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Getting to Know Your Wireless Router
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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.
To prepare your router for installation:
1.
Carefully peel off the protective film covering both sides of your router (see
Figure 1
).
2.
Set up your N300 Wireless router by inserting the tabs of the stand (supplied with your router)
into the slots on the bottom of your router as shown in
Figure 2
. Then, remove the protective
film covering the status light panel of the router.
Figure 1
Figure 2
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3.
Place your router in a suitable area 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 important
information on the label, and with the front and back panels of the router—especially the status
lights on the front panel.
Front Panel
The router front panel, shown in
Figure 3
, contains status lights. (For more information on
interpreting the status lights, see
“Verifying Your Connection” on page 17
and
“Checking Basic
Router Functions” on page 31
.)
To ensure proper heat dissipation and for router stability, it is important that you
connect the stand and place your router in an upright position.
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Figure 3
Power
On – Amber
The router is performing the power-on self-test diagnostic.
On – Green
The power is on and the router is ready.
Blink – Amber
A software update is in progress.
Blink – Green
The firmware is corrupt. See
“Checking Basic Router
Functions” on page 31
for instructions on restoring your
firmware.
Off
Power is not being supplied to the router.
Internet
On – Amber
No IP address acquired.
On – Green
The N300 Wireless router has acquired an Internet address.
Blink – Green
Data is being communicated with the Internet.
Off
No Ethernet cable is connected to the modem.
Wireless
On – Blue
The wireless interface is enabled.
Blink – Blue
Data is being communicated over the wireless network.
Off
The wireless interface is turned off.
LAN (Ports 1–4)
On – Green
The local port is connected to a 1000 Mbps device.
Blink – Green
Data is being transmitted at 1000 Mbps.
On – Amber
The local port is connected to a 10/100 Mbps device.
Blink – Amber
Data is being transmitted at 10/100 Mbps.
Off
No link is detected on this port.
WPS button/light
Blink – Green
Indicates WPS activity; the device is in the 2 minute interval
to synchronize security or there is a WPS error.
On – Green
Security set to WEP, WPA-PSK, or WPA2-PSK.
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Back Panel
The router back panel contains port connections described in
Figure 4
.
Router Label
The label on the back of the N300 Wireless router shows the router’s MAC address, serial number,
security PIN, power on/off button, and factory default access login information.
The ports on the router are color-coded to distinguish your Internet port from the other four ports
that connect to the wired computer(s) on your Local Area Network (LAN).
Figure 4
Figure 5
1.
Restore factory settings button. Press for approximately 5
seconds to reset the router to the factory default settings.
2.
USB port
3.
Four Local Area Network (LAN) 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet
ports for connecting the router to your local computers.
4.
Internet/Wide Area Network (WAN) Ethernet port for connecting
the router to a cable or DSL modem.
5.
Power on/off push-button.
6.
AC power adapter outlet for connecting the power adapter.
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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 might 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.
Installing Your N300 Wireless Gigabit 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, modem,
and PC(s); configure your wireless settings; and enable wireless security for your network. When
•
Failure to follow these guidelines can result in significant performance
degradation or an inability to wirelessly connect to the Internet.
Warning:
Do not install this device on top of any other electrical equipment or install
any other equipment on top of this device. Keep this device away from any
heat sources such as direct sunlight, heaters, radiators, or other A/V
receivers or devices that emit heat.

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