NETGEAR WNR2000-100NAS user manual Chapter Configuring Basic Connectivity, Using the Setup Manual

Chapter 1

Configuring Basic Connectivity

This chapter describes the settings for your Internet connection and your wireless local area network (LAN) connection. When you perform the initial configuration of your wireless router using the Resource CD as described in the NETGEAR Wireless-N Router Setup Manual, these settings are specified automatically for you. This chapter provides further details about these connectivity settings, as well as instructions on how to log in to the router for further configuration.

Note: NETGEAR recommends using the Smart Wizard™ on the Resource CD for initial configuration, as described in the NETGEAR Wireless-N Router Setup Manual.

This chapter includes the following sections:

•“Using the Setup Manual” on page 1-1”

•“Logging In To Your Wireless Router” on page 1-2

•“Configuring Your Internet Connection Using the Smart Setup Wizard” on page 1-5

•“Viewing and Configuring Basic ISP Settings” on page 1-5

•“Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity” on page 1-10

Using the Setup Manual

For first-time installation of your wireless router, refer to the NETGEAR Wireless-N Router Setup Manual. The Setup Manual explains how to launch the NETGEAR Smart Wizard on the Resource CD to step you through the procedure to connect your router, modem, and computers. The Smart Wizard will assist you in configuring your wireless settings and enabling wireless security for your network. After initial configuration using the Setup Manual, you can use the information in this User Manual to configure additional features of your wireless router.

For installation instructions in a language other than English, refer to the language options on the Resource CD.

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