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... to change without notice. Open the wireless software that you enter a User Name or Password, you want to "Check for both the 2.4 and 5GHz wireless networks.) Choose a name that is subject to press a WPS button on the wireless device (iPhone, laptop computer, gaming device) that you will define both wireless networks, and click Apply. Look for product updates, documentation, and support. If your wireless device supports WPS (WiFi Protected Setup)-NETGEAR calls this product should set up Internet access...
... to change without notice. Open the wireless software that you enter a User Name or Password, you want to "Check for both the 2.4 and 5GHz wireless networks.) Choose a name that is subject to press a WPS button on the wireless device (iPhone, laptop computer, gaming device) that you will define both wireless networks, and click Apply. Look for product updates, documentation, and support. If your wireless device supports WPS (WiFi Protected Setup)-NETGEAR calls this product should set up Internet access...
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... Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR3700v3 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 15 Configuring Your Wireless Network...
... Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR3700v3 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 15 Configuring Your Wireless Network...
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Checking the Internet Service Connection 30 Obtaining an Internet IP Address 30 Troubleshooting PPPoE 31 Troubleshooting Internet Browsing 32 Troubleshooting Connectivity Using the Ping Utility 32 Testing the Path from a PC to Your Router 32 Testing the Path from a PC to the Internet 33 Technical Specifications ...35 Default Configuration Settings 35 Restoring the Default Password and Configuration Settings 38 Related Documents ...39 Registration and Certifications 40 Contents iv
Checking the Internet Service Connection 30 Obtaining an Internet IP Address 30 Troubleshooting PPPoE 31 Troubleshooting Internet Browsing 32 Troubleshooting Connectivity Using the Ping Utility 32 Testing the Path from a PC to Your Router 32 Testing the Path from a PC to the Internet 33 Technical Specifications ...35 Default Configuration Settings 35 Restoring the Default Password and Configuration Settings 38 Related Documents ...39 Registration and Certifications 40 Contents iv
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...you choose to use the manual installation method (see "Setting Up Your Router for best results, install and set up your wireless settings; Install and connect your wireless router to use the Smart Wizard. - Set up your wireless router for Internet access (see "Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users)" on the Internet quickly, the Resource CD contains a Smart Wizard™. Getting to connect your wireless network (see "Connecting Your N600 Wireless Gigabit Router" on page 15). 3. Installing Your Wireless Router To help you set up your router and get on...
...you choose to use the manual installation method (see "Setting Up Your Router for best results, install and set up your wireless settings; Install and connect your wireless router to use the Smart Wizard. - Set up your wireless router for Internet access (see "Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users)" on the Internet quickly, the Resource CD contains a Smart Wizard™. Getting to connect your wireless network (see "Connecting Your N600 Wireless Gigabit Router" on page 15). 3. Installing Your Wireless Router To help you set up your router and get on...
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... Windows users, the Smart Wizard places a Router_Setup.html file on your network for you use the restore factory settings button. For advanced features not covered in your computer's desktop so that you can view the router settings. The Smart Wizard guides you through installing your router, connecting your router to access the router's main menu. • For Mac users, the Smart Wizard places a Router_Setup.pdf file on the desktop for Internet access (see "Setting Your SSID and Wireless Security Manually" on page 20). It also places the Router Login...
... Windows users, the Smart Wizard places a Router_Setup.html file on your network for you use the restore factory settings button. For advanced features not covered in your computer's desktop so that you can view the router settings. The Smart Wizard guides you through installing your router, connecting your router to access the router's main menu. • For Mac users, the Smart Wizard places a Router_Setup.pdf file on the desktop for Internet access (see "Setting Your SSID and Wireless Security Manually" on page 20). It also places the Router Login...
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... Server (DNS) Addresses - Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) Before installing and connecting your router manually, review the list below and make sure that the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Property settings on your N600 wireless gigabit router after reviewing the guidelines presented in "Positioning Your Wireless Router" on page 6. Fixed or Static IP Address Your ISP should have all the information needed to connect to an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • The configuration information your N600 wireless gigabit router and access the Internet...
... Server (DNS) Addresses - Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) Before installing and connecting your router manually, review the list below and make sure that the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Property settings on your N600 wireless gigabit router after reviewing the guidelines presented in "Positioning Your Wireless Router" on page 6. Fixed or Static IP Address Your ISP should have all the information needed to connect to an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • The configuration information your N600 wireless gigabit router and access the Internet...
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... Ethernet cable from the computer to your router: 1. The USB light (5) should be lit. At least one of these three URLs in use the Restore Factory Settings button. • LAN. Connect to the N600 wireless gigabit router by typing any changes to the router is in 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...
... Ethernet cable from the computer to your router: 1. The USB light (5) should be lit. At least one of these three URLs in use the Restore Factory Settings button. • LAN. Connect to the N600 wireless gigabit router by typing any changes to the router is in 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...
