NETGEAR N150 Wireless Router WNR1000 - Manual (Page 3)

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Contents
N50 Wireless Router WNR1000 Setup Manual
Getting to Know Your Wireless Router ................................................................................ 1
Unpacking Your New Router ............................................................................................. 1
Hardware Features ............................................................................................................ 2
Front Panel .................................................................................................................. 3
Back Panel .................................................................................................................. 4
Router Label ................................................................................................................ 5
Positioning Your Wireless Router ...................................................................................... 5
Installing Your Wireless Router .......................................................................................... 6
Updating Your Router Firmware ........................................................................................ 7
Installing Your Router Using the Smart Wizard................................................................... 9
Using the Smart Wizard ..................................................................................................... 9
Accessing Your Router After Installation ......................................................................... 11
Manually Installing Your Router ......................................................................................... 13
Connecting Your Wireless Router .................................................................................... 14
Verifying Your Connection ............................................................................................... 17
Setting Up Your Router for Internet Access ..................................................................... 18
Configuring Your Wireless Network................................................................................... 21
Specifying Wireless Settings ........................................................................................... 21
Setting Your SSID and Wireless Security Manually .................................................. 21
Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to Configure Your Wireless Network ....................... 23
Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity ................................................................................ 26
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................... 29
Basic Setup Checklist ...................................................................................................... 29
Checking Basic Router Functions ................................................................................... 30
Troubleshooting Login Problems ..................................................................................... 32
Checking the Internet Service Connection ...................................................................... 33