Netgear N600 Wireless Router User Manual

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•     The DSL LED is green when you have an ADSL connection.
•     
The Internet LED is red when there is no Internet connection.
Turn on your computer. If software usually logs you in to your Internet \
connection, do not run 
that software. Cancel it if it starts automatically. 
For More Information
For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the \
support website at 
http://support.netgear.com. 
						

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2.   Router Internet Setup
Connecting to the network
This chapter explains how to set up your Internet connection using one o\
f two methods: Setup Wizard or manual setup. If you have already set up your router using one\
 of these methods, the 
initial router setup is complete. Refer to this chapter if you want to b\
ecome familiar with the 
router menus, view or adjust the initial settings, or change the router \
password and login 
time-out.
This chapter contains the following sections: •     Router Setup Preparation 
•     Log In to the N600 Modem Router 
•     Upgrade Router Firmware 
•     Router Interface 
•     Setup Wizard 
•     Manual Setup (Basic Settings) 
•     ADSL Settings 
•     Unsuccessful Internet Connection 
•     Change Password and Login Time-Out 
•     Log Out Manually 
•     Types of Logins  
						

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Router Setup Preparation
You can set up your wireless modem router with the Setup Wizard as descr\
ibed in 
Setup 
Wizard  on page
  27 or manually as described in  Manual Setup (Basic Settings) on page  28. 
However, before you start the setup process, you need to have your ISP i\
nformation on hand 
and make sure the laptops, PCs, and other devices in the network have th\
e settings 
described here.
Note:   If you have a Macintosh or Linux system, you have to use the 
manual setup method.
Use Standard TCP/IP Properties for DHCP
If you configured your computer to use a static IP address, you need to \
change the settings 
back so that it uses Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). See  Appendix A, 
Supplemental Information  for more information.
Replace an Existing Router
To replace an existing router, disconnect it completely from your networ\
k and set it aside 
before starting the router setup. 
Adapters and Security Settings
A wireless adapter is the wireless radio in your PC or laptop that lets \
the PC or laptop 
connect to a wireless network. Most PCs and laptops come with an adapter\
 already installed, 
but if it is outdated or slow, you can purchase a USB adapter to plug in\
to a USB port.
Make sure the wireless adapter in each computer in your wireless network\
 supports the same 
security settings as the wireless modem router. See Wireless Security Requirements and 
Recommendations on page 37 for information about the router’s security settings.
Note:  If you connect devices to your modem router using WPS as 
described in Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Method on page  40, 
those devices assume the security settings of the router.
Gather ISP Information
You need the following information to set up your wireless modem router \
and to check that 
your Internet configuration is correct. Your Internet service provider (\
ISP) should have 
provided you with all of the information needed to connect to the Intern\
et. If you cannot locate  
						

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this information, ask your ISP to provide it. When your Internet connect\
ion is working, you no 
longer need to launch the ISP’s login program on your computer to acc\
ess the Internet. When 
you start an Internet application, your wireless modem router automatica\
lly logs you in.
•     
Active Internet service provided by an ADSL account
•     The ISP configuration information for your ADSL account -ISP login name and password
- ISP Domain Name Server (DNS) addresses
- Fixed or static IP address
- Host and domain names
- Depending on how your ISP set up your Internet account, you could need t\
o know 
one or more of these settings for a manual setup:
-     Virtual path identifier (VPI) and virtual channel identifier (VCI) p\
arameters
-     Multiplexing method
-     Host and domain names
Log In to the N600 Modem Router
Log in to the wireless modem router to view or change settings or to set\
 up the wireless 
modem router.
To log in:
1. Type  http://192.168.0.1  in the address field of your browser and press  Enter to display 
the login window. You can also enter either of these addresses to access\
 the wireless 
modem router:  http://www.routerlogin.net  or http://www.routerlogin.com.
Figure 8.  Log in with user name and password
2.  When prompted, enter admin  for the router user name and password for the router 
password, both in lowercase letters, and click  OK.  
						

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Note:  
The router user name and password are probably different from the 
user name and password for logging in to your Internet connection. 
See Types of Logins  on page
  34 for more information.
The router screens display, where you can do things like changing settin\
gs or adding 
other devices to your network. For a brief description of the available \
functionality, see 
Router Interface on page  26. For information about adding devices to your network, see 
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Method on page  40.
If you do not see the login prompt:
1.  Check the LEDs on the router front panel to make sure that the modem rou\
ter is 
plugged into an electrical outlet, its power is on, and the Ethernet cab\
le between your 
computer and the router is connected to a LAN port.
2.  If you connected the Ethernet cable and quickly launched your browser an\
d typed in the 
router URL, your computer might need a minute or two to recognize the LA\
N connection. 
Relaunch your browser and try again. 
3.  If you are having trouble accessing the router wirelessly, NETGEAR recom\
mends that 
during setup you use an Ethernet cable to connect your computer so that \
you can log in to 
the wireless modem router. 
Note:   If you cannot connect to the wireless router, check the Internet 
Protocol (TCP/IP) properties in the Network Connections section of 
your PC Control Panel. They should be set to obtain both IP and 
DNS server addresses automatically. 
Upgrade Router Firmware
When you log in and if you are connected to the Internet, the Firmware U\
pgrade Assistant 
screen displays so you can upgrade to the latest available firmware. For\
 more information 
about upgrading firmware, see Chapter 5, Network Maintenance .
To upgrade the firmware:
1. Click  Yes to check for new firmware (recommended). The modem router checks the 
NETGEAR database for new firmware. 
2.  If no new firmware is available, click  No to exit. You can check for new firmware later.
3.  If new firmware is available, click Yes  to upgrade the router with the latest firmware. After the 
upgrade, the router restarts. 
						

