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N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E. Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA March 2010 208-10623-01 v1.1
N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E. Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA March 2010 208-10623-01 v1.1
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... to Know Your Wireless Router 1 Unpacking Your New Wireless Router 1 Hardware Features ...2 Positioning Your Wireless Router 7 Installing Your Wireless Router 8 Updating Your Router Firmware 9 Installing Your Wireless Router Using Smart Wizard ...10 Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users 13 Connecting Your Wireless Router 13 Verifying Your Connection 16 Setting Up Your Router for Internet Access 17 Configuring Your Wireless Network 21 Accessing Your Router After Installation...
... to Know Your Wireless Router 1 Unpacking Your New Wireless Router 1 Hardware Features ...2 Positioning Your Wireless Router 7 Installing Your Wireless Router 8 Updating Your Router Firmware 9 Installing Your Wireless Router Using Smart Wizard ...10 Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users 13 Connecting Your Wireless Router 13 Verifying Your Connection 16 Setting Up Your Router for Internet Access 17 Configuring Your Wireless Network 21 Accessing Your Router After Installation...
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...router label (see "Unpacking Your New Wireless Router" on page 1). Unpacking Your New Wireless Router The product package should contain the following items: • The wireless router • A snap-on stand for your purchase of the NETGEAR® N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2. Getting to Know Your Wireless Router Congratulations on your wireless router...page 7 to ensure that you need to the online Reference Manual If any of your NETGEAR dealer. Then, read the section on "Positioning Your Wireless Router" on page 2). Keep the carton, including the original packing...
...router label (see "Unpacking Your New Wireless Router" on page 1). Unpacking Your New Wireless Router The product package should contain the following items: • The wireless router • A snap-on stand for your purchase of the NETGEAR® N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2. Getting to Know Your Wireless Router Congratulations on your wireless router...page 7 to ensure that you need to the online Reference Manual If any of your NETGEAR dealer. Then, read the section on "Positioning Your Wireless Router" on page 2). Keep the carton, including the original packing...
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Hardware Features Before you install and connect your router, take a moment to become familiar with your router. Place your router in an area suitable for installation (near an AC power outlet and accessible to Know Your Wireless Router 2 Figure 1 3. Getting to the Ethernet cables for your wireless router by inserting the router into the stand supplied with the front and back panels of the router-especially the LEDs on the front panel. Set up your wired computers). N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual 2.
Hardware Features Before you install and connect your router, take a moment to become familiar with your router. Place your router in an area suitable for installation (near an AC power outlet and accessible to Know Your Wireless Router 2 Figure 1 3. Getting to the Ethernet cables for your wireless router by inserting the router into the stand supplied with the front and back panels of the router-especially the LEDs on the front panel. Set up your wired computers). N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual 2.
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Power is ready. Data is being communicated over the wireless network. Data is off . the unit is not supplied to the router. Firmware is operating in 11n mode at 2.4 GHz is being powered on. Restore factory settings button ... is upgrading. 2. See "Checking Basic Router Functions" on page 31 for instructions on restoring your router firmware. 1. The 11n mode at 2.4 GHz. Table 1. Status Light Descriptions Item Function 1. Getting to verify various conditions. Front Panel N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual Figure 2 You can use the status ...
Power is ready. Data is being communicated over the wireless network. Data is off . the unit is not supplied to the router. Firmware is operating in 11n mode at 2.4 GHz is being powered on. Restore factory settings button ... is upgrading. 2. See "Checking Basic Router Functions" on page 31 for instructions on restoring your router firmware. 1. The 11n mode at 2.4 GHz. Table 1. Status Light Descriptions Item Function 1. Getting to verify various conditions. Front Panel N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual Figure 2 You can use the status ...
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... page 23, and the online Reference Manual, available on this port. USB Solid Green Fast Blinking Green Off 5. No USB device is connected, or the "Safely Remove Hardware" button has been pressed and it is ready to remove the attached USB device. ready to Know Your Wireless Router 4 Data is being transmitted and... is in use. Status Light Descriptions (continued) Item Function Activity 4. No link is being transmitted at 10 Mbps. Data is detected on the Resource CD. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual Table 1.
