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Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA 202-10667-01 September 2010 v1.0 N300 Wireless Router with USB WNR2200 User Manual NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E.
Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA 202-10667-01 September 2010 v1.0 N300 Wireless Router with USB WNR2200 User Manual NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E.
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N300 Wireless Router with USB WNR2200 User Manual Contents About This Manual Conventions, Formats, and Scope xi How to Print This Manual xii Revision History ...xii Chapter 1 Configuring Your Internet Connection Using the Setup Manual 1-1 Logging In to Your Wireless Router 1-2 Selecting a Language for Your Screen Display 1-4 Using the Setup Wizard 1-6 Viewing or Manually Configuring Your ISP Settings 1-6 Chapter 2 Safeguarding Your Network Planning...
N300 Wireless Router with USB WNR2200 User Manual Contents About This Manual Conventions, Formats, and Scope xi How to Print This Manual xii Revision History ...xii Chapter 1 Configuring Your Internet Connection Using the Setup Manual 1-1 Logging In to Your Wireless Router 1-2 Selecting a Language for Your Screen Display 1-4 Using the Setup Wizard 1-6 Viewing or Manually Configuring Your ISP Settings 1-6 Chapter 2 Safeguarding Your Network Planning...
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N300 Wireless Router with USB WNR2200 User Manual Chapter 3 Protecting Your Network Protecting Access to Your Wireless Router 3-1 Changing the Built-In Password 3-2 Restricting Access by MAC Address 3-2 Blocking Access to Internet Sites 3-4 Blocking Access to Internet Services 3-6 Configuring a User-Defined Service 3-7 Scheduling Blocking ...3-8 Configuring E-mail Alert and Web Access Log Notifications 3-9 Viewing Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web...
N300 Wireless Router with USB WNR2200 User Manual Chapter 3 Protecting Your Network Protecting Access to Your Wireless Router 3-1 Changing the Built-In Password 3-2 Restricting Access by MAC Address 3-2 Blocking Access to Internet Sites 3-4 Blocking Access to Internet Services 3-6 Configuring a User-Defined Service 3-7 Scheduling Blocking ...3-8 Configuring E-mail Alert and Web Access Log Notifications 3-9 Viewing Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web...
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N300 Wireless Router with USB WNR2200 User Manual Allowing Inbound Connections to Your Network 5-11 How Your Computer Accesses a Remote Computer through Your Router ...........5-11 How Port Triggering Changes the Communication Process 5-13 How Port Forwarding Changes the Communication Process 5-14 How Port Forwarding Differs from Port Triggering 5-15 ...
N300 Wireless Router with USB WNR2200 User Manual Allowing Inbound Connections to Your Network 5-11 How Your Computer Accesses a Remote Computer through Your Router ...........5-11 How Port Triggering Changes the Communication Process 5-13 How Port Forwarding Changes the Communication Process 5-14 How Port Forwarding Differs from Port Triggering 5-15 ...
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N300 Wireless Router with USB WNR2200 User Manual Connecting to the USB Drive from a Remote Computer 7-12 Locating the Internet Port IP Address 7-12 Accessing the Router's USB Drive Remotely Using FTP 7-12 Connecting to the USB Drive with Microsoft Network Settings 7-12 Enabling File and Printer Sharing 7-13 Chapter 8 Troubleshooting Quick ...
N300 Wireless Router with USB WNR2200 User Manual Connecting to the USB Drive from a Remote Computer 7-12 Locating the Internet Port IP Address 7-12 Accessing the Router's USB Drive Remotely Using FTP 7-12 Connecting to the USB Drive with Microsoft Network Settings 7-12 Enabling File and Printer Sharing 7-13 Chapter 8 Troubleshooting Quick ...
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..., Formats, and Scope The conventions, formats, and scope of the NETGEAR® N300 Wireless Router with USB WNR2200 User Manual About This Manual The user manual provides information for configuring the features of this type of note might result in a malfunction or damage to highlight information of data. This manual uses the following formats to highlight special messages: Note: This format...
