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N300 Wireless Router with USB WNR2200 User Manual NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E. Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA 202-10667-01 September 2010 v1.0
N300 Wireless Router with USB WNR2200 User Manual NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E. Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA 202-10667-01 September 2010 v1.0
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N300 Wireless Router with USB WNR2200 User Manual Contents About This Manual Conventions, Formats, and Scope xi How to Print This Manual xii Revision History ...xii Chapter 1 Configuring Your Internet Connection Using the Setup Manual 1-1 Logging In to Your Wireless Router 1-2 Selecting a Language for Your Screen Display 1-4 Using the Setup Wizard 1-6 Viewing or Manually Configuring Your ISP Settings 1-6 Chapter 2 Safeguarding Your Network...
N300 Wireless Router with USB WNR2200 User Manual Contents About This Manual Conventions, Formats, and Scope xi How to Print This Manual xii Revision History ...xii Chapter 1 Configuring Your Internet Connection Using the Setup Manual 1-1 Logging In to Your Wireless Router 1-2 Selecting a Language for Your Screen Display 1-4 Using the Setup Wizard 1-6 Viewing or Manually Configuring Your ISP Settings 1-6 Chapter 2 Safeguarding Your Network...
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N300 Wireless Router with USB WNR2200 User Manual Chapter 3 Protecting Your Network Protecting Access to Your Wireless Router 3-1 Changing the Built-In Password 3-2 Restricting Access by MAC Address 3-2 Blocking Access to Internet Sites ... Web Access 3-10 Setting the Time ...3-11 Chapter 4 Using Network Monitoring Tools Upgrading the Router Firmware 4-1 Upgrading Automatically to New Router Software 4-3 Upgrading Manually to New Router Software 4-3 Viewing Wireless Router Status Information 4-5 Connection Status ...4-7 Statistics ...4-8 Viewing a List of Attached Devices 4-9 Managing ...
N300 Wireless Router with USB WNR2200 User Manual Chapter 3 Protecting Your Network Protecting Access to Your Wireless Router 3-1 Changing the Built-In Password 3-2 Restricting Access by MAC Address 3-2 Blocking Access to Internet Sites ... Web Access 3-10 Setting the Time ...3-11 Chapter 4 Using Network Monitoring Tools Upgrading the Router Firmware 4-1 Upgrading Automatically to New Router Software 4-3 Upgrading Manually to New Router Software 4-3 Viewing Wireless Router Status Information 4-5 Connection Status ...4-7 Statistics ...4-8 Viewing a List of Attached Devices 4-9 Managing ...
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N300 Wireless Router with USB WNR2200 User Manual Allowing Inbound Connections to Your Network 5-11 How Your Computer Accesses a Remote Computer through Your Router ...........5-11 How Port Triggering Changes the Communication Process 5-13 How Port Forwarding Changes the Communication Process 5-14 How Port Forwarding Differs from Port Triggering 5-15 ...
N300 Wireless Router with USB WNR2200 User Manual Allowing Inbound Connections to Your Network 5-11 How Your Computer Accesses a Remote Computer through Your Router ...........5-11 How Port Triggering Changes the Communication Process 5-13 How Port Forwarding Changes the Communication Process 5-14 How Port Forwarding Differs from Port Triggering 5-15 ...
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N300 Wireless Router with USB WNR2200 User Manual Connecting to the USB Drive from a Remote Computer 7-12 Locating the Internet Port IP Address 7-12 Accessing the Router's USB Drive Remotely Using FTP 7-12 Connecting to the USB Drive with Microsoft Network Settings...Ping Utility 8-6 Testing the LAN Path to Your Router 8-7 Testing the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device 8-8 Problems with Date and Time 8-8 Wireless Connectivity ...8-9 Using Your Wireless Card Setup Program 8-9 Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity 8-10 Restoring the Default Configuration and Password ...
N300 Wireless Router with USB WNR2200 User Manual Connecting to the USB Drive from a Remote Computer 7-12 Locating the Internet Port IP Address 7-12 Accessing the Router's USB Drive Remotely Using FTP 7-12 Connecting to the USB Drive with Microsoft Network Settings...Ping Utility 8-6 Testing the LAN Path to Your Router 8-7 Testing the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device 8-8 Problems with Date and Time 8-8 Wireless Connectivity ...8-9 Using Your Wireless Card Setup Program 8-9 Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity 8-10 Restoring the Default Configuration and Password ...
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... in a malfunction or damage to highlight information of the NETGEAR® N300 Wireless Router with USB WNR2200 beyond initial configuration settings. N300 Wireless Router with USB WNR2200 User Manual About This Manual The user manual provides information for configuring the features of importance or special interest. Warning: Ignoring this manual are described in the NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual. xi v1.0, September 2010 Initial configuration instructions can...
... in a malfunction or damage to highlight information of the NETGEAR® N300 Wireless Router with USB WNR2200 beyond initial configuration settings. N300 Wireless Router with USB WNR2200 User Manual About This Manual The user manual provides information for configuring the features of importance or special interest. Warning: Ignoring this manual are described in the NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual. xi v1.0, September 2010 Initial configuration instructions can...
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... order to Print This Manual To print this feature. How to view and print PDF files. is available on the Adobe Web site at http://www.netgear.com/support. The Acrobat reader is constantly searching for the WNR2200 router according to these specifications: Product Version Manual Publication Date N300 Wireless Router with USB WNR2200 User Manual • Scope. Table 1-1. xii...
... order to Print This Manual To print this feature. How to view and print PDF files. is available on the Adobe Web site at http://www.netgear.com/support. The Acrobat reader is constantly searching for the WNR2200 router according to these specifications: Product Version Manual Publication Date N300 Wireless Router with USB WNR2200 User Manual • Scope. Table 1-1. xii...
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... chapter includes: • "Using the Setup Manual" • "Logging In to Your Wireless Router" on page 1-2 • "Selecting a Language for Your Screen Display" on page 1-4 • "Using the Setup Wizard" on page 1-6 • "Viewing or Manually Configuring Your ISP Settings" on the Resource CD. N300 Wireless Router with USB WNR2200 User Manual Chapter 1 Configuring Your Internet Connection This chapter...
... chapter includes: • "Using the Setup Manual" • "Logging In to Your Wireless Router" on page 1-2 • "Selecting a Language for Your Screen Display" on page 1-4 • "Using the Setup Wizard" on page 1-6 • "Viewing or Manually Configuring Your ISP Settings" on the Resource CD. N300 Wireless Router with USB WNR2200 User Manual Chapter 1 Configuring Your Internet Connection This chapter...
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...with configuring DHCP, see the documentation that came with USB WNR2200 User Manual Logging In to Your Wireless Router You can log in to the wireless router to view or change the password, see the link to change its settings. Note: The router user name and password are not the same as any other... or password you might use to log in to your Internet connection. Note: Your computer must be configured for the router user name and your password (or the default, password). N300 Wireless Router with your computer or see "Changing the Built-In Password" on page 3-2. To log in to the...
...with configuring DHCP, see the documentation that came with USB WNR2200 User Manual Logging In to Your Wireless Router You can log in to the wireless router to view or change the password, see the link to change its settings. Note: The router user name and password are not the same as any other... or password you might use to log in to your Internet connection. Note: Your computer must be configured for the router user name and your password (or the default, password). N300 Wireless Router with your computer or see "Changing the Built-In Password" on page 3-2. To log in to the...
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Figure 1-3 Configuring Your Internet Connection 1-3 v1.0, September 2010 Figure 1-2 If the router discovers a newer version of the software, you are asked if you previously cleared the Check for details). If no new firmware is available, the following message displays. N300 Wireless Router with USB WNR2200 User Manual The Checking for Firmware Updates screen displays unless you want to upgrade to the new software (see "Upgrading the Router Firmware" on page 4-1 for Updated Firmware Upon Log-in check box.
Figure 1-3 Configuring Your Internet Connection 1-3 v1.0, September 2010 Figure 1-2 If the router discovers a newer version of the software, you are asked if you previously cleared the Check for details). If no new firmware is available, the following message displays. N300 Wireless Router with USB WNR2200 User Manual The Checking for Firmware Updates screen displays unless you want to upgrade to the new software (see "Upgrading the Router Firmware" on page 4-1 for Updated Firmware Upon Log-in check box.
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Selecting a Language for 5 minutes after no activity before it automatically logs you out. N300 Wireless Router with USB WNR2200 User Manual 3. The Basic Settings screen displays showing the wireless router's settings. If you do not click Logout, the wireless router waits for Your Screen Display Using the Select Language drop-down menu, located in the upper right corner of the...
Selecting a Language for 5 minutes after no activity before it automatically logs you out. N300 Wireless Router with USB WNR2200 User Manual 3. The Basic Settings screen displays showing the wireless router's settings. If you do not click Logout, the wireless router waits for Your Screen Display Using the Select Language drop-down menu, located in the upper right corner of the...
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... you select a language, you can only select as the current language one of flash memory. • If you want. 2. N300 Wireless Router with USB WNR2200 User Manual Figure 1-5 The language is downloaded from the NETGEAR server and stored in the current language partition of the languages that is stored in flash memory. When you select... memory. Expand the list and select the language you are always stored in flash memory, the language is set to be used on your router manager screens, do the following: 1. Configuring Your Internet Connection 1-5 v1.0, September 2010 Click Apply.
... you select a language, you can only select as the current language one of flash memory. • If you want. 2. N300 Wireless Router with USB WNR2200 User Manual Figure 1-5 The language is downloaded from the NETGEAR server and stored in the current language partition of the languages that is stored in flash memory. When you select... memory. Expand the list and select the language you are always stored in flash memory, the language is set to be used on your router manager screens, do the following: 1. Configuring Your Internet Connection 1-5 v1.0, September 2010 Click Apply.
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... to the Internet, see Chapter 8, "Troubleshooting." N300 Wireless Router with configuration or to the Internet and select a language that is used for the Auto-Detect Connection Type, and then click Next to verify your Internet connection. To use the Smart Setup Wizard to assist with USB WNR2200 User Manual The language you select is then...
... to the Internet, see Chapter 8, "Troubleshooting." N300 Wireless Router with configuration or to the Internet and select a language that is used for the Auto-Detect Connection Type, and then click Next to verify your Internet connection. To use the Smart Setup Wizard to assist with USB WNR2200 User Manual The language you select is then...
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...computer to save your Internet connection. ISP does not require login ISP does require login Figure 1-6 The following table explains the fields in . If the NETGEAR website does not appear within one minute, see Chapter 8, "Troubleshooting". Configuring Your Internet Connection 1-7 v1.0, September 2010 If no login is working, .... 5. When your Internet connection requires a login. Enter the settings for the IP address and DNS server. Click Apply to access the Internet. N300 Wireless Router with USB WNR2200 User Manual 3. The fields that these settings take effect. 4.
...computer to save your Internet connection. ISP does not require login ISP does require login Figure 1-6 The following table explains the fields in . If the NETGEAR website does not appear within one minute, see Chapter 8, "Troubleshooting". Configuring Your Internet Connection 1-7 v1.0, September 2010 If no login is working, .... 5. When your Internet connection requires a login. Enter the settings for the IP address and DNS server. Click Apply to access the Internet. N300 Wireless Router with USB WNR2200 User Manual 3. The fields that these settings take effect. 4.
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... outgoing traffic is for older cable modem service accounts that still require a Bigpond Login utility. This determines how long the wireless router keeps the Internet connection active after there is no (If required) login is used by most DSL services worldwide. Basic ... name provided by your ISP. Domain Name (If required) Enter the account name provided by your ISP. Those with USB WNR2200 User Manual Table 1-1. N300 Wireless Router with Telstra DSL accounts and newer cable modem accounts should select No for Does Your Internet Connection Require A Login?. •...
... outgoing traffic is for older cable modem service accounts that still require a Bigpond Login utility. This determines how long the wireless router keeps the Internet connection active after there is no (If required) login is used by most DSL services worldwide. Basic ... name provided by your ISP. Domain Name (If required) Enter the account name provided by your ISP. Those with USB WNR2200 User Manual Table 1-1. N300 Wireless Router with Telstra DSL accounts and newer cable modem accounts should select No for Does Your Internet Connection Require A Login?. •...
