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N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v3 Setup Manual NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E. Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA August 2010 208-10658-01 v1.0
N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v3 Setup Manual NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E. Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA August 2010 208-10658-01 v1.0
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... Panel ...5 Router Label ...6 Positioning 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...
... Panel ...5 Router Label ...6 Positioning 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...
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... Your New Router" on page 6 to ensure that you need to return the product for your NETGEAR dealer. Before you begin installing your router, check the package contents (see "Hardware Features" on ...page 3). Become familiar with the front and back panels of a NETGEAR® high-speed wireless router, the N300 Wireless Router Model WNR2000v3. The NETGEAR genie™ Installation Assistant (Autorun.exe) - Then, read the section on...varies by region) • A yellow Ethernet cable • NETGEAR Installation Guide • The Resource CD, which includes: - If any of this...
... Your New Router" on page 6 to ensure that you need to return the product for your NETGEAR dealer. Before you begin installing your router, check the package contents (see "Hardware Features" on ...page 3). Become familiar with the front and back panels of a NETGEAR® high-speed wireless router, the N300 Wireless Router Model WNR2000v3. The NETGEAR genie™ Installation Assistant (Autorun.exe) - Then, read the section on...varies by region) • A yellow Ethernet cable • NETGEAR Installation Guide • The Resource CD, which includes: - If any of this...
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... Installation Assistant on page 21). Configure your wireless network and select wireless security settings to use the NETGEAR genie Installation Assistant, see "Manually Installing Your Router" on page 12. configure your wireless network (see "Setting Up Your Router for best results, ...'s network support staff. It automates many of two methods: • NETGEAR genie Setup: The NETGEAR genie Installation Assistant setup is the easiest option. Getting to your router in this option and install your router manually, for Internet Access" on page 13). 2. For example, if you...
... Installation Assistant on page 21). Configure your wireless network and select wireless security settings to use the NETGEAR genie Installation Assistant, see "Manually Installing Your Router" on page 12. configure your wireless network (see "Setting Up Your Router for best results, ...'s network support staff. It automates many of two methods: • NETGEAR genie Setup: The NETGEAR genie Installation Assistant setup is the easiest option. Getting to your router in this option and install your router manually, for Internet Access" on page 13). 2. For example, if you...
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...on page 17, or the online User Manual). To make it easy for you to receive the best, most up-to-date features of your router, NETGEAR provides a variety of methods for updating your router. Updating Your Router Firmware NETGEAR is always improving the operability and features ...included with your product. • The NETGEAR genie Installation Assistant lets you check for and install updates...
...on page 17, or the online User Manual). To make it easy for you to receive the best, most up-to-date features of your router, NETGEAR provides a variety of methods for updating your router. Updating Your Router Firmware NETGEAR is always improving the operability and features ...included with your product. • The NETGEAR genie Installation Assistant lets you check for and install updates...
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...to check for updates for your network. You are now connected to select a security option (see the online User Manual. Installing Your Router Using the NETGEAR genie 10 At the close of your high-speed wireless router, the wireless adapter card for your router, or ...Wireless Network" on your router. For more information, see "Configuring Your Wireless Network" on page 17, or the online User Manual). 3. When the NETGEAR genie prompts you can always access the router's user interface later to the Internet. Follow the remaining instructions and prompts. It also...
...to check for updates for your network. You are now connected to select a security option (see the online User Manual. Installing Your Router Using the NETGEAR genie 10 At the close of your high-speed wireless router, the wireless adapter card for your router, or ...Wireless Network" on your router. For more information, see "Configuring Your Wireless Network" on page 17, or the online User Manual). 3. When the NETGEAR genie prompts you can always access the router's user interface later to the Internet. Follow the remaining instructions and prompts. It also...
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... you first set up your wireless router after reviewing the guidelines presented in "Positioning Your Wireless Router" on page 6." Manually Installing Your Router 12 Manually Installing Your Router Before installing and connecting your router manually, review the list below and make sure that it is complete (see "Unpacking Your New Router" on page...
... you first set up your wireless router after reviewing the guidelines presented in "Positioning Your Wireless Router" on page 6." Manually Installing Your Router 12 Manually Installing Your Router Before installing and connecting your router manually, review the list below and make sure that it is complete (see "Unpacking Your New Router" on page...
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...computer, and the modem: 1. Turn off your computer. 2. Disconnect the cable at the TCP/IP Properties of your computer. A B Figure 7 Manually Installing Your Router 13 You can check these settings by looking at the modem end only (B). Locate the cable (A) that the Internet Protocol (TCP/... for your computer or see the link to TCP/IP Addressing in the following procedure NETGEAR does not recommend or support adding a NETGEAR router behind another router, or replacing a gateway with a NETGEAR router. You will connect it aside before starting to install your new router. Connecting ...
