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Wireless-N 150 Router
WNR1000v3 User Manual
NETGEAR, Inc.
350 E. Plumeria Drive
San Jose, CA 95134 USA
202-10584-01
February 2010
v1.0

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  • Page 1 Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 User Manual NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E. Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA 202-10584-01 February 2010 v1.0...
  • Page 2 In the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this document without notice. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein.
  • Page 3 France. Europe – Declaration of Conformity in Languages of the European Community Č [NETGEAR Inc.] tímto prohlašuje, že tento [WNR1000v3] je ve shode se základními esky požadavky a dalšími príslušnými ustanoveními smernice 1999/5/ES.
  • Page 4 Español Por medio de la presente [NETGEAR Inc.] declara que el [WNR1000v3] cumple con los [Spanish] requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE. ΜΕ ΤΗΝ ΠΑΡΟΥΣΑ [NETGEAR Inc.] ΔΗΛΩΝΕΙ ΟΤΙ [WNR1000v3] Eλληνική [Greek] ΣΥΜΜΟΡΦΩΝΕΤΑΙ ΠΡΟΣ ΤΙΣ ΟΥΣΙΩΔΕΙΣ ΑΠΑΙΤΗΣΕΙΣ ΚΑΙ ΤΙΣ ΛΟΙΠΕΣ ΣΧΕΤΙΚΕΣ...
  • Page 5 FCC Declaration Of Conformity We NETGEAR, Inc., 350 East Plumeria Drive, San Jose, CA 95134, declare under our sole responsibility that the model Wireless-N 150 Router Model WNR1000v3 complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: v1.0, February 2010...
  • Page 6 Connect the equipment into an electrical outlet on a circuit different from that which the radio receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Modifications made to the product, unless expressly approved by NETGEAR, Inc., could void the user's right to operate the equipment. Industry Canada Statement This device complies with RSS-210 of the Industry Canada Rules.
  • Page 7 Product and Publication Details Model Number: WNR1000v3 Publication Date: February 2010 Product Family: Wireless Router Product Name: Wireless-N 150 Router Model WNR1000v3 Home or Business Product: Home Language: English Publication Part Number: 202-10584-01 v1.0, February 2010...

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Contents About This Manual Conventions, Formats, and Scope ................... xi How to Print This Manual ....................xii Revision History .......................xiii Chapter 1 Configuring Basic Connectivity Using the Setup Manual ....................1-1 Logging In To Your Wireless Router ................1-2 Selecting a Language for Your Screen Display ..............1-4 Configuring Your Internet Settings Using the Setup Wizard ...........1-6 Viewing and Configuring Basic Internet Settings ............1-6 Your Internet Connection Does Not Require a Login ..........1-7...
  • Page 9 Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 User Manual Adding Guest Networks ....................2-20 Changing the Administrator Password .................2-22 Backing Up Your Configuration ..................2-23 Understanding Your Firewall ..................2-23 Chapter 3 Restricting Access From Your Network Content Filtering Overview .....................3-1 Blocking Access to Internet Sites ...................3-1 Blocking Access to Internet Services ................3-3 Blocking Services by IP Address Range ..............3-5 Scheduling Blocking .......................3-5...
  • Page 10 Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 User Manual How Port Forwarding Changes the Communication Process ........5-5 How Port Forwarding Differs from Port Triggering ...........5-6 Configuring Port Forwarding to Local Servers ..............5-6 Adding a Custom Service ..................5-7 Editing or Deleting a Port Forwarding Entry .............5-8 Configuring Port Triggering ....................5-9 Using Universal Plug and Play ..................5-12 Optimizing Wireless Performance ................5-14...
  • Page 11 Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 User Manual Checking the Internet Service Connection ..............7-6 Obtaining an Internet IP Address ................7-6 Troubleshooting PPPoE ...................7-7 Troubleshooting Internet Browsing ................7-7 Troubleshooting Your Network Using the Ping Utility .............7-8 Testing the LAN Path to Your Router ...............7-8 Testing the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device ........7-9 Problems with Date and Time ..................7-10 Problems with Wireless Adapter Connections ..............7-10...

  • Page 12: About This Manual

    The user manual provides information for configuring the features of the NETGEAR ® Wireless-N 150 Router Model WNR1000v3 beyond initial configuration settings. Initial configuration instructions can be found in the NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual. You should have basic to intermediate computer and Internet skills.

  • Page 13: How To Print This Manual

    NETGEAR website in Appendix B, “Related Documents.” Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. website at http://www.netgear.com/support. How to Print This Manual To print this manual, your computer must have the free Adobe Acrobat reader installed in order to view and print PDF files.

