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- Page 1 Easy, Reliable & Secure N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router N150RM User M anua l 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 December 2012 202-11139-01 v1.0...
- Page 2 In the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, On Networks reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this document without notice. On Networks does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Chapter 1 Hardware Setup Unpack Your Modem Router ........7 Position Your Modem Router . - Page 4 N150 WiFi Router (N150R) Default DMZ Server ........30 MTU Size .
- Page 5 N150 WiFi Router (N150R) Power LED Is Off ......... . 63 Power LED Is Red .
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Page 6: Chapter 1 Hardware Setup
Hardware Setup G et t i n g to k now you r m o dem router This chapter explains how to set up your hardware. If you have already set up your modem router, you can skip this chapter. Chapter 2 explains how to set up your Internet connection. This chapter contains the following sections: •... -
Page 7: Unpack Your Modem Router
Phone cable Figure 1. Check the package contents If any parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your On Networks dealer. Keep the carton and original packing materials, in case you need to return the product for repair. Position Your Modem Router The modem router lets you access your network from virtually anywhere within the operating range of your wireless network. -
Page 8: Hardware Features
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router N150RM Hardware Features Before you cable your modem router, take a moment to become familiar with the front, side, and back panels and the label. Pay particular attention to the LEDs on the front panel. -
Page 9: Rear Panel
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router N150RM Table 1. Front panel LED descriptions (continued) Description ADSL • Solid green. You have a DSL connection. In technical terms, the DSL port is synchronized with an ISP’s network-access device. • Blinking green. The modem router is negotiating the best possible speed on the DSL line. -
Page 10: Reset Button On The Side Panel
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router N150RM Reset Button on the Side Panel You can use the Reset button to return the modem router to its factory settings. Reset button Figure 4. Reset button To reset the modem router: Use a pin or paper clip to press and hold the Reset button for at least 7 seconds. -
Page 11: Install The Modem Router
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router N150RM Install the Modem Router A microfilter filters DSL interference out of standard phone equipment that shares the line with DSL service. Examples of devices are telephones, fax machines, answering machines, and caller ID displays. - Page 12 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router N150RM You can use an Ethernet cable or connect wirelessly. Use the yellow Ethernet cable to connect your computer to an Ethernet port on your • modem router. Or connect wirelessly by using the preset wireless security settings on the label on •...
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Page 13: Tips For Connecting To The Modem Router
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router N150RM Tips for Connecting to the Modem Router If the browser cannot display the web page: Make sure that the computer is connected to one of the four LAN Ethernet ports or • wirelessly to the modem router. -
Page 14: Chapter 2 Getting Started
Getting Started This chapter contains the following sections: • Modem Router Setup Preparation • Types of Logins and Access • Log In to the Modem Router • Home Screen (Dashboard) • EZ Setup Wizard • Join Your Wireless Network... -
Page 15: Modem Router Setup Preparation
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router N150RM Modem Router Setup Preparation You can set up your modem router with the Setup Wizard as described in EZ Setup Wizard on page 18, or manually as described in on page 22. Internet Setup (Basic Settings) -
Page 16: Types Of Logins And Access
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router N150RM Types of Logins and Access There are separate types of logins that have different purposes. It is important that you understand the difference so that you know which login to use when. Modem router login logs you in to the modem router interface. -
Page 17: Unsuccessful Login
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router N150RM Unsuccessful Login If you do not see the login prompt, do the following: Check the LEDs on the front of modem router to make sure that it is plugged in, its power is on. If you used an Ethernet cable between your computer and the modem router, make sure that it is connected to a LAN port. -
Page 18: Ez Setup Wizard
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router N150RM Router Status. View the status of the modem router and its Internet connection. • EZ Setup Wizard. Specify the language and location, and automatically detect the • Internet connection. See on page 18. EZ Setup Wizard WPS Setup. -
Page 19: Join Your Wireless Network
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router N150RM To troubleshoot an unsuccessful Internet connection: Review your settings to be sure that you have selected the correct options and typed everything correctly. Contact your ISP to verify that you have the correct configuration information. -
Page 20: Manual Method
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router N150RM When the modem router establishes a WPS connection, the modem router WPS screen displays a confirmation message. Manual Method With the manual method, select the network that you want, and type its password to connect. -
Page 21: Chapter 3 Modem Router Setup
Modem Router Setup This chapter contains the following sections: • Internet Setup (Basic Settings) • Preset Security • WiFi Security Basics • Wireless Setup • WAN Setup • LAN Ports... -
Page 22: Internet Setup (Basic Settings)
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router N150RM Internet Setup (Basic Settings) The Basic Settings screen displays when you select No. I want to configure the Router myself in the Setup Wizard and is also available from the modem router menu. It is where you view or change ISP information. - Page 23 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router N150RM Does Your Internet Connection Require a Login? Answer either yes or no. When no login is required, these fields display: • Account Name (If Required). Enter the account name that your ISP provided. This might also be called the host name.
