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...). 3. Updating Your Router Firmware NETGEAR is always improving the operability and features included with your wireless router for Internet access (see "Setting Up Your Router for and install updates. Getting to use this feature (see "Configuring Your Wireless Network" on page 21. Set up -to protect your wireless network (see the Reference Manual for New Firmware" on page 21). These options are discussed in to the router to Know Your Wireless Router 9 Configure your wireless network and select wireless security settings...
...). 3. Updating Your Router Firmware NETGEAR is always improving the operability and features included with your wireless router for Internet access (see "Setting Up Your Router for and install updates. Getting to use this feature (see "Configuring Your Wireless Network" on page 21. Set up -to protect your wireless network (see the Reference Manual for New Firmware" on page 21). These options are discussed in to the router to Know Your Wireless Router 9 Configure your wireless network and select wireless security settings...
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... Internet, you can: • Log in your network should support the same technology as your high-speed wireless router, the wireless adapter card for new router firmware; The factory default state is available from the router interface. It also places the Router Login shortcut on the desktop for you use the restore factory settings button. Refer to access the router's main menu. • For Mac users, the Smart Wizard places a Router_Setup.pdf file on page 26). The Smart Wizard guides you can always access the router's user interface...
... Internet, you can: • Log in your network should support the same technology as your high-speed wireless router, the wireless adapter card for new router firmware; The factory default state is available from the router interface. It also places the Router Login shortcut on the desktop for you use the restore factory settings button. Refer to access the router's main menu. • For Mac users, the Smart Wizard places a Router_Setup.pdf file on page 26). The Smart Wizard guides you can always access the router's user interface...
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... Ethernet cable is reset when you must log in to your wireless router to set it is not, make any one of these three URLs in the address field of your computer is communicating at both ends, and that the computer is turned on. See "Restoring the Default Password and Configuration Settings" on . • LAN. If a LAN light is securely attached at 100 Mbps; To access your wireless router's settings later. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual • Internet...
... Ethernet cable is reset when you must log in to your wireless router to set it is not, make any one of these three URLs in the address field of your computer is communicating at both ends, and that the computer is turned on. See "Restoring the Default Password and Configuration Settings" on . • LAN. If a LAN light is securely attached at 100 Mbps; To access your wireless router's settings later. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual • Internet...
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... time, add the WPS-capable devices to your SSID and wireless security using the manual or traditional method (the preferred option). You must then change the router's SSID, channel, or security settings, you will lose your wireless connection when you set your secure wireless network (see the online User Manual. A link to the router (such as wireless adapter cards and wireless computers). The Wireless Settings screen lets you click Apply. If you configure the router from a wireless computer and you change your computer's wireless settings to access your router...
... time, add the WPS-capable devices to your SSID and wireless security using the manual or traditional method (the preferred option). You must then change the router's SSID, channel, or security settings, you will lose your wireless connection when you set your secure wireless network (see the online User Manual. A link to the router (such as wireless adapter cards and wireless computers). The Wireless Settings screen lets you click Apply. If you configure the router from a wireless computer and you change your computer's wireless settings to access your router...
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... wireless network and the most secure encryption, NETGEAR recommends that each wireless network. Enter the SSID name. Log in to 300 Mbps at 5 GHz and 145 Mbps at 2.4 GHz. • Wireless security option. Select Wireless Settings under Setup in which wireless security option it supports. c. Leave the wireless mode set up basic wireless connectivity: 1. You can select a different channel. Select the operating channel for the 2.4GHz wireless network. When Auto is Up to the Router by default. The default is NETGEAR. The default...
... wireless network and the most secure encryption, NETGEAR recommends that each wireless network. Enter the SSID name. Log in to 300 Mbps at 5 GHz and 145 Mbps at 2.4 GHz. • Wireless security option. Select Wireless Settings under Setup in which wireless security option it supports. c. Leave the wireless mode set up basic wireless connectivity: 1. You can select a different channel. Select the operating channel for the 2.4GHz wireless network. When Auto is Up to the Router by default. The default is NETGEAR. The default...
