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NETGEAR, Inc.
350 East Plumeria Drive
San Jose, CA 95134
202-10523-01
January 2010

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    Wireless-N 150 ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual NETGEAR, Inc. 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 202-10523-01 January 2010...

  • Page 2: Technical Support

    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: Regulatory Compliance Information

    Hereby, NETGEAR Inc., declares that this Radiolan is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Español Por medio de la presente NETGEAR Inc. declara que el Radiolan cumple con los [Spanish] requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE.
  • Page 4 [Swedish] väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv 1999/5/EG. Íslenska Hér með lýsir NETGEAR Inc. yfir því að Radiolan er í samræmi við grunnkröfur og aðrar [Icelandic] kröfur, sem gerðar eru í tilskipun 1999/5/EC. Norsk NETGEAR Inc. erklærer herved at utstyret Radiolan er i samsvar med de [Norwegian] grunnleggende krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF.
  • 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 DGN1000 Wireless-N 150 ADSL2+ Modem Router complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: •...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents Wireless-N 150 ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual About This Manual Conventions, Formats, and Scope ................... xi Revision History ....................... xii Chapter 1 Connecting Your Wireless Modem Router to the Internet Using the Setup Manual ....................1-1 What You Need before You Begin .................1-2 Logging In to the Wireless Modem Router ..............1-2...
  • Page 7 Wireless-N 150 ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual Chapter 3 Protecting Your Network Changing the Built-In Password ..................3-1 Changing the Administrator Login Time-out .............3-2 Blocking Keywords, Sites, and Services ................3-2 Firewall Rules .........................3-4 Configuring Firewall Rules ..................3-5 Inbound Rules (Port Forwarding) ................3-5 Outbound Rules (Service Blocking) .................3-8...
  • Page 8 Wireless-N 150 ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual Configuring DHCP ....................5-8 Configuring Reserved IP Addresses ................5-9 Configuring Dynamic DNS ..................5-9 Configuring Advanced Wireless Settings ..............5-11 Using Static Routes ......................5-13 Static Route Example .....................5-13 Configuring Static Routes ..................5-14 Configuring Universal Plug and Play ................5-15...

  • Page 9: Wireless-N 150 Adsl2+ Modem Router Dgn1000 User Manual

    Wireless-N 150 ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual Appendix B Related Documents Index v1.1, January 2010...

  • Page 10: About This Manual

    About This Manual The NETGEAR ® Wireless-N 150 ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual describes how to install, configure and troubleshoot the Wireless-N 150 ADSL2+ Modem Router. The information in this manual is intended for readers with intermediate computer and Internet skills.

  • Page 11: Revision History

    January 2010 For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, see the links to the NETGEAR website in Appendix B, “Related Documents.” Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. website at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/DGN1000.asp. Revision History Version Part Number...

  • Page 12: Using The Setup Manual

    For first-time installation of your modem router, refer to the Wireless Modem Router DGN1000 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.

  • Page 13: What You Need Before You Begin

    Wireless-N 150 ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual For installation instructions in a language other than English, see the language options on the Resource CD. What You Need before You Begin You need to prepare the following before you can set up your wireless modem router: •...
  • Page 14 Wireless-N 150 ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual To log in to the wireless modem router: 1. Type http://192.168.0.1 in the address field of your browser, and then click Enter. A login window will display. Figure 1-1 2. Enter admin:for the user name and password for the password, both in lower case letters.

  • Page 15: Using The Setup Wizard

    Wireless-N 150 ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual Figure 1-3 • Router Status screen. The Router Status screen displays if the wireless modem router has not been configured yet or has been reset to its factory default settings. See “Viewing the Wireless Modem Router Status”...

  • Page 16: Auto-Detecting Your Internet Connection

    Wireless-N 150 ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual 2. Select your country and language: • Country. It is important to specify the location where the wireless modem router will operate so that the Internet connection will work correctly. • Language. You can select a language from the drop-down list.

