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RangeMax Wireless-N DSL Gigabit Modem Router Setup Manual NETGEAR, Inc. 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 November 2009 208-10345-02 v1.0
RangeMax Wireless-N DSL Gigabit Modem Router Setup Manual NETGEAR, Inc. 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 November 2009 208-10345-02 v1.0
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Contents Modem Router Setup Manual DGN3500 Getting to Know Your Wireless Router Unpacking Your New Router 1 Hardware Features ...3 Router Front Panel ...3 Router Back Panel ...5 Modem Router Dome 6 Router Label ...7 Positioning Your Wireless Router 7 Installing Your Wireless-N Modem Router 8 Installing Your Router Using the Smart Wizard Using the Smart Wizard 10 Accessing Your Router After Installation 11 Installing Your Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users) Understanding ADSL Microfilters 13...
Contents Modem Router Setup Manual DGN3500 Getting to Know Your Wireless Router Unpacking Your New Router 1 Hardware Features ...3 Router Front Panel ...3 Router Back Panel ...5 Modem Router Dome 6 Router Label ...7 Positioning Your Wireless Router 7 Installing Your Wireless-N Modem Router 8 Installing Your Router Using the Smart Wizard Using the Smart Wizard 10 Accessing Your Router After Installation 11 Installing Your Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users) Understanding ADSL Microfilters 13...
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... 1). A link to the Internet. Before you need to Know Your Wireless Router 1 A PDF version of a NETGEAR® high-speed wireless router, the RangeMax Wireless-N DSL Gigabit Modem Router . Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in case you begin installing your wireless-N modem router for Internet access and configure basic wireless connectivity. Getting to return the product for your modem...
... 1). A link to the Internet. Before you need to Know Your Wireless Router 1 A PDF version of a NETGEAR® high-speed wireless router, the RangeMax Wireless-N DSL Gigabit Modem Router . Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in case you begin installing your wireless-N modem router for Internet access and configure basic wireless connectivity. Getting to return the product for your modem...
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... - A link to the Reference Manual is set up to work as a wireless access point. Resets the wireless-N modem router to a USB device. 3. Power outlet for the wireless-N modem router. By default, the wireless-N modem router is on -line Reference Manual. You can also do this button turns the wireless access point feature off and on the wireless-N modem router. 7. AC power adapter...
... - A link to the Reference Manual is set up to work as a wireless access point. Resets the wireless-N modem router to a USB device. 3. Power outlet for the wireless-N modem router. By default, the wireless-N modem router is on -line Reference Manual. You can also do this button turns the wireless access point feature off and on the wireless-N modem router. 7. AC power adapter...
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... set up your wireless-N modem router using one of two methods: • Smart Wizard Setup: The Smart Wizard setup is the easiest option. See "Installing Your Router Using the Smart Wizard" on page 10 to use the manual installation method (see "Installing Your Router Manually (Advanced, Mac,... completed. - • In an elevated location such as a high shelf, keeping the number of walls and ceilings between the wireless-N modem router and your other materials such as glass, insulated walls, fish tanks, mirrors, brick, and concrete can result in significant performance degradation...
... set up your wireless-N modem router using one of two methods: • Smart Wizard Setup: The Smart Wizard setup is the easiest option. See "Installing Your Router Using the Smart Wizard" on page 10 to use the manual installation method (see "Installing Your Router Manually (Advanced, Mac,... completed. - • In an elevated location such as a high shelf, keeping the number of walls and ceilings between the wireless-N modem router and your other materials such as glass, insulated walls, fish tanks, mirrors, brick, and concrete can result in significant performance degradation...
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...Wizard, see "Connecting Your WirelessN Modem Router" on page 18). 3. Getting to protect your wireless router for Internet Access" on page 14). 2. Install and connect your wireless router to your router in this option. Set up your network (see "Installing Your Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users)"... you cannot or prefer not to use the manual setup option, for best results, install and set up your wireless network (see "Setting Up Your Router for Internet access (see "Configuring Your Wireless Network" on page 12. • Manual Setup: If you are connecting to a Mac...
...Wizard, see "Connecting Your WirelessN Modem Router" on page 18). 3. Getting to protect your wireless router for Internet Access" on page 14). 2. Install and connect your wireless router to your router in this option. Set up your network (see "Installing Your Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users)"... you cannot or prefer not to use the manual setup option, for best results, install and set up your wireless network (see "Setting Up Your Router for Internet access (see "Configuring Your Wireless Network" on page 12. • Manual Setup: If you are connecting to a Mac...
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... ensure optimum performance of your high-speed wireless router, the wireless adapter card for router access and to connect to the Internet! Accessing Your Router After Installation The Smart Wizard only appears when you can : • Set up additional wireless computers in to select a security option (see the online Reference Manual for more information). After logging in...
... ensure optimum performance of your high-speed wireless router, the wireless adapter card for router access and to connect to the Internet! Accessing Your Router After Installation The Smart Wizard only appears when you can : • Set up additional wireless computers in to select a security option (see the online Reference Manual for more information). After logging in...
