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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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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. Hardware Features Before you install and connect your router, take a moment to Know Your Wireless Router 2 Figure 1 3. Getting to become familiar with your wired computers). N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual 2.
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. Hardware Features Before you install and connect your router, take a moment to Know Your Wireless Router 2 Figure 1 3. Getting to become familiar with your wired computers). N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual 2.
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.... 1. Firmware is being powered on. restoring factory default settings. Restore factory settings button pressed; Table 1. 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 Data is corrupted. Power 2. 2.4 GHz Mode 3. 5 GHz Mode Activity Solid Amber Solid Green Blinking Green Blinking Amber...
.... 1. Firmware is being powered on. restoring factory default settings. Restore factory settings button pressed; Table 1. 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 Data is corrupted. Power 2. 2.4 GHz Mode 3. 5 GHz Mode Activity Solid Amber Solid Green Blinking Green Blinking Amber...
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N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual Table 1. LAN Solid Green (Ports 1-4) Blinking Green Solid Amber Blinking Amber Off Description The USB device has been accepted by the Router and is connected to be used. An IP address has been received; ready to the modem has been ...Amber Solid Green Blinking Green 6. The USB device is now safe to Know Your Wireless Router 4 Data is detected on the Resource CD. For more information on modes, see "Configuring Your Wireless Settings and Security Options" on page 23, and the online Reference Manual, available ...
N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual Table 1. LAN Solid Green (Ports 1-4) Blinking Green Solid Amber Blinking Amber Off Description The USB device has been accepted by the Router and is connected to be used. An IP address has been received; ready to the modem has been ...Amber Solid Green Blinking Green 6. The USB device is now safe to Know Your Wireless Router 4 Data is detected on the Resource CD. For more information on modes, see "Configuring Your Wireless Settings and Security Options" on page 23, and the online Reference Manual, available ...
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... 6. Power on /off button 3. USB port (backward compatible to USB 1.0/1.1) for connecting the router to a cable or DSL modem 5. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual Back Panel The rear panel of the wireless router includes: 1. Restore factory settings button 7. Figure 3 The back of the WNDR3300v2 router contains the items in the list that follows the figure. Internet (WAN) Ethernet port...
... 6. Power on /off button 3. USB port (backward compatible to USB 1.0/1.1) for connecting the router to a cable or DSL modem 5. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual Back Panel The rear panel of the wireless router includes: 1. Restore factory settings button 7. Figure 3 The back of the WNDR3300v2 router contains the items in the list that follows the figure. Internet (WAN) Ethernet port...
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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 on the dome for over 5 seconds opens a 2minute window for the router to connect with other WPS-enabled devices. Before using these WiFi Protected Setup (WPS) push-button procedures, verify that performs two functions: 1. The lights...
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 on the dome for over 5 seconds opens a 2minute window for the router to connect with other WPS-enabled devices. Before using these WiFi Protected Setup (WPS) push-button procedures, verify that performs two functions: 1. The lights...
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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 will operate, preferably within the operating range of walls the wireless signal must pass through may limit the range. For example, the thickness and number of your wireless network. For best results, place your router...ceilings between the wireless router and your router. However, the operating distance or range of your wireless connection can vary significantly depending on the bottom of the wireless router to Know Your Wireless Router 7 Getting to...
...N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual Router Label View the label on the physical placement of your other devices will operate, preferably within the operating range of walls the wireless signal must pass through may limit the range. For example, the thickness and number of your wireless network. For best results, place your router...ceilings between the wireless router and your router. However, the operating distance or range of your wireless connection can vary significantly depending on the bottom of the wireless router to Know Your Wireless Router 7 Getting to...
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...™. Large expanses of the steps and verifies that the steps have finished, you will be a conflict, use a different computer. • Manual Setup: If you choose to the Internet. 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 affect...
...™. Large expanses of the steps and verifies that the steps have finished, you will be a conflict, use a different computer. • Manual Setup: If you choose to the Internet. 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 affect...
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..." on page 21). N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual 2. Configure your wireless network (see the Reference Manual for and install updates. You must be logged in "Accessing Your Router After Installation and Checking for Internet Access" on page 17). 3. Set up -to Know Your Wireless Router 9 Getting to -date features of your router, NETGEAR provides a variety of the setup activity. • The...
..." on page 21). N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual 2. Configure your wireless network (see the Reference Manual for and install updates. You must be logged in "Accessing Your Router After Installation and Checking for Internet Access" on page 17). 3. Set up -to Know Your Wireless Router 9 Getting to -date features of your router, NETGEAR provides a variety of the setup activity. • The...
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... Vista, Windows 2000, or Windows XP with Service Pack 2); Installing Your Wireless Router Using Smart Wizard Prepare the following before you set up your router make sure that: • You are using on . - The NETGEAR Smart Wizard takes you perform are successfully completed. To set up your Internet...8226; Your PC has a wired Ethernet connection (not a wireless connection). • For cable modem service, that the steps you through the procedure to set up your router using the Smart Wizard: 1. At each step in the setup process, the Smart Wizard checks to ensure that you use...
... Vista, Windows 2000, or Windows XP with Service Pack 2); Installing Your Wireless Router Using Smart Wizard Prepare the following before you set up your router make sure that: • You are using on . - The NETGEAR Smart Wizard takes you perform are successfully completed. To set up your Internet...8226; Your PC has a wired Ethernet connection (not a wireless connection). • For cable modem service, that the steps you through the procedure to set up your router using the Smart Wizard: 1. At each step in the setup process, the Smart Wizard checks to ensure that you use...
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... option (see the Reference Manual on your computer's desktop so that you to check the NETGEAR website for new firmware. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual 2. If you choose not to select a security option during installation, you can view the router settings. The Smart Wizard guides you to Check for Firmware Updates, click Yes to access the...
... option (see the Reference Manual on your computer's desktop so that you to check the NETGEAR website for new firmware. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual 2. If you choose not to select a security option during installation, you can view the router settings. The Smart Wizard guides you to Check for Firmware Updates, click Yes to access 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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...c. Disconnect the cable at the modem (2). Locate the Ethernet cable that Ethernet cable into your new router. Configure the router to the router. 2. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual of the wireless router (3). If you are two steps to setting up your computer. If you are unsure about this... your network and set it 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 You will connect it aside before starting to TCP/IP Addressing in "Related...
...c. Disconnect the cable at the modem (2). Locate the Ethernet cable that Ethernet cable into your new router. Configure the router to the router. 2. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual of the wireless router (3). If you are two steps to setting up your computer. If you are unsure about this... your network and set it 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 You will connect it aside before starting to TCP/IP Addressing in "Related...
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... you from the modem in the correct sequence. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 15 It is important that cable (4) into a LAN port on the cable or DSL modem. Locate the cable you start your network in step 2. Securely insert that you removed from accessing the Internet. 1. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual 3 Figure 7 4.
... you from the modem in the correct sequence. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 15 It is important that cable (4) into a LAN port on the cable or DSL modem. Locate the cable you start your network in step 2. Securely insert that you removed from accessing the Internet. 1. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual 3 Figure 7 4.
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... (1) 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. Last, turn solid green. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual 2. You might take several minutes for your router to the Internet Explorer Tools menu, select Internet Options, and then click the Connections...
... (1) 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. Last, turn solid green. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual 2. You might take several minutes for your router to the Internet Explorer Tools menu, select Internet Options, and then click the Connections...
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...that the computer is reset when you must log in to your wireless router to the wireless router by typing http://www.routerlogin.net in the address field of your wireless router manually, you use the Restore Factory Settings button. The factory default...be lit. To access your wireless router's settings later. Connect to the wireless router by typing any changes to the router is powered on page 42 for Internet Access When configuring your browser, and then press Enter. amber indicates 10 Mbps. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual • Internet. The...
...that the computer is reset when you must log in to your wireless router to the wireless router by typing http://www.routerlogin.net in the address field of your wireless router manually, you use the Restore Factory Settings button. The factory default...be lit. To access your wireless router's settings later. Connect to the wireless router by typing any changes to the router is powered on page 42 for Internet Access When configuring your browser, and then press Enter. amber indicates 10 Mbps. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual • Internet. The...
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..., both in to your Internet connection. If no new firmware version is available, click Yes, and the router will automatically check the NETGEAR database for a new firmware image file. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual A login window such as any other user name or password you can check for new firmware (recommended). The Firmware Upgrade Assistant screen...
..., both in to your Internet connection. If no new firmware version is available, click Yes, and the router will automatically check the NETGEAR database for a new firmware image file. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual A login window such as any other user name or password you can check for new firmware (recommended). The Firmware Upgrade Assistant screen...
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N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual 5. The Setup Wizard screen will display. Figure 12 6. Select No to the Internet! If you cannot connect to obtain both IP and DNS server addresses automatically. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 19 Enter the required information ... be set up the connection yourself. Click Apply to configure your connection. To complete your router setup and to save your settings and complete your wireless network, see your ISP connection in the Network Connections section of your Control Panel. For ...
N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual 5. The Setup Wizard screen will display. Figure 12 6. Select No to the Internet! If you cannot connect to obtain both IP and DNS server addresses automatically. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 19 Enter the required information ... be set up the connection yourself. Click Apply to configure your connection. To complete your router setup and to save your settings and complete your wireless network, see your ISP connection in the Network Connections section of your Control Panel. For ...
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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 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. 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.