NETGEAR WNR618, WNR2020, WNR614, WNR2010 Set Up the Base Station,  To set up the base station

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N150 and N300 Wireless Routers

wired and wireless clients, but connects to the Internet through the wireless base station.

The router can function either as a base station or as a repeater:

•Wireless base station. The router acts as the parent access point, bridging traffic to and from the child repeater access point, as well as handling wireless and wired local computers. To configure this mode, you must know the MAC address of the child repeater access point.

•Wireless repeater. The router sends all traffic from its local wireless or wired computers to a remote access point. To configure this mode, you must know the MAC address of the remote parent access point.

For you to set up a wireless network in a WDS, the following conditions must be met for both access points:

•Both access points must use the same SSID, wireless channel, and encryption mode.

•Both access points must be on the same LAN IP subnet. That is, all the access point LAN IP addresses are in the same network.

•All LAN devices (wired and wireless computers) must be configured to operate in the same LAN network address range as the access points.

•The channel selection on the access points cannot be Auto (see Specify Basic WiFi Settings on page 34).

•The security option must be WEP (or no security). The WEP option displays only if you select Up to 54 Mbps from the Mode list on the Wireless Settings screen (see Specify Basic WiFi Settings on page 34).

Set Up the Base Station

The wireless repeating function works only in hub and spoke mode. The units cannot be daisy-chained. You must know the wireless MAC addresses of all units. First, set up the base station and then set up the repeater.

To set up the base station:

1.Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network.

2.Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com. A login screen displays.

3.Enter the router user name and password.

The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive.

The BASIC Home screen displays.

4.Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Wireless Repeating Function.

The Wireless Repeating Function screen displays. The wireless MAC address of the router displays onscreen.

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Contents Models N150 and N300 Wireless RoutersCompliance SupportTrademarks Contents Manage Your Network Appendix a Supplemental Information Hardware Setup Front Panel LEDs Hardware FeaturesBack Panel Position Your Router  To prepare your router for installation To position your router  To cable your router Cable Your RouterVerify the Cabling Connect to the Network Access the Router  To find and select the WiFi network Wired ConnectionWiFi Connection  To use WPS to connect to the WiFi networkUse a Web Browser to Access the Router Types of LoginsNetgear genie Automatic Internet Setup Log In to the Router  To use Netgear genie to set up your router To log in to the router Connect to the Network and Access the Router Specify Your Internet Settings  To use the Setup Wizard Use the Internet Setup WizardSelect Advanced Setup Wizard Specify an Internet Connection Without a Login Manually Set Up the Internet Connection To specify the Internet connection settings  To view or change the basic Internet setup Specify an Internet Connection That Uses a LoginSelect Internet Change the MTU Size  To change the MTU size Select Advanced Setup WAN SetupCommon MTU sizes Networking  To view or change the WAN settings View or Change WAN SettingsSet Up a Default DMZ Server Change the Router’s Device Name  To set up a default DMZ server To change the router’s device name LAN IP address Change the LAN TCP/IP SettingsSelect Advanced Setup LAN Setup  To change the LAN TCP/IP settingsRIP Version list, select one of the following Specify the IP Addresses that the Router Assigns  To disable the Dhcp server feature in the router Disable the Dhcp Server Feature in the RouterReserve LAN IP Addresses  To edit a reserved address entry  To reserve an IP addressSelect Advanced WPS Wizard Use the WPS Wizard for WiFi Connections To delete a reserved address entry  To use the WPS Wizard To specify basic wireless settings Specify Basic WiFi SettingsSelect Wireless  To change the WPA settings Change the WiFi Security Option To set up a guest network Set Up a Guest NetworkSelect Guest Network Enable or Disable the Wireless Radio Control the Wireless Radio To enable or disable the wireless radio Select Advanced Advanced Setup Wireless Settings Set Up a Wireless Schedule To set up the wireless schedule Set up a Wireless Access List Networking Wireless Distribution System Specify WPS Settings To specify WPS Settings  To set up the base station Set Up the Base StationSelect Advanced Advanced Setup Wireless Repeating Function Select the Enable Wireless Repeating Function check box Set Up a Repeater To configure the router as a repeater Complete the Repeater IP Address field Select Advanced Advanced Setup Static Routes  To set up a static routeStatic Routes  To edit a static route  To delete a static route View Devices Currently on the Network To view devices on the network Improve Network Connections with Universal Plug and Play  To enable Universal Plug and PlaySelect Attached Devices Select Advanced Advanced Setup UPnP Manage Your Network  To check for new firmware and update your router Update the Router FirmwareSelect Advanced Administration Firmware Update Select Advanced Administration Set Password Change the admin PasswordRecover the admin Password  To set the password for the user name admin To recover your password Select the Enable Password Recovery check boxLAN Port View Router Status To view router status and usage information Click the Advanced tab To display Internet port statistics View the Internet Connection Settings To view the Internet connection settings Display Internet Port Statistics To check the Internet connection status View the Internet Connection StatusDhcp Connection  To change the router Dhcp connection settings To view the wireless settings View Wireless Settings To change the router PPPoE connection settings  To change the router Pptp connection settings To view the guest network settings View Guest Network SettingsDo not interrupt the reboot process Reboot the RouterManage the Configuration File  To reboot the routerSelect Advanced Administration Backup Settings Back Up SettingsRestore Configuration Settings  To back up the router’s configuration settingsErase Configuration Settings Troubleshooting Admin Password Forgotten PasswordsWiFi Passwords  To use a wired connection to view WiFi settings WiFi ConnectionsTroubleshoot with the LEDs Apply Power to the Router and Check the LEDs To apply power to the router and check the LEDs Changes Not SavedInternet LEDs Is Off Power LED Is Off or BlinkingPower LED Stays Amber All LEDs Remain LitCannot Log In to the Router WiFi LED Is Off To check the WAN IP address Router Cannot Access the InternetTroubleshoot a PPPoE Internet Connection Troubleshoot Internet Browsing To troubleshoot a PPPoE Internet connection Test the LAN Path to Your Router Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility To ping the router from a computer running Windows Request timed out Test the Path from Your Computer to a Remote DeviceTroubleshoot IP Addresses Supplemental Information Router factory default settings Factory SettingsRouter specifications Technical Specifications
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