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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...
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...
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... 32 Troubleshooting PPPoE or PPPoA 33 Troubleshooting Internet Browsing 33 Troubleshooting a TCP/IP Network Using the Ping Utility 34 Testing the LAN Path to Your Router 34 Testing the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device 35 Restoring the Default Configuration and Password 35 Technical Specifications General Specifications ...36 Default Configuration...
... 32 Troubleshooting PPPoE or PPPoA 33 Troubleshooting Internet Browsing 33 Troubleshooting a TCP/IP Network Using the Ping Utility 34 Testing the LAN Path to Your Router 34 Testing the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device 35 Restoring the Default Configuration and Password 35 Technical Specifications General Specifications ...36 Default Configuration...
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... 5) Ethernet cable • Telephone cable with the front and back panels of a NETGEAR® high-speed wireless router, the RangeMax Wireless-N DSL Gigabit Modem Router . A PDF version of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your wireless-N modem router for repair. Before you begin installing your router, check the package contents (see "Hardware Features" on page 1). Unpacking Your...
... 5) Ethernet cable • Telephone cable with the front and back panels of a NETGEAR® high-speed wireless router, the RangeMax Wireless-N DSL Gigabit Modem Router . A PDF version of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your wireless-N modem router for repair. Before you begin installing your router, check the package contents (see "Hardware Features" on page 1). Unpacking Your...
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... power outlet and accessible to Know Your Wireless Router Orient your wired computers). 2 Getting to the Ethernet cables for installation: The wireless-N modem router has internal wireless antennas. Insert the tabs of the stand into the slots on the bottom of your router for your wireless-N modem router so that the NETGEAR logo is toward the top. 2. To prepare...
... power outlet and accessible to Know Your Wireless Router Orient your wired computers). 2 Getting to the Ethernet cables for installation: The wireless-N modem router has internal wireless antennas. Insert the tabs of the stand into the slots on the bottom of your router for your wireless-N modem router so that the NETGEAR logo is toward the top. 2. To prepare...
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... the LEDs on . POST (Power-On Self-Test) failure or device malfunction. Factory reset - Hardware Features Before you install and connect your router, take a moment to Know Your Wireless Router 3 LED Descriptions Label 1. Power is not supplied to verify various conditions.Table 1 describes each LED. Firmware upgrade in progress. Lights red momentarily when...
... the LEDs on . POST (Power-On Self-Test) failure or device malfunction. Factory reset - Hardware Features Before you install and connect your router, take a moment to Know Your Wireless Router 3 LED Descriptions Label 1. Power is not supplied to verify various conditions.Table 1 describes each LED. Firmware upgrade in progress. Lights red momentarily when...
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... has been activated. Data is in use. You have ~2 minutes to your ISP. There is enabled. Wireless Solid Blue Blinking Blue Off 4. Indicates a WPS error or the router is being transmitted or received at 10100 Mbps. If the session is dropped for any other reason, the ...Blinking green Solid Amber Blinking Amber Off 3. An attempt to Know Your Wireless Router No link is off. No USB device has been detected. The connected USB device has been detected by the router. The wireless radio (interface) is detected on this port. The connected USB device is...
... has been activated. Data is in use. You have ~2 minutes to your ISP. There is enabled. Wireless Solid Blue Blinking Blue Off 4. Indicates a WPS error or the router is being transmitted or received at 10100 Mbps. If the session is dropped for any other reason, the ...Blinking green Solid Amber Blinking Amber Off 3. An attempt to Know Your Wireless Router No link is off. No USB device has been detected. The connected USB device has been detected by the router. The wireless radio (interface) is detected on this port. The connected USB device is...
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... outlet for the wireless-N modem router. By default, the wireless-N modem router is on the wireless-N modem router. 7. WiFi On/Off button - Resets the wireless-N modem router to a USB device. 3. The ports on the router are color-coded to distinguish your LAN. Connects the wireless-N modem router to the local ... RJ-45 LAN ports - USB host port - Getting to Know Your Wireless Router 5 For more information, see the on-line Reference Manual. Router Back Panel The back panel of the wireless-N modem router contains port connections. 12 3 4 56 7 Figure 3 Viewed from the...
