N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v3 User Manual NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E. Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA 202-10706-01 September 2010 v1.
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NOTE: This product’s firmware limits operation to only the channels allowed in a particular Region or Country. Therefore, all options described in this user's guide may not be available in your version of the product. Europe – EU Declaration of Conformity Marking by the above symbol indicates compliance with the Essential Requirements of the R&TTE Directive of the European Union (1999/5/EC).
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FCC Declaration Of Conformity We NETGEAR, Inc., 350 East Plumeria Drive, San Jose, CA 95134, declare under our sole responsibility that the model WNR2000v3 N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v3 complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Caution: N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v3 Tested to Comply with FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE Modifications made to the product, unless expressly approved by NETGEAR, Inc., could void the user's right to operate the equipment. Maximum Wireless Signal Rate Derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 Specifications Actual data throughput will vary.
N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v3 User Manual Contents About This Manual Conventions, Formats, and Scope ....................................................................................xi How to Print This Manual .................................................................................................xii Revision History ................................................................................................................
N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v3 User Manual Chapter 3 Protecting Your Network Protecting Access to Your Wireless Router ....................................................................3-1 Changing the Built-In Password ...............................................................................3-2 Restricting Access by MAC Address ..............................................................................3-2 Blocking Access to Internet Sites .........................................................
N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v3 User Manual Allowing Inbound Connections to Your Network ..........................................................5-11 How Your Computer Accesses a Remote Computer through Your Router ...........5-11 How Port Triggering Changes the Communication Process ..................................5-13 How Port Forwarding Changes the Communication Process ................................5-14 How Port Forwarding Differs from Port Triggering ...............................................
N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v3 User Manual Wireless Connectivity .....................................................................................................7-9 Using Your Wireless Card Setup Program ...............................................................7-9 Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity .............................................7-10 Restoring the Default Configuration and Password ......................................................
N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v3 User Manual About This Manual The user manual provides information for configuring the features of the NETGEAR® N300 Wireless Router with USB WNR2200 beyond initial configuration settings. Initial configuration instructions can be found in the NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual. You should have basic to intermediate computer and Internet skills.
N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v3 User Manual • Scope. This manual is written for the WNR2000v3 router according to these specifications: Product Version N300 Wireless Router with USB WNR2200 Manual Publication Date September 2010 For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, see the links to the NETGEAR website in Appendix B, “Related Documents.” Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. website at http://www.netgear.com/support.
N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v3 User Manual Chapter 1 Configuring Your Internet Connection This chapter describes how to configure your WNR2000v3 router Internet connection. When you install your wireless router using the Resource CD as described in the NETGEAR Router Setup Manual, these settings are configured automatically for you. This chapter provides instructions on how to log in to the wireless router for further configuration.
N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v3 User Manual Logging In to Your Wireless Router You can log in to the wireless router to view or change its settings. Note: Your computer must be configured for DHCP. For help with configuring DHCP, see the documentation that came with your computer or see the link to the online document in “Preparing Your Network” in Appendix B. To log in to the wireless router: 1. Type http://www.routerlogin.net, or http://www.routerlogin.com, or the router’s LAN IP address (default is 192.
N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v3 User Manual The Checking for Firmware Updates screen displays unless you previously cleared the Check for Updated Firmware Upon Log-in check box. Figure 1-2 If the router discovers a newer version of the software, you are asked if you want to upgrade to the new software (see “Upgrading the Router Firmware” on page 4-1 for details). If no new firmware is available, the following message displays. Figure 1-3 Configuring Your Internet Connection 1-3 v1.
N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v3 User Manual 3. The Basic Settings screen displays showing the wireless router’s settings. Figure 1-4 If the wireless router is connected to the Internet, you can click the Knowledge Base link or the Documentation link under Web Support to view support information or the documentation for the wireless router. If you do not click Logout, the wireless router waits for 5 minutes after no activity before it automatically logs you out.
N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v3 User Manual Figure 1-5 The language is set to English by default. The default language, as well as German, Russian, and Portuguese are always stored in memory. When you select a language other than those automatically stored in flash memory, if you are connected to the Internet at the time you select it, that language is also stored in memory.
N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v3 User Manual The language you select is then downloaded and displayed in the language selection box, and your screen display will be in the selected language. Note: If you are not connected to the Internet and select a language that is not stored in flash memory, your selection may fail. If you see a “download fails” message after your language selection, make sure you are connected to the Internet and make your selection again.
N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v3 User Manual 3. Enter the settings for the IP address and DNS server. If you enter or change a DNS address, restart the computers on your network so that these settings take effect. 4. If no login is required, you can specify the MAC Address setting. 5. Click Apply to save your settings. 6. Click Test to test your Internet connection. If the NETGEAR website does not appear within one minute, see Chapter 7, “Troubleshooting”.
N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v3 User Manual Table 1-1. Basic Settings screen fields Settings Description Does Your ISP Require a Login? • Yes • No These fields Account Name appear only if no (If required) login is required. Domain Name (If required) Enter the account name provided by your ISP. This might also be called the host name. Enter the domain name provided by your ISP. Internet Service Provider • PPTP (Point to Point Tunneling Protocol).
N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v3 User Manual Table 1-1. Basic Settings screen fields (continued) Settings Description Internet IP Address • Get Dynamically from ISP. Your ISP uses DHCP to assign your IP address. Your ISP automatically assigns these addresses. • Use Static IP Address. Enter the IP address that your ISP assigned. Also enter the IP subnet mask and the gateway IP address. The gateway is the ISP’s wireless router to which your wireless router will connect.
