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N-150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR500

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NETGEAR, Inc.
350 E. Plumeria Drive
San Jose, CA 95134 USA
202-10962-01
December 2011
v1.0

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    N-150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR500 User Manual NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E. Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA 202-10962-01 December 2011 v1.0...

  • Page 2: Regulatory Compliance Information

    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 Marking by the above symbol indicates compliance with the Essential Requirements of the R&TTE Directive of the European Union (1999/5/EC). This equipment meets the following conformance standards: EN300 328 (2.4Ghz), EN301 489-17, EN301 893 (5Ghz), EN60950-1 For complete DoC please visit the NETGEAR EU Declarations of Conformity website at: http://kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/11621/ v1.0, December 2011...
  • Page 4 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 5 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.

  • Page 6: Fcc Caution

    FCC Declaration of Conformity We, NETGEAR, Inc., 350 East Plumeria Drive, Santa Clara, CA 95134, declare under our sole responsibility that the model MS2110 TBD complies with Part 15 Subpart B of FCC CFR47 Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: •...

  • Page 7: Canadian Department Of Communications Radio Interference Regulations

    Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations This digital apparatus (TBD) does not exceed the Class B limits for radio-noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) Statement This equipment is in the Class B category (information equipment to be used in a residential area or an adjacent area thereto) and conforms to the standards set by the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Data Processing Equipment and Electronic Office Machines aimed at preventing radio interference in such residential areas.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter 1 Configuring Basic Connectivity Logging In To Your Wireless Router ................1-1 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 Your Internet Connection Does Require a Login .............1-9 Setting Up and Testing Wireless-N 150 Connectivity ...........1-11 Chapter 2 Safeguarding Your Network...
  • Page 9 N-150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR500 User Manual 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 Viewing Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access ..........3-6...
  • Page 10 N-150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR500 User Manual Chapter 5 Fine-Tuning Your Network Allowing Inbound Connections to Your Network ............5-1 How Your Computer Accesses a Remote Computer through Your Router .....5-2 How Port Triggering Changes the Communication Process ........5-3 How Port Forwarding Changes the Communication Process ........5-5 How Port Forwarding Differs from Port Triggering ...........5-6...
  • Page 11 N-150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR500 User Manual Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Quick Tips ........................7-1 Troubleshooting Basic Functions ...................7-2 Login Problems .......................7-3 Checking the Internet Service Connection ..............7-4 Obtaining an Internet IP Address ................7-5 Troubleshooting PPPoE ...................7-5 Troubleshooting Internet Browsing ................7-6 Troubleshooting Your Network Using the Ping Utility .............7-7 Testing the LAN Path to Your Router ...............7-7...

  • Page 12: Logging In To Your Wireless Router

    Chapter 1 Configuring Basic Connectivity This chapter describes the settings for your Internet connection and your wireless local area network (LAN) connection. When you perform the initial configuration of your wireless router, these settings are specified automatically for you. This chapter provides further details about these connectivity settings, as well as instructions on how to log in to the router for further configuration.
  • Page 13 N-150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR500 User Manual 1. Connect to the wireless router by typing http://www.routerlogin.net in the address field of your browser, and then press Enter. A login window displays. Figure 1-1 Tip: You can connect to the wireless router by typing either of these URLs in the address field of your browser, and then pressing Enter: •...
  • Page 14 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 WNR500 router, do not interrupt the Web browser by closing the window, clicking a link, or loading a new page.

  • Page 15: Selecting A Language For Your Screen Display

    N-150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR500 User Manual 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 16 N-150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR500 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.

  • Page 17: Configuring Your Internet Settings Using The Setup Wizard

    N-150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR500 User Manual The language you select is then downloaded and displayed in the language selection box, and your screen display will be in the selected language. Note: You can select from the entire list of supported languages only when the router is connected to the Internet.

  • Page 18: Your Internet Connection Does Not Require A Login

    N-150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR500 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 19 N-150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR500 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 20: Your Internet Connection Does Require A Login

    N-150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR500 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 use a login program such as WinPOET to access the Internet, your Internet connection requires a login.
  • Page 21 N-150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR500 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 22: Setting Up And Testing Wireless-N 150 Connectivity

    Follow these instructions to set up and test Wireless-N 150 connectivity. Once you have established Wireless-N 150 connectivity, you can enable security settings appropriate to your needs. 1. Select Wireless Settings under Setup in the main menu of the WNR500 router. Figure 1-10 Configuring Basic Connectivity 1-11 v1.0, November 2011...
  • Page 23 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 WNR500 router. If they do not match, you will not get a wireless connection to the WNR500 router.

