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350 East Plumeria Drive
San Jose, CA 95134
USA
May 2011
202-10822-01
v1.0
Wireless Access Point
(WNTR2001)
User Manual

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  • Page 1 Wireless Access Point (WNTR2001) User Manual 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 May 2011 202-10822-01 v1.0...
  • Page 2 NETGEAR, Inc. Technical Support Thank you for choosing NETGEAR. To register your product, get the latest product updates, or get support online, visit us at http://support.netgear.com.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1 Getting Started Hardware Features..........4 Top Panel with LEDs .
  • Page 4: Chapter 1 Getting Started

    Getting Started Hardware Features Top Panel with LEDs Top Panel Activity Power • Solid green: Unit is powered on and operating normally. • Solid or blinking amber: Unit is busy. • Solid red: Power source does not provide enough power. •...
  • Page 5: Power Connection Options

    Wireless Travel Router WNTR2001 Power Connection Options Depending on the cable that you received with your product, you might need a plug converter to connect the wireless access point to the power adapter. If it is needed, the plug converter is included in the box.
  • Page 6: Installation

    Wireless Travel Router WNTR2001 Installation The Wireless Access Point (WNTR2001) Installation Guide included in the package, explains how to install your wireless access point. The steps are summarized in this section. You use a computer to set up the wireless access point. During setup, make sure that your computer is not connected to a router.
  • Page 7 Firmware on page 15), the software automatically checks for new firmware at the NETGEAR website. Then the following screen displays: The Device Status screen shows what the current settings are for the wireless access point. A menu in the left pane allows you to view or change the settings.
  • Page 8: Using The Smart Wizard To Change The Setup

    Chapter 2, Advanced Settings. The Wireless Access Point (WNTR2001) Installation Guide included in the package, explains how to install your wireless access point. During installation, when you launch your Internet browser, the Smart Wizard automatically displays. After installation, to use the Smart Wizard again: Connect the wireless access point to a computer and go to http://www.mywifiext.net as...
  • Page 9: Chapter 2 Advanced Settings

    Advanced Settings To change advanced settings, connect the Travel router to your computer and use your Internet browser to go to http://www.mywifiext.net as described in Preparing to Change Your Travel Router Settings on page 6. Device Status Screen When you connect to http:/www.mywifiext.net, after the automatic firmware check, the Device Status screen displays: This screen shows the current settings and the status of your Travel router.
  • Page 10 Wireless Travel Router WNTR2001 Table 1. Device Status Settings Field Description Device Status Hardware Version The hardware version of the Travel router. Firmware Version The current firmware version of the Travel router. If you upgrade the firmware, this field changes.
  • Page 11: Show Statistics

    Wireless Travel Router WNTR2001 Show Statistics On the Device Status screen, click Show Statistics to display the following screen: Table 2. Show Statistics Fields Field Description LAN or WLAN The statistics for the LAN (local), and wireless LAN (WLAN) ports. For each...
  • Page 12: Dhcp Connection Status

    Wireless Travel Router WNTR2001 DHCP Connection Status On the Device Status screen, click DHCP Connection Status to view the following screen: This screen shows the status of the Internet connection. Table 3. Connection Status Fields Field Description IP Address The IP address of the wireless network router.
  • Page 13: Ip Address

    Wireless Travel Router WNTR2001 IP Address From the Travel router menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Maintenance heading, select IP Address. The following screen displays: This screen shows whether the Travel router is set to get its IP address dynamically from the router (this is the most common setting), or is set as a static IP address.
  • Page 14: Backing Up Settings

    Wireless Travel Router WNTR2001 The Backup and Restore options in the Backup Settings screen let you save and retrieve a file containing your Travel router’s configuration settings. Once you have your Travel router working correctly, you should back up the information to have it available if something goes wrong.
  • Page 15: Upgrading The Firmware

    Advanced Wireless Settings CAUTION: The Travel router is already configured with the optimum settings. Do not alter these settings unless directed by NETGEAR support. Incorrect settings might degrade the wireless performance of the Travel router. Chapter 2. Advanced Settings | 15...
  • Page 16: Advanced Wireless Settings

    Instead, you use a button or enter a PIN to connect. If you have a NETGEAR router, this feature is called Push ‘N’ Connect. Look for the symbol on the router to make sure the NETGEAR router supports WPS. For non-NETGEAR routers, refer to the user manual to determine if the router supports WPS.
  • Page 17 Wireless Travel Router WNTR2001 To join a network using WPS after installation: From the Travel router menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Setup heading, select WPS. The following screen displays: Select a radio button. • Push and Connect (recommended). Either click the button or press the WPS button on the rear panel of the Travel router.
  • Page 18: Chapter 3 Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Using the USB Power Cable You can connect the USB power cable to a USB port on a nearby device. If the Travel router is not getting enough power, the following can occur: • The Power LED is red. •...
  • Page 19 Wireless Travel Router WNTR2001 If this happens it could be due to one of these reasons: • If you are unable to join the wireless network, it is possible that the network name, or passphrase or key was typed incorrectly. Click Cancel, use the Smart Wizard to select the network from the list and retype the passphrase or key.
  • Page 20: Appendix A Factory Settings And Technical Specifications

    Factory Settings and Technical Specifications Factory Settings You can use the Reset button on the rear panel to return your adapter to its factory settings. Reset button Figure 6. The Reset button restores factory settings Use a pin or paperclip to press the Reset button and hold it for 5 seconds until the power LED blinks amber.
  • Page 21: Technical Specifications

    Wireless Travel Router WNTR2001 Technical Specifications Table 5. Feature Description Antenna 2 PIFA antennae Radio Data Rate Auto Rate Sensing Frequency 2.4 GHz to 2.5 GHz CCK and OFDM Modulation Power 5V 1A Emissions FCC, CE Bus interface USB 2.0 Operating Environment Operating temperature: 0 to 40...
  • Page 22: Appendix B Related Documents

    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. Table 6. Document Link Windows XP and Vista http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/winzerocfg/index.htm Wireless Configuration Utilities Application Note Internet Networking and http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/tcpip/index.htm...
  • Page 23: Appendix C Notification Of Compliance

    FCC Declaration of Conformity We, NETGEAR, Inc., 350 East Plumeria Drive, San Jose, CA 95134, declare under our sole responsibility that the Wireless Travel Router (WNTR2001) complies with Part 15 Subpart B of FCC CFR47 Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: •...
  • Page 24 Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations This digital apparatus, Wireless Travel Router (WNTR2001), does not exceed the Class B limits for radio-noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
  • Page 25 1999/5/CE. Latviski [Latvian] Ar šo NETGEAR Inc. deklarē, ka Radiolan atbilst Direktīvas 1999/5/EK būtiskajām prasībām un citiem ar to saistītajiem noteikumiem. Šiuo NETGEAR Inc. deklaruoja, kad šis Radiolan atitinka esminius Lietuvių...
  • Page 26 Table 7. Language Statement Hér með lýsir NETGEAR Inc. yfir því að Radiolan er í samræmi við Íslenska [Icelandic] grunnkröfur og aðrar kröfur, sem gerðar eru í tilskipun 1999/5/EC. NETGEAR Inc. erklærer herved at utstyret Radiolan er i samsvar med Norsk [Norwegian] de grunnleggende krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF.

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