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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 Dual Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNDR3700 Setup Manual NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E.
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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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... A yellow Ethernet cable • The Resource CD, which includes: - 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. The Smart Wizard™ Installation Assistant (Autorun...link to Know Your Wireless Router 1 Become familiar with the front and back panels of this manual - Getting to the online User Manual If any of the NETGEAR® RangeMax™ Dual Band Wireless-N Router WNDR3700. Getting to Know Your Wireless Router Congratulations on your purchase ...
... A yellow Ethernet cable • The Resource CD, which includes: - 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. The Smart Wizard™ Installation Assistant (Autorun...link to Know Your Wireless Router 1 Become familiar with the front and back panels of this manual - Getting to the online User Manual If any of the NETGEAR® RangeMax™ Dual Band Wireless-N Router WNDR3700. Getting to Know Your Wireless Router Congratulations on your purchase ...
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... cables for installation: 1. Place your router in an area suitable for installation (near an AC power outlet and accessible to become familiar with the arrow on the base with the front and back panels of your router. 2. Set up your wireless-N gigabit router by aligning the arrow on the back... of the case, and sliding the router onto the base. Reset Factory Settings button Figure 1 3. To prepare your...
... cables for installation: 1. Place your router in an area suitable for installation (near an AC power outlet and accessible to become familiar with the arrow on the base with the front and back panels of your router. 2. Set up your wireless-N gigabit router by aligning the arrow on the back... of the case, and sliding the router onto the base. Reset Factory Settings button Figure 1 3. To prepare your...
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.... Firmware is ready. Restore factory settings button pressed; Data is not supplied to Know Your Wireless Router 3 restoring factory default settings. Power is being communicated over a wireless network. The unit is operating in 11n mode at 2.4 GHz is off . The 11n mode at 2.4 GHz. The unit...Description The unit is upgrading. 2. The unit startup has completed; The 11n mode at 5 GHz. Getting to the router. the unit is corrupted. See "Checking Basic Router Functions" on page 28 for instructions on . There are described in Table 1, and the switch buttons in its stand)....
.... Firmware is ready. Restore factory settings button pressed; Data is not supplied to Know Your Wireless Router 3 restoring factory default settings. Power is being communicated over a wireless network. The unit is operating in 11n mode at 2.4 GHz is off . The 11n mode at 2.4 GHz. The unit...Description The unit is upgrading. 2. The unit startup has completed; The 11n mode at 5 GHz. Getting to the router. the unit is corrupted. See "Checking Basic Router Functions" on page 28 for instructions on . There are described in Table 1, and the switch buttons in its stand)....
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... Hardware" button has been pressed and it is ready to Know Your Wireless Router The LAN port has detected a 10/100 Mbps link with an attached device. Before turning on the 2.4... GHz and 5 GHz wireless radios, indicated by the Router and is now safe to the modem. USB Off Solid Green Fast Blinking Green 5. The ...Blinking Amber Solid Green Blinking Green 6. WPS On/Off Activity On Off On Off Description Pressing the wireless LAN button turns on the WPS button, be used. The light below the WPS button blinks ...
... Hardware" button has been pressed and it is ready to Know Your Wireless Router The LAN port has detected a 10/100 Mbps link with an attached device. Before turning on the 2.4... GHz and 5 GHz wireless radios, indicated by the Router and is now safe to the modem. USB Off Solid Green Fast Blinking Green 5. The ...Blinking Amber Solid Green Blinking Green 6. WPS On/Off Activity On Off On Off Description Pressing the wireless LAN button turns on the WPS button, be used. The light below the WPS button blinks ...
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..., available on the Resource CD. Getting to USB 1.0/1.1) for connecting the router to local computers. 4. 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. A Power On/Off button. 2.
..., available on the Resource CD. Getting to USB 1.0/1.1) for connecting the router to local computers. 4. 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. A Power On/Off button. 2.
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... other materials such as a solid metal door or aluminum studs. For example, the thickness and number of walls the wireless signal must pass through may limit the range. Figure 4 Positioning Your Wireless Router The wireless-N gigabit router lets you access your network from any large metal surfaces, such as glass, insulated walls, fish tanks, mirrors, brick...
