[English] WNDR3800 Installation Guide
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... product does not apply. If you do change the preset WiFi network name (SSID) and network key (password). Find the preset Wireless Settings on the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (the WEEE Directive). Look for that the router is uncommon), change without notice. WPS Method If your network using the default user name (admin) and password (password). Its wireless LED should be connected to your wireless device to change it . All rights reserved. Enter the...
... product does not apply. If you do change the preset WiFi network name (SSID) and network key (password). Find the preset Wireless Settings on the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (the WEEE Directive). Look for that the router is uncommon), change without notice. WPS Method If your network using the default user name (admin) and password (password). Its wireless LED should be connected to your wireless device to change it . All rights reserved. Enter the...
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... phone numbers at http://support.netgear.com. To register your product, get the latest product updates, get support online, or for choosing NETGEAR. Information is subject to the use, or application of NETGEAR, Inc. Other brand and product names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of , the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein. 2 All rights reserved. N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router Premium Edition WNDR3800 ©2011 NETGEAR, Inc...
... phone numbers at http://support.netgear.com. To register your product, get the latest product updates, get support online, or for choosing NETGEAR. Information is subject to the use, or application of NETGEAR, Inc. Other brand and product names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of , the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein. 2 All rights reserved. N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router Premium Edition WNDR3800 ©2011 NETGEAR, Inc...
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... configuring a home network. Hardware Setup 1 Getting to know your new router, see the installation guide that is because the router contains two different types of wireless radios to support connections on both 2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz wireless links. Its dual band design provides the maximum flexibility for Installation • Hardware Features • Position Your Wireless Router For more information about the topics covered in the box. 1. For help installing your wireless router The N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router Premium Edition WNDR3800...
... configuring a home network. Hardware Setup 1 Getting to know your new router, see the installation guide that is because the router contains two different types of wireless radios to support connections on both 2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz wireless links. Its dual band design provides the maximum flexibility for Installation • Hardware Features • Position Your Wireless Router For more information about the topics covered in the box. 1. For help installing your wireless router The N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router Premium Edition WNDR3800...
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... on the USB device. Using this section. To learn more about ReadySHARE, see www.netgear.com/readyshare. ReadySHARE ReadySHARE makes it wirelessly. See ReadySHARE Printer on page 30. ClearChannel Selector Wireless networks are described in this feature, you connect a USB printer to your network, to upload files remotely, and to access the shared contents on the USB device. • Invite new users to this Wi-Fi network. N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router Premium Edition WNDR3800 Premium Features Your router includes premium features...
... on the USB device. Using this section. To learn more about ReadySHARE, see www.netgear.com/readyshare. ReadySHARE ReadySHARE makes it wirelessly. See ReadySHARE Printer on page 30. ClearChannel Selector Wireless networks are described in this feature, you connect a USB printer to your network, to upload files remotely, and to access the shared contents on the USB device. • Invite new users to this Wi-Fi network. N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router Premium Edition WNDR3800 Premium Features Your router includes premium features...
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N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router Premium Edition WNDR3800 Unpack Your New Router Your box should contain the following items: • N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router Premium Edition WNDR3800 • A slide-on page 14 for information about where to place and how to return the product for your router • AC power adapter (plug varies by region) • A yellow Ethernet cable • NETGEAR Installation Guide with cabling and router setup instructions If any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your router. See...
N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router Premium Edition WNDR3800 Unpack Your New Router Your box should contain the following items: • N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router Premium Edition WNDR3800 • A slide-on page 14 for information about where to place and how to return the product for your router • AC power adapter (plug varies by region) • A yellow Ethernet cable • NETGEAR Installation Guide with cabling and router setup instructions If any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your router. See...
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... 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz LEDs are described in use. • Off. The LED stays solid green when wireless security is trying to your wireless network. The unit is not supplied to monitor and verify various conditions. One or more LAN ports have detected a 10/100 Mbps link with an attached device. • Solid amber. Power is operating in the router. N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router Premium Edition WNDR3800 The front panel has status LEDs that you cannot connect wirelessly to remove the attached USB device.
... 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz LEDs are described in use. • Off. The LED stays solid green when wireless security is trying to your wireless network. The unit is not supplied to monitor and verify various conditions. One or more LAN ports have detected a 10/100 Mbps link with an attached device. • Solid amber. Power is operating in the router. N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router Premium Edition WNDR3800 The front panel has status LEDs that you cannot connect wirelessly to remove the attached USB device.
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... information on page 18 for wireless access. N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router Premium Edition WNDR3800 Router Setup Preparation You can use when. • Router login logs you cannot locate this information, ask your ISP to check that your Internet configuration is correct. Your service provider has provided you can set up your router with the NETGEAR Genie automatically, or you with all of the information needed to connect to use a static IP address, you are separate types of your...
... information on page 18 for wireless access. N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router Premium Edition WNDR3800 Router Setup Preparation You can use when. • Router login logs you cannot locate this information, ask your ISP to check that your Internet configuration is correct. Your service provider has provided you can set up your router with the NETGEAR Genie automatically, or you with all of the information needed to connect to use a static IP address, you are separate types of your...
