NETGEAR N450 WNR2500 Manuals

Wait approximately 2 minutes until your modem turns on. If your modem has a battery backup, first remove and reinsert the battery before connecting your modem to power. Package Contents: N300 Wireless Gigabit Router JNR3000 Installation Guide Power adapter Ethernet cable Step 1: Unplug the power to turn off your modem. Step 2: Connect one end of the blue Ethernet cable to your modem, and the other end to the Internet port on your router. Plug in, then turn on your modem. Step 3: Step 6: Step 4: Connect the power adapter to the router, then plug it into an outlet. If none of the LEDs turn on, make sure that the Power On/Off button is in the ON position (pushed in). Wait until the wireless LED turns solid green. Step 5: Use another Ethernet cable to establish a wired connection as shown in this diagram. Optionally, connect wirelessly by using the preset wireless security settings located on the bottom label. Open a browser. If the Web page does not display, close and re-open the browser and enter http://routerlogin.net in the address bar, or check the “Troubleshooting” section in the User Guide. Laptop or Desktop Computer N300 Wireless Gigabit Router Modem or Cable Internet DSL Connect the router to your computer. N300 Wireless Gigabit Router Ethernet cable (not included) NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, and Connect with Innovation are trademarks and/or registered trademarks o NETGEAR, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries in the United States and/or other countries. Information is subject to change without notice. Other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. © 2011 NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved. December 2011 Preset Wireless Security This product has a unique Wi-Fi network name (SSID) and network key (password). The default SSID and network key (password) are uniquely generated for every device (like a serial number), to protect and maximize your wireless security. This information is located on the label on the bottom of the product. NETGEAR recommends that you do not change the preset Wi-Fi network name (SSID) and network key (password). If you do change the settings, the information on the bottom of the product does not apply. Find the preset Wireless Settings on your router and record them here: Wi-Fi Network Name (SSID) _______________________________ Network Key (Password) _________________________________ If you change the preset wireless settings, record it here: Wireless Network Name (SSID) _______________________________ Network Key (Password) _____________________________________ If necessary to retrieve or update your password, type http://www.routerlogin.net in a Web browser and log in using the default user name (admin) and password (password). Select Wireless Settings to locate your wireless password. Connect Wireless Devices to Your Router Choose either the manual or Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) method to add wireless computers, and other devices to your wireless network. Manual Method 1. Open the software utility that manages your wireless connections on the wireless device that you want to connect to your router (iPhone, laptop, computer, gaming device). This utility scans for all wireless networks in your area. 2. Look for the preset NETGEAR wireless network name (SSID), and select it. The preset Wi-Fi network name (SSID) is located on the product label on the bottom of the router. Note: If you changed the name of your network during the setup process, look for that network name. 3. Enter the preset password (or your custom password if you changed it), and click Connect. 4. Repeat steps 1–3 to add other wireless devices. WPS Method If your wireless device supports WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)—NETGEAR calls this method Push 'N' Connect—you might be prompted to press the WPS button on the router instead of entering a password. If this happens: 1. Press the WPS button on the router. 2. Within 2 minutes, press the WPS button on the client device, or follow the WPS instructions that came with your wireless device to complete the WPS process. The device will then be connected to your router. 3. Repeat this process to add other WPS wireless devices. Note: WPS does not support WEP security. If you try to connect a WEP client to your network using WPS, it will not work. Technical Support Thank you for selecting NETGEAR products. After installing your device, locate the serial number on the label of your product, and use it to register your product at http://www.NETGEAR.com/register. Registration is required so you can use our telephone support service. Also go to http://support.netgear.com for product updates, additional documentation, and support. For the free Live Parental Controls centralized Internet site filtering software for you router, download from: http://www.netgear.com/lpc. For additional features, including Traffic Metering and Guest Access, log in to you router at: http://routerlogin.net. For complete DoC, go to the NETGEAR EU Declarations of Conformity website at http://support.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/11621/. For GNU General Public License (GPL) related information, go to http://support.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/2649. WARNING: Do not stack equipment, or place equipment in tight spaces, in drawers, or on carpets. Make sure your equipment is surrounded by at least 2 inches of air space. Internet STATUS GOOD Network Map Number of devices 16 Parental Controls WiFi Connection STATUS Connected Router Settings Click here ReadySHARE Click here Click here Download the free Desktop NETGEAR Genie Automatically fix common network problems and easily manage your home network connections. http://www.NETGEAR.com/genie

