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350 East Plumeria Drive
San Jose, CA 95134
USA
Jan. 2011
202-10523-03
v1.0
N150 Wireless ADSL2+
Modem Router DGN1000

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 Jan. 2011 202-10523-03 v1.0...

  • Page 2: Technical Support

    NETGEAR, Inc. Technical Support Thank you for choosing NETGEAR. To register your product, get the latest product updates, get support online, or for more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the Support website at http://support.netgear.com.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Settings Description........20 Log In to the N150 Modem Router ......21 Upgrade Router Firmware .
  • Page 4 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 Chapter 3 Wireless Settings Preset Security ..........32 Security Basics.
  • Page 5 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 Chapter 6 Advanced Settings WAN Setup..........73 Dynamic DNS .

  • Page 6: Chapter 1 Hardware Setup

    Hardware Setup Getting 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).

  • Page 7: Unpack Your New Router

    Installation guide with cabling and router setup instructions • 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.

  • Page 8: Hardware Features

    N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 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 factory reset button, security PIN, preset login information, MAC address, and serial number.

  • Page 9: Back Panel

    N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 Back Panel The back panel has the On/Off button and port connections as shown in the figure. Figure 3. Back panel port connections Viewed from left to right, the rear panel contains the following elements:...

  • Page 10: Front Panel

    N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 Front Panel The wireless modem router front panel has the nine status LEDs and icons shown in the figure. Note that the Wireless and WPS icons are buttons. Wireless on/off button WPS On/Off button...
  • Page 11 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 Table 3. DSL LED Icon LED Activity Description Solid green You have a DSL connection. In technical terms, the DSL port is synchronized with an ISP’s network-access device. Blinking green Indicates that the wireless modem router is negotiating the best possible speed on the DSL line.

  • Page 12: Position Your Wireless Router

    N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 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.

  • Page 13: Adsl Microfilters

    N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 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 on page 14.

  • Page 14: Two-Line Adsl Microfilter

    N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 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. Plug the ADSL microfilter into the wall outlet, plug your phone equipment into the jack labeled Phone, and plug the wireless modem router into the jack labeled ADSL.
  • Page 15 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 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. CAUTION: Incorrectly connecting a filter to your wireless modem router blocks your DSL connection.

  • Page 16: Verify The Cabling

    N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 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.

  • Page 17: Chapter 2 Router Internet Setup

    This chapter explains how to set up your Internet connection using one of three methods: NETGEAR Genie (recommended), Setup Wizard, or manual setup. If you have already set up your router using one of these methods, the initial router setup is complete. Refer to this chapter if you want to become familiar with the router menus, view or adjust the initial settings, or change the router password and login time-out.

  • Page 18: Router Setup Preparation

    N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 Router Setup Preparation You can set up your wireless modem router with the NETGEAR Genie as described in on page 19, with the Setup Wizard as described in NETGEAR Genie Setup Setup Wizard page 24, or manually as described in on page 25.

  • Page 19: Gather Isp Information

    Host and domain names NETGEAR Genie Setup NETGEAR Genie is on the Resource CD and runs on a PC with Microsoft Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, or Windows 2000 with Service Pack 2 or later. It 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.

  • Page 20: View Or Change Settings

    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 on page 21.

  • Page 21: Log In To The N150 Modem Router

    N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 Log In to the N150 Modem Router Log in to the wireless modem router to view or change settings or to set up the wireless modem router.  To log in: Type http://192.168.0.1 in the address field of your browser and press Enter to display the login window.

  • Page 22: Upgrade Router Firmware

    N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 If you are having trouble accessing the router wirelessly, NETGEAR recommends that during setup you use an Ethernet cable to connect your computer so that you can log in to the wireless modem router.

  • Page 23: Router Interface

    Chapter 6, Advanced Settings. Using this menu requires a solid understanding of networking concepts. Web Support. Go to the NETGEAR support site to get information, help, and product • documentation. These links work once you have an Internet connection. Router Internet Setup...

