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    NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual NETGEAR, Inc. 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA 202-10397-03 February 2009 v1.3
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    use our telephone support service. Product updates and Web support are always available at http://www.netgear.com/support. Setup documentation is available on the CD, on the support website, and on the documentation website. When the wireless router is connected to the Internet, click the Knowledge
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    links and/or for supplying public access to telecommunications and/or network services. • This device may not range of 2454 - 2483.5 MHz. For detailed information the end-user should contact the national spectrum authority in France. Česky [Czech] [NETGEAR Inc.] tímto prohlašuje, že tento [WNR2000
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    Dutch] met de essentiële eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/EG. Malti [Maltese] Hawnhekk, [NETGEAR Inc.], jiddikjara li dan [WNR2000] jikkonforma mal-htigijiet essenzjali u ma provvedimenti ohrajn relevanti li hemm fid-Dirrettiva 1999/5/EC. Magyar [Hungarian] Alulírott
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    not contain any user serviceable components and is to be used with approved antennas only. Any product changes or modifications will NETGEAR, Inc., 4500 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara, CA 95054, declare under our sole responsibility that the model WNR2000 Wireless-N Router Model WNR2000
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    installation. This equipment uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions the radio receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Wireless-N Router Model WNR2000 Tested to Comply with
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    Product and Publication Details Model Number: Publication Date: Product Family: Product Name: Home or Business Product: Language: Publication Part Number: WNR2000 February 2009 Wireless Router Wireless-N Router Model WNR2000 Home English 202-10397-03 vii v1.3, February 2009
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    viii v1.3, February 2009
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    Push 'N' Connect (Wi-Fi Protected Setup 2-13 Push Button Configuration 2-14 Security PIN Entry 2-15 Configuring the WPS Settings 2-17 Connecting Additional Wireless Client Devices after WPS Setup 2-18 Restricting Wireless Access by MAC Address 2-19 Changing the Administrator Password 2-21
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    Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual Backing Up Your Configuration 2-22 Understanding Your Firewall 2-23 Chapter 3 Restricting Access From Your Network Content Filtering Overview 3-1 Blocking Access to Internet Sites 3-1 Blocking Access to Internet Services 3-3 Blocking Services by IP Address
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    the Router Upgrade Screen 6-10 Updating Manually to New Router Firmware 6-11 Enabling Remote Management Access 6-13 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Quick Tips ...7-1 Troubleshooting Basic Functions 7-2 Login Problems ...7-5 Checking the Internet Service Connection 7-6 Obtaining an Internet IP Address
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    NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual Problems with Date and Time 7-10 Problems with Wireless Adapter Connections 7-11 Restoring the Default Configuration and Password 7-12 Appendix A Technical Specifications Default Configuration Settings A-1 General Specifications A-3 Appendix B
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    for configuring the features of the NETGEAR® Wireless-N Router Model WNR2000 beyond initial configuration settings. Initial configuration instructions can be found in the NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual. You should have basic to intermediate computer and Internet skills. Conventions, Formats
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    Wireless-N Router Model WNR2000 February 2009 For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, click the links to the NETGEAR website in Appendix B, "Related Documents." Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. website at http://www.netgear.com/support
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    NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual • Printing from PDF. Your computer must have the free Adobe Acrobat Reader installed for you to view and print PDF files. The Acrobat Reader is available on the Adobe website at http://www.adobe.com. - Printing a PDF chapter.
