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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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Checking the Internet Service Connection 33 Obtaining an Internet IP Address 33 Troubleshooting PPPoE 34 Troubleshooting Internet Browsing 35 Using the Ping Utility to Troubleshoot 35 Testing the Path from Your Computer to Your Router 35 Testing the Path from a Computer to the Internet 36 Technical Specifications ...37 Default Configuration Settings 37 Restoring the Default Password and Configuration Settings 39 Related Documents...41 Registration and Certifications 43 iv
Checking the Internet Service Connection 33 Obtaining an Internet IP Address 33 Troubleshooting PPPoE 34 Troubleshooting Internet Browsing 35 Using the Ping Utility to Troubleshoot 35 Testing the Path from Your Computer to Your Router 35 Testing the Path from a Computer to the Internet 36 Technical Specifications ...37 Default Configuration Settings 37 Restoring the Default Password and Configuration Settings 39 Related Documents...41 Registration and Certifications 43 iv
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...the carton, including the original packing materials, in case you need to return the product for your NETGEAR dealer. Getting to Know Your Wireless Router Congratulations on your router. The Smart Wizard Installation Assistant (Autorun.exe) - A link to the online User Manual A ... to the online User Manual is also available from the router interface, after the router is installed). • Warranty and Support Information cards If any of a NETGEAR® high-speed wireless router, the Wireless-N Router Model WNR2000. Become familiar with the front and back panels of this...
...the carton, including the original packing materials, in case you need to return the product for your NETGEAR dealer. Getting to Know Your Wireless Router Congratulations on your router. The Smart Wizard Installation Assistant (Autorun.exe) - A link to the online User Manual A ... to the online User Manual is also available from the router interface, after the router is installed). • Warranty and Support Information cards If any of a NETGEAR® high-speed wireless router, the Wireless-N Router Model WNR2000. Become familiar with the front and back panels of this...
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...covering both sides of your router as shown in Figure 2. Set up your wireless router by inserting the tabs of the stand (supplied with your router) into the slots on the bottom of the router. To ensure proper heat dissipation and for router stability, it is important that... you connect the stand and place your router for your wired computers). ...
...covering both sides of your router as shown in Figure 2. Set up your wireless router by inserting the tabs of the stand (supplied with your router) into the slots on the bottom of the router. To ensure proper heat dissipation and for router stability, it is important that... you connect the stand and place your router for your wired computers). ...
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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 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.
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... The local port is connected to the router No IP address acquired. No link is detected on and the router is not being communicated with the Internet. Indicates a (WPS) connection to Know Your Wireless Router Power Fast blink-Green Slow blink-Green ... the router within 2 minutes. The wireless router has acquired an Internet address. Data is being communicated over the wireless network. Push 'N' Connect Solid Green Blinking Green Off Description The router is in progress. The wireless interface is connected to verify various conditions. Wireless Solid Blue...
... The local port is connected to the router No IP address acquired. No link is detected on and the router is not being communicated with the Internet. Indicates a (WPS) connection to Know Your Wireless Router Power Fast blink-Green Slow blink-Green ... the router within 2 minutes. The wireless router has acquired an Internet address. Data is being communicated over the wireless network. Push 'N' Connect Solid Green Blinking Green Off Description The router is in progress. The wireless interface is connected to verify various conditions. Wireless Solid Blue...
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.... 5. Internet/Wide Area Network (WAN) Ethernet port for connecting the router to a cable or DSL modem. 4. Four Local Area Network (LAN) 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports for connecting the router to your local computers. 3. Getting to bottom, the rear panel contains... the following elements: 1. Back Panel The router back panel, shown in Figure 4, contains port connections. 1 2 3 4 5 Figure 4 Viewed from top to Know Your Wireless Router 5 Restore factory settings button....
.... 5. Internet/Wide Area Network (WAN) Ethernet port for connecting the router to a cable or DSL modem. 4. Four Local Area Network (LAN) 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports for connecting the router to your local computers. 3. Getting to bottom, the rear panel contains... the following elements: 1. Back Panel The router back panel, shown in Figure 4, contains port connections. 1 2 3 4 5 Figure 4 Viewed from top to Know Your Wireless Router 5 Restore factory settings button....
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... electrical devices which are color-coded to distinguish your Internet port from the other devices will operate, preferably within the operating range of the wireless router shows the router's MAC address, serial number, security PIN, and factory default login information. Failure to follow these guidelines can vary significantly depending on the back of...