  • Page 24: Setup Wizard

    N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 Setup Wizard If you do not use the NETGEAR Genie, you have to log in to the modem router to set the country, language, and Internet connection. If you performed the NETGEAR Genie setup, the country, language, Note: Internet, and wireless network settings are already configured.

  • Page 25: Manual Setup (Basic Settings)

    Settings If no login is required, you can specify the MAC Address setting. Click Apply to save your settings. Click Test to test your Internet connection. If the NETGEAR website does not appear within 1 minute, see on page 85.
  • Page 26 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 ISP does not require login ISP does require login The following descriptions explain all of the possible fields in the Basic Settings screen. Note that which fields appear in this screen depends on whether or not an ISP login is required.
  • Page 27 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 Idle Timeout (In minutes). If you want to change the login timeout, enter a new value in minutes. This determines how long the wireless modem router keeps the Internet connection active after there is no Internet activity from the LAN. Entering a value of 0 (zero) means never log out.

  • Page 28: Dsl Settings

    N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 Use Default Address. Use the default MAC address. Use Computer MAC Address. The wireless modem router will capture and use the MAC address of the computer that you are now using. You must be using the one computer that is allowed by the ISP.

  • Page 29: Unsuccessful Internet Connection

    Contact your ISP to verify that you have the correct configuration information. • Read Troubleshooting. If problems persist, register your NETGEAR product • Chapter 7, and contact NETGEAR Technical Support. Check the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) properties in the Network Connections section of •...

  • Page 30: Log Out Manually

    Router login logs you in to the router interface. See • Log In to the N150 Modem Router page 21 for details about this login. ISP login logs you in to your Internet service. Your service provider has provided you with •...

  • Page 31: Chapter 3 Wireless Settings

    Wireless Settings Protecting your network This chapter describes how to use the Wireless Settings screens to view and change (if needed) your wireless network settings. Security features to prevent objectionable content from reaching your PCs are covered in Chapter 4, Security Settings.

  • Page 32: Preset Security

    N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 Preset Security The N150 Modem Router comes with preset security. This means that the Wi-Fi network name (SSID), passphrase, and security option (encryption protocol) are preset in the factory. You can find the preset SSID and passphrase on the bottom of the unit.

  • Page 33: Turn Off Wireless Connectivity

    (PSK) encryption and 802.1x encryption for enterprises. This section presents an overview of the security options and provides guidance on when to use which option. Note that it is also possible to disable wireless security. NETGEAR does not recommend this.

  • Page 34: Wep Encryption

    WPS-PSK + WPA2-PSK Mixed Mode is the preconfigured security mode on the wireless • modem router. NETGEAR recommends mixed mode because it provides broader support for all wireless clients. WPA2-PSK clients get higher speed and security, and WPA-PSK clients get decent speed and security. The product documentation for your wireless adapter and WPA client software should have instructions about configuring their WPA settings.

  • Page 35: Add Clients (Devices) To Your Network

    WEP device to your network, it will not connect. You can use the WPS (Push 'N' Connect) or router interface method to add wireless devices and other equipment to your wireless network. 1. For a list of other Wi-Fi-certified products available from NETGEAR, go to http://www.wi-fi.org Wireless Settings...
  • Page 36 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 WPS (Push Connect) Method If your wireless device supports WPS (Push 'N' Connect), you can use WPS.  To use WPS: Press the WPS button on the router front panel Within 2 minutes, press the WPS button on your wireless device or follow the WPS instructions that came with the device.

  • Page 37: Wireless Settings Screen

    The Wireless Settings screen lets you view or configure the wireless network configuration. If you want to make changes, note the current settings first. Once you have established basic wireless connectivity, you can enable security settings appropriate to your needs. NETGEAR recommends that you not change the Wi-Fi network name (SSID), WPA/WPA2-PAK passphrase, or security option, but if you want to change these settings, this section explains how.

