NETGEAR N150 Wireless Router WNR1000v3 Installation Guide

What's Included

• N150 Wireless Router
• Router Stand
• Network Cable
• Power Adapter

Attaching the Stand:

1. Place the stand on a flat surface.
2. Mount the router onto the stand.

Installation Steps

Follow these steps to set up your router:

1. Step 1: Power Off Modem

   Unplug the power adapter from your modem to turn it off.

   Diagram Description: A visual representation of unplugging a modem's power adapter.

2. Step 2: Connect Router to Modem

   Connect one end of the yellow network cable [yellow network cable] to the modem and the other end to the router's Internet port [Internet port].

   Diagram Description: Shows a modem connected to the Internet port of the NETGEAR N150 Wireless Router via a yellow network cable.

3. Step 3: Power On Modem

   Plug in the modem and turn it on. Wait approximately two minutes for the modem to boot up.

   If the modem has a battery backup, remove and reinsert the battery before connecting it to power.

   Diagram Description: A modem connected to a power outlet, with its power button and indicator lights visible.

4. Step 4: Power On Router

   Connect the power adapter to the router and a power outlet. Wait for the WLAN LED [WLAN LED indicator] to light up.

   If no LEDs light up, ensure the power button [power button] is set to "On" (pressed in).

   Diagram Description: The NETGEAR N150 Wireless Router connected to a power adapter and a wall outlet.

5. Step 5: Connect Computer to Router

   Connect your computer [computer icon] to one of the router's LAN ports using a network cable (not included) for a wired connection.

   Optionally, establish a wireless connection using the default wireless security settings found on the label on the underside of the router.

   Diagram Description: A computer connected to a LAN port on the router via a network cable.

6. Step 6: Open Web Browser

   Open a web browser on your computer. The browser should automatically connect to the router, allowing you to set it up. Follow the on-screen instructions.

   Diagram Description: A web browser window displayed on a computer screen, indicating an automatic connection to the router for setup.

Default Wireless Security

This router features a unique WLAN network name (SSID) and network key (password) pre-configured for your security. These details are printed on the label located on the underside of the router.

NETGEAR recommends keeping these default settings unchanged for optimal security.

Diagram Description: A label on the underside of the router displaying fields such as "WiFi Network Name (SSID)", "Security PIN", "DEFAULT ACCESS", and login information including "http://www.routerlogin.net", "user name: admin", and "password: password".

Record Your Default Wireless Settings:

WLAN Network Name (SSID): ___________________________________

Network Key (Password): __________________________________

If You Change Your Default Wireless Settings:

WLAN Network Name (SSID): ____________________________________

Network Key (Password): ____________________________________

If you need to retrieve or update your password, navigate to http://www.routerlogin.net in a web browser. Log in using the default username "admin" and password "password". Select "Wireless Settings" to find your wireless network password.

Connecting Wireless Devices to the Router

You can connect wireless computers and other devices to your WLAN using either the manual method or WiFi Protected Setup (WPS).

Manual Method

1. On the wireless device you wish to connect (e.g., iPhone, Laptop, Computer, Game Console), open its software wizard for managing wireless connections. This wizard will scan for available wireless networks in your vicinity.
2. Locate and select the default NETGEAR network name (SSID) from the list. This SSID is found on the label on the underside of the router. Note: If you changed the network name during setup, search for that new name.
3. Enter the default password (or your custom password if you have changed it) and click "Connect".
4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 to add more wireless devices.

WPS Method

If your wireless device supports WPS (NETGEAR refers to this as "Push 'N' Connect"), you may be prompted to press the WPS button [WPS button] on the router instead of entering a password. If this occurs:

1. Press the WPS button [WPS button] on the router.
2. Within the next two minutes, press the WPS button on your client device, or follow the WPS instructions provided with the wireless device to complete the WPS process. The device will then connect to the router.
3. Repeat these steps for any additional WPS-enabled wireless devices.

Note: WPS does not support WEP encryption. Attempting to connect a WEP client via WPS will not be successful.

Troubleshooting

Browser cannot display the webpage:

• Ensure the PC is connected to one of the four LAN ports or wirelessly to the router.
• Verify that the router is powered on. The Wireless LED should be illuminated.
• Close and reopen the web browser to ensure it is not displaying a cached page.
• Try accessing the router via http://routerlogin.net.
• If the PC is assigned a static or fixed IP address (which is uncommon), change this setting to allow the PC to obtain an IP address automatically from the router.

NETGEAR recommends utilizing only official NETGEAR support channels for assistance.

Additional Features

To access advanced features such as Live Parental Controls, traffic monitoring, guest access, and more, log in to your router at http://www.routerlogin.net.

Download the free NETGEAR Genie application for automatic troubleshooting of common network issues and simplified management of your home network connections: http://www.NETGEAR.com/genie.

Diagram Description: Icons representing network status (Internet, WiFi Connection), router settings, network map, parental controls, and a link to download NETGEAR Genie.