NETGEAR DGN1000 - Wireless-N Router With Built-in DSL... User manual

350 East Plumeria Drive
San Jose, CA 95134
USA
February 2012
202-10927-01
v1.0
N150 Wireless ADSL2+
Modem Router DGN1000
User Manual

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Contents
Chapter 1 Hardware Setup
Unpack Your New Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Hardware Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Back Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Position Your Wireless Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
ADSL Microfilters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
One-Line ADSL Microfilter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Two-Line ADSL Microfilter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Cable Your N150 Wireless Modem Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Verify the Cabling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Chapter 2 Router Internet Setup
Router Setup Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Use Standard TCP/IP Properties for DHCP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Replace an Existing Router. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Adapters and Security Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Gather ISP Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
NETGEAR Genie Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
View or Change Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Settings Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Log In to the N150 Modem Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Upgrade Router Firmware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Router Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Setup Wizard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Manual Setup (Basic Settings) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
DSL Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Unsuccessful Internet Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Change Password and Login Time-Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Log Out Manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Types of Logins. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Chapter 3 Wireless Settings
Preset Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Security Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Turn Off Wireless Connectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Disable SSID Broadcast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

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Restrict Access by MAC Address. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Wireless Security Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Add Clients (Devices) to Your Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Manual Method. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Wireless Settings Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Consider Every Device on Your Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
View or Change Wireless Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Change WPA Security Option and Passphrase. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Set WPA-802.1x Server and Passphrase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Set WEP Encryption and Passphrase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Chapter 4 Security Settings
Keyword Blocking of HTTP Traffic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Delete a Keyword or Domain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Specify a Trusted Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Firewall Rules to Control Network Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Remote Computer Access Basics . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Open Inbound Ports (Port Forwarding) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Inbound Rules to Permit External Host Communications. . . . . . . . . . . .48
How Inbound Rules Differ from Outbound Rules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Configure Firewall Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Inbound Rules (Port Forwarding) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Outbound Rules (Service Blocking) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Configure Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Set the Time Zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Schedule Firewall Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Enable Security Event Email Notification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Chapter 5 Network Maintenance
Upgrade the Router Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Turn Off Automatic Firmware Checking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Automatic Firmware Checking On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Manual Check for Firmware Upgrades. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Manage the Configuration File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Back Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Restore. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Erase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
View Router Status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
View Attached Devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Run Diagnostic Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
Chapter 6 Advanced Settings
WAN Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Dynamic DNS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
LAN Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

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Access Router Interface on Additional Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Use Router as DHCP Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Reserved IP Addresses Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
Advanced Wireless Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Remote Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
Static Routes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Static Route Example. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Configure Static Routes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
Universal Plug and Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
Chapter 7 Troubleshooting
Router Not On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
Power LED Is Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
Power LED Is Red . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
LAN or DSL Link LED Is Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
No Internet Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
DSL Link. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
Internet LED Is Red . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
Cannot Obtain an Internet IP Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
Debug PPPoE or PPPoA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
Cannot Load an Internet Web Page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
TCP/IP Network Not Responding. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
Test the LAN Path to Your Wireless Modem Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
Test the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device . . . . . . . . . . . .91
Cannot Log in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92
Changes Not Saved . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92
Firmware Needs to Be Reloaded . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
Incorrect Date or Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
Appendix A Technical Specifications
Factory Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
Technical Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97
Appendix B Notification of Compliance
Index

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1. Hardware Setup
Get to know your wireless modem router
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). The N150 Modem Router has a built-in DSL modem and is compatible
with all major DSL Internet service providers. The security features let you block unsafe Internet
content and applications, and protect the devices that you connect to your home network.
If you have not already set up your new router using the installation guide that comes in the box,
this chapter walks you through the hardware setup. Router Internet Setup on page 17,explains
how to set up your Internet connection.
For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the support website at
http://support.netgear.com.
This chapter contains the following sections:
• Unpack Your New Router
• Hardware Features
• Position Your Wireless Router
• ADSL Microfilters
• Cable Your N150 Wireless Modem Router
• Verify the Cabling

