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... is turned off. Green Blink - Blue Off LAN (Ports 1-4) On - No IP address acquired. The wireless interface is an error in progress. A software update is connected to a 1000 Mbps device. Hardware Features Before you install and connect your router, take a moment to become familiar with the Internet. Amber On - Amber On - Blue Blink - Green...
... is turned off. Green Blink - Blue Off LAN (Ports 1-4) On - No IP address acquired. The wireless interface is an error in progress. A software update is connected to a 1000 Mbps device. Hardware Features Before you install and connect your router, take a moment to become familiar with the Internet. Amber On - Amber On - Blue Blink - Green...
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... your router and install the latest firmware version (see "Connecting Your Wireless Router" on page 21). 4. Corporate network settings or Virtual Private Network (VPN) client software may conflict with the default settings of the setup activity. • The router includes an update feature that lets you are technically knowledgeable, select this feature. • NETGEAR provides a Windows software utility...
... your router and install the latest firmware version (see "Connecting Your Wireless Router" on page 21). 4. Corporate network settings or Virtual Private Network (VPN) client software may conflict with the default settings of the setup activity. • The router includes an update feature that lets you are technically knowledgeable, select this feature. • NETGEAR provides a Windows software utility...
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... selected the file, click Upload to send the software to the router. Go to the router until the router finishes restarting! From the Product Selection pull-down the computer, or do anything else to http://www.NETGEAR.com/support and select Downloads from the default, then...NETGEAR website and select the model number for this method, refer to your router model number. Check the Firmware Version to determine the firmware version currently running on the Resource CD). When the Router Status screen displays, note the version number of your router now has the new software installed...
... selected the file, click Upload to send the software to the router. Go to the router until the router finishes restarting! From the Product Selection pull-down the computer, or do anything else to http://www.NETGEAR.com/support and select Downloads from the default, then...NETGEAR website and select the model number for this method, refer to your router model number. Check the Firmware Version to determine the firmware version currently running on the Resource CD). When the Router Status screen displays, note the version number of your router now has the new software installed...
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... or DSL modem. amber indicates communication at 1000 Mbps; You may need to go to the Internet, do not run that software. WPS. The WPS button/light will take several minutes for each connected Ethernet cable, make sure the Ethernet cable is securely attached to the...should be lit. should turn on your network. A LAN light should be lit after turning on page 30. • Wireless. Figure 10 18 Manually Installing Your Router To start your wireless router and into a power outlet. Plug in and turn solid green. Plug the power cord into your network: 1. It ...
... or DSL modem. amber indicates communication at 1000 Mbps; You may need to go to the Internet, do not run that software. WPS. The WPS button/light will take several minutes for each connected Ethernet cable, make sure the Ethernet cable is securely attached to the...should be lit. should turn on your network. A LAN light should be lit after turning on page 30. • Wireless. Figure 10 18 Manually Installing Your Router To start your wireless router and into a power outlet. Plug in and turn solid green. Plug the power cord into your network: 1. It ...
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... firmware is compressed and must be decompressed before you have selected the file, click Upload to send the software to the router. To upgrade your router. 22 Manually Installing Your Router When the software upload process is an .img or .chk file and does not need to be "unzipped" before you... file will end in ".img"). 3. If a later version of the firmware is advisable to determine the firmware version currently running on the NETGEAR website. Click Browse and locate the unzipped firmware image that your hard disk. When the Ready light stops blinking, wait a few seconds more...
... firmware is compressed and must be decompressed before you have selected the file, click Upload to send the software to the router. To upgrade your router. 22 Manually Installing Your Router When the software upload process is an .img or .chk file and does not need to be "unzipped" before you... file will end in ".img"). 3. If a later version of the firmware is advisable to determine the firmware version currently running on the NETGEAR website. Click Browse and locate the unzipped firmware image that your hard disk. When the Ready light stops blinking, wait a few seconds more...
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..., type ping followed by the address of the router, as in "Basic Setup Checklist" on page 29. - Verify that both installed and configured on for example, 192.168.1.x/255....your computer to your router is set up correctly. Verify that the IP addresses for your router and your computer are correct and that the Ethernet card driver software and TCP/IP software are on your computer...task bar, click Start and select Run. 2. Testing the Path from your computer and the wireless router works correctly, test the path from a Computer to the Internet After verifying that the corresponding ...
..., type ping followed by the address of the router, as in "Basic Setup Checklist" on page 29. - Verify that both installed and configured on for example, 192.168.1.x/255....your computer to your router is set up correctly. Verify that the IP addresses for your router and your computer are correct and that the Ethernet card driver software and TCP/IP software are on your computer...task bar, click Start and select Run. 2. Testing the Path from your computer and the wireless router works correctly, test the path from a Computer to the Internet After verifying that the corresponding ...
