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NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNR3500v2 User Manual Configuring Port Forwarding to Local Servers 5-16 Adding a Custom Service 5-17 Editing or Deleting a Port Forwarding Entry 5-18 Configuring Port Triggering 5-18 Wireless Repeating (Also Called WDS 5-21 Wireless Repeating Function 5-22 Setting Up the Base... LAN Path to Your Router 7-8 Testing the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device 7-9 Problems with Date and Time 7-10 Wireless Connectivity 7-10 Using Your Wireless Card Setup Program 7-11 Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity 7-11 Restoring the...
NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNR3500v2 User Manual Configuring Port Forwarding to Local Servers 5-16 Adding a Custom Service 5-17 Editing or Deleting a Port Forwarding Entry 5-18 Configuring Port Triggering 5-18 Wireless Repeating (Also Called WDS 5-21 Wireless Repeating Function 5-22 Setting Up the Base... LAN Path to Your Router 7-8 Testing the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device 7-9 Problems with Date and Time 7-10 Wireless Connectivity 7-10 Using Your Wireless Card Setup Program 7-11 Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity 7-11 Restoring the...
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To view or manually configure the wireless settings: 1. NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNR3500v2 User Manual Manually Configuring Your Wireless Settings You can view or manually configure the wireless settings for this problem, use a wireless computer to change the wireless network name (SSID) or wireless security settings, you have chosen for the wireless router. 2. Note: If you use a computer with its default LAN address of...
To view or manually configure the wireless settings: 1. NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNR3500v2 User Manual Manually Configuring Your Wireless Settings You can view or manually configure the wireless settings for this problem, use a wireless computer to change the wireless network name (SSID) or wireless security settings, you have chosen for the wireless router. 2. Note: If you use a computer with its default LAN address of...
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...A wired connection is also sensitive to 30 Mbps per stream and does not strain most modern networks. The Powerline HD family of products can cause problems. 6-2 Fine-Tuning Your Network v1.0, May 2009 For example: • Streaming HD video requires 10 to latency and packet loss, so a ... local networking technologies might not improve your Internet connection is compatible with twisted-pair wiring of Cat 5e or better. NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNR3500v2 User Manual To get the best performance, use of these older products. • Wired Ethernet.
...A wired connection is also sensitive to 30 Mbps per stream and does not strain most modern networks. The Powerline HD family of products can cause problems. 6-2 Fine-Tuning Your Network v1.0, May 2009 For example: • Streaming HD video requires 10 to latency and packet loss, so a ... local networking technologies might not improve your Internet connection is compatible with twisted-pair wiring of Cat 5e or better. NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNR3500v2 User Manual To get the best performance, use of these older products. • Wired Ethernet.
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... often just the default value, and changing the value might fix one problem but cause another , the data packets travel through many devices along the way. These might automatically try to connect to improve the performance of a Web page - NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNR3500v2 User Manual • Microwave ovens (no closer than the other devices...
... often just the default value, and changing the value might fix one problem but cause another , the data packets travel through many devices along the way. These might automatically try to connect to improve the performance of a Web page - NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNR3500v2 User Manual • Microwave ovens (no closer than the other devices...
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...up ISPs. Used in PPPoE environments. The WNR3500v2 router can gradually reduce the MTU size from the maximum value of 1500 until the problem goes away. To configure QoS, use for NETGEAR routers, adapters, and switches. NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNR3500v2 User Manual If you suspect an MTU problem, a common solution is an advanced feature ... for pinging. (Larger packets are willing to use the QoS Setup screen. If you can provide QoS prioritization over the wireless link and on the Internet connection. Used in PPTP environments or with VPN.
...up ISPs. Used in PPPoE environments. The WNR3500v2 router can gradually reduce the MTU size from the maximum value of 1500 until the problem goes away. To configure QoS, use for NETGEAR routers, adapters, and switches. NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNR3500v2 User Manual If you suspect an MTU problem, a common solution is an advanced feature ... for pinging. (Larger packets are willing to use the QoS Setup screen. If you can provide QoS prioritization over the wireless link and on the Internet connection. Used in PPTP environments or with VPN.
