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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 Your Connection...
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 Your Connection...
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... the online User Manual is also available from the router interface, after the router is installed. A link to the online User Manual A link to the online User Manual is also available from the router interface, after the router is installed). • Warranty and Support Information cards If any of a NETGEAR® high-speed wireless router, the Wireless-N Router Model WNR2000. Click Documentation on...
... the online User Manual is also available from the router interface, after the router is installed. A link to the online User Manual A link to the online User Manual is also available from the router interface, after the router is installed). • Warranty and Support Information cards If any of a NETGEAR® high-speed wireless router, the Wireless-N Router Model WNR2000. Click Documentation on...
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... for Internet Access" on page 16, or the online User Manual). Setting Up Your Wireless Security To make it easy for you to use this feature see "Setting Up Your Router for your network, NETGEAR provides several methods for and install updates. Installing Your Wireless Router To help you through the steps required to Getting to...
... for Internet Access" on page 16, or the online User Manual). Setting Up Your Wireless Security To make it easy for you to use this feature see "Setting Up Your Router for your network, NETGEAR provides several methods for and install updates. Installing Your Wireless Router To help you through the steps required to Getting to...
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...wireless security for best results, install and set up your Resource CD. If you have a Macintosh or Linux system, you are unsure about whether there might conflict with a a NETGEAR router. This is available on page 9 to use this option and install your router manually, for your router...easiest option. Install and connect your wireless router to your network (see "Configuring Your Wireless Network" on page 12). 2. Configure your company's network support staff. NETGEAR does not recommend or support adding a NETGEAR router behind another router, or replacing a gateway with ...
...wireless security for best results, install and set up your Resource CD. If you have a Macintosh or Linux system, you are unsure about whether there might conflict with a a NETGEAR router. This is available on page 9 to use this option and install your router manually, for your router...easiest option. Install and connect your wireless router to your network (see "Configuring Your Wireless Network" on page 12). 2. Configure your company's network support staff. NETGEAR does not recommend or support adding a NETGEAR router behind another router, or replacing a gateway with ...
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... ensure that : • You are using the Smart Wizard to configure your wireless settings and enable wireless security for your ISP. Installing Your Router Using the Smart Wizard 9 It then helps you to set up your router, ensure that the steps you through the procedure to connect your PC. If ..., browse the CD and double-click on page 16, or the online User Manual). 4. Using the Smart Wizard The NETGEAR Smart Wizard takes you are using the Smart Wizard: 1. Insert the Resource CD into your router, or No, to start and detect the language you through the setup process ...
... ensure that : • You are using the Smart Wizard to configure your wireless settings and enable wireless security for your ISP. Installing Your Router Using the Smart Wizard 9 It then helps you to set up your router, ensure that the steps you through the procedure to connect your PC. If ..., browse the CD and double-click on page 16, or the online User Manual). 4. Using the Smart Wizard The NETGEAR Smart Wizard takes you are using the Smart Wizard: 1. Insert the Resource CD into your router, or No, to start and detect the language you through the setup process ...
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...for your network. Figure 6 To set up additional wireless computers in to the router. You are now connected to the Internet, see the online User Manual. You will also be prompted to select a security option (see "Configuring Your Wireless Network" on page 21). For more information, see... "Configuring Your Wireless Network" on page 21. 10 Installing Your Router Using the Smart Wizard If you choose ...
...for your network. Figure 6 To set up additional wireless computers in to the router. You are now connected to the Internet, see the online User Manual. You will also be prompted to select a security option (see "Configuring Your Wireless Network" on page 21). For more information, see... "Configuring Your Wireless Network" on page 21. 10 Installing Your Router Using the Smart Wizard If you choose ...
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... - If you have not already done so: • Check the package contents of the necessary information. Manually Installing Your Router 11 If you cannot locate this topic if you are using the same computer on how your wireless router and access the Internet: - Internet login name and password (frequently an email address and password...
... - If you have not already done so: • Check the package contents of the necessary information. Manually Installing Your Router 11 If you cannot locate this topic if you are using the same computer on how your wireless router and access the Internet: - Internet login name and password (frequently an email address and password...
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Connecting Your Wireless Router Before you install your wireless router, make sure that connects your network and set 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... are set it aside before starting to install your new router. Turn off and unplug the cable or DSL broadband modem. 3. Then, skip to the modem. 4. To connect the wireless router, the computer, and the modem: 1. A B Figure 7 12 Manually Installing Your...
