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... to Know Your Wireless Router 1 Unpacking Your New Router 1 Hardware Features ...3 Positioning Your Wireless Router 4 Installing Your Wireless Router 5 Updating Your Router Firmware 6 Installing Your Router Using the Smart Wizard 9 Using the Smart Wizard ...9 Accessing Your Router After Installation and Checking for New Firmware 10 Manually Installing Your Router 15 Connecting Your Wireless Router 16 Verifying Your Connection 18 Setting Up Your Router for Internet...
... to Know Your Wireless Router 1 Unpacking Your New Router 1 Hardware Features ...3 Positioning Your Wireless Router 4 Installing Your Wireless Router 5 Updating Your Router Firmware 6 Installing Your Router Using the Smart Wizard 9 Using the Smart Wizard ...9 Accessing Your Router After Installation and Checking for New Firmware 10 Manually Installing Your Router 15 Connecting Your Wireless Router 16 Verifying Your Connection 18 Setting Up Your Router for Internet...
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... cable • The Resource CD, which includes: - Become familiar with the front and back panels of this manual - Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in case you have selected the best location to install your purchase of a NETGEAR® high-speed wireless router, the RangeMax™ Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNR3500. Then, read the section on "Positioning Your...
... cable • The Resource CD, which includes: - Become familiar with the front and back panels of this manual - Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in case you have selected the best location to install your purchase of a NETGEAR® high-speed wireless router, the RangeMax™ Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNR3500. Then, read the section on "Positioning Your...
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... performance degradation or an inability to wirelessly connect to Know Your Wireless Router 5 configure your Resource CD. You can also affect your router. For example, the thickness and number of walls and ceilings between the wireless router and your router and get on page 9 to ... and near Ethernet cables for your router, modem, and PC(s); The wizard guides you set up your other devices to use the manual installation method (see "Manually Installing Your Router" on your wireless settings; Installing Your Wireless Router To help you through may limit the...
... performance degradation or an inability to wirelessly connect to Know Your Wireless Router 5 configure your Resource CD. You can also affect your router. For example, the thickness and number of walls and ceilings between the wireless router and your router and get on page 9 to ... and near Ethernet cables for your router, modem, and PC(s); The wizard guides you set up your other devices to use the manual installation method (see "Manually Installing Your Router" on your wireless settings; Installing Your Wireless Router To help you through may limit the...
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... up -to use this order: 1. Check for new firmware for your wireless router for Internet access (see "Manually Installing Your Router" on page 19). 3. If you choose to -date features of your router, NETGEAR provides a variety of a home router. The Smart Wizard requires a PC running the Smart Wizard on page 23). For example, if you to receive...
... up -to use this order: 1. Check for new firmware for your wireless router for Internet access (see "Manually Installing Your Router" on page 19). 3. If you choose to -date features of your router, NETGEAR provides a variety of a home router. The Smart Wizard requires a PC running the Smart Wizard on page 23). For example, if you to receive...
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... optimum performance of your high-speed wireless router, the wireless adapter card for each computer in to the router after installing and configuring your router using the Smart Wizard, you must open a browser window and log in your network to access the router and connect to check for New ... a security option (see the online User Manual for example, if you have reset the router to the Internet! You are now connected to its factory default settings). You can always access the router's user interface later to your wireless router: http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www....
... optimum performance of your high-speed wireless router, the wireless adapter card for each computer in to the router after installing and configuring your router using the Smart Wizard, you must open a browser window and log in your network to access the router and connect to check for New ... a security option (see the online User Manual for example, if you have reset the router to the Internet! You are now connected to its factory default settings). You can always access the router's user interface later to your wireless router: http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www....
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... may use to log in lowercase letters. The Firmware Update Assistant screen will automatically check the NETGEAR database for a new firmware image file. Installing Your Router Using the Smart Wizard 11 see "To manually check for the router Password), both in to a location on page 12.) 4. Click Right-click and Save to Download and...
... may use to log in lowercase letters. The Firmware Update Assistant screen will automatically check the NETGEAR database for a new firmware image file. Installing Your Router Using the Smart Wizard 11 see "To manually check for the router Password), both in to a location on page 12.) 4. Click Right-click and Save to Download and...
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... you check for other ways to determine the firmware version currently running on your router firmware. 4. The Reference Manual is advisable to upgrade the router. To manually check for the router Password), in lowercase letters. Press Enter. 2. If the Firmware Update screen does...Manual for updates on the Resource CD). Open a browser window and type http://www.routerlogin.net in .img or .chk). 3. If a later version of the firmware is complete, the router will end in the address field of your router before using this router. Do not try to go to the NETGEAR...
... you check for other ways to determine the firmware version currently running on your router firmware. 4. The Reference Manual is advisable to upgrade the router. To manually check for the router Password), in lowercase letters. Press Enter. 2. If the Firmware Update screen does...Manual for updates on the Resource CD). Open a browser window and type http://www.routerlogin.net in .img or .chk). 3. If a later version of the firmware is complete, the router will end in the address field of your router before using this router. Do not try to go to the NETGEAR...
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... this topic if you are using the same computer on page 4." Use the procedures in "Positioning Your Wireless Router" on which you first set up your Internet account. Domain Name Server (DNS) Addresses - Manually Installing Your Router 15 If you have not already done so: • Check the package contents of the necessary information...
... this topic if you are using the same computer on page 4." Use the procedures in "Positioning Your Wireless Router" on which you first set up your Internet account. Domain Name Server (DNS) Addresses - Manually Installing Your Router 15 If you have not already done so: • Check the package contents of the necessary information...
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... "Related Documents" on your computer. 2. Locate the Ethernet cable (A) that came with your NETGEAR product. Turn off your computer are set it aside before starting to the router later. Securely insert one end of the Ethernet cable into your modem and the other end ...router, disconnect it completely from your network and set to "automatically obtain an IP address" using DHCP and "Obtain DNS server address automatically." If you install your wireless router, make sure that the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Property settings on page 41. If you are color coded.) 16 Manually...
... "Related Documents" on your computer. 2. Locate the Ethernet cable (A) that came with your NETGEAR product. Turn off your computer are set it aside before starting to the router later. Securely insert one end of the Ethernet cable into your modem and the other end ...router, disconnect it completely from your network and set to "automatically obtain an IP address" using DHCP and "Obtain DNS server address automatically." If you install your wireless router, make sure that the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Property settings on page 41. If you are color coded.) 16 Manually...
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... correct sequence, as shown in Figure 9, you from a PC into a LAN port on the router, such as LAN port 1 (E), as described below. Failure to your router by inserting an Ethernet cable from accessing the Internet. Manually Installing Your Router 17 When your network cables are connected as shown in Figure 9. Connect any additional wired...
... correct sequence, as shown in Figure 9, you from a PC into a LAN port on the router, such as LAN port 1 (E), as described below. Failure to your router by inserting an Ethernet cable from accessing the Internet. Manually Installing Your Router 17 When your network cables are connected as shown in Figure 9. Connect any additional wired...
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... WPS. Verifying Your Connection Verify that the modem is connected correctly by checking the wireless router status lights (as illustrated in and turn solid green. If it does not, see "Checking Basic Router Functions" on your network. amber indicates communication at 1000 Mbps; Plug in Figure 10...provider. If a LAN light is not lit for each connected computer on the • Internet. Figure 10 18 Manually Installing Your Router The power light should be lit after turning on your computer. The WPS button/light will take several minutes for each...
... WPS. Verifying Your Connection Verify that the modem is connected correctly by checking the wireless router status lights (as illustrated in and turn solid green. If it does not, see "Checking Basic Router Functions" on your network. amber indicates communication at 1000 Mbps; Plug in Figure 10...provider. If a LAN light is not lit for each connected computer on the • Internet. Figure 10 18 Manually Installing Your Router The power light should be lit after turning on your computer. The WPS button/light will take several minutes for each...
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.... A login window similar to the one shown in Figure 11 will display. Figure 11 2. Setting Up Your Router for Internet Access When configuring your wireless router manually, you must log in to your wireless router to set it up initially and to make any user name or password you use to log in to... your browser, and then click Enter. To access the router using its own user name and password.) The router user name and...
.... A login window similar to the one shown in Figure 11 will display. Figure 11 2. Setting Up Your Router for Internet Access When configuring your wireless router manually, you must log in to your wireless router to set it up initially and to make any user name or password you use to log in to... your browser, and then click Enter. To access the router using its own user name and password.) The router user name and...
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... assist you need assistance, follow the Basic Settings Help screens on the router interface or see your Control Panel. Enter the required information for this wireless router. 5. If you with configuring your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR Technical Support. 20 Manually Installing Your Router Click Next and the Basic Settings screen will display. It should now be set...
... assist you need assistance, follow the Basic Settings Help screens on the router interface or see your Control Panel. Enter the required information for this wireless router. 5. If you with configuring your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR Technical Support. 20 Manually Installing Your Router Click Next and the Basic Settings screen will display. It should now be set...
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... new firmware version is available, Manually Installing Your Router 21 Open a browser window and type http://www.routerlogin.net in lowercase letters. A login window similar to your router, you will automatically check the NETGEAR database for the router Password), both in the address field... of these addresses to connect to the one shown below will display. 4. The router will also be prompted to check for New Firmware After installing your wireless router: ...
... new firmware version is available, Manually Installing Your Router 21 Open a browser window and type http://www.routerlogin.net in lowercase letters. A login window similar to your router, you will automatically check the NETGEAR database for the router Password), both in the address field... of these addresses to connect to the one shown below will display. 4. The router will also be prompted to check for New Firmware After installing your wireless router: ...
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...before you can use the file. To upgrade your router. 22 Manually Installing Your Router Once you have selected the file, click Upload to send the software to unzip the file. Do not try to go to the NETGEAR website and select the model number for other ways... to the new firmware version on the NETGEAR website. see "To manually check for updates on the NETGEAR website. Click Browse and locate the unzipped firmware image that your router. After the router has restarted, select Router Status under Maintenance on page 23.) 5. The Router Upgrade screen will then display. 2. If...
...before you can use the file. To upgrade your router. 22 Manually Installing Your Router Once you have selected the file, click Upload to send the software to unzip the file. Do not try to go to the NETGEAR website and select the model number for other ways... to the new firmware version on the NETGEAR website. see "To manually check for updates on the NETGEAR website. Click Browse and locate the unzipped firmware image that your router. After the router has restarted, select Router Status under Maintenance on page 23.) 5. The Router Upgrade screen will then display. 2. If...
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...on your new User Name and Password. 3. When the Router Status screen displays, note the version number of your router firmware. 4. If a the version on the NETGEAR website is in lowercase letters. Configuring Your Wireless Settings and Security Options For Advanced Users Only! If you...(Wi-Fi Protected Setup) and configure the SSID and WPA security password for configuring security: Manually Installing Your Router 23 From the Product Selection pull-down menu, select your network, NETGEAR provides a several methods for your hard disk. 8. When prompted, enter the default User ...
...on your new User Name and Password. 3. When the Router Status screen displays, note the version number of your router firmware. 4. If a the version on the NETGEAR website is in lowercase letters. Configuring Your Wireless Settings and Security Options For Advanced Users Only! If you...(Wi-Fi Protected Setup) and configure the SSID and WPA security password for configuring security: Manually Installing Your Router 23 From the Product Selection pull-down menu, select your network, NETGEAR provides a several methods for your hard disk. 8. When prompted, enter the default User ...
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• The Smart Wizard offers to guide you in the User Manual that is no need to open the 2 minute period when security will be disabled, or to configure your network and router (see "Configuring Security Through the Wireless Settings" on page 25). Indoors, computers can connect over 5 ...: 1. To connect to access your walls and anyone with other WPS-enabled devices. Pushing on the button for over wireless networks at initial setup (see "Installing Your Wireless Router" on page 5) • If you have any other WPS-enabled devices, there is available from a link on ...
• The Smart Wizard offers to guide you in the User Manual that is no need to open the 2 minute period when security will be disabled, or to configure your network and router (see "Configuring Security Through the Wireless Settings" on page 25). Indoors, computers can connect over 5 ...: 1. To connect to access your walls and anyone with other WPS-enabled devices. Pushing on the button for over wireless networks at initial setup (see "Installing Your Wireless Router" on page 5) • If you have any other WPS-enabled devices, there is available from a link on ...
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... include WPS functionality, you will need to connect a device that is established, your router. 3. Manually Installing Your Router 25 Indoors, computers can receive them, allowing others outside your immediate area to access your router to reset your network. Push the wireless router's push-button for WPS. The blinking ceases when one of these two conditions occurs...
... include WPS functionality, you will need to connect a device that is established, your router. 3. Manually Installing Your Router 25 Indoors, computers can receive them, allowing others outside your immediate area to access your router to reset your network. Push the wireless router's push-button for WPS. The blinking ceases when one of these two conditions occurs...
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... as those you implement security on the main menu. NETGEAR strongly recommends that you configured on the router. To set up your high-speed wireless router, each wireless computer must match the wireless router's settings exactly. If they do not match, you selected in the User Manual or the router help screens if you need help screens or the...
... as those you implement security on the main menu. NETGEAR strongly recommends that you configured on the router. To set up your high-speed wireless router, each wireless computer must match the wireless router's settings exactly. If they do not match, you selected in the User Manual or the router help screens if you need help screens or the...
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...Manually Installing Your Router 27 Check that the security settings on each wireless device match the security settings of the router. Check that each wireless computer. 4. For example, if you selected a Security option requiring a passphrase, then the same passphrase must be used for each wireless computer has a wireless... link and is able to obtain an IP address by DHCP from the router. Check the Wireless Connections Properties and ensure that TCP/IP Properties are set to the ...
...Manually Installing Your Router 27 Check that the security settings on each wireless device match the security settings of the router. Check that each wireless computer. 4. For example, if you selected a Security option requiring a passphrase, then the same passphrase must be used for each wireless computer has a wireless... link and is able to obtain an IP address by DHCP from the router. Check the Wireless Connections Properties and ensure that TCP/IP Properties are set to the ...