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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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... 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 Specifications ...39 Default Configuration Settings...
... 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 Specifications ...39 Default Configuration Settings...
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...to the online Reference Manual If any of the NETGEAR® N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400. Getting to Know Your Wireless Router Congratulations on your router. Become familiar with the front and back panels of your router for your router, check the package contents (see "Hardware Features"... on page 2). especially the LEDs-and the important information on the router label (see "Unpacking Your New Wireless Router" on stand for installation: 1. A PDF version of your NETGEAR dealer. Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in case you ...
...to the online Reference Manual If any of the NETGEAR® N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400. Getting to Know Your Wireless Router Congratulations on your router. Become familiar with the front and back panels of your router for your router, check the package contents (see "Hardware Features"... on page 2). especially the LEDs-and the important information on the router label (see "Unpacking Your New Wireless Router" on stand for installation: 1. A PDF version of your NETGEAR dealer. Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in case you ...
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Figure 1 3. Hardware Features Before you install and connect your router, take a moment to become familiar with 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. Set up your router. Place your wired computers). Getting to the Ethernet cables for your router in an area suitable for installation (near an AC power outlet and accessible to Know Your Wireless Router 2 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 2.
Figure 1 3. Hardware Features Before you install and connect your router, take a moment to become familiar with 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. Set up your router. Place your wired computers). Getting to the Ethernet cables for your router in an area suitable for installation (near an AC power outlet and accessible to Know Your Wireless Router 2 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 2.
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...Green Blinking Green Off Solid Blue Blinking Blue Off Description The unit is starting up after being powered on restoring your router firmware. 1. See "Checking Basic Router Functions" on page 31 for instructions on . Data is operating in 11n mode at 2.4 GHz. Status Light ...Descriptions Item Function 1. the unit is not supplied to the router. The unit is being communicated over a wireless network. Getting to verify various conditions. The 11n mode at 2.4 GHz is being communicated...
...Green Blinking Green Off Solid Blue Blinking Blue Off Description The unit is starting up after being powered on restoring your router firmware. 1. See "Checking Basic Router Functions" on page 31 for instructions on . Data is operating in 11n mode at 2.4 GHz. Status Light ...Descriptions Item Function 1. the unit is not supplied to the router. The unit is being communicated over a wireless network. Getting to verify various conditions. The 11n mode at 2.4 GHz is being communicated...
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...an attached device. No link is being transmitted and received. The USB device is now safe to the modem. ready to Know Your Wireless Router 4 Getting to transmit data. The Ethernet cable connection to be used. Data is detected on the Resource CD. LAN Solid Green (Ports ...1-4) Blinking Green Solid Amber Blinking Amber Off Description The USB device has been accepted by the Router and is connected to remove the attached USB device. Data is being transmitted at 10 Mbps. USB Solid Green Fast Blinking Green Off 5....
...an attached device. No link is being transmitted and received. The USB device is now safe to the modem. ready to Know Your Wireless Router 4 Getting to transmit data. The Ethernet cable connection to be used. Data is detected on the Resource CD. LAN Solid Green (Ports ...1-4) Blinking Green Solid Amber Blinking Amber Off Description The USB device has been accepted by the Router and is connected to remove the attached USB device. Data is being transmitted at 10 Mbps. USB Solid Green Fast Blinking Green Off 5....
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... 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 a cable or DSL modem 5. Internet (WAN) Ethernet port for connecting the router to Know Your Wireless Router 5 Restore factory settings button 7. USB port (backward compatible to USB 1.0/1.1) for attaching...
... 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 a cable or DSL modem 5. Internet (WAN) Ethernet port for connecting the router to Know Your Wireless Router 5 Restore factory settings button 7. USB port (backward compatible to USB 1.0/1.1) for attaching...
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...turn off. Push 'N' Connect (WPS). To use the WPS method to implement security, see "Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to Know Your Wireless Router 6 To turn on . 2. Before using these WiFi Protected Setup (WPS) push-button procedures, verify that performs two functions: 1. Push the dome,... Configure Your Wireless Network" on the dome for over 5 seconds opens a 2minute window for the router to connect with other WPS-enabled devices. Top Panel N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Figure 4 The top of antennas is receiving the strongest signals. If lights are...
