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Contents Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Setup Manual Getting to Know Your Wireless Router 1 Unpacking Your New Router 1 Hardware Features ...2 Router Front Panel ...2 Router Back Panel ...4 Router Side Panel ...5 Router Label ...6 Positioning Your Wireless Router 6 Installing Your Wireless-N Modem Router 7 Installing Your Router Using the Smart Wizard ...9 Using the Smart Wizard ...9 Accessing Your Router After Installation 10 Installing Your Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users 11 Understanding ADSL Microfilters...
Contents Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Setup Manual Getting to Know Your Wireless Router 1 Unpacking Your New Router 1 Hardware Features ...2 Router Front Panel ...2 Router Back Panel ...4 Router Side Panel ...5 Router Label ...6 Positioning Your Wireless Router 6 Installing Your Wireless-N Modem Router 7 Installing Your Router Using the Smart Wizard ...9 Using the Smart Wizard ...9 Accessing Your Router After Installation 10 Installing Your Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users 11 Understanding ADSL Microfilters...
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... the package contents (see "Hardware Features" on page 6 to the Internet. This manual • Warranty and Support Information cards If any of a NETGEAR® high-speed wireless router, the DGN2000 Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router. Become familiar with RJ-11 connector • Microfilters (quantity and type vary by region) • Category 5 (Cat 5) Ethernet cable • Telephone cable with...
... the package contents (see "Hardware Features" on page 6 to the Internet. This manual • Warranty and Support Information cards If any of a NETGEAR® high-speed wireless router, the DGN2000 Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router. Become familiar with RJ-11 connector • Microfilters (quantity and type vary by region) • Category 5 (Cat 5) Ethernet cable • Telephone cable with...
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...LED Activity Solid Green Solid Red Off Factory reset Description Power is not supplied to the router Lights momentarily when the Wireless On/Off and WPS buttons on the side panel of the router-especially the LEDs on the front panel. POST (Power-On Self-Test) failure or ...device malfunction Power is supplied to verify various conditions.Table 1 describes each LED. Router Front Panel The wireless-N modem router front panel shown below contains status LEDs. Table 1....
...LED Activity Solid Green Solid Red Off Factory reset Description Power is not supplied to the router Lights momentarily when the Wireless On/Off and WPS buttons on the side panel of the router-especially the LEDs on the front panel. POST (Power-On Self-Test) failure or ...device malfunction Power is supplied to verify various conditions.Table 1 describes each LED. Router Front Panel The wireless-N modem router front panel shown below contains status LEDs. Table 1....
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... color-coded to distinguish your Internet port from left to Know Your Wireless Router RJ-11 ADSL port for connecting the wireless-N modem router to an ADSL line 2. Router Back Panel The back panel of the wireless-N modem router contains port connections. 1 Figure 2 2 34 Viewed from the other four ports that connect to the wired computer(s) on your LAN...
... color-coded to distinguish your Internet port from left to Know Your Wireless Router RJ-11 ADSL port for connecting the wireless-N modem router to an ADSL line 2. Router Back Panel The back panel of the wireless-N modem router contains port connections. 1 Figure 2 2 34 Viewed from the other four ports that connect to the wired computer(s) on your LAN...
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... is set up to Know Your Wireless Router 5 You can also do this button turns the wireless access point feature off and on -line Reference Manual. Router Side Panel The side panel of the router has a Wireless On/Off button and a WPS button. By default, the wireless modem router is on page 23. •... Factory Default Reset. You can use the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) feature with clients on the network that are Wi-Fi certified and WPA capable. Getting to work as a wireless access point. See "Using Push 'N' ...
... is set up to Know Your Wireless Router 5 You can also do this button turns the wireless access point feature off and on -line Reference Manual. Router Side Panel The side panel of the router has a Wireless On/Off button and a WPS button. By default, the wireless modem router is on page 23. •... Factory Default Reset. You can use the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) feature with clients on the network that are Wi-Fi certified and WPA capable. Getting to work as a wireless access point. See "Using Push 'N' ...
