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and enable wireless security for Internet Access" on page 11). 2. Corporate network settings or Virtual Private Network (VPN) client software may conflict with your company's network support staff. This is available on page 11. The wizard guides you through the ... requires a PC running the Smart Wizard on the Internet quickly, the Resource CD contains a Smart Wizard™. Installing Your Wireless-N Gigabit Router To help you set up your home router, check with the default settings of the steps and verifies that the steps have finished, you will be a conflict, use...
and enable wireless security for Internet Access" on page 11). 2. Corporate network settings or Virtual Private Network (VPN) client software may conflict with your company's network support staff. This is available on page 11. The wizard guides you through the ... requires a PC running the Smart Wizard on the Internet quickly, the Resource CD contains a Smart Wizard™. Installing Your Wireless-N Gigabit Router To help you set up your home router, check with the default settings of the steps and verifies that the steps have finished, you will be a conflict, use...
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... lights (as illustrated in Figure 8. 1 23 4 56 78 Figure 8 Check the wireless-N gigabit router status lights to the wireless-N gigabit router Internet port and that the modem, and that software. The Internet port light (5) should turn on . • USB. the 5.0 GHz N-Band light (3) should be fast blinking green when the USB device is powered on ; Last, turn solid...
... lights (as illustrated in Figure 8. 1 23 4 56 78 Figure 8 Check the wireless-N gigabit router status lights to the wireless-N gigabit router Internet port and that the modem, and that software. The Internet port light (5) should turn on . • USB. the 5.0 GHz N-Band light (3) should be fast blinking green when the USB device is powered on ; Last, turn solid...
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... the router's LED behavior LED Behavior Recommended Action Power light is off and back on . 2. Power light stays amber. If the Power light is still amber 2 minutes after turning on page 11), check the following table. Click Supporting Software, then Netgear Firmware Recovery... • Make sure that the power cord is properly connected to your PC. See "Connecting Your Wireless-N Gigabit Router" on power to factory defaults. When the router is turned on your router and that the power adapter is properly connected to a functioning power outlet. • Check that you...
... the router's LED behavior LED Behavior Recommended Action Power light is off and back on . 2. Power light stays amber. If the Power light is still amber 2 minutes after turning on page 11), check the following table. Click Supporting Software, then Netgear Firmware Recovery... • Make sure that the power cord is properly connected to your PC. See "Connecting Your Wireless-N Gigabit Router" on power to factory defaults. When the router is turned on your router and that the power adapter is properly connected to a functioning power outlet. • Check that you...
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... time=NN ms TTL=xxx If the path is not working, you see this message: Request timed out If the path is on for your router and your computer. - Make sure that the LAN port light is not functioning correctly, you could have one : Pinging 192.168.1.1 with 255...Troubleshooting You should see a message like this example: ping www.routerlogin.net or ping 192.168.1.1 3. Verify that the Ethernet card driver software and TCP/IP software are correct and that the path between your computer and the wireless-N gigabit router works correctly, test the path from a PC to the Internet. To ping the...
... time=NN ms TTL=xxx If the path is not working, you see this message: Request timed out If the path is on for your router and your computer. - Make sure that the LAN port light is not functioning correctly, you could have one : Pinging 192.168.1.1 with 255...Troubleshooting You should see a message like this example: ping www.routerlogin.net or ping 192.168.1.1 3. Verify that the Ethernet card driver software and TCP/IP software are correct and that the path between your computer and the wireless-N gigabit router works correctly, test the path from a PC to the Internet. To ping the...
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RangeMax™ Dual Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNDR3700 User Manual Chapter 3 Protecting Your Network Protecting Access to Your Wireless Router 3-1 Changing the Built-In Password 3-2 Restricting Access by MAC Address 3-2 Blocking Access... Log Notifications 3-9 Setting the Time ...3-11 Chapter 4 Using Network Monitoring Tools Upgrading the Router Firmware 4-1 Upgrading Automatically to New Router Software 4-3 Upgrading Manually to New Router Software 4-3 Viewing Wireless Router Status Information 4-5 Connection Status ...4-8 Statistics ...4-9 Viewing a List of Attached Devices 4-10...
