NETGEAR WNR2000

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Contents
Wireless-N Router Setup Manual
Getting to Know Your Wireless Router................................................................................1
Unpacking Your New Router .............................................................................................1
Hardware Features ............................................................................................................3
Front Panel ..................................................................................................................3
Back Panel ..................................................................................................................5
Router Label ................................................................................................................6
Positioning Your Wireless Router ......................................................................................6
Updating Your Router Firmware ........................................................................................7
Setting Up Your Wireless Security .....................................................................................7
Installing Your Wireless Router ..........................................................................................7
Installing Your Router Using the Smart Wizard...................................................................9
Using the Smart Wizard .....................................................................................................9
Accessing Your Router After Installation .........................................................................10
Manually Installing Your Router ......................................................................................... 11
Connecting Your Wireless Router ....................................................................................12
Verifying Your Connection ...............................................................................................15
Setting Up Your Router for Internet Access .....................................................................16
Configuring Your Wireless Network...................................................................................21
Specifying Wireless Settings ...........................................................................................21
Setting Your SSID and Wireless Security Manually ..................................................21
Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to Configure Your Wireless Network .......................23
Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity ................................................................................26
Troubleshooting...................................................................................................................29
Basic Setup Checklist ......................................................................................................29
Checking Basic Router Functions ...................................................................................30
Troubleshooting Login Problems .....................................................................................32