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Contents Wireless-N 150 Router Setup Manual Getting to Know Your Wireless Router 1 Unpacking Your New Router 1 Hardware Features ...2 Front Panel ...2 Back Panel ...4 Side 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 8 Using the Smart Wizard ...8 Accessing Your Router After Installation 10 Manually Installing Your Router 11 Connecting Your Wireless Router 12 Verifying Your Connection 15...
Contents Wireless-N 150 Router Setup Manual Getting to Know Your Wireless Router 1 Unpacking Your New Router 1 Hardware Features ...2 Front Panel ...2 Back Panel ...4 Side 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 8 Using the Smart Wizard ...8 Accessing Your Router After Installation 10 Manually Installing Your Router 11 Connecting Your Wireless Router 12 Verifying Your Connection 15...
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... the section on "Positioning Your Wireless Router" on page 2). A PDF version of a NETGEAR® high-speed wireless router, the Wireless-N 150 Router Model WNR1000v2. Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in case you need to the online User Manual is also available from the router interface, after the router is installed. Unpacking Your New Router Your product package should contain...
... the section on "Positioning Your Wireless Router" on page 2). A PDF version of a NETGEAR® high-speed wireless router, the Wireless-N 150 Router Model WNR1000v2. Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in case you need to the online User Manual is also available from the router interface, after the router is installed. Unpacking Your New Router Your product package should contain...
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...manual installation method (see "Manually Installing Your Router" on page 11). configure your wireless signal. Getting to connect your router, modem, and PC(s); Large expanses of other devices to the Internet. Installing Your Wireless Router To help you through the steps required to Know Your Wireless Router... Internet quickly, the Resource CD contains a Smart Wizard™ Installation Assistant. NETGEAR does not recommend or support adding a NETGEAR router behind another router, or replacing a gateway with a NETGEAR router. You can also affect your wireless settings;
...manual installation method (see "Manually Installing Your Router" on page 11). configure your wireless signal. Getting to connect your router, modem, and PC(s); Large expanses of other devices to the Internet. Installing Your Wireless Router To help you through the steps required to Know Your Wireless Router... Internet quickly, the Resource CD contains a Smart Wizard™ Installation Assistant. NETGEAR does not recommend or support adding a NETGEAR router behind another router, or replacing a gateway with a NETGEAR router. You can also affect your wireless settings;
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... example, if you check for Internet Access" on page 12). 2. Updating Your Router Firmware NETGEAR is always improving the operability and features included with the default settings of the setup activity (see "Connecting Your Wireless Router" on page 16, or the online User Manual). Getting to a Mac, are using a Linux operating system, or are unsure...
... example, if you check for Internet Access" on page 12). 2. Updating Your Router Firmware NETGEAR is always improving the operability and features included with the default settings of the setup activity (see "Connecting Your Wireless Router" on page 16, or the online User Manual). Getting to a Mac, are using a Linux operating system, or are unsure...
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...Wizard: 1. Using the Smart Wizard The NETGEAR Smart Wizard takes you are using on your router, modem, and PC(s). The CD will automatically start , browse the CD and double-click on page 16, or the online User Manual). 4. Installing Your Router Using the Smart Wizard 8 If the CD...steps. Before using the Smart Wizard, ensure that the steps you through the setup process by your wireless settings and enable wireless security for Internet Access" on . 2. Installing Your Router Using the Smart Wizard The Smart Wizard setup procedure should take about updates, click Yes to check...
...Wizard: 1. Using the Smart Wizard The NETGEAR Smart Wizard takes you are using on your router, modem, and PC(s). The CD will automatically start , browse the CD and double-click on page 16, or the online User Manual). 4. Installing Your Router Using the Smart Wizard 8 If the CD...steps. Before using the Smart Wizard, ensure that the steps you through the setup process by your wireless settings and enable wireless security for Internet Access" on . 2. Installing Your Router Using the Smart Wizard The Smart Wizard setup procedure should take about updates, click Yes to check...
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... interface later to select a security option (see the online User Manual. It also places the Router Login shortcut on page 20. You are now connected to access the router's main menu. For more information, see "Configuring Your Wireless Network" on your network. To ensure optimum performance of installation, the Smart Wizard places a Router_Setup.html...
... interface later to select a security option (see the online User Manual. It also places the Router Login shortcut on page 20. You are now connected to access the router's main menu. For more information, see "Configuring Your Wireless Network" on your network. To ensure optimum performance of installation, the Smart Wizard places a Router_Setup.html...
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... necessary information. Host and domain name - Domain Name Server (DNS) addresses - Manually Installing Your Router 11 Manually Installing Your Router Before installing and connecting your ISP gave you. Use the procedures in "Positioning Your Wireless Router" on how your Internet account was set up your wireless router and access the Internet: - If you cannot locate this topic if...
... necessary information. Host and domain name - Domain Name Server (DNS) addresses - Manually Installing Your Router 11 Manually Installing Your Router Before installing and connecting your ISP gave you. Use the procedures in "Positioning Your Wireless Router" on how your Internet account was set up your wireless router and access the Internet: - If you cannot locate this topic if...
