Netgear WNR2000-200UKS User Manual

350 East Plumeria DriveSan Jose, CA 95134 USANovember 2014202-11381-03N300 WiFi RouterModel WNR2000v5User Manual

Hardware Setup 10N300 WiFi Router - Microwaves- Computers- Base of a cordless phone- 2.4 GHz cordless phone• Place the router away from large metal su

Troubleshooting 100N300 WiFi Router WiFi PasswordsThe router comes preset with a unique WiFi network name and WiFi password. This information is on a

Troubleshooting 101 N300 WiFi RouterWiFi ConnectionsIf you are having trouble connecting wirelessly to the router, try to isolate the problem, which m

Troubleshooting 102N300 WiFi Router Troubleshoot with the LEDsThe LEDs on the front panel of the router indicate its status.Apply Power to the Router

Troubleshooting 103 N300 WiFi RouterPower LED Stays AmberWhen the router is turned on, the Power LED turns amber for about 20 seconds and then turns

Troubleshooting 104N300 WiFi Router • Close the browser and launch it again.• Make sure that your browser has Java, JavaScript, or ActiveX enabled. If

Troubleshooting 105 N300 WiFi Router4. Click the ADVANCED tab.The Router Status screen displays.5. In the Internet Port pane, check that an IP addre

Troubleshooting 106N300 WiFi Router If your computer obtains its information from the router by DHCP, reboot the computer and verify the gateway addre

Troubleshooting 107 N300 WiFi RouterTroubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping UtilityMost network devices and routers contain a ping utility that sends

Troubleshooting 108N300 WiFi Router 2. In the field provided, typeping -n 10 <IP address>where <IP address> is the IP address of a remote

Troubleshooting 109 N300 WiFi Router• If your router’s IP address was changed and you do not know the current IP address, clear the router’s configura

1122. Connect to the Network and Access the RouterThis chapter contains the following sections:• Connect to the Network • Types of Logins • Log In t

110AA. Supplemental InformationThis appendix includes the following sections.• Factory Settings • Technical Specifications

Supplemental Information111 N300 WiFi RouterFactory SettingsYou can return the router to its factory default settings.  To restore the factory defau

Supplemental Information112N300 WiFi Router Local area network (LAN)LAN IP 192.168.1.1Subnet mask 255.255.255.0DHCP server EnabledDHCP range 192.168.

Supplemental Information113 N300 WiFi RouterTechnical SpecificationsTable 4. Router specifications Feature DescriptionData and routing protocols TC

Connect to the Network and Access the Router 12N300 WiFi Router Connect to the NetworkYou can connect to the router’s network through a wired or WiFi

Connect to the Network and Access the Router 13 N300 WiFi RouterTypes of LoginsSeparate types of logins have different purposes. It is important that

1433. Specify Initial SettingsThis chapter contains the following sections:• Use the Setup Wizard • Manually Set Up the Internet Connection • Specif

Specify Initial Settings 15 N300 WiFi RouterUse the Setup WizardYou can use the Setup Wizard to detect your Internet settings and automatically set up

Specify Initial Settings 16N300 WiFi Router Manually Set Up the Internet ConnectionYou can view or change the router’s Internet connection settings.Sp

Specify Initial Settings 17 N300 WiFi Router7. If your Internet connection requires a domain name, type it in the Domain Name (If Required) field. Fo

Specify Initial Settings 18N300 WiFi Router 4. Select Internet.Scroll to view more settings5. In the Does your Internet connection require a login s

Specify Initial Settings 19 N300 WiFi Router• Get Automatically from ISP. Your ISP uses DHCP to assign your DNS servers. Your ISP automatically assign

2N300 WiFi Router SupportThank you for selecting NETGEAR products. After installing your device, locate the serial number on the label of your produc

Specify Initial Settings 20N300 WiFi Router Your Internet service provider (ISP) can provide this information. For more information about IPv6 Interne

Specify Initial Settings 21 N300 WiFi RouterThe screen adjusts:The router automatically detects the information in the following fields:• Connection T

Specify Initial Settings 22N300 WiFi Router Use Auto Config for an IPv6 Internet Connection To set up an IPv6 Internet connection through auto config

Specify Initial Settings 23 N300 WiFi RouterMost people can leave this field blank, but if your ISP gave you a specific host name, enter it here.7. (

Specify Initial Settings 24N300 WiFi Router 5. In the Internet Connection Type list, select 6to4 Tunnel.The screen adjusts:The router automatically d

Specify Initial Settings 25 N300 WiFi RouterSet Up a Pass Through IPv6 Internet ConnectionIn pass-through mode, the router works as a Layer 2 Ethernet

Specify Initial Settings 26N300 WiFi Router The screen adjusts:6. Configure the fixed IPv6 addresses for the WAN connection:• IPv6 Address/Prefix Len

Specify Initial Settings 27 N300 WiFi RouterYour settings are saved.Set Up a DHCP IPv6 Internet Connection To set up an IPv6 Internet connection with

Specify Initial Settings 28N300 WiFi Router 6. (Optional) In the User Class (If Required) field, enter a host name.Most people can leave this field b

