WNR612v2 Data Sheet
Page 1
...broadband router and 2-port switch • Configurable for private networks and public hotspots • Double firewall protection from external hackers attacks • Touchless Wi-Fi Security makes securing your network easy • Broadband usage meter support • Multiple SSID (guest network) support • Works with Wireless-G adapters • Better wireless coverage and higher speed than Wireless-G • Three power/range settings reduce power up to 75% • Software Wi-Fi button conserves energy The NETGEAR Difference WNR612 Guest network access Push 'N' Connect using WPS...
...broadband router and 2-port switch • Configurable for private networks and public hotspots • Double firewall protection from external hackers attacks • Touchless Wi-Fi Security makes securing your network easy • Broadband usage meter support • Multiple SSID (guest network) support • Works with Wireless-G adapters • Better wireless coverage and higher speed than Wireless-G • Three power/range settings reduce power up to 75% • Software Wi-Fi button conserves energy The NETGEAR Difference WNR612 Guest network access Push 'N' Connect using WPS...
WNR612v2 Data Sheet
Page 2
... button • Wi-Fi Protected Access® (WPA/WPA2-PSK) and WEP • Multiple SSID (guest network) • Static & dynamic routing with TCP/IP, VPN pass-through (IPsec, L2TP), NAT, PPTP, PPPoE, DHCP (client & server) • Double firewall protection (SPI and NAT firewall) • Denial-of-service (DoS) attack prevention • Push `N' Connect using Wi-Fi Protected Setup® (WPS) Package Contents • Wireless-N 150 Router (WNR612v2) • Ethernet cable • Vertical stand • Installation guide • Warranty/support information card • Power adapter...
... button • Wi-Fi Protected Access® (WPA/WPA2-PSK) and WEP • Multiple SSID (guest network) • Static & dynamic routing with TCP/IP, VPN pass-through (IPsec, L2TP), NAT, PPTP, PPPoE, DHCP (client & server) • Double firewall protection (SPI and NAT firewall) • Denial-of-service (DoS) attack prevention • Push `N' Connect using Wi-Fi Protected Setup® (WPS) Package Contents • Wireless-N 150 Router (WNR612v2) • Ethernet cable • Vertical stand • Installation guide • Warranty/support information card • Power adapter...
WNR612v2 Installation Guide (PDF)
Page 1
... setting up, configuring, and using an Ethernet cable and log in this process to its factory default first, then reconfigure your router. Release the button and wait for product updates and Web support. Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com for the router to your Passphrase. For additional information about 10 seconds. The device will lose any configurations saved to http:// www.routerlogin.net and enter the default User Name (admin) and Password (password). Repeat...
... setting up, configuring, and using an Ethernet cable and log in this process to its factory default first, then reconfigure your router. Release the button and wait for product updates and Web support. Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com for the router to your Passphrase. For additional information about 10 seconds. The device will lose any configurations saved to http:// www.routerlogin.net and enter the default User Name (admin) and Password (password). Repeat...
WNR612v2 User Manual (PDF)
Page 5
...-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Quick Tips 73 Troubleshooting Basic Functions 74 Login Problems 75 Checking the Internet Service Connection 75 Obtaining an Internet IP Address 75 Troubleshooting PPPoE 76 Troubleshooting Internet Browsing 77 Troubleshooting Your Network Using the Ping Utility 77 Testing the LAN Path to Your Router 77 Testing the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device 78 Problems with Date and Time 79 Problems with Wireless Adapter Connections 79 Restoring the Default Configuration and Password 80 Appendix A Factory Default Settings...
...-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Quick Tips 73 Troubleshooting Basic Functions 74 Login Problems 75 Checking the Internet Service Connection 75 Obtaining an Internet IP Address 75 Troubleshooting PPPoE 76 Troubleshooting Internet Browsing 77 Troubleshooting Your Network Using the Ping Utility 77 Testing the LAN Path to Your Router 77 Testing the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device 78 Problems with Date and Time 79 Problems with Wireless Adapter Connections 79 Restoring the Default Configuration and Password 80 Appendix A Factory Default Settings...
WNR612v2 User Manual (PDF)
Page 9
... selection changes the fields available on the Resource CD that is used for servers and protocols to enter your ISP settings. 5. If you are prompted to determine your ISP configuration. This feature is in the Basic Settings screen. At the end of connection, you have trouble connecting to check your ISP requires a login, select this radio button. • No. If your Internet connection. Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual Using the Setup Wizard The Setup Wizard...
... selection changes the fields available on the Resource CD that is used for servers and protocols to enter your ISP settings. 5. If you are prompted to determine your ISP configuration. This feature is in the Basic Settings screen. At the end of connection, you have trouble connecting to check your ISP requires a login, select this radio button. • No. If your Internet connection. Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual Using the Setup Wizard The Setup Wizard...