... outlet for the wireless-N modem router. By default, the wireless-N modem router is on the wireless-N modem router. 7. WiFi On/Off button - Resets the wireless-N modem router to a USB device. 3. The ports on the router are color-coded to distinguish your LAN. Connects the wireless-N modem router to the local ... RJ-45 LAN ports - USB host port - Getting to Know Your Wireless Router 5 For more information, see the on-line Reference Manual. Router Back Panel The back panel of the wireless-N modem router contains port connections. 12 3 4 56 7 Figure 3 Viewed from the...
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Pushing on page 23. See "Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to Configure Your Wireless Network" on the dome for over 5 seconds opens a 2-minute window for the router to enable WPS security with other WPS-enabled devices. The dome acts as a push-button for the router to Know Your Wireless Router Dome Figure 4 6 Getting to connect with other WPS-enabled devices. Modem Router Dome The round, silver-colored dome on top of your wireless-N modem router activates the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) feature and connects WPS clients.
Pushing on page 23. See "Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to Configure Your Wireless Network" on the dome for over 5 seconds opens a 2-minute window for the router to enable WPS security with other WPS-enabled devices. The dome acts as a push-button for the router to Know Your Wireless Router Dome Figure 4 6 Getting to connect with other WPS-enabled devices. Modem Router Dome The round, silver-colored dome on top of your wireless-N modem router activates the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) feature and connects WPS clients.
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... your wireless network. The wireless-N modem router lets you access your network from virtually anywhere within line of your router. For best results, place your router: • Near the center of the area where your computers and other devices will operate, preferably within the operating range of sight to your wireless-N modem router upright with the NETGEAR logo...
... your wireless network. The wireless-N modem router lets you access your network from virtually anywhere within line of your router. For best results, place your router: • Near the center of the area where your computers and other devices will operate, preferably within the operating range of sight to your wireless-N modem router upright with the NETGEAR logo...
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...verifies that the steps have finished, you have been successfully completed. - If you have a Macintosh or Linux system, you set up your wireless-N modem router using one of two methods: • Smart Wizard Setup: The Smart Wizard setup is the easiest option. Smart Wizard requires a PC running... the Smart Wizard on a corporate PC to Know Your Wireless Router Before running Microsoft Windows.. This is available on the Internet quickly, the Resource CD contains a Smart Wizard™. Installing Your...
...verifies that the steps have finished, you have been successfully completed. - If you have a Macintosh or Linux system, you set up your wireless-N modem router using one of two methods: • Smart Wizard Setup: The Smart Wizard setup is the easiest option. Smart Wizard requires a PC running... the Smart Wizard on a corporate PC to Know Your Wireless Router Before running Microsoft Windows.. This is available on the Internet quickly, the Resource CD contains a Smart Wizard™. Installing Your...
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Set up your network (see "Setting Up Your Router for Internet access (see "Connecting Your WirelessN Modem Router" on page 14). 2. Install and connect your wireless router to your router in this option. Configure your wireless network and select wireless security settings to protect your wireless router for Internet Access" on page 18). 3. Getting to use the Smart Wizard, see...
Set up your network (see "Setting Up Your Router for Internet access (see "Connecting Your WirelessN Modem Router" on page 14). 2. Install and connect your wireless router to your router in this option. Configure your wireless network and select wireless security settings to protect your wireless router for Internet Access" on page 18). 3. Getting to use the Smart Wizard, see...
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... Windows 2000, or Windows XP with Service Pack 2. Installing Your Router Using the Smart Wizard 10 Using the Smart Wizard The NETGEAR Smart Wizard takes you perform are using the Smart Wizard to set up your wireless-N modem router, ensure that the steps you through an Internet Service Provider (ISP).... about 15 minutes to ensure that : • You have an ADSL Internet service connection through the procedure to configure your wireless settings and enable wireless security for your PC. The Smart Wizard guides you prefer. The CD will automatically start , browse the CD and double-...
... Windows 2000, or Windows XP with Service Pack 2. Installing Your Router Using the Smart Wizard 10 Using the Smart Wizard The NETGEAR Smart Wizard takes you perform are using the Smart Wizard to set up your wireless-N modem router, ensure that the steps you through an Internet Service Provider (ISP).... about 15 minutes to ensure that : • You have an ADSL Internet service connection through the procedure to configure your wireless settings and enable wireless security for your PC. The Smart Wizard guides you prefer. The CD will automatically start , browse the CD and double-...
