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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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... your purchase of this manual - A PDF version of the NETGEAR® N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400. Become familiar with the front and back panels of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your wireless router • An AC power adapter (varies by region) • A yellow Ethernet cable • NETGEAR Installation Guide • The Resource CD, which includes: - Then...
... your purchase of this manual - A PDF version of the NETGEAR® N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400. Become familiar with the front and back panels of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your wireless router • An AC power adapter (varies by region) • A yellow Ethernet cable • NETGEAR Installation Guide • The Resource CD, which includes: - Then...
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Figure 1 3. Hardware Features Before you install and connect your router, take a moment to become familiar with your router. Set up your wired computers). Getting to the Ethernet cables for 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 Know Your Wireless Router 2 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 2.
Figure 1 3. Hardware Features Before you install and connect your router, take a moment to become familiar with your router. Set up your wired computers). Getting to the Ethernet cables for 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 Know Your Wireless Router 2 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 2.
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...11n mode at 5 GHz is starting up after being powered on. Front Panel N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Figure 2 You can use the status lights on the front of the wireless router to the router. Power is not supplied to verify various conditions. The 11n mode at 2.4 ... operating in 11n mode at 5 GHz. See "Checking Basic Router Functions" on page 31 for instructions on restoring your router firmware. 1. Firmware is corrupted. The unit is being communicated over a wireless network. Restore factory settings button pressed; The unit is being ...
...11n mode at 5 GHz is starting up after being powered on. Front Panel N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Figure 2 You can use the status lights on the front of the wireless router to the router. Power is not supplied to verify various conditions. The 11n mode at 2.4 ... operating in 11n mode at 5 GHz. See "Checking Basic Router Functions" on page 31 for instructions on restoring your router firmware. 1. Firmware is corrupted. The unit is being communicated over a wireless network. Restore factory settings button pressed; The unit is being ...
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...is ready to the modem has been detected. Data is being transmitted at 100 Mbps. 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. ready to remove the attached USB device.... device is detected on the Resource CD. No Ethernet cable is being transmitted and received. Data is connected to Know Your Wireless Router 4 An IP address has been received; N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Table 1. USB Solid Green Fast Blinking Green Off 5.
...is ready to the modem has been detected. Data is being transmitted at 100 Mbps. 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. ready to remove the attached USB device.... device is detected on the Resource CD. No Ethernet cable is being transmitted and received. Data is connected to Know Your Wireless Router 4 An IP address has been received; N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Table 1. USB Solid Green Fast Blinking Green Off 5.
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... local computers 4. Four local (LAN) 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports for connecting the router to a cable or DSL modem 5. Restore factory settings button 7. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Back Panel The rear panel of the wireless router includes: 1. Figure 3 The back of the WNDR3400 router contains the items in the list that follows the figure. AC power adapter...
... local computers 4. Four local (LAN) 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports for connecting the router to a cable or DSL modem 5. Restore factory settings button 7. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Back Panel The rear panel of the wireless router includes: 1. Figure 3 The back of the WNDR3400 router contains the items in the list that follows the figure. AC power adapter...
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... connect with other WPS-enabled devices. If lights are on the dome for over 5 seconds opens a 2minute window for the router to Configure Your Wireless Network" on . 2. To use the WPS method to implement security, see "Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to enable ...Protected Setup (WPS) push-button procedures, verify that performs two functions: 1. Push the dome, then release. Top Panel N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Figure 4 The top of the wireless router includes a dome that your device (a notebook, adapter, or other WPS-enabled devices. Antenna display lights.
... connect with other WPS-enabled devices. If lights are on the dome for over 5 seconds opens a 2minute window for the router to Configure Your Wireless Network" on . 2. To use the WPS method to implement security, see "Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to enable ...Protected Setup (WPS) push-button procedures, verify that performs two functions: 1. Push the dome, then release. Top Panel N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Figure 4 The top of the wireless router includes a dome that your device (a notebook, adapter, or other WPS-enabled devices. Antenna display lights.
