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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 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E.
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... 13 Connecting Your Wireless Router 13 Verifying Your Connection 16 Setting Up Your Router for Internet Access 17 Configuring Your Wireless Network 21 Accessing Your 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...
... 13 Connecting Your Wireless Router 13 Verifying Your Connection 16 Setting Up Your Router for Internet Access 17 Configuring Your Wireless Network 21 Accessing Your 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...
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Hardware Features Before you install and connect your router, take a moment to Know Your Wireless Router 2 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. 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. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual 2.
Hardware Features Before you install and connect your router, take a moment to Know Your Wireless Router 2 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. 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. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual 2.
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...operating in 11n mode at 5 GHz is starting up after being powered on. The unit is not supplied to Know Your Wireless Router 3 Power 2. 2.4 GHz Mode 3. 5 GHz Mode Activity Solid Amber Solid Green Blinking Green Blinking Amber Off Solid Green ...completed; Firmware is being communicated over a wireless network. Data is corrupted. The unit is being communicated over the wireless network. Data is operating in 11n mode at 2.4 GHz is upgrading. 2. Getting to the router. Front Panel N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual Figure 2 You can use the status...
...operating in 11n mode at 5 GHz is starting up after being powered on. The unit is not supplied to Know Your Wireless Router 3 Power 2. 2.4 GHz Mode 3. 5 GHz Mode Activity Solid Amber Solid Green Blinking Green Blinking Amber Off Solid Green ...completed; Firmware is being communicated over a wireless network. Data is corrupted. The unit is being communicated over the wireless network. Data is operating in 11n mode at 2.4 GHz is upgrading. 2. Getting to the router. Front Panel N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual Figure 2 You can use the status...
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... link with an attached device. No link is now safe to transmit data. 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. The USB device is being ... address has been received; No Ethernet cable is being transmitted at 10 Mbps. Initializing connection and obtaining an IP address. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual Table 1. Status Light Descriptions (continued) Item Function Activity 4. LAN Solid Green (Ports 1-4) Blinking Green Solid Amber ...
... link with an attached device. No link is now safe to transmit data. 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. The USB device is being ... address has been received; No Ethernet cable is being transmitted at 10 Mbps. Initializing connection and obtaining an IP address. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual Table 1. Status Light Descriptions (continued) Item Function Activity 4. LAN Solid Green (Ports 1-4) Blinking Green Solid Amber ...
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... the items in the list that follows the figure. Internet (WAN) Ethernet port for connecting the router to Know Your Wireless Router 5 Restore factory settings button 7. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual Back Panel The rear panel of the wireless router includes: 1. USB port (backward compatible to USB 1.0/1.1) for attaching a USB storage device Getting to local computers 4. Power on /off...
... the items in the list that follows the figure. Internet (WAN) Ethernet port for connecting the router to Know Your Wireless Router 5 Restore factory settings button 7. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual Back Panel The rear panel of the wireless router includes: 1. USB port (backward compatible to USB 1.0/1.1) for attaching a USB storage device Getting to local computers 4. Power on /off...
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...-enabled devices. Before using these WiFi Protected Setup (WPS) push-button procedures, verify that performs two functions: 1. If lights are on . 2. 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... they will turn the antenna display lights on . 2. Push the dome, then release. Pushing on page 26. Top Panel N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual Figure 4 The top of antennas is receiving the strongest signals. These status lights are off by default but can be turned...
...-enabled devices. Before using these WiFi Protected Setup (WPS) push-button procedures, verify that performs two functions: 1. If lights are on . 2. 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... they will turn the antenna display lights on . 2. Push the dome, then release. Pushing on page 26. Top Panel N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual Figure 4 The top of antennas is receiving the strongest signals. These status lights are off by default but can be turned...
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Getting to identify the serial number, port connectors, status lights, and default login information. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual Router Label View the label on the physical placement of walls the wireless signal must pass through may limit the range. Figure 5 Positioning Your Wireless Router The wireless router lets you access your network from virtually anywhere within the operating range of...
Getting to identify the serial number, port connectors, status lights, and default login information. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual Router Label View the label on the physical placement of walls the wireless signal must pass through may limit the range. Figure 5 Positioning Your Wireless Router The wireless router lets you access your network from virtually anywhere within the operating range of...
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... or prefer not to use the Smart Wizard, see "Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users)" on your router and get on page 10 to use this option. Getting to the Internet. Installing Your Wireless Router To help you through the setup process. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual • Away from any large metal surfaces, such as glass...
... or prefer not to use the Smart Wizard, see "Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users)" on your router and get on page 10 to use this option. Getting to the Internet. Installing Your Wireless Router To help you through the setup process. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual • Away from any large metal surfaces, such as glass...
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... installation assistant lets you check for details). N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual 2. Set up -to protect your router. Getting to use this feature (see the Reference Manual for and install updates. Updating Your Router Firmware NETGEAR is always improving the operability and features included with your wireless network (see "Setting Up Your Router for New Firmware" on page 21...