Chapter 2 Safeguarding Your Network For a wireless connection, the SSID, also called the wireless network name, and the wireless security setting must be the same for the wireless router and wireless computers or wireless adapters. NETGEAR strongly recommends that you use wireless security. Warning: Computers can connect wirelessly at a range of several hundred feet. This can allow others outside of your immediate area to access your network.
N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v3 User Manual – The wireless radio frequency (2.4GHz or 5GHz) that each wireless adapter supports. – Wireless security option. To successfully implement wireless security, check each wireless adapter to determine which wireless security option it supports. See “Manually Configuring Your Wireless Settings” on page 2-4.
N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v3 User Manual • Put the router in a vertical position to provide the best side-to-side coverage. Put the router in a horizontal position to provide the best up-and-down coverage. • If using multiple access points, it is better if adjacent access points use different radio frequency channels to reduce interference. The recommended channel spacing between adjacent access points is 5 channels (for example, use Channels 1 and 6, or 6 and 11).
N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v3 User Manual For more information about wireless technology, see the link to the online document in “Wireless Networking Basics” in Appendix B. Manually Configuring Your Wireless Settings You can view or manually configure the wireless settings for the wireless router in the Wireless Settings screen. If you want to make changes, make sure to note the current settings first.
N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v3 User Manual 2. Select Wireless Settings from the main menu to display the Wireless Settings screen: Figure 2-2 The settings for this screen are explained in Table 2-1 on page 2-6. 3. Select the region in which the wireless router will operate. 4. For initial configuration and test, leave the other settings unchanged. 5. To save your changes, click Apply. Safeguarding Your Network 2-5 v1.
N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v3 User Manual 6. Configure and test your computers for wireless connectivity. Program the wireless adapter of your computers to have the same SSID and wireless security settings as your wireless router. Check that they have a wireless link and are able to obtain an IP address by DHCP from the wireless router. If there is interference, adjust the channel. Table 2-1. Wireless Settings Settings Description Region Selection The location where the router is used.
N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v3 User Manual Table 2-1. Wireless Settings (continued) Settings Description Security Options • None. You can use this setting to establish wireless connectivity before implementing wireless security. NETGEAR strongly recommends that you implement wireless security. • WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy). Use encryption keys and data encryption for data security. Select 64-bit or 128-bit encryption. See “Configuring WEP Wireless Security.
N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v3 User Manual Table 2-1. Wireless Settings (continued) Settings Description • WPA/WPA2 Enterprise. Allow computers configured with either WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK security to connect to the wireless router. When you select this option, this additional area appears on your screen: Security Options (WPA/WPA2 Enterprise) • WPA Mode. Select the WPA Mode from the drop-down list (WPA [TKIP], WPA2 [AES], or WPA [TKIP + WPA2 [AES]). • RADIUS server IP Address.
N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v3 User Manual 3. Set the Security Options by selecting the WEP radio button in the Security Options section: Figure 2-3 4. Select the Authentication Type: Automatic or Shared Key. Note: The authentication scheme is separate from the data encryption. You can select an automatic authentication scheme, which may not run authentication, but still leaves the data transmissions encrypted. If you require strong security, use both the Shared Key and WEP encryption settings. 5.
N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v3 User Manual – Passphrase. To use a passphrase to generate the keys, enter a passphrase, and click Generate. This automatically creates the keys. Wireless stations must use the passphrase or keys to access the wireless router. Note: Not all wireless adapters support passphrase key generation. – Key 1 – Key 4. These values are not case-sensitive. You can manually enter the four data encryption keys.
N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v3 User Manual To configure WPA or WPA2 in the wireless router: 1. Log in to the wireless router at its default LAN address of http://www.routerlogin.net with its default user name of admin and default password of password, or using whatever password and LAN address you have chosen for the wireless router. 2. Select Wireless Settings from the main menu. 3. On the Wireless Setting screen, select the radio button for the WPA or WPA2 option of your choice. Figure 2-4 4.
N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v3 User Manual Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to Configure Your Wireless Network If your wireless clients support Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), you can use this feature to configure the wireless router’s SSID and security settings and, at the same time, connect the wireless client securely and easily to the wireless router. Look for the symbol on your client device (computers that will connect wirelessly to the wireless router are clients).
N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v3 User Manual Using a WPS Button to Add a WPS Client Any wireless computer or wireless adapter that will connect to the wireless router wirelessly is a client. The client must support a WPS button, and must have a WPS configuration utility, such as the NETGEAR Smart Wizard or Atheros Jumpstart. To use the wireless router WPS button to add a WPS client: 1. Log in to the wireless router at its default LAN address of http://www.routerlogin.
N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v3 User Manual The wireless router WPS screen displays a message confirming that the client was added to the wireless network. The wireless router generates an SSID, and implements WPA/WPA2 wireless security. The wireless router will keep these wireless settings unless you change them, or you clear the Keep Existing Wireless Settings check box in the WPS Settings screen. Figure 2-6 6. Note the new SSID and WPA/WPA2 password for the wireless network.
N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v3 User Manual To use a PIN to add a WPS client: 1. Log in to the wireless router at its default LAN address of http://www.routerlogin.net with its default user name of admin and default password of password, or using whatever LAN address and password you have set up. 2. On the wireless router main menu, select Add a WPS Client (computers that will connect wirelessly to the wireless router are clients), and then click Next. The Add WPS Client screen displays: Figure 2-7 3.
N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v3 User Manual Configuring Advanced WPS Settings From the Advanced menu, select Advanced Wireless Settings to display the following screen: Figure 2-8 The WPS Settings area displays the wireless router PIN, and allow you to Disable Router’s PIN and the Keep Existing Wireless Settings. By default, both Keep Existing Wireless Settings check boxes are unchecked.
