NETGEAR DGN1000V3 manual

350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA August 2013 202-1 1 177-01 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000v3 User Manual[...]

2 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000v3 Support Thank you for selecting NETGEAR products. After installing your device, locate the serial number on the label of your product and use it to register your product at https://my .netgear .com . Y ou must register your product before you can use NETGEAR telephone support. NETGEAR recommends registe[...]

3 Contents Chapter 1 Hardware Setup Unpack Your Modem Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Hardware Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

4 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000v3 Security Options: WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, and WPA-PSK + WPA2-PSK Mixed Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Security Options: WPA/WPA2 Enterprise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Security Options: WEP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

5 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000v3 Restore Configuration Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Erase the Current Configuration Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Change the Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Password Re[...]

6 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000v3 Check Ethernet Cable Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 Wireless Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 Network Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 Troubl[...]

7 1 1. Hardware Setup Get to know your modem router The NETGEAR® N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000v3, going forward in this manual referred to as the modem router, provides an easy and secure way to set up a wireless home network with fast access to the Internet. Y ou need to connect the modem router to a high-speed digital subscriber line[...]

Hardware Setup 8 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000v3 Unpack Y our Modem Router Y our box contains the following items. In the unlikely event that any parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer . N150 Modem Router Ethernet cable Phone cable Power adapter Filter/splitter Figure 1. Package contents Y our package migh[...]

Hardware Setup 9 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000v3 Hardware Features Before you cable your modem router, take a moment to become familiar with the front panel, back panel, and label. Pay particular attention to the LEDs on the front panel. Front Panel WPS LED WiFi LED Internet LED DSL LED LAN port LEDs (1–4) Power LED WPS button WiFi On[...]

Hardware Setup 10 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000v3 The following table describes the buttons and LEDs on the front panel. T able 1. Front panel buttons and LEDs Button LED Description WPS Pressing the WPS button lets you use Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) to join the network (see Wi-Fi Protected Setup Method on page 21). The WPS LED has the[...]

Hardware Setup 11 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000v3 Back Panel ADSL port Ethernet LAN ports On/Off button Power adapter input The back panel has the buttons and port connections as shown in the following figure. Figure 3. Back panel connections and buttons[...]

Restore Factory Settings button Hardware Setup 12 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000v3 Side Panel with Restore Factory Settings Button Y ou can return the modem router to its factory settings. On the right panel of the modem router, use the end of a paper clip or some other similar object to press and hold the Restore Factory Settings button[...]

Hardware Setup 13 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000v3 Bottom Panel WiFi network name MAC address Serial number Password The label on the bottom panel of the modem router shows the preset login information, MAC address, and serial number . Figure 5. Label on the bottom panel of the modem router Position Y our Modem Router The modem router le[...]

Hardware Setup 14 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000v3 ADSL Microfilters If this is the first time you have cabled a modem router between a DSL phone line and your computer or laptop, you might not be familiar with ADSL microfilters. If you are, you can skip this section and proceed to Cable Y our Modem Router on page 15. An ADSL microfilter[...]

Plugs into the DSL line Hardware Setup 15 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000v3 Figure 7. T wo-line ADSL microfilter with built-in splitter Summary • One-line ADSL microfilter . Use with a phone or fax machine. • Splitter . Use with a one-line ADSL microfilter to share an outlet with a phone and the modem router. • T wo-line ADSL microf[...]

16 2 2. Getting Started Connect to the modem router This chapter explains how to use NETGEAR genie® to set up your modem router after you complete cabling as described in the installation guide and in the previous chapter . This chapter contains the following sections: • Modem Router Setup Preparation • T ypes of Logins and Access • NETGEAR [...]

Getting Started 17 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000v3 Modem Router Setup Preparation Y ou can set up your modem router with the NETGEAR genie automatically , or you can 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 the computers and devices [...]

Getting Started 18 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000v3 NETGEAR genie Setup NETGEAR genie runs on any device with a web browser .  T o use NETGEAR genie to set up your modem router: 1. T urn on the modem router by pressing the On/Off button. 2. Make sure that your computer or wireless device is connected to the modem router with an Ethern[...]

Getting Started 19 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000v3 If the modem router does not connect to the Internet : 1. Review your settings to be sure that you have selected the correct options and typed everything correctly . 2. Contact your ISP to verify that you have the correct configuration information. 3. Read Chapter 8, T roubleshooting . [...]

Getting Started 20 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000v3 After the update, the modem router restarts. For more information, see Update the Modem Router Firmware on page 74. Dashboard (BASIC Home Screen) The modem router BASIC Home screen has a dashboard that lets you see the status of your Internet connection and network at a glance. Y ou can[...]

Getting Started 21 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000v3 Join Y our W ireless Network Y ou can use the manual or the WPS method to join your wireless network. For instructions about how to set up a guest network, see Set Up a Guest Network on page 37. Manual Method With the manual method, choose the network that you want and type its password[...]