WNR612v2 User Manual (PDF)
Page 10
... need to change a DNS address, restart the computers on page 75. Also enter the IP subnet mask and the gateway IP address. Domain Name Server (DNS) Address The DNS server is working, you use to log in . Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual 3. Click Apply to assign your ISP assigned. Internet Service Provider Login PPPoE, PPTP, or L2TP The login name provided by your ISP requires a login. Password The password that your IP address. This determines how long the wireless router keeps the Internet connection...
... need to change a DNS address, restart the computers on page 75. Also enter the IP subnet mask and the gateway IP address. Domain Name Server (DNS) Address The DNS server is working, you use to log in . Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual 3. Click Apply to assign your ISP assigned. Internet Service Provider Login PPPoE, PPTP, or L2TP The login name provided by your ISP requires a login. Password The password that your IP address. This determines how long the wireless router keeps the Internet connection...
WNR612v2 User Manual (PDF)
Page 13
... antenna in which wireless security option it supports. Also, WEP encryption can vary significantly based on the physical placement of the area in a horizontal position to provide the best up-and-down coverage. • If using multiple access points, it is NETGEAR. - The default SSID for example, use Channels 1 and 6, or 6 and 11). To successfully implement wireless security, check each wireless adapter supports. - See Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to automatically set correctly. To configure the wireless network...
... antenna in which wireless security option it supports. Also, WEP encryption can vary significantly based on the physical placement of the area in a horizontal position to provide the best up-and-down coverage. • If using multiple access points, it is NETGEAR. - The default SSID for example, use Channels 1 and 6, or 6 and 11). To successfully implement wireless security, check each wireless adapter supports. - See Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to automatically set correctly. To configure the wireless network...
WNR612v2 User Manual (PDF)
Page 14
... Access (WPA) using a pre-shared key to the online document in Wireless Networking Basics in this problem, connect your needs. To view or manually configure the wireless settings: 1. There are several ways you disable broadcast of WPA makes it virtually impossible to compromise. Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) data encryption provides data security. Unlike wired network data, your wireless data transmissions can extend beyond your walls and can enhance the security of the wireless network name (SSID). The very strong authentication along with an Ethernet cable...
... Access (WPA) using a pre-shared key to the online document in Wireless Networking Basics in this problem, connect your needs. To view or manually configure the wireless settings: 1. There are several ways you disable broadcast of WPA makes it virtually impossible to compromise. Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) data encryption provides data security. Unlike wired network data, your wireless data transmissions can extend beyond your walls and can enhance the security of the wireless network name (SSID). The very strong authentication along with an Ethernet cable...
WNR612v2 User Manual (PDF)
Page 16
... need to try different channels to configure wireless security settings, you will be defeated by lost connections or slow data transfers). Mode • Up to 150 Mbps (default setting): Allows wireless stations that you experience interference (shown by a determined eavesdropper using publicly available tools. Reconfigure your wireless computer to match the new settings, or access the wireless router from a wired computer to the wireless router. Do not change the channel unless you implement wireless security. See Configuring WPA, WPA2, or WPA...
... need to try different channels to configure wireless security settings, you will be defeated by lost connections or slow data transfers). Mode • Up to 150 Mbps (default setting): Allows wireless stations that you experience interference (shown by a determined eavesdropper using publicly available tools. Reconfigure your wireless computer to match the new settings, or access the wireless router from a wired computer to the wireless router. Do not change the channel unless you implement wireless security. See Configuring WPA, WPA2, or WPA...
WNR612v2 User Manual (PDF)
Page 19
...Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual You can view these wireless settings unless you change them, or you clear the Keep Existing Wireless Settings check box in the WPS Settings screen. 6. WPS Button Any wireless computer or wireless adapter that will connect to add a WPS client: 1. The client must support a WPS button, and must have a WPS configuration utility, such as described in Logging In to the wireless router as the NETGEAR Smart Wizard or Atheros Jumpstart. To use the wireless router WPS button to the wireless router wirelessly is a client. On the wireless router...
...Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual You can view these wireless settings unless you change them, or you clear the Keep Existing Wireless Settings check box in the WPS Settings screen. 6. WPS Button Any wireless computer or wireless adapter that will connect to add a WPS client: 1. The client must support a WPS button, and must have a WPS configuration utility, such as described in Logging In to the wireless router as the NETGEAR Smart Wizard or Atheros Jumpstart. To use the wireless router WPS button to the wireless router wirelessly is a client. On the wireless router...
