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Contents Wireless-N Router Setup Manual Getting to Know Your Wireless Router 1 Unpacking Your New Router 1 Hardware Features ...3 Front Panel ...3 Back Panel ...5 Router Label ...6 Positioning Your Wireless Router 6 Updating Your Router Firmware 7 Setting Up Your Wireless Security 7 Installing Your Wireless Router 7 Installing Your Router Using the Smart Wizard 9 Using the Smart Wizard ...9 Accessing Your Router After Installation 10 Manually Installing Your Router 11 Connecting Your Wireless Router 12 Verifying...
Contents Wireless-N Router Setup Manual Getting to Know Your Wireless Router 1 Unpacking Your New Router 1 Hardware Features ...3 Front Panel ...3 Back Panel ...5 Router Label ...6 Positioning Your Wireless Router 6 Updating Your Router Firmware 7 Setting Up Your Wireless Security 7 Installing Your Wireless Router 7 Installing Your Router Using the Smart Wizard 9 Using the Smart Wizard ...9 Accessing Your Router After Installation 10 Manually Installing Your Router 11 Connecting Your Wireless Router 12 Verifying...
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... the status lights-and the important information on the router label (see "Unpacking Your New Router" on your purchase of a NETGEAR® high-speed wireless router, the Wireless-N Router Model WNR2000. Unpacking Your New Router Your product package should contain the following items: • The Wireless-N Router • A snap-on page 3). Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in case...
... the status lights-and the important information on the router label (see "Unpacking Your New Router" on your purchase of a NETGEAR® high-speed wireless router, the Wireless-N Router Model WNR2000. Unpacking Your New Router Your product package should contain the following items: • The Wireless-N Router • A snap-on page 3). Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in case...
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... off the protective film covering both sides of the router. 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 as shown in an upright position. 2 Getting to the Ethernet cables for router stability, it is important that you connect the...
... off the protective film covering both sides of the router. 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 as shown in an upright position. 2 Getting to the Ethernet cables for router stability, it is important that you connect the...
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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 15 and "Checking Basic Router Functions" on page 30.) 1 2 3 4 5 Figure 3 Getting to become familiar with the front and back panels of the router-especially the status lights on the front panel. Hardware Features Before you install and connect your router, take a moment 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 15 and "Checking Basic Router Functions" on page 30.) 1 2 3 4 5 Figure 3 Getting to become familiar with the front and back panels of the router-especially the status lights on the front panel. Hardware Features Before you install and connect your router, take a moment to Know Your Wireless Router 3
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... various conditions. Power Fast blink-Green Slow blink-Green Off 2. Indicates a (WPS) connection to Know Your Wireless Router Table 1 describes each light. A software update is enabled. The wireless interface is in progress. Data is a problem with the wireless router software. LAN Solid Amber (Ports 1-4) Blinking Amber Off 5. There is being transmitted at 100 Mbps. Power...
... various conditions. Power Fast blink-Green Slow blink-Green Off 2. Indicates a (WPS) connection to Know Your Wireless Router Table 1 describes each light. A software update is enabled. The wireless interface is in progress. Data is a problem with the wireless router software. LAN Solid Amber (Ports 1-4) Blinking Amber Off 5. There is being transmitted at 100 Mbps. Power...
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...Figure 4 Viewed from top to Know Your Wireless Router 5 AC power adapter outlet for connecting the router to your local computers. 3. Four Local Area Network (LAN) 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports for connecting the power adapter. Press for connecting the router to the factory default settings. 2. Restore factory... settings button. Internet/Wide Area Network (WAN) Ethernet port for approximately 5 seconds to reset the router to a cable or DSL modem. 4. Getting ...
...Figure 4 Viewed from top to Know Your Wireless Router 5 AC power adapter outlet for connecting the router to your local computers. 3. Four Local Area Network (LAN) 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports for connecting the power adapter. Press for connecting the router to the factory default settings. 2. Restore factory... settings button. Internet/Wide Area Network (WAN) Ethernet port for approximately 5 seconds to reset the router to a cable or DSL modem. 4. Getting ...
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...an elevated location such as a high shelf, keeping the number of walls and ceilings between the wireless router and your other devices to a minimum. • Away from virtually anywhere within line of sight to your wireless devices. • Accessible to an AC power outlet and near Ethernet cables for a cordless phone... other materials such as a solid metal door or aluminum studs. Large expanses of your Local Area Network (LAN). Figure 5 Positioning Your Wireless Router The wireless router lets you access your network from electrical devices which are color-coded to distinguish your...
...an elevated location such as a high shelf, keeping the number of walls and ceilings between the wireless router and your other devices to a minimum. • Away from virtually anywhere within line of sight to your wireless devices. • Accessible to an AC power outlet and near Ethernet cables for a cordless phone... other materials such as a solid metal door or aluminum studs. Large expanses of your Local Area Network (LAN). Figure 5 Positioning Your Wireless Router The wireless router lets you access your network from electrical devices which are color-coded to distinguish your...