Connecting Your Wireless Router Before you install your wireless router, make sure that connects your network and set 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... are set it aside before starting to install your new router. Turn off and unplug the cable or DSL broadband modem. 3. Then, skip to the modem. 4. To connect the wireless router, the computer, and the modem: 1. A B Figure 7 12 Manually Installing Your...
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... insert that is still attached to your computer (see step 4). Manually Installing Your Router 13 Connect any additional wired PCs to your router by inserting an Ethernet cable from a PC into one end of the wireless router (D). (The cable and the Internet port label are color coded.)... ,QWHUQHW D ,QWHUQHW C Figure 8 6. Internet A 1 2 E 3 4 Figure 9 7. Locate the cable (A) that cable into the Internet port of the Ethernet cable into your NETGEAR product. 5....
... insert that is still attached to your computer (see step 4). Manually Installing Your Router 13 Connect any additional wired PCs to your router by inserting an Ethernet cable from a PC into one end of the wireless router (D). (The cable and the Internet port label are color coded.)... ,QWHUQHW D ,QWHUQHW C Figure 8 6. Internet A 1 2 E 3 4 Figure 9 7. Locate the cable (A) that cable into the Internet port of the Ethernet cable into your NETGEAR product. 5....
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Start your wireless router (F). Wait 2 minutes. 2. Plug the end of the power adapter's cord into the wall or a power strip, and into the power adapter outlet of your network ... your network in the correct sequence could prevent you are ready to start your network is now set up (as described below. Wait 1 minute. 14 Manually Installing Your Router you from accessing the Internet. Plug in Figure 10); To start your network. ,QWHUQHW 8+. 8.
Start your wireless router (F). Wait 2 minutes. 2. Plug the end of the power adapter's cord into the wall or a power strip, and into the power adapter outlet of your network ... your network in the correct sequence could prevent you are ready to start your network is now set up (as described below. Wait 1 minute. 14 Manually Installing Your Router you from accessing the Internet. Plug in Figure 10); To start your network. ,QWHUQHW 8+. 8.
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Verifying Your Connection Verify that software. Turn on your router is connected correctly by checking the wireless router status lights (as illustrated in to the Internet, do not run that your computer. 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). Internet 1 2 3 4 F Figure 11 3. Manually Installing Your Router 15 You might need to go to establish a connection with your computer and your Internet provider.
Verifying Your Connection Verify that software. Turn on your router is connected correctly by checking the wireless router status lights (as illustrated in to the Internet, do not run that your computer. 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). Internet 1 2 3 4 F Figure 11 3. Manually Installing Your Router 15 You might need to go to establish a connection with your computer and your Internet provider.
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...LAN light (1-4) should be lit. WPS. You can enter either of your wireless router: http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com. 16 Manually Installing Your Router Figure 12 Internet. Setting Up Your Router for each connected computer on . The Internet port light should turn solid ... indicates that the computer is not lit for Internet Access When configuring your network. To access the router: 1. If a LAN light is turned on your wireless router manually, you use the Restore Factory Settings button. The power light should be lit after turning on page...
...LAN light (1-4) should be lit. WPS. You can enter either of your wireless router: http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com. 16 Manually Installing Your Router Figure 12 Internet. Setting Up Your Router for each connected computer on . The Internet port light should turn solid ... indicates that the computer is not lit for Internet Access When configuring your network. To access the router: 1. If a LAN light is turned on your wireless router manually, you use the Restore Factory Settings button. The power light should be lit after turning on page...
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...router will automatically upgrade itself with the latest firmware. see the online User Manual.) 4. If new firmware is available, the message "No New Firmware Version Available" will display. 3. Manually Installing Your Router...router until the router finishes restarting! When prompted, enter admin for the router user name and password for the router password, both in lowercase letters. (For security reasons, the router has its own user name and password.) The router...the one shown in to your Internet connection. The router will display. The Firmware Upgrade Assistant screen will ...
...router will automatically upgrade itself with the latest firmware. see the online User Manual.) 4. If new firmware is available, the message "No New Firmware Version Available" will display. 3. Manually Installing Your Router...router until the router finishes restarting! When prompted, enter admin for the router user name and password for the router password, both in lowercase letters. (For security reasons, the router has its own user name and password.) The router...the one shown in to your Internet connection. The router will display. The Firmware Upgrade Assistant screen will ...
