NETGEAR WNR2000V3 manual To add a wireless device using WPS

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You can use WPS in one of two ways:

If the router’s SSID and security option have already been set (see “Setting Your SSID and Wireless Security” on page 22), a wireless device can be connected to your wireless network quickly and simply by using WPS. In this case, the existing wireless settings are transmitted to the WPS-capable device.

If the router’s wireless options have not yet been configured and security has not been enabled (the router is in its default state), WPS automatically configures the SSID and wireless security settings for the router and then transmits these settings to the wireless device, such as a wireless PC.

The first method is explained here. For more information on the second method, see the User Manual.

If your network consists of WPS capable devices and non-WPS capable devices, NETGEAR suggests that you set up your wireless network and security settings first using the manual or traditional method (see “Setting Your SSID and Wireless Security” on page 22), and use WPS only for adding additional WPS capable devices.

The only security setting that doesn’t work with WPS is WEP with shared-key authentication.

To add a wireless device using WPS:

1.Press the WPS button on your router. The router will start transmitting its wireless settings. You have 2 minutes to press a corresponding WPS button on your wireless device.

2.On your wireless device, either:

Press an external WPS button on the outside of the device or,

Open the WPS utility on the device and follow the instructions to connect using WPS.

The WPS LED on the router will continue to blink during the 2-minute window. When the connection has been made, the WPS LED will turn solid green. If no connection is made, when the LED stops blinking it will turn off..

If security was already configured using the traditional method, the WPS LED will remain on.

Then, to access the Internet, launch a browser (such as Microsoft Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox) from the device. You should see the wireless router’s Internet LED blink, indicating communication with the ISP.

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Contents N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v3 Setup Manual Trademarks Contents Technical Specifications Getting to Know Your Wireless Router Unpacking Your New RouterTo prepare your router for installation Hardware Features Front PanelLAN Back Panel Positioning Your Wireless Router Router LabelInstalling Your Wireless Router Updating Your Router Firmware Installing Your Router Using the Netgear genie Using the Netgear genieInternet Accessing Your Router After Installation Manually Installing Your Router Connecting Your Wireless Router Internet To start your network Verifying Your Connection Setting Up Your Router for Internet Access Firmware Upgrade Assistant screen will display Wireless Network on Read Troubleshooting on Configuring Your Wireless Network Setting Your Ssid and Wireless Security Using Push N Connect WPS to Configure Your Wireless Network To add a wireless device using WPS Configuring Your Wireless Network Troubleshooting Basic Setup ChecklistChecking Basic Router Functions Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Login Problems Checking the Internet Service Connection Obtaining an Internet IP AddressTroubleshooting PPPoE Troubleshooting Internet Browsing Using the Ping Utility to TroubleshootTesting the Path from Your Computer to Your Router Testing the Path from a Computer to the Internet Technical Specifications Default Configuration SettingsFeature Default Setting Wireless Restoring the Default Password and Configuration Settings Related Documents Related DocumentsRegistration and Certifications