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N300 Wireless Router with USB WNR2200 User Manual

NETGEAR, Inc.

350 E. Plumeria Drive

San Jose, CA 95134 USA

© 2010 by NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved.

Product Registration, Support, and Documentation

Register your product at http://www.NETGEAR.com/register. Registration is required before you can use our telephone support service. Product updates and Web support are always available by going to:

http://www.netgear.com/support.

Setup documentation is available on the CD, on the support website, and on the documentation website. When the wireless router is connected to the Internet, click the Knowledgebase or the Documentation link under Web Support in the main menu to view support information.

Trademarks

NETGEAR and the NETGEAR logo are registered trademarks, and RangeMax and Smart Wizard are trademarks of NETGEAR. Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are registered trademarks and Windows Vista is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Other brand and product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders.

Statement of Conditions

In the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this document without notice.

NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein.

Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer

It is hereby certified that the N300 Wireless Router with USB WNR2200 has been suppressed in accordance with the conditions set out in the BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 and Vfg 46/1992. The operation of some equipment (for example, test transmitters) in accordance with the regulations may, however, be subject to certain restrictions. Please refer to the notes in the operating instructions.

Federal Office for Telecommunications Approvals has been notified of the placing of this equipment on the market and has been granted the right to test the series for compliance with the regulations.

Bestätigung des Herstellers/Importeurs

Es wird hiermit bestätigt, daß das N300 Wireless Router with USB WNR2200 gemäß der im BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/ 1991 und Vfg 46/1992 aufgeführten Bestimmungen entstört ist. Das vorschriftsmäßige Betreiben einiger Geräte (z.B. Testsender) kann jedoch gewissen Beschränkungen unterliegen. Lesen Sie dazu bitte die Anmerkungen in der Betriebsanleitung.

Das Bundesamt für Zulassungen in der Telekommunikation wurde davon unterrichtet, daß dieses Gerät auf den Markt gebracht wurde und es ist berechtigt, die Serie auf die Erfüllung der Vorschriften hin zu überprüfen.

Regulatory Compliance Information

This section includes user requirements for operating this product in accordance with National laws for usage of radio spectrum and operation of radio devices. Failure of the end-user to comply with the applicable requirements may result in unlawful operation and adverse action against the end-user by the applicable National regulatory authority.

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NOTE: This product’s firmware limits operation to only the channels allowed in a particular Region or Country. Therefore, all options described in this user’s guide may not be available in your version of the product.

Europe – EU Declaration of Conformity

Marking by the above symbol indicates compliance with the Essential Requirements of the R&TTE Directive of the European Union (1999/5/EC). This equipment meets the following conformance standards:

EN300 328, EN301 893, EN301 489-17, EN60950

A printed copy of the EU Declaration of Conformity certificate for this product is provided in the WNR2200 product package.

Europe – Declaration of Conformity in Languages of the European Community

FCC Requirements for Operation in the United States

FCC Information to User

This product does not contain any user serviceable components and is to be used with approved antennas only. Any product changes or modifications will invalidate all applicable regulatory certifications and approvals

FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance of 20 cm between the radiator and your body.

This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

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FCC Declaration Of Conformity

We NETGEAR, Inc., 350 East Plumeria Drive, San Jose, CA 95134, declare under our sole responsibility that the model WNR2200 N300 Wireless Router with USB WNR2200 complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

•This device may not cause harmful interference, and

•This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following methods:

•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

•Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.

•Connect the equipment into an electrical outlet on a circuit different from that which the radio receiver is connected.

•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC Caution:

Any changes or modification not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

This product will be used for indoor operations.

This device meets all the other requirements specified in Part 15E, Section 15.407 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

Radiation Exposure Statement:

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator and your body.

This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

The availability of some specific channels and/or operational frequency bands are country dependent and are firmware programmed at the factory to match the intended destination. The firmware setting is not accessible by the end user.

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Industry Canada Statement

This device complies with RSS-210 of the Industry Canada Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

Radiation Exposure Statement:

This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator and your body. The device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

The Country Code Selection feature is disabled for products marketed in the United States and Canada.

