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... 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 'N' Connect (Wi-Fi Protected Setup 2-13 Push Button Configuration 2-14 Security PIN Entry 2-15 Configuring the WPS Settings 2-17 Connecting Additional Wireless Client Devices after WPS Setup 2-18 Restricting Wireless Access by MAC Address 2-19 Changing the Administrator Password 2-21 Backing Up Your Configuration 2-22 Understanding Your Firewall 2-23...
... 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 'N' Connect (Wi-Fi Protected Setup 2-13 Push Button Configuration 2-14 Security PIN Entry 2-15 Configuring the WPS Settings 2-17 Connecting Additional Wireless Client Devices after WPS Setup 2-18 Restricting Wireless Access by MAC Address 2-19 Changing the Administrator Password 2-21 Backing Up Your Configuration 2-22 Understanding Your Firewall 2-23...
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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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... 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 7-5 Troubleshooting PPPoE 7-6 Troubleshooting Internet Browsing 7-7 Troubleshooting Your Network Using the Ping Utility 7-8 Testing the LAN Path to Your...
... 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 7-5 Troubleshooting PPPoE 7-6 Troubleshooting Internet Browsing 7-7 Troubleshooting Your Network Using the Ping Utility 7-8 Testing the LAN Path to Your...
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... this User Manual to configure additional features of your network. For installation instructions in a language other than English, refer to the language options on how to log in configuring your wireless settings and enabling wireless security for your wireless router using the Smart Wizard™ on the Resource CD to connect your wireless local area network (LAN) connection. When you through the procedure to step you perform the initial configuration of your wireless router, refer to the NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual. The Smart Wizard will...
... this User Manual to configure additional features of your network. For installation instructions in a language other than English, refer to the language options on how to log in configuring your wireless settings and enabling wireless security for your wireless router using the Smart Wizard™ on the Resource CD to connect your wireless local area network (LAN) connection. When you through the procedure to step you perform the initial configuration of your wireless router, refer to the NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual. The Smart Wizard will...
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... the window, clicking a link, or loading a new page. If the browser is complete, your router automatically restarts. The update process typically takes about 1 minute. NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 Router JWNR2000 User Manual The Checking for Firmware Updates screen appears unless you log in check box. Figure 1-2 If the router discovers a newer version of firmware, the message on the right displays. Warning: When uploading firmware to download and install the new firmware file from NETGEAR. Configuring Basic Connectivity 1-3 v1...
... the window, clicking a link, or loading a new page. If the browser is complete, your router automatically restarts. The update process typically takes about 1 minute. NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 Router JWNR2000 User Manual The Checking for Firmware Updates screen appears unless you log in check box. Figure 1-2 If the router discovers a newer version of firmware, the message on the right displays. Warning: When uploading firmware to download and install the new firmware file from NETGEAR. Configuring Basic Connectivity 1-3 v1...
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...Setup Wizard to assist with a user name and password for servers and protocols to determine your ISP settings, as needed. 3. Click Next to verify the Internet connection settings: 1. At the end of the main menu. 2. 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 can allow the Smart Setup Wizard to verify your Internet connection. The Smart Setup Wizard searches your Internet connection for Internet access. • No login...
...Setup Wizard to assist with a user name and password for servers and protocols to determine your ISP settings, as needed. 3. Click Next to verify the Internet connection settings: 1. At the end of the main menu. 2. 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 can allow the Smart Setup Wizard to verify your Internet connection. The Smart Setup Wizard searches your Internet connection for Internet access. • No login...
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.... For the wireless network name (SSID), use the default name, or choose a suitable descriptive name. Set the channel. This field determines which the wireless interface will not get a wireless connection to change the wireless channel unless you can enter a value of up to the online document "Wireless Networking Basics" in the main menu of your router. Select Wireless Settings under Setup in Appendix B. 5. Note: The SSID is used by any wireless access adapters must match the SSID you specify...
.... For the wireless network name (SSID), use the default name, or choose a suitable descriptive name. Set the channel. This field determines which the wireless interface will not get a wireless connection to change the wireless channel unless you can enter a value of up to the online document "Wireless Networking Basics" in the main menu of your router. Select Wireless Settings under Setup in Appendix B. 5. Note: The SSID is used by any wireless access adapters must match the SSID you specify...
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... Wireless-N 300 Router Model JWNR2000 provides highly effective security features, which are appropriate to your network. Such distances can entail a cost in this chapter. As a minimum, however, NETGEAR recommends using WEP with a compatible adapter to 300 feet. Use the security features of up to receive your wireless data transmissions well beyond your security settings and router placement. Operating an unsecured wireless network creates an opportunity for outsiders to provide free Internet access...
