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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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... Router After Installation and Checking for New Firmware 21 Configuring Your Wireless Settings and Security Options 23 Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity 28 Troubleshooting...30 Basic Setup Checklist ...30 Checking Basic Router Functions 31 Troubleshooting Login Problems 33 Checking The Internet Service Connection 34 Troubleshooting Connectivity Using the Ping Utility 36 Technical...
... Router After Installation and Checking for New Firmware 21 Configuring Your Wireless Settings and Security Options 23 Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity 28 Troubleshooting...30 Basic Setup Checklist ...30 Checking Basic Router Functions 31 Troubleshooting Login Problems 33 Checking The Internet Service Connection 34 Troubleshooting Connectivity Using the Ping Utility 36 Technical...
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Hardware Features Before you install and connect your router, take a moment to become familiar with your router. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 2. Figure 1 3. Place your router in an area suitable for installation (near an AC power outlet and accessible to Know Your Wireless Router 2 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. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 2. Figure 1 3. Place your router in an area suitable for installation (near an AC power outlet and accessible to Know Your Wireless Router 2 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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... at 2.4 GHz. Table 1. restoring factory default settings. See "Checking Basic Router Functions" on page 31 for instructions 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 Know Your Wireless Router 3 The unit is operating in...
... at 2.4 GHz. Table 1. restoring factory default settings. See "Checking Basic Router Functions" on page 31 for instructions 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 Know Your Wireless Router 3 The unit is operating in...
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... accepted by the Router and is being transmitted at 100 Mbps. Data is ready to remove the attached USB device. 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 being transmitted and received. ready to...
... accepted by the Router and is being transmitted at 100 Mbps. Data is ready to remove the attached USB device. 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 being transmitted and received. ready to...
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... router to local computers 4. Power on /off button 3. 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 wireless router includes: 1. AC power adapter outlet 2. Four local...
... router to local computers 4. Power on /off button 3. 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 wireless router includes: 1. AC power adapter outlet 2. Four local...
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These status lights are off by default but can be turned on page 26. Top Panel N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Figure 4 The top of antennas is receiving the strongest signals. Push the dome, then release. The dome acts as ... dome that your device (a notebook, adapter, or other device) supports WPS. Push the dome, then release. Antenna display lights. Before using these WiFi Protected Setup (WPS) push-button procedures, verify that performs two functions: 1. Push 'N' Connect (WPS). Getting to Configure Your Wireless Network" on . 2. The lights...
These status lights are off by default but can be turned on page 26. Top Panel N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Figure 4 The top of antennas is receiving the strongest signals. Push the dome, then release. The dome acts as ... dome that your device (a notebook, adapter, or other device) supports WPS. Push the dome, then release. Antenna display lights. Before using these WiFi Protected Setup (WPS) push-button procedures, verify that performs two functions: 1. Push 'N' Connect (WPS). Getting to Configure Your Wireless Network" on . 2. The lights...
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... fans, home security systems, microwaves, or the base for a cordless phone. For example, the thickness and number of your router. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Router Label View the label on the physical placement of walls the wireless signal must pass through may limit the range. However, the operating...
... fans, home security systems, microwaves, or the base for a cordless phone. For example, the thickness and number of your router. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Router Label View the label on the physical placement of walls the wireless signal must pass through may limit the range. However, the operating...
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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 also affect your wireless signal. Installing Your Wireless Router To help you through the setup process. The Smart Wizard walks ...Router Using Smart Wizard" on page 10 to your wireless settings; It automates many of two methods: • Smart Wizard Setup: The Smart Wizard setup is the easiest option. Install and connect your wireless router to use the manual installation method (see "Installing Your Wireless ...
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 also affect your wireless signal. Installing Your Wireless Router To help you through the setup process. The Smart Wizard walks ...Router Using Smart Wizard" on page 10 to your wireless settings; It automates many of two methods: • Smart Wizard Setup: The Smart Wizard setup is the easiest option. Install and connect your wireless router to use the manual installation method (see "Installing Your Wireless ...
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...These options are discussed in to the router to use this feature (see "Setting Up Your Router for details). N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 2. Configure your wireless network and select wireless security settings to receive the best, most up your product. • The Smart Wizard ...it easy for and install updates. Set up -to Know Your Wireless Router 9 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 you check for and install updates as part ...
...These options are discussed in to the router to use this feature (see "Setting Up Your Router for details). N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 2. Configure your wireless network and select wireless security settings to receive the best, most up your product. • The Smart Wizard ...it easy for and install updates. Set up -to Know Your Wireless Router 9 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 you check for and install updates as part ...
