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5.In the Internet Port pane, click the Connection Status button.

The Connection Status pop-up screen displays. The following figure shows the connection status information for a DHCP connection.

The content of the Connection Status pop-up screen depends on the type of connection. You can start new connections and end existing connections from this screen.

The following list describes the different types of connections and the associated settings that display on the Connection Status pop-up screen:

DHCP Connection

The following information displays for a DHCP connection:

•IP Address. The IP address that is assigned to the router.

•Subnet Mask. The subnet mask that is assigned to the router.

•Default Gateway. The IP address for the default gateway that the router communicates with.

•DHCP Server. The IP address for the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol server that configures the TCP/IP for all the computers that are connected to the router.

•DNS Server. The IP address of the Domain Name Service server that translates of network names to IP addresses.

•Lease Obtained. The date and time when the lease was obtained.

•Lease Expires. The date and time that the lease expires.

To change the router DHCP connection settings:

1. To release the router’s IP address and terminate the Internet connection, click the Release button.

2. To let the router acquire an IP address from the DHCP server and start the Internet connection, click the Renew button.

3. To close the Connection Status screen, click the Close Window button.

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Contents N150 and N300 Wireless Routers ModelsCompliance SupportTrademarks Contents Manage Your Network Appendix a Supplemental Information Hardware Setup Front Panel LEDs Hardware FeaturesBack Panel Position Your Router  To prepare your router for installation To position your router Cable Your Router  To cable your routerVerify the Cabling Connect to the Network Access the Router  To use WPS to connect to the WiFi network Wired ConnectionWiFi Connection  To find and select the WiFi networkUse a Web Browser to Access the Router Types of LoginsNetgear genie Automatic Internet Setup Log In to the Router  To use Netgear genie to set up your router To log in to the router Connect to the Network and Access the Router Specify Your Internet Settings  To use the Setup Wizard Use the Internet Setup WizardSelect Advanced Setup Wizard Specify an Internet Connection Without a Login Manually Set Up the Internet Connection To specify the Internet connection settings 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 Change the Router’s Device Name  To set up a default DMZ server To change the router’s device name  To change the LAN TCP/IP settings Change the LAN TCP/IP SettingsSelect Advanced Setup LAN Setup LAN IP addressRIP Version list, select one of the following Specify the IP Addresses that the Router Assigns  To disable the Dhcp server feature in the router Disable the Dhcp Server Feature in the RouterReserve LAN IP Addresses  To reserve an IP address  To edit a reserved address entry To use the WPS Wizard Use the WPS Wizard for WiFi Connections To delete a reserved address entry Select Advanced WPS WizardSpecify Basic WiFi Settings  To specify basic wireless settingsSelect Wireless Change the WiFi Security Option  To change the WPA settings To set up a guest network Set Up a Guest NetworkSelect Guest Network Enable or Disable the Wireless Radio Control the Wireless Radio To enable or disable the wireless radio Select Advanced Advanced Setup Wireless Settings Set Up a Wireless Schedule To set up the wireless schedule Set up a Wireless Access List Networking Wireless Distribution System Specify WPS Settings To specify WPS Settings  To set up the base station Set Up the Base StationSelect Advanced Advanced Setup Wireless Repeating Function Select the Enable Wireless Repeating Function check box Set Up a Repeater To configure the router as a repeater Complete the Repeater IP Address field Select Advanced Advanced Setup Static Routes  To set up a static routeStatic Routes  To edit a static route  To delete a static route View Devices Currently on the Network To view devices on the network Improve Network Connections with Universal Plug and Play  To enable Universal Plug and PlaySelect Attached Devices Select Advanced Advanced Setup UPnP Manage Your Network  To check for new firmware and update your router Update the Router FirmwareSelect Advanced Administration Firmware Update  To set the password for the user name admin Change the admin PasswordRecover the admin Password Select Advanced Administration Set PasswordSelect the Enable Password Recovery check box  To recover your passwordClick the Advanced tab View Router Status To view router status and usage information LAN PortDisplay Internet Port Statistics View the Internet Connection Settings To view the Internet connection settings  To display Internet port statisticsView the Internet Connection Status  To check the Internet connection status To change the router Dhcp connection settings Dhcp Connection To change the router Pptp connection settings View Wireless Settings To change the router PPPoE connection settings  To view the wireless settingsView Guest Network Settings  To view the guest network settings To reboot the router Reboot the RouterManage the Configuration File Do not interrupt the reboot process To back up the router’s configuration settings Back Up SettingsRestore Configuration Settings Select Advanced Administration Backup SettingsErase Configuration Settings Troubleshooting Admin Password Forgotten PasswordsWiFi Passwords WiFi Connections  To use a wired connection to view WiFi settingsChanges Not Saved Apply Power to the Router and Check the LEDs To apply power to the router and check the LEDs Troubleshoot with the LEDsAll LEDs Remain Lit Power LED Is Off or BlinkingPower LED Stays Amber Internet LEDs Is OffWiFi LED Is Off Cannot Log In to the RouterRouter Cannot Access the Internet  To check the WAN IP addressTroubleshoot a PPPoE Internet Connection Troubleshoot Internet Browsing To troubleshoot a PPPoE Internet connection Test the LAN Path to Your Router Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility To ping the router from a computer running Windows 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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