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... Unpacking Your New Wireless Router 1 Hardware 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 ...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 ...
... Unpacking Your New Wireless Router 1 Hardware 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 ...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 ...
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...the wireless network. Front Panel N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Figure 2 You can use the status lights on restoring your router firmware. 1. Status Light Descriptions Item Function 1. Data is off . Data is starting up after being communicated over a wireless network. Getting to...Green Blinking Green Blinking Amber Off Solid Green Blinking Green Off Solid Blue Blinking Blue Off Description The unit is being powered on. Firmware is not supplied to the router. Power is upgrading. 2. Restore factory settings button pressed; The 11n mode at 5 GHz ...
...the wireless network. Front Panel N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Figure 2 You can use the status lights on restoring your router firmware. 1. Status Light Descriptions Item Function 1. Data is off . Data is starting up after being communicated over a wireless network. Getting to...Green Blinking Green Blinking Amber Off Solid Green Blinking Green Off Solid Blue Blinking Blue Off Description The unit is being powered on. Firmware is not supplied to the router. Power is upgrading. 2. Restore factory settings button pressed; The 11n mode at 5 GHz ...
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... -date features of your router, NETGEAR provides a variety of methods for updating your wireless network (see "Configuring Your Wireless Network" on page 21. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 2. Updating Your Router Firmware NETGEAR is always improving the operability and features... included with your wireless router for Internet access (see the Reference Manual for New Firmware" on page 21). These options are discussed in to the...
... -date features of your router, NETGEAR provides a variety of methods for updating your wireless network (see "Configuring Your Wireless Network" on page 21. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 2. Updating Your Router Firmware NETGEAR is always improving the operability and features... included with your wireless router for Internet access (see the Reference Manual for New Firmware" on page 21). These options are discussed in to the...
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...restore factory settings button. After connecting to the Internet, configuring your wireless network settings, and selecting the optimum security protection for New Firmware" on your high-speed wireless router, the wireless adapter card for each computer in this manual, see the online User Manual for ...see "Setting Your SSID and Wireless Security" on page 21. • Set up additional wireless computers in to check the NETGEAR website for new firmware. Installing Your Wireless Router Using Smart Wizard 11 At the close of your desktop. For advanced features not covered in your ...
...restore factory settings button. After connecting to the Internet, configuring your wireless network settings, and selecting the optimum security protection for New Firmware" on your high-speed wireless router, the wireless adapter card for each computer in this manual, see the online User Manual for ...see "Setting Your SSID and Wireless Security" on page 21. • Set up additional wireless computers in to check the NETGEAR website for new firmware. Installing Your Wireless Router Using Smart Wizard 11 At the close of your desktop. For advanced features not covered in your ...
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... stopped blinking for a new firmware image file. If new firmware is available, the message "No New Firmware Version Available" will automatically upgrade itself with the latest firmware. The Firmware Upgrade Assistant screen will automatically check the NETGEAR database for several seconds! When... prompted, enter admin for the router user name and password for new firmware (recommended). see the online User Manual)....
... stopped blinking for a new firmware image file. If new firmware is available, the message "No New Firmware Version Available" will automatically upgrade itself with the latest firmware. The Firmware Upgrade Assistant screen will automatically check the NETGEAR database for several seconds! When... prompted, enter admin for the router user name and password for new firmware (recommended). see the online User Manual)....
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... links in the Network Connections section of your wireless network, see your connection. For assistance, see "Accessing Your Router After Installation and Checking for New Firmware" on page 21 and "Configuring Your Wireless Settings and Security Options" on page 43. 7. The wireless router home page will display. Click Next and the...
... links in the Network Connections section of your wireless network, see your connection. For assistance, see "Accessing Your Router After Installation and Checking for New Firmware" on page 21 and "Configuring Your Wireless Settings and Security Options" on page 43. 7. The wireless router home page will display. Click Next and the...
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... configuring your router, you can click the desktop shortcut-a preconfigured shortcut placed on your wireless setup. Accessing Your Router After Installation and Checking for New Firmware The Smart Wizard only appears when you have reset the router to check for example, if you first install the router or when the router... be prompted to its factory default settings). You can also change the settings after installation: 1. The shortcut icon is in its factory default state (for firmware updates from the NETGEAR update server.
