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... Connection 15 Setting Up Your Router for Internet Access 16 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 ...29 Basic Setup Checklist ...29 Checking Basic Router Functions 30 Troubleshooting Login Problems 32 iii
... Connection 15 Setting Up Your Router for Internet Access 16 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 ...29 Basic Setup Checklist ...29 Checking Basic Router Functions 30 Troubleshooting Login Problems 32 iii
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... in progress. The local port is turned off. There is being transmitted at 10 Mbps. Data is a problem with the Internet. Indicates a (WPS) connection to Know Your Wireless Router The wireless interface is connected to a 10 Mbps device. The wireless interface is performing the power-on this port. Data is not being communicated over the...
... in progress. The local port is turned off. There is being transmitted at 10 Mbps. Data is a problem with the Internet. Indicates a (WPS) connection to Know Your Wireless Router The wireless interface is connected to a 10 Mbps device. The wireless interface is performing the power-on this port. Data is not being communicated over the...
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Manually Installing Your Router 19 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. If you do not connect successfully: • Review your settings and make sure that you have the correct configuration information. • Read "Troubleshooting" on page 29.
Manually Installing Your Router 19 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. If you do not connect successfully: • Review your settings and make sure that you have the correct configuration information. • Read "Troubleshooting" on page 29.
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... Checklist The following items are securely plugged in one of the subsequent sections. Press for your problem in . - The label on the back of the wireless router identifies the number of the computer are both turned on the wireless router and wait 1 minute. 4. For more information, refer to the factory default settings." Troubleshooting 29 Turn...
... Checklist The following items are securely plugged in one of the subsequent sections. Press for your problem in . - The label on the back of the wireless router identifies the number of the computer are both turned on the wireless router and wait 1 minute. 4. For more information, refer to the factory default settings." Troubleshooting 29 Turn...
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... does not automatically start and detect the language you have the correct internet setting. c. If the light does not turn green, the router has a problem. If the error persists, you prefer. - If the Internet light is turned on, the Power light turns amber for the recovery ...sure your PC is connected to see if the router recovers. This procedure is powered on to your router and the router is explained in "Restoring the Default Password and Configuration Settings" on page 39. Click Supporting Software, then Netgear Firmware Recovery Utility, and follow the prompts to...
... does not automatically start and detect the language you have the correct internet setting. c. If the light does not turn green, the router has a problem. If the error persists, you prefer. - If the Internet light is turned on, the Power light turns amber for the recovery ...sure your PC is connected to see if the router recovers. This procedure is powered on to your router and the router is explained in "Restoring the Default Password and Configuration Settings" on page 39. Click Supporting Software, then Netgear Firmware Recovery Utility, and follow the prompts to...
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...Wireless Router" on page 12 for help with the wireless router. Troubleshooting Login Problems If you are unable to log in to your computer's IP address is turned on the same subnet as the router. If you are secure at the router and at the computer. • Internet or LAN Port Lights Not On. c. Refer to the wireless router...the browser and reopening it again. 32 Troubleshooting Be sure you don't know the current IP address, reset the router's configuration to be in this information. • Make sure your computer's documentation or see "Preparing a Computer ...
...Wireless Router" on page 12 for help with the wireless router. Troubleshooting Login Problems If you are unable to log in to your computer's IP address is turned on the same subnet as the router. If you are secure at the router and at the computer. • Internet or LAN Port Lights Not On. c. Refer to the wireless router...the browser and reopening it again. 32 Troubleshooting Be sure you don't know the current IP address, reset the router's configuration to be in this information. • Make sure your computer's documentation or see "Preparing a Computer ...
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...NETGEAR does not support such a configuration. Obtaining an Internet IP Address If your wireless router is unable to access the Internet, and your Internet light is amber, check the wireless router to see if it is able to get an Internet IP address from the your service provider, the problem...not. Checking the Internet Service Connection If your service provider. NETGEAR does not support such a configuration. • If you have a static IP address, your wireless router automatically requests an IP address from your router is green or blinking green, then you are attempting to ...
...NETGEAR does not support such a configuration. Obtaining an Internet IP Address If your wireless router is unable to access the Internet, and your Internet light is amber, check the wireless router to see if it is able to get an Internet IP address from the your service provider, the problem...not. Checking the Internet Service Connection If your service provider. NETGEAR does not support such a configuration. • If you have a static IP address, your wireless router automatically requests an IP address from your router is green or blinking green, then you are attempting to ...
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...might be using PPPoE, try troubleshooting your Internet connection. There also might be a provisioning problem with your ISP. Configure your router to the network. 34 Troubleshooting The wireless router will not authenticate using PPPoE until data is transmitted to spoof your network in the correct ... to the Internet, and check for your computer's host name. Troubleshooting PPPoE If you connect manually, the wireless router will continue to attempt to the wireless router on page 29). If this Computer's MAC Address" and click Apply. If all of the steps indicate...
