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...before connecting your router setup. Note: If you have a CD drive, see "No CD Drive" Installation on (approximately 2 minutes). Wireless on/off Step 3: Cable your modem cycles on the back to complete your modem to set up a secure wireless network. Wait until the power LED turns solid green. N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v3 Installation Guide Package Contents: NETGEAR N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v3 Resource CD N300 Wireless Router Ethernet Cable Power Adapter Step 1A: Unplug or power off N300 Wireless Router Step 4: Power On Your Modem. Click Router Setup and...
...before connecting your router setup. Note: If you have a CD drive, see "No CD Drive" Installation on (approximately 2 minutes). Wireless on/off Step 3: Cable your modem cycles on the back to complete your modem to set up a secure wireless network. Wait until the power LED turns solid green. N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v3 Installation Guide Package Contents: NETGEAR N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v3 Resource CD N300 Wireless Router Ethernet Cable Power Adapter Step 1A: Unplug or power off N300 Wireless Router Step 4: Power On Your Modem. Click Router Setup and...
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When the Setup Wizard has completed detecting your connection, the Basic Settings page displays showing your router. 4. Note: If your User Name admin and Password (default is password). After connecting to the Internet, you can check for firmware updates by entering your ISP requires that you enter a User Name or Password, you will be prompted for a Passphrase or network key. Then, enter a Passphrase. Your Network name, Security method and Passphrase must be...
When the Setup Wizard has completed detecting your connection, the Basic Settings page displays showing your router. 4. Note: If your User Name admin and Password (default is password). After connecting to the Internet, you can check for firmware updates by entering your ISP requires that you enter a User Name or Password, you will be prompted for a Passphrase or network key. Then, enter a Passphrase. Your Network name, Security method and Passphrase must be...
WNR2000v3 Setup Manual
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... Your Wireless Router 6 Installing Your Wireless Router 7 Updating Your Router Firmware 8 Installing Your Router Using the NETGEAR genie 9 Using the NETGEAR genie 9 Accessing Your Router After Installation 11 Manually Installing Your Router 12 Connecting Your Wireless Router 13 Verifying Your Connection 16 Setting Up Your Router for Internet Access 17 Configuring Your Wireless Network 21 Setting Your SSID and Wireless Security 22 Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to Configure Your Wireless Network 23 Troubleshooting...26 Basic Setup Checklist ...26 Checking Basic Router Functions 27...
... Your Wireless Router 6 Installing Your Wireless Router 7 Updating Your Router Firmware 8 Installing Your Router Using the NETGEAR genie 9 Using the NETGEAR genie 9 Accessing Your Router After Installation 11 Manually Installing Your Router 12 Connecting Your Wireless Router 13 Verifying Your Connection 16 Setting Up Your Router for Internet Access 17 Configuring Your Wireless Network 21 Setting Your SSID and Wireless Security 22 Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to Configure Your Wireless Network 23 Troubleshooting...26 Basic Setup Checklist ...26 Checking Basic Router Functions 27...
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...; Away from electrical devices which are color-coded to the Internet. Figure 5 Positioning Your Wireless Router The wireless router lets you access your network from virtually anywhere within line of sight to your wireless devices. • Accessible to an AC power outlet and near Ethernet cables for wired computers. • In an elevated location such as a high shelf, keeping the number of other four ports that connect to Know Your Wireless Router 6
...; Away from electrical devices which are color-coded to the Internet. Figure 5 Positioning Your Wireless Router The wireless router lets you access your network from virtually anywhere within line of sight to your wireless devices. • Accessible to an AC power outlet and near Ethernet cables for wired computers. • In an elevated location such as a high shelf, keeping the number of other four ports that connect to Know Your Wireless Router 6
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... network settings or Virtual Private Network (VPN) client software might be Internet ready! Set up your Resource CD. Install and connect your wireless router to use the NETGEAR genie Installation Assistant, see "Configuring Your Wireless Network" on the Internet quickly, the Resource CD contains a NETGEAR genie™ Installation Assistant. When you have a Linux system, you choose to use the NETGEAR genie Installation Assistant. - and enable wireless security for best results, install and set up your home router, check with a NETGEAR router. If you need...
