NETGEAR WNR2000 User Manual
NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 Router WNR2000 User Manual
NETGEAR, Inc.
350 East Plumeria Drive
San Jose, CA 95134 USA
202-10397-04
July 2009
v1.3
©2009 by NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved.
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wireless router is connected to the Internet, click the Knowledge Base or the Documentation link under Web Support on
the main menu to view support information.
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Statement of Conditions
In the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to
make changes to the products described in this document without notice.
NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product(s) or circuit
layout(s) described herein.
Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer
It is hereby certified that the Wireless-N 300 Router Model WNR2000 has been suppressed in accordance with the
conditions set out in the BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 and Vfg 46/1992. The operation of some equipment (for example,
test transmitters) in accordance with the regulations may, however, be subject to certain restrictions. Please refer to the
notes in the operating instructions.
Federal Office for Telecommunications Approvals has been notified of the placing of this equipment on the market
and has been granted the right to test the series for compliance with the regulations.
Bestätigung des Herstellers/Importeurs
Es wird hiermit bestätigt, daß das Wireless-N 300 Router Model WNR2000 gemäß der im BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991
und Vfg 46/1992 aufgeführten Bestimmungen entstört ist. Das vorschriftsmäßige Betreiben einiger Geräte (z.B.
Testsender) kann jedoch gewissen Beschränkungen unterliegen. Lesen Sie dazu bitte die Anmerkungen in der
Betriebsanleitung.
Das Bundesamt für Zulassungen in der Telekommunikation wurde davon unterrichtet, daß dieses Gerät auf den Markt
gebracht wurde und es ist berechtigt, die Serie auf die Erfüllung der Vorschriften hin zu überprüfen.
Regulatory Compliance Information
This section includes user requirements for operating this product in accordance with National laws for usage of radio
spectrum and operation of radio devices. Failure of the end-user to comply with the applicable requirements may result
in unlawful operation and adverse action against the end-user by the applicable National regulatory authority.
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NOTE: This product's firmware limits operation to only the channels allowed in a particular Region or Country.
Therefore, all options described in this user's guide may not be available in your version of the product.
Europe – EU Declaration of Conformity
This device complies with the essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. The following test methods
have been applied in order to prove presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive
1999/5/EC:
• EN 60950-1: 2001
Safety of information technology equipment
• EN 300 328 V1.7.1 (2006-10)
Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); Wideband transmission systems; Data
transmission equipment operating in the 2,4 GHz ISM band and using wide band modulation techniques;
Harmonized EN covering essential requirements under article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive
• EN 301 489-17 V1.2.1 (2002-08) and EN 301 489-1 V1.4.1 (2002-08)
Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
standard for radio equipment and services; Part 17: Specific conditions for 2,4 GHz wideband transmission systems
and 5 GHz high performance RLAN equipment
This device is a 2.4 GHz wideband transmission system (transceiver), intended for use in all EU member states and
EFTA countries under the following conditions and/or with the following restrictions:
• In Italy the end-user should apply for a license at the national spectrum authorities in order to obtain authorization
to use the device for setting up outdoor radio links and/or for supplying public access to telecommunications and/or
network services.
• This device may not be used for setting up outdoor radio links in France and in some areas the RF output power
may be limited to 10 mW EIRP in the frequency range of 2454 - 2483.5 MHz. For detailed information the end-user
should contact the national spectrum authority in France.
Česky
[Czech]
Dansk
[Danish]
Deutsch
[German]
Eesti
[Estonian]
English Hereby, [NETGEAR Inc.], declares that this [WNR2000] is in compliance with the
Español
[Spanish]
[NETGEAR Inc.] tímto prohlašuje, že tento [WNR2000] je ve shode se základními
požadavky a dalšími príslušnými ustanoveními smernice 1999/5/ES.
Undertegnede [NETGEAR Inc.] erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr [WNR2000]
overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF.
Hiermit erklärt [NETGEAR Inc.], dass sich das Gerät [WNR2000] in Übereinstimmung
mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den übrigen einschlägigen Bestimmungen
der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet.
