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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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N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual 2. Figure 1 3. Hardware Features Before you install and connect your router, take a moment to the Ethernet cables for installation (near an AC power outlet and accessible to become familiar with the front and back panels of the router-especially the LEDs on the front panel. Place your router. Getting to Know Your Wireless Router 2 Set up your wireless router by inserting the router into the stand supplied with your router in an area suitable for your wired computers).
N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual 2. Figure 1 3. Hardware Features Before you install and connect your router, take a moment to the Ethernet cables for installation (near an AC power outlet and accessible to become familiar with the front and back panels of the router-especially the LEDs on the front panel. Place your router. Getting to Know Your Wireless Router 2 Set up your wireless router by inserting the router into the stand supplied with your router in an area suitable for your wired computers).
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...Off Solid Blue Blinking Blue Off Description The unit is starting up after being communicated over the wireless network. See "Checking Basic Router Functions" on page 31 for instructions on . Firmware is ready. restoring factory default settings....11n mode at 5 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 the router. Getting to Know Your Wireless Router 3 Table 1. Firmware is being powered on restoring your router firmware. 1. Restore factory settings button ...
...Off Solid Blue Blinking Blue Off Description The unit is starting up after being communicated over the wireless network. See "Checking Basic Router Functions" on page 31 for instructions on . Firmware is ready. restoring factory default settings....11n mode at 5 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 the router. Getting to Know Your Wireless Router 3 Table 1. Firmware is being powered on restoring your router firmware. 1. Restore factory settings button ...
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...Data is being transmitted at 100 Mbps. 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 Ethernet cable connection to be used. Data is being transmitted... Description The USB device has been accepted by the Router and is connected to Know Your Wireless Router 4 Getting to the modem. The LAN port has detected a 100 Mbps link with an attached device. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual Table 1. No Ethernet cable is ready to the modem...
...Data is being transmitted at 100 Mbps. 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 Ethernet cable connection to be used. Data is being transmitted... Description The USB device has been accepted by the Router and is connected to Know Your Wireless Router 4 Getting to the modem. The LAN port has detected a 100 Mbps link with an attached device. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual Table 1. No Ethernet cable is ready to the modem...
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... port for attaching a USB storage device Getting to Know Your Wireless Router 5 WLAN on /off button 6. Figure 3 The back of the WNDR3300v2 router contains the items in the list that follows the figure. 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 connecting the...
... port for attaching a USB storage device Getting to Know Your Wireless Router 5 WLAN on /off button 6. Figure 3 The back of the WNDR3300v2 router contains the items in the list that follows the figure. 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 connecting the...
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...) push-button procedures, verify that performs two functions: 1. If lights are off . Top Panel N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual Figure 4 The top of antennas is receiving the strongest signals. The dome acts as a push-button for the router to connect with other WPS-enabled devices. Push the dome, then release. To use the WPS method to...
...) push-button procedures, verify that performs two functions: 1. If lights are off . Top Panel N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual Figure 4 The top of antennas is receiving the strongest signals. The dome acts as a push-button for the router to connect with other WPS-enabled devices. Push the dome, then release. To use the WPS method to...
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...or the base for a cordless phone. 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 ...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 potential sources of walls and ceilings between the wireless router and your other devices to Know Your Wireless Router 7 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual Router...
...or the base for a cordless phone. 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 ...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 potential sources of walls and ceilings between the wireless router and your other devices to Know Your Wireless Router 7 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual Router...
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... or aluminum studs. Before running the Smart Wizard on a corporate PC to use the Smart Wizard, see "Connecting Your Wireless Router" on page 13). See "Installing Your Wireless Router Using Smart Wizard" 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...
... or aluminum studs. Before running the Smart Wizard on a corporate PC to use the Smart Wizard, see "Connecting Your Wireless Router" on page 13). See "Installing Your Wireless Router Using Smart Wizard" 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...
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... best, most up your wireless network and select wireless security settings to use this feature (see the Reference Manual for Internet access (see "Configuring Your Wireless Network" on page 21). These options are discussed in to the router to protect your router. To make it easy for New Firmware" on page 17). 3. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual 2. You must be logged...
... best, most up your wireless network and select wireless security settings to use this feature (see the Reference Manual for Internet access (see "Configuring Your Wireless Network" on page 21). These options are discussed in to the router to protect your router. To make it easy for New Firmware" on page 17). 3. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual 2. You must be logged...
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... for Firmware Updates, click Yes to check the NETGEAR website for updates later (see "Setting Your SSID and Wireless Security" on page 24 or "Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to access the router's main menu. • For Mac users, the... in your router (see "Configuring Your Wireless Settings and Security Options" on your desktop. To ensure optimum performance of installation: • For Windows users, the Smart Wizard places a Router_Setup.html file on page 23). Installing Your Wireless Router Using Smart Wizard 11 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual 2. Refer...
... for Firmware Updates, click Yes to check the NETGEAR website for updates later (see "Setting Your SSID and Wireless Security" on page 24 or "Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to access the router's main menu. • For Mac users, the... in your router (see "Configuring Your Wireless Settings and Security Options" on your desktop. To ensure optimum performance of installation: • For Windows users, the Smart Wizard places a Router_Setup.html file on page 23). Installing Your Wireless Router Using Smart Wizard 11 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual 2. Refer...
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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 cable modem, and connect a computer to setting up your wireless router: 1. Connect the wireless router, the computer, and the modem. a. Locate the Ethernet cable (1) that came with the NETGEAR product. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual of the wireless router (3). There are unsure about this, refer to the modem. 1 2 Figure 6 2. To connect your wireless router: 1. b. You will connect it aside before starting to install...
... or cable modem, and connect a computer to setting up your wireless router: 1. Connect the wireless router, the computer, and the modem. a. Locate the Ethernet cable (1) that came with the NETGEAR product. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual of the wireless router (3). There are unsure about this, refer to the modem. 1 2 Figure 6 2. To connect your wireless router: 1. b. You will connect it aside before starting to install...
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First, plug 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. Securely insert that you...accessing the Internet. 1. Wait 2 minutes. To start your network. Failure to start your network 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. Locate the cable you from the modem in step 2.
First, plug 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. Securely insert that you...accessing the Internet. 1. Wait 2 minutes. To start your network. Failure to start your network 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. Locate the cable you from the modem in step 2.
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... following: • Power. it does not, see "Checking Basic Router Functions" on your wireless router and into your computer. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 16 Last, turn solid green. Wait 1 minute. 3. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual 2. Now, plug the power cord into a power outlet. Figure 9 Check the wireless router status lights to the Internet, do not run that your...
... following: • Power. it does not, see "Checking Basic Router Functions" on your wireless router and into your computer. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 16 Last, turn solid green. Wait 1 minute. 3. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual 2. Now, plug the power cord into a power outlet. Figure 9 Check the wireless router status lights to the Internet, do not run that your...
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... the Ethernet cable is securely attached to the wireless router by typing any changes to your wireless router to set it is not, make any one of these three URLs in the address field of your browser, and then press Enter. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual • Internet. To access your wireless router manually, you use the Restore Factory Settings button. Setting...
... the Ethernet cable is securely attached to the wireless router by typing any changes to your wireless router to set it is not, make any one of these three URLs in the address field of your browser, and then press Enter. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual • Internet. To access your wireless router manually, you use the Restore Factory Settings button. Setting...
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...available, the message "No New Firmware Version Available" will automatically check the NETGEAR database for the router password, both in to your Internet connection. Do not try to go online, turn off the router, shut down the computer, or do anything else to check for new ...as the one in the following figure opens: Figure 11 2. see the online User Manual). 4. When prompted, enter admin for the router user name and password 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...
...available, the message "No New Firmware Version Available" will automatically check the NETGEAR database for the router password, both in to your Internet connection. Do not try to go online, turn off the router, shut down the computer, or do anything else to check for new ...as the one in the following figure opens: Figure 11 2. see the online User Manual). 4. When prompted, enter admin for the router user name and password 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...
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.... Enter the required information for your connection. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 19 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual 5. For assistance, see your wireless network, see "Accessing Your Router After Installation and Checking for this wireless router. To complete your router setup and to the Internet! From the main menu, select Setup Wizard. Click Next and the Basic Settings screen will display...
.... Enter the required information for your connection. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 19 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual 5. For assistance, see your wireless network, see "Accessing Your Router After Installation and Checking for this wireless router. To complete your router setup and to the Internet! From the main menu, select Setup Wizard. Click Next and the Basic Settings screen will display...
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Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 20 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 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. If problems persist, register your ISP to verify that you have the correct configuration information. • Read "Troubleshooting" on page 30.
Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 20 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 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. If problems persist, register your ISP to verify that you have the correct configuration information. • Read "Troubleshooting" on page 30.
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... Firmware Upgrade Assistant screen will automatically check the NETGEAR database for a new firmware image file. Click Yes to check for new firmware later; see "Configuring Your Wireless Settings and Security Options" on page 23.) 4. If new firmware is available, click Yes, and the router will display. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual A login window similar to the one shown...
... Firmware Upgrade Assistant screen will automatically check the NETGEAR database for a new firmware image file. Click Yes to check for new firmware later; see "Configuring Your Wireless Settings and Security Options" on page 23.) 4. If new firmware is available, click Yes, and the router will display. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual A login window similar to the one shown...
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... preferred option). N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual Configuring Your Wireless Settings and Security Options The wireless network settings of the router must use the same SSID, also called the wireless network name, and the same wireless security. To configure the wireless network, you can use Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) to Configure Your Wireless Network" on this router, see the online User Manual. You must...
... preferred option). N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual Configuring Your Wireless Settings and Security Options The wireless network settings of the router must use the same SSID, also called the wireless network name, and the same wireless security. To configure the wireless network, you can use Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) to Configure Your Wireless Network" on this router, see the online User Manual. You must...