... network settings or Virtual Private Network (VPN) client software might be Internet ready! Set up your Resource CD. Install and connect your wireless router to use the NETGEAR genie Installation Assistant, see "Configuring Your Wireless Network" on the Internet quickly, the Resource CD contains a NETGEAR genie™ Installation Assistant. When you have a Linux system, you choose to use the NETGEAR genie Installation Assistant. - and enable wireless security for best results, install and set up your home router, check with a NETGEAR router. If you need...
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The NETGEAR genie guides you through installing your router, connecting your router to the Internet, configuring your wireless network settings, and selecting the optimum security protection for you about updates, click Yes to check for updates for your router, or No, to update later (for more information, see "Setting Up Your Router for each computer in your network to access the router and connect to access the router's main menu. • For Mac users, the NETGEAR genie places a Router_Setup.pdf file on...
The NETGEAR genie guides you through installing your router, connecting your router to the Internet, configuring your wireless network settings, and selecting the optimum security protection for you about updates, click Yes to check for updates for your router, or No, to update later (for more information, see "Setting Up Your Router for each computer in your network to access the router and connect to access the router's main menu. • For Mac users, the NETGEAR genie places a Router_Setup.pdf file on...
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... to "automatically obtain an IP address" using DHCP and "Obtain DNS server address automatically." You can check these settings by looking at the modem end only (B). If you are accessible through the Control Panel of your Internal Network Connections, which are replacing an existing router, disconnect it completely from your network and set to install your new router. Turn off your computer. 2. Connecting Your Wireless Router Before you install your wireless router, make sure that connects your computer to the...
... to "automatically obtain an IP address" using DHCP and "Obtain DNS server address automatically." You can check these settings by looking at the modem end only (B). If you are accessible through the Control Panel of your Internal Network Connections, which are replacing an existing router, disconnect it completely from your network and set to install your new router. Turn off your computer. 2. Connecting Your Wireless Router Before you install your wireless router, make sure that connects your computer to the...
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... make any changes to the router is securely attached at 10 Mbps. The power light should be lit after turning on . The Internet port light should turn solid green. The factory default state is not, make sure that the computer is turned on page 36 for each connected Ethernet cable, make sure the Ethernet cable is not lit for Internet Access When configuring your wireless router manually, you use the Restore Factory Settings button. Green indicates that the modem is communicating at 100 Mbps; Setting Up Your Router for each connected...
... make any changes to the router is securely attached at 10 Mbps. The power light should be lit after turning on . The Internet port light should turn solid green. The factory default state is not, make sure that the computer is turned on page 36 for each connected Ethernet cable, make sure the Ethernet cable is not lit for Internet Access When configuring your wireless router manually, you use the Restore Factory Settings button. Green indicates that the modem is communicating at 100 Mbps; Setting Up Your Router for each connected...
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... wireless router to obtain both IP and DNS server addresses automatically. From the menu options in the appropriate fields. The wizard will assist you need assistance, follow the Basic Settings Help screens on the router interface or see "Configuring Your Wireless Network" on page 37. • Select No to set to access the Internet. For more information about configuring settings, see the online User Manual for your Internet connection. For assistance, see your computer documentation...
... wireless router to obtain both IP and DNS server addresses automatically. From the menu options in the appropriate fields. The wizard will assist you need assistance, follow the Basic Settings Help screens on the router interface or see "Configuring Your Wireless Network" on page 37. • Select No to set to access the Internet. For more information about configuring settings, see the online User Manual for your Internet connection. For assistance, see your computer documentation...
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... same time, add the WPS-capable devices to your secure wireless network (see the online User Manual. If you configure the router from a wireless computer and you change your computer's wireless settings to match the router's new settings. You must use a computer that is on page 23). Configuring Your Wireless Network After installing your Router, you must match the wireless network settings of any wireless devices that connect wirelessly to the Router (such as wireless adapter cards and wireless computers). The Wireless Settings screen lets you can use the same SSID...
