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350 East Plumeria Drive
San Jose, CA 95134
USA
September 2010
202-10734-01
v1.0
Mobile Broadband 11n
Wireless Router MBR1210

User Manual

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1210 User Manual 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 September 2010 202-10734-01 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..........7 Router Stand .
  • Page 4 Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1210 User Manual Router Status ..........47 Showing Statistics .
  • Page 5 Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1210 User Manual Problems with Date and Time ........90 Restoring the Default Configuration and Password .

  • Page 6: Chapter 1 Connecting To The Internet

    Connecting to the Internet This chapter describes how to configure your Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1210 Internet connection. • Hardware Features • Log In to Your Router • Access the Configuration Assistant after Installation • Manually Configure Your Internet Settings...

  • Page 7: Hardware Features

    Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1210 User Manual Hardware Features This section outlines the physical aspects of your Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router. Router Stand Since the Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router is a vertical-only device, use the stand to position your router upright.

  • Page 8: Router Front Panel

    Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1210 User Manual Router Front Panel The router front panel contains control buttons and status LEDs. Use the LEDs to verify status and connections. Mobile Broadband/Wi-Fi On/Off Power Internet Wi-Fi Ethernet WAN 2G/3G Signal Quality Figure 2.
  • Page 9 Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1210 User Manual Table 1. LED Descriptions Activity Description Power Solid green The router is turned on and operating normally. Solid amber POST (power-on self-test) in progress. Power is not supplied to the router. Internet Port Solid green There is an Internet session.

  • Page 10: Router Back Panel

    Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1210 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...

  • Page 11: Log In To Your Router

    Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1210 User Manual Log 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 MBR1210 Installation Guide.
  • Page 12 You can disable this automatic checking and updating feature during Note: future log ins 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: Access The Configuration Assistant After Installation

    The 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 MBR1210 Installation Guide. a. Select your Internet connection mode: Use Ethernet first and if fail use mobile broadband connection •...

  • Page 14: Manually Configure Your Internet Settings

    Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1210 User Manual Manually Configure 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...
  • Page 15 Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1210 User Manual Adjust the settings as needed based on your Internet connection. The fields in this screen are described in Table The following buttons are available: Apply. Apply the changes that you made. •...

  • Page 16: Mobile Broadband Settings

    Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1210 User Manual Mobile Broadband Settings To manually configure your mobile broadband Internet settings: Log in to the router as described in on page 11. Log In to Your Router From the main menu, select Mobile Broadband Settings.
  • Page 17 Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1210 User Manual Table 3. Settings 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 MBR1210 User Manual Ethernet Broadband Settings To manually configure your Ethernet Broadband Internet settings: Log in to the router as described in on page 11. Log In to Your Router From the main menu, select Ethernet Broadband Settings.
  • Page 19 Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1210 User Manual a. 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 When Login Required Fields and Checkboxes...
  • Page 20 Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1210 User Manual Table 4. Ethernet Broadband Settings When Login Required Fields and Checkboxes Description Password Type the password that you use to log in to your ISP. Service Name (If Required) If your ISP provided a service name, enter it here. Otherwise, this can be left blank.
  • Page 21 Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1210 User Manual b. Login not required Adjust the settings as needed based on your Internet connection. The fields in this screen are described in Table Chapter 1. Connecting to the Internet | 21...
  • Page 22 Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1210 User Manual 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. For most users, type your account name or user name in this field. For example, if your main mail account is JerAB@ISP.com, then put JerAB...
  • 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 known as 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. The router is pre-configured with WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK mixed mode and uses a unique SSID and passphrase.

  • Page 25: Planning Your Wireless Network

    Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1210 User Manual Planning Your Wireless Network For compliance and compatibility between similar products in your area, the operating channel and region must be set correctly. To configure the wireless network, you can either specify the wireless settings, or you can use Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) to automatically set the SSID and implement WPA/WPA2 security.