  • Page 17: Viewing Or Manually Configuring Your Isp Settings

    2. To save your settings, click Apply. Viewing or Manually Configuring Your ISP Settings NETGEAR recommends that you specify your country and language before you configure the settings on the Basic Settings screen. See “Logging In to the Wireless Modem Router” on page 1-2.
  • Page 18 5. If no login is required, you can specify the MAC Address setting. 6. Click Apply to save your settings. 7. Click Test to test your Internet connection. If the NETGEAR website does not appear within one minute, refer to Chapter 6, “Troubleshooting.”...

  • Page 19: Understanding The Basic Settings Screen

    Wireless-N 150 ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual Understanding the Basic Settings Screen The fields on the Basic Settings screen depend on whether or not your Internet connection requires a login. ISP does not require login ISP does require login Figure 1-5 The following table explains the fields in the Basic Settings screen.
  • Page 20 Wireless-N 150 ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual Table 1-2. Basic Settings screen fields Settings Description Does Your ISP Require a Login? • Yes • No These fields Account Name Enter the account name provided by your ISP. This might also...

  • Page 21: Configuring Adsl Settings

    Wireless-N 150 ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual Table 1-2. Basic Settings screen fields (continued) Settings Description NAT (Network Address Translation) NAT automatically assigns private IP addresses (10.1.1.x) to LAN-connected devices. • Enable. Usually NAT is enabled. • Disable. This disables NAT, but leaves the firewall active.

  • Page 22: How The Internet Connection Works

    Wireless-N 150 ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual Note: You must use the Setup Wizard to select the correct country for the default ADSL settings to work. If your ISP provided you with a multiplexing method or VPI/VCI number, then enter the setting: 1.
  • Page 23 Wireless-N 150 ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual To access the Internet from any computer connected to your wireless modem router, launch an Internet browser such as Microsoft Internet Explorer. You should see the wireless modem router’s Internet LED blink, indicating communication to the ISP. The browser should begin to display a Web page.

  • Page 24: Configuring Your Wireless Network

    Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) to automatically set the SSID and implement WPA/WPA2 security. • To manually configure the wireless settings, you must know the following: – SSID. The default SSID for the modem router is NETGEAR. – The wireless mode (802.11n, 802.11g, or 802.11b) that each wireless adapter supports. –...

  • Page 25: Wireless Placement And Range Guidelines

    Wireless-N 150 ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual “Manually Configuring Your Wireless Security” on page 2-7. • Push 'N' Connect (WPS) automatically implements wireless security on the modem router while, at the same time, allowing you to automatically implement wireless security on any WPS-enabled devices (such as wireless computers and wireless adapter cards).

  • Page 26: Wireless Security Options

    Wireless-N 150 ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 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.

  • Page 27: Manually Configuring Your Wireless Network

    Wireless-N 150 ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual • WEP. Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) data encryption provides data security. WEP Shared Key authentication and WEP data encryption block all but the most determined eavesdropper. This data encryption mode has been superseded by WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK (see “Configuring WEP”...
  • Page 28 Wireless-N 150 ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual Figure 2-2 3. Make any changes that are needed, and then click Save or click Apply to allow your changes to take effect immediately. The settings are explained in Table 2-1 on page 2-6.
  • Page 29 Wireless-N 150 ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual Table 2-1. Wireless Settings Settings Description Wireless Name (SSID) The SSID is also known as the wireless network name. Network Enter a 32-character (maximum) name in this field. This field is case-sensitive. The default SSID is NETGEAR, but NETGEAR strongly recommends that you change it to a different name.

  • Page 30: Manually Configuring Your Wireless Security

    IEEE 802.11i standard, but does not work with some older network cards. • Mixed WPS-PSK+ WPA2-PSK. Uses both WPA-PSK + WPA2-PSK standard encryption. A high performance client such as the NETGEAR WN511B should connect using WPA2-PSK in order to achieve maximum performance. Wireless clients that connect to this router using WPA-PSK will run at reduced performance levels.