  • Page 24: Chapter 2 Safeguarding Your Network

    Apply. You must then change the wireless settings of your computer to match the router’s new settings. 7. Select Wireless Settings under Advanced in the main menu of the WNR500 router. Figure 1-11 8. Make sure that the Enable Wireless Router Radio check box is selected.
  • Page 25 N-150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR500 User Manual Configuring Basic Connectivity 1-14 v1.0, November 2011...

  • Page 26: Choosing Appropriate Wireless Security

    Chapter 2 Safeguarding Your Network The N-150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR500 provides highly effective security features, which are covered in detail in this chapter. This chapter includes the following sections: • “Choosing Appropriate Wireless Security” • “Recording Wireless-N 150 Settings Setup Information” on page 2-5 •...
  • Page 27 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 28 N-150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR500 User Manual – Advanced Wireless Settings. You access these under Advanced in the main menu (see “Viewing Advanced Wireless Settings” on page 2-12). • 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 29 You can restrict access to only trusted computers so Restrict access based on MAC address. that unknown computers cannot wirelessly connect to the WNR500 router. MAC address filtering adds an obstacle against unwanted access to your network by the general public, but the data broadcast over the wireless link is fully exposed.

  • Page 30: Recording Wireless-N 150 Settings Setup Information

    N-150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR500 User Manual Recording Wireless-N 150 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 31: Changing Wireless Security Settings

    WPA2-PSK and are configured with the correct passphrase. Use the procedures described in the following sections to specify the WNR500 router. Store this information in a safe place. Changing Wireless Security Settings This section describes the wireless settings that you can view and configure in the Wireless Settings screen, which you access under Setup in the main menu.
  • Page 32 For a wireless device to participate in a particular wireless network, it must be configured with the SSID for that network. The WNR500 default SSID is NETGEAR. You can disable this broadcast as described in “Viewing Advanced Wireless Settings” on page 2-12.
  • Page 33 N-150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR500 User Manual • Region. This field identifies the region where the WNR500 router can be used. It might not be legal to operate the wireless features of the wireless router in a region other than one of those identified in this field.

  • Page 34: Configuring Wep Wireless Security

    Open System. With Open System authentication and 64 or 128 bit WEP data encryption, the WNR500 router does perform data encryption but does not perform any authentication. Anyone can join the network. This setting provides very little practical wireless security.

  • Page 35: Configuring Wpa-Psk And Wpa2-Psk Wireless Security

    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 36 N-150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR500 User Manual Mixed mode allows clients using either WPA-PSK (TKIP) or WPA2-PSK (AES). This provides the most reliable security, and is easiest to implement, but it might not be compatible with older adapters. Note: Not all wireless adapters support WPA. Furthermore, client software is also required.

  • Page 37: Viewing Advanced Wireless Settings

    Enable Wireless Router Radio. If you disable the wireless router radio, wireless devices cannot connect to the WNR500 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 38: Configuring Wps Security (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)

    N-150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR500 User Manual • Transmit Power Control. There are four different settings for transmit power control: 100% (the default), 75%, 50%, and 25%. • WPS Settings. For information about these settings, see the section, “Configuring WPS Security (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)”...
  • Page 39 Figure 2-7 The green light on the WNR500 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 40: Security Pin Entry

    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 WNR500 router, enter the client security PIN in the Enter Client’s PIN field.

  • Page 41: Configuring The Wps Settings

    N-150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR500 User Manual 6. Click Next. The following screen displays, and the Smart Wizard initiates the wireless connection: Figure 2-9 Configuring the WPS Settings 1. Log in to the router as described in “Logging In To Your Wireless Router” on page 1-1.

  • Page 42: Connecting Additional Wireless Client Devices After Wps Setup

    WPS setup procedures to add clients that are not WPS enabled. To connect both non-WPS-enabled and WPS-enabled clients to the WNR500 router: 1. Configure the settings of the WNR500 router (shown in the Wireless Settings screen) for WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK security, and record that information. See “Configuring WPA-PSK...