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... that are now connected to select a security option (see "Configuring Your Wireless Network" on -line Reference Manual also is available from the router interface. 1. A link to the Internet, see "Accessing Your Router After Installation" on page 11). The shortcut icon is in your network ... desktop only when using the Smart Wizard installation method. Accessing Your Router After Installation The Smart Wizard only appears when you first install the router or when the router is installed on your wireless network settings, and selecting the optimum security protection for each computer ...
... that are now connected to select a security option (see "Configuring Your Wireless Network" on -line Reference Manual also is available from the router interface. 1. A link to the Internet, see "Accessing Your Router After Installation" on page 11). The shortcut icon is in your network ... desktop only when using the Smart Wizard installation method. Accessing Your Router After Installation The Smart Wizard only appears when you first install the router or when the router is installed on your wireless network settings, and selecting the optimum security protection for each computer ...
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... information, ask your ISP. • ADSL Microfilters (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 page 13). • Your computers set up your wireless-N modem router and access the Internet: - Fixed or Static IP Address Your ISP...
... information, ask your ISP. • ADSL Microfilters (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 page 13). • Your computers set up your wireless-N modem router and access the Internet: - Fixed or Static IP Address Your ISP...
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...such as your telephone service. If you purchased the wireless-N modem router in splitter when there is a single wall outlet which create noise in the telephone service. Do not connect the wireless-N modem router to the ADSL line through a microfilter unless the microfilter... country where a microfilter is a combination microfilter/splitter specifically designed for both the wireless-N modem router and telephone equipment. Doing so will require an ADSL microfilter. Figure 7 Installing Your Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users) 13 You must provide connectivity for...
...such as your telephone service. If you purchased the wireless-N modem router in splitter when there is a single wall outlet which create noise in the telephone service. Do not connect the wireless-N modem router to the ADSL line through a microfilter unless the microfilter... country where a microfilter is a combination microfilter/splitter specifically designed for both the wireless-N modem router and telephone equipment. Doing so will require an ADSL microfilter. Figure 7 Installing Your Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users) 13 You must provide connectivity for...
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...as your wirelessN modem router. Figure 8 14 Installing Your Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users) Splitter: Use with a one . If you are set it aside before starting to share an outlet with a phone and the wireless-N modem router. 3. If you purchased the DGN3500 in "Related Documents..." on your computer are replacing an existing router, disconnect it completely from your network and set to share an outlet with a phone...
...as your wirelessN modem router. Figure 8 14 Installing Your Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users) Splitter: Use with a one . If you are set it aside before starting to share an outlet with a phone and the wireless-N modem router. 3. If you purchased the DGN3500 in "Related Documents..." on your computer are replacing an existing router, disconnect it completely from your network and set to share an outlet with a phone...
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... with a separate splitter, insert the splitter into the phone outlet and connect the phone to the ADSL filter. Installing Your Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users) 15 Connect the wireless-N modem router to the phone line connector (A), as shown in Figure 9. Insert the two-line filter into the phone outlet, connect the...
... with a separate splitter, insert the splitter into the phone outlet and connect the phone to the ADSL filter. Installing Your Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users) 15 Connect the wireless-N modem router to the phone line connector (A), as shown in Figure 9. Insert the two-line filter into the phone outlet, connect the...
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Connect the power adapter to the wireless-N modem router and plug it in to the Ethernet adapter 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 your ADSL connection. 3. Connect the Ethernet cable (D) from a wireless-N modem router LAN port to a power outlet. 16 Installing Your Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users) .
Connect the power adapter to the wireless-N modem router and plug it in to the Ethernet adapter 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 your ADSL connection. 3. Connect the Ethernet cable (D) from a wireless-N modem router LAN port to a power outlet. 16 Installing Your Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users) .
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... PCs 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. •... for any connected computers. If software usually logs you in to your router by checking the wireless-N modem router status lights. • The power light is lit after turning on the wireless-N modem router. • The wireless light is connected correctly by inserting an Ethernet cable from a PC into...
... PCs 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. •... for any connected computers. If software usually logs you in to your router by checking the wireless-N modem router status lights. • The power light is lit after turning on the wireless-N modem router. • The wireless light is connected correctly by inserting an Ethernet cable from a PC into...