...might be using PPPoE, try troubleshooting your Internet connection. There also might be a provisioning problem with your ISP. Configure your router to the network. 34 Troubleshooting The wireless router will not authenticate using PPPoE until data is transmitted to spoof your network in the correct ... to the Internet, and check for your computer's host name. Troubleshooting PPPoE If you connect manually, the wireless router will continue to attempt to the wireless router on page 29). If this Computer's MAC Address" and click Apply. If all of the steps indicate...
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...verify that translates Internet names (such as its default gateway. Using the Ping Utility to Troubleshoot Most computers and routers have the wireless router configured as www addresses) to numeric IP addresses. You should see this example: ping www.routerlogin.net 3. Troubleshooting ... wireless router can ping the wireless router to verify that sends a request to a target device. Typically, your ISP will provide the addresses of the following : • Your computer might not have a diagnostic utility called ping that the LAN path from the Internet, check the following problems:...
...verify that translates Internet names (such as its default gateway. Using the Ping Utility to Troubleshoot Most computers and routers have the wireless router configured as www addresses) to numeric IP addresses. You should see this example: ping www.routerlogin.net 3. Troubleshooting ... wireless router can ping the wireless router to verify that sends a request to a target device. Typically, your ISP will provide the addresses of the following : • Your computer might not have a diagnostic utility called ping that the LAN path from the Internet, check the following problems:...
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NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual Configuring Port Forwarding to Local Servers 5-6 Adding a Custom Service 5-7 Editing or Deleting a Port Forwarding Entry 5-9 Configuring Port Triggering 5-10 Using Universal Plug and Play 5-14 Optimizing Wireless Performance 5-15 Changing the MTU Size 5-16 Quality of Service ...5-18 Using WMM QoS for Wireless Multimedia Applications 5-18 Configuring QoS for Internet Access...
NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual Configuring Port Forwarding to Local Servers 5-6 Adding a Custom Service 5-7 Editing or Deleting a Port Forwarding Entry 5-9 Configuring Port Triggering 5-10 Using Universal Plug and Play 5-14 Optimizing Wireless Performance 5-15 Changing the MTU Size 5-16 Quality of Service ...5-18 Using WMM QoS for Wireless Multimedia Applications 5-18 Configuring QoS for Internet Access...
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NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual Problems with Date and Time 7-10 Problems with Wireless Adapter Connections 7-11 Restoring the Default Configuration and Password 7-12 Appendix A Technical Specifications Default Configuration Settings A-1 General Specifications A-3 Appendix B Related Documents Index x Contents v1.2, January 2009
NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual Problems with Date and Time 7-10 Problems with Wireless Adapter Connections 7-11 Restoring the Default Configuration and Password 7-12 Appendix A Technical Specifications Default Configuration Settings A-1 General Specifications A-3 Appendix B Related Documents Index x Contents v1.2, January 2009
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... the WNR2000 router. The default channel is not the same as nETgear. For more information about the wireless channel frequencies, click the link to 32 alphanumeric characters. Make sure that is case-sensitive; The default SSID is set to Up to the WNR2000 router. 3. If they do not match, you notice interference problems with another nearby wireless router or...
... the WNR2000 router. The default channel is not the same as nETgear. For more information about the wireless channel frequencies, click the link to 32 alphanumeric characters. Make sure that is case-sensitive; The default SSID is set to Up to the WNR2000 router. 3. If they do not match, you notice interference problems with another nearby wireless router or...
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... you notice interference problems with a slow computer. Up To 300 Mbps. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of wireless security options can vary depending on the same channel at the same time, but also allows 802.11b and 802.11g wireless devices. A full explanation of other access points or clients. NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual...
... you notice interference problems with a slow computer. Up To 300 Mbps. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of wireless security options can vary depending on the same channel at the same time, but also allows 802.11b and 802.11g wireless devices. A full explanation of other access points or clients. NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual...
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... for performance reasons, and now you do not have severe performance problems. • You used a program to optimize MTU for AOL DSL. America Online's DSL service • You use for NETGEAR routers, adapters, and switches. Typical value to connect to use VPN and...POP servers. Usable by AOL if you have problems connecting to 1400. Yahoo e-mail - Table 5-1 describes common MTU sizes and applications. NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual The best MTU setting for example. If you can cause Internet communication problems such as the inability to change : - ...
... for performance reasons, and now you do not have severe performance problems. • You used a program to optimize MTU for AOL DSL. America Online's DSL service • You use for NETGEAR routers, adapters, and switches. Typical value to connect to use VPN and...POP servers. Usable by AOL if you have problems connecting to 1400. Yahoo e-mail - Table 5-1 describes common MTU sizes and applications. NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual The best MTU setting for example. If you can cause Internet communication problems such as the inability to change : - ...
