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N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E. Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA March 2010 208-10623-01 v1.1
N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E. Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA March 2010 208-10623-01 v1.1
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Before you begin installing your router. To prepare your router- Become familiar with the front and back panels of your router for installation: 1. Carefully peel off the protective film covering the sides of the NETGEAR® N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2. A PDF version of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your router. Keep the carton, including the original packing...
Before you begin installing your router. To prepare your router- Become familiar with the front and back panels of your router for installation: 1. Carefully peel off the protective film covering the sides of the NETGEAR® N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2. A PDF version of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your router. Keep the carton, including the original packing...
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N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual 2. Set up your router in an area suitable for your router. Place 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. Hardware Features Before you install and connect your router, take a moment to become familiar with your wired computers). Figure 1 3. Getting to the Ethernet cables for installation (near an AC power outlet and accessible to Know Your Wireless Router 2
N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual 2. Set up your router in an area suitable for your router. Place 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. Hardware Features Before you install and connect your router, take a moment to become familiar with your wired computers). Figure 1 3. Getting to the Ethernet cables for installation (near an AC power outlet and accessible to Know Your Wireless Router 2
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... to verify various conditions. The 11n mode at 2.4 GHz. Front Panel N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual Figure 2 You can use the status lights on the front of the wireless router to Know Your Wireless Router 3 See "Checking Basic Router Functions" on page 31 for instructions on restoring your router firmware. 1. Power is ready. Table 1. The unit is operating in...
... to verify various conditions. The 11n mode at 2.4 GHz. Front Panel N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual Figure 2 You can use the status lights on the front of the wireless router to Know Your Wireless Router 3 See "Checking Basic Router Functions" on page 31 for instructions on restoring your router firmware. 1. Power is ready. Table 1. The unit is operating in...
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N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual Table 1. The Ethernet cable connection to the modem. No ..."Safely Remove Hardware" button has been pressed and it is being transmitted at 10 Mbps. ready to Know Your Wireless Router 4 Data is in use. USB Solid Green Fast Blinking Green Off 5. The USB device is being transmitted at...port has detected a 10 Mbps link with an attached device. 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. Internet Off ...
N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual Table 1. The Ethernet cable connection to the modem. No ..."Safely Remove Hardware" button has been pressed and it is being transmitted at 10 Mbps. ready to Know Your Wireless Router 4 Data is in use. USB Solid Green Fast Blinking Green Off 5. The USB device is being transmitted at...port has detected a 10 Mbps link with an attached device. 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. Internet Off ...
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AC power adapter outlet 2. Internet (WAN) Ethernet port for connecting the router to local computers 4. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual Back Panel The rear panel of the wireless router includes: 1. Restore factory settings button 7. Power on /off button 3. WLAN on /off button 6. Four local (LAN) 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports for attaching a USB storage ...
AC power adapter outlet 2. Internet (WAN) Ethernet port for connecting the router to local computers 4. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual Back Panel The rear panel of the wireless router includes: 1. Restore factory settings button 7. Power on /off button 3. WLAN on /off button 6. Four local (LAN) 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports for attaching a USB storage ...
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...To use the WPS method to implement security, see "Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to Know Your Wireless Router 6 To turn on page 26. Getting to Configure Your Wireless Network" on . 2. Antenna display lights. If lights are off, they will turn the antenna display...Before using these WiFi Protected Setup (WPS) push-button procedures, verify that performs two functions: 1. Top Panel N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual Figure 4 The top of the wireless router includes a dome that your device (a notebook, adapter, or other WPS-enabled devices. Push the dome, ...
...To use the WPS method to implement security, see "Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to Know Your Wireless Router 6 To turn on page 26. Getting to Configure Your Wireless Network" on . 2. Antenna display lights. If lights are off, they will turn the antenna display...Before using these WiFi Protected Setup (WPS) push-button procedures, verify that performs two functions: 1. Top Panel N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual Figure 4 The top of the wireless router includes a dome that your device (a notebook, adapter, or other WPS-enabled devices. Push the dome, ...