  • Page 38: View Or Change Wireless Settings

    Name (SSID). The SSID is also known as the wireless network name. Enter a 32-character (maximum) name in this field. This field is case-sensitive. The default SSID is randomly generated, and NETGEAR strongly recommends that you not change this. Wireless Settings...
  • Page 39 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 Region. The location where the wireless modem router is used. It might not be legal to operate the wireless modem router in a region other than the regions listed. Channel. The wireless channel used by the gateway: 1 through 13. Do not change the channel unless you experience interference (shown by lost connections or slow data transfers).
  • Page 40 33 for an explanation of the Wireless Security Options security options and when to use which one. Please note that NETGEAR recommends that you not change the security option or passphrase, but if you want to change these settings, this section explains how.

  • Page 41: Change Wpa Security Option And Passphrase

    N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 Change WPA Security Option and Passphrase  To change the WPA security option and passphrase: In the Security Options section, select the WPA option you want. In the Network Key field that displays when you select a WPA security option, enter the network key (passphrase) that you want to use.

  • Page 42: Set Wep Encryption And Passphrase

    N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 Set WEP Encryption and Passphrase When configuring WEP from a wireless computer, you lose your wireless connection when you click Apply. You have to either configure your wireless adapter to match the wireless modem router WEP settings or access the wireless modem router from a wired computer.

  • Page 43: Chapter 4 Security Settings

    Security Settings Keeping unwanted content out of your network This chapter explains how to use the basic firewall features of the wireless modem router to prevent objectionable content from reaching the PCs and other devices connected to your network. This chapter contains the following sections: •...

  • Page 44: Keyword Blocking Of Http Traffic

    N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 Keyword Blocking of HTTP Traffic Use keyword blocking to prevent certain types of HTTP traffic from accessing your network. The blocking can be always or according to a scheduled.  To block by keywords: Select Security >...

  • Page 45: Delete A Keyword Or Domain

    N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 Delete a Keyword or Domain  To delete a keyword or domain: Select the keyword you want to delete from the list. Click Delete Keyword and click Apply to save your changes. Specify a Trusted Computer You can exempt one trusted computer from blocking and logging.
  • Page 46 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 Source port number. 5678, which is the browser session. Destination address. The IP address of www.example.com, which your computer finds by asking a DNS server. Destination port number. 80, which is the standard port number for a Web server process.

  • Page 47: Open Inbound Ports (Port Forwarding)

    N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 Open Inbound Ports (Port Forwarding) In the preceding example, requests are sent to a remote computer by your router from a particular service port number, and replies from the remote computer to your router are directed to that port number.

  • Page 48: Inbound Rules To Permit External Host Communications

    N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 Only one computer at a time can use the triggered application. Note: Inbound Rules to Permit External Host Communications In both of the preceding examples, your computer initiates an application session with a server computer on the Internet. However, you might need to allow a client computer on the Internet to initiate a connection to a server computer on your network.

  • Page 49: How Inbound Rules Differ From Outbound Rules

    N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 How Inbound Rules Differ from Outbound Rules The following points summarize the differences between inbound rules and outbound rules: Outbound rules can be used by any computer on your network, although only one •...
  • Page 50 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 For an outbound rule, click Add under Outbound Services. • For an inbound rule, click Add under Inbound Services. • To edit or delete a rule, select its button on the left side and click Edit or Delete.

  • Page 51: Inbound Rules (Port Forwarding)

    N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 Inbound Rules (Port Forwarding) Because the wireless modem router uses Network Address Translation (NAT), your network presents only one IP address to the Internet, and outside users cannot directly address any of your local computers. However, by defining an inbound rule you can make a local server (for example, a Web server or game server) visible and available to the Internet.
  • Page 52 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 Action. Choose how you want to handle this type of traffic. You can block or allow always, or you can block or allow according to the schedule you have defined in the Schedule screen, described in on page 57.

  • Page 53: Outbound Rules (Service Blocking)

    N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 Considerations for Inbound Rules If your external IP address is assigned dynamically by your ISP, the IP address might • change periodically as the DHCP lease expires. Consider using the Dynamic DNS screen described in...

  • Page 54: Configure Services

    N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 the Add Custom Service button in the Services screen described in Configure Services on page 54 to add any additional services or applications that do not already appear. Action. Choose how to handle this type of traffic. You can block or allow always, or you...
  • Page 55 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 To create a new service, click the Add Custom Service button to display the Add • Services screen. To edit a service, select its button on the left side of the table, and click Edit Service.