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    NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual xiv v1.3, February 2009
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    1-11 Using the Setup Manual For first-time installation of your wireless router, refer to the NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual. The Setup Manual explains how to launch the NETGEAR Smart Wizard on the Resource CD to step you through the procedure to connect your router, modem, and computers. The
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    must type the IP address of the router, for example, http://www.192.168.1.1. 2. Enter admin for the router user name and your password (or the default, password). For information about how to change the password, see "Changing the Administrator Password" on page 2-21. Note: The router user name and
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    , the message on the right displays. Figure 1-3 To automatically update to the new firmware, click Yes to allow the router to download and install the new firmware file from NETGEAR. Warning: When uploading firmware to the WNR2000 router, do not interrupt the Web browser by closing the window
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    NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual 3. In the main menu on the left, select Basic Settings under Setup. The Basic Settings screen displays showing the wireless router's home page and suggested default settings. Figure 1-4 Note: If the Check for New Version Upon Log-in check box is
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    NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual If you do not click Logout, the wireless router will wait for 5 minutes after no activity before it automatically logs you out. Selecting a Language for Your Screen Display Using the Select Language drop-down menu, located in the upper right corner of
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    of supported languages only when the router is connected to the Internet. When the router is not connected to the Internet, you can select one of the stored languages only. Configuring Your Internet Connection Using the Smart Setup Wizard You can manually configure your Internet connection using
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    NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual Viewing and Configuring Basic ISP Settings Settings related to your Internet service are specified in the Basic Settings screen. Select Basic Settings under Setup in the main menu. The content you see in the Basic Settings screen depends on whether your
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    NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual - Account Name (might also be called Host Name). The account name is provided to the ISP during a DHCP request from your router. In most cases, this setting is not required, but some ISPs require it for access to ISP services such as mail or news servers
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    Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual If a login is required by your ISP, the following settings appear in the Basic Settings screen: ISP does require login Figure 1-7 • Does Your Internet Connection Require A Login? If you usually must use a login program such as WinPOET to access the Internet
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    NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual • Telstra Bigpond, an Australian residential cable modem service Note: The Telstra Bigpond setting is only for older cable modem service accounts still requiring a Bigpond login utility. Telstra has discontinued this type of account. Those with Telstra
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    . Your Internet connection is logged out if there is no data transfer during the specified time interval. - Domain Name Server (DNS) Address. If you know that your ISP does not automatically transmit DNS addresses to the router during login, select Use These DNS Servers, and enter the IP address of
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    SSID of any wireless access adapters must match the SSID you specify in the WNR2000 router. If they do not match, you will not get a wireless connection to the WNR2000 router. 3. Select the region in which the wireless interface will operate. 4. Set the channel. The default channel is Auto. This
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    NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual 6. For Security Options, select None. 7. Click Apply to save your changes. Note: If you are configuring the router from a wireless computer and you change the router's SSID, channel, or security settings, you will lose your wireless connection when you
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    NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual Once your computer has basic wireless connectivity to the router, you can configure the advanced wireless security functions of the computer and router (for more information about security and these settings, see Chapter 2, "Safeguarding Your Network ").
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    page 2-12 • "Using Push 'N' Connect (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)" on page 2-13 • "Restricting Wireless Access by MAC Address" on page 2-19 • "Changing the Administrator Password" on page 2-21 • "Backing Up Your Configuration" on page 2-22 • "Understanding Your Firewall" on page 2-23 Choosing Appropriate
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    your router. Default passwords are well known, and an intruder can use your administrator access to read or disable your security settings. For information about how to change the administrator password, see "Changing the Administrator Password" on page 2-21. Wireless data security options Range
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    NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual • Use Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) to automatically set the SSID and implement WPA/ WPA2 security on both the router and the client device. If the clients in your network are WPS capable, you can use Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) to automatically set the
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    WNR2000 User Manual Table 2-2. Other Features That Enhance Security Security Type Disable the wireless router radio. Turn off the broadcast of the wireless network name SSID. Restrict access based on MAC address. Modify your firewall's rules. Use the Push 'N' Connect feature (Wi-Fi Protected Setup