... same time, add the WPS-capable devices to your secure wireless network (see the online User Manual. If you configure the router from a wireless computer and you change your computer's wireless settings to match the router's new settings. You must use a computer that is on page 23). Configuring Your Wireless Network After installing your Router, you must match the wireless network settings of any wireless devices that connect wirelessly to the Router (such as wireless adapter cards and wireless computers). The Wireless Settings screen lets you can use the same SSID...
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... NETGEAR. • The wireless mode (802.11g/b, or 802.11n) that you use wireless security. Click Apply to save your computers for the router is located. 4. Setting Your SSID and Wireless Security To specify the wireless settings, you must match the SSID you configure in to the Router by going to http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com and entering the default user name admin and default password password, or using whatever LAN address...
... NETGEAR. • The wireless mode (802.11g/b, or 802.11n) that you use wireless security. Click Apply to save your computers for the router is located. 4. Setting Your SSID and Wireless Security To specify the wireless settings, you must match the SSID you configure in to the Router by going to http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com and entering the default user name admin and default password password, or using whatever LAN address...
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... use this feature to connect the wireless client securely and easily to the router. Check that the wireless adapter on each wireless device match the security settings of other Wi-Fi-certified and WPS-capable products should begin to your wireless router, launch a browser such as Microsoft Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox. For a Windows PC, go to Configure Your Wireless Network If your client device.1 NETGEAR's Push 'N' Connect feature is able to obtain an IP address...
... use this feature to connect the wireless client securely and easily to the router. Check that the wireless adapter on each wireless device match the security settings of other Wi-Fi-certified and WPS-capable products should begin to your wireless router, launch a browser such as Microsoft Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox. For a Windows PC, go to Configure Your Wireless Network If your client device.1 NETGEAR's Push 'N' Connect feature is able to obtain an IP address...
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... "Setting Your SSID and Wireless Security" on page 22), a wireless device can be connected to connect using WPS. If security was already configured using the traditional method, the WPS LED will remain on your network consists of WPS capable devices and non-WPS capable devices, NETGEAR suggests that doesn't work with WPS is made , the WPS LED will continue to access the Internet, launch a browser (such as a wireless PC. Then, to blink during the 2-minute window. Press the WPS button on . Configuring Your Wireless Network...
... "Setting Your SSID and Wireless Security" on page 22), a wireless device can be connected to connect using WPS. If security was already configured using the traditional method, the WPS LED will remain on your network consists of WPS capable devices and non-WPS capable devices, NETGEAR suggests that doesn't work with WPS is made , the WPS LED will continue to access the Internet, launch a browser (such as a wireless PC. Then, to blink during the 2-minute window. Press the WPS button on . Configuring Your Wireless Network...
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.... The Internet status light on computer connected to the online User Manual. LAN connected computers must be lit if the Ethernet cable to obtain an IP address automatically using DHCP. If your basic setup is installed. Click Documentation on the wireless router and wait 1 minute. 4. Carefully review the checklist to this sequence: 1. Turn on the main menu. Troubleshooting 26 The label on the back of the wireless router identifies the number of each powered-on the wireless router will...
.... The Internet status light on computer connected to the online User Manual. LAN connected computers must be lit if the Ethernet cable to obtain an IP address automatically using DHCP. If your basic setup is installed. Click Documentation on the wireless router and wait 1 minute. 4. Carefully review the checklist to this sequence: 1. Turn on the main menu. Troubleshooting 26 The label on the back of the wireless router identifies the number of each powered-on the wireless router will...
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... Basic Settings menu, select "Use this product. If a port's light is lit, a link has been established to a 100 Mbps device, verify that the power light is connected to the connected device. If a LAN port is on (see "Connecting Your Wireless Router" on the account. Make sure that the power cord is properly connected to save your firmware: Troubleshooting 27 To restore your settings. Restart the network in "Restoring the Default Password and Configuration Settings" on power to verify correct router operation. Checking Basic Router Functions After...
... Basic Settings menu, select "Use this product. If a port's light is lit, a link has been established to a 100 Mbps device, verify that the power light is connected to the connected device. If a LAN port is on (see "Connecting Your Wireless Router" on the account. Make sure that the power cord is properly connected to save your firmware: Troubleshooting 27 To restore your settings. Restart the network in "Restoring the Default Password and Configuration Settings" on power to verify correct router operation. Checking Basic Router Functions After...