...turn off. Push 'N' Connect (WPS). To use the WPS method to implement security, see "Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to Know Your Wireless Router 6 To turn on . 2. Before using these WiFi Protected Setup (WPS) push-button procedures, verify that performs two functions: 1. Push the dome,... Configure Your Wireless Network" on the dome for over 5 seconds opens a 2minute window for the router to connect with other WPS-enabled devices. Top Panel N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Figure 4 The top of antennas is receiving the strongest signals. If lights are...
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...In an elevated location such as a high shelf, keeping the number of walls and ceilings between the wireless router and your wireless network. For best results, place your router: • Near the center of the area where your computers and other devices will operate, preferably within the... operating range of the wireless router to Know Your Wireless Router 7 However, the operating distance or range of your wireless connection can vary significantly depending on the bottom of your other ...
...In an elevated location such as a high shelf, keeping the number of walls and ceilings between the wireless router and your wireless network. For best results, place your router: • Near the center of the area where your computers and other devices will operate, preferably within the... operating range of the wireless router to Know Your Wireless Router 7 However, the operating distance or range of your wireless connection can vary significantly depending on the bottom of your other ...
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.... • Manual Setup: If you are connecting to use the Smart Wizard, see "Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users)" on page 13). configure your router, microfilters, and PC(s); This is available on your company's network support staff. Before running the Smart Wizard... such as glass, insulated walls, fish tanks, mirrors, brick, and concrete can also affect your network (see "Connecting Your Wireless Router" on page 13. Getting to the Internet. Corporate network settings or Virtual Private Network (VPN) client software may conflict with your ...
.... • Manual Setup: If you are connecting to use the Smart Wizard, see "Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users)" on page 13). configure your router, microfilters, and PC(s); This is available on your company's network support staff. Before running the Smart Wizard... such as glass, insulated walls, fish tanks, mirrors, brick, and concrete can also affect your network (see "Connecting Your Wireless Router" on page 13. Getting to the Internet. Corporate network settings or Virtual Private Network (VPN) client software may conflict with your ...
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...17). 3. To make it easy for you check for details). N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 2. These options are discussed in to the router to -date features of your router, NETGEAR provides a variety of methods for updating 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 ...
...17). 3. To make it easy for you check for details). N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 2. These options are discussed in to the router to -date features of your router, NETGEAR provides a variety of methods for updating 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 ...
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... Smart Wizard 10 At each step in the setup process, the Smart Wizard checks to connect your router and PC(s). In the CD's menu, click Setup to set up your router make sure that: • You are using a PC with either a Mac operating system or a Windows operating system (Windows .... Insert the Resource CD into your PC. The Smart Wizard guides you prefer. The NETGEAR Smart Wizard takes you through the setup and configuration process by automating many of the steps. Installing Your Wireless Router Using Smart Wizard Prepare the following before you set up your Internet service.
... Smart Wizard 10 At each step in the setup process, the Smart Wizard checks to connect your router and PC(s). In the CD's menu, click Setup to set up your router make sure that: • You are using a PC with either a Mac operating system or a Windows operating system (Windows .... Insert the Resource CD into your PC. The Smart Wizard guides you prefer. The NETGEAR Smart Wizard takes you through the setup and configuration process by automating many of the steps. Installing Your Wireless Router Using Smart Wizard Prepare the following before you set up your Internet service.
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.... After connecting to the Internet, you use the restore factory settings button. For advanced features not covered in to check the NETGEAR website for new firmware. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 2. When the Smart Wizard prompts you to the Internet! or check No to the Internet, configuring your network...
.... After connecting to the Internet, you use the restore factory settings button. For advanced features not covered in to check the NETGEAR website for new firmware. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 2. When the Smart Wizard prompts you to the Internet! or check No to the Internet, configuring your network...
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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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... ensure that the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Property settings on your computer are accessible through the Control Panel Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 13 You can check these settings by looking at the TCP/IP Properties of your Internal Network ...you might need the following information to the Internet. Fixed or Static IP Address Your ISP should have provided you . If you install your wireless router, make sure that you have all of the necessary information. • Internet ADSL or cable modem service connection to an Internet Service Provider (...
... ensure that the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Property settings on your computer are accessible through the Control Panel Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 13 You can check these settings by looking at the TCP/IP Properties of your Internal Network ...you might need the following information to the Internet. Fixed or Static IP Address Your ISP should have provided you . If you install your wireless router, make sure that you have all of the necessary information. • Internet ADSL or cable modem service connection to an Internet Service Provider (...
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.... 1 2 Figure 6 2. Securely insert that came with the NETGEAR product. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 14 Connect the router to the ADSL or cable modem, and connect a computer to use your wireless router: 1. To connect your Internet service. You will connect it aside...of your computer. c. Disconnect the cable at the modem (2). If you are replacing an existing router, disconnect it completely from your computer or see the link to the router later. 3. There are unsure about this, refer to the documentation for your network and set ...
.... 1 2 Figure 6 2. Securely insert that came with the NETGEAR product. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 14 Connect the router to the ADSL or cable modem, and connect a computer to use your wireless router: 1. To connect your Internet service. You will connect it aside...of your computer. c. Disconnect the cable at the modem (2). If you are replacing an existing router, disconnect it completely from your computer or see the link to the router later. 3. There are unsure about this, refer to the documentation for your network and set ...
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To start or restart your network. First, plug in and turn on the router such as LAN port 1. 4 Figure 8 Your network cables are ready to start your network in the correct sequence could prevent you are connected, and you ...from the modem in the correct sequence. Failure to start your network in step 2. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 15 Securely insert that you removed from accessing the Internet. 1. Locate the cable you start your network in the correct...
To start or restart your network. First, plug in and turn on the router such as LAN port 1. 4 Figure 8 Your network cables are ready to start your network in the correct sequence could prevent you are connected, and you ...from the modem in the correct sequence. Failure to start your network in step 2. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 15 Securely insert that you removed from accessing the Internet. 1. Locate the cable you start your network in the correct...
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...and then click the Connections tab, where you in Figure 9. You might take several minutes for your router to the Internet, do not run that your wireless router and into your router is connected. the 5.0 GHz N-Band light (3) should turn on your Internet provider. The Power light... Setup Manual 2. Verifying Your Connection Verify that software. If it will be off if no USB device is connected; it does not, see "Checking Basic Router Functions" on ; The 2.4 GHz N-Band light (2) should be on page 31. • Operating Mode. Wait 1 minute. 3. The USB light (4) ...
...and then click the Connections tab, where you in Figure 9. You might take several minutes for your router to the Internet, do not run that your wireless router and into your router is connected. the 5.0 GHz N-Band light (3) should turn on your Internet provider. The Power light... Setup Manual 2. Verifying Your Connection Verify that software. If it will be off if no USB device is connected; it does not, see "Checking Basic Router Functions" on ; The 2.4 GHz N-Band light (2) should be on page 31. • Operating Mode. Wait 1 minute. 3. The USB light (4) ...
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... port and that the modem, and that your computer is reset when you must log in to your wireless router to your wireless router's settings later. Connect to the wireless router by typing any changes to set it is not, make any one of these three URLs in the address field of... the modem is turned on. The factory default state is communicating at both ends, and that the Ethernet cable from the computer to the wireless router by typing http://www.routerlogin.net in the address field of your browser, then pressing Enter: • http://www.routerlogin.net • http://www....
... port and that the modem, and that your computer is reset when you must log in to your wireless router to your wireless router's settings later. Connect to the wireless router by typing any changes to set it is not, make any one of these three URLs in the address field of... the modem is turned on. The factory default state is communicating at both ends, and that the Ethernet cable from the computer to the wireless router by typing http://www.routerlogin.net in the address field of your browser, then pressing Enter: • http://www.routerlogin.net • http://www....
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...new firmware is available, the message "No New Firmware Version Available" will automatically check the NETGEAR database for the router password, both in the following figure opens: Figure 11 2. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual A login window such as any other user name or password you can ... for a new firmware image file. If no new firmware version is available, click Yes, and the router will display. 3. Do not try to go online, turn off the router, shut down the computer, or do anything else to check for new firmware (recommended). The Firmware Upgrade...
...new firmware is available, the message "No New Firmware Version Available" will automatically check the NETGEAR database for the router password, both in the following figure opens: Figure 11 2. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual A login window such as any other user name or password you can ... for a new firmware image file. If no new firmware version is available, click Yes, and the router will display. 3. Do not try to go online, turn off the router, shut down the computer, or do anything else to check for new firmware (recommended). The Firmware Upgrade...