  • Page 14: Revision History

    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 User Manual Revision History NETGEAR, Inc. is constantly searching for ways to improve its products and documentation. The following table indicates any changes that might have been made since the WNR1000v3 router was introduced. Table 2-1. Publication Revision History...

  • Page 15: Configuring Basic Connectivity

    For first-time installation of your wireless router, refer to the NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual. The Setup Manual explains how to launch the NETGEAR Smart Wizard on the Resource CD to step you through the procedure to connect your router, modem, and computers. The Smart Wizard will assist you in configuring your wireless settings and enabling wireless security for your network.

  • Page 16: Logging In To Your Wireless Router

    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 User Manual Logging In To Your Wireless Router When the wireless router is connected to your network, you can access and configure the router using your browser. The Default Access login information is printed on the bottom label of your router.
  • Page 17 – To automatically update to the new firmware, click Yes to allow the router to download and install the new firmware file from NETGEAR. Warning: When uploading firmware to the WNR1000v3 router, do not interrupt the Web browser by closing the window, clicking a link, or loading a new page.

  • Page 18: Selecting A Language For Your Screen Display

    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 User Manual 3. If there is no new firmware, the login will take you to the Basic Settings screen displayed here. Figure 1-4 If the wireless router is connected to the Internet, you can select Knowledge Base or Documentation under Web Support in the main menu to view support information or the documentation for the wireless router.
  • Page 19 Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 User Manual Figure 1-5 The language is set to English by default. The default language is always stored in memory. When you select a language other than the default, that language as well as English is stored in memory. The additional language stored is the most recently selected.

  • Page 20: Configuring Your Internet Settings Using The Setup Wizard

    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 User Manual Configuring Your Internet Settings Using the Setup Wizard You can manually configure your Internet connection using the Basic Settings screen, or you can allow the Setup Wizard to determine your Internet Service Provider (ISP) configuration. The Setup Wizard searches your Internet connection for servers and protocols to determine your ISP configuration.

  • Page 21: Your Internet Connection Does Not Require A Login

    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 User Manual Your Internet Connection Does Not Require a Login If no login is required by your ISP, the following settings appear in the Basic Settings screen. No login required Figure 1-6 • Account Name (might also be called Host Name). The account name is provided to the ISP during a DHCP request from your router.
  • Page 22 Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 User Manual – If your ISP has assigned you a permanent, fixed (static) IP address for your computer, select Use Static IP Address. Enter the IP address that your ISP assigned. Also, enter the subnet mask and the gateway IP address. The gateway is the ISP’s router to which your router will connect.

  • Page 23: Your Internet Connection Does Require A Login

    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 User Manual Your Internet Connection Does Require a Login If a login is required by your ISP, the following settings appear in the Basic Settings screen: Login required Figure 1-7 • Does Your Internet Connection Require A Login? If you usually must use a login program such as WinPOET to access the Internet, your Internet connection requires a login.
  • Page 24 Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 User Manual • Internet Service Provider. This drop-down list contains a few ISPs that need special protocols for connection. Not all ISPs are listed here. The ones on this list have special requirements. The list includes: Figure 1-8 –...

  • Page 25: Setting Up And Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity

    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 User Manual – Dial on Demand. The router logs in only when outgoing traffic is present and logs out after the idle time-out. – Manually Connect. The router logs in or logs out only when the user clicks Connect or Disconnect in the Router Status screen.
  • Page 26 In the Name (SSID) field, you can enter a value of up to 32 alphanumeric characters. The default SSID is NETGEAR. Note: The SSID is case-sensitive; NETGEAR is not the same as nETgear. Also, the SSID of any wireless access adapters must match the SSID you specify in the WNR1000v3 router.
  • Page 27 Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 User Manual 6. Select Wireless Settings under Advanced in the main menu of the WNR1000v3 router. Figure 1-11 7. Make sure that the Enable Wireless Router Radio, Enable SSID Broadcast, and Enable WMM check boxes are selected. 8.

  • Page 28: Safeguarding Your Network

    Chapter 2 Safeguarding Your Network The Wireless-N 150 Router Model WNR1000v3 provides highly effective security features, which are covered in detail in this chapter. This chapter includes the following sections: • “Choosing Appropriate Wireless Security” • “Recording Basic Wireless Settings Setup Information” on page 2-5 •...
  • Page 29 As a minimum, however, NETGEAR recommends using WEP with Shared Key authentication. Do not run an unsecured wireless network unless it is your intention to provide free Internet access for the public.
  • Page 30 Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 User Manual – Advanced Wireless Settings. You access these under Advanced in the main menu (see “Viewing Advanced Wireless Settings” on page 2-11). • Use Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) to automatically set the SSID and implement WPA/ WPA2 security on both the router and the client device.
  • Page 31 Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 User Manual Table 2-2. Other Features That Enhance Security Security Type Description Disable the wireless router radio. If you disable the wireless router radio, wireless devices cannot communicate with the router at all. You might disable this when you are away or when other users of your network all use wired connections.

