Advanced Wireless Settings. Netgear JWNR2010v5 N300, JWNR2010v5, JWNR2010
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Netgear JWNR2010 is an easy-to-use wireless router that provides a secure and reliable internet connection for small to medium-sized homes and offices. With its fast N300 speeds, you can enjoy lag-free gaming, smooth streaming, and fast file downloads. The router also features NETGEAR genie, an intuitive web-based interface that makes it easy to manage your network and set up parental controls.
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JWNR2010v5 N300 Wireless Router
Advanced Wireless Settings
You can configure advanced settings for your wireless network. You can also set up a schedule to turn off your wireless network, configure the WPS settings, and set up an access list for wireless clients.
Advanced Settings for Your Wireless Network
NETGEAR recommends that you use caution when changing these settings.
To change advanced settings for your wireless network:
1.
Log in to the router.
For more information, see
Log In to Your Router After Installation
2.
Select
ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Advanced Wireless Settings
.
The following screen displays:
3.
Select the settings you want to change.
IMPORTANT:
The Fragmentation Length, CTS/RTS Threshold, and Preamble
Mode options are reserved for wireless testing and advanced configuration only. Do not change these settings.
4.
Click the
Apply
button.
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Your changes are saved.
Enable or Disable Wireless Router Radio
To enable or disable the wireless router radio:
1.
Log in to the router.
For more information, see
Log In to Your Router After Installation
2.
Select
ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Advanced Wireless Settings
.
The following screen displays:
3.
Do one of the following:
•
To turn on the wireless radio, select the
Enable Wireless Router Radio
check box.
•
To completely turn off the wireless radio of the router, clear the
Enable Wireless
Router Radio
check box.
When the wireless radio is disabled, you can still use the router by connecting computers to the router with an Ethernet cable. By default, the wireless radio is enabled.
4.
Click the
Apply
button.
Your changes are saved.
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Set Up a Wireless Schedule
You can turn off the wireless signal from your router at times when you do not need a wireless connection. For example, you could turn it off for the weekend if you leave town.
To configure and enable the wireless schedule:
1.
Log in to the router.
For more information, see
Log In to Your Router After Installation
2.
Select
ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Advanced Wireless Settings
.
The Advanced Wireless Settings screen displays.
3.
Click the
Add a new period
button.
The screen adjusts:
4.
Use the lists, radio buttons, and check boxes to set up a period during which you want to turn off the wireless signal.
5.
Click the
Apply
button.
The Advanced Wireless Settings screen displays.
6.
To activate the schedule, select the
Turn off wireless signal by schedule
check box.
7.
Click the
Apply
button.
Your changes are saved.
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Set Up the WPS Settings
You can control how WPS functions on the router. NETGEAR recommends that you use caution when changing the WPS settings.
Note:
For information about how to use WPS to add wireless devices and other equipment to your wireless network, see
You cannot set up the WPS settings when the security is WEP. Make sure that the security mode is WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, or WPA-PSK + WPA2-PSK mixed mode. For information
about configuring the security mode, see
You can do the following with the router’s PIN:
•
Disable the PIN entirely.
•
Change the number of times that a PIN connection is allowed to fail before the PIN is automatically disabled. By default, the PIN is automatically disabled after three failed connection attempts. If the PIN is automatically disabled, it remains so until you restart the router. While the PIN is disabled, the WPS LED blinks slowly.
•
Turn off automatic disabling of the PIN.
To change the WPS settings for your wireless network:
1.
Log in to the router.
For more information, see
Log In to Your Router After Installation
2.
Select
ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Advanced Wireless Settings
.
The Advanced Wireless Settings screen displays.
The router’s PIN is shown for information only. You cannot change it.
3.
To disable the router’s PIN entirely, select the
Disable Router’s PIN
check box.
By default, the PIN is enabled, but there might be situations in which you want to disable the PIN.
4.
Clear the
Keep Existing Wireless Settings (2.4GHz b/g/n)
check box.
This check box is selected by default. However, when the check box is selected, some applications such as Network Explorer in Windows Vista might not detect the router.
CAUTION:
When you clear this check box and you add a new wireless client through WPS, the router’s wireless settings change to an automatically generated SSID and passphrase. (The passphrase is also referred to as the wireless network password or network key.)
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Key Features
- Fast N300 speeds for lag-free gaming, smooth streaming, and fast file downloads
- NETGEAR genie makes it easy to manage your network and set up parental controls
- Guest network provides secure access for visitors
- Push-button Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) makes it easy to connect devices to your network
- Supports up to 250 wireless devices
- Includes a 1-year warranty
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Frequently Answers and Questions
What is the default login information for the router?
Username: admin
Password: password