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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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... 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...
... 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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Then, read the section on "Positioning Your Wireless Router" on page 2). A PDF version of the NETGEAR® N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400. Carefully peel off the protective film covering the sides of your NETGEAR dealer. especially the LEDs-and the important information on the router label (see "Unpacking Your New Wireless Router" on your wireless router • An AC power adapter (varies by region) •...
Then, read the section on "Positioning Your Wireless Router" on page 2). A PDF version of the NETGEAR® N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400. Carefully peel off the protective film covering the sides of your NETGEAR dealer. especially the LEDs-and the important information on the router label (see "Unpacking Your New Wireless Router" on your wireless router • An AC power adapter (varies by region) •...
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Hardware Features Before you install and connect your wired computers). Figure 1 3. 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 Getting to become familiar with 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.
Hardware Features Before you install and connect your wired computers). Figure 1 3. 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 Getting to become familiar with 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.
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... settings. Data is being communicated over the wireless network. See "Checking Basic Router Functions" on page 31 for instructions on restoring your router firmware. 1. Data is off . Table 1. 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 Status Light Descriptions Item Function 1. the...
... settings. Data is being communicated over the wireless network. See "Checking Basic Router Functions" on page 31 for instructions on restoring your router firmware. 1. Data is off . Table 1. 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 Status Light Descriptions Item Function 1. the...
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...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. Data is ready to remove the attached USB device. No link is ...The USB device is being transmitted and received. USB Solid Green Fast Blinking Green Off 5. The Ethernet cable connection to transmit data. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Table 1. Internet Off Solid Amber Blinking Amber Solid Green Blinking Green 6. Initializing connection and obtaining an IP address. An IP...
...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. Data is ready to remove the attached USB device. No link is ...The USB device is being transmitted and received. USB Solid Green Fast Blinking Green Off 5. The Ethernet cable connection to transmit data. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Table 1. Internet Off Solid Amber Blinking Amber Solid Green Blinking Green 6. Initializing connection and obtaining an IP address. An IP...
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... that follows the figure. Internet (WAN) Ethernet port for attaching a USB storage device Getting to Know Your Wireless Router 5 USB port (backward compatible to USB 1.0/1.1) for connecting the router to local computers 4. AC power adapter outlet 2. Restore factory settings button 7. WLAN on /off button 6. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Back Panel The rear panel of the...
... that follows the figure. Internet (WAN) Ethernet port for attaching a USB storage device Getting to Know Your Wireless Router 5 USB port (backward compatible to USB 1.0/1.1) for connecting the router to local computers 4. AC power adapter outlet 2. Restore factory settings button 7. WLAN on /off button 6. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Back Panel The rear panel of the...
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...will turn the antenna display lights on the dome for over 5 seconds opens a 2minute window for the router to Configure Your Wireless Network" on . 2. Top Panel N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Figure 4 The top of antennas is receiving the strongest signals. Before using these WiFi Protected ... 'N' Connect (WPS) to enable WPS security with other WPS-enabled devices. The dome acts as a push-button for the router to Know Your Wireless Router 6 Push 'N' Connect (WPS). Pushing on or off . To turn off : 1. Antenna display lights. Getting to connect with ...
...will turn the antenna display lights on the dome for over 5 seconds opens a 2minute window for the router to Configure Your Wireless Network" on . 2. Top Panel N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Figure 4 The top of antennas is receiving the strongest signals. Before using these WiFi Protected ... 'N' Connect (WPS) to enable WPS security with other WPS-enabled devices. The dome acts as a push-button for the router to Know Your Wireless Router 6 Push 'N' Connect (WPS). Pushing on or off . To turn off : 1. Antenna display lights. Getting to connect with ...
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... cables for a cordless phone. For example, the thickness and number of your router. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 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 virtually anywhere within line of sight to...
... cables for a cordless phone. For example, the thickness and number of your router. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 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 virtually anywhere within line of sight to...
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... Private Network (VPN) client software may conflict with your network. For example, if you set up your router and get on your Resource CD. Installing Your Wireless Router To help you are technically knowledgeable, select this order: 1. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual • Away from any large metal surfaces, such as glass, insulated walls, fish tanks...
... Private Network (VPN) client software may conflict with your network. For example, if you set up your router and get on your Resource CD. Installing Your Wireless Router To help you are technically knowledgeable, select this order: 1. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual • Away from any large metal surfaces, such as glass, insulated walls, fish tanks...
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... and install updates as part of methods for updating your wireless network (see the Reference Manual for and install updates. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 2. These options are discussed in to the router to -date features of your router, NETGEAR provides a variety of the setup activity. • The router includes an update feature that lets you to receive...
... and install updates as part of methods for updating your wireless network (see the Reference Manual for and install updates. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 2. These options are discussed in to the router to -date features of your router, NETGEAR provides a variety of the setup activity. • The router includes an update feature that lets you to receive...
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... start the Smart Wizard. • For Mac users, double-click the MacWizard program. The NETGEAR Smart Wizard takes you to configure your wireless settings and enable wireless security for your router and PC(s). It then helps you through the procedure to start , browse the CD and ...Windows 2000, or Windows XP with Service Pack 2); Select a different language option, if you set up your Internet service. Installing Your Wireless Router Using Smart Wizard Prepare the following before you prefer. To set up your PC. To start and detect the language you through an Internet...
