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Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA March 2010 208-10532-03 v1.0 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E.
Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA March 2010 208-10532-03 v1.0 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E.
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Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in case you begin installing your router. The Smart Wizard™ Installation Assistant (Autorun.exe) - Getting to Know Your Wireless Router Congratulations on your router for installation: 1. To prepare your purchase of the NETGEAR® N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400. Become familiar with the front and back panels of the parts are incorrect...
Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in case you begin installing your router. The Smart Wizard™ Installation Assistant (Autorun.exe) - Getting to Know Your Wireless Router Congratulations on your router for installation: 1. To prepare your purchase of the NETGEAR® N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400. Become familiar with the front and back panels of the parts are incorrect...
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Set up your wireless router by inserting the router into the stand supplied with the front and back panels of the router-especially the LEDs on the front panel. Place your router in an area suitable for installation (near an AC power outlet and accessible to the Ethernet cables for your router. Figure 1 3. Hardware Features Before you install and connect your router, take a moment to Know Your Wireless Router 2 Getting to become familiar with your wired computers). N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 2.
Set up your wireless router by inserting the router into the stand supplied with the front and back panels of the router-especially the LEDs on the front panel. Place your router in an area suitable for installation (near an AC power outlet and accessible to the Ethernet cables for your router. Figure 1 3. Hardware Features Before you install and connect your router, take a moment to Know Your Wireless Router 2 Getting to become familiar with your wired computers). N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 2.
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Data is being communicated over the wireless network. The unit is off . Front Panel N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Figure 2 You can use the status lights on restoring your router firmware. 1. Table 1. Restore factory settings button pressed; The 11n mode at 2.4 GHz is operating in 11n mode at 5 GHz is corrupted. The 11n mode at 2.4 ...
Data is being communicated over the wireless network. The unit is off . Front Panel N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Figure 2 You can use the status lights on restoring your router firmware. 1. Table 1. Restore factory settings button pressed; The 11n mode at 2.4 GHz is operating in 11n mode at 5 GHz is corrupted. The 11n mode at 2.4 ...
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...has been detected. The USB device is connected to remove the attached USB device. ready to Know Your Wireless Router 4 For more information on modes, see "Configuring Your Wireless Settings and Security Options" on page 23, and the online Reference Manual, available on this port. Getting... the modem. The LAN port has detected a 10 Mbps link with an attached device. No link is being transmitted and received. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Table 1. Data is detected on the Resource CD. No Ethernet cable is in use. USB Solid Green Fast Blinking Green...
...has been detected. The USB device is connected to remove the attached USB device. ready to Know Your Wireless Router 4 For more information on modes, see "Configuring Your Wireless Settings and Security Options" on page 23, and the online Reference Manual, available on this port. Getting... the modem. The LAN port has detected a 10 Mbps link with an attached device. No link is being transmitted and received. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Table 1. Data is detected on the Resource CD. No Ethernet cable is in use. USB Solid Green Fast Blinking Green...
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... local computers 4. AC power adapter outlet 2. Power on /off button 3. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Back Panel The rear panel of the wireless router includes: 1. Four local (LAN) 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports for connecting the router to Know Your Wireless Router 5 WLAN on /off button 6. USB port (backward compatible to USB 1.0/1.1) for attaching a USB storage device Getting...
... local computers 4. AC power adapter outlet 2. Power on /off button 3. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Back Panel The rear panel of the wireless router includes: 1. Four local (LAN) 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports for connecting the router to Know Your Wireless Router 5 WLAN on /off button 6. USB port (backward compatible to USB 1.0/1.1) for attaching a USB storage device Getting...
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..." on . 2. These status lights are on the dome for over 5 seconds opens a 2minute window for the router to show which combination of the wireless router includes a dome that your device (a notebook, adapter, or other WPS-enabled devices. Before using these WiFi Protected ... Connect (WPS). To use the WPS method to implement security, see "Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to Know Your Wireless Router 6 Top Panel N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Figure 4 The top of antennas is receiving the strongest signals. If lights are off : 1. Antenna display lights.
..." on . 2. These status lights are on the dome for over 5 seconds opens a 2minute window for the router to show which combination of the wireless router includes a dome that your device (a notebook, adapter, or other WPS-enabled devices. Before using these WiFi Protected ... Connect (WPS). To use the WPS method to implement security, see "Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to Know Your Wireless Router 6 Top Panel N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Figure 4 The top of antennas is receiving the strongest signals. If lights are off : 1. Antenna display lights.