Caution:

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Tested to Comply with FCC Standards

FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

Modifications made to the product, unless expressly approved by NETGEAR, Inc., could void the user’s right to operate the equipment.

Maximum Wireless Signal Rate Derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 Specifications

Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate.

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Product and Publication Details

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Contents

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Chapter 3

Protecting Your Network

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Index

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About This Manual

The user manual provides information for configuring the features of the NETGEAR® N300 Wireless Router with USB WNR2200 beyond initial configuration settings. Initial configuration instructions can be found in the NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual. You should have basic to intermediate computer and Internet skills.

Conventions, Formats, and Scope

The conventions, formats, and scope of this manual are described in the following paragraphs:

•Typographical conventions. This manual uses the following typographical conventions:

•Formats. This manual uses the following formats to highlight special messages:

Note: This format is used to highlight information of importance or special interest.

Tip: This format is used to highlight a procedure that will save time or resources.

Warning: Ignoring this type of note might result in a malfunction or damage to the equipment, a breach of security, or a loss of data.

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•Scope. This manual is written for the WNR2200 router according to these specifications:

For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, see the links to the NETGEAR website in Appendix B, “Related Documents.”

Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. website at

http://www.netgear.com/support.

How to Print This Manual

To print this manual, your computer must have the free Adobe Acrobat reader installed in order to view and print PDF files. The Acrobat reader is available on the Adobe Web site at http://www.adobe.com.

Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of paper, you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature.

Revision History

NETGEAR, Inc. is constantly searching for ways to improve its products and documentation. The following table indicates any changes that might have been made since the WNR2200 router was introduced.

Table 1-1. Publication Revision History

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Chapter 1

Configuring Your Internet Connection

This chapter describes how to configure your WNR2200 router Internet connection. When you install your wireless router using the Resource CD as described in the NETGEAR Router Setup Manual, these settings are configured automatically for you. This chapter provides instructions on how to log in to the wireless router for further configuration.

Note: NETGEAR recommends using the Smart Wizard™ on the Resource CD for initial configuration, as described in the NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual.

This chapter includes:

•“Using the Setup Manual”

•“Logging In to Your Wireless Router” on page 1-2

•“Selecting a Language for Your Screen Display” on page 1-4

•“Using the Setup Wizard” on page 1-6

•“Viewing or Manually Configuring Your ISP Settings” on page 1-6

Using the Setup Manual

For first-time installation of your wireless router, refer to the NETGEAR Router Setup Manual. The Setup Manual explains how to launch the NETGEAR Smart Wizard on the Resource CD to step you through the procedure to connect your router, modem, and computers. The Smart Wizard will assist you in configuring your wireless settings and enabling wireless security for your network. After initial configuration using the Setup Manual, you can use the information in this Reference Manual to configure additional features of your wireless router.

For installation instructions in a language other than English, see the language options on the

Resource CD.

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Logging In to Your Wireless Router

You can log in to the wireless router to view or change its settings.

Note: Your computer must be configured for DHCP. For help with configuring DHCP, see the documentation that came with your computer or see the link to the online

document in “Preparing Your Network” in Appendix B.

To log in to the wireless router:

1.Type http://www.routerlogin.net, or http://www.routerlogin.com, or the router’s LAN IP address (default is 192.168.1.1) in the address field of your browser, and then press Enter. A login window displays:

Figure 1-1

2.Enter admin for the router user name and your password (or the default, password). For information about how to change the password, see “Changing the Built-In Password” on page 3-2.

Note: The router user name and password are not the same as any other user name or password you might use to log in to your Internet connection.

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The Checking for Firmware Updates screen displays unless you previously cleared the Check for Updated Firmware Upon Log-in check box.

Figure 1-2

If the router discovers a newer version of the software, you are asked if you want to upgrade to the new software (see “Upgrading the Router Firmware” on page 4-1 for details). If no new firmware is available, the following message displays.

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3. The Basic Settings screen displays showing the wireless router’s settings.

Figure 1-4

If the wireless router is connected to the Internet, you can click the Knowledge Base link or the Documentation link under Web Support to view support information or the documentation for the wireless router. If you do not click Logout, the wireless router waits for 5 minutes after no activity before it automatically logs you out.

