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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...
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...
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Checking the Internet Service Connection 31 Obtaining an Internet IP Address 31 Troubleshooting PPPoE 32 Troubleshooting Internet Browsing 33 Troubleshooting Connectivity Using the Ping Utility 33 Testing the Path from a PC to Your Router 33 Testing the Path from a PC to the Internet 34 Technical Specifications ...37 Default Configuration Settings 37 Restoring the Default Password and Configuration Settings 40 Related Documents...41 Registration and Certifications 43 iv Contents
Checking the Internet Service Connection 31 Obtaining an Internet IP Address 31 Troubleshooting PPPoE 32 Troubleshooting Internet Browsing 33 Troubleshooting Connectivity Using the Ping Utility 33 Testing the Path from a PC to Your Router 33 Testing the Path from a PC to the Internet 34 Technical Specifications ...37 Default Configuration Settings 37 Restoring the Default Password and Configuration Settings 40 Related Documents...41 Registration and Certifications 43 iv Contents
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...Test Solid Amber Solid Green Blinking Green Blinking Amber Off 2. 2.4 GHz Off Mode Solid Green Blinking Green 3. 5 GHz Mode Off Solid Blue Blinking Blue Description The unit is off . Firmware is upgrading. 2. Restore factory settings button pressed; The 11n mode at 5 GHz is starting up after being powered on restoring your router... Function Activity 1. Getting to the router. the unit is not supplied to Know Your Wireless Router 3 The unit is operating in 11n mode at the bottom if the router is being communicated over a wireless network. The status lights are also...
...Test Solid Amber Solid Green Blinking Green Blinking Amber Off 2. 2.4 GHz Off Mode Solid Green Blinking Green 3. 5 GHz Mode Off Solid Blue Blinking Blue Description The unit is off . Firmware is upgrading. 2. Restore factory settings button pressed; The 11n mode at 5 GHz is starting up after being powered on restoring your router... Function Activity 1. Getting to the router. the unit is not supplied to Know Your Wireless Router 3 The unit is operating in 11n mode at the bottom if the router is being communicated over a wireless network. The status lights are also...
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...the wireless router will not get a wireless connection. 4. Note the new SSID and WPA/WPA2 password for Internet Access 25 Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity Once you have established basic wireless connectivity and enabled security settings appropriate to the wireless-N gigabit router ... capable devices, NETGEAR suggests that you are experiencing interference, try selecting one of the wireless-N gigabit router. 3. Configuring Your Wireless Network for the wireless network. If you have set up your needs, you will operate. 5. Note your wireless-N gigabit router, launch a ...
...the wireless router will not get a wireless connection. 4. Note the new SSID and WPA/WPA2 password for Internet Access 25 Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity Once you have established basic wireless connectivity and enabled security settings appropriate to the wireless-N gigabit router ... capable devices, NETGEAR suggests that you are experiencing interference, try selecting one of the wireless-N gigabit router. 3. Configuring Your Wireless Network for the wireless network. If you have set up your needs, you will operate. 5. Note your wireless-N gigabit router, launch a ...
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... a randomly-selected PSK security password. 7. Check that they have the same wireless network name (SSID) as the wireless-N gigabit router and the same wireless security as Microsoft Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox. Configure and test your wireless connection when you will be set to enable wireless security, your security will lose your computers for Internet Access These functions...
... a randomly-selected PSK security password. 7. Check that they have the same wireless network name (SSID) as the wireless-N gigabit router and the same wireless security as Microsoft Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox. Configure and test your wireless connection when you will be set to enable wireless security, your security will lose your computers for Internet Access These functions...
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... • "Troubleshooting Login Problems" on page 30 • "Checking the Internet Service Connection" on page 31 • "Testing the Path from a PC to Your Router" on page 33 • "Testing the Path from a PC to the wireless-N gigabit router from its power outlet, and turn off and unplug the modem from the modem is plugged in...