Specify Initial Settings 29 N300 WiFi RouterThe screen adjusts: The router automatically detects the information in the following fields:• Router’s IP

3ContentsChapter 1 Hardware SetupUnpack Your Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Specify Initial Settings 30N300 WiFi Router • Auto Config. This is the default setting.This setting specifies how the router assigns IPv6 addresses to

Specify Initial Settings 31 N300 WiFi Router2. In the address field of the web browser, enter www.routerlogin.net or www.routerlogin.com.A login scre

3244. Optimize PerformanceThis chapter contains the following sections:• Prioritize Internet Traffic with Quality of Service • Optimize Internet Gam

Optimize Performance 33 N300 WiFi RouterPrioritize Internet Traffic with Quality of ServiceYou can use Quality of Service (QoS) to assign high priorit

Optimize Performance 34N300 WiFi Router  To enable upstream QoS:1. Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the

Optimize Performance 35 N300 WiFi RouterOptimize Internet Streaming with QoSYou can use Quality of Service (QoS) to assign high priority to Internet s

Optimize Performance 36N300 WiFi Router The screen adjusts.6. Click the Apply button.The router assigns a high priority to video streaming from the I

Optimize Performance 37 N300 WiFi RouterThe screen adjusts.7. In the Applications list, select an application or service.8. In the Priority list, se

Optimize Performance 38N300 WiFi Router The QoS Setup screen displays.5. Select the Turn Internet Access QoS On check box.The screen adjusts.6. Leav

Optimize Performance 39 N300 WiFi Router2. In the address field of the web browser, enter http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com.A

4N300 WiFi Router Delete All QoS Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40Wi-Fi Multimed

Optimize Performance 40N300 WiFi Router 5. Select the By Service radio button.6. In the QoS rules table, click the application or service to select

Optimize Performance 41 N300 WiFi RouterA login screen displays.3. Enter the router user name and password.The user name is admin. The default passwo

Optimize Performance 42N300 WiFi Router  To enable Universal Plug and Play:1. Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that is connec

Optimize Performance 43 N300 WiFi RouterThe UPnP Portmap Table displays the IP address of each UPnP device that is accessing the router and which port

4455. Control Access to the InternetThis chapter explains how to prevent objectionable content from reaching the computers and other devices that ar

Control Access to the Internet 45 N300 WiFi RouterSet Up Parental ControlsThe first time that you select Parental Controls from the BASIC Home screen,

Control Access to the Internet 46N300 WiFi Router After installation, Live Parental Controls automatically starts.7. Click the Next button.8. Read the

Control Access to the Internet 47 N300 WiFi Router11. Complete the fields and click the Next button.After you log on or create your account, the filte

Control Access to the Internet 48N300 WiFi Router 4. Select ADVANCED > Security > Block Sites.5. Select a keyword blocking option:• Per Schedu

Control Access to the Internet 49 N300 WiFi RouterThe user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensit

5 N300 WiFi RouterRemote Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87Chapter 8 Spec

Control Access to the Internet 50N300 WiFi Router • To block the services continuously, select the Always radio button.• To block the services based o

Control Access to the Internet 51 N300 WiFi RouterSchedule When to Block Internet Sites and ServicesWhen you schedule blocking, the same schedule is u

Control Access to the Internet 52N300 WiFi Router 2. In the address field of the web browser, enter www.routerlogin.net or www.routerlogin.com.A logi

Control Access to the Internet 53 N300 WiFi Router4. Select ADVANCED > Security > E-mail.5. Select the Turn E-mail Notification On check box.6.

5466. Specify Network SettingsThis chapter includes the following sections:• View or Change the WAN Settings • Set Up a Default DMZ Server • Change

Specify Network Settings 55 N300 WiFi RouterView or Change the WAN SettingsYou can view the wide area network (WAN) settings for the Internet port. Yo

Specify Network Settings 56N300 WiFi Router MTU only if you are sure that it is necessary for your Internet connection. See Change the MTU Size on pag

Specify Network Settings 57 N300 WiFi Router6. Type the IP address.7. Click the Apply button.Your settings are saved.Change the Router’s Device Name

Specify Network Settings 58N300 WiFi Router Change the LAN TCP/IP SettingsThe router is preconfigured to use private IP addresses on the LAN side and

Specify Network Settings 59 N300 WiFi RouterThe IP address and subnet mask identify which addresses are local to a specific device and which must be r

611. Hardware SetupThis chapter covers the following topics:• Unpack Your Router • Front Panel • Rear Panel • Position Your Router • Cable Your Rout

Specify Network Settings 60N300 WiFi Router 4. Select ADVANCED > Setup > LAN Setup.5. Specify the range of IP addresses that the router assign

Specify Network Settings 61 N300 WiFi RouterThe BASIC Home screen displays.4. Select ADVANCED > Setup > LAN Setup.The LAN Setup screen displays

Specify Network Settings 62N300 WiFi Router 2. In the address field of the web browser, enter www.routerlogin.net or www.routerlogin.com.A login scre

Specify Network Settings 63 N300 WiFi Router7. Within two minutes, go to the client device and use its WPS software to connect to the WiFi network.Th