  • Page 31: Restricting Wireless Access To Your Network

    Wireless-N 150 ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual Note: If you use a wireless computer to configure wireless security settings, you will be disconnected when you click Apply. Reconfigure your wireless computer to match the new settings, or access the modem router from a wired computer to make fur- ther changes.
  • Page 32 Wireless-N 150 ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual Restricting access by MAC address For increased security, you can restrict access to the wireless network to allow only specific PCs based on their MAC addresses. You can restrict access to only trusted PCs so that unknown PCs cannot wirelessly connect to the Awireless modem router.

  • Page 33: Configuring Mixed Wpa-Psk+Wpa2-Psk Security

    This prevents unauthorized access to your network. Configuring Mixed WPA-PSK+WPA2-PSK Security A high-performance client such as the NETGEAR WN511B must connect to the wireless modem router using WPA2-PSK to achieve maximum performance. Wireless clients that connect to the wireless modem router using WPA-PSK run at no more than 802.11g speed. This option allows wireless clients to use either encryption method.

  • Page 34: Choosing Alternative Authentication And Encryption Methods

    Wireless-N 150 ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual To configure Mixed WPA-PSK+WPA2-PSK: 1. Log in at the default LAN address of http://192.168.0.1, with the default user name of admin and default password of password, or using whatever LAN address and password you have set up.
  • Page 35 Wireless-N 150 ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual To configure WEP data encryption: 1. From the Wireless Settings screen, in the Security Options section, select WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy). The WEP Security Encryption section displays. Figure 2-4 2. Select the authentication type: •...

  • Page 36: Using Push 'N' Connect (Wps) To Configure Your Wireless Network And Security

    Wireless-N 150 ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual 5. Select the radio button for the key you want to make active. Be sure that you clearly understand how the WEP key settings are configured in your wireless adapter. Wireless adapter configuration utilities such as the one included in Windows XP allow entry of only one key, which must match the default key you set in the wireless modem router.
  • Page 37 WPS supports only WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK wireless security. WEP security is not supported by WPS. • NETGEAR’s Push 'N' Connect feature is based on the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) standard. All other Wi-Fi-certified and WPS-capable products should be compatible with NETGEAR products that implement Push 'N' Connect.
  • Page 38 Wireless-N 150 ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual Note: If you cannot select Add WPS Client, check to see if WPS is selected in the Wireless Settings screen. WEP is not compatible with WPS. 3. Click Next. The screen changes to allow you to select the method for adding the WPS client.

  • Page 39: Connecting Additional Wireless Client Devices After Wps Setup

    Wireless-N 150 ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual Figure 2-6 Using either method, the client wireless device will attempt to detect the WPS signal from the wireless modem router and establish a wireless connection in the time allotted. • While the wireless modem router attempts to connect to a WPS-capable device, the Push 'N' Connect LED on the front of the wireless modem router blinks green.
  • Page 40 Wireless-N 150 ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual Note: Your wireless settings remain the same when you add another WPS-enabled client, as long as the Keep Existing Wireless Settings checkbox is selected in the Advanced WPS Settings screen. If you clear this checkbox, when you add the cli- ent, a new SSID and passphrase will be generated, and all existing connected wire- less clients will be disassociated and disconnected from the modem router.

  • Page 41: Protecting Your Network

    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 42: Changing The Administrator Login Time-Out

    Wireless-N 150 ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual 2. In the main menu, under Maintenance, select Set Password to display the following screen: Figure 3-1 3. To change the password, first enter the old password, and then enter the new password twice.
  • Page 43 Wireless-N 150 ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual • Keyword blocking of HTTP traffic. • Outbound service blocking. Limits access from your LAN to Internet locations or services that you specify as off-limits. • Denial of service (DoS) protection. Automatically detects and thwarts denial of service (DoS) attacks such as Ping of Death, SYN flood, LAND Attack, and IP spoofing.