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..., or the online User Manual). Setting Up Your Wireless Security To make it easy for you to select the security that best fits your router. Installing Your Wireless Router To help you set up -to-date features of your router, NETGEAR provides a variety of the setup activity (see ... options for and install updates. Updating Your Router Firmware NETGEAR is always improving the operability and features included with your network, NETGEAR provides several methods for configuring security: • The Smart Wizard offers to Know Your Wireless Router 7 To make it easy for you to...
..., or the online User Manual). Setting Up Your Wireless Security To make it easy for you to select the security that best fits your router. Installing Your Wireless Router To help you set up -to-date features of your router, NETGEAR provides a variety of the setup activity (see ... options for and install updates. Updating Your Router Firmware NETGEAR is always improving the operability and features included with your network, NETGEAR provides several methods for configuring security: • The Smart Wizard offers to Know Your Wireless Router 7 To make it easy for you to...
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..., for best results, install and set up your home router, check with your network (see "Connecting Your Wireless Router" on page 12). 2. NETGEAR does not recommend or support adding a NETGEAR router behind another router, or replacing a gateway with the default settings of a home router. If you have a Macintosh or Linux system, you are technically knowledgeable, select this order...
..., for best results, install and set up your home router, check with your network (see "Connecting Your Wireless Router" on page 12). 2. NETGEAR does not recommend or support adding a NETGEAR router behind another router, or replacing a gateway with the default settings of a home router. If you have a Macintosh or Linux system, you are technically knowledgeable, select this order...
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... wireless router, the wireless adapter card for each computer in your router using the Smart Wizard, you have reset the router to its factory default state (for example, if you must open a browser window and log in its default factory settings). For more information, see "Configuring Your Wireless Network...Internet. ,QWHUQHW 8+. If you want to change the settings after installing and configuring your network to access the router and connect to the Internet, see "Configuring Your Wireless Network" on page 21. For more information, see the online User Manual. If you choose not to ...
... wireless router, the wireless adapter card for each computer in your router using the Smart Wizard, you have reset the router to its factory default state (for example, if you must open a browser window and log in its default factory settings). For more information, see "Configuring Your Wireless Network...Internet. ,QWHUQHW 8+. If you want to change the settings after installing and configuring your network to access the router and connect to the Internet, see "Configuring Your Wireless Network" on page 21. For more information, see the online User Manual. If you choose not to ...
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...or static IP address Your ISP should have all the information needed to connect to set up your wireless router and access the Internet: - Use the procedures in "Positioning Your Wireless Router" on how your Internet account was set up, you might need the following information to the ...8226; If 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 this information, ask your ISP gave you first set up your Internet account...
...or static IP address Your ISP should have all the information needed to connect to set up your wireless router and access the Internet: - Use the procedures in "Positioning Your Wireless Router" on how your Internet account was set up, you might need the following information to the ...8226; If 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 this information, ask your ISP gave you first set up your Internet account...
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... before starting to install your computer 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. Then, skip to "automatically obtain an IP address" using DHCP and "Obtain...unsure about this, refer to the router later. You can check these settings by looking at the modem end only (B). Connecting Your Wireless Router Before you install your wireless router, make sure that connects your new router. To connect the wireless router, the computer, and the modem:...
... before starting to install your computer 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. Then, skip to "automatically obtain an IP address" using DHCP and "Obtain...unsure about this, refer to the router later. You can check these settings by looking at the modem end only (B). Connecting Your Wireless Router Before you install your wireless router, make sure that connects your new router. To connect the wireless router, the computer, and the modem:...
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Locate the Ethernet cable that is still attached to your NETGEAR product. Internet A 1 2 E 3 4 Figure 9 7. Manually Installing Your Router 13 Locate the cable (A) that came with your router by inserting an Ethernet cable from a PC into a port on the router, such as port 4 (E), as shown in Figure 9. Connect any additional wired... insert that cable into one end of the Ethernet cable into your computer (see step 4). Securely insert one of the wireless router (D). (The cable and the Internet port label are color coded.) ,QWHUQHW D ,QWHUQHW C Figure 8 6. 5.
Locate the Ethernet cable that is still attached to your NETGEAR product. Internet A 1 2 E 3 4 Figure 9 7. Manually Installing Your Router 13 Locate the cable (A) that came with your router by inserting an Ethernet cable from a PC into a port on the router, such as port 4 (E), as shown in Figure 9. Connect any additional wired... insert that cable into one end of the Ethernet cable into your computer (see step 4). Securely insert one of the wireless router (D). (The cable and the Internet port label are color coded.) ,QWHUQHW D ,QWHUQHW C Figure 8 6. 5.
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... your network in the correct sequence could prevent you from accessing the Internet. To start or restart your network: 1. Wait 2 minutes. 2. 8. Failure to start your wireless router (F). Start your network is now set up (as described below. Plug in Figure 10); Figure 10 9. Review that your network in the correct sequence, as...