  • Page 43: Restricting Wireless Access By Mac Address

    3. For the WPS-enabled devices that you wish to connect, follow the procedures in “Configuring WPS Security (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)” on page 2-13. The WNR500 router automatically preserves the settings you configured in step 1 so all clients share the same security settings (for more information, see “Configuring the WPS Settings”...
  • Page 44 N-150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR500 User Manual 2. In the Advanced Wireless Settings screen, click Setup Access List to display the Wireless Card Access List. Figure 2-11 3. Click Add to add a wireless device to the wireless access control list. The Wireless Card Access Setup screen opens and displays a list of currently active wireless cards and their Ethernet MAC addresses.

  • Page 45: Changing The Administrator Password

    8. Click Apply to save your Wireless Card Access List settings. Now, only devices on this list can wirelessly connect to the WNR500 router. Warning: MAC address filtering adds an obstacle against unwanted access to your network by the general public.

  • Page 46: Adding Guest Networks

    N-150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR500 User Manual To change the administrator password: 1. On the main menu, under Maintenance, select Set Password to display the Set Password screen. Figure 2-13 2. To change the password, first enter the old password, then enter the new password twice.
  • Page 47 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 48: Backing Up Your Configuration

    The configuration settings of the WNR500 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 49 N-150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR500 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...

  • Page 50: Restricting Access From Your Network

    You can also block Internet access by applications and services, such as chat rooms or games. Blocking Access to Internet Sites The WNR500 router allows you to restrict access based on Web addresses and Web address keywords. Up to 255 entries are supported in the Keyword list. Keyword application examples: •...
  • Page 51 N-150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR500 User Manual 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. For information about scheduling, see “Scheduling Blocking”...

  • Page 52: Blocking Access To Internet Services

    N-150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR500 User Manual Blocking Access to Internet Services The WNR500 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 53 N-150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR500 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 54: Blocking Services By Ip Address Range

    (having consecutive IP addresses), or all computers on your network. Scheduling Blocking The WNR500 router allows you to specify when blocking is enforced. To schedule blocking: 1. Select Schedule under Content Filtering in the main menu. The Schedule screen displays.

  • Page 55: Viewing Logs Of Web Access Or Attempted Web Access

    N-150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR500 User Manual b. Time of Day to Block. Select a start and end time in 24-hour format. Select All Day for 24-hour blocking. Click Apply. c. Time Zone. To verify and set the time zone: –...

  • Page 56: Configuring E-Mail Alert And Web Access Log Notifications

    N-150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR500 User Manual Table 3-1 describes the log entries. Table 3-1. Log Entry Descriptions 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 57 N-150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR500 User Manual 1. Select E-mail under Content Filtering in the main menu. The E-mail screen displays. Figure 3-6 2. To receive e-mail logs and alerts from the router, select the Turn E-mail Notification On check box.
  • Page 58 N-150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR500 User Manual • Send Logs According to this Schedule. Specifies how often to send the logs: Hourly, Daily, Weekly, or When Log Is Full. – Day. Specifies which day of the week to send the log. Relevant when the log is sent weekly or daily.

  • Page 59: Using The Lan Ip Setup Options

    Chapter 4 Customizing Your Network Settings This chapter describes how to configure advanced networking features of the N-150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR500, including LAN, WAN, and routing settings. It contains the following sections: • “Using the LAN IP Setup Options”...

  • Page 60: 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. The default name is WNR500. Configuring LAN TCP/IP Setup Parameters These are advanced settings that you might configure if you are a network administrator and your network contains multiple routers.

  • Page 61: Using The Router As A Dhcp Server

    N-150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR500 User Manual The router’s default LAN IP configuration is: • LAN IP address. 192.168.1.1 • 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 62: Using Address Reservation

    N-150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR500 User Manual To specify a pool of IP addresses to be assigned, set the starting IP address and ending IP address. These addresses should be part of the same IP address subnet as the router’s LAN IP address.

  • Page 63: Using A Dynamic Dns Service

    N-150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR500 User Manual 3. Enter the MAC address of the computer or server. Tip: If the computer is already present on your network, you can copy its MAC address from the Attached Devices screen and paste it here.
  • Page 64 N-150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR500 User Manual Select Dynamic DNS under Advanced in the main menu. The Dynamic DNS screen displays. Figure 4-3 To configure for a Dynamic DNS service: 1. Register for an account with one of the Dynamic DNS service providers whose names appear in the Service Provider list.