  • Page 44: Firewall Rules

    Wireless-N 150 ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual Some examples of keyword application follow: • If the keyword XXX is specified, the URL http://www.badstuff.com/xxx.html is blocked. • If the keyword .com is specified, only websites with other domain suffixes (such as .edu or .gov) can be viewed.

  • Page 45: Configuring Firewall Rules

    Wireless-N 150 ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual Configuring Firewall Rules To access the rules configuration of the wireless modem router, select Firewall Rules on the main menu. The following screen displays: Figure 3-3 • To add a rule, click Add.
  • Page 46 Wireless-N 150 ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual a Web server or game server) visible and available to the Internet. The rule tells the wireless modem router to direct inbound traffic for a particular service to one local server based on the destination port number.
  • Page 47 Wireless-N 150 ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual • Action. Choose how you want this type of traffic to be handled. You can block or allow always, or you can block or allow according to the schedule you have defined in the Schedule screen.

  • Page 48: Outbound Rules (Service Blocking)

    Wireless-N 150 ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual 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 so that external users can always find your network.

  • Page 49: Order Of Precedence For Rules

    Wireless-N 150 ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual The settings are: • Service. From this list, select the application or service to be allowed or blocked. The list already displays many common services, but you are not limited to these choices. Use the Add Custom Service button in the Services screen to add any additional services or applications that do not already appear.

  • Page 50: Services

    Wireless-N 150 ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual Figure 3-7 The Move button allows you to relocate a defined rule to a new position in the table. To easily open or close AOL or MSN Instant Messenger ports: 1. Under Instant Messaging (IM) Ports, select a radio button: •...
  • Page 51 Wireless-N 150 ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual applications are typically chosen from the range 1024 to 65535 by the authors of the application. Although the wireless modem router already holds a list of many service port numbers, you are not limited to these choices.

  • Page 52: Setting Times And Scheduling Firewall Services

    Wireless-N 150 ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual • Start Port and End Port. If a port range is required, enter the range here. If a single port is required, enter the same value in both fields. 4. Click Apply to save your changes.

  • Page 53: Scheduling Firewall Services

    Enabling daylight savings time causes one hour to be added to the standard time. 4. 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 54: Enabling Security Event E-Mail Notification

    Wireless-N 150 ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual Enabling Security Event E-mail Notification To receive logs and alerts by e-mail, you must provide your e-mail information in the E-mail screen and specify which alerts you would like to receive and how often. In the main menu, under Security, select E-mail.
  • Page 55 Wireless-N 150 ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual • My Mail Server requires authentication.If you use an outgoing mail server provided by your current ISP, you do not need to select this field. If you use an e-mail account that is not provided by your ISP, select this field, and enter the required user name and password information.

  • Page 56: Managing Your Network

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

  • Page 57: Manually Checking For Firmware Updates

    6-7. Manually Checking for Firmware Updates You can use the Router Upgrade screen to manually check the NETGEAR website for newer versions of firmware for your product. To manually check for new firmware and install it on your wireless modem router: 1.

  • Page 58: Backing Up, Restoring, And Erasing Your Settings

    Wireless-N 150 ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual 3. If the firmware version on the NETGEAR website is newer than the firmware on your wireless modem router, download the file to your computer. 4. Under Maintenance on the wireless modem router main menu, select Router Upgrade to...

  • Page 59: Backing Up The Configuration To A File

    Wireless-N 150 ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual 2. From the router main menu, below Maintenance, select Backup Settings to display the following screen. Figure 4-4 Backing Up the Configuration to a File 1. On the Backup Settings screen, click Backup to save a copy of the current settings.

  • Page 60: Viewing The Wireless Modem Router Status

    Wireless-N 150 ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual 2. The wireless modem router then reboots automatically. After an erase, the wireless modem router’s password is password, the LAN IP address is 192.168.0.1, and the wireless modem router’s DHCP client is enabled.
  • Page 61 Wireless-N 150 ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual Table 4-1. Router Status Fields Field Description Account Name The host name assigned to the wireless modem router in the Basic Settings screen. Firmware Version The wireless modem router firmware version. MAC Address The Ethernet MAC address used by the Internet (ADSL) port.

