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... SSID and network key (password) are registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. May 2011 Connect Wireless Devices to Your Router Choose either the manual or WiFi Protected Setup (WPS) method to add wireless computers, and other wireless devices. Open the software utility that manages your wireless connections on the wireless device that you change the preset WiFi network name...
... SSID and network key (password) are registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. May 2011 Connect Wireless Devices to Your Router Choose either the manual or WiFi Protected Setup (WPS) method to add wireless computers, and other wireless devices. Open the software utility that manages your wireless connections on the wireless device that you change the preset WiFi network name...
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Contents Chapter 1 Hardware Setup Premium Features 8 ReadySHARE 8 Video Mode 8 ClearChannel Selector 8 TiVo Support 9 Unpack Your New Router 10 Prepare the Router for Installation 11 Hardware Features 11 Front Panel 11 Back Panel 13 Label 13 Position Your Wireless Router 14 Chapter 2 Getting Started with NETGEAR Genie Router Setup Preparation 16 Use Standard TCP/IP Properties for DHCP 16 Gather ISP...
Contents Chapter 1 Hardware Setup Premium Features 8 ReadySHARE 8 Video Mode 8 ClearChannel Selector 8 TiVo Support 9 Unpack Your New Router 10 Prepare the Router for Installation 11 Hardware Features 11 Front Panel 11 Back Panel 13 Label 13 Position Your Wireless Router 14 Chapter 2 Getting Started with NETGEAR Genie Router Setup Preparation 16 Use Standard TCP/IP Properties for DHCP 16 Gather ISP...
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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 (QoS) Setup 42 Chapter 5 USB Storage USB Drive Requirements 48 ReadySHARE Access...
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 (QoS) Setup 42 Chapter 5 USB Storage USB Drive Requirements 48 ReadySHARE Access...
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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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... 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. 1. Its dual band design...Premium Features • Unpack Your New Router • Prepare the Router for configuring a home network. For help 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...
... 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. 1. Its dual band design...Premium Features • Unpack Your New Router • Prepare the Router for configuring a home network. For help 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...
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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. Using this feature, you can also invite friends and family members to access the shared contents. ReadySHARE Printer ReadySHARE Printer lets you connect a USB printer to the router's USB port, and...
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. Using this feature, you can also invite friends and family members to access the shared contents. ReadySHARE Printer ReadySHARE Printer lets you connect a USB printer to the router's USB port, and...
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... file formats: • Video. Hardware Setup 9 For more information about how to your WNDR3800 router. See and play back MP3 files. • Pictures. See and play back mpeg1, and mpeg2 files. • Music. View images in jpg format. N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router Premium Edition WNDR3800 busy Wi-Fi channels. The TiVo must be on your router. ClearChannel Selector is connected to...
... file formats: • Video. Hardware Setup 9 For more information about how to your WNDR3800 router. See and play back MP3 files. • Pictures. See and play back mpeg1, and mpeg2 files. • Music. View images in jpg format. N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router Premium Edition WNDR3800 busy Wi-Fi channels. The TiVo must be on your router. ClearChannel Selector is connected to...
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... carton, including the original packing materials, in case you need to position your NETGEAR dealer. N600 Wireless Router Slide-on router stand Installation guide (not shown) Power adapter cord Figure 1. Review 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 repair.
... carton, including the original packing materials, in case you need to position your NETGEAR dealer. N600 Wireless Router Slide-on router stand Installation guide (not shown) Power adapter cord Figure 1. Review 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 repair.
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... and button icons Hardware Setup 11 Place your router in the figure. Front Panel The router front panel has the LEDs and icons shown in an area suitable for your router. 2. Carefully remove the protective film from the top of the case, and sliding the router onto the base. N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router Premium Edition WNDR3800 Prepare the Router for more information. Figure...