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Page 24: Preset Security
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router N150RM Preset Security The modem router comes with preset security. This means that the Wi-Fi network name (SSID) and the WiFi network password (network key) are preset in the factory. You can find the preset SSID and passphrase on the bottom of the unit. -
Page 25: Restrict Access By Mac Address
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router N150RM Restrict Access by MAC Address You can enhance your network security by allowing access to only specific computers based on their Media Access Control (MAC) addresses. You can restrict access to only trusted computers so that unknown computers cannot wirelessly connect to the modem router. The wireless station MAC address filtering adds more security protection to the wireless security option that you have in force. -
Page 26: View Or Change Wireless Settings
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router N150RM The security option on each wireless device in the network must match the settings of the • modem router. For example, if you select a security option that requires a passphrase, be sure to use same passphrase for each wireless computer in the network. -
Page 27: Wireless Settings Screen Fields
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router N150RM Wireless Settings Screen Fields Wireless Network Name (SSID). The SSID is also known as the wireless network name. Enter a • 32-character (maximum) name in this field. This field is case-sensitive. The default SSID is randomly generated, and there is typically no need to change it. -
Page 28: Restrict Wireless Access By Mac Address
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router N150RM Click Apply. Restrict Wireless Access by MAC Address You can set up a list of computers and wireless devices that are allowed to join the wireless network. This list is based on the unique MAC address of each computer and device. -
Page 29: Wan Setup
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router N150RM Select the Turn Access Control On check box. Click Apply. WAN Setup The WAN Setup screen lets you configure a DMZ (demilitarized zone) server, change the maximum transmit unit (MTU) size, and enable the modem router to respond to a ping on the WAN (Internet) port. -
Page 30: Default Dmz Server
MTU. The best MTU setting for On Networks equipment is often just the default value. In some situations, changing the value fixes one problem but causes another. Leave the MTU... - Page 31 Application 1500 The largest Ethernet packet size and the default value. This setting is typical for connections that do not use PPPoE or VPN, and is the default value for On Networks modem routers, adapters, and switches. 1492 Used in PPPoE environments.
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Page 32: Lan Ports
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router N150RM Click Apply to save the settings. LAN Ports The LAN Ports screen allows configuration of LAN IP services such as Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) and Routing Information Protocol (RIP). The modem router is shipped preconfigured to use private IP addresses on the LAN side and to act as a DHCP server. -
Page 33: Use The Modem Router As A Dhcp Server
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router N150RM LAN TCP/IP Setup IP Address. The LAN IP address of the modem router. • IP Subnet Mask. The LAN subnet mask of the modem router. Combined with the IP • address, the IP subnet mask allows a device to know which other addresses are local to it, and which have to be reached through a gateway or modem router. -
Page 34: Address Reservation
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router N150RM You can specify the pool of IP addresses that the modem router assigns by setting the starting IP address and ending IP address. These addresses should be part of the same IP address subnet as the modem router’s LAN IP address. Using the default addressing scheme, define a range between 192.168.0.2 and 192.168.0.254, although you might want to... -
Page 35: Chapter 4 Security Settings
Security Settings This chapter contains the following sections: • Block Internet Sites • Block Services • Firewall Rules to Control Network Access • Set the Time Zone • Schedule Services • Set Up Email Alerts... -
Page 36: Block Internet Sites
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router N150RM Block Internet Sites Use keyword blocking to prevent certain types of HTTP traffic from accessing your network. The blocking can be always or according to a scheduled. To block traffic: Select Security > Block Sites. -
Page 37: Block Services
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router N150RM Block Services Services are functions performed by server computers at the request of client computers. For example, web servers serve web pages, time servers serve time and date information, and game hosts serve data about other players’ moves. When a computer on the Internet sends a request for service to a server computer, the requested service is identified by a service or port number. -
Page 38: Set Up Firewall Rules
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router N150RM Set Up Firewall Rules The Firewall Rules screen lets you add custom rules to make exceptions to the default rules. Exceptions can be based on the service or application, source or destination IP addresses, and time of day. -
Page 39: Set The Time Zone
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router N150RM Set the Time Zone The modem router uses the Network Time Protocol (NTP) to obtain the current time and date from one of several network time servers on the Internet. To set the time zone: Select Security >... -
Page 40: Schedule Services
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router N150RM Schedule Services If you enabled service blocking in the Block Services screen, you can set up a schedule for when blocking occurs or when access is not restricted. To schedule services: Select Security > Schedule. -
Page 41: Set Up Email Alerts
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router N150RM Set Up Email Alerts To receive logs and alerts by email, provide your email information in the E-mail screen and specify which alerts you want to receive and how often. Select Security > E-mail to display the following screen: Figure 7. - Page 42 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router N150RM Time. This setting specifies the time of day to send the log. This is relevant when the log is sent daily or weekly. If the Weekly, Daily, or Hourly option is selected and the log fills up before the specified period, the log is emailed to the specified email address.
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Page 43: Chapter 5 Network Management
Network Management This chapter contains the following sections: • Upgrade the Firmware • Check for Firmware Upgrades • Backup Settings • Set the Password • View Router Status • View Attached Devices • Logs • Diagnostics... -
Page 44: Upgrade The Firmware
Upgrade the Firmware The modem router firmware (routing software) is stored in flash memory. By default, when you log in to your modem router, it checks the On Networks website for new firmware and alerts you if there is a newer version. -
Page 45: Check For Firmware Upgrades
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router N150RM Check for Firmware Upgrades You can use the Firmware Upgrade screen to manually check the On Networks website for newer versions of firmware for your product. To check for newer versions of firmware:... -
Page 46: Backup Settings
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router N150RM Backup Settings The modem router configuration settings are stored in a configuration file (*.cfg). This file can be backed up to your computer, restored, or used to revert to factory default settings. Back Up ... -
Page 47: Set The Password
Settings Password Recovery On Networks recommends that you enable password recovery if you change the password for the router’s user name of admin. Then if the password is forgotten, you can recover it. This recovery process is supported in Internet Explorer, Firefox, and Chrome browsers, but not in the Safari browser. -
Page 48: View Router Status
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router N150RM View Router Status The Router Status screen provides status and usage information. To view the Router Status screen: Select Management > Router Status. ADSL Port Settings MAC Address. The Ethernet MAC address of the DSL port. -
Page 49: Modem Settings
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router N150RM DHCP server. If Off, the modem router does not assign IP addresses to PCs on the LAN. If On, the modem router does assign IP addresses to computers on the LAN. IP Subnet Mask. The subnet mask associated with the LAN IP address. -
Page 50: Show Statistics
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router N150RM Show Statistics Click the Show Statistics button on the Router Status screen to display a screen similar to the following: Port The statistics for the WAN (Internet), LAN (local), and wireless LAN (WLAN) ports. For each port, the screen displays the following: Status. -
Page 51: Connection Status
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router N150RM Connection Status In the Router Status screen, click the Connection Status button. Connection Time. The time elapsed since the last connection to the Internet through the • DSL port. Connecting to server. The connection status. -
Page 52: Logs
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router N150RM Logs The modem router logs security-related events such as denied incoming service requests, hacker probes, and administrator logins. If you enable content filtering in the Block Sites screen, the Logs screen shows you when someone on your network tries to access a blocked site. -
Page 53: Diagnostics
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router N150RM Diagnostics During normal operation, you do not need to use diagnostics. To use diagnostics: Select Management > Diagnostics. The following features are available on the Diagnostics screen. Ping an IP address. Use this to send a ping packet request to the specified IP address. -
Page 54: Chapter 6 Advanced Settings
Advanced Settings This chapter describes the advanced features of your modem router. The information is for readers with advanced networking knowledge who want to set the modem router up for unique situations such as when remote access from the Internet by IP or domain name is needed. For information about port forwarding and port triggering, see Note: Chapter 4, Security... -
Page 55: Advanced Wireless Settings
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router N150RM Advanced Wireless Settings To view the Advanced Wireless Settings screen: Select Advanced > Wireless Settings to display the following screen: The following settings are available in this screen: Enable Wireless Router Radio. You can completely turn off the wireless portion of the wireless modem router by clearing this check box. -
Page 56: Dynamic Dns
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router N150RM WPS Settings. Router’s PIN. The number that you can use from a wireless computer or device to join the wireless network through WPS. If the modem router detects attempts to use the PIN to break into the network, the PIN is disabled. To enable the PIN, clear the Disable Router PIN check box and click Apply. -
Page 57: Static Routes
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router N150RM Select the Use a Dynamic DNS Service check box. Enter the web address of your Dynamic DNS service provider. For example, for DynDNS.org, type www.dyndns.org. Type the host name (or domain name) that your Dynamic DNS service provider gave you. - Page 58 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router N150RM To set up a static route: Select Advanced > Static Routes, and click Add to display the following screen: In the Route Name field, type a name for this static route (for identification purposes only.) Select the Private check box if you want to limit access to the LAN only.
