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RichE99
Apr 08, 2017Aspirant
N300 trek pr2000 can not get any connections at all. Need simple help to set up
Hello, I'm pretty computer and networking savvy, have set up all sorts of networks and home routers and wifi in the past with no problems. Got this Netgear Trek N300 PR2000 as a present thinking ...
- Apr 10, 2017
The unit seems to be faulty.
When you toggle the button to "Wired" then it should provide you an IP address.
In your case it doesn't and since you already reset the unit I suggest that you get it replaced.
William10a
Apr 09, 2017Master
Here is the support page for the pr2000 https://www.netgear.com/support/product/PR2000.aspx#docs
From what i saw the unit has a slide switch on wired-power off-wireless do you have this switch to the mode you need it?
RichE99
Apr 09, 2017Aspirant
William10a wrote:Here is the support page for the pr2000 https://www.netgear.com/support/product/PR2000.aspx#docs
From what i saw the unit has a slide switch on wired-power off-wireless do you have this switch to the mode you need it?
That's one of the problems... :) I don't KNOW which I need. I'd really like to get to the unit's web interface to check settings, etc. Eventually, I want it in a mode where I can go to a hotel, plug it in, connect wirelessly to the unit, then have IT connect to the hotel's wifi and act as a router for me to it. This will allow more than one device (computer, phone, etc.) to connect even if they charge per device for wifi connections.
See my other post for details on what I've done and where I've gotten, and am stuck again at.
At least it doesn't seem to be bricked, yay! :)
Thanks,
Rich
- William10aApr 10, 2017Master
The switch should be set for wired if you use a lan cable to connect to wired network wireless setting is for use as a wifi repeater.
- RichE99Apr 10, 2017Aspirant
In my previous messages, I've indicated that if I set it to wired, I get NOTHING. Please see other from me for details.
- ElaineMApr 10, 2017NETGEAR Employee Retired
Just to be clear, when you access the GUI, I suggest that you access it through wired connection.
So if the computer you're using is capable of wireless, disable it for the meantime.
When it's connected through wired connection, your computer should be getting an IP address.
The IP address should be 192.168.1.1 or you may access the admin page through www.routerlogin.net.
Can you verify the IP address of the PC that you're using in accessing the page of the router?