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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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... 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 Service Connection 34 Troubleshooting Connectivity Using the Ping Utility 36 Technical...
... 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 Service Connection 34 Troubleshooting Connectivity Using the Ping Utility 36 Technical...
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Hardware Features Before you install and connect your router, take a moment to become familiar with your router. Set up your wired computers). 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. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 2. Getting to the Ethernet cables for installation (near an AC power outlet and accessible to Know Your Wireless Router 2 Figure 1 3.
Hardware Features Before you install and connect your router, take a moment to become familiar with your router. Set up your wired computers). 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. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 2. Getting to the Ethernet cables for installation (near an AC power outlet and accessible to Know Your Wireless Router 2 Figure 1 3.
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Front Panel N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Figure 2 You can use the status lights on the front of the wireless router to Know Your Wireless Router 3 Power 2. 2.4 GHz Mode 3. 5 GHz Mode ...
Front Panel N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Figure 2 You can use the status lights on the front of the wireless router to Know Your Wireless Router 3 Power 2. 2.4 GHz Mode 3. 5 GHz Mode ...
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... is now safe to the modem. An IP address has been received; Data is detected on the Resource CD. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Table 1. No USB device is connected, or the "Safely Remove Hardware" button has been pressed and it is connected to remove the attached USB...
... is now safe to the modem. An IP address has been received; Data is detected on the Resource CD. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Table 1. No USB device is connected, or the "Safely Remove Hardware" button has been pressed and it is connected to remove the attached USB...
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... (LAN) 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports for connecting the router to Know Your Wireless Router 5 Restore factory settings button 7. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Back Panel The rear panel of the wireless router includes: 1. AC power adapter outlet 2. USB port (backward compatible to USB 1.0/1.1) for attaching a USB storage...
... (LAN) 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports for connecting the router to Know Your Wireless Router 5 Restore factory settings button 7. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Back Panel The rear panel of the wireless router includes: 1. AC power adapter outlet 2. USB port (backward compatible to USB 1.0/1.1) for attaching a USB storage...
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Before using these WiFi Protected Setup (WPS) push-button procedures, verify that performs two functions: 1. To turn the antenna display lights on or off . Push the dome, then release. Push 'N' Connect (... 6 Getting to connect with other WPS-enabled devices. These status lights are off, they will turn off : 1. Top Panel N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Figure 4 The top of antennas is receiving the strongest signals.
Before using these WiFi Protected Setup (WPS) push-button procedures, verify that performs two functions: 1. To turn the antenna display lights on or off . Push the dome, then release. Push 'N' Connect (... 6 Getting to connect with other WPS-enabled devices. These status lights are off, they will turn 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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N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Router Label View the label on the physical placement of your computers and other devices to a minimum. • Away from virtually anywhere within line ...
N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Router Label View the label on the physical placement of your computers and other devices to a minimum. • Away from virtually anywhere within line ...
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...finished, you will be a conflict, use a different computer. • Manual Setup: If you need to use the Smart Wizard. It automates many of two methods: • Smart Wizard Setup: The Smart Wizard setup is the easiest option. If you are connecting to set up your home router,... successfully completed. When you set up your router, microfilters, and PC(s); This is available 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 in...
...finished, you will be a conflict, use a different computer. • Manual Setup: If you need to use the Smart Wizard. It automates many of two methods: • Smart Wizard Setup: The Smart Wizard setup is the easiest option. If you are connecting to set up your home router,... successfully completed. When you set up your router, microfilters, and PC(s); This is available 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 in...
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...to protect your wireless router for Internet access (see "Configuring Your Wireless Network" on page 17). 3. Updating Your Router Firmware NETGEAR is always improving the operability and features included with your product. • The Smart Wizard installation assistant lets you check for and... To make it easy for details). 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 an update feature that lets you to receive the best, most up your wireless network ...
...to protect your wireless router for Internet access (see "Configuring Your Wireless Network" on page 17). 3. Updating Your Router Firmware NETGEAR is always improving the operability and features included with your product. • The Smart Wizard installation assistant lets you check for and... To make it easy for details). 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 an update feature that lets you to receive the best, most up your wireless network ...
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... you to start and detect the language you are using the Smart Wizard: 1. Select a different language option, if you through the setup and configuration process by automating many of the steps. To start , browse the CD and double-click on your Internet service. The Smart...computer you first used to complete. Installing Your Wireless Router Using Smart Wizard Prepare the following before you set up your router and PC(s). The NETGEAR Smart Wizard takes you through an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • Your PC has a wired Ethernet connection (not a wireless connection). ...