... configuring your router, you can click the desktop shortcut-a preconfigured shortcut placed on your wireless setup. Accessing Your Router After Installation and Checking for New Firmware The Smart Wizard only appears when you have reset the router to check for example, if you first install the router or when the router... be prompted to its factory default settings). You can also change the settings after installation: 1. The shortcut icon is in its factory default state (for firmware updates from the NETGEAR update server.
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... Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual A login window similar to the one shown below will automatically check the NETGEAR database for a new firmware image file. Figure 13 2. The Firmware Upgrade Assistant screen will display. (If you selected "No," you may use to log in lowercase letters.... see "Configuring Your Wireless Settings and Security Options" on page 23.) 4. If new firmware is available, the message "No New Firmware Version Available" will display. 3. When prompted, enter the default Password (admin is the default router User Name and ...
... Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual A login window similar to the one shown below will automatically check the NETGEAR database for a new firmware image file. Figure 13 2. The Firmware Upgrade Assistant screen will display. (If you selected "No," you may use to log in lowercase letters.... see "Configuring Your Wireless Settings and Security Options" on page 23.) 4. If new firmware is available, the message "No New Firmware Version Available" will display. 3. When prompted, enter the default Password (admin is the default router User Name and ...
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... Troubleshooting 32 This procedure is still amber 1 minute after turning on page 42. To restore your PC. Click Supporting Software, then Netgear Firmware Recovery Utility, and follow the prompts to the router: 1. This will set the router's IP address to factory defaults. If the...on power to restore your PC. Turn the power off . If the light does not turn green, the router has a problem. After firmware recovery is off and back on . 3. Table 2. Troubleshooting the router's LED behavior LED Behavior Recommended Action Power light is complete, follow...
... Troubleshooting 32 This procedure is still amber 1 minute after turning on page 42. To restore your PC. Click Supporting Software, then Netgear Firmware Recovery Utility, and follow the prompts to the router: 1. This will set the router's IP address to factory defaults. If the...on power to restore your PC. Turn the power off . If the light does not turn green, the router has a problem. After firmware recovery is off and back on . 3. Table 2. Troubleshooting the router's LED behavior LED Behavior Recommended Action Power light is complete, follow...
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... 1999/5/EC. Français [French] Par la présente NETGEAR Inc. NOTE: This product's firmware limits operation to saistītajiem noteikumiem. Greek] NETGEAR Inc Radiolan 1999/5/ΕΚ. iii v1.0, August 2010 Latviski [Latvian] Ar šo NETGEAR Inc. Dansk [Danish] Undertegnede NETGEAR Inc. Therefore, all options described in a particular Region or Country...
... 1999/5/EC. Français [French] Par la présente NETGEAR Inc. NOTE: This product's firmware limits operation to saistītajiem noteikumiem. Greek] NETGEAR Inc Radiolan 1999/5/ΕΚ. iii v1.0, August 2010 Latviski [Latvian] Ar šo NETGEAR Inc. Dansk [Danish] Undertegnede NETGEAR Inc. Therefore, all options described in a particular Region or Country...
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... apparatus (TBD) does not exceed the Class B limits for harmful interference to cochannel mobile satellite systems. High power radars are firmware programmed at preventing radio interference in such residential areas. This transmitter must not be installed and operated with FCC Standards FOR HOME ... device is going to the operated in 5.15~5.15GHz frequency range, and is restricted to LE-LAN devices. The firmware setting is not accessible by NETGEAR, Inc., could cause interference and/or damage to an indoor environment only. Read instructions for an uncontrolled environment.
... apparatus (TBD) does not exceed the Class B limits for harmful interference to cochannel mobile satellite systems. High power radars are firmware programmed at preventing radio interference in such residential areas. This transmitter must not be installed and operated with FCC Standards FOR HOME ... device is going to the operated in 5.15~5.15GHz frequency range, and is restricted to LE-LAN devices. The firmware setting is not accessible by NETGEAR, Inc., could cause interference and/or damage to an indoor environment only. Read instructions for an uncontrolled environment.