Selecting a Language for Your Screen Display

Using the Select Language drop-down menu, located in the upper right corner of the Router Manager screen, you can display the router manager screens in any of languages shown in Figure 1-5:

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Figure 1-5

The language is set to English by default. The default language, as well as German, Spanish, and Portuguese are always stored in flash memory. When you select a language other than those automatically stored in flash memory, if you are connected to the Internet at the time you select it, that language is also stored in memory.

•If you are connected to the Internet and select a language that is not already stored in flash memory, the language is downloaded from the NETGEAR server and stored in the current language partition of flash memory.

•If you are not connected to the Internet when you select a language, you can only select as the current language one of the languages that is stored in flash memory.

To specify a language to be used on your router manager screens, do the following:

1.Expand the list and select the language you want.

2.Click Apply.

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The language you select is then downloaded and displayed in the language selection box, and your screen display will be in the selected language.

Note: If you are not connected to the Internet and select a language that is not stored in flash memory, your selection may fail. If you see a “download fails”

message after your language selection, make sure you are connected to the Internet and make your selection again.

Using the Setup Wizard

You can manually configure your Internet connection using the Basic Settings screen, or you can allow the Smart Setup Wizard to detect your Internet connection. The Smart Setup Wizard searches your Internet connection for servers and protocols to determine your ISP configuration.

This feature is not the same as the Smart Wizard on the Resource CD that is used for installation. To use the Smart Setup Wizard to assist with configuration or to verify the Internet connection settings, follow this procedure:

1.From the top of the main menu, select Setup Wizard.

2.Select Yes for the Auto-Detect Connection Type, and then click Next to proceed.

3.Enter your ISP settings, as needed.

4.At the end of the Setup Wizard, click Test to verify your Internet connection. If you have trouble connecting to the Internet, see Chapter 8, “Troubleshooting.”

Viewing or Manually Configuring Your ISP Settings

To view or configure the basic settings:

1.Log in to the wireless router as described in “Logging In to Your Wireless Router” on page 1-2.

2.On the Basic Settings screen, select Yes or No depending on whether your ISP requires a login. This selection changes the fields available on the Basic Settings screen.

•Yes. If your ISP requires a login, select the encapsulation method. Enter the login name. If you want to change the login time-out, enter a new value in minutes.

•No. If your ISP does not require a login, enter the account name, if required, and the domain name, if required.

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3.Enter the settings for the IP address and DNS server. If you enter or change a DNS address, restart the computers on your network so that these settings take effect.

4.If no login is required, you can specify the MAC Address setting.

5.Click Apply to save your settings.

6.Click Test to test your Internet connection. If the NETGEAR website does not appear within one minute, see Chapter 8, “Troubleshooting”.

When your Internet connection is working, you do not need to launch the ISP’s login program on your computer to access the Internet. When you start an Internet application, your wireless router automatically logs you in.

The fields that are displayed depend on whether or not your Internet connection requires a login.

Figure 1-6

The following table explains the fields in the Basic Settings screen.

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Table 1-1. Basic Settings screen fields (continued)

Chapter 2

Safeguarding Your Network

For a wireless connection, the SSID, also called the wireless network name, and the wireless security setting must be the same for the wireless router and wireless computers or wireless adapters. NETGEAR strongly recommends that you use wireless security.

Warning: Computers can connect wirelessly at a range of several hundred feet. This can allow others outside of your immediate area to access your network.

This chapter includes:

•“Planning Your Wireless Network”

•“Manually Configuring Your Wireless Settings” on page 2-4

•“Using Push ‘N’ Connect (WPS) to Configure Your Wireless Network” on page 2-12

•“Connecting Additional Wireless Client Devices After WPS Setup” on page 2-17

•“Restricting Access to Your Router” on page 2-19

Note: For information about restricting access to USB storage devices, see “Configuring USB Storage Advanced Settings” on page 7-7.

Planning Your Wireless Network

For compliance and compatibility between similar products in your area, the operating channel and region must be set correctly.

To configure the wireless network, you can either specify the wireless settings, or you can use WiFi Protected Setup (WPS) to automatically set the SSID and implement WPA/WPA2 security.