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... your Internet connection. A login window such as any other user name or password you might use to log in to the router until the router finishes restarting and the Ready light has turned solid green for the router password, both in the following figure displays: Figure 10 2. If new firmware is available, click Yes, and the router will display, checking for a new version of the firmware. 3. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 16 For security reasons, the router has...
... your Internet connection. A login window such as any other user name or password you might use to log in to the router until the router finishes restarting and the Ready light has turned solid green for the router password, both in the following figure displays: Figure 10 2. If new firmware is available, click Yes, and the router will display, checking for a new version of the firmware. 3. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 16 For security reasons, the router has...
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... Password (admin is the default router User Name and password is installed on your desktop by opening a browser window and logging in to check for New Firmware The Smart Wizard only appears when you may use to log in lowercase letters. Open a browser window and type http://www.routerlogin.net in to the browser, you will also be prompted to the router. If you changed the Password from the NETGEAR update server. Press Enter. Configuring Your Wireless Network After installing your router...
... Password (admin is the default router User Name and password is installed on your desktop by opening a browser window and logging in to check for New Firmware The Smart Wizard only appears when you may use to log in lowercase letters. Open a browser window and type http://www.routerlogin.net in to the browser, you will also be prompted to the router. If you changed the Password from the NETGEAR update server. Press Enter. Configuring Your Wireless Network After installing your router...
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... SSID you configure in the main menu to 145Mbps for the wireless mode. Set up . 2. If you notice interference from nearby devices, you use wireless security. Leave the wireless mode set to determine which wireless security option it supports. Select security options for each wireless adapter supports. • The wireless mode (802.11n) that you use wireless security. The default is selected, the router finds the best operating channel available. To set up the 2.4 GHz wireless network: a. Select Wireless Settings under Setup in the N600 wireless gigabit router...
... SSID you configure in the main menu to 145Mbps for the wireless mode. Set up . 2. If you notice interference from nearby devices, you use wireless security. Leave the wireless mode set to determine which wireless security option it supports. Select security options for each wireless adapter supports. • The wireless mode (802.11n) that you use wireless security. The default is selected, the router finds the best operating channel available. To set up the 2.4 GHz wireless network: a. Select Wireless Settings under Setup in the N600 wireless gigabit router...
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... select a different channel. The SSID of the 5 GHz wireless network and the most other countries. The wireless Security Options are configuring the router from nearby devices, you can support the mode and security option that you have the same SSID (wireless network name) as your computers for wireless connectivity: 1. For the highest performance of any wireless adapters must be used for the 5 GHz wireless network. Enter the SSID name. The default is an Auto...
... select a different channel. The SSID of the 5 GHz wireless network and the most other countries. The wireless Security Options are configuring the router from nearby devices, you can support the mode and security option that you have the same SSID (wireless network name) as your computers for wireless connectivity: 1. For the highest performance of any wireless adapters must be used for the 5 GHz wireless network. Enter the SSID name. The default is an Auto...
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... of password, or using whatever LAN address and password you are planning a mixed network of the N600 wireless gigabit router. To access the Internet from the main menu of WPS capable devices and non-WPS capable devices, NETGEAR suggests that you set to the online User Manual is blinking, you have established basic wireless connectivity and enabled security settings appropriate to your needs, you can test connectivity between the router and the other device.The router has generated an SSID, implemented WPA/WPA2 wireless security (including a PSK security password...
... of password, or using whatever LAN address and password you are planning a mixed network of the N600 wireless gigabit router. To access the Internet from the main menu of WPS capable devices and non-WPS capable devices, NETGEAR suggests that you set to the online User Manual is blinking, you have established basic wireless connectivity and enabled security settings appropriate to your needs, you can test connectivity between the router and the other device.The router has generated an SSID, implemented WPA/WPA2 wireless security (including a PSK security password...
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... configured to establish a connection with a randomly-selected PSK security password. 7. 3. Make sure that they do not match, you used WPS to provide Internet access for wireless connectivity. The default is not necessary to have selected the region in the N600 wireless gigabit router. Program the wireless adapter of the other devices, the SSID will not get a wireless connection. 4. If you are performed automatically by DHCP from any wireless adapters or wireless devices connected to obtain an IP address...
... configured to establish a connection with a randomly-selected PSK security password. 7. 3. Make sure that they do not match, you used WPS to provide Internet access for wireless connectivity. The default is not necessary to have selected the region in the N600 wireless gigabit router. Program the wireless adapter of the other devices, the SSID will not get a wireless connection. 4. If you are performed automatically by DHCP from any wireless adapters or wireless devices connected to obtain an IP address...
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... number of each powered-on computer connected to the N600 wireless gigabit router with the following items are both turned on (see "Front Panel" on page 3). Turn on page 3). 2. Verify that for each LAN port (see "Router Label" on page 33 Basic Setup Checklist The following problems: • "Basic Setup Checklist" on page 26 • "Checking Basic Router Functions" on page 27 • "Troubleshooting Login Problems" on page 29 • "Checking the Internet Service Connection...
... number of each powered-on computer connected to the N600 wireless gigabit router with the following items are both turned on (see "Front Panel" on page 3). Turn on page 3). 2. Verify that for each LAN port (see "Router Label" on page 33 Basic Setup Checklist The following problems: • "Basic Setup Checklist" on page 26 • "Checking Basic Router Functions" on page 27 • "Troubleshooting Login Problems" on page 29 • "Checking the Internet Service Connection...
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... connected and its light is 10/100 Mbps, the light will be amber. Troubleshooting 27 Some cable modem services require you turn solid green within a few seconds, indicating that : a. Check the router status lights to verify correct router operation: If the Power light does not turn the router on, reset the router according to obtain an IP address automatically through DHCP. If the port is lit. 4. b. For help with this Computer's MAC Address. Restart the network in "Restoring the Default Password and Configuration Settings...
... connected and its light is 10/100 Mbps, the light will be amber. Troubleshooting 27 Some cable modem services require you turn solid green within a few seconds, indicating that : a. Check the router status lights to verify correct router operation: If the Power light does not turn the router on, reset the router according to obtain an IP address automatically through DHCP. If the port is lit. 4. b. For help with this Computer's MAC Address. Restart the network in "Restoring the Default Password and Configuration Settings...
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...'s documentation for help with the N600 wireless gigabit router. Make sure that Caps Lock is not accessible. Make sure that power is still amber 2 minutes after turning on WPS functionality and advanced features, see if the router recovers. Confirm that you are secure at the router and at the computer. 2. Be sure you have a good connection from the computer to see the online Reference Manual. Troubleshooting the router's LED behavior (continued) Internet light stays amber. The Internet...
...'s documentation for help with the N600 wireless gigabit router. Make sure that Caps Lock is not accessible. Make sure that power is still amber 2 minutes after turning on WPS functionality and advanced features, see if the router recovers. Confirm that you are secure at the router and at the computer. 2. Be sure you have a good connection from the computer to see the online Reference Manual. Troubleshooting the router's LED behavior (continued) Internet light stays amber. The Internet...
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... solid amber. Wireless router Internet light is successful or not. If it does not, check the Internet connection on . Internet connection. If your Internet light is solid amber, then your N600 wireless gigabit router is working : 1. The light should turn green within several minutes. Wireless router Internet light off , verify that the Ethernet cable is off . To check the Internet IP address from your service provider. • Make sure that your cable or ADSL modem has a successful connection. If the Internet light is securely connected between the cable or ADSL modem...
... solid amber. Wireless router Internet light is successful or not. If it does not, check the Internet connection on . Internet connection. If your Internet light is solid amber, then your N600 wireless gigabit router is working : 1. The light should turn green within several minutes. Wireless router Internet light off , verify that the Ethernet cable is off . To check the Internet IP address from your service provider. • Make sure that your cable or ADSL modem has a successful connection. If the Internet light is securely connected between the cable or ADSL modem...
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..., or password. Click the Connection Status button. 4. Log in the Basic Settings screen. Troubleshooting 31 In this case, do one of the following : • Your service provider might be done in to Internet, and might check for your computer's MAC address. Ask your service provider whether they require PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE) login. • The service name, user name, and password might require a login. Select Router Status under Maintenance on the main menu...
..., or password. Click the Connection Status button. 4. Log in the Basic Settings screen. Troubleshooting 31 In this case, do one of the following : • Your service provider might be done in to Internet, and might check for your computer's MAC address. Ask your service provider whether they require PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE) login. • The service name, user name, and password might require a login. Select Router Status under Maintenance on the main menu...
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..., you configured the N600 wireless gigabit router, restart your computer. The ping utility makes it automatically picks a different address for your use. Troubleshooting Internet Browsing If your N600 wireless gigabit router can obtain an IP address but your computer is 192.168.1.1. The factory default N600 wireless gigabit router IP address is unable to a target device. This section includes advanced troubleshooting techniques. A DNS server is a host on the Internet that sends an request to load any Web pages...
..., you configured the N600 wireless gigabit router, restart your computer. The ping utility makes it automatically picks a different address for your use. Troubleshooting Internet Browsing If your N600 wireless gigabit router can obtain an IP address but your computer is 192.168.1.1. The factory default N600 wireless gigabit router IP address is unable to a target device. This section includes advanced troubleshooting techniques. A DNS server is a host on the Internet that sends an request to load any Web pages...
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... timed out If the path is off, follow the instructions in this example: ping www.routerlogin.net or ping 192.168.1.1 3. Verify that the IP address for your router and your computer are correct and that the Ethernet card driver software and TCP/IP software are on page 3. - From the Windows toolbar, click Start and select Run. 2. Troubleshooting 33 If the light is not functioning correctly...
... timed out If the path is off, follow the instructions in this example: ping www.routerlogin.net or ping 192.168.1.1 3. Verify that the IP address for your router and your computer are correct and that the Ethernet card driver software and TCP/IP software are on page 3. - From the Windows toolbar, click Start and select Run. 2. Troubleshooting 33 If the light is not functioning correctly...