NETGEAR WNR612 - Wireless-N 150 Router User manual

Netgear WNR612
Wireless Router User Manual
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Contents
1Safety Precautions.............................................................................................3
2Overview............................................................................................................4
2.1 Product Introduction ..............................................................................4
2.2 Packing list ............................................................................................4
3Hardware Description and Hardware Installation...............................................5
3.1 Front Panel and LED Status..................................................................5
3.2 Rear Panel and Interface Description ...................................................6
3.3 Hardware Installation.............................................................................7
3.3.1 System Requirements ................................................................7
3.3.2 Before You Begin........................................................................8
3.3.3 Connecting the Device ...............................................................8
3.4 Operation Range...................................................................................9
3.5 Roaming................................................................................................9
4TCP/IP Settings and Wireless Connection Introduction................................... 11
4.1 TCP/IP Settings................................................................................... 11
4.2 Wireless Connection Introduction........................................................15
5Logging In to the Web Page.............................................................................19
6Web Configuration ...........................................................................................21
6.1 Language Selection.............................................................................21
6.2 Setup Wizard.......................................................................................21
6.3 Add WPS Client...................................................................................27
6.4 Setup...................................................................................................29
6.4.1 Basic Settings...........................................................................29
6.4.2 Wireless Settings......................................................................43
6.4.3 Guest Network..........................................................................48
6.5 Content Filtering..................................................................................50
6.5.1 Logs..........................................................................................51
6.5.2 Block Sites................................................................................51
6.5.3 Block Services..........................................................................53
6.5.4 Schedule...................................................................................56
6.5.5 E-mail........................................................................................58

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6.6 Maintenance........................................................................................59
6.6.1 Router Status............................................................................60
6.6.2 Attached Devices......................................................................64
6.6.3 Backup Settings........................................................................64
6.6.4 Set Password............................................................................65
6.6.5 Router Upgrade........................................................................66
6.7 Advanced Settings...............................................................................67
6.7.1 Advanced Wireless Settings.....................................................68
6.7.2 Wireless Repeater....................................................................73
6.7.3 Port Forwarding/Port Triggering ...............................................74
6.7.4 WAN Setup...............................................................................80
6.7.5 LAN Setup ................................................................................82
6.7.6 QoS Setup................................................................................85
6.7.7 Dynamic DNS...........................................................................92
6.7.8 Static Routes.............................................................................93
6.7.9 Remote Management...............................................................95
6.7.10 UPnP...................................................................................96
6.7.11 Traffic Meter ........................................................................98
6.8 Web Support......................................................................................100
6.9 Logout................................................................................................101
7Troubleshooting .............................................................................................102

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About User Manual
This user manual mainly describes how to install and configure the wireless router.
Organization
This user manual is organized as follows:
Chapter Description
Chapter 1 Safety
Precautions Provides safety precaution information.
Chapter 2 : Overview Provides a general overview of the
wireless router, and the packing list.
Chapter 3 : Hardware
Description and Hardware
Installation
Mainly describes the front and rear panels
of the wireless router and the procedure
for hardware installation.
Chapter 4 : TCP/IP Settings
and Wireless Connection
Introduction
Describes how to set the TCP/IP and how
to connect the wireless router wirelessly.
Chapter 5 : Logging In to
the Web Page Describes how to log in to the wireless router.
Chapter 6 : Web
Configuration
Mainly describes how to navigate through
the Web pages and how to configure the
parameters.
Chapter 7 : Troubleshooting Provides the troubleshooting information.
Features
Support IEEE802.11b, IEEE802.11b/g, and IEEE802.11b/gn
Transmission data rate is up to 150 Mbps
Support WEP and WPA for secure data transmission

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Support DHCP server
Support manually configuration of static routing
Support version upgrade through Web page
Support restoring factory default settings
Support demilitarized zone (DMZ)
Support DNS proxy and forwarding
Support QoS
Support UPnP
Support WPS
Support port mapping
Support port triggering
Support wireless repeater
Support guest network
Support restricting IP bandwidth
Support filtering by keyword and domain name
Support wireless security authentication
Support 5 types of WAN connection modes, including static IP, dynamic IP,
PPPoE, PPTP, and L2TP
Support remote access control
Support firewall
Support system status display
Support backup and restoration of configuration file

