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...into an outlet. Wait approximately 2 minutes until your modem to power. (not included) Power On/Off N600 Wireless Router Laptop or desktop computer Step 4: Connect the power adapter to establish a wired connection as shown in ).... Connect the router to the Internet port on . Wait for the 2.4 GHz LED ( 2.4GHz ) to the router: 1. Step 1: Unplug the power to turn on router stand Power adapter N600 Wireless Router (with stand attached) Attach the stand to turn off your computer. Installation Guide N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router Premium Edition WNDR3800 Package Contents...
...into an outlet. Wait approximately 2 minutes until your modem to power. (not included) Power On/Off N600 Wireless Router Laptop or desktop computer Step 4: Connect the power adapter to establish a wired connection as shown in ).... Connect the router to the Internet port on . Wait for the 2.4 GHz LED ( 2.4GHz ) to the router: 1. Step 1: Unplug the power to turn on router stand Power adapter N600 Wireless Router (with stand attached) Attach the stand to turn off your computer. Installation Guide N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router Premium Edition WNDR3800 Package Contents...
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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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..., transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any means without notice. Phone (US & Canada only): 1-888-NETGEAR Phone (Other Countries): Check the list of , the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein. 2 N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router Premium Edition WNDR3800 ©2011 NETGEAR, Inc. To register your product, get the latest product updates, get support online, or for choosing...
..., transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any means without notice. Phone (US & Canada only): 1-888-NETGEAR Phone (Other Countries): Check the list of , the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein. 2 N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router Premium Edition WNDR3800 ©2011 NETGEAR, Inc. To register your product, get the latest product updates, get support online, or for choosing...
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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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1. For help installing your wireless router The N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router Premium Edition WNDR3800 provides high-performance wireless Internet access that is because the router contains two different types of wireless radios to know your new router, see the installation guide that came in this manual, visit the Support website at http://support.netgear.com. 7 Its dual band design provides the maximum flexibility for Installation • Hardware...
1. For help installing your wireless router The N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router Premium Edition WNDR3800 provides high-performance wireless Internet access that is because the router contains two different types of wireless radios to know your new router, see the installation guide that came in this manual, visit the Support website at http://support.netgear.com. 7 Its dual band design provides the maximum flexibility for Installation • Hardware...
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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 other household appliances. Then access the files through your router automatically scans for the clearest and fastest ...drive or storage device to share a network printer. To learn more about ReadySHARE, see www.netgear.com/readyshare. ReadySHARE ReadySHARE makes it wirelessly. ReadySHARE Cloud ReadySHARE Cloud gives you remote access over the Internet to a USB storage device ...
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 other household appliances. Then access the files through your router automatically scans for the clearest and fastest ...drive or storage device to share a network printer. To learn more about ReadySHARE, see www.netgear.com/readyshare. ReadySHARE ReadySHARE makes it wirelessly. ReadySHARE Cloud ReadySHARE Cloud gives you remote access over the Internet to a USB storage device ...
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For more information about how to your router. The TiVo must be on page 61. This feature supports the following file formats: • Video. Hardware Setup 9 View images in jpg format. ClearChannel ...files stored on a USB device that is connected to enable TiVo support, see Media Server Settings on the same network as the router. See and play back MP3 files. • Pictures. See and play back mpeg1, and mpeg2 files. • Music. TiVo Support This feature allows your WNDR3800 router. N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router Premium Edition WNDR3800 busy Wi-Fi channels.
For more information about how to your router. The TiVo must be on page 61. This feature supports the following file formats: • Video. Hardware Setup 9 View images in jpg format. ClearChannel ...files stored on a USB device that is connected to enable TiVo support, see Media Server Settings on the same network as the router. See and play back MP3 files. • Pictures. See and play back mpeg1, and mpeg2 files. • Music. TiVo Support This feature allows your WNDR3800 router. N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router Premium Edition WNDR3800 busy Wi-Fi channels.
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... the 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 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...
... the 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 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...
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... LEDs and icons shown in an area suitable for installation (near an AC power outlet and accessible to the Ethernet cables for your router in the figure. N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router Premium Edition WNDR3800 Prepare the Router for more information. Place your wired computers). Pay particular attention to become familiar with arrow on page 14 for Installation 1. Carefully remove...
... LEDs and icons shown in an area suitable for installation (near an AC power outlet and accessible to the Ethernet cables for your router in the figure. N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router Premium Edition WNDR3800 Prepare the Router for more information. Place your wired computers). Pay particular attention to become familiar with arrow on page 14 for Installation 1. Carefully remove...
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Off. See www.netgear.com/support. The 11n 5 GHz wireless radio is now safe to remove the attached USB device. No USB device is connected, or the Safely Remove Hardware button has been clicked and ... is operating in use to monitor and verify various conditions. You can use . • Off. Hardware Setup 12 N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router Premium Edition WNDR3800 The front panel has status LEDs that you cannot connect wirelessly to the modem has been detected. • Off. The unit is off and you can use this button to use WPS to...
Off. See www.netgear.com/support. The 11n 5 GHz wireless radio is now safe to remove the attached USB device. No USB device is connected, or the Safely Remove Hardware button has been clicked and ... is operating in use to monitor and verify various conditions. You can use . • Off. Hardware Setup 12 N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router Premium Edition WNDR3800 The front panel has status LEDs that you cannot connect wirelessly to the modem has been detected. • Off. The unit is off and you can use this button to use WPS to...
