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Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA August 2010 208-10658-01 v1.0 N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v3 Setup Manual NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E.
Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA August 2010 208-10658-01 v1.0 N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v3 Setup Manual NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E.
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... Panel ...5 Router Label ...6 Positioning Your Wireless Router 6 Installing Your Wireless Router 7 Updating Your Router Firmware 8 Installing Your Router Using the NETGEAR genie 9 Using the NETGEAR genie 9 Accessing Your Router After Installation 11 Manually Installing Your Router 12 Connecting Your Wireless Router 13 Verifying Your Connection 16 Setting Up Your Router for Internet Access...
... Panel ...5 Router Label ...6 Positioning Your Wireless Router 6 Installing Your Wireless Router 7 Updating Your Router Firmware 8 Installing Your Router Using the NETGEAR genie 9 Using the NETGEAR genie 9 Accessing Your Router After Installation 11 Manually Installing Your Router 12 Connecting Your Wireless Router 13 Verifying Your Connection 16 Setting Up Your Router for Internet Access...
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... Getting to Know Your Wireless Router Congratulations on your purchase of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. If any of a NETGEAR® high-speed wireless router, the N300 Wireless Router Model WNR2000v3. Then, read the section on "Positioning Your Wireless ... contents (see "Hardware Features" on page 1). Become familiar with the front and back panels of this manual - A PDF version of your router. Getting to the online documentation. The NETGEAR genie™ Installation Assistant (Autorun.exe) - A link to Know Your Wireless Router 1
... Getting to Know Your Wireless Router Congratulations on your purchase of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. If any of a NETGEAR® high-speed wireless router, the N300 Wireless Router Model WNR2000v3. Then, read the section on "Positioning Your Wireless ... contents (see "Hardware Features" on page 1). Become familiar with the front and back panels of this manual - A PDF version of your router. Getting to the online documentation. The NETGEAR genie™ Installation Assistant (Autorun.exe) - A link to Know Your Wireless Router 1
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..., or replacing a gateway with the default settings of two methods: • NETGEAR genie Setup: The NETGEAR genie Installation Assistant setup is the easiest option. See "Installing Your Router Using the NETGEAR genie" on your router in this option and install your router manually, for Internet Access" on page 12. Installing Your Wireless Router To...
..., or replacing a gateway with the default settings of two methods: • NETGEAR genie Setup: The NETGEAR genie Installation Assistant setup is the easiest option. See "Installing Your Router Using the NETGEAR genie" on your router in this option and install your router manually, for Internet Access" on page 12. Installing Your Wireless Router To...
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...improving the operability and features included with your product. • The NETGEAR genie Installation Assistant lets you check for and install updates as part of...for and install updates. You must log in to the router to use this feature see "Using the NETGEAR genie" on page 9). • The router includes an update feature that lets you check for Internet Access" ... page 17, or the online User Manual). To make it easy for you to receive the best, most up-to Know Your Wireless Router 8 Getting to -date features of your router, NETGEAR provides a variety of methods for updating...
...improving the operability and features included with your product. • The NETGEAR genie Installation Assistant lets you check for and install updates as part of...for and install updates. You must log in to the router to use this feature see "Using the NETGEAR genie" on page 9). • The router includes an update feature that lets you check for Internet Access" ... page 17, or the online User Manual). To make it easy for you to receive the best, most up-to Know Your Wireless Router 8 Getting to -date features of your router, NETGEAR provides a variety of methods for updating...
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...the wireless adapter card for each computer in your network to access the router and connect to the Internet, see the online User Manual. If you choose not to update later (for your computer's desktop so that you can view the router settings. It also places...as your network. To ensure optimum performance of installation: • For Windows users, the NETGEAR genie places a Router_Setup.html file on page 17, or the online User Manual). 3. Installing Your Router Using the NETGEAR genie 10 For more information, see "Configuring Your Wireless Network" on your router to the ...
...the wireless adapter card for each computer in your network to access the router and connect to the Internet, see the online User Manual. If you choose not to update later (for your computer's desktop so that you can view the router settings. It also places...as your network. To ensure optimum performance of installation: • For Windows users, the NETGEAR genie places a Router_Setup.html file on page 17, or the online User Manual). 3. Installing Your Router Using the NETGEAR genie 10 For more information, see "Configuring Your Wireless Network" on your router to the ...
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... Router Before installing and connecting your router manually, review the list below and make sure that it is complete (see "Unpacking Your New Router" on page 1"). • Select an optimum location for your ... user, or a user of the necessary information. Use the procedures in "Positioning Your Wireless Router" on which you are using the same computer on page 6." Manually Installing Your Router 12 Internet login name and password (frequently an email address and password) - If you cannot locate this topic if you first set...
... Router Before installing and connecting your router manually, review the list below and make sure that it is complete (see "Unpacking Your New Router" on page 1"). • Select an optimum location for your ... user, or a user of the necessary information. Use the procedures in "Positioning Your Wireless Router" on which you are using the same computer on page 6." Manually Installing Your Router 12 Internet login name and password (frequently an email address and password) - If you cannot locate this topic if you first set...
