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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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... 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. A PDF version of your router. The Smart Wizard Installation Assistant (Autorun.exe) - Getting to Know Your Wireless Router 1 Become familiar with the front and back...
... 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. A PDF version of your router. The Smart Wizard Installation Assistant (Autorun.exe) - Getting to Know Your Wireless Router 1 Become familiar with the front and back...
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... the stand and place your router for installation (near an AC power outlet and accessible to Know Your Wireless Router Carefully peel off the protective film covering both sides of your router as shown in a suitable area for installation: 1. Set up your wireless router by inserting the tabs of ...the stand (supplied with your router) into the slots on the bottom...
... the stand and place your router for installation (near an AC power outlet and accessible to Know Your Wireless Router Carefully peel off the protective film covering both sides of your router as shown in a suitable area for installation: 1. Set up your wireless router by inserting the tabs of ...the stand (supplied with your router) into the slots on the bottom...
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Hardware Features Before you install and connect your router, take a moment to become familiar with the front and back panels of the router-especially the status lights on page 30.) 1 2 3 4 5 Figure 3 Getting 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 the front panel.
Hardware Features Before you install and connect your router, take a moment to become familiar with the front and back panels of the router-especially the status lights on page 30.) 1 2 3 4 5 Figure 3 Getting 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 the front panel.
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... port is connected to the modem. Data is being communicated with the Internet. Power Fast blink-Green Slow blink-Green Off 2. The wireless router has acquired an Internet address. WPA-capable device can use the status lights to a 10 Mbps device. Data is being transmitted at... 100 Mbps. Indicates a (WPS) connection to Know Your Wireless Router Table 1 describes each light. Table 1. No Ethernet cable is connected to verify various conditions. The local port is in progress. A software ...
... port is connected to the modem. Data is being communicated with the Internet. Power Fast blink-Green Slow blink-Green Off 2. The wireless router has acquired an Internet address. WPA-capable device can use the status lights to a 10 Mbps device. Data is being transmitted at... 100 Mbps. Indicates a (WPS) connection to Know Your Wireless Router Table 1 describes each light. Table 1. No Ethernet cable is connected to verify various conditions. The local port is in progress. A software ...
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...DSL modem. 4. Power on/off push-button. 5. AC power adapter outlet for connecting the router to bottom, the rear panel contains the following elements: 1. Press for connecting the router to the factory default settings. 2. Four Local Area Network (LAN) 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports... for connecting the power adapter. Back Panel The router back panel, shown in Figure 4, contains port connections. 1 2 3 ...
...DSL modem. 4. Power on/off push-button. 5. AC power adapter outlet for connecting the router to bottom, the rear panel contains the following elements: 1. Press for connecting the router to the factory default settings. 2. Four Local Area Network (LAN) 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports... for connecting the power adapter. Back Panel The router back panel, shown in Figure 4, contains port connections. 1 2 3 ...
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...range. The ports on your Local Area Network (LAN). Figure 5 Positioning Your Wireless Router The wireless router lets you access your network from the other four ports that connect to the wired computer(s) on the router are potential sources of interference, such as ceiling fans, home security systems, microwaves,.... • Accessible to distinguish your Internet port from virtually anywhere within the operating range of your wireless network. For best results, place your router: • Near the center of the area where your computers and other devices to a minimum. • Away from ...
...range. The ports on your Local Area Network (LAN). Figure 5 Positioning Your Wireless Router The wireless router lets you access your network from the other four ports that connect to the wired computer(s) on the router are potential sources of interference, such as ceiling fans, home security systems, microwaves,.... • Accessible to distinguish your Internet port from virtually anywhere within the operating range of your wireless network. For best results, place your router: • Near the center of the area where your computers and other devices to a minimum. • Away from ...
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... your product. • The Smart Wizard Installation Assistant lets you set your Wireless Network connections and select the appropriate and optimum security options for you to receive the best, most up-to-date features of your router, NETGEAR provides a variety of the setup activity (see "Using the Smart Wizard" ...on page 16, or the online User Manual). Setting Up Your Wireless Security To make it easy for you to use this feature see "...
