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Dual Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNDR3700 Setup Manual NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E. Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA May 2009 208-10338-01 v1.0
Dual Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNDR3700 Setup Manual NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E. Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA May 2009 208-10338-01 v1.0
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Contents Dual Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNDR3700 Setup Manual Getting to Know Your Wireless Router 1 Unpacking Your New Wireless-N Gigabit Router 1 Hardware Features ...2 Front Panel ...3 Back Panel ...5 Router Label ...6 Positioning Your Wireless Router 6 Installing Your Wireless-N Gigabit Router 7 Updating Your Router Firmware 8 Installing Your Wireless Router Using Smart Wizard ...9 Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users 11 Connecting Your Wireless-N Gigabit Router 11 Verifying Your Connection 14 Setting Up Your Router for Internet Access...
Contents Dual Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNDR3700 Setup Manual Getting to Know Your Wireless Router 1 Unpacking Your New Wireless-N Gigabit Router 1 Hardware Features ...2 Front Panel ...3 Back Panel ...5 Router Label ...6 Positioning Your Wireless Router 6 Installing Your Wireless-N Gigabit Router 7 Updating Your Router Firmware 8 Installing Your Wireless Router Using Smart Wizard ...9 Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users 11 Connecting Your Wireless-N Gigabit Router 11 Verifying Your Connection 14 Setting Up Your Router for Internet Access...
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Checking the Internet Service Connection 31 Obtaining an Internet IP Address 31 Troubleshooting PPPoE 32 Troubleshooting Internet Browsing 33 Troubleshooting Connectivity Using the Ping Utility 33 Testing the Path from a PC to Your Router 33 Testing the Path from a PC to the Internet 34 Technical Specifications ...37 Default Configuration Settings 37 Restoring the Default Password and Configuration Settings 40 Related Documents...41 Registration and Certifications 43 iv Contents
Checking the Internet Service Connection 31 Obtaining an Internet IP Address 31 Troubleshooting PPPoE 32 Troubleshooting Internet Browsing 33 Troubleshooting Connectivity Using the Ping Utility 33 Testing the Path from a PC to Your Router 33 Testing the Path from a PC to the Internet 34 Technical Specifications ...37 Default Configuration Settings 37 Restoring the Default Password and Configuration Settings 40 Related Documents...41 Registration and Certifications 43 iv Contents
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... on your purchase of this manual - Unpacking Your New Wireless-N Gigabit Router The product package should contain the following items: • The wireless-N gigabit router • A slide-on stand for repair. A PDF version of the NETGEAR® RangeMax™ Dual Band Wireless-N Router WNDR3700. The Smart Wizard™ Installation Assistant (Autorun.exe) - Become familiar with the front and back panels of the parts...
... on your purchase of this manual - Unpacking Your New Wireless-N Gigabit Router The product package should contain the following items: • The wireless-N gigabit router • A slide-on stand for repair. A PDF version of the NETGEAR® RangeMax™ Dual Band Wireless-N Router WNDR3700. The Smart Wizard™ Installation Assistant (Autorun.exe) - Become familiar with the front and back panels of the parts...
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... protective film from the top of the case, and sliding the router onto the base. Set up your wireless-N gigabit router by aligning the arrow on the base with the front and back panels of the router-especially the LEDs on the back of your router in an area suitable for installation: 1. Reset Factory Settings button...
... protective film from the top of the case, and sliding the router onto the base. Set up your wireless-N gigabit router by aligning the arrow on the base with the front and back panels of the router-especially the LEDs on the back of your router in an area suitable for installation: 1. Reset Factory Settings button...
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...2. The status lights are also two switch buttons on the right (or at the bottom if the router is being communicated over the wireless network. Firmware is ready. See "Checking Basic Router Functions" on page 28 for instructions on . Restore factory settings button pressed; Getting to monitor and verify.... 1. Front Panel Figure 2 1 2 345 6 78 The front panel has nine status lights that you can use to Know Your Wireless Router 3 Power/Test Solid Amber Solid Green Blinking Green Blinking Amber Off 2. 2.4 GHz Off Mode Solid Green Blinking Green 3. 5 GHz Mode Off...
...2. The status lights are also two switch buttons on the right (or at the bottom if the router is being communicated over the wireless network. Firmware is ready. See "Checking Basic Router Functions" on page 28 for instructions on . Restore factory settings button pressed; Getting to monitor and verify.... 1. Front Panel Figure 2 1 2 345 6 78 The front panel has nine status lights that you can use to Know Your Wireless Router 3 Power/Test Solid Amber Solid Green Blinking Green Blinking Amber Off 2. 2.4 GHz Off Mode Solid Green Blinking Green 3. 5 GHz Mode Off...
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... Off Description No USB device is connected, or the "Safely Remove Hardware" button has been pressed and it is ready to Know Your Wireless Router The USB device has been accepted by 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz LEDs being transmitted and received. Initializing connection and obtaining an IP address. If... Gbps. WLAN On/Off 8. The WLAN and WPS switch buttons toggle the WLAN and WPS functions on the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz wireless radios, indicated by the Router and is now safe to the modem. Internet Off Solid Amber Blinking Amber Solid Green Blinking Green 6. Before turning on . The LAN port...
