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350 East Plumeria Drive
San Jose, CA 95134
USA
July 2010
202-10577-01
v1.0
Mobile Broadband 11n
Wireless Router MBR1000
User M anua l

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  • Page 1 Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1000 User M anua l 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 July 2010 202-10577-01 v1.0...

  • Page 2: Technical Support

    NETGEAR, Inc. Technical Support Thank you for choosing NETGEAR. To register your product, get the latest product updates, or get support online, visit us at http://support.netgear.com. ...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1 Connecting to the Internet Hardware Features ......... . . 6 Router Stand .
  • Page 4 Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1000 User Manual Showing Statistics......... . 49 Connection Status .
  • Page 5 Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1000 User Manual Troubleshooting a TCP/IP Network Using the Ping Utility ... . . 95 Testing the LAN Path to Your Router ......95 Testing the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device .

  • Page 6: Chapter 1 Connecting To The Internet

    Connecting to the Internet This chapter describes how to configure your NETGEAR Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1000 Internet connection. For help with installation, see the Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1000 Installation Guide. Hardware Features This section acquaints you with the physical aspects of your Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router.

  • Page 7: Router Front Panel

    Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1000 User Manual Router Front Panel The router front panel shown in the following figure contains control buttons and status LEDs. Mobile Broadband/Wi-Fi On/Off Power Internet Wi-Fi Ethernet WAN 2G/3G Signal Quality Figure 1. You can use the LEDs to verify status and connections. The following table lists and describes each LED and button on the front panel of the router.
  • Page 8 Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1000 User Manual Table 1. Front Panel Button and LED Descriptions Button/LED Activity Description Internet Port Solid green There is an Internet session. Solid red No Internet connection. Blinking green Data is being transmitted over the Internet connection. Blinking green and red Traffic meter limit has been reached.

  • Page 9: Router Back Panel

    Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1000 User Manual Router Back Panel The back panel of the router contains port connections. Connector for optional external antenna WAN port Ethernet LAN ports Slot for SIM card (if required by ISP) Power On/Off button Power adapter input Figure 2.

  • Page 10: Router Label

    Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1000 User Manual Router Label The label on the left side of the router shows the router’s MAC address, serial number, security PIN, IMEI or ESN number, and factory default login information. Direction of SIM card insertion Restore Factory Settings: Press for 6 seconds.

  • Page 11: Logging In To Your Router

    Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1000 User Manual Logging In to Your Router When you first connect to your router during installation, a Setup Wizard displays. For help using the Setup Wizard to configure your Internet and wireless network, see the Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1000 Installation Guide.
  • Page 12 You can disable this automatic checking and updating feature during Note: future logins by clearing the Check for Updated Firmware Upon Log-in check box, but NETGEAR recommends that you keep this feature enabled to ensure your router is using the latest updated firmware.

  • Page 13: Accessing The Configuration Assistant After Installation

    Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1000 User Manual Accessing the Configuration Assistant after Installation Log in to the router as described in on page 11. The Logging In to Your Router Configuration Assistant opens. Click Next. The Configuration Assistant prompts you to set up your Internet connection and wireless network as described in the Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1000 Installation Guide.

  • Page 14: Manually Configuring Your Internet Settings

    Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1000 User Manual Manually Configuring Your Internet Settings For you to connect to the network, an active broadband service account is required. Contact your ISP for your user name, password, and the network name. You must also configure some or all of the settings described in the following sections, depending on how you have chosen to connect to the Internet: on page 14...
  • Page 15 Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1000 User Manual The following buttons are available: Apply. Apply the changes that you made. • Cancel. Discard changes. • Table 2. Broadband Settings Fields Fields and Check Boxes Description Internet Connection Mode The choices are: •...

  • Page 16: Mobile Broadband Settings

    Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1000 User Manual Mobile Broadband Settings To manually configure your mobile broadband Internet settings: Log in to the router as described in on page 11. Logging In to Your Router From the main menu, select Mobile Broadband Settings. Adjust the settings as needed based on your Internet connection.
  • Page 17 Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1000 User Manual Table 3. Mobile Broadband Settings Fields Fields and Check Boxes Description User Name Internet account login user name. Password Internet account password for authentication. Country Select your country from the drop-down list. Internet Service Provider Select your Internet Service Provider from the drop-down list.

