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Page 1: User Manual
NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 Router JWNR2000 User Manual NETGEAR, Inc. 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA 202-10625-01 February 2010 v1.0... - Page 2 In the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this document without notice. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein.
- Page 3 Hereby, [NETGEAR Inc.], declares that this [JWNR2000] is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Español Por medio de la presente [NETGEAR Inc.] declara que el [JWNR2000] cumple con los [Spanish] requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE.
- Page 4 [NETGEAR Inc.] declara que este [JWNR2000] está conforme com os requisitos [Portuguese] essenciais e outras disposições da Directiva 1999/5/CE. Slovensko [NETGEAR Inc.] izjavlja, da je ta [JWNR2000] v skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami in [Slovenian] ostalimi relevantnimi določili direktive 1999/5/ES. Slovensky [NETGEAR Inc.] týmto vyhlasuje, _e [JWNR2000] spĺňa základné...
- Page 5 FCC Declaration Of Conformity We NETGEAR, Inc., 350 East Plumeria, San Jose, CA 95134, declare under our sole responsibility that Wireless-N 300 Router Model JWNR2000 complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:...
- Page 6 Tested to Comply with FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE Modifications made to the product, unless expressly approved by NETGEAR, Inc., could void the user's right to operate the equipment. Industry Canada (IC) This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICE-003.
- Page 7 Product and Publication Details JWNR2000 Model Number: February 2010 Publication Date: Wireless Router Product Family: Wireless-N 300 Router Model JWNR2000 Product Name: Home Home or Business Product: English Language: 202-10625-01 Publication Part Number: v1.0, February 2010...
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Page 9: Table Of Contents
Contents About This Manual Conventions, Formats, and Scope ................... xi How to Print This Manual ....................xii Revision History .......................xiii Chapter 1 Configuring Basic Connectivity Using the Setup Manual ....................1-1 Logging In To Your Wireless Router ................1-2 Configuring Your Internet Connection Using the Smart Setup Wizard ......1-5 Viewing and Configuring Basic ISP Settings ..............1-5 Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity ............1-10 Chapter 2... - Page 10 NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 Router JWNR2000 User Manual 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 Range ..............3-5 Scheduling Blocking .......................3-5 Viewing Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access ..........3-6...
- Page 11 NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 Router JWNR2000 User Manual How Port Forwarding Differs from Port Triggering ...........5-6 Configuring Port Forwarding to Local Servers ..............5-6 Adding a Custom Service ..................5-7 Editing or Deleting a Port Forwarding Entry .............5-9 Configuring Port Triggering ...................5-10 Using Universal Plug and Play ..................5-14 Optimizing Wireless Performance ................5-15...
- Page 12 NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 Router JWNR2000 User Manual Testing the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device ........7-9 Problems with Date and Time ..................7-9 Problems with Wireless Adapter Connections ..............7-10 Restoring the Default Configuration and Password ............7-11 Appendix A Technical Specifications Default Configuration Settings ..................
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Page 13: About This Manual
The user manual provides information for configuring the features of the NETGEAR ® Wireless-N 300 Router Model JWNR2000 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. -
Page 14: How To Print This Manual
NETGEAR website in Appendix B, “Related Documents.” Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. website at http://www.netgear.com/support. How to Print This Manual To print this manual, your computer must have the free Adobe Acrobat reader installed in order to view and print PDF files. -
Page 15: Revision History
NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 Router JWNR2000 User Manual Revision History NETGEAR, Inc. is constantly searching for ways to improve its products and documentation. The following table indicates any changes that might have been made since the JWNR2000 router was introduced. Table 2-1. Publication Revision History... - Page 16 NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 Router JWNR2000 User Manual v1.0, February 2010...
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Page 17: Configuring Basic Connectivity
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 Smart Wizard will assist you in configuring your wireless settings and enabling wireless security for your network. -
Page 18: Logging In To Your Wireless Router
NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 Router JWNR2000 User Manual Logging In To Your Wireless Router When the wireless router is connected to your network, you can access and configure the router using your browser. To access the router: 1. Connect to the wireless router by typing http://www.routerlogin.net in the address field of your browser, and then press Enter. - Page 19 NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 Router JWNR2000 User Manual The Checking for Firmware Updates screen appears unless you previously cleared the Check for Updated Firmware Upon Log-in check box. Figure 1-2 If the router discovers a newer version of firmware, the message on the left displays when you log in.
- Page 20 NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 Router JWNR2000 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 selected, the home page is the Router Upgrade screen.
