Netgear PR2000 User Manual (Non-Cellular Version) - Page 5

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Trek N300 Travel Router and Range Extender PR2000

Back Up Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Restore Configuration Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104

Erase the Current Configuration Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105

Update the Trek Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106

Chapter 8

Advanced Settings

Advanced Wireless Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Control the Wireless Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109

Set Up a Wireless Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

View or Change WPS Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111

Set Up a Wireless Access List by MAC Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

Dynamic DNS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

Static Routes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116

Remote Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119

Universal Plug and Play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121

Traffic Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

Chapter 9

Troubleshooting

Quick Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

Sequence to Restart Your Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127

Check Ethernet Cable Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127

Wireless Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

Network Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127

Troubleshoot with the LEDs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127

Power LED Is Off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

LEDs Never Turn Off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128

Internet Port LED is Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

WiFi LED is Off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

Cannot Log In to the Trek. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129

Cannot Access the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

Troubleshoot PPPoE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131

Troubleshoot Internet Browsing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132

Changes Not Saved . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

Incorrect Date or Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

Wireless Connectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

Restore the Factory Settings and Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135

Test the LAN Path to Your Trek. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136

Test the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136

Appendix A

Supplemental Information

Factory Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140

Index

Section	Page
NETGEAR Trek	1
N300 Travel Router and Range Extender	1
Model PR2000	1
Contents	3
1. Hardware Setup	6
Unpack Your Trek	7
Position Your Trek	7
Prepare Your Trek	8
Get to Know Your NETGEAR Trek	9
Internet Mode Switch	9
Indicator LEDs	10
Connection Ports and Reset Button	11
Power Inputs	12
Antenna Orientation	13
Product Label	13
Different Ways You Can Connect to the Internet	14
WiFi Connection at a Public Hotspot Setup	14
WiFi Range Extender Setup	16
Internet Connection at Home Setup	18
WiFi Bridge Setup	20
2. Get Started with NETGEAR genie	22
Trek Setup Preparation	23
Use Standard TCP/IP Properties for DHCP	23
Gather ISP Information	23
Wireless Devices and Security Settings	23
Types of Logins and Access	23
NETGEAR genie Setup	24
Use NETGEAR genie After Installation	25
Upgrade the Trek Firmware	26
Change the Password	26
Password Recovery	27
Add Wireless Devices or Computers to Your Trek	29
Manual Method	29
Wi-Fi Protected Setup Method	30
NETGEAR genie App and Mobile genie App	32
3. genie BASIC Settings	33
Internet Setup	34
Wired WAN Connection Router Mode	34
Wired WAN Connection Wireless AP Mode	36
Wireless WAN Connection WiFi Mode	39
Basic Wireless Settings	40
Change the Wireless Security Option	42
Attached Devices	44
Profile Settings	45
4. genie ADVANCED Home	47
Setup Wizard	48
WAN Setup	50
Default DMZ Server	51
Change the MTU Size	53
LAN Setup	54
Use the Trek as a DHCP Server	56
Set Up Address Reservation	58
Quality of Service Setup	60
Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service for Wireless Traffic	60
Quality of Service Priority Rules and Internet Access	61
5. USB Port	66
Enhance Your Local Network	67
Set Up Network Storage	68
Connect or Safely Remove a USB Drive	68
View or Configure a USB Drive	69
Configure the USB Storage Device and Access Settings	70
Configure the Available Network Folders	72
Specify Approved USB Devices	76
Access and Share Your Network Storage	77
Common Uses of Network Sharing	77
Access Your USB Storage Device Locally	79
Access Your USB Storage Device Remotely	80
Set Up a Network Printer	81
Power or Recharge a USB Device	86
6. Security	87
Port Filtering to Block Services	88
Schedule Blocking	90
Security Event Email Notifications	91
7. Administration	93
View Trek Status	94
Router Information Pane	94
Internet Port Pane	95
Statistics	96
Connection Status	98
Wireless Settings Pane	100
Specify Log Settings	102
Manage the Configuration File	104
Back Up Settings	104
Restore Configuration Settings	104
Erase the Current Configuration Settings	105
Update the Trek Firmware	106
8. Advanced Settings	108
Advanced Wireless Settings	109
Control the Wireless Radio	109
Set Up a Wireless Schedule	110
View or Change WPS Settings	111
Set Up a Wireless Access List by MAC Address	113
Dynamic DNS	115
Static Routes	116
Remote Management	119
Universal Plug and Play	121
Traffic Meter	122
9. Troubleshooting	126
Quick Tips	127
Sequence to Restart Your Network	127
Check Ethernet Cable Connections	127
Wireless Settings	127
Network Settings	127
Troubleshoot with the LEDs	127
Power LED Is Off	128
LEDs Never Turn Off	128
Internet Port LED is Off	128
WiFi LED is Off	129
Cannot Log In to the Trek	129
Cannot Access the Internet	130
Troubleshoot PPPoE	131
Troubleshoot Internet Browsing	132
Changes Not Saved	133
Incorrect Date or Time	133
Wireless Connectivity	134
Restore the Factory Settings and Password	135
Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility	135
Test the LAN Path to Your Trek	136
Test the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device	136
A. Supplemental Information	138
Factory Settings	139
Technical Specifications	140

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