  • Page 18: Ethernet Broadband Settings

    Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1000 User Manual Ethernet Broadband Settings To manually configure your Ethernet Broadband Internet settings: Log in to the router as described in on page 11. Logging In to Your Router From the main menu, select Ethernet Broadband Settings. The following question displays at the top of the screen: Does Your Internet Connection Require A Login? Select the option based on the type of account you have with your ISP.
  • Page 19 Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1000 User Manual Login required • Adjust the settings as needed based on your Internet connection. The fields in this screen are described in Table Table 4. Ethernet Broadband Settings Fields When Login Required Fields and Checkboxes Description Internet Service Provider Select the service provided by your ISP.
  • Page 20 Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1000 User Manual Table 4. Ethernet Broadband Settings Fields When Login Required (Continued) Fields and Checkboxes Description Login This is usually the name that you use in your email address. For example, if your main mail account is JerAB@ISP.com, then put JerAB in this field.
  • Page 21 Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1000 User Manual Login not required • Chapter 1: Connecting to the Internet | 21...
  • Page 22 Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1000 User Manual Adjust the settings as needed based on your Internet connection. The fields in this screen are described in Table Table 5. Ethernet Broadband Settings Fields When Login Not Required Fields and Check Boxes Description Account Name (If Required) This is also known as the host name or system name.
  • Page 23 Apply. Apply the changes that you made. • Cancel. Discard changes. • Test. Connect to the NETGEAR website. If you connect successfully, your settings • work, and you can click Logout to exit these screens. Chapter 1: Connecting to the Internet...

  • Page 24: Chapter 2 Wireless Network Configuration

    For a wireless connection, the SSID, also called the wireless network name, and the wireless security settings must be the same for the router and wireless computers or wireless adapters. NETGEAR strongly recommends that you use wireless security. Computers can connect wirelessly at a range of several hundred Note: feet.

  • Page 25: Planning Your Wireless Network

    To manually configure the wireless settings, you must know the following: • SSID. The default SSID for the router is NETGEAR-3G. The wireless mode (80.211n, 802.11g, or 802.11b) that each wireless adapter supports. Wireless security option. To successfully implement wireless security, check each wireless adapter to determine which wireless security option it supports.

  • Page 26: Wireless Security Options

    Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1000 User Manual Wireless Security Options Indoors, computers can connect over 802.11n wireless networks at a maximum range of up to 300 feet. Such distances can allow for others outside your immediate area to access your network.

  • Page 27: Manually Configuring Your Wireless Settings

    Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1000 User Manual Manually Configuring Your Wireless Settings If you use a wireless computer to change the wireless network Note: name (SSID) or wireless security, you will be disconnected when you click Apply. To avoid this problem, connect your computer to the router with an Ethernet cable while you are making changes.

  • Page 28: Configuring Wep

    Description Security Options None You can use this setting to establish wireless connectivity before implementing wireless security. NETGEAR strongly recommends that you implement wireless security. Use encryption keys and data encryption for data security. You can select 64-bit or 128-bit encryption. See Configuring WEP page 28.

  • Page 29: Configuring Wpa, Wpa2, Or Wpa + Wpa2

    Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1000 User Manual In the Security Options section, select the WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) radio button: Select the Authentication Type setting: Automatic, Open System, or Shared Key. The default is Open System. Note: The authentication is separate from the data encryption.
  • Page 30 Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1000 User Manual it. Consult the product documentation for your wireless adapter for instructions for configuring WPA settings. If you use a wireless computer to configure wireless security Note: settings, you will be disconnected when you click Apply. If this happens, reconfigure your wireless computer to match the new settings, or access the router from a wired computer to make further changes.

  • Page 31: Using Push 'N' Connect (Wps) To Configure Your Wireless Network

    (SSID) and set up WPA/WPA2 wireless security for the router and the wireless computer or device at the same time. Here are some considerations regarding WPS: NETGEAR’s Push 'N' Connect feature is based on the WPS standard. All other • Wi-Fi-certified and WPS-capable products should be compatible with NETGEAR products that implement Push 'N' Connect.

  • Page 32: Wps Pin Entry

    Any wireless computer or device that will connect to the router wirelessly is a client. The client must support a WPS PIN, and must have a WPS configuration utility, such as the NETGEAR Smart Wizard or Atheros Jumpstart. The first time you add a WPS client, make sure that the Keep Existing Wireless Settings check box on the WPS Settings screen is cleared.

