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...Manually Installing Your Router 12 Connecting Your Wireless Router 13 Verifying Your Connection 16 Setting Up Your Router for Internet Access 17 Configuring Your Wireless Network 21 Specifying Wireless Settings 21 Setting Your SSID and Wireless Security Manually 21 Using Push 'N' Connect... (WPS) to Configure Your Wireless Network 23 Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity 26 Troubleshooting...28 Basic Setup Checklist...
...Manually Installing Your Router 12 Connecting Your Wireless Router 13 Verifying Your Connection 16 Setting Up Your Router for Internet Access 17 Configuring Your Wireless Network 21 Specifying Wireless Settings 21 Setting Your SSID and Wireless Security Manually 21 Using Push 'N' Connect... (WPS) to Configure Your Wireless Network 23 Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity 26 Troubleshooting...28 Basic Setup Checklist...
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... • An AC power adapter (varies by region) • A yellow Ethernet cable • The Resource CD, which includes: - A PDF version of a NETGEAR® high-speed wireless router, the Wireless-N 300 Router Model WNR2000v2. Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in case you have selected the best location to install your purchase...
... • An AC power adapter (varies by region) • A yellow Ethernet cable • The Resource CD, which includes: - A PDF version of a NETGEAR® high-speed wireless router, the Wireless-N 300 Router Model WNR2000v2. Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in case you have selected the best location to install your purchase...
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Set up your wireless router by inserting the tabs of the stand (supplied with your router) into the slots on the bottom of your router in an upright position. ... you connect the stand and place your router as shown in a suitable area for installation (near an AC power outlet and accessible to Know Your Wireless Router 2 Getting to the Ethernet cables for installation: 1. Carefully peel off the protective film covering both sides of the router. Then, remove the protective film...
Set up your wireless router by inserting the tabs of the stand (supplied with your router) into the slots on the bottom of your router in an upright position. ... you connect the stand and place your router as shown in a suitable area for installation (near an AC power outlet and accessible to Know Your Wireless Router 2 Getting to the Ethernet cables for installation: 1. Carefully peel off the protective film covering both sides of the router. Then, remove the protective film...
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Hardware Features Before you install and connect your router, take a moment to become familiar with the front and back panels of the router-especially the status lights on page 29.) 1 2 3 4 5 Figure 3 Getting to Know Your Wireless Router 3 Front Panel The router front panel, shown in Figure 3, contains status lights. (For more information on interpreting the status lights, see "Verifying Your Connection" on page 16 and "Checking Basic Router Functions" on the front panel.
Hardware Features Before you install and connect your router, take a moment to become familiar with the front and back panels of the router-especially the status lights on page 29.) 1 2 3 4 5 Figure 3 Getting to Know Your Wireless Router 3 Front Panel The router front panel, shown in Figure 3, contains status lights. (For more information on interpreting the status lights, see "Verifying Your Connection" on page 16 and "Checking Basic Router Functions" on the front panel.
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...an Internet address. Data is not being supplied to verify various conditions. Power is being communicated over the wireless network. The wireless interface is on. Indicates that wireless security (WEP, WPA-PSK, or WPA2-PSK) is turned off. WPS-capable device can use the status... Off 2. No Ethernet cable is performing the power-on restoring your router firmware. Status Light Descriptions Label 1. The wireless interface is connected to Know Your Wireless Router 4 The local port is enabled. Data is being transmitted at 10 Mbps. LAN Solid Amber (Ports 1-4) ...
...an Internet address. Data is not being supplied to verify various conditions. Power is being communicated over the wireless network. The wireless interface is on. Indicates that wireless security (WEP, WPA-PSK, or WPA2-PSK) is turned off. WPS-capable device can use the status... Off 2. No Ethernet cable is performing the power-on restoring your router firmware. Status Light Descriptions Label 1. The wireless interface is connected to Know Your Wireless Router 4 The local port is enabled. Data is being transmitted at 10 Mbps. LAN Solid Amber (Ports 1-4) ...
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... The router back panel, shown in Figure 4, contains port connections. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Figure 4 Viewed from top to Know Your Wireless Router 5 Restore factory settings button. Getting to bottom, the rear panel contains the following elements: 1. Press for connecting the power adapter. AC ...power adapter outlet for approximately 5 seconds to reset the router to the factory default settings. 3. Wireless On/Off button. 2. Four Local Area Network (LAN) 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports for connecting the router to your local computers. 4. Power on...
