NETGEAR Trek N300 Travel Router and Range Extender PR2000
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1. Connect to the Internet with an Ethernet cable DSL or gt cable modem Optional Connect a USB device to the USB p rt 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 Connect the Trek to a power source For more information see Power Inputs on page 5 Turn on power to the Trek by moving the Internet Mode switch from the Power Off position to the Wired position 12 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 Then click the OK button The Setup Wizard screen displays Click the Next button and follow the prompts of the Setup Wizard When you are done the Congratulations screen displays The Trek is connected to the Internet Optional Connect your other wireless devices to the Trek For more information see Connect WiFi Devices to Your Trek on page 16 Optional Connect a USB device to the USB port of the Trek A USB device can be a USB storage drive or a USB printer When plugged into the wall the USB port can also be used as a cell phone charger See the use2. 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 Then click the OK button The Wireless as WAN screen displays which shows the available wireless networks Make sure that the Extend my current wireless router s range check box is not selected Select the wireless network that you want to connect to and enter the related security information for that wireless network To be able to use these settings again without having to reenter them select the To save a name for profile check box In the field provided enter a name for the profile Click the Apply button The Trek connects to the WiFi hotspot after a couple of minutes Connect your other wireless devices to the Trek For more information see Connect WiFi Devices to Your Trek on page 16 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 gt 1 To use the Trek as a WiFi range extender Place the Trek at an equal distance between your existing WiFi router and the wireless device that is located in the dead zone of your router Connect th
3. NETGEAR NETGEAR Trek N300 Travel Router and Range Extender PR2000 Installation Guide f B 7 A L Contents NA saarte eed ashe eee tebe eeesadaeewe sa eee 3 Connect on the Go 3 ConnectintheHome 3 Meet Your NETGEAR Trek 5 Internet Mode Switch 5 Power INpU S IIIA 8 d55E040 ditandai 9 IIIA LEDS AWA heehee peg So 4 WAA 6 Connection Ports and Reset Button 7 Antenna Orientation 7 WiFi Connection at a Public Hotspot Setup 8 WiFi Range Extender Setup 10 Internet Connection at Home Setup 12 WiFi Bridge Setup 4 aden tc uci ab eu 6404 aS dene e se we 14 Connect WiFi Devices to Your Trek 16 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 Connect on the Go The Trek gives you the means to connect to the Internet while away from home Do you want to connect your devices to the Internet at a WiFi hotspot Connect your Trek to the WiFi hotspot and then connect your devices to your Trek The Trek s firewall protects your personal devices from known DoS attacks a
4. click the appropriate button to continue the connection procedure 16 6 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 WPS supports WPA and WPA2 wireless security gt 1 To connect WiFi devices to your Trek with WPS Log in to the Trek and select ADVANCED gt WPS Wizard gt Next For more information see the user manual Select one of the following radio buttons e Push Button recommended Click the button e PIN Number Select the PIN number radio button and enter the client PIN in the field that displays Use the WPS software on your wireless device to connect to the Trek For more information see the manual that came with your device 18 19 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 reso
5. e Trek to a power source For more information see Power Inputs on page 5 Turn on power to the Trek by moving the Internet Mode switch from the Power Off position to the Wireless position Rotate the Trek s cover clockwise to orient the antenna For more information see Antenna Orientation on page 7 10 10 11 12 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 Then click the OK button The Wireless as WAN screen displays which shows the available wireless networks Make sure that the Extend my current wireless router s range check box is selected Select the wireless network that you want to connect to and enter the related security information for that wireless network To be able to use these settings again without having to reenter them select the To save a name for profile check box In the field provided enter a name for the profile Click the Apply button The Trek connects to the WiFi hotspot after a couple of minutes Connect your other wireless devices to the Trek For more information see Connect WiFi Devices to Your Trek on page 16 11 Internet Connection at Home Setup
6. he Trek e Wireless Connect to the Internet with a wireless link Power Inputs Use either of the following methods to power your Trek e AC power e Micro USB connection connection Connect a micro USB Plug the unit cable to the unit and to a into an AC wall c USB port on another outlet device Indicator LEDs Monitor the status of your Trek using the following LEDs Cover gt Power clockwise to open Internet Internet meme Indicator LEDS Green The Trek is powered on Off The Trek is powered off Green Either the Internet LAN port is connected physically or a wireless channel is associated successfully Blinking green One of the following occurred The Reset button was pressed longer than five seconds A firmware upgrade is in progress The bandwidth limit was exceeded Off The Trek is not connected in either wired or wireless mode Green Either the LAN port or a wireless device is connected to the Trek Off No device is connected Green The USB drive is properly mounted Off No USB drive is detected Connection Ports and Reset Button Reset and connect your Trek using the following items button Connection ports 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 Internet LAN port When the Internet Mode switch is set to Wired this port becomes an Interne
