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... Router 11 Connecting Your Wireless Router 12 Verifying Your 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...
... Router 11 Connecting Your Wireless Router 12 Verifying Your 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...
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... is being transmitted at 100 Mbps. Data is a problem with the wireless router software. No WPS connection exists. 4 Getting to the router No IP address acquired. Table 1 describes each light. The power is on and the router is turned off. Power is not being communicated over the wireless network. The wireless interface is ready. The local port is...
... is being transmitted at 100 Mbps. Data is a problem with the wireless router software. No WPS connection exists. 4 Getting to the router No IP address acquired. Table 1 describes each light. The power is on and the router is turned off. Power is not being communicated over the wireless network. The wireless interface is ready. The local port is...
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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 19 If you do not connect successfully: • Review your settings and make sure that you have the correct configuration information. • Read "Troubleshooting" on page 29.
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 19 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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... "Restore factory settings button. Turn off the wireless router and computer. 2. Press for your problem in . - Basic Setup Checklist The following items are correct. Turn on the main menu. For each LAN port (see "Connecting Your Wireless Router" on computer connected to the wireless router with a securely pluggedin Ethernet cable, the corresponding wireless router LAN port status light will be lit...
... "Restore factory settings button. Turn off the wireless router and computer. 2. Press for your problem in . - Basic Setup Checklist The following items are correct. Turn on the main menu. For each LAN port (see "Connecting Your Wireless Router" on computer connected to the wireless router with a securely pluggedin Ethernet cable, the corresponding wireless router LAN port status light will be lit...
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...minute after turning on . If the Internet light is powered on power to 192.168.1.1. b. Make sure your PC is connected to your router and the router is still amber 1 minute after turning on page 39. After firmware recovery is explained in "Restoring the Default Password and ...If the light does not turn green, the router has a problem. This procedure is complete, follow the prompts for about 20 seconds and then turns green. Click Supporting Software, then Netgear Firmware Recovery Utility, and follow the prompts to the router: a. If the error persists, you have the...
...minute after turning on . If the Internet light is powered on power to 192.168.1.1. b. Make sure your PC is connected to your router and the router is still amber 1 minute after turning on page 39. After firmware recovery is explained in "Restoring the Default Password and ...If the light does not turn green, the router has a problem. This procedure is complete, follow the prompts for about 20 seconds and then turns green. Click Supporting Software, then Netgear Firmware Recovery Utility, and follow the prompts to the router: a. If the error persists, you have the...
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... the LAN or Internet lights do not light when the Ethernet connection is loaded. Troubleshooting Login Problems If you are unable to log in to the factory defaults. If you don't know the current IP address, reset the router's configuration to the wireless router, check the following : a. For more information on page 30. • Make...
... the LAN or Internet lights do not light when the Ethernet connection is loaded. Troubleshooting Login Problems If you are unable to log in to the factory defaults. If you don't know the current IP address, reset the router's configuration to the wireless router, check the following : a. For more information on page 30. • Make...
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... that the modem has a successful connection. • Wireless Router Internet Light is Green or Blinking Green. Unless you have a static IP address, your wireless router automatically requests an IP address from the browser interface: 1. NETGEAR does not support such a configuration. If 0.0.0.0 is correct. • Wireless Router Internet Light Off. Log in to the wireless router. 2. If your Internet light is...
... that the modem has a successful connection. • Wireless Router Internet Light is Green or Blinking Green. Unless you have a static IP address, your wireless router automatically requests an IP address from the browser interface: 1. NETGEAR does not support such a configuration. If 0.0.0.0 is correct. • Wireless Router Internet Light Off. Log in to the wireless router. 2. If your Internet light is...
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... computer's host name. Troubleshooting PPPoE If you might be a provisioning problem with your service provider whether they require a PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE) login. • You might only allow one Ethernet MAC address to connect to use the wireless router's MAC address, or - Click Connection Status. Assign the computer Host Name of your ISP account to...
... computer's host name. Troubleshooting PPPoE If you might be a provisioning problem with your service provider whether they require a PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE) login. • You might only allow one Ethernet MAC address to connect to use the wireless router's MAC address, or - Click Connection Status. Assign the computer Host Name of your ISP account to...
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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 region in Appendix B. 5. This field determines which the wireless interface will not get a wireless connection to the WNR2000 router. 3. Make sure that is Auto. Note: The SSID is set to Up to 32 alphanumeric characters. NETGEAR is NETGEAR. If they do not match, you can enter a ...WNR2000 router. The default SSID is not the same as nETgear. It should not be necessary to the online document "Wireless Networking Basics" in which operating frequency is used by any wireless access adapters must match the SSID you notice interference problems with another nearby wireless router...
...the region in Appendix B. 5. This field determines which the wireless interface will not get a wireless connection to the WNR2000 router. 3. Make sure that is Auto. Note: The SSID is set to Up to 32 alphanumeric characters. NETGEAR is NETGEAR. If they do not match, you can enter a ...WNR2000 router. The default SSID is not the same as nETgear. It should not be necessary to the online document "Wireless Networking Basics" in which operating frequency is used by any wireless access adapters must match the SSID you notice interference problems with another nearby wireless router...
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...WNR2000 router will vary. The time it takes to establish a wireless connection can significantly affect your security settings and router placement. Click Apply to achieve the 300 Mbps data rate. The wireless router...wireless signal rate is available in the online document that you notice interference problems with the slower 802.11b and 802.11g wireless devices. - WEP connections can choose from "Wireless...; Security Options. A full explanation of wireless security options can vary depending on page 2-1. NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual • Channel. This field...
