44. Enable or disable WAN settings Fill in the fields as follows: Connect Automatically, as Required.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual cases, one local computer can run the application correctly if that computer’s IP address is entered as the default DMZ server. Note: For security reasons, you should avoid using the default DMZ server feature. When a computer is designated as the default DMZ server, it loses much of the protection of the firewall and is exposed to many exploits from the Internet. If compromised, the computer can be used to attack your network.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual Disabling the SIP ALG. The Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) Application Level Gateway (ALG) is enabled by default to optimize VoIP phone calls that use the SIP. The Disable SIP ALG check box allows you to disable the SIP ALG. Disabling the SIP ALG might be useful when running certain applications.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual 8. If your Dynamic DNS provider allows the use of wildcards in resolving your URL, you can select the Use Wildcards check box to activate this feature. For example, the wildcard feature causes *.yourhost.dyndns.org to be aliased to the same IP address as yourhost.dyndns.org. 9. Click Apply to save your settings. Note: If your ISP assigns a private WAN IP address such as 192.168.x.x or 10.x.x.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual 1. Select Advanced > LAN Setup. Figure 47. Configure LAN IP services 2. Enter the LAN Setup configuration and click Apply to save your changes. IP Address. The LAN IP address of the wireless modem router. IP Subnet Mask. The LAN subnet mask of the wireless modem router. Combined with the IP address, the IP subnet mask allows a device to know which other addresses are local to it, and which have to be reached through a gateway or wireless modem router.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual • RIP-2. This version carries more information. Both RIP-2B and RIP-2M send the routing data in RIP-2 format. • RIP-2B. This version uses subnet broadcasting. • RIP-2M. This version uses multicasting. Access Router Interface on Additional Port When NAT is disabled, the wireless modem router’s management interface may be accessed at the wireless modem router’s LAN address using the port number you enter.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual Note: The reserved address is not assigned until the next time the computer contacts the router’s DHCP server. Reboot the computer or access its IP configuration to force a DHCP release and renew. To edit or delete a reserved address entry: 1. Click the button next to the reserved address that you want to edit or delete. 2. Click Edit or Delete. Advanced Wireless Settings 1.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual Wireless AP. Indicates if the access point feature is enabled. If disabled, the Wireless LED on the front panel is off. Broadcast Name. Indicates if the wireless modem router is configured to broadcast its SSID. Security. Indicates if security is configured on the wireless modem router, and if so, what type of security is configured. WPS Settings. Router’s PIN.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual Remote Management The Remote Management screen lets you allow a user or users on the Internet to configure, upgrade, and check the status of your wireless modem router. 1. Select Advanced > Remote Management to display this screen: Figure 49. Upgrade or check your router over the Internet 2. Select the Turn Remote Management On check box. 3. Specify the external addresses of wireless modem routers than can access remote management.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual that number in the field provided. Choose a number between 1024 and 65535, but do not use the number of any common service port. The default is 8080, which is a common alternate for HTTP. 5. Click Apply to save your changes. To access your wireless modem router from the Internet, type your wireless modem router’s WAN IP address in your browser’s Address field, followed by a colon (:) and the custom port number.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual • The Gateway IP Address field specifies that all traffic for these addresses are to be forwarded to the ISDN router at 192.168.0.100. • The value in the Metric field represents the number of routers between your network and the destination. This is a direct connection, so it can be set to the minimum value of 2. • The Private check box is selected only as a precautionary security measure in case RIP is activated. Configure Static Routes 1.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual e. Enter the destination IP address of the final destination. f. Enter the IP subnet mask for this destination. If the destination is a single host, type 255.255.255.255. g. Enter the gateway IP address, which has to be a router on the same LAN segment as the router. h. In the Metric field, enter a number between 2 and 15 as the metric value. This represents the number of routers between your network and the destination.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual 1. Select Advanced > UPnP to display the following screen: Figure 53. Turn on UPnP 2. Fill in the settings as follows: Turn UPnP On. UPnP can be enabled or disabled for automatic device configuration. The default setting for UPnP is enabled. If UPnP is disabled, the wireless modem router does not allow any device to automatically control the resources, such as port forwarding (mapping), of the wireless modem router. Advertisement Period.
