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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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... 7 to ensure that you have selected the best location to return the product for installation: 1. A link to the online Reference Manual If any of the NETGEAR® N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400. Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in case you begin installing your router. Getting to Know Your...
... 7 to ensure that you have selected the best location to return the product for installation: 1. A link to the online Reference Manual If any of the NETGEAR® N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400. Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in case you begin installing your router. Getting to Know Your...
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Getting to become familiar with your wired computers). Place your router in an area suitable for installation (near an AC power outlet and accessible to the Ethernet cables for your router. 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. Figure 1 3. 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). Place your router in an area suitable for installation (near an AC power outlet and accessible to the Ethernet cables for your router. 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. Figure 1 3. 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.
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...31 for instructions on . The unit startup has completed; Restore factory settings button pressed; The 11n mode at 2.4 GHz is being communicated over a wireless network. Firmware is being powered on restoring your router firmware. 1. Data is upgrading. 2. The unit is off . The 11n mode at 5... Blue Blinking Blue Off Description The unit is starting up after being communicated over the wireless network. Power is operating in 11n mode at 2.4 GHz. Front Panel N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Figure 2 You can use the status lights on the front of the...
...31 for instructions on . The unit startup has completed; Restore factory settings button pressed; The 11n mode at 2.4 GHz is being communicated over a wireless network. Firmware is being powered on restoring your router firmware. 1. Data is upgrading. 2. The unit is off . The 11n mode at 5... Blue Blinking Blue Off Description The unit is starting up after being communicated over the wireless network. Power is operating in 11n mode at 2.4 GHz. 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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N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Table 1. Internet Off Solid Amber Blinking Amber Solid Green Blinking Green 6. LAN Solid Green (Ports 1-4) Blinking Green Solid Amber Blinking Amber Off Description ... 100 Mbps. The USB device is being transmitted and received. USB Solid Green Fast Blinking Green Off 5. 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) Item Function Activity 4. Data is...
N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Table 1. Internet Off Solid Amber Blinking Amber Solid Green Blinking Green 6. LAN Solid Green (Ports 1-4) Blinking Green Solid Amber Blinking Amber Off Description ... 100 Mbps. The USB device is being transmitted and received. USB Solid Green Fast Blinking Green Off 5. 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) Item Function Activity 4. Data is...
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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 attaching a USB storage device Getting to Know Your Wireless Router 5 WLAN on /off button 6. Power on /off button 3. Figure 3 The back of the WNDR3400 router contains the items in the...
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 attaching a USB storage device Getting to Know Your Wireless Router 5 WLAN on /off button 6. Power on /off button 3. Figure 3 The back of the WNDR3400 router contains the items in the...
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Top Panel N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Figure 4 The top of antennas is receiving the strongest signals. These status lights ...they will turn on or off . The dome acts as a push-button for the router to show which combination of the wireless router includes a dome that your device (a notebook, adapter, or other device) supports WPS. Pushing on page 26. Push ... the WPS method to implement security, see "Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to Configure Your Wireless Network" on the dome for over 5 seconds opens a 2minute window for the router to Know Your...
Top Panel N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Figure 4 The top of antennas is receiving the strongest signals. These status lights ...they will turn on or off . The dome acts as a push-button for the router to show which combination of the wireless router includes a dome that your device (a notebook, adapter, or other device) supports WPS. Pushing on page 26. Push ... the WPS method to implement security, see "Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to Configure Your Wireless Network" on the dome for over 5 seconds opens a 2minute window for the router to Know Your...
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... the base for a cordless phone. For example, the thickness and number of your wireless network. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Router Label View the label on the physical placement of your router. Figure 5 Positioning Your Wireless Router The wireless router lets you access your network from electrical devices which are potential sources of...
... the base for a cordless phone. For example, the thickness and number of your wireless network. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Router Label View the label on the physical placement of your router. Figure 5 Positioning Your Wireless Router The wireless router lets you access your network from electrical devices which are potential sources of...
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...are unsure about whether there might be Internet ready! This is available on a corporate PC to your network (see "Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users)" on page 13). Corporate network settings or Virtual Private Network (VPN) client software may ...set up your router in significant performance degradation or an inability to wirelessly connect to use a different computer. • Manual Setup: If you are technically knowledgeable, select this option. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual • Away from any large metal surfaces, such ...
...are unsure about whether there might be Internet ready! This is available on a corporate PC to your network (see "Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users)" on page 13). Corporate network settings or Virtual Private Network (VPN) client software may ...set up your router in significant performance degradation or an inability to wirelessly connect to use a different computer. • Manual Setup: If you are technically knowledgeable, select this option. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual • Away from any large metal surfaces, such ...
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... Router After Installation and Checking for you to receive the best, most up your wireless network (see "Configuring Your Wireless Network" on page 21. Updating Your Router Firmware NETGEAR is always improving the operability and features included with your product. • The ...to protect your wireless router for Internet access (see the Reference Manual for and install updates. Set up -to Know Your Wireless Router 9 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....