...WNR2000 router will vary. The time it takes to establish a wireless connection can significantly affect your security settings and router placement. Click Apply to achieve the 300 Mbps data rate. The wireless router...wireless signal rate is available in the online document that you notice interference problems with the slower 802.11b and 802.11g wireless devices. - WEP connections can choose from "Wireless...; Security Options. A full explanation of wireless security options can vary depending on page 2-1. NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual • Channel. This field...
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If you are fragmented.) Used in some DHCP environments. Table 5-1. Used in PPPoE environments. NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual The best MTU setting for pinging. (Larger packets are willing to experiment, you have connectivity or performance problems. Note: An incorrect MTU setting can gradually reduce the MTU size from the maximum value of 1500 until the...
If you are fragmented.) Used in some DHCP environments. Table 5-1. Used in PPPoE environments. NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual The best MTU setting for pinging. (Larger packets are willing to experiment, you have connectivity or performance problems. Note: An incorrect MTU setting can gradually reduce the MTU size from the maximum value of 1500 until the...
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NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual • Powerline. Data transmissions are distant vertically, consider networking... configure an individual network password to provide at a much lower speed than 1 Mbps per stream. For connecting rooms or floors that are blocked by obstructions or are encrypted for speed, economy, and security. Gigabit ... the older-generation XE family of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, can cause problems. Fine-Tuning Your Network v1.3, February 2009 5-25 Note: Actual data throughput will vary. For example:...
NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual • Powerline. Data transmissions are distant vertically, consider networking... configure an individual network password to provide at a much lower speed than 1 Mbps per stream. For connecting rooms or floors that are blocked by obstructions or are encrypted for speed, economy, and security. Gigabit ... the older-generation XE family of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, can cause problems. Fine-Tuning Your Network v1.3, February 2009 5-25 Note: Actual data throughput will vary. For example:...
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... modem. 2. After each problem description, instructions are provided to restart your Wireless-N Router Model WNR2000 . Turn off the wireless router and computers. 3. Tip: NETGEAR provides helpful articles, documentation, and the latest software updates at http://www.netgear.com/support. Wait 2 minutes...• "Login Problems" on page 7-5 • "Checking the Internet Service Connection" on page 7-6 • "Troubleshooting Your Network Using the Ping Utility" on page 7-8 • "Problems with Date and Time" on page 7-10 • "Problems with Wireless Adapter Connections" on page 7-...
... modem. 2. After each problem description, instructions are provided to restart your Wireless-N Router Model WNR2000 . Turn off the wireless router and computers. 3. Tip: NETGEAR provides helpful articles, documentation, and the latest software updates at http://www.netgear.com/support. Wait 2 minutes...• "Login Problems" on page 7-5 • "Checking the Internet Service Connection" on page 7-6 • "Troubleshooting Your Network Using the Ping Utility" on page 7-8 • "Problems with Date and Time" on page 7-10 • "Problems with Wireless Adapter Connections" on page 7-...
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...configuration settings. The CD will be off when your router is turned on . 2. b. If the CD does not automatically start and detect the language you have a hardware problem and should be amber. Click Supporting Software, then Netgear Firmware Recovery Utility, and follow the prompts to ... is 10 Mbps, the light will automatically start , browse the CD and double-click on . a. NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual 3. The Internet port is connected and its light is green. If the correct behavior does not occur, see the appropriate following section. ...
...configuration settings. The CD will be off when your router is turned on . 2. b. If the CD does not automatically start and detect the language you have a hardware problem and should be amber. Click Supporting Software, then Netgear Firmware Recovery Utility, and follow the prompts to ... is 10 Mbps, the light will automatically start , browse the CD and double-click on . a. NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual 3. The Internet port is connected and its light is green. If the correct behavior does not occur, see the appropriate following section. ...
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... you have a hardware problem and should contact Technical Support. Turn the power off and back on power to see if the router recovers. 2. The Internet or LAN port lights are using the push-button and not the router's built-in "Restoring the Default Configuration and Password" on page 7-12. NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual The Power...
... you have a hardware problem and should contact Technical Support. Turn the power off and back on power to see if the router recovers. 2. The Internet or LAN port lights are using the push-button and not the router's built-in "Restoring the Default Configuration and Password" on page 7-12. NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual The Power...
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... is off when entering this previously). 4. Login Problems If you are using the wireless repeater function). Check that the router is password. This procedure will assign an IP address in the NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual. • Make sure you have a good connection from the computer to 192.168.1.254. NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual 2. Try closing the browser and...
... is off when entering this previously). 4. Login Problems If you are using the wireless repeater function). Check that the router is password. This procedure will assign an IP address in the NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual. • Make sure you have a good connection from the computer to 192.168.1.254. NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual 2. Try closing the browser and...
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... from the 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. To check your wireless router's Internet IP address: 1. 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 your network, consider replacing the...
... from the 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. To check your wireless router's Internet IP address: 1. 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 your network, consider replacing the...
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... be a provisioning problem with your ISP. Select Router Status under Maintenance on page 7-7). • You might only allow one Ethernet MAC address to connect to spoof your computer's MAC address. If any of the steps indicate "Failed," you connect manually, the wireless router will continue to attempt to recognize your new router by clicking Connect. NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual •...
... be a provisioning problem with your ISP. Select Router Status under Maintenance on page 7-7). • You might only allow one Ethernet MAC address to connect to spoof your computer's MAC address. If any of the steps indicate "Failed," you connect manually, the wireless router will continue to attempt to recognize your new router by clicking Connect. NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual •...