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1 June East Plumeria DriveSan Jose, CA 95134 USAM obile Broadband Wireless-N Router MBRN3000 User Manual 2 | Mobile Broadband Wireless-N Router MBRN3000 2010 NETGEAR, Inc. 2010 by NETGEAR, Inc. All rights part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means without the written permission of NETGEAR, Number 202-10578-01 SupportWhen you register your product at , NETGEAR can provide you with faster expert technical support and timely notices of product and software , Inc. 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USAE-mail: : 1-888-NETGEAR, for US & Canada only. For other countries, see your Support information , the NETGEAR logo, ProSafe, Smart Wizard, and Auto Uplink are trademarks or registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc.

2 Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, and Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Other brand and product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders. Statement of ConditionsTo improve internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this document without notice. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described HistoryPublication Part NumberVersion Publish 2010 Table of Contents | 3 Table of ContentsChapter 1 Connecting to the InternetHardware Features .. 6 Router Front Panel .. 6 Router Back Panel.. 8 Router Label .. 8 Using the Router Stand.

3 9 Logging In to your Router .. 9 Accessing the Setup Wizard After Installation .. 11 Manually Configuring your Internet Settings .. 11 chapter 2 wireless Network ConfigurationPlanning your wireless Network .. 13 wireless Placement and Range Guidelines .. 14 wireless Security Options .. 14 Manually Configuring your wireless Settings .. 15 wireless Guest Networks .. 17 Configuring WEP .. 18 Configuring WPA, WPA2, or WPA + WPA2 .. 19 Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to Configure your wireless Network .. 19 WPS Button .. 20 WPS PIN Entry .. 21 Adding wireless Computers that Do Not Support WPS .. 22 chapter 3 Protecting your NetworkProtecting Access to your Mobile Broadband Wireless-N Router .. 23 Changing the Built-In Password .. 23 Changing the Administrator Login Time-out.

4 24 Blocking Sites and Keywords .. 24 Blocking Services .. 26 Scheduling .. 27 Setting your Time Zone.. 27 Scheduling Firewall Services.. 28 Live Parental Controls .. 28 chapter 4 Managing your NetworkBacking Up, Restoring, or Erasing your Settings .. 30 Backing Up the Configuration to a File .. 30 Mobile Broadband Wireless-N Router MBRN3000 4 | Table of Contents Restoring the Configuration from a File ..31 Erasing the Configuration ..31 Upgrading the Router Firmware ..31 Router Status .. 33 Showing Statistics.. 35 Connection Status .. 36 Viewing Attached Devices ..37 Viewing, Selecting, and Saving Logged Information ..37 Examples of Log Messages ..38 Enabling Security Event E-mail Notification ..39 Running Diagnostic Utilities and Rebooting the Router .

5 40 Enabling Remote Management ..41 Configuring Remote Management ..42 chapter 5 AdvancedAdvanced wireless Settings ..43 wireless Station Access Control..44 Restricting Access by MAC Address ..45 Port Forwarding and Port Triggering ..46 Port Forwarding .. 46 Port Triggering .. 47 WAN Setup .. 47 Setting Up a Default DMZ Server ..48 LAN IP Settings .. 49 DHCP Settings .. 50 Reserved IP Addresses .. 51 Dynamic DNS .. 52 Configuring Dynamic DNS ..52 Using Static Routes .. 53 Static Route Example .. 53 Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)..54 Traffic Meter .. 55 chapter 6 TroubleshootingBasic Functioning .. 57 Troubleshooting Access to the Router Main Menu..58 Troubleshooting the ISP Connection ..59 Connecting to the Internet ..59 Troubleshooting Internet Browsing.

6 60 Troubleshooting a TCP/IP Network Using the Ping Utility ..60 Testing the LAN Path to your Router ..60 Testing the Path from your Computer to a Remote Device ..61 Restoring the Default Configuration and Password ..62 Problems with Date and Time..62 Mobile Broadband Wireless-N Router MBRN3000 Table of Contents | 5 Appendix A Factory Default Settings and Technical SpecificationsFactory Default Settings .. 63 Technical Specifications .. 65 Appendix B Related DocumentsAppendix C Notification of ComplianceIndex chapter 1: Connecting to the Internet | 61. Connecting to the Internet1 This chapter describes how to configure your NETGEAR Mobile Broadband Wireless-N Router MBRN3000 Internet connection.

7 For help with installation, see the Mobile Broadband Wireless-N Router MBRN3000 Installation FeaturesRouter Front PanelThe Router front panel shown below contains status LEDs. Figure 1 Front panelYou can use the LEDs to verify status and connections. The following table lists and describes each LED and button on the front panel of the Router . PowerLAN Ports (1-4)USBW irelessWPSI nternet chapter 1: Connecting to the Internet | 7 Mobile Broadband Wireless-N Router MBRN3000 Table 1. LED and Front Panel Button DescriptionsLEDLED ActivityDescriptionPowerSolid greenSolid green. Power is supplied to the RedPOST (Power-On Self-Test) failure or device malfunctionOffPower is not supplied to the routerRestore Factory Settings buttonPress button for 6 seconds.

8 Power LED lights briefly. When released, the LED blinks red three times and then turns green as the gateway resets to the factory (Ethernet)Solid greenThe Local port has detected an Ethernet link with a greenData is being transmitted or link is detected on this No USB device is connected. An error has occurred with the device. Solid blueUSB device is ready to use. Blinking blueData is being transmitted or greenThere is an Internet redNo Internet greenData is being transmitted over the USB green and redTraffic meter limit has been Internet connection detected or device in bridged greenIndicates that the wireless port is greenData is being transmitted or received over the wireless wireless Access Point is turned off.

9 WPSS olid greenWPS wireless security is being greenThe device is in the 2-minute interval to synchronize is not being set or the wireless radio in the Router on and off. The wireless radio is on by default. The LED located below this button indicates if the wireless radio is on or this button to open a 2-minute window for the Router to connect with other WPS-enabled devices. For more information, about using the WPS method to implement security, see Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to Configure your wireless Network on page | chapter 1: Connecting to the Internet Mobile Broadband Wireless-N Router MBRN3000 Router Back PanelThe back panel of the Router contains port 2 Back panelRouter LabelThe label on the bottom of the Router shows the Router s MAC address, serial number, security PIN, and factory default login information.

10 Figure 3 Bottom labelUSB port forEthernet LAN portsPower On/OffPower adapter inputUSB docking cablebuttonRestore FactorySettings: Press for6 seconds. chapter 1: Connecting to the Internet | 9 Mobile Broadband Wireless-N Router MBRN3000 Using the Router StandYou can use the stand to position your Router Insert the tabs of the stand into the slots on the bottom of your Router . 2. Place your Router near an AC power outlet in a location where you can connect cables as needed for your home network. Logging In to your Router When you first connect to your Router during installation, a Setup Wizard appears. For help using the Setup Wizard to configure your Internet and wireless network, see the Mobile Broadband Wireless-N Router MBRN3000 Installation GuideAfter the initial configuration, you can use your Web browser to log into the Router to view or change its settings.