NETGEAR Network Router D500 and D1500 User Manual

N150 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition  
Model D500  
N300 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition  
Model D1500  
User Manual  
August 2014  
202-11390-01  
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View Information About the Modem Router and the Internet,  
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Hardware Overview of the Modem  
Router  
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This manual describes the following models:  
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NETGEAR N150 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition, Model D500.  
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Provides a single antenna with WiFi connection speeds up to 150 Mbps.  
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NETGEAR N300 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition, Model D1500.  
Provides two antennas with WiFi connection speeds up to 300 Mbps.  
In this manual, both models are referred to as the modem router.  
The chapter contains the following sections:  
Note: For more information about the topics that are covered in this manual,  
visit the support website at support.netgear.com.  
Note: Firmware updates with new features and bug fixes are made  
available from time to time at downloadcenter.netgear.com. You can  
check for and download new firmware manually. If the features or  
behavior of your product does not match what is described in this  
guide, you might need to update your firmware.  
Note: In this manual, the terms wireless and WiFi are interchangeable.  
1. Actual data throughput and WiFi coverage will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building  
materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate and WiFi coverage. NETGEAR makes no express or implied  
representations or warranties about this product’s compatibility with any future standards.  
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Unpack Your Modem Router  
Your package contains the following items.  
ADSL filter  
(varies by region)  
Modem router  
(N300 shown)  
Power adapter  
(varies by region)  
Phone cable  
Ethernet cable  
Figure 1. Package contents for the modem router  
Your package might contain more items. The filter or phone cable provided depends on the  
region, and in some locations, a CD is included.  
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Top Panel with LEDs  
The modem router displays status LEDs on top.  
Figure 2. Modem router top view  
The following table describes the LEDs from right to left.  
Table 1. LED descriptions  
LED  
Icon  
Description  
Power  
Solid green. The power is on and the modem router is functioning normally.  
Off. The modem router is not receiving power.  
Internet  
WiFi  
Solid green. The modem router is connected to the Internet.  
Blinking green. The Internet port is transmitting or receiving traffic.  
Off. The modem router is not connected to the Internet.  
Solid green. The modem router is providing WiFi connectivity.  
Blinking green. The WiFi link is transmitting or receiving traffic.  
Off. The modem router is not providing WiFi connectivity. You can still plug an  
Ethernet cable into one of the LAN ports to get wired connectivity.  
Ethernet  
ports 1–2  
Solid. The Ethernet port is connected to a powered-on device.  
Blinking. The Ethernet port is transmitting or receiving traffic.  
Off. The Ethernet port is not connected to a powered-on device.  
DSL  
Solid green. The modem router is providing 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.  
Off. The modem router is not negotiating the speed on the DSL line and is not  
providing a DSL connection.  
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Back Panel with Ports, DC Connector, On/Off Button, and  
Antennas  
The following figure shows the ports, connection, and buttons on the back panel of the  
modem router.  
Ethernet  
LAN port 1  
Ethernet LAN port 2  
or WAN port  
ADSL  
port  
Power  
connector  
Power  
On/Off button  
Reset  
button  
Figure 3. Modem router back panel (N300 shown)  
Although you can swivel the antennas of the N300 WiFi DSL Modem Router Model D1500 in  
any direction, for best performance, NETGEAR recommends that you position the antennas  
perpendicular, that is, at a 90-degree angle to each other.  
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90-degree angle  
90-degree angle  
Figure 4. Recommended antenna angle  
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Bottom Panel Product Label  
The product label on the bottom panel of the modem router lists the WiFi login information,  
serial number, and MAC address of the modem router.  
Figure 5. Modem router product label  
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2.  
Install and Access the Modem  
Router and Its Network  
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This chapter describes how you can install and access the modem router and its network.  
The chapter contains the following sections:  
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Position Your Modem Router  
The modem router lets you access your network anywhere within the operating range of your  
WiFi network. However, the operating distance or range of your WiFi connection can vary  
significantly depending on the physical placement of your modem router. For example, the  
thickness and number of walls the WiFi signal passes through can limit the range.  
Additionally, other WiFi access points in and around your home might affect your modem  
router’s signal. WiFi access points are routers, repeaters, WiFi range extenders, and any  
other device that emits a WiFi signal for network access.  
Position your modem router according to the following guidelines:  
Place your modem router near the center of the area where your computers and other  
devices operate and within line of sight to your WiFi devices.  
Make sure that the modem router is within reach of an AC power outlet and near Ethernet  
cables for wired computers.  
Place the modem router in an elevated location, minimizing the number walls and ceilings  
between the modem router and your other devices.  
Place the modem router away from electrical devices such as these:  
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Ceiling fans  
Home security systems  
Microwaves  
Computers  
Base of a cordless phone  
2.4 GHz cordless phone  
Place the modem router away from large metal surfaces, large glass surfaces, insulated  
walls, and items such as these:  
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Solid metal door  
Aluminum studs  
Fish tanks  
Mirrors  
Brick  
Concrete  
If you are using adjacent access points, use different radio frequency channels to reduce  
interference.  
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Before You Connect to the Modem Router  
During and after installation, you can connect to the modem router’s network through a wired  
or WiFi connection. If you set up your computer to use a static IP address, change the  
settings of your computer so that it uses Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP).  
Wired Connection  
You can connect your computer to the modem router using an Ethernet cable and join the  
modem router’s local area network (LAN).  
WiFi Connection  
You can connect to the modem router’s WiFi network, which is listed on the product label in  
the WiFi Network Name (SSID) field. The password that you must use to connect to the WiFi  
network is listed in the Network Key (Password) field.  
WiFi network name (SSID)  
Network key (password)  
Figure 6. Modem router product label with WiFi network name (SSID) and password (network key)  
Types of Logins  
Separate types of logins serve different purposes. It is important that you understand the  
difference so that you know which login to use when.  
Types of logins:  
ISP login. The login that your Internet service provider (ISP) gave you logs you in to your  
Internet service. Your ISP gave you this login information in a letter or some other way. If  
you cannot find this login information, contact your ISP.  
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WiFi network key or password. Your modem router is preset with a unique WiFi  
network name (SSID) and password for WiFi access. This information is on the product  
label. Use this information to connect a WiFi device to the WiFi network of the modem  
router.  
Modem Router login. This logs you in to the modem router interface as admin from an  
Internet browser.  
NETGEAR genie Automatic Setup Utility and Setup Wizard  
The utilities that you can use during installation and setup of your modem router depend on  
the type of Internet service that you use:  
DSL service. If you install your modem router for DSL service, you can set up your  
modem router with the NETGEAR genie automatic setup utility, which launches the first  
time that you set up the Internet connection for your modem router. The NETGEAR genie  
automatic setup utility runs on any device with a web browser.  
Cable or fiber service. If you install your modem router for cable or fiber service, you  
cannot use the NETGEAR genie automatic setup utility. Instead, you must use the  
NETGEAR genie Setup Wizard.  
Note: After installation and setup, the NETGEAR genie Setup Wizard is  
always accessible, either for an installation with cable or fiber service  
or for an installation with DSL service.  
Whether you install your modem router for DSL service or for cable or fiber service, you can  
always use the genie menus and screens to set up your modem router manually.  
Before you start the setup process, get your ISP information and make sure that the settings  
that are described here are specified for the computers and devices in the network.  
When your Internet service starts, your Internet service provider (ISP) typically gives you all  
the information that you need to connect to the Internet. For DSL service, you might need the  
following information to set up your modem router:  
The ISP configuration information for your DSL account  
ISP login name and password  
Fixed or static IP address settings (special deployment by ISP; this setting is rare)  
If you cannot locate this information, ask your ISP to provide it. When your Internet  
connection is working, you no longer need to launch the ISP login program on your computer  
to access the Internet. When you start an Internet application, your modem router  
automatically logs you in.  
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Set Up Your Modem Router for DSL Service  
You can install you modem router for DSL service or for cable or fiber (Ethernet WAN)  
modem, follow the procedure that is described in Set Up Your Modem Router for Cable or  
DSL Service  
Make sure that your DSL service is active before you install the modem router. You need the  
following information to install your DSL modem and connect to the Internet:  
DSL user name and password. This information is included in the welcome letter your  
DSL ISP sent you when you signed up for your service. Record your DSL Internet service  
account user name and password.  
Your telephone number or DSL account number. If you do not use voice service, you  
can use your DSL account number in place of a phone number.  
If you do not know or cannot locate your DSL user name and password, call your DSL  
Internet service provider (ISP). Be specific when speaking with your DSL Internet service  
provider. For example, you could say, “I need my DSL service user name and password. Can  
you help me?”  
Note: If your provider says that they do not support NETGEAR services, tell  
them that you need only your DSL user name and password; you do  
not need support.  
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Cable the Modem Router for DSL Service and Access the  
Modem Router  
The following figure shows the cabling of your modem router for DSL service.  
Line  
Figure 7. Modem router cabling for DSL service  
To connect your modem router to a DSL service:  
1. Unplug your DSL modem’s power, leaving the DSL modem connected to the wall jack  
for your Internet service.  
2. If your DSL modem includes a battery backup, remove the battery.  
3. Install an ADSL microfilter between the phone line and the phone.  
The product package contains an ADSL microfilter.  
4. Use a phone cable to connect the microfilter to the gray ADSL port on the modem router.  
The product package contains a phone cable.  
5. Plug in and turn on your DSL modem.  
6. If your DSL modem includes a battery backup, reinsert the battery.  
7. Connect the power adapter to the modem router and plug it into an electrical outlet.  
Wait for the Power LED  
to light solid green, which takes about 17 seconds.  
8. If the Power LED does not light, press the Power On/Off button.  
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9. Connect a computer to the modem router by one of the following methods:  
Ethernet cable. Use an Ethernet cable to connect your computer to a yellow Ethernet  
port on the modem router.  
The product package contains a yellow Ethernet cable.  
Your computer connects to the modem router’s LAN.  
WiFi. Connect to the default WiFi network of the modem router:  
a. On your computer or WiFi device, find and select the WiFi network.  
The WiFi network name (SSID) is on the product label.  
b. Join the WiFi network and enter the WiFi password.  
The password (network key) is on the product label.  
Your computer or WiFi device connects to the modem router’s WiFi network.  
10. Launch a web browser.  
The NETGEAR genie automatic setup utility displays.  
If the NETGEAR genie automatic setup utility displays, skip to Step 12. If it does not  
display, do the following:  
a. In the address field of the web browser, enter www.routerlogin.net.  
b. When prompted, enter admin for the user name and password for the password.  
If the NETGEAR genie automatic setup utility displays, skip to Step 12. If the NETGEAR  
genie automatic setup utility still does not display, see Step 11.  
11. If the browser cannot display the web page, do the following:  
Make sure that the computer is connected to one of the two LAN Ethernet ports or  
over WiFi to the modem router.  
Make sure that the Power LED of the modem router is lit green.  
Make sure that your browser does not cache the previous page by closing and  
reopening the browser.  
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Clear the browser cache.  
If the computer is set to a static or fixed IP address (this setting is uncommon),  
change it to obtain an IP address automatically from the modem router.  
12. Follow the onscreen instructions.  
The NETGEAR genie automatic setup utility guides you through connecting the modem  
router to the Internet.  
When you are connected to the Internet, the NETGEAR genie BASIC Home screen  
displays. If this screen does not display, see Step 13.  
13. If the modem router does not connect to the Internet, do the following:  
a. Review your settings. Make sure that you selected the correct options and typed  
everything correctly.  
b. Contact your ISP to verify that you are using the correct configuration information.  
c. Read Troubleshoot the Internet Connection on page 104. If problems persist,  
register your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR technical support.  
Set Up Your Modem Router for Cable or Fiber Service  
You can install you modem router for cable or fiber (Ethernet WAN) service or for DSL  
use a DSL modem, follow the procedure that is described in Set Up Your Modem Router for  
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Cable the Modem Router for Cable or Fiber Service and  
Access the Modem Router  
The following figure shows the cabling of your modem router for cable or fiber service.  
Figure 8. Modem router cabling for cable or fiber service  
To connect your modem router to a cable or fiber service:  
1. Unplug your cable or fiber modem’s power, leaving the modem connected to the wall  
jack for your Internet service.  
2. If your cable of fiber modem includes a battery backup, remove the battery.  
3. Use an Ethernet cable to connect the cable or fiber modem to the yellow LAN2/WAN  
Ethernet port on the modem router.  
The product package contains a yellow Ethernet cable.  
4. Plug in and turn on your cable or fiber modem.  
5. If your cable or fiber modem includes a battery backup, reinsert the battery.  
6. Connect the power adapter to the modem router and plug it into an electrical outlet.  
Wait for the Power LED  
to light solid green, which takes about 17 seconds.  
7. If the Power LED does not light, press the Power On/Off button.  
8. Connect a computer to the modem router by one of the following methods:  
Ethernet cable. Use an Ethernet cable to connect your computer to a yellow Ethernet  
port on the modem router.  
The product package contains a yellow Ethernet cable.  
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Your computer connects to the modem router’s LAN.  
WiFi. Connect to the default WiFi network of the modem router:  
a. On your computer or WiFi device, find and select the WiFi network.  
The WiFi network name (SSID) is on the product label.  
b. Join the WiFi network and enter the WiFi password.  
The password (network key) is on the product label.  
Your computer or WiFi device connects to the modem router’s WiFi network.  
9. Launch a web browser.  
The NETGEAR genie automatic setup utility displays.  
If the NETGEAR genie automatic setup utility displays, skip to Step 11. If it does not  
display, do the following:  
a. In the address field of the web browser, enter www.routerlogin.net.  
b. When prompted, enter admin for the user name and password for the password.  
If the NETGEAR genie automatic setup utility displays, skip to Step 11. If the NETGEAR  
genie automatic setup utility still does not display, see Step 10.  
10. If the browser cannot display the web page, do the following:  
Make sure that the computer is connected to one of the two Ethernet ports or over  
WiFi to the modem router.  
Make sure that the Power LED of the modem router is lit green.  
Make sure that your browser does not cache the previous page by closing and  
reopening the browser.  
Clear the browser cache.  
If the computer is set to a static or fixed IP address (this setting is uncommon),  
change it to obtain an IP address automatically from the modem router.  
11. On the NETGEAR genie automatic setup utility screen, select the No, I want to configure  
the Internet connection myself radio button.  
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The NETGEAR genie BASIC home screen displays.  
