Netgear orporated 10200131 User Manual
N300 Wireless Router with
ReadySHARE Remote
WNR2200 Setup Manual
NETGEAR, Inc.
350 E. Plumeria Drive
San Jose, CA 95134 USA
April 2010
208-10641-01
v1.0
©2010 by NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved.
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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.
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Contents
N300 Wireless Router with ReadySHARE Remote WNR2200 Setup Manual
Getting to Know Your Wireless Router................................................................................ 1
Unpacking Your New N300 Wireless Router ..................................................................... 1
Hardware Features ............................................................................................................2
Front Panel .................................................................................................................. 3
Back Panel .................................................................................................................. 5
Router Label ................................................................................................................ 5
Positioning Your Wireless Router ......................................................................................6
Installing Your N300 Wireless Router ................................................................................ 6
Updating Your Router Firmware ........................................................................................7
Installing Your Wireless Router Using
Smart Wizard ...........................................................................................................................9
Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users)........................ 11
Connecting Your N300 Wireless Router .......................................................................... 11
Verifying Your Connection ...............................................................................................14
Setting Up Your Router for Internet Access ....................................................................15
Configuring Your Wireless Network...................................................................................19
Accessing Your Router After Installation and Checking for New Firmware ..................... 19
Configuring Your Wireless Settings and Security Options ..............................................20
Setting Your SSID and Wireless Security Manually ..................................................20
Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to Configure Your Wireless Network ....................... 22
Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity ................................................................................ 23
Troubleshooting................................................................................................................... 27
Basic Setup Checklist ......................................................................................................27
Checking Basic Router Functions ...................................................................................28
Troubleshooting Login Problems .....................................................................................30
Checking the Internet Service Connection ...................................................................... 31
Obtaining an Internet IP Address .............................................................................. 31
Contents iii
Troubleshooting PPPoE ............................................................................................ 32
Troubleshooting Internet Browsing ...........................................................................33
Troubleshooting Connectivity Using the Ping Utility ........................................................ 33
Testing the Path from a PC to Your Router ..............................................................33
Testing the Path from a PC to the Internet ................................................................ 34
Technical Specifications .....................................................................................................37
Default Configuration Settings .........................................................................................37
Restoring the Default Password and Configuration Settings ........................................... 40
Related Documents .............................................................................................................41
Registration and Certifications............................................................................................ 43
Contents iv
Getting to Know Your Wireless Router
Congratulations on your purchase of the NETGEAR® RangeMax™ Dual Band Wireless-N
Router WNR2200.
Before you begin installing your router, check the package contents (see “Unpacking Your New
N300 Wireless Router” on page 1). Become familiar with the front and back panels of your
router—especially the LEDs—and the important information on the router label (see “Hardware
Features” on page 2). Then, read the section on “Positioning Your Wireless Router” on page 6 to
ensure that you have selected the best location to install your router.
Unpacking Your New N300 Wireless Router
The product package should contain the following items:
• The N300 wireless router
• A slide-on stand for your N300 wireless router
• An AC power adapter (varies by region)
• A yellow Ethernet cable
• A stand for the N300 wireless router
• NETGEAR Installation Guide
• The Resource CD, which includes:
– The Smart Wizard™ Installation Assistant (Autorun.exe)
– A PDF version of this manual
– A link to the online User Manual
If any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. Keep the
carton, including the original packing materials, in case you need to return the product for repair.
Getting to Know Your Wireless Router 1
To prepare your router for installation:
1. Carefully remove the protective film from the top of your router.
2. Set up your N300 wireless router by aligning the arrow on the base with the arrow on the back
of the case, and sliding the router onto the base.
Reset
Factory
Settings
button
Figure 1
3. Place your router in an area suitable for installation (near an AC power outlet and accessible to
the Ethernet cables for your wired computers).
Hardware Features
Before you install and connect your router, take a moment to become familiar with the front and
back panels of the router—especially the LEDs on the front panel.
Getting to Know Your Wireless Router 2
Front Panel
1
2
3
5
4
6
Figure 2
The front panel has seven status lights that you can use to monitor and verify various conditions.
There are also two switch buttons on the right (or at the top if the router is in its stand). The status
lights are described in Table 1, and the switch buttons in Table 2.
Table 1. Status Light Descriptions
Item Function Activity Description
LAN
1.
(Ports 1–4)
Internet Off No Ethernet cable is connected to the modem.
2.
