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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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... to Know Your Wireless Router 1 Unpacking Your New Wireless Router 1 Hardware Features ...2 Positioning Your Wireless Router 7 Installing Your Wireless Router 8 Updating Your Router Firmware 9 Installing Your Wireless Router Using Smart Wizard ...10 Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users 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...
... to Know Your Wireless Router 1 Unpacking Your New Wireless Router 1 Hardware Features ...2 Positioning Your Wireless Router 7 Installing Your Wireless Router 8 Updating Your Router Firmware 9 Installing Your Wireless Router Using Smart Wizard ...10 Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users 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...
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... the NETGEAR® N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400. Getting to Know Your Wireless Router Congratulations on stand for installation: 1. especially the LEDs-and the important information on the router label (see "Unpacking Your New Wireless Router" on page 2). To prepare your router for your router. Getting to return the product for repair. Before you have selected the best location to the online Reference Manual...
... the NETGEAR® N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400. Getting to Know Your Wireless Router Congratulations on stand for installation: 1. especially the LEDs-and the important information on the router label (see "Unpacking Your New Wireless Router" on page 2). To prepare your router for your router. Getting to return the product for repair. Before you have selected the best location to the online Reference Manual...
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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 the Ethernet cables for installation (near an AC power outlet and accessible to Know Your Wireless Router 2 Hardware Features Before you install and connect your router, take a moment to become familiar with your wired computers). Place your router in an area suitable for your router. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 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 the Ethernet cables for installation (near an AC power outlet and accessible to Know Your Wireless Router 2 Hardware Features Before you install and connect your router, take a moment to become familiar with your wired computers). Place your router in an area suitable for your router. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 2.
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... page 31 for instructions on . The 11n mode at 5 GHz. Getting to verify various conditions. Front Panel N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Figure 2 You can use the status lights on the front of the wireless router to Know Your Wireless Router 3 Power is ready. Firmware is corrupted. Status Light Descriptions Item Function 1. Restore factory settings button pressed; restoring...
... page 31 for instructions on . The 11n mode at 5 GHz. Getting to verify various conditions. Front Panel N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Figure 2 You can use the status lights on the front of the wireless router to Know Your Wireless Router 3 Power is ready. Firmware is corrupted. Status Light Descriptions Item Function 1. Restore factory settings button pressed; restoring...
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.... The Ethernet cable connection to transmit data. Data is ready to the modem. No link is being transmitted at 10 Mbps. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Table 1. 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 Know Your Wireless Router 4 Getting to remove the attached USB device. The LAN port has detected a 100...
.... The Ethernet cable connection to transmit data. Data is ready to the modem. No link is being transmitted at 10 Mbps. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Table 1. 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 Know Your Wireless Router 4 Getting to remove the attached USB device. The LAN port has detected a 100...
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... (backward compatible to USB 1.0/1.1) for connecting the router to a cable or DSL modem 5. Power on /off button 3. Restore factory settings button 7. Figure 3 The back of the WNDR3400 router contains the items in the list that follows the figure. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Back Panel The rear panel of the wireless router includes: 1. Internet (WAN) Ethernet port for connecting...
... (backward compatible to USB 1.0/1.1) for connecting the router to a cable or DSL modem 5. Power on /off button 3. Restore factory settings button 7. Figure 3 The back of the WNDR3400 router contains the items in the list that follows the figure. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Back Panel The rear panel of the wireless router includes: 1. Internet (WAN) Ethernet port for connecting...
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...). Before using these WiFi Protected Setup (WPS) push-button procedures, verify that performs two functions: 1. Push the dome, then release. Top Panel N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Figure 4 The top of the wireless router includes a dome that your device (a notebook, adapter, or other device) supports WPS. Pushing on , they will turn off. Push the dome, then...
...). Before using these WiFi Protected Setup (WPS) push-button procedures, verify that performs two functions: 1. Push the dome, then release. Top Panel N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Figure 4 The top of the wireless router includes a dome that your device (a notebook, adapter, or other device) supports WPS. Pushing on , they will turn off. Push the dome, then...
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... your network from electrical devices which are potential sources of interference, such as a high shelf, keeping the number of walls and ceilings between the wireless router and your router. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Router Label View the label on the physical placement of your other devices to a minimum. • Away from virtually anywhere within line of sight...
... your network from electrical devices which are potential sources of interference, such as a high shelf, keeping the number of walls and ceilings between the wireless router and your router. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Router Label View the label on the physical placement of your other devices to a minimum. • Away from virtually anywhere within line of sight...
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...order: 1. Before running the Smart Wizard on a corporate PC to use this option and install your router manually, for your wireless signal. If you choose to set up your wireless router using one of two methods: • Smart Wizard Setup: The Smart Wizard setup is the easiest option...verifies that the steps have finished, you will be a conflict, use the Smart Wizard. You can also affect your network. 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 set...
...order: 1. Before running the Smart Wizard on a corporate PC to use this option and install your router manually, for your wireless signal. If you choose to set up your wireless router using one of two methods: • Smart Wizard Setup: The Smart Wizard setup is the easiest option...verifies that the steps have finished, you will be a conflict, use the Smart Wizard. You can also affect your network. 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 set...
