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NETGEAR WNR200v4 user manual Unpack Your Router, Hardware Features

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N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v4

Unpack Your Router

Open the box and remove the router, cables, and installation guide.

N300 Wireless Router

Ethernet cable

Power adapter

Figure 1. Package contents

Your box contains the following items:

•N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v4

•AC power adapter (plug varies by region)

•Category 5e (Cat 5E) Ethernet cable

•Installation guide

If any parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. Keep the carton and original packing materials, in case you need to return the product for repair.

Hardware Features

Before you cable your router, take a moment to become familiar with the label and the front and back panels. Pay particular attention to the LEDs on the front panel.

Hardware Setup

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NETGEAR WNR200v4 user manual Unpack Your Router, Hardware Features

Contents

N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v4 User ManualSupport ComplianceTrademarks N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v4Contents Chapter 1 Hardware SetupChapter 3 genie Basic Settings Chapter 2 Getting Started with NETGEAR genieChapter 6 Administration Chapter 7 Advanced SettingsChapter 4 genie Advanced Home Chapter 5 SecurityChapter 9 Troubleshooting Chapter 8 MonitoringN300 Wireless Router WNR2000v4 Wireless Settings Pane Guest Network PaneAppendix A Supplemental Information IndexN300 Wireless Router WNR2000v4 Cannot Access the Internet Troubleshoot Internet Browsing1. Hardware Setup Unpack Your Router Hardware Features Position Your RouterGet to know your router Cable Your Router Verify the CablingHardware Features Unpack Your RouterFront Panel N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v4Hardware Setup Power LED Internet LED Wireless LED LAN LEDs WPS button and LEDN300 Wireless Router WNR2000v4 Hardware SetupTable 1. Front panel LED descriptions continued DescriptionBack Panel N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v4Table 2. Back panel button, port, and connector descriptions Hardware SetupPosition Your Router Label To prepare your router for installation Cable Your Router Verify the Cabling Router Setup Preparation Types of Logins and Access NETGEAR genie Setup Use NETGEAR genie after InstallationUpgrade Router Firmware Router Dashboard Basic Home Screen Change the Password Password RecoveryRouter Setup Preparation Types of Logins and AccessWireless Devices and Security Settings Use Standard TCP/IP Properties for DHCPNETGEAR genie Setup Use NETGEAR genie after Installation To use NETGEAR genie to set up your router Browse to http//routerlogin.netUpgrade Router Firmware Router Dashboard Basic Home Screen Basic screenChange the Password  To change the default password that you use to log in to the routerPassword Recovery Add Wireless Devices or Computers to Your Network To set up password recovery 2. Select the Enable Password Recovery check boxWi-Fi Protected Setup WPS Method  To use WPS to join the wireless network3. genie Basic Settings Internet Setup Basic Wireless Settings Attached DevicesYour Internet connection and network Parental Controls Guest NetworkInternet Setup  To view or change the Internet setupInternet Setup Screen Fields Does Your ISP Require a Login? Select either Yes or NoBasic Wireless Settings Internet IP Address To view or change basic wireless settings Security Options Wireless Settings Screen FieldsWireless Network  To change the WPA wireless security option and passphrase WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, and WPA-PSK + WPA2-PSK Mixed Mode2. Select the WPA mode WPA TKIP, WPA2 AES, or WPA TKIP + WPA2 AES  To configure WPA/WPA2 Enterprise securityWPA/WPA2 Enterprise  To configure WEP security Attached Devices Parental Controls  To set up Live Parental Controls 6. Click the Take me to the status screen button Figure 8. Sign in to your OpenDNS account screen N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v4genie Basic Settings  To set up a guest network 1. Select Basic Guest Network Guest Network5. Select a security option for the guest network Specify custom settings Setup Wizard WPS Wizard Setup Menu WAN Setup4. genie Advanced Home Figure 9. genie Advanced Home screenLAN Setup QoS Setup Administration. For information, see Chapter 6, AdministrationAdvanced Setup. For information, see Chapter 7, Advanced Settings N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v4Setup Wizard  To launch the Setup WizardWPS Wizard  To use the WPS WizardSetup Menu  To change the WAN settings WAN SetupWAN Setup Screen Settings Default DMZ Server  To set up a default DMZ server Change the MTU SizeLAN Setup  To change the MTU size To change the LAN settings LAN Setup Screen SettingsLAN TCP/IP Setup Address Reservation Manage the DHCP Server on the RouterUse Router as a DHCP Server Set Up Address Reservation 1. Select Advanced Setup LAN Setup2. Clear the Use Router as DHCP Server check box  To reserve an IP address To edit or delete a reserved address entry QoS Setup Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service for Wireless Traffic To enable upstream QoS Optimize Internet Gaming with Upstream QoS5. Select the Enable Upstream QoS Optimized for Gaming check box Quality of Service Priority Rules and Internet Access4. Select ADVANCED Setup QoS Setup  To enable QoS for Internet traffic and activate the QoS rules 2. Select the Turn Internet Access QoS On check buttonManage QoS Rules  To view, change, or delete a QoS ruleClick the Delete button to remove the QoS policy from the table 3. Click the Add Priority Rule button Create a QoS Rule for an Application or Online Game To create a QoS policy for an application or online game Create a QoS Rule for a Router LAN Port 3. Click the Add Priority Rule buttonCreate a QoS Rule for a MAC Address  To create a QoS policy for traffic from a specific MAC address To edit or delete a MAC address on the MAC Device List 3. Click the Add Priority Rule button3. Click the Add Priority Rule button Keep unwanted content out of your Keyword Blocking of HTTP Traffic Block Services Port FilteringAllow or Block Access to Your Network 5. Security To set up keyword blocking Keyword Blocking of HTTP TrafficBlock Services Port Filtering Exempt a Computer from Blocking and Logging To delete a keyword or domain  To specify a trusted computer To block services  To edit or delete an application or service from the Service Table Schedule Blocking  To schedule blocking To set up email notifications Security Event Email Notifications4. Select ADVANCED Security Access Control Allow or Block Access to Your Network To set up access control 5. Select the Turn on Access Control check box View or Add Allowed Devices Not Connected to the Network 5. Select the View list of allowed devices drop-down listView or Add Blocked Devices Not Connected to the Network 4. Select ADVANCED Security Access Control5. Select the View list of blocked devices drop-down list 6. Administration Upgrade the Router Firmware View and Configure LogsManage the Configuration File Manage your networkUpgrade the Router Firmware  To check for new firmware and update your routerView and Configure Logs  To view the logManage the Configuration File Back Up Settings To configure which actions are logged  To back up the router’s configuration settingsRestore Configuration Settings  To restore configuration settings that you backed upDo not interrupt the reboot process Erase To erase the configuration and restore the factory default settings Do not interrupt the reboot process7. Advanced Settings Advanced Wireless Settings Wireless Access Point APWireless Distribution System WDS Port Forwarding and Port Triggering Configuration Concepts To change advanced settings for your wireless network Advanced Wireless SettingsAdvanced Settings for Your Wireless Network Set Up a Wireless Schedule  To configure and enable the wireless schedule5. Optional Clear the Keep Existing Wireless Settings check box Set Up the WPS Settings To change the WPS settings for your wireless network Wireless Access Point AP  To enable and configure AP modeWireless Distribution System WDS The following figure shows a wireless repeating scenario Set Up the Base Station  To set up the base station1. Select Advanced Advanced Setup Wireless Repeating Function 2. Select the Enable Wireless Repeating Function check boxSet Up a Repeater  To configure the router as a repeater1. Select Advanced Advanced Setup Wireless Repeating Function 2. Select the Enable Wireless Repeating Function check box7. Click the Apply button 8. Verify connectivity across the LANs Port