USB Off No USB device is connected, or the “Safely Remove Hardware”
3.
Solid Green The LAN port has detected a 1 Gbps link with an attached device.
Blinking Green Data is being transmitted at 1 Gbps.
Solid Amber The LAN port has detected a 10/100 Mbps link with an attached
device.
Blinking Amber Data is being transmitted at 10/100 Mbps.
Off No link is detected on this port.
Solid Amber The Ethernet cable connection to the modem has been detected.
Blinking Amber Initializing connection and obtaining an IP address.
Solid Green An IP address has been received; ready to transmit data.
Blinking Green Data is being transmitted and received.
button has been pressed and it is now safe to remove the attached
USB device.
Solid Green The USB device has been accepted by the Router and is ready to be
used.
Fast Blinking
Green
The USB device is in use.
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Table 1. Status Light Descriptions (continued)
Item Function Activity Description
Power/Test Solid Amber The unit is starting up after being powered on.
4.
Solid Green The unit startup has completed; the unit is ready.
Blinking Green Firmware is corrupted. See “Checking Basic Router Functions” on
page 28 for instructions on restoring your router firmware.
Blinking Amber
Off Power is not supplied to the router.
1. Firmware is upgrading.
2. Restore factory settings button pressed; restoring factory default
settings.
The WLAN and WPS switch buttons toggle the WLAN and WPS functions on and off.
Table 2. Switch Button Descriptions
Item Function Activity Description
5.
6.
WLAN
On/Off
WPS
On/Off
On Pressing the wireless LAN button turns on the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz
wireless radios, indicated by 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz LEDs being lit.
Off The 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz radios are off, and their LEDs are turned off.
On The WPS function is turned on. The light below the WPS button
blinks green when the function is first turned on.
Before turning on the WPS button, be sure that the WLAN button is
on. If both wireless radios are off (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz LEDs are off),
the WPS will not work.
Off The WPS function is turned off.
For more information on modes, see “Configuring Your Wireless Settings and
Security Options” on page 20, and the online Reference Manual, available on the
Resource CD.
Getting to Know Your Wireless Router 4
Back Panel
The rear panel of the WNR2200 router contains the items in the list that follows the figure.
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Figure 3
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3
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The back of the N300 wireless router includes:
1. A USB 2.0 port (backward compatible to USB 1.0/1.1) for attaching a USB storage device
2. Four local (LAN) 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet ports for connecting the router to local
computers.
3. An Internet (WAN) 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet port for connecting the router to a cable or
DSL modem.
4. An AC power adapter outlet.
5. A Power On/Off button.
Router Label
View the label on the bottom of the N300 wireless router to identify the security PIN, serial
number, port connectors, status lights, and default login information.
Figure 4
Getting to Know Your Wireless Router 5
Positioning Your Wireless Router
The N300 wireless router lets you access your network from virtually anywhere within the
operating range of your wireless network. However, the operating distance or range of your
wireless connection can vary significantly depending on the physical placement of your router. For
example, the thickness and number of walls the wireless signal must pass through may limit the
range. For best results, place your router:
• Near the center of the area where your computers and other devices will operate, preferably
within line of sight to your wireless devices.
• Accessible to an AC power outlet and near Ethernet cables for wired computers.
• In an elevated location such as a high shelf, keeping the number of walls and ceilings between
the N300 wireless router and your other devices to a minimum.
• Away from electrical devices which are potential sources of interference, such as ceiling fans,
home security systems, microwaves, or the base for a cordless phone.
• Away from any large metal surfaces, such as a solid metal door or aluminum studs. Large
expanses of other materials such as glass, insulated walls, fish tanks, mirrors, brick, and
concrete can also affect your wireless signal.
Failure to follow these guidelines can result in significant performance degradation
or an inability to wirelessly connect to the Internet.
Installing Your N300 Wireless Router
To help you set up your router and get on the Internet quickly, the Resource CD contains a Smart
Wizard™. The Smart Wizard walks you through the steps required to connect your router and
PC(s); configure your internet settings; configure your wireless settings; and enable wireless
security for your network. When you have finished, you will be Internet ready!
If you have a Linux system, you need to use the manual installation method (see
“Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users)” on
page 11).
You can set up your N300 wireless router using one of two methods:
• Smart Wizard Setup: The Smart Wizard setup is available on your Resource CD. See
“Installing Your Wireless Router Using Smart Wizard” on page 9 to use the Smart Wizard.
