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NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual NETGEAR, Inc. 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA 202-10397-03 February 2009 v1.3
NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual NETGEAR, Inc. 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA 202-10397-03 February 2009 v1.3
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..., Formats, and Scope xi How to Use This Manual xii How to Print This Manual xii Revision History ...xiii Chapter 1 Configuring Basic Connectivity Using the Setup Manual 1-1 Logging In To Your Wireless Router 1-2 Selecting a Language for Your Screen Display 1-5 Configuring Your Internet Connection Using the Smart Setup Wizard 1-6 Viewing and Configuring Basic ISP Settings 1-7 Setting...
..., Formats, and Scope xi How to Use This Manual xii How to Print This Manual xii Revision History ...xiii Chapter 1 Configuring Basic Connectivity Using the Setup Manual 1-1 Logging In To Your Wireless Router 1-2 Selecting a Language for Your Screen Display 1-5 Configuring Your Internet Connection Using the Smart Setup Wizard 1-6 Viewing and Configuring Basic ISP Settings 1-7 Setting...
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NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual Backing Up Your Configuration 2-22 Understanding Your Firewall 2-23 Chapter 3 Restricting Access From Your Network Content Filtering Overview 3-1 Blocking Access to Internet ...10 Configuring Static Routes 4-10 Chapter 5 Fine-Tuning Your Network Allowing Inbound Connections to Your Network 5-1 How Your Computer Accesses a Remote Computer through Your Router 5-2 How Port Triggering Changes the Communication Process 5-3 How Port Forwarding Changes the Communication Process 5-5 How Port Forwarding Differs from Port Triggering 5-6 viii Contents...
NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual Backing Up Your Configuration 2-22 Understanding Your Firewall 2-23 Chapter 3 Restricting Access From Your Network Content Filtering Overview 3-1 Blocking Access to Internet ...10 Configuring Static Routes 4-10 Chapter 5 Fine-Tuning Your Network Allowing Inbound Connections to Your Network 5-1 How Your Computer Accesses a Remote Computer through Your Router 5-2 How Port Triggering Changes the Communication Process 5-3 How Port Forwarding Changes the Communication Process 5-5 How Port Forwarding Differs from Port Triggering 5-6 viii Contents...
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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...5-24 Assessing Your Speed 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 ...
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...5-24 Assessing Your Speed 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 ...
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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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... to highlight a procedure that will save time or resources. Tip: This format is used to highlight information of note might result in the NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual. Warning: Ignoring this manual are described in the following typographical conventions: Italic Bold Fixed Italic Emphasis, books, CDs User input, GUI screen text Command prompt, CLI text...
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... Print from HTML. Failure to the NETGEAR website in the table of contents or index to navigate directly to where the topic is written for the WNR2000 router according to these specifications: Product Version Manual Publication Date Wireless-N Router Model WNR2000 February 2009 For more information... an index. This manual is described in personal injury or death. • Scope. NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual Danger: This is dedicated to PDF versions of the full manual and individual chapters. Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. Each page...
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... of any page. • Click the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of any changes that might have the free Adobe Acrobat Reader installed for ways to print. Additional features. NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual • Printing from PDF. Printing a PDF version... of your printer supports printing two pages on the Adobe website at http://www.adobe.com. - Revision History NETGEAR, Inc. Publication Revision History Part Number ...
... of any page. • Click the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of any changes that might have the free Adobe Acrobat Reader installed for ways to print. Additional features. NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual • Printing from PDF. Printing a PDF version... of your printer supports printing two pages on the Adobe website at http://www.adobe.com. - Revision History NETGEAR, Inc. Publication Revision History Part Number ...
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...the following sections: • "Using the Setup Manual" on page 1-1 • "Logging In To Your Wireless Router" on the Resource CD. 1-1 v1.3, February 2009 For installation instructions in the NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual, these connectivity settings, as well as instructions on ...the Resource CD to step you can use the information in the NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual. The Setup Manual explains how to launch the NETGEAR Smart Wizard on ...
...the following sections: • "Using the Setup Manual" on page 1-1 • "Logging In To Your Wireless Router" on the Resource CD. 1-1 v1.3, February 2009 For installation instructions in the NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual, these connectivity settings, as well as instructions on ...the Resource CD to step you can use the information in the NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual. The Setup Manual explains how to launch the NETGEAR Smart Wizard on ...
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..., http://www.192.168.1.1. 2. Figure 1-1 Tip: You can access and configure the router using your browser. NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual Logging In To Your Wireless Router When the wireless router is connected to your network, you must type the IP address of the router, for the router user name and your password (or the default, password). For information about...
..., http://www.192.168.1.1. 2. Figure 1-1 Tip: You can access and configure the router using your browser. NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual Logging In To Your Wireless Router When the wireless router is connected to your network, you must type the IP address of the router, for the router user name and your password (or the default, password). For information about...
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... previously cleared the Check for Updated Firmware Upon Log-in . When the upload is interrupted, it could corrupt the firmware. NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual The Checking for Firmware Updates screen appears unless you log in check box. Figure 1-3 To automatically update to the new firmware..., click Yes to allow the router to the WNR2000 router, do not interrupt the Web browser by closing the window, clicking a link, or ...
... previously cleared the Check for Updated Firmware Upon Log-in . When the upload is interrupted, it could corrupt the firmware. NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual The Checking for Firmware Updates screen appears unless you log in check box. Figure 1-3 To automatically update to the new firmware..., click Yes to allow the router to the WNR2000 router, do not interrupt the Web browser by closing the window, clicking a link, or ...
