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NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual
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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.
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
.
Note:
NETGEAR recommends using the Smart Wizard™ on the
Resource CD
for initial
configuration, as described in the
NETGEAR Wireless-N Router Setup Manual
.
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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
in the address field of
your browser, and then press
Enter
. A login window displays.
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
.
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:
•
•
If these URLs do not work, you must type the IP address of the router, for
example,
.
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.
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.
To automatically update to the new firmware, click
Yes
to allow the router to download and
install the new firmware file from NETGEAR.
When the upload is complete, your router automatically restarts. The update process typically
takes about 1 minute.
Figure 1-2
Figure 1-3
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.
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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.
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.
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.

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