  • Page 26: Wireless Security Options

    Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1210 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 others outside your immediate area to access your network.

  • Page 27: Manually Configure Your Wireless Settings

    Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1210 User Manual Manually Configure 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 occurrence, connect your computer directly to the router with an Ethernet cable while you are making changes.

  • Page 28: Configuring Wep

    Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1210 User Manual Table 6. Settings Description Security Options None 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.
  • Page 29 Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1210 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: Configuring Wpa, Wpa2, Or Wpa + Wpa2

    Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1210 User Manual Configuring WPA, WPA2, or WPA + WPA2 Both WPA and WPA2 provide strong data security. WPA with TKIP is a software implementation that can be used on Windows systems with Service Pack 2 or later; WPA2 with AES is a hardware implementation;...

  • Page 31: Use 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. WPS considerations: 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 Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1210 User Manual The router WPS screen displays a message confirming that the client was added to the wireless network. The router generates an SSID, and implements WPA/WPA2 wireless security. The router will keep these wireless settings unless...

  • Page 33: Wps Pin Entry

    Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1210 User Manual 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.

  • Page 34: Add Wireless Computers That Do Not Support Wps

    Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1210 User Manual Add Wireless Computers That Do Not Support WPS If you set up your network with WPS, and now you want to add a computer that does not support WPS, you must manually configure that computer. For information about how to view...

  • Page 35: Sim Card Pin Code

    Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1210 User Manual SIM Card PIN Code Some SIM cards may have a PIN code associated with them. Without the PIN code, you will not be able to access the internet. This status appears when a PIN is required, but has not yet been entered.

  • Page 36: Sim Card Modem Unlock Code

    Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1210 User Manual SIM Card Modem Unlock Code If you have a SIM card that is not provided by the company where you got the router, you might get an error indicating the modem is locked. To proceed, you must enter an unlock code.

  • Page 37: Chapter 3 Content Filtering

    Content Filtering This chapter describes how to use the basic firewall features of the router to protect your network. • Viewing, Selecting, and Saving Logged Information • Blocking Sites and Keywords • Blocking Services • Scheduling • Enabling Security Event Email Notification For information about the advanced content filtering features port Note: forwarding and port triggering, see...

  • Page 38: Viewing, Selecting, And Saving Logged Information

    Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1210 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 39: Saving Log Files On A Server

    Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1210 User Manual Log entries and action buttons are described in the Table Table 7. Field or Button Description Current time The date and time the log entry was recorded. Description or action The type of event and what action was taken, if any.

  • Page 40: Log Message Examples

    Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1210 User Manual Log Message Examples 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.

  • Page 41: Blocking Sites And Keywords

    Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1210 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 42 Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1210 User Manual Some examples of keyword applications are shown in the following chart. Table 8. 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 43: Blocking Services

    Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1210 User Manual Blocking Services Log in to the router as described in on page 11. Log In to Your Router In the main menu, under Content Filtering, select Block Services to display this screen: Figure 5.

  • Page 44: Scheduling

    Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1210 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...

  • Page 45: Enabling Security Event Email Notification

    Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1210 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 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. • Router Status • Backing Up, Restoring, or Erasing Your Settings • Protecting Access to Your Router • Running Diagnostic Utilities and Rebooting the Router •...

  • Page 47: Router Status

    Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1210 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 MBR1210 User Manual Table 9. 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 MBR1210 User Manual Showing Statistics Click the Show Statistics button on the Router Status screen to display router usage statistics: explains the statistic fields. Table 10 Table 10. Field Description Status The link status. Note that LAN2, LAN3, and LAN4 are guest networks.

  • Page 50: Connection Status

    Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1210 User Manual Connection Status Click the Connection Status button on the Router Status screen: This screen shows the following statistics: Table 11. Field Description Mobile Broadband Connection Status The status of the Internet connection.