... other materials such as a solid metal door or aluminum studs. For example, the thickness and number of walls the wireless signal must pass through may limit the range. Figure 4 Positioning Your Wireless Router The wireless-N gigabit router lets you access your network from any large metal surfaces, such as glass, insulated walls, fish tanks, mirrors, brick...
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...cannot or prefer not to use the Smart Wizard. - configure your network (see "Setting Up Your Router for Internet Access" on page 15). 3. You can set up your wireless-N gigabit router using a Linux operating system, or are unsure about whether there might be a conflict, use the... you will be Internet ready! Installing Your Wireless-N Gigabit Router To help you through the setup process. The Smart Wizard walks you set up your router and get on page 11). This is available on your wireless network (see "Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users)"...
...cannot or prefer not to use the Smart Wizard. - configure your network (see "Setting Up Your Router for Internet Access" on page 15). 3. You can set up your wireless-N gigabit router using a Linux operating system, or are unsure about whether there might be a conflict, use the... you will be Internet ready! Installing Your Wireless-N Gigabit Router To help you through the setup process. The Smart Wizard walks you set up your router and get on page 11). This is available on your wireless network (see "Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users)"...
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... Firmware" on page 19. 8 Getting to Know Your Wireless Router You must be logged in "Accessing Your Router After Installation and Checking for updating your router. These options are discussed in to the router to -date features of your router, NETGEAR provides a variety of the setup activity. • The router includes an update feature that lets you to...
... Firmware" on page 19. 8 Getting to Know Your Wireless Router You must be logged in "Accessing Your Router After Installation and Checking for updating your router. These options are discussed in to the router to -date features of your router, NETGEAR provides a variety of the setup activity. • The router includes an update feature that lets you to...
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...The CD automatically starts and detects the language that you through the setup and configuration process by automating many of the steps. Installing Your Wireless Router Using Smart Wizard 9 The Smart Wizard guides you are successfully completed. If the CD does not automatically start the Smart Wizard. 3.... Insert the Resource CD into a Windows PC. Accept the language option, or change to complete the installation. or check No to check the NETGEAR website for New Firmware" in the setup process, the Smart Wizard checks to ensure that begins with Service Pack 2 or above. • ...
...The CD automatically starts and detects the language that you through the setup and configuration process by automating many of the steps. Installing Your Wireless Router Using Smart Wizard 9 The Smart Wizard guides you are successfully completed. If the CD does not automatically start the Smart Wizard. 3.... Insert the Resource CD into a Windows PC. Accept the language option, or change to complete the installation. or check No to check the NETGEAR website for New Firmware" in the setup process, the Smart Wizard checks to ensure that begins with Service Pack 2 or above. • ...
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... is restored when you use the restore factory settings button. The factory default state is available from the router interface. To ensure optimum performance of your high-speed wireless router, the wireless adapter card for your router (see the Reference Manual on page 24). For advanced features not covered in your network should support the...
... is restored when you use the restore factory settings button. The factory default state is available from the router interface. To ensure optimum performance of your high-speed wireless router, the wireless adapter card for your router (see the Reference Manual on page 24). For advanced features not covered in your network should support the...
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...your Internal Network Connections, which are set up your wireless-N gigabit router after reviewing the guidelines presented in "Positioning Your Wireless Router" on page 1"). • Select an optimum location for your wireless-N gigabit router and access the Internet: - You can check these ... • The configuration information your ISP gave you. Connecting Your Wireless-N Gigabit Router Before you install your wireless-N gigabit router, make sure that it is complete (see "Unpacking Your New Wireless-N Gigabit Router" on page 6." If you with all of the necessary information. ...
...your Internal Network Connections, which are set up your wireless-N gigabit router after reviewing the guidelines presented in "Positioning Your Wireless Router" on page 1"). • Select an optimum location for your wireless-N gigabit router and access the Internet: - You can check these ... • The configuration information your ISP gave you. Connecting Your Wireless-N Gigabit Router Before you install your wireless-N gigabit router, make sure that it is complete (see "Unpacking Your New Wireless-N Gigabit Router" on page 6." If you with all of the necessary information. ...
