Netgear N 300 Manual

Configuring Your Wireless Network 27
Your wireless router is now configured to provide Internet access for your network. Your wireless 
router automatically connects to the Internet when one of your computers requires access. It is not 
necessary to run a dialer or login application such as Dial-Up Networking or Enternet to connect, 
log in, or disconnect. These functions are performed automatically by the wireless router as 
needed.
To access the Internet from any computer connected to your wireless...

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Troubleshooting
If you have difficulties accessing the Internet, use the Basic Setup Checklist to make sure that you 
have connected and set up your router correctly. If your basic setup is correct, then look for your 
problem in one of the subsequent sections.
Basic Setup Checklist
The following items are the most common errors made when initially setting up a router. Carefully 
review the checklist to make sure that you have followed the recommended procedures.
•Be sure you always...

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– Some cable modem services require you to use the MAC address of the computer 
registered on the account. If so, in the Router MAC Address section of the Basic Settings 
menu, select “Use this Computer’s MAC Address.” Click Apply to save your settings. 
Restart the network in the correct sequence.
•Check the router status lights to verify correct router operation. If the Power light does 
not turn solid green within 2 minutes after turning the router on, reset the router according to...

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To restore your firmware:
a. Make sure your PC is connected to your router and the router is powered on.
b. Insert the Resource CD that came with your router into your PC. 
– The CD will automatically start and detect the language you are using on your PC. 
Select a different language option, if you prefer.
– If the CD does not automatically start, browse the CD and double-click on .
c. Click Supporting Software, then Netgear Firmware Recovery Utility, and follow the 
prompts for the...

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b. Make sure that power is turned on to the connected computer.
c. Be sure you are using Ethernet cables like the cable that was supplied with the wireless 
router.
See “Connecting Your Wireless Router” on page 13 for instructions.
For more information on WPS functionality and advanced features, see the online User Manual.
Troubleshooting Login Problems
If you are unable to log in to the wireless router, check the following:
• If you are using an Ethernet-connected computer, check the...

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• 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. 
Checking the Internet Service Connection
If your router is unable to access the Internet, check the Internet connection, and then check the 
wireless router. 
•Internet Connection. The cable or DSL...

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• Your service provider might require a login. Ask your service provider whether they require a 
PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE) login.
• You might have incorrectly set the service name, user name or password. See 
“Troubleshooting PPPoE” on page 33.
• Your service provider might check for your computers host name. Assign the computer Host 
Name of your ISP account to the wireless router on the Basic Settings screen.
• Your service provider might only allow one Ethernet MAC address to connect...

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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. 
Typically, your ISP will provide the addresses of one or two DNS servers for your use. If you 
entered a DNS address during the...

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• Wrong physical connections
– Make sure the 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 and your computer are correct and that both...

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Technical Specifications
Default Configuration Settings
This section provides factory default settings and technical specifications for the Wireless-N 300 
Router Model WNR2000v2.
Table 2.  Home Router Default Configuration Settings 
FeatureDefault Setting
Router Login
Router Login URL http://www. routerlogin.net; 
http://www.routerlogin.com; or http://192.168.1.1
Login Name (case sensitive) admin
Login Password (case sensitive) password
Internet Connection
WAN MAC Address...