NETGEAR WNR2200 - N300 Wireless Router User Manual

202-10667-01
September 2010
v1.0
NETGEAR, Inc.
350 E. Plumeria Drive
San Jose, CA 95134 USA
N300 Wireless Router
with USB WNR2200 User
Manual

NETGEAR WNR2200 - N300 Wireless Router Specifications

General

WiFi Technology	802.11n
WiFi Speed	Up to 300 Mbps
Frequency Band	2.4 GHz
Ethernet Ports	4 x 10/100 Mbps LAN, 1 x 10/100 Mbps WAN
USB Ports	1
Security	WPA/WPA2
Firewall	SPI firewall
VPN Support	VPN pass-through
Weight	0.27 kg (0.6 lbs)
Antenna	2 internal antennas

Summary

Chapter 1 Configuring Your Internet Connection

Logging In to Your Wireless Router

Steps to access the wireless router's interface to view or change settings.

Using the Setup Wizard

Guidance on using the Setup Wizard to automatically configure the Internet connection.

Viewing or Manually Configuring Your ISP Settings

How to view and configure basic ISP settings for the Internet connection.

Chapter 2 Safeguarding Your Network

Wireless Security Options

Overview of security options like WEP, WPA-PSK, and WPA2-PSK for network protection.

Manually Configuring Your Wireless Settings

Steps to manually configure wireless network name (SSID) and security settings.

Configuring WEP Wireless Security

Detailed steps for setting up Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption.

Configuring WPA, WPA2, or WPA/WPA2 Wireless Security

Instructions for configuring WPA, WPA2-PSK, and WPA/WPA2 Enterprise security.

Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to Configure Your Wireless Network

Guide to using WPS for easy and secure wireless network setup.

Using a WPS Button to Add a WPS Client

Using PIN Entry to Add a WPS Client

Chapter 3 Protecting Your Network

Protecting Access to Your Wireless Router

Securing access to the router with a username and password.

Changing the Built-In Password

Steps to change the router's administrator password for enhanced security.

Restricting Access by MAC Address

Blocking Access to Internet Sites

Blocking Access to Internet Services

Chapter 4 Using Network Monitoring Tools

Upgrading the Router Firmware

Procedures for upgrading the router's firmware for new features and fixes.

Viewing Wireless Router Status Information

Managing the Configuration File

Options for backing up, restoring, or erasing router configuration settings.

Traffic Meter

Chapter 5 Customizing Your Network Settings

Using the LAN Setup Options

Configuring LAN IP services like DHCP and static IP addressing.

Using the Router as a DHCP Server

Using a Dynamic DNS Service

Configuring the WAN Setup Options

Allowing Inbound Connections to Your Network

Enabling exceptions for inbound traffic using port forwarding and port triggering.

How Port Forwarding Changes the Communication Process

Configuring Port Forwarding to Local Servers

Allows specific incoming traffic to reach local network servers.

Configuring Port Triggering

Wireless Repeating Function

Chapter 6 Fine-Tuning Your Network

Optimizing Your Network Bandwidth

Optimizing Wireless Performance

Tips for maximizing wireless speed by adjusting placement and reducing interference.

Quality of Service (QoS)

Prioritizing traffic types like voice, video, and gaming for better performance.

QoS for Applications and Online Gaming

Creating QoS policies to prioritize specific applications and online games.

QoS for a Router LAN Port

QoS for a MAC Address

Chapter 7 USB Storage

USB Storage Basic Settings

Viewing and editing basic settings for attached USB storage devices.

Configuring USB Storage Advanced Settings

ReadyShare Access

Methods to access USB storage contents from network computers.

Connecting to the USB Drive from a Remote Computer

Chapter 8 Troubleshooting

Quick Tips

General troubleshooting tips for common network and router problems.

Troubleshooting Basic Functions

Diagnosing issues with router lights, power, and basic connectivity.

Cannot Access the Router Main Menu

Steps to resolve issues preventing access to the router's configuration interface.

Cannot Access the Internet

Troubleshooting steps when the router has internet access but computers do not.

Troubleshooting a Network Using the Ping Utility

Wireless Connectivity

Steps to diagnose and solve problems with wireless connection setup.

Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity

Restoring the Default Configuration and Password

How to reset the router to factory default settings and restore default credentials.

Appendix A Default Configuration and Technical Specifications

Restoring the Default Factory Configuration Settings

Procedure to reset router's username, password, and IP address to factory defaults.