  • Page 32: Recording Basic Wireless Settings Setup Information

    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 User Manual Recording Basic Wireless Settings Setup Information Before and after customizing your wireless settings, print this section, and record the following information. If you are working with an existing wireless network, the person who set up or is responsible for the network can provide this information.

  • Page 33: Changing Wireless Security Settings

    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 User Manual – Passphrase. ______________________________ These characters are case-sensitive. Enter a word or group of printable characters. When you use WPA-PSK, the other devices in the network will not connect unless they are also set to WPA-PSK and are configured with the correct passphrase.
  • Page 34 For a wireless device to participate in a particular wireless network, it must be configured with the SSID for that network. The WNR1000v3 default SSID is NETGEAR. You can disable this broadcast as described in “Viewing Advanced Wireless Settings” on page 2-11.

  • Page 35: Configuring Wep Wireless Security

    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 User Manual – Up to 150 Mbps - Performance Mode - Maximum Nx speeds up to 150 Mbps. Using channel expansion to achieve the 150 Mbps data rate, the WNR1000v3 will use the channel you selected as the primary channel and expand to the secondary channel (primary channel +4 or –4) to achieve a 40 MHz frame-by-frame bandwidth.
  • Page 36 Automatic. In the Passphrase field, enter a word or group of printable characters, and click Generate. The passphrase is case-sensitive. For example, NETGEAR is not the same as nETgear. The four key fields are automatically populated with key values. •...

  • Page 37: Configuring Wpa-Psk And Wpa2-Psk Wireless Security

    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 User Manual Configuring WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK Wireless Security Wi-Fi Protected Access with Pre-Shared Key (WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK) data encryption provides extremely strong data security, very effectively blocking eavesdropping. Because WPA and WPA2 are relatively new standards, older wireless adapters and devices might not support them.

  • Page 38: Viewing Advanced Wireless Settings

    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 User Manual Figure 2-4 4. Click Apply to save your settings. Viewing Advanced Wireless Settings This section describes the wireless settings that you can view and specify in the Advanced Wireless Settings screen, which you access under Advanced in the main menu. To configure the advanced wireless security settings of your router: 1.
  • Page 39 Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 User Manual Figure 2-5 The available settings in this screen are: • Enable Wireless Router Radio. If you disable the wireless router radio, wireless devices cannot connect to the WNR1000v3 router. If you will not be using your wireless network for a period of time, you can clear this check box and disable all wireless connectivity.

  • Page 40: Using Push 'N' Connect (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)

    (SSID) and wireless security settings for the router (if the router is in its default state) and broadcasts these settings to the wireless client. Note: NETGEAR’s Push 'N' Connect feature is based on the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) standard (for more information, see http://www.wi-fi.org). All other Wi-Fi- certified and WPS-capable products should be compatible with NETGEAR products that implement Push 'N' Connect.
  • Page 41 Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 User Manual 2. On the wireless client, follow its specific networking instructions to enable WPS, to allow it to connect to the router. The WNR1000v3 router’s green light ceases blinking and remains on when one of these conditions occurs: •...

  • Page 42: Security Pin Entry

    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 User Manual The green light on the WNR1000v3 router begins to blink in a regular pattern. While the button light is blinking, you have 2 minutes to enable WPS on the device you are trying to connect to the router.

  • Page 43: Configuring The Wps Settings

    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 User Manual Figure 2-8 4. On the wireless client, obtain its security PIN, or follow its specific networking instructions to generate a client security PIN. 5. In the Add WPS Client screen of the WNR1000v3 router, enter the client security PIN in the Enter Client’s PIN field.

  • Page 44: Connecting Additional Wireless Client Devices After Wps Setup

    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 User Manual These options are available under WPS Settings: • Router’s PIN. The PIN is displayed so that you can use it to configure the router through WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) without using the Push Button or entering the client’s PIN from the router management GUI.

  • Page 45: Restricting Wireless Access By Mac Address

    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 User Manual Adding Additional Non-WPS-Enabled Clients If you are connecting a combination of WPS-enabled clients and clients that are not WPS enabled, you cannot use the WPS setup procedures to add clients that are not WPS enabled. To connect both non-WPS-enabled and WPS-enabled clients to the WNR1000v3 router: 1.
  • Page 46 Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 User Manual command in an MSDOS command prompt window displays the MAC address as ipconfig/all Physical Address. You might also find the MAC addresses in the router’s Attached Devices screen. To restrict access based on MAC addresses: 1.