  • Page 51: Viewing Attached Devices

    Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1210 User Manual Table 11. 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: Backing Up, Restoring, Or Erasing Your Settings

    Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1210 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 53: Erasing The Configuration

    Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1210 User Manual Erasing the Configuration You can use the Erase feature to erase its configuration settings and restore the router to the factory default settings. To erase the configuration: Under Maintenance on the main menu, select Backup Settings.

  • Page 54: 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 55: Changing The Administrator Login Time-Out

    Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1210 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.

  • Page 56: Running Diagnostic Utilities And Rebooting The Router

    Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1210 User Manual Running Diagnostic Utilities and Rebooting the Router The router has a diagnostics feature. You can use the Diagnostics screen to perform the following functions from the router: Ping an IP address to test connectivity to see if you can reach a remote host. If Ping VPN •...

  • Page 57: 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 58: Chapter 5 Advanced

    Advanced This chapter describes how to configure the advanced features of your Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router. • SIM Settings • Advanced Wireless Settings • Wireless Repeating Function • Port Forwarding and Port Triggering • WAN Setup • LAN Setup •...

  • Page 59: Sim Settings

    Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1210 User Manual SIM Settings From the main menu, select SIM Settings to display the following screen: Table 12. 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 60: Advanced Wireless Settings

    Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1210 User Manual Advanced Wireless Settings From the main menu, select Advanced Wireless Settings to display the following screen: Table 13. 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 61: Wireless Station Access Control

    Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1210 User Manual Wireless Station Access Control By default, any wireless PC 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 62 Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1210 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 63: Wireless Repeating Function

    WPA-PSK [TKIP] can (and should) be used to protect this communication. • Wireless Base Station. Select this only if this MBR1210 is the "master" for a group of Repeater-mode wireless stations. The other Repeater–mode wireless stations must be set to Wireless Repeater–mode, using this MBR1210's MAC address.

  • Page 64: Port Forwarding And Port Triggering

    Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1210 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...

  • Page 65: Port Triggering

    Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1210 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.

  • Page 66: Wan Setup

    Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1210 User Manual WAN Setup To change broadband Internet connection settings, use the Broadband Settings screen, as described in on page 14. Manually Configure Your Internet Settings To view or change the WAN setup: From the main menu, select WAN Setup to display the WAN Setup screen.

  • Page 67: Setting Up A Default Dmz Server

    Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1210 User Manual Setting Up a Default DMZ Server WARNING! For security reasons, you should avoid using the default DMZ server feature. When a computer is designated as the default DMZ server, it loses much of the protection of the firewall, and is exposed to many exploits from the Internet.

  • Page 68: Lan Setup

    Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1210 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 69: Dhcp Settings

    Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1210 User Manual The LAN TCP/IP Setup parameters are explained in the table below. Table 16. 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 70: Reserved Ip Addresses

    Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1210 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 71: Qos Setup

    Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1210 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 17.

  • Page 72: Qos Priority Rule List

    Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1210 User Manual QoS Priority Rule List From the QoS Setup screen, click Setup QoS Rule to display the following screen: 72 | Chapter 5. Advanced...

  • Page 73: Qos Priority Rules

    Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1210 User Manual QoS Priority Rules From the QoS Priority Rule List, click Add Priority Rule to display the following screen: 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.
  • Page 74 Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1210 User Manual Select the LAN port number you plan to specify the priority level for those computers connecting on this LAN port. Select the priority level: Highest, High, Normal, or Low. You can also type the name in the QoS Policy field for this rule if you prefer.
  • Page 75 Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1210 User Manual To delete a priority rule entry: Select the entry's radio button of the table. Click the Delete button. Click Apply. Chapter 5. Advanced | 75...

  • Page 76: Dynamic Dns

    Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1210 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).

  • Page 77: Using Static Routes

    Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1210 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 78 Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1210 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 79: Enabling Remote Management

    Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1210 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 80: Universal Plug And Play

    Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1210 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.