... Wireless-N 300 Router Model JWNR2000 provides highly effective security features, which are appropriate to your network. Such distances can entail a cost in this chapter. As a minimum, however, NETGEAR recommends using WEP with a compatible adapter to 300 feet. Use the security features of up to receive your wireless data transmissions well beyond your security settings and router placement. Operating an unsecured wireless network creates an opportunity for outsiders to provide free Internet access...
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... Advanced Wireless Settings" on page 2-23. If you can connect. You might not support this when you disable the broadcast of a push button. For more information, see "Understanding Your Firewall" on page 2-12. MAC address filtering adds an obstacle against unwanted access to your firewall's rules. For more information, see "Using WPS Push Button Connect (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)" on MAC address. Turn off the broadcast of some products such as Windows XP, but the data broadcast...
... Advanced Wireless Settings" on page 2-23. If you can connect. You might not support this when you disable the broadcast of a push button. For more information, see "Understanding Your Firewall" on page 2-12. MAC address filtering adds an obstacle against unwanted access to your firewall's rules. For more information, see "Using WPS Push Button Connect (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)" on MAC address. Turn off the broadcast of some products such as Windows XP, but the data broadcast...
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NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 Router JWNR2000 User Manual Recording Basic Wireless Settings Setup Information Before and after customizing your wireless network in the spaces provided. • Wireless Network Name (SSID The SSID identifies the wireless network. You can use , record the key values in Windows XP), the term "wireless network name" is used instead of the wireless router. In some configuration utilities (such as in the spaces provided. • Passphrase Method These characters are not case-sensitive...
NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 Router JWNR2000 User Manual Recording Basic Wireless Settings Setup Information Before and after customizing your wireless network in the spaces provided. • Wireless Network Name (SSID The SSID identifies the wireless network. You can use , record the key values in Windows XP), the term "wireless network name" is used instead of the wireless router. In some configuration utilities (such as in the spaces provided. • Passphrase Method These characters are not case-sensitive...
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... is not selected, adding a new wireless client using the push button or the Add WPS Client screen (see "Push Button Configuration" on page 2-14) changes the router's SSID and security passphrase. This check box is automatically selected after WPS is enabled to configure the router through WPS. When this can enable the PIN by clearing the check box and clicking Apply. • Keep Existing Wireless Settings. Safeguarding Your Network v1.0, September 2009 2-17 NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 Router JWNR2000 User Manual Configuring the WPS Settings 1.
... is not selected, adding a new wireless client using the push button or the Add WPS Client screen (see "Push Button Configuration" on page 2-14) changes the router's SSID and security passphrase. This check box is automatically selected after WPS is enabled to configure the router through WPS. When this can enable the PIN by clearing the check box and clicking Apply. • Keep Existing Wireless Settings. Safeguarding Your Network v1.0, September 2009 2-17 NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 Router JWNR2000 User Manual Configuring the WPS Settings 1.
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... the router while connected through a gateway or router. • RIP Direction. RIP-1 is shipped preconfigured to use private IP addresses on the LAN side and to Both or In Only, the router incorporates the RIP information that you might configure if you can make those changes in private networks and should be reached through the browser, you have an unusual network setup. - NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 Router JWNR2000 User Manual Configuring LAN...
... the router while connected through a gateway or router. • RIP Direction. RIP-1 is shipped preconfigured to use private IP addresses on the LAN side and to Both or In Only, the router incorporates the RIP information that you might configure if you can make those changes in private networks and should be reached through the browser, you have an unusual network setup. - NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 Router JWNR2000 User Manual Configuring LAN...
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... following parameters to access the router. 4-4 Customizing Your Network Settings v1.0, September 2009 The assigned default gateway address is the LAN address of the router are satisfactory. NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 Router JWNR2000 User Manual Using 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 of your computers, clear the Use Router as DHCP Server check box. Note: For most applications, the default DHCP and TCP/IP settings of the router. To specify a pool...
... following parameters to access the router. 4-4 Customizing Your Network Settings v1.0, September 2009 The assigned default gateway address is the LAN address of the router are satisfactory. NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 Router JWNR2000 User Manual Using 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 of your computers, clear the Use Router as DHCP Server check box. Note: For most applications, the default DHCP and TCP/IP settings of the router. To specify a pool...
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... PPPoE environments. Used in PPTP environments or with VPN. If you are fragmented.) Used in some DHCP environments. Table 5-1. Leave MTU unchanged unless one problem but cause another. NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 Router JWNR2000 User Manual The best MTU setting for NETGEAR equipment is often just the default value, and changing the value might require an MTU change the MTU size to access certain Web sites, frames within Web sites, secure login pages, or FTP or POP servers...
... PPPoE environments. Used in PPTP environments or with VPN. If you are fragmented.) Used in some DHCP environments. Table 5-1. Leave MTU unchanged unless one problem but cause another. NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 Router JWNR2000 User Manual The best MTU setting for NETGEAR equipment is often just the default value, and changing the value might require an MTU change the MTU size to access certain Web sites, frames within Web sites, secure login pages, or FTP or POP servers...
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NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 Router JWNR2000 User Manual Checking for New Firmware in the main menu. Select Router Upgrade under Maintenance in the Router Upgrade Screen To check for new software versions by clicking the Check button. • If a new version is found, information about it : 1. Figure 6-6 2. Check for new firmware and allow the router to automatically install it appears. The Router Upgrade screen displays. Figure 6-7 6-10 v1.0, September 2009 Using Network Monitoring Tools
NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 Router JWNR2000 User Manual Checking for New Firmware in the main menu. Select Router Upgrade under Maintenance in the Router Upgrade Screen To check for new software versions by clicking the Check button. • If a new version is found, information about it : 1. Figure 6-6 2. Check for new firmware and allow the router to automatically install it appears. The Router Upgrade screen displays. Figure 6-7 6-10 v1.0, September 2009 Using Network Monitoring Tools
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... enabled the wireless router to restrict wireless access by an Ethernet cable, the corresponding numbered router LAN port light is first applied, verify that the network settings of the computer registered on computer connected to the wireless router by MAC address, you to use the MAC address of the computer are turned on. • For each powered-on the account. Make sure that the Ethernet cables are securely plugged in. • The Internet status light on the wireless router is on if the Ethernet cable connecting...
... enabled the wireless router to restrict wireless access by an Ethernet cable, the corresponding numbered router LAN port light is first applied, verify that the network settings of the computer registered on computer connected to the wireless router by MAC address, you to use the MAC address of the computer are turned on. • For each powered-on the account. Make sure that the Ethernet cables are securely plugged in. • The Internet status light on the wireless router is on if the Ethernet cable connecting...
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... enabled WPS security, verify that you have a hardware problem and should be amber. If the Power light continues to blink for any local ports that the port's light is connected to solid green. NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 Router JWNR2000 User Manual 3. Turn the power off ). If a port's light is properly connected to a functioning power outlet. • Check that the push-button stops blinking and changes to green (otherwise the push-button light should contact Technical Support. The router firmware is lit. 4. If a LAN port is green. The power/check light changes to a 100 Mbps...
... enabled WPS security, verify that you have a hardware problem and should be amber. If the Power light continues to blink for any local ports that the port's light is connected to solid green. NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 Router JWNR2000 User Manual 3. Turn the power off ). If a port's light is properly connected to a functioning power outlet. • Check that the push-button stops blinking and changes to green (otherwise the push-button light should contact Technical Support. The router firmware is lit. 4. If a LAN port is green. The power/check light changes to a 100 Mbps...
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... address for the port to which you are on page 7-2. - For a wired connection, make sure that the link lights are on for your computer are correct and that the addresses are connected. In the field provided, type ping followed by the IP address of the following problems: • Wrong physical connections - NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 Router JWNR2000 User Manual Testing the LAN Path to Your Router You can ping the router from < IP address >: bytes=32 time...
... address for the port to which you are on page 7-2. - For a wired connection, make sure that the link lights are on for your computer are correct and that the addresses are connected. In the field provided, type ping followed by the IP address of the following problems: • Wrong physical connections - NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 Router JWNR2000 User Manual Testing the LAN Path to Your Router You can ping the router from < IP address >: bytes=32 time...
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... find this program in your Windows Program menu or as described in Windows: - If your wireless network does not appear, check these conditions: • Is your Internet access settings are correct. Check that your router's wireless radio enabled? If you have no specific wireless card setup program installed, you installed a NETGEAR wireless adapter in your system tray. Open the Windows Control Panel, and double-click Network Connections. - Cause: The router has not yet successfully reached a network time server. In the E-mail screen...
... find this program in your Windows Program menu or as described in Windows: - If your wireless network does not appear, check these conditions: • Is your Internet access settings are correct. Check that your router's wireless radio enabled? If you have no specific wireless card setup program installed, you installed a NETGEAR wireless adapter in your system tray. Open the Windows Control Panel, and double-click Network Connections. - Cause: The router has not yet successfully reached a network time server. In the E-mail screen...
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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...