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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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...which includes: - Unpacking Your New Wireless Router The product package should contain the following items: • The wireless router • A snap-on page 7 to install your router. A PDF version of the NETGEAR® N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400. Getting to the online Reference Manual ...you have selected the best location to ensure that you begin installing your router- Become familiar with the front and back panels of your router. A link to Know Your Wireless Router 1 To prepare your NETGEAR dealer. especially the LEDs-and the important information on the...
...which includes: - Unpacking Your New Wireless Router The product package should contain the following items: • The wireless router • A snap-on page 7 to install your router. A PDF version of the NETGEAR® N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400. Getting to the online Reference Manual ...you have selected the best location to ensure that you begin installing your router- Become familiar with the front and back panels of your router. A link to Know Your Wireless Router 1 To prepare your NETGEAR dealer. especially the LEDs-and the important information on the...
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Figure 1 3. Getting to become familiar with your router. Place your router in an area suitable for installation (near an AC power outlet and accessible to the Ethernet cables 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. Hardware Features Before you install and connect your router, take a moment to Know Your Wireless Router 2 Set up your wired computers). N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 2.
Figure 1 3. Getting to become familiar with your router. Place your router in an area suitable for installation (near an AC power outlet and accessible to the Ethernet cables 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. Hardware Features Before you install and connect your router, take a moment to Know Your Wireless Router 2 Set up your wired computers). N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 2.
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... lights on the front of the wireless router to Know Your Wireless Router 3 Status Light Descriptions Item Function 1. Firmware is not supplied to the router. The unit is operating in 11n mode at 5 GHz is being powered on restoring your router firmware. 1. Table 1. Data is off... is corrupted. Firmware is being communicated over a wireless network. Restore factory settings button pressed; Data is upgrading. 2. See "Checking Basic Router Functions" on page 31 for instructions on . Getting to verify various conditions. The 11n mode at 5 GHz. the unit is starting up...
... lights on the front of the wireless router to Know Your Wireless Router 3 Status Light Descriptions Item Function 1. Firmware is not supplied to the router. The unit is operating in 11n mode at 5 GHz is being powered on restoring your router firmware. 1. Table 1. Data is off... is corrupted. Firmware is being communicated over a wireless network. Restore factory settings button pressed; Data is upgrading. 2. See "Checking Basic Router Functions" on page 31 for instructions on . Getting to verify various conditions. The 11n mode at 5 GHz. the unit is starting up...
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...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 in use. The LAN port has detected a 10 Mbps link with an attached device. Status Light Descriptions (continued) Item ... Internet Off Solid Amber Blinking Amber Solid Green Blinking Green 6. The Ethernet cable connection to Know Your Wireless Router 4 ready to be used. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Table 1. USB Solid Green Fast Blinking Green Off 5. The USB device is ready to transmit...
...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 in use. The LAN port has detected a 10 Mbps link with an attached device. Status Light Descriptions (continued) Item ... Internet Off Solid Amber Blinking Amber Solid Green Blinking Green 6. The Ethernet cable connection to Know Your Wireless Router 4 ready to be used. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Table 1. USB Solid Green Fast Blinking Green Off 5. The USB device is ready to transmit...
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... on /off button 3. USB port (backward compatible to USB 1.0/1.1) for connecting the router to local computers 4. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Back Panel The rear panel of the wireless router includes: 1. Figure 3 The back of the WNDR3400 router contains the items in the list that follows the figure. Four local (LAN...
... on /off button 3. USB port (backward compatible to USB 1.0/1.1) for connecting the router to local computers 4. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Back Panel The rear panel of the wireless router includes: 1. Figure 3 The back of the WNDR3400 router contains the items in the list that follows the figure. Four local (LAN...
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...the dome, then release. To turn off : 1. Push 'N' Connect (WPS). Pushing on the dome for over 5 seconds opens a 2minute window for the router to enable WPS security with other device) supports WPS. If lights are on, they will turn the antenna display lights on page 26. Top Panel... N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Figure 4 The top of antennas is receiving the strongest signals. Antenna display lights. The lights identify the activity of the...
