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... 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 and Checking for New Firmware 21 Configuring Your Wireless Settings and Security Options 23 Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity 28 Troubleshooting...30 Basic Setup Checklist ...30 Checking Basic Router Functions 31 Troubleshooting Login Problems...
... 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 and Checking for New Firmware 21 Configuring Your Wireless Settings and Security Options 23 Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity 28 Troubleshooting...30 Basic Setup Checklist ...30 Checking Basic Router Functions 31 Troubleshooting Login Problems...
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...login information. For best results, place your router: • Near the center of the area where your computers and other devices to a minimum. • Away from virtually anywhere within line of sight to your wireless devices. • Accessible to Know Your Wireless Router 7 Figure 5 Positioning Your Wireless Router The wireless router...cordless phone. For example, the thickness and number of walls the wireless signal must pass through may limit the range. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Router Label View the label on the physical placement of your other ...
...login information. For best results, place your router: • Near the center of the area where your computers and other devices to a minimum. • Away from virtually anywhere within line of sight to your wireless devices. • Accessible to Know Your Wireless Router 7 Figure 5 Positioning Your Wireless Router The wireless router...cordless phone. For example, the thickness and number of walls the wireless signal must pass through may limit the range. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Router Label View the label on the physical placement of your other ...
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... "Accessing Your Router After Installation and Checking for new router firmware; When the Smart Wizard prompts you can always access the router's user interface later to the online Reference Manual also is restored when you can: • Log in "Accessing Your Router After Installation and Checking for each computer in this feature. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual...
... "Accessing Your Router After Installation and Checking for new router firmware; When the Smart Wizard prompts you can always access the router's user interface later to the online Reference Manual also is restored when you can: • Log in "Accessing Your Router After Installation and Checking for each computer in this feature. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual...
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... (TCP/IP) Property settings on your ISP gave you. Internet Login Name and Password (frequently an email address and password) - Domain Name Server (DNS) Addresses - Connecting Your Wireless Router Before you install your wireless router, make sure that it is complete (see "Unpacking Your New Wireless Router" on page 7." Depending on how your Internet account was set...
... (TCP/IP) Property settings on your ISP gave you. Internet Login Name and Password (frequently an email address and password) - Domain Name Server (DNS) Addresses - Connecting Your Wireless Router Before you install your wireless router, make sure that it is complete (see "Unpacking Your New Wireless Router" on page 7." Depending on how your Internet account was set...
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...itself with the latest firmware. When prompted, enter admin for the router user name and password for new firmware later; The Firmware Upgrade Assistant screen will automatically check the NETGEAR database for a new firmware image file. Do not try to go... the router until the router finishes restarting and the Ready light has stopped blinking for new firmware (recommended). Click Yes to check for several seconds! The router will display. 3. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 18 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual A login window such...
...itself with the latest firmware. When prompted, enter admin for the router user name and password for new firmware later; The Firmware Upgrade Assistant screen will automatically check the NETGEAR database for a new firmware image file. Do not try to go... the router until the router finishes restarting and the Ready light has stopped blinking for new firmware (recommended). Click Yes to check for several seconds! The router will display. 3. 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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...Assistant screen will display. Do not try to go online, turn off the router, shut down the computer, or do anything else to check for a new firmware image file. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual A login window similar to the one shown below will display. 3. If new firmware...Click Yes to the router until the router finishes restarting and the Ready light stops blinking! When prompted, enter the default Password (admin is the default router User Name and password is available, click Yes, and the router will automatically check the NETGEAR database for new firmware...
...Assistant screen will display. Do not try to go online, turn off the router, shut down the computer, or do anything else to check for a new firmware image file. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual A login window similar to the one shown below will display. 3. If new firmware...Click Yes to the router until the router finishes restarting and the Ready light stops blinking! When prompted, enter the default Password (admin is the default router User Name and password is available, click Yes, and the router will automatically check the NETGEAR database for new firmware...
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... Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox. Configuring Your Wireless Network 29 These functions are performed automatically by the wireless router as needed. To access the Internet from any computer connected to provide Internet access for your network. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Your wireless router is not necessary to run a dialer or login application such as Dial-Up Networking or...
... Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox. Configuring Your Wireless Network 29 These functions are performed automatically by the wireless router as needed. To access the Internet from any computer connected to provide Internet access for your network. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Your wireless router is not necessary to run a dialer or login application such as Dial-Up Networking or...