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...ensure that it is complete (see "Understanding ADSL Microfilters" on page 13). • Your computers set up your wireless-N modem router and access the Internet: - Host and Domain Name - Depending on page 7." Fixed or Static IP Address Your ISP...(see "Unpacking Your New Router" on page 1"). • Select an optimum location for your wireless-N modem router after reviewing the guidelines presented in "Positioning Your Wireless Router" on how your Internet account was set to the Internet. If you have provided you . Installing Your Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux...
...ensure that it is complete (see "Understanding ADSL Microfilters" on page 13). • Your computers set up your wireless-N modem router and access the Internet: - Host and Domain Name - Depending on page 7." Fixed or Static IP Address Your ISP...(see "Unpacking Your New Router" on page 1"). • Select an optimum location for your wireless-N modem router after reviewing the guidelines presented in "Positioning Your Wireless Router" on how your Internet account was set to the Internet. If you have provided you . Installing Your Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux...
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Doing so will require an ADSL microfilter. If you purchased the wireless-N modem router in the telephone service. Do not connect the wireless-N modem router to the ADSL line through a microfilter unless the microfilter is not included, you ...is a combination microfilter/splitter specifically designed for both the wireless-N modem router and telephone equipment. Figure 7 Installing Your Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users) 13 If you must provide connectivity for this , connect the wireless-N modem router directly to the Internet. ADSL Microfilter Figure 6 Each ...
Doing so will require an ADSL microfilter. If you purchased the wireless-N modem router in the telephone service. Do not connect the wireless-N modem router to the ADSL line through a microfilter unless the microfilter is not included, you ...is a combination microfilter/splitter specifically designed for both the wireless-N modem router and telephone equipment. Figure 7 Installing Your Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users) 13 If you must provide connectivity for this , connect the wireless-N modem router directly to the Internet. ADSL Microfilter Figure 6 Each ...
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...Wireless-N Modem Router Before you install your wireless-N modem router, make sure that uses the same phone line as shown below. If you purchased the DGN3500 in a country where an ADSL filter is required if you must acquire one -line filter to TCP/IP Addressing in "Related Documents" on your new router...Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Property settings on page 39. One-Line Filter: Use with a phone and the wireless-N modem router. 3. Figure 8 14 Installing Your Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users) Two-Line Filter with a one . Splitter: Use with Splitter: ...
...Wireless-N Modem Router Before you install your wireless-N modem router, make sure that uses the same phone line as shown below. If you purchased the DGN3500 in a country where an ADSL filter is required if you must acquire one -line filter to TCP/IP Addressing in "Related Documents" on your new router...Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Property settings on page 39. One-Line Filter: Use with a phone and the wireless-N modem router. 3. Figure 8 14 Installing Your Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users) Two-Line Filter with a one . Splitter: Use with Splitter: ...
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...Using the included phone cable with a separate splitter, insert the splitter into the phone outlet and connect the phone to the ADSL port (C) of the wireless-N modem router to the phone line connector (A), as shown in Figure 9. A Figure 9 To use a one-line filter with RJ-11 jacks, connect the ADSL ...port (B) of the two-line filter, as shown in Figure 10. Installing Your Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users) 15 Insert the two-line filter into the phone outlet, connect the one-line filter to the splitter, and...
...Using the included phone cable with a separate splitter, insert the splitter into the phone outlet and connect the phone to the ADSL port (C) of the wireless-N modem router to the phone line connector (A), as shown in Figure 9. A Figure 9 To use a one-line filter with RJ-11 jacks, connect the ADSL ...port (B) of the two-line filter, as shown in Figure 10. Installing Your Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users) 15 Insert the two-line filter into the phone outlet, connect the one-line filter to the splitter, and...
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C B Figure 10 Improperly connecting a filter to your wireless-N modem router will block your computer, as shown in to a power outlet. 16 Installing Your Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users) Connect the power adapter to the Ethernet adapter in your ADSL connection. 3. . Connect the Ethernet cable (D) from a wireless-N modem router LAN port to the wireless-N modem router and plug it in Figure 11. 4.
C B Figure 10 Improperly connecting a filter to your wireless-N modem router will block your computer, as shown in to a power outlet. 16 Installing Your Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users) Connect the power adapter to the Ethernet adapter in your ADSL connection. 3. . Connect the Ethernet cable (D) from a wireless-N modem router LAN port to the wireless-N modem router and plug it in Figure 11. 4.
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...are connected to the ADSL network. (The Internet light will not turn on until you have a valid Internet connection.) Now, turn on the wireless-N modem router. • The USB light is lit, indicating a USB connection. • The DSL light is lit, indicating an ADSL connection. •... you are lit for any connected computers. Installing Your Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users) 17 Connect any additional wired PCs to your Internet connection, do not run that your router by checking the wireless-N modem router status lights. • The power light is lit ...
...are connected to the ADSL network. (The Internet light will not turn on until you have a valid Internet connection.) Now, turn on the wireless-N modem router. • The USB light is lit, indicating a USB connection. • The DSL light is lit, indicating an ADSL connection. •... you are lit for any connected computers. Installing Your Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users) 17 Connect any additional wired PCs to your Internet connection, do not run that your router by checking the wireless-N modem router status lights. • The power light is lit ...