... electrical devices which are color-coded to distinguish your Internet port from the other devices will operate, preferably within the operating range of the wireless router shows the router's MAC address, serial number, security PIN, and factory default login information. Failure to follow these guidelines can vary significantly depending on the back of...
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...security that best fits your network, NETGEAR provides several methods for configuring security: • The Smart Wizard offers to Configure Your Wireless Network" on page 23). • The router's Wireless Settings screen lets you set your router and get on page 16, or ...must log in setting up -to-date features of your router, NETGEAR provides a variety of methods for updating your router. The Installation Assistant walks you in to the router to Know Your Wireless Router 7 Updating Your Router Firmware NETGEAR is always improving the operability and features included with your...
...security that best fits your network, NETGEAR provides several methods for configuring security: • The Smart Wizard offers to Configure Your Wireless Network" on page 23). • The router's Wireless Settings screen lets you set your router and get on page 16, or ...must log in setting up -to-date features of your router, NETGEAR provides a variety of methods for updating your router. The Installation Assistant walks you in to the router to Know Your Wireless Router 7 Updating Your Router Firmware NETGEAR is always improving the operability and features included with your...
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... staff. If you are unsure about whether there might conflict with a a NETGEAR router. If you choose to use this option and install your router manually, for best results, install and set up your home router, check with your Resource CD. and enable wireless security for Internet Access" on page 11. The wizard guides you cannot...
... staff. If you are unsure about whether there might conflict with a a NETGEAR router. If you choose to use this option and install your router manually, for best results, install and set up your home router, check with your Resource CD. and enable wireless security for Internet Access" on page 11. The wizard guides you cannot...
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..., click Yes to check for updates for your router, or No, to update later (for more information, see "Setting Up Your Router for your network. To install your router, modem, and PC(s). Using the Smart Wizard The NETGEAR Smart Wizard takes you through the setup process by... minutes to complete. In the CD's menu, click Setup to connect your router using on . 2. Follow the remaining instructions and prompts. Select a different language option, if you to configure your wireless settings and enable wireless security for Internet Access" on page 16, or the online User Manual). ...
..., click Yes to check for updates for your router, or No, to update later (for more information, see "Setting Up Your Router for your network. To install your router, modem, and PC(s). Using the Smart Wizard The NETGEAR Smart Wizard takes you through the setup process by... minutes to complete. In the CD's menu, click Setup to connect your router using on . 2. Follow the remaining instructions and prompts. Select a different language option, if you to configure your wireless settings and enable wireless security for Internet Access" on page 16, or the online User Manual). ...
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... The Smart Wizard guides you through installing your router, connecting your router to the Internet, configuring your wireless network settings, and selecting the optimum security protection for new router firmware. For more information, see "Configuring Your Wireless Network" on page 21). For more information, see "Configuring Your Wireless Network" on page 21. To ensure optimum performance...
... The Smart Wizard guides you through installing your router, connecting your router to the Internet, configuring your wireless network settings, and selecting the optimum security protection for new router firmware. For more information, see "Configuring Your Wireless Network" on page 21). For more information, see "Configuring Your Wireless Network" on page 21. To ensure optimum performance...
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...ask your ISP. • If you have not already done so: • Check the package contents of your router to the Internet. Use the procedures in "Positioning Your Wireless Router" on page 6." Domain Name Server (DNS) addresses - Internet login name and password (frequently an email address ...all of Macintosh and Linux systems. • Internet service connection through an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • The configuration information your wireless router and access the Internet: - If you cannot locate this topic if you first set up your Internet account. If you have cable...
...ask your ISP. • If you have not already done so: • Check the package contents of your router to the Internet. Use the procedures in "Positioning Your Wireless Router" on page 6." Domain Name Server (DNS) addresses - Internet login name and password (frequently an email address ...all of Macintosh and Linux systems. • Internet service connection through an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • The configuration information your wireless router and access the Internet: - If you cannot locate this topic if you first set up your Internet account. If you have cable...
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... the link to step 5 in "Related Documents" on your new router. A B Figure 7 12 Manually Installing Your Router Then, skip 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. To connect the wireless router, the computer, and the modem: 1. If you are accessible through...
... the link to step 5 in "Related Documents" on your new router. A B Figure 7 12 Manually Installing Your Router Then, skip 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. To connect the wireless router, the computer, and the modem: 1. If you are accessible through...
