Netgear 10200131 User Manuals

Table of Contents

• 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
• 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
• Checking the Internet Service Connection

  31
• Obtaining an Internet IP Address

  31
• Troubleshooting PPPoE

  32
• Troubleshooting Internet Browsing

  33
• Troubleshooting Connectivity Using the Ping Utility

  33
• Testing the Path from a PC to Your Router

  33
• Testing the Path from a PC to the Internet

  34
• Technical Specifications

  37
• Default Configuration Settings

  37
• Restoring the Default Password and Configuration Settings

  40
• Related Documents

  41
• Registration and Certifications

  43