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Mobile LTE Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1516 User Manual 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA August 2012 202-11098-01 v1.0 Mobile LTE Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1516 2012 NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved. No 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, Inc. Technical Support Thank you for choosing NETGEAR. To register your product, get the latest product updates, or get support online, visit us at http://support.netgear.com. Phone (US & Canada only): 1-888-NETGEAR Phone (Other Countries): See Support information card. Trademarks NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, and Connect with Innovation are trademarks 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. 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NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use, or application of, the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein. 2 Contents Chapter 1 Hardware Setup Unpack Your Router. 7 Hardware Features. 8 Front Panel . 8 Back Panel . 10 Label. 11 Restore Factory Settings . 11 Insert the SIM Card . 12 Install Optional External Antennas . 12 Position Your Router . 14 Chapter 2 Getting Started with NETGEAR genie Router Setup Preparation. 16 Use Standard TCP/IP Properties for DHCP . 16 Gather ISP Information. 16 Wireless Devices and Security Settings . 16 Types of Logins and Access. 16 NETGEAR genie Setup . 17 Use NETGEAR genie after Installation. 18 Upgrade Router Firmware . 18 Router Dashboard (Basic Home Screen). 19 Add Wireless Devices or Computers to Your Network. 20 Manual Method. 20 Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Method . 20 Chapter 3 NETGEAR genie Basic Settings Internet Setup. 22 Internet Setup Screen Fields . 22 Wireless Settings . 24 Wireless Settings Screen Fields. 25 Change WPA Security Option and Passphrase . 26 Attached Devices . 26 Parental Controls . 27 SMS Message . 30 View SMS Messages . 30 Send SMS Messages . 31 3 Mobile LTE Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1516 Chapter 4 NETGEAR genie Advanced Home Setup Wizard . 33 WPS Wizard . 34 Setup Menu . 35 Broadband Settings . 36 Mobile Broadband Settings . 36 WAN Setup. 38 Default DMZ Server . 39 Change the MTU Size . 39 LAN Setup . 41 LAN Setup Screen Settings . 42 Use the Router as a DHCP Server. 42 Address Reservation . 43 Quality of Service (QoS) Setup . 44 Chapter 5 Security Keyword Blocking of HTTP Traffic . 50 Block Services (Port Filtering) . 51 Schedule Blocking . 53 Security Event Email Notifications . 54 Chapter 6 Administration Router Status . 56 Logs . 59 Attached Devices . 60 Backup Settings . 60 Back Up Settings . 60 Restore Configuration Settings. 60 Erase . 61 Set Password . 61 Password Recovery . 62 Diagnostics. 62 Router Upgrade . 63 Module Upgrade. 64 Chapter 7 Advanced Settings SIM Settings . 67 SMS Messages . 67 Wireless Settings . 68 Wireless Repeating . 70 Wireless Repeating Function . 71 Set Up the Base Station . 72 Set Up a Repeater Unit . 72 Port Forwarding and Port Triggering . 73 Remote Computer Access Basics . 73 4 Mobile LTE Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1516 Port Triggering to Open Incoming Ports . 75 Port Forwarding to Permit External Host Communications . 76 How Port Forwarding Differs from Port Triggering . 77 Set Up Port Forwarding to Local Servers . 77 Set Up Port Triggering . 79 Dynamic DNS . 81 Static Routes . 82 Remote Management . 85 Universal Plug and Play . 86 Traffic Meter . 87 Chapter 8 Troubleshooting Basic Functioning . 90 Troubleshoot Access to the Router Main Menu . 92 Troubleshoot the ISP Connection. 93 Connect to the Internet . 93 Troubleshoot Internet Browsing . 95 Troubleshoot a TCP/IP Network Using the Ping Utility. 95 Test the LAN Path to Your Router . 95 Test the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device . 96 Problems with Date and Time . 97 Restore the Default Configuration and Password . 97 Appendix A Supplemental Information Factory Default Settings . 99 Technical Specifications . 101 Appendix B Notification of Compliance Index 5 1. Hardware Setup Getting to know your router 1 The Mobile LTE Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1516 provides you with an easy and secure way to set up a wireless home network with fast access to the Internet over a high-speed 4G wireless (LTE/HSPA+). It lets you block unsafe Internet content and applications, and protects the devices (computers, gaming consoles, and so on) that you connect to your home network. If you have not already set up your new router using the installation guide that comes in the box, this chapter walks you through the hardware setup. Chapter 3, NETGEAR genie Basic Settings, explains how to set up your Internet connection. This chapter contains the following sections:

Unpack Your Router

Hardware Features

Insert the SIM Card

Install Optional External Antennas

Position Your Router For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the Support website at http://support.netgear.com. 6 Mobile LTE Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1516 Unpack Your Router Open the box and remove the router, cables, and installation guide. SIM card Ethernet cable MBR1516 wireless router Figure 1. Check the package contents Power adapter Your box should contain the following items:

Mobile LTE Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1516

AC power adapter (plug varies by region)

Category 5 (Cat 5) Ethernet cable

If any parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. Keep the carton and original packing materials, in case you need to return the product for repair. Installation guide with cabling and router setup instructions Hardware Setup 7 Mobile LTE Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1516 Hardware Features Before you cable your router, take a moment to become familiar with the label and the front and back panels. Pay particular attention to the LEDs on the front panel. Front Panel The router front panel contains control buttons and status LEDs. Use the LEDs to verify status and connections. WPS Mobile Broadband/Wi-Fi On/Off Power Internet WiFi LAN WAN SMS Signal Quality Figure 2. Router, front view Hardware Setup 8 Mobile LTE Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1516 Table 1 describes each LED and button located on the front panel of the router. Table 1. LED Descriptions LED WPS WiFi Power Activity Description Press the WPS button to open a 2-minute window for the router to connect with other WPS-enabled devices. For more information about this function, see Use Push 'N' Connect

(WPS) to Configure Your Wireless Network on page 30. This button can be used to control the WiFi radio or both the WiFi radio and mobile broadband radio. Use the router interface to select the options. The default is set for WiFi radio only. Solid green Solid amber Off The router is turned on and operating normally. POST (power-on self-test) in progress. Power is not supplied to the router. Internet Port Solid green There is an Internet session. Solid amber Blinking green Blinking amber Traffic meter limit has been reached, traffic is blocked. Data is being transmitted over the Internet connection. Traffic meter limit has been reached, but traffic not blocked. Blinking green and amber Failover from WAN to Mobile Broadband. Wi-Fi Off Solid blue Blinking blue Off No Internet connection detected. The Wi-Fi local port is initialized. Data is being transmitted or received over the Wi-Fi link. The wireless access point is turned off. LAN Ports Solid green The local Ethernet ports have detected wired links with computers. Blinking Off Data is being transmitted or received. No link is detected on these ports. WAN Port Solid green The Ethernet WAN port has detected an active link. Blinking Off Data is being transmitted or received. No link is detected on these ports. SMS Solid green SMS messages are waiting. Off There are no unread SMS messages. Hardware Setup 9 Mobile LTE Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1516 Table 1. LED Descriptions LED Activity Description Signal Quality Solid blue Excellent coverage detected. Solid green Solid amber Off Good coverage detected. Marginal coverage detected. No coverage detected. Back Panel The back panel of the router contains port connections. Connector for optional main (primary) antenna WAN port Ethernet LAN ports Connector for optional auxiliary (secondary) antenna Slot for SIM card (if required by ISP) Power On/Off button Power adapter input Figure 3. Router, rear view Hardware Setup 10 Mobile LTE Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1516 Label The label on the side of the router shows the routers MAC address, serial number, security PIN, IMEI or ESN number, and factory default login information. It also contains the SSID and passphrase that is unique to each router. Default access address, user name, and pasword Direction of SIM card insertion Restore Factory Settings:

Press for 6 seconds. Router label with unique SSID and passphrase Router information

- WPS Security PIN

- IMEI or ESN number

- Serial number

- MAC address Figure 4. The label shows unique information about your router Restore Factory Settings Locate the small hole outlined in red on the side of the router. Insert a paperclip into the hole and push for 6 seconds. Depressing the reset button causes the LED to blink briefly. After the button is held down for more than 6 seconds, the LED will flash AMBER, and then turn green as the router resets to the factory defaults. See Factory Default Settings on page 99 for information about restoring factory settings. Hardware Setup 11 Mobile LTE Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1516 Insert the SIM Card If your ISP has provided you with a SIM card, inserted it into the SIM card slot on the back of the router. Otherwise, you cannot connect to the Internet. Install Optional External Antennas For improved performance, connect an external antennal to the main (primary) antenna port. For best 4G LTE performance, connect two external antennas to provide diversity. To install the optional external antennas:

1. To improve signal strength, purchase optional external antennas and install them on the back of the router. Hardware Setup 12 Mobile LTE Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1516 2. Position the antennas so that they are at right angles to each other. 3. After you log in to the router (see NETGEAR genie Setup on page 17 for more information), clear the Use Internal Antennas check box on the Mobile Broadband Setting screen and click Apply. See Mobile Broadband Settings on page 36 for more information about this screen. Hardware Setup 13 Mobile LTE Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1516 Position Your Router The router lets you access your network from virtually anywhere within the operating range of your wireless network. However, the operating distance or range of your wireless connection can vary significantly depending on the physical placement of your router. For example, the thickness and number of walls the wireless signal passes through can limit the range. For best results, place your router:

Near the center of the area where your computers and other devices operate, and preferably within line of sight to your wireless devices.

So it is accessible to an AC power outlet and near Ethernet cables for wired computers.

In an elevated location such as a high shelf, keeping the number of walls and ceilings between the router and your other devices to a minimum.

Away from electrical devices that are potential sources of interference, such as ceiling fans, home security systems, microwaves, computers, or the base of a cordless phone or 2.4 GHz cordless phone.

Away from any large metal surfaces, such as a solid metal door or aluminum studs. Large expanses of other materials such as glass, insulated walls, fish tanks, mirrors, brick, and concrete can also affect your wireless signal. When you use multiple access points, it is better if adjacent access points use different radio frequency channels to reduce interference. The recommended channel spacing between adjacent access points is 5 channels (for example, use Channels 1 and 6, or 6 and 11). Hardware Setup 14 2. Getting Started with NETGEAR genie Connecting to the router 2 This chapter explains how to use NETGEAR genie to set up your router after you complete cabling as described in the installation guide and in the previous chapter in this book. This chapter contains the following sections:

Types of Logins and Access

Router Setup Preparation

NETGEAR genie Setup

Use NETGEAR genie after Installation

Upgrade Router Firmware

Router Dashboard (Basic Home Screen)

Add Wireless Devices or Computers to Your Network 15 Mobile LTE Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1516 Router Setup Preparation You can set up your router with the NETGEAR genie automatically, or you can use the NETGEAR genie menus and screens to set up your router manually. However, before you start the setup process, you need to have your ISP information on hand and make sure the laptops, computers, and other devices in the network have the settings described here. Use Standard TCP/IP Properties for DHCP If you set up your computer to use a static IP address, you need to change the settings so that it uses Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). Gather ISP Information If you have 4G wireless (LTE/HSPA+) broadband service, you might need the following information to set up your router and to check that your Internet configuration is correct. Your Internet service provider (ISP) should have provided you with all of the information needed to connect to the Internet. If you cannot locate this information, ask your ISP to provide it. When your Internet connection is working, you no longer need to launch the ISPs login program on your computer to access the Internet. When you start an Internet application, your router automatically logs you in.

The ISP configuration information for your 4G wireless (LTE/HSPA+) account 4G wireless (LTE/HSPA+) login name and password Fixed or static IP address settings (special deployment by ISP; this is rare) Wireless Devices and Security Settings Make sure that the wireless device or computer that you are using supports WPA or WPA2 wireless security, which is the wireless security supported by the router. Types of Logins and Access There are separate types of logins that have different purposes. It is important that you understand the difference so that you know which login to use when.

Router login logs you in to the router interface from NETGEAR genie. See Use

NETGEAR genie after Installation on page 18 for details about this login. ISP login logs you in to your Internet service. Your service provider has provided you with this login information in a letter or some other way. If you cannot find this login information, contact your service provider.

Wireless network key or password. Your router is preset with a unique wireless network name (SSID) and password for wireless access. This information is on the label located on the bottom of your router. Getting Started with NETGEAR genie 16 Mobile LTE Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1516 NETGEAR genie Setup NETGEAR genie runs on any device with a web browser. It is the easiest way to set up the router because it automates many of the steps and verifies that those steps have been successfully completed. It takes about 15 minutes to complete. To use NETGEAR genie to set up your router:

1. Turn the router on by pressing the On/Off button, if not done yet. 2. Make sure that your device is connected with an Ethernet cable (wired) or wirelessly (with the preset security settings listed on the bottom label) to your router. 3. Launch your Internet browser.

If this is the first time you are setting up the Internet connection for your router, the browser automatically goes to http://www.routerlogin.net, and the NETGEAR genie screen displays. If you already used the NETGEAR genie, type http://www.routerlogin.net in the address field for your browser to display the NETGEAR genie screen. See Use NETGEAR genie after Installation on page 18. 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete NETGEAR genie setup. NETGEAR genie guides you through connecting the router to the Internet. If the browser cannot display the web page:

Make sure that the computer is connected to one of the four LAN Ethernet ports, or wirelessly to the router.

Make sure that the router is fully up and running. Its wireless LED should turn on.

Close and re-open the browser to make sure the browser does not cache the previous page.

Browse to http://routerlogin.net.