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...operating range of your router. However, the operating distance or range of your wireless connection can vary significantly depending on the bottom of walls the wireless signal must pass through may limit the range. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Router Label View the label ...on the physical placement of sight to your wireless devices. • Accessible to identify the serial ...
...operating range of your router. However, the operating distance or range of your wireless connection can vary significantly depending on the bottom of walls the wireless signal must pass through may limit the range. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Router Label View the label ...on the physical placement of sight to your wireless devices. • Accessible to identify the serial ...
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..., select this order: 1. Installing Your Wireless Router To help you cannot or prefer not to Know Your Wireless Router 8 Getting to use a different computer. • Manual Setup: If you set up your home router, check with the default settings of other materials such as a solid metal door or aluminum studs. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual • Away from...
..., select this order: 1. Installing Your Wireless Router To help you cannot or prefer not to Know Your Wireless Router 8 Getting to use a different computer. • Manual Setup: If you set up your home router, check with the default settings of other materials such as a solid metal door or aluminum studs. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual • Away from...
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... router to Know Your Wireless Router 9 To make it easy for you check for and install updates. Configure your wireless network and select wireless security settings to -date features of your router, NETGEAR provides a variety of the setup activity. • The router ...Accessing Your Router After Installation and Checking for details). Set up -to protect your wireless router for Internet access (see "Setting Up Your Router for updating your router. Getting to use this feature (see "Configuring Your Wireless Network" on page 21. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual...
... router to Know Your Wireless Router 9 To make it easy for you check for and install updates. Configure your wireless network and select wireless security settings to -date features of your router, NETGEAR provides a variety of the setup activity. • The router ...Accessing Your Router After Installation and Checking for details). Set up -to protect your wireless router for Internet access (see "Setting Up Your Router for updating your router. Getting to use this feature (see "Configuring Your Wireless Network" on page 21. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual...
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...the close of your network. You are now connected to Configure Your Wireless Network" on your computer's desktop so that you to check the NETGEAR website for Firmware Updates, click Yes to access the router's main menu. • For Mac users, the Smart Wizard ... CD. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 2. When the Smart Wizard prompts you can always access the router's user interface later to select a security option (see "Setting Your SSID and Wireless Security" on page 21. • Set up additional wireless computers in "Accessing Your Router After Installation...
...the close of your network. You are now connected to Configure Your Wireless Network" on your computer's desktop so that you to check the NETGEAR website for Firmware Updates, click Yes to access the router's main menu. • For Mac users, the Smart Wizard ... CD. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 2. When the Smart Wizard prompts you can always access the router's user interface later to select a security option (see "Setting Your SSID and Wireless Security" on page 21. • Set up additional wireless computers in "Accessing Your Router After Installation...
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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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...into the Internet port of your new router. If you are replacing an existing router, disconnect it completely from your wireless router: 1. Connect the router to the ADSL or cable modem, and connect a computer to the router later. 3. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 14 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual of the wireless router (3). b. c. You will connect ... 6 2. Disconnect the cable at the modem (2). Turn off and unplug the cable or ADSL broadband modem. Locate the Ethernet cable that came with the NETGEAR product.
...into the Internet port of your new router. If you are replacing an existing router, disconnect it completely from your wireless router: 1. Connect the router to the ADSL or cable modem, and connect a computer to the router later. 3. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 14 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual of the wireless router (3). b. c. You will connect ... 6 2. Disconnect the cable at the modem (2). Turn off and unplug the cable or ADSL broadband modem. Locate the Ethernet cable that came with the NETGEAR product.
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... (Advanced and Linux Users) 15 It is important that cable (4) into a LAN port on the cable or DSL modem. To start your network. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 3 Figure 7 4. Failure to start or restart your network in step 2. Wait 2 minutes. Locate the cable you start your network in the correct sequence ...
