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Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA March 2010 208-10532-03 v1.0 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E.
Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA March 2010 208-10532-03 v1.0 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E.
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... manual - Then, read the section on "Positioning Your Wireless Router" on page 7 to ensure that you have selected the best location to install your router for installation: 1. A PDF version of the NETGEAR® N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400. To prepare your router. Become familiar with the front and back panels of your wireless router • An AC power adapter (varies by region...
... manual - Then, read the section on "Positioning Your Wireless Router" on page 7 to ensure that you have selected the best location to install your router for installation: 1. A PDF version of the NETGEAR® N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400. To prepare your router. Become familiar with the front and back panels of your wireless router • An AC power adapter (varies by region...
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N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 2. Hardware Features Before you install and connect your router, take a moment to become familiar with your router. Getting to the Ethernet cables for installation (near an AC power outlet and accessible to Know Your Wireless Router 2 Figure 1 3. Place your router in an area suitable 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 WNDR3400 Setup Manual 2. Hardware Features Before you install and connect your router, take a moment to become familiar with your router. Getting to the Ethernet cables for installation (near an AC power outlet and accessible to Know Your Wireless Router 2 Figure 1 3. Place your router in an area suitable 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).
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...11n mode at 2.4 GHz is off . Front Panel N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Figure 2 You can use the status lights on restoring your router firmware. 1. See "Checking Basic Router Functions" on page 31 for instructions on the front of the wireless router to verify various conditions. Restore factory settings button pressed;... Blinking Green Off Solid Blue Blinking Blue Off Description The unit is not supplied to Know Your Wireless Router 3 The unit startup has completed; Firmware is being powered on. Power is starting up after being communicated over the...
...11n mode at 2.4 GHz is off . Front Panel N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Figure 2 You can use the status lights on restoring your router firmware. 1. See "Checking Basic Router Functions" on page 31 for instructions on the front of the wireless router to verify various conditions. Restore factory settings button pressed;... Blinking Green Off Solid Blue Blinking Blue Off Description The unit is not supplied to Know Your Wireless Router 3 The unit startup has completed; Firmware is being powered on. Power is starting up after being communicated over the...
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LAN Solid Green (Ports 1-4) Blinking Green Solid Amber Blinking Amber Off Description The USB device has been accepted by the Router and is now safe to be used. No USB device is connected, or the "Safely Remove Hardware" button has been pressed and it is... and Security Options" on page 23, and the online Reference Manual, available on this port. The Ethernet cable connection to transmit data. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Table 1. No Ethernet cable is detected on the Resource CD. The LAN port has detected a 100 Mbps link with an attached device. ...
LAN Solid Green (Ports 1-4) Blinking Green Solid Amber Blinking Amber Off Description The USB device has been accepted by the Router and is now safe to be used. No USB device is connected, or the "Safely Remove Hardware" button has been pressed and it is... and Security Options" on page 23, and the online Reference Manual, available on this port. The Ethernet cable connection to transmit data. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Table 1. No Ethernet cable is detected on the Resource CD. The LAN port has detected a 100 Mbps link with an attached device. ...
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Four local (LAN) 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports for connecting the router to a cable or DSL modem 5. Internet (WAN) Ethernet port for connecting the router to Know Your Wireless Router 5 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Back Panel The rear panel of the wireless router includes: 1. Restore factory settings button 7. WLAN on /off button 6. AC power adapter outlet 2. USB port (backward...
Four local (LAN) 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports for connecting the router to a cable or DSL modem 5. Internet (WAN) Ethernet port for connecting the router to Know Your Wireless Router 5 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Back Panel The rear panel of the wireless router includes: 1. Restore factory settings button 7. WLAN on /off button 6. AC power adapter outlet 2. USB port (backward...
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... . If lights are off : 1. Push the dome, then release. Getting to Configure Your Wireless Network" on the dome for over 5 seconds opens a 2minute window for the router to enable WPS security with other device) supports WPS. To use the WPS method to implement ...the eight internal antennas, flashing to connect with other WPS-enabled devices. Pushing on page 26. Top Panel N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Figure 4 The top of the wireless router includes a dome that your device (a notebook, adapter, or other WPS-enabled devices. Antenna display lights. ...