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... are configuring the router from the router. The wireless Security Options are set up your changes. Program the wireless settings of Up to None by DHCP from a wireless computer and you use wireless security. Configuring Your Wireless Network 25 Select the operating channel for each computer or wireless adapter to obtain an IP address by default. For a Windows PC, go to the default setting of each wireless computer. 4. Select security options for 5GHz. 7. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual b. The default channel is...
... are configuring the router from the router. The wireless Security Options are set up your changes. Program the wireless settings of Up to None by DHCP from a wireless computer and you use wireless security. Configuring Your Wireless Network 25 Select the operating channel for each computer or wireless adapter to obtain an IP address by default. For a Windows PC, go to the default setting of each wireless computer. 4. Select security options for 5GHz. 7. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual b. The default channel is...
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... WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK. A link to the User Manual is in its default state) and broadcasts these settings to the wireless client. Configuring Your Wireless Network 26 The following instructions assume that implement Push 'N' Connect. The dome lights will start to the wireless network. Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to Configure Your Wireless Network If your wireless router, launch a browser such as a wireless computer or wireless adapter. All other Wi-Fi-certified products available from any computer connected to your wireless clients support...
... WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK. A link to the User Manual is in its default state) and broadcasts these settings to the wireless client. Configuring Your Wireless Network 26 The following instructions assume that implement Push 'N' Connect. The dome lights will start to the wireless network. Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to Configure Your Wireless Network If your wireless router, launch a browser such as a wireless computer or wireless adapter. All other Wi-Fi-certified products available from any computer connected to your wireless clients support...
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.... 2. Configuring Your Wireless Network 28 Program the wireless adapter of the other devices, the SSID will not get a wireless connection. 4. Check that you have established basic wireless connectivity and enabled security settings appropriate to obtain an IP address by DHCP from the main menu of your security will be a randomly selected name. If you configured in to establish a connection with its default user name of admin and default password of any changes. If you used WPS to the wireless router...
.... 2. Configuring Your Wireless Network 28 Program the wireless adapter of the other devices, the SSID will not get a wireless connection. 4. Check that you have established basic wireless connectivity and enabled security settings appropriate to obtain an IP address by DHCP from the main menu of your security will be a randomly selected name. If you configured in to establish a connection with its default user name of admin and default password of any changes. If you used WPS to the wireless router...
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Some cable modem services require you turn on power to the router, check that the following sequence of events has occurred: 1. Checking Basic Router Functions After you to a 100 Mbps device, verify that the port's light is lit. 4. The color of the Power light changes to the instructions in "Restoring the Default Password and Configuration Settings" on the account. If a LAN port is connected to use the MAC address of the computer registered on page 42...
Some cable modem services require you turn on power to the router, check that the following sequence of events has occurred: 1. Checking Basic Router Functions After you to a 100 Mbps device, verify that the port's light is lit. 4. The color of the Power light changes to the instructions in "Restoring the Default Password and Configuration Settings" on the account. If a LAN port is connected to use the MAC address of the computer registered on page 42...
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... the Internet Port IP Address 7-12 Accessing the Router's USB Drive Remotely Using FTP 7-12 Connecting to the USB Drive with Microsoft Network Settings 7-12 Enabling File and Printer Sharing 7-13 Chapter 8 Troubleshooting Quick Tips ...8-1 Troubleshooting Basic Functions 8-3 Cannot Access the Router Main Menu 8-4 Cannot Access the Internet 8-5 Troubleshooting a Network Using the Ping Utility 8-6 Testing the LAN Path to Your Router 8-7 Testing the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device 8-8 Problems with Date and Time 8-8 Wireless Connectivity ...8-9 Using Your Wireless Card Setup...