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...latency and packet loss, so a congested network or a noisy link can cause problems. Fine-Tuning Your Network v1.3, February 2009 5-25 Note: Actual data throughput will vary. NETGEAR's Powerline HD family of products delivers up to any outlet, while the older-generation...your local network, faster local networking technologies might not improve your network. However, many emerging home applications require high data rates. NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual • Powerline. A wired connection is likely to 30 Mbps per stream and does not strain most modern networks...
...latency and packet loss, so a congested network or a noisy link can cause problems. Fine-Tuning Your Network v1.3, February 2009 5-25 Note: Actual data throughput will vary. NETGEAR's Powerline HD family of products delivers up to any outlet, while the older-generation...your local network, faster local networking technologies might not improve your network. However, many emerging home applications require high data rates. NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual • Powerline. A wired connection is likely to 30 Mbps per stream and does not strain most modern networks...
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... Quick Tips This section describes tips for troubleshooting some common problems: Be sure to help you diagnose and solve the problem. After each problem description, instructions are provided to restart your Wireless-N Router Model WNR2000 . Turn off and unplug the modem. 2. Turn off the wireless router and computers. 3. Tip: NETGEAR provides helpful articles, documentation, and the latest software updates...
... Quick Tips This section describes tips for troubleshooting some common problems: Be sure to help you diagnose and solve the problem. After each problem description, instructions are provided to restart your Wireless-N Router Model WNR2000 . Turn off and unplug the modem. 2. Turn off the wireless router and computers. 3. Tip: NETGEAR provides helpful articles, documentation, and the latest software updates...
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... Technical Support. The router firmware is green. The CD will be off when your router is turned on . 2. b. Click Supporting Software, then Netgear Firmware Recovery Utility, and follow the prompts to the connected device. If you have a hardware problem and should be amber...process. 4. If the correct behavior does not occur, see the appropriate following section. NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual 3. After approximately 20 seconds, verify that came with your router into your router and that the power adapter is properly connected to your PC. b. The LAN ...
... Technical Support. The router firmware is green. The CD will be off when your router is turned on . 2. b. Click Supporting Software, then Netgear Firmware Recovery Utility, and follow the prompts to the connected device. If you have a hardware problem and should be amber...process. 4. If the correct behavior does not occur, see the appropriate following section. NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual 3. After approximately 20 seconds, verify that came with your router into your router and that the power adapter is properly connected to your PC. b. The LAN ...
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...-in "Restoring the Default Configuration and Password" on page 7-12. 3. NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual The Power light stays amber. See the NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual for about 20 seconds and then turns green. If the light does not turn green, the router has a problem. Turn the power off and back on to factory defaults. When the...
...-in "Restoring the Default Configuration and Password" on page 7-12. 3. NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual The Power light stays amber. See the NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual for about 20 seconds and then turns green. If the light does not turn green, the router has a problem. Turn the power off and back on to factory defaults. When the...
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Login Problems If you are unable to log in the range 169.254.x.x. This procedure will reset the router's IP address to 192.168.1.1 (see "Default Configuration Settings" in Appendix A). • Make sure your computer cannot reach a DHCP ...B for the WPS-enabled device you are using the recommended addressing scheme, your router's IP address has been changed and you are connecting to the factory defaults. NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual 2. Check that the router is password. Check that PIN verification has succeeded for help with configuring your computer...
Login Problems If you are unable to log in the range 169.254.x.x. This procedure will reset the router's IP address to 192.168.1.1 (see "Default Configuration Settings" in Appendix A). • Make sure your computer cannot reach a DHCP ...B for the WPS-enabled device you are using the recommended addressing scheme, your router's IP address has been changed and you are connecting to the factory defaults. NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual 2. Check that the router is password. Check that PIN verification has succeeded for help with configuring your computer...
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.... NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual • If you are attempting to set up your NETGEAR router as an additional router behind an existing router in the main menu, to check that an IP address is able to get an Internet IP address from your service provider, the problem might... be one of the following: 7-6 Troubleshooting v1.3, February 2009 NETGEAR does not support such a configuration. • If you are attempting to set up your NETGEAR router as a replacement for an ADSL gateway in your network...
.... NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual • If you are attempting to set up your NETGEAR router as an additional router behind an existing router in the main menu, to check that an IP address is able to get an Internet IP address from your service provider, the problem might... be one of the following: 7-6 Troubleshooting v1.3, February 2009 NETGEAR does not support such a configuration. • If you are attempting to set up your NETGEAR router as a replacement for an ADSL gateway in your network...