... you to start and detect the language you are using the Smart Wizard: 1. Select a different language option, if you through the setup and configuration process by automating many of the steps. To start , browse the CD and double-click on your Internet service. The Smart...computer you first used to complete. Installing Your Wireless Router Using Smart Wizard Prepare the following before you set up your router and PC(s). The NETGEAR Smart Wizard takes you through an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • Your PC has a wired Ethernet connection (not a wireless connection). ...
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N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 2. When the Smart Wizard prompts you to the router and check for new firmware. To ensure optimum performance of installation: • For Windows users, ... computer's desktop so that you can view the router settings. It also places the Router Login shortcut on page 23). After connecting to check the NETGEAR website for more information). For advanced features not covered in your network should support the same technology as your network. The Smart Wizard guides you...
N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 2. When the Smart Wizard prompts you to the router and check for new firmware. To ensure optimum performance of installation: • For Windows users, ... computer's desktop so that you can view the router settings. It also places the Router Login shortcut on page 23). After connecting to check the NETGEAR website for more information). For advanced features not covered in your network should support the same technology as your network. The Smart Wizard guides you...
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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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N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual of the wireless router (3). Turn off your wireless router: 1. Connect the wireless router, the computer, and the modem. b. c. Disconnect the cable at the modem (2). ... the Ethernet cable (1) that connects your computer to install your network and set it completely from your new router. Securely insert that came with the NETGEAR product. If you are unsure about this, refer to the documentation for your computer.
N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual of the wireless router (3). Turn off your wireless router: 1. Connect the wireless router, the computer, and the modem. b. c. Disconnect the cable at the modem (2). ... the Ethernet cable (1) that connects your computer to install your network and set it completely from your new router. Securely insert that came with the NETGEAR product. If you are unsure about this, refer to the documentation for your computer.
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N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 3 Figure 7 4. It is important that cable (4) into a LAN port on the cable or DSL modem. Wait 2 minutes. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and ...
N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 3 Figure 7 4. It is important that cable (4) into a LAN port on the cable or DSL modem. Wait 2 minutes. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and ...
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..., plug the power cord into a power outlet. For DSL customers, if software logs you can select Never dial a connection. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 2. Wait 1 minute. 3. Figure 9 Check the wireless router status lights to the Internet, do not run that your router to the Internet Explorer Tools menu...
..., plug the power cord into a power outlet. For DSL customers, if software logs you can select Never dial a connection. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 2. Wait 1 minute. 3. Figure 9 Check the wireless router status lights to the Internet, do not run that your router to the Internet Explorer Tools menu...
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... that your wireless router's settings later. To access your wireless router manually, you use the Restore Factory Settings button. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual • Internet.
... that your wireless router's settings later. To access your wireless router manually, you use the Restore Factory Settings button. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual • Internet.
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... has stopped blinking for new firmware later; If new firmware is available, the message "No New Firmware Version Available" will automatically check the NETGEAR database for the router password, both in lowercase letters. When prompted, enter admin for the router user name and password for a new firmware...see the online User Manual). 4. For security reasons, the router has its own user name and password. 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! The router user name and password are ...
... has stopped blinking for new firmware later; If new firmware is available, the message "No New Firmware Version Available" will automatically check the NETGEAR database for the router password, both in lowercase letters. When prompted, enter admin for the router user name and password for a new firmware...see the online User Manual). 4. For security reasons, the router has its own user name and password. 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! The router user name and password are ...
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... documentation or see the online User Manual for this wireless router. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 19 The Setup Wizard screen will display. Figure 12 6. If you cannot connect to obtain both IP and DNS server addresses automatically. For assistance, ... the links in the appropriate fields. It should be set up the connection yourself. From the main menu, select Setup Wizard. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 5. Click Apply to the Internet! You are now connected to save your settings and complete your connection.
... documentation or see the online User Manual for this wireless router. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 19 The Setup Wizard screen will display. Figure 12 6. If you cannot connect to obtain both IP and DNS server addresses automatically. For assistance, ... the links in the appropriate fields. It should be set up the connection yourself. From the main menu, select Setup Wizard. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 5. Click Apply to the Internet! You are now connected to save your settings and complete your connection.
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If problems persist, register your ISP to verify that you have selected the correct options and typed everything correctly. • Contact your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR Technical Support. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual If you do not connect successfully: • Review your settings and make sure that you have the correct configuration information. • Read "Troubleshooting" on page 30. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 20
If problems persist, register your ISP to verify that you have selected the correct options and typed everything correctly. • Contact your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR Technical Support. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual If you do not connect successfully: • Review your settings and make sure that you have the correct configuration information. • Read "Troubleshooting" on page 30. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 20