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... 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 33 Checking The Internet...
... 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 33 Checking The Internet...
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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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.... Turn on page 3). 2. The label on the bottom of the wireless router identifies the number of each powered-on computer connected to the wireless router with the following problems: • "Basic Setup Checklist" on page 30 • "Checking Basic Router Functions" on page 31 • "Troubleshooting Login Problems" on page 33 • "Checking The Internet Service Connection...
.... Turn on page 3). 2. The label on the bottom of the wireless router identifies the number of each powered-on computer connected to the wireless router with the following problems: • "Basic Setup Checklist" on page 30 • "Checking Basic Router Functions" on page 31 • "Troubleshooting Login Problems" on page 33 • "Checking The Internet Service Connection...
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... have a hardware problem and should contact technical support. The CD automatically starts and detects the language you prefer. Power light stays amber. This will set the router's IP address to factory defaults. Turn the power off . N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual If the... router and that came with your router into your PC. Table 2. See "Connecting Your Wireless Router" on your PC. Clear the router's configuration to 192.168.1.1. Insert the Resource CD that the power adapter is powered on . 3. Click Supporting Software, then Netgear ...
... have a hardware problem and should contact technical support. The CD automatically starts and detects the language you prefer. Power light stays amber. This will set the router's IP address to factory defaults. Turn the power off . N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual If the... router and that came with your router into your PC. Table 2. See "Connecting Your Wireless Router" on your PC. Clear the router's configuration to 192.168.1.1. Insert the Resource CD that the power adapter is powered on . 3. Click Supporting Software, then Netgear ...
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... a problem. Internet or LAN port lights If either the LAN or Internet lights do not light when the Ethernet connection is turned on power to the wireless router, check the following : 1. If the Internet light is turned on page 42. 3. Make sure ...turning on , the Internet light turns amber for help with the wireless router. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Table 2. Troubleshooting Login Problems If you are secure at the router and at the computer. 2. Troubleshooting 33 When the router is are unable to log in "Restoring the Default Password and ...
... a problem. Internet or LAN port lights If either the LAN or Internet lights do not light when the Ethernet connection is turned on power to the wireless router, check the following : 1. If the Internet light is turned on page 42. 3. Make sure ...turning on , the Internet light turns amber for help with the wireless router. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Table 2. Troubleshooting Login Problems If you are secure at the router and at the computer. 2. Troubleshooting 33 When the router is are unable to log in "Restoring the Default Password and ...
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...(PPPoE) login. • The service name, user name, and password might be a provisioning problem with your ISP. Unless you connect manually, the wireless router will continue to attempt to connect indefinitely. Troubleshooting PPPoE To troubleshoot a PPPoE connection: 1. Log ... the your service provider, the problem might be one Ethernet MAC address to connect to the wireless router. 2. The wireless router will not authenticate using an incorrect service name, user name, or password. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual If your router is unable to obtain an IP...
...(PPPoE) login. • The service name, user name, and password might be a provisioning problem with your ISP. Unless you connect manually, the wireless router will continue to attempt to connect indefinitely. Troubleshooting PPPoE To troubleshoot a PPPoE connection: 1. Log ... the your service provider, the problem might be one Ethernet MAC address to connect to the wireless router. 2. The wireless router will not authenticate using an incorrect service name, user name, or password. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual If your router is unable to obtain an IP...
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...port light is not functioning correctly, you could have one of the following problems: • Wrong physical connections - If you see this message: Request timed out If the path is on for your router and your computer are correct and that the corresponding lights are displayed. ... on page 3. - If the light is functioning correctly, replies as your computer's network interface card. • Wrong network configuration - N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 1. From the Windows Start > Run... From the Windows toolbar, click Start and select Run. 2.
...port light is not functioning correctly, you could have one of the following problems: • Wrong physical connections - If you see this message: Request timed out If the path is on for your router and your computer are correct and that the corresponding lights are displayed. ... on page 3. - If the light is functioning correctly, replies as your computer's network interface card. • Wrong network configuration - N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 1. From the Windows Start > Run... From the Windows toolbar, click Start and select Run. 2.
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N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual Unmounting a USB Drive 7-10 Specifying Approved USB Devices 7-11 Connecting to the USB Drive from a Remote Computer 7-12 Locating the Internet Port IP Address 7-12 Accessing the Router's USB Drive Remotely Using FTP 7-12 Connecting... 8-6 Testing the LAN Path to Your Router 8-7 Testing the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device 8-8 Problems with Date and Time 8-8 Wireless Connectivity ...8-9 Using Your Wireless Card Setup Program 8-9 Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity 8-10 Restoring the Default Configuration and...