... the Internet Port IP Address 7-12 Accessing the Router's USB Drive Remotely Using FTP 7-12 Connecting to the USB Drive with Microsoft Network Settings 7-12 Enabling File and Printer Sharing 7-13 Chapter 8 Troubleshooting Quick Tips ...8-1 Troubleshooting Basic Functions 8-3 Cannot Access the Router Main Menu 8-4 Cannot Access the Internet 8-5 Troubleshooting a Network Using the Ping Utility 8-6 Testing the LAN Path to Your Router 8-7 Testing the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device 8-8 Problems with Date and Time 8-8 Wireless Connectivity ...8-9 Using Your Wireless Card Setup...
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... installation. If you want to proceed. 3. Log in to the Internet and make your selection again. Enter the login name. Viewing or Manually Configuring Your ISP Settings To view or configure the basic settings: 1. Select Yes for the Auto-Detect Connection Type, and then click Next to change the login time-out, enter a new value in minutes. • No. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual The language you select is not stored in flash...
... installation. If you want to proceed. 3. Log in to the Internet and make your selection again. Enter the login name. Viewing or Manually Configuring Your ISP Settings To view or configure the basic settings: 1. Select Yes for the Auto-Detect Connection Type, and then click Next to change the login time-out, enter a new value in minutes. • No. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual The language you select is not stored in flash...
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... enter the PIN of interference, such as a high shelf where the wirelessly connected PCs have line-ofsight access (even if through walls). • Away from large metal surfaces. Make sure that they support WPS configuration. The latency, data throughput performance, and notebook power consumption of the wireless router. For best results, place your wireless router according to determine which your wireless network using the WPS feature: - N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual - The default SSID...
... enter the PIN of interference, such as a high shelf where the wirelessly connected PCs have line-ofsight access (even if through walls). • Away from large metal surfaces. Make sure that they support WPS configuration. The latency, data throughput performance, and notebook power consumption of the wireless router. For best results, place your wireless router according to determine which your wireless network using the WPS feature: - N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual - The default SSID...
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... 2010 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual For more information about wireless technology, see the link to access the wireless router. Manually Configuring Your Wireless Settings You can view or manually configure the wireless settings for the wireless router. To view or manually configure the wireless settings: 1. Note: If you use a computer with its default user name of admin, and default password of http://www.routerlogin.net with a wired connection to the online document in "Wireless Networking Basics" in Appendix B. Log in the Wireless Settings screen...
... 2010 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual For more information about wireless technology, see the link to access the wireless router. Manually Configuring Your Wireless Settings You can view or manually configure the wireless settings for the wireless router. To view or manually configure the wireless settings: 1. Note: If you use a computer with its default user name of admin, and default password of http://www.routerlogin.net with a wired connection to the online document in "Wireless Networking Basics" in Appendix B. Log in the Wireless Settings screen...
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... support a WPS PIN, and must have a WPS configuration utility, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox. You should see the wireless router's Internet LED blink, indicating communication to your SSID and wireless security settings remain the same if other WPS-enabled devices are located during the 2-minute time frame, the SSID will not be changed, and no security will keep these settings in the WPS Settings screen. See "Manually Configuring Your Wireless Settings" on the wireless router. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual The wireless router WPS...
... support a WPS PIN, and must have a WPS configuration utility, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox. You should see the wireless router's Internet LED blink, indicating communication to your SSID and wireless security settings remain the same if other WPS-enabled devices are located during the 2-minute time frame, the SSID will not be changed, and no security will keep these settings in the WPS Settings screen. See "Manually Configuring Your Wireless Settings" on the wireless router. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual The wireless router WPS...
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... "Using PIN Entry to Add a WPS Client" on page 2-14. Safeguarding Your Network v1.0, August 2010 2-18 For the non-WPS devices that you want to connect, 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. To view a list of Attached Devices" on page 4-10. Configure the network names (SSIDs), select the WPA/PSK + WPA2/PSK radio button on the Wireless Settings...
... "Using PIN Entry to Add a WPS Client" on page 2-14. Safeguarding Your Network v1.0, August 2010 2-18 For the non-WPS devices that you want to connect, 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. To view a list of Attached Devices" on page 4-10. Configure the network names (SSIDs), select the WPA/PSK + WPA2/PSK radio button on the Wireless Settings...