... page 23, and the online Reference Manual, available on this port. USB Solid Green Fast Blinking Green Off 5. No USB device is connected, or the "Safely Remove Hardware" button has been pressed and it is ready to remove the attached USB device. ready to Know Your Wireless Router 4 Data is being transmitted and... is in use. Status Light Descriptions (continued) Item Function Activity 4. No link is being transmitted at 10 Mbps. Data is detected on the Resource CD. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual Table 1.
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... 5. Internet (WAN) Ethernet port for attaching a USB storage device Getting to Know Your Wireless Router 5 USB port (backward compatible to USB 1.0/1.1) for connecting the router to local computers 4. WLAN on /off button 6. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual Back Panel The rear panel of the wireless router includes: 1. AC power adapter outlet 2. Power on /off button 3. Restore factory settings button...
... 5. Internet (WAN) Ethernet port for attaching a USB storage device Getting to Know Your Wireless Router 5 USB port (backward compatible to USB 1.0/1.1) for connecting the router to local computers 4. WLAN on /off button 6. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual Back Panel The rear panel of the wireless router includes: 1. AC power adapter outlet 2. Power on /off button 3. Restore factory settings button...
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..., see "Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to Configure Your Wireless Network" on the dome for over 5 seconds opens a 2minute window for the router to connect with other WPS-enabled devices. Getting to show which combination of the wireless router includes a dome that your device (a notebook, adapter, or ... verify that performs two functions: 1. The lights identify the activity of the eight internal antennas, flashing to Know Your Wireless Router 6 Top Panel N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual Figure 4 The top of antennas is receiving the strongest signals.
..., see "Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to Configure Your Wireless Network" on the dome for over 5 seconds opens a 2minute window for the router to connect with other WPS-enabled devices. Getting to show which combination of the wireless router includes a dome that your device (a notebook, adapter, or ... verify that performs two functions: 1. The lights identify the activity of the eight internal antennas, flashing to Know Your Wireless Router 6 Top Panel N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual Figure 4 The top of antennas is receiving the strongest signals.
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..., status lights, and default login information. Figure 5 Positioning Your Wireless Router The wireless router lets you access your network from electrical devices which are potential sources of interference, such as a high shelf, keeping the number of walls and ceilings between the wireless router and your wireless network. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual Router Label View the label on the physical placement of...
..., status lights, and default login information. Figure 5 Positioning Your Wireless Router The wireless router lets you access your network from electrical devices which are potential sources of interference, such as a high shelf, keeping the number of walls and ceilings between the wireless router and your wireless network. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual Router Label View the label on the physical placement of...
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... running the Smart Wizard on a corporate PC to connect your network. Install and connect your wireless router to use the Smart Wizard. Getting to use this option and install your router manually, for your router, microfilters, and PC(s); N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual • Away from any large metal surfaces, such as glass, insulated walls, fish tanks, mirrors, brick...
... running the Smart Wizard on a corporate PC to connect your network. Install and connect your wireless router to use the Smart Wizard. Getting to use this option and install your router manually, for your router, microfilters, and PC(s); N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual • Away from any large metal surfaces, such as glass, insulated walls, fish tanks, mirrors, brick...
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... Internet Access" on page 17). 3. Updating Your Router Firmware NETGEAR is always improving the operability and features included with your product. • The Smart Wizard installation assistant lets you check for and install updates as part of methods for updating your router. These options are discussed in to the router to Know Your Wireless Router 9 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual 2.
... Internet Access" on page 17). 3. Updating Your Router Firmware NETGEAR is always improving the operability and features included with your product. • The Smart Wizard installation assistant lets you check for and install updates as part of methods for updating your router. These options are discussed in to the router to Know Your Wireless Router 9 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual 2.
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...-speed wireless router, the wireless adapter card for more information about this manual, see the Reference Manual on your router (see "Configuring Your Wireless Settings and...Manual also is restored when you through installing your router, connecting your router to the Internet, configuring your wireless network settings, and selecting the optimum security protection for your computer's desktop so that you to check the NETGEAR website for more information). The Smart Wizard guides you use the restore factory settings button. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual...
...-speed wireless router, the wireless adapter card for more information about this manual, see the Reference Manual on your router (see "Configuring Your Wireless Settings and...Manual also is restored when you through installing your router, connecting your router to the Internet, configuring your wireless network settings, and selecting the optimum security protection for your computer's desktop so that you to check the NETGEAR website for more information). The Smart Wizard guides you use the restore factory settings button. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual...