  • Page 33: Adding Wireless Computers That Do Not Support Wps

    Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1000 User Manual On the router main menu, select Add WPS Client (computers that will connect wirelessly to the router are clients), and then click Next. The Add WPS Client screen displays. Select the PIN Number radio button. Go to the client wireless computer.
  • Page 34 Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1000 User Manual Change the wireless network name (SSID) to a meaningful name. • On the WPA/PSK + WPA2/PSK screen, select a passphrase. • Make sure that the Keep Wireless Settings check box is selected in the WPS •...

  • Page 35: Chapter 3 Content Filtering

    Content Filtering This chapter describes how to use the basic firewall features of the router to protect your network. For information about the advanced content filtering features port Note: forwarding and port triggering, see Port Forwarding and Port on page 66. Triggering Chapter 3: Content Filtering | 35...

  • Page 36: Viewing, Selecting, And Saving Logged Information

    Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1000 User Manual Viewing, Selecting, and Saving Logged Information The router logs security-related events such as denied incoming service requests, hacker probes, and administrator logins. If you enabled content filtering in the Block Sites screen, the Logs screen can show you when someone on your network tries to access a blocked site.

  • Page 37: Examples Of Log Messages

    Following are examples of log messages. In all cases, the log entry shows the time stamp as Day, Year-Month-Date Hour:Minute:Second. Activation and Administration Tue, 2002-05-21 18:48:39 - NETGEAR activated This entry indicates a power-up or reboot with initial time entry. Tue, 2002-05-21 18:55:00 - Administrator login successful - IP:192.168.0.2 Thu, 2002-05-21 18:56:58 - Administrator logout - IP:192.168.0.2...

  • Page 38: Dropped Packets

    Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1000 User Manual This entry shows when the log was emailed. Dropped Packets Wed, 2002-05-22 07:15:15 - TCP packet dropped - Source:64.12.47.28,4787,WAN - Destination:134.177.0.11,21,LAN - [Inbound Default rule match] Sun, 2002-05-22 12:50:33 - UDP packet dropped - Source:64.12.47.28,10714,WAN - Destination:134.177.0.11,6970,LAN - [Inbound Default rule match] Sun, 2002-05-22 21:02:53 - ICMP packet dropped - Source:64.12.47.28,0,WAN - Destination:134.177.0.11,0,LAN - [Inbound Default rule match]...

  • Page 39: Blocking Sites And Keywords

    Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1000 User Manual Blocking Sites and Keywords The router provides a variety of options for blocking Internet-based content and communications services. With its content filtering feature, the router prevents objectionable content from reaching your PCs. You can control access to Internet content by screening for keywords within Web addresses.
  • Page 40 Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1000 User Manual Some examples of keyword applications are shown in the following chart. Keyword Result Block the URL http://www.badstuf.com/xxx.html. .com Only websites with other domain suffixes (such as .edu or .gov) can be viewed. .

  • Page 41: Blocking Services

    Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1000 User Manual Blocking Services Log in to the router as described in on page 11. Logging In to Your Router In the main menu, under Content Filtering, select Block Services to display this screen: Figure 3-1 Select one of the following: Per Schedule.

  • Page 42: Scheduling

    Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1000 User Manual Scheduling The router uses Network Time Protocol (NTP) to obtain the current time and date from one of several network time servers on the Internet. Setting Your Time Zone To localize the time for your log entries, you must specify your time zone: Log in to the router as described in on page 11.
  • Page 43 Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1000 User Manual Enter the values in 24-hour time format. For example, 10:30 a.m. would be 10 hours and 30 minutes, and 10:30 p.m. would be 22 hours and 30 minutes. If you set the start time after the end time, the schedule will be effective through midnight the next day.

  • Page 44: Enabling Security Event Email Notification

    Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1000 User Manual Enabling Security Event Email Notification To set up the router so that you can receive logs and alerts by email, select Email from the router menu to display the following screen: To receive alerts and logs by email: Select the Turn Email Notification On check box.
  • Page 45 Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1000 User Manual Time for sending log. Specifies the time of day to send the log. Relevant when the log is sent daily or weekly. If the Weekly, Daily, or Hourly option is selected and the log fills up before the specified period, the log is automatically e-mailed to the specified email address.