  • Page 65: Configuring The Wan Setup Options

    N-150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR500 User Manual Configuring the WAN Setup Options The WAN Setup options let you do the following: • Disable Port Scan and DoS Protection. • Configure a DMZ (demilitarized zone) server. • Enable the wireless router to respond to a ping on the WAN (Internet) port.

  • Page 66: Disabling Port Scan And Dos Protection

    N-150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR500 User Manual 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 67: Setting The Mtu Size

    N-150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR500 User Manual Setting the MTU Size The normal MTU value for most Ethernet networks is 1500 bytes, 1492 bytes for PPPoE connections, or 1450 for PPTP connections. For some ISPs, you might need to reduce the MTU size, but this is rarely required and should not be done unless you are sure it is necessary for your ISP connection.

  • Page 68: Configuring Static Routes

    N-150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR500 User Manual To change the NAT option: 1. In the NAT Filtering area, select either the Secured or the Open radio button. 2. Click Apply to save the new configuration. Configuring Static Routes Static routes provide additional routing information to your router. Under usual 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.
  • Page 69 N-150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR500 User Manual 1. Select Static Routes under Advanced in the main menu. The Static Routes screen displays. Figure 4-5 2. Click Add to expand the Static Routes screen. Figure 4-6 3. In the Route Name field, enter a name for this static route. (This is for identification purposes only.)

  • Page 70: Wireless Repeating Function

    N-150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR500 User Manual 9. In the Metric field, enter a number between 1 and 15 as the metric value. This represents the number of routers between your network and the destination. Usually, a setting of 2 or 3 works, but if this is a direct connection, set it to 1.
  • Page 71 N-150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR500 User Manual 2. Select Wireless Settings under Setup in the main menu. The Wireless Settings screen displays. Set the SSID, channel, and wireless encryption information. Figure 4-7 Customizing Your Network Settings 4-13 v1.0, November 2011...
  • Page 72 N-150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR500 User Manual 3. Select Wireless Repeating Function under Advanced in the main menu. The Wireless Repeater screen displays. Select the Enable Wireless Repeating Function check box and select the Wireless Basic Station radio button. Figure 4-8 The available settings in this screen are: •...

  • Page 73: Configuring The Repeater

    N-150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR500 User Manual Configuring the Repeater To configure a router as the repeater: 1. Log in to the router as described in “Logging In To Your Wireless Router” on page 1-1. 2. Select Wireless Settings under Setup in the main menu. The Wireless Settings screen displays.
  • Page 74 Repeater IP Address: Set the repeater’s IP address to an IP address that is different from the Wireless basic station and other repeaters to avoid IP address conflict. NETGEAR recommends that you set the Ip addresses of the same network segment for the wireless basic station and repeaters.

  • Page 75: Allowing Inbound Connections To Your Network

    This chapter describes how to modify the configuration of the N-150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR500 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.

  • Page 76: How Your Computer Accesses A Remote Computer Through Your Router

    N-150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR500 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.

  • Page 77: How Port Triggering Changes The Communication Process

    N-150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR500 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 78 N-150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR500 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 79: How Port Forwarding Changes The Communication Process

    N-150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR500 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 80: How Port Forwarding Differs From Port Triggering

    IP address of the computer that will provide the service. Be sure the computer’s IP address never changes. Tip: To ensure that your server computer always has the same IP address, use the reserved IP address feature of your WNR500 router. See “Using Address Reservation” on page 4-4 for instructions on how to use reserved IP addresses.

  • Page 81: Adding A Custom Service

    N-150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR500 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.

  • Page 82: Editing Or Deleting A Port Forwarding Entry

    N-150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR500 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.

  • Page 83: Configuring Port Triggering

    N-150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR500 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 84 N-150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR500 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.
  • Page 85 N-150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR500 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 86: Using Universal Plug And Play

    N-150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR500 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.
  • Page 87 N-150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR500 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.

  • Page 88: Optimizing Wireless Performance

    N-150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR500 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 89: 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 90: Quality Of Service

    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 WNR500 router can provide QoS prioritization over the wireless link and on the Internet connection.

