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... of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein. Setup documentation is a trademark of the product. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that the Wireless-N Router Model WNR2000 has been suppressed in accordance with the conditions set out in accordance with the regulations. Federal...;hrten Bestimmungen entstört ist. Das Bundesamt für Zulassungen in a particular Region or Country. NOTE: This product's firmware limits operation to view support information. Product updates and Web support are registered trademarks and Windows Vista is available on the CD...
... of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein. Setup documentation is a trademark of the product. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that the Wireless-N Router Model WNR2000 has been suppressed in accordance with the conditions set out in accordance with the regulations. Federal...;hrten Bestimmungen entstört ist. Das Bundesamt für Zulassungen in a particular Region or Country. NOTE: This product's firmware limits operation to view support information. Product updates and Web support are registered trademarks and Windows Vista is available on the CD...
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... Requirements 5-25 Chapter 6 Using Network Monitoring Tools Viewing Wireless Router Status Information 6-2 Viewing a List of Attached Devices 6-7 Managing the Configuration File 6-7 Backing Up and Restoring the Configuration 6-8 Erasing the Configuration 6-9 Updating the Router Firmware 6-9 Checking for New Firmware in the Router Upgrade Screen 6-10 Updating Manually to New Router Firmware 6-11 Enabling Remote Management Access 6-13 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting...
... Requirements 5-25 Chapter 6 Using Network Monitoring Tools Viewing Wireless Router Status Information 6-2 Viewing a List of Attached Devices 6-7 Managing the Configuration File 6-7 Backing Up and Restoring the Configuration 6-8 Erasing the Configuration 6-9 Updating the Router Firmware 6-9 Checking for New Firmware in the Router Upgrade Screen 6-10 Updating Manually to New Router Firmware 6-11 Enabling Remote Management Access 6-13 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting...
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... closing the window, clicking a link, or loading a new page. Warning: When uploading firmware to download and install the new firmware file from NETGEAR. NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual The Checking for Updated Firmware Upon Log-in . Figure 1-2 If the router discovers a newer version of firmware, the message on the right displays. When the upload is interrupted, it could...
... closing the window, clicking a link, or loading a new page. Warning: When uploading firmware to download and install the new firmware file from NETGEAR. NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual The Checking for Updated Firmware Upon Log-in . Figure 1-2 If the router discovers a newer version of firmware, the message on the right displays. When the upload is interrupted, it could...
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Chapter 6 Using Network Monitoring Tools This chapter describes how to use the maintenance features of Attached Devices" on page 6-7 • "Managing the Configuration File" in Chapter 6 • "Updating the Router Firmware" on page 6-9 • "Enabling Remote Management Access" on page 6-13 6-1 v1.3, February 2009 This chapter includes the following sections: • "Viewing Wireless Router Status Information" • "Viewing a List of your Wireless-N Router Model WNR2000 .
Chapter 6 Using Network Monitoring Tools This chapter describes how to use the maintenance features of Attached Devices" on page 6-7 • "Managing the Configuration File" in Chapter 6 • "Updating the Router Firmware" on page 6-9 • "Enabling Remote Management Access" on page 6-13 6-1 v1.3, February 2009 This chapter includes the following sections: • "Viewing Wireless Router Status Information" • "Viewing a List of your Wireless-N Router Model WNR2000 .
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NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual Table 6-1 describes the router status fields. Table 6-1. Wireless Router Status Fields Field Description Hardware Version The hardware version of the router. If no address is shown, or is the unique physical address being used by the LAN port of the router....by the Ethernet (LAN) port of the router. For an explanation of the router. Internet Port. IP Subnet Mask The IP subnet mask being used by the router. Firmware Version The version of the router. Domain Name Server The Domain Name Server addresses...
NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual Table 6-1 describes the router status fields. Table 6-1. Wireless Router Status Fields Field Description Hardware Version The hardware version of the router. If no address is shown, or is the unique physical address being used by the LAN port of the router....by the Ethernet (LAN) port of the router. For an explanation of the router. Internet Port. IP Subnet Mask The IP subnet mask being used by the router. Firmware Version The version of the router. Domain Name Server The Domain Name Server addresses...
