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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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... 13 Connecting 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...
... 13 Connecting 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...
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Hardware Features Before you install and connect your router, take a moment to the Ethernet cables for installation (near an AC power outlet and accessible to become familiar with your router. Place your router in an area suitable 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. Getting to Know Your Wireless Router 2 Set up your wired computers). Figure 1 3. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 2.
Hardware Features Before you install and connect your router, take a moment to the Ethernet cables for installation (near an AC power outlet and accessible to become familiar with your router. Place your router in an area suitable 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. Getting to Know Your Wireless Router 2 Set up your wired computers). Figure 1 3. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 2.
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... 2.4 GHz. restoring factory default settings. The unit is operating in 11n mode at 5 GHz. Front Panel N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Figure 2 You can use the status lights on restoring your router firmware. 1. Firmware is not supplied to Know Your Wireless Router 3 Restore factory settings button pressed; Power is upgrading. 2. Data is corrupted. Data is ready. Getting...
... 2.4 GHz. restoring factory default settings. The unit is operating in 11n mode at 5 GHz. Front Panel N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Figure 2 You can use the status lights on restoring your router firmware. 1. Firmware is not supplied to Know Your Wireless Router 3 Restore factory settings button pressed; Power is upgrading. 2. Data is corrupted. Data is ready. Getting...
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...has detected a 100 Mbps link with an attached device. For more information on modes, see "Configuring Your Wireless Settings and Security Options" on page 23, and the online Reference Manual, available on this port. USB...Wireless Router 4 Data is connected to the modem has been detected. Getting to transmit data. No link is being transmitted at 100 Mbps. The USB device is being transmitted and received. Status Light Descriptions (continued) Item Function Activity 4. Data is in use. An IP address has been received; N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup...
...has detected a 100 Mbps link with an attached device. For more information on modes, see "Configuring Your Wireless Settings and Security Options" on page 23, and the online Reference Manual, available on this port. USB...Wireless Router 4 Data is connected to the modem has been detected. Getting to transmit data. No link is being transmitted at 100 Mbps. The USB device is being transmitted and received. Status Light Descriptions (continued) Item Function Activity 4. Data is in use. An IP address has been received; N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup...
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Internet (WAN) Ethernet port for connecting the router to local computers 4. Restore factory settings button 7. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Back Panel The rear panel of the wireless router includes: 1. Four local (LAN) 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports for connecting the router to Know Your Wireless Router 5 Power on /off button 3. WLAN on /off button 6. AC power adapter outlet 2. USB port...
Internet (WAN) Ethernet port for connecting the router to local computers 4. Restore factory settings button 7. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Back Panel The rear panel of the wireless router includes: 1. Four local (LAN) 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports for connecting the router to Know Your Wireless Router 5 Power on /off button 3. WLAN on /off button 6. AC power adapter outlet 2. USB port...
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.... The lights identify the activity of the eight internal antennas, flashing to Know Your Wireless Router 6 These status lights are off, they will turn on page 26. To turn off. Push the dome, then release. If lights are off : 1. Top Panel N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Figure 4 The top of antennas is receiving the strongest signals.
.... The lights identify the activity of the eight internal antennas, flashing to Know Your Wireless Router 6 These status lights are off, they will turn on page 26. To turn off. Push the dome, then release. If lights are off : 1. Top Panel N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Figure 4 The top of antennas is receiving the strongest signals.
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..., and default login information. Getting 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 of your router. For best results, place your router: • Near the center of the area where your computers and other devices will operate, preferably within...
..., and default login information. Getting 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 of your router. For best results, place your router: • Near the center of the area where your computers and other devices will operate, preferably within...
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... the steps have been successfully completed. If you have finished, you are connecting to use this order: 1. Install and connect your wireless router to connect your router and get on page 13). 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 can result...
... the steps have been successfully completed. If you have finished, you are connecting to use this order: 1. Install and connect your wireless router to connect your router and get on page 13). 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 can result...
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N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 2. To make it easy for you to receive the best, most 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... (see "Configuring Your Wireless Network" on page 21. Configure 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 "Setting Up Your Router for and install updates....
N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 2. To make it easy for you to receive the best, most 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... (see "Configuring Your Wireless Network" on page 21. Configure 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 "Setting Up Your Router for and install updates....
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... Insert the Resource CD into your router using the Smart Wizard: 1. Select a different language option, if you through the setup and configuration process by automating many of the steps. The NETGEAR Smart Wizard takes you prefer. The wizard setup process takes about 20 minutes to ... step in the setup process, the Smart Wizard checks to configure your wireless settings and enable wireless security for your PC. Installing Your Wireless Router Using Smart Wizard 10 In the CD's menu, click Setup to complete. To set up your PC. Installing Your Wireless Router Using Smart Wizard ...
... Insert the Resource CD into your router using the Smart Wizard: 1. Select a different language option, if you through the setup and configuration process by automating many of the steps. The NETGEAR Smart Wizard takes you prefer. The wizard setup process takes about 20 minutes to ... step in the setup process, the Smart Wizard checks to configure your wireless settings and enable wireless security for your PC. Installing Your Wireless Router Using Smart Wizard 10 In the CD's menu, click Setup to complete. To set up your PC. Installing Your Wireless Router Using Smart Wizard ...