Käesolevaga kinnitab [NETGEAR Inc.] seadme [WNR2000] vastavust direktiivi 1999/5/
EÜ põhinõuetele ja nimetatud direktiivist tulenevatele teistele asjakohastele sätetele.
essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
Por medio de la presente [NETGEAR Inc.] declara que el [WNR2000] cumple con los
requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la
Directiva 1999/5/CE.
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Eλληνική
[Greek]
ΜΕ ΤΗΝ ΠΑΡΟΥΣΑ [NETGEAR Inc.] ΔΗΛΩΝΕΙ ΟΤΙ [WNR2000] ΣΥΜΜΟΡΦΩΝΕΤΑΙ
ΠΡΟΣ ΤΙΣ ΟΥΣΙΩΔΕΙΣ ΑΠΑΙΤΗΣΕΙΣ ΚΑΙ ΤΙΣ ΛΟΙΠΕΣ ΣΧΕΤΙΚΕΣ ΔΙΑΤΑΞΕΙΣ ΤΗΣ
ΟΔΗΓΙΑΣ 1999/5/ΕΚ.
Français
[French]
Italiano
[Italian]
Latviski
[Latvian]
Lietuvių
[Lithuanian]
Nederlands
[Dutch]
Malti
[Maltese]
Magyar
[Hungarian]
Polski
[Polish]
Português
[Portuguese]
Slovensko
[Slovenian]
Par la présente [NETGEAR Inc.] déclare que l'appareil [WNR2000] est conforme aux
exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999/5/CE.
Con la presente [NETGEAR Inc.] dichiara che questo [WNR2000] è conforme ai
requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE.
Ar šo [NETGEAR Inc.] deklarē, ka [WNR2000] atbilst Direktīvas 1999/5/EK būtiskajām
prasībām un citiem ar to saistītajiem noteikumiem.
Šiuo [NETGEAR Inc.] deklaruoja, kad šis [WNR2000] atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir
kitas 1999/5/EB Direktyvos nuostatas.
Hierbij verklaart [NETGEAR Inc.]. dat het toestel
met de essentiële eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/EG.
Hawnhekk, [NETGEAR Inc.], jiddikjara li dan [WNR2000] jikkonforma mal-htigijiet
essenzjali u ma provvedimenti ohrajn relevanti li hemm fid-Dirrettiva 1999/5/EC.
Alulírott, [NETGEAR Inc.] nyilatkozom, hogy a [WNR2000] megfelel a vonatkozó
alapvetõ követelményeknek és az 1999/5/EC irányelv egyéb elõírásainak.
Niniejszym [NETGEAR Inc.] oświadcza, że [WNR2000] jest zgodny z zasadniczymi
wymogami oraz pozostałymi stosownymi postanowieniami Dyrektywy 1999/5/EC.
[NETGEAR Inc.] declara que este [WNR2000] está conforme com os requisitos
essenciais e outras disposições da Directiva 1999/5/CE.
[NETGEAR Inc.] izjavlja, da je ta [WNR2000] v skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami in
ostalimi relevantnimi določili direktive 1999/5/ES.
[WNR2000] in overeenstemming is
Slovensky
[Slovak]
Suomi
[Finnish]
Svenska
[Swedish]
iv
[NETGEAR Inc.] týmto vyhlasuje, _e [WNR2000] spĺňa základné po_iadavky a všetky
príslušné ustanovenia Smernice 1999/5/ES.
[NETGEAR Inc.] vakuuttaa täten että [WNR2000] tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/
EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen.
Härmed intygar [NETGEAR Inc.] att denna [WNR2000] står I överensstämmelse med
de väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av
direktiv 1999/5/EG.
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FCC Requirements for Operation in the United States
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice:
Radio Frequency Notice: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
To assure continued compliance, any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. (Example - use only shielded interface cables when
connecting to computer or peripheral devices).
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This
equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 centimeters between the radiator and your
body.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
The antennas used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all
persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
FCC Information to User
This product does not contain any user serviceable components and is to be used with approved antennas only. Any
product changes or modifications will invalidate all applicable regulatory certifications and approvals.
FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment
should be installed and operated with minimum distance of 20 cm between the radiator and your body.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
FCC Declaration Of Conformity
We NETGEAR, Inc., 4500 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara, CA 95054, declare under our sole responsibility that
the model WNR2000 Wireless-N 300 Router Model WNR2000 complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:
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• This device may not cause harmful interference, and
• This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC Radio Frequency Interference Warnings & Instructions
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the following methods:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an electrical outlet on a circuit different from that which the radio receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Wireless-N 300 Router Model WNR2000
Tested to Comply
with FCC Standards
Modifications made to the product, unless expressly approved by NETGEAR, Inc., could void the user's right to operate
the equipment.
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
Industry Canada (IC)
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICE-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme á la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from
windows to provide maximum shielding.
Equipment (or its transmit antenna) that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions,
(1) this device may not cause interference and
(2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Maximum Wireless Signal Rate Derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 Specifications
Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic,
building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate.
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Product and Publication Details
Model Number: WNR2000
Publication Date: July 2009
Product Family: Wireless Router
Product Name: Wireless-N 300 Router Model WNR2000
Home or Business Product: Home
Language: English
Publication Part Number: 202-10397-04
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Contents
About This Manual
Conventions, Formats, and Scope ................................................................................... xi
How to Use This Manual ................................................................................................. xii
How to Print This Manual ................................................................................................xiii
Revision History ...............................................................................................................xiii
Chapter 1
Configuring Basic Connectivity
Using the Setup Manual .................................................................................................1-1
Logging In To Your Wireless Router ..............................................................................1-2
Selecting a Language for Your Screen Display ..............................................................1-5
Configuring Your Internet Connection Using the Smart Setup Wizard ...........................1-6
Viewing and Configuring Basic ISP Settings ..................................................................1-7
Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity ....................................................1-11
Chapter 2
Safeguarding Your Network
Choosing Appropriate Wireless Security ........................................................................2-1
Recording Basic Wireless Settings Setup Information ...................................................2-5
Changing Wireless Security Settings .............................................................................2-6
Viewing Basic Wireless Settings ..............................................................................2-6
Configuring WEP Wireless Security .........................................................................2-9
Configuring WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK Wireless Security ....................................2-10
Viewing Advanced Wireless Settings ...........................................................................2-12
Using Push 'N' Connect (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) .........................................................2-13
Push Button Configuration .....................................................................................2-14
Security PIN Entry ..................................................................................................2-15
Configuring the WPS Settings ................................................................................2-17
Connecting Additional Wireless Client Devices after WPS Setup ..........................2-18
Restricting Wireless Access by MAC Address .............................................................2-19
Changing the Administrator Password .........................................................................2-21
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Backing Up Your Configuration ....................................................................................2-22
Understanding Your Firewall ........................................................................................2-23
Chapter 3
Restricting Access From Your Network
Content Filtering Overview .............................................................................................3-1
Blocking Access to Internet Sites ...................................................................................3-1
Blocking Access to Internet Services .............................................................................3-3
Blocking Services by IP Address Range ..................................................................3-5
Scheduling Blocking .......................................................................................................3-5
Viewing Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access ...............................................3-6
Configuring E-mail Alert and Web Access Log Notifications ..........................................3-7
Setting the Time Zone ....................................................................................................3-9
Chapter 4
Customizing Your Network Settings
Using the LAN IP Setup Options ....................................................................................4-1
Configuring a Device Name .....................................................................................4-2
Configuring LAN TCP/IP Setup Parameters ............................................................4-3
Using the Router as a DHCP Server ........................................................................4-4
Using Address Reservation ......................................................................................4-5
Using a Dynamic DNS Service .......................................................................................4-6
Configuring the WAN Setup Options ..............................................................................4-8
Disabling the SPI Firewall ........................................................................................4-8
Setting Up a Default DMZ Server .............................................................................4-8
Responding to a Ping on the Internet (WAN) Port ...................................................4-9