If the computer is set to a static or fixed IP address (this is uncommon), change it to obtain an IP address automatically from the router. If the router does not connect to the Internet:

1. Review your settings to be sure that you have selected the correct options and typed everything correctly. 2. Contact your ISP to verify that you have the correct configuration information. 3. Read Chapter 8, Troubleshooting. If problems persist, register your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR technical support. Getting Started with NETGEAR genie 17 Mobile LTE Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1516 Use NETGEAR genie after Installation When you first set up your router, NETGEAR genie automatically starts when you launch an Internet browser on a computer that is connected to the router. You can use NETGEAR genie again if you want to view or change settings for the router. 1. Launch your browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the router. 2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com. The login window displays:

admin

3. Enter admin for the router user name and password for the router password, both in lowercase letters. Note: The router user name and password are different from the user name and password for logging in to your Internet connection. See Types of Logins and Access on page 16 for more information. Upgrade Router Firmware When you set up your router and are connected to the Internet, the router automatically checks for you to see if newer firmware is available. If it is, a message is displayed on the top of the screen. See Router Upgrade on page 63 for more information about upgrading firmware. Click the message when it shows up, and click Yes to upgrade the router with the latest firmware. After the upgrade, the router restarts. CAUTION:

Do not try to go online, turn off the router, shut down the computer, or do anything else to the router until the router finishes restarting and the Power LED has stopped blinking for several seconds. Getting Started with NETGEAR genie 18 Mobile LTE Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1516 Router Dashboard (Basic Home Screen) The router Basic Home screen has a dashboard that lets you see the status of your Internet connection and network at a glance. You can click any of the six sections of the dashboard to view more detailed information. The left column has the menus, and at the top there is an Advanced tab that is used to access additional menus and screens. Menus (Click the Advanced tab to view more) Language Dashboard (Click to view details) Help Figure 5. Router Basic Home screen with dashboard, language, and online help

Home. This dashboard screen displays when you log in to the router.

Internet. Set, update, and check the ISP settings of your router.

Wireless. View or change the wireless settings for your router.

Attached Devices. View the devices connected to your network.

Parental Controls. Download and set up parental controls to prevent objectionable content from reaching your computers.

SMS Message. Send and receive SMS messages.

Advanced tab. Set the router up for unique situations such as when remote access by IP or by domain name from the Internet is needed. See Chapter 7, Advanced Settings. Using this tab requires a solid understanding of networking concepts.

Help & Support. Go to the NETGEAR support site to get information, help, and product documentation. These links work once you have an Internet connection. Getting Started with NETGEAR genie 19 Mobile LTE Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1516 Add Wireless Devices or Computers to Your Network Choose either the manual or the WPS method to add wireless devices and other equipment to your wireless network. Manual Method To connect manually:

1. Open the software that manages your wireless connections on the wireless device

(laptop computer, gaming device, iPhone) that you want to connect to your router. This software scans for all wireless networks in your area. 2. Look for your network and select it. If you did not change the name of your network during the setup process, look for the default Wi-Fi network name (SSID) and select it. The default SSID is located on the product label on the bottom of the router. 3. Enter the router password and click Connect. The default router passphrase is located on the product label on the bottom of the router. 4. Repeat steps 13 to add other wireless devices. Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Method Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is a standard for easily adding computers and other devices to a home network while maintaining security. To use WPS, make sure that all wireless devices to be connected to the network are Wi-Fi certified and support WPS. During the connection process, the client gets the security settings from the router so that every device in the network has the same security settings. To use WPS to join the wireless network:

If your wireless device supports WPS (Push 'N' Connect), follow these steps:

1. Press the WPS button on the router front panel. 2. Within 2 minutes, press the WPS button on your wireless device, or follow the WPS instructions that came with the device. The device is now connected to your router. 3. Repeat steps 12 to add other WPS wireless devices. Getting Started with NETGEAR genie 20 3. NETGEAR genie Basic Settings Your Internet connection and network 3 This chapter explains the features available from the NETGEAR genie Basic Home screen, shown in the following figure:

This chapter contains the following sections:

Internet Setup

Wireless Settings

Attached Devices

Parental Controls

SMS Message 21 Mobile LTE Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1516 Internet Setup The Internet Setup screen is where you view or change ISP information. 1. From the Home screen, select Internet. The following screen displays:

The fields that display in the Internet Setup screen depend on whether or not your Internet connection requires a login.

Yes. Select the encapsulation method and enter the login name. If you want to change the login time-out, enter a new value in minutes.

No. Enter the account and domain names, only if needed. 2. Enter the settings for the IP address and DNS server. The default settings usually work fine. If you have problems with your connection, check the ISP settings. 3. Click Apply to save your settings. 4. Click Test to test your Internet connection. If the NETGEAR website does not display within 1 minute, see Chapter 8, Troubleshooting. Internet Setup Screen Fields The following descriptions explain all of the possible fields in the Internet Setup screen. Note that which fields display in this screen depends on whether or not an ISP login is required. Does Your ISP Require a Login? Answer either yes or no. These fields display when no login is required:

Account Name (If required). Enter the account name provided by your ISP. This might also be called the host name.

Domain Name (If required). Enter the domain name provided by your ISP. These fields display when your ISP requires a login:

NETGEAR genie Basic Settings 22 Mobile LTE Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1516

Internet Service Provider Encapsulation. ISP types. The choices are PPPoE, PPTP, or L2TP. Login. The login name provided by your ISP. This is often an email address.

Password. The password that you use to log in to your ISP.

Idle Timeout (In minutes). If you want to change the login timeout, enter a new value in minutes. This determines how long the router keeps the Internet connection active after there is no Internet activity from the LAN. Entering a value of 0 (zero) means never log out. Internet IP Address.

Get Dynamically from ISP. Your ISP uses DHCP to assign your IP address. Your ISP automatically assigns these addresses.

Use Static IP Address. Enter the IP address, IP subnet mask, and the gateway IP address that your ISP assigned. The gateway is the ISPs router to which your router will connect. Domain Name Server (DNS) Address. The DNS server is used to look up site addresses based on their names.

Get Automatically from ISP. Your ISP uses DHCP to assign your DNS servers. Your ISP automatically assigns this address.

Use These DNS Servers. If you know that your ISP does not automatically transmit DNS addresses to the router during login, select this option, and enter the IP address of your ISPs primary DNS server. If a secondary DNS server address is available, enter it also. Router MAC Address. The Ethernet MAC address used by the router on the Internet port. Some ISPs register the MAC address of the network interface card in your computer when your account is first opened. They will then accept traffic only from the MAC address of that computer. This feature allows your router to use your computers MAC address (this is also called cloning).

Use Default Address. Use the default MAC address.

Use Computer MAC Address. The router will capture and use the MAC address of the computer that you are now using. You have to use the one computer that is allowed by the ISP.

Use This MAC Address. Enter the MAC address that you want to use. NETGEAR genie Basic Settings 23 Mobile LTE Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1516 Wireless Settings The Wireless Settings screen lets you view or configure the wireless network setup. The Mobile LTE Broadband 11n Wireless Router comes with preset security. This means that the Wi-Fi network name (SSID), network key (password), and security option (encryption protocol) are preset in the factory. You can find the preset SSID and password on the bottom of the unit. Note: The preset SSID and password are uniquely generated for every device to protect and maximize your wireless security. To view or change basic wireless settings:

NETGEAR recommends that you do not change your preset security settings. If you do decide to change your preset security settings, make a note of the new settings and store it in a safe place where you can easily find it. If you use a wireless computer to change the wireless network name (SSID) or other wireless security settings, you are disconnected when you click Apply. To avoid this problem, use a computer with a wired connection to access the router. 1. On the Basic Home screen, select Wireless to display the Wireless Settings screen. The screen sections, settings, and procedures are explained in the following sections. 2. Make any changes that are needed, and click Apply to save your settings. 3. Set up and test your wireless devices and computers to make sure that they can connect wirelessly. If they do not, check the following:

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Is your wireless device or computer connected to your network or another wireless network in your area? Some wireless devices automatically connect to the first open network (without wireless security) that they discover.

Does your wireless device or computer show up on the Attached Devices screen? If it does, then it is connected to the network. If you are not sure what the network name (SSID) or password is, look on the label on the bottom of your router.

Wireless Settings Screen Fields Region Selection The location where the router is used. Select from the countries in the list. Note that in the United States, the region is fixed to United States and is not changeable. Wireless Network (2.4 GHz b/g/n) The b/g/n and a/n notation references the 802.11 standards of conformance. For instance, the 2.4 b/g/n conforms to 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n at 2.4 GHz radio frequency. Enable Wireless Isolation. If this check box is selected, then wireless clients (computers or wireless devices) that join the network can use the Internet, but cannot access each other or access Ethernet devices on the network. Enable SSID Broadcast. This setting allows the router to broadcast its SSID so wireless stations can see this wireless name (SSID) in their scanned network lists. This check box is selected by default. To turn off the SSID broadcast, clear the Allow Broadcast of Name

(SSID) check box, and click Apply. Name (SSID). The SSID is also known as the wireless network name. Enter a 32-character

(maximum) name in this field. This field is case-sensitive. The default SSID is randomly generated, and NETGEAR strongly recommends that you do not change this. Channel. This setting is the wireless channel used by the gateway. Enter a value from 1 through 13. (For products in the North America market, only Channels 1 through 11 can be operated.) Do not change the channel unless you experience interference (shown by lost connections or slow data transfers). If this happens, experiment with different channels to see which is the best. Mode. Up to 217 Mbps is the default and allows 802.11n and 802.11g wireless devices to join the network. g & b supports up to 54 Mbps. The 450 Mbps setting allows 802.11n devices to connect at this speed. Security Options Settings The Security Options section of the Wireless Settings screen lets you change the security option and passphrase. Please note that NETGEAR recommends that you not change the security option or passphrase, but if you want to change these settings, this section explains how. Do not disable security. NETGEAR genie Basic Settings 25 Mobile LTE Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1516 Change WPA Security Option and Passphrase 1. Under Security Options, select the WPA option you want. 2. In the Passphrase field that displays when you select a WPA security option, enter the network key (passphrase) that you want to use. It is a text string from 8 to 63 characters. Attached Devices You can view all computers or devices that are currently connected to your network here. From the Basic Home screen, select Attached Devices to display the following screen:

Wired devices are connected to the router with Ethernet cables. Wireless devices have joined the wireless network.

# (number). The order in which the device joined the network. IP Address. The IP address that the router assigned to this device when it joined the network. Note that this number can change if a device is disconnected and rejoins the network.

MAC Address. The unique MAC address for each device does not change. The MAC address is typically shown on the product label.

Device Name. If the device name is known, it is shown here. You can click Refresh to update this screen. NETGEAR genie Basic Settings 26 Mobile LTE Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1516 Parental Controls The first time you select Parental Controls from the Basic Home screen, you are automatically directed to the Internet, where you can learn more about Live Parental Controls or download the application. The following screen displays:

To set up Live Parental Controls:

1. Select Parental Controls on the Dashboard screen. 2. Click either the Windows Users or Mac Users button. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to download and install the NETGEAR Live Parental Controls Management Utility. After installation, Live Parental Controls automatically starts. NETGEAR genie Basic Settings 27 Mobile LTE Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1516 4. Click Next, read the note, and click Next again to proceed. Because Live Parental Controls uses free OpenDNS accounts, you are prompted to log in or create a free account. 5. Select the radio button that applies to you and click Next.

If you already have an OpenDNS account, leave the Yes radio button selected. If you do not have an OpenDNS account, select the No radio button. If you are creating an account, the following screen displays:

Fill in the fields and click Next.

After you log on or create your account, the filtering level screen displays:

NETGEAR genie Basic Settings 28 Mobile LTE Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1516 6. Select the radio button for the filtering level that you want and click Next. 7. Click the Take me to the status screen button. Parental controls are now set up for the router. The Dashboard shows Parental Controls as Enabled. NETGEAR genie Basic Settings 29 Mobile LTE Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1516 SMS Message Short Message Service (SMS) is a text messaging service for communication systems. The SMS screens enable you to perform the tasks that are explained in the following sections:

View SMS Messages Send SMS Messages View SMS Messages New SMS messages are available when the SMS LED on the front panel is solid green. To view new SMS messages:

1. Select BASIC > SMS Message to display the following screen:

2. Click a particular message to view it.

Click Forward or Reply to forward or reply to the specified message.

Click Delete to delete the specified SMS message. 3. Otherwise, do one of the following:

Click Refresh to redisplay all SMS messages from the SIM card.

Click Delete All to delete all SMS messages from the SIM card

Click New to open a new message. See Send SMS Messages on page 31 for more information. NETGEAR genie Basic Settings 30 Mobile LTE Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1516 Send SMS Messages You can create a new SMS message or send an SMS message over email. To send SMS messages:

1. Select BASIC > SMS Message and then New to display the following screen:

2. In the To field, enter the phone number that you want to send your SMS message to, or the email address to send a SMS message over email. For multitarget messages, you can send a message to multiple phone numbers. Each phone number has to be separated by a comma (,). 3. In the Content field, enter the content of the SMS message. The length of the message is shown at the bottom of the content box. 4. Click Send to send the SMS message. Alternatively, you can also take one of the following actions:

Click Clear to remove the information in the To and Content fields.

Click Save to save message to Draft.

Click Cancel to return to the Inbox without sending the message. NETGEAR genie Basic Settings 31 4. NETGEAR genie Advanced Home Specifying custom settings 4 This chapter explains the features available from the NETGEAR genie Advanced Home screen, shown in the following figure:

This chapter contains the following sections:

Setup Wizard

WPS Wizard

Setup Menu Some selections on the Advanced Home screen are described in separate chapters:

Security. See Chapter 5, Security.

Administration. See Chapter 6, Administration.

Advanced Setup. See Chapter 7, Advanced Settings. 32 Mobile LTE Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1516 Setup Wizard The NETGEAR genie installation process is launched the first time you set up the router. After setting up the router the first time, if you want to perform this task again, you can run Setup Wizard from the Advanced tab of the NETGEAR genie. To run the Setup Wizard:

1. Select ADVANCED > Setup Wizard to display the following screen:

2. Click Upgrade to update the firmware (see Router Upgrade on page 63). Otherwise, click Next to continue. 3. Select your broadband settings (see Broadband Settings on page 36) and click Next. The router provides you with a update progress indication. Note: When you run the Setup Wizard from a WiFi connection, you are logged out when the router reboots. NETGEAR genie Advanced Home 33 Mobile LTE Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1516 WPS Wizard The WPS Wizard helps you add a WPS-capable client device (a wireless device or computer) to your network. On the client device you need to either press its WPS button or locate its WPS PIN. To use the WPS Wizard:

1. Select ADVANCED > WPS Wizard. 2. Click Next. The following screen lets you select the method for adding the WPS client (a wireless device or computer). You can use either the push button or PIN method. 3. Select either Push Button or PIN Number.

