Netgear WNR2200 - N300 Wireless Router driver and firmware
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N300 Wireless Router with USB WNR2200 User Manual - Page 2
.... Registration is required 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. When the wireless router is connected to the Internet, click the Knowledgebase or the Documentation link under Web...
N300 Wireless Router with USB WNR2200 User Manual - Page 9
N300 Wireless Router with USB WNR2200 User Manual
Chapter 3 Protecting Your Network
Protecting Access to Your Wireless Router 3-1 Changing the Built-In Password 3-2
Restricting Access by MAC Address 3-2 Blocking Access to Internet Sites 3-4 Blocking Access to Internet Services 3-6
Configuring a User-Defined Service 3-7 Scheduling Blocking ...3-8 Configuring E-mail Alert and Web Access Log ...
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N300 Wireless Router with USB WNR2200 User Manual The Checking for Firmware Updates screen displays 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Figure 1-2 If the router discovers a newer version of the software, you are asked if you want to upgrade to the new software (see "Upgrading the Router Firmware" on page 4-1 for details). If no new firmware is ...
N300 Wireless Router with USB WNR2200 User Manual - Page 56
...; "Traffic Meter" on page 4-14
Upgrading the Router Firmware
The routing software (also called firmware) of the WNR2200 router is stored in flash memory, and can be upgraded as NETGEAR releases new software. Your router can download and install the new software, or you can download upgrade files from the NETGEAR website and manually send the upgrade file to the router using your browser.
Tip: To...
N300 Wireless Router with USB WNR2200 User Manual - Page 57
N300 Wireless Router with USB WNR2200 User Manual
The Checking for Firmware Updates screen appears at login unless you clear the Check for Updated Firmware Upon Log-in check box.
Figure 4-1
A screen is also provided for upgrading the router. From the main menu, under Maintenance, select Router Upgrade to display the Router Upgrade screen.
Figure 4-2
From this screen, you can check for new ...
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... the router after upgrading.
Upgrading Manually to New Router Software
To manually select, download, and install new software to your router:
1. Under Maintenance on the main menu, select Router Status. Note the version number of your router firmware.
2. Go to the WNR2200 support page on the NETGEAR website at http://www.netgear.com/support.
3. Check the most recent firmware version offered...
N300 Wireless Router with USB WNR2200 User Manual - Page 59
N300 Wireless Router with USB WNR2200 User Manual
4. If the version on the NETGEAR website is more recent, download the file to your computer. 5. Under Maintenance on the main menu, select Router Upgrade. 6. Click Browse, and locate the firmware image that you downloaded to your PC (the file ends in
.img or .chk). 7. Click Upload to send the firmware to the router.
Warning: When uploading software...
N300 Wireless Router with USB WNR2200 User Manual - Page 125
...8226; If the Power light alternately blinks green every second, the router software is corrupted. This can happen if a firmware upgrade is interrupted, or if the router detects a problem with the firmware. If the error persists, you have a hardware problem. For recovery instructions, or help with a hardware problem, contact Technical
Support at www.netgear.com/support.
When the router is turned on...
N300 Wireless Router with USB WNR2200 User Manual - Page 129
...sure 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
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v1...
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...4-10 default factory settings 4-11, 8-13, A-1 Restrict Wireless Access by MAC Address 2-10 RIP (Router Information Protocol) 5-3 router status, viewing 4-5
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sample network, figure 6-4 screen display language 1-4
selecting 1-4 service numbers 3-7 services, blocking 3-6 setting time 3-11 settings, default. See default factory settings
SMTP server 3-10 software, upgrading 4-1 specifications
general...
WNR2200 Installation Guide - Page 2
...software will scan for all wireless networks in your area. Look for your network-the one you named when you set up your router. Select it.
3. If you have set up security, you will be prompted for a Passphrase or network key. Enter the Passphrase you created and click Connect.
4. Repeat steps 1 - 3 to add other wireless devices.
If your wireless device supports WPS (WiFi Protected Setup)-NETGEAR...
WNR2200 Setup Manual - Page 3
... Wireless Router 6 Installing Your N300 Wireless Router 6 Updating Your Router Firmware 7 Installing Your Wireless Router Using Smart Wizard ...9
Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users 11
Connecting Your N300 Wireless Router 11 Verifying Your Connection 14 Setting Up Your Router for Internet Access 15 Configuring Your Wireless Network 19
Accessing Your Router...
WNR2200 Setup Manual - Page 10
... with your company's network support staff. Corporate network settings or Virtual Private Network (VPN) client software may 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: If you cannot or prefer not to use the Smart Wizard, see "Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and...
WNR2200 Setup Manual - Page 11
...wireless router to your network (see "Connecting Your N300 Wireless Router" on page 11).
2. Set up your wireless router for Internet access (see "Setting Up Your Router for Internet Access" on page 15).
3. Configure your wireless network and select wireless security settings to protect your wireless network (see "Configuring Your Wireless Network" on page 19).
Updating Your Router Firmware
NETGEAR...
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... wired Ethernet connection (not a wireless connection).
• 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. The Smart Wizard guides you through the setup...
WNR2200 Setup Manual - Page 13
... of your high-speed wireless router, the wireless adapter card for each computer in your network should support the same technology as your router (see the online User Manual for more information).
At the close of installation:
• For Windows users, the Smart Wizard places a Router_Setup.html file on your computer's desktop so that you can view the router settings. It also places the...
WNR2200 Setup Manual - Page 19
...Internet connection.
3. A greeting message displays reminding you to use the Firmware Upgrade periodically, and to take advantage of the Wireless-N feature of the router. Click the Close Window button. The Router Upgrade screen will display, asking you to check for a new version of the firmware.
4. Click Check to check for new firmware (recommended). The router will automatically check the NETGEAR...
WNR2200 Setup Manual - Page 20
....
You are now connected to the Internet! The N300 wireless router home page will display.
To complete your router setup and to configure your wireless network, see "Accessing Your Router After Installation and Checking for New Firmware" on page 19 and "Configuring Your Wireless Settings and Security Options" on page 20.
Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users)
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... 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. If you want to change the settings...
WNR2200 Setup Manual - Page 35
- 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...