7. nd port scans from the Internet For more information see WiFi Connection at a Public Hotspot Setup on page 8 Connect in the Home The Trek provides you with the means to extend and expand the home network that you already have with your existing Internet connection Use the Trek for any of the following situations 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 nternet Connection at Home Setup on page 12 Extend the range of your home WiFi network Do you want to use your wireless devices at a greater distance from your WiFi router Extend the range of your WiFi router with a WiFi range extender For more information see WiFi Range Extender Setup on page 10 Bridge the distance to your Internet ready TV Is your Internet ready TV or other Ethernet enabled device too far from your router for an Ethernet cable connection Bridge the distance with a WiFi bridge Examples of Ethernet enabled devices include an Internet ready TV Blu ray player gaming console and desktop or laptop computer For more information see WiFi Bridge Setup on page 14 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 e Wired Connect to the Internet with an Ethernet cable e Power off Turn off t
8. o use these settings again without having to reenter them select the To save a name for profile check box In the field provided enter a name for the profile Click the Apply button The Trek is configured as a WiFi bridge after a two minute setup process Optional Connect your other wireless devices to the Trek For more information see Connect WiFi Devices to Your Trek on page 16 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 For more information see Antenna Orientation on page 7 gt To connect WiFi devices manually to your Trek 1 From your wireless device view the available wireless networks For more information see the manual that came with your device 2 From the list of available wireless networks select the wireless network name SSID of the Trek The SSID is printed on the Trek s product label 3 From your wireless device initiate a wireless connection For more information see the manual that came with your device 4 When prompted by your wireless device enter the wireless network key password of the Trek The password is printed on the Trek s product label 5 From the screen of your wireless device
9. r manual WiFi Bridge Setup Use the Ethernet ports on your Trek to connect up to two Ethernet enabled devices wirelessly to your existing WiFi network Ea r Existing we iii WiFi router Optional Connect a USB device to the USB port gt To use the Trek as a WiFi bridge 1 Connect the Trek to a power source For more information see Power nputs on page 5 2 Turn on power to the Trek by moving the Internet Mode switch from the Power Off position to the Wireless position 3 Rotate the Trek s cover clockwise to orient the antenna For more information see Antenna Orientation on page 7 4 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 14 10 11 12 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 Then click the OK button The Wireless as WAN screen displays which shows the available wireless networks Make sure that the Extend my current wireless router s range check box is selected Select the wireless network that you want to connect to and enter the related security information for that wireless network To be able t
10. t port When the switch is set to Wireless this port becomes a LAN port LAN port A LAN port for any Ethernet enabled device USB port A USB port for USB storage or USB printer When plugged into the wall the USB port can also be used as a cell phone charger Antenna Orientation The WiFi antenna is inside the cover Rotate the cover clockwise to orient the antenna For best performance keep the cover vertical when you use your Trek WiFi Connection at a Public Hotspot Setup Use the Trek as a WiFi connection to a wireless network in a WiFi hotspot zone 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 Optional Connect a USB device to the USB port gt To connect to a public WiFi hotspot 1 Connect the Trek to a power source For more information see Power nputs on page 5 2 Turn on power to the Trek by moving the Internet Mode switch from the Power Off position to the Wireless position 3 Rotate the Trek s cover clockwise to orient the antenna For more information see Antenna Orientation on page 7 8 10 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
11. urces You can get the user manual online at http downloadcenter netgear com or through a link in the product s user interface 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 Compliance For regulatory compliance information visit http www netgear com about regulatory For the current EU Declaration of Conformity visit http support netgear com app answers detail a_id 11621 NETGEAR Inc 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose CA 95134 USA 201 17329 04 December 2013
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