RangeMax™ Dual Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNDR3700 User Manual Chapter 3 Protecting Your Network Protecting Access to Your Wireless Router 3-1 Changing the Built-In Password 3-2 Restricting Access by MAC Address 3-2 Blocking Access... Log Notifications 3-9 Setting the Time ...3-11 Chapter 4 Using Network Monitoring Tools Upgrading the Router Firmware 4-1 Upgrading Automatically to New Router Software 4-3 Upgrading Manually to New Router Software 4-3 Viewing Wireless Router Status Information 4-5 Connection Status ...4-8 Statistics ...4-9 Viewing a List of Attached Devices 4-10...
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If no new firmware is available, the following message displays. Figure 1-3 Configuring Your Internet Connection 1-3 v1.3, October 2009 RangeMax™ Dual Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNDR3700 User Manual The Checking for Firmware Updates screen displays unless you want to upgrade to the new software (see "Upgrading the Router Firmware" on page 4-1 for Updated Firmware Upon Log-in check box. Figure 1-2 If the router discovers a newer version of the software, you are asked if you previously cleared the Check for details).
If no new firmware is available, the following message displays. Figure 1-3 Configuring Your Internet Connection 1-3 v1.3, October 2009 RangeMax™ Dual Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNDR3700 User Manual The Checking for Firmware Updates screen displays unless you want to upgrade to the new software (see "Upgrading the Router Firmware" on page 4-1 for Updated Firmware Upon Log-in check box. Figure 1-2 If the router discovers a newer version of the software, you are asked if you previously cleared the Check for details).
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...Configure Your Wireless Network" on all wireless adapters support passphrase key generation. - Configuring WPA, WPA2, or WPA/WPA2 Wireless Security To set up wireless security, you can be the default. WPA2 with TKIP is a software implementation that...a-f, or A-F). 7. If this happens, reconfigure your network. RangeMax™ Dual Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNDR3700 User Manual - Wireless stations must be disconnected when you click Apply. WPA with AES is selected. 8. NETGEAR recommends using the default key. Select which provides the strongest ...
...Configure Your Wireless Network" on all wireless adapters support passphrase key generation. - Configuring WPA, WPA2, or WPA/WPA2 Wireless Security To set up wireless security, you can be the default. WPA2 with TKIP is a software implementation that...a-f, or A-F). 7. If this happens, reconfigure your network. RangeMax™ Dual Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNDR3700 User Manual - Wireless stations must be disconnected when you click Apply. WPA with AES is selected. 8. NETGEAR recommends using the default key. Select which provides the strongest ...
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....3, October 2009 RangeMax™ Dual Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNDR3700 User Manual Chapter 4 Using Network Monitoring Tools This chapter describes features to help you to the router using the latest router firmware, enable the Firmware Upgrade Assistant feature so that the router will automatically detect a new version of the firmware on page 4-15 Upgrading the Router Firmware The routing software (also called...
....3, October 2009 RangeMax™ Dual Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNDR3700 User Manual Chapter 4 Using Network Monitoring Tools This chapter describes features to help you to the router using the latest router firmware, enable the Firmware Upgrade Assistant feature so that the router will automatically detect a new version of the firmware on page 4-15 Upgrading the Router Firmware The routing software (also called...
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...new version is also provided for upgrading the router. A router upgrade might cause the router settings to revert to display the Router Upgrade screen. Figure 4-2 From this happens, after completing the upgrade, you can check for new software versions by clicking the Check button. If ...this screen, you can restore your configuration settings. To enable the Smart Wizard to save your settings from the backup. RangeMax™ Dual Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNDR3700 User Manual The Checking for Firmware...
...new version is also provided for upgrading the router. A router upgrade might cause the router settings to revert to display the Router Upgrade screen. Figure 4-2 From this happens, after completing the upgrade, you can check for new software versions by clicking the Check button. If ...this screen, you can restore your configuration settings. To enable the Smart Wizard to save your settings from the backup. RangeMax™ Dual Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNDR3700 User Manual The Checking for Firmware...
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..., or loading a new page. Go to the WNDR3700 support page on the left displays when you must reconfigure the router after upgrading. RangeMax™ Dual Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNDR3700 User Manual Upgrading Automatically to New Router Software If you have selected Check for New Version Upon ...: When uploading software to download and install the new software file from NETGEAR. If the browser is complete, your router: 1. Upgrading Manually to New Router Software To manually select, download, and install new software to determine whether you log in the Router Status screen. ...
..., or loading a new page. Go to the WNDR3700 support page on the left displays when you must reconfigure the router after upgrading. RangeMax™ Dual Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNDR3700 User Manual Upgrading Automatically to New Router Software If you have selected Check for New Version Upon ...: When uploading software to download and install the new software file from NETGEAR. If the browser is complete, your router: 1. Upgrading Manually to New Router Software To manually select, download, and install new software to determine whether you log in the Router Status screen. ...
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... takes about three minutes. Using Network Monitoring Tools 4-4 v1.3, October 2009 RangeMax™ Dual Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNDR3700 User Manual 4. Click Browse, and locate the firmware image that you must reconfigure the router after upgrading. Warning: When uploading software to the router. If the browser is complete, your router automatically restarts. When the upload is interrupted, it could corrupt the...
... takes about three minutes. Using Network Monitoring Tools 4-4 v1.3, October 2009 RangeMax™ Dual Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNDR3700 User Manual 4. Click Browse, and locate the firmware image that you must reconfigure the router after upgrading. Warning: When uploading software to the router. If the browser is complete, your router automatically restarts. When the upload is interrupted, it could corrupt the...
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... software updates at http://www.netgear.com/support. Instructions 1. Turn off the wireless router and computers. 3. Turn off and unplug the modem. 2. Wait 2 minutes. 4. Troubleshooting 8-1 v1.3, October 2009 Quick Tips Recommendation Be sure to help you diagnose and solve the problem. After each problem description, instructions are provided to restart your RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNDR3700. Turn on the wireless router...
... software updates at http://www.netgear.com/support. Instructions 1. Turn off the wireless router and computers. 3. Turn off and unplug the modem. 2. Wait 2 minutes. 4. Troubleshooting 8-1 v1.3, October 2009 Quick Tips Recommendation Be sure to help you diagnose and solve the problem. After each problem description, instructions are provided to restart your RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNDR3700. Turn on the wireless router...
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RangeMax™ Dual Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNDR3700 User Manual Troubleshooting Basic Functions After you turn on power to the router, the following sequence of the above conditions does not occur, see if the router recovers. • Clear the router's configuration to a computer. When power is first applied, verify that ..., or help with the firmware. If any local port that NETGEAR supplied for this product. • If the Power light alternately blinks green every second, the router software is a fault within the router. This can happen if a firmware upgrade is turned on, the...
RangeMax™ Dual Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNDR3700 User Manual Troubleshooting Basic Functions After you turn on power to the router, the following sequence of the above conditions does not occur, see if the router recovers. • Clear the router's configuration to a computer. When power is first applied, verify that ..., or help with the firmware. If any local port that NETGEAR supplied for this product. • If the Power light alternately blinks green every second, the router software is a fault within the router. This can happen if a firmware upgrade is turned on, the...
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... utility that software after installing your computer obtains its TCP/IP gateway. Assign the computer host name of the following: - Typically, your ISP provides the addresses of one of your ISP account as explained in your computer, and verify the DNS address as www addresses) to the designated device. RangeMax™ Dual Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNDR3700 User...
... utility that software after installing your computer obtains its TCP/IP gateway. Assign the computer host name of the following: - Typically, your ISP provides the addresses of one of your ISP account as explained in your computer, and verify the DNS address as www addresses) to the designated device. RangeMax™ Dual Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNDR3700 User...
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... interface card. Verify that the Ethernet card driver software and TCP/IP software are on your router is not functioning correctly, you are on page 8-3. - In the field provided, type ping followed by the IP address of the following problems: • Wrong physical connections - RangeMax™ Dual Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNDR3700 User Manual Testing the LAN Path to Your...
... interface card. Verify that the Ethernet card driver software and TCP/IP software are on your router is not functioning correctly, you are on page 8-3. - In the field provided, type ping followed by the IP address of the following problems: • Wrong physical connections - RangeMax™ Dual Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNDR3700 User Manual Testing the LAN Path to Your...
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... QoS for 6-9 attached devices 4-10 authentication, required by mail server 3-10 autogenerated IP addresses 8-4 automatic software upgrade 4-3 B backing up configuration file 4-11 backing up, transfer time 6-3 bandwidth, optimizing 6-3 base station, setting up 5-24 Basic Settings screen 1-7 basic wireless connectivity 8-10 blocking access 3-4 inbound traffic 5-11 bold text xi broadband Internet 6-1 C cables, checking...
... QoS for 6-9 attached devices 4-10 authentication, required by mail server 3-10 autogenerated IP addresses 8-4 automatic software upgrade 4-3 B backing up configuration file 4-11 backing up, transfer time 6-3 bandwidth, optimizing 6-3 base station, setting up 5-24 Basic Settings screen 1-7 basic wireless connectivity 8-10 blocking access 3-4 inbound traffic 5-11 bold text xi broadband Internet 6-1 C cables, checking...
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...RangeMax™ Dual Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNDR3700 User Manual L LAN path, troubleshooting 8-7 LAN port QoS for 6-9 optimizing bandwidth 6-3 optimizing performance 6-5 outgoing mail server 3-10 P packets, fragmented 6-6 password restoring 8-14 path, testing 8-8 performance, optimizing 6-5 physical specifications A-3 ping 8-6 placement, router... attached devices 4-11 current 4-6 QoS for 6-11 troubleshooting 8-8 mail server, outgoing 3-10 managing router remotely 4-13 manual software upgrade 4-3 metric value 5-11 MTU size 6-6 multicasting 5-3 multiple input, multiple output (MIMO) ...
...RangeMax™ Dual Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNDR3700 User Manual L LAN path, troubleshooting 8-7 LAN port QoS for 6-9 optimizing bandwidth 6-3 optimizing performance 6-5 outgoing mail server 3-10 P packets, fragmented 6-6 password restoring 8-14 path, testing 8-8 performance, optimizing 6-5 physical specifications A-3 ping 8-6 placement, router... attached devices 4-11 current 4-6 QoS for 6-11 troubleshooting 8-8 mail server, outgoing 3-10 managing router remotely 4-13 manual software upgrade 4-3 metric value 5-11 MTU size 6-6 multicasting 5-3 multiple input, multiple output (MIMO) ...
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RangeMax™ Dual Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNDR3700 User Manual primary DNS server 1-9 prioritizing traffic 6-7 product and publication details vii protocols, compatibility A-3 Q QoS (Quality of day, ... setting time 3-11 settings, default. See default factory settings SMTP server 3-10 software, upgrading 4-1 specifications general A-3 technical A-1 speed requirements 6-2 SPI (Stateful Packet Inspection) firewall 5-7 SSID 8-12 SSID broadcast 8-13 standards, compatibility A-3 static routes 5-9 status, router, viewing 4-5 streaming video and audio 6-2 subnet mask 4-6 system up time, ...
RangeMax™ Dual Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNDR3700 User Manual primary DNS server 1-9 prioritizing traffic 6-7 product and publication details vii protocols, compatibility A-3 Q QoS (Quality of day, ... setting time 3-11 settings, default. See default factory settings SMTP server 3-10 software, upgrading 4-1 specifications general A-3 technical A-1 speed requirements 6-2 SPI (Stateful Packet Inspection) firewall 5-7 SSID 8-12 SSID broadcast 8-13 standards, compatibility A-3 static routes 5-9 status, router, viewing 4-5 streaming video and audio 6-2 subnet mask 4-6 system up time, ...