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N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDRMAC User Manual 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA April 2011 202-10805-02 v1.0
N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDRMAC User Manual 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA April 2011 202-10805-02 v1.0
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... that may occur due to change without notice. Statement of Conditions To improve internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a...and/or other countries. NETGEAR does not assume any means without the written permission of this document without notice. All rights reserved. Information is subject to the use, or application of NETGEAR, Inc. N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDRMAC ©2011 NETGEAR, Inc. All rights ...
... that may occur due to change without notice. Statement of Conditions To improve internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a...and/or other countries. NETGEAR does not assume any means without the written permission of this document without notice. All rights reserved. Information is subject to the use, or application of NETGEAR, Inc. N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDRMAC ©2011 NETGEAR, Inc. All rights ...
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N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDRMAC Setup Menu 33 WAN Setup 34 Default DMZ Server 35 Change the MTU Size 35 LAN Setup 37 LAN Setup Screen Settings 38 Use the Router as a DHCP Server 38 Address Reservation 39 Quality of Service (QoS) Setup 40 Chapter... Filtering 58 Schedule Blocking 59 Security Event Email Notifications 60 Chapter 7 Administration Upgrade the Router Firmware 63 View Router Status 64 Router Information 64 Internet Provider (WAN) Setup 64 Wireless Settings (2.4 GHz) and Wireless Settings (5 GHz 67 Guest Network (2.4 GHz) and Guest Network (5 GHz 67 View...
N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDRMAC Setup Menu 33 WAN Setup 34 Default DMZ Server 35 Change the MTU Size 35 LAN Setup 37 LAN Setup Screen Settings 38 Use the Router as a DHCP Server 38 Address Reservation 39 Quality of Service (QoS) Setup 40 Chapter... Filtering 58 Schedule Blocking 59 Security Event Email Notifications 60 Chapter 7 Administration Upgrade the Router Firmware 63 View Router Status 64 Router Information 64 Internet Provider (WAN) Setup 64 Wireless Settings (2.4 GHz) and Wireless Settings (5 GHz 67 Guest Network (2.4 GHz) and Guest Network (5 GHz 67 View...
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N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDRMAC Chapter 8 Advanced Settings Advanced Wireless Settings 73 Wireless Repeating Function (WDS 74 Wireless Repeating Function 75 Set Up the Base Station 76 Set Up a Repeater Unit 77 Port Forwarding and Triggering 78 Remote Computer ...Turn Off 98 Internet or Ethernet Port LEDs Are Off 99 Wireless LED Is Off 99 Cannot Log In to the Router 99 Cannot Access the Internet 100 Changes Not Saved 101 Incorrect Date or Time 101 Wireless Connectivity 101 Wireless Signal Strength 102 Appendix A Supplemental Information Factory Default Settings ...
N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDRMAC Chapter 8 Advanced Settings Advanced Wireless Settings 73 Wireless Repeating Function (WDS 74 Wireless Repeating Function 75 Set Up the Base Station 76 Set Up a Repeater Unit 77 Port Forwarding and Triggering 78 Remote Computer ...Turn Off 98 Internet or Ethernet Port LEDs Are Off 99 Wireless LED Is Off 99 Cannot Log In to the Router 99 Cannot Access the Internet 100 Changes Not Saved 101 Incorrect Date or Time 101 Wireless Connectivity 101 Wireless Signal Strength 102 Appendix A Supplemental Information Factory Default Settings ...
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N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDRMAC Appendix B Notification of Compliance Index 6
N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDRMAC Appendix B Notification of Compliance Index 6
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... provides the maximum flexibility for Installation • Hardware Features • Position Your Wireless Router 7 For help installing your router 1 The N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDRMAC provides high-performance wireless Internet access. This chapter contains the following sections: • Unpack Your New Router • Prepare the Router for a home network. 1. Hardware Setup Getting to support connections on both...
... provides the maximum flexibility for Installation • Hardware Features • Position Your Wireless Router 7 For help installing your router 1 The N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDRMAC provides high-performance wireless Internet access. This chapter contains the following sections: • Unpack Your New Router • Prepare the Router for a home network. 1. Hardware Setup Getting to support connections on both...
