WNDR3400 Setup Manual
Page 1
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. Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA March 2010 208-10532-03 v1.0
WNDR3400 Setup Manual
Page 3
... 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...
... 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...
WNDR3400 Setup Manual
Page 4
...; An AC power adapter (varies by region) • A yellow Ethernet cable • NETGEAR Installation Guide • The Resource CD, which includes: - Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in case you need to Know Your Wireless Router Congratulations on page 2). Carefully peel off the protective film covering the sides of the NETGEAR® N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400.
...; An AC power adapter (varies by region) • A yellow Ethernet cable • NETGEAR Installation Guide • The Resource CD, which includes: - Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in case you need to Know Your Wireless Router Congratulations on page 2). Carefully peel off the protective film covering the sides of the NETGEAR® N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400.
WNDR3400 Setup Manual
Page 5
Hardware Features Before you install and connect your router. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 2. Figure 1 3. Getting to the Ethernet cables for your wired computers). Set up your wireless router by inserting the router into the stand supplied with your router, take a moment to become familiar with the front and back panels of the router-especially the LEDs on the front panel. Place your router in an area suitable for installation (near an AC power outlet and accessible to Know Your Wireless Router 2
Hardware Features Before you install and connect your router. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 2. Figure 1 3. Getting to the Ethernet cables for your wired computers). Set up your wireless router by inserting the router into the stand supplied with your router, take a moment to become familiar with the front and back panels of the router-especially the LEDs on the front panel. Place your router in an area suitable for installation (near an AC power outlet and accessible to Know Your Wireless Router 2
WNDR3400 Setup Manual
Page 6
...after being powered on the front of the wireless router to verify various conditions. Firmware is being communicated over a wireless network. restoring factory default settings. Data is corrupted. The 11n mode at 2.4 GHz. Front Panel N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Figure 2 You can use ...the status lights on . Power is operating in 11n mode at 2.4 GHz is off . Getting to the router. The 11n mode at 5 GHz. The unit ...
...after being powered on the front of the wireless router to verify various conditions. Firmware is being communicated over a wireless network. restoring factory default settings. Data is corrupted. The 11n mode at 2.4 GHz. Front Panel N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Figure 2 You can use ...the status lights on . Power is operating in 11n mode at 2.4 GHz is off . Getting to the router. The 11n mode at 5 GHz. The unit ...
WNDR3400 Setup Manual
Page 7
The LAN port has detected a 10 Mbps link with an attached device. For more information on modes, see "Configuring Your Wireless Settings and Security Options" on page 23, and the online Reference Manual, available on this port. USB Solid Green Fast Blinking... by the Router and is detected on the Resource CD. No link is ready to Know Your Wireless Router 4 Internet Off Solid Amber Blinking Amber Solid Green Blinking Green 6. The USB device is being transmitted at 100 Mbps. Data is in use. Getting to be used. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual ...
The LAN port has detected a 10 Mbps link with an attached device. For more information on modes, see "Configuring Your Wireless Settings and Security Options" on page 23, and the online Reference Manual, available on this port. USB Solid Green Fast Blinking... by the Router and is detected on the Resource CD. No link is ready to Know Your Wireless Router 4 Internet Off Solid Amber Blinking Amber Solid Green Blinking Green 6. The USB device is being transmitted at 100 Mbps. Data is in use. Getting to be used. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual ...
WNDR3400 Setup Manual
Page 8
... Mbps Ethernet ports for attaching a USB storage device Getting to Know Your Wireless Router 5 Restore factory settings button 7. USB port (backward compatible to USB 1.0/1.1) for connecting the router to a cable or DSL modem 5. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Back Panel The rear panel of the wireless router includes: 1. Power on /off button 3. WLAN on /off button 6. Internet (WAN...
... Mbps Ethernet ports for attaching a USB storage device Getting to Know Your Wireless Router 5 Restore factory settings button 7. USB port (backward compatible to USB 1.0/1.1) for connecting the router to a cable or DSL modem 5. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Back Panel The rear panel of the wireless router includes: 1. Power on /off button 3. WLAN on /off button 6. Internet (WAN...