12. Change the default connection method:  
a. Select ADVANCED > Setup > WAN Setup.  
b. From the WAN Preference menu, select Must use Ethernet WAN.  
c. Click the Apply button.  
The following message displays:  
WAN physical interface changing. Please wait ...  
You might need to wait a couple of minutes.  
13. If the computer is disconnected from the modem router, reconnect the computer to the  
modem router (see Step 8), relaunch the web browser, and access NETGEAR genie again:  
a. In the address field of the web browser, enter www.routerlogin.net.  
b. When prompted, enter admin for the user name and password for the password.  
The NETGEAR genie BASIC home screen displays again.  
14. Select ADVANCED > Setup Wizard.  
The Setup Wizard start screen displays.  
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15. From the Country menu, select the country in which you use the modem router.  
16. Select the Yes radio button.  
17. Click the Next button.  
The Setup Wizard searches your Internet connection for servers and protocols to  
determine your ISP configuration.  
If the Internet connection is set up successfully, the Congratulation screen displays. If this  
screen does not display, see Step 18.  
18. If the modem router does not connect to the Internet, do the following:  
a. Review your settings. Make sure that you selected the correct options and typed  
everything correctly.  
b. Contact your ISP to verify that you are using the correct configuration information.  
c. Read Troubleshoot the Internet Connection on page 104. If problems persist,  
register your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR technical support.  
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Log In to the Modem Router After Setup to View or  
Change Settings  
After you set up the modem router for DSL, cable, or fiber service, you can view or change  
the settings for the modem router by accessing NETGEAR genie.  
To log in to the modem router:  
1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the  
network.  
2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com.  
A login screen displays. The nature of the login screen depends on your Internet browser.  
3. Enter the modem router user name and password.  
The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and  
password are case-sensitive.  
4. Click the OK button.  
The BASIC Home screen displays.  
The BASIC Home screen displays a dashboard that lets you see the status of your  
Internet connection and network at a glance. You can click any of the three sections of  
the dashboard to view more detailed information. The left column displays the menus,  
and at the top is an ADVANCED tab that you can use to access more menus and  
screens.  
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Change the Language  
By default, the language is set as Auto. You can change the language.  
To change the language:  
1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the  
network.  
2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com.  
A login screen displays.  
3. Enter the modem router user name and password.  
The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and  
password are case-sensitive.  
4. Click the OK button.  
The BASIC Home screen displays.  
5. In the upper right corner, select a language from the menu.  
6. When prompted, click the OK button to confirm this change.  
The screen refreshes with the language that you selected.  
Change the admin Password and Automatic Login  
Time-Out  
NETGEAR recommends that you change the default password that you use to log in to the  
modem router with a more secure password. This is the default password that you use to log  
in to the modem router with the user name admin.  
Note: This admin password is not the password that you use for WiFi access.  
The label on your modem router shows your unique WiFi network  
name (SSID) and password for WiFi access.  
To change the password for the user name admin:  
1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the  
network.  
2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com.  
A login screen displays.  
3. Enter the user name and password for the modem router.  
The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and  
password are case-sensitive.  
4. Click the OK button.  
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The BASIC Home screen displays.  
5. Select ADVANCED > Administration > Set Password.  
The Set Password screen displays.  
6. Type the old password.  
7. Type the new password twice.  
8. To change the automatic login time-out, enter a new value in minutes in the field.  
By default, you are logged out of the web management interface after five minutes of  
inactivity.  
9. Click the Apply button.  
Your changes take effect.  
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Manage the Internet Settings  
Manually  
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This chapter describes how you can manage the Internet settings of the modem router manually.  
Usually, the quickest way to set up the modem router is to allow the NETGEAR genie automatic  
setup utility to detect the Internet connection when you first access the modem router with an  
Internet browser. For a cable of fiber service, you can use the Setup Wizard to detect the Internet  
connection. These options are described in Chapter 2, Install and Access the Modem Router  
and Its Network. You can also customize or specify your Internet settings manually.  
The chapter contains the following sections:  
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Use the Internet Setup Wizard After Initial Setup  
Whether you use DSL service or cable or fiber service, you can use the Setup Wizard to  
detect your Internet settings and automatically set up your modem router. If you use cable or  
fiber service, the default connection method must be Ethernet WAN for you to be able to use the  
Setup Wizard successfully. For more information about the default connection method, see  
Note: The Setup Wizard is not the same as the NETGEAR genie automatic  
setup utility that launches the first time you connect to your modem  
router in a DSL service setup.  
To use the Setup Wizard:  
1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the  
network.  
2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com.  
A login screen displays.  
3. Enter the modem router user name and password.  
The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and  
password are case-sensitive.  
4. Click the OK button.  
The BASIC Home screen displays.  
5. Select ADVANCED > Setup Wizard.  
The Setup Wizard start screen displays.  
6. From the Country menu, select the country in which you use the modem router.  
7. Select the Yes radio button.  
If you select the No radio button, you are taken to the Internet Setup screen (see  
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8. Click the Next button.  
The Setup Wizard searches your Internet connection for servers and protocols to  
determine your ISP configuration.  
When you are connected to the Internet, the NETGEAR genie BASIC Home screen  
displays.  
If this screen does not display, see Step 9.  
9. If the modem router does not connect to the Internet, do the following:  
a. Review your settings. Make sure that you selected the correct options and typed  
everything correctly.  
b. Contact your ISP to verify that you are using the correct configuration information.  
c. Read Troubleshoot the Internet Connection on page 104. If problems persist,  
register your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR technical support.  
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Manually Set Up the Internet Connection  
You can view or change the modem router’s Internet connection settings manually. The  
following sections describe the options to manually set up the Internet connection:  
Specify an Internet Connection Without a Login  
If you want to manually configure the Internet connection settings, use the information that  
your ISP gave you to log in to your Internet service. If you cannot find this information,  
contact your ISP.  
To view or specify the Internet connection settings without a login:  
1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the  
network.  
2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com.  
A login screen displays.  
3. Enter the modem router user name and password.  
The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and  
password are case-sensitive.  
4. Click the OK button.  
The BASIC Home screen displays.  
5. Select Internet.  
The Internet Setup screen displays.  
6. In the Does your Internet connection require a login? section, select the No radio button.  
The screen adjusts.  
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7. Enter the settings that are described in the following table.  
Field  
Description  
Account Name (If Required)  
Enter the account name provided by your ISP. This name might also be  
called the host name. If you do not know the account name, leave this field  
blank.  
By default, the Account Name field contains the model number of the  
modem router.  
Domain Name (If Required)  
Enter the domain name provided by your ISP. If you do not know the  
domain name, leave this field blank.  
Internet IP Address  
Get Dynamically from ISP  
Your ISP uses DHCP to assign your IP address. Your ISP automatically  
assigns these addresses.  
Use Static IP Address  
Enter the IP address, IP subnet mask, and gateway IP address that your  
ISP assigned for static IP address service. The gateway is the ISP router to  
which your modem router connects.  
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Field  
Description  
Use IP over ATM (IPoA)  
Enter the IP address, IP subnet mask, and the gateway IP address that  
your ISP assigned for IPoA service. The gateway is the ISP router to which  
your modem router connects.  
Domain Name Server (DNS) Address  
The DNS server is used to look up site addresses based on their names.  
Get Dynamically from ISP  
Your ISP uses DHCP to assign your DNS servers. Your ISP automatically  
assigns this address.  
Use These DNS Servers  
If you know that your ISP does not automatically transmit DNS addresses  
to the modem router during login, select this option and enter the IP  
address of your ISP primary DNS server. If a secondary DNS server  
address is available, enter it also.  
Router MAC Address  
The Ethernet MAC address that the modem router uses on the Internet port. Some ISPs register the MAC  
address of the network interface card in your computer when your account is first opened. They accept  
traffic only from the MAC address of that computer. This feature allows your modem router to use your  
computer’s MAC address (also called cloning).  
Use Default Address  
Use the default MAC address.  
Use Computer MAC Address The modem router captures and uses the MAC address of the computer  
that you are now using. You must use the one computer that is allowed by  
the ISP.  
Use This MAC Address  
Enter the MAC address that you want to use.  
NAT (Network Address Translation)  
NAT allows computers on your home network to share the modem router Internet connection. NAT is  
enabled by default because it is needed in most situations. To specify the NAT setting, select one of the  
following radio buttons:  
Enable. NAT is enabled. This is the default setting.  
Disable. NAT is disabled.  
8. Click the Apply button.  
Your settings are saved.  
9. Click the Test button to test your Internet connection.  
If the NETGEAR website does not display within one minute, see Troubleshoot the  
Specify an Internet Connection That Uses a Login and PPPoE  
Service  
If you want to manually configure the Internet connection settings, use the information that  
your ISP gave you to log in to your Internet service. If you cannot find this information,  
contact your ISP.  
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To view or specify the Internet connection settings with a login for PPPoE service:  
1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the  
network.  
2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com.  
A login screen displays.  
3. Enter the modem router user name and password.  
The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and  
password are case-sensitive.  
4. Click the OK button.  
The BASIC Home screen displays.  
5. Select Internet.  
The Internet Setup screen displays.  
6. In the Does your Internet connection require a login? section, make sure that the Yes radio  
button is selected (it is selected by default).  
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7. From the Encapsulation menu, select PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet).  
8. Enter the settings that are described in the following table.  
Field  
Description  
Login  
Enter the login name that your ISP gave you. This login name is often an  
email address.  
Password  
Enter the password that you use to log in to your Internet service.  
Service Name (If Required)  
Enter the service name that your ISP gave you. Often, a service name is  
not required.  
Connection Mode  
From the Connection Mode menu, select Always On, Dial on Demand,  
or Manually Connect.  
Idle Timeout (In Minutes)  
To change the number of minutes until the Internet login times out, enter  
the number of minutes.  
The idle time-out specifies how long the modem router keeps the Internet  
connection active when no one on the network is using the Internet  
connection. A value of 0 (zero) means never log out.  
Internet IP Address  
Get Dynamically from ISP  
Your ISP uses DHCP to assign your IP address. Your ISP automatically  
assigns these addresses.  
Use Static IP Address  
Use IP over ATM (IPoA)  
Enter the IP address, IP subnet mask, and gateway IP address that your  
ISP assigned for static IP address service. The gateway is the ISP router to  
which your modem router connects.  
Enter the IP address, IP subnet mask, and gateway IP address that your  
ISP assigned for IPoA service. The gateway is the ISP router to which your  
modem router connects.  
Domain Name Server (DNS) Address  
The DNS server is used to look up site addresses based on their names.  
Get Dynamically from ISP  
Your ISP uses DHCP to assign your DNS servers. Your ISP automatically  
assigns this address.  
Use These DNS Servers  
If you know that your ISP does not automatically transmit DNS addresses  
to the modem router during login, select this option and enter the IP  
address of your ISP primary DNS server. If a secondary DNS server  
address is available, enter it also.  
Router MAC Address  
The Ethernet MAC address that the modem router uses on the Internet port. Some ISPs register the MAC  
address of the network interface card in your computer when your account is first opened. They accept  
traffic only from the MAC address of that computer. This feature allows your modem router to use your  
computer’s MAC address (also called cloning).  
Use Default Address  
Use the default MAC address.  
Use Computer MAC Address The modem router captures and uses the MAC address of the computer  
that you are now using. You must use the one computer that is allowed by  
the ISP.  
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Field  
Description  
Use This MAC Address  
Enter the MAC address that you want to use.  
NAT (Network Address Translation)  
NAT allows computers on your home network to share the modem router Internet connection. NAT is  
enabled by default because it is needed in most situations. To specify the NAT setting, select one of the  
following radio buttons:  
Enable. NAT is enabled. This is the default setting.  
Disable. NAT is disabled.  
9. Click the Apply button.  
Your settings are saved.  
10. Click the Test button to test your Internet connection.  
If the NETGEAR website does not display within one minute, see Troubleshoot the  
Specify an Internet Connection That Uses a Login and PPPoA  
Service  
If you want to manually configure the Internet connection settings, use the information that  
your ISP gave you to log in to your Internet service. If you cannot find this information, contact  
your ISP.  
Note: PPP over ATM (PPPoA) is available only if you connect the modem  
router to the Internet over a DSL service. PPPoA is not available for cable  
or fiber service.  
To view or specify the Internet connection settings with a login for PPPoA service:  
1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the  
network.  
2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com.  
A login screen displays.  
3. Enter the modem router user name and password.  
The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and  
password are case-sensitive.  
4. Click the OK button.  
The BASIC Home screen displays.  
5. Select Internet.  
The Internet Setup screen displays.  
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6. In the Does your Internet connection require a login? section, make sure that the Yes radio  
button is selected (it is selected by default).  
7. From the Encapsulation menu, select PPPoA (PPP over ATM).  
8. Enter the settings that are described in the following table.  
Field  
Description  
Login  
Enter the login name that your ISP gave you. This login name is often an  
email address.  
Password  
Enter the password that you use to log in to your Internet service.  
Connection Mode  
From the Connection Mode menu, select Always On, Dial on Demand,  
or Manually Connect.  
Idle Timeout (In Minutes)  
To change the number of minutes until the Internet login times out, enter  
the number of minutes.  
The idle time-out specifies how long the modem router keeps the Internet  
connection active when no one on the network is using the Internet  
connection. A value of 0 (zero) means never log out.  
Account Name (If Required)  
Domain Name (If Required)  
Enter the account name provided by your ISP. This name might also be  
called the host name. If you do not know the account name, leave this field  
blank.  
Enter the domain name provided by your ISP. If you do not know the  
domain name, leave this field blank.  
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Field  
Description  
Internet IP Address  
Get Dynamically from ISP  
Your ISP uses DHCP to assign your IP address. Your ISP automatically  
assigns these addresses.  
Use Static IP Address  
Enter the IP address, IP subnet mask, and gateway IP address that your  
ISP assigned. The gateway is the ISP modem router to which your modem  
router connects.  
Domain Name Server (DNS) Address  
The DNS server is used to look up site addresses based on their names.  
Get Dynamically from ISP  
Your ISP uses DHCP to assign your DNS servers. Your ISP automatically  
assigns this address.  
Use These DNS Servers  
If you know that your ISP does not automatically transmit DNS addresses  
to the modem router during login, select this option and enter the IP  
address of your ISP primary DNS server. If a secondary DNS server  
address is available, enter it also.  