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1 Safety Precautions
Before operating the wireless router, read the following precaution information
carefully:
Use the type of power that user manual marks.
Use the power adapter that is packed within the device package.
Pay attention to the power load of the outlet or the prolonged lines.An
overburden power outlet or damaged lines and plugs may cause electric
shock or fire accident. Check the power cords regularly. If you find any
damage, replace it at once.
Proper space left for heat dissipation is necessary to avoid any damage
caused by overheating to the device. The long and thin holes on the router
are designed for heat dissipation, to ensure that the device works normally.
Do not cover these cooling holes.
Do not put this device close to a place where a heat source exits or high
temperature occurs. Avoid the device from direct sunshine.
Do not put this device close to a place where is over damp or watery. Do not
spill any liquid on this device.
Do not connect this device to any PC or electronic product, unless our
customer engineer or your broadband provider instructs you to do this,
because any wrong connection may cause any power or fire risk.
Do not place this device on an unstable surface or support.

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2 Overview
2.1 Product Introduction
The wireless router is a high-performance network access device. It is fully
compatible with IEEE802.11b, IEEE802.11g and IEEE802.11n standards. It can
provide reliable and convenient access service for individual users and SOHO
(Small Office, Home Office).
2.2 Packing list
Please check whether your packing list includes the following items:
Wireless router x 1
Power adapter (5V DC,1A) x 1
Network cable x1
Quick Installation Guide x1
Warranty card x1 (Optional)

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3 Hardware Description and Hardware Installation
3.1 Front Panel and LED Status
There are 5 LED indicators on the front panel of the wireless router. By observing
their status, you can check whether the device runs normally.
The following table describes the status of LED indicators on the front panel.
Indicator Color Status Description
Power
Green On Power is on.
- Off Power is off or the device is down.
WLAN
Green On Radio switch is turned on.
Green Blink Data is being transmitted.
- Off Radio switch is shut off.

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Internet
Green On Connection succeeds.
Green Blink Data is being transmitted.
- Off No WAN connection.
1/2 LAN Green On LAN connection succeeds. Green Blink Data is being transmitted.
- Off No LAN connection.
3.2 Rear Panel and Interface Description
The following table describes interfaces and buttons on the rear panel.
Interface/Button Description
The first and second RJ45 interfaces are LAN interfaces, for
connecting hub, switch, or computer in a LAN.

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The third RJ45 interface is WAN interface, for connecting
WAN or the uplink network devices.
Reset button. Press this button for 3 seconds and then release
it, and then the wireless router reboots and restores to the
factory defaults.
Power socket, for connecting the power adapter (5V DC,1A).
Power switch
Caution:
Do not press Reset unless you want to clear the current settings. The
Reset button is in a small circular hole on the rear panel. If you want to
restore the default settings, please press the Reset button gently for 3
seconds with a fine needle inserted into the hole and then release the
button. The system reboots and restores to the factory default settings.
The power specification is 5V DC, 1A. If the power adapter does not match
the specification, the device may be damaged.
3.3 Hardware Installation
3.3.1 System Requirements
Before installing the device, please ensure that the following items are ready:
At least one Ethernet RJ45 cable (10Base-T/100Base-T)
One NETGEAR WNR612 wireless router
APC is already installed with the TCP/IP protocol and the PC can access the
Internet.

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3.3.2 Before You Begin
Before you install the device, please pay attention to the following items:
When the device is connected to a computer, hub, router or switch, the
Ethernet cable should be less than 100 meters.
Do not place this device on an unstable surface or support. Do not put this
device on the ground.
Keep the device clean. Avoid the device from direct sunshine.Avoid any
metal in the device.
Place the device in the center of the area, and try to optimize the wireless
coverage.
3.3.3 Connecting the Device
To connect the device, do as follows:
Step 1 Connect one end of the RJ45 cable to the LAN interface of the wireless
router.
Step 2 Connect the other end of the RJ45 cable to your PC.
Step 3 Connect the power adapter to the power socket of the wireless router.

