NETGEAR WNR2000-100NAS User Manual

NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual

NETGEAR, Inc.

4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA

202-10397-01 June 2008 v1.0

Product Registration, Support, and Documentation

Register your product at http://www.netgear.com/register. Registration is required before you can use our telephone support service. Product updates and Web su pport are always available at http://www.netgear.com/support.

Setup documentation is available on the CD, on the support website, and on the documentation website. When the 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.

Trademarks

NETGEAR and the NETGEAR logo are registered trademarks, and RangeMax and Smart Wizard are trademarks of NETGEAR. Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are registered trademarks and Windows Vista is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Other brand and product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders.

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 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 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. T e stsender) 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.

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.

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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 Co mpa tibility (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

[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.

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Español

[Spanish]

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.

Eλληνική

[Greek]

Français

[French]

Italiano

[Italian]

Latviski [Latvian]

Lietuvių [Lithuanian]

Nederlands

[Dutch]

Malti

[Maltese]

Magyar

[Hungarian]

Polski

[Polish]

Português

[Portuguese]

ΜΕ ΤΗΝ ΠΑΡΟΥΣΑ [NETGEAR Inc.] ΔΗΛΩΝΕΙ ΟΤΙ [WNR2000] ΣΥΜΜΟΡΦΩΝΕΤΑΙ ΠΡΟΣ ΤΙΣ ΟΥΣΙΩΔΕΙΣ ΑΠΑΙΤΗΣΕΙΣ ΚΑΙ ΤΙΣ ΛΟΙΠΕΣ ΣΧΕΤΙΚΕΣ ΔΙΑΤΑΞΕΙΣ ΤΗΣ ΟΔΗΓΙΑΣ 1999/5/ΕΚ.

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 [WNR2000] in overeenstemming is 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.

Slovensko

[Slovenian]

Slovensky [Slovak]

Suomi

[Finnish]

Svenska

[Swedish]

[NETGEAR Inc.] izjavlja, da je ta [WNR2000] v skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi relevantnimi določili direktive 1999/5/ES.

[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 contin ued 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 sh ielded interfa ce 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 antenn as 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 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 rea sonable 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 th e radio receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Wireless-N 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: June 2008 Product Family: Wireless Router Product Name: Wireless-N Router Model WNR2000 Home or Business Product: Home Language: English Publication Part Number: 202-10397-01

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About This Manual

Conventions, Formats, and Scope ................................................................................... xi

How to Use This Manual ..................................................................................................xii

How to Print This Manual .................................................................................................xii

Revision History ...............................................................................................................xiii

Chapter 1 Configuring Basic Connectivity

Using the Setup Manual .................................................................................................1-1

Logging In To Your Wireless Router ...............................................................................1-2

Configuring Your Internet Connection Using the Smart Setup Wizard ...........................1-5

Viewing and Configuring Basic ISP Settings ..................................................................1-5

Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity ....................................................1-10

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

Backing Up Your Configuration .....................................................................................2-22

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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

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

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Editing or Deleting a Port Forwarding Entry .............................................................5-8

Configuring Port Triggering .............................................................................................5-9

Using Universal Plug and Play .....................................................................................5-13

Optimizing Wireless Performance ................................................................................5-14

Changing the MTU Size ...............................................................................................5-15

Overview of Home and Small Office Networking Technologies ....................................5-17

Assessing Your Speed Requirements ....................................................................5-18

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

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

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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 Router Model WNR2000 beyond initial configuration settings. Initial configuration instructions can be found in the NETGEAR Wireless-N 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:

• Ty pographical 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 Router Model WNR2000 Manual Publication Date June 2008

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.

How to Print This Manual

To print this manual, you can choose one of the following options, according to your needs.

• Printing a page from HTML. Each page in the HTML version of the manual is dedicated to a major topic. Select File > Print from the browser menu to print the page contents.

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• Printing from PDF. Your computer must have the free Adobe Acrobat Reader installed for you to view and print PDF files. The Acrobat Reader is available on the Adobe website at

http://www.adobe.com.

– Printing a PDF chapter. Use the PDF of This Chapter link at the top left of any page.

• Click the PDF of This Chapter link at the top left of any page in the chapter you want

to print. The PDF version of the chapter you were viewing opens in a browser window.

• Click the print icon in the upper left of your browser window.

– Printing a PDF version of the complete manual. Use the Complete PDF Manual link

at the top left of any page.

• Click the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of any page in the manual. The

PDF version of the complete manual opens in a browser window.

• Click the print icon in the upper left of your browser window.

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

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Version Number

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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-N 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-N 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

• “Configuring Your Internet Connection Using the Smart Setup Wizard” on page 1-5

• “Viewing and Configuring Basic ISP Settings” on page 1-5

• “Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity” on page 1-10

Using the Setup Manual

For first-time installation of your wireless router, refer to the NETGEAR Wireless-N 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: Whe n up loading 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.

Configuring Y our 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.”

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.

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ISP does not require login

Figure 1-5

– 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.

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– 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 Addr ess. 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 1-6

• 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 Ethern et), the protocol used by most DSL services worldwide.

Figure 1-7

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 1-8

– The list includes:

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• 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

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 1-9

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 1-10

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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