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... systems, microwaves, or the base for a cordless phone. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Router Label View the label on the physical placement of the wireless router to Know Your Wireless Router 7 However, the operating distance or range of your wireless connection can vary significantly depending on the bottom of your router. Getting to identify the serial number, port connectors, status...
... systems, microwaves, or the base for a cordless phone. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Router Label View the label on the physical placement of the wireless router to Know Your Wireless Router 7 However, the operating distance or range of your wireless connection can vary significantly depending on the bottom of your router. Getting to identify the serial number, port connectors, status...
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... For example, if you through the steps required to use a different computer. • Manual Setup: If you need to Know Your Wireless Router 8 The wizard guides you are unsure about whether there might be Internet ready! If you are connecting to use the Smart Wizard, see...CD contains a Smart Wizard™. The Smart Wizard walks you choose to connect your network. If you through the setup process. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual • Away from any large metal surfaces, such as glass, insulated walls, fish tanks, mirrors, brick, and concrete ...
... For example, if you through the steps required to use a different computer. • Manual Setup: If you need to Know Your Wireless Router 8 The wizard guides you are unsure about whether there might be Internet ready! If you are connecting to use the Smart Wizard, see...CD contains a Smart Wizard™. The Smart Wizard walks you choose to connect your network. If you through the setup process. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual • Away from any large metal surfaces, such as glass, insulated walls, fish tanks, mirrors, brick, and concrete ...
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... Manual for New Firmware" on page 21. You must be logged in "Accessing Your Router After Installation and Checking for details). N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 2. Getting to -date features of your router, NETGEAR provides a variety of the setup activity. • The router includes an update feature that lets you check for Internet Access" on page 21...
... Manual for New Firmware" on page 21. You must be logged in "Accessing Your Router After Installation and Checking for details). N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 2. Getting to -date features of your router, NETGEAR provides a variety of the setup activity. • The router includes an update feature that lets you check for Internet Access" on page 21...
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...wireless router, the wireless adapter card for each computer in your network should support the same technology as your router (see the steps in "Accessing Your Router...N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 2. It also places the Router Login shortcut on the desktop for Internet access (see "Setting Your SSID and Wireless...your router, connecting your router to Configure Your Wireless Network" on page 42 for your desktop. Installing Your Wireless Router Using... restore factory settings button. After connecting to access the router's main menu. • For Mac users, the ...
...wireless router, the wireless adapter card for each computer in your network should support the same technology as your router (see the steps in "Accessing Your Router...N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 2. It also places the Router Login shortcut on the desktop for Internet access (see "Setting Your SSID and Wireless...your router, connecting your router to Configure Your Wireless Network" on page 42 for your desktop. Installing Your Wireless Router Using... restore factory settings button. After connecting to access the router's main menu. • For Mac users, the ...
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N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Installing Your Wireless Router Using Smart Wizard 12
N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Installing Your Wireless Router Using Smart Wizard 12
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...with the NETGEAR product. Locate the Ethernet cable that connects your computer to the modem. 1 2 Figure 6 2. If you are two steps to TCP/IP Addressing in "Related Documents" on page 43. To connect your new router. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually ...cable into your modem and into the Internet port of your wireless router: 1. b. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual of the wireless router (3). Connect the wireless router, the computer, and the modem. If you are replacing an existing router, disconnect it completely from your network and set it to ...
...with the NETGEAR product. Locate the Ethernet cable that connects your computer to the modem. 1 2 Figure 6 2. If you are two steps to TCP/IP Addressing in "Related Documents" on page 43. To connect your new router. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually ...cable into your modem and into the Internet port of your wireless router: 1. b. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual of the wireless router (3). Connect the wireless router, the computer, and the modem. If you are replacing an existing router, disconnect it completely from your network and set it to ...
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N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 3 Figure 7 4. Securely insert that you are connected, and you start your network in the correct sequence. Wait 2 minutes. Locate the cable you from .... 1. Failure to start or restart your network. To start your network in and turn on the router such as LAN port 1. 4 Figure 8 Your network cables are ready to start your network in step 2. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 15 It is important that cable (4) into a LAN port on the...