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CAUTION:
Do not try to go online, turn off the router, shut down the computer, or\
 do 
anything else to the router until the router finishes restarting.
You cannot upgrade firmware until you have established your Internet con\
nection as 
described in Setup Wizard on page  27. 
Router Interface
The router interface gives you access to the router’s current setting\
s so you can view or 
change them (if needed). The left column has the router menus, and the\
 right column 
provides online help. The middle column is the screen for the current me\
nu option.
Figure 9. Router interface
Setup Wizard
Specify the language and location, and automatically detect the Internet\
 connection. See 
Setup Wizard on page  27.
Add WPS Client
Add WPS-compatible wireless devices and other equipment to your wireless\
 network. See 
Add Clients (Devices) to Your Network on page  40. 
						

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Setup Menu
Set, upgrade, and check the ISP and wireless network settings of your ro\
uter. See Manual 
Setup (Basic Settings) 
on page
  28 and ADSL Settings on page  32. See also Chapter 3, 
Wireless Settings,  for information about preset and basic security settings.
USB Storage Menu
Add removable storage to your network. See  Chapter 6, USB Storage.
Content Filtering Menu
View and configure the router firewall settings to prevent objectionable\
 content from reaching 
your PCs. See Chapter 4, Security Settings.
Maintenance Menu
Administer and maintain your router and network. See  Chapter 5, Network Maintenance.
Advanced Menu
Set the router up for unique situations such as when remote access by IP\
 or by domain name 
from the Internet is needed. See Chapter 8, Advanced Settings. Using this menu requires a 
solid understanding of networking concepts.
Advanced – VPN Menu
Set up secure encrypted communications. See  Chapter 7, Virtual Private Networking. Using 
this menu requires a solid understanding of networking concepts.
Web Support
Go to the NETGEAR support site to get information, help, and product doc\
umentation. These 
links work once you have an Internet connection.
Setup Wizard
You have to log in to the modem router to set the country, language, and\
 Internet connection. 
						

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To use the Setup Wizard:
1. 
Select  Setup Wizard  from the top of the router menus to display the following screen: 
Figure 10.  Country and language settings in Setup Wizard
2. Select your country and language:
•     Country . It is important to specify the location where the wireless modem route\
r 
operates so that the Internet connection works correctly. The default is\
 UK.
•     Language. The default is English. You can select another language if you prefer.\
3.  Select either  Yes or No, I want to configure the Router myself . If you select No, proceed 
to  Manual Setup (Basic Settings)  on page  28. 
4.  If you selected Yes, click  Next.
With automatic Internet detection, the Setup Wizard searches your Intern\
et connection 
for servers and protocols to determine your ISP configuration.
Note:   The Setup Wizard cannot detect a Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol 
(PPTP) connection. If your ISP uses PPTP, you have to set your 
Internet connection through the screen described in Manual Setup 
(Basic Settings) on page  28.
Manual Setup (Basic Settings)
The Basic Settings screen displays when you select No. I want to configu\
re the Router myself 
in the Setup Wizard and is also available from the router menus. It is w\
here you view or 
change ISP information. The fields that display vary depending on whethe\
r or not your 
Internet connection requires a login.
Note:  Check that the country and language are set as described Setup 
Wizard on page  27 before proceeding with the manual setup.  
						

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To set up the basic settings manually:
1. 
Select  Set Up > Basic Settings and select Yes or No depending on whether or not 
your ISP requires a login. Figure  11, Basic Settings screen without (left) and with (right) 
login  shows both forms of the Basic Settings screen.
•     Yes. 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, as needed.
2.  Enter the settings for the IP address and DNS server. The default ADSL s\
ettings usually 
work fine. If you have problems with your connection, check the ADSL set\
tings and see 
ADSL Settings on page  32 for more information.
3.  If no login is required, you can specify the MAC Address setting.
4.  Click  Apply to save your settings.
5.  Click  Test to test your Internet connection. If the NETGEAR website does not appea\
r within 
1 minute, and see  Troubleshooting on page  145. 
						

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Figure 11. Basic Settings screen without (left) and with (right) log\
in
The following table explains all of the possible fields in the Basic Set\
tings screen. Note that 
which fields appear in this screen depends on whether or not a login is \
required.
Table 11.  Basic Settings Screen Description
SettingsDescription
Does Your ISP Require a Login? • Yes
•  No
These fields 
display only if 
no login is 
required. Account Name  
(If required) Enter the account name provided by your ISP. This might also be 
called the host name.
Domain Name  
(If required) Enter the domain name provided by your ISP.