To use the push button method, either click the WPS button on this screen, or press the WPS button located on the side of the router. Within 2 minutes, go to the wireless client and press its WPS button to join the network without entering a password. To use the PIN method, select the PIN Number radio button, enter the client security PIN, and click Next. NETGEAR genie Advanced Home 34 Mobile LTE Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1516 Within 2 minutes, go to the client device and use its WPS software to join the network without entering a password. The router attempts to add the WPS-capable device. The WPS LED on the front of the router blinks green. When the router establishes a WPS connection, the LED is solid green, and the router WPS screen displays a confirmation message. 4. Repeat Step 2 and Step 3 to add another WPS client to your network. Setup Menu Select ADVANCED > Setup to display the Setup menu. The following selections are available:

Broadband Settings. Configure the Internet connection mode of your Mobile LTE Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1516. See Broadband Settings on page 36.

Mobile Broadband Settings. Configure the access to your mobile broadband account. See Mobile Broadband Settings on page 36.

Ethernet Broadband Settings. This is a shortcut to the same Internet Setup screen that you can access from the dashboard on the Basic Home screen. See Internet Setup on page 22.

Wireless Setup. This is a shortcut to the same Wireless Settings screen that you can access from the dashboard on the Basic Home screen. See Wireless Settings on page 24.

WAN Setup. Internet (WAN) setup. See WAN Setup on page 38.

QoS Setup.Quality of Service (QoS) setup. See Quality of Service (QoS) Setup on LAN Setup. Local area network (LAN) setup. See LAN Setup on page 41. page 44. NETGEAR genie Advanced Home 35 Mobile LTE Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1516 Broadband Settings The Broadband Settings screen lets you select the Internet connection mode of your Mobile LTE Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1516. To select your Internet connection mode:

1. Select ADVANCED > Setup > Broadband Settings to view the following screen:

Your Internet connection choices include the following:

Use Ethernet connection first and if fail use mobile broadband connection

Always use Mobile Broadband connection

Always use Ethernet connection 2. Click Apply to save your selection. Mobile Broadband Settings The Mobile Broadband Settings screen lets you configure the access to your mobile broadband account. Note: To connect to the mobile broadband network requires an active broadband service account. Contact your ISP for your user name, password, and the network name. NETGEAR genie Advanced Home 36 Mobile LTE Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1516 To configure your mobile broadband account access:

1. Select ADVANCED > Setup > Mobile Broadband Settings to view the following screen:

Internet Service Provider. The Internet Service Provider of the 3G network. The following settings are provided:

User Name. The account login user name.

Password. The account password for authentication.

Country. The country where mobile broadband service is provided.

PIN code. The PIN code of the SIM card.

APN. The access point name.

Access Number. The phone number of the remote site.

PDP Type. The type of packet data protocol.

Use internal antenna. The Mobile LTE Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1516 uses internal antennas unless you choose to boost reception with external antennas. See Use external antennas for improved signal strength. on page 94.

Wireless Button Configuration. Choose whether you want the WPS button to control WiFi only or both WiFi and wireless broadband.

Connection Status. The status of the current WAN port. 2. Click Apply to save your settings. 3. Click Connect when you want to connect manually to the network. 4. Click Disconnect when you want to disconnect manually from the current network. NETGEAR genie Advanced Home 37 Mobile LTE Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1516 WAN Setup The WAN Setup screen lets you configure a DMZ (demilitarized zone) server, change the Maximum Transmit Unit (MTU) size, and enable the router to respond to a ping on the WAN

(Internet) port. Select ADVANCED > Setup > WAN Setup to view the following screen:

Disable Port Scan and DoS Protection. DoS protection protects your LAN against denial of service attacks such as Syn flood, Smurf Attack, Ping of Death, Teardrop Attack, UDP Flood, ARP Attack, Spoofing ICMP, Null Scan, and many others. This should be disabled only in special circumstances.

Default DMZ Server. This feature is sometimes helpful when you are playing online games or videoconferencing. Be careful when using this feature because it makes the firewall security less effective. See Default DMZ Server on page 39 for more details.

Respond to Ping on Internet Port. If you want the router to respond to a ping from the Internet, select this check box. Use this only as a diagnostic tool because it allows your router to be discovered. Do not select this check box unless you have a specific reason.

MTU Size (in bytes). The normal MTU (Maximum Transmit Unit) value for most Ethernet networks is 1500 bytes, or 1492 bytes for PPPoE connections. For some ISPs you might need to reduce the MTU. This is rarely required, and should not be done unless you are sure it is necessary for your ISP connection. See Change the MTU Size on page 39.

NAT Filtering. Network Address Translation (NAT) determines how the router processes inbound traffic. Secured NAT provides a secured firewall to protect the computers on the LAN from attacks from the Internet, but might prevent some Internet games, point-to-point applications, or multimedia applications from functioning. Open NAT provides a much less secured firewall, but allows almost all Internet applications to function.

Disable SIP ALG. Some VoIP applications do not work well with the SIP ALG. Enabling this option to turn off the SIP ALG helps your VoIP devices create and accept calls through the router. NETGEAR genie Advanced Home 38 Mobile LTE Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1516 Default DMZ Server The default DMZ server feature is helpful when you are using some online games and videoconferencing applications that are incompatible with Network Address Translation

(NAT). The router is programmed to recognize some of these applications and to work correctly with them, but there are other applications that might not function well. In some cases, one local computer can run the application correctly if that computers IP address is entered as the default DMZ server. WARNING:

DMZ servers pose a security risk. A computer designated as the default DMZ server loses firewall protection from exploits on the Internet. Once compromised, the DMZ server computer attacks other computers on your network. Incoming traffic from the Internet is usually discarded by the router unless the traffic is a response to one of your local computers or a service that you have configured in the Port Forwarding/Port Triggering screen. Instead of discarding this traffic, you can have it forwarded to one computer on your network. This computer is called the default DMZ server. To set up a default DMZ server:

1. On the WAN Setup screen, select the Default DMZ Server check box. 2. Type the IP address. 3. Click Apply. Change the MTU Size The Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU) is the largest data packet a network device transmits. When one network device communicates across the Internet with another, the data packets travel through many devices along the way. If any device in the data path has a lower MTU setting than the other devices, the data packets have to be split or fragmented to accommodate the device with the smallest MTU. The best MTU setting for NETGEAR equipment is often just the default value, and changing the value might fix one problem but cause another. Leave MTU unchanged unless one of these situations occurs:

You have problems connecting to your ISP or other Internet service, and the technical support of either the ISP or NETGEAR recommends changing the MTU setting. These web-based applications might require an MTU change:

- A secure website that will not open, or displays only part of a web page

- Yahoo email

- MSN portal

- America Onlines DSL service NETGEAR genie Advanced Home 39 Mobile LTE Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1516

You use VPN and have severe performance problems.

You used a program to optimize MTU for performance reasons, and now you have connectivity or performance problems. Note: An incorrect MTU setting causes Internet communication problems such as the inability to access certain websites, frames within websites, secure login pages, and FTP or POP servers. If you suspect an MTU problem, a common solution is to change the MTU to 1400. If you are willing to experiment, you can gradually reduce the MTU from the maximum value of 1500 until the problem goes away. The following table describes common MTU sizes and applications. Table 2. Common MTU Sizes MTU 1500 1492 1472 1468 1460 1436 1400 576 Application The largest Ethernet packet size and the default value. This is the typical setting for non-PPPoE, non-VPN connections, and is the default value for NETGEAR routers, adapters, and switches. Used in PPPoE environments. Maximum size to use for pinging. (Larger packets are fragmented.) Used in some DHCP environments. Usable by AOL if you do not have large email attachments, for example. Used in PPTP environments or with VPN. Maximum size for AOL DSL. Typical value to connect to dial-up ISPs. To change the MTU size:

1. Select ADVANCED > Setup > WAN Setup. 2. 3. Click Apply to save the settings. In the MTU Size field, enter a new size between 64 and 1500. NETGEAR genie Advanced Home 40 Mobile LTE Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1516 LAN Setup The LAN Setup screen allows configuration of LAN IP services such as Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) and Routing Information Protocol (RIP). The router is shipped preconfigured to use private IP addresses on the LAN side and to act as a DHCP server. The routers default LAN IP configuration is:

LAN IP address. 192.168.0.1

Subnet mask. 255.255.255.0 These addresses are part of the designated private address range for use in private networks and should be suitable for most applications. If your network has a requirement to use a different IP addressing scheme, you can make those changes in the LAN Setup screen. Note: If you change the LAN IP address of the router while connected through the browser, you will be disconnected. You will have to open a new connection to the new IP address and log in again. To change the LAN settings:

1. Select ADVANCED > Setup > LAN Setup to display the following screen:

2. Enter the settings that you want to customize. These settings are described in LAN Setup Screen Settings on page 42. 3. Click Apply to save your changes. NETGEAR genie Advanced Home 41 Mobile LTE Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1516 LAN Setup Screen Settings LAN TCP/IP Setup

IP Address. The LAN IP address of the router. IP Subnet Mask. The LAN subnet mask of the router. Combined with the IP address, the IP subnet mask allows a device to know which other addresses are local to it, and which have to be reached through a gateway or router.

RIP Direction. Router Information Protocol (RIP) allows a router to exchange routing information with other routers. This setting controls how the router sends and receives RIP packets. Both is the default setting. With the Both or Out Only setting, the router broadcasts its routing table periodically. With the Both or In Only setting, the router incorporates the RIP information that it receives.

RIP Version. This controls the format and the broadcasting method of the RIP packets that the router sends. It recognizes both formats when receiving. By default, the RIP function is disabled. RIP-1 is universally supported. It is adequate for most networks, unless you have an unusual network setup. RIP-2 carries more information. Both RIP-2B and RIP-2M send the routing data in RIP-2 format. RIP-2B uses subnet broadcasting. RIP-2M uses multicasting. Use Router as a DHCP Server This check box is usually selected so that the router functions as a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server.

Starting IP Address. Specify the start of the range for the pool of IP addresses in the same subnet as the router.

Ending IP Address. Specify the end of the range for the pool of IP addresses in the same subnet as the router. Address Reservation When you specify a reserved IP address for a computer on the LAN, that computer receives the same IP address each time it accesses the routers DHCP server. Assign reserved IP addresses to servers that require permanent IP settings. Use the Router as a DHCP Server By default, the router functions as a DHCP server, allowing it to assign IP, DNS server, and default gateway addresses to all computers connected to the routers LAN. The assigned default gateway address is the LAN address of the router. The router assigns IP addresses to the attached computers from a pool of addresses specified in this screen. Each pool address is tested before it is assigned to avoid duplicate addresses on the LAN. For most applications, the default DHCP and TCP/IP settings of the router are satisfactory. NETGEAR genie Advanced Home 42 Mobile LTE Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1516 You can specify the pool of IP addresses to be assigned by setting the starting IP address and ending IP address. These addresses should be part of the same IP address subnet as the routers LAN IP address. Using the default addressing scheme, you should define a range between 192.168.1.2 and 192.168.1.254, although you might want to save part of the range for devices with fixed addresses. The router delivers the following parameters to any LAN device that requests DHCP:

An IP address from the range you have defined

Subnet mask

Gateway IP address (the routers LAN IP address)

Primary DNS server (if you entered a primary DNS address in the Internet Setup screen;

otherwise, the routers LAN IP address)

Secondary DNS server (if you entered a secondary DNS address in the Internet Setup screen) To use another device on your network as the DHCP server, or to manually configure the network settings of all of your computers, clear the Use Router as DHCP Server check box and click Apply. Otherwise, leave this check box selected. If this service is not enabled and no other DHCP server is available on your network, you need to set your computers IP addresses manually or they will not be able to access the router. Address Reservation When you specify a reserved IP address for a computer on the LAN, that computer always receives the same IP address each time it accesses the routers DHCP server. Reserved IP addresses should be assigned to computers or servers that require permanent IP settings. To reserve an IP address:

1. In the Address Reservation section of the screen, click the Add button to display the following screen:

2. In the IP Address field, type the IP address to assign to the computer or server. (Choose an IP address from the routers LAN subnet, such as 192.168.1.x.) 3. Type the MAC address of the computer or server. Tip: If the computer is already on your network, you can copy its MAC address from the Attached Devices screen and paste it here. 4. Click Apply to enter the reserved address into the table. NETGEAR genie Advanced Home 43 Mobile LTE Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1516 The reserved address is not assigned until the next time the computer contacts the routers DHCP server. Reboot the computer, or access its IP configuration and force a DHCP release and renew. To edit or delete a reserved address entry, select the radio button next to the reserved address you want to edit or delete. Then click Edit or Delete. Quality of Service (QoS) Setup QoS is an advanced feature that can be used to prioritize some types of traffic ahead of others. The Mobile LTE Broadband 11n Wireless Router can provide QoS prioritization over the wireless link and on the Internet connection. To configure QoS, use the QoS Setup screen. Select ADVANCED > Setup > QoS Setup to display the following screen:

Enable WMM QoS for Wireless Multimedia Applications WMM (Wireless Multimedia) is a subset of the 802.11e standard. WMM allows wireless traffic to have a range of priorities depending on the type of data. Time-dependent information, such as video and audio, has a higher priority than normal traffic. For WMM to function correctly, wireless clients have to support WMM also. WMM QoS is enabled by default. You can disable it in the QoS Setup screen by clearing the Enable WMM check box and clicking Apply. Turn Internet Access QoS On Enable this feature for the QoS function to prioritize Internet traffic. NETGEAR genie Advanced Home 44 Mobile LTE Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1516 Manage the QoS Priority Rules Select ADVANCED > Setup > QoS Setup > Setup QoS rule to display the following screen:

For applications such as online gaming, an Ethernet LAN port, or a specified MAC address that already appear in the list, modify the priority level by selecting it, and then clicking Edit. Click Delete to erase the priority rule. NETGEAR genie Advanced Home 45 Mobile LTE Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1516 You can also define the priority policy for each online game, application, LAN port, or the computer's MAC address by clicking Add Priority Rule. For Applications or Online Gaming To set up the priority for an application or online gaming:

1. Select Applications or Online Gaming from the Priority Category list. 2. Select the Internet application or game from one of the lists. NETGEAR genie Advanced Home 46 Mobile LTE Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1516 3. Select the priority level: Highest, High, Normal, or Low. 4. Type the name in the QoS Policy for field for this rule. 5. Click Apply. For an Ethernet LAN Port To set up the priority for computers connected to a LAN port:

1. Select Ethernet LAN Port from the Priority Category list. 2. Select the number of the LAN port for which you want to specify the priority level. 3. Select the priority level: Highest, High, Normal, or Low. 4. You can also type the name in the QoS Policy for field for this rule. 5. Click Apply. For a MAC Address To set up the priority for a specified computer through its MAC address:

1. Select MAC Address from the Priority Category list. NETGEAR genie Advanced Home 47 Mobile LTE Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1516 2. Click Refresh to update the list of those computers already connected to the router. 3. Select the entry's radio button in the table. 4. Modify the information in the MAC Address and Device Name fields. 5. Select the priority level: Highest, High, Normal, or Low. 6. You can also type the name in the QoS Policy for field for this rule. 7. Click Edit or Add. 8. Click Apply. Editing or Deleting an Existing QoS Policy To edit or delete a QoS policy:

1. Select ADVANCED > QoS Setup to display the QoS Setup screen. 2. Select the radio button next to the QoS policy to be edited or deleted, and do one of the following:

Click Delete to remove the QoS policy.