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    NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual Recording Basic Wireless Settings Setup Information Before and after customizing your wireless settings, print this section, and record the following information. If you are working with an existing wireless network, the person who set up or is
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    the following sections to specify the WNR2000 router. Store this information in a safe place. Changing Wireless Security Settings This section describes the wireless settings that you can view and configure in the Wireless Settings screen, which you access under Setup in the main menu. Viewing Basic
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    . The WNR2000 default SSID is NETGEAR. You can disable this broadcast as described in "Viewing Advanced Wireless Settings" on page 2-12. • Region. This field identifies the region where the WNR2000 router can be used. It might not be legal to operate the wireless features of the wireless router in
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    NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual • Channel. This field determines which operating frequency is used. It should not be necessary to change the wireless channel unless you notice interference problems with another nearby wireless network. The wireless router uses channel bonding
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    either configure your wireless adapter to match the wireless router WEP settings or access the wireless router from a wired computer to make any further changes. Not all wireless adapter configuration utilities support passphrase key generation. 1. Select Wireless Settings under Setup in the main
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    NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual . Figure 2-3 3. Select the authentication type and encryption strength. 4. You can manually or automatically program the four data encryption keys. These values must be identical on all computers and access points in your network. • Automatic. In the
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    . Note: Not all wireless adapters support WPA. Furthermore, client software is also required. Windows XP with Service Pack 2 does include WPA support. Nevertheless, the wireless adapter hardware and driver must also support WPA. For instructions on configuring wireless computers or PDAs (personal
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    NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual 4. Click Apply to save your settings. Viewing Advanced Wireless Settings This section describes the wireless settings that you can view and specify in the Advanced Wireless Settings screen, which you access under Advanced in the main menu. To configure
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    For information about this list, see "Restricting Wireless Access by MAC Address" on page 2-19. . Using Push 'N' Connect (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) If your wireless clients support Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), you can use this feature to configure the router's network name (SSID) and security settings
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    push button or using the software button in the Add WPS Client screen. Using the Physical Push Button 1. Press the button on the WNR2000 router for over 5 seconds. For information about the WPS button light, see the NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual. The green button light begins to blink in
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    enable WPS on the device you are trying to connect to the router. 5. In the wireless client, follow its specific networking instructions to enable WPS, to allow it to connect to the router. The WNR2000 router's green these conditions occurs: button light ceases blinking and remains on when one of
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    NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual 2. Select Add WPS Client in the main menu, and click Next. 3. Select the PIN Number setup method. Figure 2-8 4. On the wireless client, obtain its security PIN, or follow its specific networking instructions to generate a client security PIN. 5. In the
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    NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual Configuring the WPS Settings 1. Log in to the router as described in "Logging In To Your Wireless Router" on page 1-2. 2. Select Wireless Settings under Advanced in the main menu. Figure 2-10 These options are available under WPS Settings: • Router's PIN
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    -N Router WNR2000 User Manual Connecting Additional Wireless Client Devices after WPS Setup You can add WPS-enabled and non-WPS-enabled client devices. Adding Additional WPS-Enabled Clients To add an additional wireless client device that is WPS enabled: Note: Your wireless settings do not change
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    NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual 4. For information about how to view a list of all devices connected to your router (including wireless and Ethernet connected), see "Viewing a List of Attached Devices" on page 6-7. Restricting Wireless Access by MAC Address When a Wireless Card Access
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    NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual 3. Click Add to add a wireless device to the wireless access control list. The Wireless Card Access Setup screen opens and displays a list of currently active wireless cards and their Ethernet MAC addresses. Figure 2-12 4. If the computer you want
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    wireless transmissions, an intruder can read them and impersonate them. Do not rely on MAC address filtering alone to secure your network. Changing the Administrator Password The default password for the router's Web Configuration Manager is password. NETGEAR recommends that you change this password
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    NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual To change the administrator password: 1. On the main menu, under Maintenance, select Set Password to display the Set Password screen. Figure 2-13 2. To change the password, first enter the old password, then enter the new password twice. 3. Click Apply.
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    NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual Understanding Your Firewall Your Wireless-N Router Model WNR2000 contains a true firewall to protect your network from attacks and intrusions. A firewall is a device that protects one network from another while allowing communication between the two.