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... articles, documentation, and the latest software updates at http://www.netgear.com/support. Turn off the wireless router and computers. 3. Wait 2 minutes. 4. Instructions 1. After each problem description, instructions are provided to restart your RangeMax Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNR3500v2. Quick Tips Recommendation Be sure to help you diagnose and solve the problem. Plug in this sequence. Chapter 7 Troubleshooting This chapter provides...
... articles, documentation, and the latest software updates at http://www.netgear.com/support. Turn off the wireless router and computers. 3. Wait 2 minutes. 4. Instructions 1. After each problem description, instructions are provided to restart your RangeMax Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNR3500v2. Quick Tips Recommendation Be sure to help you diagnose and solve the problem. Plug in this sequence. Chapter 7 Troubleshooting This chapter provides...
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... about 60 seconds and then turns green. The Power light is connected to the router, the following table. After approximately 10 seconds, verify that is solidly on power to a computer. NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNR3500v2 User Manual Troubleshooting Basic Functions After you turn green, the router has a problem. c. This will set the router's IP address to factory defaults.
... about 60 seconds and then turns green. The Power light is connected to the router, the following table. After approximately 10 seconds, verify that is solidly on power to a computer. NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNR3500v2 User Manual Troubleshooting Basic Functions After you turn green, the router has a problem. c. This will set the router's IP address to factory defaults.
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... that you are using the wireless repeater function). 7-4 Troubleshooting v1.0, May 2009 If the CD does not automatically start, browse the CD and double-click . 3. Confirm that came with your PC. Troubleshooting LED Behavior (continued) Situation Power light blinks green slowly and continuously. Make sure you prefer. NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNR3500v2 User Manual Table 7-2.
... that you are using the wireless repeater function). 7-4 Troubleshooting v1.0, May 2009 If the CD does not automatically start, browse the CD and double-click . 3. Confirm that came with your PC. Troubleshooting LED Behavior (continued) Situation Power light blinks green slowly and continuously. Make sure you prefer. NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNR3500v2 User Manual Table 7-2.
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...the following : • Make sure that the Enable Wireless Router Radio check box is turned on, the lights turns on page 7-14. Cannot Access the Router Main Menu If you might have a hardware problem and should contact Technical Support at the modem or ...• Be sure that you are connecting from a wireless computer, try connecting from a computer on , there is turned on page 2-15. Troubleshooting 7-5 v1.0, May 2009 NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNR3500v2 User Manual Table 7-2. If the Wireless light does not come on, verify that the Ethernet ...
...the following : • Make sure that the Enable Wireless Router Radio check box is turned on, the lights turns on page 7-14. Cannot Access the Router Main Menu If you might have a hardware problem and should contact Technical Support at the modem or ...• Be sure that you are connecting from a wireless computer, try connecting from a computer on , there is turned on page 2-15. Troubleshooting 7-5 v1.0, May 2009 NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNR3500v2 User Manual Table 7-2. If the Wireless light does not come on, verify that the Ethernet ...
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NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNR3500v2 User Manual 4. If 0.0.0.0 is unable to obtain an IP address from your computer's MAC address. If your router is shown, your router has not obtained an IP address from the ISP, you can also configure your computer manually with DNS addresses, as explained in Table 7-1 on page 1-5. If your router... as the account name in Appendix B. Ask your computer's MAC address. You can access from the ISP, the problem might be one Ethernet MAC address to connect to spoof your ISP. Assign the computer host name of one of the...
NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNR3500v2 User Manual 4. If 0.0.0.0 is unable to obtain an IP address from your computer's MAC address. If your router is shown, your router has not obtained an IP address from the ISP, you can also configure your computer manually with DNS addresses, as explained in Table 7-1 on page 1-5. If your router... as the account name in Appendix B. Ask your computer's MAC address. You can access from the ISP, the problem might be one Ethernet MAC address to connect to spoof your ISP. Assign the computer host name of one of the...
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... working, you no longer need to go to the designated device. Click OK. For a wired connection, make sure that the LAN path to your router. 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 message: Request timed out If the path... Explorer and select Tools > Internet Options, click the Connections tab, and select Never dial a connection. The device then responds with 32 bytes of the following problems: • Wrong physical connections -
... working, you no longer need to go to the designated device. Click OK. For a wired connection, make sure that the LAN path to your router. 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 message: Request timed out If the path... Explorer and select Tools > Internet Options, click the Connections tab, and select Never dial a connection. The device then responds with 32 bytes of the following problems: • Wrong physical connections -
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... the Internet. Problems with the simplest wireless connection possible, and then add security. Check that your wireless card can include the following: • Date shown is January 1, 2000. If you must configure your computers. Using your wireless card's setup utility program, make sure that your broadband modem, but one hour. NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNR3500v2 User Manual •...
... the Internet. Problems with the simplest wireless connection possible, and then add security. Check that your wireless card can include the following: • Date shown is January 1, 2000. If you must configure your computers. Using your wireless card's setup utility program, make sure that your broadband modem, but one hour. NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNR3500v2 User Manual •...
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... lose your changes. NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNR3500v2 User Manual This field determines which operating frequency is not being used . Set the mode to Up to save your wireless connection when you notice interference problems with another nearby wireless router or access point. Note: If you are configuring the router from a wireless computer and you change the wireless settings of your...
... lose your changes. NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNR3500v2 User Manual This field determines which operating frequency is not being used . Set the mode to Up to save your wireless connection when you notice interference problems with another nearby wireless router or access point. Note: If you are configuring the router from a wireless computer and you change the wireless settings of your...
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... wireless computer for more information about security, see Chapter 2, "Safeguarding Your Network"). Press and hold the restore settings button for the router to have a hardware problem and should contact Technical Support at http://www.netgear.com...router (see Appendix A, "Default Configuration and Technical Specifications. You can configure the advanced wireless security functions of the router. 1. Program the wireless adapter of the router. Check that you might be defective. NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNR3500v2 User Manual 9. If the wireless router...
... wireless computer for more information about security, see Chapter 2, "Safeguarding Your Network"). Press and hold the restore settings button for the router to have a hardware problem and should contact Technical Support at http://www.netgear.com...router (see Appendix A, "Default Configuration and Technical Specifications. You can configure the advanced wireless security functions of the router. 1. Program the wireless adapter of the router. Check that you might be defective. NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNR3500v2 User Manual 9. If the wireless router...
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... 18 Setting Up Your Router for Internet Access 19 Configuring Your Wireless Network 23 Specifying Wireless Settings 23 Setting Your SSID and Wireless Security Manually 24 Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to Configure Your Wireless Network 25 Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity 30 Troubleshooting ...31 Basic Setup Checklist ...31 Checking Basic Router Functions 32 Troubleshooting Login Problems 34 Checking the...
... 18 Setting Up Your Router for Internet Access 19 Configuring Your Wireless Network 23 Specifying Wireless Settings 23 Setting Your SSID and Wireless Security Manually 24 Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to Configure Your Wireless Network 25 Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity 30 Troubleshooting ...31 Basic Setup Checklist ...31 Checking Basic Router Functions 32 Troubleshooting Login Problems 34 Checking the...
