NETGEAR N150

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Contents
N150 Wireless Router Setup Manual
Getting to Know Your Wireless Router................................................................................1
Unpacking Your New Router .............................................................................................1
Hardware Features ............................................................................................................2
Front Panel ..................................................................................................................2
Back Panel ..................................................................................................................4
Side Panel ...................................................................................................................4
Router Label ................................................................................................................5
Positioning Your Wireless Router ......................................................................................5
Installing Your Wireless Router .........................................................................................6
Updating Your Router Firmware ........................................................................................7
Installing Your Router Using the Smart Wizard ..................................................................8
Using the Smart Wizard .....................................................................................................8
Accessing Your Router After Installation .........................................................................10
Manually Installing Your Router.........................................................................................11
Connecting Your Wireless Router ...................................................................................12
Verifying Your Connection ...............................................................................................15
Setting Up Your Router for Internet Access ....................................................................17
Configuring Your Wireless Network...................................................................................21
Specifying Wireless Settings ...........................................................................................21
Setting Your SSID and Wireless Security Manually ..................................................22
Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to Configure Your Wireless Network .......................23
Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity ................................................................................26
Troubleshooting...................................................................................................................28
Basic Setup Checklist ......................................................................................................28
Checking Basic Router Functions ...................................................................................29
Troubleshooting Login Problems .....................................................................................31