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This device may not cause harmful interference, and

•

This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

FCC Radio Frequency Interference Warnings & Instructions

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of

the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential

installation. This equipment uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance

with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that

interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or

television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to

correct the interference by one or more of the following methods:

•

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

•

Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.

•

Connect the equipment into an electrical outlet on a circuit different from that which the radio receiver is connected.

•

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Modifications made to the product, unless expressly approved by NETGEAR, Inc., could void the user's right to operate

the equipment.

Industry Canada Statement

This device complies with RSS-210 of the Industry Canada Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including

interference that may cause undesired operation.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Radiation Exposure Statement:

This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment

should be installed and operated witha minimum distance of 20 cm between the radiator and your body.

Maximum Wireless Signal Rate Derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 Specifications

Actual data throughput will 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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Product and Publication Details

Model Number:

WNR1000v2

Publication Date:

November 2009

Product Family:

Wireless Router

Product Name:

Wireless-N 150 Router Model WNR1000v2

Home or Business Product:

Home

Language:

English

Publication Part Number:

202-10546-01

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Contents

About This Manual

Conventions, Formats, and Scope

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xi

How to Use This Manual

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xii

How to Print This Manual

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xiii

Revision History

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Chapter 1

Configuring Basic Connectivity

Using the Setup Manual

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1-1

Logging In To Your Wireless Router

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1-2

Selecting a Language for Your Screen Display

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1-4

Configuring Your Internet Settings Using the Setup Wizard

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1-6

Viewing and Configuring Basic Internet Settings

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1-6

Your Internet Connection Does Not Require a Login

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1-7

Your Internet Connection Does Require a Login

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1-9

Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity

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1-11

Chapter 2

Safeguarding Your Network

Choosing Appropriate Wireless Security

........................................................................

2-1

Recording Basic Wireless Settings Setup Information

...................................................

2-5

Changing Wireless Security Settings

.............................................................................

2-6

Viewing Basic Wireless Settings

..............................................................................

2-6

Configuring WEP Wireless Security

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2-8

Configuring WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK Wireless Security

....................................

2-10

Viewing Advanced Wireless Settings

...........................................................................

2-11

Using Push 'N' Connect (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)

.........................................................

2-13

Push Button Configuration

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2-13

Security PIN Entry

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2-15

Configuring the WPS Settings

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2-16

Connecting Additional Wireless Client Devices after WPS Setup

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Restricting Wireless Access by MAC Address

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2-18

Changing the Administrator Password

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2-20

Backing Up Your Configuration

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2-21

Understanding Your Firewall

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2-22

Chapter 3

Restricting Access From Your Network

Content Filtering Overview

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3-1

Blocking Access to Internet Sites

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3-1

Blocking Access to Internet Services

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3-3

Blocking Services by IP Address Range

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3-5

Scheduling Blocking

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3-5

Viewing Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access

...............................................

3-6

Configuring E-mail Alert and Web Access Log Notifications

..........................................

3-7

Setting the Time Zone

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3-8

Chapter 4

Customizing Your Network Settings

Using the LAN IP Setup Options

....................................................................................

4-1

Configuring a Device Name

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4-2

Configuring LAN TCP/IP Setup Parameters

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4-2

Using the Router as a DHCP Server

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4-3

Using Address Reservation

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4-4

Using a Dynamic DNS Service

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4-5

Configuring the WAN Setup Options

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4-6

Disabling the SPI Firewall

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4-6

Setting Up a Default DMZ Server

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4-7

Responding to a Ping on the Internet (WAN) Port

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4-7

Setting the MTU Size

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4-8

Configuring NAT Filtering

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4-8

Configuring Static Routes

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Chapter 5

Fine-Tuning Your Network

Allowing Inbound Connections to Your Network

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5-1

How Your Computer Accesses a Remote Computer through Your Router

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5-2

How Port Triggering Changes the Communication Process

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5-3

How Port Forwarding Changes the Communication Process

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5-5

How Port Forwarding Differs from Port Triggering

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5-6

Configuring Port Forwarding to Local Servers

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5-6

Adding a Custom Service

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5-7

Editing or Deleting a Port Forwarding Entry

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5-8

Configuring Port Triggering

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5-9

Using Universal Plug and Play

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5-12

Optimizing Wireless Performance

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5-14

Changing the MTU Size

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5-15

Overview of Home and Small Office Networking Technologies

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5-16

Assessing Your Speed Requirements

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5-17

Chapter 6

Using Network Monitoring Tools

Viewing Wireless Router Status Information

..................................................................

6-2

Viewing a List of Attached Devices

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6-7

Managing the Configuration File

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6-7

Backing Up and Restoring the Configuration

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6-8

Erasing the Configuration

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6-8

Updating the Router Firmware

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6-9

Checking for New Firmware in the Router Upgrade Screen

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6-9

Updating Manually to New Router Firmware

.........................................................

6-10

Enabling Remote Management Access

.......................................................................

6-12

Traffic Meter

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6-14