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NETGEAR WNR612v2 - Wireless-N 150 Router User Manual

NETGEAR WNR612v2 - Wireless-N 150 Router User Manual

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350 East Plumeria Drive
San Jose, CA 95134
USA
July 2010
202-10614-01
v1.0
Wireless-N 150 Router
WNR612v2

User Manual

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 July 2010 202-10614-01 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 Configuring Your Internet Connection Logging In to Your Wireless Router....... 7 Selecting a Language for Your Screen Display .
  • Page 4 Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual Using the Router as a DHCP Server ......35 Using Address Reservation .
  • Page 5 Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Quick Tips..........73 Troubleshooting Basic Functions .

  • Page 6: Chapter 1 Configuring Your Internet Connection

    Configuring Your Internet Connection For help with installation and initial setup, see the Wireless-N 150 Note: Router WNR612v2 Installation Guide included in the package. This chapter describes how to configure your Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 Internet connection. This chapter includes: on page 7 •...

  • Page 7: Logging In To Your Wireless Router

    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual Logging In to Your Wireless Router You can log in to the wireless router to view or change its settings, and to access the Knowledge Base and documentation. To log in to the wireless router: If you have not set up wireless connections yet, connect your computer to the wireless router with an Ethernet cable.

  • Page 8: Selecting A Language For Your Screen Display

    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual Selecting a Language for Your Screen Display Using the Select Language drop-down list, located in the upper right corner of the Router Manager screen, you can change the language. The language is set to English by default. The default language is always stored in memory. When you select another language, it is stored in memory in addition to English.

  • Page 9: Using The Setup Wizard

    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual Using the Setup Wizard The Setup Wizard can check your Internet connection for servers and protocols to determine your ISP configuration. This feature is not the same as the Smart Wizard on the Resource CD that is used for installation.
  • Page 10 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 75.
  • Page 11 Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual Table 1. Basic Settings Screen Fields (Continued) Settings Description This field Router MAC Your computer’s local address is its unique address on your network. This is appears only if Address also referred to as the computer’s MAC (Media Access Control) address. your ISP does Use Default MAC Address.

  • Page 12: Chapter 2 Wireless Configuration

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

  • Page 13: Planning Your Wireless Network

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

  • Page 14: Wireless Security Options

    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual Wireless Security Options Indoors, computers can connect over 802.11g wireless networks at a maximum range of up to 300 feet. Such distances can allow for others outside your immediate area to access your network. Unlike wired network data, your wireless data transmissions can extend beyond your walls and can be received by anyone with a compatible adapter.
  • Page 15 Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual Select Wireless Settings from the main menu: The settings for this screen are explained in Table Select the region in which the wireless router will operate. For initial configuration and test, leave the other settings unchanged. To save your changes, click Apply.

  • Page 16: Configuring Wep

    54 Mbps. Security Options None You can use this setting to establish wireless connectivity before implementing wireless security. NETGEAR strongly recommends that you implement wireless security. Use encryption keys and data encryption for data security. You can select 64-bit or 128-bit encryption. See on page 16.
  • Page 17 Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual From the main menu, select Wireless Settings to display the Wireless Settings screen. In the Security Options section, select the WEP radio button: Select the Authentication Type: Automatic, or Shared Key. The default is Automatic.

  • Page 18: Configuring Wpa, Wpa2, Or Wpa + Wpa2

    Some considerations regarding WPS are: 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 19: Wps Button

    Any wireless computer or wireless adapter that will connect to the wireless router wirelessly is a client. The client must support a WPS button, and must have a WPS configuration utility, such as the NETGEAR Smart Wizard or Atheros Jumpstart. To use the wireless router WPS button to add a WPS client:...

  • Page 20: Wps Pin Entry

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

  • Page 21: Adding Wireless Computers That Do Not Support Wps

    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual Adding 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 the wireless settings for the router, see Manually Configuring Your Wireless Settings page 14.

  • Page 22: Advanced Wireless Settings

    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 23: Advanced Wps Settings

    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual Select Wireless Settings under Advanced in the main menu. The advanced Wireless Settings screen displays: The available settings in this screen are: Enable Wireless Router Radio. If you disable the wireless router radio, wireless •...