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... 8 See Position Your Wireless Router on stand for repair. Ethernet cable Router Power adapter Router stand Figure 1. Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in case you need to position your NETGEAR dealer. N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDRMAC Unpack Your New Router Your box should contain the following items: • N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDRMAC • A slide...
... 8 See Position Your Wireless Router on stand for repair. Ethernet cable Router Power adapter Router stand Figure 1. Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in case you need to position your NETGEAR dealer. N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDRMAC Unpack Your New Router Your box should contain the following items: • N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDRMAC • A slide...
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... on the back of your router by aligning the arrow on the base with the arrow on the front panel. Figure 2. Hardware Setup 9 Hardware Features Before you cable your wired computers). N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDRMAC Prepare the Router for Installation 1. Carefully remove ...the protective film from the top of the case, and sliding the router onto the base. Set up your...
... on the back of your router by aligning the arrow on the base with the arrow on the front panel. Figure 2. Hardware Setup 9 Hardware Features Before you cable your wired computers). N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDRMAC Prepare the Router for Installation 1. Carefully remove ...the protective film from the top of the case, and sliding the router onto the base. Set up your...
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Hardware Setup 10 N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDRMAC Label The label on page 104 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. Preset wireless information Restore Factory Settings Serial number MAC address Figure 3. See Factory Default Settings...
Hardware Setup 10 N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDRMAC Label The label on page 104 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. Preset wireless information Restore Factory Settings Serial number MAC address Figure 3. See Factory Default Settings...
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...at the bottom if the router is corrupted. Power is ready to be used. • Blinking green. See www.netgear.com/support. • Blinking amber. The Ethernet cable connection to transmit data. • Solid amber. Pressing and holding the wireless LAN button for both ...Off. The wireless radios are buttons. Wireless • Solid blue. The USB device is operating in use to the modem. • Solid green. The router startup has completed and the router is detected on and off . N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDRMAC Front Panel The router front panel ...
...at the bottom if the router is corrupted. Power is ready to be used. • Blinking green. See www.netgear.com/support. • Blinking amber. The Ethernet cable connection to transmit data. • Solid amber. Pressing and holding the wireless LAN button for both ...Off. The wireless radios are buttons. Wireless • Solid blue. The USB device is operating in use to the modem. • Solid green. The router startup has completed and the router is detected on and off . N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDRMAC Front Panel The router front panel ...
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...Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDRMAC wireless radio is on the physical placement of your wireless network. The LED below the WPS button blinks green when the router is enabled in significant performance degradation or the inability to wirelessly connect to the router. For best results, place your router... from virtually anywhere within line of sight to reduce interference. Position Your Wireless Router The router lets you use Channels 1 and 6, or 6 and 11). However, the operating distance or range of your wireless devices. • So it is 5 channels (for example, use ...
...Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDRMAC wireless radio is on the physical placement of your wireless network. The LED below the WPS button blinks green when the router is enabled in significant performance degradation or the inability to wirelessly connect to the router. For best results, place your router... from virtually anywhere within line of sight to reduce interference. Position Your Wireless Router The router lets you use Channels 1 and 6, or 6 and 11). However, the operating distance or range of your wireless devices. • So it is 5 channels (for example, use ...
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... static IP address settings (special deployment by the router. See Use NETGEAR Genie after Installation on page 24for information about this login information, contact your service provider. • Wireless network key or passphrase. Gather ISP Information If you have different purposes. N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDRMAC Router Setup Preparation You can use the Genie menus...
... static IP address settings (special deployment by the router. See Use NETGEAR Genie after Installation on page 24for information about this login information, contact your service provider. • Wireless network key or passphrase. Gather ISP Information If you have different purposes. N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDRMAC Router Setup Preparation You can use the Genie menus...
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... correctly. 2. Read Chapter 9, Troubleshooting. It takes about 15 minutes to the Internet: 1. Getting Started with a Web browser. N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDRMAC NETGEAR Genie Setup NETGEAR Genie runs on the bottom label) to your router. 6. It is the easiest way to set to a static or fixed IP address (this is set up and running...
... correctly. 2. Read Chapter 9, Troubleshooting. It takes about 15 minutes to the Internet: 1. Getting Started with a Web browser. N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDRMAC NETGEAR Genie Setup NETGEAR Genie runs on the bottom label) to your router. 6. It is the easiest way to set to a static or fixed IP address (this is set up and running...