•To manually configure the wireless settings, you must know the following:

– SSID. The default SSID for the wireless router is NETGEAR.

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–The wireless radio frequency (2.4GHz or 5GHz) that each wireless adapter supports.

–Wireless security option. To successfully implement wireless security, check each wireless adapter to determine which wireless security option it supports.

See “Manually Configuring Your Wireless Settings” on page 2-4.

•Push ‘N’ Connect (WPS) automatically implements wireless security on the wireless router while, at the same time, allowing you to automatically implement wireless security on any WPS-enabled devices (such as wireless computers and wireless adapter cards). You activate WPS by pressing a WPS button on the wireless router, clicking an onscreen WPS button, or entering a PIN number. This generates a new SSID and implements WPA/WPA2 security.

Note: NETGEAR’s Push ‘N’ Connect feature is based on the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) standard (for more information, see http://www.wi-fi.org). All other Wi- Fi-certified and WPS-capable products should be compatible with NETGEAR products that implement Push ‘N’ Connect.

To set up your wireless network using the WPS feature:

–Use the WPS button on the side of the wireless router (there is also an onscreen WPS button), or enter the PIN of the wireless device.

–Make sure that all wireless computers and wireless adapters on the network are Wi-Fi certified and WPA or WPA 2 capable, and that they support WPS configuration.

See “Using Push ‘N’ Connect (WPS) to Configure Your Wireless Network” on page 2-12.

Wireless Placement and Range Guidelines

The range of your wireless connection can vary significantly based on the physical placement of the wireless router. The latency, data throughput performance, and notebook power consumption of wireless adapters also vary depending on your configuration choices.

For best results, place your wireless router according to the following guidelines:

•Near the center of the area in which your PCs will operate.

•In an elevated location such as a high shelf where the wirelessly connected PCs have line-of- sight access (even if through walls).

•Away from sources of interference, such as PCs, microwave ovens, and 2.4 GHz cordless phones.

•Away from large metal surfaces.

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•Put the router in a vertical position to provide the best side-to-side coverage. Put the router in a horizontal position to provide the best up-and-down coverage.

•If using multiple access points, it is better if adjacent access points use different radio frequency channels to reduce interference. The recommended channel spacing between adjacent access points is 5 channels (for example, use Channels 1 and 6, or 6 and 11).

The time it takes to establish a wireless connection can vary depending on both your security settings and placement. WEP connections can take slightly longer to establish. Also, WEP encryption can consume more battery power on a notebook computer.

Wireless Security Options

Indoors, computers can connect over 802.11g wireless networks at a maximum range of up to 300 feet. Such distances can allow for others outside your immediate area to access your network.

Unlike wired network data, your wireless data transmissions can extend beyond your walls and can be received by anyone with a compatible adapter. For this reason, use the security features of your wireless equipment. The WNR2200 router provides highly effective security features which are covered in detail in this chapter. Deploy the security features appropriate to your needs.

There are several ways you can enhance the security of your wireless network:

Wireless data security options

Range: up to 300 foot radius

1)Open system: easy, but no security.

2)WEP: security, but some performance impact.

3)WPA-PSK: strong security.

4)WPA2-PSK: very strong security.

Figure 2-1

•WEP. Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) data encryption provides data security. WEP Shared Key authentication and WEP data encryption block all but the most determined eavesdropper. This data encryption mode has been superseded by WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK.

•WPA-PSK (TKIP), WPA2-PSK (AES). Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) using a pre-shared key to perform authentication and generate the initial data encryption keys. The very strong authentication along with dynamic per frame re-keying of WPA makes it virtually impossible to compromise.

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For more information about wireless technology, see the link to the online document in “Wireless Networking Basics” in Appendix B.

Manually Configuring Your Wireless Settings

You can view or manually configure the wireless settings for the wireless router in the Wireless Settings screen. If you want to make changes, make sure to note the current settings first.

Note: If you use a wireless computer to change the wireless network name (SSID) or wireless security settings, you will be disconnected when you click Apply. To avoid this problem, use a computer with a wired connection to access the wireless router.

To view or manually configure the wireless settings:

1.Log in to the wireless router at its default LAN address of http://www.routerlogin.net with its default user name of admin, and default password of password, or using whatever password and LAN address you have chosen for the wireless router.