  • Page 47: Adding Guest Networks

    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 User Manual 4. If the computer you want appears in the Available Wireless Cards list, you can select the radio button of that computer to capture its MAC address; otherwise, you can manually enter a name and the MAC address of the authorized computer.
  • Page 48 3. Give the wireless network a name. The name is case-sensitive and can be up to 32 characters. The same name must be assigned to all wireless devices in your network. NETGEAR recommends that you change the name to a different value.

  • Page 49: Changing The Administrator Password

    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 User Manual Changing the Administrator Password The default password for the router’s Web Configuration Manager is password. NETGEAR recommends that you change this password to a more secure password. Tip: Before changing the router password, back up your configuration settings with the default password of password.

  • Page 50: Backing Up Your Configuration

    The configuration settings of the WNR1000v3 router are stored within the router in a configuration file. You can back up (save) this file and retrieve it later. NETGEAR recommends that you save your configuration file after you complete the configuration. If the router fails or becomes corrupted, or an administrator password is lost, you can easily re-create your configuration by restoring the configuration file.
  • Page 51 Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 User Manual • Allow inbound access to your server. To allow inbound access to resources on your local network (for example, a Web server or remote desktop program), you can open the needed services by configuring port forwarding as described in “Allowing Inbound Connections to Your Network”...

  • Page 52: Restricting Access From Your Network

    Chapter 3 Restricting Access From Your Network This chapter describes how to use the content filtering and reporting features of the Wireless-N 150 Router Model WNR1000v3 to protect your network. This chapter includes the following sections: • “Content Filtering Overview” •...
  • Page 53 Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 User Manual To block access to Internet sites: 1. Select Block Sites under Content Filtering in the main menu. The Block Sites screen displays. Figure 3-1 2. Enable keyword blocking by selecting either Per Schedule or Always. To block by schedule, be sure to specify a time period in the Schedule screen.

  • Page 54: Blocking Access To Internet Services

    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 User Manual Blocking Access to Internet Services The WNR1000v3 router allows you to block the use of certain Internet services by computers on your network. This is called service blocking or port filtering. Services are functions performed by server computers at the request of client computers.
  • Page 55 Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 User Manual 3. Specify a service for blocking by clicking Add. The Block Services Setup screen displays. Figure 3-3 4. From the Service Type list, select the application or service to be allowed or blocked. The list already displays several common services, but you are not limited to these choices.

  • Page 56: Blocking Services By Ip Address Range

    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 User Manual Blocking Services by IP Address Range In the Filter Services For area, you can block the specified service for a single computer, a range of computers (having consecutive IP addresses), or all computers on your network. Scheduling Blocking The WNR1000v3 router allows you to specify when blocking is enforced.

  • Page 57: Viewing Logs Of Web Access Or Attempted Web Access

    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 User Manual 3. Click Apply to save your settings. Viewing Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access The log is a detailed record of the websites you have accessed or attempted to access. Up to 128 entries are stored in the log.

  • Page 58: Configuring E-Mail Alert And Web Access Log Notifications

    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 User Manual To refresh the log screen, click the Refresh button. To clear the log entries, click the Clear Log button. To e-mail the log immediately, click the Send Log button. Configuring E-mail Alert and Web Access Log Notifications To receive logs and alerts by e-mail, you must provide your e-mail account information.

  • Page 59: Setting The Time Zone

    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 User Manual 3. If your e-mail server requires authentication, select the My Mail Server requires authentication check box. a. Enter your user name for the e-mail server in the User Name field. b. Enter your password for the e-mail server in the Password field. 4.

  • Page 60: Customizing Your Network Settings

    Chapter 4 Customizing Your Network Settings This chapter describes how to configure advanced networking features of the Wireless-N 150 Router Model WNR1000v3, including LAN, WAN, and routing settings. It contains the following sections: • “Using the LAN IP Setup Options” •...

  • Page 61: Configuring A Device Name

    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 User Manual Configuring a Device Name The device name is a user-friendly name for the router. This name is shown in the Network on Windows Vista and the Network Explorer on all Windows systems. The Device Name field cannot be blank.

  • Page 62: Using The Router As A Dhcp Server

    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 User Manual – RIP-1 is universally supported. RIP-1 is usually adequate unless you have an unusual network setup. – RIP-2B carries more information than RIP-1 and uses subnet broadcasting. – RIP-2M carries more information than RIP-1 and uses multicasting. Using the Router as a DHCP Server By default, the router functions as a DHCP server, allowing it to assign IP, DNS server, and default gateway addresses to all computers connected to the router’s LAN.

  • Page 63: Using Address Reservation

    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 User Manual Using Address Reservation 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 computers or servers that require permanent IP settings.

