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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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... incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your router- The Smart Wizard™ Installation Assistant (Autorun.exe) - A PDF version of the NETGEAR® N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400. To prepare your router for repair. Getting to install your router. especially the LEDs-and the important information ...on stand for your wireless router • An AC power adapter (varies by region) • A yellow Ethernet cable • NETGEAR Installation Guide • The Resource CD, which includes: - Before you have selected the best location to Know Your Wireless Router 1
... incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your router- The Smart Wizard™ Installation Assistant (Autorun.exe) - A PDF version of the NETGEAR® N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400. To prepare your router for repair. Getting to install your router. especially the LEDs-and the important information ...on stand for your wireless router • An AC power adapter (varies by region) • A yellow Ethernet cable • NETGEAR Installation Guide • The Resource CD, which includes: - Before you have selected the best location to Know Your Wireless Router 1
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Figure 1 3. Hardware Features Before you install and connect your router. Getting to the Ethernet cables for your wired computers). N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 2. 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
Figure 1 3. Hardware Features Before you install and connect your router. Getting to the Ethernet cables for your wired computers). N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 2. 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
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.... 2. Firmware is ready. The 11n mode at 5 GHz is off . Getting to verify various conditions. Data is operating in 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 the front of the wireless router to Know Your Wireless...
.... 2. Firmware is ready. The 11n mode at 5 GHz is off . Getting to verify various conditions. Data is operating in 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 the front of the wireless router to Know Your Wireless...
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... a 10 Mbps link with an attached device. An IP address has been received; Data is in use. No link is being transmitted at 10 Mbps. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Table 1. Data is now safe to transmit data. USB Solid Green Fast Blinking Green Off 5. No USB device...
... a 10 Mbps link with an attached device. An IP address has been received; Data is in use. No link is being transmitted at 10 Mbps. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Table 1. Data is now safe to transmit data. USB Solid Green Fast Blinking Green Off 5. No USB device...
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Four local (LAN) 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports for attaching a USB storage device Getting to Know Your Wireless Router 5 WLAN on /off button 6. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Back Panel The rear panel of the wireless router includes: 1. Restore factory settings button 7. Power on /off button 3. ...
Four local (LAN) 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports for attaching a USB storage device Getting to Know Your Wireless Router 5 WLAN on /off button 6. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Back Panel The rear panel of the wireless router includes: 1. Restore factory settings button 7. Power on /off button 3. ...
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...-button for the router to Configure Your Wireless Network" on . 2. If lights are off by default but can be turned on page 26. Top Panel N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Figure 4 The top of antennas is receiving the strongest signals. Push the dome, then release. These status lights...
...-button for the router to Configure Your Wireless Network" on . 2. If lights are off by default but can be turned on page 26. Top Panel N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Figure 4 The top of antennas is receiving the strongest signals. Push the dome, then release. These status lights...
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... or range of your wireless connection can vary significantly depending on the bottom of sight to your wireless network. Getting to Know Your Wireless Router 7 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Router Label View the label on the physical placement of walls the wireless signal must pass through may...
... or range of your wireless connection can vary significantly depending on the bottom of sight to your wireless network. Getting to Know Your Wireless Router 7 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Router Label View the label on the physical placement of walls the wireless signal must pass through may...
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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 ...
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 ...
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... Up Your Router for Internet Access" on page 17). 3. These options are discussed in to the router to -date features of your router, NETGEAR provides a variety of the setup activity. • The router includes an update feature that lets you to Know Your Wireless Router 9 Getting to... receive the best, most up your router. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 2. Set up -to use this feature (see "Configuring Your Wireless Network" on page 21. Configure ...
... Up Your Router for Internet Access" on page 17). 3. These options are discussed in to the router to -date features of your router, NETGEAR provides a variety of the setup activity. • The router includes an update feature that lets you to Know Your Wireless Router 9 Getting to... receive the best, most up your router. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 2. Set up -to use this feature (see "Configuring Your Wireless Network" on page 21. Configure ...
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... you through installing your router, connecting your router to the router and check for new router firmware; Follow the instructions and prompts to check the NETGEAR website for new firmware. The Smart Wizard guides you to Check for more information). After connecting to the Internet, you can always access the router... Wireless Network" on page 42 for Firmware Updates, click Yes to complete the installation. See "Restoring the Default Password and Configuration Settings" on page 26). N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 2.