Getting Started 22 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000v3 NETGEAR genie App and Mobile genie App The genie app is the easy dashboard for managing, monitoring, and repairing your home network. See the NETGEAR genie App User Manual for details about the genie apps. Menu Language Support Dashboard (Click to view details) Retrieve wireless passwor[...]

23 3 3. NETGEAR genie Basic Settings Y our Internet connection and WiFi network This chapter contains the following sections: • xDSL Setup • Internet Setup • Parental Controls • Basic Wireless Settings • Set Up a Guest Network • View Attached Devices[...]

NETGEAR genie Basic Settings 24 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000v3 xDSL Setup NETGEAR recommends that you use the Setup Wizard to detect the DSL connection and automatically set up the modem router (see Internet Connection Setup Wizard on page 41). If you have technical experience and are sure of the correct DSL mode, multiplexing method, [...]

NETGEAR genie Basic Settings 25 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000v3 Internet Setup NETGEAR recommends that you use the Setup Wizard to detect the Internet connection and automatically set up the modem router (see Internet Connection Setup Wizard on page 41). Y ou can view or change the basic ISP information on the Internet Setup screen. [...]

NETGEAR genie Basic Settings 26 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000v3 2. Select the Ye s or No radio button. • Ye s . Select the encapsulation method and enter the login name. If you want to change the login time-out, enter a new value in minutes. • No . Enter the account and domain names, only if needed. 3. Enter the settings for the IP [...]

NETGEAR genie Basic Settings 27 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000v3 Internet Setup Screen Fields: Login Required These fields display only when your ISP requires a login, that is, when you select the Ye s radio button. • Encapsulation . The choices are PPPoE or PPPoA. • Login . The login name provided by your ISP . This login name is of[...]

NETGEAR genie Basic Settings 28 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000v3 • Use This MAC Address . Enter the MAC address that you want to use. NA T (Network Address T ranslation) . NA T allows computers on your home network to share the modem router Internet connection. NA T is enabled by default because it is needed in most situations. The fol[...]

NETGEAR genie Basic Settings 29 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000v3 After installation, Live Parental Controls automatically starts. 4. Click the Next button, read the note, and click the Next button again to proceed. Because Live Parental Controls uses free OpenDNS accounts, you are prompted to log in or create a free account. 5. Select th[...]

NETGEAR genie Basic Settings 30 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000v3 After you log on or create your account, the filtering level screen displays: 6. Select the radio button for the filtering level that you want and click the Next button. 7. Click the T ake me to the status screen button. Parental controls are now set up for the modem router[...]

NETGEAR genie Basic Settings 31 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000v3 If you use a wireless computer to change the wireless network name (SSID) or other wireless security settings, you are disconnected when you click the Apply button. T o avoid this problem, use a computer with a wired connection to access the modem router.  T o view or ch[...]

NETGEAR genie Basic Settings 32 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000v3 Wireless Settings Screen Fields Y ou can use this screen to view or change the wireless network settings and the security option. • Enable SSID Broadcast . This feature allows the modem router to broadcast its SSID so wireless stations can see this wireless name (SSID) in[...]

NETGEAR genie Basic Settings 33 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000v3 Security Options: WP A-PSK, WP A2-PSK, and WP A-PSK + WP A2-PSK Mixed Mode WP A encryption is built into all hardware that has the Wi-Fi-certified seal. This seal means that the product is authorized by the Wi-Fi Alliance ( http://www .wi-fi.org/ ) because it complies with [...]

NETGEAR genie Basic Settings 34 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000v3 The passphrase is a text string from 8 to 63 ASCII characters or exactly 64 hexadecimal digits. A hexadecimal digit is one of the following characters: 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, A, B, C, D, E, and F (uppercase or lowercase). Wireless clients need to use the passphrase t[...]

NETGEAR genie Basic Settings 35 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000v3 3. Select the WP A mode: • WP A [TKIP] • WP A2 [AES] • WP A [TKIP] + WP A2 [AES] 4. T ype the IP address of the RADIUS server . The address can be on your LAN or it can be an external address. 5. Enter the port number for the RADIUS server in the range from 1 to 6553.[...]

NETGEAR genie Basic Settings 36 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000v3 3. From the Authentication T ype menu, select one of the following types: • Shared Key . Clients can use only shared key authentication. • Automatic . Client can use either open system or shared key authentication. 4. From the Encryption Strength menu, select the encryp[...]

NETGEAR genie Basic Settings 37 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000v3 Set Up a Guest Network Adding a guest network allows visitors at your home to use the Internet without using your wireless security key . Y ou can set up to three guest networks, all of which can be active at a same time. However , if all three guest networks are active, on[...]

NETGEAR genie Basic Settings 38 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000v3 • Enable Wireless Isolation . If this check box is selected, wireless computers or devices that join the network can use the Internet but cannot access each other or access Ethernet devices on the network. 4. (Optional) Change the name of the guest network. The default na[...]