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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 that explains how to cable and set up your router
If any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. Keep
the carton, including the original packing materials, in case you need to return the product for
repair. See Position Your Wireless Router on page 12 for information about where to place
and how to position your router.
Resource CD
Phone
ADSL
Phone
Line
Installation Guide
Package Contents:
Power Adapter
Telephone Cable
N150Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router
DGN1000
Resource CD Telephone cable
Ethernet cableInstallation Guide
AC power adapter Filter/splitter Filter
DGN1000
modem router
Figure 1. Review the box contents

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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 Restore Factory
Settings button, preset wireless information, MAC address, and serial number.
WiFi Network Name (SSID) WPA/WPA2-PSK Passphrase
Serial number MAC addressWPS PIN
Figure 2. Information on the router label
See Preset Security on page 32 for information about preset security and MAC addresses.
See Factory Settings on page 94 for information about the Restore Factory Settings button
and the factory setting values.
Restore Factory Settings button
Figure 3. Location of Restore Factory Settings button

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Back Panel
The back panel has the On/Off button and the port connections shown in the following figure:
ADSL line
Ethernet LAN ports
Power button
AC power adapter input
Figure 4. 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. Four Ethernet RJ-45 LAN ports to cable the wireless modem router to the local computers
3. Power button to turn the router on and off.
4. AC power adapter input

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Front Panel
The following figure shows the status LEDs and icons on the wireless modem router front
panel. Note that the Wireless and WPS icons are buttons.
Power
LAN Ports
DSL
Internet
Wireless
WPS
Wireless On/Off button
WPS On/Off button
Figure 5. Front panel LED Icons
The tables describe the LEDs, icons, and buttons on the front panel from left to right.
Table 1. Power On/Off button
Icons LED Activity Description
Solid green. Power is supplied to the router.
Solid red POST (power-on self-test) failure or a device malfunction has occurred.
Off Power is not supplied to the router.
Restore Factory
Settings Light blinks momentarily when the Restore Factory Settings button on the
bottom of the unit is pressed for 6 seconds. The Power LED then blinks red
three times when the Restore Factory Settings button is released and then
turns green as the gateway resets to the factory defaults.

Table 2. LAN LED
icon LED Activity Description
Solid green. The LAN port has detected an Ethernet link with a device.
Blinking Green Data is being transmitted or received.
Off No link is detected on this port.
Table 3. DSL LED
Icon LED Activity Description
Solid green. You have a DSL connection. In technical terms, the DSL port is
synchronized with a network-access device of an ISP.
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. If this connection is dropped due to an
idle time-out but the DSL connection is still present, the light stays green. If
the Internet connection is dropped for any other reason, the light turns off.
Solid red The Internet (IP) connection failed. See No Internet Connection on page 87
for troubleshooting information.
Blinking green Data is being transmitted over the DSL port.
Off No Internet connection is detected or the device is in bridge mode (an
external device handles the ISP connection).
Table 5. Wireless Button and LED
Icon LED Activity Description
Icon is on the
Wireless
button
Solid green. There is wireless connectivity.
Blinking green Data is being transmitted or received over the wireless link.
Off There is no wireless connectivity. Plug anEthernet cable into one of the
LAN ports to get wired connectivity. See Turn Off Wireless Connectivity on
page 33 for more information about the use of this button.
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Table 6. WPS Button and LED
Icon LED Activity Description
Icon is on the
WPS button
Solid green. Indicates that wireless security is enabled.
Blinking green A WPS-capable device is connecting to the device.
Off WPS is not enabled. See Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)Method on page 35
for more information about the use of this button.
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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. For best results, place your router:
• Near the center of the area where your computers and other devices operate, and
preferably within line of sight to your wireless devices.
• So it is accessible to an AC power outlet and near Ethernet cables for wired computers.
• In an elevated location such as a high shelf, keeping the number of walls and ceilings
between the wireless modem router and your other devices to a minimum.
• Away from electrical devices that are potential sources of interference. These sources
include ceiling fans, home security systems, microwaves, PCs, or the base of a cordless
phone or 2.4 GHz cordless phone.
• Away from any large metal surfaces, such as a solid metal door or aluminum studs. Large
expanses of other materials such as glass, insulated walls, fish tanks, mirrors, brick, and
concrete can also affect your wireless signal.
• With the antenna in a vertical position to provide the best side-to-side coverage or with
the antenna in a horizontal position to provide the best up-and-down coverage, as
applicable.
Also be aware that when you use multiple access points, it is better if adjacent access points
use different radio frequency channels to reduce interference. The recommended channel
spacing between adjacent access points is 5 channels. For example, use Channels 1 and 6,
or 6 and 11.