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N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 2. Set up -to-date features of your router, NETGEAR provides a variety of methods for updating your wireless router for Internet access (see "Setting Up Your Router for Internet Access" on page 17). 3. Getting to protect your router. Updating Your Router Firmware NETGEAR is always improving the operability and features included with your wireless network (see the Reference Manual for you...
N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 2. Set up -to-date features of your router, NETGEAR provides a variety of methods for updating your wireless router for Internet access (see "Setting Up Your Router for Internet Access" on page 17). 3. Getting to protect your router. Updating Your Router Firmware NETGEAR is always improving the operability and features included with your wireless network (see the Reference Manual for you...
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..."Setting Your SSID and Wireless Security" on page 24 or "Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to check the NETGEAR website for New Firmware" on page 23). You are now connected to complete the installation. Installing Your Wireless Router Using Smart Wizard 11 Follow... router's user interface later to select a security option (see the steps in this feature. For advanced features not covered in "Accessing Your Router After Installation and Checking for new router firmware; It also places the Router Login shortcut on your desktop. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual ...
..."Setting Your SSID and Wireless Security" on page 24 or "Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to check the NETGEAR website for New Firmware" on page 23). You are now connected to complete the installation. Installing Your Wireless Router Using Smart Wizard 11 Follow... router's user interface later to select a security option (see the steps in this feature. For advanced features not covered in "Accessing Your Router After Installation and Checking for new router firmware; It also places the Router Login shortcut on your desktop. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual ...
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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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... to ensure that it is complete (see "Unpacking Your New Wireless Router" on page 1"). • Select an optimum location for your wireless router after reviewing the guidelines presented in "Positioning Your Wireless Router" on page 7." Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) Before installing and connecting your router manually, review the list below and make sure that the Internet...
... to ensure that it is complete (see "Unpacking Your New Wireless Router" on page 1"). • Select an optimum location for your wireless router after reviewing the guidelines presented in "Positioning Your Wireless Router" on page 7." Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) Before installing and connecting your router manually, review the list below and make sure that the Internet...
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... computer to the documentation for your wireless router: 1. a. b. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual of the wireless router (3). If you are replacing an existing router, disconnect it completely from your modem and into your network and set it to the router later. 3. To connect your computer or see the link to the router. 2. Locate the Ethernet cable that came with the NETGEAR product.
... computer to the documentation for your wireless router: 1. a. b. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual of the wireless router (3). If you are replacing an existing router, disconnect it completely from your modem and into your network and set it to the router later. 3. To connect your computer or see the link to the router. 2. Locate the Ethernet cable that came with the NETGEAR product.
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... prevent you removed from accessing the Internet. 1. Failure to start your network 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. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 3 Figure 7 4. Locate the cable you from the modem in the correct sequence.
... prevent you removed from accessing the Internet. 1. Failure to start your network 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. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 3 Figure 7 4. Locate the cable you from the modem in the correct sequence.
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... you can select Never dial a connection. The Power light (1) should be off . • USB. Wait 1 minute. 3. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 2. Now, plug the power cord into your Internet provider. Figure 9 Check the wireless router status lights to establish a connection with your computer and your wireless router and into a power outlet. You might take several minutes for your...
... you can select Never dial a connection. The Power light (1) should be off . • USB. Wait 1 minute. 3. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 2. Now, plug the power cord into your Internet provider. Figure 9 Check the wireless router status lights to establish a connection with your computer and your wireless router and into a power outlet. You might take several minutes for your...
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... and Configuration Settings" on . Connect to the wireless router by typing any changes to your wireless router's settings later. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual • Internet. A LAN light (6) should be lit. If a LAN light is not lit, check that the modem is powered on. • LAN. Figure 10 Connect to the wireless router by typing http://www.routerlogin.net in...
... and Configuration Settings" on . Connect to the wireless router by typing any changes to your wireless router's settings later. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual • Internet. A LAN light (6) should be lit. If a LAN light is not lit, check that the modem is powered on. • LAN. Figure 10 Connect to the wireless router by typing http://www.routerlogin.net in...
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... and password. If no new firmware version is available, click Yes, and the router will automatically check the NETGEAR database for the router password, both in the following figure opens: Figure 11 2. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 18 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual A login window such as any other user name or password you can check...
... and password. If no new firmware version is available, click Yes, and the router will automatically check the NETGEAR database for the router password, both in the following figure opens: Figure 11 2. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 18 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual A login window such as any other user name or password you can check...
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... Router After Installation and Checking for this wireless router. If you cannot connect to configure your connection. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 19 From the main menu, select Setup Wizard. It should be set up the connection yourself. You are now connected to obtain both IP and DNS server addresses automatically. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual...
... Router After Installation and Checking for this wireless router. If you cannot connect to configure your connection. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 19 From the main menu, select Setup Wizard. It should be set up the connection yourself. You are now connected to obtain both IP and DNS server addresses automatically. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual...