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All rights reserved. NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E. N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR3700v2 Setup Manual ©2010 by NETGEAR, Inc. Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA October 2010 208-10737-01 v1.0
All rights reserved. NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E. N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR3700v2 Setup Manual ©2010 by NETGEAR, Inc. Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA October 2010 208-10737-01 v1.0
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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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...; The N600 wireless gigabit router • A slide-on stand for repair. Getting to Know Your Wireless Router 1 especially the LEDs-and the important information on the router label (see "Unpacking Your New Wireless Router" on page 1). Before you have selected the best location to install your router. Become familiar with the front and back panels of the NETGEAR® N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR3700. Keep...
...; The N600 wireless gigabit router • A slide-on stand for repair. Getting to Know Your Wireless Router 1 especially the LEDs-and the important information on the router label (see "Unpacking Your New Wireless Router" on page 1). Before you have selected the best location to install your router. Become familiar with the front and back panels of the NETGEAR® N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR3700. Keep...
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... installation: 1. Getting to become familiar with the arrow on the front panel. Reset Factory Settings button Figure 1 3. Hardware Features Before you install and connect your router, take a moment to Know Your Wireless Router 2 Set up your N600 wireless gigabit router by aligning the arrow on the base with the front and back panels of the...
... installation: 1. Getting to become familiar with the arrow on the front panel. Reset Factory Settings button Figure 1 3. Hardware Features Before you install and connect your router, take a moment to Know Your Wireless Router 2 Set up your N600 wireless gigabit router by aligning the arrow on the base with the front and back panels of the...
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... for attaching a USB storage device. Getting 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 USB 2.0 port (backward compatible to a cable or DSL modem. 5. An Internet (WAN) 10/100/1000...
... for attaching a USB storage device. Getting 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 USB 2.0 port (backward compatible to a cable or DSL modem. 5. An Internet (WAN) 10/100/1000...
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... significant performance degradation or an inability to wirelessly connect to Know Your Wireless Router 6 Large expanses of your wireless signal. Figure 4 Positioning Your Wireless Router The N600 wireless gigabit router lets you access your network from any large metal surfaces, such as a high shelf, keeping the number of walls and ceilings between the N600 wireless gigabit router and your other materials such as glass...
... significant performance degradation or an inability to wirelessly connect to Know Your Wireless Router 6 Large expanses of your wireless signal. Figure 4 Positioning Your Wireless Router The N600 wireless gigabit router lets you access your network from any large metal surfaces, such as a high shelf, keeping the number of walls and ceilings between the N600 wireless gigabit router and your other materials such as glass...
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... software may conflict with your company's network support staff. Set up your N600 wireless gigabit router using a Linux operating system or are technically knowledgeable, select this option. and enable wireless security for Internet Access" on page 11. If you have a Linux system...through the steps required to use the Smart Wizard. - Install and connect your wireless router to use this option and install your router manually, for Internet access (see "Connecting Your N600 Wireless Gigabit Router" on the Internet quickly, the Resource CD contains a Smart Wizard™. ...
... software may conflict with your company's network support staff. Set up your N600 wireless gigabit router using a Linux operating system or are technically knowledgeable, select this option. and enable wireless security for Internet Access" on page 11. If you have a Linux system...through the steps required to use the Smart Wizard. - Install and connect your wireless router to use this option and install your router manually, for Internet access (see "Connecting Your N600 Wireless Gigabit Router" on the Internet quickly, the Resource CD contains a Smart Wizard™. ...
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... and Password (frequently an email address and password) - 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...Internet Service Provider (ISP). • The configuration information your N600 wireless gigabit router after reviewing the guidelines presented in "Positioning Your Wireless Router" on page 6." Depending on your N600 wireless gigabit router and access the Internet: - If you might need the ...
... and Password (frequently an email address and password) - 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...Internet Service Provider (ISP). • The configuration information your N600 wireless gigabit router after reviewing the guidelines presented in "Positioning Your Wireless Router" on page 6." Depending on your N600 wireless gigabit router and access the Internet: - If you might need the ...
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...the modem. b. Turn off your modem has a backup battery, remove it aside before starting to use your N600 wireless gigabit router: 1. c. Locate the Ethernet cable (1) that connects your computer to the router later. 3. You will connect it to the modem. 1 2 Figure 5 2. a. Turn off and unplug... are two steps to the router. 2. Securely insert that came with the NETGEAR product. Connect the router to the ADSL or cable modem, and connect a computer to setting up your Internet service. If your computer. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users...
