NETGEAR WNR2000v2 Network Router User Manual


 
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Contents
Wireless-N 300 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
Installing Your Wireless Router .........................................................................................7
Updating Your Router Firmware ........................................................................................8
Installing Your Router Using the Smart Wizard ..................................................................9
Using the Smart Wizard .....................................................................................................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
Configuring Your Wireless Network...................................................................................21
Specifying Wireless Settings ...........................................................................................21
Setting Your SSID and Wireless Security Manually ..................................................21
Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to Configure Your Wireless Network .......................23
Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity ................................................................................26
Troubleshooting...................................................................................................................28
Basic Setup Checklist ......................................................................................................28
Checking Basic Router Functions ...................................................................................29
Troubleshooting Login Problems .....................................................................................31
Checking the Internet Service Connection ......................................................................32