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... starting to install your computer. Turn off your computer or see the link to the documentation for your computer. 2. A B Figure 7 Manually Installing Your Router 13 You can check these settings by looking at the modem end only (B). Then, skip to step 5 in "Related Documents...on your computer are unsure about this, refer to TCP/IP Addressing in the following procedure NETGEAR does not recommend or support adding a NETGEAR router behind another router, or replacing a gateway with a NETGEAR router. Turn off and unplug the cable or DSL broadband modem. 3. To connect the...
... starting to install your computer. Turn off your computer or see the link to the documentation for your computer. 2. A B Figure 7 Manually Installing Your Router 13 You can check these settings by looking at the modem end only (B). Then, skip to step 5 in "Related Documents...on your computer are unsure about this, refer to TCP/IP Addressing in the following procedure NETGEAR does not recommend or support adding a NETGEAR router behind another router, or replacing a gateway with a NETGEAR router. Turn off and unplug the cable or DSL broadband modem. 3. To connect the...
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Manually Installing Your Router 14 Locate the cable (A) that came with your NETGEAR product. Internet A 1 2 E 3 4 Figure 9 7. 5. Locate the Ethernet cable that is still attached to your router by inserting an Ethernet cable from a PC into one end of ...
Manually Installing Your Router 14 Locate the cable (A) that came with your NETGEAR product. Internet A 1 2 E 3 4 Figure 9 7. 5. Locate the Ethernet cable that is still attached to your router by inserting an Ethernet cable from a PC into one end of ...
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... Figure 10); you are ready to start or restart your network is now set up (as described below. Failure to start your network. Figure 10 9. Manually Installing Your Router 15 Wait 1 minute. To start your network: 1. 8. Plug the end of the power adapter's cord into the wall or a power strip, and...
... Figure 10); you are ready to start or restart your network is now set up (as described below. Failure to start your network. Figure 10 9. Manually Installing Your Router 15 Wait 1 minute. To start your network: 1. 8. Plug the end of the power adapter's cord into the wall or a power strip, and...
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It will take several minutes for your router to establish a connection with your computer and your computer. Verifying Your Connection Verify that software. For DSL customers, if software logs you in to the Internet Explorer Tools menu, Internet Options, Connections tab and select "Never dial a connection." Internet 1 2 3 4 F Figure 11 3. You might need to go to the Internet, do not run that your router is connected correctly by checking the wireless router status lights (as illustrated in Figure 12). Manually Installing Your Router 16 Turn on your Internet provider.
It will take several minutes for your router to establish a connection with your computer and your computer. Verifying Your Connection Verify that software. For DSL customers, if software logs you in to the Internet Explorer Tools menu, Internet Options, Connections tab and select "Never dial a connection." Internet 1 2 3 4 F Figure 11 3. You might need to go to the Internet, do not run that your router is connected correctly by checking the wireless router status lights (as illustrated in Figure 12). Manually Installing Your Router 16 Turn on your Internet provider.
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...and that the computer is powered on the wireless router. Type http://www.routerlogin.net in to your wireless router to your wireless router manually, you must log in the address field of these addresses to connect to set it does not, see "Checking Basic Router Functions" on... Settings" on page 36 for Internet Access When configuring your wireless router: http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com. Manually Installing Your Router 17 The power light should be lit unless you use the Restore Factory Settings button. WPS. To access the router: 1....
...and that the computer is powered on the wireless router. Type http://www.routerlogin.net in to your wireless router to your wireless router manually, you must log in the address field of these addresses to connect to set it does not, see "Checking Basic Router Functions" on... Settings" on page 36 for Internet Access When configuring your wireless router: http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com. Manually Installing Your Router 17 The power light should be lit unless you use the Restore Factory Settings button. WPS. To access the router: 1....
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...with the latest firmware. see the online User Manual.) 4. If new firmware is available, the message "No New Firmware Version Available" will display. 3. If no new firmware version is available, click Yes, and the router will automatically check the NETGEAR database for a new firmware image file. ... or do anything else to check for new firmware later; A login window similar to the one shown in to your Internet connection. Manually Installing Your Router 18 When prompted, enter admin for the router user name and password for the router password, both in lowercase letters....
...with the latest firmware. see the online User Manual.) 4. If new firmware is available, the message "No New Firmware Version Available" will display. 3. If no new firmware version is available, click Yes, and the router will automatically check the NETGEAR database for a new firmware image file. ... or do anything else to check for new firmware later; A login window similar to the one shown in to your Internet connection. Manually Installing Your Router 18 When prompted, enter admin for the router user name and password for the router password, both in lowercase letters....
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...this wireless router. If you need assistance, follow the Basic Settings Help screens on the router interface or see the online User Manual for your Internet connection. You should be connected to obtain both IP and DNS server addresses automatically. 5. For assistance, see your... computer documentation or see "Configuring Your Wireless Network" on page 37. • Select No to set to the Internet! Manually Installing Your Router 19 From the menu options in the appropriate fields. For more information about configuring settings, see the links in the Network...
...this wireless router. If you need assistance, follow the Basic Settings Help screens on the router interface or see the online User Manual for your Internet connection. You should be connected to obtain both IP and DNS server addresses automatically. 5. For assistance, see your... computer documentation or see "Configuring Your Wireless Network" on page 37. • Select No to set to the Internet! Manually Installing Your Router 19 From the menu options in the appropriate fields. For more information about configuring settings, see the links in the Network...
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If problems persist, register your ISP to verify that you have selected the correct options and typed everything correctly. • Contact your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR Technical Support. Manually Installing Your Router 20 If you do not connect successfully: • Review your settings and make sure that you have the correct configuration information. • Read "Troubleshooting" on page 26.
If problems persist, register your ISP to verify that you have selected the correct options and typed everything correctly. • Contact your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR Technical Support. Manually Installing Your Router 20 If you do not connect successfully: • Review your settings and make sure that you have the correct configuration information. • Read "Troubleshooting" on page 26.
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... the clients in your network are WPS capable, you can either manually specify your network name (SSID) and your wireless security settings (see the online User Manual. NETGEAR strongly recommends that is connected to the User Manual is on this router, see "Setting Your SSID and Wireless Security..." on page 23). The Wireless Settings screen lets you set your SSID and wireless security using the manual or traditional method (...
... the clients in your network are WPS capable, you can either manually specify your network name (SSID) and your wireless security settings (see the online User Manual. NETGEAR strongly recommends that is connected to the User Manual is on this router, see "Setting Your SSID and Wireless Security..." on page 23). The Wireless Settings screen lets you set your SSID and wireless security using the manual or traditional method (...
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...must know the following: • SSID. Log in the wireless router. Select the region where the router is NETGEAR. Click Apply to save your online User Manual for a complete explanation of these addresses to connect to http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com and...you have the same SSID (wireless network name) as the router. Select your wireless Security Option and passphrase (see the online User Manual). 5. NETGEAR strongly recommends that each computer or wireless adapter to its default setting (you use wireless security. If they do not match, you ...
...must know the following: • SSID. Log in the wireless router. Select the region where the router is NETGEAR. Click Apply to save your online User Manual for a complete explanation of these addresses to connect to http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com and...you have the same SSID (wireless network name) as the router. Select your wireless Security Option and passphrase (see the online User Manual). 5. NETGEAR strongly recommends that each computer or wireless adapter to its default setting (you use wireless security. If they do not match, you ...
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...on each wireless computer has a wireless link and is based on your client device.1 NETGEAR's Push 'N' Connect feature is able to the Control Panel and select Network Connections. To access the Internet from NETGEAR, go to obtain an IP address by DHCP from the router. The browser should ... settings on page 22). 3. Configuring Your Wireless Network 23 Check that you selected. (If you have a question, see the online User Manual or review the settings you can use this feature to connect the wireless client securely and easily to your wireless clients support Wi-Fi Protected...
...on each wireless computer has a wireless link and is based on your client device.1 NETGEAR's Push 'N' Connect feature is able to the Control Panel and select Network Connections. To access the Internet from NETGEAR, go to obtain an IP address by DHCP from the router. The browser should ... settings on page 22). 3. Configuring Your Wireless Network 23 Check that you selected. (If you have a question, see the online User Manual or review the settings you can use this feature to connect the wireless client securely and easily to your wireless clients support Wi-Fi Protected...
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...the traditional method, the WPS LED will continue to access the Internet, launch a browser (such as a wireless PC. You should see the User Manual. If no connection is WEP with the ISP. The only security setting that you set up your wireless network and security settings first using the...has not been enabled (the router is explained here. The first method is in one of WPS capable devices and non-WPS capable devices, NETGEAR suggests that doesn't work with WPS is made , the WPS LED will start transmitting its default state), WPS automatically configures the SSID and wireless...
...the traditional method, the WPS LED will continue to access the Internet, launch a browser (such as a wireless PC. You should see the User Manual. If no connection is WEP with the ISP. The only security setting that you set up your wireless network and security settings first using the...has not been enabled (the router is explained here. The first method is in one of WPS capable devices and non-WPS capable devices, NETGEAR suggests that doesn't work with WPS is made , the WPS LED will start transmitting its default state), WPS automatically configures the SSID and wireless...
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Configuring Your Wireless Network 25 For more information on your wireless security settings, see the User Manual. A link to the online User Manual is on setting up your wireless network and configuring your Resource CD.
Configuring Your Wireless Network 25 For more information on your wireless security settings, see the User Manual. A link to the online User Manual is on setting up your wireless network and configuring your Resource CD.