NETGEAR WNR2000v5 Troubleshoot with the LEDs, Apply Power to the Router and Check the LEDs

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N300 WiFi Router

Troubleshoot with the LEDs

The LEDs on the front panel of the router indicate its status.

Apply Power to the Router and Check the LEDs

To apply power to the router and check the LEDs:

1.Connect the power adapter cord that came with the router and plug it in to a power outlet.

The Power LED lights and turns amber within a few seconds. This indicates that the self-test is running.

2.After approximately 30 seconds, verify that the LEDS are lit as follows:

The Power LED is lit solid green.

The WiFi LED is lit solid green.

The Internet LED is lit solid green.

3.If the LEDs do not light as expected, use the LED behavior to troubleshoot the problem.

All LEDs Remain Lit

When the router is turned on, the LEDs light for about 10 seconds and then turn off. If all the LEDs stay lit, a fault exists within the router.

If all LEDs are still lit one minute after power-up, try the following:

Unplug the router’s power adapter cord. Plug it in again and see if the router recovers.

To return the router to its factory settings, press and hold the Reset button.

For more information, see Factory Settings on page 111.

If the error persists, you might have a hardware problem. Contact technical support at www.netgear.com/support.

Power LED Is Off or Blinking

If the Power LED is off or blinking, try the following:

Make sure that the power adapter cord is securely connected to your router and securely connected to a functioning power outlet.

Make sure that you are using the power adapter cord that NETGEAR supplied for this product.

If the Power LED blinks slowly and continuously, the router firmware is corrupted. This can happen if a firmware upgrade is interrupted or if the router detects a problem with the firmware. If the error persists, you have a hardware problem. For recovery instructions or help with a hardware problem, contact technical support at www.netgear.com/support.