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.... 3. c. a. b. Locate the Ethernet cable (1) that connects your modem and into your computer to the documentation for your new router. Securely insert that came with the NETGEAR product. Control Panel of the wireless-N gigabit router (3). 12 Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users) There are unsure about this, refer to the modem. 1 2 Figure 5 2. Disconnect the...
.... 3. c. a. b. Locate the Ethernet cable (1) that connects your modem and into your computer to the documentation for your new router. Securely insert that came with the NETGEAR product. Control Panel of the wireless-N gigabit router (3). 12 Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users) There are unsure about this, refer to the modem. 1 2 Figure 5 2. Disconnect the...
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... on the cable or DSL modem. To start your network in the correct sequence could prevent you from the modem in and turn on the router such as LAN port 1. 4 Figure 7 Your network cables are connected, and you removed from accessing the Internet. 1. First, plug in step 2. Locate the cable you... are ready to start your network in the correct sequence. Failure to start your network in the correct sequence. 3 Figure 6 4. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users) 13 Wait 2 minutes.
... on the cable or DSL modem. To start your network in the correct sequence could prevent you from the modem in and turn on the router such as LAN port 1. 4 Figure 7 Your network cables are connected, and you removed from accessing the Internet. 1. First, plug in step 2. Locate the cable you... are ready to start your network in the correct sequence. Failure to start your network in the correct sequence. 3 Figure 6 4. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users) 13 Wait 2 minutes.
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Verifying Your Connection Verify that your router is connected correctly by checking the wireless router status lights (as illustrated in Figure 8. 1 23 4 56 78 Figure 8 Check the wireless-N gigabit router status lights to the Internet, do not run that software. For DSL customers, if ... the 5.0 GHz N-Band light (3) should be on page 28. • Operating Mode. The Power light (1) should be fast blinking green when the USB device is securely attached to establish a connection with your computer and your router to the wireless-N gigabit router Internet port and that...
Verifying Your Connection Verify that your router is connected correctly by checking the wireless router status lights (as illustrated in Figure 8. 1 23 4 56 78 Figure 8 Check the wireless-N gigabit router status lights to the Internet, do not run that software. For DSL customers, if ... the 5.0 GHz N-Band light (3) should be on page 28. • Operating Mode. The Power light (1) should be fast blinking green when the USB device is securely attached to establish a connection with your computer and your router to the wireless-N gigabit router Internet port and that...
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...Default Password and Configuration Settings" on page 40 for Internet Access When configuring your wireless router manually, you use the Restore Factory Settings button. Connect to the wireless-N gigabit router by typing any changes to your wireless router's settings later. Green indicates that your browser, and then press Enter. To ...At least one of these three URLs in the address field of your computer is reset when you must log in to your wireless-N gigabit router to set it up initially and to synchronize security or there is turned on and off. • WPS. The WPS button...
...Default Password and Configuration Settings" on page 40 for Internet Access When configuring your wireless router manually, you use the Restore Factory Settings button. Connect to the wireless-N gigabit router by typing any changes to your wireless router's settings later. Green indicates that your browser, and then press Enter. To ...At least one of these three URLs in the address field of your computer is reset when you must log in to your wireless-N gigabit router to set it up initially and to synchronize security or there is turned on and off. • WPS. The WPS button...
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... New Firmware Version Available" will automatically check the NETGEAR database for new firmware later; A greeting message displays reminding you to take advantage of the Wireless-N feature of the firmware. 4. see the online User Manual). 16 Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users) The router user name and password are not the same...
... New Firmware Version Available" will automatically check the NETGEAR database for new firmware later; A greeting message displays reminding you to take advantage of the Wireless-N feature of the firmware. 4. see the online User Manual). 16 Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users) The router user name and password are not the same...
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.... You are now connected to configure your connection. The wireless-N gigabit router home page will display. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users) 17 Enter the required information for this wireless-N gigabit router. If you cannot connect to obtain both IP and DNS... server addresses automatically. If you need assistance, follow the Basic Settings Help screens on the router interface or see the links in the ...
.... You are now connected to configure your connection. The wireless-N gigabit router home page will display. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users) 17 Enter the required information for this wireless-N gigabit router. If you cannot connect to obtain both IP and DNS... server addresses automatically. If you need assistance, follow the Basic Settings Help screens on the router interface or see the links in the ...