... Off Description No USB device is connected, or the "Safely Remove Hardware" button has been pressed and it is ready to Know Your Wireless Router The USB device has been accepted by 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz LEDs being transmitted and received. Initializing connection and obtaining an IP address. If... Gbps. WLAN On/Off 8. The WLAN and WPS switch buttons toggle the WLAN and WPS functions on the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz wireless radios, indicated by the Router and is now safe to the modem. Internet Off Solid Amber Blinking Amber Solid Green Blinking Green 6. Before turning on . The LAN port...
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... outlet. 3. A USB 2.0 port (backward compatible to Know Your Wireless Router 5 Back Panel The rear panel of the WNDR3700 router contains the items in the list that follows the figure. 12 Figure 3 3 45 The back of the wireless-N gigabit router includes: 1. For more information on modes, see "Configuring Your Wireless Settings and Security Options" on page 20, and the...
... outlet. 3. A USB 2.0 port (backward compatible to Know Your Wireless Router 5 Back Panel The rear panel of the WNDR3700 router contains the items in the list that follows the figure. 12 Figure 3 3 45 The back of the wireless-N gigabit router includes: 1. For more information on modes, see "Configuring Your Wireless Settings and Security Options" on page 20, and the...
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... to the Internet. 6 Getting to follow these guidelines can vary significantly depending on the bottom of the wireless-N gigabit router to a minimum. • Away from electrical devices which are potential sources of interference, such as ceiling fans, home security...and ceilings between the wireless-N gigabit router and your other materials such as a solid metal door or aluminum studs. Router Label View the label on the physical placement of your wireless signal. Failure to Know Your Wireless Router However, the operating distance or range of your wireless network. For example,...
... to the Internet. 6 Getting to follow these guidelines can vary significantly depending on the bottom of the wireless-N gigabit router to a minimum. • Away from electrical devices which are potential sources of interference, such as ceiling fans, home security...and ceilings between the wireless-N gigabit router and your other materials such as a solid metal door or aluminum studs. Router Label View the label on the physical placement of your wireless signal. Failure to Know Your Wireless Router However, the operating distance or range of your wireless network. For example,...
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... (VPN) client software may conflict with your network. Configure your wireless network and select wireless security settings to connect your wireless network (see "Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users)" on your wireless-N gigabit router using a Linux operating system, or are connecting to Know Your Wireless Router 7 The Smart Wizard walks you cannot or prefer not to...
... (VPN) client software may conflict with your network. Configure your wireless network and select wireless security settings to connect your wireless network (see "Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users)" on your wireless-N gigabit router using a Linux operating system, or are connecting to Know Your Wireless Router 7 The Smart Wizard walks you cannot or prefer not to...
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...in "Accessing Your Router After Installation and Checking for New Firmware" on page 19. 8 Getting to -date features of your router, NETGEAR provides a variety of methods for updating your router. To make it easy for you to receive the best, most up-to Know Your Wireless Router These options are ...discussed in to the router to use this feature (see the Reference Manual ...
...in "Accessing Your Router After Installation and Checking for New Firmware" on page 19. 8 Getting to -date features of your router, NETGEAR provides a variety of methods for updating your router. To make it easy for you to receive the best, most up-to Know Your Wireless Router These options are ...discussed in to the router to use this feature (see the Reference Manual ...
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.... The wizard setup process takes about 20 minutes to complete the installation. Accept the language option, or change to connect your router and PC(s). Installing Your Wireless Router Using Smart Wizard 9 The NETGEAR Smart Wizard takes you through the procedure to a different language. Insert the Resource CD into a Windows PC. or check No to...
.... The wizard setup process takes about 20 minutes to complete the installation. Accept the language option, or change to connect your router and PC(s). Installing Your Wireless Router Using Smart Wizard 9 The NETGEAR Smart Wizard takes you through the procedure to a different language. Insert the Resource CD into a Windows PC. or check No to...
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...the Reference Manual on page 40 for more information). The Smart Wizard guides you through installing your router, connecting your router to the Internet, configuring your wireless network settings, and selecting the optimum security protection for new firmware. To ensure optimum performance of your... for Internet access (see the steps in "Accessing Your Router After Installation and Checking for New Firmware" on page 19. • Set up additional wireless computers in this feature. 10 Installing Your Wireless Router Using Smart Wizard For advanced features not covered in your ...
...the Reference Manual on page 40 for more information). The Smart Wizard guides you through installing your router, connecting your router to the Internet, configuring your wireless network settings, and selecting the optimum security protection for new firmware. To ensure optimum performance of your... for Internet access (see the steps in "Accessing Your Router After Installation and Checking for New Firmware" on page 19. • Set up additional wireless computers in this feature. 10 Installing Your Wireless Router Using Smart Wizard For advanced features not covered in your ...