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Page 59: Remote Management
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router N150RM Remote Management The remote management feature lets you upgrade or check the status of your N150RM modem router over the Internet. To set up remote management: Select Advanced > Remote Management. Note: Be sure to change the modem router’s default login password to a secure password. -
Page 60: Universal Plug And Play
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router N150RM Normal web browser access uses the standard HTTP service port 80. For greater security, enter a custom port number for the remote web management interface. Choose a number from 1024 to 65535, but do not use the number of any common service port. - Page 61 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router N150RM advertisement time to live is 4 hops, which is fine for most home networks. If you notice that some devices are not being updated or reached correctly, it might be necessary to increase this value.
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Page 62: Chapter 7 Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Diagnose and solve problem s This chapter provides information about troubleshooting your modem router. After each problem description, instructions are provided to help you diagnose and solve the problem. This chapter contains the following sections: • Troubleshoot with the LEDs •... -
Page 63: Troubleshoot With The Leds
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router N150RM Troubleshoot with the LEDs When you turn the power on, the Power, Ethernet, and ADSL LEDs should light as described here. If they do not, refer to the sections that follow for help. When power is first applied, the Power LED lights. -
Page 64: Power Led Is Red
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router N150RM Power LED Is Red When the modem router is turned on, it performs a power-on self-test during which time the Power LED turns red. If the Power LED does not turn green within a minute or so or if it turns red at any other time during normal operation, there is a fault within the modem router. -
Page 65: Troubleshoot The Internet Connection
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router N150RM Make sure that your browser has Java, JavaScript, or ActiveX enabled. If you are using • Internet Explorer, click Refresh to be sure that the Java applet is loaded. Try quitting the browser and launching it again. -
Page 66: Internet Led Is Red
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router N150RM Verify that you are connected to the correct telephone line. If you have more than one • phone line, be sure that you are connected to the line with the ADSL service. It might be necessary to use a swapper if your ADSL signal is on pins 1 and 4 or the RJ-11 jack. -
Page 67: Pppoe Or Pppoa
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router N150RM PPPoE or PPPoA To debug the PPPoE or PPPoA connection: Log in to the modem router. On the Home screen (Router Status), click the Connection Status button. If all of the steps indicate OK, then your PPPoE or PPPoA connection is up and working. -
Page 68: Tcp/Ip Network Does Not Respond
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router N150RM TCP/IP Network Does Not Respond Most TCP/IP terminal devices and routers have a ping utility for sending an echo request packet to the designated device. The device responds with an echo reply to tell whether a TCP/IP network is responding to requests. -
Page 69: Test The Path From Your Computer To A Remote Device
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router N150RM Test the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device After you verify that the LAN path works correctly, test the path from your Windows 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 70 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router N150RM just finished setting up the modem router, wait at least 5 minutes, and check the date and time again. Time is off by one hour. This modem has automatic DST adjustment. To use this feature, •...
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Page 71: Appendix A Supplemental Information
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Page 72: Factory Settings
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router N150RM Factory Settings You can return the modem router to its factory settings. Use the end of a paper clip or some other similar object to press and hold the Reset button for at least 7 seconds. - Page 73 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router N150RM Table 1. Factory default settings (continued) Feature Default Behavior Local network DHCP starting IP address 192.168.0.2 (LAN) continued DHCP ending IP address 192.168.0.254 Enabled or disabled Time zone GMT for WW except NA and GR, GMT+1 for GR, GMT-8...
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Page 74: Technical Specifications
N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router N150RM Technical Specifications Table 2. Technical specifications Feature Description Data and Routing Protocols TCP/IP, RIP-1, RIP-2, DHCP, PPPoE or PPPoA, RFC 1483 Bridged or Routed Ethernet, and RFC 1577 Classical IP over ATM AC plug is localized... -
Page 75: Appendix B Notification Of Compliance
Käesolevaga kinnitab On Networks Inc. seadme Radiolan vastavust direktiivi 1999/5/EÜ põhinõuetele ja nimetatud direktiivist tulenevatele teistele asjakohastele sätetele. English Hereby, On Networks Inc., declares that this Radiolan is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. - Page 76 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router N150RM Español Por medio de la presente On Networks Inc. declara que el Radiolan cumple con los [Spanish] requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE. Ελληνική ΜΕ ΤΗΝ ΠΑΡΟΥΣΑ On Networks Inc. ∆ΗΛΩΝΕΙ ΟΤΙ Radiolan ΣΥΜΜΟΡΦΩΝΕΤΑΙ...
- Page 77 FCC Declaration of Conformity We, On Networks, Inc., 350 East Plumeria Drive, San Jose, CA 95134, declare under our sole responsibility that the N150 WiFi Router (N150R) complies with Part 15 Subpart B of FCC CFR47 Rules. Operation is subject to the...
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Page 78: Industry Canada
Cet équipement doit être installé et utilisé avec un minimum de 20 cm de distance entre la source de rayonnement et votre corps. Interference Reduction Table The table below shows the recommended minimum distance between On Networks equipment and household appliances to reduce interference (in feet and meters). Household Appliance...
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