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...://www.netgear.com/register. Product updates and Web support are registered trademarks or trademarks of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the use our telephone support service. Trademarks NETGEAR and the NETGEAR logo are registered trademarks, and RangeMax and Smart Wizard are registered trademarks and Windows Vista is required before you can use or application of radio devices. Regulatory...
...://www.netgear.com/register. Product updates and Web support are registered trademarks or trademarks of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the use our telephone support service. Trademarks NETGEAR and the NETGEAR logo are registered trademarks, and RangeMax and Smart Wizard are registered trademarks and Windows Vista is required before you can use or application of radio devices. Regulatory...
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...the Setup Manual 1-1 Logging In To Your Wireless Router 1-2 Configuring Your Internet Connection Using the Smart Setup Wizard 1-5 Viewing and Configuring Basic ISP Settings 1-5 Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity 1-10 Chapter 2 Safeguarding Your Network Choosing Appropriate Wireless Security 2-1 Recording Basic Wireless Settings Setup Information 2-5 Changing Wireless Security Settings 2-6 Viewing Basic Wireless Settings 2-6 Configuring WEP Wireless Security 2-9 Configuring WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK Wireless Security 2-10 Viewing Advanced Wireless Settings 2-12 Using Push...
...the Setup Manual 1-1 Logging In To Your Wireless Router 1-2 Configuring Your Internet Connection Using the Smart Setup Wizard 1-5 Viewing and Configuring Basic ISP Settings 1-5 Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity 1-10 Chapter 2 Safeguarding Your Network Choosing Appropriate Wireless Security 2-1 Recording Basic Wireless Settings Setup Information 2-5 Changing Wireless Security Settings 2-6 Viewing Basic Wireless Settings 2-6 Configuring WEP Wireless Security 2-9 Configuring WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK Wireless Security 2-10 Viewing Advanced Wireless Settings 2-12 Using Push...
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... and Web Access Log Notifications 3-7 Setting the Time Zone ...3-9 Chapter 4 Customizing Your Network Settings Using the LAN IP Setup Options 4-1 Configuring a Device Name 4-2 Configuring LAN TCP/IP Setup Parameters 4-3 Using the Router as a DHCP Server 4-4 Using Address Reservation 4-5 Using a Dynamic DNS Service 4-6 Configuring the WAN Setup Options 4-8 Disabling the SPI Firewall 4-8 Setting Up a Default DMZ Server 4-8 Responding to a Ping on the Internet (WAN) Port 4-9 Setting the MTU Size 4-9 Configuring NAT Filtering 4-10 Configuring Static Routes 4-10 Wireless Repeating...
... and Web Access Log Notifications 3-7 Setting the Time Zone ...3-9 Chapter 4 Customizing Your Network Settings Using the LAN IP Setup Options 4-1 Configuring a Device Name 4-2 Configuring LAN TCP/IP Setup Parameters 4-3 Using the Router as a DHCP Server 4-4 Using Address Reservation 4-5 Using a Dynamic DNS Service 4-6 Configuring the WAN Setup Options 4-8 Disabling the SPI Firewall 4-8 Setting Up a Default DMZ Server 4-8 Responding to a Ping on the Internet (WAN) Port 4-9 Setting the MTU Size 4-9 Configuring NAT Filtering 4-10 Configuring Static Routes 4-10 Wireless Repeating...
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...6 Using Network Monitoring Tools Viewing Wireless Router Status Information 6-2 Viewing a List of Attached Devices 6-7 Managing the Configuration File 6-7 Backing Up and Restoring the Configuration 6-8 Erasing the Configuration 6-9 Updating the Router Firmware 6-9 Checking for New Firmware in the Router Upgrade Screen 6-10 Updating Manually to New Router Firmware 6-11 Enabling Remote Management Access 6-13 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Quick Tips ...7-1 Troubleshooting Basic Functions 7-2 Login Problems ...7-4 Checking the Internet Service Connection 7-5 Obtaining an Internet IP Address...
...6 Using Network Monitoring Tools Viewing Wireless Router Status Information 6-2 Viewing a List of Attached Devices 6-7 Managing the Configuration File 6-7 Backing Up and Restoring the Configuration 6-8 Erasing the Configuration 6-9 Updating the Router Firmware 6-9 Checking for New Firmware in the Router Upgrade Screen 6-10 Updating Manually to New Router Firmware 6-11 Enabling Remote Management Access 6-13 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Quick Tips ...7-1 Troubleshooting Basic Functions 7-2 Login Problems ...7-4 Checking the Internet Service Connection 7-5 Obtaining an Internet IP Address...
