N150 Wireless Router User Manual
Make sure that the Ethernet cables are securely plugged in.
•The Internet status light on the wireless router is on if the Ethernet cable connecting the wireless router and the modem is plugged in securely and the modem and wireless router are turned on.
•For each
Make sure that the wireless settings in the computer and router match exactly.
•For a wirelessly connected computer, the wireless network name (SSID) and WEP or WPA security settings of the router and wireless computer must match exactly.
•If you have enabled the wireless router to restrict wireless access by MAC address, you must add the wireless computer’s MAC address to the router’s wireless card access list.
Make sure that the network settings of the computer are correct.
•LAN connected computers must be configured to obtain an IP address automatically using DHCP. For more information, see the links in Appendix B.
•Some cable modem services require you to use the MAC address of the computer registered on the account. If so, in the Router MAC Address section of the Basic Settings menu, select Use this Computer’s MAC Address. Click Apply to save your settings. Restart the network in the correct sequence.
Check the Test light to verify correct router operation.
If the Test light does not turn off within 2 minutes after you turn the router on, reset the router according to the instructions in Restoring the Default Configuration and Password on page 100.
Troubleshooting Basic Functions
After you turn on power to the router, the following sequence of events should occur:
1.When power is first applied, verify that the Power light is on.
2.Verify that the power light turns amber within a few seconds, indicating that the
3.After approximately 1 minute, verify that:
a.The color of the power light changes to green.
b.The LAN port lights are lit for any local ports that are connected.
If a port’s light is lit, a link has been established to the connected device. If a LAN port is connected to a 100 Mbps device, verify that the port’s light is green. If the port is 10 Mbps, the light will be amber.
c.The Internet port is connected and its light is lit.