NAT (Network Address Translation)  
NAT allows computers on your home network to share the modem router Internet connection. NAT is  
enabled by default because it is needed in most situations. To specify the NAT setting, select one of the  
following radio buttons:  
Enable. NAT is enabled. This is the default setting.  
Disable. NAT is disabled.  
9. Click the Apply button.  
Your settings are saved.  
10. Click the Test button to test your Internet connection.  
If the NETGEAR website does not display within one minute, see Troubleshoot the  
Specify an IPv6 Internet Connection  
If you want to use an IPv6 Internet connection, you must specify the settings manually.  
NETGEAR genie does not detect an IPv6 Internet connection automatically.  
IPv6 Internet Connections and IPv6 Addresses  
The modem router can support an IPv6 Internet connection through the following connection  
types:  
6to4 tunnel. For more information, see Set Up an IPv6 6to4 Tunnel Connection on  
Pass-through. For more information, see Set Up an IPv6 Pass-Through Connection on  
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Fixed. For more information, see Set Up an IPv6 Fixed Connection on page 39.  
DHCP. For more information, see Set Up an IPv6 DHCP Connection on page 41.  
PPP over Ethernet. For more information, see Set Up an IPv6 PPPoE Connection on  
Which connection type you must use depends on your IPv6 ISP. Follow the directions that  
your IPv6 ISP gave you.  
When you enable IPv6 and select any connection type other than IPv6 pass-through, the  
modem router starts the stateful packet inspection (SPI) firewall function on the WAN  
interface. The modem router creates connection records and checks every inbound IPv6  
packet. If the inbound packet is not destined to the modem router itself and the modem router  
does not expect to receive such a packet, or the packet is not in the connection record, the  
modem router blocks this packet. This function works in two modes: In secured mode, the  
modem router inspects both TCP and UDP packets. In open mode, the modem router  
inspects UDP packets only.  
IPv6 addresses are denoted by eight groups of hexadecimal quartets that are separated by  
colons. You can reduce any four-digit group of zeros within an IPv6 address to a single zero  
or omit it. The following errors invalidate an IPv6 address:  
More than eight groups of hexadecimal quartets  
More than four hexadecimal characters in a quartet  
More than two colons in a row  
Set Up an IPv6 6to4 Tunnel Connection  
With an IPv6 connection, your modem router creates a 6to4 tunnel to a remote relay router.  
Make sure that the IPv4 Internet connection is working before you apply the 6to4 tunnel  
settings for the IPv6 connection.  
Note: Follow the directions that your IPv6 ISP gave you.  
To set up an IPv6 Internet connection by using a 6to4 tunnel:  
1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the  
network.  
2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com.  
A login screen displays.  
3. Enter the modem router user name and password.  
The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and  
password are case-sensitive.  
4. Click the OK button.  
The BASIC Home screen displays.  
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5. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > IPv6.  
The IPv6 screen displays.  
6. From the Internet Connection Type menu, select 6to4 Tunnel.  
The screen adjusts.  
The modem router automatically detects the information in the Router’s IPv6 Address  
On LAN field. This field shows the IPv6 address that is acquired for the modem router’s  
LAN interface. The number after the slash (/) is the length of the prefix, which is also  
indicated by the underline (_) under the IPv6 address.  
7. Select a Remote 6to4 Relay Router radio button:  
Auto. Your modem router uses any remote relay modem router that is available on  
the Internet. This is the default setting.  
Static IP Address. Enter the static IPv4 (not IPv6) address of the remote relay  
modem router. Your IPv6 ISP usually provides this address.  
8. Select an IP Address Assignment radio button:  
Use DHCP Server. The modem router assigns IPv6 addresses to the devices on your  
home network (the LAN) through a DHCP server. This method passes more information  
to LAN devices, but some IPv6 systems might not support the DHCv6 client function.  
This is the default setting.  
Auto Config. The modem router automatically configures its IPv6 address based on the  
IPv6 protocol.  
9. (Optional) Select the Use This Interface ID check box and specify the interface ID that you  
want to be used for the IPv6 address of the modem router’s LAN interface.  
If you do not specify an ID here, the modem router generates one automatically from its  
MAC address.  
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10. (Optional) Change the NAT filtering mode:  
Secured. In secured mode, the modem router inspects both TCP and UDP packets.  
Open. In open mode, the modem router inspects UDP packets only. This is the  
default mode.  
11. Click the Apply button.  
Your settings are saved.  
Set Up an IPv6 Pass-Through Connection  
In IPv6 pass-through mode, the modem router works as a Layer 2 Ethernet switch with two  
ports (LAN and WAN Ethernet ports) for IPv6 packets. The modem router does not process  
any IPv6 header packets.  
Note: Follow the directions that your IPv6 ISP gave you.  
To set up an IPv6 pass-through Internet connection:  
1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the  
network.  
2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com.  
A login screen displays.  
3. Enter the modem router user name and password.  
The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and  
password are case-sensitive.  
4. Click the OK button.  
The BASIC Home screen displays.  
5. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > IPv6.  
The IPv6 screen displays.  
6. From the Internet Connection Type menu, select Pass Through.  
The screen adjusts, but no additional fields display.  
7. Click the Apply button.  
Your settings are saved.  
Set Up an IPv6 Fixed Connection  
A fixed IPv6 connection is based on a static or fixed IPv6 address that your IPv6 ISP gave  
you.  
Note: Follow the directions that your IPv6 ISP gave you.  
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To set up a fixed IPv6 Internet connection:  
1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the  
network.  
2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com.  
A login screen displays.  
3. Enter the modem router user name and password.  
The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and  
password are case-sensitive.  
4. Click the OK button.  
The BASIC Home screen displays.  
5. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > IPv6.  
The IPv6 screen displays.  
6. From the Internet Connection Type menu, select Fixed.  
The screen adjusts.  
7. Configure the fixed IPv6 addresses for the WAN connection:  
IPv6 Address/Prefix Length. The IPv6 address and prefix length of the modem  
router WAN interface.  
Default IPv6 Gateway. The IPv6 address of the default IPv6 gateway for the modem  
router’s WAN interface.  
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Primary DNS Server. The primary DNS server that resolves IPv6 domain name  
records for the modem router.  
Secondary DNS Server. The secondary DNS server that resolves IPv6 domain  
name records for the modem router.  
Note: If you do not specify the DNS servers, the modem router uses the DNS  
servers that are configured for the IPv4 Internet connection on the  
8. Select an IP Address Assignment radio button:  
Use DHCP Server. The modem router assigns IPv6 addresses to the devices on your  
home network (the LAN) through a DHCP server. This method passes more information  
to LAN devices, but some IPv6 systems might not support the DHCv6 client function.  
This is the default setting.  
Auto Config. The modem router automatically configures its IPv6 address based on the  
IPv6 protocol.  
9. In the IPv6 Address/Prefix Length fields, specify the static IPv6 address and prefix length  
of the modem router’s LAN interface.  
If you do not specify an address here, the modem router generates one automatically  
from its MAC address.  
10. (Optional) Change the NAT filtering mode:  
Secured. In secured mode, the modem router inspects both TCP and UDP packets.  
Open. In open mode, the modem router inspects UDP packets only. This is the  
default mode.  
11. Click the Apply button.  
Your settings are saved.  
Set Up an IPv6 DHCP Connection  
An IPv6 DHCP connection is based on a dynamic IPv6 address that a DHCPv6 server  
assigns to the modem router.  
Note: Follow the directions that your IPv6 ISP gave you.  
To set up an IPv6 Internet connection with a DHCP server:  
1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the  
network.  
2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com.  
A login screen displays.  
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3. Enter the modem router user name and password.  
The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and  
password are case-sensitive.  
4. Click the OK button.  
The BASIC Home screen displays.  
5. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > IPv6.  
The IPv6 screen displays.  
6. From the Internet Connection Type menu, select DHCP.  
The screen adjusts.  
The modem router automatically detects the information in the following fields:  
Router’s IPv6 Address On WAN. This field shows the IPv6 address that is acquired  
for the modem router’s WAN (or Internet) interface. The number after the slash (/) is  
the length of the prefix, which is also indicated by the underline (_) under the IPv6  
address. If no address is acquired, the field displays Not Available.  
Router’s IPv6 Address On LAN. This field shows the IPv6 address that is acquired  
for the modem router’s LAN interface. The number after the slash (/) is the length of  
the prefix, which is also indicated by the underline (_) under the IPv6 address. If no  
address is acquired, the field displays Not Available.  
7. (Optional) In the User Class (If Required) field, enter a host name.  
Usually, you can leave this field blank, but if your IPv6 ISP gave you a specific host name,  
enter it here.  
8. (Optional) In the Domain Name (If Required) field, enter a domain name.  
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You can type the domain name of your IPv6 ISP. Do not enter the domain name for the  
IPv4 ISP here. For example, if your ISP’s mail server is mail.xxx.yyy.zzz, type xxx.yyy.zzz  
as the domain name. If your ISP provided a domain name, type it in this field. For  
example, Earthlink Cable might require a host name of home, and Comcast sometimes  
supplies a domain name.  
9. Select an IP Address Assignment radio button:  
Use DHCP Server. The modem router assigns IPv6 addresses to the devices on your  
home network (the LAN) through a DHCP server. This method passes more information  
to LAN devices, but some IPv6 systems might not support the DHCv6 client function.  
This is the default setting.  
Auto Config. The modem router automatically configures its IPv6 address based on the  
IPv6 protocol.  
10. (Optional) Select the Use This Interface ID check box and specify the interface ID that you  
want to be used for the IPv6 address of the modem router’s LAN interface.  
If you do not specify an ID here, the modem router generates one automatically from its  
MAC address.  
11. (Optional) Change the NAT filtering mode:  
Secured. In secured mode, the modem router inspects both TCP and UDP packets.  
Open. In open mode, the modem router inspects UDP packets only. This is the  
default mode.  
12. Click the Apply button.  
Your settings are saved.  
Set Up an IPv6 PPPoE Connection  
An IPv6 PPPoE connection is based on a dynamic IPv6 address that a PPPoE service  
assigns to the modem router.  
Note: Follow the directions that your IPv6 ISP gave you.  
To set up an IPv6 PPPoE Internet connection:  
1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the  
network.  
2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com.  
A login screen displays.  
3. Enter the modem router user name and password.  
The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and  
password are case-sensitive.  
4. Click the OK button.  
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The BASIC Home screen displays.  
5. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > IPv6.  
The IPv6 screen displays.  
6. From the Internet Connection Type menu, select PPPoE.  
The screen adjusts.  
The modem router automatically detects the information in the following fields:  
Router’s IPv6 Address On WAN. This field shows the IPv6 address that is acquired  
for the modem router’s WAN (or Internet) interface. The number after the slash (/) is  
the length of the prefix, which is also indicated by the underline (_) under the IPv6  
address. If no address is acquired, the field displays Not Available.  
Router’s IPv6 Address On LAN. This field shows the IPv6 address that is acquired  
for the modem router’s LAN interface. The number after the slash (/) is the length of  
the prefix, which is also indicated by the underline (_) under the IPv6 address. If no  
address is acquired, the field displays Not Available.  
7. In the Login field, enter the login information for the ISP connection.  
This is usually the name that you use in your email address. For example, if your main  
mail account is JerAB@ISP.com, you would type JerAB in this field. Some ISPs (such as  
Earthlink) require that you use your full email address when you log in. If your ISP  
requires your full email address, type it in this field.  
8. In the Password field, enter the password for the ISP connection.  
9. In the Service Name field, enter a service name.  
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If your ISP did not provide a service name, leave this field blank.  
Note: The default setting of the Connection Mode menu is Always On to  
provide a steady IPv6 connection. The modem router never terminates  
the connection. If the connection is terminated, for example, when the  
modem is turned off, the modem router attempts to reestablish the  
connection immediately after the PPPoE connection becomes  
available again.  
10. Select an IP Address Assignment radio button:  
Use DHCP Server. The modem router assigns IPv6 addresses to the devices on your  
home network (the LAN) through a DHCP server. This method passes more information  
to LAN devices, but some IPv6 systems might not support the DHCv6 client function.  
This is the default setting.  
Auto Config. The modem router automatically configures its IPv6 address based on the  
IPv6 protocol.  
11. (Optional) Select the Use This Interface ID check box and specify the interface ID that you  
want to be used for the IPv6 address of the modem router’s LAN interface.  
If you do not specify an ID here, the modem router generates one automatically from its  
MAC address.  
12. (Optional) Change the NAT filtering mode:  
Secured. In secured mode, the modem router inspects both TCP and UDP packets.  
Open. In open mode, the modem router inspects UDP packets only. This is the  
default mode.  
13. Click the Apply button.  
Your settings are saved.  
Manage the MTU Size  
The maximum transmission unit (MTU) is the largest data packet a network device transmits.  
MTU Concepts  
When one network device communicates across the Internet with another, the data packets  
travel through many devices along the way. If a device in the data path uses a lower MTU  
setting than the other devices, the data packets must be split or “fragmented” to  
accommodate the device with the smallest MTU.  
The best MTU setting for NETGEAR equipment is often the default value. In some situations,  
changing the value fixes one problem but causes another.  
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Leave the MTU unchanged unless one of these situations occurs:  
You experience problems connecting to your ISP or other Internet service, and the  
technical support of either the ISP or NETGEAR recommends changing the MTU setting.  
These web-based applications might require an MTU change:  
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A secure website that does not open or displays only part of a web page  
Yahoo email  
MSN portal  
America Online’s DSL service  
You use VPN and experience severe performance problems.  
You used a program to optimize MTU for performance reasons and now you are  
experiencing connectivity or performance problems.  
If you suspect an MTU problem, a common solution is to change the MTU to 1400. If you are  
willing to experiment, you can gradually reduce the MTU from the maximum value of 1500  
until the problem goes away. The following table describes common MTU sizes and  
applications.  
Table 2. Common MTU sizes  
MTU  
Application  
1500  
The largest Ethernet packet size. This setting is typical for connections that do not use  
PPPoE or VPN and is the default value for NETGEAR modem routers, adapters, and  
switches.  
1492  
1472  
1468  
1460  
1436  
1400  
576  
Used in PPPoE environments.  
Maximum size to use for pinging. (Larger packets are fragmented.)  
Used in some DHCP environments.  
Usable by AOL if you do not send or receive large email attachments, for example.  
Used in PPTP environments or with VPN.  
Maximum size for AOL DSL.  