N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v3 User Manual Connecting Additional Wireless Client Devices After WPS Setup You can add more WPS clients to your wireless network, or you can add a combination of WPSenabled clients and clients without WPS.
N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v3 User Manual 3. For the non-WPS devices that you want to connect, open the networking utility and follow the utility’s instructions to enter the security settings that you selected in Step 2 (the SSID, WPA/ PSK + WPA2/PSK security method, and passphrase). 4. For the WPS devices that you want to connect, follow the procedure “Using a WPS Button to Add a WPS Client” on page 2-14 or “Using PIN Entry to Add a WPS Client” on page 2-15.
N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v3 User Manual Restricting Access to Your Router You can use the Advanced Wireless Settings screen to enable or disable the wireless router. From the main menu, select Advanced Wireless Settings to display the following screen: Figure 2-9 • Enable Wireless Router Radio. You can completely turn off the wireless portion of the wireless router.
N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v3 User Manual • WPS Settings. For information about WPS settings, see “Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to Configure Your Wireless Network” on page 2-13. • Restricting access by MAC address. You can use a Wireless Card Access List to restrict access. See “Restricting Access by MAC Address” on page 3-2. Adding Guest Networks Adding a guest network allows visitors at your home to use the Internet without having to know your wireless security key.
N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v3 User Manual – Allow Guest to access MY Local Network – If selected any user who connects to this SSID can access local networks associated with the router like users in the primary SSID. 3. Give the wireless network a name. The name is case-sensitive and can be up to 32 characters. The same name must be assigned to all wireless devices in your network. NETGEAR recommends that you change the name to a different value. 4. Select a Security option from the list. 5.
Chapter 3 Protecting Your Network This chapter describes how to use the content filtering and reporting features of the N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v3 to protect your network. You can find these features by selecting the items under Content Filtering in the wireless router main menu.
N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v3 User Manual Changing the Built-In Password 1. Log in to the wireless router at its default LAN address of http://www.routerlogin.net with its default user name of admin, default password of password, or using whatever password and LAN address you have chosen for the wireless router. 2. From the main menu, under the Maintenance heading, select Set Password to display the Set Password screen: 3.
N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v3 User Manual 2. From the main menu, select Wireless Settings, and then click Setup Access List to display the Wireless Card Access List screen. Figure 3-1 3. Click Add to add a wireless device to the wireless access control list. The Wireless Card Access Setup screen opens and displays a list of currently active wireless cards and their Ethernet MAC addresses. Figure 3-2 4. Adjust the list as needed for your network.
N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v3 User Manual • Use the Add button to enter the MAC address of the device to be added. The MAC address can usually be found on the bottom of the wireless device. Note: If no device name appears when you enter the MAC address, you can type a descriptive name for the computer that you are adding. 5. Click Add, and then click Apply to save these settings. Now, only devices on this list will be allowed to wirelessly connect to the router.
N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v3 User Manual 2. Enable keyword blocking by selecting either Per Schedule or Always. To block by schedule, be sure to specify a time period in the Schedule screen. For information about scheduling, see “Scheduling Blocking” on page 3-8. Block all access to Internet browsing during a scheduled period by entering a dot (.) as the keyword, and then set a schedule in the Schedule screen. 3. Add a keyword or domain by entering it in the keyword field and clicking Add Keyword.
N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v3 User Manual To block access to Internet services: 1. Select Block Services under Content Filtering in the main menu. The Block Services screen displays. Figure 3-4 2. Enable service blocking by selecting either Per Schedule or Always, and then click Apply. To block by schedule, be sure to specify a time period in the Schedule screen. For information about scheduling, see “Scheduling Blocking” on page 3-8. 3. Specify a service for blocking by clicking Add.
N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v3 User Manual 4. From the Service Type list, select the application or service to be allowed or blocked. The list already displays several common services, but you are not limited to these choices. To add any additional services or applications that do not already appear, select User Defined. 5. Select the radio button for the IP address configuration you want to block, and then enter the IP addresses in the appropriate fields.
N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v3 User Manual Scheduling Blocking To schedule blocking: 1. Select Schedule under Content Filtering in the main menu. The Schedule screen displays. Figure 3-6 2. Configure the schedule for blocking keywords and services. a. Days to Block. Select days on which you want to apply blocking by selecting the appropriate check boxes. Select Every Day to select the check boxes for all days. Click Apply. b. Time of Day to Block. Select a start and end time in 24-hour format.
N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v3 User Manual Select Logs under Content Filtering in the main menu. The Logs screen displays. Figure 3-7 Table 3-1. Log Entry Descriptions Field Description Date and time The date and time the log entry was recorded. Source IP The IP address of the initiating device for this log entry. Target address The name or IP address of the website or newsgroup visited or to which access was attempted. Action Whether the access was blocked or allowed.
N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v3 User Manual 1. Select E-mail under Content Filtering in the main menu. The E-mail screen displays. Figure 3-8 2. To receive e-mail logs and alerts from the router, select the Turn E-mail Notification On check box. a. Enter the name of your ISP’s outgoing (SMTP) mail server (such as mail.myISP.com) in the Your Outgoing Mail Server field. You might be able to find this information in the configuration screen of your e-mail program.
N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v3 User Manual • Send Logs According to this Schedule. Specifies how often to send the logs: Hourly, Daily, Weekly, or When Full. – Day. Specifies which day of the week to send the log. Relevant when the log is sent weekly or daily. – Time. Specifies the time of day to send the log. Relevant when the log is sent daily or weekly.
N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v3 User Manual Chapter 4 Using Network Monitoring Tools This chapter describes features to help you manage your N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v3.
N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v3 User Manual The Checking for Firmware Updates screen appears at login unless you clear the Check for Updated Firmware Upon Log-in check box. Figure 4-1 A screen is also provided for upgrading the router. From the main menu, under Maintenance, select Router Upgrade to display the Router Upgrade screen. Figure 4-2 From this screen, you can check for new software versions by clicking the Check button. If a new version is found, you can download and install it in one step.
N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v3 User Manual Upgrading Automatically to New Router Software If you have selected Check for New Version Upon Log-in, your router alerts you to the new software when you log in. Otherwise, you can click the Check button in the Router Upgrade screen to search for new software. If the router discovers a newer version of software, the message on the left displays when you log in. If no new firmware is available, the message on the right displays.
N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v3 User Manual 4. If the version on the NETGEAR website is more recent, download the file to your computer. 5. Under Maintenance on the main menu, select Router Upgrade. 6. Click Browse, and locate the firmware image that you downloaded to your PC (the file ends in .img or .chk). 7. Click Upload to send the firmware to the router.
N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v3 User Manual Viewing Wireless Router Status Information To view router status and usage information, from the main menu, under the Maintenance heading, select Router Status. The Router Status screen displays. Figure 4-4 Using Network Monitoring Tools 4-5 v1.
N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v3 User Manual You can use the Show Statistics and Connection Status buttons to view additional status information, as described in “Connection Status” on page 4-8 and “Statistics” on page 4-9. The following table explains Router Status screen fields. Table 4-1. Wireless Router Status Fields Field Description Hardware Version The router model. Firmware Version The version of the router firmware. It changes if you upgrade the router.
N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v3 User Manual Table 4-1. Wireless Router Status Fields (continued) Field LAN Port Description MAC Address The Media Access Control address. This is the unique physical address being used by the Ethernet (LAN) port of the router. IP Address The IP address being used by the Ethernet (LAN) port of the router. The default is 192.168.1.1. DHCP Identifies whether the router’s built-in DHCP server is active for the LANattached devices.
N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v3 User Manual Table 4-1. Wireless Router Status Fields (continued) Field Description Wireless Settings b/g/n Name (SSID): The 11N wireless network name (SSID) being used by the wireless port of the router. The default is NETGEAR. Region: The geographic region where the router is being used. It might be illegal to use the wireless features of the router in some parts of the world. Channel: Identifies the operating channel of the wireless port being used.
N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v3 User Manual The following table describes the connection status settings. Table 4-2. Connection Status Settings Item Description IP Address The IP address that is assigned to the router. Subnet Mask The subnet mask that is assigned to the router. Default Gateway The IP address for the default gateway that the router communicates with.
N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v3 User Manual The following table describes the router statistics. Table 4-3. Router Statistics Item Description System Up Time The time elapsed since the router was last restarted. Port The statistics for the WAN (Internet) and LAN (Ethernet) ports. For each port, the screen displays: Status The link status of the port. TxPkts The number of packets transmitted on this port since reset or manual clear.
N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v3 User Manual For each device, the table shows the IP address, NetBIOS host name or device name (if available), and the Ethernet MAC address. To force the router to look for attached devices, click Refresh. Note: If the router is rebooted, the table data is lost until the router rediscovers the devices. Managing the Configuration File The configuration settings of the WNR2000v3 router are stored within the router in a configuration file.
N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v3 User Manual To save your settings, click Back Up. Your browser extracts the configuration file from the router and prompts you for a location on your computer to store the file. You can give the file a meaningful name at this time, such as comcast.cfg. Tip: Before saving your configuration file, change the administrator password to the default, password. Then change it again after you have saved the configuration file.
N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v3 User Manual Enabling Remote Management Access The remote management feature allows you to upgrade or check the status of your WNR2000v3 router via the Internet. From the main menu, under Advanced, select Remote Management. Figure 4-9 Note: Be sure to change the router’s default configuration password to a very secure password.
N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v3 User Manual • To allow access from a single IP address on the Internet, select Only This Computer. Enter the IP address that will be allowed access. 3. Specify the port number for accessing the management interface. Normal Web browser access uses the standard HTTP service port 80. For greater security, enter a custom port number for the remote management Web interface. Choose a number between 1024 and 65535, but do not use the number of any common service port.
N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v3 User Manual Traffic Meter Traffic Metering allows you to monitor the volume of Internet traffic passing through your router’s Internet port. With the Traffic Meter utility, you can set limits for traffic volume, set a monthly limit, and get a live update of traffic usage. To monitor traffic on your router, do the following: 1. On the Advanced menu, click Traffic Meter. Figure 4-10 2. To enable the Traffic Meter, click the Enable Traffic Meter check box.
N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v3 User Manual 3. If you would like to record and restrict the volume of Internet traffic, click the Traffic volume control by radio button. You can select one of the following options for controlling the traffic volume: • No Limit – No restriction is applied when the traffic limit is reached. • Download only – The restriction is applied to incoming traffic only. • Both Directions – The restriction is applied to both incoming and outgoing traffic. 4.
N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v3 User Manual Chapter 5 Customizing Your Network Settings This chapter describes advanced features of the N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v3.
N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v3 User Manual To configure LAN IP settings, log in to the router, and under the Advanced heading, select LAN Setup. The following screen displays: Figure 5-1 If you make changes you must click Apply in order for the changes to take effect. Note: If you change the LAN IP address of the router while connected through the browser, you will be disconnected. You must then open a new connection to the new IP address and log in again.