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2. Select Wireless Settings from the main menu to display the Wireless Settings screen:

Figure 2-2

The settings for this screen are explained in Table 2-1 on page 2-6.

3.Select the region in which the wireless router will operate.

4.For initial configuration and test, leave the other settings unchanged.

5.To save your changes, click Apply.

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6.Configure and test your computers for wireless connectivity.

Program the wireless adapter of your computers to have the same SSID and wireless security settings as your wireless router. Check that they have a wireless link and are able to obtain an IP address by DHCP from the wireless router. If there is interference, adjust the channel.

Table 2-1. Wireless Settings

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Table 2-1. Wireless Settings (continued)

Configuring WEP Wireless Security

Note: WEP security is only available when you select Up to 54 Mbps on the Wireless Settings screen.

Note: If you use a wireless computer to configure wireless security settings, you will be disconnected when you click Apply. Reconfigure your wireless computer to match the new settings, or access the wireless router from a wired computer to make further changes.

To configure WEP data encryption:

1.Log in to the wireless router at its default LAN address of http://www.routerlogin.net with its default user name of admin, and default password of password, or using whatever password and LAN address you have chosen for the wireless router.

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2.From the main menu, select Wireless Settings to display the Wireless Settings screen. Set the Security Options by selecting the WEP radio button in the Security Options section:

Figure 2-3

3. Select the Authentication Type: Automatic or Shared Key.

Note: The authentication scheme is separate from the data encryption. You can select an automatic authentication scheme, which may not run authentication, but still leaves the data transmissions encrypted. If you require strong security, use both the Shared Key and WEP encryption settings.

4.Select the Encryption Strength setting:

•WEP 64-bit encryption. Enter 10 hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0–9, a–f, or A–F).

•WEP 128-bit encryption. Enter 26 hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0–9, a–f, or A–F).

5.Enter the encryption keys. You can manually or automatically program the four data encryption keys. These values must be identical on all computers and access points in your network:

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–Passphrase. To use a passphrase to generate the keys, enter a passphrase, and click Generate. This automatically creates the keys. Wireless stations must use the passphrase or keys to access the wireless router.

Note: Not all wireless adapters support passphrase key generation.

–Key 1 – Key 4. These values are not case-sensitive. You can manually enter the four data encryption keys. These values must be identical on all computers and access points in your network. Enter 10 hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0–9, a–f, or A–F).

6.Select which of the four keys will be the default.

Data transmissions are always encrypted using the default key. The other keys can be used only to decrypt received data. The four entries are disabled if WPA-PSK or WPA authentication is selected.

7.Click Apply to save your settings.

Configuring WPA, WPA2, or WPA/WPA2 Wireless Security

To set up wireless security, you can either manually configure it in the Wireless Settings screen, or you can use Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) to automatically set the SSID and implement WPA/ WPA2 security (see “Using Push ‘N’ Connect (WPS) to Configure Your Wireless Network” on page 2-12.

Both WPA and WPA2 provide strong data security. WPA with TKIP is a software implementation that can be used on Windows systems with Service Pack 2 or later. NETGEAR recommends using WPA2 with AES, which provides the strongest security. WPA2 with AES is a hardware implementation; see your device documentation before implementing it. Consult the product documentation for your wireless adapter for instructions for configuring WPA settings.

Note: If you use a wireless computer to configure wireless security settings, you will be disconnected when you click Apply. If this happens, reconfigure your wireless computer to match the new settings, or access the wireless router from a wired computer to make further changes.

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To configure WPA or WPA2 in the wireless router:

1.Log in to the wireless router at its default LAN address of http://www.routerlogin.net with its default user name of admin and default password of password, or using whatever password and LAN address you have chosen for the wireless router.

2.Select Wireless Settings from the main menu.

3.On the Wireless Setting screen, select the radio button for the WPA or WPA2 option of your choice.

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4.The settings displayed on the screen depend on which security option you select.

5.For WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK, enter the passphrase.

6.For WPA/WPA2 Enterprise, enter the settings for the Radius server. For WPA-802.1x or WPA2-802.1x, these settings are required for communication with the primary Radius server.