  • Page 56: Set The Time Zone

    Savings Time on the first day and clear it after the last day. The wireless modem router has a list of NETGEAR NTP servers. If you would prefer to use a particular NTP server as the primary server, select the Use this NTP Server check box, and enter its IP address.

  • Page 57: Schedule Firewall Services

    N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 Schedule Firewall Services If you enabled services blocking in the Block Services screen or port forwarding in the Ports screen, you can set up a schedule for when blocking occurs or when access is not restricted.

  • Page 58: Enable Security Event Email Notification

    N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 Enable Security Event Email Notification To receive logs and alerts by email, provide your email information in the E-mail screen and specify which alerts you want to receive and how often.  To enable email notification: Select Security >...
  • Page 59 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 Send E-Mail alerts immediately. Select the corresponding check box if you would like immediate notification of a significant security event, such as a known attack, port scan, or attempted access to a blocked site.

  • Page 60: Chapter 5 Network Maintenance

    Network Maintenance Administering your network This chapter describes the wireless modem router settings for administering and maintaining the router and home network. This chapter contains the following sections: • Upgrade the Router Firmware • Manually Check for Firmware Upgrades • Manage the Configuration File •...

  • Page 61: Upgrade The Router Firmware

    The wireless modem router firmware (routing software) is stored in flash memory. By default, when you log in to your wireless modem router, it checks the NETGEAR website for new firmware and alerts you if there is a newer version.

  • Page 62: Automatic Firmware Checking On

    N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 Automatic Firmware Checking On When automatic firmware checking is on, the wireless modem router performs the check and notifies you if an upgrade is available or not as shown here. Figure 13. Firmware upgrade assistant and results screen ...

  • Page 63: Manually Check For Firmware Upgrades

    N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 Manually Check for Firmware Upgrades You can use the Router Upgrade screen to manually check the NETGEAR website for newer versions of firmware for your product. WARNING! When you upload firmware to the router, do not interrupt the Web browser by closing the window, clicking a link, or loading a new page.

  • Page 64: Manage The Configuration File

    N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 Manage the Configuration File The router configuration settings are stored in a configuration file (*.cfg). This file can be backed up to your computer, restored, or reverted to factory default settings. Back Up ...

  • Page 65: Erase

    N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 Erase  To erase the configuration and restore to factory defaults: Under some circumstances (for example, if you move the router to a different network or if you have forgotten the password), you might want to erase the configuration and restore the factory default settings.
  • Page 66 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 Fill in the fields as follows: Account Name. The host name assigned in the Basic Settings screen. Firmware Version. The firmware version. ADSL Port. MAC Address. The Ethernet MAC address of the DSL port.
  • Page 67 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 LAN Port (Local Ports). MAC Address. The wireless modem router LAN port Ethernet MAC address. IP Address. The wireless modem router LAN port IP address. The default is 192.168.0.1. DHCP. If Off, the wireless modem router does not assign IP addresses to PCs on the LAN.
  • Page 68 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 Fill in the fields as follows: Port. The statistics for the WAN (Internet), LAN (local), and wireless LAN (WLAN) ports. For each port, the screen displays the following: Status. The link status of the port.
  • Page 69 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 Fill in the fields as follows: Connection Time. The time elapsed since the last connection to the Internet through the DSL port. Connecting to sender. The connection status. Negotiation. Success or Failed. Authentication. Success or Failed.

  • Page 70: View Attached Devices

    N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 View Attached Devices The Attached Devices screen presents a table of all IP devices that the wireless modem router has discovered on the local network.  To view attached devices: Select Maintenance > Attached Devices to view the following table: Click Refresh to update the screen.

  • Page 71: Run Diagnostic Utilities

    N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 Run Diagnostic Utilities The wireless modem router has a diagnostics feature that you can use to perform the following functions: Ping an IP address to test connectivity to see if you can reach a remote host.