  • Page 62: Showing Statistics

    Wireless-N 150 ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual Table 4-1. Router Status Fields (continued) Field Description Wireless Port Name (SSID) The service set ID, also known as the wireless network name for the (specified in the wireless network. Wireless Region The country where the unit is set up for use.

  • Page 63: Showing The Connection Status

    Wireless-N 150 ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual Table 4-2. Router Statistics Fields Field Description WAN, LAN, or WLAN The statistics for the WAN (Internet), LAN (local), and wireless LAN (WLAN) ports. For each port, the screen displays the following: •...

  • Page 64: Viewing Attached Devices

    Wireless-N 150 ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual Field Description Connection Time The time elapsed since the last connection to the Internet through the ADSL port. Connecting to The connection status. sender Negotiation Success or Failed. Authentication Success or Failed.

  • Page 65: Running Diagnostic Utilities And Rebooting The Wireless Modem Router

    Wireless-N 150 ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual Running Diagnostic Utilities and Rebooting the Wireless Modem Router The wireless modem router has a diagnostics feature. You can use the Diagnostics screen to perform the following functions from the wireless modem router: •...

  • Page 66: Configuring Remote Management

    Using the Remote Management screen, you can allow a user or users on the Internet to configure, upgrade, and check the status of your wireless modem router. Note: NETGEAR recommends that you change the default password to a very secure password. The ideal password should contain no dictionary words from any language, and should be a mixture of letters (both upper case and lower case), numbers, and symbols.
  • Page 67 Wireless-N 150 ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual 3. Select the Turn Remote Management On check box. 4. Specify what external addresses will be allowed to access the wireless modem router’s remote management. For security, restrict access to as few external IP addresses as practical: •...

  • Page 68: Advanced Configuration

    Chapter 5 Advanced Configuration This chapter describes how to configure the advanced features of your wireless modem router. Note: The Remote Management feature is described in “Configuring Remote Management” on page 4-11. The following features are described in this chapter: •...
  • Page 69 Wireless-N 150 ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual 2. In the main menu, under Advanced, select WAN Setup to display the following screen. Figure 5-1 The WAN Setup fields are described in the following table: Table 5-1. WAN Setup Settings...

  • Page 70: Setting Up A Default Dmz Server

    Wireless-N 150 ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual Table 5-1. WAN Setup Settings (continued) Setting Description MTU Size (in bytes) The normal MTU (Maximum Transmit Unit) value for most Ethernet networks is 1500 bytes, or 1492 bytes for PPPoE connections. For some ISPs you might need to reduce the MTU.

  • Page 71: Configuring Dynamic Dns

    Wireless-N 150 ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual 1. In the WAN Setup screen, select the Default DMZ Server checkbox. Figure 5-2 2. Type the IP address for that server. 3. Click Apply to save your changes. Configuring Dynamic DNS If your network has a permanently assigned IP address, you can register a domain name and have that name linked with your IP address by public Domain Name Servers (DNS).
  • Page 72 Wireless-N 150 ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual 2. In the main menu, under Advanced, select Dynamic DNS to display the following screen. Figure 5-3 3. Access the website of one of the Dynamic DNS service providers whose names appear in the Service Provider drop-down list, and register for an account.

  • Page 73: Configuring Lan Setup

    Wireless-N 150 ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual Configuring LAN Setup The LAN IP Setup screen allows configuration of LAN IP services such as DHCP and RIP. The wireless modem router is shipped preconfigured to use private IP addresses on the LAN side, and to act as a DHCP server.
  • Page 74 Wireless-N 150 ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual 2. Enter the LAN Setup configuration. The fields in this screen are explained in Table 5-2 on page 5-7 3. Click Apply so that your changes take effect. Table 5-2. LAN Setup Fields...