... your product. • The Smart Wizard Installation Assistant lets you set your Wireless Network connections and select the appropriate and optimum security options for you to receive the best, most up-to-date features of your router, NETGEAR provides a variety of the setup activity (see "Using the Smart Wizard" ...on page 16, or the online User Manual). Setting Up Your Wireless Security To make it easy for you to use this feature see "...
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... example, if you are connecting to Know Your Wireless Router Install and connect your wireless router to protect your wireless router for Internet Access" on a corporate PC to use the Smart Wizard Installation Assistant. - connect your home router, check with a a NETGEAR router. Set up your Resource CD. Configure your wireless network and select wireless security settings to your company's network support...
... example, if you are connecting to Know Your Wireless Router Install and connect your wireless router to protect your wireless router for Internet Access" on a corporate PC to use the Smart Wizard Installation Assistant. - connect your home router, check with a a NETGEAR router. Set up your Resource CD. Configure your wireless network and select wireless security settings to your company's network support...
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... install your Windows PC. When the Smart Wizard prompts you to configure your wireless settings and enable wireless security for your router, or No, to start , browse the CD and double-click on your router, ensure that the steps you prefer. Follow the remaining instructions and prompts.... router, modem, and PC(s). The CD will automatically start and detect the language you through an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • You have an Internet service connection through the procedure to ensure that : • You are successfully completed. Using the Smart Wizard The NETGEAR...
... install your Windows PC. When the Smart Wizard prompts you to configure your wireless settings and enable wireless security for your router, or No, to start , browse the CD and double-click on your router, ensure that the steps you prefer. Follow the remaining instructions and prompts.... router, modem, and PC(s). The CD will automatically start and detect the language you through an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • You have an Internet service connection through the procedure to ensure that : • You are successfully completed. Using the Smart Wizard The NETGEAR...
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...more information, see "Configuring Your Wireless Network" on page 21). You are now connected to select a security option (see the online User Manual. If you want to the router. To ensure optimum performance of your high-speed wireless router, the wireless adapter card for each computer ...in to change the settings after installing and configuring your router using the Smart Wizard, you must open a browser ...
...more information, see "Configuring Your Wireless Network" on page 21). You are now connected to select a security option (see the online User Manual. If you want to the router. To ensure optimum performance of your high-speed wireless router, the wireless adapter card for each computer ...in to change the settings after installing and configuring your router using the Smart Wizard, you must open a browser ...
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... your Internet account. If you cannot locate this topic if you are using the same computer on which you first set up your wireless router after reviewing the guidelines presented in this information, ask your ISP. • If you have cable modem service, make sure that.... Fixed or static IP address Your ISP should have all the information needed to connect to set up your wireless router and access the Internet: - Manually Installing Your Router Before installing and connecting your ISP gave you. Internet login name and password (frequently an email address and password...
... your Internet account. If you cannot locate this topic if you are using the same computer on which you first set up your wireless router after reviewing the guidelines presented in this information, ask your ISP. • If you have cable modem service, make sure that.... Fixed or static IP address Your ISP should have all the information needed to connect to set up your wireless router and access the Internet: - Manually Installing Your Router Before installing and connecting your ISP gave you. Internet login name and password (frequently an email address and password...
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...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 can check these settings by looking at the modem end only (B). ...address" using DHCP and "Obtain DNS server address automatically." Connecting Your Wireless Router Before you install your wireless router, make sure that connects your computer. 2. A B Figure 7 12 Manually Installing Your Router If you are accessible through the Control Panel of your Internal Network ...
...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 can check these settings by looking at the modem end only (B). ...address" using DHCP and "Obtain DNS server address automatically." Connecting Your Wireless Router Before you install your wireless router, make sure that connects your computer. 2. A B Figure 7 12 Manually Installing Your Router If you are accessible through the Control Panel of your Internal Network ...
