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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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... with the front and back panels of your router-especially the LEDs-and the important information on the router label (see "Unpacking Your New Router" on your router. The Smart Wizard™ Installation Assistant (Autorun.exe) - A PDF version of a NETGEAR® high-speed wireless router, the RangeMax Wireless-N DSL Gigabit Modem Router . Become familiar with RJ-11 connector • Microfilters...
... with the front and back panels of your router-especially the LEDs-and the important information on the router label (see "Unpacking Your New Router" on your router. The Smart Wizard™ Installation Assistant (Autorun.exe) - A PDF version of a NETGEAR® high-speed wireless router, the RangeMax Wireless-N DSL Gigabit Modem Router . Become familiar with RJ-11 connector • Microfilters...
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... (near an AC power outlet and accessible to the Ethernet cables for installation: The wireless-N modem router has internal wireless antennas. Position the router with the NETGEAR logo at the top. Place your router in the package) to Know Your Wireless Router To prepare your router as shown in Figure 1. This position also ensures proper heat dissipation and stability...
... (near an AC power outlet and accessible to the Ethernet cables for installation: The wireless-N modem router has internal wireless antennas. Position the router with the NETGEAR logo at the top. Place your router in the package) to Know Your Wireless Router To prepare your router as shown in Figure 1. This position also ensures proper heat dissipation and stability...
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... reset button on the back panel is not supplied to Know Your Wireless Router 3 LED Descriptions Label 1. Firmware upgrade in progress. Power is starting up after being powered on the front panel. Router Front Panel The wireless-N modem router front panel shown below contains status LEDs. 1 2 3 4 5... 67 Figure 2 You can use the LEDs to become familiar with the front and back panels of the router-especially the LEDs on . Hardware ...
... reset button on the back panel is not supplied to Know Your Wireless Router 3 LED Descriptions Label 1. Firmware upgrade in progress. Power is starting up after being powered on the front panel. Router Front Panel The wireless-N modem router front panel shown below contains status LEDs. 1 2 3 4 5... 67 Figure 2 You can use the LEDs to become familiar with the front and back panels of the router-especially the LEDs on . Hardware ...
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... 1. Data is being transmitted or received at 1000 Mbps. The wireless connection is detected on this port. The wireless radio (interface) is off or there is off . The connected USB device has been detected by the router. The unit is no IP connection. The connected USB device is... synchronizing with another device. An attempt to be used. You have ~2 minutes to Know Your Wireless Router The Local port has detected a link with a 1000 Mbps device. Indicates a WPS error or the router is ready to reconnect was made, and the DHCP or PPPoE failed. A USB device is...
... 1. Data is being transmitted or received at 1000 Mbps. The wireless connection is detected on this port. The wireless radio (interface) is off or there is off . The connected USB device has been detected by the router. The unit is no IP connection. The connected USB device is... synchronizing with another device. An attempt to be used. You have ~2 minutes to Know Your Wireless Router The Local port has detected a link with a 1000 Mbps device. Indicates a WPS error or the router is ready to reconnect was made, and the DHCP or PPPoE failed. A USB device is...
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... more information, see the on the wireless-N modem router. 7. Power On/Off button - Connects the wireless-N modem router to Know Your Wireless Router 5 Pressing this through the Wireless Settings screen. Factory Reset - Connect the wireless-N modem router to an ADSL line. 2. Connects the wireless-N modem router to the local computers. 4. The ports on the router are color-coded to factory defaults. 6. Local...
... more information, see the on the wireless-N modem router. 7. Power On/Off button - Connects the wireless-N modem router to Know Your Wireless Router 5 Pressing this through the Wireless Settings screen. Factory Reset - Connect the wireless-N modem router to an ADSL line. 2. Connects the wireless-N modem router to the local computers. 4. The ports on the router are color-coded to factory defaults. 6. Local...
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Modem Router Dome The round, silver-colored dome on page 23. Dome Figure 4 6 Getting to enable WPS security with other WPS-enabled devices. See "Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to connect with other WPS-enabled devices. Pushing on the dome for over 5 seconds opens a 2-minute window for the router to Know Your Wireless Router The dome acts as a push-button for the router to Configure Your Wireless Network" on top of your wireless-N modem router activates the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) feature and connects WPS clients.
Modem Router Dome The round, silver-colored dome on page 23. Dome Figure 4 6 Getting to enable WPS security with other WPS-enabled devices. See "Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to connect with other WPS-enabled devices. Pushing on the dome for over 5 seconds opens a 2-minute window for the router to Know Your Wireless Router The dome acts as a push-button for the router to Configure Your Wireless Network" on top of your wireless-N modem router activates the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) feature and connects WPS clients.
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... Wireless Router The wireless-N modem router has internal wireless antennas. For example, the thickness and number of your wireless network. However, the operating distance or range of your wireless connection can vary significantly depending on the bottom of your router. For best results, place your router: • Near the center of the area where your wireless-N modem router upright with the NETGEAR...
... Wireless Router The wireless-N modem router has internal wireless antennas. For example, the thickness and number of your wireless network. However, the operating distance or range of your wireless connection can vary significantly depending on the bottom of your router. For best results, place your router: • Near the center of the area where your wireless-N modem router upright with the NETGEAR...
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...about whether there might be Internet ready! This is available on page 10 to set up your home router, check with the default settings of other devices to Know Your Wireless Router • 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 also affect your wireless signal. If you...
...about whether there might be Internet ready! This is available on page 10 to set up your home router, check with the default settings of other devices to Know Your Wireless Router • 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 also affect your wireless signal. If you...
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... Wizard, see "Setting Up Your Router for Internet access (see "Installing Your Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users)" on page 12. Set up your router in this option. Getting to your network (see "Configuring Your Wireless Network" on page 14). 2. For...option, for best results, install and set up your wireless router for Internet Access" on page 18). 3. Configure your wireless network and select wireless security settings to protect your wireless router to Know Your Wireless Router 9 Install and connect your wireless network (see "Connecting Your WirelessN Modem...
... Wizard, see "Setting Up Your Router for Internet access (see "Installing Your Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users)" on page 12. Set up your router in this option. Getting to your network (see "Configuring Your Wireless Network" on page 14). 2. For...option, for best results, install and set up your wireless router for Internet Access" on page 18). 3. Configure your wireless network and select wireless security settings to protect your wireless router to Know Your Wireless Router 9 Install and connect your wireless network (see "Connecting Your WirelessN Modem...
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... Provider. 2. Select a different language option, if you perform are using the Smart Wizard to set up your wireless-N modem router, ensure that the steps you prefer. Installing Your Router Using the Smart Wizard To use the Smart Wizard, you must be using the Smart Wizard: 1. If the ...wireless security for your network. To install your ISP. The Smart Wizard setup procedure should take about 15 minutes to start the Smart Wizard. The Smart Wizard guides you are successfully completed. When the Welcome screen appears, click Setup to complete. Using the Smart Wizard The NETGEAR...
... Provider. 2. Select a different language option, if you perform are using the Smart Wizard to set up your wireless-N modem router, ensure that the steps you prefer. Installing Your Router Using the Smart Wizard To use the Smart Wizard, you must be using the Smart Wizard: 1. If the ...wireless security for your network. To install your ISP. The Smart Wizard setup procedure should take about 15 minutes to start the Smart Wizard. The Smart Wizard guides you are successfully completed. When the Welcome screen appears, click Setup to complete. Using the Smart Wizard The NETGEAR...
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... appears when you first install the router or when the router is in your network should support the same technology as your router (see the Reference Manual on page 11). To ensure optimum performance of your high-speed wireless router, the wireless adapter card for each computer in ...its factory default settings). After logging in, you can: • Set up additional wireless computers in your desktop at installation-to the Internet! For advanced ...
... appears when you first install the router or when the router is in your network should support the same technology as your router (see the Reference Manual on page 11). To ensure optimum performance of your high-speed wireless router, the wireless adapter card for each computer in ...its factory default settings). After logging in, you can: • Set up additional wireless computers in your desktop at installation-to the Internet! For advanced ...
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..."Understanding ADSL Microfilters" on page 13). • Your computers set up your wireless-N modem router and access the Internet: - Depending on how your wireless-N modem router after reviewing the guidelines presented in "Positioning Your Wireless Router" on page 1"). • Select an optimum location for your Internet account was ... Your ISP should have all the information needed to connect to DHCP enabled. If you have provided you with all of your router to set up , you may need the following information to ensure that you cannot locate this information, ask your ISP. •...
..."Understanding ADSL Microfilters" on page 13). • Your computers set up your wireless-N modem router and access the Internet: - Depending on how your wireless-N modem router after reviewing the guidelines presented in "Positioning Your Wireless Router" on page 1"). • Select an optimum location for your Internet account was ... Your ISP should have all the information needed to connect to DHCP enabled. If you have provided you with all of your router to set up , you may need the following information to ensure that you cannot locate this information, ask your ISP. •...
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...a microfilter unless the microfilter is not included, you have any doubts about this purpose. If you purchased the wireless-N modem router in the telephone service. ADSL Microfilter with Built-In Splitter Use an ADSL microfilter with built-in splitter when there... which create noise in a country where a microfilter 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 You must acquire one. If you must use ADSL microfilters...
...a microfilter unless the microfilter is not included, you have any doubts about this purpose. If you purchased the wireless-N modem router in the telephone service. ADSL Microfilter with Built-In Splitter Use an ADSL microfilter with built-in splitter when there... which create noise in a country where a microfilter 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 You must acquire one. If you must use ADSL microfilters...
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...Obtain DNS server address automatically." Splitter: Use with a phone and the wireless-N modem router. 3. Connect an ADSL filter as your new router. Figure 8 14 Installing Your Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users) If you purchased the DGN3500 in a country where an ADSL filter is required if you have ...a dedicated ADSL line. • Install an ADSL filter for your computer. One-Line Filter: Use with a phone and the wireless-N modem router. If you must acquire one -line...
...Obtain DNS server address automatically." Splitter: Use with a phone and the wireless-N modem router. 3. Connect an ADSL filter as your new router. Figure 8 14 Installing Your Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users) If you purchased the DGN3500 in a country where an ADSL filter is required if you have ...a dedicated ADSL line. • Install an ADSL filter for your computer. One-Line Filter: Use with a phone and the wireless-N modem router. If you must acquire one -line...
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... Default Configuration and Password" on the back panel. Type http://192.168.0.1 in to your wireless-N modem router to set it up initially and to make any changes to your wireless router's settings later. You can also enter either of your browser, and then click Enter. Setting... Up Your Router for Internet Access When configuring your wireless router manually, you press the Reset button on page 35 for more information. Figure 12 A login window similar to your wireless router: http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com....
... Default Configuration and Password" on the back panel. Type http://192.168.0.1 in to your wireless-N modem router to set it up initially and to make any changes to your wireless router's settings later. You can also enter either of your browser, and then click Enter. Setting... Up Your Router for Internet Access When configuring your wireless router manually, you press the Reset button on page 35 for more information. Figure 12 A login window similar to your wireless router: http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com....
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... set up the connection yourself. You should be connected to access the Internet. When prompted, enter admin for the router User Name and password for your Control Panel. Click Apply to the wireless router, check the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) properties in the Network Connections section of the following options: • Select Yes...
... set up the connection yourself. You should be connected to access the Internet. When prompted, enter admin for the router User Name and password for your Control Panel. Click Apply to the wireless router, check the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) properties in the Network Connections section of the following options: • Select Yes...
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... and password you will not get a wireless connection. 3. The SSID of each wireless adapter to display the Wireless Settings screen. Select the region where the router is NETGEAR. • The wireless mode (802.11g/b, or 802.11n) that you must match the SSID you configure in to save your wireless router: http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www...
... and password you will not get a wireless connection. 3. The SSID of each wireless adapter to display the Wireless Settings screen. Select the region where the router is NETGEAR. • The wireless mode (802.11g/b, or 802.11n) that you must match the SSID you configure in to save your wireless router: http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www...
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...that will attempt to communicate with its default LAN address of http://192.168.0.1 with the client; Click Next. The router will connect wirelessly to the router are configuring WPS on top of these addresses to connect to enable WPS from the client device using the Push Button... 3. A WPS client can also enter either press the WPS Dome on the router for adding the WPS client. On the router main menu, select Add a WPS Client (computers that you have 2 minutes to your wireless router: http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com. 2. The Add WPS ...
...that will attempt to communicate with its default LAN address of http://192.168.0.1 with the client; Click Next. The router will connect wirelessly to the router are configuring WPS on top of these addresses to connect to enable WPS from the client device using the Push Button... 3. A WPS client can also enter either press the WPS Dome on the router for adding the WPS client. On the router main menu, select Add a WPS Client (computers that you have 2 minutes to your wireless router: http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com. 2. The Add WPS ...