Get Started with Netgear genie | NETGEAR JNR1010V2 manual

2. Get Started with NETGEAR genie	2
Connect to the router

This chapter explains how to use NETGEAR genie to set up your router after you complete cabling as described in the installation guide and in the previous chapter in this book.

This chapter contains the following sections:

•Router Setup Preparation

•Types of Logins and Access

•NETGEAR genie Setup

•Log In to Your Router After Installation

•Upgrade Router Firmware

•BASIC Home Screen

•Change the Password

•Password Recovery

•Add Wireless Devices or Computers to Your Network

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NETGEAR JNR1010V2 user manual Get Started with Netgear genie, Connect to the router

Contents

JNR1010v2 N150 Wireless Router Support ComplianceTrademarks Contents Administration Appendix a Supplemental Information Get to know your router Hardware Setup Unpack Your Router Hardware Features Router front panel has the following status LEDs Front Panel JNR1010v2 N150 Wireless Router Front panel LED descriptions Back Panel Back panel has the following ports, button, and connector Position Your Router Label To position your router  To prepare your router for installation Cable Your Router  To start your network Verify the Cabling Connect to the router Get Started with Netgear genie Use Standard TCP/IP Properties for Dhcp Router Setup PreparationTypes of Logins and Access Wireless Devices and Security Settings Netgear genie Setup  To use Netgear genie to set up your routerBrowse to http//routerlogin.net Upgrade Router Firmware Log In to Your Router After Installation Basic Home Screen Select Advanced Administration Set Password Change the Password Password Recovery  To set up password recoverySelect the Enable Password Recovery check box  To recover your password Manual Method Add Wireless Devices or Computers to Your NetworkWi-Fi Protected Setup Method  To use WPS to join the wireless network Your Internet connection and network Genie Basic Settings Internet Setup  To view or change the Internet setupSelect Basic Internet Internet IP Address Internet IP Address Select Basic Wireless Basic Wireless Settings Genie Basic Settings Genie Basic Settings Security Options WPA-PSK and WPA-PSK + WPA2-PSK Mixed Mode WEP  To configure the WEP security and wireless passphrase Genie Basic Settings Attached Devices  To view the devices that are connected to your networksSelect Basic Attached Devices  To set up a guest network Guest NetworkSelect Basic Guest Network Genie Basic Settings Genie Advanced Home Specify custom settings  To launch the Setup Wizard Setup Wizard Genie Advanced Home  To use the WPS Wizard WPS Wizard Genie Advanced Home WAN Setup  To change the WAN settingsSelect Advanced Setup WAN Setup Genie Advanced Home Default DMZ Server Change the MTU Size  To set up a default DMZ server LAN Setup  To change the MTU sizeLAN IP address  To change the LAN settings Use Router as Dhcp Server  To reserve an IP address Set Up Address Reservation To disable the Dhcp server feature Clear the Use Router as Dhcp Server check box  To edit or delete a reserved address entry Genie Advanced Home Manage your network Administration  To check for new firmware and update your router Manually Update the Router Firmware Select Advanced Administration Backup Settings Manage the Configuration FileBack Up Settings  To back up the router’s configuration settings Restore Configuration Settings  To restore configuration settings that you backed upDo not interrupt the reboot process Erase Configuration Settings Enhance the performance of your router Advanced Settings Advanced Wireless Settings Advanced Settings for Your Wireless Network To change advanced settings for your wireless network  To enable or disable the wireless router radio Enable or Disable Wireless Router Radio  To configure and enable the wireless schedule Set Up a Wireless Schedule  To change the WPS settings for your wireless network Set Up the WPS Settings Wireless repeating scenario Wireless Distribution System Select the Enable Wireless Repeating Function check box Set Up the Base Station To set up the base station Select Advanced Advanced Setup Wireless Repeating Function Select the Wireless Base Station radio button Set Up a Repeater Complete the Repeater IP Address field  To configure the router as a repeater  To set up a static route Select Advanced Advanced Setup Static RoutesStatic Routes Advanced Settings  To edit or delete a static route Universal Plug and Play  To configure Universal Plug and Play Advanced Settings Monitor your router and network traffic Monitoring Router Status and Usage Information Screen LAN Port Router Information PaneInternet Port Pane  To display the Router Information pane  To view the traffic statistics Statistics Connection Status  To view the connection statusDhcp connection Pptp connection PPPoE connection  To display the Guest Network pane Wireless Settings Pane To display the Wireless Settings pane Guest Network Pane Monitoring Find and fix problems Troubleshooting Sequence to Restart Your Network Wireless SettingsNetwork Settings Quick Tips Power LED Is Off or Blinking Power LED Stays AmberTroubleshoot with the LEDs WPS Button Blinks Amber WiFi LED Is OffAll LEDs Remain Lit After Startup Internet or Ethernet Port LEDs Are Off Cannot Log In to the Router Cannot Access the Internet Troubleshoot Internet Browsing To check the WAN IP address  To troubleshoot a PPPoE Internet connection Troubleshoot a PPPoE Internet Connection Test the LAN Path to Your Router Wireless ConnectivityTroubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility Changes Not Saved  To ping the router from a computer running Windows Test the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device Troubleshooting Additional details Supplemental Information JNR1010v2 router factory default settings Factory Settings JNR1010v2 router specifications Technical Specifications

2. Get Started with NETGEAR genie

Connect to the router