Typical value to connect to dial-up ISPs.  
Change the MTU Size  
WARNING:  
An incorrect MTU setting can cause Internet communication  
problems. For example, you might not be able to access certain  
websites, frames within websites, secure login pages, or FTP or  
POP servers. Change the MTU only if you are sure that it is  
necessary for your ISP connection.  
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To change the MTU size:  
1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the  
network.  
2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com.  
A login screen displays.  
3. Enter the modem router user name and password.  
The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and  
password are case-sensitive.  
4. Click the OK button.  
The BASIC Home screen displays.  
5. Select ADVANCED > Setup > WAN Setup.  
The WAN Setup screen displays.  
6. In the MTU Size field, enter a value from 616 to 1500.  
The normal MTU (maximum transmit unit) value for most Ethernet networks is 1500  
bytes, or 1492 bytes for PPPoE connections.  
7. Click the Apply button.  
Your change is saved.  
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Manage the WiFi Network Settings  
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This chapter describes how you can manage the WiFi network settings of the modem router.  
The chapter includes the following sections:  
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Manage the Basic WiFi Settings and WiFi Security  
You can view or change the basic WiFi settings and WiFi security.  
The modem router comes with preset security. This means that the WiFi network name  
(SSID), network key (password), and security option (encryption protocol) are preset in the  
factory. The preset SSID and password are uniquely generated for every device to protect  
and maximize your WiFi security. You can find the preset SSID and password on the product  
IMPORTANT:  
NETGEAR recommends that you do not change your preset  
security settings. If you do decide to change your preset security  
settings, make a note of the new settings and store the note in a  
safe place where you can easily find it.  
Note: If you want to change the modem router’s WiFi settings, use a wired  
connection to avoid being disconnected when the new WiFi settings  
take effect.  
To view or change the basic WiFi settings:  
1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the  
network.  
2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com.  
A login screen displays.  
3. Enter the user name and password for the modem router.  
The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and  
password are case-sensitive.  
4. Click the OK button.  
The BASIC Home screen displays.  
5. Select Wireless.  
The Wireless Settings screen displays.  
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6. View or change the basic WiFi settings and security settings.  
The following table describes the fields on the Wireless Settings screen.  
Field  
Description  
Wireless Network  
Enable SSID  
Broadcast  
By default, the modem router broadcasts its SSID so WiFi stations can detect the WiFi  
name (SSID) in their scanned network lists. To turn off the SSID broadcast, clear the  
Enable SSID Broadcast check box. Turning off the SSID broadcast provides additional  
WiFi security, but users must know the SSID to be able to join the WiFi network of the  
modem router.  
EnableWireless By default, the modem router allows communication between WiFi clients that are  
Isolation  
connected to its WiFi network. Enabling wireless isolation might be a useful security  
measure if you use the modem router for a hotspot or other public WiFi network. To  
enable wireless isolation, select the Enable Wireless Isolation check box.  
Name (SSID)  
The SSID is the WiFi network name. If you did not change the SSID, the default SSID  
Note: NETGEAR recommends that you do not change the default SSID. If you must  
change the SSID, enter a 32-character (maximum), case-sensitive name in this field.  
Region  
From the Region menu, select the region in which you use the modem router.  
Note: In some locations, you cannot change the setting in the Region menu.  
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Field  
Description  
Channel  
From the Channel menu, select Auto for automatic channel selection or select an  
individual channel. The default selection is Auto.  
Note: In some regions, not all channels are available. Do not change the channel unless  
you experience interference (shown by lost connections or slow data transfers). If this  
situation occurs, experiment with different channels to see which is the best.  
Note: If you use multiple WiFi access points (APs), reduce interference by selecting  
different channels for adjacent APs. NETGEAR recommends a channel spacing of four  
channels between adjacent APs (for example, use Channels 1 and 5, or 6 and 10).  
Mode  
The options from the Mode menu differ for the N150 WiFi DSL Modem Router Model 500  
and the N300 WiFi DSL Modem Router Model D1500.  
N150 WiFi DSL Modem Router Model 500  
From the Mode menu, select one of the following modes:  
Up to 54 Mbps. Legacy mode. This mode allows 802.11n, 802.11g, and 802.11b  
devices to join the network but limits 802.11n devices to function at up to 54 Mbps.  
Up to 65 Mbps. Neighbor-friendly mode for reduced interference with neighboring  
WiFi networks. This mode allows 802.11n, 802.11g, and 802.11b devices to join the  
network but limits 802.11n devices to function at up to 65 Mbps.  
Up to 150 Mbps. Performance mode. This mode allows 802.11n, 802.11g, and  
802.11b devices to join the network and allows 802.11n devices to function at up to  
150 Mbps. This mode is the default mode.  
Note: WPA-PSK security supports speeds of up to 54 Mbps. Even if your devices are  
capable of a higher speed, WPA-PSK security limits their speed to 54 Mbps.  
N300 WiFi DSL Modem Router Model D1500  
From the Mode menu, select one of the following modes:  
Up to 54 Mbps. Legacy mode. This mode allows 802.11n, 802.11g, and 802.11b  
devices to join the network but limits 802.11n devices to function at up to 54 Mbps.  
Up to 145 Mbps. Neighbor-friendly mode for reduced interference with neighboring  
WiFi networks. This mode allows 802.11n, 802.11g, and 802.11b devices to join the  
network but limits 802.11n devices to function at up to 145 Mbps.  
Up to 300 Mbps. Performance mode. This mode allows 802.11n, 802.11g, and  
802.11b devices to join the network and allows 802.11n devices to function at up to  
300 Mbps. This mode is the default mode.  
Note: WPA-PSK security supports speeds of up to 54 Mbps. Even if your devices are  
capable of a higher speed, WPA-PSK security limits their speed to 54 Mbps.  
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Field  
Description  
Security Options  
Note: NETGEAR recommends that you do not change your preset security settings (WPA-PSK [TKIP] +  
WPA2-PASK [AES]).  
If you must change the WiFi security, select one of the following WiFi security options for the modem  
router’s WiFi network:  
None. An open WiFi network that does not provide any security. Any WiFi device can join the network.  
NETGEAR recommends that you do not use an open WiFi network.  
WEP. Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) security is a legacy authentication and data encryption mode  
that is superseded by WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK. The WEP option displays only if you select Up to 54  
Mbps from the Mode menu.  
WEP limits the WiFi transmission speed to 54 Mbps (the modem router is capable of speeds of up 300  
Mbps). For information about configuring WEP, see Configure WEP Legacy WiFi Security on page 54.  
WPA2-PSK [AES]. WPA2 provides a secure connection but some older WiFi devices do not detect  
WPA2 and support only WPA. If your network includes such older devices, select WPA-PSK [TKIP] +  
WPA2-PASK [AES] security.  
To use this type of security, in the Passphrase field, enter a phrase of 8 to 63 characters. To join the  
modem router’s WiFi network, a user must enter this passphrase.  
WPA-PSK [TKIP] + WPA2-PASK [AES]. This type of security is the default setting and enables WiFi  
devices that support either WPA or WPA2 to join the modem router’s WiFi network. If you did not  
change the passphrase, the default passphrase displays. The default passphrase is printed on the  
NETGEAR recommends that you do not change the default passphrase. If you must change the  
passphrase, in the Passphrase field, enter a phrase of 8 to 63 characters. To join the modem router’s  
WiFi network, a user must enter this passphrase.  
WPA/WPA2 Enterprise. This type of security requires that your WiFi network can access a RADIUS  
server. For information about configuring WPA/WPA2 Enterprise, see Configure WPA/WPA2 Enterprise  
7. Click the Apply button.  
Your settings are saved.  
If you connected over WiFi to the network and you changed the SSID, you are  
disconnected from the network.  
8. Make sure that you can reconnect over WiFi to the network with its new settings.  
If you cannot connect over WiFi, check the following:  
If your computer or WiFi device is already connected to another WiFi network in your  
area, disconnect it from that WiFi network and connect it to the WiFi network that the  
modem router provides. Some WiFi devices automatically connect to the first open  
network without WiFi security that they discover.  
If your computer or WiFi device is trying to connect to your network with its old  
settings (before you changed the settings), update the WiFi network selection in your  
computer or WiFi device to match the current settings for your network.  
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Configure WPA/WPA2 Enterprise WiFi Security  
Remote Authentication Dial In User Service (RADIUS) is an enterprise-level method for  
centralized Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA) management. To provide  
WPA/WPA2 enterprise WiFi security, the WiFi network that the modem router provides must  
be able to access a RADIUS server.  
To configure WPA/WPA2 enterprise security:  
1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the  
network.  
2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com.  
A login screen displays.  
3. Enter the user name and password for the modem router.  
The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and  
password are case-sensitive.  
4. Click the OK button.  
The BASIC Home screen displays.  
5. Select Wireless.  
The Wireless Settings screen displays.  
6. In the Security Options section, select the WPA/WPA2 Enterprise radio button.  
The screen adjusts again to display the WPA/WPA2 enterprise options.  
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7. In the Security Options (WPA/WPA2 Enterprise) section, enter the settings that are  
described in the following table.  
Field  
Description  
WPA Mode  
From the WPA Mode menu, select the enterprise mode:  
WPA2 [AES]. WPA2 provides a secure connection but some older  
WiFi devices do not detect WPA2 and support only WPA. If your  
network includes such older devices, select WPA [TKIP] + WPA2 [AES]  
security.  
WPA [TKIP] +WPA2 [AES]. This type of security enables WiFi devices  
that support either WPA or WPA2 to join the modem router’s WiFi  
network.  
RADIUS server IP Address  
RADIUS server Port  
Enter the IPv4 address of the RADIUS server to which the WiFi network  
can connect.  
Enter the number of the port on the modem router that is used to access  
the RADIUS server for authentication. The default port number is 1812.  
RADIUS server Shared  
Secret  
Enter the shared secret (RADIUS password) that is used between the  
modem router and the RADIUS server during authentication of a WiFi user.  
8. Click the Apply button.  
Your settings are saved.  
9. Make sure that you can reconnect over WiFi to the network with its new security settings.  
If you cannot connect over WiFi, check the following:  
If your computer or WiFi device is already connected to another WiFi network in your  
area, disconnect it from that WiFi network and connect it to the WiFi network that the  
modem router provides. Some WiFi devices automatically connect to the first open  
network without WiFi security that they discover.  
If your computer or WiFi device is trying to connect to your network with its old  
settings (before you changed the settings), update the WiFi network selection in your  
computer or WiFi device to match the current settings for your network.  
Configure WEP Legacy WiFi Security  
Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) security is a legacy authentication and data encryption  
mode that is superseded by WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK. WEP limits the WiFi transmission  
speed to 54 Mbps (depending on the model, the modem router is capable of speeds of up  
300 Mbps).  
To configure WEP security:  
1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the  
network.  
2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com.  
A login screen displays.  
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3. Enter the user name and password for the modem router.  
The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and  
password are case-sensitive.  
4. Click the OK button.  
The BASIC Home screen displays.  
5. Select Wireless.  
The Wireless Settings screen displays.  
6. From the Mode menu, select Up to 54 Mbps.  
The screen adjusts to display the WEP radio button.  
7. In the Security Options section, select the WEP radio button.  
The screen adjusts again to display the WEP options.  
8. From the Authentication Type menu, select one of the following types:  
Shared Key. Clients can use only Shared Key authentication.  
Automatic. Clients can use either Open System or Shared Key authentication.  
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9. From the Encryption Strength menu, select the encryption key size:  
64-bit. Standard WEP encryption, using 40/64-bit encryption.  
128-bit. Standard WEP encryption, using 104/128-bit encryption. This selection  
provides higher encryption security.  
10. Specify the active key by selecting the Key 1, Key 2, Key 3, or Key 4 radio button.  
Only one key can be the active key.  
11. Enter the value for the key:  
For 64-bit WEP, enter 10 hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0–9, A–F). The key  
values are not case-sensitive.  
For 128-bit WEP, enter 26 hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0–9, A–F). The key  
values are not case-sensitive.  
To join the modem router’s WiFi network, a user must enter the key value for the key that  
you specified as the active key.  
12. Click the Apply button.  
Your settings are saved.  
13. Make sure that you can reconnect over WiFi to the network with its new security settings.  
If you cannot connect over WiFi, check the following:  
If your computer or WiFi device is already connected to another WiFi network in your  
area, disconnect it from that WiFi network and connect it to the WiFi network that the  
modem router provides. Some WiFi devices automatically connect to the first open  
network without WiFi security that they discover.  
If your computer or WiFi device is trying to connect to your network with its old  
settings (before you changed the settings), update the WiFi network selection in your  
computer or WiFi device to match the current settings for your network.  
Manage the WiFi Radio  
The router includes an internal WiFi radio that broadcast a signal in the 2.4 GHz range. By  
default, the radio is on so that you can connect over WiFi to the modem router. You might  
sometimes want to turn off the WiFi radio. If you disable the WiFi radio, you can still use an  
Ethernet cable for a LAN connection to the modem router.  
Note: If you want to disable the modem router’s WiFi radio, use a wired  
connection to avoid being disconnected when the WiFi radio is  
disabled.  
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To manage the WiFi radio:  
1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the  
network.  
2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com.  
A login screen displays.  
3. Enter the user name and password for the modem router.  
The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and  
password are case-sensitive.  
4. Click the OK button.  
The BASIC Home screen displays.  
5. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Wireless Settings.  
The Advanced Wireless Settings screen displays.  
6. Do one of the following:  
Turn off the radio. Clear the Enable Wireless Radio check box.  
The WiFi LED turns off (see Top Panel with LEDs on page 8).  
Turn on the radio. Select the Enable Wireless Radio check box.  
The WiFi LED lights solid green.  
7. Click the Apply button.  
Your settings are saved.  
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Manage Advanced WiFi Features  
For most WiFi networks, the advanced WiFi features work fine and you do not need to  
change the settings.  
Note: If you want to change the modem router’s advanced WiFi features,  
use a wired connection to avoid being disconnected when the  
changes take effect.  
To manage advanced WiFi features:  
1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the  
network.  
2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com.  
A login screen displays.  
3. Enter the user name and password for the modem router.  
The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and  
password are case-sensitive.  
4. Click the OK button.  
The BASIC Home screen displays.  
5. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Wireless Settings.  
The Advanced Wireless Settings screen displays.  
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6. Enter the settings that are described in the following table.  