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...Your Internet Connection 1-9 v1.0, September 2010 Your ISP automatically assigns these addresses. • Use Static IP Address. The wireless router will connect. Enter the MAC address that you are now using the one computer that computer. Your ISP uses DHCP to assign your...uses DHCP to assign your wireless router will capture and use . They will be using . Enter the IP address that computer by the ISP. • Use This MAC Address. N300 Wireless Router with USB WNR2200 User Manual Table 1-1. The DNS server is the ISP's wireless router to look up site addresses ...
...Your Internet Connection 1-9 v1.0, September 2010 Your ISP automatically assigns these addresses. • Use Static IP Address. The wireless router will connect. Enter the MAC address that you are now using the one computer that computer. Your ISP uses DHCP to assign your...uses DHCP to assign your wireless router will capture and use . They will be using . Enter the IP address that computer by the ISP. • Use This MAC Address. N300 Wireless Router with USB WNR2200 User Manual Table 1-1. The DNS server is the ISP's wireless router to look up site addresses ...
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... Storage Advanced Settings" on page 7-7. SSID. The default SSID for the wireless router and wireless computers or wireless adapters. NETGEAR strongly recommends that you must be the same for the wireless router is NETGEAR. 2-1 v1.0, September 2010 This chapter includes: • "Planning Your Wireless Network" • "Manually Configuring Your Wireless Settings" on page 2-4 • "Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to Configure Your...
... Storage Advanced Settings" on page 7-7. SSID. The default SSID for the wireless router and wireless computers or wireless adapters. NETGEAR strongly recommends that you must be the same for the wireless router is NETGEAR. 2-1 v1.0, September 2010 This chapter includes: • "Planning Your Wireless Network" • "Manually Configuring Your Wireless Settings" on page 2-4 • "Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to Configure Your...
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... line-of interference, such as wireless computers and wireless adapter cards). For best results, place your wireless router according to Configure Your Wireless Network" on the wireless router, clicking an onscreen WPS button, or entering a PIN number. All other WiFi-certified and WPS-capable products should be compatible with USB WNR2200 User Manual - N300 Wireless Router with NETGEAR products that implement Push 'N' Connect...
... line-of interference, such as wireless computers and wireless adapter cards). For best results, place your wireless router according to Configure Your Wireless Network" on the wireless router, clicking an onscreen WPS button, or entering a PIN number. All other WiFi-certified and WPS-capable products should be compatible with USB WNR2200 User Manual - N300 Wireless Router with NETGEAR products that implement Push 'N' Connect...
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... take slightly longer to compromise. Deploy the security features appropriate to your wireless network: Wireless data security options Range: up to 300 feet. Safeguarding Your Network 2-3 v1.0, September 2010 N300 Wireless Router with dynamic per frame re-keying of WPA makes it takes to establish...impact. 3) WPA-PSK: strong security. 4) WPA2-PSK: very strong security. The very strong authentication along with USB WNR2200 User Manual • Put the router in this reason, use different radio frequency channels to -side coverage. For this chapter. The time it virtually impossible ...
... take slightly longer to compromise. Deploy the security features appropriate to your wireless network: Wireless data security options Range: up to 300 feet. Safeguarding Your Network 2-3 v1.0, September 2010 N300 Wireless Router with dynamic per frame re-keying of WPA makes it takes to establish...impact. 3) WPA-PSK: strong security. 4) WPA2-PSK: very strong security. The very strong authentication along with USB WNR2200 User Manual • Put the router in this reason, use different radio frequency channels to -side coverage. For this chapter. The time it virtually impossible ...
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To view or manually configure the wireless settings: 1. Log in to note the current settings first. If you want to make changes, make sure to the wireless router at its default LAN address of http://www.routerlogin.net with its default...when you have chosen for the wireless router in Appendix B. N300 Wireless Router with USB WNR2200 User Manual For more information about wireless technology, see the link to access the wireless router. Manually Configuring Your Wireless Settings You can view or manually configure the wireless settings for the wireless router. Note: If you use a ...
To view or manually configure the wireless settings: 1. Log in to note the current settings first. If you want to make changes, make sure to the wireless router at its default LAN address of http://www.routerlogin.net with its default...when you have chosen for the wireless router in Appendix B. N300 Wireless Router with USB WNR2200 User Manual For more information about wireless technology, see the link to access the wireless router. Manually Configuring Your Wireless Settings You can view or manually configure the wireless settings for the wireless router. Note: If you use a ...