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1. Hardware Overview of the Modem
RouterThis manual describes the following models:
•NETGEAR® N150 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition, Model D500.
Provides a single antenna with WiFi connection speeds up to1 150 Mbps.
•NETGEAR® N300 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition, Model D1500.
Provides two antennas with WiFi connection speeds up to1 300 Mbps.
In this manual, both models are referred to as the modem router.
The chapter contains the following sections:
•Unpack Your Modem Router
•Top Panel with LEDs
•Back Panel with Ports, DC Connector, On/Off Button, and Antennas
•Bottom Panel Product Label
Note: For more information about the topics that are covered in this manual,
visit the support website at support.netgear.com.
Note: Firmware updates with new features and bug fixes are made
available from time to time at downloadcenter.netgear.com. You can
check for and download new firmware manually. If the features or
behavior of your product does not match what is described in this
guide, you might need to update your firmware.
Note: In this manual, the terms wireless and WiFi are interchangeable.
1. Actual data throughput and WiFi coverage will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building
materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate and WiFi coverage. NETGEAR makes no express or implied
representations or warranties about this product’s compatibility with any future standards.