NETGEAR DGN2000 - Wireless Router

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Contents
Wireless-N ADSL2+ Modem Router DGN2000 Setup Manual
Getting to Know Your Wireless Router.................................................................................1
Unpacking Your New Router .............................................................................................1
Hardware Features ............................................................................................................2
Router Front Panel ......................................................................................................2
Router Back Panel ......................................................................................................4
Router Side Panel .......................................................................................................5
Router Label ................................................................................................................6
Positioning Your Wireless Router ......................................................................................6
Installing Your Wireless-N Modem Router .........................................................................7
Installing Your Router Using the
Smart Wizard...........................................................................................................................9
Using the Smart Wizard .....................................................................................................9
Accessing Your Router After Installation .........................................................................10
Installing Your Router Manually
(Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users) ..................................................................................... 11
Understanding ADSL Microfilters ....................................................................................12
ADSL Microfilter ........................................................................................................12
ADSL Microfilter with Built-In Splitter .........................................................................12
Connecting Your Wireless-N Modem Router ...................................................................13
Verifying Your Connection ...............................................................................................16
Setting Up Your Router for Internet Access .....................................................................17
Configuring Your Wireless Network....................................................................................21
Specifying Wireless Settings ...........................................................................................21
Setting Your SSID and Wireless Security Manually ..................................................22
Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to Configure Your Wireless Network .......................23
Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity ................................................................................26