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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 page14.
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. Every telephone device
that connects to a telephone line that provides DSL service, needs an ADSL microfilter to
filter out the DSL interference. Example devices are telephones, fax machines, answering
machines, and caller ID displays. Note that not every phone line in your home necessarily
carries DSL service. The need for DSL service depends on the DSL service setup in your
home.
Note: Often the ADSL microfilter is included in the box with the wireless
modem router. If you purchased the wireless modem router in a
country where a microfilter is not included, you have to acquire the
ADSL microfilter separately.
One-Line ADSL Microfilter
To use a one-line ADSL microfilter:
1. Plug the ADSL microfilter into the DSL line outlet on the wall.
2. Plug your phone equipment into the jack labeled Phone.
The wireless modem router plugs directly into a separate DSL line. If you plug the
wireless modem router into the phone jack, it blocks the Internet connection.
Plugs into DSLline
Figure 6. One-line ADSL microfilter
If you do not have a separate DSL line for the router, the best thing to do is to use an ADSL
microfilter with a built-in splitter. See Two-Line ADSL Microfilter on page 14. You can also
purchase a separate splitter.
To use a separate splitter:
1. Insert the splitter into the phone outlet.
2. Connect the one-line filter to the splitter.
3. Connect the phone to the filter.

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4. Plug the router into one of the other outlets in the separate splitter.
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.
To use a two-line ADSL microfilter:
1. Plug the ADSL microfilter into the DSL outlet on the wall.
2. Plug your phone equipment into the jack labeled Phone.
3. Plug the wireless modem router into the jack labeled ADSL.
Plugs into theDSLline
Figure 7. Two-line ADSL microfilter with built-in splitter
Cable Your N150 Wireless Modem Router
The installation guide that came in the box has a cabling diagram. This section walks you
through how to cable your router with detailed illustrations.
To cable your router:
1. Put an ADSL microfilter between the phone line and the phone as shown here. The
illustration shows a two-line ADSL microfilter with a built-in splitter. The phone plugs into
the Phone jack as shown.
ADSL
Phone
Line

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2. Use the included phone cable with RJ-11 jacks to connect the ADSL port (A) of the wireless
modem router to the ADSL port (B) of the two-line ADSL microfilter.
AB
ADSL
Phone
Line
CAUTION:
Incorrectly connecting a filter to your wireless modem router blocks your
DSL connection.
3. Connect the Ethernet cable (C) from a wireless modem router LAN port to the Ethernet
adapter (D) in your computer.
ADSL
Phone
Line
D
C
On/Off
Power
1
2
3
4
.
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.

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Verify the Cabling
Verify that your router is cabled correctly by checking the wireless modem router LEDs. Turn
on the wireless router by pressing the On/Off button on the back.
• The Power LED is green when the modem router is turned on.
• The LAN ports are green for each PC cabled to the router by an Ethernet cable.
• The wireless LED is green when the modem router is turned on.
• The DSL LED is green when you have a DSL connection.
• The Internet LED is red when there is no Internet connection.
Turn on your computer. If software usually logs you in to your Internet connection, do not run
that software. If log-in software starts, cancel it.
Verify that the LAN lights (1 through 4) are lit for any computers cabled to the modem
router by an Ethernet cable.

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2. Router Internet Setup
Connect to the Internet
This chapter explains three ways to set up your Internet connection: NETGEAR Genie
(recommended), Setup Wizard, or manual setup. If you have already set up your router with one
of these methods, the initial router setup is complete. You can read this chapter to become
familiar with the router menus, to view or adjust the initial settings, or to change the router
password and login time-out.
This chapter contains the following sections:
• Router Setup Preparation
• NETGEAR Genie Setup
• Log In to the N150 Modem Router
• Upgrade Router Firmware
• Router Interface
• Setup Wizard
• Manual Setup (Basic Settings)
• DSL Settings
• Unsuccessful Internet Connection
• Change Password and Login Time-Out
• Log Out Manually
• Types of Logins