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Page 21: Configuring Your Internet Connection Using The Smart Setup Wizard
NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 Router JWNR2000 User Manual Configuring Your Internet Connection Using the Smart Setup Wizard You can manually configure your Internet connection using the Basic Settings screen, or you can allow the Smart Setup Wizard to determine your Internet Service Provider (ISP) configuration. - Page 22 NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 Router JWNR2000 User Manual ISP does not require login Figure 1-5 – 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.
- Page 23 NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 Router JWNR2000 User Manual – Internet IP Address. Determines how your router obtains an IP address for Internet access. • If your ISP assigns an IP address dynamically (by DHCP), select Get Dynamically From ISP. • If your ISP has assigned you a permanent, fixed (static) IP address for your computer, select Use Static IP Address.
- Page 24 NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 Router JWNR2000 User Manual If a login is required by your ISP, the following settings appear in the Basic Settings screen: ISP does require login Figure 1-6 • Does Your Internet Connection Require A Login? If you usually must use a login program such as WinPOET to access the Internet, your Internet connection requires a login.
- Page 25 NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 Router JWNR2000 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 DSL accounts and newer cable modem accounts should select No for Does Your Internet Connection Require a Login.
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Page 26: Setting Up And Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity
NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 Router JWNR2000 User Manual – The list includes: • Always On. The router logs in to the Internet immediately after booting and never disconnects. • Dial on Demand. The router logs in only when outgoing traffic is present and logs out after the idle time-out. - Page 27 In the Name (SSID) field, you can enter a value of up to 32 alphanumeric characters. The default SSID is NETGEAR. Note: The SSID is case-sensitive; NETGEAR is not the same as nETgear. Also, the SSID of any wireless access adapters must match the SSID you specify in the JWNR2000 router.
- Page 28 NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 Router JWNR2000 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 click Apply.
- Page 29 NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 Router JWNR2000 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 31: Safeguarding Your Network
As a minimum, however, NETGEAR recommends using WEP with Shared Key authentication. Do not run an unsecured wireless network unless it is your intention to provide free Internet access for the public. - Page 32 Note: NETGEAR recommends that you change the administration password of your router. Default passwords are well known, and an intruder can use your administrator access to read or disable your security settings.
- Page 33 NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 Router JWNR2000 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 SSID and implement WPA/WPA2 security on both the router and the client device (see “Using WPS...
- Page 34 NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 Router JWNR2000 User Manual Table 2-2. Other Features That Enhance Security Security Type Description If you disable the wireless router radio, wireless Disable the wireless router radio. devices cannot communicate with the router at all. You might disable this when you are away or when other users of your network all use wired connections.
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Page 35: Recording Basic Wireless Settings Setup Information
NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 Router JWNR2000 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 responsible for the network can provide this information. -
Page 36: Changing Wireless Security Settings
NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 Router JWNR2000 User Manual – Passphrase. ______________________________ These characters are case-sensitive. Enter a word or group of printable characters. When you use WPA-PSK, the other devices in the network will not connect unless they are also set to WPA-PSK and are configured with the correct passphrase. - Page 37 For a wireless device to participate in a particular wireless network, it must be configured with the SSID for that network. The JWNR2000 default SSID is NETGEAR. You can disable this broadcast as described in “Viewing Advanced Wireless Settings” on page 2-12.
- Page 38 NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 Router JWNR2000 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 technology to extend the bandwidth for data transmission.
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Page 39: Configuring Wep Wireless Security
NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 Router JWNR2000 User Manual Configuring WEP Wireless Security WEP Shared Key authentication and WEP data encryption can be defeated by a determined eavesdropper using publicly available tools. WEP offers the following options: • Automatic. With the Automatic option, the router will try both Open System and Shared Key authentication. -
Page 40: Configuring Wpa-Psk And Wpa2-Psk Wireless Security
Automatic. In the Passphrase field, enter a word or group of printable characters, and click Generate. The passphrase is case-sensitive. For example, NETGEAR is not the same as nETgear. The four key fields are automatically populated with key values. •... - Page 41 NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 Router JWNR2000 User Manual WPA–Pre-Shared Key does perform authentication. WPA-PSK uses TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) data encryption, and WPA2-PSK uses AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) data encryption. Both methods dynamically change the encryption keys making them nearly impossible to circumvent.