...computer, and the modem: 1. Turn off your computer. 2. Disconnect the cable at the TCP/IP Properties of your computer. A B Figure 7 Manually Installing Your Router 13 You can check these settings by looking at the modem end only (B). Locate the cable (A) that the Internet Protocol (TCP/... for your computer or see the link to TCP/IP Addressing in the following procedure NETGEAR does not recommend or support adding a NETGEAR router behind another router, or replacing a gateway with a NETGEAR router. You will connect it aside before starting to install your new router. Connecting ...
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... router by inserting an Ethernet cable from a PC into the Internet port of the three remaining LAN ports. Connect any additional wired PCs to your NETGEAR product. Locate the cable (A) that is still attached to your modem (C) and the other end into one of the wireless router (D). (The cable and the... with your computer (see step 4). 5. Locate the Ethernet cable that cable into a port on the router, such as port 4 (E), as shown in Figure 9. Internet A 1 2 E 3 4 Figure 9 7. Manually Installing Your Router 14
... router by inserting an Ethernet cable from a PC into the Internet port of the three remaining LAN ports. Connect any additional wired PCs to your NETGEAR product. Locate the cable (A) that is still attached to your modem (C) and the other end into one of the wireless router (D). (The cable and the... with your computer (see step 4). 5. Locate the Ethernet cable that cable into a port on the router, such as port 4 (E), as shown in Figure 9. Internet A 1 2 E 3 4 Figure 9 7. Manually Installing Your Router 14
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... network: 1. 8. Wait 2 minutes. 2. Figure 10 9. Failure to start your network. Review that your network in and turn on the cable or DSL modem. Wait 1 minute. Manually Installing Your Router 15
... network: 1. 8. Wait 2 minutes. 2. Figure 10 9. Failure to start your network. Review that your network in and turn on the cable or DSL modem. Wait 1 minute. Manually Installing Your Router 15
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For DSL customers, if software logs you in Figure 12). You might need to go to establish a connection with your computer and your computer. Manually Installing Your Router 16 Verifying Your Connection Verify that your router is connected correctly by checking the wireless router status lights (as illustrated in to the Internet, do not run that software. Internet 1 2 3 4 F Figure 11 3. Turn on your Internet provider. It will take several minutes for your router to the Internet Explorer Tools menu, Internet Options, Connections tab and select "Never dial a connection."
For DSL customers, if software logs you in Figure 12). You might need to go to establish a connection with your computer and your computer. Manually Installing Your Router 16 Verifying Your Connection Verify that your router is connected correctly by checking the wireless router status lights (as illustrated in to the Internet, do not run that software. Internet 1 2 3 4 F Figure 11 3. Turn on your Internet provider. It will take several minutes for your router to the Internet Explorer Tools menu, Internet Options, Connections tab and select "Never dial a connection."
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...If a LAN light is not lit for more information. The Internet port light should be lit for Internet Access When configuring your wireless router manually, you must log in the address field of these addresses to connect to the router is securely attached at both ends, and that the computer...and the modem, and that your computer is powered on page 27. See "Restoring the Default Password and Configuration Settings" on page 23. Manually Installing Your Router 17 The WPS button/light will not be lit. You can enter either of your network. The wireless light should be ...
...If a LAN light is not lit for more information. The Internet port light should be lit for Internet Access When configuring your wireless router manually, you must log in the address field of these addresses to connect to the router is securely attached at both ends, and that the computer...and the modem, and that your computer is powered on page 27. See "Restoring the Default Password and Configuration Settings" on page 23. Manually Installing Your Router 17 The WPS button/light will not be lit. You can enter either of your network. The wireless light should be ...
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...or password you can check for a new firmware image file. If no new firmware version is available, click Yes, and the router will display. Manually Installing Your Router 18 If new firmware is available, the message "No New Firmware Version Available" will display. (If you select "No," you might... restarting! When the Power light stops blinking, wait a few seconds more before using the router. The router will display. 3. see the online User Manual.) 4. Figure 13 2. The Firmware Upgrade Assistant screen will automatically check the NETGEAR database for new firmware later;
...or password you can check for a new firmware image file. If no new firmware version is available, click Yes, and the router will display. Manually Installing Your Router 18 If new firmware is available, the message "No New Firmware Version Available" will display. (If you select "No," you might... restarting! When the Power light stops blinking, wait a few seconds more before using the router. The router will display. 3. see the online User Manual.) 4. Figure 13 2. The Firmware Upgrade Assistant screen will automatically check the NETGEAR database for new firmware later;
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... connection. Click Apply to save your settings and complete your wireless router to obtain both IP and DNS server addresses automatically. Manually Installing Your Router 19 You should be connected to set to access the Internet. For more information about configuring settings, see the online... User Manual for your Internet connection. It should now be set up the connection yourself. 5. If you need assistance, follow the Basic Settings...
