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... NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless-N Gigabit Router with USB WNR3500L User Manual About This Manual Chapter 1 Configuring Your Internet Connection Using the Setup Manual 1-1 Logging In to Your Wireless Router 1-2 Selecting a Language for Your Screen Display 1-5 Using the Setup Wizard 1-6 Viewing or Manually Configuring Your ISP Settings 1-6 Chapter 2 Safeguarding Your Network Planning Your Wireless Network 2-1 Wireless Placement and Range Guidelines 2-2 Wireless Security Options 2-3 Manually Configuring Your Wireless Settings 2-4 Configuring WEP Wireless Security 2-6 Configuring WPA...
... NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless-N Gigabit Router with USB WNR3500L User Manual About This Manual Chapter 1 Configuring Your Internet Connection Using the Setup Manual 1-1 Logging In to Your Wireless Router 1-2 Selecting a Language for Your Screen Display 1-5 Using the Setup Wizard 1-6 Viewing or Manually Configuring Your ISP Settings 1-6 Chapter 2 Safeguarding Your Network Planning Your Wireless Network 2-1 Wireless Placement and Range Guidelines 2-2 Wireless Security Options 2-3 Manually Configuring Your Wireless Settings 2-4 Configuring WEP Wireless Security 2-6 Configuring WPA...
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... 6-5 Changing the MTU Size 6-6 Quality of Service ...6-7 Using WMM QoS for Wireless Multimedia Applications 6-8 Configuring QoS for Internet Access 6-8 Using Universal Plug and Play 6-13 Chapter 7 USB Storage USB Drive Requirements 7-1 File Sharing Scenarios 7-2 USB Storage Basic Settings 7-4 Editing a Network Folder 7-6 Configuring USB Storage Advanced Settings 7-7 Creating a Network Folder 7-9 ReadyShare Access ...7-10 Unmounting a USB Drive 7-10 Specifying Approved USB Devices 7-11 Connecting to the USB Drive from a Remote Computer 7-12 Locating the Internet Port IP Address...
... 6-5 Changing the MTU Size 6-6 Quality of Service ...6-7 Using WMM QoS for Wireless Multimedia Applications 6-8 Configuring QoS for Internet Access 6-8 Using Universal Plug and Play 6-13 Chapter 7 USB Storage USB Drive Requirements 7-1 File Sharing Scenarios 7-2 USB Storage Basic Settings 7-4 Editing a Network Folder 7-6 Configuring USB Storage Advanced Settings 7-7 Creating a Network Folder 7-9 ReadyShare Access ...7-10 Unmounting a USB Drive 7-10 Specifying Approved USB Devices 7-11 Connecting to the USB Drive from a Remote Computer 7-12 Locating the Internet Port IP Address...
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RangeMax™ Wireless-N Gigabit Router with USB WNR3500L User Manual Connecting to the USB Drive with Microsoft Network Settings 7-12 Enabling File and Printer Sharing 7-13 Chapter 8 Troubleshooting Quick Tips ...8-1 Troubleshooting Basic Functions 8-3 Cannot Access the Router Main Menu 8-5 Cannot Access the Internet 8-6 Troubleshooting a Network Using the Ping Utility 8-8 Testing the LAN Path to Your Router 8-8 Testing the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device 8-9 Problems with Date and Time 8-10 Wireless Connectivity 8-10 Using Your Wireless Card Setup Program 8-11 Setting...
RangeMax™ Wireless-N Gigabit Router with USB WNR3500L User Manual Connecting to the USB Drive with Microsoft Network Settings 7-12 Enabling File and Printer Sharing 7-13 Chapter 8 Troubleshooting Quick Tips ...8-1 Troubleshooting Basic Functions 8-3 Cannot Access the Router Main Menu 8-5 Cannot Access the Internet 8-6 Troubleshooting a Network Using the Ping Utility 8-8 Testing the LAN Path to Your Router 8-8 Testing the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device 8-9 Problems with Date and Time 8-10 Wireless Connectivity 8-10 Using Your Wireless Card Setup Program 8-11 Setting...