... . If lights are off : 1. Push the dome, then release. Getting to Configure Your Wireless Network" on the dome for over 5 seconds opens a 2minute window for the router to enable WPS security with other device) supports WPS. To use the WPS method to implement ...the eight internal antennas, flashing to connect with other WPS-enabled devices. Pushing on page 26. Top Panel N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Figure 4 The top of the wireless router includes a dome that your device (a notebook, adapter, or other WPS-enabled devices. Antenna display lights. ...
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...N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Router Label View the label on the physical placement of interference, such as ceiling fans, home security systems, microwaves, or the base for wired computers. • In an elevated location such as a high shelf, keeping the number of walls and ceilings between the wireless router... within the operating range of your wireless network. For example, the thickness and number of the wireless router to Know Your Wireless Router 7 Figure 5 Positioning Your Wireless Router The wireless router lets you access your network from ...
...N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Router Label View the label on the physical placement of interference, such as ceiling fans, home security systems, microwaves, or the base for wired computers. • In an elevated location such as a high shelf, keeping the number of walls and ceilings between the wireless router... within the operating range of your wireless network. For example, the thickness and number of the wireless router to Know Your Wireless Router 7 Figure 5 Positioning Your Wireless Router The wireless router lets you access your network from ...
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N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual • Away from any large metal surfaces, such as glass, insulated walls, fish tanks, mirrors, brick, and concrete can also affect your wireless signal. Installing Your Wireless Router To help you are technically knowledgeable, select this option and install your router manually, for your router in significant performance degradation or an inability to wirelessly...a Smart Wizard™. Failure to follow these guidelines can set up your wireless router using one of the steps and verifies that the steps have been successfully ...
N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual • Away from any large metal surfaces, such as glass, insulated walls, fish tanks, mirrors, brick, and concrete can also affect your wireless signal. Installing Your Wireless Router To help you are technically knowledgeable, select this option and install your router manually, for your router in significant performance degradation or an inability to wirelessly...a Smart Wizard™. Failure to follow these guidelines can set up your wireless router using one of the steps and verifies that the steps have been successfully ...
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... protect your router. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 2. Updating Your Router Firmware NETGEAR is always improving the operability and features included with your wireless network (see "Configuring Your Wireless Network" on page 21). Set up your product. • The Smart Wizard installation assistant lets you check for and install updates as part of methods for updating your wireless router for...
... protect your router. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 2. Updating Your Router Firmware NETGEAR is always improving the operability and features included with your wireless network (see "Configuring Your Wireless Network" on page 21). Set up your product. • The Smart Wizard installation assistant lets you check for and install updates as part of methods for updating your wireless router for...
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...you to check the NETGEAR website for your computer's desktop so that you can view the router settings. After connecting to the Internet, configuring your wireless network settings, and selecting the optimum security protection for new router firmware; When the Smart...on your Resource CD. For advanced features not covered in your network for more information). Installing Your Wireless Router Using Smart Wizard 11 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 2. See "Restoring the Default Password and Configuration Settings" on page 42 for more information...
...you to check the NETGEAR website for your computer's desktop so that you can view the router settings. After connecting to the Internet, configuring your wireless network settings, and selecting the optimum security protection for new router firmware; When the Smart...on your Resource CD. For advanced features not covered in your network for more information). Installing Your Wireless Router Using Smart Wizard 11 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 2. See "Restoring the Default Password and Configuration Settings" on page 42 for more information...
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N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Installing Your Wireless Router Using Smart Wizard 12
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... that came with the NETGEAR product. Connect the router to the ADSL or cable modem, and connect a computer to the router later. 3. Turn off and unplug the cable or ADSL broadband modem. Configure the router to use your computer. Connect the wireless router, the computer, and the modem. a. c. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual of the wireless router (3). If you are two...