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Information on the router label See Basic Wireless Settings on page 26 for cabling the router to a cable or DSL modem. • The USB 2.0 port (backward compatible to USB 1.0/1.1) can be used to attach a USB storage device....number. Preset login information Serial number Restore Factory Settings MAC address Figure 5. Label The label on page 121 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. Power AC power On/Off...
Information on the router label See Basic Wireless Settings on page 26 for cabling the router to a cable or DSL modem. • The USB 2.0 port (backward compatible to USB 1.0/1.1) can be used to attach a USB storage device....number. Preset login information Serial number Restore Factory Settings MAC address Figure 5. Label The label on page 121 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. Power AC power On/Off...
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...fish tanks, mirrors, brick, and concrete can also affect your wireless network. The recommended channel spacing between the router and your router. For example, the thickness and number of sight to your wireless devices. • So it is better if adjacent access points...-to-side coverage or with the antenna in significant performance degradation or the inability to wirelessly connect to the router. 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...
...fish tanks, mirrors, brick, and concrete can also affect your wireless network. The recommended channel spacing between the router and your router. For example, the thickness and number of sight to your wireless devices. • So it is better if adjacent access points...-to-side coverage or with the antenna in significant performance degradation or the inability to wirelessly connect to the router. 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...
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... set up your computer to use a static IP address, you with NETGEAR Genie 16 Your router is preset with a unique wireless network name (SSID) and password for details about the router's preconfigured security settings. this login information in a letter or some other... password • Fixed or static IP address settings (special deployment by the router. Gather ISP Information If you understand the difference so that 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...
... set up your computer to use a static IP address, you with NETGEAR Genie 16 Your router is preset with a unique wireless network name (SSID) and password for details about the router's preconfigured security settings. this login information in a letter or some other... password • Fixed or static IP address settings (special deployment by the router. Gather ISP Information If you understand the difference so that 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...
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... this is uncommon), change it automates many of the four LAN Ethernet ports, or wirelessly to the Internet. Getting Started with a Web browser. N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router Premium Edition WNDR3800 NETGEAR Genie Setup NETGEAR Genie runs on the bottom label) to your router. 3. Contact your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR Technical Support. Make sure that those steps have the correct configuration information. 3. See...
... this is uncommon), change it automates many of the four LAN Ethernet ports, or wirelessly to the Internet. Getting Started with a Web browser. N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router Premium Edition WNDR3800 NETGEAR Genie Setup NETGEAR Genie runs on the bottom label) to your router. 3. Contact your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR Technical Support. Make sure that those steps have the correct configuration information. 3. See...
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... is, a message is displayed on page 16 for more information about upgrading firmware. You can use NETGEAR Genie again if you want to the router. 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 view or change settings for the...
... is, a message is displayed on page 16 for more information about upgrading firmware. You can use NETGEAR Genie again if you want to the router. 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 view or change settings for the...
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...router. • Wireless. View the devices connected to view details) Help Figure 6. Router Basic Home screen with NETGEAR Genie 19 If you have an Internet connection. Set the router up for your router's Internet connection. • Advanced tab. Go to the NETGEAR support site to use your router... objectionable content from the Internet is used to access additional menus and screens. N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router Premium Edition WNDR3800 Router Dashboard (Basic Home Screen) The router Basic Home screen has a dashboard that is needed. See Chapter 8, Advanced Settings...
...router. • Wireless. View the devices connected to view details) Help Figure 6. Router Basic Home screen with NETGEAR Genie 19 If you have an Internet connection. Set the router up for your router's Internet connection. • Advanced tab. Go to the NETGEAR support site to use your router... objectionable content from the Internet is used to access additional menus and screens. N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router Premium Edition WNDR3800 Router Dashboard (Basic Home Screen) The router Basic Home screen has a dashboard that is needed. See Chapter 8, Advanced Settings...
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...network and select it . Repeat steps 1-3 to add other WPS wireless devices. During the connection process, the client gets the security settings from the router so that came with NETGEAR Genie 20 Getting Started with the device. Within 2 minutes, ...WPS button on your wireless device or follow these steps: 1. 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 equipment to join the wireless network: If your wireless device supports WPS (Push...
...network and select it . Repeat steps 1-3 to add other WPS wireless devices. During the connection process, the client gets the security settings from the router so that came with NETGEAR Genie 20 Getting Started with the device. Within 2 minutes, ...WPS button on your wireless device or follow these steps: 1. 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 equipment to join the wireless network: If your wireless device supports WPS (Push...
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... screen displays: Scroll to test your connection, check the ISP settings. 3. Answer either yes or no login is required: • Account Name (If required). N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router Premium Edition WNDR3800 Internet Setup The Internet Setup screen is required. Enter the settings for the IP address and DNS server. If you view or change the login...minutes. • No. This might also be called the host name. • Domain Name (If required). From the Home screen, select Internet. If the NETGEAR website does not display within 1 minute, see Chapter 9, Troubleshooting.
... screen displays: Scroll to test your connection, check the ISP settings. 3. Answer either yes or no login is required: • Account Name (If required). N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router Premium Edition WNDR3800 Internet Setup The Internet Setup screen is required. Enter the settings for the IP address and DNS server. If you view or change the login...minutes. • No. This might also be called the host name. • Domain Name (If required). From the Home screen, select Internet. If the NETGEAR website does not display within 1 minute, see Chapter 9, Troubleshooting.