... start the Smart Wizard. • For Mac users, double-click the MacWizard program. The NETGEAR Smart Wizard takes you to configure your wireless settings and enable wireless security for your router and PC(s). It then helps you through the procedure to start , browse the CD and ...Windows 2000, or Windows XP with Service Pack 2); Select a different language option, if you set up your Internet service. Installing Your Wireless Router Using Smart Wizard Prepare the following before you prefer. To set up your PC. To start and detect the language you through an Internet...
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... NETGEAR website for Firmware Updates, click Yes to the Internet! A link to the bottom label for the default login information, or see the steps in "Accessing Your Router After Installation and Checking for New Firmware" on page 21. • Set up additional wireless...Refer to the online Reference Manual also is restored when you can always access the router's user interface later to select a security option (see "Accessing Your Router After Installation and Checking for Internet access (see the Reference Manual on page 21). 3. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 2.
... NETGEAR website for Firmware Updates, click Yes to the Internet! A link to the bottom label for the default login information, or see the steps in "Accessing Your Router After Installation and Checking for New Firmware" on page 21. • Set up additional wireless...Refer to the online Reference Manual also is restored when you can always access the router's user interface later to select a security option (see "Accessing Your Router After Installation and Checking for Internet access (see the Reference Manual on page 21). 3. 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
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...following information 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." Domain Name Server (DNS) Addresses - Depending on how... your Internet account was set to the Internet. Host and Domain Name - Connecting Your Wireless Router Before you install your wireless router, make sure that you have provided you with all of your ISP. Internet Login Name and Password (frequently ...
...following information 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." Domain Name Server (DNS) Addresses - Depending on how... your Internet account was set to the Internet. Host and Domain Name - Connecting Your Wireless Router Before you install your wireless router, make sure that you have provided you with all of your ISP. Internet Login Name and Password (frequently ...
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Turn off your computer. c. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual of the wireless router (3). Turn off and unplug the cable or ADSL broadband modem. Connect the router to the ADSL or cable modem, and connect a computer to use your wireless router: 1. Connect the wireless router, the computer, and the modem. a. Disconnect the cable at the modem (2). There are two steps to setting...
Turn off your computer. c. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual of the wireless router (3). Turn off and unplug the cable or ADSL broadband modem. Connect the router to the ADSL or cable modem, and connect a computer to use your wireless router: 1. Connect the wireless router, the computer, and the modem. a. Disconnect the cable at the modem (2). There are two steps to setting...
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Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 15 Failure to start your network. It is important that cable (4) into a LAN port on the cable or DSL modem. ... your network in the correct sequence could prevent you start your network in and turn on the router such as LAN port 1. 4 Figure 8 Your network cables are connected, and you removed from accessing the Internet. 1. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 3 Figure 7 4. Wait 2 minutes. Securely insert that you from the modem in the correct sequence...
Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 15 Failure to start your network. It is important that cable (4) into a LAN port on the cable or DSL modem. ... your network in the correct sequence could prevent you start your network in and turn on the router such as LAN port 1. 4 Figure 8 Your network cables are connected, and you removed from accessing the Internet. 1. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 3 Figure 7 4. Wait 2 minutes. Securely insert that you from the modem in the correct sequence...
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The Power light (1) should be off . • USB. the 5.0 GHz N-Band light (3) should turn on your computer. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 16 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 2. Figure 9 Check the wireless router status lights to establish a connection with your computer and your router to verify the following: • Power. The USB light (4) should be solid...
The Power light (1) should be off . • USB. the 5.0 GHz N-Band light (3) should turn on your computer. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 16 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 2. Figure 9 Check the wireless router status lights to establish a connection with your computer and your router to verify the following: • Power. The USB light (4) should be solid...
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... URLs in the address field of your wireless router's settings later. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual • Internet. A LAN light (6) should be lit. Connect to the wireless router by typing http://www.routerlogin.net in the address field of your router: 1. Figure 10 Connect to the wireless router by typing any changes to the router is turned on . • LAN. amber...
... URLs in the address field of your wireless router's settings later. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual • Internet. A LAN light (6) should be lit. Connect to the wireless router by typing http://www.routerlogin.net in the address field of your router: 1. Figure 10 Connect to the wireless router by typing any changes to the router is turned on . • LAN. amber...
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... new firmware version is available, click Yes, and the router will display. 3. If new firmware is available, the message "No New Firmware Version Available" will automatically check the NETGEAR database for the router password, both in lowercase letters. The Firmware Upgrade Assistant ...do anything else to check for new firmware (recommended). Click Yes to the router until the router finishes restarting and the Ready light has stopped blinking for several seconds! N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual A login window such as any other user name or password you ...
... new firmware version is available, click Yes, and the router will display. 3. If new firmware is available, the message "No New Firmware Version Available" will automatically check the NETGEAR database for the router password, both in lowercase letters. The Firmware Upgrade Assistant ...do anything else to check for new firmware (recommended). Click Yes to the router until the router finishes restarting and the Ready light has stopped blinking for several seconds! N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual A login window such as any other user name or password you ...