Click Edit to edit the QoS policy. Follow the instructions in the preceding sections to change the policy settings. 3. Click Apply in the QoS Setup screen to save your changes. NETGEAR genie Advanced Home 48 5. Security Keeping unwanted content out of your network 5 This chapter explains how to use the basic firewall features of the router to prevent objectionable content from reaching the computers and other devices connected to your network. This chapter includes the following sections:

Keyword Blocking of HTTP Traffic

Block Services (Port Filtering)

Schedule Blocking

Security Event Email Notifications 49 Mobile LTE Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1516 Keyword Blocking of HTTP Traffic Use keyword blocking to prevent certain types of HTTP traffic from accessing your network. The blocking can be always or according to a schedule. 1. Select ADVANCED > Security > Block Sites to display the following screen:

2. Select one of the keyword blocking options:

3.

Per Schedule. Turn on keyword blocking according to the Schedule screen settings.

Always. Turn on keyword blocking all the time, independent of the Schedule screen. In the Keyword field, enter a keyword or domain, click Add Keyword, and click Apply. The Keyword list supports up to 32 entries. Here are some sample entries:

Specify XXX to block http://www.badstuff.com/xxx.html.

Specify .com if you want to allow only sites with domain suffixes such as .edu or .gov.

Enter a period (.) to block all Internet browsing access. To delete a keyword or domain:

1. Select the keyword you want to delete from the list. 2. Click Delete Keyword, and then Apply to save your changes. To specify a trusted computer:

You can exempt one trusted computer from blocking and logging. The computer you exempt has to have a fixed IP address. 1. 2. Click Apply to save your changes. In the Trusted IP Address field, enter the IP address. Security 50 Mobile LTE Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1516 Block Services (Port Filtering) Services are functions performed by server computers at the request of client computers. For example, web servers serve web pages, time servers serve time and date information, and game hosts serve data about other players moves. When a computer on the Internet sends a request for service to a server computer, the requested service is identified by a service or port number. This number appears as the destination port number in the transmitted IP packets. For example, a packet that is sent with the destination port number 80 is an HTTP

(web server) request. The service numbers for many common protocols are defined by the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF at http://www.ietf.org/) and published in RFC1700, Assigned Numbers. Service numbers for other applications are typically chosen from the range 1024 to 65535 by the authors of the application. Although the router already holds a list of many service port numbers, you are not limited to these choices. You can often determine port number information by contacting the publisher of the application, by asking user groups or newsgroups, or by searching. The Block Services screen lets you add and block specific Internet services by computers on your network. This is called service blocking or port filtering. To add a service for blocking, first determine which port number or range of numbers are used by the application. To block services:

1. Select ADVANCED > Security > Block Services to display the following screen:

2. Select either Per Schedule or Always to enable service blocking, and click Apply. If you selected Per Schedule, specify a time period in the Schedule screen as described in Schedule Blocking on page 53. Security 51 Mobile LTE Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1516 3. Click Add to add a service. The Block Services Setup screen displays:

4. From the Service Type list, select the application or service to allow or block. The list already displays several common services, but you are not limited to these choices. To add any additional services or applications that do not already appear, select User Defined. If you know that the application uses either TCP or UDP, select the appropriate protocol. If you are not sure, select Both. 5. 6. Enter the starting and ending port numbers. If the application uses a single port number, enter that number in both fields. 7. Select the radio button for the IP address configuration you want to block, and enter the IP addresses. You can block the specified service for a single computer, a range of computers with consecutive IP addresses, or all computers on your network. 8. Click Add to enable your Block Services Setup selections. Security 52 Mobile LTE Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1516 Schedule Blocking You can specify the days and time that you want to block Internet access. To schedule blocking:

1. Select ADVANCED > Security > Schedule to display the following screen:

2. Set up the schedule for blocking keywords and services.

Days to Block. Select days on which you want to apply blocking by selecting the appropriate check boxes, or select Every Day to select the check boxes for all days. Time of Day to Block. Select a start and end time in 24-hour format, or select All Day for 24-hour blocking.

3. Select your time zone from the list. If you use daylight savings time, select the Automatically adjust for daylight savings time check box. 4. Click Apply to save your settings. Security 53 Mobile LTE Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1516 Security Event Email Notifications To receive logs and alerts by email, provide your email information in the Email screen, and specify which alerts you want to receive and how often. To set up email notifications:

1. Select ADVANCED > Security > Email to display the following screen:

3. 2. To receive email logs and alerts from the router, select the Turn Email Notification On check box. In the Your Outgoing Mail Server field, enter the name of your ISPs outgoing (SMTP) mail server (such as mail.myISP.com). You might be able to find this information in the configuration screen of your email program. If you leave this field blank, log and alert messages are not sent by email. 4. Enter the email address to which logs and alerts are sent in the Send to This Email Address field. This email address is also used for the From address. If you leave this field blank, log and alert messages are not sent by email. If your outgoing email server requires authentication, select the My Mail Server requires authentication check box. Fill in the User Name and Password fields for the outgoing email server. 5. 6. You can have email alerts sent immediately when someone attempts to visit a blocked site, and you can specify that logs are sent automatically. If you select the Weekly, Daily, or Hourly option and the log fills up before the specified period, the log is automatically emailed to the specified email address. After the log is sent, the log is cleared from the routers memory. If the router cannot email the log file, the log buffer might fill up. In this case, the router overwrites the log and discards its contents. 7. Click Apply to save your settings. Security 54 6. Administration Managing your network 6 This chapter describes the router settings for administering and maintaining your router and home network. See also Remote Management on page 85 for information about upgrading or checking the status of your router over the Internet, and Traffic Meter on page 87 for information about monitoring the volume of Internet traffic passing through your routers Internet port. This chapter includes the following sections:

Logs

Router Status

Attached Devices

Backup Settings

Set Password

Diagnostics

Router Upgrade

Module Upgrade 55 Mobile LTE Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1516 Router Status Use the Router Status screen to check the current settings and statistics for your router. This screen shows you the current settings. If something needs to be changed, change it on the relevant screen. To view router status and usage information:

1. Select ADVANCED > Administration > Router Status to display the following screen:

The following status information is displayed:

Hardware Version. The router model.

Firmware Version. The version of the router firmware. It changes if you upgrade the router firmware.

HSDPA.

- Modem Identity.

- Modem SW version.

- Modem driver version.

- Operator.

- Network mode. IMSI. IMEI.

WAN Port. These are the current settings that you set in the Setup Wizard or Broadband Account Settings screens.

- Connection Status. This shows if the router is using a fixed IP address on the WAN. If the value is DHCP Client, the router obtains an IP address dynamically from the ISP. IP Address. The IP address being used by the Internet (WAN) port of the router. If no address is shown or the address is 0.0.0, the router cannot connect to the Internet.

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- Protocol.

- IP Subnet Mask. The subnet mask associated with the Internet IP address.

- IP Subnet Mask. The IP subnet mask being used by the Internet (WAN) port of the router.

- Gateway to Address.

- Domain Name Server. The Domain Name Server addresses being used by the router. A Domain Name Server translates human-language URLs such as www.netgear.com into IP addresses.

LAN Port. These are the current settings, as set in the LAN IP Setup screen.

- MAC Address. The Media Access Control address. This is the unique physical address being used by the Ethernet (LAN) port of the router.

- IP Address. The IP address being used by the Ethernet (LAN) port of the router. The default is 192.168.0.1.

- DHCP Server. Identifies whether the routers built-in DHCP server is active for the LAN-attached devices.

- IP Subnet Mask. The subnet mask associated with the LAN IP address.

Wireless Port. These are the current settings, as set in the Wireless Settings screen.

- Name (SSID). The SSID of the router.

- Region. The location (country).

- Channel. The current channel in use.

- Wireless AP. Indicates if the Access Point feature of the Router is enabled or not. If not enabled, the Wireless LED on the front panel will be off.

- Broadcast Name. Indicates if the Router is broadcasting its SSID. 2. Click Show Statistics to see router performance statistics such as the number of packets sent and number of packets received for each port.

System Up Time. The time elapsed since the router was last restarted.

Port. The statistics for the WAN (Internet) and LAN (Ethernet) ports. For each port, the screen displays:

- Status. The link status of the port.

- TxPkts. The number of packets transmitted on this port since reset or manual clear.

- RxPkts. The number of packets received on this port since reset or manual clear. Administration 57 Mobile LTE Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1516

- Collisions. The number of collisions on this port since reset or manual clear.

Tx B/s. The current transmission (outbound) bandwidth used on the WAN and LAN ports.

- Rx B/s. The current reception (inbound) bandwidth used on the WAN and LAN ports.

- Up Time. The time elapsed since this port acquired the link.

Poll Interval. The interval at which the statistics are updated in this screen. To change the polling frequency, enter a time in seconds in the Poll Interval field, and click Set Interval. To stop the polling entirely, click Stop. 3. Click Connection Status to see information about your current connection.

Mobile Broadband Status.

- Connection Status.

- Received Signal Quality (in dbm).

- Bytes Transmitted.

- Bytes Received.

Tx B/s.

- Rx B/s.

- Connection Duration. System Uptime.

Connection Status. IP Address. The IP address that is assigned to the router. Subnet Mask. The subnet mask that is assigned to the router.

- Default Gateway. The IP address for the default gateway that the router communicates with. Administration 58 Mobile LTE Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1516

- DHCP Server. The IP address for the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol server that provides the TCP/IP configuration for all the computers that are connected to the router.

- DNS Server. The IP address of the Domain Name Service server that provides translation of network names to IP addresses.

- Lease Obtained. The date and time when the lease was obtained.

- Lease Expires. The date and time that the lease expires. To change the polling frequency, enter a time in seconds in the Poll Interval field, and click Set Interval. To stop the polling entirely, click Stop. The Close Window button closes the Connection Status screen. Logs The log is a detailed record of the websites you have accessed or attempted to access. If you have set up content filtering on the Block Sites screen, the Logs screen shows you when someone on your network tried to access a blocked site. If you have email notification on, you receive these logs in an e-mail message. If you do not have email notification set up, view the logs here. Select ADVANCED > Administration > Logs. The Logs screen displays. To refresh the log screen, click the Refresh button. To clear the log entries, click the Clear Log button. To email the log immediately, click the Send Log button. This feature can be very useful for testing your e-mail settings. Administration 59 Mobile LTE Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1516 Attached Devices See Attached Devices on page 26. Backup Settings The configuration settings of the Mobile LTE Broadband 11n Wireless Router are stored within the router in a configuration file. You can back up (save) this file to your computer, restore it, or reset it to the factory default settings. Back Up Settings To back up the routers configuration settings:

1. Select ADVANCED > Administration > Backup Settings to display the following screen:

2. Click Back Up to save a copy of the current settings. 3. Choose a location to store the .cfg file that is on a computer on your network. Restore Configuration Settings To restore configuration settings that you backed up:

1. Enter the full path to the file on your network, or click the Browse button to find the file. 2. When you have located the .cfg file, click the Restore button to upload the file to the router. Upon completion, the router reboots. Administration 60 Mobile LTE Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1516 WARNING:

Do not interrupt the reboot process. Erase Under some circumstances (for example, if you move the router to a different network or if you have forgotten the password), you might want to erase the configuration and restore the factory default settings. You can either use the Restore Factory Settings button on the back of the router (see Factory Default Settings on page 99), or you can click the Erase button in this screen. Erase sets the user name to admin, the password to password, and the LAN IP address to 192.168.1.1, and enables the routers DHCP. Set Password This feature allows you to change the default password that is used to log in to the router with the user name admin. This is not the same as changing the password for wireless access. The label on the bottom of your router shows your unique wireless network name (SSID) and password for wireless access (see Label on page 11). To set the password for the user name admin:

1. Select ADVANCED > Administration > Set Password to display the following screen:

2. Type the old password, and type the new password twice in the fields on this screen. 3. If you want to be able to recover the password, select the Enable Password Recovery check box. Administration 61 Mobile LTE Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1516 4. Click Apply so that your changes take effect. Password Recovery NETGEAR recommends that you enable password recovery if you change the password for the routers user name of admin. Then you will have an easy way to recover the password if it is forgotten. This recovery process is supported in Internet Explorer, Firefox, and Chrome browsers, but not in the Safari browser. To set up password recovery:

1. Select the Enable Password Recovery check box. 2. Select two security questions, and provide answers to them. 3. Click Apply to save your changes. When you use your browser to access the router, the login window displays. If password recovery is enabled, when you click Cancel, the password recovery process starts. You can then enter the saved answers to the security questions to recover the password. Diagnostics Use the Diagnostics screen to perform various diagnostics. For normal operation, these tests are not required. To run the diagnostics:

Select ADVANCED > Administration > Diagnostics to display the following screen:

Ping an IP address. Use this test to send a ping packet request to the specified IP address. This procedure is often used to test a connection. If the request times out because no reply is received, this result usually means the destination is unreachable. However, some network devices can be configured not to respond to a ping. Administration 62 Mobile LTE Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1516 Perform a DNS Lookup. A DNS (Domain Name Server) converts the Internet name (for example, www.netgear.com) to an IP address. If you need the IP address of a Web, FTP, Mail or other Server on the Internet, you can do a DNS lookup to find the IP address. Display the Routing Table. This operation displays the internal routing table. This information is used by technical support and other staff who understand routing tables. Reboot the Router. Use this button to perform a remote reboot (restart). You can use this if the Router seems to have become unstable or is not operating normally. Note: Rebooting will break any existing connections either to the router

