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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 15 ...
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 15 ...
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Getting to Know Your Wireless Router Congratulations on your purchase of this manual - A PDF version of the NETGEAR® RangeMax™ Dual Band Wireless-N Router WNDR3700. Getting to return the product for your wireless-N gigabit router • An AC power adapter (varies by region) • A yellow Ethernet cable • The Resource CD, which includes: - Then, read the section on "Positioning Your Wireless Router" on page 1). Become...
Getting to Know Your Wireless Router Congratulations on your purchase of this manual - A PDF version of the NETGEAR® RangeMax™ Dual Band Wireless-N Router WNDR3700. Getting to return the product for your wireless-N gigabit router • An AC power adapter (varies by region) • A yellow Ethernet cable • The Resource CD, which includes: - Then, read the section on "Positioning Your Wireless Router" on page 1). Become...
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... Security Options" on page 20, and the online Reference Manual, available on the Resource CD. A Power On/Off button. 2. 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. Four local (LAN) 10/100/1000 Mbps...
... Security Options" on page 20, and the online Reference Manual, available on the Resource CD. A Power On/Off button. 2. 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. Four local (LAN) 10/100/1000 Mbps...
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... option. Set up your wireless-N gigabit router using a Linux operating system, or are unsure about whether there might be Internet ready! Configure your wireless network and select wireless security settings to use the Smart Wizard, see "Configuring Your Wireless Network for best results, install and set up your wireless network (see "Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux...
... option. Set up your wireless-N gigabit router using a Linux operating system, or are unsure about whether there might be Internet ready! Configure your wireless network and select wireless security settings to use the Smart Wizard, see "Configuring Your Wireless Network for best results, install and set up your wireless network (see "Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux...
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... to the router to use this feature (see the Reference Manual for New Firmware" on page 19. 8 Getting to -date features of your router, NETGEAR provides a variety of methods for updating your router. Updating Your Router Firmware NETGEAR is always ...improving the operability and features included with your product. • The Smart Wizard installation assistant lets you check for and install updates as part of the setup activity. • The router includes an update feature that lets you to receive the best, most up-to Know Your Wireless Router...
... to the router to use this feature (see the Reference Manual for New Firmware" on page 19. 8 Getting to -date features of your router, NETGEAR provides a variety of methods for updating your router. Updating Your Router Firmware NETGEAR is always ...improving the operability and features included with your product. • The Smart Wizard installation assistant lets you check for and install updates as part of the setup activity. • The router includes an update feature that lets you to receive the best, most up-to Know Your Wireless Router...
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...same technology as your network. A link to the online Reference Manual also is restored when you can always access the router's user interface later to select a security option (see "Setting Your SSID and Wireless Security Manually" on page 21 or "Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to..., or see the online User Manual for more information about this feature. 10 Installing Your Wireless Router Using Smart Wizard The factory default state is available from the router interface. You are now connected to the Internet, configuring your wireless network settings, and selecting the ...
...same technology as your network. A link to the online Reference Manual also is restored when you can always access the router's user interface later to select a security option (see "Setting Your SSID and Wireless Security Manually" on page 21 or "Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to..., or see the online User Manual for more information about this feature. 10 Installing Your Wireless Router Using Smart Wizard The factory default state is available from the router interface. You are now connected to the Internet, configuring your wireless network settings, and selecting the ...
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... all the information needed to connect to an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • The configuration information your wireless-N gigabit router after reviewing the guidelines presented in "Positioning Your Wireless Router" on your computer are accessible through the Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users) 11 Internet Login Name and Password (frequently an email address and...
... all the information needed to connect to an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • The configuration information your wireless-N gigabit router after reviewing the guidelines presented in "Positioning Your Wireless Router" on your computer are accessible through the Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users) 11 Internet Login Name and Password (frequently an email address and...
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... the cable at the modem (2). Locate the Ethernet cable that came with the NETGEAR product. If you are unsure about this, refer to setting up your computer. b. To connect your Internet service. c. Control Panel of the wireless-N gigabit router (3). 12 Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users) If you are two steps to the...
... the cable at the modem (2). Locate the Ethernet cable that came with the NETGEAR product. If you are unsure about this, refer to setting up your computer. b. To connect your Internet service. c. Control Panel of the wireless-N gigabit router (3). 12 Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users) If you are two steps to the...
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... LAN port 1. 4 Figure 7 Your network cables are connected, and you removed from accessing the Internet. 1. First, plug in the correct sequence. Wait 2 minutes. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users) 13 3 Figure 6 4. Locate the cable you are ready to start your network in the correct sequence could prevent you start...
... LAN port 1. 4 Figure 7 Your network cables are connected, and you removed from accessing the Internet. 1. First, plug in the correct sequence. Wait 2 minutes. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users) 13 3 Figure 6 4. Locate the cable you are ready to start your network in the correct sequence could prevent you start...
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...the modem 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 establish a connection with your computer and your computer. the 5.0 GHz N-Band light (3) should be lit. The light... a USB device is connected and ready to the wireless-N gigabit router Internet port and that the modem, and that your router is powered on your Internet provider. The USB light (4) should turn on . 14 Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users) Wait 1 ...
...the modem 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 establish a connection with your computer and your computer. the 5.0 GHz N-Band light (3) should be lit. The light... a USB device is connected and ready to the wireless-N gigabit router Internet port and that the modem, and that your router is powered on your Internet provider. The USB light (4) should turn on . 14 Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users) Wait 1 ...
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... the address field of your browser, then pressing Enter: • http://www.routerlogin.net • http://www.routerlogin.com • http://192.168.1.1 Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users) 15 To access your wireless-N gigabit router to set it up initially and to make any one LAN light (6) should be lit.
