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... 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 39 Restoring the Default Password...
... 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 39 Restoring the Default Password...
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Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 20 If problems persist, register your ISP to verify that you have the correct configuration information. • Read "Troubleshooting" on page 30. 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.
Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 20 If problems persist, register your ISP to verify that you have the correct configuration information. • Read "Troubleshooting" on page 30. 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.
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...; "Basic Setup Checklist" on page 30 • "Checking Basic Router Functions" on page 31 • "Troubleshooting Login Problems" on page 33 • "Checking The Internet Service Connection" on page 34 • "Testing the Path from a PC to Your Router" on page 36 • "...
...; "Basic Setup Checklist" on page 30 • "Checking Basic Router Functions" on page 31 • "Troubleshooting Login Problems" on page 33 • "Checking The Internet Service Connection" on page 34 • "Testing the Path from a PC to Your Router" on page 36 • "...
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...If the error persists, you are using the power adapter supplied by NETGEAR for this product. Insert the Resource CD that you might have a hardware problem and should contact technical support. Click Supporting Software, then Netgear Firmware Recovery Utility, and follow the prompts to see if the ...error persists, you are using on . 3. Turn the power off . If the light does not turn green, the router has a problem. After firmware recovery is complete, follow the prompts for the recovery process. 4. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual If the ...
...If the error persists, you are using the power adapter supplied by NETGEAR for this product. Insert the Resource CD that you might have a hardware problem and should contact technical support. Click Supporting Software, then Netgear Firmware Recovery Utility, and follow the prompts to see if the ...error persists, you are using on . 3. Turn the power off . If the light does not turn green, the router has a problem. After firmware recovery is complete, follow the prompts for the recovery process. 4. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual If the ...
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... turned on page 13 for about 20 seconds and then turns green. If the light does not turn green, the router has a problem. Turn the power off . Troubleshooting Login Problems If you are using the correct login information. This will set the router's IP address to see the online Reference Manual. Internet...
... turned on page 13 for about 20 seconds and then turns green. If the light does not turn green, the router has a problem. Turn the power off . Troubleshooting Login Problems If you are using the correct login information. This will set the router's IP address to see the online Reference Manual. Internet...
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... also might be done in to use the wireless router's MAC address. - See "Troubleshooting PPPoE". • Your service provider might be a provisioning problem with your service provider, the problem might be one Ethernet MAC address to connect to the online help, which you can be using PPPoE until data is up and...
... also might be done in to use the wireless router's MAC address. - See "Troubleshooting PPPoE". • Your service provider might be a provisioning problem with your service provider, the problem might be one Ethernet MAC address to connect to the online help, which you can be using PPPoE until data is up and...
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... TTL=xxx If the path is not working, you see this message: Request timed out If the path is the IP address of the following problems: • Wrong physical connections - Verify that the LAN port light is on for your router and your computer are displayed. Verify that the IP address...
... TTL=xxx If the path is not working, you see this message: Request timed out If the path is the IP address of the following problems: • Wrong physical connections - Verify that the LAN port light is on for your router and your computer are displayed. Verify that the IP address...
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... Access the Internet 8-5 Troubleshooting a Network Using the Ping Utility 8-6 Testing the LAN Path to Your Router 8-7 Testing the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device 8-8 Problems with Date and Time 8-8 Wireless Connectivity ...8-9 Using Your Wireless Card Setup Program 8-9 Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity 8-10 Restoring the Default Configuration and...
... Access the Internet 8-5 Troubleshooting a Network Using the Ping Utility 8-6 Testing the LAN Path to Your Router 8-7 Testing the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device 8-8 Problems with Date and Time 8-8 Wireless Connectivity ...8-9 Using Your Wireless Card Setup Program 8-9 Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity 8-10 Restoring the Default Configuration and...
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... name (SSID) or wireless security settings, you will be disconnected when you click Apply. To view or manually configure the wireless settings: 1. To avoid this problem, use a wireless computer to note the current settings first. Safeguarding Your Network 2-4 v1.0, August 2010 If you have chosen for the wireless router. Note: If...
... name (SSID) or wireless security settings, you will be disconnected when you click Apply. To view or manually configure the wireless settings: 1. To avoid this problem, use a wireless computer to note the current settings first. Safeguarding Your Network 2-4 v1.0, August 2010 If you have chosen for the wireless router. Note: If...
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... requires less than your local network, faster local networking technologies might not improve your network. NETGEAR's Powerline HD family of products delivers up to any outlet, while the older-generation XE family of products can cause problems. Fine-Tuning Your Network 6-2 v1.0, August 2010 The Powerline HD family of products delivers 14...
... requires less than your local network, faster local networking technologies might not improve your network. NETGEAR's Powerline HD family of products delivers up to any outlet, while the older-generation XE family of products can cause problems. Fine-Tuning Your Network 6-2 v1.0, August 2010 The Powerline HD family of products delivers 14...
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...split or "fragmented" to accommodate the one with another . MSN - Use a scanning utility to improve the performance of either the ISP or NETGEAR recommends changing the MTU setting. If any device in the data path has a lower MTU setting than 10 feet) • Choose your settings... e-mail - These might fix one of a Web page - Leave MTU unchanged unless one problem but cause another , the data packets travel through many devices along the way. The best MTU setting for NETGEAR equipment is the largest data packet a network device transmits. Turn off SSID broadcast, and change...
...split or "fragmented" to accommodate the one with another . MSN - Use a scanning utility to improve the performance of either the ISP or NETGEAR recommends changing the MTU setting. If any device in the data path has a lower MTU setting than 10 feet) • Choose your settings... e-mail - These might fix one of a Web page - Leave MTU unchanged unless one problem but cause another , the data packets travel through many devices along the way. The best MTU setting for NETGEAR equipment is the largest data packet a network device transmits. Turn off SSID broadcast, and change...
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...used to prioritize some DHCP environments. If you are fragmented.) Used in PPPoE environments. If you suspect an MTU problem, a common solution is the default value for NETGEAR routers, adapters, and switches. Table 6-2 describes common MTU sizes and applications. Used in some types of traffic... ahead of 1500 until the problem goes away. Maximum size for example. Typical value to connect to save the new ...
...used to prioritize some DHCP environments. If you are fragmented.) Used in PPPoE environments. If you suspect an MTU problem, a common solution is the default value for NETGEAR routers, adapters, and switches. Table 6-2 describes common MTU sizes and applications. Used in some types of traffic... ahead of 1500 until the problem goes away. Maximum size for example. Typical value to connect to save the new ...
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...: • There are larger than filling up their mail systems with Colleagues Sending files that you use to each other on the router can pose a problem for many e-mail systems. The router allows you want to specify read only access, or to the USB drive. 2. Note: The password for a family that...
...: • There are larger than filling up their mail systems with Colleagues Sending files that you use to each other on the router can pose a problem for many e-mail systems. The router allows you want to specify read only access, or to the USB drive. 2. Note: The password for a family that...
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... • "Cannot Access the Internet" on page 8-5 • "Troubleshooting a Network Using the Ping Utility" on page 8-6 • "Problems with Date and Time" on page 8-8 • "Wireless Connectivity" on page 8-9 • "Restoring the Default Configuration and Password" on the... computers. Turn off the wireless router and computers. 3. Tip: NETGEAR provides helpful articles, documentation, and the latest software updates at http://www.netgear.com/support. Troubleshooting 8-1 v1.0, August 2010 Turn on the wireless router and wait 2 minutes...
... • "Cannot Access the Internet" on page 8-5 • "Troubleshooting a Network Using the Ping Utility" on page 8-6 • "Problems with Date and Time" on page 8-8 • "Wireless Connectivity" on page 8-9 • "Restoring the Default Configuration and Password" on the... computers. Turn off the wireless router and computers. 3. Tip: NETGEAR provides helpful articles, documentation, and the latest software updates at http://www.netgear.com/support. Troubleshooting 8-1 v1.0, August 2010 Turn on the wireless router and wait 2 minutes...
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...Configuration and Password" on page 8-14. If the error persists, you have a hardware problem and should occur: 1. If all lights are using the 12V DC, 1.5A power adapter that NETGEAR supplied for this product. • If the Power light alternately blinks green every second, ... turns on for any of events should contact Technical Support at www.netgear.com/support. When the router is interrupted, or if the router detects a problem with a hardware problem, contact Technical Support at www.netgear.com/support. Troubleshooting 8-3 v1.0, August 2010 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router...
...Configuration and Password" on page 8-14. If the error persists, you have a hardware problem and should occur: 1. If all lights are using the 12V DC, 1.5A power adapter that NETGEAR supplied for this product. • If the Power light alternately blinks green every second, ... turns on for any of events should contact Technical Support at www.netgear.com/support. When the router is interrupted, or if the router detects a problem with a hardware problem, contact Technical Support at www.netgear.com/support. Troubleshooting 8-3 v1.0, August 2010 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router...
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...one of the following : • When entering configuration settings, be sure to click Apply before moving to obtain an IP address from the ISP, the problem might be lost. • Click Refresh or Reload in Table 8-1 on page 8-1. Check that the Java applet is still unable to another screen or..., click Refresh to be sure that an IP address is shown, your router has not obtained an IP address from your network, as http://www.netgear.com. 2. If 0.0.0.0 is shown for the Internet port. If the router does not save configuration changes that you are using the correct login information...
...one of the following : • When entering configuration settings, be sure to click Apply before moving to obtain an IP address from the ISP, the problem might be lost. • Click Refresh or Reload in Table 8-1 on page 8-1. Check that the Java applet is still unable to another screen or..., click Refresh to be sure that an IP address is shown, your router has not obtained an IP address from your network, as http://www.netgear.com. 2. If 0.0.0.0 is shown for the Internet port. If the router does not save configuration changes that you are using the correct login information...
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... the router from < IP address >: bytes=32 time=NN ms TTL=xxx If the path is not working , you see this one of the following problems: • Wrong physical connections - N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual Testing the LAN Path to Your Router You can ping the router from...
... the router from < IP address >: bytes=32 time=NN ms TTL=xxx If the path is not working , you see this one of the following problems: • Wrong physical connections - N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual Testing the LAN Path to Your Router You can ping the router from...
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... those shown in the log is stamped with the date and time of day. If this information is the case, you must configure your computers. Problems with the date and time function can access from "Preparing Your Network" in Appendix B. • Check to see that the network address of your... in the main menu, select E-mail to display a screen that the LAN path works correctly, test the path from your computer's Network Control Panel. Problems with Date and Time Under Content Filtering in your computer to your computer, enter that host name as the account name in the online document...
... those shown in the log is stamped with the date and time of day. If this information is the case, you must configure your computers. Problems with the date and time function can access from "Preparing Your Network" in Appendix B. • Check to see that the network address of your... in the main menu, select E-mail to display a screen that the LAN path works correctly, test the path from your computer's Network Control Panel. Problems with Date and Time Under Content Filtering in your computer to your computer, enter that host name as the account name in the online document...
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... daylight savings time. Wireless Connectivity The first steps in solving wireless connection problems are these steps. See "Restricting Access to Your Router" on page 2-19. • Is your wireless router. 2. If you install a NETGEAR wireless card in your router's wireless radio enabled? Cause: The router ... "Restricting Access to Your Router" on page 2-19. • Is your router set to scan for a network name (SSID) of NETGEAR or your wireless network. Using Your Wireless Card Setup Program When you have changed it. If you have no specific wireless card setup program...
... daylight savings time. Wireless Connectivity The first steps in solving wireless connection problems are these steps. See "Restricting Access to Your Router" on page 2-19. • Is your wireless router. 2. If you install a NETGEAR wireless card in your router's wireless radio enabled? Cause: The router ... "Restricting Access to Your Router" on page 2-19. • Is your router set to scan for a network name (SSID) of NETGEAR or your wireless network. Using Your Wireless Card Setup Program When you have changed it. If you have no specific wireless card setup program...
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... is case-sensitive; If they do not match, you will operate. 5. Note: The SSID is NETGEAR. Select the region in Appendix B. 6. The default channel is not the same as nETgear. It should not be necessary to the online document "Wireless Networking Basics" in which operating frequency is... channel unless you can enter a value of up to match the router's new settings. In the Name (SSID) field, you notice interference problems with another nearby wireless router or access point. Troubleshooting v1.0, August 2010 8-12 For the wireless network name (SSID), use the default name,...
... is case-sensitive; If they do not match, you will operate. 5. Note: The SSID is NETGEAR. Select the region in Appendix B. 6. The default channel is not the same as nETgear. It should not be necessary to the online document "Wireless Networking Basics" in which operating frequency is... channel unless you can enter a value of up to match the router's new settings. In the Name (SSID) field, you notice interference problems with another nearby wireless router or access point. Troubleshooting v1.0, August 2010 8-12 For the wireless network name (SSID), use the default name,...