NETGEAR genie Basic Settings 39 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000v3 • MAC Address . The unique MAC address for each device does not change. The MAC address is typically shown on the product label. • Device Name . If the device name is known, it is shown here. 2. (Optional) Click the Refresh button. The information onscreen is updated.[...]

40 4 4. NETGEAR genie ADV ANCED Home Specify custom settings This chapter contains the following sections: • NETGEAR genie ADV ANCED Home Screen • Internet Connection Setup Wizard • WAN Setup • LAN Setup • WPS Wizard for WiFi Connections • QoS Setup The following selections on the ADV ANCED Home screen are described in separate chapters[...]

NETGEAR genie ADV ANCED Home 41 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000v3 NETGEAR genie ADV ANCED Home Screen The genie ADV ANCED Home dashboard presents status information. The content is the same as what is on the Router Status screen available from the Administration menu. For more information about the fields on the screen, see View Router St[...]

NETGEAR genie ADV ANCED Home 42 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000v3  T o use the Setup Wizard: 1. Select ADV ANCED > Setup Wizard . 2. From the Country menu, select your location. Note: If you have purchased the modem router in the US, you cannot change the country, and the selection is fixed at the US. 3. Select the Ye s radio button[...]

NETGEAR genie ADV ANCED Home 43 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000v3 • Wireless Setup . This is a shortcut to the same Wireless Settings screen that you can access from the dashboard on the BASIC Home screen. For information, see Basic Wireless Settings on page 30. • Guest Network . This is a shortcut to the same Guest Network screen tha[...]

NETGEAR genie ADV ANCED Home 44 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000v3 firewall security less effective. For more information, see the following section, Default DMZ Server . • Respond to Ping on Internet Port . If you want the modem router to respond to a ping from the Internet, select this check box. Use this feature only as a diagnostic t[...]

NETGEAR genie ADV ANCED Home 45 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000v3 Default DMZ Server The default DMZ server feature is helpful when you are using some online games and videoconferencing applications that are incompatible with Network Address T ranslation (NA T). The modem router is programmed to recognize some of these applications and to[...]

NETGEAR genie ADV ANCED Home 46 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000v3 These web-based applications might require an MTU change: - A secure website that does not open, or displays only part of a web page - Y ahoo email - MSN portal - America Online’ s DSL service • Y ou use VPN and have severe performance problems. • Y ou used a program [...]

NETGEAR genie ADV ANCED Home 47 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000v3 LAN Setup The LAN Setup screen allows configuration of LAN IP services such as Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) and Routing Information Protocol (RIP). The modem router is shipped preconfigured to use private IP addresses on the LAN side and to act as a DHCP serve[...]

NETGEAR genie ADV ANCED Home 48 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000v3 LAN Setup Screen Settings The following settings are available. Device Name By default, the device name is DGN1000v3, which is the modem router model. Y ou can change the device name to another name. LAN TCP/IP Setup • IP Address . The LAN IP address of the modem router. [...]

NETGEAR genie ADV ANCED Home 49 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000v3 For more information, see Set Up Address Reservation on page 50. Specify DHCP Server Settings By default, the modem router functions as a DHCP server . The modem router assigns IP , DNS server , and default gateway addresses to all computers connected to the LAN. The assign[...]

NETGEAR genie ADV ANCED Home 50 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000v3 2. Clear the Use Router as DHCP Server check box. 3. Click the Apply button. Y our settings are saved. 4. (Optional) If there is no other DHCP server on your network, set your computers’ IP addresses manually so that they can access the modem router. Set Up Address Reserv[...]

NETGEAR genie ADV ANCED Home 51 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000v3 The reserved address is not assigned until the next time the computer contacts the modem router’s DHCP server . Reboot the computer , or access its IP configuration and force a DHCP release and renew .  T o change a reserved address entry: 1. Select ADV ANCED > Setu[...]

NETGEAR genie ADV ANCED Home 52 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000v3 The following screen lets you select the method for adding the WPS client (a wireless device or computer). 3. Select the radio button for the setup method that you want to use, and follow the steps. • Push Button . a. Either click the WPS button on this screen, or press t[...]

NETGEAR genie ADV ANCED Home 53 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000v3 QoS Setup Quality of Service (QoS) is an advanced feature that can be used to prioritize some types of traffic ahead of others. The modem router can provide QoS prioritization over the wireless link and on the Internet connection. Y ou use the QoS Setup screen to set up QoS[...]

NETGEAR genie ADV ANCED Home 54 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000v3 Quality of Service Priority Rules and Internet Access Y ou can give prioritized Internet access to the following types of traffic: • Specific applications • Specific online games • Individual Ethernet LAN ports of the modem router • A specific device by MAC address [...]

NETGEAR genie ADV ANCED Home 55 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000v3 2. Click the Setup QoS rule button. All preconfigured QoS rules are displayed in a table, along with their priority (Highest, High, Normal, or Low) and a description: 3. Select the radio button next to the QoS policy that you want to view or change. 4. Click the Edit button[...]