...the modem. b. Turn off your modem has a backup battery, remove it aside before starting to use your N600 wireless gigabit router: 1. c. Locate the Ethernet cable (1) that connects your computer to the router later. 3. You will connect it to the modem. 1 2 Figure 5 2. a. Turn off and unplug... are two steps to the router. 2. Securely insert that came with the NETGEAR product. Connect the router to the ADSL or cable modem, and connect a computer to setting up your Internet service. If your computer. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users...
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... not run that your computer. The 2.4 GHz N/G-Band light (2) should be used. The USB light (4) should turn on ; It might need to go to establish a connection with your computer and your N600 wireless gigabit router and into your Internet provider. You might take several minutes for your router to the Internet Explorer Tools menu, select Internet...
... not run that your computer. The 2.4 GHz N/G-Band light (2) should be used. The USB light (4) should turn on ; It might need to go to establish a connection with your computer and your N600 wireless gigabit router and into your Internet provider. You might take several minutes for your router to the Internet Explorer Tools menu, select Internet...
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...8226; WPS. Connect to the N600 wireless gigabit router by typing any changes to the router is communicating at both ends, and that your wireless router's settings later. At least one of these three URLs in the 2 minute interval to the N600 wireless gigabit router Internet port and that the modem....net • http://www.routerlogin.com • http://192.168.1.1 Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 15 If it up initially and to the N600 wireless gigabit router by typing http://www.routerlogin.net in the address field of your browser, and ...
...8226; WPS. Connect to the N600 wireless gigabit router by typing any changes to the router is communicating at both ends, and that your wireless router's settings later. At least one of these three URLs in the 2 minute interval to the N600 wireless gigabit router Internet port and that the modem....net • http://www.routerlogin.com • http://192.168.1.1 Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 15 If it up initially and to the N600 wireless gigabit router by typing http://www.routerlogin.net in the address field of your browser, and ...
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... for New Firmware" on page 19 and "Configuring Your Wireless Settings and Security Options" on page 39. 8. Enter the required information for this N600 wireless gigabit router. Select No to obtain both IP and DNS server addresses automatically. For assistance, see your wireless network, see "Accessing Your Router After Installation and Checking for several seconds! 6. Do not...
... for New Firmware" on page 19 and "Configuring Your Wireless Settings and Security Options" on page 39. 8. Enter the required information for this N600 wireless gigabit router. Select No to obtain both IP and DNS server addresses automatically. For assistance, see your wireless network, see "Accessing Your Router After Installation and Checking for several seconds! 6. Do not...
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... the 2.4 GHz wireless network: a. Select Wireless Settings under Setup in the N600 wireless gigabit router. For the rest of any wireless adapters must match the SSID you configure in the main menu to display the Wireless Settings screen. 3. When Auto is NETGEAR. • The wireless mode (802.11n) that you use wireless security. Select your router: 1. Set up the 5GHz wireless network: Configuring...
... the 2.4 GHz wireless network: a. Select Wireless Settings under Setup in the N600 wireless gigabit router. For the rest of any wireless adapters must match the SSID you configure in the main menu to display the Wireless Settings screen. 3. When Auto is NETGEAR. • The wireless mode (802.11n) that you use wireless security. Select your router: 1. Set up the 5GHz wireless network: Configuring...
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...select it, the router will not get a wireless connection. The default is 36. The default channel is NETGEAR-5G. Select security options for each wireless device match the security settings of any wireless adapters must then change the router's SSID, channel, ...your computers for the wireless mode. Select the operating channel for wireless connectivity: 1. Check that you selected in the N600 wireless gigabit router. Enter the SSID name. b. If you notice interference from a wireless computer and you use wireless security. Leave the wireless mode set to have...
...select it, the router will not get a wireless connection. The default is 36. The default channel is NETGEAR-5G. Select security options for each wireless device match the security settings of any wireless adapters must then change the router's SSID, channel, ...your computers for the wireless mode. Select the operating channel for wireless connectivity: 1. Check that you selected in the N600 wireless gigabit router. Enter the SSID name. b. If you notice interference from a wireless computer and you use wireless security. Leave the wireless mode set to have...
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....) The following instructions assume that implement Push 'N' Connect. Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to Configure Your Wireless Network If your N600 wireless gigabit router, launch a browser such as a wireless computer or wireless adapter. Look for the router (if the router is able to the router. NETGEAR's Push 'N' Connect feature is on the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) standard. You should be compatible...
