N150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem
Router DGN1000v3 Installation Guide
Before You Begin
You can connect your modem router directly to a DSL line.
Note: Make sure that your DSL service is active before you install
the modem router. You need the information listed here to install your
DSL modem and connect to the Internet. Locate it and have it on
hand before you start the installation procedure.
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DSL user name and password. This information is included in
the welcome letter your DSL ISP sent you when you signed up for
your service.
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Your telephone number or DSL account number. If you do not
have voice service, you can use your DSL account number in
place of a phone number.
If you do not know or cannot locate your user name and password,
call your DSL Internet service provider.
Be specific when speaking with your DSL Internet service provider.
For example, you could say:
I need my DSL service user name and password. Can you help me?
Note: If your provider says that they do not support NETGEAR
services, tell them you need only your DSL user name and password;
you do not need support.
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Install Your Modem Router
A microfilter filters DSL interference out of standard phone equipment
that shares the line with DSL service. Examples of devices are
telephones, fax machines, answering machines, and caller ID
displays.
To install your modem router:
1. Connect to the Internet.
a. Install an ADSL microfilter between the phone line and the
phone.
b. Connect the DSL port of the modem router to the ADSL port
of the microfilter.
c. Use an ADSL microfilter for every phone line in the house if
your modem router and telephone connect to the same
phone line.
2. Power on the modem router.
a. Connect the power adapter to the modem router, and plug
the power adapter into an outlet.
b. Wait for the WiFi LED on the front panel to light.
c. If no LEDs are lit, press the Power On/Off button on the
modem router.
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3. Connect a computer.
Phone line outlet
DSL port
ADSL
microfilter
Computer
LAN ports
Power On/Off
Modem router
You can use an Ethernet cable or connect wirelessly.
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For a wired connection, use an Ethernet cable to connect
your computer to an unused yellow Ethernet LAN port on
your modem router.
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To connect wirelessly, use the preset wireless security
settings on the label on the bottom of the modem router.
4. Launch a browser.
The first time that you connect to the modem router, the genie
screen displays. Follow the genie steps to connect to the Internet
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Preset Wireless Security
The modem router has a unique WiFi network name (SSID) and
network key (password). The default SSID and password are
uniquely generated for every device, like a serial number, to protect
and maximize your wireless security. This information is located on
the label on the modem router.
WiFi network name
(SSID)
Network key
(password)
NETGEAR recommends that you do not change the preset WiFi
SSID or password. If you do change the settings, the SSID and
password on the label no longer apply.
Wireless Network Settings
Record the preset wireless settings on the label on the bottom of the
modem router in the space below for easy reference.
WiFi network name (SSID):
Network key (password):
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Join the Wireless Network
You can use either the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) method or the
manual method to join your wireless network.
To join the network using WPS:
1. Press the WPS button on the modem router.
2. Within two minutes, press the WPS button on your wireless
computer or device, or follow the WPS instructions that came with
your wireless device to complete the WPS process.
Note: Some older wireless computers or devices cannot use WPS.
To join the network manually:
1. On your computer or wireless device, open the software that
manages its wireless connections.
This software scans for all wireless networks in your area.
2. Look for the WiFi network name (SSID) and select it.
The SSID is on the label on the bottom of the modem router.
3. If you changed the name of your network during the setup process,
look for that network name.
4. Enter the preset password (or your custom password if you
changed it).
5. Click the Connect button.
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Access the Modem Router to Make
Changes
After you use NETGEAR genie to set up the modem router, you can
log in to the modem router to view or change its settings.
To log in to the modem router:
1. Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that
is connected to the modem router.
address field of the browser.
A login screen displays:
3. Enter admin for the user name and password for the password.
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The Basic Home screen displays:
Note: If the NETGEAR genie does not display, see the User Manual
for troubleshooting tips.
To change the password for the modem router user name:
1. Log in to the modem router.
2. On the ADVANCED tab, select Administration > Set Password.
The Set Password screen displays.
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3. Type your old password and type the new password twice.
4. Select the Enable Password Recovery check box.
5. Click the Apply button.
6. When prompted, answer questions.
The answers are saved.
To use password recovery to retrieve a forgotten password:
To use this feature, you must have enabled password recovery.
1. Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that
is connected to the modem router.
address field of the browser.
3. When the login screen displays, click the Cancel button.
You are prompted to enter your saved answers so that you can
log in to the modem router.
To retrieve or update your wireless password:
A login screen displays.
2. Enter admin for the user name and password for the password.
Select Wireless Settings.
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Reset the Modem Router to Factory
Settings
You can return the modem router to
its factory settings. On the right panel
of the modem router, use the end of
Restore Factory
Settings button
a paper clip or some other similar
object to press and hold the Restore
Factory Settings button for at least
seven seconds. The modem router
resets, and returns to the factory
settings.
NETGEAR genie App
Automatically fix common network problems and easily manage your
home network connections.
Other Features
For additional features, including Live Parental Controls, traffic
metering, guest access, and more, log in to your modem router at
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Support
Thank you for selecting NETGEAR products. After installing your device, locate
the serial number on the label of your product and use it to register your product at
You must register your product before you can use NETGEAR telephone support.
NETGEAR recommends registering your product through the NETGEAR website.
NETGEAR recommends that you use only the official NETGEAR support
interface.
Trademarks
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and/or registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries in the
United States and/or other countries. Information is subject to change without
notice. © NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved.
Compliance
For the current EU Declaration of Conformity, visit:
For regulatory compliance information, visit
NETGEAR, Inc.
350 East Plumeria Drive
San Jose, CA 95134, USA
November 2013
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