... Router After Installation and Checking for you to receive the best, most up your wireless network (see "Configuring Your Wireless Network" on page 21. Updating Your Router Firmware NETGEAR is always improving the operability and features included with your product. • The ...to protect your wireless router for Internet access (see the Reference Manual for and install updates. Set up -to Know Your Wireless Router 9 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....
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...covered in your network should support the same technology as your Resource CD. The factory default state is available from the router interface. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 2. A link to the online Reference Manual also is restored when you through installing your router, connecting your router to the... access (see the steps in "Accessing Your Router After Installation and Checking for New Firmware" on page 21. • Set up additional wireless computers in to check the NETGEAR website for you can : • Log in your network for new firmware.
...covered in your network should support the same technology as your Resource CD. The factory default state is available from the router interface. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 2. A link to the online Reference Manual also is restored when you through installing your router, connecting your router to the... access (see the steps in "Accessing Your Router After Installation and Checking for New Firmware" on page 21. • Set up additional wireless computers in to check the NETGEAR website for you can : • Log in your network for new firmware.
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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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.... Locate the Ethernet cable that Ethernet cable into the Internet port of your computer. a. c. Disconnect the cable at the modem (2). Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 14 Configure the router to the modem. 1 2 Figure 6 2. There are unsure about this, refer to... or ADSL broadband modem. Locate the Ethernet cable (1) that connects your computer. Securely insert that came with the NETGEAR product. If you are two steps to the documentation for your wireless router: 1. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual of the...
.... Locate the Ethernet cable that Ethernet cable into the Internet port of your computer. a. c. Disconnect the cable at the modem (2). Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 14 Configure the router to the modem. 1 2 Figure 6 2. There are unsure about this, refer to... or ADSL broadband modem. Locate the Ethernet cable (1) that connects your computer. Securely insert that came with the NETGEAR product. If you are two steps to the documentation for your wireless router: 1. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual of the...
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... network in step 2. It is important that cable (4) into a LAN port on the cable or DSL modem. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 15 Wait 2 minutes. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 3 Figure 7 4. Securely insert that you removed from accessing the Internet. 1. Locate the cable you start your network...
... network in step 2. It is important that cable (4) into a LAN port on the cable or DSL modem. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 15 Wait 2 minutes. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 3 Figure 7 4. Securely insert that you removed from accessing the Internet. 1. Locate the cable you start your network...
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...you in Figure 9. If it will be off if no USB device is connected. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 16 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 2. You might take several minutes for your router to establish a connection with your ...computer and your wireless router and into your Internet provider. the 5.0 GHz N-Band light (3) should be on; it does...
...you in Figure 9. If it will be off if no USB device is connected. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 16 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 2. You might take several minutes for your router to establish a connection with your ...computer and your wireless router and into your Internet provider. the 5.0 GHz N-Band light (3) should be on; it does...
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... to set it is not, make any one of these three URLs in the address field of your router: 1. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual • Internet. The factory default state is securely attached at 100 Mbps; If it up initially and to make sure that... and that your browser, 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 The Internet port light (5) should be lit. If a LAN light is powered on page 42 for Internet ...
... to set it is not, make any one of these three URLs in the address field of your router: 1. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual • Internet. The factory default state is securely attached at 100 Mbps; If it up initially and to make sure that... and that your browser, 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 The Internet port light (5) should be lit. If a LAN light is powered on page 42 for Internet ...
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...is available, the message "No New Firmware Version Available" will automatically check the NETGEAR database for the router password, both in the following figure opens: Figure 11 2. 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). Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 18 Do not ...
...is available, the message "No New Firmware Version Available" will automatically check the NETGEAR database for the router password, both in the following figure opens: Figure 11 2. 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). Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 18 Do not ...
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... now connected to set to configure your computer documentation or see the online User Manual for this wireless router. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 5. From the main menu, select Setup Wizard. Click Apply to the wireless router, check the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) properties in the appropriate fields. Figure 12 6. To complete...
... now connected to set to configure your computer documentation or see the online User Manual for this wireless router. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 5. From the main menu, select Setup Wizard. Click Apply to the wireless router, check the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) properties in the appropriate fields. Figure 12 6. To complete...
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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 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.
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N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual A login window similar to the router until the router finishes restarting and the Ready light stops blinking! see "Configuring Your Wireless Settings and Security Options" on page 23.) 4. When prompted, enter the default Password (admin is the default router ..., then enter your Internet connection. The router will display. 3. The Firmware Upgrade Assistant screen will automatically check the NETGEAR database for a new firmware image file. Configuring Your Wireless Network 22 If you can check for new firmware (recommended).
N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual A login window similar to the router until the router finishes restarting and the Ready light stops blinking! see "Configuring Your Wireless Settings and Security Options" on page 23.) 4. When prompted, enter the default Password (admin is the default router ..., then enter your Internet connection. The router will display. 3. The Firmware Upgrade Assistant screen will automatically check the NETGEAR database for a new firmware image file. Configuring Your Wireless Network 22 If you can check for new firmware (recommended).