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Dual Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNDR3700 Setup Manual NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E. Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA May 2009 208-10338-01 v1.0
Dual Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNDR3700 Setup Manual NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E. Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA May 2009 208-10338-01 v1.0
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Contents Dual Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNDR3700 Setup Manual Getting to Know Your Wireless Router 1 Unpacking Your New Wireless-N Gigabit Router 1 Hardware Features ...2 Front Panel ...3 Back Panel ...5 Router Label ...6 Positioning Your Wireless Router 6 Installing Your Wireless-N Gigabit Router 7 Updating Your Router Firmware 8 Installing Your Wireless Router Using Smart Wizard ...9 Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users 11 Connecting Your Wireless-N Gigabit Router 11 Verifying Your Connection 14 Setting Up Your Router for Internet Access 15 ...
Contents Dual Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNDR3700 Setup Manual Getting to Know Your Wireless Router 1 Unpacking Your New Wireless-N Gigabit Router 1 Hardware Features ...2 Front Panel ...3 Back Panel ...5 Router Label ...6 Positioning Your Wireless Router 6 Installing Your Wireless-N Gigabit Router 7 Updating Your Router Firmware 8 Installing Your Wireless Router Using Smart Wizard ...9 Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users 11 Connecting Your Wireless-N Gigabit Router 11 Verifying Your Connection 14 Setting Up Your Router for Internet Access 15 ...
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... selected the best location to the online User Manual If any of the NETGEAR® RangeMax™ Dual Band Wireless-N Router WNDR3700. Unpacking Your New Wireless-N Gigabit Router The product package should contain the following items: • The wireless-N gigabit router • A slide-on your purchase of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. The Smart Wizard™ Installation Assistant (Autorun...
... selected the best location to the online User Manual If any of the NETGEAR® RangeMax™ Dual Band Wireless-N Router WNDR3700. Unpacking Your New Wireless-N Gigabit Router The product package should contain the following items: • The wireless-N gigabit router • A slide-on your purchase of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. The Smart Wizard™ Installation Assistant (Autorun...
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...Manual, available on the Resource CD. A Power On/Off button. 2. An AC power adapter outlet. 3. Getting to USB 1.0/1.1) for connecting the router to local computers. 4. A USB 2.0 port (backward compatible to Know Your Wireless Router 5 Back Panel The rear panel of the WNDR3700 router... contains the items in the list that follows the figure. 12 Figure 3 3 45 The back of the wireless-N gigabit router includes:...
...Manual, available on the Resource CD. A Power On/Off button. 2. An AC power adapter outlet. 3. Getting to USB 1.0/1.1) for connecting the router to local computers. 4. A USB 2.0 port (backward compatible to Know Your Wireless Router 5 Back Panel The rear panel of the WNDR3700 router... contains the items in the list that follows the figure. 12 Figure 3 3 45 The back of the wireless-N gigabit router includes:...
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... you through the setup process. See "Installing Your Wireless Router Using Smart Wizard" on page 9 to connect your network (see "Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users)" on page 11). 2. Install and connect your wireless router to Know Your Wireless Router 7 Installing Your Wireless-N Gigabit Router To help you set up your wireless-N gigabit router using a Linux operating system, or are technically...
... you through the setup process. See "Installing Your Wireless Router Using Smart Wizard" on page 9 to connect your network (see "Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users)" on page 11). 2. Install and connect your wireless router to Know Your Wireless Router 7 Installing Your Wireless-N Gigabit Router To help you set up your wireless-N gigabit router using a Linux operating system, or are technically...
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... Installation and Checking for New Firmware" on page 19. 8 Getting to use this feature (see the Reference Manual for details). These options are discussed in to the router to Know Your Wireless Router Updating Your Router Firmware NETGEAR is always improving the operability and features included with your product. • The Smart Wizard installation assistant lets...
... Installation and Checking for New Firmware" on page 19. 8 Getting to use this feature (see the Reference Manual for details). These options are discussed in to the router to Know Your Wireless Router Updating Your Router Firmware NETGEAR is always improving the operability and features included with your product. • The Smart Wizard installation assistant lets...
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... performance of your high-speed wireless router, the wireless adapter card for each computer in your router (see "Configuring Your Wireless Settings and Security Options" on page 40 for more information). After connecting to the Internet, you can always access the router's user interface later to select a security option (see the Reference Manual on page 24). The...
... performance of your high-speed wireless router, the wireless adapter card for each computer in your router (see "Configuring Your Wireless Settings and Security Options" on page 40 for more information). After connecting to the Internet, you can always access the router's user interface later to select a security option (see the Reference Manual on page 24). The...