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...software installed in the router. The Media Access Control address. This is 0.0.0.0, the router cannot connect to the Internet. 6-2 Using Network Monitoring Tools v1.0, March 2008 If no address is shown, or is the unique physical address being used by the Internet (WAN) port of the router. NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNR3500... User Manual Figure 6-1 Table 6-1 describes the router status fields. Wireless Router Status Fields Field Account Name Hardware Version ...
...software installed in the router. The Media Access Control address. This is 0.0.0.0, the router cannot connect to the Internet. 6-2 Using Network Monitoring Tools v1.0, March 2008 If no address is shown, or is the unique physical address being used by the Internet (WAN) port of the router. NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNR3500... User Manual Figure 6-1 Table 6-1 describes the router status fields. Wireless Router Status Fields Field Account Name Hardware Version ...
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... Firmware Upgrade Assistant feature so that you are always using your browser. Your router can download and install the new software, or you must use the restore factory settings button on the rear panel of the firmware on page 7-13). NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNR3500 User Manual Erasing the Configuration Under some circumstances (for Updated Firmware Upon...
... Firmware Upgrade Assistant feature so that you are always using your browser. Your router can download and install the new software, or you must use the restore factory settings button on the rear panel of the firmware on page 7-13). NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNR3500 User Manual Erasing the Configuration Under some circumstances (for Updated Firmware Upon...
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NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNR3500 User Manual A screen is found, you can download and install it in . If a new version is also provided for new software versions by clicking the Check button. Alternatively, you can manually install an upgrade file stored on your settings from the backup. If this screen, you can click the Check button in the...
NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNR3500 User Manual A screen is found, you can download and install it in . If a new version is also provided for new software versions by clicking the Check button. Alternatively, you can manually install an upgrade file stored on your settings from the backup. If this screen, you can click the Check button in the...
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... you must reconfigure the router after upgrading. NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNR3500 User Manual If the router discovers a newer version of your router firmware. 2. If no new software is more recent, download the file to the WNR3500 support page on your Router Status screen. 4. Read the new software release notes to download and install the new software file from NETGEAR. Under Maintenance on the...
... you must reconfigure the router after upgrading. NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNR3500 User Manual If the router discovers a newer version of your router firmware. 2. If no new software is more recent, download the file to the WNR3500 support page on your Router Status screen. 4. Read the new software release notes to download and install the new software file from NETGEAR. Under Maintenance on the...
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... and verify the DNS address as www addresses) to numeric IP addresses. NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNR3500 User Manual • If your ISP requires a login, the login name or password might be running login software that is no longer need to go to Internet Explorer and select Tools ...computer might need to load any DNS server addresses. A DNS server is unable to run that software after installing your router. You might not recognize any Web pages from the router by DHCP, reboot the computer, and verify the gateway address as described in the online document...
... and verify the DNS address as www addresses) to numeric IP addresses. NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNR3500 User Manual • If your ISP requires a login, the login name or password might be running login software that is no longer need to go to Internet Explorer and select Tools ...computer might need to load any DNS server addresses. A DNS server is unable to run that software after installing your router. You might not recognize any Web pages from the router by DHCP, reboot the computer, and verify the gateway address as described in the online document...
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...NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNR3500 User Manual Troubleshooting a Network Using the Ping Utility Most network devices and routers contain a ping utility that sends an echo request packet to your computer and router. • Wrong network configuration - Testing the LAN Path to Your Router You can ping the router from your computer to verify that the Ethernet card driver software... installed and configured on page 7-4. - Verify that the LAN path to which you see a message like this message: Request timed out If the path is set up correctly. To ping the router ...
...NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNR3500 User Manual Troubleshooting a Network Using the Ping Utility Most network devices and routers contain a ping utility that sends an echo request packet to your computer and router. • Wrong network configuration - Testing the LAN Path to Your Router You can ping the router from your computer to verify that the Ethernet card driver software... installed and configured on page 7-4. - Verify that the LAN path to which you see a message like this message: Request timed out If the path is set up correctly. To ping the router ...
WNR3500v2 User Manual
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... the NETGEAR website and manually send the upgrade file to the router using the latest router firmware, enable the Firmware Upgrade Assistant feature so that you are always using your RangeMax Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNR3500v2. Tip: To ensure that the router will automatically detect a new version of the firmware on page 4-11 Upgrading the Router Firmware The routing software (also...
... the NETGEAR website and manually send the upgrade file to the router using the latest router firmware, enable the Firmware Upgrade Assistant feature so that you are always using your RangeMax Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNR3500v2. Tip: To ensure that the router will automatically detect a new version of the firmware on page 4-11 Upgrading the Router Firmware The routing software (also...
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...in one step. Figure 4-1 A screen is found, you can check for new software versions by clicking the Check button. If a new version is also provided for upgrading the router. Figure 4-2 From this happens, after completing the upgrade, you clear the Check ... router upgrade might cause the router settings to revert to display the Router Upgrade screen. If this screen, you can download and install it in check box. From the main menu of the browser interface, under Maintenance, select Router Upgrade to the factory defaults. NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless-N Gigabit Router ...
