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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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... are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your router-especially the status lights-and the important information on the router label (see "Unpacking Your New Router" on page 4 to ensure that you need to install your purchase of a NETGEAR® high-speed wireless router, the RangeMax™ Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNR3500. Become familiar with the front and back panels of this manual -
... are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your router-especially the status lights-and the important information on the router label (see "Unpacking Your New Router" on page 4 to ensure that you need to install your purchase of a NETGEAR® high-speed wireless router, the RangeMax™ Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNR3500. Become familiar with the front and back panels of this manual -
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... walls, fish tanks, mirrors, brick, and concrete can set up your wireless signal. You can also affect your router and get on page 15). See "Installing Your Router Using the Smart Wizard" on page 9 to use the manual installation method (see "Manually Installing Your Router" on the Internet quickly, the Resource CD contains a Smart Wizard™...
... walls, fish tanks, mirrors, brick, and concrete can set up your wireless signal. You can also affect your router and get on page 15). See "Installing Your Router Using the Smart Wizard" on page 9 to use the manual installation method (see "Manually Installing Your Router" on the Internet quickly, the Resource CD contains a Smart Wizard™...
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... for best results, install and set up your router in to the router to use this feature. • NETGEAR provides a Windows software utility that lets you choose to set up to date. 6 Getting to Know Your Wireless Router Install and connect your wireless router to use a different computer. • Manual Setup: If you are technically knowledgeable, select this...
... for best results, install and set up your router in to the router to use this feature. • NETGEAR provides a Windows software utility that lets you choose to set up to date. 6 Getting to Know Your Wireless Router Install and connect your wireless router to use a different computer. • Manual Setup: If you are technically knowledgeable, select this...
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...network should support the same technology as your wireless router: http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com. A login window similar to your router (see "Accessing Your Router After Installation and Checking for more information). ...you can enter either of these addresses to connect to the one shown below will also be prompted to the Internet, see "Setting Up Your Wireless Computers" on page 26. You are now connected to select a security option (see the online User Manual...
...network should support the same technology as your wireless router: http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com. A login window similar to your router (see "Accessing Your Router After Installation and Checking for more information). ...you can enter either of these addresses to connect to the one shown below will also be prompted to the Internet, see "Setting Up Your Wireless Computers" on page 26. You are now connected to select a security option (see the online User Manual...
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... is an .img (or .chk) file and does not need to be directed to the new firmware version on the NETGEAR website. see "To manually check for the router Password), both in to check for a new firmware image file. Usually the firmware image is available, the message "No ...the User Name and Password from the defaults, then enter your hard disk. The router User Name and Password are unique to upgrade your Internet connection. The router will be decompressed before you will automatically check the NETGEAR database for new firmware (recommended). If, however, the file is a .zip ...
... is an .img (or .chk) file and does not need to be directed to the new firmware version on the NETGEAR website. see "To manually check for the router Password), both in to check for a new firmware image file. Usually the firmware image is available, the message "No ...the User Name and Password from the defaults, then enter your hard disk. The router User Name and Password are unique to upgrade your Internet connection. The router will be decompressed before you will automatically check the NETGEAR database for new firmware (recommended). If, however, the file is a .zip ...
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... more before you selected the No radio box during installation, and want to the online Reference Manual for new router firmware: 1. Press Enter. 2. Do not try to go to the NETGEAR website and select the model number for this method, refer to check for updates on your...or .chk). 3. The Reference Manual is advisable to your router model number. If you downloaded to determine the firmware version currently running on the NETGEAR website. It is available through the Documentation link on the router main menu (or through a link on your router: 1. If the Firmware Update ...
... more before you selected the No radio box during installation, and want to the online Reference Manual for new router firmware: 1. Press Enter. 2. Do not try to go to the NETGEAR website and select the model number for this method, refer to check for updates on your...or .chk). 3. The Reference Manual is advisable to your router model number. If you downloaded to determine the firmware version currently running on the NETGEAR website. It is available through the Documentation link on the router main menu (or through a link on your router: 1. If the Firmware Update ...
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... same computer on how your Internet account was set up your wireless router and access the Internet: - Manually Installing Your Router 15 Host and Domain Name - Internet Login Name and Password (frequently an email address and password) - Manually Installing Your Router Before installing and connecting your router manually, review the list below and make sure that you have...
