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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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...28 Power LED Not On ...29 Power LED is Red ...29 LAN or Internet Port LEDs Not On 29 Troubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface 30 Troubleshooting the ISP Connection 31 ADSL link ...31 Obtaining an Internet IP Address 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...
...28 Power LED Not On ...29 Power LED is Red ...29 LAN or Internet Port LEDs Not On 29 Troubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface 30 Troubleshooting the ISP Connection 31 ADSL link ...31 Obtaining an Internet IP Address 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...
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... with the front and back panels of a NETGEAR® high-speed wireless router, the RangeMax Wireless-N DSL Gigabit Modem Router . Then, read the section on "Positioning Your Wireless Router" on page 7 to ensure that you begin installing your router, check the package contents (see "Hardware Features...the original packing materials, in case you need to Know Your Wireless Router 1 Getting to return the product for Internet access and configure basic wireless connectivity. A link to set up your NETGEAR dealer. The Smart Wizard™ Installation Assistant (Autorun.exe) ...
... with the front and back panels of a NETGEAR® high-speed wireless router, the RangeMax Wireless-N DSL Gigabit Modem Router . Then, read the section on "Positioning Your Wireless Router" on page 7 to ensure that you begin installing your router, check the package contents (see "Hardware Features...the original packing materials, in case you need to Know Your Wireless Router 1 Getting to return the product for Internet access and configure basic wireless connectivity. A link to set up your NETGEAR dealer. The Smart Wizard™ Installation Assistant (Autorun.exe) ...
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The dome acts as a push-button for the router to connect with other WPS-enabled devices. Modem Router Dome The round, silver-colored dome on the dome for over 5 seconds opens a 2-minute window for the router to enable WPS security with other WPS-enabled devices. Pushing on top of your wireless-N modem router activates the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) feature and connects WPS clients. See "Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to Know Your Wireless Router Dome Figure 4 6 Getting to Configure Your Wireless Network" on page 23.
The dome acts as a push-button for the router to connect with other WPS-enabled devices. Modem Router Dome The round, silver-colored dome on the dome for over 5 seconds opens a 2-minute window for the router to enable WPS security with other WPS-enabled devices. Pushing on top of your wireless-N modem router activates the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) feature and connects WPS clients. See "Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to Know Your Wireless Router Dome Figure 4 6 Getting to Configure Your Wireless Network" on page 23.
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... Internet ready! Smart Wizard requires a PC running the Smart Wizard on a corporate PC to Know Your Wireless Router See "Installing Your Router Using the Smart Wizard" on the Internet quickly, the Resource CD contains a Smart Wizard™. configure your router, microfilters, and PC(s); Corporate network settings or Virtual Private Network (VPN) client software may conflict...
... Internet ready! Smart Wizard requires a PC running the Smart Wizard on a corporate PC to Know Your Wireless Router See "Installing Your Router Using the Smart Wizard" on the Internet quickly, the Resource CD contains a Smart Wizard™. configure your router, microfilters, and PC(s); Corporate network settings or Virtual Private Network (VPN) client software may conflict...
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... choose to use the Smart Wizard, see "Setting Up Your Router for Internet access (see "Installing Your Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users)" on page 18). 3. Configure your wireless network and select wireless security settings to protect your wireless network (see "Connecting Your WirelessN Modem Router" on page 21). Getting to a Mac, are using a Linux operating...
... choose to use the Smart Wizard, see "Setting Up Your Router for Internet access (see "Installing Your Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users)" on page 18). 3. Configure your wireless network and select wireless security settings to protect your wireless network (see "Connecting Your WirelessN Modem Router" on page 21). Getting to a Mac, are using a Linux operating...
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... or Windows XP with Service Pack 2. Using the Smart Wizard The NETGEAR Smart Wizard takes you must be using on . 3. To install your router using the Smart Wizard to set up your wireless-N modem router, ensure that the steps you are successfully completed. If the CD ... Before using the Smart Wizard: 1. It then helps you prefer. Installing Your Router Using the Smart Wizard 10 Select a different language option, if you to configure your wireless settings and enable wireless security for your network. Follow the instructions and prompts to complete. The Smart ...
... or Windows XP with Service Pack 2. Using the Smart Wizard The NETGEAR Smart Wizard takes you must be using on . 3. To install your router using the Smart Wizard to set up your wireless-N modem router, ensure that the steps you are successfully completed. If the CD ... Before using the Smart Wizard: 1. It then helps you prefer. Installing Your Router Using the Smart Wizard 10 Select a different language option, if you to configure your wireless settings and enable wireless security for your network. Follow the instructions and prompts to complete. The Smart ...
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...). The Smart Wizard guides you through installing your router, connecting your router to the Internet, configuring your wireless network settings, and selecting the optimum security protection for your network for router access and to connect to the Internet, see "Configuring Your Wireless Network" on page 21. Accessing Your Router After Installation The Smart Wizard only appears when you...
...). The Smart Wizard guides you through installing your router, connecting your router to the Internet, configuring your wireless network settings, and selecting the optimum security protection for your network for router access and to connect to the Internet, see "Configuring Your Wireless Network" on page 21. Accessing Your Router After Installation The Smart Wizard only appears when you...
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... of the necessary information. • Internet ADSL service connection through an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • The configuration information your wireless-N modem router after reviewing the guidelines presented in "Positioning Your Wireless Router" on page 7." Installing Your Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users) 12 Internet Login Name and Password (frequently an email address and password...
... of the necessary information. • Internet ADSL service connection through an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • The configuration information your wireless-N modem router after reviewing the guidelines presented in "Positioning Your Wireless Router" on page 7." Installing Your Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users) 12 Internet Login Name and Password (frequently an email address and password...
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..., Mac, and Linux Users) Setting Up Your Router for more information. You can also enter either of your wireless router: http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com. . To access the router: 1. 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...
..., Mac, and Linux Users) Setting Up Your Router for more information. You can also enter either of your wireless router: http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com. . To access the router: 1. 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...
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...) properties in to detect your computer documentation or see the online User's Manual for this wireless-N modem router. 5. Enter the required information for the router Password, both IP and DNS server addresses automatically. If you with configuring your wireless router to save your settings and complete your ISP connection in the left navigation pane, click Setup...
...) properties in to detect your computer documentation or see the online User's Manual for this wireless-N modem router. 5. Enter the required information for the router Password, both IP and DNS server addresses automatically. If you with configuring your wireless router to save your settings and complete your ISP connection in the left navigation pane, click Setup...
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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. 20 Installing Your Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users) If problems persist, register your ISP to verify that you have the correct configuration information. • Read "Troubleshooting" on page 28.
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. 20 Installing Your Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users) If problems persist, register your ISP to verify that you have the correct configuration information. • Read "Troubleshooting" on page 28.
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... you must match the wireless network settings of several hundred feet. Configuring Your Wireless Network After installing your router, you click Apply. Specifying Wireless Settings The Wireless Settings screen lets you set the SSID and implement WPA/WPA2 security on both the router and the client device (see the on the Resource CD. NETGEAR strongly recommends that can...
... you must match the wireless network settings of several hundred feet. Configuring Your Wireless Network After installing your router, you click Apply. Specifying Wireless Settings The Wireless Settings screen lets you set the SSID and implement WPA/WPA2 security on both the router and the client device (see the on the Resource CD. NETGEAR strongly recommends that can...
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... the following: • SSID. Note that you configure in to the wireless-N modem router at the default setting of 130 Mbps.This mode is NETGEAR. Select the region where the router is NETGEAR. • The wireless mode (802.11g/b, or 802.11n) that each wireless adapter supports. • Wireless security option. NETGEAR strongly recommends that the default SSID is backward...
... the following: • SSID. Note that you configure in to the wireless-N modem router at the default setting of 130 Mbps.This mode is NETGEAR. Select the region where the router is NETGEAR. • The wireless mode (802.11g/b, or 802.11n) that each wireless adapter supports. • Wireless security option. NETGEAR strongly recommends that the default SSID is backward...
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... using the WPS method of the router. NETGEAR's Push 'N' Connect feature is in "Specifying Wireless Settings" on -line User Manual. You should be used for the router (if the router is based on each wireless computer. 4. All other Wi-Fi-certified products available from any computer connected to the router. Configuring Your Wireless Network 23 For example, if you...
... using the WPS method of the router. NETGEAR's Push 'N' Connect feature is in "Specifying Wireless Settings" on -line User Manual. You should be used for the router (if the router is based on each wireless computer. 4. All other Wi-Fi-certified products available from any computer connected to the router. Configuring Your Wireless Network 23 For example, if you...
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.... Select the method for the first time and connecting a WPS-capable device. This is the preferred method. - The router will connect wirelessly to the router are configuring WPS on the screen (as shown below). - The Add WPS Client wizard screen displays. Figure 15 3. A WPS client...Next. You can be added using the client's WPS networking utility. 24 Configuring Your Wireless Network Select the Push Button radio box and either of these addresses to connect to your wireless router: http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com. 2. These instructions assume...
.... Select the method for the first time and connecting a WPS-capable device. This is the preferred method. - The router will connect wirelessly to the router are configuring WPS on the screen (as shown below). - The Add WPS Client wizard screen displays. Figure 15 3. A WPS client...Next. You can be added using the client's WPS networking utility. 24 Configuring Your Wireless Network Select the Push Button radio box and either of these addresses to connect to your wireless router: http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com. 2. These instructions assume...
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... no SSID or security settings are configured on the router. • If a connection is established, the router WPS screen displays a message confirming that the wireless client was successfully added to the wireless network. (The router has generated an SSID, implemented WPA/WPA2 wireless security (including a PSK security password) on the router using this configuration to generate a security PIN. - Figure...
... no SSID or security settings are configured on the router. • If a connection is established, the router WPS screen displays a message confirming that the wireless client was successfully added to the wireless network. (The router has generated an SSID, implemented WPA/WPA2 wireless security (including a PSK security password) on the router using this configuration to generate a security PIN. - Figure...
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... they do not match, you have established basic wireless connectivity, you configure in which the wireless interface will not get a wireless connection. 4. This mode is NETGEAR. For more information on your needs. A link to your wireless security settings, see the wireless-N modem router's Internet LED blink, indicating communication to the wireless-N modem router at the default setting of password, or...
... they do not match, you have established basic wireless connectivity, you configure in which the wireless interface will not get a wireless connection. 4. This mode is NETGEAR. For more information on your needs. A link to your wireless security settings, see the wireless-N modem router's Internet LED blink, indicating communication to the wireless-N modem router at the default setting of password, or...
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.... These functions are configuring the wireless-N gigabit modem router from the wireless-N gigabit modem router. 6. You should begin to obtain an IP address by the wireless-N modem router as Microsoft Internet Explorer or Firefox. Configure and test your computers to have a wireless link and are able to display a Web page. Your wireless-N modem router is not necessary to match the wireless-N gigabit modem router's new settings...
.... These functions are configuring the wireless-N gigabit modem router from the wireless-N gigabit modem router. 6. You should begin to obtain an IP address by the wireless-N modem router as Microsoft Internet Explorer or Firefox. Configure and test your computers to have a wireless link and are able to display a Web page. Your wireless-N modem router is not necessary to match the wireless-N gigabit modem router's new settings...
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...LEDs are provided to help you turn on power to "Troubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface" on page 33. • I have configured the router but I can't access the Internet. Troubleshooting 28 After each problem description, ... remember the router's configuration password. b. For the common problems listed, go to "Restoring the Default Configuration and Password" on page 31. • I cannot access the router's configuration with my browser. Troubleshooting This chapter gives information about troubleshooting your wireless-N modem router. After approximately...
...LEDs are provided to help you turn on power to "Troubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface" on page 33. • I have configured the router but I can't access the Internet. Troubleshooting 28 After each problem description, ... remember the router's configuration password. b. For the common problems listed, go to "Restoring the Default Configuration and Password" on page 31. • I cannot access the router's configuration with my browser. Troubleshooting This chapter gives information about troubleshooting your wireless-N modem router. After approximately...