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... 1-5 Using the Setup Manual For first-time installation of your router, modem, and computers. The Smart Wizard will assist you can use the information in configuring your network. After initial configuration using the Setup Manual, you in this User Manual to configure additional features of your WNR3500L router Internet connection. When you . Chapter 1 Configuring Your Internet Connection This chapter describes how to configure your wireless router, refer to the NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual. This chapter provides instructions on how to log in to the wireless router...
... 1-5 Using the Setup Manual For first-time installation of your router, modem, and computers. The Smart Wizard will assist you can use the information in configuring your network. After initial configuration using the Setup Manual, you in this User Manual to configure additional features of your WNR3500L router Internet connection. When you . Chapter 1 Configuring Your Internet Connection This chapter describes how to configure your wireless router, refer to the NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual. This chapter provides instructions on how to log in to the wireless router...
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... on your Internet Service Provider (ISP) configuration. If you enter or change the login time-out, enter a new value in minutes. • No. If you want to the wireless router as described in Table 1-1 on page 1-2. At the end of the Setup Wizard, click Test to the Internet, see Chapter 8, "Troubleshooting." To use the Setup Wizard to assist with USB WNR3500L User Manual Using the Setup Wizard You can manually configure your Internet connection using the Basic Settings screen...
... on your Internet Service Provider (ISP) configuration. If you enter or change the login time-out, enter a new value in minutes. • No. If you want to the wireless router as described in Table 1-1 on page 1-2. At the end of the Setup Wizard, click Test to the Internet, see Chapter 8, "Troubleshooting." To use the Setup Wizard to assist with USB WNR3500L User Manual Using the Setup Wizard You can manually configure your Internet connection using the Basic Settings screen...
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... wireless settings: 1. If you click Apply. Log in to the wireless router at its default user name of admin, and default password of password, or using whatever user name, password, and LAN address you have chosen for the wireless router. 2. RangeMax™ Wireless-N Gigabit Router with its default LAN address of http://www.routerlogin.net with USB WNR3500L User Manual Manually Configuring Your Wireless Settings You can view or manually configure the wireless settings for the wireless router in which the wireless router will be disconnected when you want to make changes, make...
... wireless settings: 1. If you click Apply. Log in to the wireless router at its default user name of admin, and default password of password, or using whatever user name, password, and LAN address you have chosen for the wireless router. 2. RangeMax™ Wireless-N Gigabit Router with its default LAN address of http://www.routerlogin.net with USB WNR3500L User Manual Manually Configuring Your Wireless Settings You can view or manually configure the wireless settings for the wireless router in which the wireless router will be disconnected when you want to make changes, make...
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...the new settings, or access the wireless router from the main menu. 3. On the Wireless Settings screen, select the radio button for configuring WPA settings. Select Wireless Settings from a wired computer to make further changes. WPA2 with its default LAN address of password, or using whatever user name, password, and LAN address you have chosen for the wireless router. 2. Note: If you use Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) to automatically set up wireless security, you can either manually configure it . RangeMax™ Wireless-N Gigabit Router with USB WNR3500L User Manual Configuring WPA...
...the new settings, or access the wireless router from the main menu. 3. On the Wireless Settings screen, select the radio button for configuring WPA settings. Select Wireless Settings from a wired computer to make further changes. WPA2 with its default LAN address of password, or using whatever user name, password, and LAN address you have chosen for the wireless router. 2. Note: If you use Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) to automatically set up wireless security, you can either manually configure it . RangeMax™ Wireless-N Gigabit Router with USB WNR3500L User Manual Configuring WPA...
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...connect a non-WPS enabled client to the client wireless computer, and run a WPS configuration utility. First, you add the client, a new SSID and passphrase will be generated, and all devices connected to the wireless router at its default LAN address of http://www.routerlogin.net with its default user name of admin and default password of password, or using whatever LAN address and password you have a wireless network with both WPS-capable clients and non-WPS-capable clients, you should set up your wireless router (including wireless and Ethernetconnected), see "Manually Configuring...
