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Contents Wireless-N Router Setup Manual Getting to Know Your Wireless Router 1 Unpacking Your New Router 1 Hardware Features ...3 Front Panel ...3 Back Panel ...5 Router Label ...6 Positioning Your Wireless Router 6 Updating Your Router Firmware 7 Setting Up Your Wireless Security 7 Installing Your Wireless Router 7 Installing Your Router Using the Smart Wizard 9 Using the Smart Wizard ...9 Accessing Your Router After Installation 10 Manually Installing Your Router 11 Connecting Your Wireless Router 12 Verifying...
Contents Wireless-N Router Setup Manual Getting to Know Your Wireless Router 1 Unpacking Your New Router 1 Hardware Features ...3 Front Panel ...3 Back Panel ...5 Router Label ...6 Positioning Your Wireless Router 6 Updating Your Router Firmware 7 Setting Up Your Wireless Security 7 Installing Your Wireless Router 7 Installing Your Router Using the Smart Wizard 9 Using the Smart Wizard ...9 Accessing Your Router After Installation 10 Manually Installing Your Router 11 Connecting Your Wireless Router 12 Verifying...
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Checking the Internet Service Connection 33 Obtaining an Internet IP Address 33 Troubleshooting PPPoE 34 Troubleshooting Internet Browsing 35 Using the Ping Utility to Troubleshoot 35 Testing the Path from Your Computer to Your Router 35 Testing the Path from a Computer to the Internet 36 Technical Specifications ...37 Default Configuration Settings 37 Restoring the Default Password and Configuration Settings 39 Related Documents...41 Registration and Certifications 43 iv
Checking the Internet Service Connection 33 Obtaining an Internet IP Address 33 Troubleshooting PPPoE 34 Troubleshooting Internet Browsing 35 Using the Ping Utility to Troubleshoot 35 Testing the Path from Your Computer to Your Router 35 Testing the Path from a Computer to the Internet 36 Technical Specifications ...37 Default Configuration Settings 37 Restoring the Default Password and Configuration Settings 39 Related Documents...41 Registration and Certifications 43 iv
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... adapter (varies by region) • A yellow Ethernet cable • The Resource CD, which includes: - Getting to Know Your Wireless Router Congratulations on your purchase of this manual - A PDF version of a NETGEAR® high-speed wireless router, the Wireless-N Router Model WNR2000. The Smart Wizard Installation Assistant (Autorun.exe) - A link to the online User Manual A link to install your...
... adapter (varies by region) • A yellow Ethernet cable • The Resource CD, which includes: - Getting to Know Your Wireless Router Congratulations on your purchase of this manual - A PDF version of a NETGEAR® high-speed wireless router, the Wireless-N Router Model WNR2000. The Smart Wizard Installation Assistant (Autorun.exe) - A link to the online User Manual A link to install your...
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... 2 Getting to the Ethernet cables for router stability, it is important that you connect the stand and place your router in a suitable area for installation (near an AC power outlet and accessible to Know Your Wireless Router Figure 2 3. Place your router in Figure 2. To ensure proper heat ...dissipation and for your router) into the slots on the bottom of the router. Set up your wireless router by inserting the tabs of the stand (supplied with ...
... 2 Getting to the Ethernet cables for router stability, it is important that you connect the stand and place your router in a suitable area for installation (near an AC power outlet and accessible to Know Your Wireless Router Figure 2 3. Place your router in Figure 2. To ensure proper heat ...dissipation and for your router) into the slots on the bottom of the router. Set up your wireless router by inserting the tabs of the stand (supplied with ...
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Hardware Features Before you install and connect your router, take a moment to Know Your Wireless Router 3 Front Panel The router front panel, shown in Figure 3, contains status lights. (For more information on interpreting the status lights, see "Verifying Your Connection" on page 15 and "Checking Basic Router Functions" on page 30.) 1 2 3 4 5 Figure 3 Getting to become familiar with the front and back panels of the router-especially the status lights on the front panel.
