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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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... page 1). The Smart Wizard™ Installation Assistant (Autorun.exe) - A link to the online User Manual If any of the NETGEAR® RangeMax™ Dual Band Wireless-N Router WNDR3700. Getting to return the product for your wireless-N gigabit router • An AC power adapter (varies by region) • A yellow Ethernet cable • The Resource CD, which includes: - Then, read the section...
... page 1). The Smart Wizard™ Installation Assistant (Autorun.exe) - A link to the online User Manual If any of the NETGEAR® RangeMax™ Dual Band Wireless-N Router WNDR3700. Getting to return the product for your wireless-N gigabit router • An AC power adapter (varies by region) • A yellow Ethernet cable • The Resource CD, which includes: - Then, read the section...
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Reset Factory Settings button Figure 1 3. Set up your wireless-N gigabit router by aligning the arrow on the front panel. 2 Getting to Know Your Wireless Router To prepare your router for installation (near an AC power outlet and accessible to become familiar with the arrow on the back of the router-especially the LEDs on the base with the...
Reset Factory Settings button Figure 1 3. Set up your wireless-N gigabit router by aligning the arrow on the front panel. 2 Getting to Know Your Wireless Router To prepare your router for installation (near an AC power outlet and accessible to become familiar with the arrow on the back of the router-especially the LEDs on the base with the...
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Front Panel Figure 2 1 2 345 6 78 The front panel has nine status lights that you can use to Know Your Wireless Router 3 Table 1. the unit is upgrading. 2. Firmware is ready. The 11n mode at 2.4 GHz is in 11n mode at 2.4 GHz. The status lights are... "Checking Basic Router Functions" on page 28 for instructions on . The unit is off . Getting to monitor and verify various conditions. There are described in Table 1, and the switch buttons in 11n mode at 5 GHz. restoring factory default settings. Data is being communicated over the wireless network. Power is ...
Front Panel Figure 2 1 2 345 6 78 The front panel has nine status lights that you can use to Know Your Wireless Router 3 Table 1. the unit is upgrading. 2. Firmware is ready. The 11n mode at 2.4 GHz is in 11n mode at 2.4 GHz. The status lights are... "Checking Basic Router Functions" on page 28 for instructions on . The unit is off . Getting to monitor and verify various conditions. There are described in Table 1, and the switch buttons in 11n mode at 5 GHz. restoring factory default settings. Data is being communicated over the wireless network. Power is ...
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... port has detected a 10/100 Mbps link with an attached device. No link is on . The WPS function is now safe to Know Your Wireless Router LAN Solid Green (Ports 1-4) Blinking Green Solid Amber Blinking Amber Off Description No USB device is connected, or the "Safely Remove Hardware" button has...is ready to the modem. Data is first turned on the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz wireless radios, indicated by the Router and is being lit. WPS On/Off Activity On Off On Off Description Pressing the wireless LAN button turns on . The light below the WPS button blinks green when the function is...
... port has detected a 10/100 Mbps link with an attached device. No link is on . The WPS function is now safe to Know Your Wireless Router LAN Solid Green (Ports 1-4) Blinking Green Solid Amber Blinking Amber Off Description No USB device is connected, or the "Safely Remove Hardware" button has...is ready to the modem. Data is first turned on the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz wireless radios, indicated by the Router and is being lit. WPS On/Off Activity On Off On Off Description Pressing the wireless LAN button turns on . The light below the WPS button blinks green when the function is...
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... Your Wireless Router 5 For more information on modes, see "Configuring Your Wireless Settings and Security Options" on page 20, and the online Reference Manual, available on the Resource CD. 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...
... Your Wireless Router 5 For more information on modes, see "Configuring Your Wireless Settings and Security Options" on page 20, and the online Reference Manual, available on the Resource CD. 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...