  • Page 24: Restricting Wireless Access By Mac Address

    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual check box is selected. You can enable the PIN by clearing the check box and clicking Apply. Keep Existing Wireless Settings. This check box is automatically selected after • WPS is enabled to prevent unwanted settings changes, and is also selected if you have already specified wireless security settings or your SSID without using WPS.
  • Page 25 MAC address filtering adds an obstacle against unwanted access to your Tip: network, but NETGEAR recommends that you also use wireless security. Without wireless security, your trusted MAC addresses appear in your wireless transmissions, an intruder can read them and impersonate them.

  • Page 26: Chapter 3 Protecting Your Network

    Protecting Your Network This chapter describes how to use the content filtering and reporting features of the wireless router to protect your network. This chapter includes the following sections: on page 27 • Blocking Access to Internet Sites on page 28 •...

  • Page 27: Protecting Access To Your Wireless 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 upper case and lower case letters, numbers, and symbols.

  • Page 28: Blocking Access To Internet Services

    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual To block access to Internet sites: Select Block Sites under Content Filtering in the main menu. The Block Sites screen displays. 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 29: Blocking Services By Ip Address Range

    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual To block access to Internet services: Select Block Services under Content Filtering in the main menu. The Block Services screen displays. In the Services Blocking section of the screen, select either the Per Schedule or Always radio button, and then click Apply.

  • Page 30: Scheduling Blocking

    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual Scheduling Blocking The wireless router allows you to specify when blocking is enforced. To schedule blocking: Select Schedule under Content Filtering in the main menu. The Schedule screen displays. Configure the schedule for blocking keywords and services.

  • Page 31: Email Alerts And Web Access Log Notifications

    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual Select Logs under Content Filtering in the main menu. The Logs screen displays. The following table describes the log entries. Field Description Date and time The date and time the log entry was recorded. Source IP The IP address of the initiating device for this log entry.
  • Page 32 Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual To configure email alert and web access log notifications: Select E-mail under Content Filtering in the main menu. The E-mail screen displays. Select the Turn E-mail Notification On check box. a. Enter the name of your ISP’s outgoing (SMTP) mail server (such as mail.myISP.com) in the Your Outgoing Mail Server field.

  • Page 33: Chapter 4 Customizing Your Network

    Customizing Your Network This chapter describes how to configure advanced networking features of the wireless router, including LAN, WAN, and routing settings. It contains the following sections: on page 34” • Using the LAN IP Setup Options on page 37 •...

  • Page 34: Using The Lan Ip Setup Options

    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual Using the LAN IP Setup Options The LAN Setup screen allows configuration of LAN IP services such as Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) and Routing Information Protocol (RIP). To configure LAN IP settings, select LAN Setup under Advanced in the main menu. The LAN Setup screen displays.

  • Page 35: Using The Router As A Dhcp Server

    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual Subnet mask. 255.255.255.0 • These addresses are part of the designated private address range for use in private networks and should be suitable for most applications. If your network has a requirement to use a different IP addressing scheme, you can make those changes in this screen.

  • Page 36: Using Address Reservation

    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 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 (the router’s LAN IP address) •...

  • Page 37: Using A Dynamic Dns Service

    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual To edit or delete a reserved address entry: Click the button next to the reserved address you want to edit or delete. Click Edit or Delete. 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 38: Configuring The Wan Setup Options

    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual To configure for a Dynamic DNS service: Register for an account with one of the Dynamic DNS service providers whose names appear in the Service Provider list. For example, for DynDNS.org, select www.dynDNS.org. Select the Use a Dynamic DNS Service check box. Select the name of your Dynamic DNS service provider.

  • Page 39: Disabling Port Scan And Dos Protection

    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual Select WAN Setup under Advanced in the main menu. The WAN Setup screen displays. Disabling Port Scan and DOS Protection The Port Scan and DOS Protection feature protects your network and computers against attacks and intrusions. A stateful packet firewall carefully inspects incoming traffic packets, looking for known exploits such as malformed, oversized, or out-of-sequence packets.