(such as this one) or through the router (for example, LAN users accessing the Internet). However, connections to the Internet automatically re-established when possible. Router Upgrade The router firmware (routing software) is stored in flash memory. You can update the firmware from the Administration menu on the Advanced tab. You might see a message at the top of the NETGEAR genie screens when new firmware is available for your product. You can use the Check button on the Router Update screen to check and update to the latest firmware for your product if new firmware is available. To check for new firmware and update your router:

1. Select ADVANCED > Administration > Router Update to display the following screen:

2. Click Check. The router finds new firmware information if any is available. Administration 63 Mobile LTE Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1516 3. Click Yes to update and locate the firmware you downloaded (the file ends in .img). WARNING:

When uploading firmware to the router, do not interrupt the web browser by closing the window, clicking a link, or loading a new page. If the browser is interrupted, it could corrupt the firmware. When the upload is complete, your router restarts. The upgrade process typically takes about 1 minute. Read the new firmware release notes to determine whether or not you need to reconfigure the router after upgrading. Module Upgrade The module firmware (broadband mobile software) is stored in flash memory. You can upgrade the firmware from the Administration menu on the Advanced tab. You might see a message at the top of the NETGEAR genie screens when new firmware is available for your product. You can use the Check button on the Module Upgrade screen to check and update to the latest firmware for your product if new firmware is available. To check for new firmware and update your router:

1. Select ADVANCED > Administration > Module Upgrade to display the following screen:

2. Click Check. The router finds new firmware information if any is available. 3. Click Yes to update and locate the firmware you downloaded (the file ends in .img). Administration 64 Mobile LTE Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1516 WARNING:

When uploading firmware to the router, do not interrupt the web browser by closing the window, clicking a link, or loading a new page. If the browser is interrupted, it could corrupt the firmware. When the upload is complete, your router restarts. The upgrade process typically takes about 1 minute. Read the new firmware release notes to determine whether or not you need to reconfigure the router after upgrading. Administration 65 7. Advanced Settings 7 This chapter describes the advanced features of your router. The information is for users with a solid understanding of networking concepts who want to set the router up for unique situations such as when remote access from the Internet by IP or domain name is needed. This chapter includes the following sections:

SIM Settings

SMS Messages

Wireless Settings

Wireless Repeating

Port Forwarding and Port Triggering

Dynamic DNS

Static Routes

Remote Management

Universal Plug and Play

Traffic Meter 66 Mobile LTE Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1516 SIM Settings Your ISP provides you with a SIM card so that you can access mobile broadband. Use this screen to change your SIM card settings. To change your SIM sard settings:

1. Select Advanced > Advanced Setup > SIM Settings to display the following screen:

2. Change your SIM card settings as necessary:

Enabling or Disabling the PIN Code. Enable or disable the use of the SIM card PIN code.

Changing the PIN Code. The PIN code prevents the use of the SIM card in an unauthorized device. Also, change the PIN code regularly for security reasons. 3. Click Apply so that your changes take effect. SMS Messages See SMS Message on page 30. Advanced Settings 67 Mobile LTE Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1516 Wireless Settings Note: The wireless router is already configured with the optimum settings. Do not alter these settings unless directed by NETGEAR support. Incorrect settings disable the wireless router. Select Advanced > Advanced Setup > Wireless Settings to display the following screen:

The following settings are available in this screen:

Advanced Wireless Settings. Do not change these settings unless directed to do so by NETGEAR support.

Enable Wireless Router Radio. You can completely turn off the wireless portion of the wireless router by clearing this check box. Select this check box again to enable the wireless portion of the router. When the wireless radio is disabled, other members of your household can use the router by connecting their computers to the router with an Ethernet cable. Note: The Fragmentation Length, CTS/RTS Threshold, and Preamble Mode options are reserved for wireless testing and advanced configuration only. Do not change these settings.

Enable SSID Broadcast. This setting enables broadcasting of the SSID.

Fragmentation Threshold, CTS/RTS Threshold, and Preamble Mode. These settings are reserved for wireless testing and advanced configuration only. Do not change these settings.

Wireless Signal Strength. This setting allows adjusting the power of Wi-Fi from 1%

(minimum) to 100% (maximum). Enter an integer ranging from 1 to 100 (default) in Advanced Settings 68 Mobile LTE Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1516 this field. Lowering the Wi-Fi power limits the range of Wi-Fi and reduces the Wi-Fi radiation. WPS Settings.You can add WPS devices to your network.

Router's PIN. This is the PIN number you use on a registrar (e.g., from Network Explorer on a Vista Windows PC) to configure the router's wireless settings through WPS. You can also find the PIN on the router's product label.

Disable Router's PIN. You can configure the router's wireless settings or add a wireless client through WPS using the router's PIN only when the PIN is enabled. The router's PIN can be disabled temporarily when the router detects suspicious attempts to break into the router's wireless settings by using the router's PIN through WPS.You can manually enable this function by clearing the check box and clicking the Apply button.

Keep Existing Wireless Settings. This setting shows whether the router is in the WPS configured state. If this option is not selected, adding a new wireless client changes the router's wireless settings to an automatically generated random SSID and security key. In addition, when this option is selected, some external registrars

(e.g., Network Explorer on Vista Windows) might not see the router. Configuring the basic wireless settings from the router's management GUI selects this option automatically. Wireless Card Access List. By default, any wireless computer that is configured with the correct SSID is allowed access to your wireless network. For increased security, restrict access to the wireless network to allow only specific computers based on their MAC addresses. Click the Set Up Access List button display the Wireless Card Access List screen. On this screen you can restrict access to your network to specific devices based on their MAC address. Click Add to add wireless devices to your network based on their MAC address. Click Apply to have your changes take effect. Advanced Settings 69 Mobile LTE Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1516 Wireless Repeating You can set the Mobile LTE Broadband 11n Wireless Router up to be used as a wireless access point (AP). Doing this enables the router to act as a wireless repeater. A wireless repeater connects to another wireless router as a client where the network to which it connects becomes the ISP service. Wireless repeating is a type of Wireless Distribution System (WDS). A WDS allows a wireless network to be expanded through multiple access points instead of using a wired backbone to link them. The following figure shows a wireless repeating scenario. Base station access point Figure 6. Wireless repeating scenario Repeater access point Note: If you use the wireless repeating function, you need to select either WEP or None as a security option in the Wireless Settings screen. The WEP option displays only if you select the wireless mode Up to 54 Mbps in the Wireless Settings screen. Wireless Base Station. The router acts as the parent access point, bridging traffic to and from the child repeater access point, as well as handling wireless and wired local computers. To configure this mode, you have to know the MAC addresses of the child repeater access point. Advanced Settings 70 Mobile LTE Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1516 Wireless Repeater. The router sends all traffic from its local wireless or wired computers to a remote access point. To configure this mode, you have to know the MAC address of the remote parent access point. The MBR1516 router is always in dual band concurrent mode, unless you turn off one radio. Be aware that if you enable the wireless repeater in either radio band, the wireless base station or wireless repeater cannot be enabled in the other radio band. However, if you enable the wireless base station in either radio band and use the other radio band as a wireless router or wireless base station, dual band concurrent mode is not affected. For you to set up a wireless network with WDS, the following conditions have to be met for both access points:

Both access points have to use the same SSID, wireless channel, and encryption mode.

Both access points have to be on the same LAN IP subnet. That is, all the access point LAN IP addresses are in the same network.

All LAN devices (wired and wireless computers) have to be configured to operate in the same LAN network address range as the access points. Wireless Repeating Function Select Advanced > Advanced Setup > Wireless Repeating to view or change wireless repeater settings for the router.

Enable Wireless Repeating Function. Select the check box for the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz network to use the wireless repeating function.

Wireless MAC of this router. This field displays the MAC address for your router for your reference. You will need to enter this MAC address in the corresponding Wireless Repeating Function screen of the other access point you are using.

Wireless Repeater. If your router is the repeater, select this check box. Advanced Settings 71 Mobile LTE Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1516 Repeater IP Address. If your router is the repeater, enter the IP address of the other access point. Disable Wireless Client Association. If your router is the repeater, selecting this check box means that wireless clients cannot associate with it. Only LAN client associations are allowed.

If you are setting up a point-to-point bridge, select this check box. If you want all client traffic to go through the other access point (repeater with wireless client association), leave this check box cleared. Base Station MAC Address. If your router is the repeater, enter the MAC address for the access point that is the base station.

Wireless Base Station. If your router is the base station, select this check box. Disable Wireless Client Association. If your router is the base station, selecting this check box means that wireless clients cannot associate with it. Only LAN client associations are allowed. Repeater MAC Address (1 through 4). If your router is the base station, it can act as the parent of up to 4 other access points. Enter the MAC addresses of the other access points in these fields. Set Up the Base Station The wireless repeating function works only in hub and spoke mode. The units cannot be daisy-chained. You have to know the wireless settings for both units. You have to know the MAC address of the remote unit. First, set up the base station, and then set up the repeater. To set up the base station:

1. Set up both units with exactly the same wireless settings (SSID, mode, channel, and security). Note that the wireless security option has to be set to None or WEP. 2. Select Advanced > Advanced Setup > Wireless Repeating Function to display the Wireless Repeating Function screen. In the Wireless Repeating Function screen (depending on the frequency you want to use), select the Enable Wireless Repeating Function check box and select the Wireless Base Station radio button. 3. 4. Enter the MAC address for one or more repeater units. 5. Click Apply to save your changes. Set Up a Repeater Unit Use a wired Ethernet connection to set up the repeater unit to avoid conflicts with the wireless connection to the base station. Advanced Settings 72 Mobile LTE Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1516 Note: If you are using the MBR1516 base station with a non-NETGEAR router as the repeater, you might need to change additional configuration settings. In particular, you should disable the DHCP server function on the wireless repeater AP. To configure the router as a repeater unit:

1. Log in to the router that will be the repeater. Select BASIC > Wireless Settings and verify that the wireless settings match the base unit exactly. The wireless security option has to be set to WEP or None. 2. Select Advanced > Wireless Repeating Function, and select the Enable Wireless Repeating Function check box and the Wireless Repeater radio button. 3. Fill in the Repeater IP Address field. This IP address has to be in the same subnet as the base station, but different from the LAN IP address of the base station. 4. Click Apply to save your changes. 5. Verify connectivity across the LANs. A computer on any wireless or wired LAN segment of the router should be able to connect to the Internet or share files and printers with any other wireless or wired computer or server connected to the other access point. Port Forwarding and Port Triggering By default, the router blocks inbound traffic from the Internet to your computers except replies to your outbound traffic. You might need to create exceptions to this rule for these purposes:

To allow remote computers on the Internet to access a server on your local network. To allow certain applications and games to work correctly when their replies are not recognized by your router. Your router provides two features for creating these exceptions: port forwarding and port triggering. The next sections provide background information to help you understand how port forwarding and port triggering work, and the differences between the two. Remote Computer Access Basics When a computer on your network needs to access a computer on the Internet, your computer sends your router a message containing the source and destination address and process information. Before forwarding your message to the remote computer, your router has to modify the source information and create and track the communication session so that replies can be routed back to your computer. Here is an example of normal outbound traffic and the resulting inbound responses:

1. You open a browser, and your operating system assigns port number 5678 to this browser session. Advanced Settings 73 Mobile LTE Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1516 2. You type http://www.example.com into the URL field, and your computer creates a web page request message with the following address and port information. The request message is sent to your router. Source address. Your computers IP address. Source port number. 5678, which is the browser session. Destination address. The IP address of www.example.com, which your computer finds by asking a DNS server. Destination port number. 80, which is the standard port number for a web server process. 3. Your router creates an entry in its internal session table describing this communication session between your computer and the web server at www.example.com. Before sending the web page request message to www.example.com, your router stores the original information and then modifies the source information in the request message, performing Network Address Translation (NAT):

The source address is replaced with your routers public IP address. This is necessary because your computer uses a private IP address that is not globally unique and cannot be used on the Internet. The source port number is changed to a number chosen by the router, such as 33333. This is necessary because two computers could independently be using the same session number.

Your router then sends this request message through the Internet to the web server at www.example.com. 4. The web server at www.example.com composes a return message with the requested web page data. The return message contains the following address and port information. The web server then sends this reply message to your router. Source address. The IP address of www.example.com. Source port number. 80, which is the standard port number for a web server process. Destination address. The public IP address of your router. Destination port number. 33333. 5. Upon receiving the incoming message, your router checks its session table to determine whether there is an active session for port number 33333. Finding an active session, the router then modifies the message to restore the original address information replaced by NAT. Your router sends this reply message to your computer, which displays the web page from www.example.com. The message now contains the following address and port information. Source address. The IP address of www.example.com. Source port number. 80, which is the standard port number for a web server process. Destination address. Your computers IP address. Destination port number. 5678, which is the browser session that made the initial request. Advanced Settings 74 Mobile LTE Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1516 6. When you finish your browser session, your router eventually detects a period of inactivity in the communications. Your router then removes the session information from its session table, and incoming traffic is no longer accepted on port number 33333. Port Triggering to Open Incoming Ports In the preceding example, requests are sent to a remote computer by your router from a particular service port number, and replies from the remote computer to your router are directed to that port number. If the remote server sends a reply back to a different port number, your router does not recognize it and discards it. However, some application servers

(such as FTP and IRC servers) send replies back to multiple port numbers. Using the port triggering function of your router, you can tell the router to open additional incoming ports when a particular outgoing port originates a session. An example is Internet Relay Chat (IRC). Your computer connects to an IRC server at destination port 6667. The IRC server not only responds to your originating source port, but also sends an identify message to your computer on port 113. Using port triggering, you can tell the router, When you initiate a session with destination port 6667, you have to also allow incoming traffic on port 113 to reach the originating computer. Using steps similar to the preceding example, the following sequence shows the effects of the port triggering rule you have defined:

1. You open an IRC client program to start a chat session on your computer. 2. Your IRC client composes a request message to an IRC server using a destination port number of 6667, the standard port number for an IRC server process. Your computer then sends this request message to your router. 3. Your router creates an entry in its internal session table describing this communication session between your computer and the IRC server. Your router stores the original information, performs Network Address Translation (NAT) on the source address and port, and sends this request message through the Internet to the IRC server. 4. Noting your port triggering rule and having observed the destination port number of 6667, your router creates an additional session entry to send any incoming port 113 traffic to your computer. 5. The IRC server sends a return message to your router using the NAT-assigned source port

