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...). Step 2: Cable your modem. Laptop or Desktop Computer N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR3700v3 Resource CD Step 6: Insert Your CD. Wait until your modem cycles on /off your router. 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...
...). Step 2: Cable your modem. Laptop or Desktop Computer N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR3700v3 Resource CD Step 6: Insert Your CD. Wait until your modem cycles on /off your router. 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...
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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 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...
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 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...
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... Assistant (Autorun.exe) - Getting to the online User Manual If any of the NETGEAR® N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR3700v3. Become familiar with the front and back panels of this manual - A link to Know Your Wireless Router 1 A PDF version of your router- Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in case you have selected...
... Assistant (Autorun.exe) - Getting to the online User Manual If any of the NETGEAR® N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR3700v3. Become familiar with the front and back panels of this manual - A link to Know Your Wireless Router 1 A PDF version of your router- Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in case you have selected...
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... the protective film from the top of the case, and sliding the router onto the base. Hardware Features Before you install and connect your wired computers). Place your router in an area suitable for installation (near an AC power outlet and accessible to Know Your Wireless Router 2 Getting to the Ethernet cables for installation: 1.
... the protective film from the top of the case, and sliding the router onto the base. Hardware Features Before you install and connect your wired computers). Place your router in an area suitable for installation (near an AC power outlet and accessible to Know Your Wireless Router 2 Getting to the Ethernet cables for installation: 1.
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...data. Table 1. Status Light Descriptions Item Function 1. Restore factory settings button pressed; restoring factory default settings. ready to Know Your Wireless Router 3 The 5 GHz.radio is connected to the router. The LAN port has detected a 1 Gbps link with an attached device. Front Panel Figure 2 12 34 5 6 78.... The radio at 2.4 GHz is detected on the unit. No link is off . Power is operating on restoring your router firmware. 1. See "Checking Basic Router Functions" on page 27 for instructions on the unit. The LAN port has detected a 10/100 Mbps link with an ...
...data. Table 1. Status Light Descriptions Item Function 1. Restore factory settings button pressed; restoring factory default settings. ready to Know Your Wireless Router 3 The 5 GHz.radio is connected to the router. The LAN port has detected a 1 Gbps link with an attached device. Front Panel Figure 2 12 34 5 6 78.... The radio at 2.4 GHz is detected on the unit. No link is off . Power is operating on restoring your router firmware. 1. See "Checking Basic Router Functions" on page 27 for instructions on the unit. The LAN port has detected a 10/100 Mbps link with an ...
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...Function 7. The 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz radios are off, and their LEDs are off . For more information on modes, see "Configuring Your Wireless Settings and Security Options" on page 20, and the online Reference Manual, available on the WPS function. Getting to be sure that the WLAN button...being lit. WPS On Activity On Off On Description Pressing the wireless LAN button turns on and off. The WLAN button toggles the WLAN function on the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz wireless radios, indicated by the Router and is ready to Know Your Wireless Router 4 The WPS function is in use. Table 2. Table 1....
...Function 7. The 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz radios are off, and their LEDs are off . For more information on modes, see "Configuring Your Wireless Settings and Security Options" on page 20, and the online Reference Manual, available on the WPS function. Getting to be sure that the WLAN button...being lit. WPS On Activity On Off On Description Pressing the wireless LAN button turns on and off. The WLAN button toggles the WLAN function on the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz wireless radios, indicated by the Router and is ready to Know Your Wireless Router 4 The WPS function is in use. Table 2. Table 1....
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Four local (LAN) 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet ports for connecting the router to USB 1.0/1.1) for connecting the router to Know Your Wireless Router 5 A USB 2.0 port (backward compatible to local computers. 3. An Internet (WAN) 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet port for attaching a USB storage device. 2. Figure 3 1 2 34 5 The back of the WNDR3700v3 router contains the items in the list that follows the figure. Getting to a cable or DSL modem. 4. A Power On/Off button. Back Panel The rear panel of the N600 wireless gigabit router includes: 1. An AC power adapter outlet. 5.
Four local (LAN) 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet ports for connecting the router to USB 1.0/1.1) for connecting the router to Know Your Wireless Router 5 A USB 2.0 port (backward compatible to local computers. 3. An Internet (WAN) 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet port for attaching a USB storage device. 2. Figure 3 1 2 34 5 The back of the WNDR3700v3 router contains the items in the list that follows the figure. Getting to a cable or DSL modem. 4. A Power On/Off button. Back Panel The rear panel of the N600 wireless gigabit router includes: 1. An AC power adapter outlet. 5.