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... Your Wireless Router" on page 7-12). If this happens, after completing the update, you can restore your firmware by logging into the router and using one of the router (see "Backing Up and Restoring the Configuration" on page 6-8). Updating the Router Firmware The firmware of the firmware and then install it . You can be updated as NETGEAR releases new firmware. A firmware update...
... Your Wireless Router" on page 7-12). If this happens, after completing the update, you can restore your firmware by logging into the router and using one of the router (see "Backing Up and Restoring the Configuration" on page 6-8). Updating the Router Firmware The firmware of the firmware and then install it . You can be updated as NETGEAR releases new firmware. A firmware update...
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NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual Checking for New Firmware in the main menu. Figure 6-7 6-10 v1.3, February 2009 Using Network Monitoring Tools Check for new firmware and allow the router to automatically install it appears. The Router Upgrade screen displays. Figure 6-6 2. Select Router Upgrade under Maintenance in the Router Upgrade Screen To check for new software versions by clicking the Check button. • If a new version is found, information about it : 1.
NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual Checking for New Firmware in the main menu. Figure 6-7 6-10 v1.3, February 2009 Using Network Monitoring Tools Check for new firmware and allow the router to automatically install it appears. The Router Upgrade screen displays. Figure 6-6 2. Select Router Upgrade under Maintenance in the Router Upgrade Screen To check for new software versions by clicking the Check button. • If a new version is found, information about it : 1.
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... to New Router Firmware To manually select, download, and install new software to your router, select Router Status under Maintenance on the NETGEAR website at http://www.netgear.com/support. Using Network Monitoring Tools v1.3, February 2009 6-11 Log in to your router. To update your router automatically restarts. The update process typically takes about 1 minute. Figure 6-9 2. NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000...
... to New Router Firmware To manually select, download, and install new software to your router, select Router Status under Maintenance on the NETGEAR website at http://www.netgear.com/support. Using Network Monitoring Tools v1.3, February 2009 6-11 Log in to your router. To update your router automatically restarts. The update process typically takes about 1 minute. Figure 6-9 2. NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000...
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..., your router and select Router Upgrade under Maintenance on the NETGEAR website is interrupted, it could corrupt the firmware. Click Browse, and locate the firmware image that you downloaded to your router automatically restarts. Compare the version number of the most recent firmware offered to the firmware version of your computer (the file ends in to your router. NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000...
..., your router and select Router Upgrade under Maintenance on the NETGEAR website is interrupted, it could corrupt the firmware. Click Browse, and locate the firmware image that you downloaded to your router automatically restarts. Compare the version number of the most recent firmware offered to the firmware version of your computer (the file ends in to your router. NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000...
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... Supporting Software, then Netgear Firmware Recovery Utility, and follow the prompts to your PC. After firmware recovery is completed, follow the prompts for any local ports that the port's light is properly connected to restore your PC. c. If you have enabled WPS security, verify that came with your router into your configuration settings. a. The...
... Supporting Software, then Netgear Firmware Recovery Utility, and follow the prompts to your PC. After firmware recovery is completed, follow the prompts for any local ports that the port's light is properly connected to restore your PC. c. If you have enabled WPS security, verify that came with your router into your configuration settings. a. The...
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NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual custom service (port forwarding) 5-7 customer support ii D data packets, fragmented 5-16 date and time, troubleshooting 7-10 daylight savings time 3-9, 7-11 default DMZ server 4-8 default factory settings listed A-1 restoring 7-12 default gateway 6-5 default LAN IP configuration 4-3 deleting configuration 6-9 device name 4-2 DHCP server 4-4, 6-5 DHCP setting 6-3 disabling firewall 4-8 router...12 filtering content 3-1 firewalls default settings A-2 disabling 4-8 overview 2-23 firmware restoring 7-3 updating 1-3, 6-3, 6-9 fixed font text xi fixed IP ...
NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual custom service (port forwarding) 5-7 customer support ii D data packets, fragmented 5-16 date and time, troubleshooting 7-10 daylight savings time 3-9, 7-11 default DMZ server 4-8 default factory settings listed A-1 restoring 7-12 default gateway 6-5 default LAN IP configuration 4-3 deleting configuration 6-9 device name 4-2 DHCP server 4-4, 6-5 DHCP setting 6-3 disabling firewall 4-8 router...12 filtering content 3-1 firewalls default settings A-2 disabling 4-8 overview 2-23 firmware restoring 7-3 updating 1-3, 6-3, 6-9 fixed font text xi fixed IP ...
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NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual path, testing 7-10 PDF, printing xiii Performance mode 2-8 performance, optimizing 5-15 physical push button (WPS) 2-14 physical specifications A-3 PIN 2-15, 2-17 ping 4-9, 7-8 placement, router 5-16 poll interval 6-6 port filtering 3-3 port forwarding ... restoring configuration 6-8 default factory settings 7-12 restoring firmware 7-3 restricting access by MAC address 2-19 revision history xiii RIP (Router Information Protocol) direction 4-3 route name 4-11, 4-12 router PIN 2-15, 2-17 router status, viewing 6-2 S scheduling blocking 3-5 screen ...
NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual path, testing 7-10 PDF, printing xiii Performance mode 2-8 performance, optimizing 5-15 physical push button (WPS) 2-14 physical specifications A-3 PIN 2-15, 2-17 ping 4-9, 7-8 placement, router 5-16 poll interval 6-6 port filtering 3-3 port forwarding ... restoring configuration 6-8 default factory settings 7-12 restoring firmware 7-3 restricting access by MAC address 2-19 revision history xiii RIP (Router Information Protocol) direction 4-3 route name 4-11, 4-12 router PIN 2-15, 2-17 router status, viewing 6-2 S scheduling blocking 3-5 screen ...
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... firmware 6-3, 6-9 RIP (Router Information Protocol) 4-3 viewing advanced wireless settings 2-12 attached devices 6-7 basic security settings 2-6 logs 3-6 status 6-2 W WAN setup 4-8 WEP encryption 2-3, 2-9 Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) 2-13, 6-4, 7-4 wildcards, DNS and 4-7 Wireless Card Access List 2-19 wireless client PIN 2-15 wireless clients, adding 2-13, 2-18, 6-4 wireless connection type 5-24 wireless network name 1-12, 2-7, 6-4 wireless port settings 6-4 v1.3, February 2009 Index-5 NETGEAR Wireless-N Router...
... firmware 6-3, 6-9 RIP (Router Information Protocol) 4-3 viewing advanced wireless settings 2-12 attached devices 6-7 basic security settings 2-6 logs 3-6 status 6-2 W WAN setup 4-8 WEP encryption 2-3, 2-9 Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) 2-13, 6-4, 7-4 wildcards, DNS and 4-7 Wireless Card Access List 2-19 wireless client PIN 2-15 wireless clients, adding 2-13, 2-18, 6-4 wireless connection type 5-24 wireless network name 1-12, 2-7, 6-4 wireless port settings 6-4 v1.3, February 2009 Index-5 NETGEAR Wireless-N Router...
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Contents Wireless-N 300 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 Installing Your Wireless Router 7 Updating Your Router Firmware 8 Installing Your Router Using the Smart Wizard 9 Using the Smart Wizard ...9 Accessing Your Router After Installation 11 Manually Installing Your Router 12 Connecting Your Wireless Router 13 Verifying Your Connection 16 Setting Up...
Contents Wireless-N 300 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 Installing Your Wireless Router 7 Updating Your Router Firmware 8 Installing Your Router Using the Smart Wizard 9 Using the Smart Wizard ...9 Accessing Your Router After Installation 11 Manually Installing Your Router 12 Connecting Your Wireless Router 13 Verifying Your Connection 16 Setting Up...
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Table 1. Status Light Descriptions Label 1. LAN Solid Amber (Ports 1-4) Blinking Amber Off 5. Firmware is connected to verify various conditions. The wireless router has acquired an Internet address. No Ethernet cable is corrupted. The wireless interface is being transmitted at 100 Mbps. Data is turned off. WPS-capable device can use the status lights to the...