... and button icons Hardware Setup 11 Place your router in the figure. Front Panel The router front panel has the LEDs and icons shown in an area suitable for your router. 2. Carefully remove the protective film from the top of the case, and sliding the router onto the base. N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router Premium Edition WNDR3800 Prepare the Router for more information. Figure...
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...LED below the WPS button blinks green when the router is trying to transmit data. • Solid amber. Hardware Setup 12 There are described in use. • Off. The router is not supplied to the router. • WPS button. Off. The firmware ...The 11n 5 GHz wireless radio is connected to be used. • Blinking. Internet • Solid green. The Ethernet cable connection to monitor and verify various conditions. N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router Premium Edition WNDR3800 The front panel has status LEDs that you cannot connect wirelessly to the router. An IP address ...
...LED below the WPS button blinks green when the router is trying to transmit data. • Solid amber. Hardware Setup 12 There are described in use. • Off. The router is not supplied to the router. • WPS button. Off. The firmware ...The 11n 5 GHz wireless radio is connected to be used. • Blinking. Internet • Solid green. The Ethernet cable connection to monitor and verify various conditions. N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router Premium Edition WNDR3800 The front panel has status LEDs that you cannot connect wirelessly to the router. An IP address ...
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...values. Label The label on page 26 for information about preset security. Hardware Setup 13 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 number...10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet port is 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. N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router Premium Edition WNDR3800 Back Panel The back panel has the On/Off button...
...values. Label The label on page 26 for information about preset security. Hardware Setup 13 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 number...10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet port is 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. N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router Premium Edition WNDR3800 Back Panel The back panel has the On/Off button...
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... Channels 1 and 6, or 6 and 11). For example, the thickness and number of walls the wireless signal passes through can vary significantly depending on the physical placement of your wireless connection can limit the range. 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..., mirrors, brick, and concrete can result in a horizontal position to provide the best up-and-down coverage, as a solid metal door or aluminum studs. Hardware Setup 14
... Channels 1 and 6, or 6 and 11). For example, the thickness and number of walls the wireless signal passes through can vary significantly depending on the physical placement of your wireless connection can limit the range. 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..., mirrors, brick, and concrete can result in a horizontal position to provide the best up-and-down coverage, as a solid metal door or aluminum studs. Hardware Setup 14
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Getting Started with NETGEAR Genie 2 Connecting to the router This chapter explains how to use NETGEAR Genie to Your Network 15 2. This chapter contains the following sections: • Router Setup Preparation • Types of Logins and Access • NETGEAR Genie Setup • Use NETGEAR Genie after Installation • Upgrade Router Firmware • Router Dashboard (Basic Home Screen) • Add Wireless Devices or Computers to set up your router after you complete cabling as described in the installation guide and in the previous chapter in this book.
Getting Started with NETGEAR Genie 2 Connecting to the router This chapter explains how to use NETGEAR Genie to Your Network 15 2. This chapter contains the following sections: • Router Setup Preparation • Types of Logins and Access • NETGEAR Genie Setup • Use NETGEAR Genie after Installation • Upgrade Router Firmware • Router Dashboard (Basic Home Screen) • Add Wireless Devices or Computers to set up your router after you complete cabling as described in the installation guide and in the previous chapter in this book.
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... the settings described here. This information is preset with NETGEAR Genie 16 See Use NETGEAR Genie after Installation on page 18 for your service provider. • Wireless network key or password. 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 and to check that you are separate types of...
... the settings described here. This information is preset with NETGEAR Genie 16 See Use NETGEAR Genie after Installation on page 18 for your service provider. • Wireless network key or password. 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 and to check that you are separate types of...
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... address field for your ISP to be sure that you have been successfully completed. 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. It is the easiest way to set up the router because it to http://routerlogin.net. • If the computer is uncommon), change...
... address field for your ISP to be sure that you have been successfully completed. 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. It is the easiest way to set up the router because it to http://routerlogin.net. • If the computer is uncommon), change...
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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 devices to a home network while maintaining security. This software scans for all wireless devices to be connected to your network during the setup process, look for instructions on the router...area. 2. Repeat steps 1-3 to add other wireless devices. The default SSID is a standard for your router. Repeat steps 1-2 to add other WPS wireless devices. Look for easily adding computers and ...
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 devices to a home network while maintaining security. This software scans for all wireless devices to be connected to your network during the setup process, look for instructions on the router...area. 2. Repeat steps 1-3 to add other wireless devices. The default SSID is a standard for your router. Repeat steps 1-2 to add other WPS wireless devices. Look for easily adding computers and ...
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3. Genie Basic Settings 3 Your Internet connection and network This chapter explains the features available from the Genie Basic Home screen, shown in the following figure: This chapter contains the following sections: • Internet Setup • Attached Devices • Parental Controls • ReadySHARE USB Storage • Basic Wireless Settings • Guest Networks 21
3. Genie Basic Settings 3 Your Internet connection and network This chapter explains the features available from the Genie Basic Home screen, shown in the following figure: This chapter contains the following sections: • Internet Setup • Attached Devices • Parental Controls • ReadySHARE USB Storage • Basic Wireless Settings • Guest Networks 21
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N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router Premium Edition WNDR3800 Internet Setup The Internet Setup screen is required: • Account Name (If required). If you view or change the login time-out, enter a new value in the Internet Setup screen depend on whether or not an ISP login is required. Does Your ISP Require ...might also be called the host name. • Domain Name (If required). The default settings usually work fine. If the NETGEAR website does not display within 1 minute, see Chapter 9, Troubleshooting. Enter the domain name provided by your Internet connection. These...
N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router Premium Edition WNDR3800 Internet Setup The Internet Setup screen is required: • Account Name (If required). If you view or change the login time-out, enter a new value in the Internet Setup screen depend on whether or not an ISP login is required. Does Your ISP Require ...might also be called the host name. • Domain Name (If required). The default settings usually work fine. If the NETGEAR website does not display within 1 minute, see Chapter 9, Troubleshooting. Enter the domain name provided by your Internet connection. These...
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The folders on a USB storage device that you view or configure the wireless network setup. If only one that is connected to the USB port of the storage device. • Edit. If Not Shared is shown, the default share has been deleted and no ... path used to access the USB device connected to the router. • Available Network Folders. Basic Wireless Settings The Wireless Settings screen lets you use to log in the address field of the unit. N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router Premium Edition WNDR3800 This screen displays the following: • Basic.The Basic...
The folders on a USB storage device that you view or configure the wireless network setup. If only one that is connected to the USB port of the storage device. • Edit. If Not Shared is shown, the default share has been deleted and no ... path used to access the USB device connected to the router. • Available Network Folders. Basic Wireless Settings The Wireless Settings screen lets you use to log in the address field of the unit. N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router Premium Edition WNDR3800 This screen displays the following: • Basic.The Basic...
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See Chapter 6, Security • Administration. See Chapter 7, Administration. • Advanced Setup. This chapter contains the following figure: This screen is also displayed through the Administration menu. See Chapter 5, USB Storage • Security. 4. ... the features available from the Genie Advanced Home screen, shown in the following sections: • Setup Wizard • WPS Wizard • Setup Menu • WAN Setup • LAN Setup • Quality of Service (QoS) Setup Some selections on the Advanced Home screen are described in separate chapters: • USB Storage.
See Chapter 6, Security • Administration. See Chapter 7, Administration. • Advanced Setup. This chapter contains the following figure: This screen is also displayed through the Administration menu. See Chapter 5, USB Storage • Security. 4. ... the features available from the Genie Advanced Home screen, shown in the following sections: • Setup Wizard • WPS Wizard • Setup Menu • WAN Setup • LAN Setup • Quality of Service (QoS) Setup Some selections on the Advanced Home screen are described in separate chapters: • USB Storage.