Table Of Contents - NETGEAR WNR2200 - N300 Wireless Router Setup Manual

N300 Wireless Router WNR2200 Setup Manual
Getting to Know Your Wireless Router................................................................................ 1
Unpacking Your New N300 Wireless Router ..................................................................... 1
Hardware Features ............................................................................................................ 2
Front Panel .................................................................................................................. 3
Back Panel .................................................................................................................. 5
Router Label ................................................................................................................ 5
Positioning Your Wireless Router ...................................................................................... 6
Installing Your N300 Wireless Router ................................................................................ 6
Updating Your Router Firmware ........................................................................................ 7
Installing Your Wireless Router Using
Smart Wizard ........................................................................................................................... 9
Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users)........................ 11
Connecting Your N300 Wireless Router .......................................................................... 11
Verifying Your Connection ............................................................................................... 14
Setting Up Your Router for Internet Access .................................................................... 15
Configuring Your Wireless Network................................................................................... 19
Accessing Your Router After Installation and Checking for New Firmware .....................19
Configuring Your Wireless Settings and Security Options .............................................. 20
Setting Your SSID and Wireless Security Manually .................................................. 20
Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to Configure Your Wireless Network .......................22
Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity ................................................................................ 23
Troubleshooting................................................................................................................... 27
Basic Setup Checklist ...................................................................................................... 27
Checking Basic Router Functions ................................................................................... 28
Troubleshooting Login Problems ..................................................................................... 30
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