  • Page 72: Chapter 6 Advanced Settings

    Advanced Settings Configuring for unique situations This chapter describes the advanced features of your wireless modem router. The information is for users with a solid understanding of networking concepts who want to set the router up for unique situations such as when remote access from the Internet by IP or domain name is needed.

  • Page 73: Wan Setup

    N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 WAN Setup The WAN Setup screen lets you configure a DMZ (demilitarized zone) server, change the Maximum Transmit Unit (MTU) size, and enable the wireless router to respond to a ping on the WAN (Internet) port. Select.
  • Page 74 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 For security reasons, you should avoid using the default DMZ server Note: 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 75: Dynamic Dns

    N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 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 do not know in advance what your IP address is, and the address can change frequently.

  • Page 76: Lan Setup

    N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 If your ISP assigns a private WAN IP address such as 192.168.x.x Note: or 10.x.x.x, the Dynamic DNS service will not work because private addresses are not routed on the Internet. LAN Setup The LAN Setup screen allows configuration of LAN IP services such as DHCP and Routing Information Protocol (RIP).

  • Page 77: Access Router Interface On Additional Port

    N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 Enter the LAN Setup configuration and click Apply to save your changes. IP Address. The LAN IP address of the wireless modem router. IP Subnet Mask. The LAN subnet mask of the wireless modem router. Combined with the IP address, the IP subnet mask allows a device to know which other addresses are local to it, and which have to be reached through a gateway or wireless modem router.

  • Page 78: Reserved Ip Addresses Setup

    N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 Reserved IP Addresses Setup When you specify a reserved IP address for a computer on the LAN, that computer always receives the same IP address each time it accesses the router’s DHCP server. Reserved IP addresses should be assigned to servers that require permanent IP settings.

  • Page 79: Advanced Wireless Settings

    N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 Advanced Wireless Settings  To configure advanced wireless settings: Select Advanced > Wireless Settings to display the following screen: The advanced WPS settings section is not displayed if you selected Note: WEP as the security option.

  • Page 80: Remote Management

    If the Keep Existing Wireless Settings check box is not selected, the next time you use WPS to connect WPS-capable devices to your wireless network, the modem router generates a new random SSID and WPA/WPA2 passphrase. NETGEAR does not recommend this.

  • Page 81: Static Routes

    N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 Specify the external addresses of wireless modem routers than can access remote management. For security, restrict access to as few external IP addresses as practical: To allow access from a single IP address on the Internet, select Only This Computer •...

  • Page 82: Configure Static Routes

    N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 created to your local network for all 192.168.0.x addresses. With this configuration, if you attempt to access a device on the 134.177.0.0 network, your router forwards your request to the ISP. The ISP forwards your request to the company where you are employed, and the request is likely to be denied by the company’s firewall.
  • Page 83 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 Figure 15. Add static routes b. In the Route Name field, enter a route name for this static route. This name is for identification purpose only. c. Select Private if you want to limit access to the LAN only. The static route will not be reported in RIP.

  • Page 84: Universal Plug And Play

    N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 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 85: Chapter 7 Troubleshooting

    Diagnosing and solving problems This chapter provides information to help you diagnose and solve problems you might have with your wireless modem router. If you do not find the solution here, check the NETGEAR support site at for product and contact information.

  • Page 86: Router Not On

    Check that the power cord is correctly connected to your router and the power supply • adapter is correctly connected to a functioning power outlet. Check that you are using the 12-V DC power adapter supplied by NETGEAR for this • product.

  • Page 87: Power Led Is Red

    • Factory Settings page 96. This sets the router’s IP address to 192.168.0.1. If the error persists, you could have a hardware problem and should contact NETGEAR Technical Support. LAN or DSL Link LED Is Off If either the LAN or DSL link LED does not light when the Ethernet connection is made, check the following: The Ethernet cable connections are secure at the router and at the hub or workstation.

  • Page 88: No Internet Connection

    N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 No Internet Connection If your router cannot access the Internet, first check the DSL connection, and then check the WAN TCP/IP connections. See on page 86 for the location Figure 16, Front panel LED Icons of the LEDs.