  • Page 81: Traffic Meter

    Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1210 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 82: 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 83: Basic Functioning

    • Check that you are using the power adapter supplied by NETGEAR for this product. • If the error persists, you might have a hardware problem and should contact Technical Support.
  • Page 84 Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1210 User Manual Action Internet Port Internet LED is off. Be sure the SIM card you received is in the router. SIM cards from other devices will not function in the router, and the this SIM card will not function in other devices.

  • Page 85: Troubleshooting Access To The Router Main Menu

    Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1210 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 86: Troubleshooting The Isp Connection

    Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1210 User Manual Troubleshooting the ISP Connection Check these possible sources of trouble if you are having difficulty connecting to or browsing the Internet. Connecting to the Internet If unable to connect to Internet, check the following: The Internet account is active.

  • Page 87: Troubleshooting Internet Browsing

    Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1210 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 purchase.) b. Clear the Use Internal Antenna check box on the Mobile Broadband Settings screen and then click Apply.

  • Page 88: Troubleshooting A Tcp/Ip Network Using The Ping Utility

    Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1210 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 89: Testing The Path From Your Computer To A Remote Device

    Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1210 User Manual Testing the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device After verifying that the LAN path works correctly, test the path from your PC to a remote device. From the Windows toolbar, click the Start button, and select Run.

  • Page 90: Problems With Date And Time

    Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1210 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 91 Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1210 User Manual Chapter 6. Troubleshooting | 91...

  • Page 92: Appendix A Supplemental Information

    Supplemental Information This appendix provides the following information: • Factory Default Settings • Technical Specifications • Related Documents Appendix A. Supplemental Information | 92...

  • Page 93: Factory Default Settings

    Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1210 User Manual Factory Default Settings Use the Restore Factory Settings button located on the bottom of your router to reset all settings to their original factory default settings. This is called a hard reset. To perform a hard reset, push and hold the Restore Factory Settings button for 6 seconds.
  • Page 94 Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1210 User Manual Feature (Continued) Default Behavior (Continued) Mobile Internet Service Provider: Bell Mobility Broadband APN: inet.bell.ca Access Number: *99# PDP Type: Username: none required WiFi Wireless communication Enabled SSID name See label on the bottom of router...

  • Page 95: Technical Specifications

    Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1210 User Manual Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Network Protocol and Standards TCP/IP, DHCP Compatibility Power adapter • North America: 120V AC, 60 Hz, input • 12V DC @ 1.5A output Physical specifications • Dimensions: 6.8 in. x 5.03 in. x 1.28 in. (173 mm x 128 mm x 33 mm) •...

  • Page 96: Related Documents

    Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1210 User Manual Related Documents The table below 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...

  • Page 97: Appendix B Compliance Notification

    This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. FCC Declaration of Conformity We, NETGEAR, Inc., 350 East Plumeria Drive, San Jose, CA 95134, declare under our sole responsibility that the Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1210 complies with Part 15 Subpart B of FCC CFR47 Rules.

  • Page 98: Canadian Department Of Communications Radio Interference Regulations

    Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations This digital apparatus, Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1210, does not exceed the Class B limits for radio-noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
  • Page 99 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 100 Svenska [Swedish] överensstämmelse med de väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv 1999/5/EG. Hér með lýsir NETGEAR Inc. yfir því að Radiolan er í samræmi við Íslenska [Icelandic] grunnkröfur og aðrar kröfur, sem gerðar eru í tilskipun 1999/5/EC.

  • Page 101: Index

    Index Numerics ethernet broadband settings 2G/3G LED factory defaults Firmware Upgrade Assistant access flash memory restrict by MAC address restricting by MAC address router password access control interference administrator login internet port LED attached devices Internet traffic statistics auto-detect connection IP addresses, auto-generated blocking keywords, blocking...
  • Page 102 Mobile Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1210 User Manual network management technical support Network Time Protocol (NTP) time of day time zone timeout time-stamping password trademarks change traffic counter restoring traffic meter placement traffic status port forwarding troubleshooting port triggering trusted host...

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