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N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual Router Label View the label on the physical placement of your other devices to Know Your Wireless Router 7 For example, the thickness and number of the wireless router to identify the serial number, port connectors, status lights, and default login information. However, the operating distance or range of your wireless...as a high shelf, keeping the number of walls and ceilings between the wireless router and your wireless network. For best results, place your router: • Near the center of the area where your computers and ...
N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual Router Label View the label on the physical placement of your other devices to Know Your Wireless Router 7 For example, the thickness and number of the wireless router to identify the serial number, port connectors, status lights, and default login information. However, the operating distance or range of your wireless...as a high shelf, keeping the number of walls and ceilings between the wireless router and your wireless network. For best results, place your router: • Near the center of the area where your computers and ...
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... are unsure about whether there might be Internet ready! For example, if you are connecting to use the Smart Wizard, see "Connecting Your Wireless Router" on your router, microfilters, and PC(s); N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual • Away from any large metal surfaces, such as glass, insulated walls, fish tanks, mirrors, brick, and concrete can also...
... are unsure about whether there might be Internet ready! For example, if you are connecting to use the Smart Wizard, see "Connecting Your Wireless Router" on your router, microfilters, and PC(s); N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual • Away from any large metal surfaces, such as glass, insulated walls, fish tanks, mirrors, brick, and concrete can also...
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... you check for and install updates as part of the setup activity. • The router includes an update feature that lets you to receive the best, most up your router. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual 2. Getting to -date features of your router, NETGEAR provides a variety of methods for updating your product. • The Smart Wizard installation assistant...
... you check for and install updates as part of the setup activity. • The router includes an update feature that lets you to receive the best, most up your router. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual 2. Getting to -date features of your router, NETGEAR provides a variety of methods for updating your product. • The Smart Wizard installation assistant...
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...Smart Wizard places a Router_Setup.pdf file on page 21). 3. Refer to check the NETGEAR website for your wireless network settings, and selecting the optimum security protection for new router firmware; See "Restoring the Default Password and Configuration Settings" on page 24 or "Using... the close of your Resource CD. The factory default state is available from the router interface. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual 2. The Smart Wizard guides you can view the router settings. To ensure optimum performance of installation: • For Windows users, the ...
...Smart Wizard places a Router_Setup.pdf file on page 21). 3. Refer to check the NETGEAR website for your wireless network settings, and selecting the optimum security protection for new router firmware; See "Restoring the Default Password and Configuration Settings" on page 24 or "Using... the close of your Resource CD. The factory default state is available from the router interface. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual 2. The Smart Wizard guides you can view the router settings. To ensure optimum performance of installation: • For Windows users, the ...
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N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual Installing Your Wireless Router Using Smart Wizard 12
N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual Installing Your Wireless Router Using Smart Wizard 12
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...6 2. To connect your modem and into your wireless router: 1. Connect the wireless router, the computer, and the modem. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 14 Securely insert that came with the NETGEAR product. Turn off and unplug the cable or ADSL... an existing router, disconnect it completely from your network and set it to the router. 2. b. Turn off your computer or see the link to use your Internet service. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual of the wireless router (3). a. Configure the router to TCP/IP...
...6 2. To connect your modem and into your wireless router: 1. Connect the wireless router, the computer, and the modem. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 14 Securely insert that came with the NETGEAR product. Turn off and unplug the cable or ADSL... an existing router, disconnect it completely from your network and set it to the router. 2. b. Turn off your computer or see the link to use your Internet service. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual of the wireless router (3). a. Configure the router to TCP/IP...
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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. It is important that cable (4) into a LAN port .... Failure to start or restart your network in step 2. First, plug in and turn on the router such as LAN port 1. 4 Figure 8 Your network cables are connected, and you start your network in the correct sequence. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual 3 Figure 7 4. Wait 2 minutes. Securely insert that you are ready to start your network...