Field  
Description  
Enable 20/40 MHz  
Coexistence  
By default, 20/40 MHz coexistence is enabled to prevent interference between WiFi  
networks in your environment at the expense of the WiFi speed. If no other WiFi  
networks are present in your environment, you can clear the Enable 20/40 MHz  
Coexistence check box to increase the WiFi speed to the maximum supported  
speed.  
FragmentationLength  
(256-2346)  
The fragmentation length (the default is 2346), CTS/RTS threshold (the default is  
2347), and the preamble mode (the default is Long Preamble) are reserved for WiFi  
testing and advanced configuration only. Do not change these settings unless  
directed by NETGEAR support or unless you are sure what the consequences are.  
Incorrect settings might disable the WiFi function of the modem router  
unexpectedly.  
CTS/RTS Threshold  
(1-2347)  
Preamble Mode  
Transmit Power  
Control  
You can lower the WiFi transmit power by selecting a value lower than 100% from  
the Transmit Power Control menu.  
The setting of 100% allows the modem router to use the maximum WiFi transmit  
power to transmit WiFi packets. Reducing the transmit power can save the power  
consumption for the modem router but also reduces the WiFi coverage. If you want  
to ensure maximum WiFi coverage, NETGEAR recommends that you leave the  
setting on the Transmit Power Control menu at 100%.  
7. Click the Apply button.  
Your settings are saved.  
Set Up the Modem Router as a Wireless Repeater  
The modem router can function as a wireless repeater for an existing WiFi network by  
connecting to an SSID of another WiFi router. In such a setup, the modem router sends all  
outgoing traffic to the other WiFi router and receives all incoming traffic from the WiFi router.  
When the modem router functions as a wireless repeater, it can support both WiFi and wired  
clients but connects to the Internet through the WiFi router. This WiFi router and its WiFi  
network are referred to as the uplink.  
When you enable the repeating function, the built-in DHCP server of the modem router  
becomes disabled. Make sure that the IP address of the modem router is not identical to the  
IP address of the uplink WiFi router, the local gateway, or another device on the network of  
the uplink WiFi router. For information about changing the IP address of the modem router,  
Before you can enable the modem router as a WiFi repeater, you must know the network key  
(password) of the WiFi network that you want to connect to.  
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Note: If you want to change the modem router’s WiFi settings, use a wired  
connection to avoid being disconnected when the new WiFi settings  
take effect.  
The following figure shows a wireless repeating scenario.  
WiFi router functioning  
Modem router  
as base station  
functioning as repeater  
Figure 9. Wireless repeating scenario  
To configure the modem router as a repeater for an uplink WiFi network:  
1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the  
network of the router to be the repeater.  
2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com.  
A login screen displays.  
3. Enter the user name and password for the modem router.  
The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and  
password are case-sensitive.  
4. Click the OK button.  
The BASIC Home screen displays.  
5. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Wireless Repeating Function.  
The Wireless Repeating Function screen displays.  
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6. Select the Enable Wireless Repeating Function check box.  
7. Click the Check button.  
The modem router checks for available WiFi networks. The Wireless Repeating Function  
screen adjusts to show the detected WiFi networks.  
8. Select the radio button that corresponds to the WiFi network that must function as the uplink.  
The screen adjusts to show the security option for the selected WiFi network. The Uplink  
Router SSID field shows the selected WiFi network.  
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Manage the WAN and LAN Network  
Settings  
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The chapter includes the following sections:  
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Manage the ADSL Settings  
NETGEAR recommends that you use the NETGEAR genie automatic setup utility to detect  
the DSL connection and automatically set up the modem router (see Set Up Your Modem  
If you are technically experienced and are sure of the correct DSL mode, multiplexing  
method, and virtual circuit number for the virtual path identifier (VPI) and virtual channel  
identifier (VCI), you can change those settings. NETGEAR recommends that you enter the  
multiplexing method, VPI, and VCI only if your ISP gave you this information.  
To view or change the DSL setup:  
1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the  
network.  
2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com.  
A login screen displays.  
3. Enter the user name and password for the modem router.  
The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and  
password are case-sensitive.  
4. Click the OK button.  
The BASIC Home screen displays.  
5. Select ADVANCED > Setup > ADSL Settings.  
The xDSL Setup screen displays.  
The selection from the Physical WAN Type menu is fixed at ADSL2+.  
6. From the DSL Mode menu, select the DSL mode that your ISP provided you:  
Auto. The modem router detects the DSL mode automatically. This is the default  
setting.  
ADSL (g.dmt). Legacy version of ADSL.  
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ADSL2. Legacy version of ADSL2.  
ADSL2+. ADSL2+ provides the fastest downstream rates and can interoperate with  
ADSL2 and ADSL (g.dmt).  
7. Click the upper Apply button.  
Your DSL mode changes are saved.  
8. From the Multiplexing Method menu, select LLC-based or VC-based, as indicated by your  
ISP.  
9. For the VPI, type a number between 0 and 255, as indicated by your ISP.  
The default setting is 8.  
10. For the VCI, type a number between 32 and 65535, as indicated by your ISP.  
The default setting is 35.  
11. Click the lower Apply button.  
Your PVC changes are saved.  
Change the WAN Connection Preference and Second  
Ethernet Port  
When you set up the modem router for cable or fiber (Ethernet WAN) service, you must  
change the default WAN connection preference (see Set Up Your Modem Router for Cable  
or Fiber Service on page 18). If you want to change the WAN connection preference, use the  
information in this section.  
The default WAN connection preference is to use the ADSL port for an Internet connection  
over DSL service. With this option, both Ethernet ports are available for LAN connections.  
The other WAN connection preference is to use Ethernet port 2 for an Internet connection  
over cable or fiber service. With this option, only Ethernet port 1 is available for a LAN  
connection.  
To change the WAN connection preference and assignment of Ethernet port 2:  
1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the  
network.  
2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com.  
A login screen displays.  
3. Enter the user name and password for the modem router.  
The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and  
password are case-sensitive.  
4. Click the OK button.  
The BASIC Home screen displays.  
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5. Select ADVANCED > Setup > WAN Setup.  
The WAN Setup screen displays.  
6. From the WAN Preference menu, select one of the following options:  
Must use DSL WAN. The modem router uses the ADSL port for an Internet  
connection over DSL service and both Ethernet ports are available for LAN  
connections. The selection from the Use port 2 as menu changes automatically to  
LAN.  
Must use Ethernet WAN. The modem router uses Ethernet port 2 for an Internet  
connection over cable or fiber service and only Ethernet port 1 is available for a LAN  
connection. The selection from the Use port 2 as menu changes automatically to  
WAN.  
7. Click the Apply button.  
Your changes are saved.  
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Manage the WAN Security Settings  
The WAN security settings include port scan protection and denial of service (DoS)  
protection, which can protect your LAN against attacks such as Syn flood, Smurf Attack, Ping  
of Death, and many others. By default, DoS protection is disabled and a port scan is rejected.  
You can also enable the modem router to respond to a ping to its WAN (Internet) port. This  
feature allows your modem router to be discovered. Enable this feature only as a diagnostic  
tool or if a specific reason exists.  
To change the default WAN security settings:  
1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the  
network.  
2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com.  
A login screen displays.  
3. Enter the user name and password for the modem router.  
The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and  
password are case-sensitive.  
4. Click the OK button.  
The BASIC Home screen displays.  
5. Select ADVANCED > Setup > WAN Setup.  
The WAN Setup screen displays.  
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6. To enable port scan and DoS protection, clear the Disable Port Scan and DoS Protection  
check box.  
Note: Enabling port scan and DoS protection might affect the performance of  
the modem router.  
7. To enable modem router to respond to a ping, select the Respond to Ping on Internet  
Port check box.  
8. Click the Apply button.  
Your changes are saved.  
Manage IGMP Proxying and VPN Pass-Through  
IGMP proxying allows a computer on the local area network (LAN) to receive the multicast  
traffic it is interested in from the Internet. If you do not need this feature, leave it disabled it,  
which is the default setting.  
When Network Address Translation (NAT) is enabled in the modem router (see Manually Set  
Up the Internet Connection on page 29), it filters encrypted tunnel packets through NAT,  
causing these packets to become invalid. VPN pass-through allows encrypted tunnel packets  
to go through without being filtered and is enabled by default for IPSec, PPTP, and L2TP  
packets. Do not disable VPN pass-through for IPSec, PPTP, or L2TP unless a specific  
reason exists.  
To change the default IGMP proxying and VPN pass-through settings:  
1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the  
network.  
2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com.  
A login screen displays.  
3. Enter the user name and password for the modem router.  
The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and  
password are case-sensitive.  
4. Click the OK button.  
The BASIC Home screen displays.  
5. Select ADVANCED > Setup > WAN Setup.  
The WAN Setup screen displays.  
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6. To enable IGMP proxying, clear the Disable IGMP Proxying check box.  
By default, the Disable IGMP Proxying check box is selected and IGMP proxying is  
disabled.  
7. To disable VPN pass-through for one or more protocols, select the corresponding Disable  
radio buttons in the VPN Passthrough section.  
By default, the VPN pass-through is enabled for all protocols.  
8. Click the Apply button.  
Your changes are saved.  
Manage NAT Filtering  
Network Address Translation (NAT) determines how the modem router processes inbound  
traffic. Secured NAT protects computers on the LAN from attacks from the Internet but might  
prevent some Internet games, point-to-point applications, or multimedia applications from  
working. Open NAT provides a much less secured firewall but allows almost all Internet  
applications to work. Secured NAT is the default setting.  
To change the default NAT filtering settings:  
1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the  
network.  
2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com.  
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A login screen displays.  
3. Enter the user name and password for the modem router.  
The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and  
password are case-sensitive.  
4. Click the OK button.  
The BASIC Home screen displays.  
5. Select ADVANCED > Setup > WAN Setup.  
The WAN Setup screen displays.  
6. Select a NAT Filtering radio button:  
Secured. Provides a secured firewall to protect the computers on the LAN from  
attacks from the Internet but might prevent some Internet games, point-to-point  
applications, or multimedia applications from functioning. By default, the Secured  
radio button is selected.  
Open. Provides a much less secured firewall but allows almost all Internet  
applications to function.  
7. Click the Apply button.  
Your changes are saved.  
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Manage the Application Level Gateway  
The Application Level Gateways (ALGs) for the Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) and for the File  
Transfer Protocol (FTP) are enabled by default for enhanced address and port translation.  
However, some types of VoIP and video traffic might not work well when the SIP ALG is  
enabled, and some types of FTP transfers might not work well when the FTP ALG is enabled.  
For this reason, the modem router provides the option to disable the SIP ALG and the FTP  
ALG.  
To change the default ALG settings:  
1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the  
network.  
2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com.  
A login screen displays.  
3. Enter the user name and password for the modem router.  
The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and  
password are case-sensitive.  
4. Click the OK button.  
The BASIC Home screen displays.  
5. Select ADVANCED > Setup > WAN Setup.  
The WAN Setup screen displays.  
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6. To disable the SIP ALG, select the Disable SIP ALG check box.  
The SIP ALG is enabled by default.  
7. To disable the FTP ALG, select the Disable FTP ALG check box.  
The FTP ALG is enabled by default.  
8. Click the Apply button.  
Your changes are saved.  
Manage the Modem Router’s LAN IP Address  
The modem router is preconfigured to use private IP addresses on the LAN side and to act  
as a DHCP server. The modem router’s default LAN IP configuration is as follows:  
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 are suitable for most applications. The IP address and subnet mask identify which  
addresses are local to a specific device and which must be reached through a gateway or  
router. You might want to change these settings if you need a specific IP subnet that one or  
more devices on the network uses, or if competing subnets use the same IP scheme.  
To change the LAN TCP/IP settings:  
1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the  
network.  
2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com.  
A login screen displays.  
3. Enter the user name and password for the modem router.  
The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and  
password are case-sensitive.  
4. Click the OK button.  
The BASIC Home screen displays.  
5. Select ADVANCED > Setup > LAN Setup.  
The LAN Setup screen displays.  
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6. In the IP Address field, type the LAN IP address for the modem router.  
7. In the IP Subnet Mask, type the LAN subnet mask for the modem router.  
8. Click the Apply button.  
Your changes are saved.  
If you changed the LAN IP address of the modem router, you are disconnected when the  
changes take effect.  
To reconnect, close your browser, relaunch it, and log in to the router.  
Change the Modem Router’s Device Name  
The router’s device name is D500 or D1500, depending on the model of the modem router.  
This device name displays in a file manager when you browse your network.  
To change the router’s device name:  
1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the  
network.  
2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com.  
A login screen displays.  
3. Enter the user name and password for the modem router.  
The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and  
password are case-sensitive.  
4. Click the OK button.  
The BASIC Home screen displays.  
5. Select ADVANCED > Setup > LAN Setup.  
The LAN Setup screen displays.  
6. In the Device Name field, type a new name.  
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7. Click the Apply button.  
Your change is saved.  
Manage the DHCP Server Address Pool  
By default, the modem router acts as a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server.  
The router assigns IP, DNS server, and default gateway addresses to all computers that are  
connected to its LAN and WiFi network. The assigned default gateway address is the LAN  
address of the modem router.  
These addresses must be part of the same IP address subnet as the modem router’s LAN IP  
address. The default DHCP address pool is 192.168.1.2–192.168.1.254.  
The modem router delivers the following parameters to any LAN device that requests DHCP:  
An IP address from the range that you define  
Subnet mask  
Gateway IP address (the modem router’s LAN IP address)  
DNS server IP address (the modem router’s LAN IP address)  
To specify the pool of IP addresses that the router assigns:  
1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the  
network.  
2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com.  
A login screen displays.  
3. Enter the user name and password for the modem router.  
The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and  
password are case-sensitive.  
4. Click the OK button.  
The BASIC Home screen displays.  
5. Select ADVANCED > Setup > LAN Setup.  
The LAN Setup screen displays.  
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6. Make sure that the Use Router as DHCP Server check box is selected.  
This check box is selected by default.  
7. Specify the range of IP addresses that the router assigns:  
a. In the Starting IP Address field, type the lowest number in the range.  
This IP address must be in the same subnet as the modem router. By default, the  
starting IP address is 192.168.1.2.  
b. In the Ending IP Address field, type the number at the end of the range of IP  
addresses.  
This IP address must be in the same subnet as the modem router. By default, the  
ending IP address is 192.168.1.254.  