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    NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual 2-24 v1.3, February 2009 Safeguarding Your Network
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    keywords. You can also block Internet access by applications and services, such as chat rooms or games. Blocking Access to Internet Sites The WNR2000 router allows you to restrict access based on Web addresses and Web address keywords. Up to 255 entries are supported in the Keyword list. Keyword
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    NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual To block access to Internet sites: 1. Select Block Sites under Content Filtering in logging. Specify a trusted user by entering that computer's IP address in the Trusted IP Address fields. 3-2 Restricting Access From Your Network v1.3, February 2009
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    NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual Since the trusted user is identified by IP address, you should configure that computer with a fixed IP address. 5. Click Apply to save all your settings in the Block Sites screen. Blocking Access to Internet Services The WNR2000 router allows you to
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    NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual 3. Specify a service for blocking by clicking Add. The Block Services Setup screen displays. Figure 3-3 4. From the Service Type list, select the application or service to be allowed or blocked. The list already displays several common services, but you
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    NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual Blocking Services by IP Address Range In the Filter Services For area, you can block the specified service for a single computer, a range of computers (having consecutive IP addresses), or all computers on your network. Scheduling Blocking The WNR2000
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    NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual Be sure to select your time zone in the E-mail screen as described in "Setting the Time Zone" on page 3-9. 3. Click Apply to save your settings. Viewing Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access The log is a detailed record of the websites you have
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    NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual Table 3-1. Log Entry Descriptions Field Target address Action Description The name or IP address of the website or newsgroup visited or to which access was attempted. Whether the access was blocked or allowed. To refresh the log screen, click the
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    NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual Figure 3-6 2. To receive e-mail logs and alerts from the router, select the Turn E-mail Notification On check box. a. Enter the name of your ISP's outgoing (SMTP) mail server (such as mail.myISP.com) in the
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    NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual b. Enter your password for the e-mail server in the Password field. 4. You can specify that logs are automatically sent by e-mail with these options: • Send alert immediately. Select this check box for immediate notification of attempted access to a
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    NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual 3-10 Restricting Access From Your Network v1.3, February 2009
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    Settings This chapter describes how to configure advanced networking features of the Wireless-N Router Model WNR2000 , including LAN, WAN, and routing settings. It contains the following sections: • "Using the LAN IP Setup Options" • "Using a Dynamic DNS Service" on page 4-6 • "Configuring the WAN
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    NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual To configure LAN IP settings, select LAN Setup under Advanced in the main menu. The LAN Setup screen displays. Figure 4-1 Configuring a Device Name The device name is a user-friendly name for the router. This name is shown in the Network on Windows
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    NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual Configuring LAN TCP/IP Setup Parameters These are advanced settings that you might configure if you are a network administrator and your network contains multiple routers. The router is shipped preconfigured to use private IP addresses on the LAN side
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    NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual Using the Router as a DHCP Server By default, the router functions as a DHCP server, allowing it to assign IP, DNS server, and default gateway addresses to all computers connected to the router's LAN. The assigned default gateway address is the LAN
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    NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual Using Address Reservation When you specify a reserved IP address for a computer on the LAN, that computer always receives the same IP address each time it accesses the router's DHCP server. Reserved IP addresses should be assigned to computers or servers
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    NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual Using a Dynamic DNS Service If your Internet Service Provider (ISP) gave you a permanently assigned IP address, you can register a domain name and have that name linked with your IP address by public Domain Name Servers (DNS). However, if your Internet
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    NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual To configure for a Dynamic DNS service: 1. Register for an account with one of the Dynamic DNS service providers whose names appear in the Service Provider list. For example, for DynDNS.org, select www.dynDNS.org. 2. Select the Use a Dynamic DNS Service
