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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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... • Formats. xi v1.3, February 2009 Conventions, Formats, and Scope The conventions, formats, and scope of this type of the NETGEAR® Wireless-N Router Model WNR2000 beyond initial configuration settings. Warning: Ignoring this manual are described in a malfunction or damage to highlight a procedure that will save time or resources. Tip: This format is used...
... • Formats. xi v1.3, February 2009 Conventions, Formats, and Scope The conventions, formats, and scope of this type of the NETGEAR® Wireless-N Router Model WNR2000 beyond initial configuration settings. Warning: Ignoring this manual are described in a malfunction or damage to highlight a procedure that will save time or resources. Tip: This format is used...
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... to a major topic. Select File > Print from HTML. NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual Danger: This is described in the manual. •A button to the NETGEAR website in the table of the following : • Buttons, and , for the WNR2000 router according to these specifications: Product Version Manual Publication Date Wireless-N Router Model WNR2000 February 2009 For more information about network...
... to a major topic. Select File > Print from HTML. NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual Danger: This is described in the manual. •A button to the NETGEAR website in the table of the following : • Buttons, and , for the WNR2000 router according to these specifications: Product Version Manual Publication Date Wireless-N Router Model WNR2000 February 2009 For more information about network...
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Printing a PDF chapter. Revision History NETGEAR, Inc. Publication Revision History Part Number 202-10397-01 202-10397-02 202-10397-03 Version Number v1.0 v1.1 Date June 2008 February 2009 Description First publication. The PDF version of the complete manual opens in a browser window. ...to view and print PDF files. Your computer must have been made since the WNR2000 router was introduced. Printing a PDF version of paper, you want to print. NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual • Printing from PDF. The Acrobat Reader is constantly searching for you to ...
Printing a PDF chapter. Revision History NETGEAR, Inc. Publication Revision History Part Number 202-10397-01 202-10397-02 202-10397-03 Version Number v1.0 v1.1 Date June 2008 February 2009 Description First publication. The PDF version of the complete manual opens in a browser window. ...to view and print PDF files. Your computer must have been made since the WNR2000 router was introduced. Printing a PDF version of paper, you want to print. NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual • Printing from PDF. The Acrobat Reader is constantly searching for you to ...
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... initial configuration, as instructions on page 1-11 Using the Setup Manual For first-time installation of your router, modem, and computers. Note: NETGEAR recommends using the Resource CD as described in the NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual, these connectivity settings, as well as described in this User Manual to the language options on the Resource CD for your...
... initial configuration, as instructions on page 1-11 Using the Setup Manual For first-time installation of your router, modem, and computers. Note: NETGEAR recommends using the Resource CD as described in the NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual, these connectivity settings, as well as described in this User Manual to the language options on the Resource CD for your...
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... these URLs do not work, you can connect to the wireless router by typing http://www.routerlogin.net in the address field of the router, for the router user name and your password (or the default, password). NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual Logging In To Your Wireless Router When the wireless router is connected to your Internet connection. 1-2 Configuring Basic Connectivity...
... these URLs do not work, you can connect to the wireless router by typing http://www.routerlogin.net in the address field of the router, for the router user name and your password (or the default, password). NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual Logging In To Your Wireless Router When the wireless router is connected to your Internet connection. 1-2 Configuring Basic Connectivity...
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... 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 loading a new page. NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual The Checking for Updated Firmware Upon Log-in . If the browser is interrupted, it could corrupt the...
... 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 loading a new page. NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual The Checking for Updated Firmware Upon Log-in . If the browser is interrupted, it could corrupt the...
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The Basic Settings screen displays showing the wireless router's home page and suggested default settings. In the main menu on the left, select Basic Settings under Web Support in the main menu to view ... Version Upon Log-in check box is selected, the home page is the Router Upgrade screen. If the wireless router 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 NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual 3. Otherwise, it is connected to the Internet, you can select Knowledge Base or...
The Basic Settings screen displays showing the wireless router's home page and suggested default settings. In the main menu on the left, select Basic Settings under Web Support in the main menu to view ... Version Upon Log-in check box is selected, the home page is the Router Upgrade screen. If the wireless router 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 NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual 3. Otherwise, it is connected to the Internet, you can select Knowledge Base or...
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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 the upper right corner of languages shown in any of the Router Manager screen, you out. Selecting a Language for 5 minutes after no activity before it automatically logs you can display the router manager screens in Figure 1-5: Figure 1-5 Configuring Basic Connectivity 1-5 v1.3, February 2009
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 the upper right corner of languages shown in any of the Router Manager screen, you out. Selecting a Language for 5 minutes after no activity before it automatically logs you can display the router manager screens in Figure 1-5: Figure 1-5 Configuring Basic Connectivity 1-5 v1.3, February 2009
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... the default, that language as well as needed. 3. To use the Smart Setup Wizard to assist with configuration or to proceed. NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual The language is set to determine your router manager screens, do the following: 1. The additional language stored is then downloaded and displayed in memory. For example, if you...
... the default, that language as well as needed. 3. To use the Smart Setup Wizard to assist with configuration or to proceed. NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual The language is set to determine your router manager screens, do the following: 1. The additional language stored is then downloaded and displayed in memory. For example, if you...
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If no login is required by ISP. 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. The content you see in ...
If no login is required by ISP. 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. The content you see in ...
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... that is not required, but some ISPs (especially cable modem providers) register the Ethernet MAC address of the computer that your router. However, some ISPs require it for your router. NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual - Account Name (might also be using . The gateway is first opened. Typically, you know that your ISP does not automatically...
... that is not required, but some ISPs (especially cable modem providers) register the Ethernet MAC address of the computer that your router. However, some ISPs require it for your router. NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual - Account Name (might also be using . The gateway is first opened. Typically, you know that your ISP does not automatically...
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... Settings screen displays. After you usually must use a login program such as WinPOET to access the Internet, your Internet connection requires a login. Internet Service Provider. NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual If a login is required by your ISP, the following settings appear in . -
... Settings screen displays. After you usually must use a login program such as WinPOET to access the Internet, your Internet connection requires a login. Internet Service Provider. NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual If a login is required by your ISP, the following settings appear in . -
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...should select No for older cable modem service accounts still requiring a Bigpond login utility. This drop-down list selects when the router will connect to the ISP server. - The ones on this type of connecting to multiple Internet services, this setting specifies ...your connection is capable of account. This is the user name and password provided by most DSL services worldwide. Service Name. NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual • Telstra Bigpond, an Australian residential cable modem service Note: The Telstra Bigpond setting is only for Does Your Internet Connection...
...should select No for older cable modem service accounts still requiring a Bigpond login utility. This drop-down list selects when the router will connect to the ISP server. - The ones on this type of connecting to multiple Internet services, this setting specifies ...your connection is capable of account. This is the user name and password provided by most DSL services worldwide. Service Name. NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual • Telstra Bigpond, an Australian residential cable modem service Note: The Telstra Bigpond setting is only for Does Your Internet Connection...
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... take effect. Once you have established basic wireless connectivity, you click Apply. If a secondary DNS server address is present and logs out after booting and never disconnects. • Dial on your ISP's primary DNS server. Reconfigure your needs. Domain Name Server (DNS) Address. NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual - The list includes: • Always On...
... take effect. Once you have established basic wireless connectivity, you click Apply. If a secondary DNS server address is present and logs out after booting and never disconnects. • Dial on your ISP's primary DNS server. Reconfigure your needs. Domain Name Server (DNS) Address. NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual - The list includes: • Always On...