Setting the MTU Size ...............................................................................................4-9
Configuring NAT Filtering .......................................................................................4-10
Configuring Static Routes .............................................................................................4-10
Wireless Repeating (Also Called WDS) .......................................................................4-12
Wireless Repeating Function .................................................................................4-13
Setting Up the Base Station ...................................................................................4-14
Setting Up a Repeater Unit ....................................................................................4-15
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Chapter 5
Fine-Tuning Your Network
Allowing Inbound Connections to Your Network ............................................................5-1
How Your Computer Accesses a Remote Computer through Your Router .............5-2
How Port Triggering Changes the Communication Process ....................................5-3
How Port Forwarding Changes the Communication Process ..................................5-5
How Port Forwarding Differs from Port Triggering ...................................................5-6
Configuring Port Forwarding to Local Servers ................................................................5-6
Adding a Custom Service .........................................................................................5-7
Editing or Deleting a Port Forwarding Entry .............................................................5-9
Configuring Port Triggering ..........................................................................................5-10
Using Universal Plug and Play .....................................................................................5-14
Optimizing Wireless Performance ................................................................................5-15
Changing the MTU Size ...............................................................................................5-16
Quality of Service .........................................................................................................5-18
Using WMM QoS for Wireless Multimedia Applications .........................................5-18
Configuring QoS for Internet Access ......................................................................5-18
Overview of Home and Small Office Networking Technologies ...................................5-24
Assessing Your Speed Requirements ...................................................................5-25
Chapter 6
Using Network Monitoring Tools
Viewing Wireless Router Status Information ..................................................................6-2
Viewing a List of Attached Devices ................................................................................6-7
Managing the Configuration File .....................................................................................6-7
Backing Up and Restoring the Configuration ...........................................................6-8
Erasing the Configuration .........................................................................................6-9
Updating the Router Firmware .......................................................................................6-9
Checking for New Firmware in the Router Upgrade Screen ..................................6-10
Updating Manually to New Router Firmware .........................................................6-11
Enabling Remote Management Access .......................................................................6-13
Traffic Meter .................................................................................................................6-15
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Chapter 7
Troubleshooting
Quick Tips .......................................................................................................................7-1
Troubleshooting Basic Functions ...................................................................................7-2
Login Problems ...............................................................................................................7-5
Checking the Internet Service Connection .....................................................................7-6
Obtaining an Internet IP Address .............................................................................7-6
Troubleshooting PPPoE ...........................................................................................7-7
Troubleshooting Internet Browsing ..........................................................................7-8
Troubleshooting Your Network Using the Ping Utility .....................................................7-8
Testing the LAN Path to Your Router .......................................................................7-9
Testing the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device ...................................7-10
Problems with Date and Time ......................................................................................7-10
Problems with Wireless Adapter Connections ..............................................................7-11
Restoring the Default Configuration and Password ......................................................7-12
Appendix A
Technical Specifications
Default Configuration Settings .......................................................................................A-1
General Specifications ................................................................................................... A-3
Appendix B
Related Documents
Index
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About This Manual
The user manual provides information for configuring the features of the NETGEAR® Wireless-N
300 Router Model WNR2000 beyond initial configuration settings. Initial configuration
instructions can be found in the NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual. You should have basic
to intermediate computer and Internet skills.
Conventions, Formats, and Scope
The conventions, formats, and scope of this manual are described in the following paragraphs:
• Typographical conventions. This manual uses the following typographical conventions:
Italic Emphasis, books, CDs
Bold User input, GUI screen text
Fixed Command prompt, CLI text, code
Italic URL links
• Formats. This manual uses the following formats to highlight special messages:
Note: This format is used to highlight information of importance or special interest.
Tip: This format is used to highlight a procedure that will save time or resources.
Warning: Ignoring this type of note might result in a malfunction or damage to the
equipment, a breach of security, or a loss of data.
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Danger: This is a safety warning. Failure to take heed of this notice might result in
personal injury or death.
• Scope. This manual is written for the WNR2000 router according to these specifications:
Product Version Wireless-N 300 Router Model WNR2000
Manual Publication Date July 2009
For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, click the links to
the NETGEAR website in Appendix B, “Related Documents.”
Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. website at
http://www.netgear.com/support.
How to Use This Manual
The HTML version of this manual includes the following:
• Buttons, and , for browsing forward or backward through the manual one page
at a time.
• A button that displays the table of contents and an button that displays an
index. Double-click a link in the table of contents or index to navigate directly to where the
topic is described in the manual.
• A button to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. online knowledge base for the product
model.
• Links to PDF versions of the full manual and individual chapters.
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How to Print This Manual
To print this manual, your computer must have the free Adobe Acrobat reader installed in order to
view and print PDF files. The Acrobat reader is available on the Adobe Web site at
http://www.adobe.com.
Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of paper, you can
save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature.
Revision History
NETGEAR, Inc. is constantly searching for ways to improve its products and documentation. The
following table indicates any changes that might have been made since the WNR2000 router was
introduced.
Table 2-1. Publication Revision History
Part Number
202-10397-01 v1.0 June 2008 First publication.
202-10397-02 v1.1 September 2008 Additional features.
202-10397-03 v1.2 January 2009 Additional features.
202-10397-04 v1.3 July 2009 Additional features.
Version
Number
Date Description
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Chapter 1
Configuring Basic Connectivity
This chapter describes the settings for your Internet connection and your wireless local area
network (LAN) connection. When you perform the initial configuration of your wireless router
using the Resource CD as described in the NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual, these
settings are specified automatically for you. This chapter provides further details about these
connectivity settings, as well as instructions on how to log in to the router for further
configuration.
Note: NETGEAR recommends using the Smart Wizard™ on the Resource CD for initial
configuration, as described in the NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual.
This chapter includes the following sections:
• “Using the Setup Manual” on page 1-1
• “Logging In To Your Wireless Router” on page 1-2
• “Selecting a Language for Your Screen Display” on page 1-5
• “Configuring Your Internet Connection Using the Smart Setup Wizard” on page 1-6
• “Viewing and Configuring Basic ISP Settings” on page 1-7
• “Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity” on page 1-11
Using the Setup Manual
For first-time installation of your wireless router, refer to the NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup
Manual. The Setup Manual explains how to launch the NETGEAR Smart Wizard on the Resource
CD to step you through the procedure to connect your router, modem, and computers. The Smart
Wizard will assist you in configuring your wireless settings and enabling wireless security for your
network. After initial configuration using the Setup Manual, you can use the information in this
User Manual to configure additional features of your wireless router.
For installation instructions in a language other than English, refer to the language options on the
Resource CD.
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Logging In To Your Wireless Router
When the wireless router is connected to your network, you can access and configure the router
using your browser.
To access the router:
1. Connect to the wireless router by typing http://www.routerlogin.net in the address field of
your browser, and then press Enter. A login window displays.
Figure 1-1
Tip: You can connect to the wireless router by typing either of these URLs in the
address field of your browser, and then pressing Enter:
• http://www.routerlogin.net
• http://www.routerlogin.com
If these URLs do not work, you must type the IP address of the router, for
example, http://www.192.168.1.1.
2. Enter admin for the router user name and your password (or the default, password). For
information about how to change the password, see “Changing the Administrator Password”
on page 2-21.
Note: The router user name and password are not the same as any other user name or
password you might use to log in to your Internet connection.
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The Checking for Firmware Updates screen appears unless you previously cleared the Check
for Updated Firmware Upon Log-in check box.
Figure 1-2
If the router discovers a newer version of firmware, the message on the left displays when you
log in. If no new firmware is available, the message on the right displays.
Figure 1-3
To automatically update to the new firmware, click Yes to allow the router to download and
install the new firmware file from NETGEAR.
Warning: When uploading firmware to the WNR2000 router, do not interrupt the
Web browser by closing the window, clicking a link, or loading a new
page. If the browser is interrupted, it could corrupt the firmware.
When the upload is complete, your router automatically restarts. The update process typically
takes about 1 minute.
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3. In the main menu on the left, select Basic Settings under Setup. The Basic Settings screen
displays showing the wireless router’s home page and suggested default settings.
Figure 1-4
Note: If the Check for New Version Upon Log-in check box is selected, the home
page is the Router Upgrade screen. Otherwise, it is the Basic Settings screen.
If the wireless router is connected to the Internet, you can select Knowledge Base or
Documentation under Web Support in the main menu to view support information or the
documentation for the wireless router.
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If you do not click Logout, the wireless router will wait for 5 minutes after no activity before
it automatically logs you out.
Selecting a Language for Your Screen Display
Using the Select Language drop-down menu, located in the upper right corner of the Router
Manager screen, you can display the router manager screens in any of languages shown in Figure
1-5:
Figure 1-5
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The language is set to English by default. The default language is always stored in memory. When
you select a language other than the default, that language as well as English is stored in memory.
The additional language stored is the most recently selected. For example, if you select Deutsch,
German and English will be stored. If you next select Chinese, Chinese and English will be stored.
To specify a language to be used on your router manager screens, do the following:
1. Expand the list and select the language you want.
2. Click Apply.
The language you select is then downloaded and displayed in the language selection box, and
your screen display will be in the selected language.
Note: You can select from the entire list of supported languages only when the router is
connected to the Internet. When the router is not connected to the Internet, you can
select one of the stored languages only.
Configuring Your Internet Connection Using the Smart Setup Wizard
You can manually configure your Internet connection using the Basic Settings screen, or you can
allow the Smart Setup Wizard to determine your Internet Service Provider (ISP) configuration.
The Smart Setup Wizard searches your Internet connection for servers and protocols to determine
your ISP configuration.
To use the Smart Setup Wizard to assist with configuration or to verify the Internet connection
settings:
1. Select Setup Wizard from the top of the main menu.
2. Click Next to proceed. Enter your ISP settings, as needed.
3. At the end of the Setup Wizard, click Test to verify your Internet connection. If you have
trouble connecting to the Internet, see Chapter 7, “Troubleshooting.”
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Viewing and Configuring Basic ISP Settings
Settings related to your Internet service are specified in the Basic Settings screen. Select Basic
Settings under Setup in the main menu.
The content you see in the Basic Settings screen depends on whether your ISP requires that you
log in with a user name and password for Internet access.
• No login required by ISP. If no login is required by your ISP, the following settings appear in
the Basic Settings screen.
ISP does not require login
Figure 1-6
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– Account Name (might also be called Host Name). The account name is provided to the
ISP during a DHCP request from your router. In most cases, this setting is not required,
but some ISPs require it for access to ISP services such as mail or news servers.
– Domain Name. The domain name is provided by your router to computers on your LAN
when the computers request DHCP settings from your router. In most cases, this settings is
not required.
– Internet IP Address. Determines how your router obtains an IP address for Internet
access.
• If your ISP assigns an IP address dynamically (by DHCP), select Get Dynamically
From ISP.
• If your ISP has assigned you a permanent, fixed (static) IP address for your computer,
select Use Static IP Address. Enter the IP address that your ISP assigned. Also, enter
the subnet mask and the gateway IP address. The gateway is the ISP’s router to which
your router will connect.
– Domain Name Server (DNS) Address. If you know that your ISP does not automatically
transmit DNS addresses to the router during login, select Use These DNS Servers, and
enter the IP address of your ISP’s primary DNS server. If a secondary DNS server address
is available, enter it also.
Note: If you enter or change a DNS address, restart the computers on your
network so that these settings take effect.
– Router MAC Address. This section determines the Ethernet MAC address that the router
will use on the Internet port. Typically, you would leave Use Default Address selected.
However, some ISPs (especially cable modem providers) register the Ethernet MAC
address of the network interface card in your computer when your account is first opened.
They then accept only traffic from the MAC address of that computer. This feature allows
your router to masquerade as that computer by “cloning” or “spoofing” its MAC address.
To change the MAC address, select one of the following methods:
• Select Use Computer MAC Address. The router will then capture and use the MAC
address of the computer that you are now using. You must be using the one computer
that is allowed by the ISP.
• Select Use This MAC Address, and enter it here.
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If a login is required by your ISP, the following settings appear in the Basic Settings screen:
ISP does require login
Figure 1-7
• Does Your Internet Connection Require A Login? If you usually must use a login program
such as WinPOET to access the Internet, your Internet connection requires a login. After you
select Yes, the Basic Settings screen displays.
Note: After you finish setting up your router, you will no longer need to launch the
ISP’s login program on your computer to access the Internet. When you start
an Internet application, your router will automatically log you in.