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Page 42: Viewing Advanced Wireless Settings
NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 Router JWNR2000 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. -
Page 43: Using Wps Push Button Connect (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)
(if the router is in its default state) and broadcasts these settings to the wireless client. Note: NETGEAR’s WPS push button Connect feature is based on the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) standard (for more information, see http://www.wi-fi.org). All other Wi-Fi-certified and WPS-capable products should be compatible with NETGEAR products that implement Push 'N' Connect or WPS push button Connect. -
Page 44: Push Button Configuration
NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 Router JWNR2000 User Manual The JWNR2000 router provides two methods for connecting to a wireless client that supports WPS, described in the following sections: • “Push Button Configuration”” • “Security PIN Entry” on page 2-15 Push Button Configuration There are two methods to enable a wireless client to join a network using a push button on the router: using the physical push button or using the software button in the Add WPS Client screen. -
Page 45: Security Pin Entry
NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 Router JWNR2000 User Manual 4. Click the button in the Add WPS Client screen. The Connecting to New Wireless Client screen displays. Figure 2-7 The WPS LED on the JWNR2000 router begins to blink in a regular pattern. While the button light is blinking, you have 2 minutes to enable WPS on the device you are trying to connect to the router. - Page 46 NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 Router JWNR2000 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.
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Page 47: Configuring The Wps Settings
NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 Router JWNR2000 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: •... -
Page 48: Connecting Additional Wireless Client Devices After Wps Setup
NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 Router JWNR2000 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 when you add an additional WPS-enabled client unless you have cleared the Keep Existing Wireless Settings check box (in the Wireless Settings screen). -
Page 49: Restricting Wireless Access By Mac Address
NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 Router JWNR2000 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... - Page 50 NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 Router JWNR2000 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.
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Page 51: Changing The Administrator Password
Changing the Administrator Password The default password for the router’s Web Configuration Manager is password. NETGEAR recommends that you change this password to a more secure password. Tip: Before changing the router password, back up your configuration settings with the default password of password. -
Page 52: Backing Up Your Configuration
The configuration settings of the JWNR2000 router are stored within the router in a configuration file. You can back up (save) this file and retrieve it later. NETGEAR recommends that you save your configuration file after you complete the configuration. If the router fails or becomes corrupted, or an administrator password is lost, you can easily re-create your configuration by restoring the configuration file. -
Page 53: Understanding Your Firewall
NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 Router JWNR2000 User Manual Understanding Your Firewall Your Wireless-N 300 Router Model JWNR2000 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. - Page 54 NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 Router JWNR2000 User Manual 2-24 Safeguarding Your Network v1.0, February 2010...
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Page 55: Content Filtering Overview
Chapter 3 Restricting Access From Your Network This chapter describes how to use the content filtering and reporting features of the Wireless-N 300 Router Model JWNR2000 to protect your network. This chapter includes the following sections: • “Content Filtering Overview” •... - Page 56 NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 Router JWNR2000 User Manual To block access to Internet sites: 1. Select Block Sites under Content Filtering in the main menu. The Block Sites screen displays. Figure 3-1 2. Enable keyword blocking by selecting either Per Schedule or Always.
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Page 57: Blocking Access To Internet Services
NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 Router JWNR2000 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 JWNR2000 router allows you to block the use of certain Internet services by computers on your network. - Page 58 NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 Router JWNR2000 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 are not limited to these choices.
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Page 59: Blocking Services By Ip Address Range
NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 Router JWNR2000 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. -
Page 60: Viewing Logs Of Web Access Or Attempted Web Access
NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 Router JWNR2000 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 accessed or attempted to access. -
Page 61: Configuring E-Mail Alert And Web Access Log Notifications
NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 Router JWNR2000 User Manual Table 3-1. Log Entry Descriptions Field Description Target address The name or IP address of the website or newsgroup visited or to which access was attempted. Action Whether the access was blocked or allowed. - Page 62 NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 Router JWNR2000 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 Your Outgoing Mail Server field.
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Page 63: Setting The Time Zone
NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 Router JWNR2000 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 blocked site or service. - Page 64 NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 Router JWNR2000 User Manual 3-10 Restricting Access From Your Network v1.0, February 2010...
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Page 65: Customizing Your Network Settings
Chapter 4 Customizing Your Network Settings This chapter describes how to configure advanced networking features of the Wireless-N 300 Router Model JWNR2000, including LAN, WAN, and routing settings. It contains the following sections: • “Using the LAN IP Setup Options” •... -
Page 66: Configuring A Device Name
NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 Router JWNR2000 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 Vista and the Network Explorer on all Windows systems. -
Page 67: Configuring Lan Tcp/Ip Setup Parameters
NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 Router JWNR2000 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 and to act as a DHCP server (see “Using the Router as a DHCP Server”... -
Page 68: Using The Router As A Dhcp Server
NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 Router JWNR2000 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 address of the router. -
Page 69: Using Address Reservation
NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 Router JWNR2000 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 that require permanent IP settings. -
Page 70: Using A Dynamic Dns Service
NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 Router JWNR2000 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). - Page 71 NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 Router JWNR2000 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.
