N300 Wireless Router with USB WNR2200 User Manual
Getting to Know Your Wireless Router 1-7
v1.0, May 2011
1. When you first connect and power on your wireless router, log on to the Smart Wizard with
the username admin and password password.
2. When the Smart Wizard prompts you to Check for Firmware Updates, click Yes to check the
NETGEAR website for new router firmware; or check No to check for updates later (see
“Accessing Your Router After Installation and Checking for New Firmware” on page 4-19).
3. Follow the instructions and prompts to complete the installation.
The Smart Wizard guides you through installing your router, connecting your router to the
Internet, configuring your wireless network settings, and selecting the optimum security protection
for your network. If you choose not to select a security option during installation, you can always
access the router’s user interface later to select a security option (see “Safeguarding Your
Network” on page 3-1).
Manual Setup
If you cannot or prefer not to use the Smart Wizard, follow the instructions in this section. For
example, if you are using a Linux operating system or are technically knowledgeable, select this
option. If you choose to use this option and install your router manually, for best results, install and
set up your router in this order:
1. Install and connect your wireless router to your network (see “Connecting Your Wireless
Router” on page 1-7).
2. Set up your wireless router for Internet access (see “Setting Up Your Router for Internet
Access” on page 1-9).
Connecting Your Wireless Router
Before you install your wireless router, make sure that the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Property
settings on your computer are set to “automatically obtain an IP address” using DHCP and “Obtain
DNS server address automatically.” You can check these settings by looking at the TCP/IP
Properties of your Internal Network Connections, which are accessible through the Control Panel
of your computer.
There are two steps to setting up your wireless router:
1. Connect the router to the ADSL or cable modem, and connect a computer to the router.
2. Configure the router to use your Internet service.
To connect your wireless router:
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