8. Click the Apply button.  
Your settings are saved.  
Disable the Built-In DHCP Server  
By default, the modem router functions as a DHCP server. The router assigns IP, DNS server,  
and default gateway addresses to all computers connected to the LAN. The assigned default  
gateway address is the LAN address of the modem router.  
You can use another device on your network as the DHCP server or specify the network  
settings of all your computers.  
To disable the built-in DHCP server:  
1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the  
network.  
2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com.  
A login screen displays.  
3. Enter the user name and password for the modem router.  
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The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and  
password are case-sensitive.  
4. Click the OK button.  
The BASIC Home screen displays.  
5. Select ADVANCED > Setup > LAN Setup.  
The LAN Setup screen displays.  
6. Clear the Use Router as DHCP Server check box.  
7. Click the Apply button.  
Your settings are saved.  
8. (Optional) If you disable the DHCP server and no other DHCP server is available on your  
network, set your computer IP addresses manually so that they can access the modem  
router.  
Set Up and Manage Static Routes  
Static routes provide detailed routing information to your modem router. Typically, you do not  
need to add static routes. You must configure static routes only for unusual cases such as  
multiple modem routers or multiple IP subnets on your network.  
As an example of when a static route is needed, consider the following case:  
Your primary Internet access is through an ADSL modem to an ISP.  
You use an ISDN router on your home network for connecting to the company where you  
are employed. This router’s address on your LAN is 192.168.0.100.  
Your company’s network address is 134.177.0.0.  
When you first configured your modem router, two implicit static routes were created. A  
default route was created with your ISP as the gateway and a second static route was  
created to your local network for all 192.168.0.x addresses. With this configuration, if you  
attempt to access a device on the 134.177.0.0 network, your modem router forwards your  
request to the ISP. The ISP forwards your request to the company where you are employed,  
and the request is likely to be denied by the company’s firewall.  
In this case, you must define a static route, instructing your modem router that 134.177.0.0 is  
accessed through the ISDN modem router at 192.168.0.100. Here is an example:  
Through the destination IP address and IP subnet mask, specify that this static route  
applies to all 134.177.x.x addresses.  
Through the gateway IP address, specify that all traffic for these addresses is forwarded  
to the ISDN modem router at 192.168.0.100.  
A metric value of 1 works fine because the ISDN modem router is on the LAN.  
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Set Up a Static Route  
You can add a static route to a destination IP address and specify the subnet mask, gateway  
IP address, and metric.  
To set up a static route:  
1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the  
network.  
2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com.  
A login screen displays.  
3. Enter the user name and password for the modem router.  
The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and  
password are case-sensitive.  
4. Click the OK button.  
The BASIC Home screen displays.  
5. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Static Routes.  
The Static Routes screen displays.  
6. Click the Add button.  
The screen adjusts.  
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7. To prevent the route from becoming active after you click the Apply button, clear the Active  
check box.  
In some situations, you might want to set up a static route but keep it disabled until a later  
time. By default, the Active check box is selected and a route becomes active after you  
click the Apply button.  
8. Enter the settings that are described in the following table.  
Field  
Description  
Destination IP  
Address  
Enter the IP address for the final destination of the route.  
IP Subnet Mask Enter the IP subnet mask for the final destination of the route.  
If the destination is a single host, type 255.255.255.255.  
Gateway IP  
Address  
Enter the IP address of the gateway.  
The IP address of the gateway must be on the same LAN segment as the modem  
router.  
Metric  
Enter a number from 1 through 15.  
This value 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.  
9. Click the Apply button.  
Your settings are saved and the static route is added to the table on the Static Route  
screen.  
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Change a Static Route  
You can change an existing static route.  
To change a static route:  
1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the  
network.  
2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com.  
A login screen displays.  
3. Enter the user name and password for the modem router.  
The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and  
password are case-sensitive.  
4. Click the OK button.  
The BASIC Home screen displays.  
5. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Static Routes.  
The Static Routes screen displays.  
6. In the Static Routes table, select the radio button to the left of the route that you want to  
change.  
7. Click the Edit button.  
The screen adjusts.  
8. Change the settings for the route.  
For more information about the settings, see Set Up a Static Route on page 76.  
9. Click the Apply button.  
The route is updated in the table on the Static Routes screen.  
Remove a Static Route  
You can remove an existing static route that you no longer need.  
To remove a static route:  
1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the  
network.  
2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com.  
A login screen displays.  
3. Enter the user name and password for the modem router.  
The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and  
password are case-sensitive.  
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4. Click the OK button.  
The BASIC Home screen displays.  
5. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Static Routes.  
The Static Routes screen displays.  
6. In the Static Routes table, select the radio button to the left of the route that you want to  
remove.  
7. Click the Delete button.  
The route is removed from the table on the Static Routes screen.  
Manage Universal Plug and Play  
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) enables devices, such as Internet devices and computers, to  
access the network and connect to other devices as needed. UPnP devices can  
automatically discover the services from other registered UPnP devices on the network.  
If you use applications such as multiplayer gaming, peer-to-peer connections, or real-time  
communications such as instant messaging or remote assistance, NETGEAR recommends  
that you keep UPnP enabled, which is the default setting.  
To manage Universal Plug and Play:  
1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the  
network.  
2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com.  
A login screen displays.  
3. Enter the user name and password for the modem router.  
The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and  
password are case-sensitive.  
4. Click the OK button.  
The BASIC Home screen displays.  
5. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > UPnP.  
The UPnP screen displays.  
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The UPnP Portmap Table displays the IP address of each UPnP device that is accessing  
the modem router and which internal and external ports that device opened. The UPnP  
Portmap Table also displays what type of port (that is, the protocol that is associated with  
port) is open and whether that port is still active for each IP address.  
6. To turn off UPnP, clear the Turn UPnP On check box.  
By default, this check box is selected. If you clear the Turn UPnP On check box, the  
modem router does not allow any device to automatically control the resources of the  
modem router.  
7. Click the Apply button.  
Your setting are saved.  
8. To refresh the information in the UPnP Portmap Table, click the Refresh button.  
The information onscreen is updated.  
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Manage the Modem Router and  
Monitor the Traffic  
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This chapter describes how you can manage the settings for administering and maintaining your  
modem router and monitor the network.  
The chapter includes the following sections:  
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Update the Firmware of the Modem Router  
The modem router firmware is stored in flash memory.  
You can check to see if new firmware is available and update the modem router to the new  
firmware. You can also visit the NETGEAR support website, download the firmware manually,  
and update the modem router to the new firmware.  
Automatically Check for New Firmware and Update the Modem  
Router  
For you to check for new firmware, the modem router must be connected to the Internet.  
To check for new firmware and update your modem router:  
1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the  
network.  
2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com.  
A login screen displays.  
3. Enter the user name and password for the modem router.  
The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and  
password are case-sensitive.  
4. Click the OK button.  
The BASIC Home screen displays.  
5. Select ADVANCED > Administration > Firmware Update.  
The Firmware Update screen displays.  
6. Click the Check button.  
If new firmware is available, the modem router finds and downloads the firmware.  
7. Click the Yes button.  
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The modem router locates the firmware that was downloaded and begins the update.  
WARNING:  
To avoid the risk of corrupting the firmware, do not interrupt the  
upload. For example, do not close the browser, click a link, or load a  
new page. Do not turn off the modem router.  
A progress bar shows the progress of the firmware upload process. The firmware upload  
process takes several minutes. When the upload is complete, your modem router  
restarts.  
8. Verify that the modem router runs the new firmware version:  
a. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the  
network.  
b. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com.  
A login screen displays.  
c. Enter the user name and password for the modem router.  
The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and  
password are case-sensitive.  
d. Click the OK button.  
The BASIC Home screen displays.  
The firmware version is stated in the top right, under the Logout button.  
Manually Check for New Firmware and Update the Modem  
Router  
Downloading firmware and updating the modem router are two separate tasks that are  
combined in the following procedure.  
To download new firmware manually and update your modem router:  
1. Visit downloadcenter.netgear.com, locate the support page for your product, and  
download the new firmware.  
2. Read the new firmware release notes to determine whether you must reconfigure the  
modem router after updating.  
3. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the  
network.  
4. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com.  
A login screen displays.  
5. Enter the user name and password for the modem router.  
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The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and  
password are case-sensitive.  
6. Click the OK button.  
The BASIC Home screen displays.  
7. Select ADVANCED > Administration > Firmware Update.  
The Firmware Update screen displays.  
8. Locate and select the firmware file on your computer:  
a. Click the Browse button.  
b. Navigate to the firmware file.  
The file ends in .img. An example of a firmware file name is  
D1500-V1.0.0.14_1.0.1PE.img.  
c. Select the firmware file.  
9. Click the Upload button.  
WARNING:  
To avoid the risk of corrupting the firmware, do not interrupt the  
upload. For example, do not close the browser, click a link, or load a  
new page. Do not turn off the modem router.  
A progress bar shows the progress of the firmware upload process. The firmware upload  
process takes several minutes. When the upload is complete, your modem router  
restarts.  
10. Verify that the modem router runs the new firmware version:  
a. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the  
network.  
b. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com.  
A login screen displays.  
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c. Enter the user name and password for the modem router.  
The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and  
password are case-sensitive.  
d. Click the OK button.  
The BASIC Home screen displays.  
The version firmware is stated in the top right, under the Logout button.  
Manage the Configuration File of the Modem Router  
The configuration settings of the modem router are stored within the modem router in a  
configuration file. You can back up (save) this file to your computer or restore it.  
Back Up the Settings  
You can save a copy of the current configuration settings.  
To back up the modem router’s configuration settings:  
1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the  
network.  
2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com.  
A login screen displays.  
3. Enter the user name and password for the modem router.  
The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and  
password are case-sensitive.  
4. Click the OK button.  
The BASIC Home screen displays.  
5. Select ADVANCED > Administration > Backup Settings.  
The Backup Settings screen displays.  
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6. Click the Back Up button.  
7. Choose a location to store the file on your computer.  
The name of the backup file is NETGEAR_D500.cfg or NETGEAR_D500.cfg.  
8. Follow the directions of your browser to save the file.  
Restore the Settings  
If you backed up the configuration file, you can restore the configuration from this file.  
To restore configuration settings that you backed up:  
1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the  
network.  
2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com.  
A login screen displays.  
3. Enter the user name and password for the modem router.  
The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and  
password are case-sensitive.  
4. Click the OK button.  
The BASIC Home screen displays.  
5. Select ADVANCED > Administration > Backup Settings.  
The Backup Settings screen displays.  
6. Click the Browse button and navigate to and select the saved configuration file.  
The name of the backup file from which you can restore the configuration is  
NETGEAR_D500.cfg or NETGEAR_D500.cfg.  
Follow the directions of your browser to locate and select the file.  
7. Click the Restore button.  
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The configuration is uploaded to the modem router. When the restoration is complete, the  
modem router reboots. This process takes about one minute.  
WARNING:  
To avoid the risk of corrupting the firmware, do not interrupt the  
restoration. For example, do not close the browser, click a link, or  
load a new page. Do not turn off the modem router.  
Return the Modem Router to Its Factory Default Settings  
Under some circumstances (for example, if you lost track of the changes that you made to  
the modem router settings or you move the modem router to a different network), you might  
want to erase the configuration and reset it to factory default settings.  
If you do not know the current IP address of the modem router, first try to use an IP scanner  
application to detect the IP address before you reset the modem router to factory default  
settings.  
To reset the modem router to factory default settings, you can use either the Reset button on  
the back of the modem router or the Erase function. However, if you cannot find the IP  
address or lost the password to access the modem router, you must use the Reset button.  
After you reset the modem router to factory default settings, the user name is admin, the  
password is password, the LAN IP address is 192.168.0.1 (which is the same as  
www.routerlogin.net), and the DHCP server is enabled. For a list of factory default settings,  
Use the Reset Button  
CAUTION:  
This process erases all settings that you configured in the modem router.  
To reset the modem router to factory default settings:  
1. On the back of the modem router, locate the Reset button.  
Reset button  
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2. Using a straightened paper clip, press and hold the Reset button for eight seconds.  
3. Release the Reset button.  
The configuration is reset to factory default settings. When the reset is complete, the  
modem router reboots. This process takes about one minute.  
WARNING:  
To avoid the risk of corrupting the firmware, do not interrupt the  
reset. For example, if you are connected to the web management  
interface, do not close the browser, click a link, or load a new page.  
Do not turn off the modem router.  
Erase the Settings  
CAUTION:  
This process erases all settings that you configured in the modem router.  
To erase the settings:  
1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the  
network.  
2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com.  
A login screen displays.  
3. Enter the user name and password for the modem router.  
The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and  
password are case-sensitive.  
4. Click the OK button.  
The BASIC Home screen displays.  
5. Select ADVANCED > Administration > Backup Settings.  
The Backup Settings screen displays.  
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6. Click the Erase button.  
The configuration is reset to factory default settings. When the reset is complete, the  
modem router reboots. This process takes about one minute.  
WARNING:  
To avoid the risk of corrupting the firmware, do not interrupt the  
reset. For example, do not close the browser, click a link, or load a  
new page. Do not turn off the modem router.  
View the Status and Statistics of the Modem Router  
You can view information about the modem router, its broadband modem, and ports, and the  
status of the Internet connection and WiFi network. In addition, you can view traffic statistics  
for the various ports.  
View Information About the Modem Router and the Internet,  
Modem, and WiFi Settings  
The ADVANCED Home screen displays router information, the Internet port status, and WiFi  
settings.  
To view information about the modem router and the Internet, modem, and WiFi  
settings:  
1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the  
network.  
2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com.  
A login screen displays.  
3. Enter the user name and password for the modem router.  
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The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and  
password are case-sensitive.  
4. Click the OK button.  
The BASIC Home screen displays.  
5. Select ADVANCED > ADVANCED Home.  
The ADVANCED Home screen displays.  
The following table describes the fields of the four panes on the ADVANCED Home  
screen.  
Field  
Description  
Router Information  
Hardware Version  
Firmware Version  
The modem router model.  
The version of the router firmware. If you upgrade the router firmware on the  
modem router, the version changes.  
GUI Language Version  
The version of the router firmware. If you upgrade the router firmware on  
modem router, the version changes.  
LAN Port  
The settings of the LAN port. For information about how to configure the LAN settings, see Manage the  
MAC Address  
The Media Access Control (MAC) address. This address is the unique physical  
address that is assigned to the Ethernet LAN port.  
