NETGEAR WNR1000v3h2 manual Enabling Remote Management Access

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N150 Wireless Router User Manual

Enabling Remote Management Access

Using the Remote Management feature, you can allow a user on the Internet to configure, upgrade, and check the status of your WNR1000v3h2 router. Select Remote Management under Advanced in the main menu.

Figure 10.

The Remote Management screen displays.

Note: Be sure to change the router’s default configuration password to a very secure password. The ideal password should contain no dictionary words from any language, and should be a mixture of letters (both uppercase and lowercase), numbers, and symbols. Your password can be up to 30 characters.

To configure your router for remote management:

1.Select the Turn Remote Management On check box.

2.Under Allow Remote Access By, specify what external IP addresses will be allowed to access the router’s remote management.

Note: For enhanced security, restrict access to as few external IP addresses

as practical.

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Contents N150 Wireless Router WNR1000v3h2 Revision History Technical SupportTrademarks Statement of ConditionsTable of Contents Customizing Your Network Settings Troubleshooting Configuring Basic Connectivity Using the Setup ManualLogging In To Your Wireless Router Configuring Basic Connectivity Selecting a Language for Your Screen Display Configuring Basic Connectivity Configuring Your Internet Settings Using the Setup Wizard Viewing and Configuring Basic Internet SettingsYour Internet Connection Does Not Require a Login No login required Your Internet Connection Does Require a Login Login required Configuring Basic Connectivity Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity Configuring Basic Connectivity Click Setup Access List Safeguarding Your Network Safeguarding Your NetworkChoosing Appropriate Wireless Security To configure the wireless network, you can Other Features That Enhance Security Wireless Security OptionsIf WEP Authentication is used, circle one Shared Key or Auto Recording Basic Wireless Settings Setup InformationViewing Basic Wireless Settings Changing Wireless Security SettingsSafeguarding Your Network Configuring WEP Wireless Security Safeguarding Your Network Configuring WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK Wireless Security Viewing Advanced Wireless Settings Using Push N Connect Wi-Fi Protected Setup Using the Physical Push Button Push Button ConfigurationSecurity PIN Entry Using the Router’s Security PINUsing the Wireless Client’s Security PIN Configuring the WPS SettingsAdding Additional WPS-Enabled Clients Adding Additional Non-WPS-Enabled Clients Restricting Wireless Access by MAC AddressSelect the Turn Access Control On check box To add a guest network, do the following Adding Guest NetworksChanging the Administrator Password Backing Up Your Configuration Understanding Your Firewall Content Filtering Overview Blocking Access to Internet SitesRestricting Access From Your Network Blocking Access to Internet Services To block access to Internet services Scheduling Blocking Blocking Services by IP Address RangeLog Entry Descriptions Viewing Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web AccessConfiguring E-mail Alert and Web Access Log Notifications Setting the Time Zone Customizing Your Network Settings Using the LAN IP Setup OptionsConfiguring LAN TCP/IP Setup Parameters Configuring a Device NameUsing Address Reservation Using the Router as a Dhcp ServerClick Edit or Delete Using a Dynamic DNS ServiceTo reserve an IP address To edit or delete a reserved address entryConfiguring the WAN Setup Options To configure for a Dynamic DNS serviceSelect the Use a Dynamic DNS Service check box Disabling Port Scan and DoS Protection Setting Up a Default DMZ ServerResponding to a Ping on the Internet WAN Port Configuring Static RoutesSetting the MTU Size Configuring NAT FilteringTo add or edit a static route Customizing Your Network Settings Allowing Inbound Connections to Your Network Fine-Tuning Your NetworkFine-Tuning Your Network Web server then sends this reply message to your router How Port Triggering Changes the Communication ProcessHow Port Forwarding Changes the Communication Process How Port Forwarding Differs from Port Triggering Configuring Port Forwarding to Local ServersTo configure port forwarding to a local server Adding a Custom ServiceTo edit or delete a port forwarding entry Click Edit Service or Delete Service to make changesEditing or Deleting a Port Forwarding Entry Application Example Making a Local Web Server PublicConfiguring Port Triggering Clear the Disable Port Triggering check box To turn on Universal Plug and Play Using Universal Plug and PlayOptimizing Wireless Performance Identify critical wireless links Choose your settingsReduce interference Using WMM for Wireless Multimedia Applications Quality of ServiceUsing WMM QoS for Wireless Multimedia Applications Configuring QoS for Internet Access QoS for Applications and Online GamingTo create a QoS policy for applications and online games QoS for a Router LAN Port Click Setup QoS Rule and then click Add Priority RuleQoS for a MAC Address Click Setup QoS Rule Changing the MTU SizeEditing or Deleting an Existing QoS Policy Common MTU Sizes Overview of Home and Small Office Networking TechnologiesAssessing Your Speed Requirements Network Connection Theoretical Raw Transfer Time Theoretical Transfer Time for 1 GigabyteUsing Network Monitoring Tools Using Network Monitoring ToolsWireless Router Status Fields Viewing Wireless Router Status InformationDhcp Click Connection Status to display the connection status Router Statistics Connection Status SettingsRx B/s Viewing a List of Attached DevicesManaging the Configuration File Backing Up and Restoring the ConfigurationDo not interrupt the reboot process Erasing the Configuration Checking for New Firmware in the Router Upgrade ScreenUpdating the Router Firmware Using Network Monitoring Tools Updating Manually to New Router Firmware Enabling Remote Management Access To configure your router for remote managementSelect the Turn Remote Management On check box Using Network Monitoring Tools To monitor traffic on your router, do the following Traffic MeterUsing Network Monitoring Tools Troubleshooting Quick TipsBe sure to restart your network in this sequence Troubleshooting Basic Functions Make sure that the Ethernet cables are securely pluggedCheck the Test light to verify correct router operation Internet light stays amber Power light is not onPower light blinks green slowly and continuously Power light stays amberInternet or LAN port lights are not on Login ProblemsObtaining an Internet IP Address Checking the Internet Service ConnectionTroubleshooting Internet Browsing Troubleshooting PPPoETesting the LAN Path to Your Router Troubleshooting Your Network Using the Ping UtilityRequest timed out Testing the Path from Your Computer to a Remote DeviceProblems with Wireless Adapter Connections Problems with Date and TimeThese procedures erase all current configuration settings Restoring the Default Configuration and PasswordDefault Configuration Settings WNR1000v3h2 Router Default Configuration SettingsAppendix a Technical Specifications Wireless Communication WNR1000v3h2 Router General Specifications General SpecificationsAppendix B Related Documents Reference DocumentsFCC Requirements for Operation in the United States Regulatory Compliance InformationEurope EU Declaration of Conformity FCC CautionEdoc in Languages of the European Community Pertinentes de la directive 1999/5/CE Interference Reduction Table Interference Reduction TableIndex IndexIndex PIN 32, 34 ping 54 Setup Manual