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Connect any additional wired PCs to your NETGEAR product. Securely insert that came with your computer (see step 4). Securely insert one end of the Ethernet cable into your router by inserting an Ethernet cable from a PC into one of the wireless router (D). (The cable and the Internet port label are color coded.) ,QWHUQHW D ,QWHUQHW C Figure...
Connect any additional wired PCs to your NETGEAR product. Securely insert that came with your computer (see step 4). Securely insert one end of the Ethernet cable into your router by inserting an Ethernet cable from a PC into one of the wireless router (D). (The cable and the Internet port label are color coded.) ,QWHUQHW D ,QWHUQHW C Figure...
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... to start your network in the correct sequence, as shown in and turn on the cable or DSL modem. Wait 1 minute. 14 Manually Installing Your Router 8. Review that your wireless router (F). Plug in Figure 10); Wait 2 minutes. 2. you from accessing the Internet. To start your network. ,QWHUQHW 8+. Figure 10 9. Start your network...
... to start your network in the correct sequence, as shown in and turn on the cable or DSL modem. Wait 1 minute. 14 Manually Installing Your Router 8. Review that your wireless router (F). Plug in Figure 10); Wait 2 minutes. 2. you from accessing the Internet. To start your network. ,QWHUQHW 8+. Figure 10 9. Start your network...
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Manually Installing Your Router 15 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. Verifying Your Connection Verify that software. For DSL customers, if software logs you in Figure 12). You might need to go to establish a connection with your computer and 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." Internet 1 2 3 4 F Figure 11 3.
Manually Installing Your Router 15 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. Verifying Your Connection Verify that software. For DSL customers, if software logs you in Figure 12). You might need to go to establish a connection with your computer and 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." Internet 1 2 3 4 F Figure 11 3.
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...page 23. amber indicates communication at both ends, and that the computer is powered on your wireless router's settings later. Setting Up Your Router for Internet Access When configuring your wireless router manually, you must log in the address field of these addresses to connect to your network.... is securely attached at 10 Mbps. If it to Configure Your Wireless Network" on . WPS. Wireless. A LAN light (1-4) should be lit after turning on the router. Type http://www.routerlogin.net in to your wireless router to set it is not, make sure the Ethernet cable is ...
...page 23. amber indicates communication at both ends, and that the computer is powered on your wireless router's settings later. Setting Up Your Router for Internet Access When configuring your wireless router manually, you must log in the address field of these addresses to connect to your network.... is securely attached at 10 Mbps. If it to Configure Your Wireless Network" on . WPS. Wireless. A LAN light (1-4) should be lit after turning on the router. Type http://www.routerlogin.net in to your wireless router to set it is not, make sure the Ethernet cable is ...
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...any user name or password you can check for new firmware later; If no new firmware version is available, click Yes, and the router will display. (If you select "No," you might use to log in Figure 13 will display. Do not try to go online,... window similar to the one shown in to your Internet connection. Click Yes to the router until the router finishes restarting! The Firmware Upgrade Assistant screen will automatically check the NETGEAR database for new firmware (recommended). The router will display. 3. If new firmware is available, the message "No New Firmware Version ...
...any user name or password you can check for new firmware later; If no new firmware version is available, click Yes, and the router will display. (If you select "No," you might use to log in Figure 13 will display. Do not try to go online,... window similar to the one shown in to your Internet connection. Click Yes to the router until the router finishes restarting! The Firmware Upgrade Assistant screen will automatically check the NETGEAR database for new firmware (recommended). The router will display. 3. If new firmware is available, the message "No New Firmware Version ...
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... the links in the appropriate fields. Enter the required information for this wireless router. Select one of your connection. The wizard will assist you with configuring your Internet connection. Click Apply to the wireless router, check the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) properties in the left navigation ...in "Related Documents" on page 21. 7. 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 obtain both IP and DNS server addresses automatically. ...
... the links in the appropriate fields. Enter the required information for this wireless router. Select one of your connection. The wizard will assist you with configuring your Internet connection. Click Apply to the wireless router, check the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) properties in the left navigation ...in "Related Documents" on page 21. 7. 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 obtain both IP and DNS server addresses automatically. ...