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...wireless-N gigabit router, make sure that it is complete (see "Unpacking Your New Wireless-N Gigabit Router" on page 1"). • Select an optimum location for your wireless-N gigabit router after reviewing the guidelines presented in "Positioning Your Wireless Router" on how your Internet account was set up your wireless-N gigabit router...to the Internet. Internet Login Name and Password (frequently an email address and password) - Connecting Your Wireless-N Gigabit Router Before you cannot locate this information, ask your Internal Network Connections, which are set to "automatically ...
...wireless-N gigabit router, make sure that it is complete (see "Unpacking Your New Wireless-N Gigabit Router" on page 1"). • Select an optimum location for your wireless-N gigabit router after reviewing the guidelines presented in "Positioning Your Wireless Router" on how your Internet account was set up your wireless-N gigabit router...to the Internet. Internet Login Name and Password (frequently an email address and password) - Connecting Your Wireless-N Gigabit Router Before you cannot locate this information, ask your Internal Network Connections, which are set to "automatically ...
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Control Panel of the wireless-N gigabit router (3). 12 Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users) Connect the router to the ADSL or cable modem, and connect a computer to TCP/IP Addressing in "Related Documents" on page 41. Locate the Ethernet cable (1) that came with the NETGEAR product. You will connect it aside before starting to...
Control Panel of the wireless-N gigabit router (3). 12 Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users) Connect the router to the ADSL or cable modem, and connect a computer to TCP/IP Addressing in "Related Documents" on page 41. Locate the Ethernet cable (1) that came with the NETGEAR product. You will connect it aside before starting to...
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Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users) 13 Securely insert that you removed from accessing the Internet. 1. Failure to start or restart your network in the ..., and you from the modem in the correct sequence. Locate the cable you start your network in step 2. First, plug in and turn on the router such as LAN port 1. 4 Figure 7 Your network cables are ready to start your network. Wait 2 minutes.
Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users) 13 Securely insert that you removed from accessing the Internet. 1. Failure to start or restart your network in the ..., and you from the modem in the correct sequence. Locate the cable you start your network in step 2. First, plug in and turn on the router such as LAN port 1. 4 Figure 7 Your network cables are ready to start your network. Wait 2 minutes.
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... is in to the wireless-N gigabit router Internet port and that the modem, and that your Internet provider. Wait 1 minute. 3. the 5.0 GHz N-Band light (3) should be lit. If it does not, see "Checking Basic Router Functions" on your wireless-N gigabit router and into your computer.... You might take several minutes for your router to verify the following: • Power. The light...
... is in to the wireless-N gigabit router Internet port and that the modem, and that your Internet provider. Wait 1 minute. 3. the 5.0 GHz N-Band light (3) should be lit. If it does not, see "Checking Basic Router Functions" on your wireless-N gigabit router and into your computer.... You might take several minutes for your router to verify the following: • Power. The light...
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...must log in to your wireless router manually, you use the Restore Factory Settings button. Setting Up Your Router for more information. The factory default state is in the 2 minute interval to the wireless-N gigabit router by typing any changes to the wireless-N gigabit router by typing http://www.... address field of your browser, and then press Enter. The Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) button (7) turns the 2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz wireless radios on page 40 for Internet Access When configuring your wireless-N gigabit router to set it up initially and to make any one LAN...
...must log in to your wireless router manually, you use the Restore Factory Settings button. Setting Up Your Router for more information. The factory default state is in the 2 minute interval to the wireless-N gigabit router by typing any changes to the wireless-N gigabit router by typing http://www.... address field of your browser, and then press Enter. The Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) button (7) turns the 2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz wireless radios on page 40 for Internet Access When configuring your wireless-N gigabit router to set it up initially and to make any one LAN...
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...or password you might use the Firmware Upgrade periodically, and to take advantage of the Wireless-N feature of the firmware. 4. For security reasons, the router has its own user name and password. The router user name and password are not the same as the one in the following figure ...displays: Figure 10 2. Click Check to your Internet connection. 3. The router will automatically check the NETGEAR database for new firmware later; If no new firmware version is available, the message "No New Firmware Version Available" will display, ...
...or password you might use the Firmware Upgrade periodically, and to take advantage of the Wireless-N feature of the firmware. 4. For security reasons, the router has its own user name and password. The router user name and password are not the same as the one in the following figure ...displays: Figure 10 2. Click Check to your Internet connection. 3. The router will automatically check the NETGEAR database for new firmware later; If no new firmware version is available, the message "No New Firmware Version Available" will display, ...
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... section of your connection. If you cannot connect to the router until the router finishes restarting and the Ready light has turned solid green for this wireless-N gigabit router. Figure 11 7. You are now connected to save your settings and complete your Control Panel. The wireless-N gigabit router home page will automatically upgrade itself with the latest firmware...
... section of your connection. If you cannot connect to the router until the router finishes restarting and the Ready light has turned solid green for this wireless-N gigabit router. Figure 11 7. You are now connected to save your settings and complete your Control Panel. The wireless-N gigabit router home page will automatically upgrade itself with the latest firmware...