Installation Guide N450 Wireless Router WNR2500 Package Contents Step 1. Step 2. Step 3. Step 4. Step 5. Step 6. Unplug the power to turn off your modem. Connect one end of the blue Ethernet cable to your modem, and the other end to the Internet port on your router. Plug in, then turn on your modem. Connect the power adapter to the router, then plug it into an outlet. Wait until the Wireless LED turns solid green. Connect the router to your computer. Open a browser. Power adapter Ethernet cable N450 Wireless Router Internet DSL or cable Modem N450 Wireless Router (Not included) Wait approximately two minutes until your modem turns on. If your modem has a battery backup, first remove and reinsert the battery before connecting your modem to power. Use another Ethernet cable to establish a wired connection as shown in this diagram. (Optional) Connect wirelessly by using the preset wireless security settings located on the product label. If the web page does not display, close and reopen the browser and enter http://www.routerlogin.net in the address bar, or see the “Troubleshooting” chapter of the user manual. June 2013 NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, and Connect with Innovation are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries in the United States and/or other countries. Information is subject to change without notice. © NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved. NETGEAR, Inc. 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA Preset Wireless Security This product has a unique WiFi network name (SSID) and network key (password). The default SSID and password are uniquely generated for every device (like a serial number) to protect and maximize your wireless security. This information is located on the label on the product. NETGEAR recommends that you do not change the preset SSID or password. If you do change the settings, the information on the product label does not apply. Find the preset wireless settings on your router and record them here: WiFi network name (SSID) _______________________________ Network key (password) _________________________________ If you change the preset wireless settings, record them here: Wireless network name (SSID) _______________________________ Network key (password) _____________________________________ If necessary to retrieve or update your password, enter http://www.routerlogin.net in a web browser and log in using the default user name (admin) and password (password). Select Wireless Settings to locate your wireless password. Connect Wireless Devices to Your Router Choose either the manual or the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) method to add wireless computers and other devices to your wireless network. Manual Method 1. Open the software utility that manages your wireless connections on the wireless device that you want to connect to your router (smartphone, laptop, computer, or gaming device). This utility scans for all wireless networks in your area. 2. Look for the preset NETGEAR wireless network name (SSID), and select it. The SSID is located on the product label of the router. Note: If you changed the name of your network during the setup process, look for that network name. 3. Enter the preset password (or your custom password if you changed it), and click the Connect button. 4. Repeat steps 1–3 to add other wireless devices. WPS Method If your wireless device supports WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup), which NETGEAR calls Push 'N' Connect, you might be prompted to press the WPS button on the router instead of entering a password. If this happens: 1. Press the WPS button on the router. 2. Within two minutes, press the WPS button on the client device, or follow the WPS instructions that came with your wireless device to complete the WPS process. The device will then be connected to your router. 3. Repeat this process to add other WPS wireless devices. Note: WPS does not support WEP security. If you try to connect a WEP client to your network using WPS, it will not work. Support Thank you for selecting NETGEAR products. After installing your device, locate the serial number on the label of your product and use it to register your product at https://my.netgear.com. 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. NETGEAR recommends that you use only the official NETGEAR support resources. You can get the user manual online at http://downloadcenter.netgear.com or through a link in the product’s user interface. For the current EU Declaration of Conformity, visit http://support.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/11621/. Internet STATUS GOOD Network Map Number of devices 16 Parental Controls WiFi Connection STATUS Connected Router Settings Click here ReadySHARE Click here Click here Download the free Desktop NETGEAR genie Automatically fix common network problems and easily manage your home network connections. Visit http://www.NETGEAR.com/genie.

350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA September 2013 202-11311-01 N450 Wireless Router WNR2500 User Manual 2 N450 Wireless Router WNR2500 Support Thank you for purchasing this NETGEAR product. After installing your device, locate the serial number on the label of your product and use it to register your product at https://my.netgear.com. You must register your product before you can use NETGEAR telephone support. NETGEAR recommends registering your product through the NETGEAR web site. For product updates, additional documentation, and support, visit http://support.netgear.com. Phone (US & Canada only): 1-888-NETGEAR. Phone (Other Countries): Check the list of phone numbers at http://support.netgear.com/general/contact/default.aspx. NETGEAR recommends that you use only the official NETGEAR support resources. Trademarks NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, and Connect with Innovation are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries in the United States and/or other countries. Information is subject to change without notice. © NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved. 3 Contents Chapter 1 Hardware Setup Unpack Your Router. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Hardware Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Front Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Back Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Label. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Position Your Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Cable Your Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Verify the Cabling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Chapter 2 Get Started with NETGEAR genie Router Setup Preparation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Use Standard TCP/IP Properties for DHCP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Gather ISP Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Wireless Devices and Security Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Types of Logins and Access. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 NETGEAR genie Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Use NETGEAR genie after Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Upgrade Router Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 BASIC Home Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Change the Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Password Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Add Wireless Devices or Computers to Your Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Manual Method. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Wi-Fi Protected Setup Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Chapter 3 genie BASIC Settings Internet Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Basic Wireless Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Wireless Settings Screen Fields. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, and WPA-PSK + WPA2-PSK Mixed Mode . . .31 WPA/WPA2 Enterprise. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 WEP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Attached Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 View the Attached Devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Set Up Access Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 Parental Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 Guest Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41