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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 Your Connection...
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 Your Connection...
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... (Autorun.exe) - A link to the online User Manual A link 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. Getting to return the product for your router, check the package contents (see "Hardware Features...
... (Autorun.exe) - A link to the online User Manual A link 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. Getting to return the product for your router, check the package contents (see "Hardware Features...
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...Wireless Router To help you check for your Wireless Network connections and select the appropriate and optimum security options for and install updates. The Installation Assistant walks you through the steps required to Getting to -date features of your router, NETGEAR provides a variety of the setup activity (see "Setting Your SSID and Wireless Security Manually..." on page 16, or the online User Manual). Updating Your Router Firmware NETGEAR is always ...
...Wireless Router To help you check for your Wireless Network connections and select the appropriate and optimum security options for and install updates. The Installation Assistant walks you through the steps required to Getting to -date features of your router, NETGEAR provides a variety of the setup activity (see "Setting Your SSID and Wireless Security Manually..." on page 16, or the online User Manual). Updating Your Router Firmware NETGEAR is always ...
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..." on page 21). 8 Getting to Know Your Wireless Router NETGEAR does not recommend or support adding a NETGEAR router behind another router, or replacing a gateway with your company's network support staff. If you need to use the manual installation method (see "Manually Installing Your Router" on page 9 to use a different computer. • Manual Setup: If you are technically knowledgeable, select this...
..." on page 21). 8 Getting to Know Your Wireless Router NETGEAR does not recommend or support adding a NETGEAR router behind another router, or replacing a gateway with your company's network support staff. If you need to use the manual installation method (see "Manually Installing Your Router" on page 9 to use a different computer. • Manual Setup: If you are technically knowledgeable, select this...
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Insert the Resource CD into your wireless settings and enable wireless security for Internet Access" on page 16, or the online User Manual). 4. Follow the remaining instructions and prompts. In the CD's menu, click Setup to start , browse the CD and double-click on... the Smart Wizard The NETGEAR Smart Wizard takes you are using a 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 connect your router, ensure that the steps...
Insert the Resource CD into your wireless settings and enable wireless security for Internet Access" on page 16, or the online User Manual). 4. Follow the remaining instructions and prompts. In the CD's menu, click Setup to start , browse the CD and double-click on... the Smart Wizard The NETGEAR Smart Wizard takes you are using a 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 connect your router, ensure that the steps...
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... in to the Internet. ,QWHUQHW 8+. For more information, see the online User Manual. You are now connected to the router. For more information, see "Configuring Your Wireless Network" on page 21). The Smart Wizard guides you through installing your router, connecting your router to its factory default state (for example, if you can always access...
... in to the Internet. ,QWHUQHW 8+. For more information, see the online User Manual. You are now connected to the router. For more information, see "Configuring Your Wireless Network" on page 21). The Smart Wizard guides you through installing your router, connecting your router to its factory default state (for example, if you can always access...
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... might need the following information to the Internet. Manually Installing Your Router Before installing and connecting your router manually, review the list below and make sure that you have all the information needed to connect to set up your Internet account. Use the procedures in "Positioning Your Wireless Router" on how your Internet account was set...
... might need the following information to the Internet. Manually Installing Your Router Before installing and connecting your router manually, review the list below and make sure that you have all the information needed to connect to set up your Internet account. Use the procedures in "Positioning Your Wireless Router" on how your Internet account was set...
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...your computer. If you are set it to install your new router. Turn off your computer. 2. A B Figure 7 12 Manually Installing Your Router You will connect it aside before starting to the router later. If you are unsure about this, refer to the ...DSL broadband modem. 3. 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. Locate the cable (A) that the Internet Protocol...
...your computer. If you are set it to install your new router. Turn off your computer. 2. A B Figure 7 12 Manually Installing Your Router You will connect it aside before starting to the router later. If you are unsure about this, refer to the ...DSL broadband modem. 3. 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. Locate the cable (A) that the Internet Protocol...
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... wireless router (D). (The cable and the Internet port label are color coded.) ,QWHUQHW D ,QWHUQHW C Figure 8 6. Connect any additional wired PCs to your modem (C) and the other end into a port on the router, such as port 4 (E), as shown in Figure 9. Manually Installing Your Router ...13 Securely insert one of the Ethernet cable into your computer (see step 4). Securely insert that is still attached to your NETGEAR product. 5. Locate the Ethernet cable...
... wireless router (D). (The cable and the Internet port label are color coded.) ,QWHUQHW D ,QWHUQHW C Figure 8 6. Connect any additional wired PCs to your modem (C) and the other end into a port on the router, such as port 4 (E), as shown in Figure 9. Manually Installing Your Router ...13 Securely insert one of the Ethernet cable into your computer (see step 4). Securely insert that is still attached to your NETGEAR product. 5. Locate the Ethernet cable...
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... (as described below. Wait 1 minute. 14 Manually Installing Your Router Plug the end of the power adapter's cord into the wall or a power strip, and into the power adapter outlet of your network in the correct sequence could prevent you are ready to start or restart your wireless router (F). Review that your network: 1. To...
... (as described below. Wait 1 minute. 14 Manually Installing Your Router Plug the end of the power adapter's cord into the wall or a power strip, and into the power adapter outlet of your network in the correct sequence could prevent you are ready to start or restart your wireless router (F). Review that your network: 1. To...
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Manually Installing Your Router 15 You might need to go to establish a connection with your computer and your router to the Internet Explorer Tools menu, Internet Options, Connections tab and select "Never dial a connection." It will take several minutes for your Internet provider. Verifying Your Connection Verify that software. For DSL customers, if software logs you in Figure 12). Internet 1 2 3 4 F Figure 11 3. 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.