– Internet Service Provider. This drop-down list contains a few ISPs that need special
protocols for connection. The list includes:
• PPTP (Point to Point Tunneling Protocol), used primarily in Austrian DSL services
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• Telstra Bigpond, an Australian residential cable modem service
Note: The Telstra Bigpond setting is only for older cable modem service
accounts still requiring a Bigpond login utility. Telstra has
discontinued this type of account. Those with Telstra DSL accounts
and newer cable modem accounts should select No for Does Your
Internet Connection Require a Login.
• Other, which selects PPPoE (Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet), the protocol used
by most DSL services worldwide.
Figure 1-8
Note: Not all ISPs are listed here. The ones on this list have special
requirements.
– Login and Password. This is the user name and password provided by your ISP. This
name and password are used to log in to the ISP server.
– Service Name. If your connection is capable of connecting to multiple Internet services,
this setting specifies which service to use.
• Connection Mode. This drop-down list selects when the router will connect to and
disconnect from the Internet.
Figure 1-9
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– The list includes:
• Always On. The router logs in to the Internet immediately after booting and never
disconnects.
• Dial on Demand. The router logs in only when outgoing traffic is present and logs out
after the idle time-out.
• Manually Connect. The router logs in or logs out only when the user clicks Connect
or Disconnect in the Router Status screen.
– Idle Timeout. Your Internet connection is logged out if there is no data transfer during the
specified time interval.
– Domain Name Server (DNS) Address. If you know that your ISP does not automatically
transmit DNS addresses to the router during login, select Use These DNS Servers, and
enter the IP address of your ISP’s primary DNS server. If a secondary DNS server address
is available, enter it also.
Note: If you enter or change a DNS address, restart the computers on your
network so that these settings take effect.
Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity
Note: If you use a wireless computer to change wireless settings, you might be
disconnected when you click Apply. Reconfigure your wireless adapter to match
the new settings, or access the router from a wired computer to make any further
changes.
Follow these instructions to set up and test basic wireless connectivity. Once you have established
basic wireless connectivity, you can enable security settings appropriate to your needs.
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1. Select Wireless Settings under Setup in the main menu of the WNR2000 router.
Figure 1-10
2. For the wireless network name (SSID), use the default name, or choose a suitable descriptive
name. In the Name (SSID) field, you can enter a value of up to 32 alphanumeric characters.
The default SSID is NETGEAR.
Note: The SSID is case-sensitive; NETGEAR is not the same as nETgear. Also, the
SSID of any wireless access adapters must match the SSID you specify in the
WNR2000 router. If they do not match, you will not get a wireless connection
to the WNR2000 router.
3. Select the region in which the wireless interface will operate.
4. Set the channel. The default channel is Auto.
This field determines which operating frequency is used. It should not be necessary to change
the wireless channel unless you notice interference problems with another nearby wireless
router or access point. Select a channel that is not being used by any other wireless networks
within several hundred feet of your router. For more information about the wireless channel
frequencies, click the link to the online document “Wireless Networking Basics” in
Appendix B.
5. Make sure that the mode is set to Up to 145Mbps.
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6. For Security Options, select None.
7. Click Apply to save your changes.
Note: If you are configuring the router from a wireless computer and you change the
router’s SSID, channel, or security settings, you will lose your wireless
connection when you click Apply. You must then change the wireless settings
of your computer to match the router’s new settings.
8. Select Wireless Settings under Advanced in the main menu of the WNR2000 router.
Figure 1-11
9. Make sure that the Enable Wireless Router Radio, Enable SSID Broadcast, and Enable
WMM check boxes are selected.
10. Click Setup Access List.
11. Make sure that the Turn Access Control On check box is not selected.
12. Configure and test your wireless computer for wireless connectivity.
Program the wireless adapter of your computer to have the same SSID and channel that you
specified in the router, and disable encryption. Check that your computer has a wireless link
and can obtain an IP address by DHCP from the router.
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Once your computer has basic wireless connectivity to the router, you can configure the advanced
wireless security functions of the computer and router (for more information about security and
these settings, see Chapter 2, “Safeguarding Your Network ”).
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