How to configure and flash NETGEAR WNR1000 router

Netgear company offers its users reliable and high-quality solutions for working with networks, while not burdening their development with a lot of unnecessary options. The NETGEAR WNR1000 device is no exception - it is an excellent Wi-Fi enabled router, designed for both home use and experienced administrators. Using the updated web interface, configure this device will not be any problems. Let us consider in more detail the features of working with the router.

Router with updated web interface

Specifications:

  • wireless mode;
  • USB ports and no IPv6 support,
  • 2.4 GHz;
  • speed (base) - 100 Mbit / s;
  • four LAN ports.

Routers of this manufacturer are named after the format WNDRxxxx, and now one more part of the nXXX has been added to these symbols. So, on the market there are n900, n450, n150 routers. Numbers are indicators of connection speed for each specific model.

Connection

Setting up a router NETGEAR WNR1000 n150 begins with connecting wires. First you need to connect the network card of the PC with the device, as well as plug the provider cable into the WAN port. Now connect the device to the power supply and press the power key.

All manipulations will be performed through a graphical interface. It is easy to get into it: type in the browser: "192.168.1.1", and then fill in the authentication fields (admin / password). For new devices, the standard parameters are suitable. If you failed to log in, try to inspect the bottom of the router - perhaps there is information about your model's login / pass.

Internet setup

If the network works using the DHCP protocol, you need to perform the following actions:

  • select the “Internet” tab in the interface menu;
  • check the box next to “automatic IP-adress”;
  • set the PC issued MAC address (not always required);
  • receiving servers - "automatic";
  • it is better not to change other settings.

It remains to save the changes and wait for the connection. If you have done everything correctly, the Internet will appear almost immediately.

PPPoE compound

This point should not cause any special difficulties, because the configuration is performed by analogy with the DHCP protocol. It is necessary to go to the “Internet” tab, then select “Yes” in the upper checkbox, and “PPPoE” in the “Connection type” field. Next, enter the password and login issued by the provider company, and change the connection mode ("Always on"). Other settings do not need to change.

After all this, the NETGEAR WNR1000 n150 router should connect to the network and begin full-fledged work.

Wi-Fi setup

In the interface, you can find two tabs on the wireless connection. In the “Wi-Fi-network” tab, you can see the network data, and also check the “Enable network” box (the transmitter is turned on).

The settings themselves are in the tab “Advanced” - “Settings” - “Wi-Fi network settings”. To make NETGEAR WNR1000 n150 an access point, do the following:

  • select the region "Russia";
  • think up the name of the SSID network;
  • mode - by default;
  • channel - auto;
  • password / login in the WPA2-PSK field.

Save the settings - and enjoy the opportunity to sit online with any gadget in the house.

NETGEAR WNR1000 n150 firmware

Netgear regularly updates microprocessor programs for its devices, improving their performance and eliminating errors. To make your router work as efficiently as possible, we recommend downloading the latest firmware from the company's website. You can install it through the interface: specify the path to the file and click "Update". The device will reboot in a couple of minutes, which will be a sign of the completion of the firmware process.

Results

The router from Netgear provides good speed, has a wireless module, can connect to the network in different modes. Model WNR1000 n150 has a power switch, nice design, the ability to turn off the Wi-Fi unit with a key on the case. You can configure the router in minutes, if you carefully read the instructions above.