NETGEAR genie ADV ANCED Home 56 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000v3 6. On the QoS - Priority Rules screen, click the Apply button. Y our changes are saved in the table on the QoS Setup screen.  T o delete a QoS rule: 1. Select ADV ANCED > Setup > QoS Setup . The QoS Setup screen displays. 2. Click the Setup QoS rule button. All pre[...]

NETGEAR genie ADV ANCED Home 57 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000v3 The screen adjusts: • On-line gaming . The On-line gaming menu lets you select existing games, but scroll down to the bottom of the menu to select Add a new game . The screen adjusts: 5. In the QoS Policy for field, type a descriptive name for the new application or game.[...]

NETGEAR genie ADV ANCED Home 58 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000v3 Create a QoS Rule for a Modem Router LAN Port  T o create a QoS policy for a device connected to one of the modem router’ s LAN ports: 1. Select ADV ANCED > Setup > QoS Setup . The QoS Setup screen displays. 2. Click the Setup QoS rule button. The existing QoS ru[...]

NETGEAR genie ADV ANCED Home 59 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000v3 4. From the Priority Category menu, select MAC Address . The screen adjusts: 5. In the QoS Policy for field, type a descriptive name for the new policy . 6. If the device for which you want to create a QoS policy is displayed in the MAC Device List, select its radio button.[...]

NETGEAR genie ADV ANCED Home 60 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000v3 The MAC Device List displays. 5. Select the radio button next to the device that you want to change. 6. Change the MAC address, device name, or priority . 7. Click the Edit button. Note: You cannot edit a device that was detected by the modem router and automatically added [...]

NETGEAR genie ADV ANCED Home 61 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000v3  T o set the maximum uplink bandwidth: 1. Select ADV ANCED > Setup > QoS Setup . 2. Select the T urn Bandwidth Control On check box. 3. Select the Automatically check Internet Uplink bandwidth radio button. 4. Click the Check button. The modem router detects the av[...]

62 5 5. Security K eep un w ant ed con ten t ou t of y our ne t w or k This chapter explains how to use the basic firewall features of the modem router to prevent objectionable content from reaching the computers and devices on your network. This chapter includes the following sections: • Keyword Blocking of HTTP T raffic • Set Up Firewall Rule[...]

Security 63 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000v3 Keyword Blocking of HTTP T raffic Use keyword blocking to prevent certain types of HTTP traffic from accessing your network. By default, keyword blocking is disabled. The blocking can be always or according to a schedule.  T o set up keyword blocking: 1. Select ADV ANCED > Security > [...]

Security 64 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000v3 6. Click the Apply button. Y our settings are saved.  T o delete a keyword or domain: 1. Select ADV ANCED > Security > Block Sites . The Block Sites screen displays. 2. From the keyword list, select the keyword or domain that you want to remove. 3. Click the Delete Keyword button. 4. [...]

Security 65 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000v3 Y ou can add rules to further restrict the outbound communications or more widely open the inbound communications. Exceptions can be based on the service or application, source or destination IP addresses, and time of day . Y ou can log traffic that matches or does not match the rule and chang[...]

Security 66 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000v3 2. In the Outbound Services section, click the Add button. 3. Select the service or application to be covered by this rule. If the service or application you want does not display in the menu, you need to define it (see Add Custom Services to Allow or Block on page 68). 4. Select the action yo[...]

Security 67 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000v3 • Single address . T ype the required address in the Start field. • Address range . T ype the start address for the range in the Start field and the end address for the range in the End field. 7. Specify whether traffic covered by this rule is logged: • Never . The modem router never log[...]

Security 68 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000v3 3. Click the Delete button. The firewall rule is removed from the Outbound Services table on the Firewall Rules screen. Manage Inbound Firewall Rules By default, the firewall blocks all access from outside except responses to requests from the LAN side. Y ou can set up rules to allow access to[...]

Security 69 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000v3 2. In the Service T able section, click the Add Custom Service button. 3. In the Service T ype/User Defined field, type a suitable name for the new service or application. 4. From the Protocol menu, select the correct type of protocol for the new service: • TCP • UDP • TCP/UDP Note: If y[...]

Security 70 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000v3 2. In the Service T able, select the radio button to the left of the service that you want to remove. 3. Click the Delete Service button. The custom service is removed from the Service T able on the Firewall Rules screen. Schedule When to Block the Internet After you have added keyword blockin[...]

Security 71 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000v3 5. Click the Apply button. Y our settings are saved. Security Event Email Notifications T o receive logs and alerts by email, provide your email information in the E-mail screen, and specify which alerts you want to receive and how often.  T o set up email notifications: 1. Select ADV ANCED[...]

Security 72 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000v3 7. (Optional) Select when logs are sent automatically: a. Select an option from the menu: • When log is full • Hourly • Daily • W eekly • None b. If you select Daily or W eekly , select the time from the menu, and select the a.m. or p.m. radio button. c. If you select Weekly , select[...]