N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 3 Figure 7 4. Securely insert that you are connected, and you start your network in the correct sequence. Wait 2 minutes. Locate the cable you from .... 1. Failure to start or restart your network. To start your network in and turn on the router such as LAN port 1. 4 Figure 8 Your network cables are ready to start your network in step 2. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 15 It is important that cable (4) into a LAN port on the...
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... logs you can select Never dial a connection. Figure 9 Check the wireless router status lights to the Internet, do not run that your router to the Internet Explorer Tools menu, select Internet Options, and then click the Connections tab, where you in Figure 9. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 2. Now, plug the power cord into your computer. The...
... logs you can select Never dial a connection. Figure 9 Check the wireless router status lights to the Internet, do not run that your router to the Internet Explorer Tools menu, select Internet Options, and then click the Connections tab, where you in Figure 9. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 2. Now, plug the power cord into your computer. The...
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...powered on . See "Restoring the Default Password and Configuration Settings" on page 42 for Internet Access When configuring your wireless router's settings later. To access your browser, then pressing Enter: • http://www.routerlogin.net • http://www...LAN. amber indicates 10 Mbps. Figure 10 Connect to the wireless router by typing http://www.routerlogin.net in to your wireless router to your wireless router manually, you use the Restore Factory Settings button. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual • Internet. The Internet port light (5) ...
...powered on . See "Restoring the Default Password and Configuration Settings" on page 42 for Internet Access When configuring your wireless router's settings later. To access your browser, then pressing Enter: • http://www.routerlogin.net • http://www...LAN. amber indicates 10 Mbps. Figure 10 Connect to the wireless router by typing http://www.routerlogin.net in to your wireless router to your wireless router manually, you use the Restore Factory Settings button. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual • Internet. The Internet port light (5) ...
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... Firmware Version Available" will automatically check the NETGEAR database for several seconds! Click Yes to the router until the router finishes restarting and the Ready light has stopped blinking for a new firmware image file. The Firmware Upgrade Assistant screen will automatically upgrade itself with the latest firmware. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual A login window such as...
... Firmware Version Available" will automatically check the NETGEAR database for several seconds! Click Yes to the router until the router finishes restarting and the Ready light has stopped blinking for a new firmware image file. The Firmware Upgrade Assistant screen will automatically upgrade itself with the latest firmware. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual A login window such as...
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...the Network Connections section of your Control Panel. Figure 12 6. Enter the required information for this wireless router. You are now connected to obtain both IP and DNS server addresses automatically. From the main...Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 19 The Setup Wizard screen will display. Select No to the wireless router, check the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) properties in the appropriate fields. The wireless router home page will display. If you need assistance, follow the Basic Settings Help screens on page 43. 7. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400...
...the Network Connections section of your Control Panel. Figure 12 6. Enter the required information for this wireless router. You are now connected to obtain both IP and DNS server addresses automatically. From the main...Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 19 The Setup Wizard screen will display. Select No to the wireless router, check the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) properties in the appropriate fields. The wireless router home page will display. If you need assistance, follow the Basic Settings Help screens on page 43. 7. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400...
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If problems persist, register your ISP to verify that you have the correct configuration information. • Read "Troubleshooting" on page 30. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual If you do not connect successfully: • Review your settings and make sure that you have selected the correct options and typed everything correctly. • Contact your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR Technical Support. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 20
If problems persist, register your ISP to verify that you have the correct configuration information. • Read "Troubleshooting" on page 30. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual If you do not connect successfully: • Review your settings and make sure that you have selected the correct options and typed everything correctly. • Contact your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR Technical Support. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 20
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... firmware. If new firmware is available, click Yes, and the router will automatically check the NETGEAR database for a new firmware image file. Do not try to go online, turn off the router, shut down the computer, or do anything else to check for... the router until the router finishes restarting and the Ready light stops blinking! The Firmware Upgrade Assistant screen will display. (If you selected "No," you can check for new firmware (recommended). see "Configuring Your Wireless Settings and Security Options" on page 23.) 4. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual...
... firmware. If new firmware is available, click Yes, and the router will automatically check the NETGEAR database for a new firmware image file. Do not try to go online, turn off the router, shut down the computer, or do anything else to check for... the router until the router finishes restarting and the Ready light stops blinking! The Firmware Upgrade Assistant screen will display. (If you selected "No," you can check for new firmware (recommended). see "Configuring Your Wireless Settings and Security Options" on page 23.) 4. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual...