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... to power. (not included) Power On/Off N600 Wireless Router Laptop or desktop computer Step 4: Connect the power adapter to the router: 1. Step 3: Plug in ). Installation Guide N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router Premium Edition WNDR3800 Package Contents: 2.4 GHz 5 GHz Ethernet cable Slide-on router stand Power adapter N600 Wireless Router (with stand attached) Attach the stand to the router, then plug it into an outlet. Slide the...
... to power. (not included) Power On/Off N600 Wireless Router Laptop or desktop computer Step 4: Connect the power adapter to the router: 1. Step 3: Plug in ). Installation Guide N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router Premium Edition WNDR3800 Package Contents: 2.4 GHz 5 GHz Ethernet cable Slide-on router stand Power adapter N600 Wireless Router (with stand attached) Attach the stand to the router, then plug it into an outlet. Slide the...
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N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router Premium Edition WNDR3800 User Manual 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA December 2011 202-10806-04 v1.0
N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router Premium Edition WNDR3800 User Manual 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA December 2011 202-10806-04 v1.0
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N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router Premium Edition WNDR3800 ©2011 NETGEAR, Inc. Information is subject to the products described in the United States and/or other countries. Other brand and product names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR does not assume any means without the written permission of NETGEAR, Inc. Phone (US & Canada only): 1-888-NETGEAR... Statement of Conditions To improve internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to change without notice. All rights reserved. ...
N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router Premium Edition WNDR3800 ©2011 NETGEAR, Inc. Information is subject to the products described in the United States and/or other countries. Other brand and product names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR does not assume any means without the written permission of NETGEAR, Inc. Phone (US & Canada only): 1-888-NETGEAR... Statement of Conditions To improve internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to change without notice. All rights reserved. ...
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N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router Premium Edition WNDR3800 Chapter 4 Genie Advanced Home Setup Wizard 33 WPS Wizard 34 Setup Menu 35 WAN Setup 36 Default DMZ Server 37 Change the MTU Size 37 LAN Setup 39 LAN Setup Screen Settings 40 Use the Router as a DHCP Server 40 Address Reservation 41 Quality of Service...Advanced Settings 59 Media Server Settings 61 Play WNDR3800 Media on TiVo with ReadyDLNA 62 Copy TiVo Files onto a Computer 64 Specify Approved USB Devices 64 Connect to the USB Drive from a Remote Computer 65 Access the Router's USB Drive Remotely Using FTP 65 Chapter...
N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router Premium Edition WNDR3800 Chapter 4 Genie Advanced Home Setup Wizard 33 WPS Wizard 34 Setup Menu 35 WAN Setup 36 Default DMZ Server 37 Change the MTU Size 37 LAN Setup 39 LAN Setup Screen Settings 40 Use the Router as a DHCP Server 40 Address Reservation 41 Quality of Service...Advanced Settings 59 Media Server Settings 61 Play WNDR3800 Media on TiVo with ReadyDLNA 62 Copy TiVo Files onto a Computer 64 Specify Approved USB Devices 64 Connect to the USB Drive from a Remote Computer 65 Access the Router's USB Drive Remotely Using FTP 65 Chapter...
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N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router Premium Edition WNDR3800 Chapter 7 Administration Upgrade the Router Firmware 74 View Router Status 75 Router Information 75 Internet Port (WAN) Setup 75 Wireless Settings (2.4 GHz) and Wireless Settings (5 GHz 78 Guest Network (2.4 GHz) and Guest Network (5 GHz 78 View Logs of Web ... Back up a Large Amount of Data 85 Change the Partition Scheme 87 Chapter 8 Advanced Settings Advanced Wireless Settings 89 Wireless Repeating Function (WDS 90 Wireless Repeating Function 92 Set Up the Base Station 93 Set Up a Repeater Unit 94 Port Forwarding and ...
