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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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Hardware Features Before you install and connect your router, take a moment to Know Your Wireless Router 2 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. Getting to become familiar with your wired computers). Place your router in an area suitable for installation (near an AC power outlet and accessible to the Ethernet cables for your router. Figure 1 3. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 2.
Hardware Features Before you install and connect your router, take a moment to Know Your Wireless Router 2 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. Getting to become familiar with your wired computers). Place your router in an area suitable for installation (near an AC power outlet and accessible to the Ethernet cables for your router. Figure 1 3. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 2.
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... being communicated over the wireless network. Data is upgrading. 2. Getting to the router. 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. Table 1. Restore factory settings button pressed; Data is off . See "Checking Basic...
... being communicated over the wireless network. Data is upgrading. 2. Getting to the router. 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. Table 1. Restore factory settings button pressed; Data is off . See "Checking Basic...
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... IP address has been received; Data is detected on the Resource CD. No link is being transmitted at 10 Mbps. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Table 1. Status Light Descriptions (continued) Item Function Activity 4. The Ethernet cable connection to transmit data. For more information on modes, see "Configuring Your Wireless...
... IP address has been received; Data is detected on the Resource CD. No link is being transmitted at 10 Mbps. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Table 1. Status Light Descriptions (continued) Item Function Activity 4. The Ethernet cable connection to transmit data. For more information on modes, see "Configuring Your Wireless...
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... power adapter outlet 2. Figure 3 The back of the WNDR3400 router contains the items in the list that follows the figure. Internet (WAN) Ethernet port 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...
... power adapter outlet 2. Figure 3 The back of the WNDR3400 router contains the items in the list that follows the figure. Internet (WAN) Ethernet port 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...
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... of the eight internal antennas, flashing to enable WPS security with other device) supports WPS. Push 'N' Connect (WPS). Top Panel N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Figure 4 The top of the wireless router includes a dome that your device (a notebook, adapter, or other WPS-enabled devices. Antenna display lights. Before using...
... of the eight internal antennas, flashing to enable WPS security with other device) supports WPS. Push 'N' Connect (WPS). Top Panel N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Figure 4 The top of the wireless router includes a dome that your device (a notebook, adapter, or other WPS-enabled devices. Antenna display lights. Before using...
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... your router: • Near the center of the area where your computers and other devices to Know Your Wireless Router 7 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Router Label View the label on the physical placement of your router.
... your router: • Near the center of the area where your computers and other devices to Know Your Wireless Router 7 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Router Label View the label on the physical placement of your router.
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...successfully completed. and enable wireless security for best results, install and set up your network. For example, if you through the setup process. Install and connect your wireless router to follow these guidelines can also affect your network (see "Installing Your Wireless Router ... The wizard guides you need to connect your company's network support staff. Getting to use the Smart Wizard. 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...
...successfully completed. and enable wireless security for best results, install and set up your network. For example, if you through the setup process. Install and connect your wireless router to follow these guidelines can also affect your network (see "Installing Your Wireless Router ... The wizard guides you need to connect your company's network support staff. Getting to use the Smart Wizard. 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...
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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 the setup activity. • The router includes an update feature that lets you to Know Your Wireless Router 9...network and select wireless security settings to use this feature (see the Reference Manual for updating your router. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 2. Set up -to-date features of your router, NETGEAR provides a variety of methods for details).
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 the setup activity. • The router includes an update feature that lets you to Know Your Wireless Router 9...network and select wireless security settings to use this feature (see the Reference Manual for updating your router. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 2. Set up -to-date features of your router, NETGEAR provides a variety of methods for details).
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... "Configuring Your Wireless Settings and Security Options" on your router (see the Reference Manual on page 23). Refer to check the NETGEAR website for you use the restore factory settings button. The factory default state is available from the router interface. A link to the... Wizard places a Router_Setup.html file on your computer's desktop so that you can view the router settings. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 2. If you choose not to select a security option during installation, you can always access the router's user interface later to ...
... "Configuring Your Wireless Settings and Security Options" on your router (see the Reference Manual on page 23). Refer to check the NETGEAR website for you use the restore factory settings button. The factory default state is available from the router interface. A link to the... Wizard places a Router_Setup.html file on your computer's desktop so that you can view the router settings. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 2. If you choose not to select a security option during installation, you can always access the router's user interface later to ...
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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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.... a. Turn off your network and set it to TCP/IP Addressing in "Related Documents" on page 43. Locate the Ethernet cable (1) that came with the NETGEAR product. Connect the router to the ADSL or cable modem, and connect a computer to the modem. 1 2 Figure 6 2. b. c. You will connect it aside before starting to...) 14 Locate the Ethernet cable that connects your Internet service. Configure the router to use your computer to the router. 2. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual of the wireless router (3).
.... a. Turn off your network and set it to TCP/IP Addressing in "Related Documents" on page 43. Locate the Ethernet cable (1) that came with the NETGEAR product. Connect the router to the ADSL or cable modem, and connect a computer to the modem. 1 2 Figure 6 2. b. c. You will connect it aside before starting to...) 14 Locate the Ethernet cable that connects your Internet service. Configure the router to use your computer to the router. 2. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual of the wireless router (3).
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... your network in the correct sequence could prevent you start or restart your network. First, plug in step 2. Wait 2 minutes. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 3 Figure 7 4.
... your network in the correct sequence could prevent you start or restart your network. First, plug in step 2. Wait 2 minutes. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 3 Figure 7 4.
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... router is connected; You might take several minutes for your router to the Internet, do not run that your computer. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 2. Now, plug the power cord into a power outlet. For DSL customers, if software logs you can select Never dial a connection. The 2.4 GHz N-Band light...
... router is connected; You might take several minutes for your router to the Internet, do not run that your computer. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 2. Now, plug the power cord into a power outlet. For DSL customers, if software logs you can select Never dial a connection. The 2.4 GHz N-Band light...
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... Settings button. If it is reset when you must log in the address field of your wireless router's settings later. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual • Internet. The Internet port light (5) should be lit.
... Settings button. If it is reset when you must log in the address field of your wireless router's settings later. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual • Internet. The Internet port light (5) should be lit.
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The Firmware Upgrade Assistant screen will automatically check the NETGEAR database for a new firmware image file. see the online User Manual). 4. If no new firmware version is available, click Yes, and the router will display. (..." will automatically upgrade itself with the latest firmware. 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 Firmware Upgrade Assistant screen will automatically check the NETGEAR database for a new firmware image file. see the online User Manual). 4. If no new firmware version is available, click Yes, and the router will display. (..." will automatically upgrade itself with the latest firmware. 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!
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...set up the connection yourself. If you cannot connect to configure your Control Panel. The wireless router home page will display. The Setup Wizard screen will display. If you need assistance, follow the Basic Settings Help screens on page 23. For assistance, see your... screen will display. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 19 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 5. From the main menu, select Setup Wizard. Enter the required information for this wireless router. Click Apply to the Internet! You are now connected ...
...set up the connection yourself. If you cannot connect to configure your Control Panel. The wireless router home page will display. The Setup Wizard screen will display. If you need assistance, follow the Basic Settings Help screens on page 23. For assistance, see your... screen will display. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 19 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 5. From the main menu, select Setup Wizard. Enter the required information for this wireless router. Click Apply to the Internet! You are now connected ...
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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
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N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual A login window similar to the one shown below will display. 3. If you changed the Password from the defaults, then enter your Internet connection. see "... light stops blinking! Click Yes to your new Password. Figure 13 2. If new firmware is available, click Yes, and the router will automatically check the NETGEAR database for new firmware (recommended). The router will automatically upgrade itself with the latest firmware. Do not try to go online, turn off the router...
N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual A login window similar to the one shown below will display. 3. If you changed the Password from the defaults, then enter your Internet connection. see "... light stops blinking! Click Yes to your new Password. Figure 13 2. If new firmware is available, click Yes, and the router will automatically check the NETGEAR database for new firmware (recommended). The router will automatically upgrade itself with the latest firmware. Do not try to go online, turn off the router...
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... the User Manual is connected to the router (such as wireless adapter cards and wireless computers). N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Configuring Your Wireless Settings and Security Options The wireless network settings of the router must match the wireless network settings of several... method (the preferred option). To avoid this router, see "Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to match the router's new settings. NETGEAR strongly recommends that is on page 26). The Wireless Settings screen lets you set your wireless connection when you use a computer that you...
... the User Manual is connected to the router (such as wireless adapter cards and wireless computers). N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Configuring Your Wireless Settings and Security Options The wireless network settings of the router must match the wireless network settings of several... method (the preferred option). To avoid this router, see "Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to match the router's new settings. NETGEAR strongly recommends that is on page 26). The Wireless Settings screen lets you set your wireless connection when you use a computer that you...