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. It is important that cable (4) into a LAN port .... Failure to start or restart your network in step 2. First, plug in and turn on the router such as LAN port 1. 4 Figure 8 Your network cables are connected, and you start your network in the correct sequence. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual 3 Figure 7 4. Wait 2 minutes. Securely insert that you are ready to start your network...
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...can select Never dial a connection. The 2.4 GHz N-Band light (2) should be solid green if a USB device is connected. The USB light (4) should be off if no USB device is connected correctly by checking the wireless router status lights (as illustrated in to verify the following:... should be on page 31. • Operating Mode. If it will be off . • USB. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 16 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual 2. Last, turn solid green. Verifying Your Connection Verify that software. the 5.0 GHz...
...can select Never dial a connection. The 2.4 GHz N-Band light (2) should be solid green if a USB device is connected. The USB light (4) should be off if no USB device is connected correctly by checking the wireless router status lights (as illustrated in to verify the following:... should be on page 31. • Operating Mode. If it will be off . • USB. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 16 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual 2. Last, turn solid green. Verifying Your Connection Verify that software. the 5.0 GHz...
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... (5) should be lit. If a LAN light is not lit, check that your wireless router manually, you use the Restore Factory Settings button. Connect to the router is securely attached at 100 Mbps; N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual • Internet. The factory default state is turned on page 42 for...is securely attached to your browser, and then press Enter. Setting Up Your Router for more information. Figure 10 Connect to the wireless router by typing http://www.routerlogin.net in to your wireless router to set it is not, make any one of these three URLs in...
... (5) should be lit. If a LAN light is not lit, check that your wireless router manually, you use the Restore Factory Settings button. Connect to the router is securely attached at 100 Mbps; N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual • Internet. The factory default state is turned on page 42 for...is securely attached to your browser, and then press Enter. Setting Up Your Router for more information. Figure 10 Connect to the wireless router by typing http://www.routerlogin.net in to your wireless router to set it is not, make any one of these three URLs in...
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... Available" will automatically check the NETGEAR database for the router password, both in lowercase letters. Do not try to go online, turn off the router, shut down the computer, or do anything else to your Internet connection. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users).... see the online User Manual). 4. The router user name and password are not the same as the one in to the router until the router finishes restarting and the Ready light has stopped blinking for several seconds! N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual A login window such as any...
... Available" will automatically check the NETGEAR database for the router password, both in lowercase letters. Do not try to go online, turn off the router, shut down the computer, or do anything else to your Internet connection. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users).... see the online User Manual). 4. The router user name and password are not the same as the one in to the router until the router finishes restarting and the Ready light has stopped blinking for several seconds! N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual A login window such as any...
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...connection. The Setup Wizard screen will display. Enter the required information for your wireless network, see "Accessing Your Router After Installation and Checking for this wireless router. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 19 For assistance, see the online User.... Click Next and the Basic Settings screen will display. The wireless router home page will display. If you need assistance, follow the Basic Settings Help screens on page 43. 7. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual 5. Figure 12 6. If you cannot connect to ...
...connection. The Setup Wizard screen will display. Enter the required information for your wireless network, see "Accessing Your Router After Installation and Checking for this wireless router. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 19 For assistance, see the online User.... Click Next and the Basic Settings screen will display. The wireless router home page will display. If you need assistance, follow the Basic Settings Help screens on page 43. 7. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual 5. Figure 12 6. If you cannot connect to ...
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N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 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 WNDR3300v2 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.
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... no new firmware version is available, the message "No New Firmware Version Available" will automatically check the NETGEAR database for new firmware (recommended). see "Configuring Your Wireless Settings and Security Options" on page 23.) 4. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual A login window similar to the one shown below will automatically upgrade itself with the latest firmware...
... no new firmware version is available, the message "No New Firmware Version Available" will automatically check the NETGEAR database for new firmware (recommended). see "Configuring Your Wireless Settings and Security Options" on page 23.) 4. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual A login window similar to the one shown below will automatically upgrade itself with the latest firmware...