Netgear N150 Manual

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– Smart Wizard requires a PC running Microsoft Windows.
•Manual Setup: If you cannot or prefer not to use the Smart Wizard Installation Assistant, see  
“Manually Installing Your Router” on page 11. For example, if you are connecting to a Linux 
operating system, or are technically knowledgeable, select this option. If you choose to use 
this option and install your router manually, for best results, install and set up your router in 
this order:
1. Install and...

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Installing Your Router
Using the Smart Wizard
The Smart Wizard setup procedure should take about 15 minutes to complete. Before using the 
Smart Wizard, ensure that:
• You are using a PC with either a Mac operating systems or a Windows operating system 
(Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows 2000, or Windows XP with Service Pack 2), and with 
a wired Ethernet connection, not a wireless connection.
• You have an Internet service connection through an Internet...

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2.When the Smart Wizard prompts you about updates, click Yes to check for updates for your 
router, or No, to update later (for more information, see “Setting Up Your Router for Internet 
Access” on page 17, or the online User Manual).
3.Follow the remaining instructions and prompts to complete the installation.
The Smart Wizard guides you through installing your router, connecting your router to the 
Internet, configuring your wireless network settings,...

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After connecting to the Internet, you can:
• Log in to the router and check for new firmware. Refer to the bottom label for the default login 
information, or see the steps in “Configuring Your Wireless Network” on page 21.
• Set up additional wireless computers in your network for Internet access (see “Configuring 
Your Wireless Network” on page 21).
For advanced features not covered in this manual, see the User Manual on your Resource CD. A 
link to the...

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Manually Installing Your Router
Before installing and connecting your router manually, review the list below and make sure that 
you have all of the necessary information.
• Internet service connection through an Internet Service Provider (ISP).
• The configuration information your ISP gave you. Depending on how your Internet account 
was set up, you might need the following information to set up your wireless router and access 
the Internet: 
– Host and domain name
–...

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Connecting Your Wireless Router 
Before you install your wireless router, make sure that the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Property 
settings on your computer are set to “automatically obtain an IP address” using DHCP and “Obtain 
DNS server address automatically.” You can check these settings by looking at the TCP/IP 
Properties of your Internal Network Connections, which are accessible through the Control Panel 
of your computer. If you are unsure about this, refer to the...

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5.Locate the Ethernet cable that came with your NETGEAR product. Securely insert one end of 
the Ethernet cable into your modem (C) and the other end into the Internet port of the wireless 
router (D). (The cable and the Internet port label are color coded.)
6.Locate the cable (A) that is still attached to your computer (see step 4). Securely insert that 
cable into a port on the router, such as port 1 (E), as shown in Figure 8.
Figure 6
 
Figure 7
A
B
CD 

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7.Connect any additional wired PCs to your router by inserting an Ethernet cable from a PC into 
one of the three remaining LAN ports.
8.Review that your network is now set up (as shown in Figure 9); you are ready to start your 
network.
 
9.Start your network in the correct sequence, as described below.
Figure 8
Figure 9
A
E
1    2   3   4 

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To start your network:
1.
Plug in and turn on the cable or DSL modem. Wait 2 minutes.
2.Plug the end of the power adapter’s cord into the wall or a power strip, and into the power 
adapter outlet of your wireless router (F), as shown in Figure 10. Wait 1 minute.
3.Turn on your computer. It will take several minutes for your router to establish a connection 
with your computer and your Internet provider. 
Verifying Your Connection
Verify that your router is connected...

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Figure 11
Table 2. Status Lights After Installation 
LabelDescription
1. PowerThe power light should turn solid green. If it does not, see “Checking Basic Router 
Functions” on page 29.
2. Push N ConnectThe WPS button/light will not be lit unless you push it to enable Push ‘N’ Connect 
(WPS) security. See “Using Push N Connect (WPS) to Configure Your Wireless 
Network” on page 23.
3. WirelessThe wireless light should be lit after turning on the wireless router.
4....