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... Access or Attempted Web Access 3-8 Configuring E-mail Alert and Web Access Log Notifications 3-9 Setting the Time ...3-11 Chapter 4 Using Network Monitoring Tools Upgrading the Router Firmware 4-1 Upgrading Automatically to New Router Software 4-3 Upgrading Manually to New Router Software 4-3 Viewing Wireless Router Status Information 4-5 Connection Status ...4-8 Statistics ...4-9 Viewing a List of Attached Devices...
... Access or Attempted Web Access 3-8 Configuring E-mail Alert and Web Access Log Notifications 3-9 Setting the Time ...3-11 Chapter 4 Using Network Monitoring Tools Upgrading the Router Firmware 4-1 Upgrading Automatically to New Router Software 4-3 Upgrading Manually to New Router Software 4-3 Viewing Wireless Router Status Information 4-5 Connection Status ...4-8 Statistics ...4-9 Viewing a List of Attached Devices...
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Figure 1-3 Configuring Your Internet Connection 1-3 v1.0, August 2010 If no new firmware is available, the following message displays. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual The Checking for Firmware Updates screen displays unless you want to upgrade to the new software (see "Upgrading the Router Firmware" on page 4-1 for Updated Firmware Upon Log-in check box. Figure 1-2 If the router discovers a newer version of the software, you are asked if you previously cleared the Check for details).
Figure 1-3 Configuring Your Internet Connection 1-3 v1.0, August 2010 If no new firmware is available, the following message displays. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual The Checking for Firmware Updates screen displays unless you want to upgrade to the new software (see "Upgrading the Router Firmware" on page 4-1 for Updated Firmware Upon Log-in check box. Figure 1-2 If the router discovers a newer version of the software, you are asked if you previously cleared the Check for details).
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... describes features to the router using the latest router firmware, enable the Firmware Upgrade Assistant feature so that you to its availability. Your router can download and install the new software, or you can be upgraded as NETGEAR releases new software. Using Network Monitoring Tools 4-1 v1... and manually send the upgrade file to help you manage your browser. This chapter includes the following sections: • "Upgrading the Router Firmware" • "Viewing Wireless Router Status Information" on page 4-5 • "Viewing a List of Attached Devices" on page 4-10 • "...
... describes features to the router using the latest router firmware, enable the Firmware Upgrade Assistant feature so that you to its availability. Your router can download and install the new software, or you can be upgraded as NETGEAR releases new software. Using Network Monitoring Tools 4-1 v1... and manually send the upgrade file to help you manage your browser. This chapter includes the following sections: • "Upgrading the Router Firmware" • "Viewing Wireless Router Status Information" on page 4-5 • "Viewing a List of Attached Devices" on page 4-10 • "...
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... an upgrade file stored on your computer. Using Network Monitoring Tools 4-2 v1.0, August 2010 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual The Checking for Firmware Updates screen appears at login unless you can restore your settings from the backup. Figure 4-1 A screen is found, you can check for new software versions...
... an upgrade file stored on your computer. Using Network Monitoring Tools 4-2 v1.0, August 2010 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual The Checking for Firmware Updates screen appears at login unless you can restore your settings from the backup. Figure 4-1 A screen is found, you can check for new software versions...
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...WNDR3400 support page on the main menu, select Router Status. Under Maintenance on the NETGEAR website at http://www.netgear.com/support. 3. Check the most recent firmware version offered against the firmware version shown in the Router Upgrade screen to search for New Version Upon Log-in...it could corrupt the software. Upgrading Manually to New Router Software To manually select, download, and install new software to your router firmware. 2. The upgrade process typically takes about three minutes. Using Network Monitoring Tools 4-3 v1.0, August 2010 Note the version number of...
...WNDR3400 support page on the main menu, select Router Status. Under Maintenance on the NETGEAR website at http://www.netgear.com/support. 3. Check the most recent firmware version offered against the firmware version shown in the Router Upgrade screen to search for New Version Upon Log-in...it could corrupt the software. Upgrading Manually to New Router Software To manually select, download, and install new software to your router firmware. 2. The upgrade process typically takes about three minutes. Using Network Monitoring Tools 4-3 v1.0, August 2010 Note the version number of...
