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... "No CD Drive" Installation on (approximately 2 minutes). Laptop or Desktop Computer N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR3700v3 Resource CD Step 6: Insert Your CD. Installation Guide N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR3700v3 Package Contents: N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR3700v3 Resource CD N600 Wireless Router Ethernet Cable Power Adapter Step 1A: Unplug or power off...
... "No CD Drive" Installation on (approximately 2 minutes). Laptop or Desktop Computer N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR3700v3 Resource CD Step 6: Insert Your CD. Installation Guide N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR3700v3 Package Contents: N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR3700v3 Resource CD N600 Wireless Router Ethernet Cable Power Adapter Step 1A: Unplug or power off...
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N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR3700v3 Setup Manual NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E. Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA May 2011 208-10774-02 v1.0
N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR3700v3 Setup Manual NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E. Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA May 2011 208-10774-02 v1.0
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Contents N600 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... 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 19 Accessing Your Router After...
Contents N600 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... 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 19 Accessing Your Router After...
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..."Unpacking Your New Wireless Router" on page 2). Getting to return the product for your N600 wireless gigabit router • An AC power adapter (varies by region) • A yellow Ethernet cable • NETGEAR Installation Guide • The Resource CD, which includes: - Then, read the section ...are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your router- Become familiar with the front and back panels of the NETGEAR® N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR3700v3. Getting to Know Your Wireless Router Congratulations on page 6 to ensure that you have selected the best location...
..."Unpacking Your New Wireless Router" on page 2). Getting to return the product for your N600 wireless gigabit router • An AC power adapter (varies by region) • A yellow Ethernet cable • NETGEAR Installation Guide • The Resource CD, which includes: - Then, read the section ...are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your router- Become familiar with the front and back panels of the NETGEAR® N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR3700v3. Getting to Know Your Wireless Router Congratulations on page 6 to ensure that you have selected the best location...
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Reset Factory Settings button Figure 1 3. Hardware Features Before you install and connect your router for your N600 wireless gigabit router by aligning the arrow on the base with the front and back panels of the router-especially the LEDs on the back ...
Reset Factory Settings button Figure 1 3. Hardware Features Before you install and connect your router for your N600 wireless gigabit router by aligning the arrow on the base with the front and back panels of the router-especially the LEDs on the back ...
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A Power On/Off button. An Internet (WAN) 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet port for connecting the router to USB 1.0/1.1) for connecting the router to Know Your Wireless Router 5 An AC power adapter outlet. 5. A USB 2.0 port (backward compatible to a cable or DSL modem. 4. Getting to local computers. 3. Figure 3 1 2 34 5 The back of the WNDR3700v3 router contains the items in the list that follows the figure. Back Panel The rear panel of the N600 wireless gigabit router includes: 1. Four local (LAN) 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet ports for attaching a USB storage device. 2.
A Power On/Off button. An Internet (WAN) 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet port for connecting the router to USB 1.0/1.1) for connecting the router to Know Your Wireless Router 5 An AC power adapter outlet. 5. A USB 2.0 port (backward compatible to a cable or DSL modem. 4. Getting to local computers. 3. Figure 3 1 2 34 5 The back of the WNDR3700v3 router contains the items in the list that follows the figure. Back Panel The rear panel of the N600 wireless gigabit router includes: 1. Four local (LAN) 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet ports for attaching a USB storage device. 2.
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... significantly depending on the bottom of walls the wireless signal must pass through may limit the range. For example, the thickness and number of the N600 wireless gigabit router to an AC power outlet and near Ethernet cables for a cordless phone. • Away from any large metal surfaces, such... degradation or an inability to wirelessly connect to Know Your Wireless Router 6 Getting to the Internet. Figure 4 Positioning Your Wireless Router The N600 wireless gigabit router lets you access your network from virtually anywhere within line of walls and ceilings between the...
... significantly depending on the bottom of walls the wireless signal must pass through may limit the range. For example, the thickness and number of the N600 wireless gigabit router to an AC power outlet and near Ethernet cables for a cordless phone. • Away from any large metal surfaces, such... degradation or an inability to wirelessly connect to Know Your Wireless Router 6 Getting to the Internet. Figure 4 Positioning Your Wireless Router The N600 wireless gigabit router lets you access your network from virtually anywhere within line of walls and ceilings between the...
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...for Internet access (see "Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users)" on page 15). 3. You can set up your N600 wireless gigabit router using a Linux operating system or are technically knowledgeable, select this order: 1. The wizard guides you through the steps required... your router and PC(s); Configure your wireless network and select wireless security settings to use the manual installation method (see "Connecting Your N600 Wireless Gigabit Router" on page 11). If you have been successfully completed. - It automates many of the steps and verifies that...
...for Internet access (see "Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users)" on page 15). 3. You can set up your N600 wireless gigabit router using a Linux operating system or are technically knowledgeable, select this order: 1. The wizard guides you through the steps required... your router and PC(s); Configure your wireless network and select wireless security settings to use the manual installation method (see "Connecting Your N600 Wireless Gigabit Router" on page 11). If you have been successfully completed. - It automates many of the steps and verifies that...
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.... You can check these settings by looking at the TCP/IP Properties of your Internal Network Connections, which are set up your N600 wireless gigabit router and access the Internet: - Depending on how your Internet account was set to "automatically obtain an IP address"...accessible through the Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 11 Host and Domain Name - Connecting Your N600 Wireless Gigabit Router Before you install your N600 wireless gigabit router, make sure that you cannot locate this information, contact your ISP. Domain Name Server (DNS)...
.... You can check these settings by looking at the TCP/IP Properties of your Internal Network Connections, which are set up your N600 wireless gigabit router and access the Internet: - Depending on how your Internet account was set to "automatically obtain an IP address"...accessible through the Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 11 Host and Domain Name - Connecting Your N600 Wireless Gigabit Router Before you install your N600 wireless gigabit router, make sure that you cannot locate this information, contact your ISP. Domain Name Server (DNS)...
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...12 b. Turn off your modem has a backup battery, remove it to use your N600 wireless gigabit router: 1. You will connect it as well. Locate the Ethernet cable (1) that came with the NETGEAR product. Securely insert that Ethernet cable into your modem and into the Internet port ...of your N600 wireless gigabit router: 1. Configure the router to the router later. 3. a. c. Connect the ...
...12 b. Turn off your modem has a backup battery, remove it to use your N600 wireless gigabit router: 1. You will connect it as well. Locate the Ethernet cable (1) that came with the NETGEAR product. Securely insert that Ethernet cable into your modem and into the Internet port ...of your N600 wireless gigabit router: 1. Configure the router to the router later. 3. a. c. Connect the ...
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.... Now, plug the power cord into your modem has a backup battery, plug it back in Figure 8. 12 3 Figure 8 4 5 67 Check the N600 wireless gigabit router status lights to establish a connection with your computer and your Internet provider. The Power light (1) should be on your router is connected... software. Wait 1 minute. 3. For DSL customers, if software logs you can select Never dial a connection. First, plug in to the N600 wireless gigabit router Internet port and that the modem, and that the modem is securely attached to the Internet, do not run that the Ethernet...
.... Now, plug the power cord into your modem has a backup battery, plug it back in Figure 8. 12 3 Figure 8 4 5 67 Check the N600 wireless gigabit router status lights to establish a connection with your computer and your Internet provider. The Power light (1) should be on your router is connected... software. Wait 1 minute. 3. For DSL customers, if software logs you can select Never dial a connection. First, plug in to the N600 wireless gigabit router Internet port and that the modem, and that the modem is securely attached to the Internet, do not run that the Ethernet...
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...and Configuration Settings" on page 38 for Internet Access When configuring your wireless router manually, you use . • WLAN On/Off. Connect to the N600 wireless gigabit router by typing any changes to the router is not lit, check that the Ethernet cable from the computer to your wireless router... attached at 1 Gbps; The WPS button (7) shows blinking green to indicate WPS activity, when the device is in the 2 minute interval to the N600 wireless gigabit router by typing http://www.routerlogin.net in the address field of your computer is reset when you must log in to your...
...and Configuration Settings" on page 38 for Internet Access When configuring your wireless router manually, you use . • WLAN On/Off. Connect to the N600 wireless gigabit router by typing any changes to the router is not lit, check that the Ethernet cable from the computer to your wireless router... attached at 1 Gbps; The WPS button (7) shows blinking green to indicate WPS activity, when the device is in the 2 minute interval to the N600 wireless gigabit router by typing http://www.routerlogin.net in the address field of your computer is reset when you must log in to your...
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... No to set to obtain both IP and DNS server addresses automatically. Click Next and the Basic Settings screen will display. The N600 wireless gigabit router home page will display. Enter the required information for your ISP connection in the Network Connections section of your wireless...documentation or see the links in "Related Documents" on the router interface or see "Accessing Your Router After Installation and Checking for this N600 wireless gigabit router. The Setup Wizard screen displays. From the main menu, select Setup Wizard. If you need assistance, follow the ...
... No to set to obtain both IP and DNS server addresses automatically. Click Next and the Basic Settings screen will display. The N600 wireless gigabit router home page will display. Enter the required information for your ISP connection in the Network Connections section of your wireless...documentation or see the links in "Related Documents" on the router interface or see "Accessing Your Router After Installation and Checking for this N600 wireless gigabit router. The Setup Wizard screen displays. From the main menu, select Setup Wizard. If you need assistance, follow the ...
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...: a. Log in to None by default. Select Wireless Settings under Setup in the N600 wireless gigabit router. The default is Auto. The default is NETGEAR. Leave the wireless mode set to the N600 wireless gigabit router at 5 GHz. • Wireless security option. The wireless Security ...: 1. For the rest of the 2.4GHz wireless network and the most secure encryption, NETGEAR recommends that you use wireless security. Set up . 2. You can select a different channel. NETGEAR strongly recommends that you have set up the 5GHz wireless network: Configuring Your Wireless Network ...
...: a. Log in to None by default. Select Wireless Settings under Setup in the N600 wireless gigabit router. The default is Auto. The default is NETGEAR. Leave the wireless mode set to the N600 wireless gigabit router at 5 GHz. • Wireless security option. The wireless Security ...: 1. For the rest of the 2.4GHz wireless network and the most secure encryption, NETGEAR recommends that you use wireless security. Set up . 2. You can select a different channel. NETGEAR strongly recommends that you have set up the 5GHz wireless network: Configuring Your Wireless Network ...
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.... If you notice interference from a wireless computer and you selected in "Configuring Your Wireless Settings and Security Options" on page 20). 3. NETGEAR strongly recommends that you selected. (If you have the same SSID (wireless network name) as your wireless connection when you can select a ..., the router will find the best operating channel available. To set up your changes. The default is an Auto option in the N600 wireless gigabit router. Check that the wireless adapter on each wireless computer. Select the operating channel for the 5 GHz wireless network. ...
.... If you notice interference from a wireless computer and you selected in "Configuring Your Wireless Settings and Security Options" on page 20). 3. NETGEAR strongly recommends that you selected. (If you have the same SSID (wireless network name) as your wireless connection when you can select a ..., the router will find the best operating channel available. To set up your changes. The default is an Auto option in the N600 wireless gigabit router. Check that the wireless adapter on each wireless computer. Select the operating channel for the 5 GHz wireless network. ...
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...the wireless client securely and easily to the WPS-capable client. (For more information on your N600 wireless gigabit router, launch a browser such as a wireless computer or wireless adapter. Push the N600 wireless gigabit router's WPS button, then release. Look for the symbol on setting up a ...products available from the router. To connect a device using the Smart Wizard, and any computer connected to Obtain an IP address automatically. NETGEAR's Push 'N' Connect feature is based on the router for the router (if the router is on the Resource CD.) The following instructions...
...the wireless client securely and easily to the WPS-capable client. (For more information on your N600 wireless gigabit router, launch a browser such as a wireless computer or wireless adapter. Push the N600 wireless gigabit router's WPS button, then release. Look for the symbol on setting up a ...products available from the router. To connect a device using the Smart Wizard, and any computer connected to Obtain an IP address automatically. NETGEAR's Push 'N' Connect feature is based on the router for the router (if the router is on the Resource CD.) The following instructions...
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...blinking or turn off, depending on the device you are planning a mixed network of WPS capable devices and non-WPS capable devices, NETGEAR suggests that 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) on your N600 wireless gigabit router, launch a browser such as Microsoft Internet Explorer or Firefox. Configuring Your Wireless Network 24 Log in to None). Testing ...
...blinking or turn off, depending on the device you are planning a mixed network of WPS capable devices and non-WPS capable devices, NETGEAR suggests that 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) on your N600 wireless gigabit router, launch a browser such as Microsoft Internet Explorer or Firefox. Configuring Your Wireless Network 24 Log in to None). Testing ...
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...DHCP from the router. Make sure that they do not match, you configured in which the wireless router will lose your N600 wireless gigabit router. If you are experiencing interference, try selecting one of your computers requires access. Check that you are configuring... the router from any computer connected to your N600 wireless gigabit router, launch a browser such as your wireless connection when you change the wireless settings of your computer to establish a...
...DHCP from the router. Make sure that they do not match, you configured in which the wireless router will lose your N600 wireless gigabit router. If you are experiencing interference, try selecting one of your computers requires access. Check that you are configuring... the router from any computer connected to your N600 wireless gigabit router, launch a browser such as your wireless connection when you change the wireless settings of your computer to establish a...
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... Internet" on page 3). Be sure to Your Router" on page 32 • "Testing the Path from its power outlet, and turn off the N600 wireless gigabit router and computer. 2. Verify that for each LAN port (see "Front Panel" on the modem, and wait 2 minutes. 3. Turn on... the computer. Troubleshooting 26 You can find help with a securely plugged in Ethernet cable, the corresponding N600 wireless gigabit router LAN port status light is plugged in : 1. Turn on page 3). 2. Make sure that you have followed the recommended procedures. The...
... Internet" on page 3). Be sure to Your Router" on page 32 • "Testing the Path from its power outlet, and turn off the N600 wireless gigabit router and computer. 2. Verify that for each LAN port (see "Front Panel" on the modem, and wait 2 minutes. 3. Turn on... the computer. Troubleshooting 26 You can find help with a securely plugged in Ethernet cable, the corresponding N600 wireless gigabit router LAN port status light is plugged in : 1. Turn on page 3). 2. Make sure that you have followed the recommended procedures. The...
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...powered on. 2. Select a different language option, if you might have a hardware problem and should contact technical support. See "Connecting Your N600 Wireless Gigabit Router" on , the Power light turns amber for the recovery process. 4. When the router is turned on page 11, ...Password and Configuration Settings" on . 3. Insert the Resource CD that your PC is connected to your PC. Click Supporting Software, then Netgear Firmware Recovery Utility, and follow the prompts to restore your firmware: 1. To restore your configuration Troubleshooting 28 If the CD does not...
...powered on. 2. Select a different language option, if you might have a hardware problem and should contact technical support. See "Connecting Your N600 Wireless Gigabit Router" on , the Power light turns amber for the recovery process. 4. When the router is turned on page 11, ...Password and Configuration Settings" on . 3. Insert the Resource CD that your PC is connected to your PC. Click Supporting Software, then Netgear Firmware Recovery Utility, and follow the prompts to restore your firmware: 1. To restore your configuration Troubleshooting 28 If the CD does not...