WNDR3400 Setup Manual
Page 1
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
WNDR3400 Setup Manual
Page 4
...Manual If any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your purchase of your router. Getting to Know Your Wireless Router Congratulations on your NETGEAR dealer. The Smart Wizard™ Installation Assistant (Autorun.exe) - Become familiar with the front and back panels of the NETGEAR® N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400...wireless router • An AC power adapter (varies by region) • A yellow Ethernet cable • NETGEAR Installation Guide • The Resource CD, which includes: - Unpacking Your New Wireless Router The product package should ...
...Manual If any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your purchase of your router. Getting to Know Your Wireless Router Congratulations on your NETGEAR dealer. The Smart Wizard™ Installation Assistant (Autorun.exe) - Become familiar with the front and back panels of the NETGEAR® N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400...wireless router • An AC power adapter (varies by region) • A yellow Ethernet cable • NETGEAR Installation Guide • The Resource CD, which includes: - Unpacking Your New Wireless Router The product package should ...
WNDR3400 Setup Manual
Page 5
Place your wired computers). Figure 1 3. 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 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. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 2. Set up your router.
Place your wired computers). Figure 1 3. 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 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. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 2. Set up your router.
WNDR3400 Setup Manual
Page 6
... front of the wireless router to verify various conditions. Getting to the router. Power is being powered on. Front Panel N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Figure 2 You can use the status lights on restoring your router firmware. 1.
... front of the wireless router to verify various conditions. Getting to the router. Power is being powered on. Front Panel N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Figure 2 You can use the status lights on restoring your router firmware. 1.
WNDR3400 Setup Manual
Page 7
...and received. 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. No USB device is connected, or the "Safely Remove Hardware" button has been pressed and it is connected... at 100 Mbps. An IP address has been received; Data is ready to the modem has been detected. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Table 1. Status Light Descriptions (continued) Item Function Activity 4. USB Solid Green Fast Blinking Green Off 5. LAN Solid Green (Ports 1-4) ...
...and received. 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. No USB device is connected, or the "Safely Remove Hardware" button has been pressed and it is connected... at 100 Mbps. An IP address has been received; Data is ready to the modem has been detected. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Table 1. Status Light Descriptions (continued) Item Function Activity 4. USB Solid Green Fast Blinking Green Off 5. LAN Solid Green (Ports 1-4) ...
WNDR3400 Setup Manual
Page 8
... local (LAN) 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports for connecting the router to a cable or DSL modem 5. WLAN on /off button 6. Figure 3 The back of the WNDR3400 router contains the items in the list that follows the figure. AC power adapter outlet 2. Internet (WAN) Ethernet port for connecting the router to Know...
... local (LAN) 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports for connecting the router to a cable or DSL modem 5. WLAN on /off button 6. Figure 3 The back of the WNDR3400 router contains the items in the list that follows the figure. AC power adapter outlet 2. Internet (WAN) Ethernet port for connecting the router to Know...
WNDR3400 Setup Manual
Page 9
Top Panel N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Figure 4 The top of antennas is receiving the strongest signals. These status lights are off by default but can be turned on page 26. To ...
Top Panel N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Figure 4 The top of antennas is receiving the strongest signals. These status lights are off by default but can be turned on page 26. To ...
WNDR3400 Setup Manual
Page 10
... and ceilings between the wireless router and your other devices will operate, preferably within the operating range of your router. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Router Label View the label on the physical placement of your wireless network.
... and ceilings between the wireless router and your other devices will operate, preferably within the operating range of your router. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Router Label View the label on the physical placement of your wireless network.
WNDR3400 Setup Manual
Page 11
...default settings of other materials such as a solid metal door or aluminum studs. This is available on a corporate PC to use the manual installation method (see "Connecting Your Wireless Router" on page 13). Corporate network settings or Virtual Private Network (VPN) client software may ...conflict with your company's network support staff. Getting to the Internet. 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 ...
...default settings of other materials such as a solid metal door or aluminum studs. This is available on a corporate PC to use the manual installation method (see "Connecting Your Wireless Router" on page 13). Corporate network settings or Virtual Private Network (VPN) client software may ...conflict with your company's network support staff. Getting to the Internet. 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 ...
WNDR3400 Setup Manual
Page 12
... the router to protect your wireless router for Internet access (see "Setting Up Your Router for updating your router. 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 install... updates as part of methods for Internet Access" on page 17). 3. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 2. To make it easy for you check for details). Getting to receive the best, most up your wireless network (see the Reference...
... the router to protect your wireless router for Internet access (see "Setting Up Your Router for updating your router. 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 install... updates as part of methods for Internet Access" on page 17). 3. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 2. To make it easy for you check for details). Getting to receive the best, most up your wireless network (see the Reference...
WNDR3400 Setup Manual
Page 14
...through installing your router, connecting your router to the Internet, configuring your router (see the online User Manual for more information). N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 2. After connecting to the Internet, you to Check for Firmware Updates, click Yes to Configure Your...Internet access (see "Setting Your SSID and Wireless Security" on page 24 or "Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to check the NETGEAR website for new firmware. To ensure optimum performance of installation: • For Windows users, the Smart Wizard places a Router_Setup.html file...
...through installing your router, connecting your router to the Internet, configuring your router (see the online User Manual for more information). N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 2. After connecting to the Internet, you to Check for Firmware Updates, click Yes to Configure Your...Internet access (see "Setting Your SSID and Wireless Security" on page 24 or "Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to check the NETGEAR website for new firmware. To ensure optimum performance of installation: • For Windows users, the Smart Wizard places a Router_Setup.html file...
WNDR3400 Setup Manual
Page 15
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
WNDR3400 Setup Manual
Page 17
...at the modem (2). N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual of the wireless router (3). If you are unsure about this, refer to the documentation for your new router. To connect your computer. b. c. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 14 If you are...TCP/IP Addressing in "Related Documents" on page 43. Turn off your wireless router: 1. Locate the Ethernet cable (1) that came with the NETGEAR product. Configure the router to the modem. 1 2 Figure 6 2. Securely insert that Ethernet cable into your modem and into the Internet ...
...at the modem (2). N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual of the wireless router (3). If you are unsure about this, refer to the documentation for your new router. To connect your computer. b. c. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 14 If you are...TCP/IP Addressing in "Related Documents" on page 43. Turn off your wireless router: 1. Locate the Ethernet cable (1) that came with the NETGEAR product. Configure the router to the modem. 1 2 Figure 6 2. Securely insert that Ethernet cable into your modem and into the Internet ...
WNDR3400 Setup Manual
Page 18
... LAN port 1. 4 Figure 8 Your network cables are ready to start your network in step 2. First, plug in the correct sequence. 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. Securely insert that you are connected, and...
... LAN port 1. 4 Figure 8 Your network cables are ready to start your network in step 2. First, plug in the correct sequence. 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. Securely insert that you are connected, and...
WNDR3400 Setup Manual
Page 19
Wait 1 minute. 3. It might need to go to the Internet, do not run that your computer. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 16 Last, turn solid green. If it will be off . • USB. The 2.4 GHz N-Band light (2) should be solid green if a ... be off if no USB device is connected. 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. It might need to go to the Internet, do not run that your computer. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 16 Last, turn solid green. If it will be off . • USB. The 2.4 GHz N-Band light (2) should be solid green if a ... be off if no USB device is connected. For DSL customers, if software logs you can select Never dial a connection. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 2.
WNDR3400 Setup Manual
Page 20
... access your computer is powered on page 42 for Internet Access When configuring your wireless router's settings later. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual • Internet. The Internet port light (5) should be lit. amber indicates 10 Mbps. If a LAN light is not lit, ...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 See "Restoring the Default Password and Configuration Settings" on . • LAN. Figure 10 Connect to your ...
... access your computer is powered on page 42 for Internet Access When configuring your wireless router's settings later. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual • Internet. The Internet port light (5) should be lit. amber indicates 10 Mbps. If a LAN light is not lit, ...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 See "Restoring the Default Password and Configuration Settings" on . • LAN. Figure 10 Connect to your ...
WNDR3400 Setup Manual
Page 21
... automatically upgrade itself with the latest firmware. If no new firmware version is available, click Yes, and the router will automatically check the NETGEAR database for new firmware later; If new firmware is available, the message "No New Firmware Version Available" will display. 3. When prompted,...Ready light has stopped blinking 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 check for a new firmware image file. The router user ...
... automatically upgrade itself with the latest firmware. If no new firmware version is available, click Yes, and the router will automatically check the NETGEAR database for new firmware later; If new firmware is available, the message "No New Firmware Version Available" will display. 3. When prompted,...Ready light has stopped blinking 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 check for a new firmware image file. The router user ...
WNDR3400 Setup Manual
Page 22
... your Control Panel. Click Apply to save your settings and complete your wireless network, see the online User Manual for this wireless router. If you need assistance, follow the Basic Settings Help screens on the router interface or... Options" on page 43. 7. The wireless router home page will display. Figure 12 6. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 19 Select No to set to configure your connection. From the main menu, select Setup...If you cannot connect to the Internet! N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 5.
... your Control Panel. Click Apply to save your settings and complete your wireless network, see the online User Manual for this wireless router. If you need assistance, follow the Basic Settings Help screens on the router interface or... Options" on page 43. 7. The wireless router home page will display. Figure 12 6. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 19 Select No to set to configure your connection. From the main menu, select Setup...If you cannot connect to the Internet! N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 5.
WNDR3400 Setup Manual
Page 23
N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual If you do not connect successfully: • Review your settings and make sure that you have selected the correct options and typed everything correctly. • Contact your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR Technical Support. If problems persist, register your ISP to verify that you have the correct configuration information. • Read "Troubleshooting" on page 30. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 20
N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual If you do not connect successfully: • Review your settings and make sure that you have selected the correct options and typed everything correctly. • Contact your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR Technical Support. If problems persist, register your ISP to verify that you have the correct configuration information. • Read "Troubleshooting" on page 30. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 20
WNDR3400 Setup Manual
Page 25
...automatically upgrade itself with the latest firmware. If no new firmware version is available, click Yes, and the router will automatically check the NETGEAR database for new firmware (recommended). Do not try to go online, turn off the router, shut down the computer, or do ...anything else to your new Password. The Firmware Upgrade Assistant screen will display. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual A login window similar to the one shown below will display. 3. When prompted, enter the default Password (admin is the default router ...
...automatically upgrade itself with the latest firmware. If no new firmware version is available, click Yes, and the router will automatically check the NETGEAR database for new firmware (recommended). Do not try to go online, turn off the router, shut down the computer, or do ...anything else to your new Password. The Firmware Upgrade Assistant screen will display. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual A login window similar to the one shown below will display. 3. When prompted, enter the default Password (admin is the default router ...