... • "Troubleshooting Login Problems" on page 30 • "Checking the Internet Service Connection" on page 31 • "Testing the Path from a PC to Your Router" on page 33 • "Testing the Path from a PC to the wireless-N gigabit router from its power outlet, and turn off and unplug the modem from the modem is plugged in...
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... the MAC address is lit. 4. Restart the network in "Restoring the Default Password and Configuration Settings" on the account. Check the router status lights to obtain an IP address automatically through DHCP. Make sure that the network settings of the computer are connected. Some cable ...to the instructions in the correct sequence. If this is lit, a link has been established to green. Verify that the self-test procedure is green. Checking Basic Router Functions After you turn on page 41. 2. For help with this Computer's MAC Address. Verify that the port's light is...
... the MAC address is lit. 4. Restart the network in "Restoring the Default Password and Configuration Settings" on the account. Check the router status lights to obtain an IP address automatically through DHCP. Make sure that the network settings of the computer are connected. Some cable ...to the instructions in the correct sequence. If this is lit, a link has been established to green. Verify that the self-test procedure is green. Checking Basic Router Functions After you turn on page 41. 2. For help with this Computer's MAC Address. Verify that the port's light is...
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.... This section includes advanced troubleshooting techniques. Troubleshooting Connectivity Using the Ping Utility Most computers and routers have the wireless-N gigabit router configured as the default gateway address. Testing the Path from your modem, it automatically picks a different address for your router is 192.168.1.1. If you entered a DNS address when you can obtain an IP address...
.... This section includes advanced troubleshooting techniques. Troubleshooting Connectivity Using the Ping Utility Most computers and routers have the wireless-N gigabit router configured as the default gateway address. Testing the Path from your modem, it automatically picks a different address for your router is 192.168.1.1. If you entered a DNS address when you can obtain an IP address...
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...the path is the IP address of the following problems: • Wrong physical connections - To ping the wireless router: 1. Click OK. Check that the corresponding lights are on for your router and your computer. - menu, type: PING -n 10 where is not working, you could have one...network configuration - You should see a message like this one: Pinging 192.168.1.1 with 255.255.255.0. Testing the Path from your PC to the Internet After verifying that the IP address for your computer and the wireless-N gigabit router works correctly, test the path from a PC to the Internet.
...the path is the IP address of the following problems: • Wrong physical connections - To ping the wireless router: 1. Click OK. Check that the corresponding lights are on for your router and your computer. - menu, type: PING -n 10 where is not working, you could have one...network configuration - You should see a message like this one: Pinging 192.168.1.1 with 255.255.255.0. Testing the Path from your PC to the Internet After verifying that the IP address for your computer and the wireless-N gigabit router works correctly, test the path from a PC to the Internet.
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...click the Documentation link to view the online Reference Manual for this equipment does cause harmful interference to http://www.netgear.com/support. When the wireless-N gigabit router is no guarantee that to which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged... uses, and can use our telephone support service. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice: Radio Frequency Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Product updates and Web support...
...click the Documentation link to view the online Reference Manual for this equipment does cause harmful interference to http://www.netgear.com/support. When the wireless-N gigabit router is no guarantee that to which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged... uses, and can use our telephone support service. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice: Radio Frequency Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Product updates and Web support...
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... NETGEAR and the NETGEAR logo are registered trademarks, and RangeMax and Smart Wizard are always available by going to test the series for example, test transmitters) in the BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 and Vfg 46/1992. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that the RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNDR3700 .../or other countries. Bestätigung des Herstellers/Importeurs Es wird hiermit bestätigt, daß das RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNDR3700 gemäß der im BMPTAmtsblVfg 243/1991 und Vfg 46/1992 aufgeführten Bestimmungen entstört ist...
