Document Outline

• N150 WiFi Router (N150R)
• Contents
• 1. Hardware Setup
  • Position Your Router
  • Hardware Features
    • Front Panel
    • Back Panel
    • Label
• 2. Getting Started
  • Use Standard TCP/IP Properties for DHCP
  • Replace an Existing Modem and Router
  • Gather ISP Information
  • Log In to the Router
    • Unsuccessful Login
    • Log Out Manually
    • Types of Logins
  • Home Screen (Dashboard)
    • WPS Method
    • Manual Method
• 3. Router Setup
  • Preset Security
  • WiFi Security Basics
    • Disable SSID Broadcast
    • Restrict Access by MAC Address
    • Wireless Security Options
  • WiFi Setup
    • Consider Every Device on Your Network
    • View or Change WiFi Settings
    • Wireless Settings Screen Fields
    • Change WPA Security Option and Passphrase
  • Internet Port
    • Default DMZ Server
    • Change the MTU Size
    • Use the Router as a DHCP Server
    • Address Reservation
  • Quality of Service (QoS) Setup
• 4. Security Settings
  • Inbound Rules (Port Forwarding)
  • Outbound Rules (Service Blocking)
  • Delete Keyword or Domain
  • Specify Trusted Computer
  • Set Up Service Blocking
  • Set the Time Zone
  • Port Forwarding and Triggering
    • Remote Computer Access Basics
    • Port Forwarding to Permit External Host Communications
    • How Port Forwarding Differs from Port Triggering
  • Set Up Port Forwarding to Local Servers
    • Add a Custom Service
    • Editing or Deleting a Port Forwarding Entry
  • Set Up Port Triggering
• 5. Network Management
  • Automatic Firmware Check
  • Stop the Automatic Firmware Check
  • Manually Check for Firmware Upgrades
  • Backup Settings
    • Back Up
    • Restore
    • Erase
  • Change Password
    • Password Recovery
  • View Router Status
    • Internet Port Settings
    • LAN Port (Local Ports)
    • Wireless Settings
    • Show Statistics
    • Connection Status
  • View Attached Devices
  • Logs
• 6. Advanced Settings
  • Restrict Wireless Access by MAC Address
  • WiFi Repeating (WDS)
    • WiFi Repeating
    • Set Up the Base Station
    • Set Up a Repeater Unit
  • Dynamic DNS
  • Static Routes
  • Remote Management
  • Universal Plug and Play
• 7. Troubleshooting
  • Sequence to Restart Your Network
  • Check Ethernet Cable Connections
  • Wireless Settings
  • Network Settings
  • Troubleshooting with the LEDs
    • Power/Test LED Is Off
    • Internet or Ethernet Port LEDs Are Off
  • Cannot Access the Internet
    • Troubleshooting PPPoE
    • Troubleshooting Internet Browsing
  • Changes Not Saved
  • Wireless Connectivity
    • Wireless Signal Strength
  • Restore the Factory Settings and Password
  • Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility
    • Test the LAN Path to Your Router
    • Test the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device
• A. Supplemental Information
  • Technical Specifications
• B. Notification of Compliance
• Index