  • Page 64: Using A Dynamic Dns Service

    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 User Manual Using a Dynamic DNS Service If your Internet Service Provider (ISP) gave you 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 65: Configuring The Wan Setup Options

    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 User Manual 2. Select the Use a Dynamic DNS Service check box. 3. Select the name of your Dynamic DNS service provider. 4. Enter the host name (or domain name) that your Dynamic DNS service provider gave you. 5.

  • Page 66: Setting Up A Default Dmz Server

    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 User Manual Setting Up a Default DMZ Server The default DMZ server feature is helpful when you are using some online games and videoconferencing applications that are incompatible with Network Address Translation (NAT). The router is programmed to recognize some of these applications and to work correctly with them, but there are other applications that might not function well.

  • Page 67: Configuring Nat Filtering

    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 User Manual To change the MTU size: 1. In the MTU Size field, enter a new size between 64 and 1500. 2. Click Apply to save the new configuration. Configuring NAT Filtering Network Address Translation (NAT) determines how the router processes inbound traffic. Secured NAT provides a secured firewall to protect the computers on the LAN from attacks from the Internet, but might prevent some Internet games, point-to-point applications, or multimedia applications from functioning.
  • Page 68 Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 User Manual In this case you must define a static route, telling your router that 134.177.0.0 should be accessed through the ISDN router at 192.168.1.100. In this example: • The Destination IP Address and IP Subnet Mask fields specify that this static route applies to all 134.177.x.x addresses.
  • Page 69 Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 User Manual 4. Select the Private check box if you want to limit access to the LAN only. If Private is selected, the static route is not reported in RIP. 5. Select the Active check box to make this route effective. 6.

  • Page 70: Fine-Tuning Your Network

    Chapter 5 Fine-Tuning Your Network This chapter describes how to modify the configuration of the Wireless-N 150 Router Model WNR1000v3 to allow specific applications to access the Internet or to be accessed from the Internet, and how to make adjustments to enhance your network’s performance. This chapter includes the following sections: •...

  • Page 71: How Your Computer Accesses A Remote Computer Through Your Router

    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 User Manual How Your Computer Accesses a Remote Computer through Your Router When a computer on your network needs to access a computer on the Internet, your computer sends your router a message containing source and destination address and process information. Before forwarding your message to the remote computer, your router must modify the source information and must create and track the communication session so that replies can be routed back to your computer.

  • Page 72: How Port Triggering Changes The Communication Process

    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 User Manual 4. The Web server at www.example.com composes a return message with the requested Web page data. The return message contains the following address and port information: • The source address is the IP address of www.example.com. •...
  • Page 73 Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 User Manual “When you initiate a session with destination port 6667, you must also allow incoming traffic on port 113 to reach the originating computer.” Using steps similar to the preceding example, the following sequence shows the effects of the port triggering rule you have defined: 1.

  • Page 74: How Port Forwarding Changes The Communication Process

    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 User Manual How Port Forwarding Changes the Communication Process 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 75: How Port Forwarding Differs From Port Triggering

    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 User Manual How Port Forwarding Differs from Port Triggering The following points summarize the differences between port forwarding and port triggering: • Port triggering can be used by any computer on your network, although only one computer can use it at a time.

  • Page 76: Adding A Custom Service

    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 User Manual To configure port forwarding to a local server: 1. Select Port Forwarding/Port Triggering under Advanced in the main menu. The Port Forwarding/Port Triggering screen displays. Figure 5-1 2. From the Service Name list, select the service or game that you will host on your network. If the service does not appear in the list, see the following section, “Adding a Custom Service.”...

  • Page 77: Editing Or Deleting A Port Forwarding Entry

    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 User Manual 2. Click Add Service (see Figure 5-1 on page 5-7).The Ports–Custom Services screen displays. Figure 5-2 3. In the Service Name field, enter a descriptive name. 4. In the Service Type field, select the protocol. If you are unsure, select TCP/UDP. 5.

  • Page 78: Configuring Port Triggering

    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 User Manual 2. Click Edit Service or Delete Service to make changes. 3. Click Apply. Application Example: Making a Local Web Server Public If you host a Web server on your local network, you can use port forwarding to allow Web requests from anyone on the Internet to reach your Web server.
  • Page 79 Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 User Manual While port forwarding creates a static mapping of a port number or range to a single local computer, port triggering can dynamically open ports to any computer that needs them and can close the ports when they are no longer needed. Note: If you use applications such as multiplayer gaming, peer-to-peer connections, real- time communications such as instant messaging, or remote assistance (a feature in Windows XP), you should also enable Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) according...
  • Page 80 Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 User Manual 4. In the Port Triggering Timeout field, enter a value up to 9999 minutes. This value controls the inactivity timer for the designated inbound ports. The inbound ports close when the inactivity time expires. This is required because the router cannot be sure when the application has terminated.

