Netgear WNR2000v2 - Wireless- N 300 Router driver and firmware
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WNR2000 User Manual - Page 2
.../register. Registration is required before you can 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 Base or the Documentation link under Web...
WNR2000 User Manual - Page 11
...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 7-6 Troubleshooting PPPoE 7-7 Troubleshooting Internet Browsing 7-8 Troubleshooting Your Network...
WNR2000 User Manual - Page 19
... in. If no new firmware is available, 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, clicking a link, or loading a new page. If the...
WNR2000 User Manual - Page 41
.... 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 digital assistants) for WPA-PSK security, consult the documentation for the product you are using.
To configure WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, or WPA-PSK+WPA2-PSK:
1. Select Wireless Settings under Setup in...
WNR2000 User Manual - Page 105
... 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.
GUI Language Version
The version of the selected GUI language for the router manager screens.
Internet Port. The following settings apply to the Internet (WAN) port of the router.
MAC Address
The Media Access Control address...
WNR2000 User Manual - Page 111
...know the login 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 releases new firmware. You can update your firmware by logging into the router and using...
WNR2000 User Manual - Page 112
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 new software versions by clicking the Check button. • If a new version is found, information ...
WNR2000 User Manual - Page 113
...about 1 minute.
Updating 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 website at http://www.netgear.com/support.
Using Network Monitoring Tools...
WNR2000 User Manual - Page 114
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 select Router Upgrade under Maintenance on the main menu. 5. Click Browse, and locate the firmware ...
WNR2000 User Manual - Page 125
...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 computer are correct and that the addresses are on the same subnet.
Troubleshooting
7-9
v1...
WNR2000 User Manual - Page 139
... time, system 6-6 updating firmware 1-3, 6-3, 6-9 URLs
typography for xi usage statistics 6-6
V
version firmware 6-3, 6-9 RIP (Router Information Protocol) 4-3
viewing advanced wireless settings 2-12 attached devices 6-7 basic security settings 2-6 logs 3-6 status 6-2
W
WAN setup 4-8 WEP encryption 2-3, 2-9 Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) 2-13, 6-4, 7-4 wildcards, DNS and 4-7 Wireless Card Access List...
WNR2000v2 Setup Manual - Page 3
...Your Wireless Router 6 Installing Your Wireless Router 7 Updating Your Router Firmware 8
Installing Your Router Using the Smart Wizard 9 Using the Smart Wizard ...9 Accessing Your Router After Installation 11
Manually Installing Your Router 12 Connecting Your Wireless Router 13 Verifying Your Connection 16 Setting Up Your Router for Internet Access 17
Configuring Your Wireless Network 21...
WNR2000v2 Setup Manual - Page 8
... router is ready. A software update is in progress. Firmware is corrupted. See "Checking Basic Router Functions" on page 29 for instructions on restoring your router firmware. Power is not being supplied to the router.
No IP address acquired. The wireless router has acquired an Internet address. Data is being communicated with the Internet. No Ethernet cable is connected to the modem.
The wireless...
WNR2000v2 Setup Manual - Page 11
... Windows.
Before running the Smart Wizard Installation Assistant on a corporate PC to set up your home router, check with your company's network support staff. Corporate network settings or Virtual Private Network (VPN) client software might conflict with the default settings of a home router. If you are unsure about whether there might be a conflict, use a different computer.
• Manual Setup...
WNR2000v2 Setup Manual - Page 12
... settings to protect your wireless network (see "Configuring Your Wireless Network" on page 21).
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. • The Smart Wizard Installation...
WNR2000v2 Setup Manual - Page 13
...service connection through an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • You have the configuration information provided by your ISP.
Using the Smart Wizard
The NETGEAR Smart Wizard takes you through the procedure to connect your router, modem, and PC(s). It then helps you to configure your wireless settings and enable wireless security for your network. The Smart Wizard guides you through the setup...
WNR2000v2 Setup Manual - Page 15
... reset the router to its default factory settings). If you want to change the settings after installing and configuring your router using the Smart Wizard, you must open a browser window and log in to the router. You will also be prompted to check for new router firmware. For more information, see "Configuring Your Wireless Network" on page 21.
Installing Your Router Using the...
WNR2000v2 Setup Manual - Page 22
... as any user name or password you might use to log in to your Internet connection.
The Firmware Upgrade Assistant screen will display. 3. Click Yes 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...
WNR2000v2 Setup Manual - Page 39
... LAN port light is on. If the light is off, follow the instructions in "Basic Setup Checklist" on page 28. - Check that the corresponding lights are on for your computer's network interface card.
• 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 addresses for your router...
WNR2000v2 Product datasheet - Page 2
Wireless-N 300 Router
WNR2000
Connects to power
Power on-off button
Connects to broadband modem
Connect to desktop PCs and laptops
Notebook and desktop PCs connect with Wireless-N 300 Adapters (WN111, WN311B, WN511B, or WNDA3100)
System Requirements • Broadband (cable, DSL) Internet service and
modem with Ethernet connection • 2.4 GHz 802.11n draft specification adapter
or ...