Hardware Features Before you install and connect your router, take a moment to Know Your Wireless Router 3 Front Panel The router front panel, shown in Figure 3, contains status lights. (For more information on interpreting the status lights, see "Verifying Your Connection" on page 15 and "Checking Basic Router Functions" on page 30.) 1 2 3 4 5 Figure 3 Getting to become familiar with the front and back panels of the router-especially the status lights on the front panel.
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...Descriptions Label LED Activity Solid Amber Solid Green 1. Power is connected to Know Your Wireless Router Table 1. Power Fast blink-Green Slow blink-Green Off 2. The wireless router has acquired an Internet address. No Ethernet cable is not being communicated with the ...being supplied to a 100 Mbps device. Table 1 describes each light. The wireless interface is performing the power-on self-test diagnostic. You can associate with the wireless router software. Wireless Solid Blue Blinking Blue Off Solid Green Blinking Green 4. Push 'N' Connect Solid...
...Descriptions Label LED Activity Solid Amber Solid Green 1. Power is connected to Know Your Wireless Router Table 1. Power Fast blink-Green Slow blink-Green Off 2. The wireless router has acquired an Internet address. No Ethernet cable is not being communicated with the ...being supplied to a 100 Mbps device. Table 1 describes each light. The wireless interface is performing the power-on self-test diagnostic. You can associate with the wireless router software. Wireless Solid Blue Blinking Blue Off Solid Green Blinking Green 4. Push 'N' Connect Solid...
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...power adapter outlet for approximately 5 seconds to reset the router to the factory default settings. 2. Press for connecting the power adapter. Four Local Area Network (LAN) 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports for connecting the router to your local computers. 3. Getting to bottom, the... the following elements: 1. Restore factory settings button. Power on/off push-button. 5. Back Panel The router back panel, shown in Figure 4, contains port connections. 1 2 3 4 5 Figure 4 Viewed from top to Know Your Wireless Router 5 Internet/Wide Area Network (WAN) Ethernet port for connecting the...
...power adapter outlet for approximately 5 seconds to reset the router to the factory default settings. 2. Press for connecting the power adapter. Four Local Area Network (LAN) 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports for connecting the router to your local computers. 3. Getting to bottom, the... the following elements: 1. Restore factory settings button. Power on/off push-button. 5. Back Panel The router back panel, shown in Figure 4, contains port connections. 1 2 3 4 5 Figure 4 Viewed from top to Know Your Wireless Router 5 Internet/Wide Area Network (WAN) Ethernet port for connecting the...
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...computers. • In an elevated location such as a high shelf, keeping the number of walls and ceilings between the wireless router and your other devices will operate, preferably within the operating range of interference, such as ceiling fans, home security systems, ... anywhere within line of sight to your wireless devices. • Accessible to a minimum. • Away from electrical devices which are potential sources of your wireless signal. Large expanses of your router. Figure 5 Positioning Your Wireless Router The wireless router lets you access your Local Area Network ...
...computers. • In an elevated location such as a high shelf, keeping the number of walls and ceilings between the wireless router and your other devices will operate, preferably within the operating range of interference, such as ceiling fans, home security systems, ... anywhere within line of sight to your wireless devices. • Accessible to a minimum. • Away from electrical devices which are potential sources of your wireless signal. Large expanses of your router. Figure 5 Positioning Your Wireless Router The wireless router lets you access your Local Area Network ...
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... and features included with your network and router (see "Setting Your SSID and Wireless Security Manually" on page 21). Setting Up Your Wireless Security To make it easy for you to select the security that best fits your network, NETGEAR provides several methods for configuring security: ...you through the steps required to Getting to Configure Your Wireless Network" on the Internet quickly, the Resource CD contains a Smart Wizard™ Installation Assistant. You must log in setting up -to-date features of your router, NETGEAR provides a variety of methods for updating your product. ...
... and features included with your network and router (see "Setting Your SSID and Wireless Security Manually" on page 21). Setting Up Your Wireless Security To make it easy for you to select the security that best fits your network, NETGEAR provides several methods for configuring security: ...you through the steps required to Getting to Configure Your Wireless Network" on the Internet quickly, the Resource CD contains a Smart Wizard™ Installation Assistant. You must log in setting up -to-date features of your router, NETGEAR provides a variety of methods for updating your product. ...
