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... before you for product updates and Web support. Registration at http://www.NETGEAR.com/register. Other brand and product names are registered trademarks of your product and use it to the use the telephone support service. Locate the serial number on the label of Microsoft Corporation. Go to the products described in this document without notice. ©2010 NETGEAR, Inc. Statement of...
... before you for product updates and Web support. Registration at http://www.NETGEAR.com/register. Other brand and product names are registered trademarks of your product and use it to the use the telephone support service. Locate the serial number on the label of Microsoft Corporation. Go to the products described in this document without notice. ©2010 NETGEAR, Inc. Statement of...
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... turning off the power to help you create a Powerline and wireless network. Make sure that: • You do the following: • Set Up the XAVP1000 Adapter • Connect the WNXR2000 Powerline AV Router Set Up the XAVP1000 Adapter Follow these steps to connect the XAVP1000 adapter to the router: 1. Plug the Power connector on the Y-cable adapter into an electrical outlet. About Your WNXR2000 The WNR2000 router works with the XAVP1000 Y-cable adapter...
... turning off the power to help you create a Powerline and wireless network. Make sure that: • You do the following: • Set Up the XAVP1000 Adapter • Connect the WNXR2000 Powerline AV Router Set Up the XAVP1000 Adapter Follow these steps to connect the XAVP1000 adapter to the router: 1. Plug the Power connector on the Y-cable adapter into an electrical outlet. About Your WNXR2000 The WNR2000 router works with the XAVP1000 Y-cable adapter...
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... the status lights, see "WNXR2000 Router Status Lights" on page 15 and "XAVP1000 Adapter LEDs and Buttons" on the router are also on the back of the router. 5. When the router indicates that the Ethernet port connected to the Y-cable adapter is linked and active (the LED for the Ethernet port on the front of the router will be solid green), check that the power lights on both the XAVP1000 adapter and on page 17. 6. 4. Power on the router using the Power...
... the status lights, see "WNXR2000 Router Status Lights" on page 15 and "XAVP1000 Adapter LEDs and Buttons" on the router are also on the back of the router. 5. When the router indicates that the Ethernet port connected to the Y-cable adapter is linked and active (the LED for the Ethernet port on the front of the router will be solid green), check that the power lights on both the XAVP1000 adapter and on page 17. 6. 4. Power on the router using the Power...
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Internet DSL or Cable Modem Step 4: Power on . 6 Wait until the wireless LED turns on your router. Step 2: Connect one end of the yellow cable ( ) to your modem, and connect the other end to turn off your modem. Step 1: Unplug the power to your router.
Internet DSL or Cable Modem Step 4: Power on . 6 Wait until the wireless LED turns on your router. Step 2: Connect one end of the yellow cable ( ) to your modem, and connect the other end to turn off your modem. Step 1: Unplug the power to your router.
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... to power. (not included) Power on (approximately 2 minutes). Note: If your laptop does not have a modem with these settings: Wireless Network (SSID Wireless Password Laptop or Desktop Computer Wireless N 300+ Powerline AV Router WNXR2000 Resource CD Step 6: Insert Your CD. Wireless on/off N300 Wireless Router Step 5: Connect your Powerline devices. Note: If you have a CD drive, see "No CD Drive" Installation on the back to complete your modem. Step 7: Connect your computer. Connect with a wired connection...
... to power. (not included) Power on (approximately 2 minutes). Note: If your laptop does not have a modem with these settings: Wireless Network (SSID Wireless Password Laptop or Desktop Computer Wireless N 300+ Powerline AV Router WNXR2000 Resource CD Step 6: Insert Your CD. Wireless on/off N300 Wireless Router Step 5: Connect your Powerline devices. Note: If you have a CD drive, see "No CD Drive" Installation on the back to complete your modem. Step 7: Connect your computer. Connect with a wired connection...
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Existing Powerline Network - Room 1 (example) This drawing (Room 1) shows how the Y-cable Powerline adapter and WNR2000 router might fit into an existing Powerline network in your house. 8
Existing Powerline Network - Room 1 (example) This drawing (Room 1) shows how the Y-cable Powerline adapter and WNR2000 router might fit into an existing Powerline network in your house. 8
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Reset Existing Powerline Network - Room 2 (example) (additional Powerline adapters not included) 9
Reset Existing Powerline Network - Room 2 (example) (additional Powerline adapters not included) 9
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..., type http:// www.routerlogin.net and click Enter. 2. In the address field of your settings. When the main settings page opens, you will be asked if you want to "Check for new firmware later after you are now connected to the Internet. 4. Make sure Yes is selected. You are connected to the Internet. 10 Click Cancel. Setting Up Internet Access 1. Enter the router User Name admin and default Password password to complete the Setup Wizard.