WNDR3400 Setup Manual
Page 9
...the WPS method to implement security, 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 Know Your Wireless Router 6 Push the dome, then release. These status lights are off : 1. Before using ..., or other WPS-enabled devices. Antenna display lights. Getting to enable WPS security with other device) supports WPS. Top Panel N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Figure 4 The top of antennas is receiving the strongest signals. To turn the antenna display lights on or off by...
...the WPS method to implement security, 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 Know Your Wireless Router 6 Push the dome, then release. These status lights are off : 1. Before using ..., or other WPS-enabled devices. Antenna display lights. Getting to enable WPS security with other device) supports WPS. Top Panel N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Figure 4 The top of antennas is receiving the strongest signals. To turn the antenna display lights on or off by...
WNDR3400 Setup Manual
Page 10
...wired computers. • In an elevated location such as a high shelf, keeping the number of walls and ceilings between the wireless router and your other devices to a minimum. • Away from electrical devices which are potential sources of interference, such as ...or range of your wireless connection can vary significantly depending on the bottom of the wireless router to Know Your Wireless Router 7 For example, the thickness and number of walls the wireless signal must pass through may limit the range. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Router Label View the label...
...wired computers. • In an elevated location such as a high shelf, keeping the number of walls and ceilings between the wireless router and your other devices to a minimum. • Away from electrical devices which are potential sources of interference, such as ...or range of your wireless connection can vary significantly depending on the bottom of the wireless router to Know Your Wireless Router 7 For example, the thickness and number of walls the wireless signal must pass through may limit the range. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Router Label View the label...
WNDR3400 Setup Manual
Page 11
... contains a Smart Wizard™. You can set up your company's network support staff. If you have been successfully completed. Install and connect your wireless router to set up your network. 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...
... contains a Smart Wizard™. You can set up your company's network support staff. If you have been successfully completed. Install and connect your wireless router to set up your network. 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...
WNDR3400 Setup Manual
Page 12
... Your Router Firmware NETGEAR is always improving the operability and features included with your wireless router for Internet access (see "Setting Up Your Router for details). To make it easy for you check for and install updates as part of methods for updating your wireless network (see the Reference Manual for Internet Access" on page 17). 3. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400...
... Your Router Firmware NETGEAR is always improving the operability and features included with your wireless router for Internet access (see "Setting Up Your Router for details). To make it easy for you check for and install updates as part of methods for updating your wireless network (see the Reference Manual for Internet Access" on page 17). 3. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400...
WNDR3400 Setup Manual
Page 13
...: • For Windows users, - The NETGEAR Smart Wizard takes you through an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • Your PC has a wired Ethernet connection (not a wireless connection). • For cable modem service, that the steps you perform are using on . - Installing Your Wireless Router Using Smart Wizard 10 Installing Your Wireless Router Using Smart Wizard Prepare the...
...: • For Windows users, - The NETGEAR Smart Wizard takes you through an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • Your PC has a wired Ethernet connection (not a wireless connection). • For cable modem service, that the steps you perform are using on . - Installing Your Wireless Router Using Smart Wizard 10 Installing Your Wireless Router Using Smart Wizard Prepare the...
WNDR3400 Setup Manual
Page 14
...you use the restore factory settings button. Installing Your Wireless Router Using Smart Wizard 11 It also places the Router Login shortcut on the desktop for new firmware. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 2. After connecting to access the router's main menu. • For Mac users, the ... can view the router settings. See "Restoring the Default Password and Configuration Settings" on page 26). Refer to check the NETGEAR website for New Firmware" on page 21. • Set up additional wireless computers in "Accessing Your Router After Installation and ...
...you use the restore factory settings button. Installing Your Wireless Router Using Smart Wizard 11 It also places the Router Login shortcut on the desktop for new firmware. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 2. After connecting to access the router's main menu. • For Mac users, the ... can view the router settings. See "Restoring the Default Password and Configuration Settings" on page 26). Refer to check the NETGEAR website for New Firmware" on page 21. • Set up additional wireless computers in "Accessing Your Router After Installation and ...