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... in securely and the modem and wireless router are both turned on (see "Front Panel" on the modem, and wait 2 minutes. 3. Turn on page 37 Basic Setup Checklist The following problems: • "Basic Setup Checklist" on page 30 • "Checking Basic Router Functions" on page 31 • "Troubleshooting Login Problems" on page 33 •...
... in securely and the modem and wireless router are both turned on (see "Front Panel" on the modem, and wait 2 minutes. 3. Turn on page 37 Basic Setup Checklist The following problems: • "Basic Setup Checklist" on page 30 • "Checking Basic Router Functions" on page 31 • "Troubleshooting Login Problems" on page 33 •...
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... the previous section. • Make sure that you are using the correct login information. Troubleshooting Login Problems If you are using Ethernet cables like the cable that Caps Lock is are secure at the router and at the computer. 2. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Table 2. Troubleshooting the router's LED behavior (continued) Internet light stays amber. When the...
... the previous section. • Make sure that you are using the correct login information. Troubleshooting Login Problems If you are using Ethernet cables like the cable that Caps Lock is are secure at the router and at the computer. 2. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Table 2. Troubleshooting the router's LED behavior (continued) Internet light stays amber. When the...
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... several minutes, you might require a login. Select Router Status under Maintenance on the main menu. 3. Unless you have bought a new network device, and ask them to use the wireless router's MAC address. - Configure your router to spoof your computer's host name. If any of the following : - N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual If your router is unable to obtain an...
... several minutes, you might require a login. Select Router Status under Maintenance on the main menu. 3. Unless you have bought a new network device, and ask them to use the wireless router's MAC address. - Configure your router to spoof your computer's host name. If any of the following : - N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual If your router is unable to obtain an...
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... or http://www.routerlogin.com Login name (case-sensitive) printed on admin product label Login password (case-sensitive) printed password on product label Internet Connection WAN MAC address Use default hardware address MTU Size 1500 Local Network Router LAN IP address printed on... 192.168.1.1 product label (also known as modem IP address) Router Subnet 255.255.255.0 DHCP Server Enabled Time Zone Pacific Time Time Zone Adjusted for the N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400.
... or http://www.routerlogin.com Login name (case-sensitive) printed on admin product label Login password (case-sensitive) printed password on product label Internet Connection WAN MAC address Use default hardware address MTU Size 1500 Local Network Router LAN IP address printed on... 192.168.1.1 product label (also known as modem IP address) Router Subnet 255.255.255.0 DHCP Server Enabled Time Zone Pacific Time Time Zone Adjusted for the N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400.
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... Network" in Appendix B. For help with configuring DHCP, see the documentation that came with your Internet connection. A login window displays: Figure 1-1 2. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual Logging In to Your Wireless Router You can log in to the wireless router to view or change the password, see "Changing the Built-In Password" on page 3-2. Type http://www.routerlogin...
... Network" in Appendix B. For help with configuring DHCP, see the documentation that came with your Internet connection. A login window displays: Figure 1-1 2. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual Logging In to Your Wireless Router You can log in to the wireless router to view or change the password, see "Changing the Built-In Password" on page 3-2. Type http://www.routerlogin...
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... you want to determine your Internet connection. Configuring Your Internet Connection 1-6 v1.0, August 2010 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual The language you select is then downloaded and displayed in the language selection box, and your ISP does not require a login, enter the account name, if required, and the domain name, if required. The Smart...
... you want to determine your Internet connection. Configuring Your Internet Connection 1-6 v1.0, August 2010 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual The language you select is then downloaded and displayed in the language selection box, and your ISP does not require a login, enter the account name, if required, and the domain name, if required. The Smart...
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N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual 3. If the NETGEAR website does not appear within one minute, see Chapter 8, "Troubleshooting". ISP does not require login ISP does require login Figure 1-6 The following table explains the fields in . Enter the settings for the IP address and DNS server. ...are displayed depend on your settings. 6. If you in the Basic Settings screen. When you start an Internet application, your wireless router automatically logs you enter or change a DNS address, restart the computers on whether or not your computer to access the Internet. If...
N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual 3. If the NETGEAR website does not appear within one minute, see Chapter 8, "Troubleshooting". ISP does not require login ISP does require login Figure 1-6 The following table explains the fields in . Enter the settings for the IP address and DNS server. ...are displayed depend on your settings. 6. If you in the Basic Settings screen. When you start an Internet application, your wireless router automatically logs you enter or change a DNS address, restart the computers on whether or not your computer to access the Internet. If...