...in one step. Figure 4-1 A screen is found, you can check for new software versions by clicking the Check button. If a new version is also provided for upgrading the router. Figure 4-2 From this happens, after completing the upgrade, you clear the Check ... router upgrade might cause the router settings to revert to display the Router Upgrade screen. If this screen, you can download and install it in check box. From the main menu of the browser interface, under Maintenance, select Router Upgrade to the factory defaults. NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless-N Gigabit Router ...
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NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNR3500v2 User Manual Upgrading Automatically to New Router Software If you have selected Check for new software. If the router discovers a newer version of your router firmware. 2. Figure 4-3 To automatically upgrade to the new software, click Yes to allow the router to the new software when you can click the Check button in . If the browser is complete...
NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNR3500v2 User Manual Upgrading Automatically to New Router Software If you have selected Check for new software. If the router discovers a newer version of your router firmware. 2. Figure 4-3 To automatically upgrade to the new software, click Yes to allow the router to the new software when you can click the Check button in . If the browser is complete...
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... the Internet (WAN) port of the current software installed in the router. This will change if you upgrade your router. The version of the router. Wireless Router Status Fields Field Hardware Version Firmware Version Internet Port MAC Address IP Address Description The router model. NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNR3500v2 User Manual Figure 4-4 Table 4-1 describes the router status fields. Table 4-1. The Media Access...
... the Internet (WAN) port of the current software installed in the router. This will change if you upgrade your router. The version of the router. Wireless Router Status Fields Field Hardware Version Firmware Version Internet Port MAC Address IP Address Description The router model. NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNR3500v2 User Manual Figure 4-4 Table 4-1 describes the router status fields. Table 4-1. The Media Access...
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... is made very easy by the IP address of the following problems: • Wrong physical connections - To ping the router from your computer to verify that the numbered LAN port light is off, follow the instructions in your computer or workstation....2009 NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNR3500v2 User Manual If your ISP provided a program to log you in to the Internet (such as in this example: ping www.routerlogin.net 3. Troubleshooting a Network Using the Ping Utility Most network devices and routers contain a ping utility that software after installing your router. In...
... is made very easy by the IP address of the following problems: • Wrong physical connections - To ping the router from your computer to verify that the numbered LAN port light is off, follow the instructions in your computer or workstation....2009 NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNR3500v2 User Manual If your ISP provided a program to log you in to the Internet (such as in this example: ping www.routerlogin.net 3. Troubleshooting a Network Using the Ping Utility Most network devices and routers contain a ping utility that software after installing your router. In...
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...to your computer is assigned by the subnet mask) is the IP address of a remote device such as your router listed as the default gateway. In the Windows Run window, type: ping -n 10 where is different from "...this information is not be visible in the previous section are both installed and configured on the same subnet. Troubleshooting 7-9 v1.0, May 2009 NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNR3500v2 User Manual - If you can access from the network address ...replies: • Check that the Ethernet card driver software and TCP/IP software are displayed.
...to your computer is assigned by the subnet mask) is the IP address of a remote device such as your router listed as the default gateway. In the Windows Run window, type: ping -n 10 where is different from "...this information is not be visible in the previous section are both installed and configured on the same subnet. Troubleshooting 7-9 v1.0, May 2009 NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNR3500v2 User Manual - If you can access from the network address ...replies: • Check that the Ethernet card driver software and TCP/IP software are displayed.
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... - Blue Blink - Green On - Green On - A software update is in Figure 3, contains status lights. (For more information on interpreting the status lights, see "Verifying Your Connection" on page 18 and "Checking Basic Router Functions" on this port. The firmware is not being supplied ...Internet On - Green Off Wireless On - Data is being communicated with the front and back panels of the router-especially the status lights on self-test diagnostic. To ensure proper heat dissipation and for router stability, it is important that you install and connect your firmware. ...
... - Blue Blink - Green On - Green On - A software update is in Figure 3, contains status lights. (For more information on interpreting the status lights, see "Verifying Your Connection" on page 18 and "Checking Basic Router Functions" on this port. The firmware is not being supplied ...Internet On - Green Off Wireless On - Data is being communicated with the front and back panels of the router-especially the status lights on self-test diagnostic. To ensure proper heat dissipation and for router stability, it is important that you install and connect your firmware. ...
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... or Virtual Private Network (VPN) client software might be Internet ready! Updating Your Router Firmware NETGEAR is the easiest option. See "Installing Your Router Using the Smart Wizard" on page 14). 2. Smart Wizard requires a PC running the Smart Wizard on a corporate PC to use the manual installation method (see "Connecting Your Wireless Router" on page 9 to protect your...
... or Virtual Private Network (VPN) client software might be Internet ready! Updating Your Router Firmware NETGEAR is the easiest option. See "Installing Your Router Using the Smart Wizard" on page 14). 2. Smart Wizard requires a PC running the Smart Wizard on a corporate PC to use the manual installation method (see "Connecting Your Wireless Router" on page 9 to protect your...