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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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... the package contents (see "Hardware Features" on page 2). Getting to install your router. Then, read the section on "Positioning Your Wireless Router" on your purchase of the NETGEAR® N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400. Before you begin installing your router for installation: 1. A link to Know Your Wireless Router Congratulations on page 7 to ensure that you need to return the product for your...
... the package contents (see "Hardware Features" on page 2). Getting to install your router. Then, read the section on "Positioning Your Wireless Router" on your purchase of the NETGEAR® N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400. Before you begin installing your router for installation: 1. A link to Know Your Wireless Router Congratulations on page 7 to ensure that you need to return the product for your...
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Hardware Features Before you install and connect your wired computers). Figure 1 3. Getting to become familiar with your router. 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 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 wired computers). Figure 1 3. Getting to become familiar with your router. 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 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.
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.... Data is upgrading. 2. The unit startup has completed; Firmware is being communicated over a wireless network. The unit is off . See "Checking Basic Router Functions" on page 31 for instructions on restoring your router firmware. 1. The 11n mode at 5 GHz is operating in 11n mode at 5 GHz...Status Light Descriptions Item Function 1. the unit is corrupted. The 11n mode at 2.4 GHz is not supplied to the router. 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...
.... Data is upgrading. 2. The unit startup has completed; Firmware is being communicated over a wireless network. The unit is off . See "Checking Basic Router Functions" on page 31 for instructions on restoring your router firmware. 1. The 11n mode at 5 GHz is operating in 11n mode at 5 GHz...Status Light Descriptions Item Function 1. the unit is corrupted. The 11n mode at 2.4 GHz is not supplied to the router. 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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... LAN port has detected a 100 Mbps link with an attached device. Getting to the modem has been detected. The Ethernet cable connection to Know Your Wireless Router 4 The LAN port has detected a 10 Mbps link with an attached device. No link is in use. The USB device is detected on the Resource... Blinking Green Off 5. No USB device is connected, or the "Safely Remove Hardware" button has been pressed and it is being transmitted at 100 Mbps. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Table 1. An IP address has been received; Data is now safe to transmit data.
... LAN port has detected a 100 Mbps link with an attached device. Getting to the modem has been detected. The Ethernet cable connection to Know Your Wireless Router 4 The LAN port has detected a 10 Mbps link with an attached device. No link is in use. The USB device is detected on the Resource... Blinking Green Off 5. No USB device is connected, or the "Safely Remove Hardware" button has been pressed and it is being transmitted at 100 Mbps. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Table 1. An IP address has been received; Data is now safe to transmit data.
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... /off button 6. Figure 3 The back of the WNDR3400 router contains the items in the list that follows the figure. Four local (LAN) 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports for connecting the router to Know Your Wireless Router 5 USB port (backward compatible to USB 1.0/1.1) for ...attaching a USB storage device Getting to a cable or DSL modem 5. Power on /off button 3. Restore factory settings button 7. AC power adapter outlet 2. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual ...
... /off button 6. Figure 3 The back of the WNDR3400 router contains the items in the list that follows the figure. Four local (LAN) 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports for connecting the router to Know Your Wireless Router 5 USB port (backward compatible to USB 1.0/1.1) for ...attaching a USB storage device Getting to a cable or DSL modem 5. Power on /off button 3. Restore factory settings button 7. AC power adapter outlet 2. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual ...
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...) push-button procedures, verify that performs two functions: 1. The dome acts as a push-button for the router to enable WPS security with other WPS-enabled devices. 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. To use the WPS...
...) push-button procedures, verify that performs two functions: 1. The dome acts as a push-button for the router to enable WPS security with other WPS-enabled devices. 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. To use the WPS...
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...a minimum. • Away from virtually anywhere within line of walls and ceilings between the wireless router and your router. Figure 5 Positioning Your Wireless Router The wireless router lets you access your network from electrical devices which are potential sources of interference, such as... cordless phone. For example, the thickness and number of the wireless router to identify the serial number, port connectors, status lights, and default login information. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Router Label View the label on the physical placement of your other ...
...a minimum. • Away from virtually anywhere within line of walls and ceilings between the wireless router and your router. Figure 5 Positioning Your Wireless Router The wireless router lets you access your network from electrical devices which are potential sources of interference, such as... cordless phone. For example, the thickness and number of the wireless router to identify the serial number, port connectors, status lights, and default login information. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Router Label View the label on the physical placement of your other ...
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... with the default settings of the steps and verifies that the steps have been successfully completed. Getting to the Internet. 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 ... door or aluminum studs. When you have a Linux system, you cannot or prefer not to use the Smart Wizard. See "Installing Your Wireless Router Using Smart Wizard" on the Internet quickly, the Resource CD contains a Smart Wizard™. Corporate network settings or Virtual Private Network (VPN)...
... with the default settings of the steps and verifies that the steps have been successfully completed. Getting to the Internet. 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 ... door or aluminum studs. When you have a Linux system, you cannot or prefer not to use the Smart Wizard. See "Installing Your Wireless Router Using Smart Wizard" on the Internet quickly, the Resource CD contains a Smart Wizard™. Corporate network settings or Virtual Private Network (VPN)...
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N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 2. Set 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 receive the best, most up-to protect your router. You must be logged in "Accessing Your Router... your wireless network and select wireless security settings to -date features of your router, NETGEAR provides a variety of methods for updating your wireless router for Internet access (see "Configuring Your Wireless Network"...
N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 2. Set 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 receive the best, most up-to protect your router. You must be logged in "Accessing Your Router... your wireless network and select wireless security settings to -date features of your router, NETGEAR provides a variety of methods for updating your wireless router for Internet access (see "Configuring Your Wireless Network"...
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...to the Internet, you to check the NETGEAR website for Firmware Updates, click Yes to access the router's main menu. • For Mac users, the Smart Wizard places a Router_Setup.pdf file on your router (see "Configuring Your Wireless Settings and Security Options" on page 42...3. It also places the Router Login shortcut on the desktop for New Firmware" on page 24 or "Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to select a security option (see "Accessing Your Router After Installation and Checking for you can view the router settings. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 2. When the...
...to the Internet, you to check the NETGEAR website for Firmware Updates, click Yes to access the router's main menu. • For Mac users, the Smart Wizard places a Router_Setup.pdf file on your router (see "Configuring Your Wireless Settings and Security Options" on page 42...3. It also places the Router Login shortcut on the desktop for New Firmware" on page 24 or "Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to select a security option (see "Accessing Your Router After Installation and Checking for you can view the router settings. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 2. When the...
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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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... computer to the router. 2. 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 network and set it to the router later. 3. Configure the router to use your ...computer or see the link to setting up your computer. Connect the wireless router, the computer, and the modem. Turn off and unplug the cable or ADSL broadband modem. Locate the Ethernet cable (1) that connects your computer. Securely insert that came with the NETGEAR...
... computer to the router. 2. 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 network and set it to the router later. 3. Configure the router to use your ...computer or see the link to setting up your computer. Connect the wireless router, the computer, and the modem. Turn off and unplug the cable or ADSL broadband modem. Locate the Ethernet cable (1) that connects your computer. Securely insert that came with the NETGEAR...
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... connected, and you are ready to start your network in the correct sequence. Wait 2 minutes. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 3 Figure 7 4. Locate the cable you start your network. Securely insert that you removed from accessing the Internet. 1. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 15 First, plug in step 2. Failure to start or...
... connected, and you are ready to start your network in the correct sequence. Wait 2 minutes. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 3 Figure 7 4. Locate the cable you start your network. Securely insert that you removed from accessing the Internet. 1. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 15 First, plug in step 2. Failure to start or...
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...; Last, turn solid green. Verifying Your Connection Verify that software. Wait 1 minute. 3. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 2. The USB light (4) should be off . • USB. The Power light (1) should be solid green if a USB device is connected correctly by checking the wireless router status lights (as illustrated in to verify the following: • Power. Installing...
...; Last, turn solid green. Verifying Your Connection Verify that software. Wait 1 minute. 3. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 2. The USB light (4) should be off . • USB. The Power light (1) should be solid green if a USB device is connected correctly by checking the wireless router status lights (as illustrated in to verify the following: • Power. Installing...
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.... If a LAN light is not lit, check that the modem is turned on . • LAN. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual • Internet. Setting Up Your Router for more information. Connect to the wireless router by typing any changes to the router is securely attached at 100 Mbps; amber indicates 10 Mbps. Figure 10 Connect to make sure...
.... If a LAN light is not lit, check that the modem is turned on . • LAN. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual • Internet. Setting Up Your Router for more information. Connect to the wireless router by typing any changes to the router is securely attached at 100 Mbps; amber indicates 10 Mbps. Figure 10 Connect to make sure...
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...firmware version is available, click Yes, and the router will automatically check the NETGEAR database for a new firmware image file. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 18 Click Yes to the router until the router finishes restarting and the Ready light has stopped ...Do not try to go online, turn off the router, shut down the computer, or do anything else to check for new firmware (recommended). The router will automatically upgrade itself with the latest firmware. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual A login window such as any other...
...firmware version is available, click Yes, and the router will automatically check the NETGEAR database for a new firmware image file. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 18 Click Yes to the router until the router finishes restarting and the Ready light has stopped ...Do not try to go online, turn off the router, shut down the computer, or do anything else to check for new firmware (recommended). The router will automatically upgrade itself with the latest firmware. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual A login window such as any other...
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... section of your computer documentation or see "Accessing Your Router After Installation and Checking for this wireless router. If you need assistance, follow the Basic Settings Help screens on the router interface or see the online User Manual for New Firmware... screen will display. To complete your router setup and to obtain both IP and DNS server addresses automatically. Click Apply to the Internet! The wireless router home page will display. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 19 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 5.
... section of your computer documentation or see "Accessing Your Router After Installation and Checking for this wireless router. If you need assistance, follow the Basic Settings Help screens on the router interface or see the online User Manual for New Firmware... screen will display. To complete your router setup and to obtain both IP and DNS server addresses automatically. Click Apply to the Internet! The wireless router home page will display. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 19 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 5.
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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 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 If problems persist, register your ISP to verify that you have the correct configuration information. • Read "Troubleshooting" on page 30.
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... Configuring Your Wireless Network 22 The router will automatically check the NETGEAR database for new firmware later; If new firmware is the default router Password), both in to check for new firmware (recommended). N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual A login window similar to the router until the router finishes restarting ...version is available, the message "No New Firmware Version Available" will display. Do not try to go online, turn off the router, shut down the computer, or do anything else to the one shown below will display. (If you selected "No," you...
... Configuring Your Wireless Network 22 The router will automatically check the NETGEAR database for new firmware later; If new firmware is the default router Password), both in to check for new firmware (recommended). N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual A login window similar to the router until the router finishes restarting ...version is available, the message "No New Firmware Version Available" will display. Do not try to go online, turn off the router, shut down the computer, or do anything else to the one shown below will display. (If you selected "No," you...