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... Resource CD. If you need to use the manual installation method (see "Setting Up Your Router for your wireless network (see "Connecting Your Wireless Router" on a corporate PC to Know Your Wireless Router NETGEAR does not recommend or support adding a NETGEAR router behind another router, or replacing a gateway with the default settings of the steps and verifies that the steps...
... Resource CD. If you need to use the manual installation method (see "Setting Up Your Router for your wireless network (see "Connecting Your Wireless Router" on a corporate PC to Know Your Wireless Router NETGEAR does not recommend or support adding a NETGEAR router behind another router, or replacing a gateway with the default settings of the steps and verifies that the steps...
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..." on page 16, or the online User Manual). 4. To install your router using a PC with Windows Vista, Windows 2000, or Windows XP with Service Pack 2, and with a wired Ethernet connection, not a wireless connection. • You have the configuration information provided by automating many of the...Wizard. 3. When the Smart Wizard prompts you are successfully completed. Using the Smart Wizard The NETGEAR Smart Wizard takes you perform are using on . 2. Insert the Resource CD into your router, ensure that the steps you through an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • You have ...
..." on page 16, or the online User Manual). 4. To install your router using a PC with Windows Vista, Windows 2000, or Windows XP with Service Pack 2, and with a wired Ethernet connection, not a wireless connection. • You have the configuration information provided by automating many of the...Wizard. 3. When the Smart Wizard prompts you are successfully completed. Using the Smart Wizard The NETGEAR Smart Wizard takes you perform are using on . 2. Insert the Resource CD into your router, ensure that the steps you through an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • You have ...
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...Manual. The Smart Wizard guides you through installing your router, connecting your router to the Internet, configuring your wireless network settings, and selecting the optimum security protection for example, if you have reset the router to its factory default state (for your network....high-speed wireless router, the wireless adapter card for new router firmware. You will also be prompted to the router. For more information, see "Configuring Your Wireless Network" on page 21. 10 Installing Your Router Using the Smart Wizard Figure 6 To set up additional wireless computers in...
...Manual. The Smart Wizard guides you through installing your router, connecting your router to the Internet, configuring your wireless network settings, and selecting the optimum security protection for example, if you have reset the router to its factory default state (for your network....high-speed wireless router, the wireless adapter card for new router firmware. You will also be prompted to the router. For more information, see "Configuring Your Wireless Network" on page 21. 10 Installing Your Router Using the Smart Wizard Figure 6 To set up additional wireless computers in...
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...not already done so: • Check the package contents of your router to ensure that it is complete (see "Unpacking Your New Router" on page 1"). • Select an optimum location for your wireless router after reviewing the guidelines presented in this topic if you are using the... same computer on page 6." Host and domain name - Domain Name Server (DNS) addresses - Manually Installing Your Router Before installing and connecting your router manually, review the list ...
...not already done so: • Check the package contents of your router to ensure that it is complete (see "Unpacking Your New Router" on page 1"). • Select an optimum location for your wireless router after reviewing the guidelines presented in this topic if you are using the... same computer on page 6." Host and domain name - Domain Name Server (DNS) addresses - Manually Installing Your Router Before installing and connecting your router manually, review the list ...
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...broadband modem. 3. Then, skip 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 can check these settings by looking at the modem end only (B).... If you are set it completely from your network and set to the documentation for your computer. 2. To connect the wireless router, the computer...
...broadband modem. 3. Then, skip 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 can check these settings by looking at the modem end only (B).... If you are set it completely from your network and set to the documentation for your computer. 2. To connect the wireless router, the computer...
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5. Internet A 1 2 E 3 4 Figure 9 7. Connect any additional wired PCs to your NETGEAR product. Securely insert that came with your computer (see step 4). Securely insert one of the wireless router (D). (The cable and the Internet port label are color coded.) ,QWHUQHW D ,QWHUQHW C Figure 8 6. Locate the Ethernet cable that cable into one end of the Ethernet ...