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Contents N300 WiFi Router Support ComplianceTrademarks Contents Control Access to the Internet Appendix a Supplemental Information Hardware Setup Unpack Your Router Front PanelLED and button descriptions Rear Panel Position Your RouterCable Your Router  To cable your routerConnect 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 Log In to the Router To log in to the router Specify Initial Settings Use the 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  To set up an IPv6 Internet connection Specify IPv6 Internet ConnectionsRequirements for Entering IPv6 Addresses Use Auto Detect for an IPv6 Internet ConnectionInternet Connection Type list, select Auto Detect Specify Initial Settings Use Auto Config for an IPv6 Internet Connection Set Up a 6to4 Tunnel IPv6 Internet Connection Specify Initial Settings  To set up a pass-through IPv6 Internet connection Set Up a Pass Through IPv6 Internet ConnectionSet Up a Fixed IPv6 Internet Connection  To set up a fixed IPv6 Internet connectionSpecify Initial Settings Set Up a Dhcp IPv6 Internet Connection  To set up an IPv6 Internet connection with a Dhcp serverSet Up a PPPoE IPv6 Internet Connection  To set up a PPPoE IPv6 Internet connectionInternet Connection Type list, select PPPoE Specify Initial Settings Change the MTU Size  To change the MTU sizeSelect Advanced Setup WAN Setup Common MTU sizesOptimize Performance Prioritize Internet Traffic with Quality of Service Optimize Internet Gaming with Upstream QoS To enable upstream QoS  To enable QoS for Internet access Optimize Internet Streaming with QoSAdd QoS Rules by Service  To add a QoS rule for a serviceSelect Advanced Setup QoS Setup Add a QoS Rule by Device To add a QoS rule for a device Edit a QoS Rule  To edit a QoS ruleDelete a QoS Rule  To delete a QoS ruleDelete All QoS Rules Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service To disable WMM QoS  To delete all QoS rulesImprove Network Connections with Universal Plug and Play  To enable Universal Plug and Play Select Advanced Advanced Setup UPnPOptimize Performance Control Access to the Internet Set Up Parental Controls  To set up Live Parental ControlsSelect Parental Controls Control Access to the Internet Use Keywords to Block Internet Sites Click the Take me to the status screen button To block Internet sites Select Advanced Security Block Sites  To delete keywords from the listBlock Services from the Internet  To block servicesSelect Advanced Security Block Services Control Access to the Internet  To schedule blocking Schedule When to Block Internet Sites and ServicesAvoid Blocking on a Trusted Computer  To specify a trusted computerSet Up Security Event Email Notifications  To set up email notificationsControl Access to the Internet Specify Network Settings View or Change the WAN Settings  To view or change the WAN settingsSet Up a Default DMZ Server  To set up a default DMZ serverSelect Advanced Setup LAN Setup Change the Router’s Device Name To change the router’s device name Change the LAN TCP/IP Settings  To change the LAN TCP/IP settingsLAN IP address Specify the IP Addresses That the Router Assigns Reserve LAN IP Addresses  To reserve an IP address To edit a reserved address entry  To delete a reserved address entryUse the WPS Wizard for WiFi Connections  To use the WPS WizardSpecify Basic WiFi Settings  To specify basic wireless settingsSpecify Network Settings Specify Network Settings Change the WiFi Security Option  To change the WPA settingsWPA/WPA2 Enterprise Use the Router as a Wireless Access Point  To set up the router as an APSet Up a WiFi Guest Network Select Advanced Advanced Setup Wireless AP To set up a guest network Select Guest Network Enable or Disable the Wireless Radio Control the Wireless RadioUse the WiFi On/Off Button  To enable or disable the wireless radioSet Up a WiFi Schedule Select Advanced Advanced Setup Wireless Settings To set up the wireless schedule Specify WPS Settings  To specify WPS settings To set up Dynamic DNS Dynamic DNSSelect Advanced Advanced Setup Dynamic DNS Select the Use a Dynamic DNS Service check boxManage Your Network  To view router status and usage information View Router InformationView Internet Port Information  To view router Internet port informationDisplay Internet Port Statistics  To display Internet port statisticsCheck the Internet Connection Status  To check the Internet connection statusView Wireless Settings  To view wireless settingsView Guest Network Settings  To view guest network settingsReboot the Router  To reboot the routerView Logs of Router Activity Select Advanced Administration Logs  To view and customize logsSelect Advanced Advanced Setup Traffic Meter Monitor Internet Traffic To monitor Internet traffic Manage the Router Configuration File Back Up Settings To back up the router’s configuration settings Restore Configuration Settings Select Advanced Administration Backup Settings To restore configuration settings that you backed up Do not interrupt the reboot process Change the admin PasswordErase the Current Configuration Settings  To erase the configuration settings To set the password for the user name admin Select Advanced Administration Set PasswordRemote Management  To set up remote management  To use remote access Specify Internet Port Settings Set Up Port Forwarding to a Local Server  To forward specific incoming protocolsAdd a Custom Port Forwarding Service  To add a custom serviceClick the Add Custom Service button  To edit a port forwarding entry Edit a Port Forwarding ServiceDelete a Port Forwarding Entry  To delete a port forwarding entryApplication Example Make a Local Web Server Public How the Router Implements the Port Forwarding Rule To make a local web server public Set Up Port Triggering Add a Port Triggering Service To add a port triggering service Specify Internet Port Settings Application Example Port Triggering for Internet Relay Chat Troubleshooting Forgotten Passwords Admin PasswordWiFi Passwords  To use a wired connection to view WiFi settingsWiFi Connections Changes Not Saved To apply power to the router and check the LEDs Apply Power to the Router and Check the LEDsPower LED Is Off or Blinking Troubleshoot with the LEDsCannot Log In to the Router Power LED Stays AmberWiFi LED Is Off Internet LEDs Is OffRouter Cannot Access the Internet  To check the WAN IP addressTroubleshoot Internet Browsing Troubleshoot a PPPoE Internet Connection  To troubleshoot a PPPoE Internet connectionTest the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping UtilityTest the LAN Path to Your Router  To ping the router from a computer running WindowsTroubleshoot IP Addresses Troubleshooting 109 Supplemental Information Factory Settings  To restore the factory default settingsSupplemental Information 112 Technical Specifications Router specifications
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