  • Page 75: Configuring Dhcp

    Wireless-N 150 ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual Configuring DHCP By default, the wireless modem router functions as a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server, allowing it to assign IP, DNS server, and default gateway addresses to all computers connected to the wireless modem router’s LAN. The assigned default gateway address is the LAN address of the router.

  • Page 76: Configuring Reserved Ip Addresses

    Wireless-N 150 ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual Configuring Reserved IP Addresses When you specify a reserved IP address for a computer on the LAN, that computer will always receives the same IP address each time it access the router’s DHCP server. Reserved IP addresses should be assigned to servers that require permanent IP settings.
  • Page 77 Wireless-N 150 ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual The router contains a client that can connect to a Dynamic DNS service provider. To use this feature, you must select a service provider and obtain an account with them. After you have...

  • Page 78: Configuring Advanced Wireless Settings

    Wireless-N 150 ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual 9. If your Dynamic DNS provider allows the use of wildcards in resolving your URL, you can select the Use Wildcards check box to activate this feature. For example, the wildcard feature causes *.yourhost.dyndns.org to be aliased to the same IP address as yourhost.dyndns.org.
  • Page 79 Wireless-N 150 ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual 3. If you make changes, you must click Apply in order for them to take effect. The WLAN1 settings are based on the selections that you made in the Wireless Settings screen. (See “Manually Configuring Your Wireless Network”...

  • Page 80: Using Static Routes

    Wireless-N 150 ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual Using Static Routes Static routes provide additional routing information to your router. Under normal circumstances, the router has adequate routing information after it has been configured for Internet access, and you do not need to configure additional static routes. You must configure static routes only for unusual cases such as multiple routers or multiple IP subnets located on your network.

  • Page 81: Configuring Static Routes

    Wireless-N 150 ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual Configuring Static Routes 1. Log in to the wireless modem router at its default LAN address of http://192.168.0.1 with its default user name of admin and default password of password, or using whatever user name, password, and LAN address you have chosen for the wireless modem router.

  • Page 82: Configuring Universal Plug And Play

    Wireless-N 150 ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual c. Select Private if you want to limit access to the LAN only. The static route will not be reported in RIP. d. Select Active to make this route effective. e. Enter the destination IP address of the final destination.
  • Page 83 Wireless-N 150 ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual 1. Select UPnP on the main menu to display the UPnP screen: Figure 5-10 2. Fill in the settings on the UPnP screen: • Turn UPnP On. UPnP can be enabled or disabled for automatic device configuration. The default setting for UPnP is enabled.
  • Page 84 Wireless-N 150 ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual 3. To save, cancel your changes, or refresh the table: • Click Apply to save the new settings to the wireless modem router. • Click Cancel to disregard any unsaved changes. •...
  • Page 85 Wireless-N 150 ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual 5-18 Advanced Configuration v1.1, January 2010...

  • Page 86: Troubleshooting

    Chapter 6 Troubleshooting This chapter provides information about troubleshooting your Wireless-N 150 ADSL2+ Modem Router. After each problem description, instructions are provided to help you diagnose and solve the problem. For the common problems listed, go to the section indicated.

  • Page 87: Welcome" Page Displays Instead Of Router Main Menu

    • Check that you are using the 12 V DC power adapter supplied by NETGEAR for this product. If the error persists, you have a hardware problem and should contact Technical Support.

  • Page 88: Lan Or Adsl Port Led Is Off

    Wireless-N 150 ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual If the error persists, you might have a hardware problem and should contact Technical Support. LAN or ADSL Port LED Is Off If either the LAN LEDs or ADSL Link LED does not light when the Ethernet connection is made, check the following: •...

  • Page 89: Troubleshooting The Isp Connection

    Wireless-N 150 ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual • If your router’s IP address was changed and you do not know the current IP address, clear the router’s configuration to factory defaults. This sets the router’s IP address to 192.168.0.1. This procedure is explained in “Factory Settings”...

