NETGEAR WNR2000V3

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Contents
N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v3 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
Installing Your Wireless Router .........................................................................................7
Updating Your Router Firmware ........................................................................................8
Installing Your Router Using the NETGEAR genie .............................................................9
Using the NETGEAR genie ...............................................................................................9
Accessing Your Router After Installation .........................................................................11
Manually Installing Your Router.........................................................................................12
Connecting Your Wireless Router ...................................................................................13
Verifying Your Connection ...............................................................................................16
Setting Up Your Router for Internet Access ....................................................................17
Configuring Your Wireless Network...................................................................................21
Setting Your SSID and Wireless Security .................................................................22
Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to Configure Your Wireless Network .......................23
Troubleshooting...................................................................................................................26
Basic Setup Checklist ......................................................................................................26
Checking Basic Router Functions ...................................................................................27
Troubleshooting Login Problems .....................................................................................29
Checking the Internet Service Connection ......................................................................30