NETGEAR JNR1010V2, WNR2020, WNR618, WNR614, JWNR2010v5, JWNR2000v5 user manual Hardware Setup

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1. Hardware Setup

If you have not already set up your new router using the installation guide that comes in the box, this chapter walks you through the hardware setup.

This chapter contains the following sections:

•Hardware Features

•Position Your Router

•Cable Your Router

•Verify the Cabling

For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the support website at http://support.netgear.com.

Firmware updates with new features and bug fixes are made available from time to time at downloadcenter.netgear.com. Some products can regularly check the site and download new firmware, or you can check for and download new firmware manually. If the features or behavior of your product does not match what is described in this guide, you might need to update your firmware.

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Contents N150 and N300 Wireless Routers ModelsSupport ComplianceTrademarks Contents Manage Your Network Appendix a Supplemental Information Hardware Setup Hardware Features Front Panel LEDsBack Panel  To prepare your router for installation Position Your Router To position your router Cable Your Router  To cable your routerVerify the Cabling Connect to the Network Access the Router  To use WPS to connect to the WiFi network Wired ConnectionWiFi Connection  To find and select the WiFi networkTypes of Logins Use a Web Browser to Access the RouterNetgear genie Automatic Internet Setup  To use Netgear genie to set up your router Log In to the Router To log in to the router Connect to the Network and Access the Router Specify Your Internet Settings Use the Internet Setup Wizard  To use the Setup WizardSelect Advanced Setup Wizard Manually Set Up the Internet Connection Specify an Internet Connection Without a Login To specify the Internet connection settings Specify an Internet Connection That Uses a Login  To view or change the basic Internet setupSelect Internet Change the MTU Size Select Advanced Setup WAN Setup  To change the MTU sizeCommon MTU sizes Networking View or Change WAN Settings  To view or change the WAN settingsSet Up a Default DMZ Server  To set up a default DMZ server Change the Router’s Device Name To change the router’s device name  To change the LAN TCP/IP settings Change the LAN TCP/IP SettingsSelect Advanced Setup LAN Setup LAN IP addressRIP Version list, select one of the following Specify the IP Addresses that the Router Assigns Disable the Dhcp Server Feature in the Router  To disable the Dhcp server feature in the routerReserve LAN IP Addresses  To reserve an IP address  To edit a reserved address entry To use the WPS Wizard Use the WPS Wizard for WiFi Connections To delete a reserved address entry Select Advanced WPS WizardSpecify Basic WiFi Settings  To specify basic wireless settingsSelect Wireless Change the WiFi Security Option  To change the WPA settingsSet Up a Guest Network  To set up a guest networkSelect Guest Network Control the Wireless Radio Enable or Disable the Wireless Radio To enable or disable the wireless radio Set Up a Wireless Schedule Select Advanced Advanced Setup Wireless Settings To set up the wireless schedule Set up a Wireless Access List Networking Specify WPS Settings Wireless Distribution System To specify WPS Settings Set Up the Base Station  To set up the base stationSelect Advanced Advanced Setup Wireless Repeating Function Set Up a Repeater Select the Enable Wireless Repeating Function check box To configure the router as a repeater Complete the Repeater IP Address field  To set up a static route Select Advanced Advanced Setup Static RoutesStatic Routes  To edit a static route View Devices Currently on the Network  To delete a static route To view devices on the network  To enable Universal Plug and Play Improve Network Connections with Universal Plug and PlaySelect Attached Devices Select Advanced Advanced Setup UPnP Manage Your Network Update the Router Firmware  To check for new firmware and update your routerSelect Advanced Administration Firmware Update  To set the password for the user name admin Change the admin PasswordRecover the admin Password Select Advanced Administration Set PasswordSelect the Enable Password Recovery check box  To recover your passwordClick the Advanced tab View Router Status To view router status and usage information LAN PortDisplay Internet Port Statistics View the Internet Connection Settings To view the Internet connection settings  To display Internet port statisticsView the Internet Connection Status  To check the Internet connection status To change the router Dhcp connection settings Dhcp Connection To change the router Pptp connection settings View Wireless Settings To change the router PPPoE connection settings  To view the wireless settingsView Guest Network Settings  To view the guest network settings To reboot the router Reboot the RouterManage the Configuration File Do not interrupt the reboot process To back up the router’s configuration settings Back Up SettingsRestore Configuration Settings Select Advanced Administration Backup SettingsErase Configuration Settings Troubleshooting Forgotten Passwords Admin PasswordWiFi Passwords WiFi Connections  To use a wired connection to view WiFi settingsChanges Not Saved Apply Power to the Router and Check the LEDs To apply power to the router and check the LEDs Troubleshoot with the LEDsAll LEDs Remain Lit Power LED Is Off or BlinkingPower LED Stays Amber Internet LEDs Is OffWiFi LED Is Off Cannot Log In to the RouterRouter Cannot Access the Internet  To check the WAN IP addressTroubleshoot Internet Browsing Troubleshoot a PPPoE Internet Connection To troubleshoot a PPPoE Internet connection Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility Test the LAN Path to Your Router To ping the router from a computer running Windows Test the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device Request timed outTroubleshoot IP Addresses Supplemental Information Factory Settings Router factory default settingsTechnical Specifications Router specifications

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