NETGEAR Troubleshooting Router Lights for Optimal Performance

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N150 and N300 WiFi DSL Modem Routers

Troubleshoot with the LEDs

When you turn on the power, the LEDs light as described here.

1.When power is first applied, the Internet LED lights solid green for about 5 seconds and then turns off.

2.For about 6 seconds, no LEDs light.

3.Both LAN LEDs (1 and 2) light for about 1 second.

4.After approximately 17 seconds after turning on the power, the following occurs:

-The WiFi LED lights green.

-The LAN port LEDs (1, 2, or both) light green for any local ports that are connected.

-The DSL LED blinks green to indicate that the modem router negotiates the best possible speed on the DSL line. If the negotiation completes and a DSL link is established, the LED turns solid green. If you do not use a DSL modem but a cable or fiber modem, the LED remains blinking.

-The Power LED lights solid green.

-The Internet LED lights solid green if an Internet connection is established.

Power LED Is Off

If the Power LED and other LEDs are off when your modem router is turned on, do the following:

•Check that the Power On/Off button on the back is in the on position, that is, it is pushed in.

•Check that the power cord is correctly connected to your modem router and that the power supply adapter is correctly connected to a functioning power outlet.

•Check that you are using the 12 VDC 0.5A power adapter that NETGEAR supplied for this product.

If the error persists, a hardware problem might exist. For recovery instructions or help with a hardware problem, contact technical support at www.netgear.com/support.

WiFi LED Is Off

If the WiFi LED stays off, check to see if the radio on the modem router is turned off (see Manage the WiFi Radio on page 56). By default, the radio is turned on and the WiFi LED lights solid green.

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Contents N150 WiFi DSL Modem Router-Essentials Edition Support ComplianceTrademarks Contents Manage the WiFi Network Settings Appendix a Supplemental Information Router Unpack Your Modem Router Your package contains the following itemsTop Panel with LEDs Following table describes the LEDs from right to leftAdsl Bottom Panel Product Label Modem router product labelInstall and Access the Modem Router and Its Network Position Your Modem Router Types of Logins Wired ConnectionWiFi Connection Before You Connect to the Modem RouterNetgear genie Automatic Setup Utility and Setup Wizard Set Up Your Modem Router for DSL Service DSL Service To connect your modem router to a DSL service Modem router cabling for DSL serviceInstall and Access the Modem Router and Its Network Set Up Your Modem Router for Cable or Fiber Service  To connect your modem router to a cable or fiber service Modem router cabling for cable or fiber serviceInstall and Access the Modem Router and Its Network WAN physical interface changing. Please wait Install and Access the Modem Router and Its Network  To log in to the modem router Change the Language Change the admin Password and Automatic Login Time-Out To change the password for the user name admin  To change the languageInstall and Access the Modem Router and Its Network Manage the Internet Settings Manually Use the Internet Setup Wizard After Initial Setup  To use the Setup WizardManage the Internet Settings Manually Manually Set Up the Internet Connection Specify an Internet Connection Without a LoginField Description Internet IP AddressDomain Name Server DNS Address Router MAC AddressNAT Network Address Translation Manage the Internet Settings Manually From the Encapsulation menu, select PPPoE PPP over Ethernet Or Manually ConnectManage the Internet Settings Manually From the Encapsulation menu, select PPPoA PPP over ATM Specify an IPv6 Internet Connection IPv6 Internet Connections and IPv6 AddressesField Description Internet IP Address Set Up an IPv6 6to4 Tunnel Connection Manage the Internet Settings Manually Set Up an IPv6 Pass-Through Connection Set Up an IPv6 Fixed Connection To set up an IPv6 pass-through Internet connection  To set up a fixed IPv6 Internet connection Set Up an IPv6 Dhcp Connection  To set up an IPv6 Internet connection with a Dhcp serverManage the Internet Settings Manually Set Up an IPv6 PPPoE Connection  To set up an IPv6 PPPoE Internet connectionManage the Internet Settings Manually Manage the MTU Size MTU ConceptsChange the MTU Size Application To change the MTU size Manage the WiFi Network Settings Manage the Basic WiFi Settings and WiFi Security Field Description Wireless Network N150 WiFi DSL Modem Router Model N300 WiFi DSL Modem Router Model D1500Field Description Security OptionsConfigure WPA/WPA2 Enterprise WiFi Security  To configure WPA/WPA2 enterprise securityConfigure WEP Legacy WiFi Security  To configure WEP securityManage the WiFi Network Settings Manage the WiFi Radio  To manage the WiFi radio Manage Advanced WiFi Features  To manage advanced WiFi featuresSet Up the Modem Router as a Wireless Repeater Transmit Power Control menuFollowing figure shows a wireless repeating scenario Select the Enable Wireless Repeating Function check box Settings Manage the Adsl Settings  To view or change the DSL setupManage the WAN and LAN Network Settings Manage the WAN and LAN Network Settings Manage the WAN Security Settings  To change the default WAN security settingsManage Igmp Proxying and VPN Pass-Through  To change the default NAT filtering settings Manage NAT FilteringManage the WAN and LAN Network Settings  To change the default ALG settings Manage the Application Level Gateway To change the LAN TCP/IP settings Manage the Modem Router’s LAN IP AddressLAN IP address Change the Modem Router’s Device Name  To change the router’s device nameManage the Dhcp Server Address Pool Disable the Built-In Dhcp Server  To disable the built-in Dhcp serverSet Up and Manage Static Routes Clear the Use Router as Dhcp Server check boxSet Up a Static Route  To set up a static routeField Description  To change a static route Change a Static RouteRemove a Static Route  To remove a static routeManage Universal Plug and Play To manage Universal Plug and PlayManage the WAN and LAN Network Settings Manage the Modem Router Monitor the Traffic Update the Firmware of the Modem Router  To check for new firmware and update your modem routerManually Check for New Firmware and Update the Modem Router D1500-V1.0.0.141.0.1PE.img Manage the Configuration File of the Modem Router Back Up the Settings To back up the modem router’s configuration settings Restore the Settings  To restore configuration settings that you backed upReturn the Modem Router to Its Factory Default Settings Use the Reset Button To reset the modem router to factory default settings Erase the Settings  To erase the settingsView the Status and Statistics of the Modem Router Field Description Router Information Wireless Settings Internet PortModem View the Traffic Statistics Field or Column Description View or Change a PPPoE or PPPoA Internet Connection View or Change a TCP/IP Internet Connection  To view or change the TCP/IP Internet connection statusView the xDSL Line Status and Modem Statistics  To view modem router statusManage the Modem Router and Monitor the Traffic  To display the wired and WiFi devices View Devices Currently on the NetworkProduct label Troubleshooting Quick Tips for Troubleshooting Problem Possible SolutionPower LED Is Off WiFi LED Is OffTroubleshoot with the LEDs You Cannot Log In to the Modem Router LAN LED Is OffTroubleshoot the Internet Connection Troubleshoot the DSL LinkInternet LED Is Off Obtain an Internet IP Address To check the Internet IP address Troubleshoot PPPoE or PPPoA  To verify that your PPPoE or PPPoA connection is workingTroubleshoot Internet Browsing Troubleshoot the WiFi Connectivity Changes Are Not Saved To ping the modem router from a Windows computer Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping UtilityTest the LAN Path to Your Modem Router PingTest the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device Supplemental Information Factory Settings Feature Default BehaviorTechnical and Environmental Specifications Feature DescriptionSupplemental Information 114