  • Page 46: Chapter 4 Managing Your Network

    Managing Your Network This chapter describes how to perform network management tasks with your Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router. Chapter 4: Managing Your Network | 46...

  • Page 47: Router Status

    Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1000 User Manual Router Status From the main menu, under Maintenance, select Router Status to view this screen. You can use this screen to view the status of the router, to show statistics, or to view the connection status.
  • Page 48 Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1000 User Manual Table 8. Router Status Fields Field Description Firmware Version This field displays the router firmware version. Mobile Broadband Modem Identity Shows the modem in use. Modem sw version The software version of the modem. Modem driver The driver version of the modem.

  • Page 49: Showing Statistics

    Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1000 User Manual Showing Statistics Click the Show Statistics button on the Router Status screen to display router usage statistics: The following table explains the statistic fields. Table 9. Router Statistics Fields Field Description Status The link status.

  • Page 50: Connection Status

    Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1000 User Manual Connection Status Click the Connection Status button on the Router Status screen: This screen shows the following statistics: Table 10. Connection Status Fields Field Description Mobile Broadband Connection Status The status of the Internet connection. Service •...
  • Page 51 Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1000 User Manual Table 10. Connection Status Fields (Continued) Field Description Connection Status Connection Time The time elapsed since the last connection to the Internet through the broadband port. Connecting to Server The connection status. Negotiation Success or Failed.

  • Page 52: Viewing Attached Devices

    Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1000 User Manual Viewing Attached Devices The Attached Devices screen shows all IP devices that the router discovered on the local network. From the main menu, under Maintenance, select Attached Devices: For each device, the table shows the IP address, device name if available, and the Ethernet MAC address.

  • Page 53: Backing Up, Restoring, Or Erasing Your Settings

    Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1000 User Manual Backing Up, Restoring, or Erasing Your Settings The configuration settings of the router are stored in a configuration file in the router. This file can be backed up to your computer, restored, or reverted to factory default settings. The procedures in the following sections explain how to do these tasks.
  • Page 54 Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1000 User Manual To erase the configuration: Under Maintenance on the main menu, select Backup Settings. Click Erase. The router reboots. After an erase, the router password is password, the LAN IP address is 192.168.0.1, and the router DHCP client is enabled.

  • Page 55: Protecting Access To Your Router

    Internet connection. NETGEAR recommends that you change this password to a more secure password. The ideal password should contain no dictionary words from any language, and should be a mixture of both uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols.

  • Page 56: Changing The Administrator Login Time-Out

    Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1000 User Manual Changing the Administrator Login Time-Out For security, the administrator login to the router configuration times out after a period of inactivity. To change the login time-out period: In the Set Password screen, type a number in the Administrator login times out field. The suggested default value is 5 minutes.

  • Page 57: Running Diagnostic Utilities And Rebooting The Router

    Lookup. A Domain Name Server (DNS) converts the Internet name such as • www.netgear.com to an IP address. If you need the IP address of a server on the Internet, you can do a DNS lookup to find the IP address.
  • Page 58 Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1000 User Manual Save. Save diagnostic information. • 58 | Chapter 4: Managing Your Network...

  • Page 59: Upgrading The Router Firmware

    The router firmware is stored in flash memory, and can be upgraded as new firmware is released by NETGEAR. Upgrade files can be downloaded from the NETGEAR web site. If the upgrade file is compressed (a .zip file), you must first extract the binary (.bin or .img) file before uploading it to the router.

  • Page 60: Chapter 5 Advanced

    Advanced This chapter describes how to configure the advanced features of your Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router. Chapter 5: Advanced | 60...

  • Page 61: Sim Settings

    Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1000 User Manual SIM Settings From the main menu, select SIM Settings to display the following screen: Table 11. SIM Settings Field Description Enabling or Disabling the PIN Code Controls whether the PIN code on the SIM card will be used to connect to the network.

  • Page 62: Advanced Wireless Settings

    Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1000 User Manual Advanced Wireless Settings From the main menu, select Advanced Wireless Settings to display the following screen: Table 12. Advanced Wireless Settings Field Description Enable Wireless Router Radio Selected by default, this setting enables the wireless radio, which allows the router to work as a wireless access point.

