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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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...snap-on stand for installation: 1. The Smart Wizard™ Installation Assistant (Autorun.exe) - A PDF version of the NETGEAR® N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400. To prepare your router for your router. Getting to return the product for repair. especially the LEDs-and the important ...information on the router label (see "Unpacking Your New Wireless Router" on your router. Keep the carton, including the ...
...snap-on stand for installation: 1. The Smart Wizard™ Installation Assistant (Autorun.exe) - A PDF version of the NETGEAR® N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400. To prepare your router for your router. Getting to return the product for repair. especially the LEDs-and the important ...information on the router label (see "Unpacking Your New Wireless Router" on your router. Keep the carton, including the ...
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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. Hardware Features Before you install and connect your router, take a moment to Know Your Wireless Router 2 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 2. Getting to become familiar with your wired computers). Figure 1 3.
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. Hardware Features Before you install and connect your router, take a moment to Know Your Wireless Router 2 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 2. Getting to become familiar with your wired computers). Figure 1 3.
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Status Light Descriptions Item Function 1. the unit is upgrading. 2. Firmware is ready. Data is being communicated over the wireless network. Data is starting up after being communicated over a wireless network. Table 1. The unit startup has completed; Restore factory settings button pressed; The unit is off . See "Checking ... Off Solid Blue Blinking Blue Off Description The unit is being powered on restoring your router firmware. 1. Front Panel N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Figure 2 You can use the status lights on the front of the...
Status Light Descriptions Item Function 1. the unit is upgrading. 2. Firmware is ready. Data is being communicated over the wireless network. Data is starting up after being communicated over a wireless network. Table 1. The unit startup has completed; Restore factory settings button pressed; The unit is off . See "Checking ... Off Solid Blue Blinking Blue Off Description The unit is being powered on restoring your router firmware. 1. Front Panel N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Figure 2 You can use the status lights on the front of the...
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...on this port. Internet Off Solid Amber Blinking Amber Solid Green Blinking Green 6. The USB device is now safe to Know Your Wireless Router 4 Initializing connection and obtaining an IP address. No link is being transmitted at 100 Mbps. Data is detected on the ... Mbps link with an attached device. Getting to remove the attached USB device. Status Light Descriptions (continued) Item Function Activity 4. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Table 1. No USB device is connected, or the "Safely Remove Hardware" button has been pressed and it is in...
...on this port. Internet Off Solid Amber Blinking Amber Solid Green Blinking Green 6. The USB device is now safe to Know Your Wireless Router 4 Initializing connection and obtaining an IP address. No link is being transmitted at 100 Mbps. Data is detected on the ... Mbps link with an attached device. Getting to remove the attached USB device. Status Light Descriptions (continued) Item Function Activity 4. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Table 1. No USB device is connected, or the "Safely Remove Hardware" button has been pressed and it is in...
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Figure 3 The back of the WNDR3400 router contains the items in the list that follows the figure. Power on /off button 3. Internet (WAN) Ethernet port for attaching a USB storage device Getting to Know Your Wireless Router 5 USB port (backward compatible to USB 1.0/1.1) for connecting the router to local computers 4. WLAN on /...off button 6. Restore factory settings button 7. Four local (LAN) 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports for connecting the router to a cable or DSL modem 5. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Back Panel The rear panel of the...
Figure 3 The back of the WNDR3400 router contains the items in the list that follows the figure. Power on /off button 3. Internet (WAN) Ethernet port for attaching a USB storage device Getting to Know Your Wireless Router 5 USB port (backward compatible to USB 1.0/1.1) for connecting the router to local computers 4. WLAN on /...off button 6. Restore factory settings button 7. Four local (LAN) 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports for connecting the router to a cable or DSL modem 5. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Back Panel The rear panel of the...
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... WPS-enabled devices. Push 'N' Connect (WPS). Before using these WiFi Protected Setup (WPS) push-button procedures, verify that performs two functions: 1. Top Panel N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Figure 4 The top of antennas is receiving the strongest signals. The lights identify the activity of the eight internal antennas, flashing to...
... WPS-enabled devices. Push 'N' Connect (WPS). Before using these WiFi Protected Setup (WPS) push-button procedures, verify that performs two functions: 1. Top Panel N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Figure 4 The top of antennas is receiving the strongest signals. The lights identify the activity of the eight internal antennas, flashing to...
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... to identify the serial number, port connectors, status lights, and default login information. Getting 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 interference, such as a ...
... to identify the serial number, port connectors, status lights, and default login information. Getting 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 interference, such as a ...
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... Manually (Advanced and Linux Users)" on page 13). Corporate network settings or Virtual Private Network (VPN) client software may conflict with your wireless signal. 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 can result in this...
... Manually (Advanced and Linux Users)" on page 13). Corporate network settings or Virtual Private Network (VPN) client software may conflict with your wireless signal. 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 can result in this...
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...to use this feature (see "Setting Up Your Router for details). Configure your wireless network and select wireless security settings to receive the best, most up your wireless network (see "Configuring Your Wireless Network" on page 21. To make it easy for you to protect your...Reference Manual for Internet Access" on page 17). 3. Getting to -date features of your router, NETGEAR provides a variety of methods for updating your router. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 2. You must be logged in "Accessing Your Router After Installation and Checking for and ...