N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router Premium Edition WNDR3800 Chapter 7 Administration Upgrade the Router Firmware 74 View Router Status 75 Router Information 75 Internet Port (WAN) Setup 75 Wireless Settings (2.4 GHz) and Wireless Settings (5 GHz 78 Guest Network (2.4 GHz) and Guest Network (5 GHz 78 View Logs of Web ... Back up a Large Amount of Data 85 Change the Partition Scheme 87 Chapter 8 Advanced Settings Advanced Wireless Settings 89 Wireless Repeating Function (WDS 90 Wireless Repeating Function 92 Set Up the Base Station 93 Set Up a Repeater Unit 94 Port Forwarding and ...
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N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router Premium Edition WNDR3800 Chapter 9 Troubleshooting Quick Tips 114 Sequence to Restart Your Network 114 Power LED 114 Check Ethernet Cable Connections 114 Wireless Settings 114 Network Settings 115 Troubleshooting with the LEDs 115 Power LED Is Off or Blinking 115 LEDs Never Turn Off 115 Internet or Ethernet Port LEDs Are Off 116 Wireless... LED Is Off 116 Cannot Log In to the Router 116 Cannot Access the Internet 117 Changes Not Saved 118 Incorrect Date or Time 118 Wireless Connectivity 118 Wireless Signal Strength 119 ...
N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router Premium Edition WNDR3800 Chapter 9 Troubleshooting Quick Tips 114 Sequence to Restart Your Network 114 Power LED 114 Check Ethernet Cable Connections 114 Wireless Settings 114 Network Settings 115 Troubleshooting with the LEDs 115 Power LED Is Off or Blinking 115 LEDs Never Turn Off 115 Internet or Ethernet Port LEDs Are Off 116 Wireless... LED Is Off 116 Cannot Log In to the Router 116 Cannot Access the Internet 117 Changes Not Saved 118 Incorrect Date or Time 118 Wireless Connectivity 118 Wireless Signal Strength 119 ...
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... installing your wireless router The N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router Premium Edition WNDR3800 provides high-performance wireless Internet access that came in this manual, visit the Support website at http://support.netgear.com. 7 This is ideal for high-demand applications such as streaming HD video and multiplayer games. This chapter contains the following sections: • Premium Features • Unpack Your New Router • Prepare...
... installing your wireless router The N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router Premium Edition WNDR3800 provides high-performance wireless Internet access that came in this manual, visit the Support website at http://support.netgear.com. 7 This is ideal for high-demand applications such as streaming HD video and multiplayer games. This chapter contains the following sections: • Premium Features • Unpack Your New Router • Prepare...
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... Setup 8 Video Mode To prevent packet drops or jitter when streaming high-quality video, NETGEAR recommends that you connect a USB printer to the router's USB port, and access it easy to share a network printer. ReadySHARE Cloud ReadySHARE Cloud...on page 55. ClearChannel Selector Wireless networks are described in this Wi-Fi network. In addition to your home network. N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router Premium Edition WNDR3800 Premium Features Your router includes premium features, which are often congested with interference from neighboring Wi-Fi routers, as well as from ...
... Setup 8 Video Mode To prevent packet drops or jitter when streaming high-quality video, NETGEAR recommends that you connect a USB printer to the router's USB port, and access it easy to share a network printer. ReadySHARE Cloud ReadySHARE Cloud...on page 55. ClearChannel Selector Wireless networks are described in this Wi-Fi network. In addition to your home network. N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router Premium Edition WNDR3800 Premium Features Your router includes premium features, which are often congested with interference from neighboring Wi-Fi routers, as well as from ...
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... information about how to your WNDR3800 router. Hardware Setup 9 N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router Premium Edition WNDR3800 busy Wi-Fi channels. View images in jpg format. TiVo Support This feature allows your TiVo to access media files stored on a USB device that is enabled by default on your router. See and play back mpeg1..., and mpeg2 files. • Music. ClearChannel Selector is connected to enable TiVo support, see Media Server Settings on the same network as the router. The TiVo must be on page 61...