..., Formats, and Scope The conventions, formats, and scope of the NETGEAR® N300 Wireless Router with USB WNR2200 User Manual About This Manual The user manual provides information for configuring the features of this type of note might result in a malfunction or damage to highlight information of data. This manual uses the following formats to highlight special messages: Note: This format...
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... sheet of paper, you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature. Revision History NETGEAR, Inc. Table 1-1. This manual is constantly searching for the WNR2200 router according to these specifications: Product Version Manual Publication Date N300 Wireless Router with USB WNR2200 User Manual • Scope. xii v1.0, September 2010 Tip: If your computer must have been made since the...
... sheet of paper, you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature. Revision History NETGEAR, Inc. Table 1-1. This manual is constantly searching for the WNR2200 router according to these specifications: Product Version Manual Publication Date N300 Wireless Router with USB WNR2200 User Manual • Scope. xii v1.0, September 2010 Tip: If your computer must have been made since the...
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..., see the language options on the Resource CD. N300 Wireless Router with USB WNR2200 User Manual Chapter 1 Configuring Your Internet Connection This chapter describes how to configure your network. Configuring Your Internet Connection 1-1 v1.0, September 2010 When you install your wireless router using the Setup Manual, you in the NETGEAR Router Setup Manual, these settings are configured automatically for further configuration. The...
..., see the language options on the Resource CD. N300 Wireless Router with USB WNR2200 User Manual Chapter 1 Configuring Your Internet Connection This chapter describes how to configure your network. Configuring Your Internet Connection 1-1 v1.0, September 2010 When you install your wireless router using the Setup Manual, you in the NETGEAR Router Setup Manual, these settings are configured automatically for further configuration. The...
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Type http://www.routerlogin.net, or http://www.routerlogin.com, or the router's LAN IP address (default is 192.168.1.1) in to change its settings. Enter admin for DHCP. N300 Wireless Router with your computer or see "Changing the Built-In Password" on page 3-2. Configuring Your ...: Your computer must be configured for the router user name and your Internet connection. For help with configuring DHCP, see the documentation that came with USB WNR2200 User Manual Logging In to Your Wireless Router You can log in to the wireless router to view or change the password, see the...
Type http://www.routerlogin.net, or http://www.routerlogin.com, or the router's LAN IP address (default is 192.168.1.1) in to change its settings. Enter admin for DHCP. N300 Wireless Router with your computer or see "Changing the Built-In Password" on page 3-2. Configuring Your ...: Your computer must be configured for the router user name and your Internet connection. For help with configuring DHCP, see the documentation that came with USB WNR2200 User Manual Logging In to Your Wireless Router You can log in to the wireless router to view or change the password, see the...
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Figure 1-3 Configuring Your Internet Connection 1-3 v1.0, September 2010 Figure 1-2 If the router discovers a newer version of the software, you are asked if you previously cleared the Check for details). N300 Wireless Router with USB WNR2200 User Manual The Checking for Firmware Updates screen displays unless you want to upgrade to the new software (see "Upgrading the Router Firmware" on page 4-1 for Updated Firmware Upon Log-in check box. If no new firmware is available, the following message displays.
Figure 1-3 Configuring Your Internet Connection 1-3 v1.0, September 2010 Figure 1-2 If the router discovers a newer version of the software, you are asked if you previously cleared the Check for details). N300 Wireless Router with USB WNR2200 User Manual The Checking for Firmware Updates screen displays unless you want to upgrade to the new software (see "Upgrading the Router Firmware" on page 4-1 for Updated Firmware Upon Log-in check box. If no new firmware is available, the following message displays.
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N300 Wireless Router with USB WNR2200 User Manual 3. Selecting a Language for 5 minutes after no activity before it automatically logs you out. The Basic Settings screen displays showing the wireless router's settings. If you do not click Logout, the wireless router waits for Your Screen Display Using the Select Language drop-down menu, located in the upper right corner of languages shown...
N300 Wireless Router with USB WNR2200 User Manual 3. Selecting a Language for 5 minutes after no activity before it automatically logs you out. The Basic Settings screen displays showing the wireless router's settings. If you do not click Logout, the wireless router waits for Your Screen Display Using the Select Language drop-down menu, located in the upper right corner of languages shown...