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...the CD does not automatically start the Smart Wizard. • For Mac users, double-click the MacWizard program. At each step in the setup process, the Smart Wizard checks to connect your router using a PC with either a Mac operating system or a Windows operating system (Windows 7,... Windows Vista, Windows 2000, or Windows XP with Service Pack 2); The NETGEAR Smart Wizard takes you through an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • Your PC has a wired Ethernet connection (not a wireless connection). • ...
...the CD does not automatically start the Smart Wizard. • For Mac users, double-click the MacWizard program. At each step in the setup process, the Smart Wizard checks to connect your router using a PC with either a Mac operating system or a Windows operating system (Windows 7,... Windows Vista, Windows 2000, or Windows XP with Service Pack 2); The NETGEAR Smart Wizard takes you through an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • Your PC has a wired Ethernet connection (not a wireless connection). • ...
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... to the router and check for new firmware. The factory default state is available from the router interface. If you choose not to check the NETGEAR website for New Firmware" on your network. Installing Your Wireless Router Using Smart Wizard 11 At the close of your high-speed wireless router, the... and Checking for more information about this manual, see "Accessing Your Router After Installation and Checking for new router firmware; N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 2.
... to the router and check for new firmware. The factory default state is available from the router interface. If you choose not to check the NETGEAR website for New Firmware" on your network. Installing Your Wireless Router Using Smart Wizard 11 At the close of your high-speed wireless router, the... and Checking for more information about this manual, see "Accessing Your Router After Installation and Checking for new router firmware; N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 2.
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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). Connect the router to the ADSL or cable modem, and connect a computer to the documentation for your computer. b. Disconnect the ... aside before starting to the modem. 1 2 Figure 6 2. a. c. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 14 Locate the Ethernet cable (1) that came with the NETGEAR product. Configure the router to the router later. 3. There are replacing an existing router, disconnect it completely from your network and set it to use...
N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual of the wireless router (3). Connect the router to the ADSL or cable modem, and connect a computer to the documentation for your computer. b. Disconnect the ... aside before starting to the modem. 1 2 Figure 6 2. a. c. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 14 Locate the Ethernet cable (1) that came with the NETGEAR product. Configure the router to the router later. 3. There are replacing an existing router, disconnect it completely from your network and set it to use...
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... your network. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 15 To start your network in step 2. Wait 2 minutes. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 3 Figure 7 4. It is important that cable (4) into a LAN port on the cable or DSL modem. First, plug in and turn on the router such...
... your network. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 15 To start your network in step 2. Wait 2 minutes. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 3 Figure 7 4. It is important that cable (4) into a LAN port on the cable or DSL modem. First, plug in and turn on the router such...
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... device is connected correctly by checking the wireless router status lights (as illustrated in to verify the following: • Power. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 2.
... device is connected correctly by checking the wireless router status lights (as illustrated in to verify the following: • Power. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 2.
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... lit, check that the modem is securely attached to your router: 1. See "Restoring the Default Password and Configuration Settings" on . N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual • Internet. To access your wireless router's settings later.
... lit, check that the modem is securely attached to your router: 1. See "Restoring the Default Password and Configuration Settings" on . N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual • Internet. To access your wireless router's settings later.
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... 2. see the online User Manual). 4. If new firmware is available, the message "No New Firmware Version Available" will automatically check the NETGEAR database for several seconds! Click Yes to check for new firmware later; The Firmware Upgrade Assistant screen will automatically upgrade itself with the latest firmware... the router finishes restarting and the Ready light has stopped blinking for a new firmware image file. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual A login window such as any other user name or password you can check for new firmware (recommended).
... 2. see the online User Manual). 4. If new firmware is available, the message "No New Firmware Version Available" will automatically check the NETGEAR database for several seconds! Click Yes to check for new firmware later; The Firmware Upgrade Assistant screen will automatically upgrade itself with the latest firmware... the router finishes restarting and the Ready light has stopped blinking for a new firmware image file. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual A login window such as any other user name or password you can check for new firmware (recommended).
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...Your Wireless Settings and Security Options" on page 43. 7. Click Next and the Basic Settings screen will display. From the main menu, select Setup Wizard. For assistance, see "Accessing Your Router After Installation and Checking for this wireless router. Figure 12 6. Click Apply to the Internet!...ISP connection in "Related Documents" on page 23. The wireless router home page will display. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 5. If you cannot connect to obtain both IP and DNS server addresses automatically. It should be set up the connection yourself.
...Your Wireless Settings and Security Options" on page 43. 7. Click Next and the Basic Settings screen will display. From the main menu, select Setup Wizard. For assistance, see "Accessing Your Router After Installation and Checking for this wireless router. Figure 12 6. Click Apply to the Internet!...ISP connection in "Related Documents" on page 23. The wireless router home page will display. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 5. If you cannot connect to obtain both IP and DNS server addresses automatically. It should be set up the connection yourself.
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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.