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NETGEAR Trek PR2000 Instalaltion Manual

NETGEAR Trek PR2000 Instalaltion Manual

N300 travel router and range extender
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PR2000
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  • Page 1 NETGEAR Trek N300 Travel Router and Range Extender PR2000 Installation Guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Connect in the Home....... . . 3 Meet Your NETGEAR Trek ....... 5 Internet Mode Switch.

  • Page 3: Get Started

    Get Started Thank you for your purchase of the NETGEAR Trek N300 Travel Router and Range Extender PR2000. Whether you use the Internet in the home or on the go (or both), the Trek is your solution to a better Internet experience.
  • Page 4 • Add a WiFi router to your home network. Do you want to connect your wireless devices to your network? Convert your home network into a home WiFi network. For more information, see Internet Connection at Home Setup on page 12. •...

  • Page 5: Meet Your Netgear Trek

    Meet Your NETGEAR Trek Locate the hardware features on your Trek. Internet Mode Switch Select your Internet mode. Put the switch in one of the following positions: • Wired. Connect to the Internet with an Ethernet cable. • Power off. Turn off the Trek.

  • Page 6: Indicator Leds

    Indicator LEDs Monitor the status of your Trek using the following LEDs: Power • Green. The Trek is powered on. Cover (rotate • Off. The Trek is powered off. clockwise to open) Internet • Green. Either the Internet/LAN port is connected physically or a wireless channel is associated successfully.

  • Page 7: Connection Ports And Reset Button

    Connection Ports and Reset Button Reset and connect your Trek using the following items: • Reset button. To reset the Trek to its factory settings, insert a paper clip into the Reset hole and hold it until the Internet LED blinks. •...

  • Page 8: Wifi Connection At A Public Hotspot Setup

    The Trek’s firewall protects your devices from known DoS attacks and port scans from the Internet. CAUTION: Most public WiFi hotspots offer no security. NETGEAR recommends that you do not send personal information over the Internet from your connected devices.
  • Page 9 Connect your computer or wireless device to the Trek's SSID, or connect your computer or wireless device to the Trek’s LAN port with an Ethernet cable. Open a web browser on your computer or wireless device, type www.routerlogin.net in the address field, and press the Enter key. If a login screen displays, enter admin for your user name and password for your password.

  • Page 10: Wifi Range Extender Setup

    WiFi Range Extender Setup Use the Trek as a WiFi extender to connect your wireless devices that are outside the range of your existing WiFi router. NETGEAR recommends that you connect to the WiFi network of the Trek when a wireless device is in a dead zone where the connection to your existing WiFi router is poor or nonexistent.
  • Page 11 Connect your computer or wireless device to the Trek's SSID, or connect your computer or wireless device to the Trek’s LAN port with an Ethernet cable. Open a web browser on your computer or wireless device, type www.routerlogin.net in the address field, and press the Enter key. If a login screen displays, enter admin for your user name and password for your password.

  • Page 12: Internet Connection At Home Setup

    Internet Connection at Home Setup Connect to the Internet with an Ethernet cable. DSL or cable modem (Optional) Connect a USB device to the USB port To connect to the Internet with an Ethernet cable:  Connect an Ethernet cable between the Internet port of the Trek and the Ethernet port of your DSL or cable modem.
  • Page 13 Connect your computer or wireless device to the Trek's SSID, or connect your computer or wireless device to the Trek’s LAN port with an Ethernet cable. Open a web browser on your computer or wireless device, type www.routerlogin.net in the address field, and press the Enter key. If a login screen displays, enter admin for your user name and password for your password.

  • Page 14: Wifi Bridge Setup

    WiFi Bridge Setup Use the Ethernet ports on your Trek to connect up to two Ethernet- enabled devices wirelessly to your existing WiFi network. Existing WiFi router (Optional) Connect a USB device to the USB port  To use the Trek as a WiFi bridge: Connect the Trek to a power source.
  • Page 15 (Optional) Connect an Ethernet cable between the LAN port of the Trek and the Ethernet port of another device. Open a web browser on your computer or wireless device, type www.routerlogin.net in the address field, and press the Enter key. If a login screen displays, enter admin for your user name and password for your password.

  • Page 16: Connect Wifi Devices To Your Trek

    Connect WiFi Devices to Your Trek Connect wireless devices such as desktops, laptops, smartphones, and tablets to your Trek. You can connect these WiFi devices either manually or using the WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) method. For best wireless connection performance, rotate the Trek’s cover clockwise to position its antenna properly.
  • Page 17 You are connected wirelessly to the Trek. Repeat Step 1 through Step 5 for each wireless device that you want to connect to the Trek. Use WPS to connect a WiFi device to the Trek without entering the wireless network name or network key. Instead, you log in to the Trek and either click a button or enter a PIN to connect.
  • Page 20 You must register your product before you can use NETGEAR telephone support. NETGEAR recommends registering your product through the NETGEAR website. For product updates and web support, visit http://support.netgear.com.

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