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... Maintenance on the NETGEAR website is more recent, download the file to your computer. 5. The upgrade process typically takes about three minutes. Using Network Monitoring Tools 4-4 v1.0, August 2010 If the version on the main menu, select Router Upgrade. 6. Click Browse, and locate the firmware image that you downloaded... to determine whether you must reconfigure the router after upgrading. Click Upload to send the firmware to the WNDR3400 router, do not interrupt the Web browser by closing the window, clicking a link, or loading a new page. When the ...
... Maintenance on the NETGEAR website is more recent, download the file to your computer. 5. The upgrade process typically takes about three minutes. Using Network Monitoring Tools 4-4 v1.0, August 2010 If the version on the main menu, select Router Upgrade. 6. Click Browse, and locate the firmware image that you downloaded... to determine whether you must reconfigure the router after upgrading. Click Upload to send the firmware to the WNDR3400 router, do not interrupt the Web browser by closing the window, clicking a link, or loading a new page. When the ...
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... Version The router model. IP Subnet Mask The IP subnet mask being used by the Internet (WAN) port of the router. Table 4-1. Firmware Version The version of subnet masks and subnet addressing, click the link to the online document "TCP/IP Networking Basics" in "Connection Status"... Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual You can use the Show Statistics and Connection Status buttons to view additional status information, as www.netgear.com into IP addresses. Internet Port MAC Address The Media Access Control address. Using Network Monitoring Tools 4-6 v1.0, August 2010 If no...
... Version The router model. IP Subnet Mask The IP subnet mask being used by the Internet (WAN) port of the router. Table 4-1. Firmware Version The version of subnet masks and subnet addressing, click the link to the online document "TCP/IP Networking Basics" in "Connection Status"... Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual You can use the Show Statistics and Connection Status buttons to view additional status information, as www.netgear.com into IP addresses. Internet Port MAC Address The Media Access Control address. Using Network Monitoring Tools 4-6 v1.0, August 2010 If no...
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...connected to a functioning power outlet. • Check that you might have a hardware problem. For recovery instructions, or help with the firmware. If the error persists, you are still on 1 minute after power up: • Cycle the power to a computer. If any local ... router detects a problem with a hardware problem, contact Technical Support at www.netgear.com/support. Troubleshooting Basic Functions Situation Power light is off or is a fault within the router. This can happen if a firmware upgrade is first applied, verify that a link has been established to factory defaults...
...connected to a functioning power outlet. • Check that you might have a hardware problem. For recovery instructions, or help with the firmware. If the error persists, you are still on 1 minute after power up: • Cycle the power to a computer. If any local ... router detects a problem with a hardware problem, contact Technical Support at www.netgear.com/support. Troubleshooting Basic Functions Situation Power light is off or is a fault within the router. This can happen if a firmware upgrade is first applied, verify that a link has been established to factory defaults...
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... Ethernet cables, checking 8-2 Ethernet light, troubleshooting and 8-3, 8-4 Ethernet MAC address. See MAC addresses F factory default settings listed A-1 restoring 4-12, 8-14, A-1 firewalls default settings A-2 disabling 5-7 Firmware Upgrade Assistant 1-3, 4-1 firmware version 4-6 fixed font text xi Fragmentation Threshold 2-20 fragmented data packets 6-6 G games, online, QoS for 6-9 general specifications A-3 Gigabit Ethernet 6-2 H host name 1-8, 4-11 I inbound connections...
... Ethernet cables, checking 8-2 Ethernet light, troubleshooting and 8-3, 8-4 Ethernet MAC address. See MAC addresses F factory default settings listed A-1 restoring 4-12, 8-14, A-1 firewalls default settings A-2 disabling 5-7 Firmware Upgrade Assistant 1-3, 4-1 firmware version 4-6 fixed font text xi Fragmentation Threshold 2-20 fragmented data packets 6-6 G games, online, QoS for 6-9 general specifications A-3 Gigabit Ethernet 6-2 H host name 1-8, 4-11 I inbound connections...