  • Page 63: Wireless Station Access Control

    Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1000 User Manual Wireless Station Access Control By default, any wireless PC that is configured with the correct SSID and wireless security settings is allowed access to your wireless network. You can use wireless access point settings in the Wireless Setting screen to further restrict wireless access to your network: •...
  • Page 64 Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1000 User Manual To restrict access based on MAC addresses: From the main menu, under Advanced, select Wireless Settings. Click Setup Access List to display the Wireless Station Access List screen. Adjust the list as needed for your network. You can add devices to the Trusted Wireless Stations list.

  • Page 65: Wireless Repeating Function

    Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1000 User Manual Wireless Repeating Function From the main menu, select Wireless Repeating Function to display the following screen: Table 13. Wireless Repeating Function Field Description Enable Wireless Repeating Enable this if you wish to use either Bridge mode or Repeater mode, and then select the mode you want for your environment.

  • Page 66: Port Forwarding And Port Triggering

    Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1000 User Manual Port Forwarding and Port Triggering Port forwarding and port triggering are advanced features that affect the behavior of the firewall in your router. In the Port Forwarding / Port Triggering screen, you can make local computers or servers available to the Internet for different services (for example, FTP or HTTP), to play Internet games (like Quake III), or to use Internet applications (like CU-SeeMe).

  • Page 67: Port Triggering

    Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1000 User Manual Port Triggering To set up port triggering: From the main menu, under Advanced, select Port Forwarding/Port Triggering. Select the Port Triggering radio button to display the following screen: Click Add Service and fill in the fields in the Add Service screen. The service appears in the list.

  • Page 68: Wan Setup

    Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1000 User Manual WAN Setup To change broadband Internet connection settings, use the Broadband Settings screen, as described in on page 14. Manually Configuring Your Internet Settings To view or change the WAN setup: From the main menu, select WAN Setup to display the WAN Setup screen.

  • Page 69: Setting Up A Default Dmz Server

    Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1000 User Manual Table 14. WAN Setup Settings Setting Description Disable SPI Firewall This check box is usually cleared so that the firewall protects your LAN against port scans and denial of service attacks. This check box should be selected only in special circumstances.
  • Page 70 Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1000 User Manual To assign a computer or server to be a default DMZ server: Go to the WAN Setup screen as described in the previous section. Select the Default DMZ Server check box. Type the IP address for that server. Click Apply to save your changes.

  • Page 71: Lan Setup

    Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1000 User Manual LAN Setup The LAN Setup screen allows configuration of LAN IP services such as DHCP and RIP. These features can be found under Advanced in the router main menu. The router is shipped preconfigured to use private IP addresses on the LAN side, and to act as a DHCP server.

  • Page 72: Dhcp Settings

    Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1000 User Manual The LAN TCP/IP Setup parameters are explained in the following table. Table 15. LAN IP Setup Settings Description Device Name LAN TCP/IP IP Address The LAN IP address of the router. Setup IP Subnet Mask The LAN subnet mask of the router.

  • Page 73: Reserved Ip Addresses

    Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1000 User Manual The router delivers the following parameters to any LAN device that requests DHCP: An IP address from the range you have defined. • Subnet mask. • Gateway IP address is the router’s LAN IP address. •...

  • Page 74: Qos Setup

    Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1000 User Manual QoS Setup QoS is an advanced feature that can be used to prioritize some Internet applications and online gaming, and to minimize the impact when the bandwidth is busy. From the main menu, select QoS Setup to display the following screen: Table 16.

  • Page 75: Qos Priority Rule List

    Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1000 User Manual QoS Priority Rule List From the QoS Setup screen, click Setup QoS Rule to display the following screen: QoS Priority Rules From the QoS Priority Rule List, click Add Priority Rule to display the following screen: Chapter 5: Advanced | 75...
  • Page 76 Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1000 User Manual For Applications or Online Gaming To set up the priority for an application or online gaming: Select Applications or On-line Gaming from the Priority Category lists. Select the Internet application or game for which you want to set the priority from the relevant list.
  • Page 77 Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1000 User Manual For MAC Addresses To set up the priority for specified computer via its MAC address: Select MAC Address from the Priority Category list. Click the Refresh button to update the list of computers already connected to the router. Select the entry's radio button.