(as in the previous example, say port 33333) as the destination port. The IRC server also sends an identify message to your router with destination port 113. 6. Upon receiving the incoming message to destination port 33333, your router checks its session table to determine whether there is an active session for port number 33333. Finding an active session, the router restores the original address information replaced by NAT and sends this reply message to your computer. 7. Upon receiving the incoming message to destination port 113, your router checks its session table and learns that there is an active session for port 113, associated with your computer. The router replaces the messages destination IP address with your computers IP address and forwards the message to your computer. 8. When you finish your chat session, your router eventually senses a period of inactivity in the communications. The router then removes the session information from its session table, and incoming traffic is no longer accepted on port numbers 33333 or 113. Advanced Settings 75 Mobile LTE Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1516 To configure port triggering, you need to know which inbound ports the application needs. Also, you need to know the number of the outbound port that will trigger the opening of the inbound ports. You can usually determine this information by contacting the publisher of the application or user groups or newsgroups. Note: Only one computer at a time can use the triggered application. Port Forwarding to Permit External Host Communications In both of the preceding examples, your computer initiates an application session with a server computer on the Internet. However, you might need to allow a client computer on the Internet to initiate a connection to a server computer on your network. Normally, your router ignores any inbound traffic that is not a response to your own outbound traffic. You can configure exceptions to this default rule by using the port forwarding feature. A typical application of port forwarding can be shown by reversing the client-server relationship from the previous web server example. In this case, a remote computers browser needs to access a web server running on a computer in your local network. Using port forwarding, you can tell the router, When you receive incoming traffic on port 80 (the standard port number for a web server process), forward it to the local computer at 192.168.1.123. The following sequence shows the effects of the port forwarding rule you have defined:

1. The user of a remote computer opens a browser and requests a web page from www.example.com, which resolves to the public IP address of your router. The remote computer composes a web page request message with the following destination information:

Destination address. The IP address of www.example.com, which is the address of your router. Destination port number. 80, which is the standard port number for a web server process. The remote computer then sends this request message through the Internet to your router. 2. Your router receives the request message and looks in its rules table for any rules covering the disposition of incoming port 80 traffic. Your port forwarding rule specifies that incoming port 80 traffic should be forwarded to local IP address 192.168.1.123. Therefore, your router modifies the destination information in the request message:

The destination address is replaced with 192.168.1.123. Your router then sends this request message to your local network. 3. Your web server at 192.168.1.123 receives the request and composes a return message with the requested web page data. Your web server then sends this reply message to your router. Advanced Settings 76 Mobile LTE Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1516 4. Your router performs Network Address Translation (NAT) on the source IP address, and sends this request message through the Internet to the remote computer, which displays the web page from www.example.com. To configure port forwarding, you need to know which inbound ports the application needs. You usually can determine this information by contacting the publisher of the application or the relevant user groups and newsgroups. How Port Forwarding Differs from Port Triggering The following points summarize the differences between port forwarding and port triggering:

Port triggering can be used by any computer on your network, although only one computer can use it at a time.

Port forwarding is configured for a single computer on your network.

Port triggering does require that you know the computers IP address in advance. The IP address is captured automatically.

Port forwarding requires that you specify the computers IP address during configuration, and the IP address can never change.

Port triggering requires specific outbound traffic to open the inbound ports, and the triggered ports are closed after a period of no activity.

Port forwarding is always active and does not need to be triggered. Set Up Port Forwarding to Local Servers Using the port forwarding feature, you can allow certain types of incoming traffic to reach servers on your local network. For example, you might want to make a local web server, FTP server, or game server visible and available to the Internet. Use the Port Forwarding screen to configure the router to forward specific incoming protocols to computers on your local network. In addition to servers for specific applications, you can also specify a default DMZ server to which all other incoming protocols are forwarded. Before starting, you need to determine which type of service, application, or game you want to provide, and the local IP address of the computer that will provide the service. The server computer has to always have the same IP address. To set up port forwarding:

Tip: To ensure that your server computer always has the same IP address, use the reserved IP address feature of your Mobile LTE Broadband 11n Wireless Router. Advanced Settings 77 Mobile LTE Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1516 1. Select Advanced Setup > Port Forwarding/Port Triggering to display the following screen:

Port Forwarding is selected as the service type. 2. From the Service Name list, select the service or game that you will host on your network. If the service does not appear in the list, see Add a Custom Service on page 78. In the corresponding Server IP Address field, enter the last digit of the IP address of your local computer that will provide this service. 3. 4. Click Add. The service appears in the list in the screen. Add a Custom Service To define a service, game, or application that does not appear in the Service Name list, you have to first determine which port number or range of numbers is used by the application. You can usually determine this information by contacting the publisher of the application or user groups or newsgroups. To add a custom service:

1. Select Advanced > Advanced Setup > Port Forwarding/Port Triggering. 2. Select Port Forwarding as the service type. 3. Click the Add Custom Service button to display the following screen:

4. In the Service Name field, enter a descriptive name. Advanced Settings 78 Mobile LTE Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1516 5. 6. 7. In the Protocol list, select the protocol. If you are unsure, select TCP/UDP. In the Starting Port field, enter the beginning port number.

If the application uses a single port, enter the same port number in the Ending Port field. If the application uses a range of ports, enter the ending port number of the range in the Ending Port field.

In the Server IP Address field, enter the IP address of your local computer that will provide this service. 8. Click Apply. The service appears in the list in the Port Forwarding/Port Triggering screen. Editing or Deleting a Port Forwarding Entry To edit or delete a port forwarding entry:

In the table, select the radio button next to the service name. 1. 2. Click Edit Service or Delete Service. Application Example: Making a Local Web Server Public If you host a web server on your local network, you can use port forwarding to allow web requests from anyone on the Internet to reach your web server. To make a local web server public:

2. 1. Assign your web server either a fixed IP address or a dynamic IP address using DHCP address reservation. In this example, your router will always give your web server an IP address of 192.168.1.33. In the Port Forwarding screen, configure the router to forward the HTTP service to the local address of your web server at 192.168.1.33. HTTP (port 80) is the standard protocol for web servers.

(Optional) Register a host name with a Dynamic DNS service, and configure your router to use the name as described in Dynamic DNS on page 81. To access your web server from the Internet, a remote user has to know the IP address that has been assigned by your ISP. However, if you use a Dynamic DNS service, the remote user can reach your server by a user-friendly Internet name, such as mynetgear.dyndns.org. 3. Set Up Port Triggering Port triggering is a dynamic extension of port forwarding that is useful in these cases:

More than one local computer needs port forwarding for the same application (but not simultaneously).

An application needs to open incoming ports that are different from the outgoing port. When port triggering is enabled, the router monitors outbound traffic looking for a specified outbound trigger port. When the router detects outbound traffic on that port, it remembers the IP address of the local computer that sent the data. The router then temporarily opens the Advanced Settings 79 Mobile LTE Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1516 specified incoming port or ports, and forwards incoming traffic on the triggered ports to the triggering computer. While port forwarding creates a static mapping of a port number or range to a single local computer, port triggering can dynamically open ports to any computer that needs them and can close the ports when they are no longer needed. Note: If you use applications such as multiplayer gaming, peer-to-peer connections, real-time communications such as instant messaging, or remote assistance (a feature in Windows XP), you should also enable Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) according to the instructions in Universal Plug and Play on page 86. To set up port triggering, you need to know which inbound ports the application needs. Also, you need to know the number of the outbound port that will trigger the opening of the inbound ports. You can usually determine this information by contacting the publisher of the application or user groups or newsgroups. To set up port triggering:

1. Select Advanced > Advanced Setup > Port Forwarding/Port Triggering. 2. Select the Port Triggering radio button to display the port triggering information. 3. Clear the Disable Port Triggering check box if it is selected. Note: If the Disable Port Triggering check box is selected after you configure port triggering, port triggering is disabled. However, any port triggering configuration information you added to the router is retained even though it is not used. Advanced Settings 80 Mobile LTE Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1516 In the Port Triggering Timeout field, enter a value up to 9999 minutes. 4. 5. This value controls the inactivity timer for the designated inbound ports. The inbound ports close when the inactivity time expires. This is required because the router cannot be sure when the application has terminated. 6. Click Add Service to display the following screen:

7. 8. In the Service Name field, type a descriptive service name. In the Service User list, select Any (the default) to allow this service to be used by any computer on the Internet. Otherwise, select Single address, and enter the IP address of one computer to restrict the service to a particular computer. 9. Select the service type, either TCP or UDP or both (TCP/UDP). If you are not sure, select TCP/UDP. 10. In the Triggering Port field, enter the number of the outbound traffic port that will cause the inbound ports to be opened. 11. Enter the inbound connection port information in the Connection Type, Starting Port, and Ending Port fields. 12. Click Apply. The service appears in the Port Triggering Portmap table. Dynamic DNS If your Internet service provider (ISP) gave you a permanently assigned IP address, you can register a domain name and have that name linked with your IP address by public Domain Name Servers (DNS). However, if your Internet account uses a dynamically assigned IP address, you do not know in advance what your IP address will be, and the address can change frequently. In this case, you can use a commercial Dynamic DNS service. This type of service lets you register your domain to their IP address and forwards traffic directed at your domain to your frequently changing IP address. If your ISP assigns a private WAN IP address (such as 192.168.x.x or 10.x.x.x), the Dynamic DNS service will not work because private addresses are not routed on the Internet. Your router contains a client that can connect to the Dynamic DNS service provided by DynDNS.org. First visit their website at http://www.dyndns.org and obtain an account and host name that you configure in the router. Then, whenever your ISP-assigned IP address changes, your router automatically contacts the Dynamic DNS service provider, logs in to your account, and registers your new IP address. If your host name is hostname, for example, you can reach your router at http://hostname.dyndns.org. Advanced Settings 81 Mobile LTE Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1516 On the Advanced tab, select Advanced Setup > Dynamic DNS to display the following screen:

Figure 7. Forward traffic to a changing IP address To set up Dynamic DNS:

1. Register for an account with one of the Dynamic DNS service providers whose names appear in the Service Provider list. For example, for DynDNS.org, select www.dyndns.org. 2. Select the Use a Dynamic DNS Service check box. 3. Select the name of your Dynamic DNS service provider. 4. Type the host name (or domain name) that your Dynamic DNS service provider gave you. 5. Type the user name for your Dynamic DNS account. This is the name that you use to log in to your account, not your host name. 6. Type the password (or key) for your Dynamic DNS account. 7. If your Dynamic DNS provider allows the use of wildcards in resolving your URL, you can select the Use Wildcards check box to activate this feature. For example, the wildcard feature causes *.yourhost.dyndns.org to be aliased to the same IP address as yourhost.dyndns.org. 8. Click Apply to save your configuration. Static Routes Static routes provide additional routing information to your router. Under usual circumstances, the router has adequate routing information after it has been configured for Internet access, and you do not need to configure additional static routes. You have to configure static routes only for unusual cases such as multiple routers or multiple IP subnets located on your network. Advanced Settings 82 Mobile LTE Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1516 As an example of when a static route is needed, consider the following case:

Your primary Internet access is through a cable modem to an ISP.

You have an ISDN router on your home network for connecting to the company where you are employed. This routers address on your LAN is 192.168.1.100.

Your companys network address is 134.177.0.0. When you first configured your router, two implicit static routes were created. A default route was created with your ISP as the gateway, and a second static route was created to your local network for all 192.168.1.x addresses. With this configuration, if you attempt to access a device on the 134.177.0.0 network, your router forwards your request to the ISP. The ISP forwards your request to the company where you are employed, and the request is likely to be denied by the companys firewall. In this case you have to define a static route, telling your router that 134.177.0.0 should be accessed through the ISDN router at 192.168.1.100. In this example:

The Destination IP Address and IP Subnet Mask fields specify that this static route applies to all 134.177.x.x addresses. The Gateway IP Address field specifies that all traffic for these addresses should be forwarded to the ISDN router at 192.168.1.100.

A metric value of 1 will work since the ISDN router is on the LAN.

Private is selected only as a precautionary security measure in case RIP is activated. To set up a static route:

1. Select Advanced > Advanced Setup > Static Routes to display the following screen:

Advanced Settings 83 Mobile LTE Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1516 2. Click Add to display the following screen:

In the Route Name field, type a name for this static route (for identification purposes only.) 3. 4. Select the Private check box if you want to limit access to the LAN only. If Private is selected, the static route is not reported in RIP. 5. Select the Active check box to make this route effective. 6. Type the destination IP address of the final destination. 7. Type the IP subnet mask for this destination. If the destination is a single host, type 255.255.255.255. 8. Type the gateway IP address, which has to be a router on the same LAN segment as the Mobile LTE Broadband 11n Wireless Router. 9. Type a number between 1 and 15 as the metric value. This value represents the number of routers between your network and the destination. Usually, a setting of 2 or 3 works, but if this is a direct connection, set it to 1. 10. Click Apply to add the static route. Advanced Settings 84 Mobile LTE Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1516 Remote Management The remote management feature lets you upgrade or check the status of your Mobile LTE Broadband 11n Wireless Router over the Internet. To set up remote management:

1. Select Advanced > Advanced Setup > Remote Management. Note: Be sure to change the routers default login password to a very secure password. The ideal password should contain no dictionary words from any language and contain uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols. It can be up to 30 characters. 2. Select the Turn Remote Management On check box. 3. Under Allow Remote Access By, specify the external IP addresses to be allowed to access the routers remote management. Note: For enhanced security, restrict access to as few external IP addresses as practical.

To allow access from a single IP address on the Internet, select Only This Computer. Enter the IP address that will be allowed access. To allow access from a range of IP addresses on the Internet, select IP Address Range. Enter a beginning and ending IP address to define the allowed range. To allow access from any IP address on the Internet, select Everyone. 4. Specify the port number for accessing the management interface. Advanced Settings 85 Mobile LTE Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1516 Normal web browser access uses the standard HTTP service port 80. For greater security, enter a custom port number for the remote web management nterface. Choose a number between 1024 and 65535, but do not use the number of any common service port. The default is 8080, which is a common alternate for HTTP. 5. Click Apply to have your changes take effect. 6. When accessing your router from the Internet, type your routers WAN IP address into your browsers address or location field followed by a colon (:) and the custom port number. For example, if your external address is 134.177.0.123 and you use port number 8080, enter http://134.177.0.123:8080 in your browser. Universal Plug and Play Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) helps devices, such as Internet appliances and computers, to access the network and connect to other devices as needed. UPnP devices can automatically discover the services from other registered UPnP devices on the network. Note: If you use applications such as multiplayer gaming, peer-to-peer connections, or real-time communications such as instant messaging or remote assistance (a feature in Windows XP), you should enable UPnP. To turn on Universal Plug and Play:

1. Select Advanced > Advanced Setup > UPnP. The UPnP screen displays. 2. The available settings and information in this screen are:

Advanced Settings 86 Mobile LTE Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1516 Turn UPnP On. UPnP can be enabled or disabled for automatic device configuration. The default setting for UPnP is disabled. If this check box is not selected, the router does not allow any device to automatically control the resources, such as port forwarding

(mapping) of the router. Advertisement Period. The advertisement period is how often the router broadcasts its UPnP information. This value can range from 1 to 1440 minutes. The default period is 30 minutes. Shorter durations ensure that control points have current device status at the expense of additional network traffic. Longer durations can compromise the freshness of the device status, but can significantly reduce network traffic. Advertisement Time to Live. The time to live for the advertisement is measured in hops

(steps) for each UPnP packet sent. The time to live hop count is the number of steps a broadcast packet is allowed to propagate for each UPnP advertisement before it disappears. The number of hops can range from 1 to 255. The default value for the advertisement time to live is 4 hops, which should be fine for most home networks. If you notice that some devices are not being updated or reached correctly, then it might be necessary to increase this value. UPnP Portmap Table. The UPnP Portmap Table displays the IP address of each UPnP device that is currently accessing the router and which ports (internal and external) that device has opened. The UPnP Portmap Table also displays what type of port is open and whether that port is still active for each IP address. 3. Click Apply to save your settings. Traffic Meter Traffic metering allows you to monitor the volume of Internet traffic passing through your routers Internet port. With the Traffic Meter utility, you can set limits for traffic volume, set a monthly limit, and get a live update of traffic usage. Advanced Settings 87 Mobile LTE Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1516 To monitor Internet traffic:

1. Click Advanced > Advanced Setup > Traffic Meter to display the following screen:

2. To enable the Traffic Meter, select the Enable Traffic Meter check box. 3. If you would like to record and restrict the volume of Internet traffic, select the Traffic volume control by radio button. You can select one of the following options for controlling the traffic volume:

No Limit. No restriction is applied when the traffic limit is reached. Download only. The restriction is applied to incoming traffic only. Both Directions. The restriction is applied to both incoming and outgoing traffic. 4. You can limit the amount of data traffic allowed per month by specifying how many Mbytes per month are allowed or by specifying how many hours of traffic are allowed. 5. Set the Traffic Counter to begin at a specific time and date. 6. Set up Traffic Control to issue a warning message before the monthly limit of Mbytes or hours is reached. You can select one of the following to occur when the limit is attained:

The Internet LED flashes green or amber. The Internet connection is disconnected and disabled. 7. Set up Internet Traffic Statistics to monitor the data traffic. 8. Click the Traffic Status button to get a live update on Internet traffic status on your router. 9. Click Apply to save your settings. Advanced Settings 88 8. Troubleshooting 8 This chapter gives information about troubleshooting your Mobile LTE Broadband 11n Wireless Router. After each problem description, instructions are provided to help you diagnose and solve the problem. For the common problems listed, go to the section indicated.

Is the router on?

Go to Basic Functioning on page 90.

Have I connected the router correctly?

Go to Basic Functioning on page 90. I cant access the routers configuration with my browser. Go to Troubleshoot Access to the Router Main Menu on page 92. Ive configured the router but I cant access the Internet. Go to Troubleshoot the ISP Connection on page 93. Ive configured the router but I cant access my local network. Go to Troubleshoot a TCP/IP Network Using the Ping Utility on page 95.

How do I set daylight savings time?

Go to Problems with Date and Time on page 97. I want to clear the configuration and start over again. Go to Restore the Default Configuration and Password on page 97. 89 Mobile LTE Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1516 Basic Functioning After you turn on power to the router, the following sequence of events should occur:

1. When power is first applied, verify that the Power LED is on. 2. After approximately a minute, verify that:

a. The Power LED is still solid green. An amber light indicates the unit has failed its power-on self-test (POST). b. The Internet Port LED is lit. c. The WiFi LED is lit. The WiFi radio is on by default. d. The LAN Ports LED is lit when any local ports are connected. If a LAN Port LED on the back of the unit is lit, a link has been established to the connected device. If a LAN port is connected to a 100 Mbps device, verify that the ports LED is green. If the port is 10 Mbps, the LED is amber. e. The WAN Port LED is lit when the router is connected to a wired modem. f. The Signal Quality LED is lit when the router has detected a mobile broadband signal. If any of these conditions does not occur, refer to the following table. LED Power Action Power LED is off.

Make sure the power cord is correctly connected to your router, and that the power supply adapter is correctly connected to a functioning power outlet.

Check that you are using the power adapter supplied by NETGEAR for this product. If the error persists, you might have a hardware problem and should contact technical support.

Power LED is amber. There is a fault within the router. Try to clear the fault as follows:

Cycle the power to see if the router recovers.

Clear the routers configuration to factory defaults. This sets the routers IP address to www.routerlogin.net. This procedure is explained in Restore the Default Configuration and Password on page 97. If the error persists, you might have a hardware problem and should contact technical support. Troubleshooting 90 Mobile LTE Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1516 LED Action Internet Port Internet Port LED is off. Be sure the SIM card you received is in the router. SIM cards from other devices will not function in the router, and this SIM card will not function in other devices. Internet Port LED is amber. Internet Port LED is blinking amber and green. The router cannot connect to the Internet. Check the Internet connection option being used.

For the mobile broadband connection option, check the Signal Quality LEDs. For the Ethernet connection option, check the WAN Port LED.

The traffic meter feature is enabled, and the limit set has been reached. WiFi WiFi LED is off. The WiFi radio has been turned off. If you want a WiFi connection with the router, press the WiFi button to turn the WiFi radio back on. WiFi LED is not blinking. If this LED does not blink when you are attempting to send data over the WiFi link, log in to the router menu using the Ethernet LAN connection, and check your routers wireless (WiFi) configuration. LAN Ports LAN Ports LED is off. WAN Port WAN Port LED is off. Signal Quality Signal Quality LED is off. If this LED does not light when an Ethernet connection is made, check the following:

Make sure that the Ethernet cable connections are secure at the router and at the hub or workstation.

Make sure that power is turned on to the connected hub or workstation. If this LED does not light when an Ethernet connection is made using the Ethernet connection option, check the following:

Make sure that the Ethernet cable connections are secure at the router and at the modem.

Make sure that power is turned on to the modem. If this LED does not light when the mobile broadband connection option is used, check the following:

Check with your ISP to ensure that there is good coverage in the area.

Ensure that your mobile broadband account is active.

Ensure that the SIM card is inserted correctly into the router.

Locate the router near the window or other area of the building. Make sure that one of the Signal Quality LEDs is lit, indicating that there is mobile broadband coverage with the router. Log in to the router menu and check the Internet configuration. Check that the user name, password, and APN with ISP are set correctly. If you use a PIN to connect to the Internet, make sure it is entered correctly.

Troubleshooting 91 Mobile LTE Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1516 Troubleshoot Access to the Router Main Menu If you are unable to access the router main menu from a computer on your local network, check the following:

If you are using an Ethernet-connected computer, check the Ethernet connection between the computer and the router as described in the previous section.

Make sure your computers IP address is on the same subnet as the router. If you are using the recommended addressing scheme, your computers address should be in the range of 192.168.0.2 to 192.168.0.254. Note: If your computers IP address is shown as 169.254.x.x:

Recent versions of Windows and MacOS generate and assign an IP address if the computer cannot reach a DHCP server. These autogenerated addresses are in the range of 169.254.x.x. If your IP address is in this range, check the connection from the computer to the router, and reboot your computer.

If your routers IP address was changed and you do not know the current IP address, clear the routers configuration to factory defaults. This will set the routers IP address to www.routerlogin.net. This procedure is explained in Restore the Default Configuration and Password on page 97.

Make sure that your browser has Java, JavaScript, or ActiveX enabled. If you are using Internet Explorer, click Refresh to be sure that the Java applet is loaded. Try quitting the browser and launching it again.

Make sure that you are using the correct login information. The factory default login name is admin, and the password is password. Make sure that Caps Lock is off when entering this information. If the router does not save changes you have made in the web management interface, check the following:

When entering configuration settings, be sure to click the Apply button before moving to another screen or tab, or your changes are lost.

Click the Refresh or Reload button in the web browser. The changes might have occurred, but the web browser might be caching the old configuration. Troubleshooting 92 Mobile LTE Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1516 Troubleshoot the ISP Connection Check these possible sources of trouble if you are having difficulty connecting to or browsing the Internet. Connect to the Internet If unable to connect to Internet, check the following:

1. The Internet account is active. If your ISP has provided you with a SIM card and you have not inserted it into the SIM card slot on the back of the router yet, do so now. 2. Wireless broadband coverage is available where the unit is located. 3. Access the router main menu to verify that the broadband settings are correct. Check with your ISP if you are unsure. 4. Check the location of the router. a. Move the router closer to a window for better access to the Internet signal. A non-lighted Signal Quality LED indicates no coverage. b. Maintain recommended minimum distances between NETGEAR equipment and household appliances to reduce interference. Troubleshooting 93 Mobile LTE Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1516 5. Use external antennas for improved signal strength. Connectors on back panel for optional external antennas a. Install external antennas.

(The external antennas are an optional accessory that you can purchase.) b. Clear the Use internal antenna check box on the Mobile Broadband Settings screen, and then click Apply. c. Click Connect to connect to the Internet. Troubleshooting 94 Mobile LTE Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1516 Troubleshoot Internet Browsing If your router can obtain an IP address but your computer is unable to load any web pages from the Internet:

The traffic meter is enabled, and the limit might have been reached. By configuring the traffic meter not to block, you can resume Internet access. If you have a usage limit, your ISP might charge you for the overage.

Your computer might not recognize any DNS server addresses. A DNS server is a host on the Internet that translates Internet names (such as www addresses) to numeric IP addresses. Typically your ISP provides the addresses of one or two DNS servers for your use. If you entered a DNS address during the routers configuration, reboot your computer and verify the DNS address. Alternatively, you can configure your computer manually with DNS addresses, as explained in your operating system documentation.

Your computer might not have the router configured as its TCP/IP router. If your computer obtains its information from the router by DHCP, reboot the computer, and verify the router address. Troubleshoot a TCP/IP Network Using the Ping Utility Most TCP/IP terminal devices and routers contain a ping utility that sends an echo request packet to the designated device. The device then responds with an echo reply. You can easily troubleshoot a TCP/IP network by using the ping utility in your computer. Test the LAN Path to Your Router You can ping the router from your computer to verify that the LAN path to your router is set up correctly. To ping the router from a PC running Windows 95 or later:

1. From the Windows toolbar, click the Start button, and select Run. 2. In the field provided, type ping followed by the IP address of the router, as in this example:

ping www.routerlogin.net 3. Click OK. You should see a message like this one:

Pinging <IP address> with 32 bytes of data If the path is working, you see this message:

Reply from < IP address >: bytes=32 time=NN ms TTL=xxx If the path is not working, you see this message:

Troubleshooting 95 Mobile LTE Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1516 Request timed out If the path is not working correctly, you could have one of the following problems:

Wrong physical connections

- Make sure that the LAN Ports LED is on. If the LED is off, follow the instructions in Connect to the Internet on page 93.

- Check that the corresponding link LEDs are on for your network interface card and for the hub ports (if any) that are connected to your workstation and router.

Wrong network configuration

Verify that the Ethernet card driver software and TCP/IP software are both installed and configured on your computer or workstation.

- Verify that the IP address for your router and your workstation are correct and that the addresses are on the same subnet. Test the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device After verifying that the LAN path works correctly, test the path from your computer to a remote device. To test the path:

1. From the Windows toolbar, click the Start button, and select Run. 2. In the Windows Run window, type:

ping -n 10 IP address where IP address is the IP address of a remote device such as your ISPs DNS server. If the path is functioning correctly, replies as in the previous section are displayed. If you do not receive replies:

Check that your computer has the IP address of your router listed as the default router. If the IP configuration of your computer is assigned by DHCP, this information is not visible in your computers Network Control Panel. Verify that the IP address of the router is listed as the default router.

Make sure that the network address of your computer (the portion of the IP address specified by the netmask) is different from the network address of the remote device.

Check that your cable or DSL modem is connected and functioning.

If your ISP assigned a host name to your computer, enter that host name as the account name in the Basic Settings screen.

Your ISP could be rejecting the Ethernet MAC addresses of all but one of your computers. Many broadband ISPs restrict access by allowing only traffic from the MAC address of your broadband modem, but some ISPs additionally restrict access to the MAC address of a single computer connected to that modem. If this is the case, you need to configure your router to clone or spoof the MAC address from the authorized computer. Troubleshooting 96 Mobile LTE Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1516 Problems with Date and Time The Email screen displays the current date and time of day. The Mobile LTE Broadband 11n Wireless Router uses the Network Time Protocol (NTP) to obtain the current time from one of several network time servers on the Internet. Each entry in the log is stamped with the date and time of day. Problems with the date and time function can include the following:

Date shown is January 1, 2000. Cause: The router has not yet successfully reached a network time server. Check that your Internet access settings are configured correctly. If you have just completed configuring the router, wait at least 5 minutes, and check the date and time again. Time is off by one hour. Cause: The router does not automatically sense daylight savings time. On the E-mail screen, select or clear the Automatically adjust for Daylight Savings Time check box.

Restore the Default Configuration and Password This section explains how to restore the factory default configuration settings, changing the routers admin password to password and the IP address to www.routerlogin.net. You can erase the current configuration and restore factory defaults in two ways:

Use the Erase feature (see Erase on page 61).