... information about how to your WNDR3800 router. Hardware Setup 9 N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router Premium Edition WNDR3800 busy Wi-Fi channels. View images in jpg format. TiVo Support This feature allows your TiVo to access media files stored on a USB device that is enabled by default on your router. See and play back mpeg1..., and mpeg2 files. • Music. ClearChannel Selector is connected to enable TiVo support, see Media Server Settings on the same network as the router. The TiVo must be on page 61...
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... box contents Ethernet cable Hardware Setup 10 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 stand for repair. Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in case you need to position your NETGEAR dealer. See Position Your Wireless Router on router stand Installation guide (not shown) Power...
... box contents Ethernet cable Hardware Setup 10 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 stand for repair. Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in case you need to position your NETGEAR dealer. See Position Your Wireless Router on router stand Installation guide (not shown) Power...
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...the figure. Carefully remove the protective film from the top of the case, and sliding the router onto the base. See Position Your Wireless Router on page 14 for your router, take a moment to the LEDs on the base with the label and the front and back... with arrow on the back of your router by aligning the arrow on the front panel. Note that the Wireless and WPS icons are buttons. Pay particular attention to become familiar with the arrow on case back 3. N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router Premium Edition WNDR3800 Prepare the Router for Installation 1. Figure 2.
...the figure. Carefully remove the protective film from the top of the case, and sliding the router onto the base. See Position Your Wireless Router on page 14 for your router, take a moment to the LEDs on the base with the label and the front and back... with arrow on the back of your router by aligning the arrow on the front panel. Note that the Wireless and WPS icons are buttons. Pay particular attention to become familiar with the arrow on case back 3. N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router Premium Edition WNDR3800 Prepare the Router for Installation 1. Figure 2.
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N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router Premium Edition WNDR3800 The front panel has status LEDs that you cannot connect wirelessly to the router. • WPS button. The LEDs are also two buttons on . Solid green. Off. Blinking green. The unit is operating in the following table. The USB ... supplied to remove the attached USB device. See www.netgear.com/support. The 11n 2.4 GHz wireless radio is enabled in 11n mode at the bottom if the router is on and off and you can use this button to use WPS to add a wireless device or computer to the modem has been detected. •...
N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router Premium Edition WNDR3800 The front panel has status LEDs that you cannot connect wirelessly to the router. • WPS button. The LEDs are also two buttons on . Solid green. Off. Blinking green. The unit is operating in the following table. The USB ... supplied to remove the attached USB device. See www.netgear.com/support. The 11n 2.4 GHz wireless radio is enabled in 11n mode at the bottom if the router is on and off and you can use this button to use WPS to add a wireless device or computer to the modem has been detected. •...
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...to local computers. • The Internet (WAN) 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet port is for information about preset security. N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router Premium Edition WNDR3800 Back Panel The back panel has the On/Off button and the port connections shown here and described below. Hardware Setup 13... (LAN) 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet ports are for cabling the router to attach a USB storage device. Information on the router label See Basic Wireless Settings on the bottom of the router shows the router's Restore Factory Settings button, preset login information, MAC address, and serial...
...to local computers. • The Internet (WAN) 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet port is for information about preset security. N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router Premium Edition WNDR3800 Back Panel The back panel has the On/Off button and the port connections shown here and described below. Hardware Setup 13... (LAN) 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet ports are for cabling the router to attach a USB storage device. Information on the router label See Basic Wireless Settings on the bottom of the router shows the router's Restore Factory Settings button, preset login information, MAC address, and serial...
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... the best side-to-side coverage or with the antenna in significant performance degradation or the inability to wirelessly connect to the router. Large expanses of your wireless devices. • So it is better if adjacent access points use Channels 1 and 6, or 6...; Away from electrical devices that when you access your network from any large metal surfaces, such as applicable. N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router Premium Edition WNDR3800 Position Your Wireless Router The router lets you use multiple access points, it is accessible to an AC power outlet and near Ethernet cables for ...