Specify Network Settings 64N300 WiFi Router 4. Select Wireless.5. To control the SSID broadcast, select or clear the Enable SSID Broadcast check box

Specify Network Settings 65 N300 WiFi RouterIf you used WiFi to connect to the network and you changed the SSID, you are disconnected from the network

Specify Network Settings 66N300 WiFi Router Change the WiFi Security OptionYour router comes with preset WPA2 or WPA security. The password that you e

Specify Network Settings 67 N300 WiFi RouterUse the Router as a Wireless Access PointYou can set up the router to run as an access point (AP) on the s

Specify Network Settings 68N300 WiFi Router 5. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Wireless AP.6. Select the Enable AP Mode check box.7. Scrol

Specify Network Settings 69 N300 WiFi Router2. In the address field of the web browser, enter www.routerlogin.net or www.routerlogin.com.A login scree

Hardware Setup 7 N300 WiFi RouterUnpack Your RouterYour package contains the following items.Ethernet cable Power adapterRouterFigure 1. Package conte

Specify Network Settings 70N300 WiFi Router Control the Wireless RadioThe router has an internal wireless radio that broadcasts signals in the 2.4 GHz

Specify Network Settings 71 N300 WiFi Router4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Wireless Settings.5. Select or clear the Enable Wireless Rou

Specify Network Settings 72N300 WiFi Router 5. Click the Add a new period button.6. Use the lists, radio buttons, and check boxes to set up a period

Specify Network Settings 73 N300 WiFi RouterThe Router’s PIN field displays the PIN that you use on a registrar (for example, from the Network Explore

Specify Network Settings 74N300 WiFi Router A login screen displays.3. Enter the router user name and password.The user name is admin. The default pa

7577. Manage Your NetworkThis chapter describes the router settings for administering and maintaining your router and home network. This chapter inc

Manage Your Network 76N300 WiFi Router View Router Information To view router status and usage information:1. Launch a web browser from a computer o

Manage Your Network 77 N300 WiFi RouterThe user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive.The BAS

Manage Your Network 78N300 WiFi Router - Status. The link status of the port.- TxPkts. The number of packets transmitted on this port since reset or m

Manage Your Network 79 N300 WiFi Router5. In the Internet Port pane, click the Connection Status button. The following information displays:• IP Addr

Hardware Setup 8N300 WiFi Router You can use the LEDs to verify status and connections. The following table lists and describes each LED and button on

Manage Your Network 80N300 WiFi Router The BASIC Home screen displays.4. Select ADVANCED.The ADVANCED Home screen displays. The Wireless Settings pan

Manage Your Network 81 N300 WiFi Router• Allow guests to see each other and to access my local network. If this feature is on, anyone who connects to

Manage Your Network 82N300 WiFi Router  To view and customize logs:1. Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to t

Manage Your Network 83 N300 WiFi Router8. To clear the log entries, click the Clear Log button.To send the log immediately, click the Send Log button

Manage Your Network 84N300 WiFi Router You can use either the traffic volume control feature or the connection time control feature:• Select the Traff

Manage Your Network 85 N300 WiFi RouterA login screen displays.3. Enter the router user name and password.The user name is admin. The default passwor

Manage Your Network 86N300 WiFi Router WARNING:Do not interrupt the reboot process.Erase the Current Configuration SettingsYou can erase the current c

Manage Your Network 87 N300 WiFi Router To set the password for the user name admin:1. Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that

Manage Your Network 88N300 WiFi Router Note: Be sure to change the password for the user name admin to a secure password. The ideal password contains

Manage Your Network 89 N300 WiFi Router7. Specify the port number for accessing the web management interface.Normal web browser access uses the stand

Hardware Setup 9 N300 WiFi RouterRear PanelThe rear panel has the connections and button shown the following figure.Power adapter inputEthernet LAN po

9088. Specify Internet Port SettingsYou can use port forwarding and port triggering to set up rules for Internet traffic. You need networking knowle

Specify Internet Port Settings 91 N300 WiFi RouterSet Up Port Forwarding to a Local ServerIf you have a server in your home network, you can allow cer

Specify Internet Port Settings 92N300 WiFi Router The service displays in the list.Add a Custom Port Forwarding Service To add a custom service:1. F

Specify Internet Port Settings 93 N300 WiFi Router12. Type the IP address in the Internal IP address field or select the radio button for an attached

Specify Internet Port Settings 94N300 WiFi Router The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensit

Specify Internet Port Settings 95 N300 WiFi Router4. Your web server at IP address 192.168.1.123 receives the request and sends a reply message to yo

Specify Internet Port Settings 96N300 WiFi Router 4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Port Forwarding/Port Triggering.The Port Forwarding/Por

Specify Internet Port Settings 97 N300 WiFi RouterApplication Example: Port Triggering for Internet Relay Chat Some application servers, such as FTP a

9899. TroubleshootingThis chapter provides information to help you diagnose and solve problems you might have with your router. If you do not find t

Troubleshooting 99 N300 WiFi RouterForgotten PasswordsThe router user name admin lets you use a web browser to log in to the router to view or change