... (Advanced and Linux Users) 15 It is important that cable (4) into a LAN port on the cable or DSL modem. To start your network. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 3 Figure 7 4. Failure to start or restart your network in step 2. Wait 2 minutes. Locate the cable you start your network in the correct sequence ...
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.... The Power light (1) should be solid green if a USB device is connected correctly by checking the wireless router status lights (as illustrated in to verify the following: • Power. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 16 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 2. Wait 1 minute. 3. Now, plug the power cord into a power outlet. You might take...
.... The Power light (1) should be solid green if a USB device is connected correctly by checking the wireless router status lights (as illustrated in to verify the following: • Power. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 16 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 2. Wait 1 minute. 3. Now, plug the power cord into a power outlet. You might take...
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...your computer is communicating at both ends, and that the computer is powered on page 42 for Internet Access When configuring your wireless router manually, you use the Restore Factory Settings button. See "Restoring the Default Password and Configuration Settings" on . •...URLs in the address field of your wireless router's settings later. The factory default state is securely attached at 100 Mbps; Connect to the router is reset when you must log in the address field of your router: 1. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual • Internet. The ...
...your computer is communicating at both ends, and that the computer is powered on page 42 for Internet Access When configuring your wireless router manually, you use the Restore Factory Settings button. See "Restoring the Default Password and Configuration Settings" on . •...URLs in the address field of your wireless router's settings later. The factory default state is securely attached at 100 Mbps; Connect to the router is reset when you must log in the address field of your router: 1. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual • Internet. The ...
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... Version Available" 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 the router until the router finishes restarting and the Ready light has... version is available, click Yes, and the router will display. 3. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 18 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual A login window such as any other user name or password you can check for the router password, both in lowercase letters. see the online...
... Version Available" 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 the router until the router finishes restarting and the Ready light has... version is available, click Yes, and the router will display. 3. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 18 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual A login window such as any other user name or password you can check for the router password, both in lowercase letters. see the online...
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... yourself. For assistance, see the online User Manual for this wireless router. To complete your router setup and to the wireless router, check the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) properties in the appropriate fields. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 5. Click Next and the Basic Settings screen will ...IP and DNS server addresses automatically. Select No to save your settings and complete your Control Panel. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 19 The Setup Wizard screen will display. Enter the required information for New ...
... yourself. For assistance, see the online User Manual for this wireless router. To complete your router setup and to the wireless router, check the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) properties in the appropriate fields. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 5. Click Next and the Basic Settings screen will ...IP and DNS server addresses automatically. Select No to save your settings and complete your Control Panel. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 19 The Setup Wizard screen will display. Enter the required information for New ...
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Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 20 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual If you do not connect successfully: • Review your settings and make sure that you have the correct configuration information. • Read "Troubleshooting" on page 30. If problems persist, register your ISP to verify 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 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual If you do not connect successfully: • Review your settings and make sure that you have the correct configuration information. • Read "Troubleshooting" on page 30. If problems persist, register your ISP to verify that you have selected the correct options and typed everything correctly. • Contact your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR Technical Support.
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... click Yes, and the router will automatically upgrade itself with the latest firmware. see "Configuring Your Wireless Settings and Security Options" on page 23.) 4. Configuring Your Wireless Network 22 The Firmware Upgrade Assistant screen will automatically check the NETGEAR database for a new firmware .... Do not try to go online, turn off the router, shut down the computer, or do anything else to check for new firmware (recommended). N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual A login window similar to the router and are unique to the one shown below will display....
... click Yes, and the router will automatically upgrade itself with the latest firmware. see "Configuring Your Wireless Settings and Security Options" on page 23.) 4. Configuring Your Wireless Network 22 The Firmware Upgrade Assistant screen will automatically check the NETGEAR database for a new firmware .... Do not try to go online, turn off the router, shut down the computer, or do anything else to check for new firmware (recommended). N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual A login window similar to the router and are unique to the one shown below will display....