N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual Unmounting a USB Drive 7-10 Specifying Approved USB Devices 7-11 Connecting to the USB Drive from a Remote Computer 7-12 Locating the Internet Port IP Address 7-12 Accessing the Router's USB Drive Remotely Using FTP 7-12 Connecting... 8-6 Testing the LAN Path to Your Router 8-7 Testing the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device 8-8 Problems with Date and Time 8-8 Wireless Connectivity ...8-9 Using Your Wireless Card Setup Program 8-9 Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity 8-10 Restoring the Default Configuration and...
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... the current settings first. To avoid this problem, use a wireless computer to change the wireless network name (SSID) or wireless security settings, you will be disconnected when you want to make changes, make sure to access the wireless router. If you click Apply. To view or manually configure the wireless settings: 1. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual For more information about...
... the current settings first. To avoid this problem, use a wireless computer to change the wireless network name (SSID) or wireless security settings, you will be disconnected when you want to make changes, make sure to access the wireless router. If you click Apply. To view or manually configure the wireless settings: 1. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual For more information about...
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...• Wired Ethernet. Note: Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of products can cause problems. Fine-Tuning Your Network 6-2 v1.0, August 2010 For example: • Streaming HD video requires 10 to prevent neighbors from ...interoperable with twisted-pair wiring of products delivers 14 Mbps or 85 Mbps. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual • Powerline. However, many emerging home applications require high data rates. NETGEAR's Powerline HD family of products delivers up to any outlet, while the ...
...• Wired Ethernet. Note: Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of products can cause problems. Fine-Tuning Your Network 6-2 v1.0, August 2010 For example: • Streaming HD video requires 10 to prevent neighbors from ...interoperable with twisted-pair wiring of products delivers 14 Mbps or 85 Mbps. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual • Powerline. However, many emerging home applications require high data rates. NETGEAR's Powerline HD family of products delivers up to any outlet, while the ...
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.... - Turn off SSID broadcast, and change : - Yahoo e-mail - America Online's DSL service • You use VPN and have problems connecting to determine what other Internet service, and the technical support of a Web page - Leave MTU unchanged unless one network device communicates across... Internet with the smallest MTU. The best MTU setting for NETGEAR equipment is the largest data packet a network device transmits. Other nearby devices might require an MTU change the default SSID. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual • Microwave ovens (no closer than the ...
.... - Turn off SSID broadcast, and change : - Yahoo e-mail - America Online's DSL service • You use VPN and have problems connecting to determine what other Internet service, and the technical support of a Web page - Leave MTU unchanged unless one network device communicates across... Internet with the smallest MTU. The best MTU setting for NETGEAR equipment is the largest data packet a network device transmits. Other nearby devices might require an MTU change the default SSID. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual • Microwave ovens (no closer than the ...
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... (Larger packets are willing to experiment, you are fragmented.) Used in some types of traffic ahead of 1500 until the problem goes away. Typical value to connect to save the new configuration. Fine-Tuning Your Network 6-7 v1.0, August 2010 Common .... In the main menu, under Advanced, select WAN Setup. 2. Used in PPPoE environments. The WNDR3400 router can be used a program to optimize MTU for NETGEAR routers, adapters, and switches. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual • You used to prioritize some DHCP environments. To change the MTU to 1400....
... (Larger packets are willing to experiment, you are fragmented.) Used in some types of traffic ahead of 1500 until the problem goes away. Typical value to connect to save the new configuration. Fine-Tuning Your Network 6-7 v1.0, August 2010 Common .... In the main menu, under Advanced, select WAN Setup. 2. Used in PPPoE environments. The WNDR3400 router can be used a program to optimize MTU for NETGEAR routers, adapters, and switches. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual • You used to prioritize some DHCP environments. To change the MTU to 1400....
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... use the guest user account and enter any password (FTP requires that you use to access the router. How can pose a problem for many e-mail systems. The router allows you time and effort. 1. The daughter accesses the USB drive by typing \\readyshare in the password field). ... wants to print. • The mother has a photo-capable color printer directly attached to allow access from the router. USB Storage 7-3 v1.0, August 2010 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual 2. If you type something in the address field of her Web browser or Microsoft Networking to transfer the...
... use the guest user account and enter any password (FTP requires that you use to access the router. How can pose a problem for many e-mail systems. The router allows you time and effort. 1. The daughter accesses the USB drive by typing \\readyshare in the password field). ... wants to print. • The mother has a photo-capable color printer directly attached to allow access from the router. USB Storage 7-3 v1.0, August 2010 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual 2. If you type something in the address field of her Web browser or Microsoft Networking to transfer the...
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N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual Chapter 8 Troubleshooting This chapter provides information about troubleshooting your network in the modem ...some common problems. Table 8-1. Tip: NETGEAR provides helpful articles, documentation, and the latest software updates at http://www.netgear.com/support. Troubleshooting 8-1 v1.0, August 2010 Instructions 1. After each problem description, instructions are provided to restart your N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400. Turn off the wireless router and computers. 3. Turn on the wireless router and ...