Table 1. Status Light Descriptions Label 1. LAN Solid Amber (Ports 1-4) Blinking Amber Off 5. Firmware is connected to verify various conditions. The wireless router has acquired an Internet address. No Ethernet cable is corrupted. The wireless interface is being transmitted at 100 Mbps. Data is turned off. WPS-capable device can use the status lights to the...
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..., most up-to Know Your Wireless Router 8 Getting to -date features of your router, NETGEAR provides a variety of methods for updating your wireless network (see "Setting Up Your Router for and install updates. Configure your router. To make it easy for you check for Internet Access" on page 21). 3. Updating Your Router Firmware NETGEAR is always improving the operability and...
..., most up-to Know Your Wireless Router 8 Getting to -date features of your router, NETGEAR provides a variety of methods for updating your wireless network (see "Setting Up Your Router for and install updates. Configure your router. To make it easy for you check for Internet Access" on page 21). 3. Updating Your Router Firmware NETGEAR is always improving the operability and...
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Installing Your Router Using the Smart Wizard 11 If you want to change the settings after installing and configuring your router using the Smart Wizard, you must open a browser window and log in its factory default state (for example, if you first install the router or when the router is in to check for new router firmware. You will also be prompted to the router. For more information, see "Configuring Your Wireless Network" on page 21. Accessing Your Router After Installation The Smart Wizard only appears when you have reset the router to its default factory settings).
Installing Your Router Using the Smart Wizard 11 If you want to change the settings after installing and configuring your router using the Smart Wizard, you must open a browser window and log in its factory default state (for example, if you first install the router or when the router is in to check for new router firmware. You will also be prompted to the router. For more information, see "Configuring Your Wireless Network" on page 21. Accessing Your Router After Installation The Smart Wizard only appears when you have reset the router to its default factory settings).
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..., wait a few seconds more before using the router. Figure 13 2. If new firmware is available, the message "No New Firmware Version Available" will automatically check the NETGEAR database for the router password, both in lowercase letters. (For security reasons, the router has its own user name and password.) The router user name and password are not the...
..., wait a few seconds more before using the router. Figure 13 2. If new firmware is available, the message "No New Firmware Version Available" will automatically check the NETGEAR database for the router password, both in lowercase letters. (For security reasons, the router has its own user name and password.) The router user name and password are not the...
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... Internet port is connected and its light is running. 3. If you are using the power adapter supplied by NETGEAR for any local ports that you have a hardware problem and should be amber. Check that are lit for this... 38. b. Make sure that the power light turns amber within 2 minutes after turning the router on, reset the router according to your settings. The router firmware is properly connected to use the MAC address of the computer registered on page 3 for ...'s light is green. If the port is on (see "Connecting Your Wireless Router" on power to green.
... Internet port is connected and its light is running. 3. If you are using the power adapter supplied by NETGEAR for any local ports that you have a hardware problem and should be amber. Check that are lit for this... 38. b. Make sure that the power light turns amber within 2 minutes after turning the router on, reset the router according to your settings. The router firmware is properly connected to use the MAC address of the computer registered on page 3 for ...'s light is green. If the port is on (see "Connecting Your Wireless Router" on power to green.
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... might have the correct internet setting. Click Supporting Software, then Netgear Firmware Recovery Utility, and follow the prompts to see if the router recovers. • Internet or LAN Port Lights Not On. After firmware recovery is complete, follow the prompts for the recovery process. ... If the light does not turn green, the router has a problem. Clear the router's configuration to see if the router recovers. This will set the router's IP address to the router: a. Make sure your firmware: a. d. When the router is explained in "Restoring the Default Password and ...
... might have the correct internet setting. Click Supporting Software, then Netgear Firmware Recovery Utility, and follow the prompts to see if the router recovers. • Internet or LAN Port Lights Not On. After firmware recovery is complete, follow the prompts for the recovery process. ... If the light does not turn green, the router has a problem. Clear the router's configuration to see if the router recovers. This will set the router's IP address to the router: a. Make sure your firmware: a. d. When the router is explained in "Restoring the Default Password and ...