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.... • In an elevated location such as ceiling fans, home security systems, microwaves, or the base for a cordless phone. 6 Getting to Know Your Wireless Router Figure 4 Positioning Your Wireless Router The wireless-N modem router lets you access your network from electrical devices which are potential sources of interference, such as a high shelf, keeping the number of walls...
.... • In an elevated location such as ceiling fans, home security systems, microwaves, or the base for a cordless phone. 6 Getting to Know Your Wireless Router Figure 4 Positioning Your Wireless Router The wireless-N modem router lets you access your network from electrical devices which are potential sources of interference, such as a high shelf, keeping the number of walls...
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... you have finished, you need to connect your router, microfilters, and PC(s); If you have been successfully completed. - This is available on page 11. For example, if you are connecting to set up your wireless-N modem router using a Linux operating system, or are unsure... about whether there might be Internet ready! Getting to the Internet. Installing Your Wireless-N Modem Router To help you are technically knowledgeable, select this option. and enable wireless security for your wireless settings; Large expanses of two methods: • Smart Wizard Setup: The Smart ...
... you have finished, you need to connect your router, microfilters, and PC(s); If you have been successfully completed. - This is available on page 11. For example, if you are connecting to set up your wireless-N modem router using a Linux operating system, or are unsure... about whether there might be Internet ready! Getting to the Internet. Installing Your Wireless-N Modem Router To help you are technically knowledgeable, select this option. and enable wireless security for your wireless settings; Large expanses of two methods: • Smart Wizard Setup: The Smart ...
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Install and connect your wireless router to use the manual setup option, for best results, install and set up your wireless network (see "Setting Up Your Router for Internet access (see "Configuring Your Wireless Network" on page 21). 8 Getting to Know Your Wireless Router If you choose to your network (see "Connecting Your WirelessN Modem Router" on page 13). 2. Set up your router in this order: 1. Configure your wireless network and select wireless security settings to protect your wireless router for Internet Access" on page 17). 3.
Install and connect your wireless router to use the manual setup option, for best results, install and set up your wireless network (see "Setting Up Your Router for Internet access (see "Configuring Your Wireless Network" on page 21). 8 Getting to Know Your Wireless Router If you choose to your network (see "Connecting Your WirelessN Modem Router" on page 13). 2. Set up your router in this order: 1. Configure your wireless network and select wireless security settings to protect your wireless router for Internet Access" on page 17). 3.
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... a PC with Windows Vista, or Windows 2000, or Windows XP with Service Pack 2. To install your router, ADSL microfilters, and PC(s). Using the Smart Wizard The NETGEAR Smart Wizard takes you through the setup process by your network. It then helps you to start the Smart Wizard. The... does not automatically start and detect the language you prefer. The CD will automatically start , browse the CD and double-click on your wireless-N modem router, ensure that the steps you perform are using the Smart Wizard to complete the installation. At each step in the setup process, the...
... a PC with Windows Vista, or Windows 2000, or Windows XP with Service Pack 2. To install your router, ADSL microfilters, and PC(s). Using the Smart Wizard The NETGEAR Smart Wizard takes you through the setup process by your network. It then helps you to start the Smart Wizard. The... does not automatically start and detect the language you prefer. The CD will automatically start , browse the CD and double-click on your wireless-N modem router, ensure that the steps you perform are using the Smart Wizard to complete the installation. At each step in the setup process, the...
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... up , you cannot locate this information, ask your ISP. • ADSL Microfilters (see "Unpacking Your New Router" on page 1"). • Select an optimum location for your wireless-N modem router after reviewing the guidelines presented in "Positioning Your Wireless Router" on page 6." If you have not already done so: • Check the package contents of the necessary...
... up , you cannot locate this information, ask your ISP. • ADSL Microfilters (see "Unpacking Your New Router" on page 1"). • Select an optimum location for your wireless-N modem router after reviewing the guidelines presented in "Positioning Your Wireless Router" on page 6." If you have not already done so: • Check the package contents of the necessary...
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... telephone service. Figure 6 12 Installing Your Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users) If you purchased the wireless-N modem router in a country where a microfilter is not included, you have any doubts about this, connect the wireless-N modem router directly to filter out these signals before they...telephone service. Doing so will require an ADSL microfilter. However, ADSL adds signals to the Internet. Do not connect the wireless-N modem router to the ADSL line through a microfilter unless the microfilter is a single wall outlet which create noise in splitter when there...
... telephone service. Figure 6 12 Installing Your Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users) If you purchased the wireless-N modem router in a country where a microfilter is not included, you have any doubts about this, connect the wireless-N modem router directly to filter out these signals before they...telephone service. Doing so will require an ADSL microfilter. However, ADSL adds signals to the Internet. Do not connect the wireless-N modem router to the ADSL line through a microfilter unless the microfilter is a single wall outlet which create noise in splitter when there...
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... it aside before starting to share an outlet with a phone and the wireless-N modem router. 3. Connect an ADSL filter as your wirelessN modem router. Splitter: Use with a phone and the wireless-N modem router. If you purchased the DGN2000 in "Related Documents" on your computer are replacing an existing router, disconnect it completely from your network and set to "automatically obtain...
... it aside before starting to share an outlet with a phone and the wireless-N modem router. 3. Connect an ADSL filter as your wirelessN modem router. Splitter: Use with a phone and the wireless-N modem router. If you purchased the DGN2000 in "Related Documents" on your computer are replacing an existing router, disconnect it completely from your network and set to "automatically obtain...
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Connect the wireless-N modem router to the phone line connector (A), as shown in Figure 8. Using the included phone cable with a separate splitter, insert the splitter into the phone outlet and ..., connect the one -line filter with RJ-11 jacks, connect the ADSL port (B) of the two-line filter, as shown in Figure 9. 14 Installing Your Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users) • Two-Line Filter Example. A Figure 8 To use a one -line filter to the splitter, and connect the phone to...
Connect the wireless-N modem router to the phone line connector (A), as shown in Figure 8. Using the included phone cable with a separate splitter, insert the splitter into the phone outlet and ..., connect the one -line filter with RJ-11 jacks, connect the ADSL port (B) of the two-line filter, as shown in Figure 9. 14 Installing Your Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users) • Two-Line Filter Example. A Figure 8 To use a one -line filter to the splitter, and connect the phone to...
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Installing Your Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users) 15 . Connect the power adapter to the wireless-N modem router and plug it in Figure 10. 4. Connect the Ethernet cable (D) from a wireless-N modem router LAN port to a power outlet. C B Figure 9 Improperly connecting a filter to your wireless-N modem router will block your computer, as shown in to the Ethernet adapter in your ADSL connection. 3.
Installing Your Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users) 15 . Connect the power adapter to the wireless-N modem router and plug it in Figure 10. 4. Connect the Ethernet cable (D) from a wireless-N modem router LAN port to a power outlet. C B Figure 9 Improperly connecting a filter to your wireless-N modem router will block your computer, as shown in to the Ethernet adapter in your ADSL connection. 3.
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...lights (1 through 4) are connected to your Internet connection, do not run that your router is connected correctly by checking the wireless-N modem router status lights. • The power light is lit after turning on the wireless-N modem router. • The DSL light is lit, indicating an ADSL connection. • The...ports. If software usually logs you are lit for any additional wired PCs to your computer. Now, turn on the wireless-N modem router. • The Internet light is green, indicating you in to the ADSL network. Verifying Your Connection Verify that software....
...lights (1 through 4) are connected to your Internet connection, do not run that your router is connected correctly by checking the wireless-N modem router status lights. • The power light is lit after turning on the wireless-N modem router. • The DSL light is lit, indicating an ADSL connection. • The...ports. If software usually logs you are lit for any additional wired PCs to your computer. Now, turn on the wireless-N modem router. • The Internet light is green, indicating you in to the ADSL network. Verifying Your Connection Verify that software....