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... cables for a cordless phone. • Away from virtually anywhere within line of sight to your wireless devices. • Accessible to follow these guidelines can vary significantly depending on the bottom of the N600 wireless gigabit router to Know Your Wireless Router 6 Large expanses of other materials such as glass, insulated walls, fish tanks, mirrors, brick...
... cables for a cordless phone. • Away from virtually anywhere within line of sight to your wireless devices. • Accessible to follow these guidelines can vary significantly depending on the bottom of the N600 wireless gigabit router to Know Your Wireless Router 6 Large expanses of other materials such as glass, insulated walls, fish tanks, mirrors, brick...
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... the steps required to use the manual installation method (see "Setting Up Your Router for Internet access (see "Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users)" on page 11. Configure your wireless network and select wireless security settings to Know Your Wireless Router 7 This is available on your Resource CD. Smart Wizard requires a PC running the...
... the steps required to use the manual installation method (see "Setting Up Your Router for Internet access (see "Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users)" on page 11. Configure your wireless network and select wireless security settings to Know Your Wireless Router 7 This is available on your Resource CD. Smart Wizard requires a PC running the...
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... for you to receive the best, most up-to Know Your Wireless Router 8 Getting to -date features of your router, NETGEAR provides a variety of the setup activity. • The router includes an update feature that lets you check for details). Updating Your Router Firmware NETGEAR is always improving the operability and features included with your product. •...
... for you to receive the best, most up-to Know Your Wireless Router 8 Getting to -date features of your router, NETGEAR provides a variety of the setup activity. • The router includes an update feature that lets you check for details). Updating Your Router Firmware NETGEAR is always improving the operability and features included with your product. •...
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...setup and configuration process by automating many of the steps. Installing Your Wireless Router Using Smart Wizard 9 The wizard setup process takes about 20 minutes to configure your wireless settings and enable wireless security for New Firmware" on page 19). To start , browse the... MacWizard program. 2. The NETGEAR Smart Wizard takes you through the procedure to check for updates later (see "Accessing Your Router After Installation and Checking for your network. or check No to connect your router and PC(s). Installing Your Wireless Router Using Smart Wizard Prepare the...
...setup and configuration process by automating many of the steps. Installing Your Wireless Router Using Smart Wizard 9 The wizard setup process takes about 20 minutes to configure your wireless settings and enable wireless security for New Firmware" on page 19). To start , browse the... MacWizard program. 2. The NETGEAR Smart Wizard takes you through the procedure to check for updates later (see "Accessing Your Router After Installation and Checking for your network. or check No to connect your router and PC(s). Installing Your Wireless Router Using Smart Wizard Prepare the...
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... and Configuration Settings" on your Resource CD. A link to the Internet, you use the restore factory settings button. Installing Your Wireless Router Using Smart Wizard 10 To ensure optimum performance of installation: • For Windows users, the Smart Wizard places a Router_Setup.html ... "Setting Your SSID and Wireless Security Manually" on page 20 or "Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to select a security option (see "Configuring Your Wireless Settings and Security Options" on page 23). At the close of your high-speed wireless router, the wireless adapter card for new firmware...
... and Configuration Settings" on your Resource CD. A link to the Internet, you use the restore factory settings button. Installing Your Wireless Router Using Smart Wizard 10 To ensure optimum performance of installation: • For Windows users, the Smart Wizard places a Router_Setup.html ... "Setting Your SSID and Wireless Security Manually" on page 20 or "Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to select a security option (see "Configuring Your Wireless Settings and Security Options" on page 23). At the close of your high-speed wireless router, the wireless adapter card for new firmware...
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... ensure that the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Property settings on your computer are accessible through the Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 11 You can check these settings by looking at the TCP/IP Properties of the necessary information. ..., which are set to "automatically obtain an IP address" using DHCP and "Obtain DNS server address automatically." Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) Before installing and connecting your router manually, review the list below and make sure that it is complete (see "Unpacking Your New...
... ensure that the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Property settings on your computer are accessible through the Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 11 You can check these settings by looking at the TCP/IP Properties of the necessary information. ..., which are set to "automatically obtain an IP address" using DHCP and "Obtain DNS server address automatically." Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) Before installing and connecting your router manually, review the list below and make sure that it is complete (see "Unpacking Your New...
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... cable (1) that connects your computer. a. If your N600 wireless gigabit router: 1. You will connect it as well. Securely insert that came with the NETGEAR product. b. c. Locate the Ethernet cable that Ethernet cable into your modem and into the Internet port of your new router. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 12 Connect the...
... cable (1) that connects your computer. a. If your N600 wireless gigabit router: 1. You will connect it as well. Securely insert that came with the NETGEAR product. b. c. Locate the Ethernet cable that Ethernet cable into your modem and into the Internet port of your new router. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 12 Connect the...
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3 Figure 6 4. Locate the cable you start your network in step 2. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 13 It is important that cable (4) into a LAN port on the router such as LAN port 1. 4 Figure 7 Your network cables are ready to start your network in the correct sequence. Failure to start your network. Securely insert that you removed from accessing the Internet. To start or restart your network in the correct sequence could prevent you are connected, and you from the modem in the correct sequence.
3 Figure 6 4. Locate the cable you start your network in step 2. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 13 It is important that cable (4) into a LAN port on the router such as LAN port 1. 4 Figure 7 Your network cables are ready to start your network in the correct sequence. Failure to start your network. Securely insert that you removed from accessing the Internet. To start or restart your network in the correct sequence could prevent you are connected, and you from the modem in the correct sequence.
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Wait 2 minutes. 2. Now, plug the power cord into your Internet provider. The Power light (1) should be on ; Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 14 Wait 1 minute. 3. The 2.4 GHz N/G-Band light (3) should be lit. the 5.0 GHz ... your computer and your N600 wireless gigabit router and into a power outlet. The Internet port light (2) should turn on your router is connected correctly by checking the wireless router status lights (as illustrated in Figure 8. 12 3 Figure 8 4 5 67 Check the N600 wireless gigabit router status lights to verify the...
Wait 2 minutes. 2. Now, plug the power cord into your Internet provider. The Power light (1) should be on ; Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 14 Wait 1 minute. 3. The 2.4 GHz N/G-Band light (3) should be lit. the 5.0 GHz ... your computer and your N600 wireless gigabit router and into a power outlet. The Internet port light (2) should turn on your router is connected correctly by checking the wireless router status lights (as illustrated in Figure 8. 12 3 Figure 8 4 5 67 Check the N600 wireless gigabit router status lights to verify the...
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... Default Password and Configuration Settings" on page 38 for Internet Access When configuring your computer is communicating at both ends, and that your wireless router manually, you use . • WLAN On/Off. Green indicates that the computer is in use the Restore Factory Settings button. The... then pressing Enter: • http://www.routerlogin.net • http://www.routerlogin.com • http://192.168.1.1 Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 15 To access your browser, and then press Enter. • LAN. Figure 9 Connect to the N600...
... Default Password and Configuration Settings" on page 38 for Internet Access When configuring your computer is communicating at both ends, and that your wireless router manually, you use . • WLAN On/Off. Green indicates that the computer is in use the Restore Factory Settings button. The... then pressing Enter: • http://www.routerlogin.net • http://www.routerlogin.com • http://192.168.1.1 Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 15 To access your browser, and then press Enter. • LAN. Figure 9 Connect to the N600...
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Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 16 When prompted, enter admin for the router user name and password for several seconds! Do not try to go online, turn off the router, shut down the computer, or do anything else to your Internet connection. A progress bar will ...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...
Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 16 When prompted, enter admin for the router user name and password for several seconds! Do not try to go online, turn off the router, shut down the computer, or do anything else to your Internet connection. A progress bar will ...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...
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... for your connection. It should be set up the connection yourself. Click Next and the Basic Settings screen will display. To complete your router setup and to the wireless router, check the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) properties in the Network Connections section of your Control Panel. Figure 11 5. If you need assistance, follow...
... for your connection. It should be set up the connection yourself. Click Next and the Basic Settings screen will display. To complete your router setup and to the wireless router, check the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) properties in the Network Connections section of your Control Panel. Figure 11 5. If you need assistance, follow...
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Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 18 If problems persist, register your ISP to verify that you have selected the correct options and typed everything correctly. • Contact your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR Technical Support. If you do not connect successfully: • Review your settings and make sure that you have the correct configuration information. • Read "Troubleshooting" on page 26.
Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 18 If problems persist, register your ISP to verify that you have selected the correct options and typed everything correctly. • Contact your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR Technical Support. If you do not connect successfully: • Review your settings and make sure that you have the correct configuration information. • Read "Troubleshooting" on page 26.