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..., Mac, and Linux Users) Before installing and connecting your router manually, review the list below and make sure that it is complete (see "Unpacking Your New Wireless-N Gigabit Router" on page 1"). • Select an optimum location for your wireless-N gigabit router after reviewing the guidelines presented in "Positioning Your Wireless Router" on how your Internet account was set up , you...
..., Mac, and Linux Users) Before installing and connecting your router manually, review the list below and make sure that it is complete (see "Unpacking Your New Wireless-N Gigabit Router" on page 1"). • Select an optimum location for your wireless-N gigabit router after reviewing the guidelines presented in "Positioning Your Wireless Router" on how your Internet account was set up , you...
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... Panel of the wireless-N gigabit router (3). 12 Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users) Connect the router to the ADSL or cable modem, and connect a computer to TCP/IP Addressing in "Related Documents" on page 41. Connect the wireless-N gigabit router, the computer, and... your computer. Securely insert that came with the NETGEAR product. Configure the router to the router later. 3. You will connect it aside before starting to install your wireless-N gigabit router: 1. To connect your new router. If you are unsure about this, refer to...
... Panel of the wireless-N gigabit router (3). 12 Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users) Connect the router to the ADSL or cable modem, and connect a computer to TCP/IP Addressing in "Related Documents" on page 41. Connect the wireless-N gigabit router, the computer, and... your computer. Securely insert that came with the NETGEAR product. Configure the router to the router later. 3. You will connect it aside before starting to install your wireless-N gigabit router: 1. To connect your new router. If you are unsure about this, refer to...
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... connected, and you removed from accessing the Internet. 1. It is important that cable (4) into a LAN port on the cable or DSL modem. 3 Figure 6 4. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users) 13 Wait 2 minutes. Locate the cable you are ready to start your network. First, plug in step 2.
... connected, and you removed from accessing the Internet. 1. It is important that cable (4) into a LAN port on the cable or DSL modem. 3 Figure 6 4. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users) 13 Wait 2 minutes. Locate the cable you are ready to start your network. First, plug in step 2.
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...Wireless Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users) Now, plug the power cord into a power outlet. The Power light (1) should be used. The USB light (4) should be fast blinking green when the USB device is connected correctly by checking the wireless router status lights (as illustrated in Figure 8. 1 23 4 56 78 Figure 8 Check the wireless-N gigabit router... status lights to be on ; The 2.4 GHz N/G-Band light (2) should be on...
...Wireless Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users) Now, plug the power cord into a power outlet. The Power light (1) should be used. The USB light (4) should be fast blinking green when the USB device is connected correctly by checking the wireless router status lights (as illustrated in Figure 8. 1 23 4 56 78 Figure 8 Check the wireless-N gigabit router... status lights to be on ; The 2.4 GHz N/G-Band light (2) should be on...
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... the device is in the address field of your router: 1. The Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) button (7) turns the 2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz wireless radios on page 40 for Internet Access When configuring your wireless router manually, you use the Restore Factory Settings button. Figure 9 Connect to the wireless-N gigabit router by typing http://www.routerlogin.net in to make...
... the device is in the address field of your router: 1. The Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) button (7) turns the 2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz wireless radios on page 40 for Internet Access When configuring your wireless router manually, you use the Restore Factory Settings button. Figure 9 Connect to the wireless-N gigabit router by typing http://www.routerlogin.net in to make...
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...NETGEAR database for new firmware (recommended). For security reasons, the router has its own user name and password. A greeting message displays reminding you might use the Firmware Upgrade periodically, and to check for a new firmware image file. see the online User Manual). 16 Installing Your Wireless Router Manually... (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users) Click Check to take advantage of the Wireless-N feature of the firmware. 4. A login window such as any other ...
...NETGEAR database for new firmware (recommended). For security reasons, the router has its own user name and password. A greeting message displays reminding you might use the Firmware Upgrade periodically, and to check for a new firmware image file. see the online User Manual). 16 Installing Your Wireless Router Manually... (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users) Click Check to take advantage of the Wireless-N feature of the firmware. 4. A login window such as any other ...
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...(TCP/IP) properties in the Network Connections section of your ISP connection in "Related Documents" on page 41. 8. The wireless-N gigabit router home page will display. From the main menu, select Setup Wizard. Click Next and the Basic Settings screen will display. Figure... 11 7. You are now connected to the router until the router finishes restarting and the Ready light has turned solid green for this wireless-N gigabit router. The Setup Wizard screen displays. 5. For assistance, see the online User Manual for several seconds! 6. If new firmware is available, ...
...(TCP/IP) properties in the Network Connections section of your ISP connection in "Related Documents" on page 41. 8. The wireless-N gigabit router home page will display. From the main menu, select Setup Wizard. Click Next and the Basic Settings screen will display. Figure... 11 7. You are now connected to the router until the router finishes restarting and the Ready light has turned solid green for this wireless-N gigabit router. The Setup Wizard screen displays. 5. For assistance, see the online User Manual for several seconds! 6. If new firmware is available, ...