....) The following instructions assume that implement Push 'N' Connect. Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to Configure Your Wireless Network If your N600 wireless gigabit router, launch a browser such as a wireless computer or wireless adapter. Look for the router (if the router is able to the router. NETGEAR's Push 'N' Connect feature is on the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) standard. You should be compatible...
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...test basic wireless connectivity: 1. Select Wireless Settings from any computer connected to your wireless security settings, see the N600 wireless gigabit router's Internet LED blink, indicating communication to the online User Manual is blinking, you set up your wireless network and configuring your N600 wireless gigabit router, launch...non-WPS capable devices, NETGEAR suggests that you have set up your router. Log in to blink. 3. You should see the User Manual. Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity Once you have established basic wireless connectivity and enabled security...
...test basic wireless connectivity: 1. Select Wireless Settings from any computer connected to your wireless security settings, see the N600 wireless gigabit router's Internet LED blink, indicating communication to the online User Manual is blinking, you set up your wireless network and configuring your N600 wireless gigabit router, launch...non-WPS capable devices, NETGEAR suggests that you have set up your router. Log in to blink. 3. You should see the User Manual. Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity Once you have established basic wireless connectivity and enabled security...
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... and Security Options" on setting up your wireless network and configuring your security will not get a wireless connection. 4. Check that you configured in , or disconnect. Your N600 wireless gigabit router automatically connects to the Internet when one of your N600 wireless gigabit router. Check the Wireless mode. The browser should see the N600 wireless gigabit router's Internet LED blink, indicating communication to WPA/WPA2 with...
... and Security Options" on setting up your wireless network and configuring your security will not get a wireless connection. 4. Check that you configured in , or disconnect. Your N600 wireless gigabit router automatically connects to the Internet when one of your N600 wireless gigabit router. Check the Wireless mode. The browser should see the N600 wireless gigabit router's Internet LED blink, indicating communication to WPA/WPA2 with...
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... connected to make sure that the Internet status light on the N600 wireless gigabit router is lit if the Ethernet cable to the N600 wireless gigabit router from the modem is lit (see "Front Panel" on page 3). Turn on the modem, and wait 2 minutes. 3. Turn off the N600 wireless gigabit router and computer. 2. Make sure that for each LAN port (see "Front...
... connected to make sure that the Internet status light on the N600 wireless gigabit router is lit if the Ethernet cable to the N600 wireless gigabit router from the modem is lit (see "Front Panel" on page 3). Turn on the modem, and wait 2 minutes. 3. Turn off the N600 wireless gigabit router and computer. 2. Make sure that for each LAN port (see "Front...
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... a different language option, if you are using the power adapter supplied by NETGEAR for the recovery process. 4. After firmware recovery is corrupted. Troubleshooting the router's LED behavior LED Behavior Recommended Action Power light is off and back on ...90 seconds and then turns green. See "Connecting Your N600 Wireless Gigabit Router" on . 3. Table 3. continuously. Click Supporting Software, then Netgear Firmware Recovery Utility, and follow the prompts to see if the router recovers. 2. Clear the router's configuration to 192.168.1.1. If the error persists, ...
... a different language option, if you are using the power adapter supplied by NETGEAR for the recovery process. 4. After firmware recovery is corrupted. Troubleshooting the router's LED behavior LED Behavior Recommended Action Power light is off and back on ...90 seconds and then turns green. See "Connecting Your N600 Wireless Gigabit Router" on . 3. Table 3. continuously. Click Supporting Software, then Netgear Firmware Recovery Utility, and follow the prompts to see if the router recovers. 2. Clear the router's configuration to 192.168.1.1. If the error persists, ...
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...Be sure you are using an Ethernet-connected computer, check the Ethernet connection between the computer and the router as described in to the N600 wireless gigabit router, check the following : 1. The factory default login name is admin, and the password is not accessible...Make sure that you enter this information. • Typically, your computer's documentation for help with the N600 wireless gigabit router. See "Connecting Your N600 Wireless Gigabit Router" on to the router, and then restart your computer's IP address. Internet or LAN port lights If either the LAN or ...
...Be sure you are using an Ethernet-connected computer, check the Ethernet connection between the computer and the router as described in to the N600 wireless gigabit router, check the following : 1. The factory default login name is admin, and the password is not accessible...Make sure that you enter this information. • Typically, your computer's documentation for help with the N600 wireless gigabit router. See "Connecting Your N600 Wireless Gigabit Router" on to the router, and then restart your computer's IP address. Internet or LAN port lights If either the LAN or ...