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Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA March 2010 208-10532-03 v1.0 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E.
Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA March 2010 208-10532-03 v1.0 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E.
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... LEDs-and the important information on the router label (see "Unpacking Your New Wireless Router" on page 1). A PDF version of the NETGEAR® N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400. To prepare your router. Then, read the section on "Positioning Your Wireless Router" on page 7 to ensure that you have selected the best location to install your router for installation: 1. The Smart Wizard™ Installation...
... LEDs-and the important information on the router label (see "Unpacking Your New Wireless Router" on page 1). A PDF version of the NETGEAR® N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400. To prepare your router. Then, read the section on "Positioning Your Wireless Router" on page 7 to ensure that you have selected the best location to install your router for installation: 1. The Smart Wizard™ Installation...
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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. Getting to become familiar with your wired computers). 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. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 2. Hardware Features Before you install and connect your router, take a moment to Know Your Wireless Router 2
Place your router in an area suitable for installation (near an AC power outlet and accessible to the Ethernet cables for your router. Getting to become familiar with your wired computers). 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. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 2. Hardware Features Before you install and connect your router, take a moment to Know Your Wireless Router 2
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... is ready. Data is being communicated over a wireless network. Data is off . the unit is upgrading. 2. See "Checking Basic Router Functions" on page 31 for instructions on . The 11n mode at 2.4 GHz is being communicated over the wireless network. Power 2. 2.4 GHz Mode 3. 5 ...pressed; The unit is operating in 11n mode at 5 GHz. Getting to the router. The unit startup has completed; Power is corrupted. restoring factory default settings. Front Panel N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Figure 2 You can use the status lights on the front of the...
... is ready. Data is being communicated over a wireless network. Data is off . the unit is upgrading. 2. See "Checking Basic Router Functions" on page 31 for instructions on . The 11n mode at 2.4 GHz is being communicated over the wireless network. Power 2. 2.4 GHz Mode 3. 5 ...pressed; The unit is operating in 11n mode at 5 GHz. Getting to the router. The unit startup has completed; Power is corrupted. restoring factory default settings. Front Panel N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Figure 2 You can use the status lights on the front of the...
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N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Table 1. Status Light Descriptions (continued) Item Function Activity 4. No USB device is connected, or the "Safely Remove Hardware" button has been pressed and it is being transmitted at 100 Mbps. Data is now safe to transmit data. Data is ready to Know Your Wireless Router...Solid Green (Ports 1-4) Blinking Green Solid Amber Blinking Amber Off Description The USB device has been accepted by the Router and is being transmitted at 10 Mbps. No Ethernet cable is detected on the Resource CD. The Ethernet cable connection...
N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Table 1. Status Light Descriptions (continued) Item Function Activity 4. No USB device is connected, or the "Safely Remove Hardware" button has been pressed and it is being transmitted at 100 Mbps. Data is now safe to transmit data. Data is ready to Know Your Wireless Router...Solid Green (Ports 1-4) Blinking Green Solid Amber Blinking Amber Off Description The USB device has been accepted by the Router and is being transmitted at 10 Mbps. No Ethernet cable is detected on the Resource CD. The Ethernet cable connection...
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AC power adapter outlet 2. USB port (backward compatible to USB 1.0/1.1) for connecting the router to local computers 4. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Back Panel The rear panel of the wireless router includes: 1. WLAN on /off button 6. Figure 3 The back of the WNDR3400 router contains the items in the list that follows the figure. Restore factory settings button 7. Power on...
AC power adapter outlet 2. USB port (backward compatible to USB 1.0/1.1) for connecting the router to local computers 4. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Back Panel The rear panel of the wireless router includes: 1. WLAN on /off button 6. Figure 3 The back of the WNDR3400 router contains the items in the list that follows the figure. Restore factory settings button 7. Power on...
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... WPS security with other device) supports WPS. To use the WPS method to implement security, see "Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to Know Your Wireless Router 6 If lights are off by default but can be turned on . 2. If lights are off , they will turn on . 2. These status ..., then release. The lights identify the activity of the eight internal antennas, flashing to connect with other WPS-enabled devices. Top Panel N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Figure 4 The top of antennas is receiving the strongest signals. Push 'N' Connect (WPS). Antenna display lights.
... WPS security with other device) supports WPS. To use the WPS method to implement security, see "Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to Know Your Wireless Router 6 If lights are off by default but can be turned on . 2. If lights are off , they will turn on . 2. These status ..., then release. The lights identify the activity of the eight internal antennas, flashing to connect with other WPS-enabled devices. Top Panel N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Figure 4 The top of antennas is receiving the strongest signals. Push 'N' Connect (WPS). Antenna display lights.
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... the base for a cordless phone. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Router Label View the label on the physical placement of sight to your wireless devices. • Accessible to Know Your Wireless Router 7 Figure 5 Positioning Your Wireless Router The wireless router lets you access your network from virtually... within the operating range of your other devices will operate, preferably within line of your router. For example, the thickness and number of the wireless router to a minimum. • Away from electrical devices which are potential sources of interference,...
... the base for a cordless phone. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Router Label View the label on the physical placement of sight to your wireless devices. • Accessible to Know Your Wireless Router 7 Figure 5 Positioning Your Wireless Router The wireless router lets you access your network from virtually... within the operating range of your other devices will operate, preferably within line of your router. For example, the thickness and number of the wireless router to a minimum. • Away from electrical devices which are potential sources of interference,...