73 6 6. Administration Manage your network This chapter describes the modem router settings for administering and maintaining your modem router and home network. This chapter includes the following sections: • Update the Modem Router Firmware • View Router Status • View and Manage the Logs • Manage the Configuration File • Change the Pass[...]

Administration 74 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000v3 Update the Modem Router Firmware The modem router firmware (routing software) is stored in flash memory . Y ou can update the firmware from the Administration menu on the ADV ANCED tab. Y ou might see a message at the top of the genie screens when new firmware is available for your produ[...]

Administration 75 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000v3  T o download new firmware manually and update your modem router: 1. Visit downloadcenter .netgear .com , locate the DGN1000v3 support page, and download the new firmware. 2. Read the new firmware release notes to determine whether you need to reconfigure the modem router after upgrad[...]

Administration 76 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000v3 V iew Router Status  T o view modem router status and usage information: Depending on the screen that you have open, select ADV ANCED or ADV ANCED Home : Router Information The following settings are displayed: • Hardware V ersion . The modem router model. • Firmware V ersion . Th[...]

Administration 77 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000v3 • GUI Language V ersion . The localized language of the web management interface. • LAN Port . - MAC Address . The Media Access Control address. This is the unique physical address used by the Ethernet (LAN) port of the modem router. - IP Address . The IP address used by the Ethernet[...]

Administration 78 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000v3 2. In the Internet Port pane, click the Show Statistics button. The following information is displayed: • System Up Time . The time elapsed since the modem router was last restarted. • Port . The statistics for the W AN (Internet), four LAN (Ethernet) ports, and WLAN (wireless LAN) p[...]

Administration 79 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000v3 2. In the Internet Port pane, click the Connection Status button. The following information displays: • Connection Time . The time elapsed since the last connection to the Internet through the DSL port. • Connection Status . Connected or disconnected. • Negotiation . ---- (which in[...]

Administration 80 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000v3  T o view the modem statistics: Click the Modem Statistics button. The information that is displayed on this screen is not described in this manual. This information is typically used by NETGEAR support.  T o close the xDSL Line Status screen: Click the Close Window button.[...]

Administration 81 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000v3 Wireless Settings The following settings are displayed: • Name (SSID ). The wireless network name (SSID) that the modem router uses. • Region . The geographic region where the modem router is being used. It might be illegal to use the wireless features of the modem router in some par[...]

Administration 82 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000v3 Y ou can specify which types of actions and events are logged, and how the system logs are sent. By default, all actions and events are logged, and the system logs are not sent anywhere.  T o view logs: Select ADV ANCED > Administration > Logs . Depending on the type of action t[...]

Administration 83 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000v3  T o refresh the log screen: Click the Refresh button.  T o clear the log entries: Click the Clear Log button.  T o email the log immediately: Click the Send Log button. Note: To send and receive emails, make sure that you have set up and enabled email notification (see Security[...]

Administration 84 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000v3 Set Up How the System Logs Are Sent By default, no system logs (syslogs) are sent. Before you set up where the system logs are sent, set up when system logs are sent and enable email notification (see Security Event Email Notifications on page 71).  T o set up where system logs are se[...]

Administration 85 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000v3 Restore Configuration Settings  T o restore configuration settings that you backed up: 1. Select ADV ANCED > Administration > Backup Settings . The Backup Settings screen displays. 2. Click the Browse button. 3. Locate and select the .cfg file. 4. Click the Restore button. The f[...]

Administration 86 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000v3  T o change the password for the user name admin: 1. Select ADV ANCED > Administration > Set Password . 2. T ype the old password, and type the new password twice. 3. (Optional) Specify a value in minutes to change the automatic logout time. By default, if you are logged in to t[...]

Administration 87 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000v3 The screen adjusts: 3. From the lists, select two security questions, and provide answers to them. 4. Click the Apply button. Y our settings are saved.  T o recover your password: 1. In the address field of your browser , type www .routerlogin.net . A login screen displays. 2. Click t[...]

Administration 88 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000v3  T o perform diagnostic tests: 1. Select ADV ANCED > Administration > Diagnostics . 2. (Optional) Ping an IP address or host name: a. T ype an IP address or host name in the field. b. Click the Ping button. The ping results display onscreen. c. T o return to the Diagnostics scre[...]

Administration 89 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000v3  T o reboot the modem router: 1. Select ADV ANCED > Administration > Diagnostics . The Diagnostics screen displays. 2. Click the Reboot button.[...]

90 7 7. Advanced Settings Set up unique situations This chapter describes the advanced features of your modem router. Networking knowledge is needed to implement some of these features. This chapter includes the following sections: • Advanced Wireless Settings • Wireless Distribution System • Port Forwarding and Port T riggering • Set Up Po[...]

Advanced Settings 91 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000v3 Advanced Wireless Settings Y ou can use this screen to turn the wireless radio on and off, to configure advanced wireless settings, to specify WPS settings, to use AP mode, and to set up a wireless access list. Control the Wireless Radio By default, the wireless radio is enabled so th[...]

