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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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... Features ...2 Positioning Your Wireless Router 7 Installing Your Wireless Router 8 Updating Your Router Firmware 9 Installing Your Wireless Router Using Smart Wizard ...10 Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users 13 Connecting Your Wireless Router 13 Verifying Your Connection 16 Setting Up Your Router for Internet Access 17 Configuring Your Wireless...
... Features ...2 Positioning Your Wireless Router 7 Installing Your Wireless Router 8 Updating Your Router Firmware 9 Installing Your Wireless Router Using Smart Wizard ...10 Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users 13 Connecting Your Wireless Router 13 Verifying Your Connection 16 Setting Up Your Router for Internet Access 17 Configuring Your Wireless...
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... LEDs-and the important information on the router label (see "Unpacking Your New Wireless Router" on page 1). A PDF version of your NETGEAR dealer. Carefully peel off the protective film covering the sides of your router. Unpacking Your New Wireless Router The product package should contain the... following items: • The wireless router • A snap-on stand for installation: 1. A link to the online Reference Manual If any of the NETGEAR® N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400. To prepare your router for your wireless router • An AC power adapter (varies by ...
... LEDs-and the important information on the router label (see "Unpacking Your New Wireless Router" on page 1). A PDF version of your NETGEAR dealer. Carefully peel off the protective film covering the sides of your router. Unpacking Your New Wireless Router The product package should contain the... following items: • The wireless router • A snap-on stand for installation: 1. A link to the online Reference Manual If any of the NETGEAR® N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400. To prepare your router for your wireless router • An AC power adapter (varies by ...
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Place your router in an area suitable for installation (near an AC power outlet and accessible to the Ethernet cables for your router. Getting to become familiar with your wired computers). 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. Figure 1 3. Hardware Features Before you install and connect your router, take a moment to Know Your Wireless Router 2 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 router. Getting to become familiar with your wired computers). 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. Figure 1 3. Hardware Features Before you install and connect your router, take a moment to Know Your Wireless Router 2 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 2.
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... the front of the wireless router to Know Your Wireless Router 3 The 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. Data is off . The unit is operating in 11n mode at 2.4 GHz is...
... the front of the wireless router to Know Your Wireless Router 3 The 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. Data is off . The unit is operating in 11n mode at 2.4 GHz is...
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... being transmitted at 100 Mbps. 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. The Ethernet cable connection to remove the attached USB device. No Ethernet cable is now safe to the modem has been... is detected on the Resource CD. The LAN port has detected a 10 Mbps link with an attached device. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Table 1.
... being transmitted at 100 Mbps. 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. The Ethernet cable connection to remove the attached USB device. No Ethernet cable is now safe to the modem has been... is detected on the Resource CD. The LAN port has detected a 10 Mbps link with an attached device. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Table 1.
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... port for connecting the router to Know Your Wireless Router 5 Restore factory settings button 7. AC power adapter outlet 2. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Back Panel The rear panel of the wireless router includes: 1.
... port for connecting the router to Know Your Wireless Router 5 Restore factory settings button 7. AC power adapter outlet 2. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Back Panel The rear panel of the wireless router includes: 1.
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... security, see "Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to Know Your Wireless Router 6 Push the dome, then release. Top Panel N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Figure 4 The top of antennas is receiving the strongest signals. Getting to Configure Your Wireless Network" on . 2.
... security, see "Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to Know Your Wireless Router 6 Push the dome, then release. Top Panel N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Figure 4 The top of antennas is receiving the strongest signals. Getting to Configure Your Wireless Network" on . 2.
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... potential sources of interference, such as ceiling fans, home security systems, microwaves, or the base for a cordless phone. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Router Label View the label on the physical placement of your router. Getting to an AC power outlet and near Ethernet cables for wired computers...
... potential sources of interference, such as ceiling fans, home security systems, microwaves, or the base for a cordless phone. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Router Label View the label on the physical placement of your router. Getting to an AC power outlet and near Ethernet cables for wired computers...
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...wirelessly connect to set up your company's network support staff. If you need to use this option. 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 also affect ...on page 13). You can result in this order: 1. If you are connecting to use the Smart Wizard, see "Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users)" on the Internet quickly, the Resource CD contains a Smart Wizard™. For example, if you choose to a ...
...wirelessly connect to set up your company's network support staff. If you need to use this option. 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 also affect ...on page 13). You can result in this order: 1. If you are connecting to use the Smart Wizard, see "Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users)" on the Internet quickly, the Resource CD contains a Smart Wizard™. For example, if you choose to a ...
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These options are discussed in to the router to use this feature (see the Reference Manual for New Firmware" on page 21. Updating Your Router Firmware NETGEAR is always improving the operability and features included with your wireless network (see "Setting Up Your Router for and install... updates. Getting 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" on page 17). 3. N600...
These options are discussed in to the router to use this feature (see the Reference Manual for New Firmware" on page 21. Updating Your Router Firmware NETGEAR is always improving the operability and features included with your wireless network (see "Setting Up Your Router for and install... updates. Getting 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" on page 17). 3. N600...
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... for the default login information, or see "Configuring Your Wireless Settings and Security Options" on page 21). 3. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 2. See "Restoring the Default Password and Configuration Settings" on page 42 for Internet access (see the steps in "Accessing Your Router After Installation and ...Checking for New Firmware" on page 21. • Set up additional wireless computers in this feature. Refer to check the NETGEAR website for New Firmware" on page 23). For advanced features not covered in your Resource CD.