  • Page 91: Configuring Qos For Internet Access

    N-150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR500 User Manual the client running that application must be WMM enabled. Legacy applications that do not support WMM, and applications that do not require QoS, are assigned to the best effort category, which receives a lower priority than voice and video.
  • Page 92 N-150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR500 User Manual 2. Click Setup QoS rule. The QoS - Priority Rules screen displays. Figure 5-9 For convenience, the QoS Policy table lists many common applications and online games that can benefit from QoS handling.
  • Page 93 N-150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR500 User Manual 3. Click Add Priority Rule. The QoS - Priority Rules screen displays. Figure 5-10 4. In the Priority Category list, select either Applications or Online Gaming. In either case, a list of predefined applications or games displays in the Applications drop-down list.
  • Page 94 N-150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR500 User Manual 6. From the Priority drop-down list, select the priority that this traffic should receive relative to other applications and traffic when accessing the Internet. The options are Low, Normal, High, and Highest. 7. Click Apply to save this rule to the QoS Policy list and return to the QoS Setup screen.
  • Page 95 N-150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR500 User Manual QoS for a MAC Address To create a QoS policy for traffic from a specific MAC address: 1. From the main menu, under Advanced, select QoS Setup. The QoS Setup screen displays, as...

  • Page 96: Overview Of Home And Small Office Networking Technologies

    Fiber to the Home (FTTH) will increase the connection speed to tens of Mbps. • Wireless. Your N-150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR500 provides a wireless data throughput of up to 150 Mbps. With the introduction of the newer WPA and WPA2 encryption and authentication protocols, wireless security is extremely strong.

  • Page 97: 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 98 N-150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR500 User Manual • Backing up computers over the network has become popular due to the availability of inexpensive mass storage. Table 5-2 shows the time to transfer 1 gigabyte (1 GB) of data using various networking technologies.
  • Page 99 Chapter 6 Using Network Monitoring Tools This chapter describes how to use the maintenance features of your N-150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR500. This chapter includes the following sections: • “Viewing Wireless Router Status Information” on page 6-2 • “Viewing a List of Attached Devices” on page 6-7 •...

  • Page 100: Viewing Wireless Router Status Information

    N-150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR500 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...
  • Page 101 N-150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR500 User Manual Table 6-1 describes the router status fields. Table 6-1. Wireless Router Status Fields Field Description Hardware Version The hardware version of the router. Firmware Version The version of the current software installed in the router. This will change if you update your router.
  • Page 102 N-150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR500 User Manual Table 6-1. Wireless Router Status Fields (continued) Field Description 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.
  • Page 103 N-150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR500 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.
  • Page 104 N-150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR500 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.

  • Page 105: Viewing A List Of Attached Devices

    Managing the Configuration File The configuration settings of the WNR500 router are stored within the router in a configuration file. You can back up this file to your computer, restore it, or reset it to the factory default settings.

  • Page 106: Backing Up And Restoring The Configuration

    N-150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR500 User Manual 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. Your browser extracts the configuration file from the router and prompts you for a location on your computer to store the file.

  • Page 107: Updating The Router Firmware

    N-150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR500 User Manual Updating the Router Firmware The firmware of the WNR500 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 108 Figure 6-8 3. To update your firmware, click Yes and follow the prompts. Warning: When updating firmware to the WNR500 router, do not interrupt the Web browser by closing the window, clicking a link, or loading a new page. If the browser is interrupted, it could corrupt the firmware.

  • Page 109: Updating Manually To New Router Firmware

    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 WNR500 support page to your computer.

  • Page 110: Enabling Remote Management Access

    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 WNR500 router. Select Remote Management under Advanced in the main menu. The Remote Management screen displays.

  • Page 111: Traffic Meter

    N-150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR500 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 112 N-150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR500 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 113: Quick Tips

    Troubleshooting This chapter provides information about troubleshooting your N-150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR500. 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.

  • Page 114: Troubleshooting Basic Functions

    N-150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR500 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 115: Login Problems

    • 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/Test light blinks green slowly and continuously.

  • Page 116: Checking The Internet Service Connection

    • 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 117: Obtaining An Internet Ip Address

    • 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 N-150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR500 Installation Guide. • Your service provider might require a login. Ask your service provider whether they require a PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE) login (see “Troubleshooting PPPoE”...