Forwarding and Port Triggering Configuration Concepts Remote Computer Access BasicsPort Triggering to Open Incoming Ports Destination port numberPort Forwarding to Permit External Host Communications How Port Forwarding Differs from Port Triggering Set Up Port Forwarding to Local Servers  To set up port forwardingAdd a Custom Service  To add a custom service1. Select Advanced Setup Port Forwarding / Port Triggering 2. Click the Add Custom Service button To edit or delete a port forwarding entry Edit or Delete a Port Forwarding EntryApplication Example Make a Local Web Server Public Set Up Port Triggering  To make a local web server public To set up port triggering  To edit or delete a port triggering entry Dynamic DNS dynupdate.no-ip.com  To set up Dynamic DNS2. Select the Use a Dynamic DNS Service check box  To set up a static route Static Routes To edit or delete a static route Remote Management  To set up remote management1. Select Advanced Advanced Setup Remote Management 1. Select Advanced Advanced Setup UPnP Universal Plug and Play2. Select the Turn Remote Management On check box  To turn on Universal Plug and PlayThe UPnP screen displays 2. Select the Turn UPnP On check box  To set up an IPv6 Internet connection type IPv6IPv6 Auto Detect  To set up an IPv6 Internet connection through auto detectionRequirements for Entering IPv6 Addresses IPv6 Auto Config  To set up an IPv6 Internet connection through auto configurationThe screen adjusts  To set up an IPv6 Internet connection by using a 6to4 tunnel IPv6 6to4 Tunnel To set up a pass-through IPv6 Internet connection  To set up an IPv6 Internet connection with a fixed IPv6 addressIPv6 Pass Through IPv6 FixedThe screen adjusts  To set up an IPv6 Internet connection with a DHCP server IPv6 DHCP To set up a PPPoE IPv6 Internet connection IPv6 PPPoETraffic Meter  To start monitoring Internet trafficNo Limit. No restriction is applied when the traffic limit is reached The Internet LED flashes green or amber Internet Port Pane Wireless Settings Pane Guest Network Pane 8. MonitoringMonitor your router and network traffic Router Status and Usage Information Screen Router Information PaneRouter Status and Usage Information Screen  To view router status and usage information Select AdvancedN300 Wireless Router WNR2000v4 MonitoringRouter Information Pane Internet Port Pane To display the Router Information pane Select the Advanced tab LAN PortStatistics  To view the traffic statistics To view the connection status Connection StatusDHCP Connection Wireless Settings Pane  To display the Wireless Settings pane Select the Advanced tabPPPoE Connection PPTP ConnectionGuest Network Pane  To display the Guest Network pane Select the Advanced tab9. Troubleshooting Cannot Access the Internet Changes Not Saved Wireless ConnectivityTroubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility Quick Tips Troubleshoot with the LEDs Cannot Log In to the RouterWireless Settings Network SettingsQuick Tips Sequence to Restart Your NetworkPower LED Is Off or Blinking Power LED Stays AmberTroubleshoot with the LEDs All LEDs Remain Lit after StartupThe WPS Push N Connect Button Blinks Amber Wireless LED Is OffInternet or LAN Port LEDs Are Off Cannot Access the Internet Cannot Log In to the RouterTroubleshoot Internet Browsing  To check the WAN IP address To troubleshoot a PPPoE Internet connection Changes Not SavedTroubleshoot a PPPoE Internet Connection Wireless Connectivity Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping UtilityWireless Signal Strength Test the LAN Path to Your RouterTest the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device Pinging IP address with 32 bytes of dataReply from IP address bytes=32 time=NN ms TTL=xxx Request timed outCheck that your cable or DSL broadband modem is connected and functioning Factory Settings Technical Specifications A. Supplemental InformationFactory Settings N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v4Table 4. WNR2000v4 router factory default settings FeatureTechnical Specifications N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v4Table 4. WNR2000v4 router factory default settings continued Table 5. WNR2000v4 router specificationsIndex NumericsN300 Wireless Router WNR2000v4 N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v4 N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v4 N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v4