User Manual
Table Of Contents
- NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual
- Contents
- About This Manual
- Chapter 1 Configuring Basic Connectivity
- Chapter 2 Safeguarding Your Network
- Choosing Appropriate Wireless Security
- Recording Basic Wireless Settings Setup Information
- Changing Wireless Security Settings
- Viewing Advanced Wireless Settings
- Using Push 'N' Connect (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)
- Restricting Wireless Access by MAC Address
- Changing the Administrator Password
- Backing Up Your Configuration
- Understanding Your Firewall
- Chapter 3 Restricting Access From Your Network
- Chapter 4 Customizing Your Network Settings
- Chapter 5 Fine-Tuning Your Network
- Allowing Inbound Connections to Your Network
- Configuring Port Forwarding to Local Servers
- Configuring Port Triggering
- Using Universal Plug and Play
- Optimizing Wireless Performance
- Configuring Quality of Service
- Changing the MTU Size
- Optimizing Your Network Bandwidth
- Overview of Home and Small Office Networking Technologies
- Chapter 6 Using Network Monitoring Tools
- Chapter 7 Troubleshooting
- Troubleshooting Quick Tips
- Troubleshooting Basic Functions
- Troubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface
- Troubleshooting the Internet Connection
- Troubleshooting a Network Using the Ping Utility
- Problems with Date and Time
- Solving Wireless Connection Problems
- Restoring the Default Configuration and Password
- Appendix A Technical Specifications
- Appendix B Related Documents
- Index
NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual
Configuring Basic Connectivity 1-3
v1.0, May 2008
The Checking for Firmware Updates screen appears unless you previously cleared the Check
for Updated Firmware Upon Log-in check box.
If the router discovers a newer version of software, you are asked if you want to upgrade to the
new software (see “Upgrading the Router Software” on page 6-8 for details). If no new
firmware is available, the following message displays.
3. In the main menu on the left, select Basic Settings under Setup. The Basic Settings screen
displays showing the wireless router’s home page and suggested default settings.
Figure 1-2
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