  • Page 118: Troubleshooting Internet Browsing

    N-150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR500 User Manual 1. Log in to the wireless router. 2. Select Router Status under Maintenance on the main menu. 3. Click Connection Status. If all of the steps indicate “OK,” then your PPPoE connection is up and working.

  • Page 119: Troubleshooting Your Network Using The Ping Utility

    N-150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR500 User Manual • Click Refresh or Reload in the Web browser. The changes might have occurred, but the Web browser might be caching the old configuration. Troubleshooting Your Network Using the Ping Utility Most network devices and routers contain a ping utility that sends an echo request packet to the designated device.

  • Page 120: Testing The Path From Your Computer To A Remote Device

    N-150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR500 User Manual – Check that the appropriate LEDs are on for your network devices. If your router and computer are connected to a separate Ethernet switch, make sure that the link lights are on for the switch ports that are connected to your computer and router.

  • Page 121: Problems With Date And Time

    Select E-mail under Content Filtering in the main menu to display a screen that shows the current date and time of day. The WNR500 router uses the Network Time Protocol (NTP) to obtain the current time from one of several network time servers on the Internet. Each entry in the log is stamped with the date and time of day.

  • Page 122: Restoring The Default Configuration And Password

    N-150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR500 User Manual If your wireless network does not appear, check these conditions: • Is your router’s wireless radio enabled? See “Viewing Advanced Wireless Settings” on page 2-12. • Is your router’s SSID broadcast enabled? See “Viewing Advanced Wireless Settings”...
  • Page 123 N-150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR500 User Manual 3. Release the restore factory settings button, and wait for the router to restart, and for the Power light to stop blinking and become solid green. The factory default settings will be restored so that you can access the router from your Web browser using the factory defaults.

  • Page 124: Appendix A Technical Specifications

    Appendix A Technical Specifications Default Configuration Settings This appendix provides factory default settings and technical specifications for the N-150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR500. Table A-1. WNR500 Router Default Configuration Settings Feature Default Setting Router Login Router Login URL http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com...
  • Page 125 N-150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR500 User Manual Table A-1. WNR500 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;...

  • Page 126: General Specifications

    N-150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR500 User Manual General Specifications Table A-2. WNR500 Router General Specifications Feature General Network Protocol and Standards Compatibility Data and Routing Protocols TCP/IP, RIP-1, RIP-2, DHCP, PPPoE, PPTP, Dynamic DNS, and UPnP Power Adapter AC plug is localized...

  • Page 127: Appendix B Related Documents

    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. Table B-1. Reference Documents Document Link TCP/IP Networking Basics http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/tcpip/index.htm Wireless Networking Basics http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wireless/index.htm...

  • Page 128: Index

    Index inbound traffic broadband Internet 5-22 access broadcast status blocking remote 6-12 restricting by MAC address 2-18 to a remote computer to the router cables, checking viewing logs channel, frequency access control channel, wireless port turning off 1-13 clients, adding 2-13, 2-17, 6-4 turning on 2-20...
  • Page 129 N-150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR500 User Manual data packets, fragmented 5-15 factory default settings listed date and time, troubleshooting restoring 7-10 daylight savings time 3-6, 7-9 filtering content default DMZ server firewalls default factory settings default settings listed overview 2-23...
  • Page 130 N-150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR500 User Manual IP addresses QoS for 5-17, 5-21 blocking access by restricting access by 2-18 current spoofing dynamic or static mail server, outgoing managing router remotely 6-12 registering domain name metric value 4-12 reserved mixed mode encryption...
  • Page 131 N-150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR500 User Manual port numbers RIP (Router Information Protocol) direction port status route name 4-11 port triggering router PIN 2-15, 2-16 configuring router status, viewing example portmap table 5-13 power adapter specifications scheduling blocking Power light, troubleshooting and...
  • Page 132 N-150 2-Port Wireless Router WNR500 User Manual Wireless Card Access List 2-18, 2-19 wireless client PIN 2-15 TCP/IP network, troubleshooting wireless clients, adding 2-13, 2-17, 6-4 technical specifications wireless connection type 5-22 time of day, troubleshooting wireless network name 1-12, 2-7, 6-4...

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