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    NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual Configuring the WAN Setup Options The WAN Setup options let you configure a DMZ (demilitarized zone) server, change the Maximum Transmit Unit (MTU) size, and enable the wireless router to respond to a ping on the WAN (Internet) port. Select WAN Setup
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    NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual them, but there are other applications that might not function well. In some cases, one local computer can run the application correctly if that computer's IP address is entered as the default DMZ server. Warning: DMZ servers pose a security risk. A
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    NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual Configuring NAT Filtering Network Address Translation (NAT) determines how the router processes inbound traffic. Secured NAT provides a secured firewall to protect the computers on the LAN from attacks from the Internet, but might prevent some Internet
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    NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual • The Gateway IP Address field specifies that all traffic for these addresses should be forwarded to the ISDN router at 192.168.1.100. • A Metric value of 1 will work since the ISDN router check box if you want to limit access to the LAN only. If Private
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    NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual 6. In the Destination IP Address field, enter the IP address of the final destination. 7. In the IP Subnet Mask field, enter the IP subnet mask for this destination. If the destination is a single host, enter 255.255.255.255. 8. In the Gateway IP Address
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    5-14 • "Optimizing Wireless Performance" on page 5-15 • "Changing the MTU Size" on page 5-16 • "Quality of Service" on page 5-18 • "Overview of Home and Small Office Networking Technologies" on page 5-24 Allowing Inbound Connections to Your Network By default, the WNR2000 router blocks any inbound
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    NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual How Your Computer Accesses a Remote Computer through Your Router When a computer on your network needs to access a computer on the Internet, your computer sends your router a message containing source and destination address and process information.
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    NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual 4. The Web server at www.example.com composes a return message with the requested Web page data. The return message contains the following address and port information: • The source address is the IP address of www.example.com. • The source port number
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    NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual "When you initiate a session with destination port 6667, you must also allow incoming traffic on port 113 to reach the originating computer." Using steps similar to the preceding example, the following sequence shows the effects of the port triggering
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    NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual How Port Forwarding Changes the Communication Process In both of the preceding examples, your computer initiates an application session with a server computer on the Internet. However, you might need to allow a client computer on the Internet to initiate
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    that will provide the service. Be sure the computer's IP address never changes. Tip: To ensure that your server computer always has the same IP address, use the reserved IP address feature of your WNR2000 router. See "Using Address Reservation" on page 4-5 for instructions on how to use reserved
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    NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual To configure port forwarding to a local server: 1. Select Port Forwarding/Port Triggering under Advanced in the main menu. The Port Forwarding/Port Triggering screen displays. Figure 5-1 2. From the Service Name list, select the service or game that you
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    NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual 2. Click Add Service (see Figure 5-1 on page 5-7).The Ports-Custom Services screen displays. Figure 5-2 3. In the Service Name field, enter a descriptive name. 4. In the Service Type field, select the protocol. If you are unsure, select TCP/UDP. 5. In
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    NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual Editing or Deleting a Port Forwarding Entry To edit or delete a port forwarding entry: 1. In the table, select the button next to the service name. Figure 5-3 2. Click Edit Service or Delete Service to make changes. 3. Click Apply. Application Example:
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    NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual Configuring Port Triggering Port triggering is a dynamic extension of port forwarding that is useful in these cases: • More than one local computer needs port forwarding for the same application (but not simultaneously). • An application needs to open
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    NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual 2. Select the Port Triggering radio button. The port triggering information displays. Figure 5-4 3. Clear the Disable Port Triggering check box. Note: If the Disable Port Triggering check box is selected after you configure port triggering, port
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    NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual 5. Click Add. the Port Triggering-Services screen displays. Figure 5-5 6. In the Service Name field, enter a descriptive service name. 7. In the Service User field, select Any (the default) to allow this service to be used by any computer on the