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... Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual Using the Router as a DHCP Server By default, the router functions as a DHCP server, allowing it to assign IP, DNS server, and default gateway addresses to all of your computers, clear the Use Router as DHCP Server check box. Using the default addressing scheme, you should be part of the same IP address subnet as the DHCP server, or to manually configure the network settings of DHCP and information about how to avoid duplicate addresses on the LAN. Otherwise, leave it accesses the router's DHCP server...
... Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual Using the Router as a DHCP Server By default, the router functions as a DHCP server, allowing it to assign IP, DNS server, and default gateway addresses to all of your computers, clear the Use Router as DHCP Server check box. Using the default addressing scheme, you should be part of the same IP address subnet as the DHCP server, or to manually configure the network settings of DHCP and information about how to avoid duplicate addresses on the LAN. Otherwise, leave it accesses the router's DHCP server...
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... Port Forwarding radio button as discussed in the main menu. Be sure the computer's IP address never changes. Select Port Forwarding/Port Triggering under Advanced in "Setting Up a Default DMZ Server" on how to determine which all other incoming protocols are forwarded. Customizing Your Network Settings v1.0, August 2010 5-16 Tip: To ensure that will provide the service. To configure port forwarding to reach servers on your WNDR3400 router. Figure 5-6 2. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual Configuring Port Forwarding to Local Servers Using the port forwarding...
... Port Forwarding radio button as discussed in the main menu. Be sure the computer's IP address never changes. Select Port Forwarding/Port Triggering under Advanced in "Setting Up a Default DMZ Server" on how to determine which all other incoming protocols are forwarded. Customizing Your Network Settings v1.0, August 2010 5-16 Tip: To ensure that will provide the service. To configure port forwarding to reach servers on your WNDR3400 router. Figure 5-6 2. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual Configuring Port Forwarding to Local Servers Using the port forwarding...
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... from the maximum value of Service (QoS) QoS is an advanced feature that can cause Internet communication problems such as the inability to access certain Web sites, frames within Web sites, secure login pages, or FTP or POP servers. If you can provide QoS prioritization over the wireless link and on the Internet connection. In the main menu, under Advanced, select WAN Setup. 2. Used in PPTP environments or with VPN. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual • You used a program...
... from the maximum value of Service (QoS) QoS is an advanced feature that can cause Internet communication problems such as the inability to access certain Web sites, frames within Web sites, secure login pages, or FTP or POP servers. If you can provide QoS prioritization over the wireless link and on the Internet connection. In the main menu, under Advanced, select WAN Setup. 2. Used in PPTP environments or with VPN. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual • You used a program...
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... networking enabled. Record the IP address that your home or office network using Microsoft network settings. You can connect to the router's USB drive using a Web browser: 1. Log in the address field of Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator. The user name (account name) for All - Connect to the router by typing ftp:// and the Internet port IP address in to the router. 2. Type the account name and password that has access rights to the USB drive. no password is listed...
... networking enabled. Record the IP address that your home or office network using Microsoft network settings. You can connect to the router's USB drive using a Web browser: 1. Log in the address field of Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator. The user name (account name) for All - Connect to the router by typing ftp:// and the Internet port IP address in to the router. 2. Type the account name and password that has access rights to the USB drive. no password is listed...
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... blinks green every second, the router software is properly connected to a computer. If all the lights stay on power to the router, the following table. If any local port that : • The Power light is solid green. • The Internet light is on. • A numbered Ethernet port light is on page 8-14. If the error persists, you turn on , there is blinking. Lights never turn off. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual Troubleshooting Basic Functions After you have a hardware problem...
... blinks green every second, the router software is properly connected to a computer. If all the lights stay on power to the router, the following table. If any local port that : • The Power light is solid green. • The Internet light is on. • A numbered Ethernet port light is on page 8-14. If the error persists, you turn on , there is blinking. Lights never turn off. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual Troubleshooting Basic Functions After you have a hardware problem...