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For more information about configuring settings, see "Configuring Your Wireless Network" on the router interface or see the online User Manual for your computer documentation or see your ISP connection in the left navigation pane, click Setup Wizard. From the...Enter the required information for this wireless router. Figure 14 6. For assistance, see the links in the Network Connections section of the following options: • Select Yes to allow the Setup Wizard to detect your wireless router to the Internet! 18 Manually Installing Your Router 5. It should now be set...
For more information about configuring settings, see "Configuring Your Wireless Network" on the router interface or see the online User Manual for your computer documentation or see your ISP connection in the left navigation pane, click Setup Wizard. From the...Enter the required information for this wireless router. Figure 14 6. For assistance, see the links in the Network Connections section of the following options: • Select Yes to allow the Setup Wizard to detect your wireless router to the Internet! 18 Manually Installing Your Router 5. It should now be set...
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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. If you do not connect successfully: • Review your settings and make sure that you have the correct configuration information. • Read "Troubleshooting" on page 29. Manually Installing Your Router 19
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. If you do not connect successfully: • Review your settings and make sure that you have the correct configuration information. • Read "Troubleshooting" on page 29. Manually Installing Your Router 19
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... and Wireless Security Manually To specify the wireless settings, you can allow others outside of the Wireless-N Router. The default SSID for your wireless network connections and the wireless security option for the router is connected to automatically set your network and router. NETGEAR strongly recommends that is NETGEAR. This can use wireless security. To configure the wireless network, you can either manually specify...
... and Wireless Security Manually To specify the wireless settings, you can allow others outside of the Wireless-N Router. The default SSID for your wireless network connections and the wireless security option for the router is connected to automatically set your network and router. NETGEAR strongly recommends that is NETGEAR. This can use wireless security. To configure the wireless network, you can either manually specify...
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... a question, see the online User Manual or review the settings you configure in "To access the router:" on each computer or wireless adapter to the Control Panel and select Network Connections. NETGEAR strongly recommends that the default SSID is NETGEAR. Note that you will not get a wireless connection. 3. To set up basic wireless connectivity: 1. Check that the...
... a question, see the online User Manual or review the settings you configure in "To access the router:" on each computer or wireless adapter to the Control Panel and select Network Connections. NETGEAR strongly recommends that the default SSID is NETGEAR. Note that you will not get a wireless connection. 3. To set up basic wireless connectivity: 1. Check that the...
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... a WPS connection without the need to log in the address field of other Wi-Fi-certified and WPS-capable products should see the online User Manual. NETGEAR's Push 'N' Connect feature is based on your wireless router, launch a browser such as Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator. To add a WPS client to the...
... a WPS connection without the need to log in the address field of other Wi-Fi-certified and WPS-capable products should see the online User Manual. NETGEAR's Push 'N' Connect feature is based on your wireless router, launch a browser such as Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator. To add a WPS client to the...
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... WPA/WPA2 PSK security password (whether previously set or generated) for your wireless network. - - The router WPS screen displays a message confirming that the wireless client was already configured manually, and either method, the client wireless device will attempt to enable WPS on the router using this PIN in the time allotted. • If no connection is...
... WPA/WPA2 PSK security password (whether previously set or generated) for your wireless network. - - The router WPS screen displays a message confirming that the wireless client was already configured manually, and either method, the client wireless device will attempt to enable WPS on the router using this PIN in the time allotted. • If no connection is...
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... Your Wireless Network Configure and test your computers for your wireless router, launch a browser such as the wireless router. If you are configuring the router from a wireless computer and you change the wireless settings of WPS capable devices and non-WPS capable devices, NETGEAR suggests... Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator. To set up your wireless network and configuring your wireless security settings, see the wireless router's Internet LED blink, indicating communication to your wireless network and security settings manually first, and only use WPS for adding the WPS ...
... Your Wireless Network Configure and test your computers for your wireless router, launch a browser such as the wireless router. If you are configuring the router from a wireless computer and you change the wireless settings of WPS capable devices and non-WPS capable devices, NETGEAR suggests... Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator. To set up your wireless network and configuring your wireless security settings, see the wireless router's Internet LED blink, indicating communication to your wireless network and security settings manually first, and only use WPS for adding the WPS ...