N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v3 User Manual Table 5-1. LAN Setup Settings LAN TCP/IP Setup DHCP Server For more information Description IP Address The LAN IP address of the wireless router. IP Subnet Mask The LAN subnet mask of the wireless router. Combined with the IP address, the IP Subnet Mask allows a device to know which other addresses are local to it, and which must be reached through a gateway or wireless router.
N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v3 User Manual Using the Router as a DHCP Server By default, the router functions as a DHCP server, allowing it to assign IP, DNS server, and default gateway addresses to all computers connected to the router’s LAN. The assigned default gateway address is the LAN address of the router. The router assigns IP addresses to the attached computers from a pool of addresses specified in this screen.
N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v3 User Manual 2. In the IP Address field, type the IP address to assign to the computer or server. (Choose an IP address from the router’s LAN subnet, such as 192.168.1.x.) 3. Type the MAC address of the computer or server. Tip: If the computer is already present on your network, you can copy its MAC address from the Attached Devices screen and paste it here. 4. Click Apply to enter the reserved address into the table.
N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v3 User Manual your router automatically contacts the Dynamic DNS service provider, logs in to your account, and registers your new IP address. If your host name is hostname, for example, you can reach your router at hostname.dyndns.org. From the main menu, under Advanced, select Dynamic DNS to display the Dynamic DNS screen. Figure 5-2 To configure Dynamic DNS: 1.
N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v3 User Manual Configuring the WAN Setup Options The WAN Setup screen lets you configure a DMZ (demilitarized zone) server, change the Maximum Transmit Unit (MTU) size, and enable the wireless router to respond to a ping on the WAN (Internet) port. From the main menu, under Advanced, click WAN Setup to view the WAN Setup screen. Figure 5-3 The WAN Setup fields are described in the following table: Table 5-2.
N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v3 User Manual Table 5-2. WAN Setup Settings Setting Description NAT Filtering Network Address Translation (NAT) determines how the router processes inbound traffic. Secured NAT provides a secured firewall to protect the computers on the LAN from attacks from the Internet, but might prevent some Internet games, point-to-point applications, or multimedia applications from functioning.
N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v3 User Manual 3. Click Apply. Configuring Static Routes Static routes provide additional routing information to your router. Under usual circumstances, the router has adequate routing information after it has been configured for Internet access, and you do not need to configure additional static routes. You must configure static routes only for unusual cases such as multiple routers or multiple IP subnets located on your network.
N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v3 User Manual Select Static Routes under Advanced in the main menu. The Static Routes screen displays. Figure 5-4 To add or edit a static route: 1. Click Add to open the Static Routes screen. Figure 5-5 2. In the Route Name field, type a name for this static route. (This is for identification purposes only.) 3. Select the Private check box if you want to limit access to the LAN only. If Private is selected, the static route is not reported in RIP. 4.
N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v3 User Manual 8. Type a number between 1 and 15 as the metric value. This represents the number of routers between your network and the destination. Usually, a setting of 2 or 3 works, but if this is a direct connection, set it to 1. 9. Click Apply to have the static route entered into the table.
N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v3 User Manual • The destination address is the IP address of www.example.com, which your computer finds by asking a DNS server. • The destination port number is 80, the standard port number for a Web server process. Your computer then sends this request message to your router. 3. Your router creates an entry in its internal session table describing this communication session between your computer and the Web server at www.example.com.
N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v3 User Manual Your router then sends this reply message to your computer, which displays the Web page from www.example.com. 6. When you finish your browser session, your router eventually senses a period of inactivity in the communications. Your router then removes the session information from its session table, and incoming traffic is no longer accepted on port number 33333.
N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v3 User Manual 6. Upon receiving the incoming message to destination port 33333, your router checks its session table to determine whether there is an active session for port number 33333. Finding an active session, the router restores the original address information replaced by NAT and sends this reply message to your computer. 7.
N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v3 User Manual • The destination address is the IP address of www.example.com, which is the address of your router. • The destination port number is 80, the standard port number for a Web server process. The remote computer then sends this request message through the Internet to your router. 2. Your router receives the request message and looks in its rules table for any rules covering the disposition of incoming port 80 traffic.
N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v3 User Manual Configuring Port Forwarding to Local Servers Using the port forwarding feature, you can allow certain types of incoming traffic to reach servers on your local network. For example, you might make a local Web server, FTP server, or game server visible and available to the Internet. Use the Port Forwarding screen to configure the router to forward specific incoming protocols to computers on your local network.
N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v3 User Manual 3. From the Service Name list, select the service or game that you will host on your network. If the service does not appear in the list, see the following section, “Adding a Custom Service.” 4. In the corresponding Server IP Address box, enter the last digit of the IP address of your local computer that will provide this service. 5. Click Add. The service appears in the list in the screen.
N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v3 User Manual • If the application uses a range of ports, enter the ending port number of the range in the Ending Port field. 7. In the Server IP Address field, enter the IP address of your local computer that will provide this service. 8. Click Apply. The service appears in the list in the Port Forwarding/Port Triggering screen. Editing or Deleting a Port Forwarding Entry To edit or delete a port forwarding entry: 1. In the table, select the button next to the service name.
N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v3 User Manual When port triggering is enabled, the router monitors outbound traffic looking for a specified outbound “trigger” port. When the router detects outbound traffic on that port, it remembers the IP address of the local computer that sent the data. The router then temporarily opens the specified incoming port or ports, and forwards incoming traffic on the triggered ports to the triggering computer.
N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v3 User Manual 2. Select the Port Triggering radio button. The port triggering information displays. Figure 5-8 3. Clear the Disable Port Triggering check box. Note: If the Disable Port Triggering check box is selected after you configure port triggering, port triggering is disabled. However, any port triggering configuration information you added to the router is retained even though it is not used. 4. In the Port Triggering Timeout field, enter a value up to 9999 minutes.
N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v3 User Manual 5. Click Add Service. Figure 5-9 6. In the Service Name field, type a descriptive service name. 7. In the Service User field, select Any (the default) to allow this service to be used by any computer on the Internet. Otherwise, select Single address, and enter the IP address of one computer to restrict the service to a particular computer. 8. Select the service type, either TCP or UDP or both (TCP/UDP). If you are not sure, select TCP/UDP. 9.
N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v3 User Manual Wireless Repeating (Also Called WDS) The WNR2000v3 router can be used with a wireless access point (AP) to build large bridged wireless networks. Wireless repeating is a type of Wireless Distribution System (WDS). Warning: If you use the wireless repeating function, your options for wireless security are limited to None or WEP. For more information about wireless security, see Chapter 2, “Safeguarding Your Network.
N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v3 User Manual Wireless Repeating Function You can view or change wireless repeater settings for the wireless router. From the main menu of the browser interface, under Advanced, click Wireless Repeating Function to display the Wireless Repeating Function screen. Figure 5-11 The wireless router supports two modes of the wireless repeating function, and allows you to control wireless client association: • Wireless Repeater.
N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v3 User Manual If this check box is selected, the router communicates wirelessly only with other APs whose MAC addresses are listed in this screen. The router still communicates with wire-connected LAN devices. Note: The WNR2000v3 router is always in dual band concurrent mode, unless you turn off one radio. Be aware that if you enable the wireless repeater in either radio band, the wireless base station or wireless repeater cannot be enabled in the other radio band.
N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v3 User Manual 2. Log into the wireless router base unit, under the Advanced heading, select Wireless Repeating Function to display the Wireless Repeating Function screen. Figure 5-12 3. In the Wireless Repeating Function screen (depending on the frequency you want to use), select the Enable Wireless Repeating Function check box and the Wireless Base Station radio button. 4. Enter the MAC address for one or more repeater units. 5. Click Apply to save your changes.
N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v3 User Manual Setting Up a Repeater Unit Use a wired Ethernet connection to set up the repeater unit to avoid conflicts with the wireless connection to the base station. Note: If you are using the WNR2000v3 base station with a non-NETGEAR wireless router as the repeater, you might need to change additional configuration settings. In particular, you should disable the DHCP server function on the wireless repeater AP. To configure a WNR2000v3 router as a repeater unit: 1.
N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v3 User Manual Chapter 6 Fine-Tuning Your Network This chapter describes features to help you manage your N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v3.
N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v3 User Manual • Powerline. For connecting rooms or floors that are blocked by obstructions or are distant vertically, consider networking over your building’s AC wiring. NETGEAR’s Powerline HD family of products delivers up to 200 Mbps to any outlet, while the older-generation XE family of products delivers 14 Mbps or 85 Mbps. Data transmissions are encrypted for security, and you can configure an individual network password to prevent neighbors from connecting.
N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v3 User Manual • Backing up computers over the network has become popular due to the availability of inexpensive mass storage. Table 6-1 shows the time to transfer 1 gigabyte (GB) of data using various networking technologies. Table 6-1. Theoretical Transfer Time for 1 Gigabyte Network Connection Theoretical Raw Transfer Time Gigabit wired Ethernet 8 seconds RangeMax NEXT Wireless-N 26 seconds Powerline HD 40 seconds 100 Mbps wired Ethernet 80 seconds 802.
N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v3 User Manual Next, consider the throughput of your network devices. Where possible, make the heaviest-traffic connections using higher-speed technologies, with no lower-speed bottlenecks in the path. N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v3 Figure 6-1 Figure 6-1 shows a sample network using multiple networking technologies. In this network, the two PCs with Gigabit (1000 Mbps) Ethernet adapters have a gigabit connection through the GS605 switch to the storage server.
N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v3 User Manual Optimizing Wireless Performance The speed and operating distance or range of your wireless connection can vary significantly based on the physical placement of the wireless router. You should choose a location for your router that will maximize the network speed. Note: Failure to follow these guidelines can result in significant performance degradation or inability to wirelessly connect to the router.
N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v3 User Manual • • Microwave ovens (no closer than 10 feet) Choose your settings. – Use a scanning utility to determine what other wireless networks are operating nearby, and choose an unused channel. – Turn off SSID broadcast, and change the default SSID. Other nearby devices might automatically try to connect to your network several times a second, which can cause significant performance reduction.
N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v3 User Manual • You used a program to optimize MTU for performance reasons, and now you have connectivity or performance problems. Note: An incorrect MTU setting can cause Internet communication problems such as the inability to access certain Web sites, frames within Web sites, secure login pages, or FTP or POP servers. If you suspect an MTU problem, a common solution is to change the MTU to 1400.
N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v3 User Manual From the main menu, under Advanced, select QoS Setup. The QoS Setup screen displays: Figure 6-2 Using WMM QoS for Wireless Multimedia Applications The WNR2000v3 router supports Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service (WMM QoS) to prioritize wireless voice and video traffic over the wireless link. WMM QoS provides prioritization of wireless data packets from different applications based on four access categories: voice, video, best effort, and background.
N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v3 User Manual To specify prioritization of traffic, you must create a policy for the type of traffic and add the policy to the QoS Policy table in the QoS Setup screen. For convenience, the QoS Policy table lists many common applications and online games that can benefit from QoS handling. QoS for Applications and Online Gaming To create a QoS policy for applications and online games: 1. From the main menu, under Advanced, select QoS Setup.