... connection. Click Apply to save your settings and complete your wireless router to obtain both IP and DNS server addresses automatically. Manually Installing Your Router 19 You should be connected to set to access the Internet. For more information about configuring settings, see the online... User Manual for your Internet connection. It should now be set up the connection yourself. 5. If you need assistance, follow the Basic Settings...
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Manually Installing Your Router 20 If you do not connect successfully: • Review your settings and make sure that you have the correct configuration information. • Read "Troubleshooting" on page 26. If problems persist, register your ISP to verify that you have selected the correct options and typed everything correctly. • Contact your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR Technical Support.
Manually Installing Your Router 20 If you do not connect successfully: • Review your settings and make sure that you have the correct configuration information. • Read "Troubleshooting" on page 26. If problems persist, register your ISP to verify that you have selected the correct options and typed everything correctly. • Contact your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR Technical Support.
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...wireless network name, and the same wireless security. To avoid this router, see "Setting Your SSID and Wireless Security" on page 23). NETGEAR strongly recommends that you use Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to add WPS-capable devices after you have set your wireless network connections and the ...wireless security option for your computer's wireless settings to the User Manual is connected to access your wireless connection when you can use Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) to automatically configure your router and, ...
...wireless network name, and the same wireless security. To avoid this router, see "Setting Your SSID and Wireless Security" on page 23). NETGEAR strongly recommends that you use Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to add WPS-capable devices after you have set your wireless network connections and the ...wireless security option for your computer's wireless settings to the User Manual is connected to access your wireless connection when you can use Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) to automatically configure your router and, ...
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...get a wireless connection. 3. Log in the wireless router. You can fine tune the wireless mode later- Note that the default SSID is NETGEAR. • The wireless mode (802.11g/b, or 802.11n) that each wireless adapter supports. • Wireless security option. The default ... Security Option and passphrase (see the online User Manual). 5. Select your changes. On the main menu, select Wireless Settings to your online User Manual for the router is NETGEAR. Select the region where the router is located. 4. NETGEAR strongly recommends that are available). 6. To successfully ...
...get a wireless connection. 3. Log in the wireless router. You can fine tune the wireless mode later- Note that the default SSID is NETGEAR. • The wireless mode (802.11g/b, or 802.11n) that each wireless adapter supports. • Wireless security option. The default ... Security Option and passphrase (see the online User Manual). 5. Select your changes. On the main menu, select Wireless Settings to your online User Manual for the router is NETGEAR. Select the region where the router is located. 4. NETGEAR strongly recommends that are available). 6. To successfully ...
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... Explorer or Mozilla Firefox. All other Wi-Fi-certified products available from NETGEAR, go to the router. For a list of the router. Check that you selected. (If you have a question, see the online User Manual or review the settings you selected a security option requiring a passphrase,... then the same passphrase must be compatible with NETGEAR products that the wireless adapter on the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) standard. To...
... Explorer or Mozilla Firefox. All other Wi-Fi-certified products available from NETGEAR, go to the router. For a list of the router. Check that you selected. (If you have a question, see the online User Manual or review the settings you selected a security option requiring a passphrase,... then the same passphrase must be compatible with NETGEAR products that the wireless adapter on the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) standard. To...
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...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...Internet, launch a browser (such as a wireless PC. The only security setting that you set (see the User Manual. On your wireless device, either: • Press an external WPS button on the outside of two ways: ...the router's SSID and security option have 2 minutes to your wireless network quickly and simply by using the manual or traditional method (see "Setting Your SSID and Wireless Security" on your wireless network and security settings ...
...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...Internet, launch a browser (such as a wireless PC. The only security setting that you set (see the User Manual. On your wireless device, either: • Press an external WPS button on the outside of two ways: ...the router's SSID and security option have 2 minutes to your wireless network quickly and simply by using the manual or traditional method (see "Setting Your SSID and Wireless Security" on your wireless network and security settings ...
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A link to the online User Manual is on setting up your wireless network and configuring your Resource CD. Configuring Your Wireless Network 25 For more information on your wireless security settings, see the User Manual.
A link to the online User Manual is on setting up your wireless network and configuring your Resource CD. Configuring Your Wireless Network 25 For more information on your wireless security settings, see the User Manual.