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Page 72: Configuring The Wan Setup Options
NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 Router JWNR2000 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. -
Page 73: Responding To A Ping On The Internet (Wan) Port
NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 Router JWNR2000 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. -
Page 74: Configuring Nat Filtering
NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 Router JWNR2000 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 games, point-to-point applications, or multimedia applications from functioning. - Page 75 NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 Router JWNR2000 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 is on the LAN.
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Page 76: Wireless Repeating (Also Called Wds)
NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 Router JWNR2000 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. -
Page 77: Wireless Repeating Function
NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 Router JWNR2000 User Manual To set up a wireless network using WDS, he following conditions must be met for both APs: • Both APs must use the same SSID, wireless channel, and encryption mode (see “Choosing Appropriate Wireless Security” on page 2-1 “Using WPS Push Button Connect (Wi-Fi... -
Page 78: Setting Up The Base Station
NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 Router JWNR2000 User Manual • Wireless Base Station. The wireless router acts as the parent AP, bridging traffic to and from the child repeater AP, as well as handling wireless and wired local computers. To configure this mode, you must know the MAC addresses of the child repeater AP. -
Page 79: Setting Up A Repeater Unit
Use a wired Ethernet connection to set up the repeater unit to avoid conflicts with the wireless connection to the base station. Note: If you are using the JWNR2000 base station with a non-NETGEAR wireless router as the repeater, you might need to change additional configuration settings. In particular, you should disable the DHCP server function on the wireless repeater AP. - Page 80 NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 Router JWNR2000 User Manual 4-16 Customizing Your Network Settings v1.0, February 2010...
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Page 81: Fine-Tuning Your Network
Chapter 5 Fine-Tuning Your Network This chapter describes how to modify the configuration of the Wireless-N 300 Router Model JWNR2000 to allow specific applications to access the Internet or to be accessed from the Internet, and how to make adjustments to enhance your network’s performance. This chapter includes the following sections: •... -
Page 82: How Your Computer Accesses A Remote Computer Through Your Router
NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 Router JWNR2000 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. -
Page 83: How Port Triggering Changes The Communication Process
NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 Router JWNR2000 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. - Page 84 NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 Router JWNR2000 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 rule you have defined: 1.
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Page 85: How Port Forwarding Changes The Communication Process
NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 Router JWNR2000 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 a connection to a server computer on your network. -
Page 86: How Port Forwarding Differs From Port Triggering
NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 Router JWNR2000 User Manual How Port Forwarding Differs from Port Triggering The following points summarize the differences between port forwarding and port triggering: • Port triggering can be used by any computer on your network, although only one computer can use it at a time. -
Page 87: Adding A Custom Service
NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 Router JWNR2000 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 will host on your network. - Page 88 NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 Router JWNR2000 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.
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Page 89: Editing Or Deleting A Port Forwarding Entry
NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 Router JWNR2000 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. -
Page 90: Configuring Port Triggering
NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 Router JWNR2000 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). - Page 91 NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 Router JWNR2000 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 triggering is disabled.
- Page 92 NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 Router JWNR2000 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 Internet.
- Page 93 NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 Router JWNR2000 User Manual 11. Click Apply. The service appears in the Port Triggering Portmap table. Figure 5-6 Fine-Tuning Your Network 5-13 v1.0, February 2010...
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Page 94: Using Universal Plug And Play
NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 Router JWNR2000 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 registered UPnP devices on the network. -
Page 95: Optimizing Wireless Performance
NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 Router JWNR2000 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 status at the expense of additional network traffic. -
Page 96: Changing The Mtu Size
NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 Router JWNR2000 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 if through walls). - Page 97 NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 Router JWNR2000 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: •...
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Page 98: Quality Of Service
NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 Router JWNR2000 User Manual To change the MTU size: 1. In the main menu, under Advanced, select WAN Setup. 2. In the MTU Size field, enter a new size between 64 and 1500. 3. Click Apply to save the new configuration. - Page 99 NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 Router JWNR2000 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.
- Page 100 NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 Router JWNR2000 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.
- Page 101 NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 Router JWNR2000 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-down list.