  • Page 40: Responding To A Ping On The Internet (Wan) Port

    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual To assign a computer or server to be a default DMZ server: Select the Default DMZ Server check box. In the Default DMZ Server fields, enter the IP address for that computer or server. Click Apply.

  • Page 41: Configuring Nat Filtering

    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual 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 42 Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual To add or edit a static route: Select Static Routes under Advanced in the main menu. The Static Routes screen displays. Click Add to expand the Static Routes screen. In the Route Name field, enter a name for this static route. (This is for identification purposes only.) Select the Private check box if you want to limit access to the LAN only.

  • Page 43: Chapter 5 Maintenance

    Maintenance This chapter describes how to use the maintenance features of your wireless router. This chapter includes the following sections: on page 44 • Upgrading the Firmware on page 45 • Backing Up, Restoring, and Erasing Your Settings on page 47 •...

  • Page 44: Upgrading The Firmware

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

  • Page 45: Manually Checking For Firmware Upgrades

    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual Manually Checking for Firmware Upgrades You can use the Router Upgrade screen to manually check the NETGEAR website for newer versions of firmware for your product. You can also check for upgrades from the NETGEAR website at Note: http://www.netgear.com/support.

  • Page 46: Backing Up The Configuration To A File

    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual Backing Up the Configuration to a File From the main menu, under Maintenance, select Backup Settings to display this screen: Click Backup to save a copy of the current settings. Store the .cfg file on a computer on your network. Restoring the Configuration from a File In the main menu, under Maintenance, select Backup Settings.

  • Page 47: Viewing Wireless Router Status Information

    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual Viewing Wireless Router Status Information To view router status and usage information, select Router Status under Maintenance in the main menu. The Router Status screen displays. The following table describes the router status fields. Table 3.

  • Page 48: Viewing Statistics

    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual Table 3. Router Status Screen Fields (Continued) Field Description LAN Port MAC Address This field displays the Ethernet MAC address being used by the local (LAN) port of the wireless router. IP Address This field displays the IP address being used by the local (LAN) port of the wireless router.

  • Page 49: Viewing The Connection Status

    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual Table 4. Router Statistics Fields (Continued) Field Description TxPkts The number of packets transmitted on this port since reset or manual clear. RxPkts The number of packets received on this port since reset or manual clear. Collisions The number of collisions on this port since reset or manual clear.

  • Page 50: Viewing A List Of Attached Devices

    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual Table 5. Connection Status Fields (PPPoE Network Type Example) Field Description Obtaining IP Address The IP address assigned to the WAN port by the ADSL Internet Service Provider. Obtaining Network Mask The network mask assigned to the WAN port by the ADSL Internet Service Provider.

  • Page 51: Enabling Remote Management Access

    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 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 wireless router. Select Remote Management under Advanced in the main menu. The Remote Management screen displays. Be sure to change the router’s default configuration password to a Note: very secure password.

  • Page 52: Traffic Meter

    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 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. To monitor traffic on your router: Under the Advanced heading, select Traffic Meter.

  • Page 53: Chapter 6 Fine-Tuning Your Network

    Fine-Tuning Your Network This chapter describes how to modify the configuration of the wireless router 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: on page 54 •...

  • Page 54: Allowing Inbound Connections To Your Network

    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual Allowing Inbound Connections to Your Network By default, the wireless router blocks any inbound traffic from the Internet to your computers except for replies to your outbound traffic. However, you might need to create exceptions to this rule for the following purposes: To allow remote computers on the Internet to access a server on your local network.

  • Page 55: How Port Triggering Changes The Communication Process

    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual Your router then sends this request message through the Internet to the Web server at www.example.com. 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 56: How Port Forwarding Changes The Communication Process

    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual Your router creates an entry in its internal session table describing this communication session between your computer and the IRC server. Your router stores the original information, performs Network Address Translation (NAT) on the source address and port, and sends this request message through the Internet to the IRC server.

  • Page 57: How Port Forwarding Differs From Port Triggering

    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual The user of a remote computer opens Internet Explorer and requests a Web page from www.example.com, which resolves to the public IP address of your router. The remote computer composes a Web page request message with the following destination information: The destination address is the IP address of www.example.com, which is the address •...

