- 5Table of Contents
- 7About This Guide
- 7Audience, Conventions, and Formats
- 9Getting to Know Your NETGEAR Wireless Router
- 9Package Contents
- 10The Front Panel
- 11The Rear Panel
- 13Connecting the Router to the Internet
- 13Prepare to Install Your Wireless Router
- 13First, Connect the Wireless Router to the Internet
- 18Now, Set Up a Computer for Wireless Connectivity
- 19Troubleshooting Tips
- 21Overview of How to Access the Wireless Router
- 22How to Log On to the Wireless Router After Configuration Settings Have Been Applied
- 23How to Bypass the Configuration Assistant
- 23How to Manually Configure Your Internet Connection
- 25Using the Smart Setup Wizard
- 26NETGEAR Product Registration, Support, and Documentation
- 27Optimizing Wireless Connectivity and Security
- 27Observe Performance, Placement, and Range Guidelines
- 28Implement Appropriate Wireless Security
- 29Understanding Wireless Settings
- 31Information to Gather before Changing Basic Wireless Settings
- 32Default Factory Settings
- 33Doing Basic Router Housekeeping
- 33Changing the Administrator Password
- 34Configuration File Management
- 34Restoring and Backing Up the Configuration
- 35Erasing the Configuration
- 35Upgrading the Wireless Router Software
- 37Troubleshooting Common Problems
- 37Basic Functioning
- 37Power Light Not On
- 38Lights Never Turn Off
- 38LAN or Internet (WAN) Port Lights Not On
- 38Troubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface
- 39Troubleshooting the ISP Connection
- 41Troubleshooting a TCP/IP Network Using a Ping Utility
- 41Testing the LAN Path to Your Router
- 42Testing the Path From Your Computer to a Remote Device
- 43Restoring the Default Configuration and Password
- 45Technical Specifications
- 47What You Need to Use a Router With a Broadband Modem
- 47Cabling and Computer Hardware
- 47Computer Network Configuration Requirements
- 48Internet Configuration Requirements
- 48Where Do I Get the Internet Configuration Parameters
- 49Record Your Internet Connection Information
- 50Install or Verify Windows Networking Components
- 66Verifying the Readiness of Your Internet Account
- 66Are Login Protocols Used
- 66What Is Your Configuration Information
- 67Obtaining Isp Configuration Information for Windows Computers
- 68Obtaining Isp Configuration Information for Macintosh Computers
- 69Restarting the Network
- 71Glossary
- 71List of Glossary Terms
Netgear N150 Wireless Router User Manual
To download user manuals and firmware updates, visit NETGEAR Support. Note: For more information, see How to update firmware on your NETGEAR product. If you need additional information, visit the NETGEAR Community or contact NETGEAR Support. Refer to the following links to set up your NETGEAR WiFi range extender. NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual About This Guide 3 December 2004 How to Print this Manual To print this manual you can choose one of the fo llowing several options, a ccording to your needs. Printing a Page in the HTML View. Each page in the HTML version of the manual is dedicated to a major topic. Use the Print.