- Page 102 NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 Router JWNR2000 User Manual 6. From the Priority drop-down list, select the priority that this traffic should receive relative to other applications and traffic when accessing the Internet. The options are Low, Normal, High, and Highest. 7. Click Apply to save this rule to the QoS Policy list and return to the QoS Setup screen.
- Page 103 NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 Router JWNR2000 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...
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Page 104: Overview Of Home And Small Office Networking Technologies
NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 Router JWNR2000 User Manual Editing or Deleting an Existing QoS Policy To edit or delete an existing QoS policy: 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. -
Page 105: Assessing Your Speed Requirements
Powerline. For connecting rooms or floors that are blocked by obstructions or are distant vertically, consider networking over your building’s AC wiring. NETGEAR’s Powerline HD family of products delivers up to 200 Mbps to any outlet, while the older-generation XE family of products delivers 14 Mbps or 85 Mbps. - Page 106 NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 Router JWNR2000 User Manual • Backing up computers over the network has become popular due to the availability of inexpensive mass storage. Table 5-2 shows the time to transfer 1 gigabyte (1 GB) of data using various networking technologies.
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Page 107: Using Network Monitoring Tools
Chapter 6 Using Network Monitoring Tools This chapter describes how to use the maintenance features of your Wireless-N 300 Router Model JWNR2000. This chapter includes the following sections: • “Viewing Wireless Router Status Information” • “Viewing a List of Attached Devices” on page 6-7 •... -
Page 108: Viewing Wireless Router Status Information
NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 Router JWNR2000 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 Using Network Monitoring Tools... - Page 109 NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 Router JWNR2000 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 your router.
- Page 110 NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 Router JWNR2000 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.
- Page 111 NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 Router JWNR2000 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 Description IP Address The IP address that is assigned to the router.
- Page 112 NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 Router JWNR2000 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 Description System Up Time The time elapsed since the router was last restarted.
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Page 113: Viewing A List Of Attached Devices
NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 Router JWNR2000 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. -
Page 114: Backing Up And Restoring The Configuration
NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 Router JWNR2000 User Manual Select Backup Settings under Maintenance in the main menu. The Backup Settings screen displays. Figure 6-5 The following sections describe the three available options. Backing Up and Restoring the Configuration The Restore and Backup options in the Settings Backup screen let you save and retrieve a file containing your router’s configuration settings. -
Page 115: Erasing The Configuration
Updating the Router Firmware The firmware of the JWNR2000 router is stored in flash memory, and can be updated as NETGEAR releases new firmware. You can update your firmware by logging into the router and using one of these procedures: •... -
Page 116: Checking For New Firmware In The Router Upgrade Screen
NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 Router JWNR2000 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. -
Page 117: Updating Manually To New Router Firmware
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 JWNR2000 support page on the NETGEAR website at http://www.netgear.com/support. Using Network Monitoring Tools 6-11 v1.0, February 2010... - Page 118 NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 Router JWNR2000 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 JWNR2000 support page to your computer.
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Page 119: Enabling Remote Management Access
NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 Router JWNR2000 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 JWNR2000 router. Select Remote Management under Advanced in the main menu. - Page 120 NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 Router JWNR2000 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.
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Page 121: Troubleshooting
JWNR2000. 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 http://www.netgear.com/support. This chapter includes the following sections: •... -
Page 122: Troubleshooting Basic Functions
NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 Router JWNR2000 User Manual 4. Turn on the wireless router and wait 1 minute. 5. Turn on the computers. Make sure that the Ethernet cables are securely plugged in. • The Internet status light on the wireless router is on if the Ethernet cable connecting the wireless router and the modem is plugged in securely and the modem and wireless router are turned on. - Page 123 • Check that you are using the power adapter supplied by NETGEAR for this product. If the error persists, you have a hardware problem and should contact Technical Support. The Power light blinks green slowly and continuously (Case 1).
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Page 124: Login Problems
• If you are using an Ethernet-connected computer, check the Ethernet connection between the computer and the router as 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. -
Page 125: Checking The Internet Service Connection
• If you are attempting to set up your NETGEAR router as a replacement for an ADSL gateway in your network, the router cannot perform many gateway services, for example, converting ADSL or Cable data into Ethernet networking information. NETGEAR does not support such a configuration. -
Page 126: Troubleshooting Pppoe
Configure your router to spoof your computer’s MAC address. On the Basic Settings screen in the Router MAC Address section, select “Use this Computer’s MAC Address” and click Apply. Then restart your network in the correct sequence (see the NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual for instructions). -
Page 127: Troubleshooting Internet Browsing
NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 Router JWNR2000 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 host on the Internet that translates Internet names (such as www addresses) to numeric IP addresses. -
Page 128: Testing The Lan Path To Your Router
NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 Router JWNR2000 User Manual Testing the LAN Path to Your Router You can ping the router from your computer to verify that the LAN path to your router is set up correctly. To ping the router from a running Windows PC: 1. -
Page 129: Testing The Path From Your Computer To A Remote Device
NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 Router JWNR2000 User Manual Testing the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device After verifying that the LAN path works correctly, test the path from your computer to a remote device. 1. From the Windows toolbar, click the Start button, and then select Run. -
Page 130: Problems With Wireless Adapter Connections
2. Use the adapter’s setup program to scan for available wireless networks, looking for the network name (SSID) of NETGEAR, or your custom SSID if you have changed it. 3. If your wireless network appears and has good signal strength, configure and test with the simplest wireless connection possible. -
Page 131: Restoring The Default Configuration And Password
NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 Router JWNR2000 User Manual If your wireless network appears, but the signal strength is weak, check these conditions: • Is your router too far from your adapter, or too close? Place the computer that has the adapter near the router, but at least 6 feet away, and see whether the signal strength improves. - Page 132 NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 Router JWNR2000 User Manual 7-12 Troubleshooting v1.0, February 2010...
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Page 133: Technical Specifications
Appendix A Technical Specifications Default Configuration Settings This appendix provides factory default settings and technical specifications for the Wireless-N 300 Router Model JWNR2000. Table A-1. JWNR2000 Router Default Configuration Settings Feature Default Setting Router Login Router Login URL http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com Login Name (case-sensitive) printed on admin... - Page 134 NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 Router JWNR2000 User Manual Table A-1. JWNR2000 Router Default Configuration Settings (continued) Wireless Enabled Wireless Communication NETGEAR SSID Name Security Disabled All wireless stations allowed Wireless Access List (MAC Filtering) Broadcast SSID Enabled Transmission Speed Auto Country/Region United States (North America only;...
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Page 135: General Specifications
NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 Router JWNR2000 User Manual General Specifications Table A-2. JWNR2000 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 North America... - Page 136 NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 Router JWNR2000 User Manual Technical Specifications v1.0, February 2010...
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Page 137: Appendix B Related Documents
Wireless Networking Basics http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wireless/index.htm Preparing Your Network http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wsdhcp/index.htm Virtual Private Networking http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/vpn/index.htm Basics Glossary 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 v1.0, February 2010... - Page 138 NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 Router JWNR2000 User Manual Related Documents v1.0, February 2010...
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Page 139: Index
Index Big Pond 1-10 blocking access access blocking inbound traffic remote 6-13 bold text restricting by MAC address 2-19 to a remote computer broadband Internet 5-24 to the router broadcast status viewing logs access control turning off 1-13 turning on 2-21 cables, checking access points... - Page 140 NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 Router JWNR2000 User Manual content filtering encryption keys 2-10 CTS/RTS Threshold 2-13 environmental specifications custom service (port forwarding) erasing configuration customer support Ethernet MAC address data packets, fragmented 5-16 factory default settings listed date and time, troubleshooting...
- Page 141 NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 Router JWNR2000 User Manual Internet connection default settings MAC addresses Internet port, status attached devices Internet Relay Chat (IRC) current entering Internet services, blocking access restricting access by 2-19 interval, poll spoofing IP addresses mail server, outgoing...
- Page 142 NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 Router JWNR2000 User Manual placement, router 5-16 renewing connection status poll interval repeater units 4-15 port filtering requirements, speed 5-25 port forwarding reserved IP adresses configuring Resource CD example restarting network port numbers restoring port status configuration...
- Page 143 NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 Router JWNR2000 User Manual speed requirements 5-25 updating firmware 1-3, 6-3, 6-9 SPI (Stateful Packet Inspection) firewall URLs typography for spoofing MAC addresses 1-8, 7-7 usage statistics SSID 1-12, 2-7, 6-4 SSID broadcast 1-13, 2-12 standards, compatibility...
- Page 144 NETGEAR Wireless-N 300 Router JWNR2000 User Manual testing 1-11 WMM (Wi-Fi Multimedia) 5-18 WPA2-PSK encryption 2-3, 2-10 WPA-PSK + WPA2-PSK encryption 2-3, 2-10 WPA-PSK encryption 2-3, 2-10 Index-6 v1.0, February 2010...