Changing Wireless Security Settings | NETGEAR WNR1000v3h2 guide

N150 Wireless Router User Manual

-WEP Encryption Key Size. Choose one: 64-bitor 128-bit. Again, the encryption key size must be the same for the wireless adapters and the wireless router.

-Data Encryption (WEP) Keys. There are two methods for creating WEP data encryption keys. Whichever method you use, record the key values in the spaces provided.

•Passphrase Method. ______________________________ These characters are case-sensitive. Enter a word or group of printable characters and click Generate. Not all wireless devices support the passphrase method.

•Manual Method. These values are not case-sensitive. For 64-bit WEP, enter 10 hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0–9, a–f, or A–F). For 128-bit WEP, enter 26 hexadecimal digits.

Key 1: ___________________________________

Key 2: ___________________________________

Key 3: ___________________________________

Key 4: ___________________________________

•If WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK authentication is used:

-Passphrase. ______________________________ These characters are case-sensitive. Enter a word or group of printable characters. When you use WPA-PSK, the other devices in the network will not connect unless they are also set to WPA-PSK and are configured with the correct passphrase. Similarly, when you use WPA2-PSK, the other devices in the network will not connect unless they are also set to WPA2-PSK and are configured with the correct passphrase.

Use the procedures described in the following sections to specify the WNR1000v3h2 router. Store this information in a safe place.

Changing Wireless Security Settings

This section describes the wireless settings that you can view and configure in the Wireless Settings screen, which you access under Setup in the main menu.

Viewing Basic Wireless Settings

To specify the wireless security settings of your router:

1.Log in to the router as described in Logging In To Your Wireless Router on page 7.

2.Select Wireless Settings under Setup in the main menu. The Wireless Settings screen displays.

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NETGEAR WNR1000v3h2 manual Changing Wireless Security Settings, Viewing Basic Wireless Settings

