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 Ethernet cable from your Ethernet-enabled device (such as a co\
nnected TV, Blu-ray 
player, or a gaming console) to one of the two Ethernet ports of the Trek and enjoy wireless 
connectivity. 
To use the Trek as a WiFi bridge:
1. Connect the T
 rek to a power source.
For more information, see Power Inputs on page  13.
2.  T
urn on power to the T rek by moving the  Internet via switch from the  Power Off position to 
the  Wireless position.
3.  Rotate the T rek’
 s cover clockwise to orient the antenna.
For more information, see Antenna Orientation on page  14.
4.  Connect your computer or wireless device to the T
 reks SSID, or connect your computer or 
wireless device to the Trek’s LAN port with an Ethernet cable.
5.  (Optional) Connect an Ethernet cable between the LAN port of the T
 rek and the Ethernet 
port of another device.
6.  Open a web browser on your computer
 , type www.routerlogin.net  in the address field, and 
press the Enter key.
If a login screen displays, enter  admin for your user name and password for your 
password. 
 The user name and password are case-sensitive. Then click the  OK button. 
						

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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 box.
10.  In the field provided, enter a name for the profile.
11.  Click the  Apply button.
The Trek is configured as a WiFi bridge after a two-minute setup process.
12.  (Optional) Connect your wireless devices to the T
 rek.
For more information, see Add Wireless Devices or Computers to Your Trek  on page
  32.
13.  (Optional) 
 To use a USB device, connect it to the USB port of the Trek.
A USB device can be a USB storage drive or a USB printer. When the T rek is plugged into 
the wall,
  the USB port can also be used as a cell phone charger. For more information, 
see Enhance Your Local Network on page  71. 
						

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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 3G/4G USB dongle into the USB port of the T
 rek.
You must use a supported 3G/4G USB dongle. For a list of supported 3G/4G \
USB  dongles, see the following table.
Table 2.  Supported 3G/4G USB dongles   
SupplierModelCountryISPTechnology
Huawei EC122 ChinaChina Telecom CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Huawei EC189 ChinaChina Telecom CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
GU e U8 ChinaChina Telecom CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
ITON TU930 (EW4.2) ChinaChina Telecom CDMA2000 2xEV-DO
Huawei E353 ChinaChina Unicom WCDMA
Huawei E261 ChinaChina Unicom WCDMA
Yota LU150 RussiaYota LT E
Yota LU156 RussiaYota LT E
Huawei E392 RussiaMTS LT E
Huawei E392 RussiaMegafon LT E
Huawei M150-1 RussiaMegafon LT E 
						

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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 computer or wireless device to the T
 reks SSID, or connect your computer or 
wireless device to the Trek’s LAN port with an Ethernet cable.
7.  Open a web browser on your computer
 , type www.routerlogin.net  in the address field, and 
press the Enter key.
If a login screen displays, enter admin for your user name and password for your 
password. 
 The user name and password are case-sensitive. Then click the  OK button.
The Setup Wizard screen displays.
8.  Click the  Next button and follow the prompts of the Setup Wizard.
When requested, enter your cellular account information. When you are do\
ne, the 
Congratulations screen displays.
The Trek is connected to the Internet.
9.  (Optional) Connect your wireless devices to the T
 rek.
For more information, see Add Wireless Devices or Computers to Your Trek  on page
  32. 
						

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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 genie App  
						

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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 use a static IP address, you must change the settings so that it 
uses Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). 
Gather ISP Information
For DSL broadband service, when your Internet service starts, your Internet service provider 
(ISP) typically gives you all of the information needed to connect to the Internet. You might 
need this information to set up the Trek to use your Internet service. If you cannot locate this 
information, ask your ISP to provide it. When your Internet connection is working, you no 
longer need to launch the ISP login program on your computer to access the Internet. When 
you start an Internet application, your Trek automatically logs you in. You might need the 
following information to set up your Trek:
•The ISP configuration information for your DSL account
•ISP login name and password
•Fixed or static IP address settings (special deployment by ISP)
Wireless Devices and Security Settings
Make sure that the wireless device or computer that you are using supports WPA or WPA2 
wireless security, which is the wireless security supported by the Trek. For information about 
the Trek’s preconfigured security settings, see 
Basic Wireless Settings on page 44.
Types of Logins and Access
Different types of logins have different purposes. It is important that you understand the 
difference so that you know which login to use when.
Types of logins:
•Trek login. The login that your ISP provided logs you in to the Trek interface from 
NETGEAR genie. See 
Use NETGEAR genie After Installation on page 28 for details 
about this login.
•ISP login. This logs you in to your Internet service. Your service provider gave you this 
login information in a letter or some other way. If you cannot find this login information, 
contact your service provider. 
						

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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 15
 minutes to complete.
To use NETGEAR genie to set up your Trek:
1. Turn on the Trek by moving the Internet via switch to one of the following positions:
•Wired. For an Internet connection with an Ethernet cable
•Wireless. For a wireless Internet connection
For information about the Internet via switch, see Internet Mode Switch on page 10.
2. Make sure that your Trek is cabled correctly.
If you want to connect to the Internet with an Ethernet cable, make sure that you have 
connected an Ethernet cable between the Internet/LAN port of the Trek and the Ethernet 
port of your DSL or cable modem. For more information, see 
Internet Connection at 
Home Setup on page 19.
3. Make sure that your device is connected with an Ethernet cable to your Trek.
You can also connect your device wirelessly to your Trek. For more information, see Add 
Wireless Devices or Computers to Your Trek on page 32.
4. Launch your Internet browser in one of the following ways.
•The first time you set up the Internet connection for your Trek, the browser 
automatically goes to www.routerlogin.net, and the NETGEAR genie screen 
displays.
•If you already used the NETGEAR genie, type www.routerlogin.net in the address 
field for your browser to display the NETGEAR genie screen. See 
Use NETGEAR 
genie After Installation on page 28.
5. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the NETGEAR genie setup.
NETGEAR genie guides you through connecting the Trek to the Internet. For more 
information about your Internet connection choices, see 
Different Ways You Can Connect 
to the Internet on page 15.
6. If the browser cannot display the web page, do the following.
•Make sure that the computer is connected to the LAN Ethernet port or wirelessly to 
the Trek.
•Make sure that the Trek is running. If it is, its WiFi LED is lit.
•Close and reopen the browser to make sure that the browser does not cache the 
previous page.
•Browse to www.routerlogin.net. 
						

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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 for your 
main Internet connection.
• Read Chapter 9, Troubleshooting. 
Use NETGEAR genie After Installation
When you first set up your Trek, NETGEAR genie automatically starts when you launch an 
Internet browser on a computer that is connected to the Trek. You can use NETGEAR genie 
again to view or change settings for the Trek.
To view or change the settings for 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.
admin
********
3.  Enter the Trek user name and password.
The user name is  admin. 
 The default password is password . The user name and 
password are case-sensitive.
Note: The Trek user name and password are different from the user name 
and password for logging in to your Internet connection. For more 
information, see Types of Logins and Access  on page
  26.
4.  Click the  OK button. 
						

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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 upgrade the Trek with the 
latest firmware. After the upgrade, the Trek restarts.
CAUTION:
Do not try to go online, turn off the Trek, shut down the computer, or do 
anything else to the Trek until the Trek finishes restarting and the Power 
LED has stopped blinking for several seconds.
Change the Password
The default password that you use to log in to the Trek is password. NETGEAR recommends  that you change this default password to a secure password.
Changing the default password is not the same as changing the password f\
or wireless 
access. 
 The label on your Trek shows your unique wireless network name (SSID) and the 
passphrase (also referred to as the wireless network password or networ\
k key) for wireless 
access (see  Product Label  on page
  14). 
						

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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 case-sensitive.
4.  Click the  OK button.
The BASIC Home screen displays.
5.  Select  ADV
 ANCED > Administration > Set Password .
6. Type the old password and type the new password twice in the fields on th\
is screen.
7.  If you want to be able to recover the password, select the  Enable Password Recovery 
check box. 
For more information, see Password Recovery on page  30.
8.  Click the  Apply button.
Password Recovery
NETGEAR recommends that you enable password recovery if you change the p\
assword for 
the Trek’s user name of admin. Then you have an easy way to recover the password if it is 
forgotten. This recovery process is supported in Internet Explorer, Firefox, and Chrome 
browsers, but not in the Safari browser.