... for the default login information, or see "Configuring Your Wireless Settings and Security Options" on page 21). 3. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 2. See "Restoring the Default Password and Configuration Settings" on page 42 for Internet access (see the steps in "Accessing Your Router After Installation and ...Checking for New Firmware" on page 21. • Set up additional wireless computers in this feature. Refer to check the NETGEAR website for New Firmware" on page 23). For advanced features not covered in your Resource CD.
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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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...using DHCP and "Obtain DNS server address automatically." Depending on your computer are accessible through the Control Panel Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 13 Fixed or Static IP Address Your ISP should have provided you with all of the necessary ...Password (frequently an email address and password) - Host and Domain Name - Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) Before installing and connecting your router manually, review the list below and make sure that you have all the information needed to connect to the...
...using DHCP and "Obtain DNS server address automatically." Depending on your computer are accessible through the Control Panel Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 13 Fixed or Static IP Address Your ISP should have provided you with all of the necessary ...Password (frequently an email address and password) - Host and Domain Name - Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) Before installing and connecting your router manually, review the list below and make sure that you have all the information needed to connect to the...
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...off your Internet service. Connect the wireless router, the computer, and the modem. b. Locate the Ethernet cable (1) that came with the NETGEAR product. There are replacing an existing router, disconnect it completely from your new router. c. If you are two steps to TCP/IP ... page 43. To connect your computer. Locate the Ethernet cable that connects your wireless router: 1. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual of the wireless router (3). a. Turn off and unplug the cable or ADSL broadband modem. Disconnect the cable at the modem (2). Securely...
...off your Internet service. Connect the wireless router, the computer, and the modem. b. Locate the Ethernet cable (1) that came with the NETGEAR product. There are replacing an existing router, disconnect it completely from your new router. c. If you are two steps to TCP/IP ... page 43. To connect your computer. Locate the Ethernet cable that connects your wireless router: 1. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual of the wireless router (3). a. Turn off and unplug the cable or ADSL broadband modem. Disconnect the cable at the modem (2). Securely...
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... and Linux Users) 15 First, plug in the correct sequence. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 3 Figure 7 4. Locate the cable you start your network in the correct sequence. It is important that cable (4) into a LAN port on the cable or DSL ...
... and Linux Users) 15 First, plug in the correct sequence. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 3 Figure 7 4. Locate the cable you start your network in the correct sequence. It is important that cable (4) into a LAN port on the cable or DSL ...
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...in to establish a connection with your computer and your router is connected; The 2.4 GHz N-Band light (2) should be on; Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 16 Now, plug the power cord into a power outlet. The Power light (1) should be solid green if a USB... device is connected. The USB light (4) should turn on page 31. • Operating Mode. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 2. For DSL customers, if software logs you can select Never dial a connection. If it will be off . • USB. It might ...
...in to establish a connection with your computer and your router is connected; The 2.4 GHz N-Band light (2) should be on; Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 16 Now, plug the power cord into a power outlet. The Power light (1) should be solid green if a USB... device is connected. The USB light (4) should turn on page 31. • Operating Mode. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 2. For DSL customers, if software logs you can select Never dial a connection. If it will be off . • USB. It might ...
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... then pressing Enter: • http://www.routerlogin.net • http://www.routerlogin.com • http://192.168.1.1 Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 17 If it up initially and to make sure that the Ethernet cable is securely attached to the wireless router ...Restore Factory Settings button. See "Restoring the Default Password and Configuration Settings" on page 42 for Internet Access When configuring your wireless router manually, you must log in to your browser, and then press Enter. To access your computer is powered on . Green indicates that the...
... then pressing Enter: • http://www.routerlogin.net • http://www.routerlogin.com • http://192.168.1.1 Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 17 If it up initially and to make sure that the Ethernet cable is securely attached to the wireless router ...Restore Factory Settings button. See "Restoring the Default Password and Configuration Settings" on page 42 for Internet Access When configuring your wireless router manually, you must log in to your browser, and then press Enter. To access your computer is powered on . Green indicates that the...
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...display. (If you select "No", you might use to log in to your Internet connection. The Firmware Upgrade Assistant screen will automatically check the NETGEAR database for the router password, both in the following figure opens: Figure 11 2. If new firmware is available, the message "No New Firmware ... computer, or do anything else to check for new firmware (recommended). The router will display. 3. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual A login window such as any other user name or password you can check for several seconds! Installing Your Wireless Router...
...display. (If you select "No", you might use to log in to your Internet connection. The Firmware Upgrade Assistant screen will automatically check the NETGEAR database for the router password, both in the following figure opens: Figure 11 2. If new firmware is available, the message "No New Firmware ... computer, or do anything else to check for new firmware (recommended). The router will display. 3. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual A login window such as any other user name or password you can check for several seconds! Installing Your Wireless Router...
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... your router setup and to configure your wireless network, see the links in "Related Documents" on page 43. 7. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 19 The Setup Wizard screen will display. Enter the required information for this wireless router. For assistance, see your...for New Firmware" on page 21 and "Configuring Your Wireless Settings and Security Options" on the router interface or see the online User Manual for your connection. Figure 12 6. Select No to set to the Internet! If you need assistance, follow the Basic Settings Help screens...
... your router setup and to configure your wireless network, see the links in "Related Documents" on page 43. 7. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 19 The Setup Wizard screen will display. Enter the required information for this wireless router. For assistance, see your...for New Firmware" on page 21 and "Configuring Your Wireless Settings and Security Options" on the router interface or see the online User Manual for your connection. Figure 12 6. Select No to set to the Internet! If you need assistance, follow the Basic Settings Help screens...