  • Page 78: Dynamic Dns

    Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1000 User Manual Dynamic DNS If your network has a permanently assigned IP address, you can register a domain name and have that name linked with your IP address by public Domain Name Servers (DNS). However, if your Internet account uses a dynamically assigned IP address, you will not know in advance what your IP address will be, and the address can change frequently.
  • Page 79 Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1000 User Manual The Dynamic DNS service provider might call the host name a domain name. If your URL is myName.dyndns.org, then your host name is myName. The password can be a key for your Dynamic DNS account. If your Dynamic DNS provider allows the use of wildcards in resolving your URL, you can select the Use wildcards check box to activate this feature.

  • Page 80: Using Static Routes

    Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1000 User Manual Using Static Routes Static routes provide additional routing information to your router. Under normal circumstances, the router has adequate routing information after it has been configured for Internet access, and you do not need to configure additional static routes. You must configure static routes only for unusual cases such as multiple routers or multiple IP subnets located on your network.
  • Page 81 Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1000 User Manual Select the radio button of the static route you want to configure. Click Add or Edit to display the following screen: Fill in or change the fields: Route Name. The route name is for identification purposes only. •...

  • Page 82: Enabling Remote Management

    Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1000 User Manual Enabling Remote Management Using the Remote Management screen, you can allow a user or users on the Internet to configure, upgrade, and check the status of your router. Be sure to change the router default password to a very secure Tip: password.
  • Page 83 Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1000 User Manual http://134.177.0.123:8080 In this case, you must include http:// in the address. Note: Chapter 5: Advanced | 83...

  • Page 84: Universal Plug And Play

    Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1000 User Manual Universal Plug and Play Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) helps devices such as Internet appliances and computers access the network and connect to other devices as needed. UPnP devices can automatically discover the services from other registered UPnP devices on the network. Select UPnP on the main menu to display the UPnP screen: Fill in the settings on the UPnP screen: Turn UPnP On.

  • Page 85: Traffic Meter

    Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1000 User Manual Traffic Meter Traffic metering allows you to monitor the volume of Internet traffic passing through your router’s Internet port. With the Traffic Meter utility, you can set limits for traffic volume, set a monthly limit, and get a live update of traffic usage.
  • Page 86 Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1000 User Manual Click the Traffic Status button if you want a live update on Internet traffic status on your router. Click Apply to save your settings. 86 | Chapter 5: Advanced...

  • Page 87: Tr-069 Setup

    Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1000 User Manual TR-069 Setup The WAN Management Protocol (TR-069) allows an Auto-Configuration Server (ACS) to perform auto-configuration, provision, collection, and diagnostics for this device. Use the information provided by your ISP. Incorrect information Note: prevents the ISP from remotely managing this router.

  • Page 88: Chapter 6 Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting This chapter gives information about troubleshooting your Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router. After each problem description, instructions are provided to help you diagnose and solve the problem. For the common problems listed, go to the section indicated. Is the router on? •...

  • Page 89: Basic Functioning

    • that the power supply adapter is correctly connected to a functioning power outlet. Check that you are using the power adapter supplied by NETGEAR for • this product. If the error persists, you have a hardware problem and should contact •...
  • Page 90 Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1000 User Manual Table 17. Troubleshooting with the LEDs (Continued) Action Internet Port Internet LED is red. The router cannot connect to the Internet. Check the Internet connection option being used. For the mobile broadband connection option, check the Signal LED. •...

  • Page 91: Troubleshooting Access To The Router Main Menu

    Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1000 User Manual Troubleshooting Access to the Router Main Menu If you are unable to access the router main menu from a computer on your local network, check the following: If you are using an Ethernet-connected computer, check the Ethernet connection •...

  • Page 92: Troubleshooting The Isp Connection

    • An amber Signal LED indicates marginal coverage. • An unlighted Signal LED indicates no coverage. • b. Maintain recommended minimum distances between NETGEAR equipment and household appliances to reduce interference (see Regulatory Compliance on page 104). Information 92 |...

  • Page 93: Troubleshooting Internet Browsing

    Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1000 User Manual Using an external antenna for improved signal strength: a. Install an external antenna. (The external antenna is an optional accessory that you can obtain.) b. Clear the Use Internal Antenna check box on the Mobile Broadband Settings screen and then click Apply.
  • Page 94 Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1000 User Manual Your computer might not have the router configured as its TCP/IP router. • If your computer obtains its information from the router by DHCP, reboot the computer, and verify the router address as described in the online document you can access from ITCP/IP Networking Basics in Appendix B.