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    NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual 11. Click Apply. The service appears in the Port Triggering Portmap table. Figure 5-6 Fine-Tuning Your Network v1.3, February 2009 5-13
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    NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual Using Universal Plug and Play Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) helps devices, such as Internet appliances and computers, to access the network and connect to other devices as needed. UPnP devices can automatically discover the services from other
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    NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual • Advertisement Period. The advertisement period is how often the router broadcasts its UPnP information. This value can range from 1 to 1440 minutes. The default period is 30 minutes. Shorter durations ensure that control points have current device
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    NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual • Choose placement carefully. For best results, place your router: - Near the center of the area in which your computers will operate. - In an elevated location such as a high shelf where the wirelessly connected computers have line-of-sight access (even
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    Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual The best MTU setting for NETGEAR equipment is often just the default value, and changing the value might fix one problem but cause another. Leave MTU unchanged unless one of these situations occurs: • You have problems connecting to your ISP, or other Internet
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    of Service (QoS) is an advanced feature that can be used to prioritize some types of traffic ahead of others. The WNR2000 router can provide QoS prioritization over the wireless link and on the Internet connection. Using WMM QoS for Wireless Multimedia Applications The WNR2000 router supports Wi
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    NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual From the main menu of the browser interface, under Advanced, select QoS Setup. The QoS Setup screen displays: Figure 5-8 WMM QoS is enabled by default. You can disable it by clearing the Enable WMM check box and clicking Apply. QoS for Applications and
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    NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual 2. Click Setup QoS rule. The QoS - Priority Rules screen displays. Figure 5-9 For convenience, the QoS Policy table lists many common applications and online games that can benefit from QoS handling. 5-20 v1.3, February 2009 Fine-Tuning Your Network
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    NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual 3. Click Add Priority Rule. The QoS - Priority Rules screen displays. Figure 5-10 4. In the Priority Category list, select either Applications or Online Gaming. In either case, a list of predefined applications or games displays in the Applications drop-
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    the QoS Setup screen. 8. In the QoS Setup screen, select the Turn Internet Access QoS On check box. 9. Click Apply. QoS for a Router LAN Port To create a QoS policy for a device connected to one of the router's LAN ports: 1. From the main menu, under Advanced, select QoS Setup. The QoS Setup screen
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    NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual QoS for a MAC Address To create a QoS policy for traffic from a specific MAC address: 1. From the main menu, under Advanced, select QoS Setup. The QoS Setup screen displays, as shown in Figure 5-8 on page 5-19. 2. Click Add Priority Rule. 3. From the
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    NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual 2. Select the radio button next to the QoS policy to be edited or deleted, and do one of the following: • Click Delete to remove the QoS policy. • Click Edit to edit the QoS policy. Follow the instructions in the preceding sections to change the policy
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    NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual • Powerline. For connecting rooms or floors that are blocked by obstructions or are distant vertically, consider networking over your building's AC wiring. NETGEAR an individual network password to prevent neighbors from connecting. The Powerline HD
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    NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual • Backing up computers over the network has become Connection Gigabit wired Ethernet RangeMax NEXT Wireless-N Powerline HD 100 Mbps wired Ethernet 802.11n wireless 802.11g wireless 802.11b wireless 10 Mbps wired Ethernet Cable modem (3 Mbps) Analog modem
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    -N Router Model WNR2000 . This chapter includes the following sections: • "Viewing Wireless Router Status Information" • "Viewing a List of Attached Devices" on page 6-7 • "Managing the Configuration File" in Chapter 6 • "Updating the Router Firmware" on page 6-9 • "Enabling Remote Management Access
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    NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual Viewing Wireless Router Status Information To view router status and usage information: 1. Select Router Status under Maintenance in the main menu. The Router Status screen displays. Figure 6-1 6-2 v1.3, February 2009 Using Network Monitoring Tools
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    Router WNR2000 User Manual Table 6-1 describes the router status fields. Table 6-1. Wireless Router Status Fields Field Description Hardware Version The hardware version of the router. Firmware Version The version of the current software installed in the router. This will change if you update
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    Router WNR2000 User Manual Table 6-1. Wireless Router Status Fields (continued) Field Description Wireless Port. The following settings apply to the wireless port of the router. Name (SSID) The wireless network name (SSID) being used by the wireless port of the router. The default is NETGEAR
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    NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual 2. Click Connection Status to display the connection status. Figure 6-2 Table 6-2 describes the connection status settings. Table 6-2. Connection Status Settings Item IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway DHCP Server DNS Server Lease Obtained Lease
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    NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual 3. Click Show Statistics to display router usage statistics. Figure 6-3 Table 6-3 describes the router statistics. Table 6-3. Router Statistics Item System Up Time Port Status TxPkts RxPkts Collisions Tx B/s Rx B/s Up Time Poll Interval Description
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    NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual Viewing a List of Attached Devices The Attached Devices screen contains a table of all IP devices that the router has discovered on the local network. Select Attached Devices under Maintenance in the main menu to view the table. Figure 6-4 For each
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    NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual Select Backup Settings under Maintenance change the administrator password to the default, password. Then change it again after you have saved the configuration file. If you forget the password, you will need to reset the configuration to factory defaults
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    password or IP address, you must use the restore factory settings button on the rear panel of the router (see "Restoring the Default Configuration and Password" on page 7-12). Updating the Router Firmware The firmware of the WNR2000 router is stored in flash memory, and can be updated as NETGEAR
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    NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual Checking for New Firmware in the Router Upgrade Screen To check for new firmware and allow the router to automatically install it: 1. Select Router Upgrade under Maintenance in the main menu. The Router Upgrade screen displays. Figure 6-6 2. Check for
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    Manually to New Router Firmware To manually select, download, and install new software to your router: 1. Log in to your router, select Router Status under Maintenance on the main menu, and make note of the firmware version of your router. Figure 6-9 2. Go to the WNR2000 support page on the NETGEAR
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    NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual 3. Compare the version number of the most recent firmware offered to the firmware version of your router. If the version on the NETGEAR website is more recent, download the file from the WNR2000 support page to your computer. 4. Log in to your router and
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    NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual Enabling Remote Management Access Using the Remote Management feature, you can allow a user on the Internet to configure, upgrade, and check the status of your WNR2000 router. Select Remote Management under Advanced in the main menu. The Remote
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    NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual 2. Under Allow Remote Access By, specify what external IP addresses will be allowed to access the router's remote management. Note: For enhanced security, restrict access to as few external IP addresses as practical. • To allow access from any IP address
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    about troubleshooting your Wireless-N Router Model WNR2000 . After each problem description, instructions are provided to help you diagnose and solve the problem. As a first step, please review the Quick Tips. Tip: NETGEAR provides helpful articles, documentation, and the latest software updates at
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    the router's wireless card access list. Make sure that the network settings of the computer are correct. • LAN connected computers must be configured to obtain an IP address automatically using DHCP. For more information, see the links in Appendix B, "Related Documents. • Some cable modem services
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    Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual 3. After approximately 20 seconds, verify that: a. The color of the power light changes to green. b. The LAN port lights are lit for any local ports that are connected. If a port's light is lit, a link has been established to the connected device. If a LAN port
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    to factory defaults. This will set the router's IP address to www.routerlogin.net. This procedure is explained in "Restoring the Default Configuration and Password" on page 7-12. If the error persists, you might have a hardware problem and should contact Technical Support. The Internet light stays
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    described in the NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual. • Make sure you are using the correct login information. The factory default login name is admin and the password is password. Make sure that the Caps Lock is off when entering this information. • Make sure your computer's IP address is on the
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    the Internet Service Connection If you can access your router, but your router is unable to access the Internet, review the topics in this section: • "Obtaining an Internet IP Address" • "Troubleshooting PPPoE" • "Troubleshooting Internet Browsing" Obtaining an Internet IP Address If your wireless
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    the NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual. • Your service provider might require a login. Ask your service provider whether they require a PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE) login (see "Troubleshooting PPPoE" on page 7-7). • You might have incorrectly set the service name, user name or password. Review your
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    NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual Troubleshooting Internet Browsing If your wireless router can obtain an IP address but your computer is unable to load any web pages from the Internet, check the following: • Your computer might not recognize any DNS server addresses. A DNS server is a
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    that the link lights are on for the switch ports that are connected to your computer and router. • Wrong network configuration - Verify that the Ethernet card driver software and TCP/IP software are both installed and configured on your computer. - Verify that the IP address for your router and your
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    additionally restrict access to the MAC address of a single computer connected to that modem. If this is the case, you must configure your router to "clone" or "spoof" the MAC address from the authorized computer. For more information, see "Using the Setup Manual" on page 1-1. Problems with Date
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    NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual • Date shown is January 1, 2000. Cause: The router has not yet successfully reached a network time server. Check that your Internet access settings are correct. If you have just completed configuring the router, wait at least 5 minutes, and check the
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    and your adapter? See "Optimizing Wireless Performance" on page 5-15. Restoring the Default Configuration and Password This section explains how to restore the factory default configuration settings that reset the router's user name to admin, the password to password, and the IP address to 192.168
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    WNR2000 . Table A-1. WNR2000 Router Default Configuration Settings Feature Router Login Router Login URL Login Name (case-sensitive) printed on product label Login Password (case-sensitive) printed on product label Internet Connection WAN MAC Address MTU Size Local Network Router LAN IP address
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    NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual Table A-1. WNR2000 Router Default Configuration Settings (continued) Wireless Wireless Communication SSID Name Security Wireless Access List (MAC Filtering) Broadcast SSID Transmission Speed Country/Region RF Channel Operating Mode Data Rate Output
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    General Specifications NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual Table A-2. WNR2000 Router General Specifications Feature General Network Protocol and Standards Compatibility Data and Routing Protocols TCP/IP, RIP-1, RIP-2, DHCP, PPPoE, PPTP, Bigpond, Dynamic DNS, and UPnP Power Adapter
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    NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual A-4 Technical Specifications v1.3, February 2009
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    index.htm http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/vpn/index.htm http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/glossary/index.htm In addition, you can find initial setup instructions for your wireless router in the NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual. Related Documents B-1 v1.3, February
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    NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual B-2 Related Documents v1.3, February 2009
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    5-2 to the router 1-2 viewing logs 3-6 access control turning off 1-13 turning on 2-21 account name 1-8 adding custom service 5-7 priority rules 5-20 reserved IP addresses 4-5 static routes 4-11 wireless clients 2-13, 2-18, 6-4 See also configuring administrator password, changing 2-21 advanced
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    NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual custom service (port forwarding) 5-7 customer support ii D data packets, fragmented 5-16 date and time, troubleshooting 7-10 daylight savings time 3-9, 7-11 default DMZ server 4-8 default factory settings listed A-1 restoring 7-12 default gateway 6-5
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    troubleshooting 7-9 LAN port QoS for 5-22 LAN port settings 6-3 language, screen display 1-5 lease, DHCP 6-5 Legacy mode 2-8 local network, default settings A-1 local servers, port forwarding to 5-6 logging in 1-2 login required 1-9 login settings A-1 logout, automatic 1-5 NETGEAR Wireless-N Router
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    6-13 renewing connection status 6-5 requirements, speed 5-25 reserved IP adresses 4-5 Resource CD 1-1 restarting network 7-1 restoring configuration 6-8 default factory settings 7-12 restoring firmware 7-3 restricting access by MAC address 2-19 revision history xiii RIP (Router Information Protocol
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    NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual service numbers 3-4 services, blocking 3-3 setting time 3-9 settings, default. See default factory settings setup information, gathering 2-5 Setup Manual 1-1 Shared Key authentication 2-5, 2-9 Smart Setup Wizard 1-6 SMTP server 3-8 software push button
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    NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual wireless radio 1-13, 2-12, 6-4 wireless security, setting up 2-1 wireless settings advanced 2-12 basic 2-6 default, listed A-2 gathering information 2-5 testing 1-11 WMM (Wi-Fi Multimedia) 5-18 WPA2-PSK encryption 2-3, 2-10 WPA-PSK + WPA2-PSK encryption
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