Netgear WNXR2000 Quick Start Manual

Wireless N 300+ Powerline AV Router WNXR2000
Installation Guide
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Package Contents

Wireless N 300+ Powerline AV Router
WNXR2000
Resource CD
Ethernet Cable
NETGEAR
N300 Wireless Router
XAVP1000 Y-Cable Adapter
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About Your WNXR2000

The WNR2000 router works with the XAVP1000 Y-cable adapter to help you create a Powerline and wireless network.
To set up your network, do the following:
Set Up the XAVP1000 Adapter
Connect the WNXR2000 Powerline AV Router

Set Up the XAVP1000 Adapter

Follow these steps to connect the XAVP1000 adapter to the router:
1. Plug the network connector on the Y-cable adapter into one
of the orange Ethernet ports on the router.
2. Plug the Power connector on the Y-cable adapter into the
power inlet on the router.
3. Plug the XAVP1000 adapter into an electrical outlet.
Make sure that:
You do NOT plug the adapter into a Power Strip.
The electrical outlet is not controlled by a wall switch to
avoid someone unknowingly turning off the power to the outlet.
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4. Power on the router using the Power On/Off button on the
back of the router.
5. Check that the power lights on both the XAVP1000 adapter
and on the router are lit. For more information on the status lights, see “WNXR2000 Router Status Lights” on page 15 and “XAVP1000 Adapter LEDs and Buttons” on page 17.
6. When the router indicates that the Ethernet port connected to
the Y-cable adapter is linked and active (the LED for the
Ethernet port on the front of the router will be solid green), check that the Ethernet and Powerline LEDs on the adapter are also on and blinking.

Connect the WNXR2000 Powerline AV Router

Follow the connection instructions as shown in the drawing on the next page.
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Step 1:
Unplug the power to turn off your modem.
DSL
or Cable
Internet
Step 4:
Power on your router.
Wait until the wireless LED
turns on.
Step 2:
Connect one end of the yellow cable ( ) to your modem, and connect the other end to your router.
Modem
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Wireless on/off
N300 Wireless Router
Power on/off
Step 3:
Power on your modem.
Wait until your modem cycles on (approximately
(not included)
2 minutes).
Laptop or Desktop
Computer
Wireless N 300+ Powerline AV Router
WNXR2000
Resource CD
Note: If you have a modem with a battery-backup,
remove and re-insert the battery before connecting your modem to power.
Step 5:
Connect your computer.
Connect with a wired connection (as shown in this diagram) or connect wirelessly to the router with these settings:
Wireless Network (SSID): ______________
Wireless Password: ___________________
Step 6:
Insert Your CD.
Click Router Setup and follow the steps to set up a secure wireless network.
Note: If your laptop does not have a
CD drive, see “No CD Drive” Installation on the back to complete your router setup.
Step 7:
Connect your Powerline devices.
See next page.
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Existing Powerline Network — Room 1 (example)
This drawing (Room 1) shows how the Y-cable Powerline adapter and WNR2000 router might fit into an existing Powerline network in your house.
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Existing Powerline Network — Room 2 (example)
Reset
(additional Powerline adapters not included)
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Setting Up Internet Access

1. In the address field of your browser, type http://
www.routerlogin.net and click Enter.
2. Enter the router User Name
admin and default Password password to open your
router’s main settings page.
3. When the main settings
page opens, you will be asked if you want to “Check for Update.” Click Cancel. You can always check for new firmware later after you are connected to the Internet.
4. Select the first menu item on the left: Setup Wizard. Make
sure Yes is selected. Then click Next and follow the prompts to complete the Setup Wizard.
When the Setup Wizard has completed detecting your connection, the Basic Settings page displays showing your settings. You are now connected to the Internet.
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Note: If your ISP requires that you enter a User Name or Password, you will be prompted to enter this information. If you do not have this information, contact your ISP.
After connecting to the Internet, you can check for firmware updates by selecting Router Upgrade and following the on­screen prompts.

Setting Up the Wireless Security

You should set up a secure wireless network. Once your router security is established, your wireless laptops, gaming devices (such as Wii or Play station 3 with wireless), or other wireless equipment can safely and securely connect to the Internet.
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1. From the main menu page, select Wireless Settings.*
*Your router menu may display different or additional features not shown
2. First, name your wireless network. Choose a name that is
easy for you to remember. You might want to write it down here: ___________________________ (the default name is NETGEAR).
3. Select your security method. NETGEAR recommends WPA-
PSK (TKIP) +WPA2-PSK (AES). Then, enter a Passphrase. In the example, we entered HomeNetwork.
You might want to write your Passphrase down here:________________________.
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Note: Both your Network Name (SSID) and Passphrase are case sensitive. Your Network name, Security method and Passphrase must be the same on all the wireless devices connected to your router.
4. Click Apply and close your browser.

Connecting Wireless Devices to Your Router

Enter your wireless information here:
Wireless Network Name (SSID)
__________________________________
Wireless Security Passphrase
__________________________________
If you don’t remember your Passphrase, type http:// www.routerlogin.net into your browser and log in by entering your User Name admin and Password (default is password). Then, select Wireless Settings to retrieve your
Passphrase.
You can add wireless computers and other equipment to your wireless network:
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1. Open the wireless software that manages your wireless
connections on the wireless device (iPhone, laptop computer, gaming device) that you want to connect to your router.
2. The wireless software will scan for all wireless networks in
your area. Look for your network—the one you named when you set up your router. Select it.
3. If you set up security, you will be prompted for a Passphrase
or network key. Enter the Passphrase you selected and click
Connect.
If your wireless device supports WPS (WiFi Protected Setup)— NETGEAR calls this method Push 'N' Connect—you might be prompted to press a WPS button on the router instead of entering a Passphrase. Then:
1. Press the WPS button on the router. It will look similar to
or .
2. Within 2 minutes, follow the wireless software instructions
on the wireless device to complete the WPS process. The device will then be connected to your router. Repeat this
process to add other wireless devices.
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LED and Button Descriptions

WNXR2000 Router Status Lights
Item Description
Power
Internet • Solid Green. The wireless router has acquired an Internet
Wireless • Solid Blue. The wireless interface is enabled.
• Solid Green. The power is on and the router is ready.
• Solid Amber. The router is performing the power-on self­test diagnostic.
• Off. Power is not being supplied to the router.
address.
• Solid Amber. No IP address acquired.
• Off. No Ethernet cable is connected to the modem.
• Off. The wireless interface is turned off.
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Item Description
Ethernet Ports (Ports 1 – 4)
Push ‘N’ Connect
• Solid Green. The local port is connected to a 100 Mbps device.
• Solid Amber. The local port is connected to a 10 Mbps device.
• Off. No link is detected on this port.
• Solid Green. Indicates that wireless security (WEP, WPA-PSK, or WPA-PSK) is on.
• Off. No WPS connection exists.
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XAVP1000 Adapter LEDs and Buttons
Item Description
Power LED
Powerline LED
• Solid green. The electrical power is on.
• Blinking green.The adapter is restarting or setting up security.
• Amber. Power saving mode.
• Off. There is no electrical power.
• Solid. The adapter is connected to a Powerline network.
• Blinking. The adapter is sending or receiving data.
• Off. The adapter has not found any other compatible Powerline devices using the same encryption key.
The Pick A Plug feature lets you pick the electrical outlet with the strongest link rate, indicated by the color displayed by the LED:
Green: Link rate > 80 Mbps (Best)
Amber: Link rate > 50 and < 80 Mbps (Better)
Red: Link rate < 50 Mbps (Good)
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Item Description
Ethernet
LED
Factory Reset
Security Button
• Solid. The Ethernet port is linked, but there is no activity.
• Blinking. There is traffic on the Ethernet port.
• Off. There is no Ethernet connection.
Press the Factory Reset button for 1 second, then release to return the Powerline adapter to its factory default settings.
After you plug in your new AV adapter, press the security but­ton for 2 seconds, then press the security button on one of the other AV adapters in your existing network for 2 seconds. Both buttons must be pressed within 2 minutes. Note: The Security button does not work in power saving mode (see “Power LED is amber” in the “Troubleshooting Tips” table below).
Warning: Do not press the Security button on the Powerline adapter
until installation is complete and the adapters are communicating with each other (indicated by the blinking Powerline LED). Pressing this button too soon can temporarily disable Powerline communication. If this should occur, use the Factory Reset button to return the Powerline adapter to its factory default settings.
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Troubleshooting Tips

Power LED is off Make sure that power is supplied to the electrical outlet,
Power LED is amber
Powerline LED is off
Powerline LED is amber or red
Ethernet LED is not blinking
and that the Powerline devices are not plugged into an extension cord, power strip, or surge protector.
Power saving mode occurs when the Ethernet LED is off. This can occur when:
• the Ethernet cable is unplugged.
• the device connected through the Ethernet cable is turned off.
• the adapter is idle for 10 minutes.
It returns to normal mode within 2 seconds once the Ethernet link is up.
• If you have set network security, make sure that all Power line devices are using the same encryption key; see the online User Manual for details.
• Press the Reset button on each device for 1 second to return the Powerline adapter to its factory default settings.
• Move the Powerline device to a closer location.
• Make sure that the Ethernet cables are working and securely plugged into the devices.
• Press the Reset button on each device for 1 second to return the Powerline adapter to its factory default settings.
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Technical Support

Thank you for selecting NETGEAR products.
After installing your device, locate the serial number on the label of your product and use it to register your product at http://
www.NETGEAR.com/register.
can use our telephone support service. Registration via our website is strongly recommended.
Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com for product updates and Web support. For additional information about setting up, configuring and using your WNXR2000, see the User Manual.
GPL may be included in this product; to view the GPL license agreement go to ftp://downloads.netgear.com/files/GPLnotice.pdf.

Troubleshooting

For troubleshooting information, see the WNXR2000 User Manual. A link is located on the Resource CD.
Registration is required before you
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