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Contents

Wireless-N 150 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 ....................................................................16

Configuring Your Wireless Network...................................................................................20

Specifying Wireless Settings ...........................................................................................20

Setting Your SSID and Wireless Security Manually ..................................................20

Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to Configure Your Wireless Network .......................22

Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity ................................................................................25

Troubleshooting...................................................................................................................27

Basic Setup Checklist ......................................................................................................27

Checking Basic Router Functions ...................................................................................28

Troubleshooting Login Problems .....................................................................................30

NETGEAR WNR1000v2 User Manual

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