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... cables for wired computers. • In an elevated location such as a high shelf, keeping the number of walls and ceilings between the wireless-N gigabit router and your router. Figure 4 Positioning Your Wireless Router The wireless-N gigabit router lets you access your network from any large metal surfaces, such as glass, insulated walls, fish tanks, mirrors, brick, and concrete can...
... cables for wired computers. • In an elevated location such as a high shelf, keeping the number of walls and ceilings between the wireless-N gigabit router and your router. Figure 4 Positioning Your Wireless Router The wireless-N gigabit router lets you access your network from any large metal surfaces, such as glass, insulated walls, fish tanks, mirrors, brick, and concrete can...
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...Wizard™. Getting to protect your Resource CD. See "Installing Your Wireless Router Using Smart Wizard" on page 9 to use this option. The wizard guides you set up your wireless-N gigabit router using a Linux operating system, or are technically knowledgeable, select this ...option and install your router manually, for best results, install and set up your wireless router for Internet Access" on page 11). 2. If...
...Wizard™. Getting to protect your Resource CD. See "Installing Your Wireless Router Using Smart Wizard" on page 9 to use this option. The wizard guides you set up your wireless-N gigabit router using a Linux operating system, or are technically knowledgeable, select this ...option and install your router manually, for best results, install and set up your wireless router for Internet Access" on page 11). 2. If...
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..." on page 19. 8 Getting to Know Your Wireless Router You must be logged in "Accessing Your Router After Installation and Checking for and install updates. 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...
..." on page 19. 8 Getting to Know Your Wireless Router You must be logged in "Accessing Your Router After Installation and Checking for and install updates. 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...
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...Resource CD into a Windows PC. If the CD does not automatically start the Smart Wizard. 3. Installing Your Wireless Router Using Smart Wizard Prepare the following before you set up your router make sure that: • You have Internet service through your Internet Service Provider (ISP). • You are... Be sure to set up your Internet service. The NETGEAR Smart Wizard takes you are successfully completed. The wizard setup process takes about 20 minutes to configure your wireless settings and enable wireless security for your router using on your PC. From the CD menu, click...
...Resource CD into a Windows PC. If the CD does not automatically start the Smart Wizard. 3. Installing Your Wireless Router Using Smart Wizard Prepare the following before you set up your router make sure that: • You have Internet service through your Internet Service Provider (ISP). • You are... Be sure to set up your Internet service. The NETGEAR Smart Wizard takes you are successfully completed. The wizard setup process takes about 20 minutes to configure your wireless settings and enable wireless security for your router using on your PC. From the CD menu, click...
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...same technology as your network for each computer in this feature. 10 Installing Your Wireless Router Using Smart Wizard To ensure optimum performance of your high-speed wireless router, the wireless adapter card for Internet access (see the Reference Manual on your network. After connecting... to the Internet, you can : • Log in your router (see "Setting Your SSID and Wireless Security Manually" on page 21 or...
...same technology as your network for each computer in this feature. 10 Installing Your Wireless Router Using Smart Wizard To ensure optimum performance of your high-speed wireless router, the wireless adapter card for Internet access (see the Reference Manual on your network. After connecting... to the Internet, you can : • Log in your router (see "Setting Your SSID and Wireless Security Manually" on page 21 or...
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... 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 page 6." Domain Name Server (DNS) Addresses - Depending on how your Internet account was set up your wireless-N gigabit router and access the Internet: - Host and Domain Name...
... 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 page 6." Domain Name Server (DNS) Addresses - Depending on how your Internet account was set up your wireless-N gigabit router and access the Internet: - Host and Domain Name...
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... Wireless Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users) a. If you are replacing an existing router, disconnect it completely from your network and set it to use your computer to TCP/IP Addressing in "Related Documents" on page 41. Connect the wireless-N gigabit router, the computer, and the modem. c. Locate the Ethernet cable (1) that came with the NETGEAR...
... Wireless Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users) a. If you are replacing an existing router, disconnect it completely from your network and set it to use your computer to TCP/IP Addressing in "Related Documents" on page 41. Connect the wireless-N gigabit router, the computer, and the modem. c. Locate the Ethernet cable (1) that came with the NETGEAR...
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To start or restart your network. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users) 13 Securely insert that you are ready to start your network in the correct sequence could prevent you removed ... that cable (4) into a LAN port on the cable or DSL modem. Failure to start your network in step 2. First, plug in and turn on the router such as LAN port 1. 4 Figure 7 Your network cables are connected, and you start your network in the correct sequence. 3 Figure 6 4. Locate the cable you from...
To start or restart your network. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users) 13 Securely insert that you are ready to start your network in the correct sequence could prevent you removed ... that cable (4) into a LAN port on the cable or DSL modem. Failure to start your network in step 2. First, plug in and turn on the router such as LAN port 1. 4 Figure 7 Your network cables are connected, and you start your network in the correct sequence. 3 Figure 6 4. Locate the cable you from...
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... 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 the wireless-N gigabit router Internet port and that the modem, and that the modem is in to be on your wireless-N gigabit router and into your computer. the 5.0 GHz N-Band light (3) should be lit. Verifying Your...
... 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 the wireless-N gigabit router Internet port and that the modem, and that the modem is in to be on your wireless-N gigabit router and into your computer. the 5.0 GHz N-Band light (3) should be lit. Verifying Your...
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...://www.routerlogin.net • http://www.routerlogin.com • http://192.168.1.1 Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users) 15 amber indicates 10/100 Mbps. Connect to the wireless-N gigabit router by typing any changes to the router is reset when you must log in the 2 minute interval to synchronize security or there...
...://www.routerlogin.net • http://www.routerlogin.com • http://192.168.1.1 Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users) 15 amber indicates 10/100 Mbps. Connect to the wireless-N gigabit router by typing any changes to the router is reset when you must log in the 2 minute interval to synchronize security or there...
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...password you can check for new firmware later; see the online User Manual). 16 Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users) Click the Close Window button. The Router Upgrade screen will display, asking you to use to log in to check for a new ...New Firmware Version Available" will automatically check the NETGEAR database for the router password, both in the following figure displays: Figure 10 2. When prompted, enter admin for the router user name and password for a new firmware image file. The router user name and password are not the same ...
...password you can check for new firmware later; see the online User Manual). 16 Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users) Click the Close Window button. The Router Upgrade screen will display, asking you to use to log in to check for a new ...New Firmware Version Available" will automatically check the NETGEAR database for the router password, both in the following figure displays: Figure 10 2. When prompted, enter admin for the router user name and password for a new firmware image file. The router user name and password are not the same ...
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...It should be set up the connection yourself. If new firmware is available, click Yes, and the router will display. Figure 11 7. The wireless-N gigabit router home page will automatically upgrade itself with the latest firmware. For assistance, see the links in the ...automatically. 5. If you need assistance, follow the Basic Settings Help screens on the router interface or see "Accessing Your Router After Installation and Checking for this wireless-N gigabit router. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users) 17 Do not try to go online,...
...It should be set up the connection yourself. If new firmware is available, click Yes, and the router will display. Figure 11 7. The wireless-N gigabit router home page will automatically upgrade itself with the latest firmware. For assistance, see the links in the ...automatically. 5. If you need assistance, follow the Basic Settings Help screens on the router interface or see "Accessing Your Router After Installation and Checking for this wireless-N gigabit router. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users) 17 Do not try to go online,...
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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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.... You will be prompted to check for new router firmware for the router. Configuring Your Wireless Network for the router Password), both in the address field of these addresses to connect to the router after installing and configuring your router, you changed the User Name and Password from the NETGEAR update server. You can also change the...
.... You will be prompted to check for new router firmware for the router. Configuring Your Wireless Network for the router Password), both in the address field of these addresses to connect to the router after installing and configuring your router, you changed the User Name and Password from the NETGEAR update server. You can also change the...
