WNR2000v3 Setup Manual
Page 1
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
WNR2000v3 Setup Manual
Page 3
Contents N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v3 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 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...
Contents N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v3 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 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...
WNR2000v3 Setup Manual
Page 5
... 6 to ensure that you have selected the best location to install your NETGEAR dealer. A PDF version of a NETGEAR® high-speed wireless router, the N300 Wireless Router Model WNR2000v3. If any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your router. Getting to Know Your Wireless Router Congratulations on your router-especially the status lights-and the important information on the...
... 6 to ensure that you have selected the best location to install your NETGEAR dealer. A PDF version of a NETGEAR® high-speed wireless router, the N300 Wireless Router Model WNR2000v3. If any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your router. Getting to Know Your Wireless Router Congratulations on your router-especially the status lights-and the important information on the...
WNR2000v3 Setup Manual
Page 11
..., you will be a conflict, use a different computer. • Manual Setup: If you have been successfully completed. NETGEAR does not recommend or support adding a NETGEAR router behind another router, or replacing a gateway with a NETGEAR router. You can set up your router in this option and install your wireless network (see "Connecting Your Wireless Router" on page 21). configure your network. If you...
..., you will be a conflict, use a different computer. • Manual Setup: If you have been successfully completed. NETGEAR does not recommend or support adding a NETGEAR router behind another router, or replacing a gateway with a NETGEAR router. You can set up your router in this option and install your wireless network (see "Connecting Your Wireless Router" on page 21). configure your network. If you...
WNR2000v3 Setup Manual
Page 12
... page 17, or the online User Manual). Getting 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 as part of the setup activity (see "Setting Up Your Router for and install updates. To make it easy for you to receive the best, most up-to Know Your Wireless Router 8
... page 17, or the online User Manual). Getting 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 as part of the setup activity (see "Setting Up Your Router for and install updates. To make it easy for you to receive the best, most up-to Know Your Wireless Router 8
WNR2000v3 Setup Manual
Page 14
... high-speed wireless router, the wireless adapter card for more information, see "Setting Up Your Router for your desktop. Internet •• 8+. Installing Your Router Using the NETGEAR genie 10 To ensure optimum performance of installation: • For Windows users, the NETGEAR genie places a Router_Setup.html file on page 17, or the online User Manual). 3. The NETGEAR genie guides...
... high-speed wireless router, the wireless adapter card for more information, see "Setting Up Your Router for your desktop. Internet •• 8+. Installing Your Router Using the NETGEAR genie 10 To ensure optimum performance of installation: • For Windows users, the NETGEAR genie places a Router_Setup.html file on page 17, or the online User Manual). 3. The NETGEAR genie guides...
WNR2000v3 Setup Manual
Page 16
Use the procedures in "Positioning Your Wireless Router" on page 6." Domain Name Server (DNS) addresses - Manually Installing Your Router 12 Manually Installing Your Router Before installing and connecting your router manually, review the list below and make sure that you are an advanced user, or a user of Linux systems. • Internet service connection through an Internet ...
Use the procedures in "Positioning Your Wireless Router" on page 6." Domain Name Server (DNS) addresses - Manually Installing Your Router 12 Manually Installing Your Router Before installing and connecting your router manually, review the list below and make sure that you are an advanced user, or a user of Linux systems. • Internet service connection through an Internet ...
WNR2000v3 Setup Manual
Page 17
... your wireless router, make sure that connects your computer to the modem. 4. If you are unsure about this, refer to the documentation 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. A B Figure 7 Manually Installing Your Router...
... your wireless router, make sure that connects your computer to the modem. 4. If you are unsure about this, refer to the documentation 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. A B Figure 7 Manually Installing Your Router...
WNR2000v3 Setup Manual
Page 18
... your NETGEAR product. Manually Installing Your Router 14 Securely insert one end of the Ethernet cable into your router by inserting an Ethernet cable from a PC into the Internet port of the three remaining LAN ports. 5. Securely insert that is still attached to your modem (C) and the other end into one of the wireless router (D). (The...
... your NETGEAR product. Manually Installing Your Router 14 Securely insert one end of the Ethernet cable into your router by inserting an Ethernet cable from a PC into the Internet port of the three remaining LAN ports. 5. Securely insert that is still attached to your modem (C) and the other end into one of the wireless router (D). (The...
WNR2000v3 Setup Manual
Page 19
... the Internet. Review that your network. Start your network in the correct sequence could prevent you are ready to start your wireless router (F). Wait 2 minutes. 2. Wait 1 minute. Figure 10 9. Manually Installing Your Router 15 Internet •• 8+. Failure to start your network is now set up (as described below. To start or restart your...
... the Internet. Review that your network. Start your network in the correct sequence could prevent you are ready to start your wireless router (F). Wait 2 minutes. 2. Wait 1 minute. Figure 10 9. Manually Installing Your Router 15 Internet •• 8+. Failure to start your network is now set up (as described below. To start or restart your...
WNR2000v3 Setup Manual
Page 20
For DSL customers, if software logs you in Figure 12). Internet 1 2 3 4 F Figure 11 3. Turn on your Internet provider. Verifying Your Connection Verify that software. 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." Manually Installing Your Router 16 It will take several minutes for your router to establish a connection with your computer and your computer.
For DSL customers, if software logs you in Figure 12). Internet 1 2 3 4 F Figure 11 3. Turn on your Internet provider. Verifying Your Connection Verify that software. 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." Manually Installing Your Router 16 It will take several minutes for your router to establish a connection with your computer and your computer.
WNR2000v3 Setup Manual
Page 21
..." on page 23. The factory default state is communicating at 100 Mbps; Manually Installing Your Router 17 Wireless. Power. The power light should be lit after turning on page 36 for Internet Access When configuring your wireless router manually, you use the Restore Factory Settings button. LAN. amber indicates communication at both ends, and that your...