... you through installing your router, connecting your router to the router and check for new router firmware; Follow the instructions and prompts to check the NETGEAR website for new firmware. The Smart Wizard guides you to Check for more information). After connecting to the Internet, you can always access the router... Wireless Network" on page 42 for Firmware Updates, click Yes to complete the installation. See "Restoring the Default Password and Configuration Settings" on page 26). N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 2.
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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
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... to TCP/IP Addressing in "Related Documents" on page 43. Turn off your Internet service. Securely insert that connects your computer to use your computer. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual of the wireless router (3). Configure the router to the modem. 1 2 Figure 6 2. a. Disconnect the cable at the modem (2). b. ...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 (Advanced and Linux Users) 14
... to TCP/IP Addressing in "Related Documents" on page 43. Turn off your Internet service. Securely insert that connects your computer to use your computer. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual of the wireless router (3). Configure the router to the modem. 1 2 Figure 6 2. a. Disconnect the cable at the modem (2). b. ...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 (Advanced and Linux Users) 14
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... as LAN port 1. 4 Figure 8 Your network cables are connected, and you from accessing the Internet. 1. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 15 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 3 Figure 7 4. It is important that cable (4) into a LAN port on the cable or DSL modem. To start your...
... as LAN port 1. 4 Figure 8 Your network cables are connected, and you from accessing the Internet. 1. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 15 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 3 Figure 7 4. It is important that cable (4) into a LAN port on the cable or DSL modem. To start your...
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... Router Functions" on ; The Power light (1) should be on page 31. • Operating Mode. It might need to go to verify the following: • Power. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 2. Figure 9 Check the wireless router status lights to the Internet Explorer Tools menu, select Internet Options, and then...
... Router Functions" on ; The Power light (1) should be on page 31. • Operating Mode. It might need to go to verify the following: • Power. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 2. Figure 9 Check the wireless router status lights to the Internet Explorer Tools menu, select Internet Options, and then...
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N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual • Internet. If it up initially and to make sure that the Ethernet cable is securely attached to ...
N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual • Internet. If it up initially and to make sure that the Ethernet cable is securely attached to ...
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... the router user name and password for several seconds! The Firmware Upgrade Assistant screen will automatically check the NETGEAR database for a new firmware image file. see the online User Manual). 4. The router will display. 3. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual A login window such as any other user name or password...
... the router user name and password for several seconds! The Firmware Upgrade Assistant screen will automatically check the NETGEAR database for a new firmware image file. see the online User Manual). 4. The router will display. 3. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual A login window such as any other user name or password...
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... settings and complete your wireless network, see the online User Manual for your Control Panel. It should be set up the connection yourself. Figure 12 6. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 5. From the main menu, select Setup Wizard. Click Next and the Basic Settings screen will display. For assistance...
... settings and complete your wireless network, see the online User Manual for your Control Panel. It should be set up the connection yourself. Figure 12 6. N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 5. From the main menu, select Setup Wizard. Click Next and the Basic Settings screen will display. For assistance...
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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 the correct configuration information. • Read "Troubleshooting" on page 30. If problems persist, register your ISP to verify that you have selected the correct options and typed everything correctly. • Contact your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR Technical Support. 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 the correct configuration information. • Read "Troubleshooting" on page 30. If problems persist, register your ISP to verify that you have selected the correct options and typed everything correctly. • Contact your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR Technical Support. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 20
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..., and the router will display. (If you selected "No," you can check for new firmware later; The router will display. 3. Configuring Your Wireless Network 22 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual A login window similar to check for new firmware (recommended). Figure 13 2. Click Yes to the one shown below..., turn off the router, shut down the computer, or do anything else to your new Password. The Firmware Upgrade Assistant screen will automatically check the NETGEAR database for a new firmware image file.
..., and the router will display. (If you selected "No," you can check for new firmware later; The router will display. 3. Configuring Your Wireless Network 22 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual A login window similar to check for new firmware (recommended). Figure 13 2. Click Yes to the one shown below..., turn off the router, shut down the computer, or do anything else to your new Password. The Firmware Upgrade Assistant screen will automatically check the NETGEAR database for a new firmware image file.