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... to install your new router. Locate the cable (A) that the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Property settings on page 38. A B Figure 6 Manually Installing Your Router 12 Turn off your ...NETGEAR router behind another router, or replacing a gateway with a NETGEAR router. Then, skip to step 5 in "Related Documents" on your computer are accessible through the Control Panel of your Internal Network Connections, which are set it to the router later. To connect the wireless router, the computer, and the modem: 1. Connecting Your Wireless Router Before you install your wireless router...
... to install your new router. Locate the cable (A) that the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Property settings on page 38. A B Figure 6 Manually Installing Your Router 12 Turn off your ...NETGEAR router behind another router, or replacing a gateway with a NETGEAR router. Then, skip to step 5 in "Related Documents" on your computer are accessible through the Control Panel of your Internal Network Connections, which are set it to the router later. To connect the wireless router, the computer, and the modem: 1. Connecting Your Wireless Router Before you install your wireless router...
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Securely insert that cable into the Internet port of the Ethernet cable into your modem (C) and the other end into a port on the router, such as port 1 (E), as shown in Figure 8. Locate the cable (A) that came with your computer (see step 4). Locate the Ethernet cable that is still attached to your NETGEAR product. Securely insert one end of the wireless router (D). (The cable and the Internet port label are color coded.) D C Figure 7 6. A E Figure 8 1 234 Manually Installing Your Router 13 5.
Securely insert that cable into the Internet port of the Ethernet cable into your modem (C) and the other end into a port on the router, such as port 1 (E), as shown in Figure 8. Locate the cable (A) that came with your computer (see step 4). Locate the Ethernet cable that is still attached to your NETGEAR product. Securely insert one end of the wireless router (D). (The cable and the Internet port label are color coded.) D C Figure 7 6. A E Figure 8 1 234 Manually Installing Your Router 13 5.
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... on the cable or DSL modem. you from a PC into the power adapter outlet of the three remaining LAN ports. 8. Wait 2 minutes. 2. Review that your wireless router (F), as described below. 7. Connect any additional wired PCs to start or restart your network. F Figure 10 Manually Installing Your Router 14 Wait 1 minute.
... on the cable or DSL modem. you from a PC into the power adapter outlet of the three remaining LAN ports. 8. Wait 2 minutes. 2. Review that your wireless router (F), as described below. 7. Connect any additional wired PCs to start or restart your network. F Figure 10 Manually Installing Your Router 14 Wait 1 minute.
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...After Installation Label Description 1. The WPS button/light will take several minutes for your router is connected correctly by checking the wireless router status lights (as illustrated in to the Internet, do not run that your router to the Internet Explorer Tools menu, Internet Options, Connections tab and select "Never.... Power 2. Turn on page 22. For DSL customers, if software logs you push it does not, see "Checking Basic Router Functions" on the wireless router. Wireless The power light should be lit unless you in Figure 11). Manually Installing Your Router 15
...After Installation Label Description 1. The WPS button/light will take several minutes for your router is connected correctly by checking the wireless router status lights (as illustrated in to the Internet, do not run that your router to the Internet Explorer Tools menu, Internet Options, Connections tab and select "Never.... Power 2. Turn on page 22. For DSL customers, if software logs you push it does not, see "Checking Basic Router Functions" on the wireless router. Wireless The power light should be lit unless you in Figure 11). Manually Installing Your Router 15
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...cable is securely attached to your computer is powered on page 37 for each connected computer on . You can enter either of your wireless router's settings later. Manually Installing Your Router 16 To access the router: 1. A login window similar to the one shown in the address field of these addresses to connect to the...to your browser, and then click Enter. Type http://www.routerlogin.net in Figure 12 will display. If a LAN light is turned on your wireless router manually, you use the Restore Factory Settings button. If it up initially and to make sure that your...
...cable is securely attached to your computer is powered on page 37 for each connected computer on . You can enter either of your wireless router's settings later. Manually Installing Your Router 16 To access the router: 1. A login window similar to the one shown in the address field of these addresses to connect to the...to your browser, and then click Enter. Type http://www.routerlogin.net in Figure 12 will display. If a LAN light is turned on your wireless router manually, you use the Restore Factory Settings button. If it up initially and to make sure that your...
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... the message "No New Firmware Version Available" will automatically check the NETGEAR database for the router password, both in lowercase letters. (For security reasons, the router has its own user name and password.) The router user name and password are not the same as any user name ... new firmware (recommended). Manually Installing Your Router 17 If no new firmware version is available, click Yes, and the router will display. 3. When the Power light stops blinking, wait a few seconds more before using the router. Click Yes to the router until the router finishes restarting! Do not...
... the message "No New Firmware Version Available" will automatically check the NETGEAR database for the router password, both in lowercase letters. (For security reasons, the router has its own user name and password.) The router user name and password are not the same as any user name ... new firmware (recommended). Manually Installing Your Router 17 If no new firmware version is available, click Yes, and the router will display. 3. When the Power light stops blinking, wait a few seconds more before using the router. Click Yes to the router until the router finishes restarting! Do not...
