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... back to complete your router setup. Step 5: Power On Your Router. N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v3 Installation Guide Package Contents: NETGEAR N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v3 Resource CD N300 Wireless Router Ethernet Cable Power Adapter Step 1A: Unplug or power off your computer. Internet DSL or Cable Modem (not included) Power on (approximately 2 minutes). Laptop or Desktop Computer N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v3 Resource CD Step 6: Insert Your CD. Wait until the...
... back to complete your router setup. Step 5: Power On Your Router. N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v3 Installation Guide Package Contents: NETGEAR N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v3 Resource CD N300 Wireless Router Ethernet Cable Power Adapter Step 1A: Unplug or power off your computer. Internet DSL or Cable Modem (not included) Power on (approximately 2 minutes). Laptop or Desktop Computer N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v3 Resource CD Step 6: Insert Your CD. Wait until the...
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... If you do not have this process to your User Name admin and Password (default is NETGEAR). 3. Connect Wireless Devices to write it . 3. Look for firmware updates by selecting Router Upgrade and following the on-screen prompts. Select it down here Note: Both your ISP requires...want to Your Router Enter your wireless laptops, gaming devices (such as Wii or Play station 3 with wireless), or other equipment to the Internet. 1. Press the WPS button on the left: Setup Wizard. "No CD Drive" Installation Set up your Passphrase. Enter the router User Name admin...
... If you do not have this process to your User Name admin and Password (default is NETGEAR). 3. Connect Wireless Devices to write it . 3. Look for firmware updates by selecting Router Upgrade and following the on-screen prompts. Select it down here Note: Both your ISP requires...want to Your Router Enter your wireless laptops, gaming devices (such as Wii or Play station 3 with wireless), or other equipment to the Internet. 1. Press the WPS button on the left: Setup Wizard. "No CD Drive" Installation Set up your Passphrase. Enter the router User Name admin...
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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 Access 17...
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 Access 17...
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... this manual - Become familiar with the front and back panels of a NETGEAR® high-speed wireless router, the N300 Wireless Router Model WNR2000v3. Then, read the section on "Positioning Your Wireless Router" on stand for repair. Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in case you begin installing your router, check the package contents (see "Hardware Features" on your purchase...
... this manual - Become familiar with the front and back panels of a NETGEAR® high-speed wireless router, the N300 Wireless Router Model WNR2000v3. Then, read the section on "Positioning Your Wireless Router" on stand for repair. Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in case you begin installing your router, check the package contents (see "Hardware Features" on your purchase...
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.... To ensure proper heat dissipation and 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 2 Place your router in Figure 2. Getting to the Ethernet cables for installation: 1. Figure 1 2. Carefully peel off the protective film...
.... To ensure proper heat dissipation and 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 2 Place your router in Figure 2. Getting to the Ethernet cables for installation: 1. Figure 1 2. Carefully peel off the protective film...
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...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 self-test diagnostic. Getting to the router. Power Activity Solid Amber Solid Green Off Description The router is not being supplied to Know Your Wireless Router... 3 Power is performing the power-on the front panel. Table 1. Front Panel The router front panel, shown in ...
...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 self-test diagnostic. Getting to the router. Power Activity Solid Amber Solid Green Off Description The router is not being supplied to Know Your Wireless Router... 3 Power is performing the power-on the front panel. Table 1. Front Panel The router front panel, shown in ...
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.... If you cannot or prefer not to your network (see "Connecting Your Wireless Router" on page 21). Install and connect your wireless router to use the NETGEAR genie Installation Assistant, see "Setting Up Your Router for your router, modem, and PC(s); Configure your wireless network and select wireless security settings to use a different computer. • Manual Setup: If you choose to...
.... If you cannot or prefer not to your network (see "Connecting Your Wireless Router" on page 21). Install and connect your wireless router to use the NETGEAR genie Installation Assistant, see "Setting Up Your Router for your router, modem, and PC(s); Configure your wireless network and select wireless security settings to use a different computer. • Manual Setup: If you choose to...
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... check for updating your router. You must log in to the router to Know Your Wireless Router 8 Getting to use this feature see "Using the NETGEAR genie" on page 17, or the online User Manual). 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 updating your router. You must log in to the router to Know Your Wireless Router 8 Getting to use this feature see "Using the NETGEAR genie" on page 17, or the online User Manual). Updating Your Router Firmware NETGEAR is always improving the operability and features included with your product. • The NETGEAR genie Installation Assistant lets you...
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...ISP). • Your PC has a wired Ethernet connection (not a wireless connection). • You have an Internet service connection through the setup process by your network. Insert the Resource CD into your router using a computer with either a Mac operating system or a Windows ... helps you are using the NETGEAR genie: 1. Installing Your Router Using the NETGEAR genie 9 To set up your PC. Installing Your Router Using the NETGEAR genie The NETGEAR genie setup procedure should take about 15 minutes to configure your wireless settings and enable wireless security for your ISP.
...ISP). • Your PC has a wired Ethernet connection (not a wireless connection). • You have an Internet service connection through the setup process by your network. Insert the Resource CD into your router using a computer with either a Mac operating system or a Windows ... helps you are using the NETGEAR genie: 1. Installing Your Router Using the NETGEAR genie 9 To set up your PC. Installing Your Router Using the NETGEAR genie The NETGEAR genie setup procedure should take about 15 minutes to configure your wireless settings and enable wireless security for your ISP.
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... close of your high-speed wireless router, the wireless adapter card for your router, or No, to access the router's main menu. • For Mac users, the NETGEAR genie places a Router_Setup.pdf file on your desktop. It also places the Router Login shortcut on the desktop for you through installing your router, connecting your router to the Internet, configuring your...
... close of your high-speed wireless router, the wireless adapter card for your router, or No, to access the router's main menu. • For Mac users, the NETGEAR genie places a Router_Setup.pdf file on your desktop. It also places the Router Login shortcut on the desktop for you through installing your router, connecting your router to the Internet, configuring your...
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For more information, see "Configuring Your Wireless Network" on page 21. You will also be prompted to its default factory settings). Installing Your Router Using the NETGEAR genie 11 Accessing Your Router After Installation The NETGEAR genie only appears when you have reset the router to check for example, if you first install the router or when the router is in to the router. If you want to change the settings after installing and configuring your router using the NETGEAR genie, you must open a browser window and log in its factory default state (for new router firmware.
For more information, see "Configuring Your Wireless Network" on page 21. You will also be prompted to its default factory settings). Installing Your Router Using the NETGEAR genie 11 Accessing Your Router After Installation The NETGEAR genie only appears when you have reset the router to check for example, if you first install the router or when the router is in to the router. If you want to change the settings after installing and configuring your router using the NETGEAR genie, you must open a browser window and log in its factory default state (for new router firmware.
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... Server (DNS) addresses - Depending on page 6." Manually Installing Your Router Before installing and connecting your router manually, review the list below and make sure that you have cable modem service, make sure that it is complete (see "Unpacking Your New Router" on which you first set up your wireless router and access the Internet: - Use the procedures...
... Server (DNS) addresses - Depending on page 6." Manually Installing Your Router Before installing and connecting your router manually, review the list below and make sure that you have cable modem service, make sure that it is complete (see "Unpacking Your New Router" on which you first set up your wireless router and access the Internet: - Use the procedures...
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..."Obtain DNS server address automatically." Turn off your computer to the modem. 4. If you install your wireless router, make sure that connects your computer. 2. A B Figure 7 Manually Installing Your Router 13 You can check these settings by looking at the modem end only (B). Disconnect the ... computer. Connecting Your Wireless Router Before 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 ...
..."Obtain DNS server address automatically." Turn off your computer to the modem. 4. If you install your wireless router, make sure that connects your computer. 2. A B Figure 7 Manually Installing Your Router 13 You can check these settings by looking at the modem end only (B). Disconnect the ... computer. Connecting Your Wireless Router Before 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 ...
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... 4 (E), as shown in Figure 9. Securely insert one of the wireless router (D). (The cable and the Internet port label are color coded.) 1 2 3 Internet 4 D Internet C Figure 8 6. Manually Installing Your Router 14 Locate the cable (A) that cable into the Internet port of the three remaining LAN ports. Connect any additional wired PCs to your NETGEAR product. 5. Internet A 1 2 E 3 4 Figure 9 7.
... 4 (E), as shown in Figure 9. Securely insert one of the wireless router (D). (The cable and the Internet port label are color coded.) 1 2 3 Internet 4 D Internet C Figure 8 6. Manually Installing Your Router 14 Locate the cable (A) that cable into the Internet port of the three remaining LAN ports. Connect any additional wired PCs to your NETGEAR product. 5. Internet A 1 2 E 3 4 Figure 9 7.
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... below. Internet •• 8+. Plug in Figure 10); Figure 10 9. Start your network in the correct sequence could prevent you are ready to start your wireless router (F). To start or restart your network. Plug the end of the power adapter's cord into the wall or a power strip, and into the power adapter... the Internet. Failure to start your network in the correct sequence, as shown in and turn on the cable or DSL modem. Wait 2 minutes. 2. Manually Installing Your Router 15
... below. Internet •• 8+. Plug in Figure 10); Figure 10 9. Start your network in the correct sequence could prevent you are ready to start your wireless router (F). To start or restart your network. Plug the end of the power adapter's cord into the wall or a power strip, and into the power adapter... the Internet. Failure to start your network in the correct sequence, as shown in and turn on the cable or DSL modem. Wait 2 minutes. 2. Manually Installing Your Router 15
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Turn on your router to the Internet Explorer Tools menu, Internet Options, Connections tab and select "Never dial a connection." You might need to go to establish a connection with your computer and your router is connected correctly by checking the wireless router status lights (as illustrated in to the Internet, do not run that software. Verifying Your Connection Verify that your Internet provider. Internet 1 2 3 4 F Figure 11 3. It will take several minutes for your computer. Manually Installing Your Router 16 For DSL customers, if software logs you in Figure 12).
Turn on your router to the Internet Explorer Tools menu, Internet Options, Connections tab and select "Never dial a connection." You might need to go to establish a connection with your computer and your router is connected correctly by checking the wireless router status lights (as illustrated in to the Internet, do not run that software. Verifying Your Connection Verify that your Internet provider. Internet 1 2 3 4 F Figure 11 3. It will take several minutes for your computer. Manually Installing Your Router 16 For DSL customers, if software logs you in Figure 12).
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... will not be lit for each connected computer on the wireless router. Setting Up Your Router for more information. The power light should be lit unless you use the Restore Factory Settings button. Wireless. Green indicates that the computer is communicating at 10 Mbps.... Type http://www.routerlogin.net in to your wireless router: http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com. See "Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to your network. Manually Installing Your Router 17 Power. A LAN light (1-4) should turn solid green. amber ...
... will not be lit for each connected computer on the wireless router. Setting Up Your Router for more information. The power light should be lit unless you use the Restore Factory Settings button. Wireless. Green indicates that the computer is communicating at 10 Mbps.... Type http://www.routerlogin.net in to your wireless router: http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com. See "Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to your network. Manually Installing Your Router 17 Power. A LAN light (1-4) should turn solid green. amber ...
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...to log in Figure 13 will automatically check the NETGEAR database for new firmware (recommended). When the Power light stops blinking, wait a few seconds more before using the router. Do not try to go online, turn off the router, shut down the computer, or do anything ... The router will display. When prompted, enter admin for the router user name and password for new firmware later; If no new firmware version is available, click Yes, and the router will display. 3. A login window similar to the one shown in to your Internet connection. Manually Installing Your Router 18
...to log in Figure 13 will automatically check the NETGEAR database for new firmware (recommended). When the Power light stops blinking, wait a few seconds more before using the router. Do not try to go online, turn off the router, shut down the computer, or do anything ... The router will display. When prompted, enter admin for the router user name and password for new firmware later; If no new firmware version is available, click Yes, and the router will display. 3. A login window similar to the one shown in to your Internet connection. Manually Installing Your Router 18
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.... If you need assistance, follow the Basic Settings Help screens on the router interface or see the online User Manual for your wireless router to obtain both IP and DNS server addresses automatically. Click Apply to the Internet! Manually Installing Your Router 19 From the menu options in the Network Connections section of the following...
.... If you need assistance, follow the Basic Settings Help screens on the router interface or see the online User Manual for your wireless router to obtain both IP and DNS server addresses automatically. Click Apply to the Internet! Manually Installing Your Router 19 From the menu options in the Network Connections section of the following...
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Manually Installing Your Router 20 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. If problems persist, register your ISP to verify that you have the correct configuration information. • Read "Troubleshooting" on page 26.
Manually Installing Your Router 20 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. If problems persist, register your ISP to verify that you have the correct configuration information. • Read "Troubleshooting" on page 26.