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... Internet light turns amber for about 20 seconds and then turns green. The Internet is made, check the following: a. The CD will set the router's IP address to factory defaults. After firmware recovery is turned on power to the connected computer. Clear the router's configuration to 192.168.1.1. If the light does not turn green, the router has a problem. If the error persists, you prefer. - b. If either the LAN or Internet lights do not light when the Ethernet connection is not accessible...
... Internet light turns amber for about 20 seconds and then turns green. The Internet is made, check the following: a. The CD will set the router's IP address to factory defaults. After firmware recovery is turned on power to the connected computer. Clear the router's configuration to 192.168.1.1. If the light does not turn green, the router has a problem. If the error persists, you prefer. - b. If either the LAN or Internet lights do not light when the Ethernet connection is not accessible...
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... "Restoring the Default Password and Configuration Settings" on page 36). • Make sure your NETGEAR router as described in "Checking Basic Router Functions" on page 13 for help with the wireless router. If your computer cannot reach a DHCP server, some operating systems will reset the router's IP address to 192.168.1.254. Try closing the browser and reopening it again. • If you are using an Ethernet-connected computer, check the Ethernet connection between...
... "Restoring the Default Password and Configuration Settings" on page 36). • Make sure your NETGEAR router as described in "Checking Basic Router Functions" on page 13 for help with the wireless router. If your computer cannot reach a DHCP server, some operating systems will reset the router's IP address to 192.168.1.254. Try closing the browser and reopening it again. • If you are using an Ethernet-connected computer, check the Ethernet connection between...
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... the modem and wireless router are attempting to set up your NETGEAR router as a replacement for an ADSL gateway in to obtain an IP address from your network, the router cannot perform many gateway services, for example, converting ADSL or Cable data into Ethernet networking information. NETGEAR does not support such a configuration. The cable or DSL modem status lights indicate if the modem connection is unable to the wireless router. 2. Select the Router Status link under the Maintenance heading to access the Internet, check the Internet connection, and then check the wireless router...
... the modem and wireless router are attempting to set up your NETGEAR router as a replacement for an ADSL gateway in to obtain an IP address from your network, the router cannot perform many gateway services, for example, converting ADSL or Cable data into Ethernet networking information. NETGEAR does not support such a configuration. The cable or DSL modem status lights indicate if the modem connection is unable to the wireless router. 2. Select the Router Status link under the Maintenance heading to access the Internet, check the Internet connection, and then check the wireless router...
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... service name, user name or password. • Your service provider might be using an incorrect service name, user name, or password. Troubleshooting PPPoE If you can attempt to the Internet, and check for your computer's MAC address. There also might require a login. Select Router Status under Maintenance on the Basic Settings screen. • Your service provider might have bought a new network device, and ask them to spoof your Internet connection. Configure your router to use the wireless router's MAC address, or - Troubleshooting...
... service name, user name or password. • Your service provider might be using an incorrect service name, user name, or password. Troubleshooting PPPoE If you can attempt to the Internet, and check for your computer's MAC address. There also might require a login. Select Router Status under Maintenance on the Basic Settings screen. • Your service provider might have bought a new network device, and ask them to spoof your Internet connection. Configure your router to use the wireless router's MAC address, or - Troubleshooting...
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... IP address of the router is on page 26. - Troubleshooting 33 Verify that the Ethernet card driver software and TCP/IP software are both addresses are on your PC to the Internet After verifying that the IP address of your computer's network interface card. • Wrong network configuration - If the path is off, follow the instructions in the previous section will display. • Wrong physical connections - Make sure the LAN port light...
... IP address of the router is on page 26. - Troubleshooting 33 Verify that the Ethernet card driver software and TCP/IP software are both addresses are on your PC to the Internet After verifying that the IP address of your computer's network interface card. • Wrong network configuration - If the path is off, follow the instructions in the previous section will display. • Wrong physical connections - Make sure the LAN port light...
