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Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA June 2010 208-10338-05 v1.0 N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR3700 Setup Manual NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E.
Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA June 2010 208-10338-05 v1.0 N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR3700 Setup Manual NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E.
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Contents N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR3700 Setup Manual Getting to Know Your Wireless Router 1 Unpacking Your New Wireless Router 1 Hardware Features ...2 Front Panel ...3 Back Panel ...5 Router Label ...6 Positioning Your Wireless Router 6 Installing Your Wireless Router 7 Updating Your Router Firmware 8 Installing Your Wireless Router Using Smart Wizard ...9 Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users 11 Connecting Your N600 Wireless Gigabit Router 11 Verifying Your Connection 14 Setting Up Your Router for Internet Access...
Contents N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR3700 Setup Manual Getting to Know Your Wireless Router 1 Unpacking Your New Wireless Router 1 Hardware Features ...2 Front Panel ...3 Back Panel ...5 Router Label ...6 Positioning Your Wireless Router 6 Installing Your Wireless Router 7 Updating Your Router Firmware 8 Installing Your Wireless Router Using Smart Wizard ...9 Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users 11 Connecting Your N600 Wireless Gigabit Router 11 Verifying Your Connection 14 Setting Up Your Router for Internet Access...
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...: - Getting to the online User Manual If any of the NETGEAR® N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR3700. especially the LEDs-and the important information on the router label (see "Unpacking Your New Wireless Router" on page 1). Unpacking Your New Wireless Router The product package should contain the following items: • The N600 wireless gigabit router • A slide-on page 2). The Smart Wizard™ Installation...
...: - Getting to the online User Manual If any of the NETGEAR® N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR3700. especially the LEDs-and the important information on the router label (see "Unpacking Your New Wireless Router" on page 1). Unpacking Your New Wireless Router The product package should contain the following items: • The N600 wireless gigabit router • A slide-on page 2). The Smart Wizard™ Installation...
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Carefully remove the protective film from the top of your N600 wireless gigabit router by aligning the arrow on the front panel. Place your router in an area suitable for installation (near an AC power outlet and accessible to the Ethernet cables for installation: 1. Getting to become familiar with the ...
Carefully remove the protective film from the top of your N600 wireless gigabit router by aligning the arrow on the front panel. Place your router in an area suitable for installation (near an AC power outlet and accessible to the Ethernet cables for installation: 1. Getting to become familiar with the ...
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... port (backward compatible to Know Your Wireless Router 5 An Internet (WAN) 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet port for connecting the router to a cable or DSL modem. 5. An AC power adapter outlet. 3. For more information on modes, see "Configuring Your Wireless Settings and Security Options" on page 20...10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet ports for connecting the router to local computers. 4. 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 N600 wireless gigabit router includes: 1. A Power On/Off button. 2.
... port (backward compatible to Know Your Wireless Router 5 An Internet (WAN) 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet port for connecting the router to a cable or DSL modem. 5. An AC power adapter outlet. 3. For more information on modes, see "Configuring Your Wireless Settings and Security Options" on page 20...10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet ports for connecting the router to local computers. 4. 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 N600 wireless gigabit router includes: 1. A Power On/Off button. 2.
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...of the area where your computers and other devices will operate, preferably within the operating range of your router. Figure 4 Positioning Your Wireless Router The N600 wireless gigabit router lets you access your network from any large metal surfaces, such as glass, insulated walls, fish ... such as a high shelf, keeping the number of walls and ceilings between the N600 wireless gigabit router and your wireless signal. For example, the thickness and number of the N600 wireless gigabit router to the Internet. Failure to follow these guidelines can also affect your other materials ...
...of the area where your computers and other devices will operate, preferably within the operating range of your router. Figure 4 Positioning Your Wireless Router The N600 wireless gigabit router lets you access your network from any large metal surfaces, such as glass, insulated walls, fish ... such as a high shelf, keeping the number of walls and ceilings between the N600 wireless gigabit router and your wireless signal. For example, the thickness and number of the N600 wireless gigabit router to the Internet. Failure to follow these guidelines can also affect your other materials ...
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...N600 wireless gigabit router using a Linux operating system or are technically knowledgeable, select this order: 1. See "Installing Your Wireless Router Using Smart Wizard" on page 9 to use the manual installation method (see "Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users)" on a corporate PC to use the Smart Wizard, see "Connecting Your N600 Wireless Gigabit Router..." on your Resource CD. Smart Wizard requires a PC running the Smart Wizard on page 11). If you choose to set up your home router, check with the ...
...N600 wireless gigabit router using a Linux operating system or are technically knowledgeable, select this order: 1. See "Installing Your Wireless Router Using Smart Wizard" on page 9 to use the manual installation method (see "Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users)" on a corporate PC to use the Smart Wizard, see "Connecting Your N600 Wireless Gigabit Router..." on your Resource CD. Smart Wizard requires a PC running the Smart Wizard on page 11). If you choose to set up your home router, check with the ...
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... "automatically obtain an IP address" using DHCP and "Obtain DNS server address automatically." Depending on page 6." Connecting Your N600 Wireless Gigabit Router Before you install your N600 wireless gigabit router, make sure that it is complete (see "Unpacking Your New Wireless Router" on page 1"). • Select an optimum location for your ISP gave you might need the following information to...
... "automatically obtain an IP address" using DHCP and "Obtain DNS server address automatically." Depending on page 6." Connecting Your N600 Wireless Gigabit Router Before you install your N600 wireless gigabit router, make sure that it is complete (see "Unpacking Your New Wireless Router" on page 1"). • Select an optimum location for your ISP gave you might need the following information to...
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... battery, remove it to the router. 2. If your N600 wireless gigabit router: 1. You will connect it as well. Connect the N600 wireless gigabit router, the computer, and the modem. Turn off and unplug the cable or ADSL broadband modem. Locate the Ethernet cable (1) that connects your computer. b. Securely insert that came with the NETGEAR product. Disconnect the cable from your...
... battery, remove it to the router. 2. If your N600 wireless gigabit router: 1. You will connect it as well. Connect the N600 wireless gigabit router, the computer, and the modem. Turn off and unplug the cable or ADSL broadband modem. Locate the Ethernet cable (1) that connects your computer. b. Securely insert that came with the NETGEAR product. Disconnect the cable from your...
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...computer. Wait 1 minute. 3. You might take several minutes for 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 N600 wireless gigabit router status lights to the Internet Explorer Tools menu, select Internet Options, ... run that software. The 2.4 GHz N/G-Band light (2) should be used. 1. Now, plug the power cord into a power outlet. If it does not, see "Checking Basic Router Functions" on the cable or DSL modem (if your N600 wireless gigabit router and into your modem has a backup ...
...computer. Wait 1 minute. 3. You might take several minutes for 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 N600 wireless gigabit router status lights to the Internet Explorer Tools menu, select Internet Options, ... run that software. The 2.4 GHz N/G-Band light (2) should be used. 1. Now, plug the power cord into a power outlet. If it does not, see "Checking Basic Router Functions" on the cable or DSL modem (if your N600 wireless gigabit router and into your modem has a backup ...
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... Password and Configuration Settings" on and off. • WPS. Figure 9 Connect to your N600 wireless gigabit router to set it is reset when you must log in to your wireless router's settings later. The WPS button (8) shows blinking green to indicate WPS activity, when the ... the 2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz wireless radios on page 38 for Internet Access When configuring your router: 1. Connect to synchronize security or there is in the 2 minute interval to the N600 wireless gigabit router by typing any changes to the N600 wireless gigabit router by typing http://www.routerlogin.net...
... Password and Configuration Settings" on and off. • WPS. Figure 9 Connect to your N600 wireless gigabit router to set it is reset when you must log in to your wireless router's settings later. The WPS button (8) shows blinking green to indicate WPS activity, when the ... the 2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz wireless radios on page 38 for Internet Access When configuring your router: 1. Connect to synchronize security or there is in the 2 minute interval to the N600 wireless gigabit router by typing any changes to the N600 wireless gigabit router by typing http://www.routerlogin.net...
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... display. It should be set up the connection yourself. The N600 wireless gigabit router home page will display. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 17 Do not try to go online, turn off the router, shut down the computer, or do anything else to obtain ... turned solid green for New Firmware" on page 19 and "Configuring Your Wireless Settings and Security Options" on page 20. To complete your wireless network, see the online User Manual for this N600 wireless gigabit router. If you cannot connect to the Internet! Enter the required information for ...
... display. It should be set up the connection yourself. The N600 wireless gigabit router home page will display. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 17 Do not try to go online, turn off the router, shut down the computer, or do anything else to obtain ... turned solid green for New Firmware" on page 19 and "Configuring Your Wireless Settings and Security Options" on page 20. To complete your wireless network, see the online User Manual for this N600 wireless gigabit router. If you cannot connect to the Internet! Enter the required information for ...
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.... The default is selected, the router finds the best operating channel available. The default is NETGEAR. Set up basic wireless connectivity on your router: 1. • The wireless mode (802.11n) that each wireless adapter to determine which wireless security option it supports. Select Wireless Settings under Setup in to the N600 wireless gigabit router at 5 GHz. • Wireless security option. For the rest...
.... The default is selected, the router finds the best operating channel available. The default is NETGEAR. Set up basic wireless connectivity on your router: 1. • The wireless mode (802.11n) that each wireless adapter to determine which wireless security option it supports. Select Wireless Settings under Setup in to the N600 wireless gigabit router at 5 GHz. • Wireless security option. For the rest...
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... then change the router's SSID, channel, or security settings, you will not interfere with each wireless network. If there is an Auto option in the N600 wireless gigabit router. Leave the wireless mode set to the default setting of any wireless adapters must match the...a wireless computer and you change the wireless settings of each wireless computer. You must be used for wireless connectivity: 1. b. c. Check that the wireless adapter on page 20). 3. The default is 36. To set up your wireless connection when you use wireless security. The default channel is NETGEAR-5G...
... then change the router's SSID, channel, or security settings, you will not interfere with each wireless network. If there is an Auto option in the N600 wireless gigabit router. Leave the wireless mode set to the default setting of any wireless adapters must match the...a wireless computer and you change the wireless settings of each wireless computer. You must be used for wireless connectivity: 1. b. c. Check that the wireless adapter on page 20). 3. The default is 36. To set up your wireless connection when you use wireless security. The default channel is NETGEAR-5G...
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... and broadcasts these security options have been enabled (WEP with NETGEAR products that implement Push 'N' Connect. Look for the symbol on the router for the router (if the router is on the Resource CD.) The following instructions assume that ...your N600 wireless gigabit router, launch a browser such as a wireless computer or wireless adapter. Configuring Your Wireless Network 23 Check the Wireless Connections Properties and ensure that each wireless computer has a wireless link and is based on setting up a mixed network, see the N600 wireless gigabit router's Internet...
... and broadcasts these security options have been enabled (WEP with NETGEAR products that implement Push 'N' Connect. Look for the symbol on the router for the router (if the router is on the Resource CD.) The following instructions assume that ...your N600 wireless gigabit router, launch a browser such as a wireless computer or wireless adapter. Configuring Your Wireless Network 23 Check the Wireless Connections Properties and ensure that each wireless computer has a wireless link and is based on setting up a mixed network, see the N600 wireless gigabit router's Internet...
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... the ISP. Log in to the N600 wireless gigabit router at its default LAN address of http://192.168.1.1 with its default user name of admin and default password of WPS capable devices and non-WPS capable devices, NETGEAR suggests that you are connecting to your wireless security settings, see the N600 wireless gigabit router's Internet LED blink, indicating communication...
... the ISP. Log in to the N600 wireless gigabit router at its default LAN address of http://192.168.1.1 with its default user name of admin and default password of WPS capable devices and non-WPS capable devices, NETGEAR suggests that you are connecting to your wireless security settings, see the N600 wireless gigabit router's Internet LED blink, indicating communication...
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... the N600 wireless gigabit router. Program the wireless adapter of your computers to connect, log in which the wireless router will lose your wireless connection when you used WPS to your network. It is on your computers for your N600 wireless gigabit router, launch a browser such as Dial-Up Networking or Enternet to have the same wireless network name (SSID) as the N600 wireless gigabit router and...
... the N600 wireless gigabit router. Program the wireless adapter of your computers to connect, log in which the wireless router will lose your wireless connection when you used WPS to your network. It is on your computers for your N600 wireless gigabit router, launch a browser such as Dial-Up Networking or Enternet to have the same wireless network name (SSID) as the N600 wireless gigabit router and...
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... plugged in: 1. Turn on the N600 wireless gigabit router, and wait 1 minute. 4. The label on the bottom of the N600 wireless gigabit router identifies the number of each powered-on computer connected to always start your N600 wireless gigabit router. Troubleshooting This chapter gives information about ... with a securely plugged in securely and the modem and N600 wireless gigabit router are the most common errors made when initially setting up a router. Turn on page 3). Be sure to the N600 wireless gigabit router with the following items are both turned on (see "...
... plugged in: 1. Turn on the N600 wireless gigabit router, and wait 1 minute. 4. The label on the bottom of the N600 wireless gigabit router identifies the number of each powered-on computer connected to always start your N600 wireless gigabit router. Troubleshooting This chapter gives information about ... with a securely plugged in securely and the modem and N600 wireless gigabit router are the most common errors made when initially setting up a router. Turn on page 3). Be sure to the N600 wireless gigabit router with the following items are both turned on (see "...
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...light turns amber for a remedy from the following : • Make sure that the power cord is properly connected to see if the router recovers. 2. This procedure is explained in "Restoring the Default Password and Configuration Settings" on to a functioning power outlet. • Check ... does not occur, check for about 90 seconds and then turns green. See "Connecting Your N600 Wireless Gigabit Router" on . 3. If the error persists, you are using the power adapter supplied by NETGEAR for the recovery process. 4. Power light stays amber. If the Power light is corrupted. ...
...light turns amber for a remedy from the following : • Make sure that the power cord is properly connected to see if the router recovers. 2. This procedure is explained in "Restoring the Default Password and Configuration Settings" on to a functioning power outlet. • Check ... does not occur, check for about 90 seconds and then turns green. See "Connecting Your N600 Wireless Gigabit Router" on . 3. If the error persists, you are using the power adapter supplied by NETGEAR for the recovery process. 4. Power light stays amber. If the Power light is corrupted. ...
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...enter this information. • Typically, your computer's IP address. Be sure you are secure at the router and at the computer. 2. See "Connecting Your N600 Wireless Gigabit Router" on page 38. 3. For more information on , the Internet light turns amber for about 70 seconds..."Restoring the Default Password and Configuration Settings" on page 11 for help with the N600 wireless gigabit router. Troubleshooting Login Problems If you are using the correct login information. Troubleshooting the router's LED behavior (continued) Internet light stays amber. If the light does not turn ...
...enter this information. • Typically, your computer's IP address. Be sure you are secure at the router and at the computer. 2. See "Connecting Your N600 Wireless Gigabit Router" on page 38. 3. For more information on , the Internet light turns amber for about 70 seconds..."Restoring the Default Password and Configuration Settings" on page 11 for help with the N600 wireless gigabit router. Troubleshooting Login Problems If you are using the correct login information. Troubleshooting the router's LED behavior (continued) Internet light stays amber. If the light does not turn ...