  • Page 58: Configuring Port Forwarding To Local Servers

    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual Configuring Port Forwarding to Local Servers With port forwarding, you can allow certain types of incoming traffic to reach servers on your local network. For example, you might make a local Web server, FTP server, or game server visible and available to the Internet.

  • Page 59: Editing Or Deleting A Port Forwarding Entry

    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual To add a custom service: Select Port Forwarding/Port Triggering under Advanced in the main menu. Click Add Service. The Ports–Custom Services screen displays. In the Service Name field, enter a descriptive name. In the Service Type field, select the protocol. If you are unsure, select TCP/UDP. In the Starting Port field, enter the beginning port number.

  • Page 60: Configuring Port Triggering

    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual To make a local Web server public: Assign your Web server either a fixed IP address or a dynamic IP address using DHCP address reservation, as explained in on page 36. In this Using Address Reservation example, your router will always give your Web server an IP address of 192.168.1.33.
  • Page 61 Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual To set up port triggering: Select Port Forwarding/Port Triggering under Advanced in the main menu. The Forwarding/Port Triggering screen displays. Select the Port Triggering radio button. The port triggering information displays. Clear the Disable Port Triggering check box. If the Disable Port Triggering check box is selected after you Note: configure port triggering, port triggering is disabled.

  • Page 62: Using Universal Plug And Play

    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual Click Apply. The service appears in the Port Triggering Portmap table. 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 63: Changing The Mtu Size

    MTU setting than the other devices, the data packets must be split or “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...
  • Page 64 Table 6. 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 65: Quality Of Service

    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual Quality of Service Quality of Service (QoS) is an advanced feature that can be used to prioritize some types of traffic ahead of others. The Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 can provide QoS prioritization over the wireless link and on the Internet connection. Using WMM QoS for Wireless Multimedia Applications The Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 supports Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service (WMM QoS) to prioritize wireless voice and video traffic over the wireless link.
  • Page 66 Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual On the QoS Setup screen, click Setup QoS rule. The QoS - Priority Rules screen displays. For convenience, the QoS Policy table lists many common applications and online games that can benefit from QoS handling. Click Add Priority Rule.
  • Page 67 Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual a. If you chose to add a new entry, the screen expands as shown: 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 68 Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual Click Apply to save this rule to the QoS Policy list and return to the QoS Setup screen. In the QoS Setup screen, select the Turn Internet Access QoS On check box. Click Apply. QoS for a MAC Address To create a QoS policy for traffic from a specific MAC address: On the QoS Setup screen, click Add Priority Rule.

  • Page 69: Overview Of Home And Small Office Networking Technologies

    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual Editing or Deleting an Existing QoS Policy To edit or delete an existing QoS policy: On the QoS Setup screen, select the radio button next to the QoS policy to be edited or deleted Do one of the following: Click Delete to remove the QoS policy.

  • Page 70: 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 71 Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual Backing up computers over the network has become popular due to the availability of • inexpensive mass storage. The following table shows the time to transfer 1 gigabyte of data using various networking technologies. Table 7.

  • Page 72: Troubleshooting

    This chapter provides information about troubleshooting your wireless router. After each problem description, instructions are provided to help you diagnose and solve the problem. As a first step, review the Quick Tips. NETGEAR provides helpful articles, documentation, and the latest Tip: software updates at http://www.netgear.com/support.

  • Page 73: Chapter 7 Troubleshooting

    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual Quick Tips This section describes tips for troubleshooting some common problems: Be sure to restart your network in this sequence. Turn off and unplug the modem. Turn off the wireless router and computers. Plug in the modem and turn it on. Wait 2 minutes. Turn on the wireless router and wait 1 minute.

  • Page 74: Troubleshooting Basic Functions

    Make sure that the power cord is properly connected to your router and that the power • adapter is properly connected to a functioning power outlet. Check that you are using the power adapter supplied by NETGEAR for this product. • If the error persists, you have a hardware problem and should contact Technical Support.

  • Page 75: Login Problems

    Internet 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 76: Troubleshooting Pppoe

    You might need to force your cable or DSL modem to recognize your new router by • restarting your network, in the sequence described in the NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual. Your service provider might require a login. Ask your service provider whether they •...