  • Page 90: Internet Led Is Red

    Wireless-N 150 ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual If the ADSL link LED does not turn green, disconnect all telephones on the line. If this solves the problem, reconnect the telephones one at a time, being sure to use a microfilter on each telephone.

  • Page 91: Troubleshooting Pppoe Or Pppoa

    Wireless-N 150 ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual To check the Internet IP address from the browser interface: 1. Launch your browser, and select an external site such as www.netgear.com. 2. Access the main menu of the wireless modem router’s configuration at http://192.168.0.1.

  • Page 92: Troubleshooting Internet Browsing

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

  • Page 93: Automatic Firmware Recovery

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

  • Page 94: Troubleshooting A Tcp/Ip Network Using The Ping Utility

    Wireless-N 150 ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual Troubleshooting a TCP/IP Network Using the Ping Utility Most TCP/IP terminal devices and routers contain a ping utility that sends an echo request packet to the designated device. The device then responds with an echo reply. You can easily troubleshoot a TCP/IP network by using the ping utility in your computer.

  • Page 95: Testing The Path From Your Computer To A Remote Device

    Wireless-N 150 ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual Testing the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device After verifying that the LAN path works correctly, test the path from your PC to a remote device. 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 96: Factory Settings, Technical Specifications, And Wall Mounting

    Appendix A Factory Settings, Technical Specifications, and Wall Mounting This appendix includes the factory settings and technical specifications for the Wireless-N 150 ADSL2+ Modem Router, and instructions for wall-mounting the unit. Factory Settings You can return the wireless modem router to its factory settings. On the bottom of the wireless modem router, press and hold the Restore Factory Settings button for over 7 seconds.

  • Page 97: Technical Specifications

    Wireless-N 150 ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual Feature Default Behavior Time zone GMT for the the World Wide version, GMT-8 for US (continued) version, and GMT+1 for the German version Time zone adjusted for daylight Disabled savings time Firewall...

  • Page 98: Wall-Mounting Your Modem Router

    Wireless-N 150 ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual Specification Description Power adapter North America 120V, 60 Hz, input UK, Australia 240V, 50 Hz, input Europe 230V, 50 Hz, input All regions (output) 12 V AC @ 1.0A output Physical Dimensions 6.9 by 4.5 by 1.2 in.
  • Page 99 Wireless-N 150 ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual To wall mount the wireless modem router: 1. Drill holes in the wall where you will wall-mount the router. Holes should be 9.5 in. (24.1 cm) center to center. Figure A-1 Install wall anchors in the holes.
  • Page 100 Wireless-N 150 ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual 3. Insert screws into the wall anchors, leaving 3/16 in. (0.5 cm) of each screw exposed. Figure A-3 4. For best wireless performance, position the wireless antennas as shown. Figure A-4 Factory Settings, Technical Specifications, and Wall Mounting...
  • Page 101 Appendix B 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 Wireless http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/winzerocfg/index.htm Configuration Utilities Internet Networking and TCP/IP http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/tcpip/index.htm...
  • Page 102 Index Numerics DMZ server Domain Name Server (DNS) address 128-bit WEP 2-12 dynamic DNS 5-4, 5-9 64-bit WEP 2-12 Dynamic Name Server (DNS) primary 1-6, 1-9 secondary 1-6, 1-9 access lists 2-7, 2-9 ADSL settings 1-10, 1-11 Advanced Wireless Settings screen 5-11, 5-12 factory settings list of...
  • Page 103 Wireless-N 150 ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual Restore Factory Settings button restricting wireless access by MAC address 2-11 MAC address configuring the MAC address 1-10 MAC address being rejected 6-10 router status 4-5, 4-6 MAC address filter 2-10 router wireless range...
  • Page 104 Wireless-N 150 ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000 User Manual Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) 5-15, 5-16, 5-17 updating firmware 4-1, 4-12 wall-mounting WAN settings 5-1, 5-2, 5-3 WEP authentication 2-11 WEP encryption 2-11 Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) 2-13 advanced settings 5-11...

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