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Contents N50 Wireless Router WNR1000 Setup Manual Getting to Know Your Wireless Router 1 Unpacking Your New Router 1 Hardware Features ...2 Front Panel ...3 Back Panel ...4 Router Label ...5 Positioning Your Wireless Router 5 Installing Your Wireless Router 6 Updating Your Router Firmware 7 Installing Your Router Using the Smart Wizard 9 Using the Smart Wizard ...9 Accessing Your Router After Installation 11 Manually Installing Your Router 13 Connecting Your Wireless Router 14 Verifying Your Connection 17...
Contents N50 Wireless Router WNR1000 Setup Manual Getting to Know Your Wireless Router 1 Unpacking Your New Router 1 Hardware Features ...2 Front Panel ...3 Back Panel ...4 Router Label ...5 Positioning Your Wireless Router 5 Installing Your Wireless Router 6 Updating Your Router Firmware 7 Installing Your Router Using the Smart Wizard 9 Using the Smart Wizard ...9 Accessing Your Router After Installation 11 Manually Installing Your Router 13 Connecting Your Wireless Router 14 Verifying Your Connection 17...
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..., missing, or damaged, contact your purchase of a NETGEAR® high-speed wireless router, the N150 Wireless Router WNR1000. Then, read the section on "Positioning Your Wireless Router" on page 5 to ensure that you begin installing your router-especially the status lights-and the important information on the router label (see "Unpacking Your New Router" on page 2). A link to the online User...
..., missing, or damaged, contact your purchase of a NETGEAR® high-speed wireless router, the N150 Wireless Router WNR1000. Then, read the section on "Positioning Your Wireless Router" on page 5 to ensure that you begin installing your router-especially the status lights-and the important information on the router label (see "Unpacking Your New Router" on page 2). A link to the online User...
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... it. To prepare your router for your wired computers). Hardware Features Before you install and connect your router, take a moment to the Ethernet cables for installation: 1. Place your router. 2. Carefully peel off the protective film covering the sides of the router-especially the status lights on the front panel. 2 Getting to Know Your Wireless Router Figure 1 3.
... it. To prepare your router for your wired computers). Hardware Features Before you install and connect your router, take a moment to the Ethernet cables for installation: 1. Place your router. 2. Carefully peel off the protective film covering the sides of the router-especially the status lights on the front panel. 2 Getting to Know Your Wireless Router Figure 1 3.
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...interpreting the status lights, see "Verifying Your Connection" on page 17 and "Checking Basic Router Functions" on restoring your router firmware. No WPS connection exists. The wireless interface is corrupted. Power Activity Solid Amber Solid Green Blinking-Amber Blinking-Green 2. A ... device can use the status lights to verify various conditions. The wireless interface is ready. The power is being supplied to the router Indicates a (WPS) connection to Know Your Wireless Router 3 Wireless Off Solid Green Blinking Green Off Solid Blue Blinking Blue Off Description...
...interpreting the status lights, see "Verifying Your Connection" on page 17 and "Checking Basic Router Functions" on restoring your router firmware. No WPS connection exists. The wireless interface is corrupted. Power Activity Solid Amber Solid Green Blinking-Amber Blinking-Green 2. A ... device can use the status lights to verify various conditions. The wireless interface is ready. The power is being supplied to the router Indicates a (WPS) connection to Know Your Wireless Router 3 Wireless Off Solid Green Blinking Green Off Solid Blue Blinking Blue Off Description...
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...to a cable or DSL modem. 5. Power on this port. Internet/Wide Area Network (WAN) Ethernet port for connecting the router to Know Your Wireless Router Restore factory settings button. Table 1. LAN Solid Amber (Ports 1-4) Blinking Amber Off Description No IP address acquired. AC power ... computers. 4. Four Local Area Network (LAN) 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports for connecting the router to right, the rear panel contains the following elements: 1. The wireless router has acquired an Internet address. The local port is connected to the modem. The local port...
...to a cable or DSL modem. 5. Power on this port. Internet/Wide Area Network (WAN) Ethernet port for connecting the router to Know Your Wireless Router Restore factory settings button. Table 1. LAN Solid Amber (Ports 1-4) Blinking Amber Off Description No IP address acquired. AC power ... computers. 4. Four Local Area Network (LAN) 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports for connecting the router to right, the rear panel contains the following elements: 1. The wireless router has acquired an Internet address. The local port is connected to the modem. The local port...
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... for wired computers. • In an elevated location such as a high shelf, keeping the number of walls and ceilings between the wireless router and your other four ports that connect to Know Your Wireless Router 5 The ports on the router are color-coded to distinguish your Local Area Network (LAN). For best results, place your...
... for wired computers. • In an elevated location such as a high shelf, keeping the number of walls and ceilings between the wireless router and your other four ports that connect to Know Your Wireless Router 5 The ports on the router are color-coded to distinguish your Local Area Network (LAN). For best results, place your...