... NETGEAR and the NETGEAR logo are registered trademarks, and RangeMax and Smart Wizard are always available by going to test the series for example, test transmitters) in the BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 and Vfg 46/1992. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that the RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNDR3700 .../or other countries. Bestätigung des Herstellers/Importeurs Es wird hiermit bestätigt, daß das RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNDR3700 gemäß der im BMPTAmtsblVfg 243/1991 und Vfg 46/1992 aufgeführten Bestimmungen entstört ist...
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... Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to radio or television reception... be co-located or operating in conjunction with any interference received, including interference that the model WNDR3700 RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNDR3700 complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for a Class B digital device, pursuant to cause... approved by the end user. The availability of the FCC Rules. FCC Declaration Of Conformity We NETGEAR, Inc., 4500 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara, CA 95054, declare under our sole responsibility that...
... Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to radio or television reception... be co-located or operating in conjunction with any interference received, including interference that the model WNDR3700 RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNDR3700 complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for a Class B digital device, pursuant to cause... approved by the end user. The availability of the FCC Rules. FCC Declaration Of Conformity We NETGEAR, Inc., 4500 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara, CA 95054, declare under our sole responsibility that...
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...the radiator and your body. RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router Tested to Comply with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for the band 5150-5250 MHz is subject to operate the equipment. Maximum Wireless Signal Rate Derived from IEEE ...Standard 802.11 Specifications Actual data throughput will vary. Caution: The device for an uncontrolled environment. IMPORTANT NOTE: Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE Modifications made to the product, unless expressly approved by NETGEAR...
...the radiator and your body. RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router Tested to Comply with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for the band 5150-5250 MHz is subject to operate the equipment. Maximum Wireless Signal Rate Derived from IEEE ...Standard 802.11 Specifications Actual data throughput will vary. Caution: The device for an uncontrolled environment. IMPORTANT NOTE: Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE Modifications made to the product, unless expressly approved by NETGEAR...
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RangeMax™ Dual Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNDR3700 User Manual Connecting to the USB Drive from a Remote Computer 7-12 Locating the Internet Port IP Address 7-12 Accessing the Router's USB Drive Remotely Using FTP 7-12 Connecting to the USB Drive with... Network Using the Ping Utility 8-6 Testing the LAN Path to Your Router 8-7 Testing the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device 8-8 Problems with Date and Time 8-8 Wireless Connectivity ...8-9 Using Your Wireless Card Setup Program 8-9 Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity 8-10 Restoring the Default Configuration...
RangeMax™ Dual Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNDR3700 User Manual Connecting to the USB Drive from a Remote Computer 7-12 Locating the Internet Port IP Address 7-12 Accessing the Router's USB Drive Remotely Using FTP 7-12 Connecting to the USB Drive with... Network Using the Ping Utility 8-6 Testing the LAN Path to Your Router 8-7 Testing the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device 8-8 Problems with Date and Time 8-8 Wireless Connectivity ...8-9 Using Your Wireless Card Setup Program 8-9 Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity 8-10 Restoring the Default Configuration...
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...is not the same as the Smart Wizard on the Basic Settings screen. • Yes. From the top of the Setup Wizard, click Test to proceed. 3. At the end of the main menu, select Setup Wizard. 2. Viewing or Manually Configuring Your ISP Settings To view or .... If your selection again. If you want to detect your ISP settings, as described in flash memory, your selection may fail. RangeMax™ Dual Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNDR3700 User Manual The language you select is then downloaded and displayed in the language selection box, and your screen display will be in ...
...is not the same as the Smart Wizard on the Basic Settings screen. • Yes. From the top of the Setup Wizard, click Test to proceed. 3. At the end of the main menu, select Setup Wizard. 2. Viewing or Manually Configuring Your ISP Settings To view or .... If your selection again. If you want to detect your ISP settings, as described in flash memory, your selection may fail. RangeMax™ Dual Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNDR3700 User Manual The language you select is then downloaded and displayed in the language selection box, and your screen display will be in ...