7. Troubleshooting Diagnosing and solving problems 7 This chapter provides information to help you diagnose and solve problems you might have with your wireless modem router. If you do not find the solution here, check the NETGEAR support site at http://support.netgear.com for product and contact information.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual Router Not On When you turn the power on, the power, LAN, and DSL LEDs should light as described here. If they do not, refer to the sections that follow for help. 1. When power is first applied, the Power LED lights. 2. After approximately 10 seconds, the LAN and DSL LEDs light as follows: a. The LAN port LEDs light for any local ports that are connected. b. The DSL link LED lights to indicate that there is a link to the connected device. c.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual Power LED Is Red When the router is turned on, it performs a power-on self-test. If the Power LED turns red after a few seconds or at any other time during normal operation, there is a fault within the router. If the Power LED turns red to indicate a router fault, turn the power off and on to see if the wireless modem router recovers.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual No Internet Connection If your router cannot access the Internet, first check the DSL connection, and then check the WAN TCP/IP connections. See Figure 54, Front panel LED Icons on page 85 for the location of the LEDs. DSL Link First determine whether you have a DSL link with the service provider. The state of this connection is indicated by the DSL LED. DSL Link LED Is Green or Blinking Green You have a good DSL connection.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual Internet LED Is Red If the Internet LED is red, the device could not connect to the Internet. Verify the following: • Check that your log-in credentials are correct. See Log In to the N150 Modem Router on page 21 for more information. • Check that the information you entered on the Basic Settings screen is correct. See Manual Setup (Basic Settings) on page 25.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual Debug PPPoE or PPPoA Debug the PPPoE or PPPoA connection as follows: 1. Access the router menus at http://192.168.0.1 and log in. 2. Under Maintenance, select Router Status. 3. Click the Connection Status button. 4. If all of the steps indicate OK, your PPPoE or PPPoA connection is working. 5. If any of the steps indicate Failed, you can attempt to reconnect by clicking Connect. The wireless modem router continues to attempt to connect indefinitely.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual Test the LAN Path to Your Wireless Modem 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 PC running Windows 95 or later: 1. From the Windows task bar, click the Start button, and select Run. 2. In the field provided, type ping followed by the IP address of the router, as in this example: ping 192.168.0.1 3. Click OK. a.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual Test the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device After you verify that the LAN path works correctly, test the path from your PC to a remote device. In the Windows Run screen, type: ping -n 10 IP address where IP address is the IP address of a remote device such as your ISP’s DNS server. If the path is functioning correctly, replies as described in Test the LAN Path to Your Wireless Modem Router on page 90 display.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual • If the computer IP address is 169.254.x.x, recent versions of Windows and Mac OS generate and assign an IP address when the computer cannot reach a DHCP server. The auto-generated addresses are in the range 169.254.x.x. If your IP address is in this range, check the connection from the computer to the router and reboot your computer.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual 4. Click Upgrade. A progress bar displays. The reload takes about 5 minutes to complete. When the firmware recovery is completed, the login screen displays so you can log in. Incorrect Date or Time Select Security > Schedule to display the current date and time. The wireless modem router uses the Network Time Protocol (NTP) to obtain the current time from one of several network time servers on the Internet.
A. Supplemental Information A This appendix includes the factory default settings, technical specifications for the N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000, related documents, and instructions for wall-mounting the unit. This appendix contains the following sections: • Factory Settings • Technical Specifications • Related Documents • Wall-Mount Your Router Appendix A.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual Factory Settings You can return the wireless modem router to its factory settings. On the bottom of the wireless modem router, use the end of a paper clip or some other similar object to press and hold the Restore Factory Settings button for at least 7 seconds. The wireless modem router resets, and returns to the factory settings. Your device will return to the factory configuration settings shown in the following table. Table 7.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual Table 7.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual Technical Specifications Table 8. Technical Specifications Description Network Protocol and Standards Compatibility Data and routing protocols: TCP/IP, RIP-1, RIP-2, DHCP, PPPoE or PPPoA, RFC 1483 Bridged or Routed Ethernet, and RFC 1577 Classical IP over ATM Power Adapter North America 120V, 60 Hz, input UK, Australia 240V, 50 Hz, input Europe: 230V, 50 Hz, input All regions (output) 12 V AC @ 1.0A output Physical Dimensions 6.80 in. x 5.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual Related Documents This table provides links to reference documents you can use to gain a more complete understanding of the technologies used in your NETGEAR product. Table 9. Related Documents Document Link TCP/IP Networking Basics http://docs.netgear.com/reference/enu/tcpip/index.htm Preparing Your Network http://docs.netgear.com/reference/enu/wsdhcp/index.htm Virtual Private Networking Basics http://docs.netgear.com/reference/enu/vpn/index.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual Wall-Mount Your Router Your router’s location can affect wireless connections. For example, the thickness and number of walls the wireless signal passes through can limit its range. For best results, place your router: • Near an AC power outlet, close to computers you plan to connect with Ethernet cables, and near locations where you use wireless computers. For best signal strength, the router should be within line of sight of your wireless devices.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual 3. Insert screws into the wall anchors, leaving 3/16 in. (0.5 cm) of each screw exposed. Figure 58. Insert screws into the wall anchors 4. For best wireless performance, position the wireless antennas as shown with the top one facing up and the bottom one facing away from the router. Figure 59. Position the antennas 100 | Appendix A.