...to use this feature (see "Setting Up Your Router for details). Configure your wireless network and select wireless security settings to receive the best, most up your wireless network (see "Configuring Your Wireless Network" on page 21. To make it easy for you to protect your...Reference Manual for Internet Access" on page 17). 3. Getting to -date features of your router, NETGEAR provides a variety of methods for updating your router. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 2. You must be logged in "Accessing Your Router After Installation and Checking for and ...
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...page 21). 3. You are now connected to check the NETGEAR website for New Firmware" on your network. See "Restoring the Default Password and Configuration Settings" on your Resource CD. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 2. Follow the instructions and prompts to check... for updates later (see "Configuring Your Wireless Settings and Security Options" on page 26). The Smart Wizard guides...
...page 21). 3. You are now connected to check the NETGEAR website for New Firmware" on your network. See "Restoring the Default Password and Configuration Settings" on your Resource CD. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 2. Follow the instructions and prompts to check... for updates later (see "Configuring Your Wireless Settings and Security Options" on page 26). The Smart Wizard guides...
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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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N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual of the wireless router (3). If you are unsure about this, refer... into your modem and into the Internet port of your computer or see the link to use your wireless router: 1. Configure the router to TCP/IP Addressing in "Related Documents" on page 43. c. ... Locate the Ethernet cable (1) that came with the NETGEAR product. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 14 Connect the wireless router, the computer, and the modem. Turn off your wireless router: 1. If you are two steps to the ...
N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual of the wireless router (3). If you are unsure about this, refer... into your modem and into the Internet port of your computer or see the link to use your wireless router: 1. Configure the router to TCP/IP Addressing in "Related Documents" on page 43. c. ... Locate the Ethernet cable (1) that came with the NETGEAR product. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 14 Connect the wireless router, the computer, and the modem. Turn off your wireless router: 1. If you are two steps to the ...
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... Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 15 Securely insert that you removed from accessing the Internet. 1. Failure to start your network in and turn on the router such as LAN port 1. 4 Figure 8 Your network cables are connected, and you are ready to start your network. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup...
... Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 15 Securely insert that you removed from accessing the Internet. 1. Failure to start your network in and turn on the router such as LAN port 1. 4 Figure 8 Your network cables are connected, and you are ready to start your network. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup...
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... your computer and your computer. The 2.4 GHz N-Band light (2) should turn on your Internet provider. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 16 For DSL customers, if software logs you can select Never dial a ...wireless router and into your router is connected. The USB light (4) 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. Now, plug the power cord into a power outlet. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400...
... your computer and your computer. The 2.4 GHz N-Band light (2) should turn on your Internet provider. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 16 For DSL customers, if software logs you can select Never dial a ...wireless router and into your router is connected. The USB light (4) 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. Now, plug the power cord into a power outlet. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400...
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N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual • Internet. See "Restoring the Default Password and Configuration Settings" on page 42 for Internet Access When configuring your wireless router manually, you use the Restore Factory Settings button. The Internet port light (5) should be lit.... then pressing Enter: • http://www.routerlogin.net • http://www.routerlogin.com • http://192.168.1.1 Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 17 If it up initially and to make sure that the Ethernet cable is securely attached to...
N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual • Internet. See "Restoring the Default Password and Configuration Settings" on page 42 for Internet Access When configuring your wireless router manually, you use the Restore Factory Settings button. The Internet port light (5) should be lit.... then pressing Enter: • http://www.routerlogin.net • http://www.routerlogin.com • http://192.168.1.1 Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 17 If it up initially and to make sure that the Ethernet cable is securely attached to...
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... to go online, turn off the router, shut down the computer, or do anything else to check for several seconds! Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 18 If no new firmware version is available, click Yes, and the router will display. 3....Firmware Version Available" will automatically check the NETGEAR database for a new firmware image file. Click Yes to the router until the router finishes restarting and the Ready light has stopped blinking for new firmware (recommended). N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual A login window such as ...
... to go online, turn off the router, shut down the computer, or do anything else to check for several seconds! Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 18 If no new firmware version is available, click Yes, and the router will display. 3....Firmware Version Available" will automatically check the NETGEAR database for a new firmware image file. Click Yes to the router until the router finishes restarting and the Ready light has stopped blinking for new firmware (recommended). N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual A login window such as ...
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... the online User Manual for your ISP connection in "Related Documents" on page 23. The wireless router home page will display. It should be set up the connection yourself. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 5. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 19 To complete your router setup and to the...
... the online User Manual for your ISP connection in "Related Documents" on page 23. The wireless router home page will display. It should be set up the connection yourself. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 5. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 19 To complete your router setup and to the...
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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. 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.
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...Upgrade Assistant screen will display. Click Yes to the router until the router finishes restarting and the Ready light stops blinking! N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual A login window similar to the one shown below will display. 3. The router User Name and Password are ...for new firmware (recommended). If new firmware is available, click Yes, and the router will automatically check the NETGEAR database for new firmware later; see "Configuring Your Wireless Settings and Security Options" on page 23.) 4. When prompted, enter the default Password (admin is the ...
...Upgrade Assistant screen will display. Click Yes to the router until the router finishes restarting and the Ready light stops blinking! N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual A login window similar to the one shown below will display. 3. The router User Name and Password are ...for new firmware (recommended). If new firmware is available, click Yes, and the router will automatically check the NETGEAR database for new firmware later; see "Configuring Your Wireless Settings and Security Options" on page 23.) 4. When prompted, enter the default Password (admin is the ...