... The router back panel, shown in Figure 4, contains port connections. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Figure 4 Viewed from top to Know Your Wireless Router 5 Restore factory settings button. Getting to bottom, the rear panel contains the following elements: 1. Press for connecting the power adapter. AC ...power adapter outlet for approximately 5 seconds to reset the router to the factory default settings. 3. Wireless On/Off button. 2. Four Local Area Network (LAN) 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports for connecting the router to your local computers. 4. Power on...
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... router. Getting to the Internet. Failure to follow these guidelines can result in significant performance degradation or an inability to wirelessly connect to Know Your Wireless Router 6 The ports on the router are potential sources of interference, such as ceiling fans, home security systems, microwaves...port from any large metal surfaces, such as a solid metal door or aluminum studs. For example, the thickness and number of the wireless router shows the router's MAC address, serial number, security PIN, and factory default login information. 1. Router Label The label on the...
... router. Getting to the Internet. Failure to follow these guidelines can result in significant performance degradation or an inability to wirelessly connect to Know Your Wireless Router 6 The ports on the router are potential sources of interference, such as ceiling fans, home security systems, microwaves...port from any large metal surfaces, such as a solid metal door or aluminum studs. For example, the thickness and number of the wireless router shows the router's MAC address, serial number, security PIN, and factory default login information. 1. Router Label The label on the...
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... page 12. The wizard guides you through the steps required to your wireless settings; Corporate network settings or Virtual Private Network (VPN) client software might be Internet ready! Set up your wireless router using a Linux operating system, or are unsure about whether there.... - If you choose to Know Your Wireless Router 7 The Installation Assistant walks you through the setup process. Installing Your Wireless Router To help you set up your router in this option. NETGEAR does not recommend or support adding a NETGEAR router behind another router, or replacing a ...
... page 12. The wizard guides you through the steps required to your wireless settings; Corporate network settings or Virtual Private Network (VPN) client software might be Internet ready! Set up your wireless router using a Linux operating system, or are unsure about whether there.... - If you choose to Know Your Wireless Router 7 The Installation Assistant walks you through the setup process. Installing Your Wireless Router To help you set up your router in this option. NETGEAR does not recommend or support adding a NETGEAR router behind another router, or replacing a ...
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...product. • The Smart Wizard Installation Assistant lets you check for and install updates. Configure your wireless network and select wireless security settings to -date features of your router, NETGEAR provides a variety of the setup activity (see "Setting Up Your Router for updating your router. To... make it easy for you to receive the best, most up-to protect your wireless network (see "Configuring Your Wireless Network" on page 9). •...
...product. • The Smart Wizard Installation Assistant lets you check for and install updates. Configure your wireless network and select wireless security settings to -date features of your router, NETGEAR provides a variety of the setup activity (see "Setting Up Your Router for updating your router. To... make it easy for you to receive the best, most up-to protect your wireless network (see "Configuring Your Wireless Network" on page 9). •...
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Using the Smart Wizard The NETGEAR Smart Wizard takes you perform are successfully completed. Insert the ...the steps. At each step in the setup process, the Smart Wizard checks to configure your wireless settings and enable wireless security for your network. It then helps you prefer. If the CD does not automatically start ...PC with Windows Vista, Windows 2000, or Windows XP with Service Pack 2, and with a wired Ethernet connection, not a wireless connection. • You have an Internet service connection through the procedure to update later (for more information, see "Setting ...
Using the Smart Wizard The NETGEAR Smart Wizard takes you perform are successfully completed. Insert the ...the steps. At each step in the setup process, the Smart Wizard checks to configure your wireless settings and enable wireless security for your network. It then helps you prefer. If the CD does not automatically start ...PC with Windows Vista, Windows 2000, or Windows XP with Service Pack 2, and with a wired Ethernet connection, not a wireless connection. • You have an Internet service connection through the procedure to update later (for more information, see "Setting ...
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... the settings later. Internet •• 8+. Installing Your Router Using the Smart Wizard 10 At the close of your high-speed wireless router, the wireless adapter card for each computer in your computer's desktop, so you can always access the router's user interface later to select a... a file containing your settings (Router_Setup.html) on the desktop, providing a shortcut for your router. Figure 6 To set up additional wireless computers in your network should support the same technology as your network. You are now connected to the Internet, see "Configuring Your...
... the settings later. Internet •• 8+. Installing Your Router Using the Smart Wizard 10 At the close of your high-speed wireless router, the wireless adapter card for each computer in your computer's desktop, so you can always access the router's user interface later to select a... a file containing your settings (Router_Setup.html) on the desktop, providing a shortcut for your router. Figure 6 To set up additional wireless computers in your network should support the same technology as your network. You are now connected to the Internet, see "Configuring Your...
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Installing Your Router Using the Smart Wizard 11 Accessing Your Router After Installation The Smart Wizard only appears when you have reset the router to check for new router firmware. You will also be prompted to its default factory settings). For more information, see "Configuring Your Wireless Network" on page 21. If you want to change the settings after installing and configuring your router using the Smart Wizard, you must open a browser window and log in its factory default state (for example, if you first install the router or when the router is in to the router.
Installing Your Router Using the Smart Wizard 11 Accessing Your Router After Installation The Smart Wizard only appears when you have reset the router to check for new router firmware. You will also be prompted to its default factory settings). For more information, see "Configuring Your Wireless Network" on page 21. If you want to change the settings after installing and configuring your router using the Smart Wizard, you must open a browser window and log in its factory default state (for example, if you first install the router or when the router is in to the router.
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Host and domain name - Fixed or static IP address Your ISP should have provided you might need the following information to set up your wireless router and access the Internet: - Depending on how your Internet account was set up, you with all of Macintosh and Linux systems. • Internet service ... you have cable modem service, make sure that it is complete (see "Unpacking Your New Router" on page 1"). • Select an optimum location for your wireless router after reviewing the guidelines presented in "Positioning Your...
Host and domain name - Fixed or static IP address Your ISP should have provided you might need the following information to set up your wireless router and access the Internet: - Depending on how your Internet account was set up, you with all of Macintosh and Linux systems. • Internet service ... you have cable modem service, make sure that it is complete (see "Unpacking Your New Router" on page 1"). • Select an optimum location for your wireless router after reviewing the guidelines presented in "Positioning Your...
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... behind another router, or replacing a gateway with a NETGEAR router. Turn off and unplug the cable or DSL broadband modem. 3. Disconnect the cable at the TCP/IP Properties of your computer. 2. To connect the wireless router, the computer, and the modem: 1. A B Figure 7 Manually Installing Your Router... and set to "automatically obtain an IP address" using DHCP and "Obtain DNS server address automatically." Connecting Your Wireless Router Before you install your wireless router, make sure that connects your computer to the modem. 4. You can check these settings by looking at the...
... behind another router, or replacing a gateway with a NETGEAR router. Turn off and unplug the cable or DSL broadband modem. 3. Disconnect the cable at the TCP/IP Properties of your computer. 2. To connect the wireless router, the computer, and the modem: 1. A B Figure 7 Manually Installing Your Router... and set to "automatically obtain an IP address" using DHCP and "Obtain DNS server address automatically." Connecting Your Wireless Router Before you install your wireless router, make sure that connects your computer to the modem. 4. You can check these settings by looking at the...
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... your computer (see step 4). Connect any additional wired PCs to your router by inserting an Ethernet cable from a PC into the Internet port of the wireless router (D). (The cable and the Internet port label are color coded.) 1 2 3 Internet 4 D Internet C Figure 8 6. Internet A 1 2 E 3 4 Figure 9 7. 5. Manually Installing Your Router 14 Locate the ...Ethernet cable that came with your modem (C) and the other end into one of the Ethernet cable into your NETGEAR product. Securely insert one end of the three remaining LAN ports.
... your computer (see step 4). Connect any additional wired PCs to your router by inserting an Ethernet cable from a PC into the Internet port of the wireless router (D). (The cable and the Internet port label are color coded.) 1 2 3 Internet 4 D Internet C Figure 8 6. Internet A 1 2 E 3 4 Figure 9 7. 5. Manually Installing Your Router 14 Locate the ...Ethernet cable that came with your modem (C) and the other end into one of the Ethernet cable into your NETGEAR product. Securely insert one end of the three remaining LAN ports.
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you from accessing the Internet. Start your network. Manually Installing Your Router 15 Figure 10 9. To start your wireless router (F). Wait 1 minute. Plug the end of the power adapter's cord into the wall or a power strip, and into the power adapter outlet of your ...
you from accessing the Internet. Start your network. Manually Installing Your Router 15 Figure 10 9. To start your wireless router (F). Wait 1 minute. Plug the end of the power adapter's cord into the wall or a power strip, and into the power adapter outlet of your ...
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For DSL customers, if software logs you in Figure 12). It will take several minutes for your router is connected correctly by checking the wireless router status lights (as illustrated in to the Internet, do not run that your router to the Internet Explorer Tools menu, Internet Options, Connections tab and select "Never dial a connection." Verifying Your Connection Verify that software. Internet 1 2 3 4 F Figure 11 3. You might need to go to establish a connection with your computer and your computer. Manually Installing Your Router 16 Turn on your Internet provider.
For DSL customers, if software logs you in Figure 12). It will take several minutes for your router is connected correctly by checking the wireless router status lights (as illustrated in to the Internet, do not run that your router to the Internet Explorer Tools menu, Internet Options, Connections tab and select "Never dial a connection." Verifying Your Connection Verify that software. Internet 1 2 3 4 F Figure 11 3. You might need to go to establish a connection with your computer and your computer. Manually Installing Your Router 16 Turn on your Internet provider.
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...is communicating at 100 Mbps; See "Restoring the Default Password and Configuration Settings" on your network. You can enter either of your wireless router: http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com. If it up initially and to make sure the Ethernet cable is ...any changes to enable Push 'N' Connect (WPS) security. Manually Installing Your Router 17 amber indicates communication at both ends, and that your wireless router's settings later. Setting Up Your Router for more information. If it to your computer is turned on . The WPS button/light will...
...is communicating at 100 Mbps; See "Restoring the Default Password and Configuration Settings" on your network. You can enter either of your wireless router: http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com. If it up initially and to make sure the Ethernet cable is ...any changes to enable Push 'N' Connect (WPS) security. Manually Installing Your Router 17 amber indicates communication at both ends, and that your wireless router's settings later. Setting Up Your Router for more information. If it to your computer is turned on . The WPS button/light will...
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..., see the links in the left navigation pane, click Setup Wizard. For more information about configuring settings, see "Configuring Your Wireless Network" on the router interface or see the online User Manual for your computer documentation or see your ISP connection in the ...Internet connection. 5. It should now be set up the connection yourself. Manually Installing Your Router 19 Enter the required information for this wireless router. Click Apply to detect your connection. You should be connected to access the Internet. When prompted, click Next. Figure 14...
..., see the links in the left navigation pane, click Setup Wizard. For more information about configuring settings, see "Configuring Your Wireless Network" on the router interface or see the online User Manual for your computer documentation or see your ISP connection in the ...Internet connection. 5. It should now be set up the connection yourself. Manually Installing Your Router 19 Enter the required information for this wireless router. Click Apply to detect your connection. You should be connected to access the Internet. When prompted, click Next. Figure 14...
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... Wireless-N 300 Router. Setting Your SSID and Wireless Security Manually To specify the wireless settings, you use a computer that is NETGEAR. Configuring Your Wireless Network 21 Configuring Your Wireless Network This section describes additional configuration and testing for your network. To configure the wireless .... You must know the following: • SSID. NETGEAR strongly recommends that can be implemented on this situation, you can use the same SSID, also called the wireless network name, and the same wireless security. To avoid this router, see "Using Push ...
... Wireless-N 300 Router. Setting Your SSID and Wireless Security Manually To specify the wireless settings, you use a computer that is NETGEAR. Configuring Your Wireless Network 21 Configuring Your Wireless Network This section describes additional configuration and testing for your network. To configure the wireless .... You must know the following: • SSID. NETGEAR strongly recommends that can be implemented on this situation, you can use the same SSID, also called the wireless network name, and the same wireless security. To avoid this router, see "Using Push ...