  • Page 81: Using Universal Plug And Play

    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 User Manual 11. Click Apply. The service appears in the Port Triggering Portmap table. Figure 5-6 Using Universal Plug and Play Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) helps devices, such as Internet appliances and computers, to 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 82 Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 User Manual 1. Select UPnP under Advanced the main menu. The UPnP screen displays. Figure 5-7 2. The available settings and information displayed in this screen are: • Turn UPnP On. UPnP can be enabled or disabled for automatic device configuration. The default setting for UPnP is disabled.

  • Page 83: Optimizing Wireless Performance

    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 User Manual Optimizing Wireless Performance The speed and operating distance or range of your wireless connection can vary significantly based on the physical placement of the wireless router. You should choose a location for your router that will maximize the network speed.

  • Page 84: Using Wmm For Wireless Multimedia Applications

    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 User Manual • Microwave ovens (no closer than 10 feet) • Choose your settings. – Use a scanning utility to determine what other wireless networks are operating nearby, and choose an unused channel. – Turn off SSID broadcast, and change the default SSID. Other nearby devices might automatically try to connect to your network several times a second, which can cause significant performance reduction.

  • Page 85: Using Wmm Qos For Wireless Multimedia Applications

    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 User Manual From the main menu of the browser interface, under Advanced, select QoS Setup. The QoS Setup screen displays: Figure 5-8 Using WMM QoS for Wireless Multimedia Applications The WNR1000v3 router supports Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service (WMM QoS) to prioritize wireless voice and video traffic over the wireless link.
  • Page 86 Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 User Manual To specify prioritization of traffic, you must create a policy for the type of traffic and add the policy to the QoS Policy table in the QoS Setup screen. For convenience, the QoS Policy table lists many common applications and online games that can benefit from QoS handling.
  • Page 87 Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 User Manual a. If you chose to add a new entry, the screen expands as shown: Figure 5-10 b. In the QoS Policy for field, enter a descriptive name for the new application or game. c. Select the packet type, either TCP, UDP, or both (TCP/UDP), and specify the port number or range of port numbers used by the application or game.
  • Page 88 Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 User Manual 3. On the QoS - Priority Rules screen, go to the Priority Category field, and select Ethernet LAN Port from the drop-down list: Figure 5-11 4. From the LAN port list, select the LAN port that will have a QoS policy. 5.
  • Page 89 Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 User Manual 3. On the QoS - Priority Rules screen, go to the Priority Category field, and select MAC Address from the drop-down list: Figure 5-12 4. If the device to be prioritized appears in the MAC Device List, select it. The information from the MAC Device List is used to populate the policy name, MAC Address, and Device Name fields.

  • Page 90: Changing The Mtu Size

    “fragmented” to accommodate the one with the smallest MTU. The best MTU setting for NETGEAR equipment is often just the default value, and changing the value might fix one problem but cause another. Leave MTU unchanged unless one of these situations occurs: •...

  • Page 91: Overview Of Home And Small Office Networking Technologies

    Table 5-1. Common MTU Sizes Application 1500 The largest Ethernet packet size and the default value. This is the typical setting for non- PPPoE, non-VPN connections, and is the default value for NETGEAR routers, adapters, and switches. 1492 Used in PPPoE environments.

  • Page 92: Assessing Your Speed Requirements

    Powerline. For connecting rooms or floors that are blocked by obstructions or are distant vertically, consider networking over your building’s AC wiring. NETGEAR’s Powerline HD family of products delivers up to 200 Mbps to any outlet, while the older-generation XE family of products delivers 14 Mbps or 85 Mbps.
  • Page 93 Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 User Manual • Streaming MP3 audio requires less than 1 Mbps per stream and does not strain most modern networks. Like video, however, streaming audio is also sensitive to latency and packet loss, so a congested network or a noisy link can cause problems. •...

  • Page 94: Using Network Monitoring Tools

    Chapter 6 Using Network Monitoring Tools This chapter describes how to use the maintenance features of your Wireless-N 150 Router Model WNR1000v3. This chapter includes the following sections: • “Viewing Wireless Router Status Information” • “Viewing a List of Attached Devices” on page 6-7 •...

