NETGEAR WNR2000V3 User guide

August 2010
208-10658-01
v1.0
NETGEAR, Inc.
350 E. Plumeria Drive
San Jose, CA 95134 USA
N300 Wireless Router
WNR2000v3 Setup
Manual

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Statement of Conditions
In the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to
make changes to the products described in this document without notice.
NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product(s) or circuit
layout(s) described herein.

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Contents
N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v3 Setup Manual
Getting to Know Your Wireless Router................................................................................1
Unpacking Your New Router .............................................................................................1
Hardware Features ............................................................................................................3
Front Panel ..................................................................................................................3
Back Panel ..................................................................................................................5
Router Label ................................................................................................................6
Positioning Your Wireless Router ......................................................................................6
Installing Your Wireless Router .........................................................................................7
Updating Your Router Firmware ........................................................................................8
Installing Your Router Using the NETGEAR genie.............................................................9
Using the NETGEAR genie ...............................................................................................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
Setting Your SSID and Wireless Security .................................................................22
Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to Configure Your Wireless Network .......................23
Troubleshooting...................................................................................................................26
Basic Setup Checklist ......................................................................................................26
Checking Basic Router Functions ...................................................................................27
Troubleshooting Login Problems .....................................................................................29
Checking the Internet Service Connection ......................................................................30

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Obtaining an Internet IP Address ....................................................................................30
Troubleshooting PPPoE ............................................................................................31
Troubleshooting Internet Browsing ...........................................................................32
Using the Ping Utility to Troubleshoot .............................................................................32
Testing the Path from Your Computer to Your Router ..............................................32
Testing the Path from a Computer to the Internet .....................................................33
Technical Specifications.....................................................................................................34
Default Configuration Settings .........................................................................................34
Restoring the Default Password and Configuration Settings ...........................................36
Related Documents .............................................................................................................37
Registration and Certifications...........................................................................................38

Getting to Know Your Wireless Router 1
Getting to Know Your Wireless Router
Congratulations on your purchase of a NETGEAR® high-speed wireless router, the N300
Wireless Router Model WNR2000v3.
Before you begin installing your router, check the package contents (see “Unpacking Your New
Router” on page 1). Become familiar with the front and back panels of your router—especially the
status lights—and the important information on the router label (see “Hardware Features” on
page 3). Then, read the section on “Positioning Your Wireless Router” on page 6 to ensure that
you have selected the best location to install your router.
Unpacking Your New Router
Your product package should contain the following items:
• The N300 Wireless Router
• A snap-on stand for your wireless router
• An AC power adapter (varies by region)
• A yellow Ethernet cable
• NETGEAR Installation Guide
• The Resource CD, which includes:
– The NETGEAR genie™ Installation Assistant (Autorun.exe)
– A PDF version of this manual
– A link to the online documentation.
If any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. Keep the
carton, including the original packing materials, in case you need to return the product for repair.

Getting to Know Your Wireless Router 2
To prepare your router for installation:
1. Carefully peel off the protective film covering both sides of your router (see Figure 1).
2. Set up your wireless router by inserting the tabs of the stand (supplied with your router) into
the slots on the bottom of your router as shown in Figure 2. Then, remove the protective film
covering the status light panel of the router.
3. Place your router in a suitable area for installation (near an AC power outlet and accessible to
the Ethernet cables for your wired computers).
Figure 1
Figure 2
To ensure proper heat dissipation and for router stability, it is important that you
connect the stand and place your router in an upright position.

Getting to Know Your Wireless Router 3
Hardware Features
Before you install and connect your router, take a moment to become familiar with the front and
back panels of the router—especially the status lights on the front panel.
Front Panel
The router front panel, shown in Figure 3, contains status lights. (For more information on
interpreting the status lights, see “Verifying Your Connection” on page 16 and “Checking Basic
Router Functions” on page 27.)
You can use the status lights to verify various conditions.
Figure 3
Table 1. Status Light Descriptions
Label Activity Description
1. Power
Solid Amber
Solid Green
Off
The router is performing the power-on self-test diagnostic.
The power is on and the router is ready.
Power is not being supplied to the router.
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2. Internet
Solid Amber
Solid Green
Off
No IP address acquired.
The wireless router has acquired an Internet address.
No Ethernet cable is connected to the modem.
3. Wireless Solid Blue
Off The wireless interface is enabled. The wireless interface is turned off.
4. LAN
(Ports 1–4)
Solid Green
Solid Amber
Off
The local port is connected to a 100 Mbps device.
The local port is connected to a 10 Mbps device.
No link is detected on this port.
5. Push 'N'
Connect
Solid Green
Off
Indicates that wireless security (WEP, WPA-PSK, or WPA2-PSK) is
on.
No WPS connection exists.
Table 1. Status Light Descriptions (continued)
Label Activity Description

Getting to Know Your Wireless Router 5
Back Panel
The router back panel, shown in Figure 4, contains port connections.
Viewed from top to bottom, the rear panel contains the following elements:
1. Wireless On/Off button.
2. Restore factory settings button. Press for approximately 5 seconds to reset the router to the
factory default settings.
3. Four Local Area Network (LAN) 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports for connecting the router to
your local computers.
4. Internet/Wide Area Network (WAN) Ethernet port for connecting the router to a cable or DSL
modem.
5. AC power adapter outlet for connecting the power adapter
6. Power on/off push-button.
Figure 4
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Getting to Know Your Wireless Router 6
Router Label
The label on the back of the wireless router shows the router’s MAC address, serial number,
security PIN, and factory default login information.
1. The ports on the router are color-coded to distinguish your Internet port from the other four
ports that connect to the wired computer(s) on your Local Area Network (LAN).
Positioning Your Wireless Router
The wireless router lets you access your network from virtually anywhere within the operating
range of your wireless network. However, the operating distance or range of your wireless
connection can vary significantly depending on the physical placement of your router. For
example, the thickness and number of walls the wireless signal must pass through might limit the
range. For best results, place your router:
• Near the center of the area where your computers and other devices will operate, preferably
within line of sight to your wireless devices.
• Accessible to an AC power outlet and near Ethernet cables for wired computers.
• In an elevated location such as a high shelf, keeping the number of walls and ceilings between
the wireless router and your other devices to a minimum.
• Away from electrical devices which are potential sources of interference, such as ceiling fans,
home security systems, microwaves, or the base for a cordless phone.
• Away from any large metal surfaces, such as a solid metal door or aluminum studs. Large
expanses of other materials such as glass, insulated walls, fish tanks, mirrors, brick, and
concrete can also affect your wireless signal.
Figure 5
Failure to follow these guidelines can result in significant performance degradation
or an inability to wirelessly connect to the Internet.