•WPA Mode. Select WPA [TKIP], WPA2 [AES], or WPA [TKIP] + WPA2 [AES].

•RADIUS Server IP Address. The IP address of the Radius server. The default is 0.0.0.0

•RADIUS Server Port. Port number of the Radius server. The default is 1812.

•RADIUS Server Shared Secret. This shared key is shared between the wireless access point and the Radius server during authentication.

7.To save your settings, click Apply.

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Using Push ‘N’ Connect (WPS) to Configure Your Wireless Network

If your wireless clients support Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), you can use this feature to configure the wireless router’s SSID and security settings and, at the same time, connect the wireless client securely and easily to the wireless router. Look for the symbol on your client device (computers that will connect wirelessly to the wireless router are clients). WPS automatically configures the network name (SSID) and wireless security settings for the wireless router (if the wireless router is in its default state) and broadcasts these settings to the wireless client.

Note: NETGEAR’s Push ‘N’ Connect feature is based on the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) standard (for more information, see http://www.wi-fi.org). All other Wi-Fi- certified and WPS-capable products should be compatible with NETGEAR products that implement Push ‘N’ Connect.

Some considerations regarding WPS are:

•WPS supports these types of wireless security: None, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, and WEP (with the authentication type set to Automatic on the Wireless Settings screen). WEP security with shared key authentication is not supported by WPS.

•If your wireless network will include a combination of WPS capable devices and non-WPS capable devices, NETGEAR suggests that you set up your wireless network and security settings manually first, and use WPS only for adding additional WPS capable devices. See “Adding Both WPS and Non-WPS Clients” on page 2-17.

A WPS client can be added using the Push Button method or the PIN method.

•Using the Push Button. This is the preferred method. See the following section, “Using a WPS Button to Add a WPS Client” on page 2-13.

•Entering a PIN. For information about using the PIN method, see “Using PIN Entry to Add a WPS Client” on page 2-14.

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Using a WPS Button to Add a WPS Client

Any wireless computer or wireless adapter that will connect to the wireless router wirelessly is a client. The client must support a WPS button, and must have a WPS configuration utility, such as the NETGEAR Smart Wizard or Atheros Jumpstart.

To use the wireless router WPS button to add a WPS client:

1.Log in to the wireless router at its default LAN address of http://www.routerlogin.net with its default user name of admin and default password of password, or using whatever LAN address and password you have set up.

2.On the wireless router main menu, select Add a WPS Client, and then click Next. The following screen displays:

WPS button

Figure 2-5

By default, the Push Button (recommended) radio button is selected.

3.Either press the WPS button on the side of the wireless router, or click the onscreen button. The wireless router tries to communicate with the client for 2 minutes.

4.Go to the client wireless computer, and run a WPS configuration utility. Follow the utility’s instructions to click a WPS button.

5.Go back to the wireless router screen to check for a message.

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The wireless router WPS screen displays a message confirming that the client was added to the wireless network. The wireless router generates an SSID, and implements WPA/WPA2 wireless security. The wireless router will keep these wireless settings unless you change them, or you clear the Keep Existing Wireless Settings check box in the WPS Settings screen.

Figure 2-6

6.Note the new SSID and WPA/WPA2 password for the wireless network. You can view these settings in the Wireless Settings screen. See “Manually Configuring Your Wireless Settings” on page 2-4.

To access the Internet from any computer connected to your wireless router, launch a browser such as Microsoft Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox. You should see the wireless router’s Internet LED blink, indicating communication to the ISP.

Note: If no WPS-capable client devices are located during the 2-minute time frame, the SSID will not be changed, and no security will be implemented on the wireless router.

Using PIN Entry to Add a WPS Client

Any wireless computer or wireless adapter that will connect to the wireless router wirelessly is a client. The client must support a WPS PIN, and must have a WPS configuration utility, such as the NETGEAR Smart Wizard or Atheros Jumpstart.

The first time you add a WPS client, make sure that the Keep Existing Wireless Settings check box on the WPS Settings screen is cleared. This is the default setting for the wireless router, and allows it to generate the SSID and WPA/WPA2 security settings when it implements WPS. After WPS is implemented, the wireless router automatically selects this check box so that your SSID and wireless security settings remain the same if other WPS-enabled devices are added later.