5. Internet A 1 2 E 3 4 Figure 9 7. Connect any additional wired PCs to your NETGEAR product. Securely insert that came with your computer (see step 4). Securely insert one of the wireless router (D). (The cable and the Internet port label are color coded.) ,QWHUQHW D ,QWHUQHW C Figure 8 6. Locate the Ethernet cable that cable into one end of the Ethernet ...
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... your network: 1. Review that your network. ,QWHUQHW 8+. Failure to start your network is now set up (as described below. Wait 1 minute. 14 Manually Installing Your Router Start your wireless router (F). 8. Plug in Figure 10); Figure 10 9. Wait 2 minutes. 2. you from accessing the Internet.
... your network: 1. Review that your network. ,QWHUQHW 8+. Failure to start your network is now set up (as described below. Wait 1 minute. 14 Manually Installing Your Router Start your wireless router (F). 8. Plug in Figure 10); Figure 10 9. Wait 2 minutes. 2. you from accessing the Internet.
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For DSL customers, if software logs you in Figure 12). Verifying Your Connection Verify that software. Internet 1 2 3 4 F Figure 11 3. Manually Installing Your Router 15 You might need to go to the Internet, do not run that your router is connected correctly by checking the wireless router status lights (as illustrated in to the Internet Explorer Tools menu, Internet Options, Connections tab and select "Never dial a connection." It will take several minutes for your router to establish a connection with your computer and your computer. Turn on your Internet provider.
For DSL customers, if software logs you in Figure 12). Verifying Your Connection Verify that software. Internet 1 2 3 4 F Figure 11 3. Manually Installing Your Router 15 You might need to go to the Internet, do not run that your router is connected correctly by checking the wireless router status lights (as illustrated in to the Internet Explorer Tools menu, Internet Options, Connections tab and select "Never dial a connection." It will take several minutes for your router to establish a connection with your computer and your computer. Turn on your Internet provider.
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... (WPS) to enable Push 'N' Connect (WPS) security. To access the router: 1. Type http://www.routerlogin.net in to your wireless router: http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com. 16 Manually Installing Your Router Green indicates that the computer is not lit for each connected Ethernet cable, ...make sure that the modem is securely attached to your wireless router to set it to Configure Your Wireless Network" on . You can enter either of your computer is reset when you push it up initially and...
... (WPS) to enable Push 'N' Connect (WPS) security. To access the router: 1. Type http://www.routerlogin.net in to your wireless router: http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com. 16 Manually Installing Your Router Green indicates that the computer is not lit for each connected Ethernet cable, ...make sure that the modem is securely attached to your wireless router to set it to Configure Your Wireless Network" on . You can enter either of your computer is reset when you push it up initially and...
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... log in Figure 13 will display. 3. Click Yes to the router until the router finishes restarting! If no new firmware version is available, click Yes, and the router will automatically check the NETGEAR database for new firmware (recommended). Manually Installing Your Router 17 The router will automatically upgrade itself with the latest firmware. The Firmware Upgrade...
... log in Figure 13 will display. 3. Click Yes to the router until the router finishes restarting! If no new firmware version is available, click Yes, and the router will automatically check the NETGEAR database for new firmware (recommended). Manually Installing Your Router 17 The router will automatically upgrade itself with the latest firmware. The Firmware Upgrade...
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... automatically. For more information about configuring settings, see the online User Manual for your wireless router to save your settings and complete your Internet connection. You should be connected to the wireless router, check the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) properties in "Related Documents" on page 21... now be set up the connection yourself. If you need assistance, follow the Basic Settings Help screens on the router interface or see "Configuring Your Wireless Network" on page 41. • Select No to set to detect your connection. From the menu options in...
... automatically. For more information about configuring settings, see the online User Manual for your wireless router to save your settings and complete your Internet connection. You should be connected to the wireless router, check the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) properties in "Related Documents" on page 21... now be set up the connection yourself. If you need assistance, follow the Basic Settings Help screens on the router interface or see "Configuring Your Wireless Network" on page 41. • Select No to set to detect your connection. From the menu options in...