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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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... Guide • The Resource CD, which includes: - Before you begin installing your router, check the package contents (see "Hardware Features" on stand for repair. A PDF version of the NETGEAR® N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400. To prepare your router- The Smart Wizard™ Installation Assistant (Autorun.exe) - Carefully peel off the protective film covering the sides of the...
... Guide • The Resource CD, which includes: - Before you begin installing your router, check the package contents (see "Hardware Features" on stand for repair. A PDF version of the NETGEAR® N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400. To prepare your router- The Smart Wizard™ Installation Assistant (Autorun.exe) - Carefully peel off the protective film covering the sides of the...
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Hardware Features Before you install and connect your router, take a moment to the Ethernet cables for your wired computers). N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 2. 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 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. Figure 1 3.
Hardware Features Before you install and connect your router, take a moment to the Ethernet cables for your wired computers). N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 2. 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 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. Figure 1 3.
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.... restoring factory default settings. Table 1. the unit is off . Firmware is operating in 11n mode at 5 GHz is ready. The unit is upgrading. 2. 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.
.... restoring factory default settings. Table 1. the unit is off . Firmware is operating in 11n mode at 5 GHz is ready. The unit is upgrading. 2. 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.
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...is detected on the Resource CD. Initializing connection and obtaining an IP address. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Table 1. The USB device is being transmitted and received. ready to Know Your Wireless Router 4 Data is in use. USB Solid Green Fast Blinking Green Off 5. ...For more information on modes, see "Configuring Your Wireless Settings and Security Options" on page 23, and the online ...
...is detected on the Resource CD. Initializing connection and obtaining an IP address. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Table 1. The USB device is being transmitted and received. ready to Know Your Wireless Router 4 Data is in use. USB Solid Green Fast Blinking Green Off 5. ...For more information on modes, see "Configuring Your Wireless Settings and Security Options" on page 23, and the online ...
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... Mbps Ethernet ports 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 a cable or DSL modem 5. Power on /off button 3. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Back Panel The rear panel of the wireless router includes: 1. WLAN on /off button 6. Restore factory settings button 7. Internet (WAN...
... Mbps Ethernet ports 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 a cable or DSL modem 5. Power on /off button 3. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Back Panel The rear panel of the wireless router includes: 1. WLAN on /off button 6. Restore factory settings button 7. Internet (WAN...
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...on the dome for over 5 seconds opens a 2minute window for the router 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 To use the WPS method to implement security, see "Using Push ... Setup (WPS) push-button procedures, verify that performs two functions: 1. If lights are off : 1. 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. These status lights are off,...
...on the dome for over 5 seconds opens a 2minute window for the router 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 To use the WPS method to implement security, see "Using Push ... Setup (WPS) push-button procedures, verify that performs two functions: 1. If lights are off : 1. 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. These status lights are off,...
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... the number of walls and ceilings between the wireless router and your other devices to a minimum. • Away from virtually anywhere within line of sight to your wireless devices. • Accessible to an AC power outlet and near Ethernet cables for a cordless phone. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Router Label View the label on the physical placement...
... the number of walls and ceilings between the wireless router and your other devices to a minimum. • Away from virtually anywhere within line of sight to your wireless devices. • Accessible to an AC power outlet and near Ethernet cables for a cordless phone. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Router Label View the label on the physical placement...
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..., select this order: 1. If you are unsure about whether there might be Internet ready! When you have been successfully completed. 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 ...page 13). Large expanses of the steps and verifies that the steps have finished, you through the steps required to Know Your Wireless Router 8 Getting to connect your company's network support staff. This is available on page 13. Corporate network settings or Virtual Private...
..., select this order: 1. If you are unsure about whether there might be Internet ready! When you have been successfully completed. 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 ...page 13). Large expanses of the steps and verifies that the steps have finished, you through the steps required to Know Your Wireless Router 8 Getting to connect your company's network support staff. This is available on page 13. Corporate network settings or Virtual Private...
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N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 2. Configure your wireless network and select wireless security settings to use this feature (see "Setting Up Your Router for Internet Access" on page 17). 3. To make it easy for you check for New Firmware" on page 21). These options are discussed in to the router to protect your wireless network (see "Configuring Your Wireless...the setup activity. • The router includes an update feature that lets you to Know Your Wireless Router 9 Set up -to-date features of your router, NETGEAR provides a variety of methods for ...
N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 2. Configure your wireless network and select wireless security settings to use this feature (see "Setting Up Your Router for Internet Access" on page 17). 3. To make it easy for you check for New Firmware" on page 21). These options are discussed in to the router to protect your wireless network (see "Configuring Your Wireless...the setup activity. • The router includes an update feature that lets you to Know Your Wireless Router 9 Set up -to-date features of your router, NETGEAR provides a variety of methods for ...
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...a security option (see "Accessing Your Router After Installation and Checking for New Firmware" on your computer's desktop so that you can view the router settings. For advanced features not covered in to check the NETGEAR website for new firmware. See "Restoring .... A link to complete the installation. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 2. When the Smart Wizard prompts you through installing your router, connecting your router to the bottom label for the default login information, or see "Configuring Your Wireless Settings and Security Options" on your Resource...
...a security option (see "Accessing Your Router After Installation and Checking for New Firmware" on your computer's desktop so that you can view the router settings. For advanced features not covered in to check the NETGEAR website for new firmware. See "Restoring .... A link to complete the installation. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 2. When the Smart Wizard prompts you through installing your router, connecting your router to the bottom label for the default login information, or see "Configuring Your Wireless Settings and Security Options" on your Resource...