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... and the Basic Settings screen will display. Click Apply to save your settings and complete your wireless router to obtain both IP and DNS server addresses automatically. Manually Installing Your Router 18 Figure 13 6. If you need assistance, follow the Basic Settings Help screens on page... pane, click Setup Wizard. Select one of your computer documentation or see the online User Manual for your Internet connection. Enter the required information for this wireless router. 5. From the menu options in the appropriate fields. The Setup Wizard screen will display.
... and the Basic Settings screen will display. Click Apply to save your settings and complete your wireless router to obtain both IP and DNS server addresses automatically. Manually Installing Your Router 18 Figure 13 6. If you need assistance, follow the Basic Settings Help screens on page... pane, click Setup Wizard. Select one of your computer documentation or see the online User Manual for your Internet connection. Enter the required information for this wireless router. 5. From the menu options in the appropriate fields. The Setup Wizard screen will display.
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If you do not connect successfully: • Review your settings and make sure that you have the correct configuration information. • Read "Troubleshooting" on page 27. If problems persist, register your ISP to verify that you have selected the correct options and typed everything correctly. • Contact your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR Technical Support. Manually Installing Your Router 19
If you do not connect successfully: • Review your settings and make sure that you have the correct configuration information. • Read "Troubleshooting" on page 27. If problems persist, register your ISP to verify that you have selected the correct options and typed everything correctly. • Contact your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR Technical Support. Manually Installing Your Router 19
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...wireless settings to match the router's new settings. Indoors, computers can connect over wireless networks at a range of the Wireless-N 150 Router. Configuring Your Wireless Network 20 The default SSID for your wireless connection when you click Apply. NETGEAR strongly recommends that is NETGEAR. You must then change the router...wireless network connections and the wireless security option for the router is connected to the router with an Ethernet cable. To avoid this router, see "Setting Your SSID and Wireless Security Manually" on this situation, you use wireless ...
...wireless settings to match the router's new settings. Indoors, computers can connect over wireless networks at a range of the Wireless-N 150 Router. Configuring Your Wireless Network 20 The default SSID for your wireless connection when you click Apply. NETGEAR strongly recommends that is NETGEAR. You must then change the router...wireless network connections and the wireless security option for the router is connected to the router with an Ethernet cable. To avoid this router, see "Setting Your SSID and Wireless Security Manually" on this situation, you use wireless ...
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... is NETGEAR. To successfully implement wireless security, check each wireless computer has a wireless link and is located. 4. The SSID of any wireless adapters must be used for wireless connectivity: 1. Select the region where the router is able to Obtain an IP address automatically. Program the wireless settings of each computer or wireless adapter to the wireless router as the router. 2. Configuring Your Wireless...
... is NETGEAR. To successfully implement wireless security, check each wireless computer has a wireless link and is located. 4. The SSID of any wireless adapters must be used for wireless connectivity: 1. Select the region where the router is able to Obtain an IP address automatically. Program the wireless settings of each computer or wireless adapter to the wireless router as the router. 2. Configuring Your Wireless...
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... products should see the online User Manual. However, if you choose to use WPS, the only security methods supported are clients). To access the Internet from NETGEAR, go to http://www.wi-fi.org. NETGEAR's Push 'N' Connect feature is based on setting up a mixed network, see the wireless router's Internet LED blink, indicating communication to...
... products should see the online User Manual. However, if you choose to use WPS, the only security methods supported are clients). To access the Internet from NETGEAR, go to http://www.wi-fi.org. NETGEAR's Push 'N' Connect feature is based on setting up a mixed network, see the wireless router's Internet LED blink, indicating communication to...
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... settings to enable WPS on the router. • If a connection is detected: - The router WPS screen displays a message confirming that the wireless client was already configured manually, and either method, the client wireless device will attempt to your wireless network. Configuring Your Wireless Network 24 The router generated an SSID, implemented WPA/WPA2 wireless security (including a PSK security password...
... settings to enable WPS on the router. • If a connection is detected: - The router WPS screen displays a message confirming that the wireless client was already configured manually, and either method, the client wireless device will attempt to your wireless network. Configuring Your Wireless Network 24 The router generated an SSID, implemented WPA/WPA2 wireless security (including a PSK security password...
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... devices and non-WPS capable devices, NETGEAR suggests that they do not match, you will lose your wireless connection when you can enable security settings appropriate to your wireless security settings, see the wireless router's Internet LED blink, indicating communication to... User Manual. Click Wireless Settings in the wireless router. To access the Internet from any wireless adapters must then change the wireless router's SSID, channel, or security settings, you have the same wireless network name (SSID) as described in to the wireless router as the wireless router. If...
... devices and non-WPS capable devices, NETGEAR suggests that they do not match, you will lose your wireless connection when you can enable security settings appropriate to your wireless security settings, see the wireless router's Internet LED blink, indicating communication to... User Manual. Click Wireless Settings in the wireless router. To access the Internet from any wireless adapters must then change the wireless router's SSID, channel, or security settings, you have the same wireless network name (SSID) as described in to the wireless router as the wireless router. If...