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N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual Installing Your Wireless Router Using Smart Wizard 12
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...). • The configuration information your ISP gave you cannot locate this information, ask your wireless router and access the Internet: - Domain Name Server (DNS) Addresses - If you . Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) Before installing and connecting your router manually, review the list below and make sure that the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Property...
...). • The configuration information your ISP gave you cannot locate this information, ask your wireless router and access the Internet: - Domain Name Server (DNS) Addresses - If you . Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) Before installing and connecting your router manually, review the list below and make sure that the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Property...
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... to the documentation for your computer. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual of the wireless router (3). Turn off and unplug the cable or ADSL broadband modem. Securely insert that connects your new router. Connect the wireless router, the computer, and the modem. ...the router. 2. To connect your Internet service. b. Locate the Ethernet cable (1) that Ethernet cable into your modem and into the Internet port of your wireless router: 1. Locate the Ethernet cable that came with the NETGEAR product. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (...
... to the documentation for your computer. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual of the wireless router (3). Turn off and unplug the cable or ADSL broadband modem. Securely insert that connects your new router. Connect the wireless router, the computer, and the modem. ...the router. 2. To connect your Internet service. b. Locate the Ethernet cable (1) that Ethernet cable into your modem and into the Internet port of your wireless router: 1. Locate the Ethernet cable that came with the NETGEAR product. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (...
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N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual 3 Figure 7 4. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 15 Failure to start your network. To start or restart your network in the correct sequence could prevent you start your network in the correct sequence. First, plug in and turn on the router such as LAN port 1. 4 Figure 8 Your network cables are connected...
N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual 3 Figure 7 4. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 15 Failure to start your network. To start or restart your network in the correct sequence could prevent you start your network in the correct sequence. First, plug in and turn on the router such as LAN port 1. 4 Figure 8 Your network cables are connected...
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... light (4) should be off . • USB. Now, plug the power cord into your router is connected; N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual 2. You might take several minutes for your router to the Internet, do not run that your wireless router and into a power outlet. the 5.0 GHz N-Band light (3) should turn on ; If it will be off if no USB device...
... light (4) should be off . • USB. Now, plug the power cord into your router is connected; N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual 2. You might take several minutes for your router to the Internet, do not run that your wireless router and into a power outlet. the 5.0 GHz N-Band light (3) should turn on ; If it will be off if no USB device...
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... is turned on. To access your wireless router's settings later. Green indicates that the Ethernet cable from the computer to the wireless router by typing any changes to the wireless router Internet port and that the modem, ...Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 17 The factory default state is communicating at both ends, and that the computer is not lit, check that your computer is reset when you must log in the address field of your wireless router manually, you use the Restore Factory Settings button. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual...
... is turned on. To access your wireless router's settings later. Green indicates that the Ethernet cable from the computer to the wireless router by typing any changes to the wireless router Internet port and that the modem, ...Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 17 The factory default state is communicating at both ends, and that the computer is not lit, check that your computer is reset when you must log in the address field of your wireless router manually, you use the Restore Factory Settings button. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual...
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...automatically check the NETGEAR database for new firmware later; Do not try to go online, turn off the router, shut down the computer, or do anything else to check for new firmware (recommended). Click Yes to the router until the router finishes restarting and ...the Ready light has stopped blinking for the router password, both in the following figure opens: Figure 11 2. see the online User Manual). 4. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual A login window such as any other ...
...automatically check the NETGEAR database for new firmware later; Do not try to go online, turn off the router, shut down the computer, or do anything else to check for new firmware (recommended). Click Yes to the router until the router finishes restarting and ...the Ready light has stopped blinking for the router password, both in the following figure opens: Figure 11 2. see the online User Manual). 4. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual A login window such as any other ...
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... IP and DNS server addresses automatically. To complete your connection. Click Next and the Basic Settings screen will display. Enter the required information for this wireless router. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual 5. If you need assistance, follow the Basic Settings Help screens on page 23. It should be set up the connection yourself. Installing Your...
... IP and DNS server addresses automatically. To complete your connection. Click Next and the Basic Settings screen will display. Enter the required information for this wireless router. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual 5. If you need assistance, follow the Basic Settings Help screens on page 23. It should be set up the connection yourself. Installing Your...