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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. Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA March 2010 208-10532-03 v1.0
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... peel off the protective film covering the sides of the NETGEAR® N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400. Getting to Know Your Wireless Router Congratulations on your router for installation: 1. especially the LEDs-and the important information on the router label (see "Unpacking Your New Wireless Router" on page 7 to Know Your Wireless Router 1 The Smart Wizard™ Installation Assistant (Autorun.exe) - To prepare your...
... peel off the protective film covering the sides of the NETGEAR® N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400. Getting to Know Your Wireless Router Congratulations on your router for installation: 1. especially the LEDs-and the important information on the router label (see "Unpacking Your New Wireless Router" on page 7 to Know Your Wireless Router 1 The Smart Wizard™ Installation Assistant (Autorun.exe) - To prepare your...
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Hardware Features Before you install and connect your router, take a moment to become familiar with your router. 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. 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. Set up your wired computers).
Hardware Features Before you install and connect your router, take a moment to become familiar with your router. 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. 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. Set up your wired computers).
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... in 11n mode at 5 GHz. Firmware is ready. See "Checking Basic Router Functions" on page 31 for instructions on the front of the wireless router to verify various conditions. Power is upgrading. 2. The unit is being communicated over the wireless network. Front Panel N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Figure 2 You can use the status lights on restoring...
... in 11n mode at 5 GHz. Firmware is ready. See "Checking Basic Router Functions" on page 31 for instructions on the front of the wireless router to verify various conditions. Power is upgrading. 2. The unit is being communicated over the wireless network. Front Panel N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Figure 2 You can use the status lights on restoring...
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No Ethernet cable is now safe to the modem. ready to Know Your Wireless Router 4 The LAN port has detected a 10 Mbps link with an attached device. Getting to transmit data. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Table 1. No USB device is connected, or the "Safely Remove ... is being transmitted at 10 Mbps. Initializing connection and obtaining an IP address. 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. Status Light Descriptions (continued) ...
No Ethernet cable is now safe to the modem. ready to Know Your Wireless Router 4 The LAN port has detected a 10 Mbps link with an attached device. Getting to transmit data. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Table 1. No USB device is connected, or the "Safely Remove ... is being transmitted at 10 Mbps. Initializing connection and obtaining an IP address. 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. Status Light Descriptions (continued) ...
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... a cable or DSL modem 5. Internet (WAN) Ethernet port for connecting the router to Know Your Wireless Router 5 AC power adapter outlet 2. WLAN on /off button 6. Restore factory settings button 7. Figure 3 The back of the WNDR3400 router contains the items in the list that follows the figure. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Back Panel The rear panel of the...
... a cable or DSL modem 5. Internet (WAN) Ethernet port for connecting the router to Know Your Wireless Router 5 AC power adapter outlet 2. WLAN on /off button 6. Restore factory settings button 7. Figure 3 The back of the WNDR3400 router contains the items in the list that follows the figure. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Back Panel The rear panel of the...
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...lights on or off by default but can be turned on the dome for over 5 seconds opens a 2minute window for the router to enable WPS security with other WPS-enabled devices. Before using these WiFi Protected Setup (WPS) push-button procedures, verify that .... 2. Push 'N' Connect (WPS). Push the dome, then release. Antenna display lights. Pushing on . 2. 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 device) supports WPS. The lights identify the activity of ...
...lights on or off by default but can be turned on the dome for over 5 seconds opens a 2minute window for the router to enable WPS security with other WPS-enabled devices. Before using these WiFi Protected Setup (WPS) push-button procedures, verify that .... 2. Push 'N' Connect (WPS). Push the dome, then release. Antenna display lights. Pushing on . 2. 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 device) supports WPS. The lights identify the activity of ...
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... range of interference, such as ceiling fans, home security systems, microwaves, or the base for a cordless phone. For example, the thickness and number of the wireless router to Know Your Wireless Router 7 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Router Label View the label on the physical placement of your network from electrical devices which are potential sources of your...
... range of interference, such as ceiling fans, home security systems, microwaves, or the base for a cordless phone. For example, the thickness and number of the wireless router to Know Your Wireless Router 7 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Router Label View the label on the physical placement of your network from electrical devices which are potential sources of your...
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...verifies that the steps have a Linux system, you cannot or prefer not to set up your network (see "Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users)" on the Internet quickly, the Resource CD contains a Smart Wizard™. Before running the... corporate PC to use this option and install your router manually, for your wireless settings; The Smart Wizard walks you are connecting to Know Your Wireless Router 8 For example, if you through the setup process. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual • Away from any large metal surfaces...
...verifies that the steps have a Linux system, you cannot or prefer not to set up your network (see "Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users)" on the Internet quickly, the Resource CD contains a Smart Wizard™. Before running the... corporate PC to use this option and install your router manually, for your wireless settings; The Smart Wizard walks you are connecting to Know Your Wireless Router 8 For example, if you through the setup process. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual • Away from any large metal surfaces...
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... the operability and features included with your product. • The Smart Wizard installation assistant lets you check for New Firmware" on page 21). N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 2. Set up -to-date features of your router, NETGEAR provides a variety of the setup activity. • The router includes an update feature that lets you to Know Your...