WNDR3400 Setup Manual
Page 15
N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Installing Your Wireless Router Using Smart Wizard 12
N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Installing Your Wireless Router Using Smart Wizard 12
WNDR3400 Setup Manual
Page 16
...cannot locate this information, ask your Internal Network Connections, which are set to set up your wireless router after reviewing the guidelines presented in "Positioning Your Wireless Router" on how your Internet account was set up, you might need the following information to "...Property settings on page 1"). • Select an optimum location for your wireless router and access the Internet: - Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) Before installing and connecting your router manually, review the list below and make sure that it is complete ...
...cannot locate this information, ask your Internal Network Connections, which are set to set up your wireless router after reviewing the guidelines presented in "Positioning Your Wireless Router" on how your Internet account was set up, you might need the following information to "...Property settings on page 1"). • Select an optimum location for your wireless router and access the Internet: - Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) Before installing and connecting your router manually, review the list below and make sure that it is complete ...
WNDR3400 Setup Manual
Page 17
... to use your computer. a. c. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual of the wireless router (3). Connect the wireless router, the computer, and the modem. You will connect it aside before starting to the modem. 1 2 Figure 6 2. Turn off your Internet service. b. Disconnect the cable at the modem (2). Locate the Ethernet cable (1) that came with the NETGEAR product. Securely insert that Ethernet...
... to use your computer. a. c. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual of the wireless router (3). Connect the wireless router, the computer, and the modem. You will connect it aside before starting to the modem. 1 2 Figure 6 2. Turn off your Internet service. b. Disconnect the cable at the modem (2). Locate the Ethernet cable (1) that came with the NETGEAR product. Securely insert that Ethernet...
WNDR3400 Setup Manual
Page 18
... the correct sequence could prevent you from the modem in the correct sequence. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 15 It is important that cable (4) into a LAN port on the cable or DSL modem. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 3 Figure 7 4. Locate the cable you start your network in step 2. Securely insert that...
... the correct sequence could prevent you from the modem in the correct sequence. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 15 It is important that cable (4) into a LAN port on the cable or DSL modem. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 3 Figure 7 4. Locate the cable you start your network in step 2. Securely insert that...
WNDR3400 Setup Manual
Page 19
... go to verify the following: • Power. it does not, see "Checking Basic Router Functions" on ; Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 16 Now, plug the power cord into your Internet provider. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 2. the 5.0 GHz N-Band light (3) should be off if no USB device is connected correctly by checking the...
... go to verify the following: • Power. it does not, see "Checking Basic Router Functions" on ; Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 16 Now, plug the power cord into your Internet provider. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 2. the 5.0 GHz N-Band light (3) should be off if no USB device is connected correctly by checking the...
WNDR3400 Setup Manual
Page 20
N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual • Internet. If it up initially and to make sure that the Ethernet cable is turned on. amber indicates 10 Mbps. Figure 10 Connect to the wireless router Internet port and that the modem, and that the computer is securely attached to the wireless router ...at both ends, and that the modem is not, make any one of these three URLs in the address field of your wireless router's settings later. See "Restoring the Default Password and Configuration Settings" on . • LAN. Green indicates that the Ethernet cable from...
N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual • Internet. If it up initially and to make sure that the Ethernet cable is turned on. amber indicates 10 Mbps. Figure 10 Connect to the wireless router Internet port and that the modem, and that the computer is securely attached to the wireless router ...at both ends, and that the modem is not, make any one of these three URLs in the address field of your wireless router's settings later. See "Restoring the Default Password and Configuration Settings" on . • LAN. Green indicates that the Ethernet cable from...
WNDR3400 Setup Manual
Page 21
...both in the following figure opens: Figure 11 2. If no new firmware version is available, click Yes, and the router will display. 3. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual A login window such as any other user name or password you can check for new firmware later; see ...image file. If new firmware is available, the message "No New Firmware Version Available" will automatically check the NETGEAR database for new firmware (recommended). The router user name and password are not the same as the one in lowercase letters. The Firmware Upgrade Assistant screen ...
...both in the following figure opens: Figure 11 2. If no new firmware version is available, click Yes, and the router will display. 3. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual A login window such as any other user name or password you can check for new firmware later; see ...image file. If new firmware is available, the message "No New Firmware Version Available" will automatically check the NETGEAR database for new firmware (recommended). The router user name and password are not the same as the one in lowercase letters. The Firmware Upgrade Assistant screen ...