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To use a PIN to add a WPS client:

1.Log in to the wireless router at its default LAN address of http://www.routerlogin.net with its default user name of admin and default password of password, or using whatever LAN address and password you have set up.

2.On the wireless router main menu, select Add a WPS Client (computers that will connect wirelessly to the wireless router are clients), and then click Next. The Add WPS Client screen displays:

Figure 2-7

3.Select the PIN Number radio button.

4.Go to the client wireless computer. Run a WPS configuration utility. Follow the utility’s instructions to generate a PIN. Take note of the client PIN.

5.From the wireless router Add WPS Client screen, enter the client PIN number, and then click

Next.

–The wireless router tries to communicate with the client for 4 minutes.

–The wireless router WPS screen displays a message confirming that the client was added to the wireless network. The wireless router generates an SSID, and implements WPA/ WPA2 wireless security.

6.Note the new SSID and WPA/WPA2 password for the wireless network. You can view these settings in the Wireless Settings screen. See “Manually Configuring Your Wireless Settings” on page 2-4

To access the Internet from any computer connected to your wireless router, launch a browser such as Microsoft Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox. You should see the wireless router’s Internet LED blink, indicating communication to the ISP.

Note: If no WPS-capable client devices are located during the 4-minute time frame, the SSID will not be changed and no security will be implemented on the wireless router.

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Configuring Advanced WPS Settings

From the Advanced menu, select Advanced Wireless Settings to display the following screen:

Figure 2-8

The WPS Settings area displays the wireless router PIN, and allows you to Disable Router’s PIN and to Keep Existing Wireless Settings for the wireless network.

By default, the Keep Existing Wireless Settings check box is unchecked. This allows the wireless router to automatically generate the SSID and WPA/WPA2 security settings when it implements WPS. After WPS is implemented or changes in wireless settings are applied, the wireless router automatically selects this check box so that your SSID and wireless security settings remain the same if you add WPS-enabled devices or if you manually add non WPS-capable devices later.

Note: If you clear the Keep Existing Wireless Settings check box, all wireless settings and connections will be lost.

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Connecting Additional Wireless Client Devices After WPS

Setup

You can add more WPS clients to your wireless network, or you can add a combination of WPSenabled clients and clients without WPS.

Adding More WPS Clients

Note: Your wireless settings remain the same when you add another WPS-enabled client, as long as the Keep Existing Wireless Settings check box is selected in the Advanced Wireless screen (listed under the Advanced heading in the wireless router main menu). If you clear this check box, when you add the client, a new SSID and passphrase will be generated, and all existing connected wireless clients will be disassociated and disconnected from the wireless router.

To add a wireless client device that is WPS-enabled:

1.Follow the procedures in “Using a WPS Button to Add a WPS Client” on page 2-13 or “Using PIN Entry to Add a WPS Client” on page 2-14.

2.To view a list of all devices connected to your wireless router (including wireless and Ethernet-connected), see “Viewing a List of Attached Devices” on page 4-9.

Adding Both WPS and Non-WPS Clients

For non-WPS clients, you cannot use the WPS setup procedures to add them to the wireless network. You must record, and then manually enter your security settings (see “Manually Configuring Your Wireless Settings” on page 2-4).

To connect a combination of non-WPS enabled and WPS-Enabled clients to the wireless router:

1.Restore the wireless router to its factory default settings (press and hold the Reset button on the back of the router for 5 seconds).

When the factory settings are restored, all existing wireless clients are disassociated and disconnected from the wireless router.

2.Configure the network names (SSIDs), select the WPA/PSK + WPA2/PSK radio button on the Wireless Settings screen (see “Manually Configuring Your Wireless Settings” on page 2-4). and click Apply. On the WPA/PSK + WPA2/PSK screen, select a passphrase and click Apply. Record this information to add additional clients.

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3.For the non-WPS devices that you want to connect, open the networking utility and follow the utility’s instructions to enter the security settings that you selected in Step 2 (the SSID, WPA/ PSK + WPA2/PSK security method, and passphrase).