...connect a non-WPS enabled client to the client wireless computer, and run a WPS configuration utility. First, you add the client, a new SSID and passphrase will be generated, and all devices connected to the wireless router at its default LAN address of http://www.routerlogin.net with its default user name of admin and default password of password, or using whatever LAN address and password you have a wireless network with both WPS-capable clients and non-WPS-capable clients, you should set up your wireless router (including wireless and Ethernetconnected), see "Manually Configuring...
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... network, but the data broadcast over the wireless link is on the access control list, to the wireless router at its default LAN address of http://www.routerlogin.net with USB WNR3500L User Manual Restricting Access by MAC Address For increased security, you can restrict access to only trusted PCs so that is fully exposed. MAC address filtering adds an obstacle against unwanted access to the access list. Log in to make any further changes. 2. You must then access the wireless router from a wired...
... network, but the data broadcast over the wireless link is on the access control list, to the wireless router at its default LAN address of http://www.routerlogin.net with USB WNR3500L User Manual Restricting Access by MAC Address For increased security, you can restrict access to only trusted PCs so that is fully exposed. MAC address filtering adds an obstacle against unwanted access to the access list. Log in to make any further changes. 2. You must then access the wireless router from a wired...
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The IP address being used by the Internet (WAN) port of the router. RangeMax™ Wireless-N Gigabit Router with USB WNR3500L User Manual Figure 4-4 Table 4-1 describes the router status fields. Table 4-1. This will change if you upgrade your router. The Media Access Control address. These settings apply to the Internet. Using Network Monitoring Tools 4-5 v1.0, November 2009 The version of the router. Wireless Router Status Fields Field Hardware Version Firmware Version Internet Port MAC Address IP Address Description The router model. If no address is shown, ...
The IP address being used by the Internet (WAN) port of the router. RangeMax™ Wireless-N Gigabit Router with USB WNR3500L User Manual Figure 4-4 Table 4-1 describes the router status fields. Table 4-1. This will change if you upgrade your router. The Media Access Control address. These settings apply to the Internet. Using Network Monitoring Tools 4-5 v1.0, November 2009 The version of the router. Wireless Router Status Fields Field Hardware Version Firmware Version Internet Port MAC Address IP Address Description The router model. If no address is shown, ...
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These addresses should be assigned to assign IP addresses for devices with USB WNR3500L User Manual Using the Router as a DHCP Server By default, the router functions as a DHCP server, allowing it accesses the router's DHCP server. Using the default addressing scheme, you should define a range between 192.168.1.2 and 192.168.1.254, although you have defined • Subnet mask • Gateway IP address (the router's LAN IP address) • Primary DNS server To use another device on the LAN, that require permanent IP settings. To reserve...
These addresses should be assigned to assign IP addresses for devices with USB WNR3500L User Manual Using the Router as a DHCP Server By default, the router functions as a DHCP server, allowing it accesses the router's DHCP server. Using the default addressing scheme, you should define a range between 192.168.1.2 and 192.168.1.254, although you have defined • Subnet mask • Gateway IP address (the router's LAN IP address) • Primary DNS server To use another device on the LAN, that require permanent IP settings. To reserve...
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... problems connecting to your network several times a second, which can cause Internet communication problems such as the inability to optimize MTU for NETGEAR equipment is the largest data packet a network device transmits. America Online's DSL service • You use VPN and have severe performance problems. • You used a program to access certain Web sites, frames within Web sites, secure login pages, or FTP or POP servers. Leave MTU unchanged unless one with another . Turn off SSID broadcast, and change...
... problems connecting to your network several times a second, which can cause Internet communication problems such as the inability to optimize MTU for NETGEAR equipment is the largest data packet a network device transmits. America Online's DSL service • You use VPN and have severe performance problems. • You used a program to access certain Web sites, frames within Web sites, secure login pages, or FTP or POP servers. Leave MTU unchanged unless one with another . Turn off SSID broadcast, and change...