... the best side-to-side coverage or with the antenna in significant performance degradation or the inability to wirelessly connect to the router. Large expanses of your wireless devices. • So it is better if adjacent access points use Channels 1 and 6, or 6...; Away from electrical devices that when you access your network from any large metal surfaces, such as applicable. N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router Premium Edition WNDR3800 Position Your Wireless Router The router lets you use multiple access points, it is accessible to an AC power outlet and near Ethernet cables for ...
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...Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). Getting Started with all of your router with the NETGEAR Genie automatically, or you need to change the settings so that you with a unique wireless network name (SSID) and password for DHCP If you set up...Your Internet service provider (ISP) should have different purposes. N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router Premium Edition WNDR3800 Router Setup Preparation You can use the Genie menus and screens to set up your router manually. This information is the wireless security supported by ISP; However, before you start an Internet...
...Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). Getting Started with all of your router with the NETGEAR Genie automatically, or you need to change the settings so that you with a unique wireless network name (SSID) and password for DHCP If you set up...Your Internet service provider (ISP) should have different purposes. N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router Premium Edition WNDR3800 Router Setup Preparation You can use the Genie menus and screens to set up your router manually. This information is the wireless security supported by ISP; However, before you start an Internet...
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... listed on page 18. 4. It takes about 15 minutes to complete. To use NETGEAR Genie to the Internet: 1. N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router Premium Edition WNDR3800 NETGEAR Genie Setup NETGEAR Genie runs on by pressing the On/Off button, if not done yet. 2. See Use NETGEAR Genie after Installation on the bottom label) to the Internet. Follow the onscreen instructions to...
... listed on page 18. 4. It takes about 15 minutes to complete. To use NETGEAR Genie to the Internet: 1. N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router Premium Edition WNDR3800 NETGEAR Genie Setup NETGEAR Genie runs on by pressing the On/Off button, if not done yet. 2. See Use NETGEAR Genie after Installation on the bottom label) to the Internet. Follow the onscreen instructions to...
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... of the screen. If it shows up, and click Yes to upgrade the router with NETGEAR Genie 18 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 displayed on page 16 for the router password, both in to your Internet connection. Note: The...
... of the screen. If it shows up, and click Yes to upgrade the router with NETGEAR Genie 18 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 displayed on page 16 for the router password, both in to your Internet connection. Note: The...
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... name from reaching your router. • Wireless. Router Basic Home screen with NETGEAR Genie 19 This dashboard screen displays when you have an Internet connection. The left column has the menus, and at a glance. These links work once you log in to the router. • Internet. N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router Premium Edition WNDR3800 Router Dashboard (Basic Home Screen) The router Basic Home screen has...
... name from reaching your router. • Wireless. Router Basic Home screen with NETGEAR Genie 19 This dashboard screen displays when you have an Internet connection. The left column has the menus, and at a glance. These links work once you log in to the router. • Internet. N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router Premium Edition WNDR3800 Router Dashboard (Basic Home Screen) The router Basic Home screen has...
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...NETGEAR Genie 20 The default router passphrase is located on the product label on the bottom of the router. 4. During the connection process, the client gets the security settings from the router so that every device in your router. 3. The device is a standard for your wireless...Look for easily adding computers and other wireless devices. 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. Repeat steps 1-2 to add ...
...NETGEAR Genie 20 The default router passphrase is located on the product label on the bottom of the router. 4. During the connection process, the client gets the security settings from the router so that every device in your router. 3. The device is a standard for your wireless...Look for easily adding computers and other wireless devices. 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. Repeat steps 1-2 to add ...
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... an ISP login is required. Internet Setup Screen Fields The following screen displays: Scroll to change ISP information. 1. If the NETGEAR website does not display within 1 minute, see Chapter 9, Troubleshooting. 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 the...
... an ISP login is required. Internet Setup Screen Fields The following screen displays: Scroll to change ISP information. 1. If the NETGEAR website does not display within 1 minute, see Chapter 9, Troubleshooting. 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 the...