B. Notification of Compliance NETGEAR Wireless Routers, Gateways, APs B Regulatory Compliance Information This section includes user requirements for operating this product in accordance with National laws for usage of radio spectrum and operation of radio devices. Failure of the end-user to comply with the applicable requirements may result in unlawful operation and adverse action against the end-user by the applicable National regulatory authority.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual FCC Caution • Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. • This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual • This device may not be used for setting up outdoor radio links in France, and in some areas the RF output power may be limited to 10 mW EIRP in the frequency range of 2454 – 2483.5 MHz. For detailed information contact the national spectrum authority in France. For complete DoC, visit the NETGEAR EU Declarations of Conformity website at: http://kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/11621/ Table 10.
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual Table 10. EDOC in Languages of the European Community Language Statement Português [Portuguese] NETGEAR Inc. declara que este Radiolan está conforme com os requisitos essenciais e outras disposições da Directiva 1999/5/CE. Slovensko [Slovenian] NETGEAR Inc. izjavlja, da je ta Radiolan v skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi relevantnimi določili direktive 1999/5/ES. Slovensky [Slovak] NETGEAR Inc.
Index A AC power adapter input 9 access lists 41 adapter, wireless 18 addresses, DNS 27 ADSL see also DSL statistics, viewing 66 ADSL microfilter cabling, described 15 filter, described 13 ADSL microfilters 13 ADSL settings 28 ADSLport 9 Advanced Wireless Settings screen 77 alerts, emailing 56 Application Level Gateway (ALG), disabling 73 attached devices, viewing 68 automatic firmware checking 59 automatic Internet connection 24 B back panel 9 backing up configuration 62 Basic Settings screen described 26
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual erasing configuration file 63 Ethernet cable 16 F factory default settings restoring 63 factory settings list of 95 resetting 8 filtering content 44 firewalls CU-SeeMe connection 49 IM ports 47 inboudn rules 49 inbound rules 48 outbound rules 51 rules 46 firmware automatic check 59 reload firmware message 92 upgrade 59, 80 upgrade at log in 22 upgrade manually 61 front panel 10 front panel LEDs 10 G gateway IP address 27 Genie, NETGEAR 19 glossary, li
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual manual setup, Basic Settings screen 25 Maximum Transmit Unit (MTU) 72 menus, described 23 metric, number of routers 82 mixed mode security options 35 modem settings status 65 multicasting 76 N NETGEAR Genie 19 Network Address Translation (NAT) 27, 76 Network Time Protocol (NTP) 54, 93 network troubleshooting 89 networks controlling access 46 no Internet connection 29 O On/Off button 9 On/Off LED 10 one-line ADSL microfilter 13 online help, router 23 o
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual SSID, product label 8 static routes 80, 81 statistics, viewing 66 status Internet connection 67 router 64 T TCP/IP network troubleshooting 89 no Internet connection 29 TCP/IP Basics, link to doc 98 technical specifications 97 technical support 2 Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) 35 terms 98 time of day 93 time zone, setting 54 time-stamping 54 traffic, log 49 troubleshooting 84 cannot log in 91 date or time incorrect 93 firmware reload 92 LEDs 85,