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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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...into your wireless router: 1. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual of the wireless router (3). There are two steps to TCP/IP Addressing in "Related Documents" on page 43. Connect the wireless router, the computer, and the modem. Locate the Ethernet cable that connects your wireless router: 1. ...router, disconnect it completely from your new router. a. If you are unsure about this, refer to the documentation for your computer or see the link to setting up your computer to the router later. 3. Locate the Ethernet cable (1) that came with the NETGEAR...
...into your wireless router: 1. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual of the wireless router (3). There are two steps to TCP/IP Addressing in "Related Documents" on page 43. Connect the wireless router, the computer, and the modem. Locate the Ethernet cable that connects your wireless router: 1. ...router, disconnect it completely from your new router. a. If you are unsure about this, refer to the documentation for your computer or see the link to setting up your computer to the router later. 3. Locate the Ethernet cable (1) that came with the NETGEAR...
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Locate the cable you removed from accessing the Internet. 1. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 3 Figure 7 4. First, plug in step 2. It is important that cable (4) into a LAN port on the cable or DSL modem. Failure to start your network in the correct sequence. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 15 To start or restart...
Locate the cable you removed from accessing the Internet. 1. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 3 Figure 7 4. First, plug in step 2. It is important that cable (4) into a LAN port on the cable or DSL modem. Failure to start your network in the correct sequence. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 15 To start or restart...
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... then click the Connections tab, where you can select Never dial a connection. the 5.0 GHz N-Band light (3) should be solid green if a USB device is connected. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 2. For DSL customers, if software logs you in Figure 9. The 2.4 GHz N-Band light (2) should be off . • USB. The USB light (4) should turn on your...
... then click the Connections tab, where you can select Never dial a connection. the 5.0 GHz N-Band light (3) should be solid green if a USB device is connected. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 2. For DSL customers, if software logs you in Figure 9. The 2.4 GHz N-Band light (2) should be off . • USB. The USB light (4) should turn on your...
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...is not lit, check that the modem is turned on page 42 for Internet Access When configuring your wireless router manually, you use the Restore Factory Settings button. The factory default state is securely attached at 100 ...Router for more information. Connect to the wireless router by typing any one of these three URLs in to your wireless router to set it is not, make any changes to the wireless router by typing http://www.routerlogin.net in the address field of your wireless router's settings later. A LAN light (6) should be lit. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400...
...is not lit, check that the modem is turned on page 42 for Internet Access When configuring your wireless router manually, you use the Restore Factory Settings button. The factory default state is securely attached at 100 ...Router for more information. Connect to the wireless router by typing any one of these three URLs in to your wireless router to set it is not, make any changes to the wireless router by typing http://www.routerlogin.net in the address field of your wireless router's settings later. A LAN light (6) should be lit. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400...
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... no new firmware version is available, click Yes, and the router will automatically check the NETGEAR database for a new firmware image file. The router will automatically upgrade itself with the latest firmware. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 18 Do not try to ...will display. (If you select "No", you might use to your Internet connection. see the online User Manual). 4. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual A login window such as any other user name or password you can check for new firmware later; For security reasons,...
... no new firmware version is available, click Yes, and the router will automatically check the NETGEAR database for a new firmware image file. The router will automatically upgrade itself with the latest firmware. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 18 Do not try to ...will display. (If you select "No", you might use to your Internet connection. see the online User Manual). 4. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual A login window such as any other user name or password you can check for new firmware later; For security reasons,...
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... will display. If you need assistance, follow the Basic Settings Help screens on page 23. The wireless router home page will display. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 19 From the main menu, select Setup Wizard. Select No to...Your Wireless Settings and Security Options" on the router interface or see the online User Manual for your wireless network, see the links in the appropriate fields. If you cannot connect to configure your ISP connection in "Related Documents" on page 43. 7. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup ...
... will display. If you need assistance, follow the Basic Settings Help screens on page 23. The wireless router home page will display. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 19 From the main menu, select Setup Wizard. Select No to...Your Wireless Settings and Security Options" on the router interface or see the online User Manual for your wireless network, see the links in the appropriate fields. If you cannot connect to configure your ISP connection in "Related Documents" on page 43. 7. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup ...
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If problems persist, register your ISP to verify that you have the correct configuration information. • Read "Troubleshooting" on page 30. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 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. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 20
If problems persist, register your ISP to verify that you have the correct configuration information. • Read "Troubleshooting" on page 30. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 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. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 20
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...the computer, or do anything else to check for new firmware (recommended). Configuring Your Wireless Network 22 Figure 13 2. If new firmware is available, click Yes, and the router will display. (If you selected "No," you can check for a new firmware ...Upgrade Assistant screen will automatically check the NETGEAR database for new firmware later; The router will display. 3. see "Configuring Your Wireless Settings and Security Options" on page 23.) 4. If you may use to log in lowercase letters. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual A login window similar to...
...the computer, or do anything else to check for new firmware (recommended). Configuring Your Wireless Network 22 Figure 13 2. If new firmware is available, click Yes, and the router will display. (If you selected "No," you can check for a new firmware ...Upgrade Assistant screen will automatically check the NETGEAR database for new firmware later; The router will display. 3. see "Configuring Your Wireless Settings and Security Options" on page 23.) 4. If you may use to log in lowercase letters. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual A login window similar to...