Netgear Pr2000 Trek N300 Travel Router And Range Extender User Manual

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WiFi Bridge Setup
Use the Ethernet ports on your Trek to connect up to two Ethernet-enabled devices 
wirelessly to your existing WiFi network. Examples of Ethernet-enabled d\
evices include an 
Internet-ready TV, Blu-ray player, gaming console, and desktop or laptop computer.
NETGEARLANInternet/LANReset
USBWiFiUSBPowerInternet
Existing
WiFi router
(Optional) Connect a USB device to the USB port
Figure 11. Two-port WiFi adapter
Plug the...

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The Wireless as WAN screen displays, which shows the available wireless networks.
7. 
Make sure that the Extend my current wireless routers range check box is selected.
8.  Select the wireless network that you want to connect to and enter the re\
lated security 
information for that wireless network.
9.  (Optional) 
 To be able to use these settings again without having to reenter them, se\
lect the 
To save a name for profile check...

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Cellular Connection Setup
Make a 3G/4G mobile broadband connection to your cellular service. You must have a valid 
3G/4G USB dongle that is connected to the USB port of the Trek. Contact your cellular 
service provider for more information (this feature is available only i\
n certain regions).
NETGEARLANInternet/LANReset
USBWiFiUSBPowerInternet
Figure 12. Mobile broadband connection

To connect to your cellular service:
1.  Insert the...

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2. 
Locate the Trek near a window so that it has access to the cellular network.
3.  Connect the T rek t
 o a power source.
For more information, see Power Inputs on page  13.
4.  T
urn on power to the T rek by moving the Internet via switch from the Power Off  position to 
the  Wireless position.
5.  Rotate the T rek’
 s cover clockwise to orient the antenna.
For more information, see Antenna Orientation on page  14.
6.  Connect your...

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2.   Get Started with NETGEAR genie
Connect to the Trek
This chapter explains how to use NETGEAR genie to set up your Trek after you complete 
cabling as described in the installation guide.
The chapter contains the following sections:
•Trek Setup Preparation 
•Types of Logins and Access 
•NETGEAR genie Setup 
•Use NETGEAR genie After Installation 
•Upgrade the Trek Firmware 
•Change the Password 
•Password Recovery 
•Add Wireless Devices or Computers to Your Trek 
•NETGEAR genie App and Mobile...

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Trek Setup Preparation
You can set up your Trek with the NETGEAR genie automatically, or you can use the genie 
menus and screens to set up your Trek manually. However, before you start the setup 
process, you need to have your ISP information on hand and make sure the laptops, 
computers, and other devices in the network have the required settings.
Use Standard TCP/IP Properties for DHCP
If you set up your computer to...

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•Wireless network key or password. Your Trek is preset with a unique wireless network 
name (SSID) and password for wireless access. This information is on the product label.
NETGEAR genie Setup
NETGEAR genie runs on any computer or device with a web browser. It is the easiest way to 
set up the Trek because it automates many of the steps and verifies that those steps have 
been successfully completed. It takes about...

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•
If the computer is set to a static or fixed IP address (this situation \
is uncommon), 
change it to obtain an IP address automatically from the Trek.
7.  If the T
rek does not connect to the Internet, do the following:
•T
o be sure that you have selected the correct options and typed everythin\
g correctly, 
review the Trek’s settings.
• Contact your ISP to verify that you have the correct configuration infor\
mation...

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5. 
The BASIC Home screen displays.
Upgrade the Trek Firmware
When you set up your Trek and are connected to the Internet, the Trek automatically checks 
for you to see if newer firmware is available. If it is, a message is di\
splayed on the top of the 
screen. For more information about upgrading firmware, see Update the Trek Firmware on 
page   11 0.
Click the message when it displays, and click the  Ye
 s button to...

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To change the default password that you use to log in to the Trek:
1. 
Launch your browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected\
 to the T
 rek.
2.  Enter  www
 .routerlogin.net or  www.routerlogin.com in the web browser address bar.
The login screen displays.
3.  Enter the T
 rek user name and password.
The user name is  admin. 
 The default password is password . The user name and 
password are...