Table Of Contents - NETGEAR WNR1000v3 - Wireless- N Router Setup Manual

Wireless-N 150 Router Setup Manual
Getting to Know Your Wireless Router................................................................................ 1
Unpacking Your New Router ............................................................................................. 1
Hardware Features ............................................................................................................ 2
Front Panel .................................................................................................................. 2
Back Panel .................................................................................................................. 4
Side Panel ................................................................................................................... 4
Router Label ................................................................................................................ 5
Positioning Your Wireless Router ...................................................................................... 5
Installing Your Wireless Router ......................................................................................... 6
Updating Your Router Firmware ........................................................................................ 7
Installing Your Router Using the Smart Wizard .................................................................. 8
Using the Smart Wizard ..................................................................................................... 8
Accessing Your Router After Installation ......................................................................... 10
Manually Installing Your Router ......................................................................................... 11
Connecting Your Wireless Router ................................................................................... 12
Verifying Your Connection ............................................................................................... 15
Setting Up Your Router for Internet Access .................................................................... 16
Configuring Your Wireless Network................................................................................... 20
Setting Your SSID and Wireless Security ................................................................. 21
Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to Configure Your Wireless Network .......................22
Troubleshooting................................................................................................................... 24
Basic Setup Checklist ...................................................................................................... 24
Checking Basic Router Functions ................................................................................... 25
Troubleshooting Login Problems ..................................................................................... 27
Checking the Internet Service Connection ...................................................................... 28
Obtaining an Internet IP Address .................................................................................... 28
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