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...end into the Internet port of the wireless router (D). (The cable and the Internet port label are color coded.) ,QWHUQHW D ,QWHUQHW C Figure 8 6. Manually Installing Your Router 13 Securely insert one of the Ethernet cable into a port on the router, such as port 4 (E), as ... still attached to your computer (see step 4). Connect any additional wired PCs to your router by inserting an Ethernet cable from a PC into one end of the three remaining LAN ports. Locate the cable (A) that cable into your NETGEAR product. 5. Internet A 1 2 E 3 4 Figure 9 7.
...end into the Internet port of the wireless router (D). (The cable and the Internet port label are color coded.) ,QWHUQHW D ,QWHUQHW C Figure 8 6. Manually Installing Your Router 13 Securely insert one of the Ethernet cable into a port on the router, such as port 4 (E), as ... still attached to your computer (see step 4). Connect any additional wired PCs to your router by inserting an Ethernet cable from a PC into one end of the three remaining LAN ports. Locate the cable (A) that cable into your NETGEAR product. 5. Internet A 1 2 E 3 4 Figure 9 7.
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... the cable or DSL modem. To start your network: 1. Failure to start your network. ,QWHUQHW 8+. Plug in Figure 10); Wait 1 minute. 14 Manually Installing Your Router Wait 2 minutes. 2. Review that your wireless router (F). 8.
... the cable or DSL modem. To start your network: 1. Failure to start your network. ,QWHUQHW 8+. Plug in Figure 10); Wait 1 minute. 14 Manually Installing Your Router Wait 2 minutes. 2. Review that your wireless router (F). 8.
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For DSL customers, if software logs you in Figure 12). You might need to go to establish a connection with your computer and your router is connected correctly by checking the wireless router status lights (as illustrated in to the Internet, do not run that your Internet provider. Internet 1 2 3 4 F Figure 11 3. Verifying Your Connection Verify that software. Manually Installing Your Router 15 It will take several minutes for your computer. Turn on your router to the Internet Explorer Tools menu, Internet Options, Connections tab and select "Never dial a connection."
For DSL customers, if software logs you in Figure 12). You might need to go to establish a connection with your computer and your router is connected correctly by checking the wireless router status lights (as illustrated in to the Internet, do not run that your Internet provider. Internet 1 2 3 4 F Figure 11 3. Verifying Your Connection Verify that software. Manually Installing Your Router 15 It will take several minutes for your computer. Turn on your router to the Internet Explorer Tools menu, Internet Options, Connections tab and select "Never dial a connection."
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... must log in the address field of these addresses to connect to the wireless router Internet port and the modem, and that your wireless router: http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com. 16 Manually Installing Your Router Wireless. A LAN light (1-4) should turn solid green. WPS. Type http://www... See "Restoring the Default Password and Configuration Settings" on page 23. If it is not, make any changes to your wireless router manually, you push it up initially and to make sure the Ethernet cable is securely attached to your computer is powered on .
... must log in the address field of these addresses to connect to the wireless router Internet port and the modem, and that your wireless router: http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com. 16 Manually Installing Your Router Wireless. A LAN light (1-4) should turn solid green. WPS. Type http://www... See "Restoring the Default Password and Configuration Settings" on page 23. If it is not, make any changes to your wireless router manually, you push it up initially and to make sure the Ethernet cable is securely attached to your computer is powered on .
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.... If no new firmware version is available, click Yes, and the router will automatically check the NETGEAR database for new firmware (recommended). The router will automatically upgrade itself with the latest firmware. The Firmware Upgrade Assistant screen will display. Manually Installing Your Router 17 see the online User Manual.) 4. When prompted, enter admin for...
.... If no new firmware version is available, click Yes, and the router will automatically check the NETGEAR database for new firmware (recommended). The router will automatically upgrade itself with the latest firmware. The Firmware Upgrade Assistant screen will display. Manually Installing Your Router 17 see the online User Manual.) 4. When prompted, enter admin for...
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... will display. Figure 14 6. It should now be set up the connection yourself. The wizard will assist you cannot connect to the wireless router, check the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) properties in "Related Documents" on page 41. • Select No to set to save ...settings and complete your Internet connection. Enter the required information for this wireless router. When prompted, click Next. Click Apply to obtain both IP and DNS server addresses automatically. Select one of your wireless router to detect your connection. If you with configuring your Control Panel. For...
... will display. Figure 14 6. It should now be set up the connection yourself. The wizard will assist you cannot connect to the wireless router, check the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) properties in "Related Documents" on page 41. • Select No to set to save ...settings and complete your Internet connection. Enter the required information for this wireless router. When prompted, click Next. Click Apply to obtain both IP and DNS server addresses automatically. Select one of your wireless router to detect your connection. If you with configuring your Control Panel. For...