Advanced Settings 92 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000v3 wireless networks in your environments, you can clear the Enable 20/40 MHz Coexistence check box to increase the wireless speed to the maximum supported speed. W ARNING: The Fragmentation Length, CTS/RTS Threshold, and Preamble Mode options are reserved for wireless testing and advanc[...]

Advanced Settings 93 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000v3 The screen adjusts: 3. Use the menus, radio buttons, and check boxes to set up a period during which you want the wireless signal to be turned off. The Start and End menus use 24-hour clock settings. Setting up a schedule is self-explanatory . 4. Click the Apply button. Y our settings[...]

Advanced Settings 94 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000v3 2. In the table, select the radio button next to the wireless Schedule that you want to remove. 3. Click the Delete button. The wireless schedule is removed from the table on the Advanced Wireless Settings screen. V iew or Change WPS Settings Y ou can control how WPS functions on the [...]

Advanced Settings 95 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000v3 3. (Optional) Under the Enable Router's PIN check box, type a number in the field. By default, the number is 3. This number specifies the number of times that a PIN connection is allowed to fail. Y o u can change this setting only when the PIN is enabled. 4. (Optional) Clear the [...]

Advanced Settings 96 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000v3  T o restrict access based on MAC addresses: 1. Select ADV ANCED > Advanced Setup > Wireless Settings . 2. Click the Set Up Access List button. 3. Click the Add button. 4. In the Device Name field, type a name for the wireless device. 5. In the MAC Address field, type the MAC[...]

Advanced Settings 97 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000v3 3. Click the Edit button. The Edit Wireless Card screen displays. 4. Make the changes. 5. Click the Accept button. The changed settings are shown in the table on the Wireless Card Access List screen.  T o delete a wireless device from the access list: 1. Select ADV ANCED > Advan[...]

Advanced Settings 98 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000v3 The modem router can function either as a base station or as a repeater: • Wireless base station . The modem router acts as the parent access point, bridging traf fic to and from the child repeater access point, as well as handling wireless and wired local computers. T o configure t[...]

Advanced Settings 99 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000v3 3. Select the Wireless Base Station radio button. 4. (Optional) Select the Disable Wireless Client Association check box. Wireless clients are prevented from associating with the base station and LAN client associations only are allowed. Y ou can leave the check box cleared if you pre[...]

Advanced Settings 100 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000v3  T o configure the modem router as a repeater: 1. Select ADV ANCED > Advanced Setup > Wireless Repeating Function . The Wireless Repeating Function screen displays. The wireless MAC address of the modem router is displayed onscreen. 2. Select the Enable Wireless Repeating Fu[...]

Advanced Settings 101 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000v3 Port Forwarding and Port T riggering By default, the modem router blocks inbound traffic from the Internet to your computers except replies to your outbound traffic. Y ou might need to create exceptions to this rule for these purposes: • T o enable remote computers on the Internet [...]

Advanced Settings 102 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000v3 Y our modem router then sends this request message through the Internet to the web server at www .example.com. 4. The web server at www .example.com composes a return message with the requested web page data. The return message contains the following address and port information. The[...]

Advanced Settings 103 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000v3 stores the original information, performs Network Address T ranslation (NA T) on the source address and port, and sends this request message through the Internet to the IRC server . 4. Noting your port triggering rule and having observed the destination port number of 6667, your mode[...]

Advanced Settings 104 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000v3 The following sequence shows the effects of the port forwarding rule you have defined: 1. The user of a remote computer opens a browser and requests a web page from www .example.com, which resolves to the public IP address of your modem router. The remote computer composes a web page[...]

Advanced Settings 105 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000v3 Set Up Port Forwarding to Local Servers The port forwarding feature lets you allow certain types of incoming traffic to reach servers on your local network. For example, you might want to make a local web server , FTP server , or game server visible and available to the Internet. Use[...]

Advanced Settings 106 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000v3 Manage Custom Services for Port Forwarding Before you define a service, game, or application that does not display in the Service Name menu on the Port Forwarding / Port T riggering screen, first determine which port number or range of numbers the application uses. Y ou can usually d[...]

Advanced Settings 107 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000v3 8. Specify the internal ports by one of these methods: • Leave the Use the same port range for Internal port check box selected. • Fill in the Internal Starting Port. Note: The Internal Ending Port field is masked out because the ending port number is calculated automatically by [...]

Advanced Settings 108 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000v3 Application Example: Make a Local W eb Server Public If you host a web server on your local network, you can use port forwarding to allow web requests from anyone on the Internet to reach your web server .  T o make a local web server public: 1. Assign your web server either a fix[...]

Advanced Settings 109 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000v3 Manage Port T riggering By default, port triggering is enabled with a time-out period of 20 minutes. The time-out value controls the inactivity timer for the designated inbound ports. The inbound ports close when the inactivity time expires. This is required because the modem router [...]