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Description  
IP Address  
The IP address that the Ethernet LAN port uses. The default IP address is  
192.168.0.1.  
DHCP  
Displays whether the DHCP server of the modem router is enabled for devices  
that are attached to the LAN.  
Internet Port  
The settings of Internet port. The Internet connection can run through the ADSL port with DSL service or  
through the WAN Ethernet port with cable or fiber service. For information about how to configure the  
Internet settings, see one of the following sections:  
MAC Address  
The Media Access Control (MAC) address. This address is the unique physical  
address that is assigned to the Internet port.  
IP Address  
The IP address that the Internet port uses. If this field does not display an  
address or displays 0.0.0.0 as the address, the modem router is not connected  
to the Internet.  
Connection  
The type of Internet connection, which can be a PPPoE connection, PPPoA  
connection, fixed IP address connection, or DHCP connection.  
IP Subnet Mask  
The IP subnet mask that the Internet port uses.  
Gateway IP Address  
Domain Name Server  
The IP address of the gateway that the Internet port uses.  
The IP address of the Domain Name System (DNS) server that the Internet  
uses.  
Modem  
The setting of the xDSL modem. For information about how to configure the ADSL settings, see Manage the  
xDSL Firmware Version  
The firmware version is displayed for information only. You cannot manage the  
xDSL firmware.  
Modem Status  
The status of the xDSL modem, which can be Link Up or Link Down.  
DownStream Connection The downstream xDSL connection speed that the modem router detected.  
Speed  
UpStream Connection  
Speed  
The upstream xDSL connection speed that the modem router detected.  
VPI  
The VPI that you configured or the default VPI, which is 8.  
The VCI that you configured or the default VCI, which is 35.  
VCI  
Wireless Settings  
The settings of the WiFi port. For information about how to configure the WiFi settings, see Manage the  
Name (SSID)  
The WiFi network name of the WiFi network of the modem router.  
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Field  
Description  
Region  
The location (country).  
Channel  
Wireless AP  
The channel that the WiFi network of the modem router uses.  
Displays whether the WiFi radio of the modem router is enabled. If the radio is  
disabled, the WiFi LED on the front of the modem router is off.  
Broadcast Name  
Displays whether the WiFi radio of the modem router broadcasts its SSID.  
View the Traffic Statistics  
You can view the traffic statistics for the ports of the modem router, change the polling  
frequency, and stop traffic polling.  
To view the traffic statistics for the ports of the modem router:  
1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the  
network.  
2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com.  
A login screen displays.  
3. Enter the user name and password for the modem router.  
The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and  
password are case-sensitive.  
4. Click the OK button.  
The BASIC Home screen displays.  
5. Select ADVANCED > ADVANCED Home.  
The ADVANCED Home screen displays.  
6. In the Internet Port pane, click the Show Statistics button.  
A pop-up screen displays.  
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The following table describes the fields and columns of the Show Statistics pop-up  
screen.  
Field or Column  
System Up Time  
Port  
Description  
The time elapsed since the modem router was last restarted.  
The statistics for the LAN (Ethernet) ports, WLAN (WiFi) port, and WAN port (that is,  
the ADSL or Ethernet port that connects to the Internet). For each port, the screen  
displays the information that is described in this table.  
Status  
TxPkts  
RxPkts  
Tx err  
The link status of the port.  
The number of packets transmitted on this port since reset or manual clear.  
The number of packets received on this port since reset or manual clear.  
The number of packets with an error transmitted on this port since reset or manual  
clear.  
Rx err  
Up Time  
The number of packets with an error received on this port since reset or manual clear.  
The time elapsed since this port acquired the link.  
Poll Interval  
The interval at which the statistics are updated in this screen.  
To change the traffic statistics polling frequency or stop polling:  
1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the  
network.  
2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com.  
A login screen displays.  
3. Enter the user name and password for the modem router.  
The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and  
password are case-sensitive.  
4. Click the OK button.  
The BASIC Home screen displays.  
5. Select ADVANCED > ADVANCED Home.  
The ADVANCED Home screen displays.  
6. In the Internet Port pane, click the Show Statistics button.  
A pop-up screen displays.  
7. Change the polling frequency or stop polling:  
To change the polling frequency:  
a. In the Poll Interval field, enter a time in seconds.  
b. Click the Set Interval button.  
To stop polling, click the Stop button.  
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View or Change a PPPoE or PPPoA Internet Connection  
You can view information about a PPPoE or PPPoA Internet connection of the modem router  
and establish or terminate such a connection.  
To view or change the PPPoE or PPPoA Internet connection status:  
1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the  
network.  
2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com.  
A login screen displays.  
3. Enter the user name and password for the modem router.  
The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and  
password are case-sensitive.  
4. Click the OK button.  
The BASIC Home screen displays.  
5. Select ADVANCED > ADVANCED Home.  
The ADVANCED Home screen displays.  
6. In the Internet Port pane, click the Connection Status button.  
The Connection Status pop-up screen displays. The fields that display depend on the  
type of Internet connection.  
The following screen shows an established PPPoE connection.  
The following table describes the fields of the Connection Status pop-up screen.  
Field  
Description  
Connection Time  
Connection Status  
The time elapsed since the connection was established.  
The status can be Connected or Disconnected.  
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Field  
Description  
Negotiation  
The negotiation can be a series of dashes, which indicates that the connection is not  
established, or successful (Success).  
Authentication  
The authentication can be a series of dashes, which indicates that the connection is  
not established, or successful (Success).  
IP Address  
The IP address that is assigned by the ISP to the modem router.  
The subnet mask that is assigned by the ISP to the modem router.  
Subnet Mask  
7. To establish the Internet connection when the connection is down, click the Connect button.  
8. To terminate the Internet connection when the connection is active, click the Disconnect  
button.  
9. Click the Close Window button.  
The pop-up screen closes.  
View or Change a TCP/IP Internet Connection  
You can view information about a TCP/IP Internet connection of the modem router and renew  
or release such a connection.  
To view or change the TCP/IP Internet connection status:  
1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the  
network.  
2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com.  
A login screen displays.  
3. Enter the user name and password for the modem router.  
The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and  
password are case-sensitive.  
4. Click the OK button.  
The BASIC Home screen displays.  
5. Select ADVANCED > ADVANCED Home.  
The ADVANCED Home screen displays.  
6. In the Internet Port pane, click the Connection Status button.  
The Connection Status pop-up screen displays. The fields that display depend on the  
type of Internet connection.  
The following screen shows the fields for an established TCP/IP connection with DHCP.  
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The following table describes the fields of the Connection Status pop-up screen.  
Field  
Description  
IP Address  
Subnet Mask  
Default Gateway  
The IP address that is assigned by the ISP to the modem router.  
The subnet mask that is assigned by the ISP to the modem router.  
The IP address of the default gateway of the ISP that the modem router  
communicates with.  
DHCP Server  
DNS Server  
The IP address of the DHCP server of the ISP that issues the IP address to the  
modem router.  
The IP address of the Domain Name System (DNS) server of the ISP that provides  
translation of network names to IP addresses.  
7. To renew the Internet connection when the connection is active, click the Renew button.  
8. To terminate the Internet connection when the connection is active, click the Release button.  
9. Click the Close Window button.  
The pop-up screen closes.  
View the xDSL Line Status and Modem Statistics  
The xDSL Line Status screen displays the xDSL line status and modem statistics. You  
cannot change these settings.  
To view modem router status:  
1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the  
network.  
2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com.  
A login screen displays.  
3. Enter the user name and password for the modem router.  
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The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and  
password are case-sensitive.  
4. Click the OK button.  
The BASIC Home screen displays.  
5. Select ADVANCED > ADVANCED Home.  
The ADVANCED Home screen displays.  
6. In the Modem pane, click the Modem Statistics button.  
The xDSL Line Status pop-up screen displays.  
The information that is displayed on this screen is not described in this manual. This  
information is typically used by NETGEAR support.  
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7. Click the Close Window button.  
The pop-up screen closes.  
View Devices Currently on the Network  
You can view the active wired and WiFi devices in both the network to which the modem  
router is connected and the modem router network. If you do not recognize a WiFi device, it  
might be an intruder.  
To display the wired and WiFi devices:  
1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the  
network.  
2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com.  
A login screen displays.  
3. Enter the user name and password for the modem router.  
The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and  
password are case-sensitive.  
4. Click the OK button.  
The BASIC Home screen displays.  
5. Select ADVANCED > Administration > Attached Devices.  
The Attached Devices screen displays.  
Wired devices are connected to the modem router with Ethernet cables. WiFi devices are  
connected to the modem router through the WiFi network.  
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The following table describes the fields on the Attached Devices screen.  
Field  
Description  
#
The order in which the device joined the network.  
IP Address  
The IP address that the modem router assigned to the device when it joined the network.  
This number can change when a device is disconnected and rejoins the network.  
MAC Address The unique MAC address. The MAC address does not change and is usually shown on the  
product label.  
Device Name The device name, if detected.  
6. To refresh the information onscreen, click the Refresh button.  
The information onscreen is updated.  
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Troubleshooting  
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This chapter provides information to help you diagnose and solve problems you might  
experience with your modem router. If you do not find the solution here, check the NETGEAR  
support site at http://support.netgear.com for product and contact information.  
This chapter contains the following sections:  
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Quick Tips for Troubleshooting  
The following table includes tips for troubleshooting some common problems.  
Table 3. Quick tips for troubleshooting  
Problem  
Possible Solution  
Your network is unresponsive Restart your network:  
or does not function normally.  
1. Turn off and unplug the DSL, cable, or fiber modem.  
2. Turn off the modem router.  
3. Plug in the DSL, cable, or fiber modem and turn it on. Wait two minutes.  
4. Turn on the modem router and wait two minutes.  
If network problems still occur, make sure that your ISP does not require you to  
use the MAC address of the computer that was used to initially register the ISP  
account. If your ISP does require that you do this, you must change the router  
Your cannot connect over an  
Ethernet cable to the modem  
router.  
Make sure that the Ethernet cables are securely plugged in.  
Make sure that your computer or device does not use a static IP address  
but is configured to receive an IP address automatically with DHCP. (For  
most devices, DHCP is the default setting.)  
You cannot connect over WiFi  
to the modem router.  
Make sure that the WiFi settings in your WiFi device and modem router  
match exactly.  
For a device that is connected over WiFi, the WiFi network name (SSID)  
and WiFi security settings of the modem router and WiFi computer must  
match exactly. The default SSID and password are on the product label (see  
Make sure that your WiFi device supports the security that you are using  
for your WiFi network (WEP, WPA, or WPA2). For information about WiFi  
Make sure that the modem router is not too far from your WiFi device or too  
close:  
- Move your WiFi device near the modem router but at least 6 feet  
(2 meters) away and see if the signal strength improves.  
- Make sure that the WiFi signal is not blocked by objects between the  
modem router and your WiFi device.  
Make sure that the WiFi LED on the modem router is not off.  
If this LED is off, the WiFi radio might be disabled. For more information  
about the WiFi radio, see Manage the WiFi Radio on page 56.  
Make sure that the modem router’s SSID broadcast is not disabled.  
If the modem router’s SSID broadcast is disabled, the WiFi network name is  
hidden and does not display in your WiFi device’s scanning list. To connect  
to a hidden network, you must type the network name and the WiFi  
Make sure that your WiFi device does not use a static IP address but is  
configured to receive an IP address automatically with DHCP. (For most  
devices, DHCP is the default setting.)  
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Troubleshoot with the LEDs  
When you turn on the power, the LEDs light as described here.  
1. When power is first applied, the Internet LED  
lights solid green for about 5 seconds  
and then turns off.  
2. For about 6 seconds, no LEDs light.  
3. Both LAN LEDs (1 and 2)  
light for about 1 second.  
4. After approximately 17 seconds after turning on the power, the following occurs:  
-
-
-
The WiFi LED  
The LAN port LEDs (1, 2, or both)  
The DSL LED blinks green to indicate that the modem router negotiates the best  
lights green.  
light green for any local ports that are connected.  
possible speed on the DSL line. If the negotiation completes and a DSL link is  
established, the LED turns solid green. If you do not use a DSL modem but a cable or  
fiber modem, the LED remains blinking.  
-
-
The Power LED  
The Internet LED  
lights solid green.  
lights solid green if an Internet connection is established.  
Power LED Is Off  
If the Power LED  
following:  
and other LEDs are off when your modem router is turned on, do the  
Check that the Power On/Off button on the back is in the on position, that is, it is pushed  
in.  
Check that the power cord is correctly connected to your modem router and that the  
power supply adapter is correctly connected to a functioning power outlet.  
Check that you are using the 12 VDC 0.5A power adapter that NETGEAR supplied for  
this product.  
If the error persists, a hardware problem might exist. For recovery instructions or help with a  
hardware problem, contact technical support at www.netgear.com/support.  
WiFi LED Is Off  
If the WiFi LED  
stays off, check to see if the radio on the modem router is turned off (see  
Manage the WiFi Radio on page 56). By default, the radio is turned on and the WiFi LED  
lights solid green.  
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LAN LED Is Off  
If the LAN LED  
for a port does not light when you connect a device, check the following:  
The Ethernet cable connections are secure at the modem router and at the hub or device.  
The power is turned on to the connected hub or device.  
You are using the correct cable.  
You Cannot Log In to the Modem Router  
If you are unable to log in to the modem router from a computer on your local network and  
use the web management interface, check the following:  
If you are using an Ethernet-connected computer, check the Ethernet connection  
between the computer and the modem router.  
Make sure that the IP address of your computer is on the same subnet as the modem  
router. If you are using the recommended addressing scheme, your computer’s address  
is in the range of 192.168.1.2 to 192.168.1.254.  
If your computer’s IP address is shown as 169.254.x.x, recent versions of Windows and  
Mac OS generate and assign an IP address if the computer cannot reach a DHCP server.  
These autogenerated addresses are in the range of 169.254.x.x. If your IP address is in  
this range, check the connection from the computer to the modem router and reboot your  
computer.  
If your modem router’s IP address was changed and you do not know the current IP  
address, use an IP scanner application to detect the IP address. If you still cannot find the  
IP address, clear the modem router’s configuration to factory defaults. This sets the  
Make sure that Java, JavaScript, or ActiveX is enabled in your browser. If you are using  
Internet Explorer, click the Refresh button to be sure that the Java applet is loaded.  