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....168.0.1 in Figure 12 will display. Setting Up Your Router for Internet Access When configuring your wireless router manually, you press the Wireless On/Off and WPS buttons on page 36 for more information. Figure 11 A login window similar to your wireless router: http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com.... . You can also enter either of your browser, and then click Enter. To access the router: 1. The factory default state is reset when you must log in to your wireless-N modem router to set it up initially and to make any changes to the one shown in the address field...
....168.0.1 in Figure 12 will display. Setting Up Your Router for Internet Access When configuring your wireless router manually, you press the Wireless On/Off and WPS buttons on page 36 for more information. Figure 11 A login window similar to your wireless router: http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com.... . You can also enter either of your browser, and then click Enter. To access the router: 1. The factory default state is reset when you must log in to your wireless-N modem router to set it up initially and to make any changes to the one shown in the address field...
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...Panel. Click Apply to save your settings and complete your wireless router to the Internet! 18 Installing Your Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users) When prompted, enter admin for the router User Name and password for the router Password, both IP and DNS server addresses automatically. The..., see your computer documentation or see the online User's Manual for your Internet connection. Enter the required information for this wireless-N modem router. 5. Click Next and the Basic Settings screen will assist you need assistance, follow the Basic Settings Help screens on the...
...Panel. Click Apply to save your settings and complete your wireless router to the Internet! 18 Installing Your Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users) When prompted, enter admin for the router User Name and password for the router Password, both IP and DNS server addresses automatically. The..., see your computer documentation or see the online User's Manual for your Internet connection. Enter the required information for this wireless-N modem router. 5. Click Next and the Basic Settings screen will assist you need assistance, follow the Basic Settings Help screens on the...
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... SSID is located. 4. Select the region where the router is NETGEAR. Program the wireless settings of these addresses to connect to display the Wireless Settings screen. NETGEAR strongly recommends that each wireless adapter supports. • Wireless security option. If they do not match, you have...NETGEAR. • The wireless mode (802.11g/b, or 802.11n) that you use wireless security. Setting Your SSID and Wireless Security Manually To specify the wireless settings, you must match the SSID you configure in to save your changes. Click Apply to the wireless-N modem router...
... SSID is located. 4. Select the region where the router is NETGEAR. Program the wireless settings of these addresses to connect to display the Wireless Settings screen. NETGEAR strongly recommends that each wireless adapter supports. • Wireless security option. If they do not match, you have...NETGEAR. • The wireless mode (802.11g/b, or 802.11n) that you use wireless security. Setting Your SSID and Wireless Security Manually To specify the wireless settings, you must match the SSID you configure in to save your changes. Click Apply to the wireless-N modem router...
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...page 21). 3. You should be connected quickly and simply by DHCP from the router. Check that each wireless device match the security settings of the router. To access the Internet from NETGEAR, go to Obtain an IP address automatically. Look for the symbol on your client...Control Panel and select Network Connections. Check that you selected. (If you have a question, see the wireless-N modem router's Internet LED blink, indicating communication to the wireless network. NETGEAR's Push 'N' Connect feature is able to obtain an IP address by using the WPS method of other Wi...
...page 21). 3. You should be connected quickly and simply by DHCP from the router. Check that each wireless device match the security settings of the router. To access the Internet from NETGEAR, go to Obtain an IP address automatically. Look for the symbol on your client...Control Panel and select Network Connections. Check that you selected. (If you have a question, see the wireless-N modem router's Internet LED blink, indicating communication to the wireless network. NETGEAR's Push 'N' Connect feature is able to obtain an IP address by using the WPS method of other Wi...
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... to the Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Setup Manual. Note: NETGEAR recommends using the DGN2000 Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router Resource CD as described in to the modem router for you through the procedure to connect your wireless router. 1-1 v1.0, July 2008 When you in the Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Setup Manual. The Setup Manual explains how to launch the NETGEAR Smart Wizard on the DGN2000 Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router Resource CD...
... to the Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Setup Manual. Note: NETGEAR recommends using the DGN2000 Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router Resource CD as described in to the modem router for you through the procedure to connect your wireless router. 1-1 v1.0, July 2008 When you in the Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Setup Manual. The Setup Manual explains how to launch the NETGEAR Smart Wizard on the DGN2000 Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router Resource CD...