  • Page 95: Viewing Wireless Router Status Information

    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 User Manual Viewing Wireless Router Status Information To view router status and usage information: 1. Select Router Status under Maintenance in the main menu. The Router Status screen displays. Figure 6-1 Using Network Monitoring Tools v1.0, February 2010...
  • Page 96 Domain Name Server The Domain Name Server addresses being used by the router. A Domain Name Server translates human-language URLs such as www.netgear.com into IP addresses. LAN Port. The following settings apply to the Ethernet (LAN) port of the router. MAC Address The Media Access Control address.
  • Page 97 Wireless Port. The following settings apply to the wireless port of the router. Name (SSID) The wireless network name (SSID) being used by the wireless port of the router. The default is NETGEAR. Region The geographic region where the router is being used. It might be illegal to use the wireless features of the router in some parts of the world.
  • Page 98 Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 User Manual 2. Click Connection Status to display the connection status. Figure 6-2 Table 6-2 describes the connection status settings. Table 6-2. Connection Status Settings Item Description IP Address The IP address that is assigned to the router. Subnet Mask The subnet mask that is assigned to the router.
  • Page 99 Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 User Manual 3. Click Show Statistics to display router usage statistics. Figure 6-3 Table 6-3 describes the router statistics. Table 6-3. Router Statistics Item Description System Up Time The time elapsed since the router was last restarted. Port The statistics for the WAN (Internet) and LAN (Ethernet) ports.

  • Page 100: Viewing A List Of Attached Devices

    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 User Manual Viewing a List of Attached Devices The Attached Devices screen contains a table of all IP devices that the router has discovered on the local network. Select Attached Devices under Maintenance in the main menu to view the table. Figure 6-4 For each device, the table shows the IP address, NetBIOS host name or device name (if available), and the Ethernet MAC address.

  • Page 101: Default Configuration Settings

    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 User Manual The following sections describe the three available options. Backing Up and Restoring the Configuration The Restore and Backup options in the Settings Backup screen let you save and retrieve a file containing your router’s configuration settings. To save your settings, click Backup.

  • Page 102: Updating The Router Firmware

    Updating the Router Firmware The firmware of the WNR1000v3 router is stored in flash memory, and can be updated as NETGEAR releases new firmware. You can update your firmware by logging into the router and using one of these procedures: •...

  • Page 103: Updating Manually To New Router Firmware

    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 User Manual 2. Check for new software versions by clicking the Check button. • If a new version is found, information about it appears. Figure 6-7 • If no new firmware version is available, a message displays and the router returns to the Firmware Update screen.
  • Page 104 3. Compare the version number of the most recent firmware offered to the firmware version of your router. If the version on the NETGEAR website is more recent, download the file from the WNR1000v3 support page to your computer.

  • Page 105: Enabling Remote Management Access

    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 User Manual Enabling Remote Management Access Using the Remote Management feature, you can allow a user on the Internet to configure, upgrade, and check the status of your WNR1000v3 router. Select Remote Management under Advanced in the main menu.
  • Page 106 Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 User Manual • To allow access from any IP address on the Internet, select Everyone. • To allow access from a range of IP addresses on the Internet, select IP Address Range. Enter a beginning and ending IP address to define the allowed range. •...

  • Page 107: Traffic Meter

    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 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 108 Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 User Manual 1. On the Advanced menu, click Traffic Meter. Figure 6-11 2. To enable the Traffic Meter, click the Enable Traffic Meter check box. Using Network Monitoring Tools 6-15 v1.0, February 2010...
  • Page 109 Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 User Manual 3. If you would like to record and restrict the volume of Internet traffic, click the Traffic volume control by radio button. You can select one of the following options for controlling the traffic volume: •...

  • Page 110: Troubleshooting

    WNR1000v3. After each problem description, instructions are provided to help you diagnose and solve the problem. As a first step, please review the Quick Tips. Tip: NETGEAR provides helpful articles, documentation, and the latest software updates at http://www.netgear.com/support. This chapter includes the following sections: •...

  • Page 111: Troubleshooting Basic Functions

    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 User Manual 4. Turn on the wireless router and wait 1 minute. 5. Turn on the computers. Make sure that the Ethernet cables are securely plugged in. • The Internet status light on the wireless router is on if the Ethernet cable connecting the wireless router and the modem is plugged in securely and the modem and wireless router are turned on.
  • Page 112 • 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 Technical Support. The Power light blinks green slowly and continuously.
  • Page 113 2. Make sure that power is turned on to the connected computer. 3. Be sure you are using Ethernet cables like the cable that was supplied with the wireless router. See the NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual for instructions. The Push 'N' Connect (WPS) push-button blinks after setting WPS security.

  • Page 114: Login Problems

    Explorer, click Refresh to be sure the Java applet is loaded. Try closing the browser and reopening it again. • If you are attempting to set up your NETGEAR router as an additional router behind an existing router in your network, consider replacing the existing router instead. NETGEAR does not support such a configuration.

  • Page 115: Checking The Internet Service Connection

    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 User Manual • If you are attempting to set up your NETGEAR router as a replacement for an ADSL gateway in your network, the router cannot perform many gateway services, for example, converting ADSL or Cable data into Ethernet networking information. NETGEAR does not support such a configuration.