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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. However,
before you start the setup process, have your ISP information on hand and ensure the
laptops, PCs, and other devices in the network have the settings described here.
Note: If you have a Macintosh or Linux system, you have to use the
manual setup method.
Use Standard TCP/IP Properties for DHCP
If you configured your computer to use a static IP address, you need to change the settings
back so that it uses Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). See Appendix A,
Technical Specifications for more information.
Replace an Existing Router
To replace an existing router, disconnect the router completely from your network and set it
aside before starting the router setup.
Adapters and Security Settings
A wireless adapter is the wireless radio in your PC or laptop that lets the PC or laptop connect
to a wireless network. Most PCs and laptops come with an adapter already installed, but if the
adapter is outdated or slow, you can purchase a USB adapter to plug into a USB port.
It is important that you make sure that the wireless adapter in each computer in your wireless
network supports the same security settings as the wireless modem router. See Preset
Security on page 32 for information about the router’s preconfigured security settings.
Note: If you connect devices to your modem router with WPS as described
in Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Method on page 35, those devices
assume the security settings of the router.

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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 ISP should have provided you with all the
information you need to connect to the Internet. If you cannot locate this information, ask your
ISP to provide it. When your Internet connection is working, you no longer need to launch the
ISP login program on your computer to access the Internet. When you start an Internet
application, your wireless modem router automatically logs you in.
• Active Internet service provided by a DSL account
• The ISP configuration information for your DSL account
-ISP login name and password
-ISP Domain Name Server (DNS) addresses
-Fixed or static IP address
-Host and domain names
-Depending on how your ISP set up your Internet account, you could need to know
one or more of these settings for a manual setup:
- Virtual path identifier (VPI) and virtual channel identifier (VCI) parameters
- Multiplexing method
- Host and domain names
NETGEAR Genie Setup
NETGEAR Genie is on the Resource CD and runs on a PC that has Microsoft Windows 7,
Windows Vista, Windows XP, or Windows 2000 with Service Pack 2 or later installed.
NETGEAR Genie is the easiest way to set up the router because it automates many of the
steps and verifies that those steps have been successfully completed. The setup process
takes about 15 minutes to complete.
Before running the NETGEAR Genie on a corporate PC, check with your company’s network
support staff. Corporate network settings or virtual private network (VPN) client software
might conflict with the default settings of a home router. If you are unsure about whether
there might be a conflict, use a different computer.
To run NETGEAR Genie:
1. Locate the DSL settings information (user name and password) provided by your ISP.
Contact your ISP if you do not have your DSL user name and password.
2. Insert the Resource CD into your Windows PC.
The CD starts and detects the language on your PC. You can select a different language
if you prefer.
Note: If the CD does not start, go to the CD drive (under My Computer on
Windows), browse the CD, and double-click on the icon.

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3. When the Welcome screen displays, click Setup to start the Genie.
4. 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 the Internet, the
router’s Internet LED blinks to indicate ISP communication.
View or Change Settings
You can view or change the settings in the following ways:
• Log in to your router by clicking the desktop shortcut that was placed on your
desktop during the NETGEAR Genie setup. The shortcut icon is put on your desktop only
when you use the NETGEAR Genie setup method.
• Log in to your router. See Log In to the N150 Modem Router on page 21.
• Open the Router_Setup.html file that was placed on your desktop during the NETGEAR
Genie setup. This file provides setup and system information, the NETGEAR Technical
Support number, links to the NETGEAR website, and a router login link.
Settings Description
When the NETGEAR Genie setup is completed, your router has the following configuration
and informational settings. Some of these settings can be viewed in Router_Setup.html.
Configuration
• Wireless settings. The preconfigured Wi-Fi network name (SSID), passphrase, and
security option (encryption protocol). See Preset Security on page 32 for more
information.
• Internet connection including language and country as described in Setup Wizard on
page 24.
• WAN port settings. This is your port address type (PPPoE by default) and ISP login name
and password. See Manual Setup (Basic Settings) on page 25 for more information about
address types.
Login and System Information
• Router login. The router administrator login name and password as described in Log In to
the N150 Modem Router on page21.
• System information. PC operating system, router serial number, and WAN Port MAC
Address. See Restrict Access by MAC Address on page 33 for more information about
MAC addresses.