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... JWNR2000 router according to these specifications: Product Version Manual Publication Date Wireless-N 300 Router Model JWNR2000 September 2009 For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, click the links to take heed of paper, you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this notice might result in personal injury or death. • Scope. How to view and print PDF files. The Acrobat reader is a safety warning. NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 Router JWNR2000 User Manual...
... JWNR2000 router according to these specifications: Product Version Manual Publication Date Wireless-N 300 Router Model JWNR2000 September 2009 For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, click the links to take heed of paper, you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this notice might result in personal injury or death. • Scope. How to view and print PDF files. The Acrobat reader is a safety warning. NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 Router JWNR2000 User Manual...
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.... Figure 1-2 If the router discovers a newer version of firmware, the message on the right displays. Figure 1-3 To automatically update to the new firmware, click Yes to allow the router to the JWNR2000 router, do not interrupt the Web browser by closing the window, clicking a link, or loading a new page. NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 Router JWNR2000 User Manual The Checking for Updated Firmware Upon Log-in . The update process typically takes about 1 minute. Configuring Basic Connectivity 1-3 v1.0, September 2009...
.... Figure 1-2 If the router discovers a newer version of firmware, the message on the right displays. Figure 1-3 To automatically update to the new firmware, click Yes to allow the router to the JWNR2000 router, do not interrupt the Web browser by closing the window, clicking a link, or loading a new page. NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 Router JWNR2000 User Manual The Checking for Updated Firmware Upon Log-in . The update process typically takes about 1 minute. Configuring Basic Connectivity 1-3 v1.0, September 2009...
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NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 Router JWNR2000 User Manual 3. In the main menu on the left, select Basic Settings under Web Support in check box is selected, the home page is the Basic Settings screen. Otherwise, it automatically logs you can select Knowledge Base under Setup. If the wireless router is connected to view support information for the wireless router. If you do not click Logout, the wireless router will wait for New Version Upon Log-in the main...
NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 Router JWNR2000 User Manual 3. In the main menu on the left, select Basic Settings under Web Support in check box is selected, the home page is the Basic Settings screen. Otherwise, it automatically logs you can select Knowledge Base under Setup. If the wireless router is connected to view support information for the wireless router. If you do not click Logout, the wireless router will wait for New Version Upon Log-in the main...
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... Internet connection for Internet access. • No login required by your ISP configuration. Configuring Basic Connectivity 1-5 v1.0, September 2009 If you have trouble connecting to the Internet, see in the Basic Settings screen depends on whether your ISP requires that you log in the main menu. If no login is required by ISP. NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 Router JWNR2000 User Manual Configuring Your Internet Connection Using the Smart Setup Wizard You can manually configure your Internet connection using the Basic Settings screen, or you see Chapter 7, "Troubleshooting...
... Internet connection for Internet access. • No login required by your ISP configuration. Configuring Basic Connectivity 1-5 v1.0, September 2009 If you have trouble connecting to the Internet, see in the Basic Settings screen depends on whether your ISP requires that you log in the main menu. If no login is required by ISP. NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 Router JWNR2000 User Manual Configuring Your Internet Connection Using the Smart Setup Wizard You can manually configure your Internet connection using the Basic Settings screen, or you see Chapter 7, "Troubleshooting...
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... computer, select Use Static IP Address. Router MAC Address. They then accept only traffic from the MAC address of that your ISP assigned. This feature allows your network so that these settings take effect. - To change a DNS address, restart the computers on the Internet port. You must be using . Configuring Basic Connectivity 1-7 v1.0, September 2009 Also, enter the subnet mask and the gateway IP address. Typically, you know that is first opened. NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 Router JWNR2000 User Manual - Note...
... computer, select Use Static IP Address. Router MAC Address. They then accept only traffic from the MAC address of that your ISP assigned. This feature allows your network so that these settings take effect. - To change a DNS address, restart the computers on the Internet port. You must be using . Configuring Basic Connectivity 1-7 v1.0, September 2009 Also, enter the subnet mask and the gateway IP address. Typically, you know that is first opened. NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 Router JWNR2000 User Manual - Note...
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... interference problems with another nearby wireless router or access point. Also, the SSID of any other wireless networks within several hundred feet of your router. Set the channel. This field determines which the wireless interface will not get a wireless connection to 32 alphanumeric characters. It should not be necessary to change the wireless channel unless you specify in which operating frequency is case-sensitive; Make sure that is NETGEAR. NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 Router JWNR2000 User Manual 1. If...
... interference problems with another nearby wireless router or access point. Also, the SSID of any other wireless networks within several hundred feet of your router. Set the channel. This field determines which the wireless interface will not get a wireless connection to 32 alphanumeric characters. It should not be necessary to change the wireless channel unless you specify in which operating frequency is case-sensitive; Make sure that is NETGEAR. NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 Router JWNR2000 User Manual 1. If...
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Chapter 2 Safeguarding Your Network The Wireless-N 300 Router Model JWNR2000 provides highly effective security features, which are appropriate to your computers and files. Such distances can allow anyone with Shared Key authentication. Stronger security methods can connect over 802.11g/n wireless networks at ranges of up to provide free Internet access for the public. 2-1 v1.0, September 2009 The time it is your intention to 300 feet. This chapter includes the...
Chapter 2 Safeguarding Your Network The Wireless-N 300 Router Model JWNR2000 provides highly effective security features, which are appropriate to your computers and files. Such distances can allow anyone with Shared Key authentication. Stronger security methods can connect over 802.11g/n wireless networks at ranges of up to provide free Internet access for the public. 2-1 v1.0, September 2009 The time it is your intention to 300 feet. This chapter includes the...
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... "Using WPS Push Button Connect (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)" on page 2-12. Other Features That Enhance Security Security Type Description Disable the wireless router radio. You might not support this when you disable the broadcast of the wireless network name SSID. For more information, see "Viewing Advanced Wireless Settings" on page 2-13. 2-4 Safeguarding Your Network v1.0, September 2009 NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 Router JWNR2000 User Manual Table 2-2. However, you disable the wireless router radio, wireless devices cannot communicate with the router at all use wired...
... "Using WPS Push Button Connect (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)" on page 2-12. Other Features That Enhance Security Security Type Description Disable the wireless router radio. You might not support this when you disable the broadcast of the wireless network name SSID. For more information, see "Viewing Advanced Wireless Settings" on page 2-13. 2-4 Safeguarding Your Network v1.0, September 2009 NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 Router JWNR2000 User Manual Table 2-2. However, you disable the wireless router radio, wireless devices cannot communicate with the router at all use wired...
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... case-sensitive. WEP Encryption Key Size. NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 Router JWNR2000 User Manual Recording Basic Wireless Settings Setup Information Before and after customizing your wireless network. Either way, record the settings for your wireless settings, print this information. The SSID in the spaces provided. • Wireless Network Name (SSID The SSID identifies the wireless network. Note: If you must choose the settings for your wireless network in the wireless adapter card must be the same for creating WEP data encryption keys. Again, the...
... case-sensitive. WEP Encryption Key Size. NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 Router JWNR2000 User Manual Recording Basic Wireless Settings Setup Information Before and after customizing your wireless network. Either way, record the settings for your wireless settings, print this information. The SSID in the spaces provided. • Wireless Network Name (SSID The SSID identifies the wireless network. Note: If you must choose the settings for your wireless network in the wireless adapter card must be the same for creating WEP data encryption keys. Again, the...
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... make those changes in again. NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 Router JWNR2000 User Manual Configuring LAN TCP/IP Setup Parameters These are advanced settings that it , and which other routers. The router's default LAN IP configuration is shipped preconfigured to act as a DHCP server (see "Using the Router as a DHCP Server" on the LAN side and to use a different IP addressing scheme, you will be suitable for most applications. Note: If you are part of the designated private address range for use in private networks...
... make those changes in again. NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 Router JWNR2000 User Manual Configuring LAN TCP/IP Setup Parameters These are advanced settings that it , and which other routers. The router's default LAN IP configuration is shipped preconfigured to act as a DHCP server (see "Using the Router as a DHCP Server" on the LAN side and to use a different IP addressing scheme, you will be suitable for most applications. Note: If you are part of the designated private address range for use in private networks...
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NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 Router JWNR2000 User Manual Using the Router as a DHCP Server By default, the router functions as DHCP Server check box. Note: For most applications, the default DHCP and TCP/IP settings of the range for devices with fixed addresses. Using the default addressing scheme, you should be part of your computers' IP addresses manually or they will not be assigned, set your computers, clear the Use Router as a DHCP server, allowing it to assign IP, DNS server, and default gateway addresses to all of the same IP address subnet as...
NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 Router JWNR2000 User Manual Using the Router as a DHCP Server By default, the router functions as DHCP Server check box. Note: For most applications, the default DHCP and TCP/IP settings of the range for devices with fixed addresses. Using the default addressing scheme, you should be part of your computers' IP addresses manually or they will not be assigned, set your computers, clear the Use Router as a DHCP server, allowing it to assign IP, DNS server, and default gateway addresses to all of the same IP address subnet as...
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... within Web sites, secure login pages, or FTP or POP servers. America Online's DSL service • You use for pinging. (Larger packets are willing to dial-up ISPs. If you do not have problems connecting to 1400. Usable by AOL if you suspect an MTU problem, a common solution is to change : - Leave MTU unchanged unless one problem but cause another. Maximum size for NETGEAR routers, adapters, and switches. NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 Router JWNR2000 User Manual The best MTU setting for NETGEAR...
... within Web sites, secure login pages, or FTP or POP servers. America Online's DSL service • You use for pinging. (Larger packets are willing to dial-up ISPs. If you do not have problems connecting to 1400. Usable by AOL if you suspect an MTU problem, a common solution is to change : - Leave MTU unchanged unless one problem but cause another. Maximum size for NETGEAR routers, adapters, and switches. NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 Router JWNR2000 User Manual The best MTU setting for NETGEAR...
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... "Restoring the Default Configuration and Password" on the wireless router and wait 1 minute. 5. Restart the network in the computer and router match exactly. • For a wirelessly connected computer, the wireless network name (SSID) and WEP or WPA security settings of the Basic Settings menu, select Use this Computer's MAC Address. Make sure that the network settings of the computer are securely plugged in. • The Internet status light on the wireless router is on if the Ethernet cable connecting the wireless router and the modem is initializing. 7-2 Troubleshooting...
... "Restoring the Default Configuration and Password" on the wireless router and wait 1 minute. 5. Restart the network in the computer and router match exactly. • For a wirelessly connected computer, the wireless network name (SSID) and WEP or WPA security settings of the Basic Settings menu, select Use this Computer's MAC Address. Make sure that the network settings of the computer are securely plugged in. • The Internet status light on the wireless router is on if the Ethernet cable connecting the wireless router and the modem is initializing. 7-2 Troubleshooting...
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... the addresses are both installed and configured on the same subnet. 7-8 Troubleshooting v1.0, September 2009 You should see this message: Request timed out If the path is on page 7-2. - From the Windows toolbar, click Start, and then select Run. 2. If your router and computer are connected to a separate Ethernet switch, make sure that the numbered LAN port light is not functioning correctly, you could have one : Pinging...
... the addresses are both installed and configured on the same subnet. 7-8 Troubleshooting v1.0, September 2009 You should see this message: Request timed out If the path is on page 7-2. - From the Windows toolbar, click Start, and then select Run. 2. If your router and computer are connected to a separate Ethernet switch, make sure that the numbered LAN port light is not functioning correctly, you could have one : Pinging...
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... successfully reached a network time server. If you can provide helpful information about your Internet access settings are correct. You can find this program in your Windows Program menu or as described in your computer, a Smart Wizard utility program is January 1, 2000. See "Viewing Advanced Wireless Settings" on page 2-12. • Is your router's wireless radio enabled? NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 Router JWNR2000 User Manual • Date shown is installed that can use the basic setup utility in your wireless adapter?
... successfully reached a network time server. If you can provide helpful information about your Internet access settings are correct. You can find this program in your Windows Program menu or as described in your computer, a Smart Wizard utility program is January 1, 2000. See "Viewing Advanced Wireless Settings" on page 2-12. • Is your router's wireless radio enabled? NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 Router JWNR2000 User Manual • Date shown is installed that can use the basic setup utility in your wireless adapter?
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... Wizard 1-6 SMTP server 3-8 software push button configuration (WPS) 2-14 specifications technical A-1 Index-4 v1.0, September 2009 NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 Router JWNR2000 User Manual placement, router 5-16 poll interval 6-6 port filtering 3-3 port forwarding configuring 5-6 example 5-5 port numbers 3-3 port status 6-6 port triggering configuring 5-10 example 5-3 portmap table 5-15 power adapter specifications A-3 Power light, troubleshooting and 7-2 Powerline HD products 5-19 PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet) 1-10 PPTP (Point to Point Tunneling Protocol) 1-9 Preamble mode 2-13 primary DNS server...
... Wizard 1-6 SMTP server 3-8 software push button configuration (WPS) 2-14 specifications technical A-1 Index-4 v1.0, September 2009 NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 Router JWNR2000 User Manual placement, router 5-16 poll interval 6-6 port filtering 3-3 port forwarding configuring 5-6 example 5-5 port numbers 3-3 port status 6-6 port triggering configuring 5-10 example 5-3 portmap table 5-15 power adapter specifications A-3 Power light, troubleshooting and 7-2 Powerline HD products 5-19 PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet) 1-10 PPTP (Point to Point Tunneling Protocol) 1-9 Preamble mode 2-13 primary DNS server...