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N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual • Away from any large metal surfaces, such as glass, insulated walls, fish tanks, mirrors, brick, and concrete can also affect your wireless signal. Failure to follow these guidelines can set up your home router, check with the default settings of ...you set up your company's network support staff. The wizard guides you choose to use this option and install your router manually, for your wireless router using one of other materials such as a solid metal door or aluminum studs. Corporate network settings or Virtual Private ...
N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual • Away from any large metal surfaces, such as glass, insulated walls, fish tanks, mirrors, brick, and concrete can also affect your wireless signal. Failure to follow these guidelines can set up your home router, check with the default settings of ...you set up your company's network support staff. The wizard guides you choose to use this option and install your router manually, for your wireless router using one of other materials such as a solid metal door or aluminum studs. Corporate network settings or Virtual Private ...
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... 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 "Setting Up Your Router for details). N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual...
... 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 "Setting Up Your Router for details). N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual...
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...not covered in your computer's desktop so that you can view the router settings. After connecting to the Internet, you to check the NETGEAR website for more information about this manual, see the online User Manual for new router firmware; Refer to complete the installation. See "Restoring the Default ... file on page 23). Follow the instructions and prompts to the bottom label for the default login information, or see "Configuring Your Wireless Settings and Security Options" on your network for more information). N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 2.
...not covered in your computer's desktop so that you can view the router settings. After connecting to the Internet, you to check the NETGEAR website for more information about this manual, see the online User Manual for new router firmware; Refer to complete the installation. See "Restoring the Default ... file on page 23). Follow the instructions and prompts to the bottom label for the default login information, or see "Configuring Your Wireless Settings and Security Options" on your network for more information). N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 2.
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N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Installing Your Wireless Router Using Smart Wizard 12
N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Installing Your Wireless Router Using Smart Wizard 12
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.... There are unsure about this, refer to the documentation for your computer to the router later. 3. b. Turn off and unplug the cable or ADSL broadband modem. Connect the wireless router, the computer, and the modem. If you are two steps to the router. 2. a. Securely insert that came with the NETGEAR product. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual of the...
.... There are unsure about this, refer to the documentation for your computer to the router later. 3. b. Turn off and unplug the cable or ADSL broadband modem. Connect the wireless router, the computer, and the modem. If you are two steps to the router. 2. a. Securely insert that came with the NETGEAR product. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual of the...
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... a LAN port on the cable or DSL modem. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 15 Securely insert that you are ready to start your network in step 2. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 3 Figure 7 4. To start your network in and turn on the router such as LAN port 1. 4 Figure 8 Your network cables are connected...
... a LAN port on the cable or DSL modem. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 15 Securely insert that you are ready to start your network in step 2. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 3 Figure 7 4. To start your network in and turn on the router such as LAN port 1. 4 Figure 8 Your network cables are connected...
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... tab, where you in Figure 9. the 5.0 GHz N-Band light (3) should be on your wireless router and into a power outlet. Figure 9 Check the wireless router status lights to establish a connection with your computer and your router to verify the following: • Power. The Power light (1) should be off . • USB. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 2. You might take several minutes...
... tab, where you in Figure 9. the 5.0 GHz N-Band light (3) should be on your wireless router and into a power outlet. Figure 9 Check the wireless router status lights to establish a connection with your computer and your router to verify the following: • Power. The Power light (1) should be off . • USB. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 2. You might take several minutes...
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Green indicates that the computer is securely attached at 100 Mbps; N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual • Internet. Connect to the wireless router by typing any changes to the wireless router by typing http://www.routerlogin.net in the address field of your computer is communicating at both ends, ... Password and Configuration Settings" on . If it is not, make sure that the Ethernet cable is securely attached to the wireless router Internet port and that the modem, and that the Ethernet cable from the computer to make any one of these three URLs...
Green indicates that the computer is securely attached at 100 Mbps; N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual • Internet. Connect to the wireless router by typing any changes to the wireless router by typing http://www.routerlogin.net in the address field of your computer is communicating at both ends, ... Password and Configuration Settings" on . If it is not, make sure that the Ethernet cable is securely attached to the wireless router Internet port and that the modem, and that the Ethernet cable from the computer to make any one of these three URLs...
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... enter admin for the router user name and password for new firmware (recommended). 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 ...lowercase letters. Click Yes to the router until the router finishes restarting and the Ready light has stopped blinking for several seconds! see the online User Manual). 4. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 18 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual A login window such ...
... enter admin for the router user name and password for new firmware (recommended). 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 ...lowercase letters. Click Yes to the router until the router finishes restarting and the Ready light has stopped blinking for several seconds! see the online User Manual). 4. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 18 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual A login window such ...
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... and Security Options" on page 43. 7. If you cannot connect to obtain both IP and DNS server addresses automatically. To complete your router setup and to the Internet! It should be set up the connection yourself. Figure 12 6. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 5. The Setup Wizard screen will display. The wireless router home page will display.
... and Security Options" on page 43. 7. If you cannot connect to obtain both IP and DNS server addresses automatically. To complete your router setup and to the Internet! It should be set up the connection yourself. Figure 12 6. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 5. The Setup Wizard screen will display. The wireless router home page will display.
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N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 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. 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. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 20
N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 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. 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. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 20
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... check the NETGEAR database for new firmware (recommended). The router will automatically upgrade itself with the latest firmware. The router User Name and Password are unique to the router and are not the same as any other User Name or Password you changed the Password from the defaults, then enter your Internet connection. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup...
... check the NETGEAR database for new firmware (recommended). The router will automatically upgrade itself with the latest firmware. The router User Name and Password are unique to the router and are not the same as any other User Name or Password you changed the Password from the defaults, then enter your Internet connection. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup...