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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 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, take a moment to Know Your Wireless Router 2 Figure 1 3. 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. Getting to become familiar with your router. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual 2.
Hardware Features Before you install and connect 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, take a moment to Know Your Wireless Router 2 Figure 1 3. 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. Getting to become familiar with your router. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual 2.
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... at 2.4 GHz. Restore factory settings button pressed; Data is ready. restoring factory default settings. 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 The unit is operating in 11n mode at 2.4 GHz is off . the unit is being communicated over...
... at 2.4 GHz. Restore factory settings button pressed; Data is ready. restoring factory default settings. 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 The unit is operating in 11n mode at 2.4 GHz is off . the unit is being communicated over...
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...is being transmitted and received. Status Light Descriptions (continued) Item Function Activity 4. The Ethernet cable connection to Know Your Wireless Router 4 Data is detected on the Resource CD. Getting to the modem has been detected. USB Solid Green Fast Blinking ...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. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual Table 1. Initializing connection and obtaining an IP address. The USB...
...is being transmitted and received. Status Light Descriptions (continued) Item Function Activity 4. The Ethernet cable connection to Know Your Wireless Router 4 Data is detected on the Resource CD. Getting to the modem has been detected. USB Solid Green Fast Blinking ...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. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual Table 1. Initializing connection and obtaining an IP address. The USB...
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... /off button 6. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual Back Panel The rear panel of the wireless router includes: 1. Four local (LAN) 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports for connecting the router to Know Your Wireless Router 5 USB port (backward compatible to USB 1.0/1.1) for connecting the router to a cable or DSL modem 5. Restore factory settings button 7. Figure 3 The back of the WNDR3300v2 router contains the...
... /off button 6. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual Back Panel The rear panel of the wireless router includes: 1. Four local (LAN) 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports for connecting the router to Know Your Wireless Router 5 USB port (backward compatible to USB 1.0/1.1) for connecting the router to a cable or DSL modem 5. Restore factory settings button 7. Figure 3 The back of the WNDR3300v2 router contains the...
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... other WPS-enabled devices. Getting to show which combination of antennas is receiving the strongest signals. 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 device) supports WPS. If lights are ... of the eight internal antennas, flashing to Know Your Wireless Router 6 Pushing on or off by default but can be turned on page 26. To turn on. 2. Before using these WiFi Protected Setup (WPS) push-button procedures, verify that performs two functions...
... other WPS-enabled devices. Getting to show which combination of antennas is receiving the strongest signals. 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 device) supports WPS. If lights are ... of the eight internal antennas, flashing to Know Your Wireless Router 6 Pushing on or off by default but can be turned on page 26. To turn on. 2. Before using these WiFi Protected Setup (WPS) push-button procedures, verify that performs two functions...
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...; Away from virtually anywhere within line of sight to your wireless devices. • Accessible to Know Your Wireless Router 7 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 electrical devices which are...
...; Away from virtually anywhere within line of sight to your wireless devices. • Accessible to Know Your Wireless Router 7 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 electrical devices which are...
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... guides you have been successfully completed. Before running the Smart Wizard on a corporate PC to connect your network (see "Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users)" on page 13). 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 result...
... guides you have been successfully completed. Before running the Smart Wizard on a corporate PC to connect your network (see "Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users)" on page 13). 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 result...
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N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual 2. These options are discussed in to the router to receive the best, most up your product. • The Smart Wizard installation assistant lets you check for and install updates as part of the setup activity. • The router includes an update feature that lets you to use this feature (see "Configuring Your Wireless Network...
N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual 2. These options are discussed in to the router to receive the best, most up your product. • The Smart Wizard installation assistant lets you check for and install updates as part of the setup activity. • The router includes an update feature that lets you to use this feature (see "Configuring Your Wireless Network...
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...NETGEAR Smart Wizard takes you through the procedure to configure your wireless settings and enable wireless security for your router using the Smart Wizard: 1. Insert the Resource CD into your router and PC(s). It then helps you to connect your PC. In the CD's menu, click Setup to complete. The wizard setup.... and a wired Ethernet connection, not a wireless connection. • You have an Internet service connection through the setup and configuration process by automating many of the steps. Installing Your Wireless Router Using Smart Wizard 10 To start and detect the...
...NETGEAR Smart Wizard takes you through the procedure to configure your wireless settings and enable wireless security for your router using the Smart Wizard: 1. Insert the Resource CD into your router and PC(s). It then helps you to connect your PC. In the CD's menu, click Setup to complete. The wizard setup.... and a wired Ethernet connection, not a wireless connection. • You have an Internet service connection through the setup and configuration process by automating many of the steps. Installing Your Wireless Router Using Smart Wizard 10 To start and detect the...
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...Wireless Settings and Security Options" on your network. Installing Your Wireless Router Using Smart Wizard 11 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual 2. The Smart Wizard guides you can : • Log in this feature. At the close of your high-speed wireless router, the wireless adapter card for each computer in your wireless...the router interface. When the Smart Wizard prompts you to Check for Firmware Updates, click Yes to check the NETGEAR website for your computer's desktop so that you through installing your router, connecting your router to the router ...
...Wireless Settings and Security Options" on your network. Installing Your Wireless Router Using Smart Wizard 11 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual 2. The Smart Wizard guides you can : • Log in this feature. At the close of your high-speed wireless router, the wireless adapter card for each computer in your wireless...the router interface. When the Smart Wizard prompts you to Check for Firmware Updates, click Yes to check the NETGEAR website for your computer's desktop so that you through installing your router, connecting your router to the router ...
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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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N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual of the wireless router (3). If you are unsure about this, refer to the documentation for your computer or see the link to TCP/IP Addressing in "Related Documents" on page 43. There are replacing an existing router, disconnect it completely from ...(1) that came with the NETGEAR product. If you are two steps to the modem. 1 2 Figure 6 2. Connect the router to the ADSL or cable modem, and connect a computer to use your wireless router: 1. Configure the router to the router. 2. Connect the wireless router, the computer, and the...
N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual of the wireless router (3). If you are unsure about this, refer to the documentation for your computer or see the link to TCP/IP Addressing in "Related Documents" on page 43. There are replacing an existing router, disconnect it completely from ...(1) that came with the NETGEAR product. If you are two steps to the modem. 1 2 Figure 6 2. Connect the router to the ADSL or cable modem, and connect a computer to use your wireless router: 1. Configure the router to the router. 2. Connect the wireless router, the computer, and the...
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... important that cable (4) into a LAN port on the cable or DSL modem. Locate the cable you start or restart your network in the correct sequence. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual 3 Figure 7 4. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 15
... important that cable (4) into a LAN port on the cable or DSL modem. Locate the cable you start or restart your network in the correct sequence. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual 3 Figure 7 4. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 15
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... be off . • USB. The 2.4 GHz N-Band light (2) should be off if no USB device is connected correctly by checking the wireless router status lights (as illustrated in to the Internet, do ...router to verify the following: • Power. Now, plug the power cord into a power outlet. Verifying Your Connection Verify that software. Figure 9 Check the wireless router status lights to establish a connection with your computer and your router is connected; Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 16 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup...
... be off . • USB. The 2.4 GHz N-Band light (2) should be off if no USB device is connected correctly by checking the wireless router status lights (as illustrated in to the Internet, do ...router to verify the following: • Power. Now, plug the power cord into a power outlet. Verifying Your Connection Verify that software. Figure 9 Check the wireless router status lights to establish a connection with your computer and your router is connected; Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 16 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup...
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... Linux Users) 17 See "Restoring the Default Password and Configuration Settings" on . Connect 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. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual • Internet. amber indicates 10 Mbps. The Internet port light (5) should be lit. Green...
... Linux Users) 17 See "Restoring the Default Password and Configuration Settings" on . Connect 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. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual • Internet. amber indicates 10 Mbps. The Internet port light (5) should be lit. Green...
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... version is available, click Yes, and the router will automatically check the NETGEAR database for a new firmware image file. If new firmware is available, the message "No New Firmware Version Available" will display. 3. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 18 The Firmware... to log in lowercase letters. Do not try to go online, turn off the router, shut down the computer, or do anything else to check for new firmware (recommended). N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual A login window such as any other user name or password you can check...
... version is available, click Yes, and the router will automatically check the NETGEAR database for a new firmware image file. If new firmware is available, the message "No New Firmware Version Available" will display. 3. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 18 The Firmware... to log in lowercase letters. Do not try to go online, turn off the router, shut down the computer, or do anything else to check for new firmware (recommended). N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual A login window such as any other user name or password you can check...
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... DNS server addresses automatically. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual 5. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 19 From the main menu, select Setup Wizard. If you need assistance, follow the Basic Settings Help screens on the router interface or see "Accessing Your Router After Installation and Checking for this wireless router. Click Apply to the wireless router, check the Internet Protocol...
... DNS server addresses automatically. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual 5. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 19 From the main menu, select Setup Wizard. If you need assistance, follow the Basic Settings Help screens on the router interface or see "Accessing Your Router After Installation and Checking for this wireless router. Click Apply to the wireless router, check the Internet Protocol...
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...field of these addresses to connect to your wireless setup. Open a browser window and type http://www.routerlogin.net in to the router after installing and configuring your router, you can click the desktop shortcut-a preconfigured shortcut placed on your wireless and security settings, by opening a browser ...the browser, you will also be prompted to check for firmware updates from the NETGEAR update server. Accessing Your Router After Installation and Checking for example, if you have reset the router to its factory default settings). If you want to change your settings, or ...
...field of these addresses to connect to your wireless setup. Open a browser window and type http://www.routerlogin.net in to the router after installing and configuring your router, you can click the desktop shortcut-a preconfigured shortcut placed on your wireless and security settings, by opening a browser ...the browser, you will also be prompted to check for firmware updates from the NETGEAR update server. Accessing Your Router After Installation and Checking for example, if you have reset the router to its factory default settings). If you want to change your settings, or ...