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... can also affect your Resource CD. The wizard guides you through the setup process. Installing Your Wireless Router NETGEAR does not recommend or support adding a NETGEAR router behind another router, or replacing a gateway with a a NETGEAR router. This is available on your wireless signal. The Installation Assistant walks you through the steps required to use the manual installation method (see...
... can also affect your Resource CD. The wizard guides you through the setup process. Installing Your Wireless Router NETGEAR does not recommend or support adding a NETGEAR router behind another router, or replacing a gateway with a a NETGEAR router. This is available on your wireless signal. The Installation Assistant walks you through the steps required to use the manual installation method (see...
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... an update feature that lets you check for Internet Access" on page 18). 3. Set up -to protect your wireless router for Internet access (see "Setting Up Your Router for and install updates. Updating Your Router Firmware NETGEAR is always improving the operability and features included with your network (see "Using the Smart Wizard" on page...
... an update feature that lets you check for Internet Access" on page 18). 3. Set up -to protect your wireless router for Internet access (see "Setting Up Your Router for and install updates. Updating Your Router Firmware NETGEAR is always improving the operability and features included with your network (see "Using the Smart Wizard" on page...
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... online User Manual). 4. For optimum performance of installation, the Smart Wizard places a Router_Setup.html file on your router. At the close of your high-speed wireless router, the wireless adapter card for you can view the router settings. Follow the remaining instructions and prompts. If you choose not to select a security option during installation, you...
... online User Manual). 4. For optimum performance of installation, the Smart Wizard places a Router_Setup.html file on your router. At the close of your high-speed wireless router, the wireless adapter card for you can view the router settings. Follow the remaining instructions and prompts. If you choose not to select a security option during installation, you...
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... user of Macintosh and Linux systems. • Internet service connection through an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • The configuration information your wireless router and access the Internet: - Domain Name Server (DNS) addresses - Internet login name and password (frequently an email address and password) ...your ISP gave you have provided you with all of your router to ensure that it is complete (see "Unpacking Your New Router" on page 1"). • Select an optimum location for your wireless router after reviewing the guidelines presented in this information, ask your ...
... user of Macintosh and Linux systems. • Internet service connection through an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • The configuration information your wireless router and access the Internet: - Domain Name Server (DNS) addresses - Internet login name and password (frequently an email address and password) ...your ISP gave you have provided you with all of your router to ensure that it is complete (see "Unpacking Your New Router" on page 1"). • Select an optimum location for your wireless router after reviewing the guidelines presented in this information, ask your ...
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...You can check these settings by looking at the modem end only (B). To connect the wireless router, the computer, and the modem: 1. If you are replacing an existing router, disconnect it completely from your network and set to the modem. 4. Disconnect the cable ...before starting to the router later. Turn off your computer. 2. A B Figure 6 14 Manually Installing Your Router Then, skip to TCP/IP Addressing in the following procedure NETGEAR does not recommend or support adding a NETGEAR router behind another router, or replacing a gateway with a NETGEAR router. If you are ...
...You can check these settings by looking at the modem end only (B). To connect the wireless router, the computer, and the modem: 1. If you are replacing an existing router, disconnect it completely from your network and set to the modem. 4. Disconnect the cable ...before starting to the router later. Turn off your computer. 2. A B Figure 6 14 Manually Installing Your Router Then, skip to TCP/IP Addressing in the following procedure NETGEAR does not recommend or support adding a NETGEAR router behind another router, or replacing a gateway with a NETGEAR router. If you are ...
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Securely insert that is still attached to your computer (see step 4). A E Figure 8 1 234 Manually Installing Your Router 15 5. Locate the cable (A) that cable into a port on the router, such as port 1 (E), as shown in Figure 8. Securely insert one end of the Ethernet cable into the Internet port of the wireless router (D). (The cable and the Internet port label are color coded.) D C Figure 7 6. Locate the Ethernet cable that came with your modem (C) and the other end into your NETGEAR product.
Securely insert that is still attached to your computer (see step 4). A E Figure 8 1 234 Manually Installing Your Router 15 5. Locate the cable (A) that cable into a port on the router, such as port 1 (E), as shown in Figure 8. Securely insert one end of the Ethernet cable into the Internet port of the wireless router (D). (The cable and the Internet port label are color coded.) D C Figure 7 6. Locate the Ethernet cable that came with your modem (C) and the other end into your NETGEAR product.
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... of the power adapter's cord into the wall or a power strip, and into one of your network. F Figure 10 16 Manually Installing Your Router you from a PC into the power adapter outlet of the three remaining LAN ports. 8. To start or restart your network: 1. Wait 1 minute.... Plug in Figure 9); Failure to start your network in the correct sequence could prevent you are ready to your router by inserting an Ethernet cable from accessing the Internet. Connect any additional wired PCs to start your wireless router (F), as shown in and turn on the cable or DSL modem.
... of the power adapter's cord into the wall or a power strip, and into one of your network. F Figure 10 16 Manually Installing Your Router you from a PC into the power adapter outlet of the three remaining LAN ports. 8. To start or restart your network: 1. Wait 1 minute.... Plug in Figure 9); Failure to start your network in the correct sequence could prevent you are ready to your router by inserting an Ethernet cable from accessing the Internet. Connect any additional wired PCs to start your wireless router (F), as shown in and turn on the cable or DSL modem.
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... cable is securely attached to the Internet, do not run that the modem is connected correctly by checking the wireless router status lights (as illustrated in to the wireless router Internet port and the modem, and that software. See "Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to the Internet Explorer...Options, Connections tab and select "Never dial a connection." You might need to go to Configure Your Wireless Network" on the wireless router. The WPS button/light will take several minutes for your router is powered on. Power 2. 3. It will not be lit after turning on page 23. For...
... cable is securely attached to the Internet, do not run that the modem is connected correctly by checking the wireless router status lights (as illustrated in to the wireless router Internet port and the modem, and that software. See "Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to the Internet Explorer...Options, Connections tab and select "Never dial a connection." You might need to go to Configure Your Wireless Network" on the wireless router. The WPS button/light will take several minutes for your router is powered on. Power 2. 3. It will not be lit after turning on page 23. For...
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...amber indicates communication at 100 Mbps; If a LAN light is not lit for Internet Access When configuring your wireless router manually, you must log in to your wireless router to set it up initially and to make sure that the Ethernet cable from the computer to the... changes to your browser, and then click Enter. You can use the wireless router Restore Factory Settings button to return the wireless router to your network. Status Lights After Installation (continued) Label 5. To access the router: 1. Type http://www.routerlogin.net in Figure 12 displays. A login window...
...amber indicates communication at 100 Mbps; If a LAN light is not lit for Internet Access When configuring your wireless router manually, you must log in to your wireless router to set it up initially and to make sure that the Ethernet cable from the computer to the... changes to your browser, and then click Enter. You can use the wireless router Restore Factory Settings button to return the wireless router to your network. Status Lights After Installation (continued) Label 5. To access the router: 1. Type http://www.routerlogin.net in Figure 12 displays. A login window...
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...options in to detect your Internet connection. When prompted, enter admin for the router user name and password for new firmware later; The Setup Wizard screen will automatically check the NETGEAR database for new firmware (recommended). Select one of the following options: ... Firmware Upgrade Assistant screen will automatically upgrade itself with configuring your wireless router to access the Internet. Manually Installing Your Router 19 When the Ready light stops blinking, wait a few seconds more before using the router. 5. If no new firmware version is available, click Yes...
...options in to detect your Internet connection. When prompted, enter admin for the router user name and password for new firmware later; The Setup Wizard screen will automatically check the NETGEAR database for new firmware (recommended). Select one of the following options: ... Firmware Upgrade Assistant screen will automatically upgrade itself with configuring your wireless router to access the Internet. Manually Installing Your Router 19 When the Ready light stops blinking, wait a few seconds more before using the router. 5. If no new firmware version is available, click Yes...
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...of your Control Panel. For more information about configuring settings, see the online User Manual for your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR Technical Support. 20 Manually Installing Your Router Enter the required information for this wireless router. Click Apply to set to verify that you have the correct configuration information. • Read "... Click Next and the Basic Settings screen will display. If you cannot connect to the Internet! You should be connected to the wireless router, check the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) properties in "Related Documents" on page 29.
...of your Control Panel. For more information about configuring settings, see the online User Manual for your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR Technical Support. 20 Manually Installing Your Router Enter the required information for this wireless router. Click Apply to set to verify that you have the correct configuration information. • Read "... Click Next and the Basic Settings screen will display. If you cannot connect to the Internet! You should be connected to the wireless router, check the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) properties in "Related Documents" on page 29.
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..." on this situation, you can use a computer that is NETGEAR. • The wireless mode (802.11g/b, or 802.11n) that can use Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) to access your network. Configuring Your Wireless Network 21 For a complete overview of the N150 Wireless Router. Specifying Wireless Settings The Wireless Settings screen lets you must then change the...
..." on this situation, you can use a computer that is NETGEAR. • The wireless mode (802.11g/b, or 802.11n) that can use Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) to access your network. Configuring Your Wireless Network 21 For a complete overview of the N150 Wireless Router. Specifying Wireless Settings The Wireless Settings screen lets you must then change the...
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... that the security settings on each wireless adapter to the wireless router. • Type http://www.routerlogin.net in to determine which wireless security option it supports. Set the Region. • Wireless security option. NETGEAR strongly recommends that the wireless adapter on each wireless computer. 22 Configuring Your Wireless Network To successfully implement wireless security, check each computer can support...
... that the security settings on each wireless adapter to the wireless router. • Type http://www.routerlogin.net in to determine which wireless security option it supports. Set the Region. • Wireless security option. NETGEAR strongly recommends that the wireless adapter on each wireless computer. 22 Configuring Your Wireless Network To successfully implement wireless security, check each computer can support...