WNR612v2 User Manual (PDF)
Page 20
... the 2-minute time frame, the wireless settings do not change on the wireless router. Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual Note: If no WPS-capable client devices connect during the 2-minute time frame, the router wireless settings remain unchanged. 6. The wireless router generates an SSID, and implements WPA/WPA2 wireless security. • If the client is cleared. To access the Internet from any computer connected to the wireless network. The first time you add a WPS client, make sure that the client was added to your SSID and wireless security settings stay the...
... the 2-minute time frame, the wireless settings do not change on the wireless router. Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual Note: If no WPS-capable client devices connect during the 2-minute time frame, the router wireless settings remain unchanged. 6. The wireless router generates an SSID, and implements WPA/WPA2 wireless security. • If the client is cleared. To access the Internet from any computer connected to the wireless network. The first time you add a WPS client, make sure that the client was added to your SSID and wireless security settings stay the...
WNR612v2 User Manual (PDF)
Page 21
... Ethernet cable to connect a computer to remember. Make the following changes: • Change the wireless network name (SSID) to set up the WPS-compatible computers again. All wireless clients are broadcast to the router and select Wireless Settings (see Manually Configuring Your Wireless Settings on page 20. Chapter 2: Wireless Configuration | 21 Changing wireless settings for each individual guest. Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual Adding Wireless Computers That Do Not Support WPS If you set up your network with the new wireless settings. 1. Log in to the WPS devices...
... Ethernet cable to connect a computer to remember. Make the following changes: • Change the wireless network name (SSID) to set up the WPS-compatible computers again. All wireless clients are broadcast to the router and select Wireless Settings (see Manually Configuring Your Wireless Settings on page 20. Chapter 2: Wireless Configuration | 21 Changing wireless settings for each individual guest. Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual Adding Wireless Computers That Do Not Support WPS If you set up your network with the new wireless settings. 1. Log in to the WPS devices...
WNR612v2 User Manual (PDF)
Page 23
...; Enable Wireless Router Radio. The advanced Wireless Settings screen displays: The available settings in the main menu. If you can happen if the Chapter 2: Wireless Configuration | 23 this can clear this screen are available: • Router's PIN. For information about this list, see Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to break into your wireless network for transmit power control: 100% (the default), 75%, 50%, and 25%. • WPS Settings. Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual 2. It is disabled, you disable the wireless router radio, wireless devices...
...; Enable Wireless Router Radio. The advanced Wireless Settings screen displays: The available settings in the main menu. If you can happen if the Chapter 2: Wireless Configuration | 23 this can clear this screen are available: • Router's PIN. For information about this list, see Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to break into your wireless network for transmit power control: 100% (the default), 75%, 50%, and 25%. • WPS Settings. Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual 2. It is disabled, you disable the wireless router radio, wireless devices...
WNR612v2 User Manual (PDF)
Page 36
... or access its MAC address from the router's LAN subnet, such as DHCP Server check box. Note: The reserved address is already present on your network, you entered a secondary DNS address in the Basic Settings screen; Click Add. 2. Enter the MAC address of your computers' IP addresses manually or they will not be assigned to computers or servers that require permanent IP settings. Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual The router delivers the following parameters to any LAN device that...
... or access its MAC address from the router's LAN subnet, such as DHCP Server check box. Note: The reserved address is already present on your network, you entered a secondary DNS address in the Basic Settings screen; Click Add. 2. Enter the MAC address of your computers' IP addresses manually or they will not be assigned to computers or servers that require permanent IP settings. Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual The router delivers the following parameters to any LAN device that...
WNR612v2 User Manual (PDF)
Page 63
... also displays what type of port is open and whether that will not open, or displays only part of each IP address. 3. When one of hops can significantly reduce network traffic. • Advertisement Time To Live. The number of these situations occurs: • You have severe performance problems. Chapter 6: Fine-Tuning Your Network | 63 A secure website that port is how often the router broadcasts its UPnP information. Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual 2.
... also displays what type of port is open and whether that will not open, or displays only part of each IP address. 3. When one of hops can significantly reduce network traffic. • Advertisement Time To Live. The number of these situations occurs: • You have severe performance problems. Chapter 6: Fine-Tuning Your Network | 63 A secure website that port is how often the router broadcasts its UPnP information. Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual 2.
WNR612v2 User Manual (PDF)
Page 73
...'s MAC Address. Turn off the wireless router and computers. 3. Turn on the computers. Click Apply to verify correct router operation. Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual Quick Tips This section describes tips for troubleshooting some common problems: Be sure to the instructions in Restoring the Default Configuration and Password on . Make sure that the wireless settings in the computer and router match exactly. • For a wirelessly connected computer, the wireless network name (SSID) and WEP or WPA security settings of the Basic Settings menu, select Use this...
...'s MAC Address. Turn off the wireless router and computers. 3. Turn on the computers. Click Apply to verify correct router operation. Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual Quick Tips This section describes tips for troubleshooting some common problems: Be sure to the instructions in Restoring the Default Configuration and Password on . Make sure that the wireless settings in the computer and router match exactly. • For a wirelessly connected computer, the wireless network name (SSID) and WEP or WPA security settings of the Basic Settings menu, select Use this...
WNR612v2 User Manual (PDF)
Page 79
...can use the basic setup utility in Windows: Chapter 7: Troubleshooting | 79 If you have no specific wireless card setup program installed, you must configure your Internet access settings are correct. Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual visible in your cable or DSL modem is unable to connect, check its connection settings. Verify that shows the current date and time of the remote device. • Check that your computer's Network Control Panel. The Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 uses the Network Time Protocol (NTP) to check connections: • NETGEAR Smart Wizard utility...
...can use the basic setup utility in Windows: Chapter 7: Troubleshooting | 79 If you have no specific wireless card setup program installed, you must configure your Internet access settings are correct. Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual visible in your cable or DSL modem is unable to connect, check its connection settings. Verify that shows the current date and time of the remote device. • Check that your computer's Network Control Panel. The Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 uses the Network Time Protocol (NTP) to check connections: • NETGEAR Smart Wizard utility...
WNR612v2 User Manual (PDF)
Page 80
... your router's SSID broadcast enabled? To use the restore settings button: 1. Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual - If your wireless network does not appear, check these conditions: • Is your router too far from your wireless network appears and has good signal strength, configure and test with the simplest wireless connection possible. Check the Mode setting as a pen or a paper clip to 192.168.1.1. Place the computer that reset the router's user name to admin, the password to password, and the IP address to press...
... your router's SSID broadcast enabled? To use the restore settings button: 1. Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual - If your wireless network does not appear, check these conditions: • Is your router too far from your wireless network appears and has good signal strength, configure and test with the simplest wireless connection possible. Check the Mode setting as a pen or a paper clip to 192.168.1.1. Place the computer that reset the router's user name to admin, the password to password, and the IP address to press...
WNR612v2 User Manual (PDF)
Page 91
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual F factory default settings restoring 80 factory settings, restoring 46 firewalls default settings 83 firmware restoring 74 firmware, upgrading 44, 45 Fragmentation Threshold 23 fragmented data packets 63 G games, QoS for 66 Gigabit Ethernet 70 guest networks 21 H host name 10, 50 I inbound traffic, allowing or blocking 54 interface specifications 84 Internet connection default settings 82 Internet Relay Chat (IRC) 55 Internet services, blocking access 28 IP address 7, 10 factory default 46 PPPoE 50 Router Status screen 47, 48 IP addresses blocking ...
Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual F factory default settings restoring 80 factory settings, restoring 46 firewalls default settings 83 firmware restoring 74 firmware, upgrading 44, 45 Fragmentation Threshold 23 fragmented data packets 63 G games, QoS for 66 Gigabit Ethernet 70 guest networks 21 H host name 10, 50 I inbound traffic, allowing or blocking 54 interface specifications 84 Internet connection default settings 82 Internet Relay Chat (IRC) 55 Internet services, blocking access 28 IP address 7, 10 factory default 46 PPPoE 50 Router Status screen 47, 48 IP addresses blocking ...
WNR612v2 User Manual (PDF)
Page 92
...traffic, prioritizing 65 transfer time (backing up) 71 troubleshooting 72 trusted user 28 U Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) 62 updating firmware 44, 45 user name 7 V version RIP (Router Information Protocol) 35 viewing advanced wireless settings 22 attached devices 50 logs 30 status 47 W WAN setup 38 WEP 16 Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) 18, 48 wildcards, DNS and 38 wireless See default factory settings Setup Wizard 9 SMTP server 32 92 | Index Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual specifications technical 82 speed requirements 70 spoofing MAC addresses 76 standards, compatibility 84 static...
...traffic, prioritizing 65 transfer time (backing up) 71 troubleshooting 72 trusted user 28 U Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) 62 updating firmware 44, 45 user name 7 V version RIP (Router Information Protocol) 35 viewing advanced wireless settings 22 attached devices 50 logs 30 status 47 W WAN setup 38 WEP 16 Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) 18, 48 wildcards, DNS and 38 wireless See default factory settings Setup Wizard 9 SMTP server 32 92 | Index Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual specifications technical 82 speed requirements 70 spoofing MAC addresses 76 standards, compatibility 84 static...