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...N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual Table 1-1. This might also be called the host name. Password The password provided by your ISP assigned. This is required. The router logs in only when outgoing traffic is present and logs out after there is for PPPoE (Point to change the Internet login... gateway is often an e-mail address. This is the ISP's wireless router to which your wireless router will connect to assign your ISP requires a login. This determines how long the wireless router keeps the Internet connection active after the idle time-out. •...
...N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual Table 1-1. This might also be called the host name. Password The password provided by your ISP assigned. This is required. The router logs in only when outgoing traffic is present and logs out after there is for PPPoE (Point to change the Internet login... gateway is often an e-mail address. This is the ISP's wireless router to which your wireless router will connect to assign your ISP requires a login. This determines how long the wireless router keeps the Internet connection active after the idle time-out. •...
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... available, enter it also. Use the default MAC address of that you want to the wireless router during login, select this address. • Use These DNS Servers. Configuring Your Internet Connection 1-9 v1.0, August 2010 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual Table 1-1. Your ISP uses DHCP to masquerade as that you are now using the one computer that...
... available, enter it also. Use the default MAC address of that you want to the wireless router during login, select this address. • Use These DNS Servers. Configuring Your Internet Connection 1-9 v1.0, August 2010 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual Table 1-1. Your ISP uses DHCP to masquerade as that you are now using the one computer that...
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... Your Wireless Router For security reasons, the wireless router has its own user name and password. The ideal password should contain no dictionary words from any language, and should be up to protect your Internet connection. Chapter 3 Protecting Your Network This chapter describes how to use the content filtering and reporting features of the N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400...
... Your Wireless Router For security reasons, the wireless router has its own user name and password. The ideal password should contain no dictionary words from any language, and should be up to protect your Internet connection. Chapter 3 Protecting Your Network This chapter describes how to use the content filtering and reporting features of the N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400...
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... 4-2 v1.0, August 2010 Figure 4-1 A screen is found, you can download and install it in check box. To enable the Smart Wizard to the factory defaults. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual The Checking for Firmware Updates screen appears at login unless you clear the Check for new software versions by clicking the Check button.
... 4-2 v1.0, August 2010 Figure 4-1 A screen is found, you can download and install it in check box. To enable the Smart Wizard to the factory defaults. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual The Checking for Firmware Updates screen appears at login unless you clear the Check for new software versions by clicking the Check button.
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..., you have saved the configuration file. Warning: Do not interrupt the reboot process. Using Network Monitoring Tools v1.0, August 2010 4-12 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual To save your computer, or click Browse to browse to store the file. You can give the file a meaningful name ...the Backup Settings screen. • To restore the factory default configuration settings when you do not know the login password or IP address, you might want to the router. Your browser extracts the configuration file from a saved configuration file, enter the full path to the file...
..., you have saved the configuration file. Warning: Do not interrupt the reboot process. Using Network Monitoring Tools v1.0, August 2010 4-12 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual To save your computer, or click Browse to browse to store the file. You can give the file a meaningful name ...the Backup Settings screen. • To restore the factory default configuration settings when you do not know the login password or IP address, you might want to the router. Your browser extracts the configuration file from a saved configuration file, enter the full path to the file...
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... be used a program to optimize MTU for AOL DSL. Used in PPPoE environments. To change the MTU to 1400. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual • You used to prioritize some DHCP environments. Usable by AOL if you are fragmented.) Used in some...login pages, or FTP or POP servers. In the MTU Size field, enter a new size between 64 and 1500. 3. The WNDR3400 router can cause Internet communication problems such as the inability to use the QoS Setup screen. This is the typical setting for nonPPPoE, non-VPN connections, and is the default value for NETGEAR routers...
... be used a program to optimize MTU for AOL DSL. Used in PPPoE environments. To change the MTU to 1400. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual • You used to prioritize some DHCP environments. Usable by AOL if you are fragmented.) Used in some...login pages, or FTP or POP servers. In the MTU Size field, enter a new size between 64 and 1500. 3. The WNDR3400 router can cause Internet communication problems such as the inability to use the QoS Setup screen. This is the typical setting for nonPPPoE, non-VPN connections, and is the default value for NETGEAR routers...