... your network in the correct sequence could prevent you from accessing the Internet. To start or restart your network: 1. Wait 2 minutes. 2. 8. Failure to start your wireless router (F). Start your network is now set up (as described below. Plug in Figure 10); Figure 10 9. Review that your network in the correct sequence, as...
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Verifying Your Connection Verify that software. For DSL customers, if software logs you in Figure 12). Turn on your router is connected correctly by checking the wireless router status lights (as illustrated in to the Internet, do not run that your computer. It will take several minutes for your router to the Internet Explorer Tools menu, Internet Options, Connections tab and select "Never dial a connection." You might need to go to establish a connection with your computer and your Internet provider. Manually Installing Your Router 15 Internet 1 2 3 4 F Figure 11 3.
Verifying Your Connection Verify that software. For DSL customers, if software logs you in Figure 12). Turn on your router is connected correctly by checking the wireless router status lights (as illustrated in to the Internet, do not run that your computer. It will take several minutes for your router to the Internet Explorer Tools menu, Internet Options, Connections tab and select "Never dial a connection." You might need to go to establish a connection with your computer and your Internet provider. Manually Installing Your Router 15 Internet 1 2 3 4 F Figure 11 3.
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... make sure that the computer is powered on your computer is communicating at both ends, and that the Ethernet cable from the computer to your wireless router's settings later. WPS. See "Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to enable Push 'N' Connect (WPS) security. The power light should be ...you must log in the address field of these addresses to connect to the wireless router Internet port and the modem, and that your network. Type http://www.routerlogin.net in to your wireless router manually, you use the Restore Factory Settings button. amber indicates communication at 10...
... make sure that the computer is powered on your computer is communicating at both ends, and that the Ethernet cable from the computer to your wireless router's settings later. WPS. See "Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to enable Push 'N' Connect (WPS) security. The power light should be ...you must log in the address field of these addresses to connect to the wireless router Internet port and the modem, and that your network. Type http://www.routerlogin.net in to your wireless router manually, you use the Restore Factory Settings button. amber indicates communication at 10...
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...the links in "Related Documents" on page 21. 7. Click Next and the Basic Settings screen will display. If you cannot connect to the wireless router, check the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) properties in the Network Connections section of the following options: • Select Yes to allow the Setup... Wizard to access the Internet. Select one of your wireless router to detect your ISP connection in the left navigation pane, click Setup Wizard. When prompted, click Next. Enter the required information for this...
...the links in "Related Documents" on page 21. 7. Click Next and the Basic Settings screen will display. If you cannot connect to the wireless router, check the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) properties in the Network Connections section of the following options: • Select Yes to allow the Setup... Wizard to access the Internet. Select one of your wireless router to detect your ISP connection in the left navigation pane, click Setup Wizard. When prompted, click Next. Enter the required information for this...
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... match the security settings of any wireless adapters must be used for wireless connectivity: 1. To set to the wireless router as the router. 2. For a Windows PC, go to display the Wireless Settings screen. Select the region where the router is NETGEAR. Check that each wireless adapter supports. • Wireless security option. Check that the wireless adapter on each computer can support...
... match the security settings of any wireless adapters must be used for wireless connectivity: 1. To set to the wireless router as the router. 2. For a Windows PC, go to display the Wireless Settings screen. Select the region where the router is NETGEAR. Check that each wireless adapter supports. • Wireless security option. Check that the wireless adapter on each computer can support...
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... default state) and broadcasts these settings to the router. To add a WPS client to the wireless network. Log in to the wireless router, type http://www.routerlogin.net or http:// www.routerlogin.com in to the wireless client. NETGEAR's Push 'N' Connect feature is not supported by using the router settings, use the procedures below. (For more information...
... default state) and broadcasts these settings to the router. To add a WPS client to the wireless network. Log in to the wireless router, type http://www.routerlogin.net or http:// www.routerlogin.com in to the wireless client. NETGEAR's Push 'N' Connect feature is not supported by using the router settings, use the procedures below. (For more information...
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...NETGEAR suggests that they do not match, you configure in to the ISP. Check that you have the same wireless network name (SSID) as Dial-Up Networking or Enternet to connect, 26 Configuring Your Wireless Network To access the Internet from any wireless adapters must then change the router.... For more information on page 16. 2. Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity Once you have a wireless link and are configuring the router from the router. Your wireless router automatically connects to your wireless network and security settings manually first, and only use WPS...
...NETGEAR suggests that they do not match, you configure in to the ISP. Check that you have the same wireless network name (SSID) as Dial-Up Networking or Enternet to connect, 26 Configuring Your Wireless Network To access the Internet from any wireless adapters must then change the router.... For more information on page 16. 2. Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity Once you have a wireless link and are configuring the router from the router. Your wireless router automatically connects to your wireless network and security settings manually first, and only use WPS...