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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 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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... for your wireless-N gigabit router • An AC power adapter (varies by region) • A yellow Ethernet cable • The Resource CD, which includes: - Become familiar with the front and back panels of the NETGEAR® RangeMax™ Dual Band Wireless-N Router WNDR3700. Keep the... carton, including the original packing materials, in case you have selected the best location to install your router. Getting to the online User Manual If any of this manual - The Smart Wizard...
... for your wireless-N gigabit router • An AC power adapter (varies by region) • A yellow Ethernet cable • The Resource CD, which includes: - Become familiar with the front and back panels of the NETGEAR® RangeMax™ Dual Band Wireless-N Router WNDR3700. Keep the... carton, including the original packing materials, in case you have selected the best location to install your router. Getting to the online User Manual If any of this manual - The Smart Wizard...
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... 1.0/1.1) for attaching a USB storage device. 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. An Internet (WAN) 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet port for connecting ...the router to a cable or DSL modem. 5. For more information on modes, see "Configuring Your Wireless Settings and Security Options" on page 20, and the online Reference Manual, available on...
... 1.0/1.1) for attaching a USB storage device. 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. An Internet (WAN) 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet port for connecting ...the router to a cable or DSL modem. 5. For more information on modes, see "Configuring Your Wireless Settings and Security Options" on page 20, and the online Reference Manual, available on...
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... page 11). 2. The wizard guides you through the setup process. Install and connect your wireless router to use this option and install your router manually, for best results, install and set up your router in this option. configure your wireless-N gigabit router using a Linux operating system, or are using one of two methods: • Smart Wizard Setup: The...
... page 11). 2. The wizard guides you through the setup process. Install and connect your wireless router to use this option and install your router manually, for best results, install and set up your router in this option. configure your wireless-N gigabit router using a Linux operating system, or are using one of two methods: • Smart Wizard Setup: The...
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... to Know Your Wireless Router To make it easy for you to receive the best, most up-to use this feature (see the Reference Manual for and install updates. These options are discussed in to the router to -date features of your router, NETGEAR provides a variety of methods for updating your router. Updating Your Router Firmware NETGEAR is always...
... to Know Your Wireless Router To make it easy for you to receive the best, most up-to use this feature (see the Reference Manual for and install updates. These options are discussed in to the router to -date features of your router, NETGEAR provides a variety of methods for updating your router. Updating Your Router Firmware NETGEAR is always...
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... of your high-speed wireless router, the wireless adapter card for each computer in your network for Internet access (see the Reference Manual on page 20). Refer to Configure Your Wireless Network" on page 40 for more information about this manual, see "Configuring Your Wireless Settings and Security Options"... on your Resource CD. After connecting to the Internet, 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 the bottom label for the...
... of your high-speed wireless router, the wireless adapter card for each computer in your network for Internet access (see the Reference Manual on page 20). Refer to Configure Your Wireless Network" on page 40 for more information about this manual, see "Configuring Your Wireless Settings and Security Options"... on your Resource CD. After connecting to the Internet, 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 the bottom label for the...
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... the list below and 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 your computer are accessible through the Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users) 11 Host and Domain Name -
... the list below and 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 your computer are accessible through the Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users) 11 Host and Domain Name -
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... computer. Connect the wireless-N gigabit router, the computer, and the modem. Control Panel of the wireless-N gigabit router (3). 12 Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users) To connect your wireless-N gigabit router: 1. Disconnect the cable at the modem (2). Securely insert that connects your Internet service. Locate the Ethernet cable that came with the NETGEAR product. b. Connect the router to the ADSL...
... computer. Connect the wireless-N gigabit router, the computer, and the modem. Control Panel of the wireless-N gigabit router (3). 12 Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users) To connect your wireless-N gigabit router: 1. Disconnect the cable at the modem (2). Securely insert that connects your Internet service. Locate the Ethernet cable that came with the NETGEAR product. b. Connect the router to the ADSL...
