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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. Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA March 2010 208-10532-03 v1.0
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... the online Reference Manual If any of the NETGEAR® N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400. Getting to return the product for repair. Getting to Know Your Wireless Router Congratulations on your purchase of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. Then, read the section on "Positioning Your Wireless Router" on page 7 to ensure that you begin installing...
... the online Reference Manual If any of the NETGEAR® N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400. Getting to return the product for repair. Getting to Know Your Wireless Router Congratulations on your purchase of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. Then, read the section on "Positioning Your Wireless Router" on page 7 to ensure that you begin installing...
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N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 2. Place your router in an area suitable for installation (near an AC power outlet and accessible to the Ethernet cables for 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 router, take a moment to Know Your Wireless Router 2 Figure 1 3. Getting to become familiar with your router. Set up your wired computers).
N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 2. Place your router in an area suitable for installation (near an AC power outlet and accessible to the Ethernet cables for 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 router, take a moment to Know Your Wireless Router 2 Figure 1 3. Getting to become familiar with your router. Set up your wired computers).
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... Function 1. Firmware is being powered on. Firmware is starting up after being communicated over a wireless network. Power is not supplied to Know Your Wireless Router 3 Getting to the router. Table 1. Power 2. 2.4 GHz Mode 3. 5 GHz Mode Activity Solid Amber Solid Green Blinking...operating in 11n mode at 5 GHz. See "Checking Basic Router Functions" on page 31 for instructions on the front of the wireless router to verify various conditions. restoring factory default settings. Front Panel N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Figure 2 You can use the status lights ...
... Function 1. Firmware is being powered on. Firmware is starting up after being communicated over a wireless network. Power is not supplied to Know Your Wireless Router 3 Getting to the router. Table 1. Power 2. 2.4 GHz Mode 3. 5 GHz Mode Activity Solid Amber Solid Green Blinking...operating in 11n mode at 5 GHz. See "Checking Basic Router Functions" on page 31 for instructions on the front of the wireless router to verify various conditions. restoring factory default settings. Front Panel N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Figure 2 You can use the status lights ...
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... Off 5. LAN Solid Green (Ports 1-4) Blinking Green Solid Amber Blinking Amber Off Description The USB device has been accepted by the Router and is now safe to be used. No USB device is connected, or the "Safely Remove Hardware" button has been pressed and... Data is connected to transmit data. Getting to the modem has been detected. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Table 1. The USB device is detected on the Resource CD. The Ethernet cable connection to Know Your Wireless Router 4 Data is being transmitted at 10 Mbps. The LAN port has detected a...
... Off 5. LAN Solid Green (Ports 1-4) Blinking Green Solid Amber Blinking Amber Off Description The USB device has been accepted by the Router and is now safe to be used. No USB device is connected, or the "Safely Remove Hardware" button has been pressed and... Data is connected to transmit data. Getting to the modem has been detected. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Table 1. The USB device is detected on the Resource CD. The Ethernet cable connection to Know Your Wireless Router 4 Data is being transmitted at 10 Mbps. The LAN port has detected a...
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... (LAN) 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports for attaching a USB storage device Getting to Know Your Wireless Router 5 AC power adapter outlet 2. Power on /off button 3. WLAN on /off button 6. USB port (backward compatible to USB 1.0/1.1) for connecting the router to a cable or DSL modem 5. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Back Panel The rear panel of the...
... (LAN) 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports for attaching a USB storage device Getting to Know Your Wireless Router 5 AC power adapter outlet 2. Power on /off button 3. WLAN on /off button 6. USB port (backward compatible to USB 1.0/1.1) for connecting the router to a cable or DSL modem 5. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Back Panel The rear panel of the...
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... procedures, verify that performs two functions: 1. Push the dome, then release. Getting to show which combination of the wireless router includes a dome that your device (a notebook, adapter, or other WPS-enabled devices. Top Panel N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Figure 4 The top of antennas is receiving the strongest signals. These status lights are on . 2. Pushing...
... procedures, verify that performs two functions: 1. Push the dome, then release. Getting to show which combination of the wireless router includes a dome that your device (a notebook, adapter, or other WPS-enabled devices. Top Panel N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Figure 4 The top of antennas is receiving the strongest signals. These status lights are on . 2. Pushing...
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... as a high shelf, keeping the number of walls and ceilings between the wireless router and your other devices to Know Your Wireless Router 7 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Router Label View the label on the physical placement of your router. However, the operating distance or range of your wireless connection can vary significantly depending on the bottom of walls the...
... as a high shelf, keeping the number of walls and ceilings between the wireless router and your other devices to Know Your Wireless Router 7 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Router Label View the label on the physical placement of your router. However, the operating distance or range of your wireless connection can vary significantly depending on the bottom of walls the...
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... cannot or prefer not to follow these guidelines can result in this order: 1. Getting to connect your wireless settings; Installing Your Wireless Router To help you through the setup process. This is available on your Resource CD. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual • Away from any large metal surfaces, such as glass, insulated walls, fish tanks...
... cannot or prefer not to follow these guidelines can result in this order: 1. Getting to connect your wireless settings; Installing Your Wireless Router To help you through the setup process. This is available on your Resource CD. 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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... Your Router After Installation and Checking for updating your router. Configure your wireless network and select wireless security settings to -date features of your router, NETGEAR provides a variety of the setup activity. • The router includes ...wireless network (see "Setting Up Your Router for details). These options are discussed in to the router to Know Your Wireless Router 9 Getting to use this feature (see the Reference Manual for Internet Access" on page 21). N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 2. Set up -to protect your wireless router...