Getting to Know Your Wireless Router 6
– This is the easiest option. The wizard guides you through the setup process. It automates
many of the steps and verifies that the steps have been successfully completed.
– Smart Wizard requires a PC running Microsoft Windows.
Before running the Smart Wizard on a corporate PC to set up your home
router, check with your company’s network support staff. Corporate
network settings or Virtual Private Network (VPN) client software may
conflict with the default settings of a home router. If you are unsure about
whether there might be a conflict, use a different computer.
• Manual Setup: If you cannot or prefer not to use the Smart Wizard, see “Installing Your
Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users)” on page 11. For example, if you are
using a Linux operating system or are technically knowledgeable, select this option. If you
choose to use this option and install your router manually, for best results, install and set up
your router in this order:
1. Install and connect your wireless router to your network (see “Connecting Your N300
Wireless Router” on page 11).
2. Set up your wireless router for Internet access (see “Setting Up Your Router for Internet
Access” on page 15).
3. Configure your wireless network and select wireless security settings to protect your
wireless network (see “Configuring Your Wireless Network” on page 19).
Updating Your Router Firmware
NETGEAR is always improving the operability and features included with your router. To make it
easy for you to receive the best, most up-to-date features of your router, NETGEAR provides a
variety of methods for updating your product.
• The Smart Wizard installation assistant lets you check for and install updates as part of the
setup activity.
• The router includes an update feature that lets you check for and install updates. You must be
logged in to the router to use this feature (see the Reference Manual for details).
These options are discussed in “Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux
Users)” on page 11.
Getting to Know Your Wireless Router 7
Installing Your Wireless Router Using
Smart Wizard
Prepare the following before you set up your router, making sure that:
• You are using a computer with either a Mac operating system or a Windows operating system
(Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows 2000, or Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or above).
• You have an Internet service connection through an Internet Service Provider (ISP).
• Your PC has a wired Ethernet connection (not a wireless connection).
• For cable modem service, that you use the computer you first used to set up your Internet
service.
The NETGEAR Smart Wizard takes you through the procedure to connect your router and PC(s).
It then helps you to configure your wireless settings and enable wireless security for your network.
The Smart Wizard guides you through the setup and configuration process by automating many of
the steps. At each step in the setup process, the Smart Wizard checks to ensure that the steps you
perform are successfully completed.
The wizard setup process takes about 20 minutes to complete.
To set up your router using the Smart Wizard:
1. To start the Smart Wizard:
• For Windows users,
– Insert the Resource CD into your PC. The CD will automatically start and detect the
language you are using on your PC. Select a different language option, if you prefer.
If the CD does not automatically start, browse the CD and double-click
on .
– In the CD’s menu, click Setup to start the Smart Wizard.
• For Mac users, double-click the MacWizard program.
2. When the Smart Wizard prompts you to Check for Firmware Updates, click Yes to check the
NETGEAR website for new router firmware; or check No to check for updates later (see
“Accessing Your Router After Installation and Checking for New Firmware” on page 19).
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3. Follow the instructions and prompts to complete the installation.
The Smart Wizard guides you through installing your router, connecting your router to the
Internet, configuring your wireless network settings, and selecting the optimum security
protection for your network. If you choose not to select a security option during installation,
you can always access the router’s user interface later to select a security option (see “Setting
Your SSID and Wireless Security Manually” on page 20 or “Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to
Configure Your Wireless Network” on page 22).
To ensure optimum performance of your high-speed wireless router, the
wireless adapter card for each computer in your network should support the
same technology as your router (see the online User Manual for more
information).
At the close of installation:
• For Windows users, the Smart Wizard places a Router_Setup.html file on your
computer’s desktop so that you can view the router settings. It also places the Router
Login shortcut on the desktop for you to access the router’s main menu.
• For Mac users, the Smart Wizard places a Router_Setup.pdf file on your desktop.
You are now connected to the Internet!
After connecting to the Internet, you can:
• Log in to the router and check for new firmware. Refer to the bottom label for the default login
information, or see the steps in “Accessing Your Router After Installation and Checking for
New Firmware” on page 19.
• Set up additional wireless computers in your network for Internet access (see “Configuring
Your Wireless Settings and Security Options” on page 20).
For advanced features not covered in this manual, see the Reference Manual on your Resource CD.
A link to the online Reference Manual also is available from the router interface.
The factory default state is restored when you use the restore factory settings button.
See “Restoring the Default Password and Configuration Settings” on page 40 for more
information about this feature.
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