  • Page 77: Troubleshooting Internet Browsing

    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual Unless you connect manually, the wireless router will not Note: authenticate using PPPoE until data is transmitted to the network. Troubleshooting Internet Browsing If your wireless router can obtain an IP address but your computer is unable to load any web pages from the Internet, check the following: Your computer might not recognize any DNS server addresses.

  • Page 78: Testing The Path From Your Computer To A Remote Device

    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual To ping the router from a running Windows PC: From the Windows toolbar, click Start, and then select Run. In the field provided, type ping followed by the IP address of the router, as in this example: ping www.routerlogin.net Click OK.

  • Page 79: Problems With Date And Time

    To check the adapter’s connection settings: Open the adapter setup utility to check connections: NETGEAR Smart Wizard utility. If you installed a NETGEAR wireless adapter in • your computer, a Smart Wizard utility program is installed that can provide helpful information about your wireless network.

  • Page 80: Restoring The Default Configuration And Password

    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. If your wireless network appears and has good signal strength, configure and test with the simplest wireless connection possible.
  • Page 81 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. Chapter 7: Troubleshooting...

  • Page 82: Appendix A Factory Default Settings And Technical Specifications

    Factory Default Settings and Technical Specifications Factory Default Settings To return the router to its factory default settings, see Restoring the Default Configuration and on page 80. The following table shows the default settings. Password Feature Default Setting Router Login Router Login URL http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com...
  • Page 83 Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual Feature Default Setting Wireless Wireless Communication Enabled SSID Name NETGEAR Security Disabled Wireless Access List (MAC Filtering) All wireless stations allowed Broadcast SSID Enabled Transmission Speed Auto Country/Region United States (North America only; otherwise varies by...

  • Page 84: General Specifications

    Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual 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 AC plug is localized 110V-220V, 50/60 Hz, input All regions (output) 7.5V DC @ 1.0A, output Physical...

  • Page 85: Appendix B Related Documents

    Related Documents This appendix provides links to reference documents you can use to gain a more complete understanding of the technologies used in your NETGEAR product. Document Link Windows XP and Vista http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/winzerocfg/index.htm Wireless Configuration Utilities Application Note TCP/IP Networking Basics http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/tcpip/index.htm...

  • Page 86: Appendix C Notification Of Compliance

    FCC Declaration of Conformity We, NETGEAR, Inc., 350 East Plumeria Drive, Santa Clara, CA 95134, declare under our sole responsibility that the Product Name™/® & Model complies with Part 15 Subpart B of FCC CFR47 Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: •...
  • Page 87 When used near a radio or TV receiver, it may become the cause of radio interference. Read instructions for correct handling. Interference Reduction Table Household Appliance Recommended Minimum Distance between NETGEAR equipment and household appliance to reduce interference (in feet and meters) Microwave ovens 30 feet / 9 meters Baby Monitor - Analog...
  • Page 88 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 89 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 90: Index

    Index configuration file configuring access advanced security blocking DMZ server remote Dynamic DNS restricting by MAC address LAN IP settings router password to a remote computer port forwarding to the router port triggering viewing logs See also adding access control Connection Status screen turning on connection types...
  • Page 91 Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual language, screen display local network, default settings factory default settings local servers, port forwarding to restoring location, router factory settings, restoring logging in firewalls login settings default settings logout, automatic firmware logs restoring sending firmware, upgrading time-stamping entries Fragmentation Threshold...
  • Page 92 Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual example specifications technical port numbers speed requirements port triggering configuring spoofing MAC addresses portmap table standards, compatibility power adapter specifications static routes Power light, troubleshooting and statistics, router Powerline HD products status, connection Preamble mode status, viewing primary DNS server streaming video and audio...
  • Page 93 Wireless-N 150 Router WNR612v2 User Manual guest network Wireless Card Access List wireless clients, adding wireless connection type wireless mode wireless network, range and interference wireless radio wireless security Wireless settings wireless settings advanced default, listed WLAN statistics WMM (Wi-Fi Multimedia) WPA+WPA2 WPA2 WPS button...

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