Press the Restore Factory Settings button on the bottom of the router for 6 seconds. Use this method for cases when the administration password or IP address is not known. The factory default settings are shown in Factory Default Settings on page 99. Troubleshooting 97 A. Supplemental Information This appendix provides the following information:

Factory Default Settings Technical Specifications A 98 Mobile LTE Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1516 Factory Default Settings Use the Restore Factory Settings button located on the bottom of your router to reset all settings to their original factory default settings. This is called a hard reset. To perform a hard reset, press and hold the Restore Factory Settings button for 6 seconds. Your router will return to the factory configuration settings that are shown in the following table. Feature Router login User login URL http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com Default behavior User name (case-sensitive) admin Login password (case-sensitive) password Internet connection WAN MAC address WAN MTU size Local network

(LAN) Port speed LAN IP Subnet mask RIP direction RIP version RIP authentication DHCP server DHCP starting IP address DHCP ending IP address DMZ Time zone Use default address 1500 AutoSense www.routerlogin.net 255.255.255.0 None Disabled None Enabled 192.168.0.2 192.168.0.254 Disabled PST for North America Daylight savings time adjustment Enabled Firewall Inbound communication from the Internet Disabled (except traffic on port 80, the HTTP port) Outbound communication to the Internet) Enabled (all) Source MAC filtering Disabled Supplemental Information 99 Mobile LTE Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1516 Feature (continued) Default behavior (continued) Mobile broadband Internet service provider APN Access Number PDP Type User Name WiFi Wireless communication Bell Mobility inet.bell.ca

*99#

IP None required Enabled SSID name Security Broadcast SSID Transmission speed Country/region RF channel Operating mode Data rate Output power Access point Authentication type See label on the bottom of router WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK mixed mode Enabled Auto (Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 specifications. Actual throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate.) Canada Auto Up to 145 Mbps Best Full Enabled Open system Wireless Card Access List All wireless stations allowed Supplemental Information 100 Mobile LTE Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1516 Technical Specifications Technical specifications Network protocol and standards compatibility TCP/IP, DHCP Power adapter Physical specifications Environmental specifications

North America: 120V AC, 60 Hz, input

12V DC @ 2.5A output

Dimensions: 6.8 in. x 5.03 in. x 1.28 in. (173 mm x 128 mm x 33 mm)

Weight: 0.65 lbs without the stand (0.29 kg)

Operating temperature: 0 to 40C (32 to 104F)

Operating humidity: 90% maximum relative humidity, noncondensing Electromagnetic emissions FCC Part 15 Class B; IC; EN 55 022 (CISPR 22), Class B Interface specifications

LAN: 10BASE-T or 100BASE-Tx, RJ-45

WAN: 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX, RJ-45 Antenna connection (optional)

SMA connector Supplemental Information 101 B. Notification of Compliance NETGEAR Wireless Routers, Gateways, APs B Regulatory Compliance Information Note: This section includes user requirements for operating this product in accordance with National laws for usage of radio spectrum and operation of radio devices. Failure of the end-user to comply with the applicable requirements may result in unlawful operation and adverse action against the end-user by the applicable National regulatory authority. Note: This product's firmware limits operation to only the channels allowed in a particular Region or Country. Therefore, all options described in this user's guide may not be available in your version of the product. Europe EU Declaration of Conformity Marking by the above symbol indicates compliance with the Essential Requirements of the R&TTE Directive of the European Union (1999/5/EC). This equipment meets the following conformance standards:

EN300 328 (2.4Ghz), EN301 489-17 EN60950-1 For complete DoC, visit the NETGEAR EU Declarations of Conformity website at:

http://support.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/11621 EDOC in Languages of the European Community Language Statement Cesky [Czech]

NETGEAR Inc. tmto prohlauje, e tento Radiolan je ve shode se zkladnmi poadavky a dalmi prslunmi ustanovenmi smernice 1999/5/ES. Dansk [Danish]

Undertegnede NETGEAR Inc. erklrer herved, at flgende udstyr Radiolan overholder de vsentlige krav og vrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF. Deutsch

[German]

Hiermit erklrt NETGEAR Inc., dass sich das Gert Radiolan in bereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den brigen einschlgigen Bestimmungen der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet. Eesti [Estonian]

Kesolevaga kinnitab NETGEAR Inc. seadme Radiolan vastavust direktiivi 1999/5/E phinuetele ja nimetatud direktiivist tulenevatele teistele asjakohastele stetele. English Hereby, NETGEAR Inc., declares that this Radiolan is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. 102 Mobile LTE Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1516 Language Statement Espaol [Spanish] Por medio de la presente NETGEAR Inc. declara que el Radiolan cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE.

[Greek] NETGEAR Inc. Radiolan 1999/5/. Franais [French] Par la prsente NETGEAR Inc. dclare que l'appareil Radiolan est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999/5/CE. Italiano [Italian]

Con la presente NETGEAR Inc. dichiara che questo Radiolan conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE. Latviski [Latvian] Ar o NETGEAR Inc. deklar, ka Radiolan atbilst Direktvas 1999/5/EK btiskajm prasbm un citiem ar to saisttajiem noteikumiem. Lietuvi

[Lithuanian]

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Hawnhekk, NETGEAR Inc., jiddikjara li dan Radiolan jikkonforma mal-htigijiet essenzjali u ma provvedimenti ohrajn relevanti li hemm fid-Dirrettiva 1999/5/EC. Magyar

[Hungarian]

Alulrott, NETGEAR Inc. nyilatkozom, hogy a Radiolan megfelel a vonatkoz alapvet kvetelmnyeknek s az 1999/5/EC irnyelv egyb elrsainak. Polski [Polish]

Niniejszym NETGEAR Inc. owiadcza, e Radiolan jest zgodny z zasadniczymi wymogami oraz pozostaymi stosownymi postanowieniami Dyrektywy 1999/5/EC. Portugus

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NETGEAR Inc. declara que este Radiolan est conforme com os requisitos essenciais e outras disposies da Directiva 1999/5/CE. Slovensko

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Slovensky

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NETGEAR Inc. izjavlja, da je ta Radiolan v skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi relevantnimi doloili direktive 1999/5/ES. NETGEAR Inc. tmto vyhlasuje, e Radiolan spa zkladn poiadavky a vetky prslun ustanovenia Smernice 1999/5/ES. Suomi [Finnish]

NETGEAR Inc. vakuuttaa tten ett Radiolan tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sit koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen. Svenska

[Swedish]

Hrmed intygar NETGEAR Inc. att denna Radiolan str I verensstmmelse med de vsentliga egenskapskrav och vriga relevanta bestmmelser som framgr av direktiv 1999/5/EG. Notification of Compliance 103 Mobile LTE Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1516 Language Statement slenska

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Hr me lsir NETGEAR Inc. yfir v a Radiolan er samrmi vi grunnkrfur og arar krfur, sem gerar eru tilskipun 1999/5/EC. Norsk

[Norwegian]

NETGEAR Inc. erklrer herved at utstyret Radiolan er i samsvar med de grunnleggende krav og vrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF. This device is a 2.4 GHz wideband transmission system (transceiver), intended for use in all EU member states and EFTA countries, except in France and Italy where restrictive use applies. In Italy the end-user should apply for a license at the national spectrum authorities in order to obtain authorization to use the device for setting up outdoor radio links and/or for supplying public access to telecommunications and/or network services. This device may not be used for setting up outdoor radio links in France and in some areas the RF output power may be limited to 10 mW EIRP in the frequency range of 2454 - 2483.5 MHz. For detailed information the end-user should contact the national spectrum authority in France. FCC Requirements for Operation in the United States FCC Information to User This product does not contain any user serviceable components and is to be used with approved antennas only. Any product changes or modifications will invalidate all applicable regulatory certifications and approvals. FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance of 20 cm between the radiator and your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. FCC Declaration of Conformity We, NETGEAR, Inc., 350 East Plumeria Drive, San Jose, CA 95134, declare under our sole responsibility that the Mobile LTE Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1516 complies with Part 15 Subpart B of FCC CFR47 Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

This device may not cause harmful interference, and

This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. FCC Radio Frequency Interference Warnings & Instructions This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following methods:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.

Connect the equipment into an electrical outlet on a circuit different from that which the radio receiver is

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. connected. FCC Caution

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate this equipment. Notification of Compliance 104 Mobile LTE Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1516

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

For product available in the USA market, only channel 1~11 can be operated. Selection of other channels is not

This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operation in conjunction with any other antenna or possible. transmitter. Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations This digital apparatus (Mobile LTE Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1516) does not exceed the Class B limits for radio-noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. This Class [B] digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numrique de la classe [B] est conforme la norme NMB-003 du Canada Industry Canada This device complies with RSS-210 of the Industry Canada Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. IMPORTANT NOTE: Radiation Exposure Statement:

This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body. Caution:

Ce dispositif est conforme la norme CNR-210 d'Industrie Canada applicable aux appareils radio exempts de licence. Son fonctionnement est sujet aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) le dispositif ne doit pas produire de brouillage prjudiciable, et (2) ce dispositif doit accepter tout brouillage reu, y compris un brouillage susceptible de provoquer un fonctionnement indsirable. NOTE IMPORTANTE: Dclaration d'exposition aux radiations:

Cet quipement est conforme aux limites d'exposition aux rayonnements IC tablies pour un environnement non contrl. Cet quipement doit tre install et utilis avec un minimum de 20 cm de distance entre la source de rayonnement et votre corps. Notification of Compliance 105 Mobile LTE Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1516 Interference Reduction Table The table below shows the Recommended Minimum Distance between NETGEAR equipment and household appliances to reduce interference (in feet and meters). Household Appliance Microwave ovens Baby Monitor - Analog Baby Monitor - Digital Cordless phone - Analog Cordless phone - Digital Bluetooth devices ZigBee Recommended Minimum Distance

(in feet and meters) 30 feet / 9 meters 20 feet / 6 meters 40 feet / 12 meters 20 feet / 6 meters 30 feet / 9 meters 20 feet / 6 meters 20 feet / 6 meters Notification of Compliance 106 Index A access remote 85 viewing logs 59 access points 70 accessing remote computer 73 adding custom service 78 address reservation 43 advertisement period 87 alerts, emailing 54 attached devices 26 authentication, required by mail server 54 automatic firmware checking 63, 64 B backing up configuration 60 base station, setting up 72 blocking inbound traffic 73 keywords 50 services 51 sites 50 box contents 7 broadband settings 36 C compliance 102 configuration file 60 configuring DMZ server 39 Dynamic DNS 82 NAT 38 port forwarding 77 port triggering 79 repeater unit 73 user-defined services 51 connecting wirelessly 14 control buttons 8 country setting 33 CTS/RTS Threshold 68 custom service (port forwarding) 78 D dashboard 19 data packets, fragmented 39 date and time 97 daylight savings time 97 default DMZ server 39 default factory settings, restoring 61 default gateway 58 deleting configuration 61 keywords 50 denial of service (DoS) protection 49 devices, attached 26 DHCP server 42, 59 DHCP setting 56 DMZ server 39 DNS servers 74 Domain Name Server (DNS) addresses 23, 57 Dynamic DNS 81 DynDNS.org 81 E email notices 54 erasing configuration 61 F factory default settings, restoring 61 factory defaults 11 firmware version 56 firmware, upgrading 18, 63, 64 fragmentation length 68 fragmented data packets 39 front panel 90 G gateway IP address 23 genie, NETGEAR 17 107 Mobile LTE Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1516 H host name 22 host, trusted 50 I inbound traffic, allowing or blocking 73 installing NETGEAR genie 17 installing with the Setup Wizard 33 Internet connection internet port LED 9, 91 Internet Relay Chat (IRC) 75 Internet service provider (ISP) setting up 22 account information 16 Internet Setup screen 22 login 16 Internet services, blocking access 51 Internet Setup screen 22 interval, poll 58 IP addresses auto-generated 92 current 56 DHCP 16 dynamic 81 reserved 43 IP subnet mask 57 K keywords 50 L LAN setup 41 language setting 33 lease, DHCP 59 LED descriptions 9 local servers, port forwarding to 77 logging in 16, 18 logs emailing 54 viewing 59 M MAC address 96 mail server, outgoing 54 maintenance settings 55 managing router remotely 85 menus, described 19 metric value 84 mobile broadband settings 36 MTU size 39 multicasting 42 N NAT (Network Address Translation) 38, 39, 74 NETGEAR genie 17 Network Time Protocol (NTP) 97 O outgoing mail server 54 P packets, fragmented 39 Parental Controls 27 passphrases changing 26 password restoring 97 password recovery, admin 62 poll interval 58 port filtering 51 port forwarding 73, 76, 77 port numbers 51 port status 57 port triggering 73, 75, 77, 79 ports LAN 9, 91 WAN 9, 91 positioning the router 14 power LED 9, 90 Preamble mode 68 preset security about 24 passphrase 26 primary DNS addresses 23 prioritizing traffic 44 Push N Connect 20 Q QoS (Quality of Service) 44 R radio, wireless 68 range of wireless connections 14 108 Mobile LTE Broadband 11n Wireless Router MBR1516 recovering admin password 62 remote management 85 repeater units 72 reserved IP adresses 43 restore factory defaults 11 restoring configuration file 60 default factory settings 61 router interface, described 19 router status, viewing 56 S scheduling keyword and service blocking 53 secondary DNS 23 security 24 firewall settings 49 security PIN 34 sending logs by email 54 services, blocking 51 Setup Wizard 33 signal quality 10, 91 sites, blocking 50 SMS (Short Message Service), configuring 31 SMS LED 9 SMTP server 54 SSID, described 25 static routes 82 status LEDs 8, 90 status, router, viewing 56 subnet mask 57 system up time 57 T TCP/IP network, troubleshooting 95 technical support 2 time of day 97 time to live, advertisement 87 time-out, port triggering 81 trademarks 2 traffic metering 87 troubleshooting 89 trusted host 50 U Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) 86 up time, system 57 upgrading firmware 18, 63, 64 user-defined services 51 V viewing logs 59 router status 56 W WAN port LED 9, 91 WAN setup 38 Wi-Fi LED 9 button 9, 91 WiFi Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) 20, 34 devices, adding 20 wireless channel 25 wireless connections 14 wireless devices,adding to the network 20 Wireless Distribution System (WDS) 70, 71 wireless mode 25 wireless network name (SSID) broadcast 25 described 25 wireless network settings 25 wireless radio 68 wireless repeating 70, 71 base station 72 repeater unit 72 wireless settings 24 SSID broadcast 25 WMM (Wi-Fi Multimedia) 44 WPS 9 WPS button 20 109