N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v3 User Manual 6. From the Applications list, you can select an existing item, or you can scroll to the bottom of the list and select Add a New Application or Add a New Game. a. If you add a new entry, the screen expands as shown: Figure 6-5 b. In the QoS Policy for field, enter a descriptive name for the new application or game. c. Select the packet type, either TCP, UDP, or both (TCP/UDP), and specify the port number or range of port numbers used by the application or game.
N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v3 User Manual 4. From the Priority Category list, select Ethernet LAN Port. The QoS - Priority Rules screen changes: Figure 6-6 5. From the LAN port list, select the LAN port that will have a QoS policy. 6. From the Priority drop-down list, select the priority that this port’s traffic should receive relative to other applications and traffic when accessing the Internet. The options are Low, Normal, High, and Highest. 7.
N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v3 User Manual 3. From the Priority Category list, select MAC Address. The QoS - Priority Rules screen changes: Figure 6-7 4. If the device to be prioritized appears in the MAC Device List, select it. The information from the MAC Device List will be used to populate the policy name, MAC Address, and Device Name fields. If the device does not appear in the MAC Device List, click Refresh. If it still does not appear, you must complete these fields manually. 5.
N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v3 User Manual 3. Click Apply in the QoS Setup screen to save your changes. Universal Plug and Play Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) helps devices, such as Internet appliances and computers, to access the network and connect to other devices as needed. UPnP devices can automatically discover the services from other registered UPnP devices on the network.
N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v3 User Manual • Advertisement Time To Live. The time to live for the advertisement is measured in hops (steps) for each UPnP packet sent. The time to live hop count is the number of steps a broadcast packet is allowed to propagate for each UPnP advertisement before it disappears. The number of hops can range from 1 to 255. The default value for the advertisement time to live is 4 hops, which should be fine for most home networks.
N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v3 User Manual Chapter 7 Troubleshooting This chapter provides information about troubleshooting your N300 Wireless Router with USB WNR2200. After each problem description, instructions are provided to help you diagnose and solve the problem. As a first step, review the Quick Tips. Tip: NETGEAR provides helpful articles, documentation, and the latest software updates at http://www.netgear.com/support.
N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v3 User Manual Table 7-1. Quick Tips (continued) Recommendation Instructions Make sure that the Ethernet cables are securely plugged in. • The Internet status light on the wireless router is on if the Ethernet cable connecting the wireless router and the modem is plugged in securely and the modem and wireless router are turned on. • For each powered-on computer connected to the wireless router by an Ethernet cable, the corresponding numbered router LAN port light is on.
N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v3 User Manual Troubleshooting Basic Functions After you turn on power to the router, the following sequence of events should occur: 1. When power is first applied, verify that the Power light is on. 2. After approximately 2 minutes, verify that: • The Power light is solid green. • The Internet light is on. • A numbered Ethernet port light is on for any local port that is connected to a computer. This indicates that a link has been established to the connected device.
N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v3 User Manual Table 7-2. Troubleshooting Basic Functions Situation Recommended Action The Internet or Ethernet port lights If either the Ethernet port lights or the Internet light does not light when are off. the Ethernet connection is made, check the following: • Make sure that the Ethernet cable connections are secure at the router and at the modem or computer. • Make sure that power is turned on to the connected modem or computer.
N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v3 User Manual • Make sure that your browser has Java, JavaScript, or ActiveX enabled. If you are using Internet Explorer, click Refresh to be sure that the Java applet is loaded. • Try closing the browser and opening it again, or try a different browser. • Make sure that you are using the correct login information. The factory default login name is admin, and the password is password. Make sure that Caps Lock is off when entering this information.
N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v3 User Manual • Your ISP might check for your computer’s host name. Assign the computer host name of your ISP account as the account name in the Basic Settings screen. • Your ISP allows only one Ethernet MAC address to connect to Internet and might check for your computer’s MAC address. In this case, do one of the following: – Inform your ISP that you have bought a new network device, and ask them to use the router’s MAC address.
N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v3 User Manual Testing the LAN Path to Your Router You can ping the router from your computer to verify that the LAN path to your router is set up correctly. To ping the router from a running Windows PC: 1. From the Windows toolbar, click the Start button, and then select Run. 2. In the field provided, type ping followed by the IP address of the router, as in this example: ping www.routerlogin.net 3. Click OK.
N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v3 User Manual Testing the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device After verifying that the LAN path works correctly, test the path from your computer to a remote device. 1. From the Windows toolbar, click the Start button, and then select Run. 2. In the Windows Run window, type: ping -n 10 where is the IP address of a remote device such as your ISP’s DNS server.
N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v3 User Manual • Date shown is January 1, 2000. Cause: The router has not yet successfully reached a Network Time Server. Check that your Internet access is configured correctly. If you have just completed configuring the router, wait at least 5 minutes, and check the date and time again. • Time is off by one hour. Cause: The router does not adjust for daylight savings time. In the E-mail screen, select the Adjust for Daylight Savings Time check box.
N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v3 User Manual If your wireless network appears, but the signal strength is weak, check these conditions: • Is your router too far from your computer, or too close? Place your computer near the router, but at least 6 feet away, and see whether the signal strength improves. • Is your wireless signal obstructed by objects between the router and your computer? See “Wireless Placement and Range Guidelines” on page 2-2.
N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v3 User Manual 1. Select Wireless Settings under Setup in the main menu of the WNR2000v3 router. Figure 7-1 2. Make sure the Enable SSID Broadcast check box is selected. Troubleshooting 7-11 v1.
