NETGEAR WNR2000V3 Contents

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Contents

Getting to Know Your Wireless Router................................................................................1

Unpacking Your New Router ............................................................................................. 1

Hardware Features ............................................................................................................3

Front Panel ..................................................................................................................3

Back Panel ..................................................................................................................5

Router Label ................................................................................................................6

Positioning Your Wireless Router ......................................................................................6

Installing Your Wireless Router ......................................................................................... 7

Updating Your Router Firmware ........................................................................................8

Installing Your Router Using the NETGEAR genie............................................................. 9

Using the NETGEAR genie ............................................................................................... 9

Accessing Your Router After Installation ......................................................................... 11

Manually Installing Your Router......................................................................................... 12

Connecting Your Wireless Router ................................................................................... 13

Verifying Your Connection ...............................................................................................16

Setting Up Your Router for Internet Access ....................................................................17

Configuring Your Wireless Network...................................................................................21

Setting Your SSID and Wireless Security ................................................................. 22

Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to Configure Your Wireless Network .......................23

Troubleshooting...................................................................................................................26

Basic Setup Checklist ......................................................................................................26

Checking Basic Router Functions ...................................................................................27

Troubleshooting Login Problems .....................................................................................29

Checking the Internet Service Connection ...................................................................... 30