..., type http:// www.routerlogin.net and click Enter. 2. In the address field of your settings. When the main settings page opens, you will be asked if you want to "Check for new firmware later after you are now connected to the Internet. 4. Make sure Yes is selected. You are connected to the Internet. 10 Click Cancel. Setting Up Internet Access 1. Enter the router User Name admin and default Password password to complete the Setup Wizard.
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... Setting Up the Wireless Security You should set up a secure wireless network. Note: If your ISP requires that you enter a User Name or Password, you will be prompted to the Internet, you do not have this information. After connecting to enter this information, contact your wireless laptops, gaming devices (such as Wii or Play station 3 with wireless), or other wireless equipment can check for firmware updates by selecting Router Upgrade...
... Setting Up the Wireless Security You should set up a secure wireless network. Note: If your ISP requires that you enter a User Name or Password, you will be prompted to the Internet, you do not have this information. After connecting to enter this information, contact your wireless laptops, gaming devices (such as Wii or Play station 3 with wireless), or other wireless equipment can check for firmware updates by selecting Router Upgrade...
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You might want to write it down here 12 You might want to write your Passphrase down here the default name is easy for you to remember. In the example, we entered HomeNetwork. NETGEAR recommends WPAPSK (TKIP) +WPA2-PSK (AES). From the main menu page, select Wireless Settings.* *Your router menu may display different or additional features not shown 2. Select your wireless network. Then, enter a Passphrase. First, name your security method. Choose a name that is NETGEAR). 3. 1.
You might want to write it down here 12 You might want to write your Passphrase down here the default name is easy for you to remember. In the example, we entered HomeNetwork. NETGEAR recommends WPAPSK (TKIP) +WPA2-PSK (AES). From the main menu page, select Wireless Settings.* *Your router menu may display different or additional features not shown 2. Select your wireless network. Then, enter a Passphrase. First, name your security method. Choose a name that is NETGEAR). 3. 1.
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Connecting Wireless Devices to retrieve your User Name admin and Password (default is password). Then, select Wireless Settings to Your Router Enter your wireless information here: Wireless Network Name (SSID Wireless Security Passphrase If you don't remember your Passphrase, type http:// www.routerlogin.net into your browser and log in by entering your Passphrase. Click Apply and close your wireless network: 13 You can add wireless computers and other equipment to your Network Name (SSID) and Passphrase...
Connecting Wireless Devices to retrieve your User Name admin and Password (default is password). Then, select Wireless Settings to Your Router Enter your wireless information here: Wireless Network Name (SSID Wireless Security Passphrase If you don't remember your Passphrase, type http:// www.routerlogin.net into your browser and log in by entering your Passphrase. Click Apply and close your wireless network: 13 You can add wireless computers and other equipment to your Network Name (SSID) and Passphrase...
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... add other wireless devices. 14 Enter the Passphrase you set up your wireless device supports WPS (WiFi Protected Setup)- The device will look similar to your area. Then: 1. Repeat this method Push 'N' Connect-you will scan for a Passphrase or network key. Open the wireless software that manages your router. 2. The wireless software will be prompted to your wireless connections on the wireless device (iPhone, laptop computer, gaming device) that you want to connect to press a WPS button on the router. NETGEAR...
... add other wireless devices. 14 Enter the Passphrase you set up your wireless device supports WPS (WiFi Protected Setup)- The device will look similar to your area. Then: 1. Repeat this method Push 'N' Connect-you will scan for a Passphrase or network key. Open the wireless software that manages your router. 2. The wireless software will be prompted to your wireless connections on the wireless device (iPhone, laptop computer, gaming device) that you want to connect to press a WPS button on the router. NETGEAR...
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The power is ready. • Solid Amber. The router is performing the power-on and the router is on self- No Ethernet cable is not being supplied to the modem. • Solid Blue. LED and Button Descriptions WNXR2000 Router Status Lights Item Power Internet Wireless Description • Solid Green. Power is connected to the router. • Solid Green. The wireless router has acquired an Internet address. • Solid Amber. The wireless interface is enabled. • Off. test diagnostic. • Off. No IP address acquired. • Off. The wireless interface is turned off...
The power is ready. • Solid Amber. The router is performing the power-on and the router is on self- No Ethernet cable is not being supplied to the modem. • Solid Blue. LED and Button Descriptions WNXR2000 Router Status Lights Item Power Internet Wireless Description • Solid Green. Power is connected to the router. • Solid Green. The wireless router has acquired an Internet address. • Solid Amber. The wireless interface is enabled. • Off. test diagnostic. • Off. No IP address acquired. • Off. The wireless interface is turned off...
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Push 'N' Connect • Solid Green. The local port is connected to a 10 Mbps device. • Off. No WPS connection exists. 16 Item Description Ethernet Ports (Ports 1 - 4) • Solid Green. The local port is connected to a 100 Mbps device. • Solid Amber. Indicates that wireless security (WEP, WPA-PSK, or WPA-PSK) is detected on . • Off. No link is on this port.
Push 'N' Connect • Solid Green. The local port is connected to a 10 Mbps device. • Off. No WPS connection exists. 16 Item Description Ethernet Ports (Ports 1 - 4) • Solid Green. The local port is connected to a 100 Mbps device. • Solid Amber. Indicates that wireless security (WEP, WPA-PSK, or WPA-PSK) is detected on . • Off. No link is on this port.
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... electrical outlet with the strongest link rate, indicated by the color displayed by the LED: Green: Link rate > 80 Mbps (Best) Amber: Red: Link rate > 50 and Link rate < 50 < 80 Mbps (Better) Mbps (Good) 17 Power saving mode. • Off. XAVP1000 Adapter LEDs and Buttons Item Power LED Powerline LED Description • Solid green. The adapter is restarting or setting up security. • Amber. The electrical power is on. • Blinking green.The adapter is connected to a Powerline network. • Blinking.
... electrical outlet with the strongest link rate, indicated by the color displayed by the LED: Green: Link rate > 80 Mbps (Best) Amber: Red: Link rate > 50 and Link rate < 50 < 80 Mbps (Better) Mbps (Good) 17 Power saving mode. • Off. XAVP1000 Adapter LEDs and Buttons Item Power LED Powerline LED Description • Solid green. The adapter is restarting or setting up security. • Amber. The electrical power is on. • Blinking green.The adapter is connected to a Powerline network. • Blinking.
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... Factory Reset button for 2 seconds. Note: The Security button does not work in power saving mode (see "Power LED is no Ethernet connection. The Ethernet port is linked, but there is amber" in your existing network for 1 second, then release to return the Powerline adapter to its factory default settings. There is complete and the adapters are communicating with each other AV adapters in the "Troubleshooting Tips" table below). After you plug in your new...
... Factory Reset button for 2 seconds. Note: The Security button does not work in power saving mode (see "Power LED is no Ethernet connection. The Ethernet port is linked, but there is amber" in your existing network for 1 second, then release to return the Powerline adapter to its factory default settings. There is complete and the adapters are communicating with each other AV adapters in the "Troubleshooting Tips" table below). After you plug in your new...
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... Power line devices are working and securely plugged into an extension cord, power strip, or surge protector. It returns to its factory default settings. 19 Power saving mode occurs when the Ethernet LED is up. • If you have set network security, make sure that the Ethernet cables are using the same encryption key; see the online User Manual for details. • Press the Reset button on each device for 1 second to return the Powerline adapter to normal mode...
... Power line devices are working and securely plugged into an extension cord, power strip, or surge protector. It returns to its factory default settings. 19 Power saving mode occurs when the Ethernet LED is up. • If you have set network security, make sure that the Ethernet cables are using the same encryption key; see the online User Manual for details. • Press the Reset button on each device for 1 second to return the Powerline adapter to normal mode...
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... and use our telephone support service. Troubleshooting For troubleshooting information, see the User Manual. Go to ftp://downloads.netgear.com/files/GPLnotice.pdf. After installing your WNXR2000, see the WNXR2000 User Manual. Registration via our website is required before you for product updates and Web support. Registration is strongly recommended. GPL may be included in this product; For additional information about setting up, configuring and using your device, locate the serial number on the Resource CD...
... and use our telephone support service. Troubleshooting For troubleshooting information, see the User Manual. Go to ftp://downloads.netgear.com/files/GPLnotice.pdf. After installing your WNXR2000, see the WNXR2000 User Manual. Registration via our website is required before you for product updates and Web support. Registration is strongly recommended. GPL may be included in this product; For additional information about setting up, configuring and using your device, locate the serial number on the Resource CD...
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All rights reserved. Other brand and product names are registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR and the NETGEAR logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Information is subject to change without notice. in accordance with the European Union Directive 2002/96 on the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (the WEEE Directive). If... United States and/or other countries. This symbol was placed in accordance with the laws of your jurisdiction implementing the WEEE Directive. © 2010 by NETGEAR, Inc.
All rights reserved. Other brand and product names are registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR and the NETGEAR logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Information is subject to change without notice. in accordance with the European Union Directive 2002/96 on the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (the WEEE Directive). If... United States and/or other countries. This symbol was placed in accordance with the laws of your jurisdiction implementing the WEEE Directive. © 2010 by NETGEAR, Inc.