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... you set up an Access List in "Restoring the Default Configuration and Password" on page 8-14. If the Power light does not turn off within 2 minutes after you turn the router on, reset the router according to verify correct router operation. RangeMax™ Wireless-N Gigabit Router with your computer. • Some cable modem service providers require you to use the MAC address of the computer initially registered on the account. Make sure that the Ethernet cables are securely...
... you set up an Access List in "Restoring the Default Configuration and Password" on page 8-14. If the Power light does not turn off within 2 minutes after you turn the router on, reset the router according to verify correct router operation. RangeMax™ Wireless-N Gigabit Router with your computer. • Some cable modem service providers require you to use the MAC address of the computer initially registered on the account. Make sure that the Ethernet cables are securely...
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.... - RangeMax™ Wireless-N Gigabit Router with USB WNR3500L User Manual - Check that the corresponding Link lights are on for the switch ports that the LAN path works correctly, test the path from the authorized computer. Many broadband ISPs restrict access by allowing traffic only from "Preparing Your Network" in the online document you can access from the MAC address of your broadband modem, but one of the router is connected and functioning. • If your ISP assigned a host...
.... - RangeMax™ Wireless-N Gigabit Router with USB WNR3500L User Manual - Check that the corresponding Link lights are on for the switch ports that the LAN path works correctly, test the path from the authorized computer. Many broadband ISPs restrict access by allowing traffic only from "Preparing Your Network" in the online document you can access from the MAC address of your broadband modem, but one of the router is connected and functioning. • If your ISP assigned a host...
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... these steps: 1. Troubleshooting v1.0, November 2009 8-10 Wireless Connectivity The first steps in Windows by one of day. Open the Windows Control Panel, and double-click Network Connections. 2. Cause: The router has not yet successfully reached a network time server. The WNR3500L router uses the Network Time Protocol (NTP) to display a screen that your wireless card's setup utility program, make sure that can use the basic setup utility in solving wireless connection problems are correct. Using your Internet access settings are these: 1.
... these steps: 1. Troubleshooting v1.0, November 2009 8-10 Wireless Connectivity The first steps in Windows by one of day. Open the Windows Control Panel, and double-click Network Connections. 2. Cause: The router has not yet successfully reached a network time server. The WNR3500L router uses the Network Time Protocol (NTP) to display a screen that your wireless card's setup utility program, make sure that can use the basic setup utility in solving wireless connection problems are correct. Using your Internet access settings are these: 1.
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... access the wireless router from your computer, or too close? RangeMax™ Wireless-N Gigabit Router with USB WNR3500L User Manual Use the setup program to scan for a network name (SSID) of NETGEAR or your custom SSID if you have established basic wireless connectivity, you can enable security settings appropriate to your wireless network does not appear, check these instructions to set to a wireless standard that is weak, check these conditions: • Is your router too far from a wired computer to change wireless settings...
... access the wireless router from your computer, or too close? RangeMax™ Wireless-N Gigabit Router with USB WNR3500L User Manual Use the setup program to scan for a network name (SSID) of NETGEAR or your custom SSID if you have established basic wireless connectivity, you can enable security settings appropriate to your wireless network does not appear, check these instructions to set to a wireless standard that is weak, check these conditions: • Is your router too far from a wired computer to change wireless settings...
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... main menu of the WNR3500L router. Set the channel. The default channel is case-sensitive; Figure 8-1 2. For the wireless network name (SSID), use the default name, or choose a suitable descriptive name. In the Name (SSID) field, you can enter a value of any wireless access adapters must match the SSID you will operate. 4. Select Wireless Settings under Setup in which the wireless interface will not get a wireless connection to 32 alphanumeric characters. NETGEAR is NETGEAR. The default SSID...
... main menu of the WNR3500L router. Set the channel. The default channel is case-sensitive; Figure 8-1 2. For the wireless network name (SSID), use the default name, or choose a suitable descriptive name. In the Name (SSID) field, you can enter a value of any wireless access adapters must match the SSID you will operate. 4. Select Wireless Settings under Setup in which the wireless interface will not get a wireless connection to 32 alphanumeric characters. NETGEAR is NETGEAR. The default SSID...
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... IP address is not selected. 12. If the wireless router fails to restart, or the Power light continues to www.routerlogin.net. If the error persists, you can erase the current configuration and restore factory defaults in the router, and disable encryption. Press and hold the restore settings button for wireless connectivity. Make sure that the Enable Wireless Router Radio and Enable SSID Broadcast check boxes are selected. 10. RangeMax™ Wireless-N Gigabit Router with USB WNR3500L User Manual 9. Configure and test your computer has a wireless link...
... IP address is not selected. 12. If the wireless router fails to restart, or the Power light continues to www.routerlogin.net. If the error persists, you can erase the current configuration and restore factory defaults in the router, and disable encryption. Press and hold the restore settings button for wireless connectivity. Make sure that the Enable Wireless Router Radio and Enable SSID Broadcast check boxes are selected. 10. RangeMax™ Wireless-N Gigabit Router with USB WNR3500L User Manual 9. Configure and test your computer has a wireless link...
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...RangeMax™ Wireless-N Gigabit Router with USB WNR3500L User Manual portmap table 6-14 power adapter specifications A-3 Power light, troubleshooting and 8-3 Powerline HD products 6-2 PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet) 1-8, 8-7 Preamble mode 2-16 primary DNS server 1-9 prioritizing traffic 6-7 protocols, compatibility A-3 Q QoS (Quality of day, troubleshooting 8-10 time to live, advertisement 6-14 time-out port triggering 5-20 trademarks ii traffic, prioritizing 6-7 transfer time (backing up time 4-8 T TCP/IP network, troubleshooting 8-8 technical specifications A-1 testing wireless connections...
...RangeMax™ Wireless-N Gigabit Router with USB WNR3500L User Manual portmap table 6-14 power adapter specifications A-3 Power light, troubleshooting and 8-3 Powerline HD products 6-2 PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet) 1-8, 8-7 Preamble mode 2-16 primary DNS server 1-9 prioritizing traffic 6-7 protocols, compatibility A-3 Q QoS (Quality of day, troubleshooting 8-10 time to live, advertisement 6-14 time-out port triggering 5-20 trademarks ii traffic, prioritizing 6-7 transfer time (backing up time 4-8 T TCP/IP network, troubleshooting 8-8 technical specifications A-1 testing wireless connections...
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...USB drive 7-10 USB drive Microsoft network connection 7-12 remote computer connection 7-12 user-defined services 3-7 V viewing attached devices 4-9 logs 3-9 status 4-4 W WAN IP address, troubleshooting 8-6 WAN setup 5-7 WDS 5-22 WDS (see Wireless Repeating) 5-21 Web Configuration Interface, troubleshooting 8-5 WEP, configuring 2-6 wildcards, DNS and 5-6 wireless manually configuring settings 2-4 range and interference 2-2 wireless card, setting up 8-11 wireless connection type 6-1 wireless connection, troubleshooting 8-10 Wireless Distribution System (WDS) 5-21 Wireless light, troubleshooting...
...USB drive 7-10 USB drive Microsoft network connection 7-12 remote computer connection 7-12 user-defined services 3-7 V viewing attached devices 4-9 logs 3-9 status 4-4 W WAN IP address, troubleshooting 8-6 WAN setup 5-7 WDS 5-22 WDS (see Wireless Repeating) 5-21 Web Configuration Interface, troubleshooting 8-5 WEP, configuring 2-6 wildcards, DNS and 5-6 wireless manually configuring settings 2-4 range and interference 2-2 wireless card, setting up 8-11 wireless connection type 6-1 wireless connection, troubleshooting 8-10 Wireless Distribution System (WDS) 5-21 Wireless light, troubleshooting...