Advanced Settings 11 0 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000v3 Manage Port T riggering Services T o configure port triggering services, you need to know which inbound ports the application needs, and the number of the outbound port that will trigger the opening of the inbound ports. Y ou can usually determine this information by contacting the [...]

Advanced Settings 111 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000v3 Note: If you are not sure which protocol to select, select TCP/UDP . 9. In the Starting Port field, enter the starting port number for the inbound connection. 10. In the Ending Port field, enter the ending port number for the inbound connection. If the inbound connection uses a singl[...]

Advanced Settings 11 2 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000v3 The service is removed from the Port T riggering Portmap T able on the Port Forwarding / Port T riggering screen. Dynamic DNS If your Internet service provider (ISP) gave you a permanently assigned (fixed) IP address, you can register a domain name and have that name linked with you[...]

Advanced Settings 11 3 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000v3 This is the name that you use to log in to your account, not your host name. 7. In the Password field, type the password or key for your Dynamic DNS account. 8. Click the Apply button. Y our settings are saved. Static Routes Static routes provide more routing information to your mod[...]

Advanced Settings 11 4 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000v3 2. Click the Add button. 3. In the Route Name field, type a name for this static route. This name is for identification purposes only . 4. (Optional) T o limit access to the LAN only , select the Private check box. If Private is selected, the static route is not reported in RIP . 5.[...]

Advanced Settings 11 5 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000v3  T o remove a static route: 1. Select ADV ANCED > Advanced Setup > Static Routes . The Static Routes screen displays. 2. In the table, select the radio button to the left of the route that you want to remove. 3. Click the Delete button. The route is removed from the table o[...]

Advanced Settings 11 6 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000v3 • For a range of IP addresses on the Internet: a. Select IP Address Range radio button. b. In the From fields, enter the start IP address of the range from which access is allowed. c. In the T o fields, enter the end IP address of the range from which access is allowed. • For al[...]

Advanced Settings 11 7 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000v3 By default, this check box is selected. Y ou can disable UPnP for automatic device configuration. If you clear the T urn UPnP On check box, the modem router does not allow any device to automatically control the resources, such as port forwarding (mapping), of the modem router. 3. T[...]

Advanced Settings 11 8 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000v3 Y our Internet service provider (ISP) can provide information about your IPv6 connection. • If your ISP did not provide details, you can select 6to4 T unnel . • If you are not sure what type of IPv6 connection the modem router uses, select Auto Detect so that the modem router de[...]

Advanced Settings 11 9 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000v3 Auto Detect  T o set up an IPv6 Internet connection through auto detection: 1. Select ADV ANCED > Advanced Setup > IPv6 . 2. From the Internet Connection T ype menu, select Auto Detect . The screen adjusts: The modem router automatically detects the information in the follo[...]

Advanced Settings 120 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000v3 If you do not specify an ID here, the modem router generates one automatically from its MAC address. 5. Specify the IPv6 filtering mode by selecting one of the following radio buttons: • Secured . In the secured mode, which is the default mode, the modem router inspects both TCP an[...]

Advanced Settings 121 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000v3 • Router ’ s IPv6 Address on LAN1 . 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 acquire[...]

Advanced Settings 122 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000v3 IPv6 6to4 T unnel The remote relay router is the router to which your modem router creates the 6to4 tunnel. Make sure that the IPv4 Internet connection is working before you apply the 6to4 tunnel settings for the IPv6 connection.  T o set up an IPv6 Internet connection by using a [...]

Advanced Settings 123 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000v3 4. Specify how the modem router assigns IPv6 addresses to the devices on your home network (the LAN) by selecting one of the following radio buttons: • Use DHCP Server . This method passes more information to LAN devices, but some IPv6 systems might not support the DHCv6 client fun[...]

Advanced Settings 124 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000v3 The screen adjusts: 3. Configure the fixed IPv6 addresses for the W AN connection: • IPv6 Address/Prefix Length . The IPv6 address and prefix length of the modem router W AN interface. • Default IPv6 Gateway . The IPv6 address of the default IPv6 gateway , which is supposed to be[...]

Advanced Settings 125 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000v3 If you do not specify an ID here, the modem router generates the address and prefix length automatically from its MAC address. 6. Specify the IPv6 filtering mode by selecting one of the following radio buttons: • Secured . In the secured mode, which is the default mode, the modem r[...]

Advanced Settings 126 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000v3 the prefix, which is also indicated by the underline (_) under the IPv6 address. If no address is acquired, the field displays Not Available. 3. (Optional) In the User Class (If Required) field, enter a host name. If your ISP has given you a specific host name, enter it here. Otherwi[...]

Advanced Settings 127 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000v3 The screen adjusts: The modem router automatically detects the information in the following fields: • Router ’ s IPv6 Address on W AN . This field shows the IPv6 address that is acquired for the modem router’s W AN (or Internet) interface. The number after the slash (/) is the [...]

Advanced Settings 128 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000v3 Note: The default setting of the Connection Mode field 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 connecti[...]

