NETGEAR WNR2020, WNR618 View the Internet Connection Settings, Display Internet Port Statistics

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N150 and N300 Wireless Routers

View the Internet Connection Settings

To view the Internet connection settings:

1.Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network.

2.Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com. A login screen displays.

3.Enter the router user name and password.

The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive.

The BASIC Home screen displays.

4.Click the ADVANCED tab.

The Internet Port pane displays the following information:

•MAC Address. The Media Access Control (MAC) address for the Internet port. This address is the unique physical address that the Internet (WAN) port of the router uses.

•IP Address. The IP address that the Internet (WAN) port of the router uses. If no address is shown or the address is 0.0.0.0, the router is not connected to the Internet.

•Connection. Shows whether the router is using a fixed or dynamic IP address on the Internet port. If the value is DHCP, the router obtains an IP address dynamically from the ISP or from a DHCP server on your LAN.

•IP Subnet Mask. The IP subnet mask that the Internet port of the router uses.

•Domain Name Server. The Domain Name Server address that the router uses. A Domain Name Server translates human-language URLs such as www.netgear.com into IP addresses.

Display Internet Port Statistics

To display Internet port statistics:

1.Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network.

2.Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com. A login screen displays.

3.Enter the router user name and password.

The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive.

4.The BASIC Home screen displays

5.Click the ADVANCED tab.

Manage Your Network

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Contents N150 and N300 Wireless Routers ModelsTrademarks SupportCompliance Contents Manage Your Network Appendix a Supplemental Information Hardware Setup Back Panel Hardware FeaturesFront Panel LEDs  To position your router  To prepare your router for installationPosition Your Router Cable Your Router  To cable your routerVerify the Cabling Connect to the Network Access the Router Wired Connection WiFi Connection To use WPS to connect to the WiFi network  To find and select the WiFi networkNetgear genie Automatic Internet Setup Types of LoginsUse a Web Browser to Access the Router  To log in to the router  To use Netgear genie to set up your routerLog In to the Router Connect to the Network and Access the Router Specify Your Internet Settings Select Advanced Setup Wizard Use the Internet Setup Wizard To use the Setup Wizard  To specify the Internet connection settings Manually Set Up the Internet ConnectionSpecify an Internet Connection Without a Login Specify an Internet Connection That Uses a Login  To view or change the basic Internet setupSelect Internet Change the MTU Size Select Advanced Setup WAN Setup  To change the MTU sizeCommon MTU sizes Networking View or Change WAN Settings  To view or change the WAN settingsSet Up a Default DMZ Server  To change the router’s device name  To set up a default DMZ serverChange the Router’s Device Name Change the LAN TCP/IP Settings Select Advanced Setup LAN Setup To change the LAN TCP/IP settings LAN IP addressRIP Version list, select one of the following Specify the IP Addresses that the Router Assigns Reserve LAN IP Addresses Disable the Dhcp Server Feature in the Router To disable the Dhcp server feature in the router  To reserve an IP address  To edit a reserved address entryUse the WPS Wizard for WiFi Connections  To delete a reserved address entry To use the WPS Wizard Select Advanced WPS WizardSpecify Basic WiFi Settings  To specify basic wireless settingsSelect Wireless Change the WiFi Security Option  To change the WPA settingsSelect Guest Network Set Up a Guest Network To set up a guest network  To enable or disable the wireless radio Control the Wireless RadioEnable or Disable the Wireless Radio  To set up the wireless schedule Set Up a Wireless ScheduleSelect Advanced Advanced Setup Wireless Settings Set up a Wireless Access List Networking  To specify WPS Settings Specify WPS SettingsWireless Distribution System Select Advanced Advanced Setup Wireless Repeating Function Set Up the Base Station To set up the base station  To configure the router as a repeater Set Up a RepeaterSelect the Enable Wireless Repeating Function check box Complete the Repeater IP Address field Static Routes  To set up a static routeSelect Advanced Advanced Setup Static Routes  To edit a static route  To view devices on the network View Devices Currently on the Network To delete a static route Select Attached Devices  To enable Universal Plug and PlayImprove Network Connections with Universal Plug and Play Select Advanced Advanced Setup UPnP Manage Your Network Select Advanced Administration Firmware Update Update the Router Firmware To check for new firmware and update your router Change the admin Password Recover the admin Password To set the password for the user name admin Select Advanced Administration Set PasswordSelect the Enable Password Recovery check box  To recover your passwordView Router Status  To view router status and usage informationClick the Advanced tab LAN PortView the Internet Connection Settings  To view the Internet connection settingsDisplay Internet Port Statistics  To display Internet port statisticsView the Internet Connection Status  To check the Internet connection status To change the router Dhcp connection settings Dhcp ConnectionView Wireless Settings  To change the router PPPoE connection settings To change the router Pptp connection settings  To view the wireless settingsView Guest Network Settings  To view the guest network settingsReboot the Router Manage the Configuration File To reboot the router Do not interrupt the reboot processBack Up Settings Restore Configuration Settings To back up the router’s configuration settings Select Advanced Administration Backup SettingsErase Configuration Settings Troubleshooting WiFi Passwords Forgotten PasswordsAdmin Password WiFi Connections  To use a wired connection to view WiFi settingsApply Power to the Router and Check the LEDs  To apply power to the router and check the LEDsChanges Not Saved Troubleshoot with the LEDsPower LED Is Off or Blinking Power LED Stays AmberAll LEDs Remain Lit Internet LEDs Is OffWiFi LED Is Off Cannot Log In to the RouterRouter Cannot Access the Internet  To check the WAN IP address To troubleshoot a PPPoE Internet connection Troubleshoot Internet BrowsingTroubleshoot a PPPoE Internet Connection  To ping the router from a computer running Windows Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping UtilityTest the LAN Path to Your Router Test the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device Request timed outTroubleshoot IP Addresses Supplemental Information Factory Settings Router factory default settingsTechnical Specifications Router specifications

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