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3.4 Operation Range
The operation range of the wireless router depends on the actual environment. The
path and effect of signal transmission vary according to the deployment in a house
or an office. For example, the outdoor straight transmission distance for a certain
device can be 300 meters and the indoor transmission distance can be 100 meters.
3.5 Roaming
Suppose that several wireless routers run in the same network. Each wireless
router serves as a BSS that has its coverage range. One wireless client (for
example, a notebook PC or PDA) can realize roaming from one AP to another AP
accurately. In that case, the wireless client can communicate with the other devices
within the coverage range of the wireless router.
To realize roaming in the coverage range of the wireless router by a wireless client,
you need to set the APs properly as follows:

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Set the same SSID for differentAPs.
The SSIDs of all the computers and PDAs should be consistent with that of
APs.
All the BSSs must use the same wireless channel.
If the encryption function is enabled, all wireless routers must be configured
with the same encryption mode and encryption key for establishing connection.
Wireless routers must keep coverage of uninterrupted wireless signals in the
whole operation environment. Hence, please put wireless routers to the
appropriate places.

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4 TCP/IP Settings and Wireless Connection
Introduction
4.1 TCP/IP Settings
By default, the LAN IP address of the wireless router is 192.168.1.1, the subnet
mask is 255.255.255.0, and the DHCP server is enabled.
It is recommended to set the network adapter to Obtain an IP address
automatically. Then, your PC obtains the TCP/IP settings, including the IP
address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS address automatically through the
wireless router. If you know the settings of the current LAN interface, you can
manually set the TCP/IP properties of the network adapter, so that your PC can
communicate with the wireless router.
To manually set the network adapter, do as follows:
Step 1 Right-click the icon of My Network Places and choose Properties from
the menu. The Network Connections window appears.

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Step 2 Right-click the network adapter icon and choose Properties from the
menu. The Local Area Connections Properties window appears.
Note:
If multiple network cards are installed on your PC, a window other than the
Local Area Connections Properties window may appears.
Step 3 Double-click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and the Internet Protocol
(TCP/IP) Properties window appears.

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Step 4 Select Use the following IP address and enter the IP address of the
network adapter. The IP address must be 192.168. 1.X (X is a number in
the range of 2 to 254). If you want to access the Internet through a
wireless router, you need to enter the default gateway and IP address of
the DNS server correctly.

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Step 5 Set the subnet mask and click OK.
Step 6 After setting, you can ping the default IP address of the wireless router,
to check whether the current connection between the PC and the
wireless router is normal. Choose Start > Run from the desktop and
enter ping 192.168.1.1. See the following figure:

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Note:
192.168.1.1 in the ping command is the default IP address of the LAN
interface. If the IP address changes, enter the current IP address instead.
Step 7 If the PC can ping through the default IP address of the wireless router,
the following page appears, indicating that the connection between your
PC and the wireless router is normal.
4.2 Wireless Connection Introduction
By default, the AP function of the wireless router is enabled. If you use a wireless
network adapter, do as follows to establish the connection:

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Step 1 Enable the wireless network adapter on your PC and ensure that the
Wireless Zero Configuration tool is available. Right-click the Wireless
Network Connection icon and choose View Available Wireless
Networks from the menu.
Step 2 In the Wireless Network Connection page, click Refresh network list
and the network list is refreshed. The default SSID of the wireless router
is NETGEAR. Select the wireless router that you want to connect and
click Connect. The default wireless security mode is None, and you can
connect the wireless router directly without the encryption key in this
mode. If the wireless router is encrypted, you need to enter the correct
key to connect to the wireless router.

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Step 3 If you are not sure of the available SSID, please log in to the Web page
of the wireless router, and view the SSID in the Wireless Settings page.
For more information about the wireless settings, please refer to 6.4.2
Wireless Settings.