User Manual
Page 1
RangeMax™ Wireless-N Gigabit Router with USB WNR3500L User Manual NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E. Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA 202-10545-01 November 2009 v1.0
RangeMax™ Wireless-N Gigabit Router with USB WNR3500L User Manual NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E. Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA 202-10545-01 November 2009 v1.0
User Manual
Page 7
...Manual Contents 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... 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, WPA2, or WPA/WPA2 Wireless ...
...Manual Contents 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... 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, WPA2, or WPA/WPA2 Wireless ...
User Manual
Page 8
RangeMax™ Wireless-N Gigabit Router with USB WNR3500L User Manual Chapter 3 Protecting Your Network Protecting Access to Your WNR3500v2 Router 3-1 Changing the Built-In Password 3-2 Restricting Access by MAC Address 3-3... Notifications 3-10 Setting the Time ...3-11 Chapter 4 Using Network Monitoring Tools Upgrading the Router Firmware 4-1 Upgrading Automatically to New Router Software 4-3 Upgrading Manually to New Router Software 4-3 Viewing Wireless Router Status Information 4-4 Viewing a List of Attached Devices 4-9 Managing the Configuration File 4-9 Backing Up and Restoring...
RangeMax™ Wireless-N Gigabit Router with USB WNR3500L User Manual Chapter 3 Protecting Your Network Protecting Access to Your WNR3500v2 Router 3-1 Changing the Built-In Password 3-2 Restricting Access by MAC Address 3-3... Notifications 3-10 Setting the Time ...3-11 Chapter 4 Using Network Monitoring Tools Upgrading the Router Firmware 4-1 Upgrading Automatically to New Router Software 4-3 Upgrading Manually to New Router Software 4-3 Viewing Wireless Router Status Information 4-4 Viewing a List of Attached Devices 4-9 Managing the Configuration File 4-9 Backing Up and Restoring...
User Manual
Page 9
RangeMax™ Wireless-N Gigabit Router with USB WNR3500L User Manual How Port Forwarding Changes the Communication Process 5-14 How Port Forwarding Differs from Port Triggering 5-15 Configuring Port Forwarding to Local Servers 5-16 Adding a Custom ...
RangeMax™ Wireless-N Gigabit Router with USB WNR3500L User Manual How Port Forwarding Changes the Communication Process 5-14 How Port Forwarding Differs from Port Triggering 5-15 Configuring Port Forwarding to Local Servers 5-16 Adding a Custom ...
User Manual
Page 10
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 ...
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 ...
User Manual
Page 11
... or damage to the equipment, a breach of security, or a loss of the NETGEAR® RangeMax Wireless-N Gigabit Router with intermediate computer and Internet skills. Warning: Ignoring this manual is intended for configuring the features of data. Conventions, Formats, and Scope The conventions... will save time or resources. Tip: This format is used to highlight information of note might result in the NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual. The information in the following typographical conventions: Italic Bold Fixed Italic Emphasis, books, CDs User input, GUI screen...
... or damage to the equipment, a breach of security, or a loss of the NETGEAR® RangeMax Wireless-N Gigabit Router with intermediate computer and Internet skills. Warning: Ignoring this manual is intended for configuring the features of data. Conventions, Formats, and Scope The conventions... will save time or resources. Tip: This format is used to highlight information of note might result in the NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual. The information in the following typographical conventions: Italic Bold Fixed Italic Emphasis, books, CDs User input, GUI screen...
User Manual
Page 12
... according to these specifications: Product Version Manual Publication Date RangeMax Wireless-N Gigabit Router with USB WNR3500L User Manual Danger: This is available on the NETGEAR, Inc. Note: Product updates are available on the Adobe Web site at http://www.netgear.com/products/WNR3500L. website at http://...www.adobe.com. How to Print This Manual To print this manual, your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of this feature. Tip: ...
... according to these specifications: Product Version Manual Publication Date RangeMax Wireless-N Gigabit Router with USB WNR3500L User Manual Danger: This is available on the NETGEAR, Inc. Note: Product updates are available on the Adobe Web site at http://www.netgear.com/products/WNR3500L. website at http://...www.adobe.com. How to Print This Manual To print this manual, your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of this feature. Tip: ...
User Manual
Page 13
..." on page 1-5 • "Using the Setup Wizard" on page 1-5 • "Viewing or Manually Configuring Your ISP Settings" on how to log in to the NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual. After initial configuration using the Smart Wizard™ on the Resource CD for further configuration. Chapter ...configure additional features of your wireless router, refer to the wireless router for initial configuration, as described in the NETGEAR Router Setup Manual, these settings are configured automatically for your network. The Smart Wizard will assist you in configuring your wireless settings...
..." on page 1-5 • "Using the Setup Wizard" on page 1-5 • "Viewing or Manually Configuring Your ISP Settings" on how to log in to the NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual. After initial configuration using the Smart Wizard™ on the Resource CD for further configuration. Chapter ...configure additional features of your wireless router, refer to the wireless router for initial configuration, as described in the NETGEAR Router Setup Manual, these settings are configured automatically for your network. The Smart Wizard will assist you in configuring your wireless settings...
User Manual
Page 14
... computer must type the IP address of the router, for DHCP. For help with configuring DHCP, see the documentation that came with USB WNR3500L User Manual Logging In to Your Wireless Router You can connect to the wireless router by typing http://www.routerlogin.net or the router's LAN IP address...
... computer must type the IP address of the router, for DHCP. For help with configuring DHCP, see the documentation that came with USB WNR3500L User Manual Logging In to Your Wireless Router You can connect to the wireless router by typing http://www.routerlogin.net or the router's LAN IP address...
User Manual
Page 15
... password are asked if you want to upgrade to your password (or the default, password). Figure 1-3 3. RangeMax™ Wireless-N Gigabit Router with USB WNR3500L User Manual 2. The Checking for details). If no new firmware is available, the following message displays. Figure 1-2 If the router discovers a newer version of software, you are...
... password are asked if you want to upgrade to your password (or the default, password). Figure 1-3 3. RangeMax™ Wireless-N Gigabit Router with USB WNR3500L User Manual 2. The Checking for details). If no new firmware is available, the following message displays. Figure 1-2 If the router discovers a newer version of software, you are...
User Manual
Page 16
... under Web Support in check box is selected, the home page is the Basic Settings screen. RangeMax™ Wireless-N Gigabit Router with USB WNR3500L User Manual Figure 1-4 Note: If the Check for New Version Upon Log-in the main menu to the Internet, you out.
... under Web Support in check box is selected, the home page is the Basic Settings screen. RangeMax™ Wireless-N Gigabit Router with USB WNR3500L User Manual Figure 1-4 Note: If the Check for New Version Upon Log-in the main menu to the Internet, you out.
User Manual
Page 17
..., as the Smart Wizard on page 1-7). 2. If your ISP configuration. Click Apply to save your ISP requires a login. If the NETGEAR website does not appear within one minute, refer to proceed. RangeMax™ Wireless-N Gigabit Router with configuration or to verify the Internet connection...the login name. At the end of the Setup Wizard, click Test to test your Internet Service Provider (ISP) configuration. Viewing or Manually Configuring Your ISP Settings To view or configure the basic settings: 1. This selection changes the fields available on whether your settings. 6. ...
..., as the Smart Wizard on page 1-7). 2. If your ISP configuration. Click Apply to save your ISP requires a login. If the NETGEAR website does not appear within one minute, refer to proceed. RangeMax™ Wireless-N Gigabit Router with configuration or to verify the Internet connection...the login name. At the end of the Setup Wizard, click Test to test your Internet Service Provider (ISP) configuration. Viewing or Manually Configuring Your ISP Settings To view or configure the basic settings: 1. This selection changes the fields available on whether your settings. 6. ...
User Manual
Page 18
Configuring Your Internet Connection 1-6 v1.0, November 2009 RangeMax™ Wireless-N Gigabit Router with USB WNR3500L User Manual When your Internet connection is working you in the Basic Settings screen. When you start an Internet application, your wireless router automatically logs you do ...
Configuring Your Internet Connection 1-6 v1.0, November 2009 RangeMax™ Wireless-N Gigabit Router with USB WNR3500L User Manual When your Internet connection is working you in the Basic Settings screen. When you start an Internet application, your wireless router automatically logs you do ...
User Manual
Page 19
...in Austrian DSL services. • Telstra Bigpond. Idle Timeout (In minutes) If you want to the Internet immediately after the idle time-out. • Manually Connect. Configuring Your Internet Connection 1-7 v1.0, November 2009 Enter the domain name provided by most DSL services worldwide. This setting is defined as "Other" (...The login name provided by your ISP. Internet Service Provider • PPTP (Point to and disconnect from the LAN. Those with USB WNR3500L User Manual Table 1-1. Domain Name (If required) Enter the account name provided by your ISP requires a login.
...in Austrian DSL services. • Telstra Bigpond. Idle Timeout (In minutes) If you want to the Internet immediately after the idle time-out. • Manually Connect. Configuring Your Internet Connection 1-7 v1.0, November 2009 Enter the domain name provided by most DSL services worldwide. This setting is defined as "Other" (...The login name provided by your ISP. Internet Service Provider • PPTP (Point to and disconnect from the LAN. Those with USB WNR3500L User Manual Table 1-1. Domain Name (If required) Enter the account name provided by your ISP requires a login.
User Manual
Page 20
.... If a secondary DNS server address is used by "cloning" its MAC address. • Use Default Address. RangeMax™ Wireless-N Gigabit Router with USB WNR3500L User Manual Table 1-1. Also enter the IP subnet mask and the gateway IP address. Your ISP automatically assigns this option, and enter the IP address of that...
.... If a secondary DNS server address is used by "cloning" its MAC address. • Use Default Address. RangeMax™ Wireless-N Gigabit Router with USB WNR3500L User Manual Table 1-1. Also enter the IP subnet mask and the gateway IP address. Your ISP automatically assigns this option, and enter the IP address of that...
User Manual
Page 21
NETGEAR strongly recommends that each wireless adapter to access your immediate area to determine which wireless security option it supports. This chapter includes: • "Planning Your Wireless Network" • "Manually Configuring Your Wireless Settings" on page 2-4 • "Using Push 'N' Connect to Configure Your...compatibility between similar products in your area, the operating channel and region must be the same for the wireless router is NETGEAR. - Wireless security option. This can use wireless security. To configure the wireless network, you can connect wirelessly at...
NETGEAR strongly recommends that each wireless adapter to access your immediate area to determine which wireless security option it supports. This chapter includes: • "Planning Your Wireless Network" • "Manually Configuring Your Wireless Settings" on page 2-4 • "Using Push 'N' Connect to Configure Your...compatibility between similar products in your area, the operating channel and region must be the same for the wireless router is NETGEAR. - Wireless security option. This can use wireless security. To configure the wireless network, you can connect wirelessly at...
User Manual
Page 22
... and WPA or WPA 2 capable, and that implement Push 'N' Connect. This generates a new SSID and implements WPA/WPA2 security. Note: NETGEAR's Push 'N' Connect feature is 5 channels (for more information, see http://www.wi-fi.org). Wireless Placement and Range Guidelines The range ...multiple access points, it takes to reduce interference. All other WiFi-certified and WPS-capable products should be compatible with USB WNR3500L User Manual • Push 'N' Connect (WPS) automatically implements wireless security on the wireless router while, at the same time, allowing you to ...
... and WPA or WPA 2 capable, and that implement Push 'N' Connect. This generates a new SSID and implements WPA/WPA2 security. Note: NETGEAR's Push 'N' Connect feature is 5 channels (for more information, see http://www.wi-fi.org). Wireless Placement and Range Guidelines The range ...multiple access points, it takes to reduce interference. All other WiFi-certified and WPS-capable products should be compatible with USB WNR3500L User Manual • Push 'N' Connect (WPS) automatically implements wireless security on the wireless router while, at the same time, allowing you to ...
User Manual
Page 23
... can be received by WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK. • WPA-PSK (TKIP), WPA2-PSK (AES). The very strong authentication along with USB WNR3500L User Manual Wireless Security Options Computers can enhance the security of your wireless equipment. For this chapter. There are covered in detail in Appendix B. RangeMax™ Wireless...
... can be received by WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK. • WPA-PSK (TKIP), WPA2-PSK (AES). The very strong authentication along with USB WNR3500L User Manual Wireless Security Options Computers can enhance the security of your wireless equipment. For this chapter. There are covered in detail in Appendix B. RangeMax™ Wireless...
User Manual
Page 24
..., make sure to access the wireless router. RangeMax™ Wireless-N Gigabit Router 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... to change the wireless network name (SSID) or wireless security settings, you will operate. 4. Log in Table 2-1. 3. To view or manually configure the wireless settings: 1. Select the region in the Wireless Settings screen. Select Wireless Settings from the main menu to the wireless router at...
..., make sure to access the wireless router. RangeMax™ Wireless-N Gigabit Router 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... to change the wireless network name (SSID) or wireless security settings, you will operate. 4. Log in Table 2-1. 3. To view or manually configure the wireless settings: 1. Select the region in the Wireless Settings screen. Select Wireless Settings from the main menu to the wireless router at...
User Manual
Page 25
... "Configuring WPA, WPA2, or WPA/WPA2 Wireless Security". • WPA2-PSK [AES] (Wi-Fi Protected Access with USB WNR3500L User Manual 6. See "Configuring WPA, WPA2, or WPA/WPA2 Wireless Security". If there is case-sensitive. This field is interference, adjust the channel... channel unless you implement wireless security. • WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy). Check that you experience interference (shown by the gateway. NETGEAR strongly recommends that they have the same SSID and wireless security settings as the wireless network name. Table 2-1. Security Options •...
... "Configuring WPA, WPA2, or WPA/WPA2 Wireless Security". • WPA2-PSK [AES] (Wi-Fi Protected Access with USB WNR3500L User Manual 6. See "Configuring WPA, WPA2, or WPA/WPA2 Wireless Security". If there is case-sensitive. This field is interference, adjust the channel... channel unless you implement wireless security. • WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy). Check that you experience interference (shown by the gateway. NETGEAR strongly recommends that they have the same SSID and wireless security settings as the wireless network name. Table 2-1. Security Options •...