... same computer on how your Internet account was set up your wireless router and access the Internet: - Manually Installing Your Router 15 Host and Domain Name - Internet Login Name and Password (frequently an email address and password) - Manually Installing Your Router Before installing and connecting your router manually, review the list below and make sure that you have...
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Locate the Ethernet cable (A) that connects your NETGEAR product. A B Figure 7 5. Turn off your computer or see the link to TCP/IP Addressing in "Related Documents" on your new router. Locate the Ethernet cable that came with your computer to "automatically obtain an IP address"...unsure about this, refer to the router later. Connecting Your Wireless Router Before 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 Installing Your Router You can check these settings by looking...
Locate the Ethernet cable (A) that connects your NETGEAR product. A B Figure 7 5. Turn off your computer or see the link to TCP/IP Addressing in "Related Documents" on your new router. Locate the Ethernet cable that came with your computer to "automatically obtain an IP address"...unsure about this, refer to the router later. Connecting Your Wireless Router Before 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 Installing Your Router You can check these settings by looking...
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E D Figure 9 7. Manually Installing Your Router 17 Locate the Ethernet cable (D) that cable into one of the three remaining LAN ports. Connect any additional wired PCs to your computer (see Step 3). Start your router by inserting an Ethernet cable from accessing the Internet. C Figure 8 6. Securely insert that is attached to your network... described below. When your network cables are ready to start your network in Figure 9, you from a PC into a LAN port on the router, such as LAN port 1 (E), as shown in Figure 9. Failure to start or restart your network.
E D Figure 9 7. Manually Installing Your Router 17 Locate the Ethernet cable (D) that cable into one of the three remaining LAN ports. Connect any additional wired PCs to your computer (see Step 3). Start your router by inserting an Ethernet cable from accessing the Internet. C Figure 8 6. Securely insert that is attached to your network... described below. When your network cables are ready to start your network in Figure 9, you from a PC into a LAN port on the router, such as LAN port 1 (E), as shown in Figure 9. Failure to start or restart your network.
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... and the modem, and that the computer is powered on your Internet provider. The wireless light router. A LAN light should be lit for each connected computer on . • LAN. Figure 10 18 Manually Installing Your Router You may need to go to establish a connection with your computer and your network.... lit. If it is not, make sure that the Ethernet cable from the computer to the router is securely attached at both ends, and that the modem is turned on page 30. • Wireless. Wait 2 minutes. 2. Turn on the cable or DSL modem. The WPS button/light will...
... and the modem, and that the computer is powered on your Internet provider. The wireless light router. A LAN light should be lit for each connected computer on . • LAN. Figure 10 18 Manually Installing Your Router You may need to go to establish a connection with your computer and your network.... lit. If it is not, make sure that the Ethernet cable from the computer to the router is securely attached at both ends, and that the modem is turned on page 30. • Wireless. Wait 2 minutes. 2. Turn on the cable or DSL modem. The WPS button/light will...
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... Password" on page 38 for the router Password, both in lowercase letters. (For security reasons, the router has its login name and password: 1. The Main menu will display. Manually Installing Your Router 19 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...
... Password" on page 38 for the router Password, both in lowercase letters. (For security reasons, the router has its login name and password: 1. The Main menu will display. Manually Installing Your Router 19 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...
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...! You should be connected to save your settings and complete your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR Technical Support. 20 Manually Installing Your Router If problems persist, register your connection. If you do not connect... successfully: • Review your settings and make sure that you have the correct configuration information. • Read "Troubleshooting" on page 41. • Select No to set to the wireless router...
...! You should be connected to save your settings and complete your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR Technical Support. 20 Manually Installing Your Router If problems persist, register your connection. If you do not connect... successfully: • Review your settings and make sure that you have the correct configuration information. • Read "Troubleshooting" on page 41. • Select No to set to the wireless router...
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... in to the router to complete your wireless setup. If no new firmware version is available, Manually Installing Your Router 21 Checking for New Firmware After installing your router, you must open a browser window and log in to the router after installation: 1. Press Enter. . The Firmware Upgrade Assistant screen will automatically check the NETGEAR database for a new...
... in to the router to complete your wireless setup. If no new firmware version is available, Manually Installing Your Router 21 Checking for New Firmware After installing your router, you must open a browser window and log in to the router after installation: 1. Press Enter. . The Firmware Upgrade Assistant screen will automatically check the NETGEAR database for a new...
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... Version Available" will then display. 2. Do not try to go to the NETGEAR website and select the model number for updates on the NETGEAR website. It is complete, the router will be decompressed before using this router. see "To manually check for new router firmware:" on the Resource CD) for new firmware later; If, however, the...
... Version Available" will then display. 2. Do not try to go to the NETGEAR website and select the model number for updates on the NETGEAR website. It is complete, the router will be decompressed before using this router. see "To manually check for new router firmware:" on the Resource CD) for new firmware later; If, however, the...
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...NETGEAR website is on the label at the back of your router (see the link to select the security that best fits your router. If you are using the Microsoft Vista OS, you to your Reference Manual on your Router Status screen. 7. To configure other router settings, access the router...-Fi Protected Setup) and configure the SSID and WPA security password for your network, NETGEAR provides a several methods for new router firmware: 1. Go to complete the upgrade process. Configuring Your Wireless Settings and Security Options For Advanced Users Only! You will display. 6. This feature ...
...NETGEAR website is on the label at the back of your router (see the link to select the security that best fits your router. If you are using the Microsoft Vista OS, you to your Reference Manual on your Router Status screen. 7. To configure other router settings, access the router...-Fi Protected Setup) and configure the SSID and WPA security password for your network, NETGEAR provides a several methods for new router firmware: 1. Go to complete the upgrade process. Configuring Your Wireless Settings and Security Options For Advanced Users Only! You will display. 6. This feature ...
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... be disabled, or to guide you in the User Manual that supportWi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), you set your Wireless Network connections and select the appropriate and optimum Security Options for the router to access your wireless equipment. Before using these WiFi Protected Setup (WPS) ...follow the utility's instructions for over wireless networks at initial setup (see "Back Panel" on page 3 and "Using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)" on page 25). Such distances can receive them. To connect to step 2. 24 Manually Installing Your Router Using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS...
... be disabled, or to guide you in the User Manual that supportWi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), you set your Wireless Network connections and select the appropriate and optimum Security Options for the router to access your wireless equipment. Before using these WiFi Protected Setup (WPS) ...follow the utility's instructions for over wireless networks at initial setup (see "Back Panel" on page 3 and "Using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)" on page 25). Such distances can receive them. To connect to step 2. 24 Manually Installing Your Router Using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS...
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... walls, and anyone with a compatible adapter can connect over wireless networks at http://www.routerlogin.net with the router. The push-button light should begin to "Configuring Security Through the Wireless Settings" and the online Reference Manual, available as a link in to enable WPS on the ...Name and Password" on the Resource CD as well as a link on the device you have set up ). Manually Installing Your Router 25 Push the wireless router's push-button for WPS. While the router is in to . • The 2-minute window period expires for establishing a WPS connection.
... walls, and anyone with a compatible adapter can connect over wireless networks at http://www.routerlogin.net with the router. The push-button light should begin to "Configuring Security Through the Wireless Settings" and the online Reference Manual, available as a link in to enable WPS on the ...Name and Password" on the Resource CD as well as a link on the device you have set up ). Manually Installing Your Router 25 Push the wireless router's push-button for WPS. While the router is in to . • The 2-minute window period expires for establishing a WPS connection.
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... 23). Follow the instructions in "Configuring Your Wireless Settings and Security Options" on the router. Select Wireless Settings under Setup on your settings. NETGEAR strongly recommends that you selected. (If you will not get a wireless connection. 3. Setting Up Your Wireless Computers Once you have a question, see the online User Manual for wireless connectivity: 1. 2. Click Apply to have the...
... 23). Follow the instructions in "Configuring Your Wireless Settings and Security Options" on the router. Select Wireless Settings under Setup on your settings. NETGEAR strongly recommends that you selected. (If you will not get a wireless connection. 3. Setting Up Your Wireless Computers Once you have a question, see the online User Manual for wireless connectivity: 1. 2. Click Apply to have the...
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... security settings of the router. Check the Wireless Connections Properties and ensure that each wireless computer has a wireless link and is able to obtain an IP address by DHCP from the router. Check that the security settings on each wireless computer. 4. For a Windows PC, go to "Obtain an IP address automatically." Manually Installing Your Router 27 Check that...
... security settings of the router. Check the Wireless Connections Properties and ensure that each wireless computer has a wireless link and is able to obtain an IP address by DHCP from the router. Check that the security settings on each wireless computer. 4. For a Windows PC, go to "Obtain an IP address automatically." Manually Installing Your Router 27 Check that...