..." on page 23. The factory default state is communicating at 100 Mbps; Manually Installing Your Router 17 Wireless. Power. The power light should be lit after turning on page 36 for Internet Access When configuring your wireless router manually, you use the Restore Factory Settings button. LAN. amber indicates communication at both ends, and that your...
WNR2000v3 Setup Manual
Page 22
... Upgrade Assistant screen will automatically check the NETGEAR database for new firmware (recommended). see the online User Manual.) 4. Manually Installing Your Router 18 The router will display. 3. Do not try to go online, turn off the router, shut down the computer, or do anything else to the router until the router finishes restarting! Figure 13 2. If new firmware...
... Upgrade Assistant screen will automatically check the NETGEAR database for new firmware (recommended). see the online User Manual.) 4. Manually Installing Your Router 18 The router will display. 3. Do not try to go online, turn off the router, shut down the computer, or do anything else to the router until the router finishes restarting! Figure 13 2. If new firmware...
WNR2000v3 Setup Manual
Page 23
...Click Next and the Basic Settings screen will display. Enter the required information for this wireless router. For more information about configuring settings, see the online User Manual for your Internet connection. The wizard will assist you need assistance, follow the Basic Settings..." on page 21. 7. If you cannot connect to access the Internet. Manually Installing Your Router 19 If you with configuring your Control Panel. Select one of your wireless router to the wireless router, check the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) properties in the left navigation pane,...
...Click Next and the Basic Settings screen will display. Enter the required information for this wireless router. For more information about configuring settings, see the online User Manual for your Internet connection. The wizard will assist you need assistance, follow the Basic Settings..." on page 21. 7. If you cannot connect to access the Internet. Manually Installing Your Router 19 If you with configuring your Control Panel. Select one of your wireless router to the wireless router, check the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) properties in the left navigation pane,...
WNR2000v3 Setup Manual
Page 24
Manually Installing Your Router 20 If problems persist, register your ISP to verify that you have the correct configuration information. • Read "Troubleshooting" on page 26. If you do not connect successfully: • Review your settings and make sure 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 problems persist, register your ISP to verify that you have the correct configuration information. • Read "Troubleshooting" on page 26. If you do not connect successfully: • Review your settings and make sure that you have selected the correct options and typed everything correctly. • Contact your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR Technical Support.
WNR2000v3 Setup Manual
Page 25
... of several hundred feet. To configure the wireless network, you can either manually specify your network name (SSID) and your wireless security settings (see "Setting Your SSID and Wireless Security" on page 23). Configuring Your Wireless Network 21 Configuring Your Wireless Network After installing your Router, you use wireless security. NETGEAR strongly recommends that you must then change the...
... of several hundred feet. To configure the wireless network, you can either manually specify your network name (SSID) and your wireless security settings (see "Setting Your SSID and Wireless Security" on page 23). Configuring Your Wireless Network 21 Configuring Your Wireless Network After installing your Router, you use wireless security. NETGEAR strongly recommends that you must then change the...
WNR2000v3 Setup Manual
Page 26
... Apply to your online User Manual for a complete explanation of any wireless adapters must know the following: • SSID. Configuring Your Wireless Network 22 On the main menu, select Wireless Settings to have set up . The SSID of the various security types that the default SSID is NETGEAR. Log in the wireless router. Set the Region. To...
... Apply to your online User Manual for a complete explanation of any wireless adapters must know the following: • SSID. Configuring Your Wireless Network 22 On the main menu, select Wireless Settings to have set up . The SSID of the various security types that the default SSID is NETGEAR. Log in the wireless router. Set the Region. To...
WNR2000v3 Setup Manual
Page 27
...wireless router, launch a browser such as Microsoft Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox. Configuring Your Wireless Network 23 Check the Wireless Connections Properties and ensure that each wireless device match the security settings of other Wi-Fi-certified and WPS-capable products should begin to obtain an IP address by DHCP from NETGEAR..., 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 security settings on each wireless computer. 4. For an ...
...wireless router, launch a browser such as Microsoft Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox. Configuring Your Wireless Network 23 Check the Wireless Connections Properties and ensure that each wireless device match the security settings of other Wi-Fi-certified and WPS-capable products should begin to obtain an IP address by DHCP from NETGEAR..., 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 security settings on each wireless computer. 4. For an ...
WNR2000v3 Setup Manual
Page 28
... no connection is in one of two ways: • If the router's SSID and security option have already been set up your wireless network and security settings first using the manual or traditional method (see the wireless router's Internet LED blink, indicating communication with WPS is explained here. If ... turn off.. For more information on . To add a wireless device using WPS: 1. On your wireless device, either: • Press an external WPS button on the outside of WPS capable devices and non-WPS capable devices, NETGEAR suggests that doesn't work with the ISP. If your network...
... no connection is in one of two ways: • If the router's SSID and security option have already been set up your wireless network and security settings first using the manual or traditional method (see the wireless router's Internet LED blink, indicating communication with WPS is explained here. If ... turn off.. For more information on . To add a wireless device using WPS: 1. On your wireless device, either: • Press an external WPS button on the outside of WPS capable devices and non-WPS capable devices, NETGEAR suggests that doesn't work with the ISP. If your network...
WNR2000v3 Setup Manual
Page 29
For more information on your wireless security settings, see the User Manual. Configuring Your Wireless Network 25 A link to the online User Manual is on setting up your wireless network and configuring your Resource CD.
For more information on your wireless security settings, see the User Manual. Configuring Your Wireless Network 25 A link to the online User Manual is on setting up your wireless network and configuring your Resource CD.