Advanced Settings 129 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000v3  T o monitor Internet traffic: 1. Click ADV ANCED > Advanced Setup > T raffic Meter . 2. Select the Enable T raffic Meter check box. By default, there is no traffic limit and the traf fic volume is not controlled. 3. In the T raffic Counter section, set the traf fic counter [...]

Advanced Settings 130 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000v3  T o display more information about the data traffic on your modem router and to change the poll interval: Click the T raffic Status button. Restricting Internet T raffic by V olume Y ou can record and restrict the traffic by volume in MB. This is useful when your ISP measures you[...]

Advanced Settings 131 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000v3 Restricting Internet T raffic by Connection Time Y ou can record and restrict the traffic in connection time. This is useful when your ISP measures your connection time.  T o record and restrict the volume of Internet traffic by volume: 1. Click ADV ANCED > Advanced Setup > [...]

132 8 8. T roubleshooting Get help with problems This chapter provides information to help you diagnose and solve problems you might have 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: • Q[...]

T roubleshooting 133 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000v3 Quick T ips This section describes tips for troubleshooting some common problems. Sequence to Restart Y our Network When you need to restart your network, follow this sequence: 1. T urn off and unplug the modem router. 2. Plug in the modem router and turn it on. W ait two minutes. Che[...]

T roubleshooting 134 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000v3 T roubleshoot with the LEDs When you turn on the power , the Power , LAN, and DSL LEDs light as described here. If they do not, refer to the sections that follow for help. 1. When power is first applied, the Power LED lights solid red. 2. After approximately 10 seconds, the LAN port L[...]

T roubleshooting 135 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000v3 Power LED Is Blinking If the Power LED blinks slowly and continuously , the firmware of the modem router is corrupted. This can occur if a firmware update is interrupted, or if the modem router detects a problem with the firmware. If the error persists, you have a hardware problem. Fo[...]

T roubleshooting 136 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000v3 • If your modem router’s IP address was changed and you do not know the current IP address, clear the modem router’s configuration to factory defaults. This sets the modem router’s IP address to 192.168.0.1. This procedure is explained in Side Panel with Restore Factory Settin[...]

T roubleshooting 137 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000v3 Internet LED Is Red If the Internet LED is red, the device was unable to connect to the Internet. V erify the following: • Check that your login credentials are correct, or that the information you entered on the Internet Setup screen is correct. • Check if your ISP has a problem?[...]

T roubleshooting 138 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000v3 T roubleshoot PPPoE or PPPoA  T o verify if your PPPoE or PPPoA connection is working: 1. Select ADV ANCED > Administration > Router Status . The Router Status screen displays. 2. In the Modem pane, check the following: The Modem Status is connected. 3. In the Internet Port p[...]

T roubleshooting 139 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000v3 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 . • Y our computer might not have the modem router configured as its TCP/IP modem router. If yo[...]

T roubleshooting 140 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000v3 Incorrect Date or T ime The modem router uses the Network T ime Protocol (NTP) to obtain the current time from one of several network time servers on the Internet. Each entry in the log is stamped with the date and time of day . Problems with the date and time function can include the[...]

T roubleshooting 141 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000v3 If the path is not working, you see this message: Request timed out If the path is not functioning correctly , you might have one of the following problems: • Wrong physical connections For a wired connection, make sure that the numbered LAN port LED is lit for the port to which you[...]

142 A A. Supplemental Information V iew the factory settings and specifications This appendix includes the factory default settings and technical specifications for the modem router. This appendix contains the following sections: • Factory Settings • T echnical and Physical Specifications[...]

Supplemental Information 143 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000v3 Factory Settings Y ou can return the modem router to its factory settings. On the right side panel of the modem router, use the end of a paper clip or some other similar object to press and hold the Restore Factory Settings button for at least seven seconds. (For more informat[...]

Supplemental Information 144 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000v3 Wireless Wireless communication Enabled SSID name See the label on the modem router. Security See the label on the modem router. Broadcast SSID Enabled Country/region V aries by region RF channel Auto Operating mode Up to 65 Mbps Data rate Best Output power Full Access point E[...]

Supplemental Information 145 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000v3 T echnical and Physical Specifications T able 4. T echnical and physical specifications Specification Description Network protocol and standards compatibility TCP/IP , RIP-1, RIP-2, DHCP , PPPoE or PPPoA, RFC 1483 Bridged or Routed Ethernet, and RFC 1577 Classical IP over A TM[...]

146 B B. Notification of Compliance NETGEAR wireless routers, gateways, APs Regulatory Compliance Information This section includes user requirements for operating this product in accordance with National laws for usage of radio spectrum and operation of radio devices. Failure of the end-user to comply with the applicable requirements may result in[...]

Notification of Compliance 147 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000v3 FCC Radio Frequency Interference W arnings & 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 int[...]

Notification of Compliance 148 N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN1000v3 IMPORT ANT 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 with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body . NOTE IMPORT A[...]