  • Page 95: Troubleshooting A Tcp/Ip Network Using The Ping Utility

    Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1000 User Manual Troubleshooting a TCP/IP Network Using the Ping Utility Most TCP/IP terminal devices and routers contain a ping utility that sends an echo request packet to the designated device. The device then responds with an echo reply. You can easily troubleshoot a TCP/IP network by using the ping utility in your computer.
  • Page 96 Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1000 User Manual From the Windows toolbar, click the Start button, and select Run. In the Windows Run window, type: ping -n 10 IP address where IP address is the IP address of a remote device such as your ISP’s DNS server. If the path is functioning correctly, replies as in the previous section are displayed.

  • Page 97: Restoring The Default Configuration And Password

    Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1000 User Manual Restoring the Default Configuration and Password This section explains how to restore the factory default configuration settings, changing the router’s admin password to password and the IP address to 192.168.0.1. You can erase the current configuration and restore factory defaults in two ways: Use the Erase feature (see on page 53).

  • Page 98: Problems With Date And Time

    Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1000 User Manual Problems with Date and Time The email screen displays the current date and time of day. The Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router uses the Network Time Protocol (NTP) to obtain the current time from one of several network time servers on the Internet.

  • Page 99: Appendix A Factory Default Settings And Technical Specifications

    Factory Default Settings and Technical Specifications Factory Default Settings You can use the Restore Factory Settings button located on the bottom of your router to reset all settings to their factory defaults. This is called a hard reset. To perform a hard reset, push and hold the Restore Factory Settings button for 6 seconds.
  • Page 100 Enabled (all) Internet) Source MAC filtering Disabled Wireless Wireless communication Enabled SSID name NETGEAR-3G Security Disabled Broadcast SSID Enabled Transmission speed Auto (maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 specifications. Actual throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors,...

  • Page 101: Technical Specifications

    Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1000 User Manual Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Network Protocol and Standards TCP/IP, DHCP Compatibility Power adapter North America: 120V AC, 60 Hz, input • United Kingdom, Australia: 240V AC, 50 Hz, input • Europe: 230V AC, 50 Hz, input •...

  • Page 102: Appendix B Related Documents

    Related Documents This appendix provides links to reference documents you can use to gain a more complete understanding of the technologies used in your NETGEAR product. Document Link Using Microsoft Vista and http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/winzerocfg/index.htm Windows XP to Manage Wireless Network Connections ITCP/IP Networking Basics http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/tcpip/index.htm...
  • Page 103 Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1000 User Manual Appendix B: Related Documents | 103...

  • Page 104: Appendix C Notification Of Compliance

    Therefore, all options described in this user's guide may not be available in your version of the product. Interference Reduction Table Recommended Minimum Distance between  Household Appliance NETGEAR equipment and household appliance to reduce interference (in feet and meters) Microwave ovens 30 feet / 9 meters...
  • Page 105 Hereby, NETGEAR Inc., declares that this Radiolan is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Español [Spanish] Por medio de la presente NETGEAR Inc. declara que el Radiolan cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE.
  • Page 106 övriga relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv 1999/5/EG. Íslenska [Icelandic]Hér með lýsir NETGEAR Inc. yfir því að Radiolan er í samræmi við grunnkröfur og aðrar kröfur, sem gerðar eru í tilskipun 1999/5/EC. Norsk [Norwegian] NETGEAR Inc. erklærer herved at utstyret Radiolan er i samsvar med de grunnleggende krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF.

  • Page 107: Index

    Index access Internet connection, auto-detecting connection type restricting by MAC address Internet traffic statistics router password IP addresses, auto-generated access control Auto-detecting an Internet connection keywords, blocking backing up configuration blocking keywords LAN setup services LEDs sites logging in broadband settings logging out logs, sending configuration...
  • Page 108 Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1000 User Manual wireless security wireless station access control remote management repeating function, wireless WPA + WPA2 reserved IP adresses WPA and WPA2, configuring restoring factory settings WPA2 router assembly WPS button back panel front panel label SIM settings SMTP...

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