Contents

N150 Wireless Router WNR1000v3h2 Technical Support TrademarksStatement of Conditions Revision History Table of Contents Customizing Your Network Settings Troubleshooting Using the Setup Manual Configuring Basic Connectivity Logging In To Your Wireless Router Configuring Basic Connectivity Selecting a Language for Your Screen Display Configuring Basic Connectivity Configuring Your Internet Settings Using the Setup Wizard Viewing and Configuring Basic Internet SettingsYour Internet Connection Does Not Require a Login No login required Your Internet Connection Does Require a Login Login required Configuring Basic Connectivity Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity Configuring Basic Connectivity Click Setup Access List Safeguarding Your Network Safeguarding Your Network Choosing Appropriate Wireless Security To configure the wireless network, you can Wireless Security Options Other Features That Enhance Security Recording Basic Wireless Settings Setup Information If WEP Authentication is used, circle one Shared Key or Auto Changing Wireless Security Settings Viewing Basic Wireless Settings Safeguarding Your Network Configuring WEP Wireless Security Safeguarding Your Network Configuring WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK Wireless Security Viewing Advanced Wireless Settings Using Push N Connect Wi-Fi Protected Setup Push Button Configuration Using the Physical Push Button Using the Router’s Security PIN Security PIN Entry Configuring the WPS Settings Using the Wireless Client’s Security PIN Adding Additional WPS-Enabled Clients Restricting Wireless Access by MAC Address Adding Additional Non-WPS-Enabled Clients Select the Turn Access Control On check box Adding Guest Networks To add a guest network, do the following Changing the Administrator Password Backing Up Your Configuration Understanding Your Firewall Content Filtering Overview Blocking Access to Internet SitesRestricting Access From Your Network Blocking Access to Internet Services To block access to Internet services Blocking Services by IP Address Range Scheduling Blocking Viewing Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access Log Entry Descriptions Configuring E-mail Alert and Web Access Log Notifications Setting the Time Zone Using the LAN IP Setup Options Customizing Your Network Settings Configuring a Device Name Configuring LAN TCP/IP Setup Parameters Using the Router as a Dhcp Server Using Address Reservation Using a Dynamic DNS Service To reserve an IP addressTo edit or delete a reserved address entry Click Edit or Delete Configuring the WAN Setup Options To configure for a Dynamic DNS serviceSelect the Use a Dynamic DNS Service check box Setting Up a Default DMZ Server Disabling Port Scan and DoS Protection Configuring Static Routes Setting the MTU SizeConfiguring NAT Filtering Responding to a Ping on the Internet WAN Port To add or edit a static route Customizing Your Network Settings Fine-Tuning Your Network Allowing Inbound Connections to Your Network Fine-Tuning Your Network How Port Triggering Changes the Communication Process Web server then sends this reply message to your router How Port Forwarding Changes the Communication Process Configuring Port Forwarding to Local Servers How Port Forwarding Differs from Port Triggering Adding a Custom Service To configure port forwarding to a local server Click Edit Service or Delete Service to make changes Editing or Deleting a Port Forwarding EntryApplication Example Making a Local Web Server Public To edit or delete a port forwarding entry Configuring Port Triggering Clear the Disable Port Triggering check box Using Universal Plug and Play To turn on Universal Plug and Play Optimizing Wireless Performance Identify critical wireless links Choose your settingsReduce interference Using WMM for Wireless Multimedia Applications Quality of ServiceUsing WMM QoS for Wireless Multimedia Applications Configuring QoS for Internet Access QoS for Applications and Online GamingTo create a QoS policy for applications and online games Click Setup QoS Rule and then click Add Priority Rule QoS for a Router LAN Port QoS for a MAC Address Click Setup QoS Rule Changing the MTU SizeEditing or Deleting an Existing QoS Policy Overview of Home and Small Office Networking Technologies Common MTU Sizes Assessing Your Speed Requirements Theoretical Transfer Time for 1 Gigabyte Network Connection Theoretical Raw Transfer Time Using Network Monitoring Tools Using Network Monitoring Tools Viewing Wireless Router Status Information Wireless Router Status Fields Dhcp Click Connection Status to display the connection status Connection Status Settings Router Statistics Viewing a List of Attached Devices Rx B/s Managing the Configuration File Backing Up and Restoring the ConfigurationDo not interrupt the reboot process Erasing the Configuration Checking for New Firmware in the Router Upgrade ScreenUpdating the Router Firmware Using Network Monitoring Tools Updating Manually to New Router Firmware Enabling Remote Management Access To configure your router for remote managementSelect the Turn Remote Management On check box Using Network Monitoring Tools Traffic Meter To monitor traffic on your router, do the following Using Network Monitoring Tools Troubleshooting Quick TipsBe sure to restart your network in this sequence Troubleshooting Basic Functions Make sure that the Ethernet cables are securely pluggedCheck the Test light to verify correct router operation Power light is not on Power light blinks green slowly and continuouslyPower light stays amber Internet light stays amber Login Problems Internet or LAN port lights are not on Checking the Internet Service Connection Obtaining an Internet IP Address Troubleshooting PPPoE Troubleshooting Internet Browsing Troubleshooting Your Network Using the Ping Utility Testing the LAN Path to Your Router Testing the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device Request timed out Problems with Date and Time Problems with Wireless Adapter Connections Restoring the Default Configuration and Password These procedures erase all current configuration settings Default Configuration Settings WNR1000v3h2 Router Default Configuration SettingsAppendix a Technical Specifications Wireless Communication General Specifications WNR1000v3h2 Router General Specifications Reference Documents Appendix B Related Documents Regulatory Compliance Information FCC Requirements for Operation in the United States Europe EU Declaration of Conformity FCC CautionEdoc in Languages of the European Community Pertinentes de la directive 1999/5/CE Interference Reduction Table Interference Reduction Table Index Index Index PIN 32, 34 ping 54 Setup Manual