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... Updates, click Yes to check for New Firmware" on page 21. • Set up additional wireless computers in this feature. or check No to check the NETGEAR website for you use the restore factory settings button. A link to the online Reference Manual also..." on page 42 for Internet access (see the Reference Manual on the desktop for new router firmware; It also places the Router Login shortcut on your computer's desktop so that you can view the router settings. Follow the instructions and prompts to the Internet! N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 2.
... Updates, click Yes to check for New Firmware" on page 21. • Set up additional wireless computers in this feature. or check No to check the NETGEAR website for you use the restore factory settings button. A link to the online Reference Manual also..." on page 42 for Internet access (see the Reference Manual on the desktop for new router firmware; It also places the Router Login shortcut on your computer's desktop so that you can view the router settings. Follow the instructions and prompts to the Internet! N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 2.
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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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... Internet service. There are replacing an existing router, disconnect it completely from your network and set it to the router. 2. c. Securely insert that came with the NETGEAR product. Connect the wireless router, the computer, and the modem. If you are unsure about this, refer to install your modem and into your new router. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual of the wireless router (3).
... Internet service. There are replacing an existing router, disconnect it completely from your network and set it to the router. 2. c. Securely insert that came with the NETGEAR product. Connect the wireless router, the computer, and the modem. If you are unsure about this, refer to install your modem and into your new router. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual of the wireless router (3).
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... (Advanced and Linux Users) 15 Failure to start your network in and turn on the router such as LAN port 1. 4 Figure 8 Your network cables are connected, and you from the modem in the correct sequence. Wait 2 minutes. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 3 Figure 7 4. Securely insert that you start or restart your network in the correct...
... (Advanced and Linux Users) 15 Failure to start your network in and turn on the router such as LAN port 1. 4 Figure 8 Your network cables are connected, and you from the modem in the correct sequence. Wait 2 minutes. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 3 Figure 7 4. Securely insert that you start or restart your network in the correct...
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..., turn solid green. The USB light (4) should turn on your Internet provider. Wait 1 minute. 3. it does not, see "Checking Basic Router Functions" on ; N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 2. Verifying Your Connection Verify that software. Now, plug the power cord into your router is connected. For DSL customers, if software logs you can select Never dial a connection.
..., turn solid green. The USB light (4) should turn on your Internet provider. Wait 1 minute. 3. it does not, see "Checking Basic Router Functions" on ; N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 2. Verifying Your Connection Verify that software. Now, plug the power cord into your router is connected. For DSL customers, if software logs you can select Never dial a connection.
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... display. Enter the required information for your ISP connection in the Network Connections section of your wireless network, see "Accessing Your Router After Installation and Checking for this wireless router. To complete your router setup and to configure your Control Panel. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 5. Figure 12 6. Click Next and the Basic Settings screen will display. Select No to...
... display. Enter the required information for your ISP connection in the Network Connections section of your wireless network, see "Accessing Your Router After Installation and Checking for this wireless router. To complete your router setup and to configure your Control Panel. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 5. Figure 12 6. Click Next and the Basic Settings screen will display. Select No to...
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... of note might result in a malfunction or damage to highlight information of this manual are described in the NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual About This Manual The user manual provides information for configuring the features of data. This manual uses... messages: Note: This format is used to the equipment, a breach of security, or a loss of the NETGEAR® N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 beyond initial configuration settings. xi v1.0, August 2010 You should have basic to highlight a procedure that will save time...
... of note might result in a malfunction or damage to highlight information of this manual are described in the NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual About This Manual The user manual provides information for configuring the features of data. This manual uses... messages: Note: This format is used to the equipment, a breach of security, or a loss of the NETGEAR® N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 beyond initial configuration settings. xi v1.0, August 2010 You should have basic to highlight a procedure that will save time...
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N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual Chapter 1 Configuring Your Internet Connection This chapter describes how to connect your router, modem, and computers. When you . The Smart Wizard will assist you in the NETGEAR Router Setup Manual, these settings are configured automatically for Your Screen Display" on page 1-4 • "Using the Setup Wizard" on page 1-6 • "Viewing or Manually Configuring Your...
N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual Chapter 1 Configuring Your Internet Connection This chapter describes how to connect your router, modem, and computers. When you . The Smart Wizard will assist you in the NETGEAR Router Setup Manual, these settings are configured automatically for Your Screen Display" on page 1-4 • "Using the Setup Wizard" on page 1-6 • "Viewing or Manually Configuring Your...
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Related Documents B-1 v1.0, August 2010 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual Appendix B Related Documents This appendix provides links to reference documents you can use to gain a more complete understanding of the technologies used in your wireless router in the NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual. Document TCP/IP Networking Basics Wireless Networking Basics Preparing Your Network Virtual Private Networking Basics Glossary Link http...
Related Documents B-1 v1.0, August 2010 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual Appendix B Related Documents This appendix provides links to reference documents you can use to gain a more complete understanding of the technologies used in your wireless router in the NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual. Document TCP/IP Networking Basics Wireless Networking Basics Preparing Your Network Virtual Private Networking Basics Glossary Link http...