NETGEAR WNR2200 - N300 Wireless Router Setup Manual
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- Page 1 N300 Wireless Router WNR2200 Setup Manual NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E. Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA July 2010 208-10641-01 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents N300 Wireless Router WNR2200 Setup Manual Getting to Know Your Wireless Router................1 Unpacking Your New N300 Wireless Router ..............1 Hardware Features ......................2 Front Panel ........................3 Back Panel ........................5 Router Label ........................ 5 Positioning Your Wireless Router ..................6 Installing Your N300 Wireless Router ................ - Page 4 Checking the Internet Service Connection ..............31 Obtaining an Internet IP Address ................31 Troubleshooting PPPoE .................... 32 Troubleshooting Internet Browsing ................33 Troubleshooting Connectivity Using the Ping Utility ............33 Testing the Path from a PC to Your Router .............. 33 Testing the Path from a PC to the Internet ..............
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Page 5: Getting To Know Your Wireless Router
– A link to the online User Manual If any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in case you need to return the product for repair. -
Page 6: Hardware Features
To prepare your router for installation: Carefully remove the protective film from the top of your router. Set up your N300 wireless router by aligning the arrow on the base with the arrow on the back of the case, and sliding the router onto the base. Reset Factory Settings... -
Page 7: Front Panel
Front Panel Figure 2 The front panel has seven status lights that you can use to monitor and verify various conditions. There are also two switch buttons on the right (or at the top if the router is in its stand). The status lights are described in Table 1, and the switch buttons in... -
Page 8: Back Panel
The WLAN and WPS switch buttons toggle the WLAN and WPS functions on and off. Table 2. Switch Button Descriptions Item Function Activity Description WLAN Pressing the wireless LAN button turns on the 2.4 GHz wireless On/Off radio, indicated by light below the wireless LAN being lit. The 2.4 GHz wireless radio is off, and its LED is turned off. -
Page 9: Router Label
An AC power adapter outlet. A Power On/Off button. Router Label View the label on the bottom of the N300 wireless router to identify the security PIN, serial number, port connectors, status lights, and default login information. Figure 4 Positioning Your Wireless Router The N300 wireless router lets you access your network from virtually anywhere within the operating range of your wireless network. -
Page 10: Installing Your N300 Wireless Router
• Away from any large metal surfaces, such as a solid metal door or aluminum studs. Large expanses of other materials such as glass, insulated walls, fish tanks, mirrors, brick, and concrete can also affect your wireless signal. Failure to follow these guidelines can result in significant performance degradation or an inability to wirelessly connect to the Internet. -
Page 11: Updating Your Router Firmware
Updating Your Router Firmware NETGEAR is always improving the operability and features included with your router. To make it easy for you to receive the best, most up-to-date features of your router, NETGEAR provides a variety of methods for updating your product. -
Page 12: Installing Your Wireless Router Using Smart Wizard
For cable modem service, that you use the computer you first used to set up your Internet service. The NETGEAR Smart Wizard takes you through the procedure to connect your router and PC(s). It then helps you to configure your wireless settings and enable wireless security for your network. - Page 13 Follow the instructions and prompts to complete the installation. The Smart Wizard guides you through installing your router, connecting your router to the Internet, configuring your wireless network settings, and selecting the optimum security protection for your network. If you choose not to select a security option during installation, you can always access the router’s user interface later to select a security option (see “Setting Your SSID and Wireless Security Manually”...
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Page 14: Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced And Linux Users)
Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) Before installing and connecting your router manually, review the list below and make sure that you have all of the necessary information. • Internet ADSL or cable service connection to an Internet Service Provider (ISP). •... - Page 15 Disconnect the cable from the modem (2). You will connect it to the router later. Locate the Ethernet cable that came with the NETGEAR product. Securely insert that Ethernet cable into your modem and into the Internet port of the N300 wireless router (3).
- Page 16 Figure 6 Locate the cable you removed from the modem in step 2. Securely insert that cable (4) into a LAN port on the router such as LAN port 1. Figure 7 Your network cables are connected, and you are ready to start your network. It is important that you start your network in the correct sequence.
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Page 17: Verifying Your Connection
First, plug in and turn on the cable or DSL modem (if your modem has a backup battery, plug it back in). Wait 2 minutes. Now, plug the power cord into your N300 wireless router and into a power outlet. Wait 1 minute. -
Page 18: Setting Up Your Router For Internet Access
• LAN. At least one LAN light (1) should be lit. Green indicates that your computer is communicating at 100 Mbps; amber indicates 10 Mbps. If a LAN light is not lit, check that the Ethernet cable from the computer to the router is securely attached at both ends, and that the computer is turned on. - Page 19 Click Check to check for new firmware (recommended). The router will automatically check the NETGEAR database for a new firmware image file. If no new firmware version is available, the message “No New Firmware Version Available” will display. (If you select “No,”...
- Page 20 If new firmware is available, click Yes, and the router will automatically upgrade itself with the latest firmware. Do not try to go online, turn off the router, shut down the computer, or do anything else to the router until the router finishes restarting and the Ready light has turned solid green for several seconds! From the main menu, select Setup Wizard.
- Page 21 • Contact your ISP to verify that you have the correct configuration information. • Read “Troubleshooting” on page If problems persist, register your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR Technical Support. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users)
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Page 22: Configuring Your Wireless Network
After installing your router, you must log into the router to complete your wireless setup. When you log in to the browser, you will be prompted to check for firmware updates from the NETGEAR update server. Accessing Your Router After Installation and Checking for New Firmware The Smart Wizard only appears when you run the CD. -
Page 23: Configuring Your Wireless Settings And Security Options
For a wireless connection, the router and each wireless computer must use the same SSID, also called the wireless network name, and the same wireless security. NETGEAR strongly recommends that you use wireless security. Indoors, computers can connect over wireless networks at a range of several hundred feet. - Page 24 • Wireless security option. NETGEAR strongly recommends that you use wireless security. To successfully implement wireless security, check each wireless adapter to determine which wireless security option it supports. To set up basic wireless connectivity on your router: Log in to the N300 wireless router by going to http://www.routerlogin.net or http:// www.routerlogin.com and entering the default user name admin and default password...
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Page 25: Using Push 'N' Connect (Wps) To Configure Your Wireless Network
Open the networking utility of the device you want to connect to that supports WPS. Push the N300 wireless router’s WPS button, then release. The WPS LED will start to blink. 1. For a list of other Wi-Fi-certified products available from NETGEAR, go to http://www.wi-fi.org... -
Page 26: Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity
Web page. If you are planning a mixed network of WPS capable devices and non-WPS capable devices, NETGEAR suggests that you set up your wireless network and security settings manually first, and use WPS only for adding additional WPS capable devices. - Page 27 Note your SSID name. If you used WPS to establish a connection with other devices, the SSID will now be a randomly selected name. The SSID of any wireless adapters or wireless devices connected to your router must match the SSID you configured in the N300 wireless router. If they do not match, you will not get a wireless connection.
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Page 28: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting This chapter gives information about troubleshooting your N300 wireless router. You can find help with the following problems: • “Basic Setup Checklist” on page 27 • “Checking Basic Router Functions” on page 28 • “Troubleshooting Login Problems” on page 30 •... -
Page 29: Checking Basic Router Functions
Make sure that the network settings of the computer are correct: Verify that your LAN-connected computers are configured to obtain an IP address automatically through DHCP. For help with this, see the documentation for your computer or “Related Documents” on page Verify whether the MAC address is needed. - Page 30 • Make sure that the power cord is properly connected to your router and that the power adapter is properly connected to a functioning power outlet. • Check that you are using the power adapter supplied by NETGEAR for this product.
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Page 31: Troubleshooting Login Problems
Troubleshooting Login Problems If you are unable to log in to the N300 wireless router, check the following: • If you are using an Ethernet-connected computer, check the Ethernet connection between the computer and the router as described in the previous section. •... -
Page 32: Obtaining An Internet Ip Address
4. Wireless router Internet light off. If the Internet light is off, verify that the Ethernet cable is securely connected between the cable or ADSL modem, and that both the modem and N300 wireless router are turned on. Obtaining an Internet IP Address If your N300 wireless router is unable to access the Internet, and your Internet light is amber, check the N300 wireless router to see if it is able to get an Internet IP address from your service provider. -
Page 33: Troubleshooting Internet Browsing
Log in to the N300 wireless router. Select Router Status under Maintenance on the main menu. Click the Connection Status button. If all the steps indicate OK, then your PPPoE connection is up and working. If any of the steps indicate Failed, you can attempt to reconnect by clicking Connect. The N300 wireless router will continue to attempt to connect indefinitely. -
Page 34: Troubleshooting Connectivity Using The Ping Utility
Troubleshooting Connectivity Using the Ping Utility Most computers and routers have a diagnostic utility called ping that sends an request to a target device. The device then replies. The ping utility makes it easy to troubleshoot a network. This section includes advanced troubleshooting techniques. Testing the Path from a PC to Your Router You can ping the N300 wireless router to verify that the LAN path from your computer to your router is set up correctly. -
Page 35: Testing The Path From A Pc To The Internet
– 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 computer are correct and that the addresses on both begin with 255.255.255.0. Testing the Path from a PC to the Internet After verifying that the path between your computer and the N300 wireless router works correctly, test the path from your PC to the Internet. -
Page 36: Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications Default Configuration Settings This section provides factory default settings and technical specifications for the N300 Wireless Router . Table 4. Wireless Router Default Configuration Settings Feature Default Setting Smart Wizard Enabled Router Login Router Login URL http://www. routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com Login name (case-sensitive) printed on admin... - Page 37 Inbound (communications coming in from Disabled (bars all unsolicited requests) the Internet) Outbound (communications going out to Enabled (all) the Internet) Wireless Wireless Communication Enabled Name (2.4GHz b/g/n SSID) NETGEAR Security Disabled Broadcast SSID Enabled Country/Region Europe 11N 2.4GHz Channel Auto Operating Mode...
- Page 38 Table 4. Wireless Router Default Configuration Settings (continued) Feature Default Setting Physical Specifications Dimensions 172.72 x 127.72 x 32.31 mm (6.8 x 5.03 x 1.27 in) Weight 0.27 kg (0.6 lb) Environmental Specifications Operating temperature 0 to 40 C (32º to 104º F) Operating humidity 90% maximum relative humidity, noncondensing Electromagnetic Emissions...
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Page 39: Restoring The Default Password And Configuration Settings
Restoring the Default Password and Configuration Settings You can restore the factory default configuration settings that reset the router’s user name to admin, the password to password, and the IP address to 192.168.1.1. This procedure will erase all the current configuration settings and restore the factory defaults. -
Page 40: Related Documents
Related Documents This table provides links to reference documents that you can use to gain a more complete understanding of the technologies used in your NETGEAR product. Table 5. Document Link TCP/IP Networking http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/tcpip/index.htm Basics Preparing Your Network http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wsdhcp/index.htm Glossary http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/glossary/index.htm... -
Page 41: Registration And Certifications
Registration and Certifications Product Registration, Support, and Documentation Register your product at http://www.NETGEAR.com/register You must register before you can use our telephone support service. Product updates and Web support are always available by going to http://www.netgear.com/support Setup documentation is available on the CD, on the support website, and on the documentation website...