NETGEAR D500 and D1500 user manual Position Your Modem Router

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N150 and N300 WiFi DSL Modem Routers

Position Your Modem Router

The modem router lets you access your network anywhere within the operating range of your WiFi network. However, the operating distance or range of your WiFi connection can vary significantly depending on the physical placement of your modem router. For example, the thickness and number of walls the WiFi signal passes through can limit the range.

Additionally, other WiFi access points in and around your home might affect your modem router’s signal. WiFi access points are routers, repeaters, WiFi range extenders, and any other device that emits a WiFi signal for network access.

Position your modem router according to the following guidelines:

•Place your modem router near the center of the area where your computers and other devices operate and within line of sight to your WiFi devices.

•Make sure that the modem router is within reach of an AC power outlet and near Ethernet cables for wired computers.

•Place the modem router in an elevated location, minimizing the number walls and ceilings between the modem router and your other devices.

•Place the modem router away from electrical devices such as these:

-Ceiling fans

-Home security systems

-Microwaves

-Computers

-Base of a cordless phone

-2.4 GHz cordless phone

•Place the modem router away from large metal surfaces, large glass surfaces, insulated walls, and items such as these:

-Solid metal door

-Aluminum studs

-Fish tanks

-Mirrors

-Brick

-Concrete

If you are using adjacent access points, use different radio frequency channels to reduce interference.

Install and Access the Modem Router and Its Network

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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 Wired Connection WiFi ConnectionTypes of Logins 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 admin Password and Automatic Login Time-Out  To change the password for the user name adminChange the Language  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 Change a Static Route Remove a Static Route To change 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 SavedTroubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility Test the LAN Path to Your Modem Router To ping the modem router from a Windows computer PingTest the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device Supplemental Information Factory Settings Feature Default BehaviorTechnical and Environmental Specifications Feature DescriptionSupplemental Information 114