... installation assistant lets you check for details). N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual 2. Set up -to protect your router. Getting to use this feature (see the Reference Manual for and install updates. Updating Your Router Firmware NETGEAR is always improving the operability and features included with your wireless network (see "Setting Up Your Router for New Firmware" on page 21...
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... CD does not automatically start and detect the language you are successfully completed. Installing Your Wireless Router Using Smart Wizard 10 In the CD's menu, click Setup to connect your PC. The NETGEAR Smart Wizard takes you through the procedure to start the Smart Wizard: • For... Windows users, - The wizard setup process takes about 20 minutes to configure your wireless settings and enable wireless security for your network....
... CD does not automatically start and detect the language you are successfully completed. Installing Your Wireless Router Using Smart Wizard 10 In the CD's menu, click Setup to connect your PC. The NETGEAR Smart Wizard takes you through the procedure to start the Smart Wizard: • For... Windows users, - The wizard setup process takes about 20 minutes to configure your wireless settings and enable wireless security for your network....
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N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual 2. Follow the instructions and prompts to the bottom label for the default login information, or see the steps in "Accessing Your Router After Installation and Checking for Internet access (see the Reference Manual on the desktop for you to check the NETGEAR...support the same technology as your high-speed wireless router, the wireless adapter card for more information about this manual, see "Configuring Your Wireless Settings and Security Options" on page 26). It also places the Router Login shortcut on your network. See "...
N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual 2. Follow the instructions and prompts to the bottom label for the default login information, or see the steps in "Accessing Your Router After Installation and Checking for Internet access (see the Reference Manual on the desktop for you to check the NETGEAR...support the same technology as your high-speed wireless router, the wireless adapter card for more information about this manual, see "Configuring Your Wireless Settings and Security Options" on page 26). It also places the Router Login shortcut on your network. See "...
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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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... or ADSL broadband modem. Connect the wireless router, the computer, and the modem. To connect your computer. c. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual of the wireless router (3). If you are two steps to the modem. 1 2 Figure 6 2. Securely insert that came with the NETGEAR product. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 14 Configure the router to install your modem and into...
... or ADSL broadband modem. Connect the wireless router, the computer, and the modem. To connect your computer. c. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual of the wireless router (3). If you are two steps to the modem. 1 2 Figure 6 2. Securely insert that came with the NETGEAR product. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 14 Configure the router to install your modem and into...
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... or restart your network in the correct sequence could prevent you removed from accessing the Internet. 1. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual 3 Figure 7 4. Securely insert that you are ready to start your network in the correct sequence. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 15 Failure to start your network. First, plug in the correct...
... or restart your network in the correct sequence could prevent you removed from accessing the Internet. 1. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual 3 Figure 7 4. Securely insert that you are ready to start your network in the correct sequence. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 15 Failure to start your network. First, plug in the correct...
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... device is connected; The USB light (4) should be off if no USB device is connected. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual 2. You might take several minutes for your wireless router and into a power outlet. If it will be off . • USB. it does not, see "Checking Basic Router Functions" on ; Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 16
... device is connected; The USB light (4) should be off if no USB device is connected. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual 2. You might take several minutes for your wireless router and into a power outlet. If it will be off . • USB. it does not, see "Checking Basic Router Functions" on ; Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 16
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... to set it is powered on page 42 for Internet Access When configuring your router: 1. The factory default state is securely attached at 100 Mbps; To access your wireless router manually, you use the Restore Factory Settings button. A LAN light (6) should be lit. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual • Internet. The Internet port light (5) should be lit.
... to set it is powered on page 42 for Internet Access When configuring your router: 1. The factory default state is securely attached at 100 Mbps; To access your wireless router manually, you use the Restore Factory Settings button. A LAN light (6) should be lit. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual • Internet. The Internet port light (5) should be lit.
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... If new firmware is available, the message "No New Firmware Version Available" will automatically check the NETGEAR database for new firmware later; The router user name and password are not the same as the one in the following figure opens: Figure 11... version is available, click Yes, and the router will display. 3. When prompted, enter admin for the router user name and password for new firmware (recommended). Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 18 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual A login window such as any other user...
... If new firmware is available, the message "No New Firmware Version Available" will automatically check the NETGEAR database for new firmware later; The router user name and password are not the same as the one in the following figure opens: Figure 11... version is available, click Yes, and the router will display. 3. When prompted, enter admin for the router user name and password for new firmware (recommended). Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 18 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual A login window such as any other user...
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N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual 5. Figure 12 6. Click Next and the Basic Settings screen will display. If you need assistance, follow the Basic Settings Help screens on the router interface or see the online User Manual for your ISP connection in "Related Documents" on page 23. You are now connected to the wireless router..., check the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) properties in the Network Connections section of your connection. The wireless router home page will display. To complete your router setup and to save your...
N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual 5. Figure 12 6. Click Next and the Basic Settings screen will display. If you need assistance, follow the Basic Settings Help screens on the router interface or see the online User Manual for your ISP connection in "Related Documents" on page 23. You are now connected to the wireless router..., check the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) properties in the Network Connections section of your connection. The wireless router home page will display. To complete your router setup and to save your...
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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.