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...off your modem to power. (not included) Power On/Off N600 Wireless Router Laptop or desktop computer Step 4: Connect the power adapter to the router, then plug it into an outlet. Wait for the 2.4 ...router onto the stand. Step 6: Open a browser. Optionally, connect wirelessly by using the preset wireless security settings located on a level surface. 2. Place the stand on the bottom label. 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...
...off your modem to power. (not included) Power On/Off N600 Wireless Router Laptop or desktop computer Step 4: Connect the power adapter to the router, then plug it into an outlet. Wait for the 2.4 ...router onto the stand. Step 6: Open a browser. Optionally, connect wirelessly by using the preset wireless security settings located on a level surface. 2. Place the stand on the bottom label. 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...
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... If your wireless connections on the router. 2. Press the WPS button on the wireless device that manages your wireless device supports WPS (WiFi Protected Setup)-NETGEAR calls this process to your wireless device to press the WPS button on the bottom of NETGEAR, Inc. ... and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the router. All rights reserved. For GNU General Public License (GPL) related information, please visit http://kbserver.netgear.com/kb_web_files/open_src.asp. Preset Wireless Security This product has a unique WiFi network name (SSID...
... If your wireless connections on the router. 2. Press the WPS button on the wireless device that manages your wireless device supports WPS (WiFi Protected Setup)-NETGEAR calls this process to your wireless device to press the WPS button on the bottom of NETGEAR, Inc. ... and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the router. All rights reserved. For GNU General Public License (GPL) related information, please visit http://kbserver.netgear.com/kb_web_files/open_src.asp. Preset Wireless Security This product has a unique WiFi network name (SSID...
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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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... to the products described in this document without notice. Phone (US & Canada only): 1-888-NETGEAR Phone (Other Countries): Check the list of NETGEAR, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries in any form or by any language in the United States and...system, or translated into any means without the written permission of , the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein. 2 N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router Premium Edition WNDR3800 ©2011 NETGEAR, Inc. Information is subject to change without notice. All rights reserved. Technical Support Thank you for more information about the ...
... to the products described in this document without notice. Phone (US & Canada only): 1-888-NETGEAR Phone (Other Countries): Check the list of NETGEAR, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries in any form or by any language in the United States and...system, or translated into any means without the written permission of , the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein. 2 N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router Premium Edition WNDR3800 ©2011 NETGEAR, Inc. Information is subject to change without notice. All rights reserved. Technical Support Thank you for more information about the ...
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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...
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...
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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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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...
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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...to stream video, to access the shared contents on the USB 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. Using this feature, you ...dynamically avoiding Hardware Setup 8 See Set Up a Video Network on page 52. To learn more about ReadySHARE, see www.netgear.com/readyshare. In addition to share a network printer. See ReadySHARE Cloud on page 30. ReadySHARE USB Storage Attach a...
...to stream video, to access the shared contents on the USB 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. Using this feature, you ...dynamically avoiding Hardware Setup 8 See Set Up a Video Network on page 52. To learn more about ReadySHARE, see www.netgear.com/readyshare. In addition to share a network printer. See ReadySHARE Cloud on page 30. ReadySHARE USB Storage Attach a...
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.... • Pictures. Hardware Setup 9 This feature supports the following file formats: • Video. View images in jpg format. The TiVo must be on page 61. N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router Premium Edition WNDR3800 busy Wi-Fi channels. TiVo Support This feature allows your TiVo to enable TiVo support, see Media Server Settings on the same network as the...
.... • Pictures. Hardware Setup 9 This feature supports the following file formats: • Video. View images in jpg format. The TiVo must be on page 61. N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router Premium Edition WNDR3800 busy Wi-Fi channels. TiVo Support This feature allows your TiVo to enable TiVo support, see Media Server Settings on the same network as the...
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...; NETGEAR Installation Guide with cabling and router setup instructions If any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your router. See Position Your Wireless Router on page 14 for repair. 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 router...
...; NETGEAR Installation Guide with cabling and router setup instructions If any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your router. See Position Your Wireless Router on page 14 for repair. 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 router...
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... your wired computers). Front panel LED and button icons Hardware Setup 11 Set up your router in the figure. Place your router by aligning the arrow on the base with arrow on the front panel. N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router Premium Edition WNDR3800 Prepare the Router for Installation 1. Carefully remove the protective film from the top of the case, and sliding...
... your wired computers). Front panel LED and button icons Hardware Setup 11 Set up your router in the figure. Place your router by aligning the arrow on the base with arrow on the front panel. N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router Premium Edition WNDR3800 Prepare the Router for Installation 1. Carefully remove the protective film from the top of the case, and sliding...
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...are lit, then the wireless radio is trying to add the wireless device or computer. The router startup has completed and the router is in the following table. Power is now safe to remove the attached USB device. See www.netgear.com/support. ready to... operating in use WPS to add a wireless device or computer to your wireless network. The USB device is off . 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 11n 2.4 GHz wireless radio is in 11n mode at 5 ...
...are lit, then the wireless radio is trying to add the wireless device or computer. The router startup has completed and the router is in the following table. Power is now safe to remove the attached USB device. See www.netgear.com/support. ready to... operating in use WPS to add a wireless device or computer to your wireless network. The USB device is off . 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 11n 2.4 GHz wireless radio is in 11n mode at 5 ...
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... Setup 13 See Factory Default Settings on page 121 for information about preset security. Label The label 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...and the factory setting values. 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. N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router Premium Edition WNDR3800 Back Panel The back panel has the On/Off...
... Setup 13 See Factory Default Settings on page 121 for information about preset security. Label The label 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...and the factory setting values. 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. N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router Premium Edition WNDR3800 Back Panel The back panel has the On/Off...
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...the area where your computers and other devices operate, and preferably within the operating range of your wireless network. The recommended channel spacing between the router and your other devices to a minimum. • Away from any large metal surfaces, such... with the antenna in significant performance degradation or the inability to wirelessly connect to provide the best up-and-down coverage, as applicable. N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router Premium Edition WNDR3800 Position Your Wireless Router The router lets you access your network from virtually anywhere within line of ...
...the area where your computers and other devices operate, and preferably within the operating range of your wireless network. The recommended channel spacing between the router and your other devices to a minimum. • Away from any large metal surfaces, such... with the antenna in significant performance degradation or the inability to wirelessly connect to provide the best up-and-down coverage, as applicable. N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router Premium Edition WNDR3800 Position Your Wireless Router The router lets you access your network from virtually anywhere within line of ...
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Getting Started with NETGEAR Genie 2 Connecting to the router This chapter explains how to use NETGEAR Genie to set up your router after Installation • Upgrade Router Firmware • Router Dashboard (Basic Home Screen) • Add Wireless Devices or Computers to Your Network 15 This chapter contains the following sections: • Router Setup Preparation • Types of Logins and Access • NETGEAR Genie Setup • Use NETGEAR Genie after you complete cabling as described in the installation guide and in the previous chapter in this book. 2.
Getting Started with NETGEAR Genie 2 Connecting to the router This chapter explains how to use NETGEAR Genie to set up your router after Installation • Upgrade Router Firmware • Router Dashboard (Basic Home Screen) • Add Wireless Devices or Computers to Your Network 15 This chapter contains the following sections: • Router Setup Preparation • Types of Logins and Access • NETGEAR Genie Setup • Use NETGEAR Genie after you complete cabling as described in the installation guide and in the previous chapter in this book. 2.
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... service. See Use NETGEAR Genie after Installation on page 18 for your DSL account • ISP login name and password • Fixed or static IP address settings (special deployment by the router. 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. When you start the setup process, you in the network...
... service. See Use NETGEAR Genie after Installation on page 18 for your DSL account • ISP login name and password • Fixed or static IP address settings (special deployment by the router. 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. When you start the setup process, you in the network...
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... that those steps have selected the correct options and typed everything correctly. 2. Contact your ISP to set up and running. It is fully up the router because it 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. If problems persist, register your...
... that those steps have selected the correct options and typed everything correctly. 2. Contact your ISP to set up and running. It is fully up the router because it 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. If problems persist, register your...
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... letters. Getting Started with the latest firmware. Note: The router user name and password are connected to the Internet, the router automatically checks for you set up your router, NETGEAR Genie automatically starts when you want to view or change settings..., turn off the router, shut down the computer, or do anything else to the router. 2. 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. See Types of ...
... letters. Getting Started with the latest firmware. Note: The router user name and password are connected to the Internet, the router automatically checks for you set up your router, NETGEAR Genie automatically starts when you want to view or change settings..., turn off the router, shut down the computer, or do anything else to the router. 2. 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. See Types of ...