... Your Router After Installation and Checking for updating your router. Configure your wireless network and select wireless security settings to -date features of your router, NETGEAR provides a variety of the setup activity. • The router includes ...wireless network (see "Setting Up Your Router for details). These options are discussed in to the router to Know Your Wireless Router 9 Getting to use this feature (see the Reference Manual for Internet Access" on page 21). N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 2. Set up -to protect your wireless router...
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... Yes to check the NETGEAR website for you can always access the router's user interface later to select a security option (see "Setting Your SSID and Wireless Security" on page 24 or "Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to the router and check for more ... page 21). 3. A link to the Internet, configuring your wireless network settings, and selecting the optimum security protection for your Resource CD. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 2. The factory default state is available from the router interface. To ensure optimum performance of installation: • For ...
... Yes to check the NETGEAR website for you can always access the router's user interface later to select a security option (see "Setting Your SSID and Wireless Security" on page 24 or "Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to the router and check for more ... page 21). 3. A link to the Internet, configuring your wireless network settings, and selecting the optimum security protection for your Resource CD. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 2. The factory default state is available from the router interface. To ensure optimum performance of installation: • For ...
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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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... Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 14 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual of the wireless router (3). Connect the wireless router, the computer, and the modem. b. Turn off your computer. Securely insert that connects your Internet service. Connect the router to the ADSL... your wireless router: 1. Locate the Ethernet cable that came with the NETGEAR product. You will connect it aside before starting to setting up your new router. Configure the router to the router. 2. There are replacing an existing router, disconnect...
... Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 14 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual of the wireless router (3). Connect the wireless router, the computer, and the modem. b. Turn off your computer. Securely insert that connects your Internet service. Connect the router to the ADSL... your wireless router: 1. Locate the Ethernet cable that came with the NETGEAR product. You will connect it aside before starting to setting up your new router. Configure the router to the router. 2. There are replacing an existing router, disconnect...
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Securely insert that you from the modem in the correct sequence. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 15 Locate the cable you removed from accessing the Internet. 1. First, plug in and turn on the router such as LAN port 1. 4 Figure 8 Your network cables are connected, and you are ready to start... important that cable (4) into a LAN port on the cable or DSL modem. Failure to start your network. To start your network in step 2. Wait 2 minutes. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 3 Figure 7 4.
Securely insert that you from the modem in the correct sequence. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 15 Locate the cable you removed from accessing the Internet. 1. First, plug in and turn on the router such as LAN port 1. 4 Figure 8 Your network cables are connected, and you are ready to start... important that cable (4) into a LAN port on the cable or DSL modem. Failure to start your network. To start your network in step 2. Wait 2 minutes. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 3 Figure 7 4.
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... the Internet Explorer Tools menu, select Internet Options, and then click the Connections tab, where you in Figure 9. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 2. it does not, see "Checking Basic Router Functions" on your Internet provider. Wait 1 minute. 3. It might need to go to establish a connection with your computer and your computer. If it will...
... the Internet Explorer Tools menu, select Internet Options, and then click the Connections tab, where you in Figure 9. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 2. it does not, see "Checking Basic Router Functions" on your Internet provider. Wait 1 minute. 3. It might need to go to establish a connection with your computer and your computer. If it will...
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... the Default Password and Configuration Settings" on . amber indicates 10 Mbps. The factory default state is securely attached at 100 Mbps; Setting Up Your Router for more information. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual • Internet. The Internet port light (5) should be lit. If a LAN light is turned on page 42 for Internet Access When...
... the Default Password and Configuration Settings" on . amber indicates 10 Mbps. The factory default state is securely attached at 100 Mbps; Setting Up Your Router for more information. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual • Internet. The Internet port light (5) should be lit. If a LAN light is turned on page 42 for Internet Access When...
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...Click Yes to check for a new firmware image file. 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 for new firmware later; If no 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...
...Click Yes to check for a new firmware image file. 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 for new firmware later; If no 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...
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...set up the connection yourself. Figure 12 6. From the main menu, select Setup Wizard. The wireless router home page will display. The Setup Wizard screen will display. Click Next and the Basic Settings screen will display....router setup and to the Internet! If you need assistance, follow the Basic Settings Help screens on page 23. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 19 For assistance, see the online User Manual for your ISP connection in the Network Connections section of your Control Panel. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400...
...set up the connection yourself. Figure 12 6. From the main menu, select Setup Wizard. The wireless router home page will display. The Setup Wizard screen will display. Click Next and the Basic Settings screen will display....router setup and to the Internet! If you need assistance, follow the Basic Settings Help screens on page 23. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 19 For assistance, see the online User Manual for your ISP connection in the Network Connections section of your Control Panel. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400...
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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. If problems persist, register your ISP to verify that you have the correct configuration information. • Read "Troubleshooting" on page 30. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 20
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. If problems persist, register your ISP to verify that you have the correct configuration information. • Read "Troubleshooting" on page 30. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 20
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... User Name or Password you may use to log in lowercase letters. The router will automatically check the NETGEAR database for new firmware (recommended). Configuring Your Wireless Network 22 The Firmware Upgrade Assistant screen will automatically upgrade itself with the latest.... If new firmware is available, the message "No New Firmware Version Available" will display. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual A login window similar to the router until the router finishes restarting and the Ready light stops blinking! If you can check for new firmware later;...
... User Name or Password you may use to log in lowercase letters. The router will automatically check the NETGEAR database for new firmware (recommended). Configuring Your Wireless Network 22 The Firmware Upgrade Assistant screen will automatically upgrade itself with the latest.... If new firmware is available, the message "No New Firmware Version Available" will display. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual A login window similar to the router until the router finishes restarting and the Ready light stops blinking! If you can check for new firmware later;...