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... by the Ethernet (LAN) port of the router. The router model. It changes if you upgrade the router firmware. The Media Access Control address. The default is 0.0.0, the router cannot connect to display the following screen: Router Information Hardware Version. N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDRMAC View Router Status To view router status and usage information, click the Advanced...
... by the Ethernet (LAN) port of the router. The router model. It changes if you upgrade the router firmware. The Media Access Control address. The default is 0.0.0, the router cannot connect to display the following screen: Router Information Hardware Version. N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDRMAC View Router Status To view router status and usage information, click the Advanced...
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... find the best operating channel available. Region. The geographic region where the router is off. Wireless AP. N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDRMAC Wireless Settings (2.4 GHz) and Wireless Settings (5 GHz) You need to scroll down to see all the fields for this section of the Router Status screen: The following settings are displayed for each other. The...
... find the best operating channel available. Region. The geographic region where the router is off. Wireless AP. N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDRMAC Wireless Settings (2.4 GHz) and Wireless Settings (5 GHz) You need to scroll down to see all the fields for this section of the Router Status screen: The following settings are displayed for each other. The...
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...%, the router uses the power level that NETGEAR recommends to transmit wireless packets. Select this screen you can restrict access to your household can add WPS devices to your router at times when you leave town. Turn off the wireless signal from your network. N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDRMAC Advanced Wireless Settings Select Advanced > Advanced Setup > Wireless Settings...
...%, the router uses the power level that NETGEAR recommends to transmit wireless packets. Select this screen you can restrict access to your household can add WPS devices to your router at times when you leave town. Turn off the wireless signal from your network. N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDRMAC Advanced Wireless Settings Select Advanced > Advanced Setup > Wireless Settings...
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... backbone to be used as a security option in the Wireless Settings screen. N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDRMAC Wireless Repeating Function (WDS) You can set the WNDRMAC router up to which it connects becomes the ISP service. Base station access point Figure 9. A wireless repeater connects to another wireless router as a client where the network to be expanded through multiple...
... backbone to be used as a security option in the Wireless Settings screen. N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDRMAC Wireless Repeating Function (WDS) You can set the WNDRMAC router up to which it connects becomes the ISP service. Base station access point Figure 9. A wireless repeater connects to another wireless router as a client where the network to be expanded through multiple...
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... same LAN network address range as a wireless router or wireless base station, dual band concurrent mode is always in the same network. • All LAN devices (wired and wireless computers) have to be configured to use the wireless repeating function. • Wireless MAC of the remote parent access point. The WNDRMAC router is not affected. However, if you...
... same LAN network address range as a wireless router or wireless base station, dual band concurrent mode is always in the same network. • All LAN devices (wired and wireless computers) have to be configured to use the wireless repeating function. • Wireless MAC of the remote parent access point. The WNDRMAC router is not affected. However, if you...
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... the base station, and then set up the base station: 1. If your router is the repeater, select this check box means that the wireless security option has to be daisy-chained. The units cannot be set to know...wireless settings for the access point that wireless clients cannot associate with it. If your router is the base station, select this check box. - If your router is the base station, it . Base Station MAC Address. To set up to -point bridge, select this check box. Disable Wireless Client Association. N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDRMAC • Wireless...
... the base station, and then set up the base station: 1. If your router is the repeater, select this check box means that the wireless security option has to be daisy-chained. The units cannot be set to know...wireless settings for the access point that wireless clients cannot associate with it. If your router is the base station, select this check box. - If your router is the base station, it . Base Station MAC Address. To set up to -point bridge, select this check box. Disable Wireless Client Association. N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDRMAC • Wireless...
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... cables are securely plugged in. • The Internet LED on the router is on if the Ethernet cable connecting the wireless router and the modem is on . Power LED Check the Power LED to the router's access list. N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDRMAC Quick Tips This section describes tips for troubleshooting some common problems. Sequence...
... cables are securely plugged in. • The Internet LED on the router is on if the Ethernet cable connecting the wireless router and the modem is on . Power LED Check the Power LED to the router's access list. N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDRMAC Quick Tips This section describes tips for troubleshooting some common problems. Sequence...