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...as well as the current language one of the languages that is not already stored in flash memory, the language is downloaded from the NETGEAR server and stored in the current language partition of flash memory. • If you are not connected to the Internet when you ...are connected to the Internet and select a language that is set to be used on your router manager screens, do the following: 1. To specify a language to English by default. N300 Wireless Router with USB WNR2200 User Manual Figure 1-5 The language is stored in flash memory. When you select a language other than those...
...as well as the current language one of the languages that is not already stored in flash memory, the language is downloaded from the NETGEAR server and stored in the current language partition of flash memory. • If you are not connected to the Internet when you ...are connected to the Internet and select a language that is set to be used on your router manager screens, do the following: 1. To specify a language to English by default. N300 Wireless Router with USB WNR2200 User Manual Figure 1-5 The language is stored in flash memory. When you select a language other than those...
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If you see Chapter 8, "Troubleshooting." To use the Smart Setup Wizard to assist with USB WNR2200 User Manual The language you have trouble connecting to proceed. 3. Select Yes for the Auto-Detect Connection Type, and then click Next to the ...Settings screen, or you are not connected to determine your Internet connection for installation. N300 Wireless Router with configuration or to verify the Internet connection settings, follow this procedure: 1. Using the Setup Wizard You can manually configure your Internet connection. This feature is not stored in "Logging In to ...
If you see Chapter 8, "Troubleshooting." To use the Smart Setup Wizard to assist with USB WNR2200 User Manual The language you have trouble connecting to proceed. 3. Select Yes for the Auto-Detect Connection Type, and then click Next to the ...Settings screen, or you are not connected to determine your Internet connection for installation. N300 Wireless Router with configuration or to verify the Internet connection settings, follow this procedure: 1. Using the Setup Wizard You can manually configure your Internet connection. This feature is not stored in "Logging In to ...
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...Internet. ISP does not require login ISP does require login Figure 1-6 The following table explains the fields in . N300 Wireless Router with USB WNR2200 User Manual 3. If no login is working, you enter or change a DNS address, restart the computers on your network so...or not your settings. 6. If the NETGEAR website does not appear within one minute, see Chapter 8, "Troubleshooting". Configuring Your Internet Connection 1-7 v1.0, September 2010 The fields that these settings take effect. 4. When your wireless router automatically logs you can specify the MAC ...
...Internet. ISP does not require login ISP does require login Figure 1-6 The following table explains the fields in . N300 Wireless Router with USB WNR2200 User Manual 3. If no login is working, you enter or change a DNS address, restart the computers on your network so...or not your settings. 6. If the NETGEAR website does not appear within one minute, see Chapter 8, "Troubleshooting". Configuring Your Internet Connection 1-7 v1.0, September 2010 The fields that these settings take effect. 4. When your wireless router automatically logs you can specify the MAC ...
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.... These fields appear only if your ISP provided a Service Name, enter it here. Entering an Idle Timeout value of account. N300 Wireless Router with Telstra DSL accounts and newer cable modem accounts should select No for Does Your Internet Connection Require A Login?. • Other...by your ISP. Those with USB WNR2200 User Manual Table 1-1. Service Name If your ISP requires a login. Idle Timeout (In minutes) If you click Connect or Disconnect in to Point Tunneling Protocol). This determines how long the wireless router keeps the Internet connection active after the...
.... These fields appear only if your ISP provided a Service Name, enter it here. Entering an Idle Timeout value of account. N300 Wireless Router with Telstra DSL accounts and newer cable modem accounts should select No for Does Your Internet Connection Require A Login?. • Other...by your ISP. Those with USB WNR2200 User Manual Table 1-1. Service Name If your ISP requires a login. Idle Timeout (In minutes) If you click Connect or Disconnect in to Point Tunneling Protocol). This determines how long the wireless router keeps the Internet connection active after the...
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... ISP. Also enter the IP subnet mask and the gateway IP address. The wireless router will then accept traffic only from the MAC address of that computer by the wireless router on their names. • Get Automatically from ISP. Your ISP uses DHCP ...address that your wireless router will be using . Use the default MAC address of the network interface card in your computer when your account is the ISP's wireless router to which your ISP assigned. N300 Wireless Router with USB WNR2200 User Manual Table 1-1. You must be used to the wireless router during login,...
... ISP. Also enter the IP subnet mask and the gateway IP address. The wireless router will then accept traffic only from the MAC address of that computer by the wireless router on their names. • Get Automatically from ISP. Your ISP uses DHCP ...address that your wireless router will be using . Use the default MAC address of the network interface card in your computer when your account is the ISP's wireless router to which your ISP assigned. N300 Wireless Router with USB WNR2200 User Manual Table 1-1. You must be used to the wireless router during login,...
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... of the wireless device. - N300 Wireless Router with NETGEAR products that implement Push 'N' Connect. Note: NETGEAR's Push 'N' Connect feature is also an onscreen WPS button), or enter the PIN of the wireless router. Safeguarding Your Network 2-2 v1.0, September 2010 All other WiFi-certified and WPS-capable products should be compatible with USB WNR2200 User Manual - Make sure that each wireless adapter to...
... of the wireless device. - N300 Wireless Router with NETGEAR products that implement Push 'N' Connect. Note: NETGEAR's Push 'N' Connect feature is also an onscreen WPS button), or enter the PIN of the wireless router. Safeguarding Your Network 2-2 v1.0, September 2010 All other WiFi-certified and WPS-capable products should be compatible with USB WNR2200 User Manual - Make sure that each wireless adapter to...
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... data encryption mode has been superseded by anyone with a compatible adapter. N300 Wireless Router with dynamic per frame re-keying of your wireless equipment. For this chapter. Put the router in a vertical position to provide the best side-to compromise. The ...wireless data transmissions can extend beyond your walls and can enhance the security of up -and-down coverage. • If using a pre-shared key to reduce interference. Deploy the security features appropriate to 300 feet. The very strong authentication along with USB WNR2200 User Manual • Put the router...
... data encryption mode has been superseded by anyone with a compatible adapter. N300 Wireless Router with dynamic per frame re-keying of your wireless equipment. For this chapter. Put the router in a vertical position to provide the best side-to compromise. The ...wireless data transmissions can extend beyond your walls and can enhance the security of up -and-down coverage. • If using a pre-shared key to reduce interference. Deploy the security features appropriate to 300 feet. The very strong authentication along with USB WNR2200 User Manual • Put the router...
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... password of http://www.routerlogin.net with USB WNR2200 User Manual For more information about wireless technology, see the link to the online document in "Wireless Networking Basics" in Appendix B. Manually Configuring Your Wireless Settings You can view or manually configure the wireless settings for the wireless router. Note: If you click Apply. N300 Wireless Router with its default LAN address of password, or...
... password of http://www.routerlogin.net with USB WNR2200 User Manual For more information about wireless technology, see the link to the online document in "Wireless Networking Basics" in Appendix B. Manually Configuring Your Wireless Settings You can view or manually configure the wireless settings for the wireless router. Note: If you click Apply. N300 Wireless Router with its default LAN address of password, or...
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Safeguarding Your Network 2-5 v1.0, September 2010 For initial configuration and test, leave the other settings unchanged. 5. Select Wireless Settings from the main menu to display the Wireless Settings screen: Figure 2-2 The settings for this screen are explained in which the wireless router will operate. 4. N300 Wireless Router with USB WNR2200 User Manual 2. To save your changes, click Apply. Select the region in Table 2-1 on page 2-6. 3.
Safeguarding Your Network 2-5 v1.0, September 2010 For initial configuration and test, leave the other settings unchanged. 5. Select Wireless Settings from the main menu to display the Wireless Settings screen: Figure 2-2 The settings for this screen are explained in which the wireless router will operate. 4. N300 Wireless Router with USB WNR2200 User Manual 2. To save your changes, click Apply. Select the region in Table 2-1 on page 2-6. 3.