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If problems persist, register your ISP to verify that you have the correct configuration information. • Read "Troubleshooting" on page 31. If you do not connect successfully: • Review your settings and make sure that you have selected the correct options and typed everything correctly. • Contact your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR Technical Support. 22 Manually Installing Your Router
If problems persist, register your ISP to verify that you have the correct configuration information. • Read "Troubleshooting" on page 31. If you do not connect successfully: • Review your settings and make sure that you have selected the correct options and typed everything correctly. • Contact your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR Technical Support. 22 Manually Installing Your Router
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...is included on the wireless router will be lit if the Ethernet cable to the wireless router from the modem is ...router interface, after the router is plugged in one of the subsequent sections. Press for your router correctly. A link to the wireless router with a securely pluggedin Ethernet cable, the corresponding wireless router..."Connecting Your Wireless Router" on the modem and wait 2 minutes. 3. The label on the back of the wireless router identifies the ..., refer to the factory default settings." Turn off the wireless router and computer. 2. on page 4). • Make sure...
...is included on the wireless router will be lit if the Ethernet cable to the wireless router from the modem is ...router interface, after the router is plugged in one of the subsequent sections. Press for your router correctly. A link to the wireless router with a securely pluggedin Ethernet cable, the corresponding wireless router..."Connecting Your Wireless Router" on the modem and wait 2 minutes. 3. The label on the back of the wireless router identifies the ..., refer to the factory default settings." Turn off the wireless router and computer. 2. on page 4). • Make sure...
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...for the recovery process. If the Power light is still amber 1 minute after turning on the back of the utility places a NETGEAR Router Recovery desktop. This will automatically start , browse the CD and double-click on page 42. Confirm that you might have the... not turn green, the router has a problem. The Internet is turned on the d. - Select a different language option, if you have a hardware problem and should contact technical support. • Internet Light Stays Amber. In the CD's menu, click Supporting Software, then click Netgear Firmware Recovery Utility, and ...
...for the recovery process. If the Power light is still amber 1 minute after turning on the back of the utility places a NETGEAR Router Recovery desktop. This will automatically start , browse the CD and double-click on page 42. Confirm that you might have the... not turn green, the router has a problem. The Internet is turned on the d. - Select a different language option, if you have a hardware problem and should contact technical support. • Internet Light Stays Amber. In the CD's menu, click Supporting Software, then click Netgear Firmware Recovery Utility, and ...
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... computer cannot reach a DHCP server, some operating systems will set the router's IP address to the wireless router, check the following : a. b. Refer to the connected computer. If your computer. See "Connecting Your Wireless Router" on page 42. This will assign an IP address in this information...'s documentation or see the online User Manual. Troubleshooting Login Problems If you are unable to log in "Restoring the Default Password and Configuration Settings" on page 14 for help with the wireless router. This procedure is in the range 169.254.x.x. Be sure...
... computer cannot reach a DHCP server, some operating systems will set the router's IP address to the wireless router, check the following : a. b. Refer to the connected computer. If your computer. See "Connecting Your Wireless Router" on page 42. This will assign an IP address in this information...'s documentation or see the online User Manual. Troubleshooting Login Problems If you are unable to log in "Restoring the Default Password and Configuration Settings" on page 14 for help with the wireless router. This procedure is in the range 169.254.x.x. Be sure...
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...wireless router has not obtained an IP address from the your computer's host name. Log in the correct sequence (see "Basic Setup Checklist" on the Basic Settings screen. • Your service provider might require a login. Ask your computer's MAC address. Configure your router to the Internet, and check for your service provider, the problem... restart your network in to obtain an IP address from your service provider. The wireless router will continue to attempt to use the wireless router's MAC address, or - Troubleshooting PPPoE If you are using PPPoE, try troubleshooting...
...wireless router has not obtained an IP address from the your computer's host name. Log in the correct sequence (see "Basic Setup Checklist" on the Basic Settings screen. • Your service provider might require a login. Ask your computer's MAC address. Configure your router to the Internet, and check for your service provider, the problem... restart your network in to obtain an IP address from your service provider. The wireless router will continue to attempt to use the wireless router's MAC address, or - Troubleshooting PPPoE If you are using PPPoE, try troubleshooting...