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.... See "Restoring the Default Configuration and Password" on page 35 for Internet Access When configuring your wireless router manually, you press the Reset button on the back panel. To access the router: 1. Figure 12 A login window similar to your browser, and then click Enter. You can ...also enter either of your wireless router: http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com. . Figure 13 18 Installing Your Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users) Type http://192.168.0.1 in the address field of...
.... See "Restoring the Default Configuration and Password" on page 35 for Internet Access When configuring your wireless router manually, you press the Reset button on the back panel. To access the router: 1. Figure 12 A login window similar to your browser, and then click Enter. You can ...also enter either of your wireless router: http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com. . Figure 13 18 Installing Your Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users) Type http://192.168.0.1 in the address field of...
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...to access the Internet. Click Apply to save your settings and complete your wireless router to your Internet connection. The Setup Wizard screen will display. If you cannot connect to the wireless router, check the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) properties in the Network Connections section...the links in the appropriate fields. Enter the required information for this wireless-N modem router. 5. The Main menu will assist you may use to the Internet! The wizard will display. 3. Installing Your Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users) 19 You should be connected ...
...to access the Internet. Click Apply to save your settings and complete your wireless router to your Internet connection. The Setup Wizard screen will display. If you cannot connect to the wireless router, check the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) properties in the Network Connections section...the links in the appropriate fields. Enter the required information for this wireless-N modem router. 5. The Main menu will assist you may use to the Internet! The wizard will display. 3. Installing Your Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users) 19 You should be connected ...
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If problems persist, register your ISP to verify that you have selected the correct options and typed everything correctly. • Contact your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR Technical Support. 20 Installing Your Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users) If you do not connect successfully: • Review your settings and make sure that you have the correct configuration information. • Read "Troubleshooting" on page 28.
If problems persist, register your ISP to verify that you have selected the correct options and typed everything correctly. • Contact your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR Technical Support. 20 Installing Your Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users) If you do not connect successfully: • Review your settings and make sure that you have the correct configuration information. • Read "Troubleshooting" on page 28.
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... your network. NETGEAR strongly recommends that you use the same SSID, also called the wireless network name, and the same wireless security. This can allow others outside of your immediate area to access your wireless connection when you click Apply. To avoid this router, see the on-line User Manual. A link to the User Manual is connected...
... your network. NETGEAR strongly recommends that you use the same SSID, also called the wireless network name, and the same wireless security. This can allow others outside of your immediate area to access your wireless connection when you click Apply. To avoid this router, see the on-line User Manual. A link to the User Manual is connected...
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...; SSID. Select the region where the router is located. 4. Program the wireless settings of each wireless adapter supports. • Wireless security option. NETGEAR strongly recommends that the default SSID is NETGEAR. On the main menu, select Wireless Settings to save your changes. Setting Your SSID and Wireless Security Manually To specify the wireless settings, you must match the SSID you...
...; SSID. Select the region where the router is located. 4. Program the wireless settings of each wireless adapter supports. • Wireless security option. NETGEAR strongly recommends that the default SSID is NETGEAR. On the main menu, select Wireless Settings to save your changes. Setting Your SSID and Wireless Security Manually To specify the wireless settings, you must match the SSID you...
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...other Wi-Fi-certified products available from NETGEAR, go to the router. Check that the wireless adapter on each computer can use this case, the existing wireless settings are set to the wireless network. If the router has already been configured manually, and either WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK... on page 21). 3. For a Windows PC, go to the ISP. NETGEAR's Push 'N' Connect feature is able to the User Manual is in "Specifying Wireless Settings" on setting up a mixed network, see the wireless-N modem router's Internet LED blink, indicating communication to http://www.wi-fi.org. A ...
...other Wi-Fi-certified products available from NETGEAR, go to the router. Check that the wireless adapter on each computer can use this case, the existing wireless settings are set to the wireless network. If the router has already been configured manually, and either WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK... on page 21). 3. For a Windows PC, go to the ISP. NETGEAR's Push 'N' Connect feature is able to the User Manual is in "Specifying Wireless Settings" on setting up a mixed network, see the wireless-N modem router's Internet LED blink, indicating communication to http://www.wi-fi.org. A ...
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...any computer connected to the ISP. This mode is NETGEAR. The SSID of password, or using whatever LAN address and password you will operate. 5. To set up your wireless-N modem router, launch a browser such as Microsoft Internet Explorer or...Wireless Connectivity Once you have set up and test basic wireless connectivity: 1. You should see the User Manual. If you set up your wireless network and configuring your wireless security settings, see the wireless-N modem router's Internet LED blink, indicating communication to your wireless network and security settings manually...
...any computer connected to the ISP. This mode is NETGEAR. The SSID of password, or using whatever LAN address and password you will operate. 5. To set up your wireless-N modem router, launch a browser such as Microsoft Internet Explorer or...Wireless Connectivity Once you have set up and test basic wireless connectivity: 1. You should see the User Manual. If you set up your wireless network and configuring your wireless security settings, see the wireless-N modem router's Internet LED blink, indicating communication to your wireless network and security settings manually...