... that came with the NETGEAR product. Connect the router to the ADSL or cable modem, and connect a computer to the router later. 3. Turn off and unplug the cable or ADSL broadband modem. Configure the router to use your computer. Connect the wireless router, the computer, and the modem. a. c. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual of the wireless router (3). If you are two...
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... Wait 2 minutes. First, plug in and turn on the router such as LAN port 1. 4 Figure 8 Your network cables are connected, and you are ready to start your network. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 3 Figure 7 4. Securely insert that you start ...or restart your network in step 2. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 15 It is important that cable (4)...
... Wait 2 minutes. First, plug in and turn on the router such as LAN port 1. 4 Figure 8 Your network cables are connected, and you are ready to start your network. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 3 Figure 7 4. Securely insert that you start ...or restart your network in step 2. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 15 It is important that cable (4)...
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..., turn solid green. For DSL customers, if software logs you can select Never dial a connection. If it will be off . • USB. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 2. the 5.0 GHz N-Band light (3) should be solid green if a USB device is connected correctly by checking the wireless router status lights (as illustrated in Figure 9. Wait 1 minute. 3. Installing Your...
..., turn solid green. For DSL customers, if software logs you can select Never dial a connection. If it will be off . • USB. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 2. the 5.0 GHz N-Band light (3) should be solid green if a USB device is connected correctly by checking the wireless router status lights (as illustrated in Figure 9. Wait 1 minute. 3. Installing Your...
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.... Green indicates that the computer is not, make any one of your wireless router's settings later. Connect to the wireless router by typing any changes to the wireless router Internet port and that the modem, and that the modem is securely attached at 100 Mbps; N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual • Internet. The factory default state is reset when...
.... Green indicates that the computer is not, make any one of your wireless router's settings later. Connect to the wireless router by typing any changes to the wireless router Internet port and that the modem, and that the modem is securely attached at 100 Mbps; N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual • Internet. The factory default state is reset when...
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... Version Available" will automatically upgrade itself with the latest firmware. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 18 The router will display. 3. see the online User Manual). 4. The Firmware Upgrade Assistant screen will automatically check the NETGEAR database for several seconds! N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual A login window such as any other user name or...
... Version Available" will automatically upgrade itself with the latest firmware. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 18 The router will display. 3. see the online User Manual). 4. The Firmware Upgrade Assistant screen will automatically check the NETGEAR database for several seconds! N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual A login window such as any other user name or...
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N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 5. If you cannot connect to the wireless router, check the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) properties in the Network Connections section of your Control Panel. For assistance, see your connection. The wireless router home page will display. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 19 Figure 12 6. To complete your router... automatically. Select No to set to the Internet! Enter the required information for this wireless router. From the main menu, select Setup Wizard. If you need assistance, follow the ...
N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 5. If you cannot connect to the wireless router, check the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) properties in the Network Connections section of your Control Panel. For assistance, see your connection. The wireless router home page will display. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 19 Figure 12 6. To complete your router... automatically. Select No to set to the Internet! Enter the required information for this wireless router. From the main menu, select Setup Wizard. If you need assistance, follow the ...
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N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 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. If problems persist, register your ISP to verify that you have the correct configuration information. • Read "Troubleshooting" on page 30. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 20
N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 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. If problems persist, register your ISP to verify that you have the correct configuration information. • Read "Troubleshooting" on page 30. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 20
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... automatically check the NETGEAR database for new firmware (recommended). If no new firmware version is available, click Yes, and the router will display. (If you selected "No," you can check for new firmware later; If new firmware is available, the message...try to go online, turn off the router, shut down the computer, or do anything else to the one shown below will display. 3. The Firmware Upgrade Assistant screen will display. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual A login window similar to the router until the router finishes restarting and the Ready light stops ...
... automatically check the NETGEAR database for new firmware (recommended). If no new firmware version is available, click Yes, and the router will display. (If you selected "No," you can check for new firmware later; If new firmware is available, the message...try to go online, turn off the router, shut down the computer, or do anything else to the one shown below will display. 3. The Firmware Upgrade Assistant screen will display. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual A login window similar to the router until the router finishes restarting and the Ready light stops ...