  • Page 89: Internet Led Is Red

    If the Internet LED is red, the device could not connect to the Internet. Verify the following: Check that your log-in credentials are correct. See • Log In to the N150 Modem Router page 21 for more information. Check that the information you entered on the Basic Settings screen is correct. See •...

  • Page 90: Debug Pppoe Or Pppoa

    N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 Debug PPPoE or PPPoA  To debug the PPPoE or PPPoA connection: Access the router menus at and log in. http://192.168.0.1 Under Maintenance, select Router Status. Click the Connection Status button. If all of the steps indicate OK, your PPPoE or PPPoA connection is working.

  • Page 91: Test The Lan Path To Your Wireless Modem Router

    N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 Test the LAN Path to Your Wireless Modem Router You can ping the router from your computer to verify that the LAN path to your router is set up correctly.  To ping the router from a PC running Windows 95 or later: From the Windows task bar, click the Start button, and select Run.

  • Page 92: Test The Path From Your Computer To A Remote Device

    N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 Test the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device After you verify that the LAN path works correctly, test the path from your PC to a remote device. In the Windows Run screen, type: ping -n 10 IP address where IP address is the IP address of a remote device such as your ISP’s DNS server.

  • Page 93: Changes Not Saved

    If you already have the firmware file on your PC, go directly to 2. If you do not have step the firmware file on your PC, obtain the firmware from the NETGEAR support site at through another working Internet connection. http://www.netgear.com/support Click Browse.

  • Page 94: Incorrect Date Or Time

    N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 Incorrect Date or Time Select Security > Schedule to display the current date and time. The wireless modem router uses the Network Time Protocol (NTP) to obtain the current time from one of several network time servers on the Internet.

  • Page 95: Appendix A Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications This appendix includes the factory default settings, technical specifications for the N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000, related documents, and instructions for wall-mounting the unit. This appendix contains the following sections: • Factory Settings • Technical Specifications...

  • Page 96: Factory Settings

    N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 Factory Settings You can return the wireless modem router to its factory settings. On the bottom of the wireless modem router, use the end of a paper clip or some other similar object to press and hold the Restore Factory Settings button for at least 7 seconds.
  • Page 97 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 Feature Default Behavior Inbound (communications coming in from Disabled (except traffic on port 80, the HTTP port) the Internet) Outbound (communications going out to Enabled (all) the Internet) Source MAC filtering Disabled Wireless Wireless Communication...

  • Page 98: Technical Specifications

    N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 Technical Specifications Network Protocol and Standards Compatibility Data and routing protocols: TCP/IP, RIP-1, RIP-2, DHCP, PPPoE or PPPoA, RFC 1483 Bridged or Routed Ethernet, and RFC 1577 Classical IP over ATM Power Adapter North America...

  • Page 99: Appendix B Notification Of Compliance

    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 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 complies with Part 15 Subpart B of FCC CFR47 Rules.

  • Page 100: Fcc Radiation Exposure Statement

    Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations This digital apparatus, N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000, 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 101 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 102 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 103: Index

    Index backing up erase AC power adapter input erasing access lists managing restoring accessing remote computer configuration, wireless network adapter, wireless connecting wirelessly addresses, DNS connection, Internet ADSL see also DSL content filtering statistics, viewing country setting ADSL microfilter CU-SeeMe cabling, described filter, described ADSL microfilters...
  • Page 104 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 email notices Internet Service Provider (ISP), see ISP encryption keys IP address DHCP erasing configuration LAN service erasing configuration file reserved Ethernet cable IP setup, LAN account information Basic Settings screen factory default settings...
  • Page 105 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 manual logout filtering forwarding manual setup Instant Messaging manual setup, Basic Settings screen listed, back panel Maximum Transmit Unit (MTU) positioning the router menus, described power adapter, AC metric, number of routers preset security...
  • Page 106 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 Setup Wizard advanced setup Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) automatic connection sites, blocking ping response SSID settings described WAN port disable default SSID, product label scanning static routes Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) statistics, viewing...
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