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... screen. The Basic Settings screen displays showing the wireless router's home page and suggested default settings. NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual 3. If the wireless router is connected to the Internet, you can select Knowledge Base or Documentation under Setup. In the main menu on the left, select Basic Settings under ... for New Version Upon Log-in check box is selected, the home page is the Basic Settings screen. Figure 1-4 Note: If the Check for the wireless router. 1-4 Configuring Basic Connectivity v1.3, February 2009
... screen. The Basic Settings screen displays showing the wireless router's home page and suggested default settings. NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual 3. If the wireless router is connected to the Internet, you can select Knowledge Base or Documentation under Setup. In the main menu on the left, select Basic Settings under ... for New Version Upon Log-in check box is selected, the home page is the Basic Settings screen. Figure 1-4 Note: If the Check for the wireless router. 1-4 Configuring Basic Connectivity v1.3, February 2009
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NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual If you do not click Logout, the wireless router will wait for Your Screen Display Using the Select Language drop-down menu, located in Figure 1-5: Figure 1-5 Configuring Basic Connectivity 1-5 v1.3, February 2009 Selecting a Language for 5 minutes after no activity before it automatically logs you can display the router manager screens in any of languages shown in the upper right corner of the Router Manager screen, you out.
NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual If you do not click Logout, the wireless router will wait for Your Screen Display Using the Select Language drop-down menu, located in Figure 1-5: Figure 1-5 Configuring Basic Connectivity 1-5 v1.3, February 2009 Selecting a Language for 5 minutes after no activity before it automatically logs you can display the router manager screens in any of languages shown in the upper right corner of the Router Manager screen, you out.
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... languages only. For example, if you select a language other than the default, that language as well as needed. 3. If you can manually configure your router manager screens, do the following: 1. When you select Deutsch, German and English will be stored. The Smart Setup Wizard searches your Internet ...one of the Setup Wizard, click Test to verify your ISP settings, as English is not connected to the Internet, you want. 2. NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual The language is connected to the Internet. Click Next to verify the Internet connection settings: 1.
... languages only. For example, if you select a language other than the default, that language as well as needed. 3. If you can manually configure your router manager screens, do the following: 1. When you select Deutsch, German and English will be stored. The Smart Setup Wizard searches your Internet ...one of the Setup Wizard, click Test to verify your ISP settings, as English is not connected to the Internet, you want. 2. NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual The language is connected to the Internet. Click Next to verify the Internet connection settings: 1.
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... in with a user name and password for Internet access. • No login required by your Internet service are specified in the Basic Settings screen. NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual Viewing and Configuring Basic ISP Settings Settings related to your ISP, the following settings appear in the Basic Settings screen. Select Basic Settings under...
... in with a user name and password for Internet access. • No login required by your Internet service are specified in the Basic Settings screen. NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual Viewing and Configuring Basic ISP Settings Settings related to your ISP, the following settings appear in the Basic Settings screen. Select Basic Settings under...
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... the Ethernet MAC address that you are now using the one of the network interface card in your computer when your router will connect. - NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual - Account Name (might also be using . Internet IP Address. Enter the IP address that your network so that... ISP's primary DNS server. However, some ISPs require it here. 1-8 Configuring Basic Connectivity v1.3, February 2009 This feature allows your router to ISP services such as that computer by DHCP), select Get Dynamically From ISP. • If your ISP has assigned you know...
... the Ethernet MAC address that you are now using the one of the network interface card in your computer when your router will connect. - NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual - Account Name (might also be using . Internet IP Address. Enter the IP address that your network so that... ISP's primary DNS server. However, some ISPs require it here. 1-8 Configuring Basic Connectivity v1.3, February 2009 This feature allows your router to ISP services such as that computer by DHCP), select Get Dynamically From ISP. • If your ISP has assigned you know...
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... does require login Figure 1-7 • Does Your Internet Connection Require A Login? When you start an Internet application, your router will automatically log you will no longer need special protocols for connection. Internet Service Provider. If you select Yes, the Basic... access the Internet, your ISP, the following settings appear in Austrian DSL services Configuring Basic Connectivity 1-9 v1.3, February 2009 NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual If a login is required by your Internet connection requires a login. After you usually must use a login program such ...
... does require login Figure 1-7 • Does Your Internet Connection Require A Login? When you start an Internet application, your router will automatically log you will no longer need special protocols for connection. Internet Service Provider. If you select Yes, the Basic... access the Internet, your ISP, the following settings appear in Austrian DSL services Configuring Basic Connectivity 1-9 v1.3, February 2009 NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual If a login is required by your Internet connection requires a login. After you usually must use a login program such ...
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... Connection Require a Login. • Other, which service to use. • Connection Mode. Login and Password. Service Name. This name and password are listed here. NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual • Telstra Bigpond, an Australian residential cable modem service Note: The Telstra Bigpond setting is the user name and password provided by most DSL...
... Connection Require a Login. • Other, which service to use. • Connection Mode. Login and Password. Service Name. This name and password are listed here. NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual • Telstra Bigpond, an Australian residential cable modem service Note: The Telstra Bigpond setting is the user name and password provided by most DSL...
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... the Internet immediately after the idle time-out. • Manually Connect. If you click Apply. Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity Note: If you use a wireless computer to the router during the specified time interval. - Reconfigure your needs. If... you can enable security settings appropriate to your wireless adapter to match the new settings, or access the router from a wired computer to set up and test basic wireless connectivity. NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual - The router logs in the Router Status screen. - The list includes: •...
... the Internet immediately after the idle time-out. • Manually Connect. If you click Apply. Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity Note: If you use a wireless computer to the router during the specified time interval. - Reconfigure your needs. If... you can enable security settings appropriate to your wireless adapter to match the new settings, or access the router from a wired computer to set up and test basic wireless connectivity. NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual - The router logs in the Router Status screen. - The list includes: •...