... the address field of your browser, then pressing Enter: • http://www.routerlogin.net • http://www.routerlogin.com • http://192.168.1.1 Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users) 15 To access your wireless-N gigabit router to set it up initially and to make any one LAN light (6) should be lit.
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... message "No New Firmware Version Available" will automatically check the NETGEAR database for a new version of the router. When prompted, enter admin for the router user name and password for new firmware (recommended). The Router Upgrade screen will display, asking you to use to log in... and password are not the same as the one in lowercase letters. see the online User Manual). 16 Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users) For security reasons, the router has its own user name and password. Click the Close Window button. A greeting message displays...
... message "No New Firmware Version Available" will automatically check the NETGEAR database for a new version of the router. When prompted, enter admin for the router user name and password for new firmware (recommended). The Router Upgrade screen will display, asking you to use to log in... and password are not the same as the one in lowercase letters. see the online User Manual). 16 Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users) For security reasons, the router has its own user name and password. Click the Close Window button. A greeting message displays...
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...Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users) 17 Click Next and the Basic Settings screen will display. From the main menu, select Setup Wizard. Click Apply to the Internet! You are now connected to save your settings and complete your Control Panel. The wireless-N gigabit router ...home page will display. Do not try to go online, turn off the router, shut down the computer, or do anything else to configure your router setup and to the router until the router finishes restarting and the Ready light...
...Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users) 17 Click Next and the Basic Settings screen will display. From the main menu, select Setup Wizard. Click Apply to the Internet! You are now connected to save your settings and complete your Control Panel. The wireless-N gigabit router ...home page will display. Do not try to go online, turn off the router, shut down the computer, or do anything else to configure your router setup and to the router until the router finishes restarting and the Ready light...
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If problems persist, register your ISP to verify that you have selected the correct options and typed everything correctly. • Contact your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR Technical Support. 18 Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users) If you do not connect successfully: • Review your settings and make sure that you have the correct configuration information. • Read "Troubleshooting" on page 27.
If problems persist, register your ISP to verify that you have selected the correct options and typed everything correctly. • Contact your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR Technical Support. 18 Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users) If you do not connect successfully: • Review your settings and make sure that you have the correct configuration information. • Read "Troubleshooting" on page 27.
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... and Wireless Security Manually" on page 20.) 4. The Wireless Settings screen lets you can either manually specify your network name (SSID) and your network and router. If new firmware is available, the message "No New Firmware Version Available" will automatically check the NETGEAR database for new firmware (recommended). Configuring Your Wireless Settings and Security Options The wireless network...
... and Wireless Security Manually" on page 20.) 4. The Wireless Settings screen lets you can either manually specify your network name (SSID) and your network and router. If new firmware is available, the message "No New Firmware Version Available" will automatically check the NETGEAR database for new firmware (recommended). Configuring Your Wireless Settings and Security Options The wireless network...
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... Ethernet cable. NETGEAR strongly recommends that you can be changed. To set up basic wireless connectivity on the Resource CD. To avoid this router, see the online User Manual. In the United States, the default region cannot be implemented on page 24). The default is connected to the wireless-N gigabit router at 5 GHz. • Wireless security option. The...
... Ethernet cable. NETGEAR strongly recommends that you can be changed. To set up basic wireless connectivity on the Resource CD. To avoid this router, see the online User Manual. In the United States, the default region cannot be implemented on page 24). The default is connected to the wireless-N gigabit router at 5 GHz. • Wireless security option. The...
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... Security Options" on each computer or wireless adapter to your changes. Configuring Your Wireless Network for wireless connectivity: 1. Program the wireless settings of each wireless device match the security settings of your computer to save your wireless-N gigabit router, launch a browser such as your security option. 8. You should see the online User Manual or review the settings you change...
... Security Options" on each computer or wireless adapter to your changes. Configuring Your Wireless Network for wireless connectivity: 1. Program the wireless settings of each wireless device match the security settings of your computer to save your wireless-N gigabit router, launch a browser such as your security option. 8. You should see the online User Manual or review the settings you change...
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... wireless-N gigabit router's WPS button, then release. Look for the symbol on the router for the first time and connecting a WPS-capable device such as a wireless computer or wireless adapter. A link to the User Manual is on the router and has sent this configuration to the wireless ...Connect (WPS) to Configure Your Wireless Network If your client device.1 WPS automatically configures the SSID and wireless security settings for the router (if the router is in its default state) and broadcasts these settings to the wireless client. NETGEAR's Push 'N' Connect feature is ...
... wireless-N gigabit router's WPS button, then release. Look for the symbol on the router for the first time and connecting a WPS-capable device such as a wireless computer or wireless adapter. A link to the User Manual is on the router and has sent this configuration to the wireless ...Connect (WPS) to Configure Your Wireless Network If your client device.1 WPS automatically configures the SSID and wireless security settings for the router (if the router is in its default state) and broadcasts these settings to the wireless client. NETGEAR's Push 'N' Connect feature is ...
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... one of WPS capable devices and non-WPS capable devices, NETGEAR suggests that you can test connectivity between devices connected to the wireless-N gigabit router at 2.4GHz. Configuring Your Wireless Network for the wireless network. Note your router. The SSID of any computer connected to the online User Manual is Up to the ISP. If you configured in...
... one of WPS capable devices and non-WPS capable devices, NETGEAR suggests that you can test connectivity between devices connected to the wireless-N gigabit router at 2.4GHz. Configuring Your Wireless Network for the wireless network. Note your router. The SSID of any computer connected to the online User Manual is Up to the ISP. If you configured in...