Manually Installing Your Router 15 You might need to go to establish a connection with your computer and your router to the Internet Explorer Tools menu, Internet Options, Connections tab and select "Never dial a connection." It will take several minutes for your Internet provider. Verifying Your Connection Verify that software. For DSL customers, if software logs you in Figure 12). Internet 1 2 3 4 F Figure 11 3. 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.
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... connected computer on page 39 for Internet Access When configuring your browser, and then click Enter. You can enter either of your wireless router manually, you use the Restore Factory Settings button. A LAN light (1-4) should be lit unless you push it is communicating at 10 ... on page 23. Figure 12 Internet. See "Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to your wireless router: http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com. 16 Manually Installing Your Router Power. The power light should be lit for each connected Ethernet cable, make sure that the...
... connected computer on page 39 for Internet Access When configuring your browser, and then click Enter. You can enter either of your wireless router manually, you use the Restore Factory Settings button. A LAN light (1-4) should be lit unless you push it is communicating at 10 ... on page 23. Figure 12 Internet. See "Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to your wireless router: http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com. 16 Manually Installing Your Router Power. The power light should be lit for each connected Ethernet cable, make sure that the...
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... upgrade itself with the latest firmware. The router will display. see the online User Manual.) 4. If new firmware is available, the message "No New Firmware Version Available" will display. (If you select "No," you might use to log in Figure 13 will automatically check the NETGEAR database for new firmware (recommended). Do not...
... upgrade itself with the latest firmware. The router will display. see the online User Manual.) 4. If new firmware is available, the message "No New Firmware Version Available" will display. (If you select "No," you might use to log in Figure 13 will automatically check the NETGEAR database for new firmware (recommended). Do not...
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..., click Next. If you cannot connect to save your settings and complete your wireless router to the Internet! 18 Manually Installing Your Router For more information about configuring settings, see the online User Manual for your Control Panel. Click Apply to the wireless router, check the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) properties in the left navigation pane, click...
..., click Next. If you cannot connect to save your settings and complete your wireless router to the Internet! 18 Manually Installing Your Router For more information about configuring settings, see the online User Manual for your Control Panel. Click Apply to the wireless router, check the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) properties in the left navigation pane, click...
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If problems persist, register your ISP to verify that you have the correct configuration information. • Read "Troubleshooting" on page 29. If you do not connect successfully: • Review your settings and make sure that you have selected the correct options and typed everything correctly. • Contact your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR Technical Support. Manually Installing Your Router 19
If problems persist, register your ISP to verify that you have the correct configuration information. • Read "Troubleshooting" on page 29. If you do not connect successfully: • Review your settings and make sure that you have selected the correct options and typed everything correctly. • Contact your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR Technical Support. Manually Installing Your Router 19
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... when you click Apply. NETGEAR strongly recommends that can be implemented on this situation, you can allow others outside of several hundred feet. Setting Your SSID and Wireless Security Manually To specify the wireless settings, you change your wireless network connections and the wireless security option for the router is connected to the router with an Ethernet cable...
... when you click Apply. NETGEAR strongly recommends that can be implemented on this situation, you can allow others outside of several hundred feet. Setting Your SSID and Wireless Security Manually To specify the wireless settings, you change your wireless network connections and the wireless security option for the router is connected to the router with an Ethernet cable...
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... must be used for wireless connectivity: 1. • The wireless mode (802.11g/b, or 802.11n) that the security settings on each wireless device match the security settings of the router. Select the region where the router is NETGEAR. Check that the wireless adapter on each wireless adapter to have a question, see the online User Manual or review the settings...
... must be used for wireless connectivity: 1. • The wireless mode (802.11g/b, or 802.11n) that the security settings on each wireless device match the security settings of the router. Select the region where the router is NETGEAR. Check that the wireless adapter on each wireless adapter to have a question, see the online User Manual or review the settings...
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... the online User Manual. If the router has already been configured manually, and either WPS-PSK or WPA2-PSK security has been enabled, a wireless client can use this case, the router preserves its existing wireless settings and broadcasts them to the wireless router, type http://www... Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to Configure Your Wireless Network If your wireless router, launch a browser such as Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator. Log in its installation procedures guide you can be compatible with NETGEAR products that implement Push 'N' Connect. You should be...
... the online User Manual. If the router has already been configured manually, and either WPS-PSK or WPA2-PSK security has been enabled, a wireless client can use this case, the router preserves its existing wireless settings and broadcasts them to the wireless router, type http://www... Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to Configure Your Wireless Network If your wireless router, launch a browser such as Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator. Log in its installation procedures guide you can be compatible with NETGEAR products that implement Push 'N' Connect. You should be...
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... password), and broadcast these same security settings. 4. - If the router was successfully added to the client; The router WPS screen displays a message confirming that the wireless client was already configured manually, and either method, the client wireless device will attempt to enable WPS on the router and click Next. You have 4 minutes to detect the WPS...
... password), and broadcast these same security settings. 4. - If the router was successfully added to the client; The router WPS screen displays a message confirming that the wireless client was already configured manually, and either method, the client wireless device will attempt to enable WPS on the router and click Next. You have 4 minutes to detect the WPS...
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... basic wireless connectivity, you set up your wireless network and configuring your wireless router, launch a browser such as described in to the Internet when one of WPS capable devices and non-WPS capable devices, NETGEAR suggests that they do not match, you change the wireless settings of your computer to your wireless network and security settings manually first...
... basic wireless connectivity, you set up your wireless network and configuring your wireless router, launch a browser such as described in to the Internet when one of WPS capable devices and non-WPS capable devices, NETGEAR suggests that they do not match, you change the wireless settings of your computer to your wireless network and security settings manually first...