  • Page 116: Troubleshooting Pppoe

    Configure your router to spoof your computer’s MAC address. On the Basic Settings screen in the Router MAC Address section, select “Use this Computer’s MAC Address” and click Apply. Then restart your network in the correct sequence (see the NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual for instructions).

  • Page 117: Troubleshooting Your Network Using The Ping Utility

    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 User Manual • Your computer might not have the wireless router configured as its default gateway. Reboot the computer and verify that the wireless router address (www.routerlogin.net) is listed by your computer as the default gateway address. •...

  • Page 118: Testing The Path From Your Computer To A Remote Device

    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 User Manual If the path is working, you see this message: Reply from < IP address >: bytes=32 time=NN ms TTL=xxx If the path is not working, you see this message: Request timed out If the path is not functioning correctly, you could have one of the following problems: •...

  • Page 119: Problems With Date And Time

    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 User Manual • Check to see that the network address of your computer (the portion of the IP address specified by the subnet mask) is different from the network address of the remote device. • Check that your cable or DSL modem is connected and functioning. •...
  • Page 120 2. Use the adapter’s setup program to scan for available wireless networks, looking for the network name (SSID) of NETGEAR, or your custom SSID if you have changed it. 3. If your wireless network appears and has good signal strength, configure and test with the simplest wireless connection possible.

  • Page 121: Restoring The Default Configuration And Password

    If the wireless router fails to restart, or the Power light continues to blink or turns solid amber, the unit might be defective. If the error persists, you might have a hardware problem and should contact Technical Support at http://www.netgear.com/support. Troubleshooting 7-12 v1.0, February 2010...

  • Page 122: Technical Specifications

    Appendix A Technical Specifications Default Configuration Settings This appendix provides factory default settings and technical specifications for the Wireless-N 150 Router Model WNR1000v3. Table A-1. WNR1000v3 Router Default Configuration Settings Feature Default Setting Router Login Router Login URL http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com Login Name (case-sensitive) printed on admin...
  • Page 123 Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 User Manual Table A-1. WNR1000v3 Router Default Configuration Settings (continued) Wireless Enabled Wireless Communication NETGEAR SSID Name Security Disabled All wireless stations allowed Wireless Access List (MAC Filtering) Broadcast SSID Enabled Transmission Speed Auto Country/Region United States (North America only; otherwise...

  • Page 124: General Specifications

    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 User Manual General Specifications Table A-2. WNR1000v3 Router General Specifications Feature General Network Protocol and Standards Compatibility Data and Routing Protocols TCP/IP, RIP-1, RIP-2, DHCP, PPPoE, PPTP, Bigpond, Dynamic DNS, and UPnP Power Adapter North America 120V, 60 Hz, input UK, Australia 240V, 50 Hz, input...

  • Page 125: Appendix B Related Documents

    Wireless Networking Basics http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wireless/index.htm Preparing Your Network http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wsdhcp/index.htm Virtual Private Networking http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/vpn/index.htm Basics Glossary http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/glossary/index.htm In addition, you can find initial setup instructions for your wireless router in the NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual. Related Documents v1.0, February 2010...
  • Page 126 Index blocking access access inbound traffic blocking bold text remote 6-12 broadband Internet restricting by MAC address 5-22 2-18 to a remote computer broadcast status to the router viewing logs access control turning off cables, checking 1-14 turning on 2-20 channel, frequency account name channel, wireless port...
  • Page 127 Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 User Manual custom service (port forwarding) erasing configuration customer support Ethernet MAC address data packets, fragmented factory default settings 5-21 listed date and time, troubleshooting 7-10 restoring 7-12 daylight savings time 3-8, 7-10 filtering content default DMZ server firewalls default factory settings default settings...
  • Page 128 Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 User Manual Internet Relay Chat (IRC) Internet services, blocking access MAC addresses interval, poll attached devices current IP addresses entering blocking access by QoS for current 5-19 restricting access by dynamic or static 2-18 spoofing registering domain name mail server, outgoing reserved managing router remotely...
  • Page 129 Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 User Manual placement, router requirements, speed 5-14 5-23 poll interval reserved IP adresses port filtering Resource CD port forwarding restarting network configuring restoring example configuration port numbers default factory settings 7-12 port status restoring firmware port triggering restricting access by MAC address 2-18 configuring...
  • Page 130 Wireless-N 150 Router WNR1000v3 User Manual SSID 1-12, 2-7, 6-4 SSID broadcast 1-13, 2-12 version standards, compatibility firmware 6-3, 6-9 RIP (Router Information Protocol) static IP addresses viewing static routes advanced wireless settings 2-11 statistics, usage attached devices status, viewing basic security settings streaming video and audio logs...

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