... the operability and features included with your product. • The Smart Wizard installation assistant lets you check for New Firmware" on page 21). N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 2. Set up -to-date features of your router, NETGEAR provides a variety of the setup activity. • The router includes an update feature that lets you to Know Your...
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... installing your router, connecting your router to check the NETGEAR website for your desktop. The Smart Wizard guides you to Check for Firmware Updates, click Yes to the Internet, configuring your wireless network settings, and selecting the optimum security protection for new router firmware; It also places the Router Login shortcut on page 26). N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual...
... installing your router, connecting your router to check the NETGEAR website for your desktop. The Smart Wizard guides you to Check for Firmware Updates, click Yes to the Internet, configuring your wireless network settings, and selecting the optimum security protection for new router firmware; It also places the Router Login shortcut on page 26). N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual...
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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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... the Ethernet cable that connects your new router. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual of your modem and into the Internet port of the wireless router (3). There are replacing an existing router, disconnect it completely from your network and set it to use your wireless router: 1. a. b. Locate the Ethernet cable (1) that came with the NETGEAR product. Disconnect the cable at the...
... the Ethernet cable that connects your new router. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual of your modem and into the Internet port of the wireless router (3). There are replacing an existing router, disconnect it completely from your network and set it to use your wireless router: 1. a. b. Locate the Ethernet cable (1) that came with the NETGEAR product. Disconnect the cable at the...
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... or DSL modem. Wait 2 minutes. To start or restart your network in step 2. Failure to start your network. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 15 Locate the cable you from the modem in the correct sequence. Securely insert that you are ... correct sequence could prevent you removed from accessing the Internet. 1. First, plug in and turn on the router such as LAN port 1. 4 Figure 8 Your network cables are ready to start your network in the correct sequence. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 3 Figure 7 4.
... or DSL modem. Wait 2 minutes. To start or restart your network in step 2. Failure to start your network. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 15 Locate the cable you from the modem in the correct sequence. Securely insert that you are ... correct sequence could prevent you removed from accessing the Internet. 1. First, plug in and turn on the router such as LAN port 1. 4 Figure 8 Your network cables are ready to start your network in the correct sequence. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 3 Figure 7 4.
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... the Connections tab, where you in Figure 9. Verifying Your Connection Verify that software. the 5.0 GHz N-Band light (3) should be solid green if a USB device is connected; N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 2. Last, turn solid green. Figure 9 Check the wireless router status lights to the Internet, do not run that your Internet provider. Now, plug the power...
... the Connections tab, where you in Figure 9. Verifying Your Connection Verify that software. the 5.0 GHz N-Band light (3) should be solid green if a USB device is connected; N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 2. Last, turn solid green. Figure 9 Check the wireless router status lights to the Internet, do not run that your Internet provider. Now, plug the power...
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... the computer is powered on. • LAN. Setting Up Your Router for more information. See "Restoring the Default Password and Configuration Settings" on . N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual • Internet. The Internet port light (5) should be lit. amber indicates 10 Mbps. Connect to the wireless router Internet port and that the modem, and that the Ethernet...
... the computer is powered on. • LAN. Setting Up Your Router for more information. See "Restoring the Default Password and Configuration Settings" on . N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual • Internet. The Internet port light (5) should be lit. amber indicates 10 Mbps. Connect to the wireless router Internet port and that the modem, and that the Ethernet...
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... Version Available" will automatically check the NETGEAR database for a new firmware image file. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 18 For security reasons, the router has its own user name and password. The router user name and password are not the... and the router will display. 3. When prompted, enter admin for the router user name and password for the router password, both in the following figure opens: Figure 11 2. see the online User Manual). 4. Click Yes to check for new firmware (recommended). N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual ...
... Version Available" will automatically check the NETGEAR database for a new firmware image file. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 18 For security reasons, the router has its own user name and password. The router user name and password are not the... and the router will display. 3. When prompted, enter admin for the router user name and password for the router password, both in the following figure opens: Figure 11 2. see the online User Manual). 4. Click Yes to check for new firmware (recommended). N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual ...
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... automatically. Select No to save your settings and complete your Control Panel. Click Next and the Basic Settings screen will display. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 19 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 5. If you need assistance, follow the Basic Settings Help screens on page 43. 7. You are now connected to the...
... automatically. Select No to save your settings and complete your Control Panel. Click Next and the Basic Settings screen will display. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 19 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 5. If you need assistance, follow the Basic Settings Help screens on page 43. 7. You are now connected to the...
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Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 20 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. 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.
Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 20 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. 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.
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N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual A login window similar to the one shown below will display. 3. When prompted, enter the default Password (admin is the default router User Name and password is the default router Password), both in to the router until the router...log in lowercase letters. Configuring Your Wireless Network 22 The Firmware Upgrade Assistant screen will display. The router will display. (If you selected ...no new firmware version is available, click Yes, and the router will automatically upgrade itself with the latest firmware. If new firmware is...
N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual A login window similar to the one shown below will display. 3. When prompted, enter the default Password (admin is the default router User Name and password is the default router Password), both in to the router until the router...log in lowercase letters. Configuring Your Wireless Network 22 The Firmware Upgrade Assistant screen will display. The router will display. (If you selected ...no new firmware version is available, click Yes, and the router will automatically upgrade itself with the latest firmware. If new firmware is...