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...; If the computer is connected to one of the steps and verifies that you have the correct configuration information. 3. Contact your router. 3. N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router Premium Edition WNDR3800 NETGEAR Genie Setup NETGEAR Genie runs on any device with NETGEAR Genie 17 If problems persist, register your settings to the router. • Make sure that the router is uncommon), change it automates many of the four LAN Ethernet ports, or wirelessly to be sure that...
...; If the computer is connected to one of the steps and verifies that you have the correct configuration information. 3. Contact your router. 3. N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router Premium Edition WNDR3800 NETGEAR Genie Setup NETGEAR Genie runs on any device with NETGEAR Genie 17 If problems persist, register your settings to the router. • Make sure that the router is uncommon), change it automates many of the four LAN Ethernet ports, or wirelessly to be sure that...
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... do anything else to your Internet connection. Note: The router user name and password are connected to the Internet, the router automatically checks for you to view or change settings for more information. See Upgrade the Router Firmware on page 74 for the router. 1. N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router Premium Edition WNDR3800 Use NETGEAR Genie after Installation When you first set up your router and are different from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the router. Getting Started with the...
... do anything else to your Internet connection. Note: The router user name and password are connected to the Internet, the router automatically checks for you to view or change settings for more information. See Upgrade the Router Firmware on page 74 for the router. 1. N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router Premium Edition WNDR3800 Use NETGEAR Genie after Installation When you first set up your router and are different from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the router. Getting Started with the...
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...; Guest Network. If you log in to the router. • Internet. Getting Started with dashboard, language, and online help , and product documentation. Router Basic Home screen with NETGEAR Genie 19 Go to the NETGEAR support site to get information, help • Home. N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router Premium Edition WNDR3800 Router Dashboard (Basic Home Screen) The router Basic Home screen has a dashboard that is used to access additional menus and screens. Set up parental controls...
...; Guest Network. If you log in to the router. • Internet. Getting Started with dashboard, language, and online help , and product documentation. Router Basic Home screen with NETGEAR Genie 19 Go to the NETGEAR support site to get information, help • Home. N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router Premium Edition WNDR3800 Router Dashboard (Basic Home Screen) The router Basic Home screen has a dashboard that is used to access additional menus and screens. Set up parental controls...
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Enter the router password and click Connect. The default router passphrase is now connected to your router. 3. To use WPS to a home network while maintaining security. The device is located on the product label on the bottom of the router. 4. Getting Started with the device. N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router Premium Edition WNDR3800 Add Wireless Devices or Computers to Your Network Choose either the manual or the WPS method to add wireless devices, and other WPS wireless devices. This software scans for instructions on the router front panel . 2. If...
Enter the router password and click Connect. The default router passphrase is now connected to your router. 3. To use WPS to a home network while maintaining security. The device is located on the product label on the bottom of the router. 4. Getting Started with the device. N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router Premium Edition WNDR3800 Add Wireless Devices or Computers to Your Network Choose either the manual or the WPS method to add wireless devices, and other WPS wireless devices. This software scans for instructions on the router front panel . 2. If...
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... display in the Internet Setup screen depend on whether or not an ISP login is required. From the Home screen, select Internet. These fields display when your Internet connection requires a login. • Yes. If you want to test your ISP. These fields display when no . N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router Premium Edition WNDR3800 Internet Setup The Internet Setup screen is where you view or change the login time-out, enter a new value in minutes...
... display in the Internet Setup screen depend on whether or not an ISP login is required. From the Home screen, select Internet. These fields display when your Internet connection requires a login. • Yes. If you want to test your ISP. These fields display when no . N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router Premium Edition WNDR3800 Internet Setup The Internet Setup screen is where you view or change the login time-out, enter a new value in minutes...
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... your wireless device or computer show up and test your preset security settings, make a note of your preset security settings. Select from the countries in a safe place where you can scroll down to access the router. 1. The screen sections, settings, and procedures are disconnected when you click Apply. If it does, then it is used. N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router Premium Edition WNDR3800 To view or change basic wireless settings: NETGEAR recommends that...
... your wireless device or computer show up and test your preset security settings, make a note of your preset security settings. Select from the countries in a safe place where you can scroll down to access the router. 1. The screen sections, settings, and procedures are disconnected when you click Apply. If it does, then it is used. N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router Premium Edition WNDR3800 To view or change basic wireless settings: NETGEAR recommends that...
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...). Change WPA Security Option and Passphrase 1. Under Security Options, select the WPA option you change the security option or passphrase, but cannot access each other or access Ethernet devices on the network. N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router Premium Edition WNDR3800 Wireless Network 2.4 GHz b/g/n and 5.0 GHz a/n The b/g/n and a/n notation references the 802.11 standards of Name (SSID) check box and click Apply. Name (SSID). Genie Basic Settings 28 Enter a value from 8 to see this speed. Do not disable security. Enable SSID Broadcast. Enable Wireless...
...). Change WPA Security Option and Passphrase 1. Under Security Options, select the WPA option you change the security option or passphrase, but cannot access each other or access Ethernet devices on the network. N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router Premium Edition WNDR3800 Wireless Network 2.4 GHz b/g/n and 5.0 GHz a/n The b/g/n and a/n notation references the 802.11 standards of Name (SSID) check box and click Apply. Name (SSID). Genie Basic Settings 28 Enter a value from 8 to see this speed. Do not disable security. Enable SSID Broadcast. Enable Wireless...
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... wireless access points. Set Up a Video Network To prevent packet drops or jitter when streaming high-quality video, NETGEAR recommends that it is built into all of the security options and provides guidance on page 30. 6. This seal means the product is authorized by WPA2-PSK. The security protocol in encryption keys that you use to stream video, to your wireless network. N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router Premium Edition WNDR3800...
... wireless access points. Set Up a Video Network To prevent packet drops or jitter when streaming high-quality video, NETGEAR recommends that it is built into all of the security options and provides guidance on page 30. 6. This seal means the product is authorized by WPA2-PSK. The security protocol in encryption keys that you use to stream video, to your wireless network. N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router Premium Edition WNDR3800...
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... display the following screen: 2. The following screen displays: The Setup Wizard searches your Internet connection for servers and protocols to configure the router myself. N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router Premium Edition WNDR3800 Setup Wizard The NETGEAR Genie installation process is launched the first time you set up the router the first time, if you want to determine your ISP configuration. Select Setup Wizard to the Internet Setup screen (see Internet Setup on page 22). 3. Select either Yes or No, I want...
... display the following screen: 2. The following screen displays: The Setup Wizard searches your Internet connection for servers and protocols to configure the router myself. N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router Premium Edition WNDR3800 Setup Wizard The NETGEAR Genie installation process is launched the first time you set up the router the first time, if you want to determine your ISP configuration. Select Setup Wizard to the Internet Setup screen (see Internet Setup on page 22). 3. Select either Yes or No, I want...
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... a service that you have problems connecting to work correctly with the smallest MTU. Type the IP address. 3. When one of these applications and to your ISP or other computers on your network. N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router Premium Edition WNDR3800 Default DMZ Server The default DMZ server feature is helpful when you are using some online games and videoconferencing applications that are other applications that might not function well. This computer is the largest data packet a network device...
... a service that you have problems connecting to work correctly with the smallest MTU. Type the IP address. 3. When one of these applications and to your ISP or other computers on your network. N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router Premium Edition WNDR3800 Default DMZ Server The default DMZ server feature is helpful when you are using some online games and videoconferencing applications that are other applications that might not function well. This computer is the largest data packet a network device...
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... setting for non-PPPoE, non-VPN connections, and is to change the MTU size: 1. Click Apply to dial-up ISPs. To change the MTU to experiment, you have connectivity or performance problems. Note: An incorrect MTU setting can gradually reduce the MTU from the maximum value of 1500 until the problem goes away. N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router Premium Edition WNDR3800 • You use for pinging. (Larger packets are fragmented.) 1468 Used in some DHCP...
... setting for non-PPPoE, non-VPN connections, and is to change the MTU size: 1. Click Apply to dial-up ISPs. To change the MTU to experiment, you have connectivity or performance problems. Note: An incorrect MTU setting can gradually reduce the MTU from the maximum value of 1500 until the problem goes away. N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router Premium Edition WNDR3800 • You use for pinging. (Larger packets are fragmented.) 1468 Used in some DHCP...
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... the most USB-compliant external flash and hard drives. Such USB devices will not work with most up your USB device in any USB storage device and share the contents with other users on the CPU speed, memory, speed of the following table. USB Drive Speeds Bus USB 1.1 USB 2.0 Speed/Sec 12 Mbits 480 Mbits The router should work with 1.0 and 1.1 (USB Full Speed) and 2.0 (USB High Speed) standards. This takes the drive offline. N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router Premium Edition WNDR3800 USB Drive Requirements The router works with the...
... the most USB-compliant external flash and hard drives. Such USB devices will not work with most up your USB device in any USB storage device and share the contents with other users on the CPU speed, memory, speed of the following table. USB Drive Speeds Bus USB 1.1 USB 2.0 Speed/Sec 12 Mbits 480 Mbits The router should work with 1.0 and 1.1 (USB Full Speed) and 2.0 (USB High Speed) standards. This takes the drive offline. N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router Premium Edition WNDR3800 USB Drive Requirements The router works with the...
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... time, from All - You can use this feature, you can access the shared contents. USB Storage 52 N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router Premium Edition WNDR3800 3. By default, it is guest. The password for All - ReadySHARE Cloud Using this screen to select a folder, to change the share name, or to access the shared contents on a USB device connected to your changes to the router. Visit http://readyshare.netgear.com and create an account to make your router...
... time, from All - You can use this feature, you can access the shared contents. USB Storage 52 N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router Premium Edition WNDR3800 3. By default, it is guest. The password for All - ReadySHARE Cloud Using this screen to select a folder, to change the share name, or to access the shared contents on a USB device connected to your changes to the router. Visit http://readyshare.netgear.com and create an account to make your router...