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Securely insert that you are ready to start your network in step 2. To start your network. Wait 2 minutes. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users) 13 3 Figure 6 4. Locate the cable you from the modem in the correct sequence. Failure to start or restart your ... accessing the Internet. 1. It is important that cable (4) into a LAN port on the cable or DSL modem. First, plug in and turn on the router such as LAN port 1. 4 Figure 7 Your network cables are connected, and you start your network in the correct sequence.
Securely insert that you are ready to start your network in step 2. To start your network. Wait 2 minutes. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users) 13 3 Figure 6 4. Locate the cable you from the modem in the correct sequence. Failure to start or restart your ... accessing the Internet. 1. It is important that cable (4) into a LAN port on the cable or DSL modem. First, plug in and turn on the router such as LAN port 1. 4 Figure 7 Your network cables are connected, and you start your network in the correct sequence.
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... light (5) should be on page 28. • Operating Mode. 2. Verifying Your Connection Verify that software. The 2.4 GHz N/G-Band light (2) should be fast blinking green when the USB device is connected and ready to verify the following: • Power. If...23 4 56 78 Figure 8 Check the wireless-N gigabit router status lights to be on . 14 Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users) You might take several minutes for your router to the Internet, do not run that your wireless-N gigabit router and into your router is powered on . • USB....
... light (5) should be on page 28. • Operating Mode. 2. Verifying Your Connection Verify that software. The 2.4 GHz N/G-Band light (2) should be fast blinking green when the USB device is connected and ready to verify the following: • Power. If...23 4 56 78 Figure 8 Check the wireless-N gigabit router status lights to be on . 14 Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users) You might take several minutes for your router to the Internet, do not run that your wireless-N gigabit router and into your router is powered on . • USB....
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... 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 Connect to the wireless-N gigabit router by typing any changes to the wireless-N gigabit router by typing http://www.routerlogin.net in the address field of your browser, and then press Enter. At...
... 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 Connect to the wireless-N gigabit router by typing any changes to the wireless-N gigabit router by typing http://www.routerlogin.net in the address field of your browser, and then press Enter. At...
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...the following figure displays: Figure 10 2. The router will automatically check the NETGEAR database for new firmware (recommended). 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... to check for a new version of the router. Click Check to take advantage of the Wireless-N feature of the firmware. 4. When prompted, enter admin for the router user name and password for new firmware later; The Router Upgrade screen will display. (If you select ...
...the following figure displays: Figure 10 2. The router will automatically check the NETGEAR database for new firmware (recommended). 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... to check for a new version of the router. Click Check to take advantage of the Wireless-N feature of the firmware. 4. When prompted, enter admin for the router user name and password for new firmware later; The Router Upgrade screen will display. (If you select ...
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..., follow the Basic Settings Help screens on the router interface or see the online User Manual for your ISP connection in "Related Documents" on page 20. If you cannot connect to save your settings and complete your Control Panel. Enter the required information for this wireless-N gigabit router. The Setup Wizard screen displays. It should...
..., follow the Basic Settings Help screens on the router interface or see the online User Manual for your ISP connection in "Related Documents" on page 20. If you cannot connect to save your settings and complete your Control Panel. Enter the required information for this wireless-N gigabit router. The Setup Wizard screen displays. It should...
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If problems persist, register your ISP to verify that you have the correct configuration information. • Read "Troubleshooting" on page 27. If you do not connect successfully: • Review your settings and make sure 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 problems persist, register your ISP to verify that you have the correct configuration information. • Read "Troubleshooting" on page 27. If you do not connect successfully: • Review your settings and make sure 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)
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... available, click Yes, and the router will display. 3. NETGEAR strongly recommends that connect wirelessly to the router (such as wireless adapter cards and wireless computers). This can allow others outside of your immediate area to check for Internet Access Configuring Your Wireless Settings and Security Options The wireless network settings of the router must use Wi-Fi Protected Setup...
... available, click Yes, and the router will display. 3. NETGEAR strongly recommends that connect wirelessly to the router (such as wireless adapter cards and wireless computers). This can allow others outside of your immediate area to check for Internet Access Configuring Your Wireless Settings and Security Options The wireless network settings of the router must use Wi-Fi Protected Setup...
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...Manual. A link to 145Mbps at 2.4 GHz and 300Mbps at its default LAN address of http://192.168.1.1 with an Ethernet cable. Log in the main menu to determine which wireless security option it supports. Select Wireless Settings under Setup in to the wireless-N gigabit router at 5 GHz. • Wireless...a computer that is Up to the User Manual is Europe. The default is connected to match the router's new settings. The default is NETGEAR-5G. • The wireless mode (802.11n) that can use wireless security. Select your wireless connection when you must know the following: ...
...Manual. A link to 145Mbps at 2.4 GHz and 300Mbps at its default LAN address of http://192.168.1.1 with an Ethernet cable. Log in the main menu to determine which wireless security option it supports. Select Wireless Settings under Setup in to the wireless-N gigabit router at 5 GHz. • Wireless...a computer that is Up to the User Manual is Europe. The default is connected to match the router's new settings. The default is NETGEAR-5G. • The wireless mode (802.11n) that can use wireless security. Select your wireless connection when you must know the following: ...
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...wireless-N gigabit router's Internet LED blink, indicating communication to your wireless-N gigabit router, launch a browser such as your security option. 8. NETGEAR strongly recommends that you selected. (If you have the same SSID (wireless network name) as the router. 2. To set up your changes. Program the wireless settings of each wireless... TCP/IP Properties are set to match the router's new settings. For the highest performance of your wireless connection when you use wireless security. You should see the online User Manual or review the settings you use WPA2-PSK ...
...wireless-N gigabit router's Internet LED blink, indicating communication to your wireless-N gigabit router, launch a browser such as your security option. 8. NETGEAR strongly recommends that you selected. (If you have the same SSID (wireless network name) as the router. 2. To set up your changes. Program the wireless settings of each wireless... TCP/IP Properties are set to match the router's new settings. For the highest performance of your wireless connection when you use wireless security. You should see the online User Manual or review the settings you use WPA2-PSK ...
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... setting up a mixed network, see the online User Manual. Open the networking utility of these two conditions occurs: • WPS has enabled security between the router and the other Wi-Fi-certified products available from NETGEAR, go to enable WPS on the device you are ...are connecting to. A link to the User Manual is blinking, you have 2 minutes to http://www.wi-fi.org. 24 Configuring Your Wireless Network for the first time and connecting a WPS-capable device such as a wireless computer or wireless adapter. Push the wireless-N gigabit router's WPS button, then release. While the ...
... setting up a mixed network, see the online User Manual. Open the networking utility of these two conditions occurs: • WPS has enabled security between the router and the other Wi-Fi-certified products available from NETGEAR, go to enable WPS on the device you are ...are connecting to. A link to the User Manual is blinking, you have 2 minutes to http://www.wi-fi.org. 24 Configuring Your Wireless Network for the first time and connecting a WPS-capable device such as a wireless computer or wireless adapter. Push the wireless-N gigabit router's WPS button, then release. While the ...
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... the ISP. If you used WPS to the wireless-N gigabit router at 2.4GHz. Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity Once you have established basic wireless connectivity and enabled security settings appropriate to your SSID name. Select Wireless Settings from any wireless adapters or wireless devices connected to your wireless network and security settings manually first, and use WPS only for adding additional...
... the ISP. If you used WPS to the wireless-N gigabit router at 2.4GHz. Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity Once you have established basic wireless connectivity and enabled security settings appropriate to your SSID name. Select Wireless Settings from any wireless adapters or wireless devices connected to your wireless network and security settings manually first, and use WPS only for adding additional...