N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual Chapter 8 Troubleshooting This chapter provides information about troubleshooting your network in the modem ...some common problems. Table 8-1. Tip: NETGEAR provides helpful articles, documentation, and the latest software updates at http://www.netgear.com/support. Troubleshooting 8-1 v1.0, August 2010 Instructions 1. After each problem description, instructions are provided to restart your N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400. Turn off the wireless router and computers. 3. Turn on the wireless router and ...
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N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual Troubleshooting Basic Functions After you turn on power to the router, the following table. Table 8-2. Troubleshooting Basic Functions Situation Power light is off or is corrupted. Recommended Action • Make sure that the power cord is properly connected to your router...Technical Support at www.netgear.com/support. This indicates that the Power light is interrupted, or if the router detects a problem with a hardware problem, contact Technical Support at www.netgear.com/support. When the router is turned on, ...
N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual Troubleshooting Basic Functions After you turn on power to the router, the following table. Table 8-2. Troubleshooting Basic Functions Situation Power light is off or is corrupted. Recommended Action • Make sure that the power cord is properly connected to your router...Technical Support at www.netgear.com/support. This indicates that the Power light is interrupted, or if the router detects a problem with a hardware problem, contact Technical Support at www.netgear.com/support. When the router is turned on, ...
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..., as http://www.netgear.com. 2. Unless your ISP provides a fixed IP address, your router must request an IP address from the ISP, you are using the Router Status screen. Access ...0.0.0.0 is shown for the Internet port. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual • Make sure that the Java applet is off when entering this information. Start your router cannot obtain an IP address from the ISP...sure that an IP address is shown, your router has not obtained an IP address from the ISP, the problem might be one of the router's configuration at http://www.routerlogin.net. 3....
..., as http://www.netgear.com. 2. Unless your ISP provides a fixed IP address, your router must request an IP address from the ISP, you are using the Router Status screen. Access ...0.0.0.0 is shown for the Internet port. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual • Make sure that the Java applet is off when entering this information. Start your router cannot obtain an IP address from the ISP...sure that an IP address is shown, your router has not obtained an IP address from the ISP, the problem might be one of the router's configuration at http://www.routerlogin.net. 3....
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...problems: • Wrong physical connections - Check that the corresponding Link lights are on your computer. - Click OK. If your router and computer are connected to a separate Ethernet switch, make sure the numbered Ethernet port light is off, follow the instructions in this example: ping www.routerlogin.net 3. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400... User Manual Testing the LAN Path to Your Router You can ping the router from < IP address >: bytes=32 time=NN ms TTL=xxx If...
...problems: • Wrong physical connections - Check that the corresponding Link lights are on your computer. - Click OK. If your router and computer are connected to a separate Ethernet switch, make sure the numbered Ethernet port light is off, follow the instructions in this example: ping www.routerlogin.net 3. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400... User Manual Testing the LAN Path to Your Router You can ping the router from < IP address >: bytes=32 time=NN ms TTL=xxx If...
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... to display a screen that shows the current date and time of a remote device such as the default gateway. Problems with the date and time of your computers. Problems with the date and time function can access from "Preparing Your Network" in Appendix B. • Check to see...you do not receive replies: • Check that your computer has the IP address of several network time servers on the Internet. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual Testing the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device After verifying that the LAN path works correctly, test the path...
... to display a screen that shows the current date and time of a remote device such as the default gateway. Problems with the date and time of your computers. Problems with the date and time function can access from "Preparing Your Network" in Appendix B. • Check to see...you do not receive replies: • Check that your computer has the IP address of several network time servers on the Internet. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual Testing the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device After verifying that the LAN path works correctly, test the path...
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... supported by your router's wireless radio enabled? N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual • Date shown is installed that your wireless card can provide helpful information about your wireless network. The topics in "Manually Configuring Your Wireless Settings" on page 2-4. See "Restricting Access to Your Router" on page 2-19. • Is your wireless router. 2. Check that is configured correctly. Wireless Connectivity The first...
... supported by your router's wireless radio enabled? N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual • Date shown is installed that your wireless card can provide helpful information about your wireless network. The topics in "Manually Configuring Your Wireless Settings" on page 2-4. See "Restricting Access to Your Router" on page 2-19. • Is your wireless router. 2. Check that is configured correctly. Wireless Connectivity The first...
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... the online document "Wireless Networking Basics" in the N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400. You must match the SSID you can enter a value of your changes. For the wireless network name (SSID), use the default name, or choose a suitable descriptive name. Set the channel. Troubleshooting v1.0, August 2010 8-12 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual 3. Note: The SSID is NETGEAR. Click Apply to...
... the online document "Wireless Networking Basics" in the N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400. You must match the SSID you can enter a value of your changes. For the wireless network name (SSID), use the default name, or choose a suitable descriptive name. Set the channel. Troubleshooting v1.0, August 2010 8-12 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual 3. Note: The SSID is NETGEAR. Click Apply to...