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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. 18 Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users) If you do not connect successfully: • Review your settings and make sure that you have the correct configuration information. • Read "Troubleshooting" on page 27.
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. 18 Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users) If you do not connect successfully: • Review your settings and make sure that you have the correct configuration information. • Read "Troubleshooting" on page 27.
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... Configuring Your Wireless Settings and Security Options The wireless network settings of any wireless devices that you set the SSID and 20 Configuring Your Wireless Network for a new firmware image file. To configure the wireless network, you can either manually specify your network...the router (such as wireless adapter cards and wireless computers). This can use wireless security. The Wireless Settings screen lets you use Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) to access your network and router. NETGEAR strongly recommends that connect wirelessly to the router until the router finishes ...
... Configuring Your Wireless Settings and Security Options The wireless network settings of any wireless devices that you set the SSID and 20 Configuring Your Wireless Network for a new firmware image file. To configure the wireless network, you can either manually specify your network...the router (such as wireless adapter cards and wireless computers). This can use wireless security. The Wireless Settings screen lets you use Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) to access your network and router. NETGEAR strongly recommends that connect wirelessly to the router until the router finishes ...
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... Your SSID and Wireless Security Manually To specify the wireless settings, you must then change the router's SSID, channel, or security settings, you can be changed. NETGEAR strongly recommends that each wireless adapter to determine which wireless security option it ...Wireless Network" on the Resource CD. Select Wireless Settings under Setup in to the router with the default user name of admin and default password of all the security configurations that is on page 24). A link to the User Manual is connected to the wireless-N gigabit router at 5 GHz. • Wireless...
... Your SSID and Wireless Security Manually To specify the wireless settings, you must then change the router's SSID, channel, or security settings, you can be changed. NETGEAR strongly recommends that each wireless adapter to determine which wireless security option it ...Wireless Network" on the Resource CD. Select Wireless Settings under Setup in to the router with the default user name of admin and default password of all the security configurations that is on page 24). A link to the User Manual is connected to the wireless-N gigabit router at 5 GHz. • Wireless...
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... passphrase for wireless connectivity: 1. To access the Internet from any computer connected to your wireless-N gigabit router, launch a browser such as your security option. 8. For the highest performance of the 5 GHz wireless network and the most secure encryption, NETGEAR recommends that ...wireless security. Configuring Your Wireless Network for each wireless computer has a wireless link and is able to obtain an IP address by default. NETGEAR strongly recommends that the wireless adapter on each wireless network. Check that you click Apply. You should see the online User Manual...
... passphrase for wireless connectivity: 1. To access the Internet from any computer connected to your wireless-N gigabit router, launch a browser such as your security option. 8. For the highest performance of the 5 GHz wireless network and the most secure encryption, NETGEAR recommends that ...wireless security. Configuring Your Wireless Network for each wireless computer has a wireless link and is able to obtain an IP address by default. NETGEAR strongly recommends that the wireless adapter on each wireless network. Check that you click Apply. You should see the online User Manual...
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... and, at the same time, connect the wireless client securely and easily to blink. 3. Open the networking utility of these security options have been enabled (WEP with NETGEAR products that you are connecting to. Push the wireless-N gigabit router's WPS button, then release. The WPS LED... will stop blinking or turn off, depending on the router for Internet Access The WPS LED will start to the router. If the router has already been configured manually or by...
... and, at the same time, connect the wireless client securely and easily to blink. 3. Open the networking utility of these security options have been enabled (WEP with NETGEAR products that you are connecting to. Push the wireless-N gigabit router's WPS button, then release. The WPS LED... will stop blinking or turn off, depending on the router for Internet Access The WPS LED will start to the router. If the router has already been configured manually or by...
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...wireless-N gigabit router. Make sure that you have set up your wireless network and configuring your wireless network and security settings manually first, and use WPS only for the wireless network. You should see the User Manual. For more information about setting up your wireless security settings, see the wireless-N gigabit router...non-WPS capable devices, NETGEAR suggests that you have established basic wireless connectivity and enabled security settings appropriate to your needs, you will operate. 5. Log in which the wireless router will not get a wireless connection. 4. A ...
...wireless-N gigabit router. Make sure that you have set up your wireless network and configuring your wireless network and security settings manually first, and use WPS only for the wireless network. You should see the User Manual. For more information about setting up your wireless security settings, see the wireless-N gigabit router...non-WPS capable devices, NETGEAR suggests that you have established basic wireless connectivity and enabled security settings appropriate to your needs, you will operate. 5. Log in which the wireless router will not get a wireless connection. 4. A ...