...the dome, then release. To turn off : 1. Push 'N' Connect (WPS). Pushing on the dome for over 5 seconds opens a 2minute window for the router to enable WPS security with other device) supports WPS. If lights are on, they will turn the antenna display lights on page 26. Top Panel... N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Figure 4 The top of antennas is receiving the strongest signals. Antenna display lights. The lights identify the activity of the...
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...through may limit the range. However, the operating distance or range of your wireless connection can vary significantly depending on the bottom of the wireless router to a minimum. • Away from virtually anywhere within line of sight to your wireless devices. • Accessible to an AC power ...outlet and near Ethernet cables for a cordless phone. For example, the thickness and number of walls and ceilings between the wireless router and your other devices to identify the serial number, port connectors, status lights, and default login information. Figure 5 Positioning Your Wireless...
...through may limit the range. However, the operating distance or range of your wireless connection can vary significantly depending on the bottom of the wireless router to a minimum. • Away from virtually anywhere within line of sight to your wireless devices. • Accessible to an AC power ...outlet and near Ethernet cables for a cordless phone. For example, the thickness and number of walls and ceilings between the wireless router and your other devices to identify the serial number, port connectors, status lights, and default login information. Figure 5 Positioning Your Wireless...
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...large metal surfaces, such as glass, insulated walls, fish tanks, mirrors, brick, and concrete can result in this option and install your router manually, for your wireless settings; Large expanses of two methods: • Smart Wizard Setup: The Smart Wizard setup is the easiest ...technically knowledgeable, select this option. If you through the steps required to set up your network (see "Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users)" on the Internet quickly, the Resource CD contains a Smart Wizard™. configure your network. See "...
...large metal surfaces, such as glass, insulated walls, fish tanks, mirrors, brick, and concrete can result in this option and install your router manually, for your wireless settings; Large expanses of two methods: • Smart Wizard Setup: The Smart Wizard setup is the easiest ...technically knowledgeable, select this option. If you through the steps required to set up your network (see "Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users)" on the Internet quickly, the Resource CD contains a Smart Wizard™. configure your network. See "...
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... your wireless network (see "Configuring Your Wireless Network" on page 21). Getting to -date features of your router, NETGEAR provides a variety of methods for updating your wireless router for Internet access (see the Reference Manual for Internet Access" on page 21. These options are discussed in... your wireless network and select wireless security settings to use this feature (see "Setting Up Your Router for details). You must be logged in "Accessing Your Router After Installation and Checking for and install updates. Set up your product. • The Smart Wizard installation ...
... your wireless network (see "Configuring Your Wireless Network" on page 21). Getting to -date features of your router, NETGEAR provides a variety of methods for updating your wireless router for Internet access (see the Reference Manual for Internet Access" on page 21. These options are discussed in... your wireless network and select wireless security settings to use this feature (see "Setting Up Your Router for details). You must be logged in "Accessing Your Router After Installation and Checking for and install updates. Set up your product. • The Smart Wizard installation ...
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The NETGEAR Smart Wizard takes you through the procedure to connect your network. It then helps you to start the Smart Wizard: • For Windows users, - 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 ... 20 minutes to set up your PC. In the CD's menu, click Setup to configure your wireless settings and enable wireless security for your router and PC(s). and a wired Ethernet connection, not a wireless connection. • You have an Internet service connection through the setup and configuration...
The NETGEAR Smart Wizard takes you through the procedure to connect your network. It then helps you to start the Smart Wizard: • For Windows users, - 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 ... 20 minutes to set up your PC. In the CD's menu, click Setup to configure your wireless settings and enable wireless security for your router and PC(s). and a wired Ethernet connection, not a wireless connection. • You have an Internet service connection through the setup and configuration...
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When the Smart Wizard prompts you through installing your router, connecting your router to access the router's main menu. • For Mac users, the Smart Wizard places a Router_Setup.pdf file on page 21). 3. Follow the instructions and prompts to check the NETGEAR website for New Firmware" on your network. To ensure optimum performance of installation...
When the Smart Wizard prompts you through installing your router, connecting your router to access the router's main menu. • For Mac users, the Smart Wizard places a Router_Setup.pdf file on page 21). 3. Follow the instructions and prompts to check the NETGEAR website for New Firmware" on your network. To ensure optimum performance of installation...
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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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... to an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • The configuration information your ISP gave you. Connecting Your Wireless Router Before you install your wireless router, make sure that you have all the information needed to connect to the Internet. Host and Domain Name -...on your computer are accessible through the Control Panel Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 13 Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) Before installing and connecting your router manually, review the list below and make sure that the Internet Protocol...
... to an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • The configuration information your ISP gave you. Connecting Your Wireless Router Before you install your wireless router, make sure that you have all the information needed to connect to the Internet. Host and Domain Name -...on your computer are accessible through the Control Panel Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 13 Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) Before installing and connecting your router manually, review the list below and make sure that the Internet Protocol...
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..."Related Documents" on page 43. Connect the router to the ADSL or cable modem, and connect a computer to the router later. 3. Connect the wireless router, the computer, and the modem. Locate the Ethernet cable (1) that came with the NETGEAR product. a. You will connect it aside before... starting to install your new router. If you are unsure about this, ...
..."Related Documents" on page 43. Connect the router to the ADSL or cable modem, and connect a computer to the router later. 3. Connect the wireless router, the computer, and the modem. Locate the Ethernet cable (1) that came with the NETGEAR product. a. You will connect it aside before... starting to install your new router. If you are unsure about this, ...
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... minutes. It is important that cable (4) into a LAN port on the cable or DSL modem. To start your network. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 15 First, plug in the correct sequence. Securely insert that you are connected, and you start or restart your... network in step 2. Failure to start your network 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 removed from...
... minutes. It is important that cable (4) into a LAN port on the cable or DSL modem. To start your network. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 15 First, plug in the correct sequence. Securely insert that you are connected, and you start or restart your... network in step 2. Failure to start your network 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 removed from...
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...GHz N-Band light (2) should turn on page 31. • Operating Mode. it does not, see "Checking Basic Router Functions" on your router is connected correctly by checking the wireless router status lights (as illustrated in to the Internet, do not run that your computer. If it will be on; Last...(3) should be off if no USB device is connected. The USB light (4) should be off . • USB. 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....
...GHz N-Band light (2) should turn on page 31. • Operating Mode. it does not, see "Checking Basic Router Functions" on your router is connected correctly by checking the wireless router status lights (as illustrated in to the Internet, do not run that your computer. If it will be on; Last...(3) should be off if no USB device is connected. The USB light (4) should be off . • USB. 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....
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...Mbps; The factory default state is communicating at both ends, and that your computer is reset when you must log in to your wireless router manually, you use the Restore Factory Settings button. A LAN light (6) should be lit. To access your browser, then 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 Green indicates that the computer is powered on . The Internet port light (5) should be lit. N600 ...
...Mbps; The factory default state is communicating at both ends, and that your computer is reset when you must log in to your wireless router manually, you use the Restore Factory Settings button. A LAN light (6) should be lit. To access your browser, then 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 Green indicates that the computer is powered on . The Internet port light (5) should be lit. N600 ...
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... Figure 11 2. The Firmware Upgrade Assistant screen will automatically check the NETGEAR database for the router password, both in to your Internet connection. If no new firmware version is available, click Yes, and the router will display. (If you select "No", you might use to log... down the computer, or do anything else to check for several seconds! Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 18 Click Yes to the router until the router finishes restarting and the Ready light has stopped blinking for new firmware (recommended). If new firmware ...
... Figure 11 2. The Firmware Upgrade Assistant screen will automatically check the NETGEAR database for the router password, both in to your Internet connection. If no new firmware version is available, click Yes, and the router will display. (If you select "No", you might use to log... down the computer, or do anything else to check for several seconds! Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 18 Click Yes to the router until the router finishes restarting and the Ready light has stopped blinking for new firmware (recommended). If new firmware ...