N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v3 User Manual 3. For the wireless network name (SSID), use the default name, or choose a suitable descriptive name. In the Name (SSID) field, you can enter a value of up to 32 alphanumeric characters. The default SSID is NETGEAR. Note: The SSID is case-sensitive; NETGEAR is not the same as nETgear. Also, the SSID of any wireless access adapters must match the SSID you configure in the N300 Wireless Router with USB WNR2200.
N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v3 User Manual 9. Select Advanced Wireless Settings under Advanced in the main menu of the WNR2000v3 router. Figure 7-2 10. Make sure the Enable Wireless Router Radio check box is selected. 11. Click Setup Access List. 12. Make sure that the Turn Access Control On check box is not selected. 13. Configure and test your wireless computer for wireless connectivity.
N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v3 User Manual Restoring the Default Configuration and Password This section explains how to restore the factory default configuration settings, changing the router’s administration password back to password. You can erase the current configuration and restore factory defaults in two ways: • Use the Erase function of the router (see “Erasing the Configuration” on page 4-12). • Use the Reset button on the bottom of the router.
N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v3 User Manual Appendix A Default Configuration and Technical Specifications This appendix provides factory default settings and technical specifications for the N300 Wireless Router with USB WNR2200. Restoring the Default Factory Configuration Settings You can restore the factory default configuration settings to reset the router’s user name to admin, the password to password, and the IP address to www.routerlogin.net.
N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v3 User Manual Table A-1. WNDR3700 Router Default Configuration Settings (continued) Feature Default Setting Internet connection MAC Address Use default hardware address MTU Size 1500 Local network Router LAN IP address printed on product label (gateway IP address) 192.168.1.1 Router subnet 255.255.255.0 DHCP server Enabled DHCP range 192.168.1.2 to 192.168.1.
N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v3 User Manual Technical Specifications Table A-1. WNDR3700 Router Specifications Feature General Network Protocol and Standards Compatibility Data and routing protocols TCP/IP, RIP-1, RIP-2, DHCP, PPPoE, PPTP, Bigpond, Dynamic DNS, UPnP, and SMB Power Adapter North America 120V, 60 Hz, input UK, Australia 240V, 50 Hz, input Europe 230V, 50 Hz, input All regions (output) 12V DC @ 2.5A, output Physical Dimensions 1.1" x 6.89" x 4.68" (28 x 175 x 119 mm) Weight 1.
N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v3 User Manual Table A-1. WNDR3700 Router Specifications (continued) Interface Specifications LAN 10BASE-T or 100BASE-Tx WAN 10BASE-T or 100BASE-Tx Wireless Maximum wireless signal rate complies with the IEEE 802.11 standard. See the footnote for this table. Radio data rates Auto Rate Sensing Data encoding standards IEEE 802.11n version 2.0 IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b 2.
N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v3 User Manual Appendix B Related Documents This appendix provides links to reference documents you can use to gain a more complete understanding of the technologies used in your NETGEAR product. Document Link TCP/IP Networking Basics http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/tcpip/index.htm Wireless Networking Basics http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wireless/index.htm Preparing Your Network http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wsdhcp/index.
Index A bold text xi access blocking 3-4 remote 4-13 restricting by MAC address 3-2 viewing logs 3-8 broadband Internet 6-1 access control turning off 7-13 access points 5-22 accessing remote computer 5-11 adding custom service 5-17 priority rules 6-9 address reservation 5-4 advertisement period 6-13 applications QoS for 6-9 attached devices 4-10 authentication, required by mail server 3-10 autogenerated IP addresses 7-4 automatic software upgrade 4-3 B C cables, checking 7-2 compatibility, protocol
N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v3 User Manual default gateway 4-9 fixed font text xi deleting configuration 4-12 Fragmentation Threshold 2-20 device name 4-11 fragmented data packets 6-6 DHCP server 4-9, 5-4 DHCP setting 4-6 G Disable SIP ALG 5-8 games, online, QoS for 6-9 disabling firewall 5-7 wireless client association 5-23 general specifications A-3 DMZ server 5-8 DNS addresses troubleshooting 7-6 DNS server primary 1-9 secondary 1-9 Gigabit Ethernet 6-2 H host name 1-8, 4-11 I DNS servers
N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v3 User Manual L N LAN path, troubleshooting 7-7 NAT (Network Address Translation) 5-8, 5-12 LAN port QoS for 6-10 settings 4-7 network correct settings, checking 7-2 restarting 7-2 LAN setup 5-1, 5-2 default LAN IP configuration 5-1 LAN IP 5-2 Network Time Protocol (NTP) 3-11, 7-8 language, screen display 1-4 lease, DHCP 4-9 LEDs.
N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v3 User Manual Preamble mode 2-20 SMTP server 3-10 primary DNS server 1-9 software, upgrading 4-1 prioritizing traffic 6-7 specifications general A-3 technical A-1 product and publication details vii protocols, compatibility A-3 speed requirements 6-2 SPI (Stateful Packet Inspection) firewall 5-7 Q SSID 7-12 QoS (Quality of Service) 6-7 SSID broadcast 7-13 standards, compatibility A-3 R static routes 5-9 radio, wireless 2-20 status, router, viewing 4-5 range, rout
N300 Wireless Router WNR2000v3 User Manual V viewing attached devices 4-10 logs 3-8 router status 4-5 W WAN IP address, troubleshooting 7-5 WAN setup 5-7 WDS 5-23 WDS (see Wireless Repeating) 5-22 Web Configuration Interface, troubleshooting 7-4 WEP, configuring 2-9 wireless manually configuring settings 2-4 range and interference 2-2 wireless card, setting up 7-9 wireless connection type 6-1 wireless connection, troubleshooting 7-9 Wireless Distribution System (WDS) 5-22 Wireless light, troubleshooting a
