NETGEAR DGN2200 Connect Wireless Devices to Your Router

November 2010

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Electrical and Electronic Equipment (the WEEE Directive). If disposed of within the European Union,

this product should be treated and recycled in accordance with the laws of your jurisdiction

implementing the WEEE Directive.

Manual Installation (Linux, Mac, or PC wit h No CD Dri ve)

1. Follow Steps 1 - 3 to connect the DGN2200 modem router to your computer.

2. Check that the power LED is green, and if not, power on the modem router and

wait for the power LED light to turn green.

Set up Internet Connectivity

1. Type http://www.routerlogin.net in the web browser address bar. Press Enter.

2. Type admin for the user name and password for the password. Click OK.

3. Select Setup Wizard in the top-left corner and make sure Yes is selected under

Auto-Detect Connection Type. Click Next to complete the Setup Wizard.

4. Select Basic Settings to see your settings.

Note: If your Internet Servic e Provider (ISP) requires you to log in, enter your ISP

If you do not have your ISP login information, contact your ISP and record it here:

ISP user name: __________________________

ISP password: ___________________________

Preset Wireless Security

This product has a preset unique Wifi Network Name (SSID) and WPA/WPA2-

PSK passphrase that are located on the label on the bottom of the product. The

default SSID and passphrase are uniquely generated for every device to protect

and maximize your wireless security.

NETGEAR recommends that you not change the WiFi Network Name (SSID)

and network key (password). If you change these settings during the installation

process, the information on the bottom of the product does not apply.

WiFi Network Name (SSID) and Network Key (Password)

If you changed the default wireless settings, record them here:

Wireless Network Name (SSID) ______________________

Wireless Security Passphrase _______________________

To retrieve your passphrase, type http://www.routerlogin.net and log in with the

user name admin and your password (default is password). Select Wireless

Settings to retrieve your passphrase.

Connect Wireless Devices to Your Router

Choose either the manual or WiFi Protected Setup (WPS) method to add wireless

devices and other equipment to your wireless network.

Manual Method

1. Open the software that manages your wireless connections on the wireless

device (laptop computer, gaming device, iPhone) that you want to connect to

your router. This tool scans for all wireless networks in your area.

2. Look for your network and select it. If you did not change the name of your

network during the setup process, look for the default WiFi Network Name

(SSID) and select it. The default WiFi Network Name (SSID) is located on the

product label on the bottom of the router.

3. Enter the passphrase and click Connect. The default passphrase is located on

the product label on the bottom of the router.

4. Repeat steps 1 – 3 to add other wireless devices.

WPS Method

If your wireless device supports WPS (Push 'N' Connect), follow these steps:

1. Press the WPS button on the router. It looks similar to .

2. Within 2 minutes, press the WPS button on your wireless device, or follow the

WPS instructions that came with your wireless device. The device is now

connected to your router.

3. Repeat steps 1 - 2 to add other WPS wireless devices.

Note: WPS does not support WEP security. If you try to connect a WEP client to

your network using WPS, it will not work.

For complete DoC please visit the NETGEAR EU Declarations of Conformity website at:

http://kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/11621/