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Chapter 1 Hardware Overview of the Modem Router

Unpack Your Modem Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Top Panel with LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Back Panel with Ports, DC Connector, On/Off Button, and Antennas . . . . . . . . 9 Bottom Panel Product Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Chapter 2 Install and Access the Modem Router and Its Network

Position Your Modem Router. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Before You Connect to the Modem Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Wired Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 WiFi Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Types of Logins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 NETGEAR genie Automatic Setup Utility and Setup Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Set Up Your Modem Router for DSL Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 DSL Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Cable the Modem Router for DSL Service and Access the Modem Router . 16 Set Up Your Modem Router for Cable or Fiber Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Cable the Modem Router for Cable or Fiber Service and

Access the Modem Router. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Log In to the Modem Router After Setup to View or Change Settings. . . . . . . 23 Change the Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Change the admin Password and Automatic Login Time-Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Chapter 3 Manage the Internet Settings Manually

Use the Internet Setup Wizard After Initial Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Manually Set Up the Internet Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Specify an Internet Connection Without a Login. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Specify an Internet Connection That Uses a Login and PPPoE Service . . . . 31 Specify an Internet Connection That Uses a Login and PPPoA Service . . . . 34 Specify an IPv6 Internet Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 IPv6 Internet Connections and IPv6 Addresses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Set Up an IPv6 6to4 Tunnel Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Set Up an IPv6 Pass-Through Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Set Up an IPv6 Fixed Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Set Up an IPv6 DHCP Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Set Up an IPv6 PPPoE Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Manage the MTU Size. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 MTU Concepts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Change the MTU Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

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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 Your package contains the following items Unpack Your Modem RouterFollowing table describes the LEDs from right to left Top Panel with LEDsAdsl Modem router product label Bottom Panel Product LabelInstall and Access the Modem Router and Its Network Position Your Modem Router Before You Connect to the Modem Router Wired ConnectionWiFi Connection Types of LoginsNetgear genie Automatic Setup Utility and Setup Wizard DSL Service Set Up Your Modem Router for DSL ServiceModem router cabling for DSL service  To connect your modem router to a DSL serviceInstall and Access the Modem Router and Its Network Set Up Your Modem Router for Cable or Fiber Service Modem router cabling for cable or fiber service  To connect your modem router to a 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  To change the language Change the admin Password and Automatic Login Time-Out To change the password for the user name admin Change the LanguageInstall and Access the Modem Router and Its Network Manage the Internet Settings Manually  To use the Setup Wizard Use the Internet Setup Wizard After Initial SetupManage the Internet Settings Manually Specify an Internet Connection Without a Login Manually Set Up the Internet ConnectionInternet IP Address Field DescriptionDomain Name Server DNS Address Router MAC AddressNAT Network Address Translation Manage the Internet Settings Manually Or Manually Connect From the Encapsulation menu, select PPPoE PPP over EthernetManage 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  To set up an IPv6 Internet connection with a Dhcp server Set Up an IPv6 Dhcp ConnectionManage the Internet Settings Manually  To set up an IPv6 PPPoE Internet connection Set Up an IPv6 PPPoE ConnectionManage the Internet Settings Manually MTU Concepts Manage the MTU SizeApplication Change the MTU Size To change the MTU size Manage the WiFi Network Settings Manage the Basic WiFi Settings and WiFi Security Field Description Wireless Network N300 WiFi DSL Modem Router Model D1500 N150 WiFi DSL Modem Router ModelDescription Security Options Field To configure WPA/WPA2 enterprise security Configure WPA/WPA2 Enterprise WiFi Security To configure WEP security Configure WEP Legacy WiFi SecurityManage the WiFi Network Settings Manage the WiFi Radio  To manage the WiFi radio  To manage advanced WiFi features Manage Advanced WiFi FeaturesTransmit Power Control menu Set Up the Modem Router as a Wireless RepeaterFollowing figure shows a wireless repeating scenario Select the Enable Wireless Repeating Function check box Settings  To view or change the DSL setup Manage the Adsl SettingsManage the WAN and LAN Network Settings Manage the WAN and LAN Network Settings  To change the default WAN security settings Manage the WAN Security SettingsManage Igmp Proxying and VPN Pass-Through Manage NAT Filtering  To change the default NAT filtering settingsManage the WAN and LAN Network Settings Manage the Application Level Gateway  To change the default ALG settings To change the LAN TCP/IP settings Manage the Modem Router’s LAN IP AddressLAN IP address  To change the router’s device name Change the Modem Router’s Device NameManage the Dhcp Server Address Pool  To disable the built-in Dhcp server Disable the Built-In Dhcp ServerClear the Use Router as Dhcp Server check box Set Up and Manage Static Routes To set up a static route Set Up a Static RouteField Description  To remove a static route Change a Static RouteRemove a Static Route  To change a static routeTo manage Universal Plug and Play Manage Universal Plug and PlayManage the WAN and LAN Network Settings Manage the Modem Router Monitor the Traffic  To check for new firmware and update your modem router Update the Firmware of the 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  To restore configuration settings that you backed up Restore the SettingsReturn the Modem Router to Its Factory Default Settings Use the Reset Button To reset the modem router to factory default settings  To erase the settings 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  To view or change the TCP/IP Internet connection status View or Change a TCP/IP Internet Connection To view modem router status View the xDSL Line Status and Modem StatisticsManage the Modem Router and Monitor the Traffic View Devices Currently on the Network  To display the wired and WiFi devicesProduct label Troubleshooting Problem Possible Solution Quick Tips for TroubleshootingPower LED Is Off WiFi LED Is OffTroubleshoot with the LEDs LAN LED Is Off You Cannot Log In to the Modem RouterTroubleshoot the DSL Link Troubleshoot the Internet ConnectionInternet LED Is Off Obtain an Internet IP Address To check the Internet IP address  To verify that your PPPoE or PPPoA connection is working Troubleshoot PPPoE or PPPoATroubleshoot Internet Browsing Changes Are Not Saved Troubleshoot the WiFi ConnectivityPing Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping UtilityTest the LAN Path to Your Modem Router  To ping the modem router from a Windows computerTest the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device Supplemental Information Feature Default Behavior Factory SettingsFeature Description Technical and Environmental SpecificationsSupplemental Information 114
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