Try quitting the browser and launching it again.  
Make sure that you are using the correct login information. The user name is admin, and  
the default password is password. Make sure that Caps Lock is off when you enter this  
information.  
If you are attempting to set up your modem router behind an existing router in your  
If you are attempting to set up your modem router as a replacement for an ADSL gateway  
in your network, the modem router cannot perform many gateway services. For example,  
the modem router cannot convert ADSL or cable data into Ethernet networking  
information. NETGEAR does not support such a configuration.  
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Troubleshoot the Internet Connection  
If your modem router cannot access the Internet, check the DSL connection, then the WAN  
TCP/IP connection.  
Troubleshoot the DSL Link  
If your modem router is unable to access the Internet, first determine whether the DSL link  
with the service provider is working. The DSL LED  
indicates the state of this connection.  
DSL LED Is Green  
If the DSL link LED is green, the ADSL connection is good. You can be confident that the  
service provider connected your line correctly and that your wiring is correct.  
DSL LED Is Blinking Green  
If the DSL LED is blinking green, your modem router is attempting to make an ADSL  
connection with the service provider. The DSL LED turns green within several minutes.  
If the DSL 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. If the microfilters are connected correctly, you can connect all your telephones.  
If disconnecting telephones does not result in a green DSL LED, a problem with your wiring  
might exist. If the telephone company tested the ADSL signal at your network interface  
device (NID), then wiring in your house might be of poor quality.  
DSL LED Is Off or Internet LED is Off  
If the DSL LED  
is off, the Internet LED  
is off, or both are off, 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. If the microfilters are connected correctly, you can  
connect all your telephones.  
If disconnecting telephones does not result in a green DSL LED, check the following:  
Check that the telephone company made the connection to your line and tested it.  
Verify that you are connected to the correct telephone line. If more than one phone line is  
installed, 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. The  
modem router uses pins 2 and 3.  
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Internet LED Is Off  
If the Internet LED  
following:  
is off, the modem router cannot connect to the Internet. Verify the  
Check that your login credentials are correct or that the information you entered for the  
ISP connection is correct (see Manually Set Up the Internet Connection on page 29).  
Check if your ISP is experiencing a problem—it might not be that the modem router  
cannot connect to the Internet, but rather that your ISP cannot provide an Internet  
connection.  
Obtain an Internet IP Address  
If the modem router cannot access the Internet and the Internet LED  
is green, see if the  
modem router can obtain an Internet IP address from the ISP. Unless the modem router is  
assigned a static IP address, the modem router requests an IP address from the ISP. You  
can determine whether the request was successful using the web management interface.  
To check the Internet IP address:  
1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the  
network.  
2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com.  
A login screen displays.  
3. Enter the user name and password for the modem router.  
The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and  
password are case-sensitive.  
4. Click the OK button.  
The BASIC Home screen displays.  
5. Select ADVANCED > ADVANCED Home.  
The ADVANCED Home screen displays.  
6. In the Internet Port pane, check that the IP Address field shows a valid IP address.  
If the field shows 0.0.0.0, your modem router did not obtain an IP address from your ISP.  
If your modem router cannot obtain an IP address from the ISP, the problem might be one of  
the following:  
Your Internet service provider (ISP) might require a login program.  
Ask your ISP whether they require PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE) or some other type of  
login.  
If you selected a login program, the service name, user name, or password might be  
incorrectly set.  
For more information, see Troubleshoot PPPoE or PPPoA on page 106.  
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Your ISP might check for your computer’s host name.  
Assign the computer host name of your ISP account as the account name. For more  
If your ISP allows only one Ethernet MAC address to connect to Internet and checks for  
your computer’s MAC address, do one of the following:  
-
Inform your ISP that you bought a new network device and ask them to use the  
modem router’s MAC address.  
-
Configure your modem router to clone your computer’s MAC address. For more  
Troubleshoot PPPoE or PPPoA  
If you use a PPPoE or PPPoA connection to your ISP, make sure that the connection works.  
To verify that your PPPoE or PPPoA connection is working:  
1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the  
network.  
2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com.  
A login screen displays.  
3. Enter the user name and password for the modem router.  
The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and  
password are case-sensitive.  
4. Click the OK button.  
The BASIC Home screen displays.  
5. Select ADVANCED > ADVANCED Home.  
The ADVANCED Home screen displays.  
6. In the Internet Port pane, check that the IP Address field shows a valid IP address and that  
the Connection field shows PPPoE or PPPoA.  
7. In the Internet Port pane, click the Connection Status button.  
The Connection Status screen displays.  
8. Check the following:  
The Connection Status field shows Connected.  
The Connection Time field does not show 00:00:00.  
If all of the information is correct, your PPPoE or PPPoA connection is working.  
If your PPPoE or PPPoA connection does not function, attempt to reconnect:  
1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the  
network.  
2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com.  
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A login screen displays.  
3. Enter the user name and password for the modem router.  
The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and  
password are case-sensitive.  
4. Click the OK button.  
The BASIC Home screen displays.  
5. Select ADVANCED > ADVANCED Home.  
The ADVANCED Home screen displays.  
6. In the Internet Port pane, click the Connection Status button.  
The Connection Status screen displays.  
7. Click the Connect button.  
The modem router attempts to reconnect.  
If you cannot connect after several minutes, you might be using an incorrect service name,  
user name, or password. There might also be a provisioning problem with your ISP.  
Unless you connect manually, the modem router does not authenticate using PPPoE or  
PPPoA until data is transmitted to the network.  
Troubleshoot Internet Browsing  
If your modem router can obtain an IP address but your computer is unable to load any web  
pages from the Internet, it might be for one of the following reasons:  
Your computer might not recognize any DNS server addresses.  
A DNS server is a host on the Internet that translates Internet names (such as www  
addresses) to numeric IP addresses. Typically your ISP provides the addresses of one or  
two DNS servers for your use. If you entered a DNS address when you set up the modem  
router, reboot your computer and verify the DNS address. Alternatively, you can configure  
your computer manually with DNS addresses, as explained in your operating system  
documentation.  
The modem router might not be configured as the TCP/IP router on your computer.  
For information about TCP/IP problems, see Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping  
If your computer obtains its information from the modem router by DHCP, reboot the  
computer and verify the modem router address.  
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Changes Are Not Saved  
If the modem router does not save the changes you make in the web management interface,  
do the following:  
When entering configuration settings, always click the Apply button before moving to  
another screen or tab or your changes are lost.  
Click the Refresh or Reload button in the web browser. It is possible that the changes  
occurred, but that the old settings remain in the web browser’s cache.  
Troubleshoot the WiFi Connectivity  
If you are having trouble connecting over WiFi to the modem router, try to isolate the  
problem:  
Make sure that the WiFi settings in your WiFi device and modem router match exactly.  
For a device that is connected over WiFi, the WiFi network name (SSID) and WiFi  
security settings of the modem router and WiFi computer must match exactly. The default  
SSID and password are on the product label (see Bottom Panel Product Label on  
page 10).  
Does the WiFi device that you are using find your WiFi network?  
If not, check the WiFi LED on the front of the modem router. If this LED is off, the WiFi  
If you disabled the modem router’s SSID broadcast, your WiFi network is hidden and  
does not display in your WiFi client’s scanning list. (By default, SSID broadcast is  
enabled.) For more information, see Manage the Basic WiFi Settings and WiFi Security  
Does your WiFi device support the security that you are using for your WiFi network  
(WEP, WPA, or WPA2)? For information about changing the WiFi security, see Manage  
Note: If you want to change the WiFi settings for the modem router, use an  
Ethernet cable to connect a computer to a LAN port on the modem  
router and then log in to the modem router.  
If your WiFi device finds your network but the signal strength is weak, check these conditions:  
Is your modem router too far from your WiFi device or too close? Place your WiFi device  
near the modem router but at least 6 feet (1.8 meters) away and see whether the signal  
strength improves.  
Are objects between the modem router and your WiFi device blocking the WiFi signal?  
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Troubleshoot 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. The device then responds with an echo reply. You can easily  
troubleshoot a network using the ping utility in your computer or workstation.  
Test the LAN Path to Your Modem Router  
You can ping the modem router from your computer to verify that the LAN path to your  
modem router is set up correctly.  
To ping the modem router from a Windows computer:  
1. From the Windows taskbar, click the Start button and select Run.  
2. In the field provided, type ping followed by the IP address of the modem router, as in this  
example:  
ping 192.168.0.1  
3. Click the OK button.  
A message such as the following one displays:  
Pinging <IP address> with 32 bytes of data  
If the path is working, you see this message:  
Reply from < IP address >: bytes=32 time=NN ms TTL=xxx  
If the path is not working, you see this message:  
Request timed out  
If the path is not functioning correctly, one of the following problems might be occurring:  
Wrong physical connections  
For a wired connection, make sure that the numbered LAN port LED is lit for the port to  
which you are connected.  
Check that the appropriate LEDs are on for your network devices. If your modem router  
and computer are connected to a separate Ethernet switch, make sure that the link LEDs  
are lit for the switch ports that are connected to your computer and modem router.  
Wrong network configuration  
Verify that the Ethernet card driver software and TCP/IP software are both installed and  
configured on your computer.  
Verify that the IP address for your modem router and your computer are correct and that  
the addresses are on the same subnet.  
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Test the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device  
After you verify that the LAN path works correctly, test the path from your computer to a  
remote device:  
1. From the Windows toolbar, click the Start button and select Run.  
2. In the field provided, type  
ping -n 10 IP address  
where IP address is the IP address of a remote device such as your ISP’s DNS server.  
If the path is functioning correctly, replies as described in Test the LAN Path to Your Modem  
Router on page 109 display. If you do not receive replies, do the following:  
Check that the IP address of your modem router is listed as the default router in your  
computer. If the IP configuration of your computer is assigned by DHCP, this information  
is not visible in your computer’s Network Control Panel. Verify that the IP address of the  
modem router is listed as the default router.  
Check that the network address of your computer (the portion of the IP address specified  
by the netmask) is different from the network address of the remote device.  
If your ISP assigned a host name to your computer, enter that host name as the account  
Your ISP might be rejecting the Ethernet MAC addresses of all but one of your  
computers.  
Many broadband ISPs restrict access by allowing traffic only from the MAC address of  
your modem, but some additionally restrict access to the MAC address of a single  
computer connected to that modem. In this case, configure your modem router to clone or  
spoof the MAC address from the authorized computer (see Manually Set Up the Internet  
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This appendix covers the following topics:  
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Factory Settings  
You can return the modem router to its factory default settings (see Return the Modem  
Router to Its Factory Default Settings on page 87). The following table shows the factory  
default settings.  
Table 4. Factory default settings  
Feature  
Default Behavior  
Router Login  
User login URL  
www.routerlogin.com or www.routerlogin.net  
User name (case-sensitive)  
Login password (case-sensitive)  
WAN preference setting  
Use of second Ethernet port  
admin  
password  
Must use DLS WAN  
LAN  
Internet  
connection and  
port  
configuration  
Network Address Translation (NAT) Enabled  
WAN MAC address  
LAN IP address  
Subnet mask  
Use default hardware address  
Local area  
network (LAN)  
192.168.1.1  
255.255.255.0  
DHCP server  
Enabled  
DHCP range  
192.168.1.2 to 192.168.1.254  
DHCP start IP address  
DHCP end IP address  
WAN MTU size  
192.168.1.2  
192.168.1.254  
Wide area  
1500  
network (WAN)  
Port scan and DoS protection  
Respond to ping on Internet port  
IGMP proxying  
Disabled  
Disabled  
Disabled  
NAT filtering  
Secured  
SIP ALG  
Enabled  
FTP ALG  
Enabled  
VPN pass-through  
Enabled for IPSec, PPTP, and L2TP  
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Table 4. Factory default settings (continued)  
Feature  
Default Behavior  
Enabled  
WiFi  
WiFi radio  
SSID name  
Security  
See router label  
WPA2-PSK (AES)  
See router label  
Broadcast SSID  
Country/region  
RF channel  
Enabled  
Varies by region  
Auto  
1
Operating mode  
N150 WiFi DSL Modem Router Model D500:  
Up to 150 Mbps at 2.4 GHz  
N300 WiFi DSL Modem Router Model D1500:  
Up to 300 Mbps at 2.4 GHz  
Radio transmission power  
20/40 MHz coexistence  
Fragmentation length  
CTS/RTS threshold  
Preamble mode  
100 percent  
Enabled  
2346  
2347  
Long preamble  
Disabled  
Wireless isolation  
1. Maximum WiFi signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 specifications. Actual throughput can vary. Network conditions  
and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead,  
lower actual data throughput rate.  
Technical and Environmental Specifications  
Table 5. Modem router specifications  
Feature  
Description  
Data and routing protocols  
Power adapter  
TCP/IP, DHCP, PPPoE, PPTP, IPoA, DNS, and UPnP  
North America: 120V, 60 Hz, input  
UK, Australia: 240V, 50 Hz, input  
Europe: 230V, 50 Hz, input  
All regions (output): 12V/0.5 ADC output  
Dimensions  
Weight  
All models: 166 x 100 x 28 mm (6.5 x 3.9 x 1.1 in.)  
N150 WiFi DSL Modem Router Model D500: 131 g (0.29 lb)  
N300 WiFi DSL Modem Router Model D1500: 141 g (0.31 lb)  
Operating temperature  
0° to 40°C (32º to 104ºF)  
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Table 5. Modem router specifications (continued)  
Feature  
Description  
Operating humidity  
Electromagnetic emissions  
LAN  
90% maximum relative humidity, noncondensing  
EN 55 022 (CISPR 22), Class B C-Tick N10947  
10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX, RJ-45  
10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX, RJ-45  
Maximum WiFi signal rate complies with the IEEE 802.11 standard.  
Auto rate sensing  
WAN  
1
WiFi  
Radio data rates  
Data encoding standards  
IEEE 802.11n version 2.0  
IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11g, and IEEE 802.11b 2.4 GHz  
Maximum computers per WiFi Limited by the amount of WiFi network traffic generated by each node (typically  
network  
16 nodes).  
Operating frequency range  
2.412–2.462 GHz (US)  
2.412–2.472 GHz (Japan)  
2.412–2.472 GHz (Europe ETSI)  
802.11 security  
WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, and WPA/WPA2  
1. Maximum WiFi signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 specifications. Actual throughput can vary. Network conditions  
and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower  
actual data throughput rate.  
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