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This device may not cause harmful interference, and

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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:

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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

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Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.

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Connect the equipment into an electrical outlet on a circuit different from that which the radio receiver is connected.

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

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

Tested to Comply

with FCC Standards

Wireless-N 300 Router Model WNR2000v2

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FCC Caution

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s

authority to operate this equipment. 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. For products available in the United

States or Canadian markets, only channel 1~11 can be operated. Selection of other channels is not possible. This device

and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:

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 20cm between the radiator and your body.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Cet appareil num

rique de la classe B conforme à la norme NMB-002 du Canada.

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.

For products available in the United States and Canadian markets, only channel 1~11 can be operated. Selection of other

channels is not possible.

This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

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.

Product and Publication Details

Model Number:

WNR2000v2

Publication Date:

January 2010

Product Family:

Wireless Router

Product Name:

Wireless-N 300 Router Model WNR2000v2

Home or Business Product:

Home

Language:

English

Publication Part Number:

202-10485-01

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Contents

About This Manual

Conventions, Formats, and Scope

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Revision History

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Chapter 1

Configuring Basic Connectivity

Using the Setup Manual

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1-1

Logging In To Your Wireless Router

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1-2

Selecting a Language for Your Screen Display

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1-5

Configuring Your Internet Connection Using the Smart Setup Wizard

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1-6

Viewing and Configuring Basic ISP Settings

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1-7

Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity

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1-11

Chapter 2

Safeguarding Your Network

Choosing Appropriate Wireless Security

........................................................................

2-1

Recording Basic Wireless Settings Setup Information

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2-5

Changing Wireless Security Settings

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2-6

Viewing Basic Wireless Settings

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2-6

Configuring WEP Wireless Security

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2-9

Configuring WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK Wireless Security

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2-10

Viewing Advanced Wireless Settings

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2-12

Using Push 'N' Connect (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)

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2-13

Push Button Configuration

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2-14

Security PIN Entry

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2-15

Configuring the WPS Settings

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2-17

Connecting Additional Wireless Client Devices after WPS Setup

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2-18

Restricting Wireless Access by MAC Address

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2-19

Changing the Administrator Password

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2-21

Backing Up Your Configuration

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2-22

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Understanding Your Firewall

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2-23

Adding Guest Networks

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2-23

Chapter 3

Restricting Access From Your Network

Content Filtering Overview

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3-1

Blocking Access to Internet Sites

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3-1

Blocking Access to Internet Services

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3-3

Blocking Services by IP Address Range

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3-5

Scheduling Blocking

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3-5

Viewing Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access

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3-6

Configuring E-mail Alert and Web Access Log Notifications

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3-7

Setting the Time Zone

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3-9

Chapter 4

Customizing Your Network Settings

Using the LAN IP Setup Options

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4-1

Configuring a Device Name

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4-2

Configuring LAN TCP/IP Setup Parameters

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4-3

Using the Router as a DHCP Server

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4-4

Using Address Reservation

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4-5

Using a Dynamic DNS Service

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4-6

Configuring the WAN Setup Options

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4-8

Disabling the SPI Firewall

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4-8

Setting Up a Default DMZ Server

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4-8

Responding to a Ping on the Internet (WAN) Port

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4-9

Setting the MTU Size

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4-9

Configuring NAT Filtering

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4-10

Configuring Static Routes

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4-10

Wireless Repeating Function

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4-12

Setting Up the Base Station

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4-13

Setting Up a Repeater Unit

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4-15

Wireless Repeating (Also Called WDS)

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4-15

Wireless Repeating Function

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4-17

Setting Up the Base Station

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4-18

Setting Up a Repeater Unit

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4-19

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Chapter 5

Fine-Tuning Your Network

Allowing Inbound Connections to Your Network

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5-1

How Your Computer Accesses a Remote Computer through Your Router

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5-2

How Port Triggering Changes the Communication Process

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5-3

How Port Forwarding Changes the Communication Process

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5-5

How Port Forwarding Differs from Port Triggering

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5-6

Configuring Port Forwarding to Local Servers

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5-6

Adding a Custom Service

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5-7

Editing or Deleting a Port Forwarding Entry

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5-9

Configuring Port Triggering

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5-10

Using Universal Plug and Play

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5-14

Optimizing Wireless Performance

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5-15

Changing the MTU Size

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5-16

Quality of Service

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5-18

Using WMM QoS for Wireless Multimedia Applications

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5-18

Configuring QoS for Internet Access

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5-18

Overview of Home and Small Office Networking Technologies

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5-24

Assessing Your Speed Requirements

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5-25

Chapter 6

Using Network Monitoring Tools

Viewing Wireless Router Status Information

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6-2

Viewing a List of Attached Devices

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6-7

Managing the Configuration File

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6-7

Backing Up and Restoring the Configuration

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6-8

Erasing the Configuration

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6-9

Updating the Router Firmware

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6-9

Checking for New Firmware in the Router Upgrade Screen

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6-10

Updating Manually to New Router Firmware

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6-11

Enabling Remote Management Access

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6-13

Traffic Meter

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6-15

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