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... not need to launch the ISP's login program on whether or not your computer to access the Internet. If the NETGEAR website does not appear within one minute, see Chapter 8, "Troubleshooting". When you in the Basic Settings screen. Configuring ... network so that are displayed depend on your Internet connection requires a login. Click Test to save your wireless router automatically logs you start an Internet application, your settings. 6. RangeMax™ Dual Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNDR3700 User Manual 3. The fields that these settings take effect. 4. If you can ...
... not need to launch the ISP's login program on whether or not your computer to access the Internet. If the NETGEAR website does not appear within one minute, see Chapter 8, "Troubleshooting". When you in the Basic Settings screen. Configuring ... network so that are displayed depend on your Internet connection requires a login. Click Test to save your wireless router automatically logs you start an Internet application, your settings. 6. RangeMax™ Dual Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNDR3700 User Manual 3. The fields that these settings take effect. 4. If you can ...
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Select Wireless Settings from the main menu to display the Wireless Settings screen: Figure 2-2 The settings for this screen are explained in which the wireless router will operate. 4. To save your changes, click Apply. Safeguarding Your Network 2-5 v1.3, October 2009 RangeMax™ Dual Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNDR3700 User Manual 2. Select the region in Table 2-1 on page 2-6. 3. For initial configuration and test, leave the other settings unchanged. 5.
Select Wireless Settings from the main menu to display the Wireless Settings screen: Figure 2-2 The settings for this screen are explained in which the wireless router will operate. 4. To save your changes, click Apply. Safeguarding Your Network 2-5 v1.3, October 2009 RangeMax™ Dual Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNDR3700 User Manual 2. Select the region in Table 2-1 on page 2-6. 3. For initial configuration and test, leave the other settings unchanged. 5.
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... the United States. Wireless Settings Settings Region Selection Description The location where the router is used. Program the wireless adapter of your computers for wireless connectivity. Configure and test your computers to have a wireless link and are able to obtain an IP address by DHCP from the countries in the drop-down list. RangeMax™ Dual Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNDR3700 User Manual 6.
... the United States. Wireless Settings Settings Region Selection Description The location where the router is used. Program the wireless adapter of your computers for wireless connectivity. Configure and test your computers to have a wireless link and are able to obtain an IP address by DHCP from the countries in the drop-down list. RangeMax™ Dual Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNDR3700 User Manual 6.
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... are reserved for wireless testing and advanced configuration only. RangeMax™ Dual Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNDR3700 User Manual Restricting Access to Your Router You can use your notebook computer to wirelessly connect to your household who use computers connected to the wireless router via Ethernet cables can turn off the wireless portion of the wireless router while you can still use the wireless router. From the main...
... are reserved for wireless testing and advanced configuration only. RangeMax™ Dual Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNDR3700 User Manual Restricting Access to Your Router You can use your notebook computer to wirelessly connect to your household who use computers connected to the wireless router via Ethernet cables can turn off the wireless portion of the wireless router while you can still use the wireless router. From the main...
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...accesses the router's DHCP server. Click Add. Click the link to the online document "TCP/IP Networking Basics" in the Basic Settings screen; Specify the pool of IP addresses to assign IP addresses for devices with fixed addresses. Each pool address is tested before it...selected and no other DHCP server is assigned to any LAN device that require permanent IP settings. RangeMax™ Dual Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNDR3700 User Manual Using the Router as a DHCP Server By default, the router functions as a DHCP server, allowing it to assign IP, DNS server, and default gateway ...
...accesses the router's DHCP server. Click Add. Click the link to the online document "TCP/IP Networking Basics" in the Basic Settings screen; Specify the pool of IP addresses to assign IP addresses for devices with fixed addresses. Each pool address is tested before it...selected and no other DHCP server is assigned to any LAN device that require permanent IP settings. RangeMax™ Dual Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNDR3700 User Manual Using the Router as a DHCP Server By default, the router functions as a DHCP server, allowing it to assign IP, DNS server, and default gateway ...