4.For the WPS devices that you want to connect, follow the procedure “Using a WPS Button to Add a WPS Client” on page 2-13 or “Using PIN Entry to Add a WPS Client” on page 2-14.

The settings that you configured in Step 2 are broadcast to the WPS devices so that they can connect to the wireless router.

Note: To make sure that your new wireless settings remain in effect, verify that the Keep Existing Wireless Settings checkbox is selected in the WPS Settings screen.

5.To view a list of all devices connected to your wireless router (including wireless and Ethernet-connected), see “Viewing a List of Attached Devices” on page 4-9.

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Restricting Access to Your Router

You can use the Advanced Wireless Settings screen to enable or disable the wireless router. From the main menu, select Advanced Wireless Settings to display the following screen:

Figure 2-9

•Enable Wireless Router Radio.

You can completely turn off the wireless portion of the wireless router. For example, if you use your notebook computer to wirelessly connect to your wireless router, and you take a business trip, you can turn off the wireless portion of the wireless router while you are traveling. Other members of your household who use computers connected to the wireless router via Ethernet cables can still use the wireless router. To do this, clear the Enable Wireless Router Radio check box on the Advanced Wireless Settings screen, and then click Apply. (You can also turn the wireless portion of the router by pressing the Wireless button on the front of the router.)

The Fragmentation Threshold, CTS/RTS Threshold, and Preamble Mode options are reserved for wireless testing and advanced configuration only. Do not change these settings.

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•WPS Settings. For information about WPS settings, see “Using Push ‘N’ Connect (WPS) to Configure Your Wireless Network” on page 2-12.

•Restricting access by MAC address. You can use a Wireless Card Access List to restrict access. See “Restricting Access by MAC Address” on page 3-2.

Adding Guest Networks

Adding a guest network allows visitors at your home to use the Internet without having to know your wireless security key. You can add a guest network to the wireless network.

To add a guest network, do the following:

1. Select Guest Network from the Setup menu. The Guest Network Settings screen appears

Figure 2-10

2.Select any of the following Wireless settings:

–Enable Guest Network – When this check box is selected, the guest network is enabled, and guests can connect to your network using the SSID of this profile.

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–Enable SSID Broadcast – If selected, the Wireless Access Point broadcasts its name (SSID) to all Wireless Stations. Stations with no SSID can adopt the correct SSID for connections to this Access Point.

–Enable Wireless Isolation – If selected, the wireless client under this SSID can only access the Internet, and cannot access other wireless clients, even clients under the same SSID, Ethernet clients, or this device.

–Allow Guest to access MY Local Network – If selected, any user who connects to this SSID can access local networks associated with the router like users in the primary SSID.

3.Give the wireless network a name.

The name is case-sensitive and can be up to 32 characters. The same name must be assigned to all wireless devices in your network. NETGEAR recommends that you change the name to a different value.

4.Select a Security option from the list.

5.Click Apply to save your selections.

Chapter 3

Protecting Your Network

This chapter describes how to use the content filtering and reporting features of the N300 Wireless Router with USB WNR2200 to protect your network. You can find these features by selecting the items under Content Filtering in the wireless router main menu.

This chapter includes the following sections:

•“Protecting Access to Your Wireless Router”

•“Restricting Access by MAC Address” on page 3-2

•“Blocking Access to Internet Sites” on page 3-4

•“Blocking Access to Internet Services” on page 3-6

•“Scheduling Blocking” on page 3-8

•“Viewing Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access” on page 3-10

•“Configuring E-mail Alert and Web Access Log Notifications” on page 3-9

•“Setting the Time” on page 3-11

Protecting Access to Your Wireless Router

For security reasons, the wireless router has its own user name and password. Also, after a period of inactivity for a set length of time, the administrator login automatically disconnects. When prompted, enter admin for the wireless router user name and password for the wireless router password. You can use procedures in the following sections to change the wireless router password and the amount of time for the administrator’s login time-out.

Note: The user name and password are not the same as a user name or password you might use to log in to your Internet connection.

NETGEAR recommends that you change this password to a more secure password. The ideal password should contain no dictionary words from any language, and should be a mixture of both upper and lower case letters, numbers, and symbols. Your password can be up to 30 characters.

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