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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 Dual Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNDR3700 Setup Manual NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E.
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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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... Linux Users)" on your Resource CD. If you are technically knowledgeable, select this order: 1. You can set up your wireless-N gigabit router using a Linux operating system, or are unsure about whether there might be Internet ready! This is available on page 11.... your home router, check with the default settings of a home router. Installing Your Wireless-N Gigabit Router To help you set up your router and get on page 11). 2. The Smart Wizard walks you have been successfully completed. - When you through the setup process. Install and connect your wireless router to a ...
... Linux Users)" on your Resource CD. If you are technically knowledgeable, select this order: 1. You can set up your wireless-N gigabit router using a Linux operating system, or are unsure about whether there might be Internet ready! This is available on page 11.... your home router, check with the default settings of a home router. Installing Your Wireless-N Gigabit Router To help you set up your router and get on page 11). 2. The Smart Wizard walks you have been successfully completed. - When you through the setup process. Install and connect your wireless router to a ...
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..., most up-to-date features of your router, NETGEAR provides a variety of the setup activity. • The router includes an update feature that lets you check for and install updates. These options are discussed in to the router to Know Your Wireless Router You must be logged in "Accessing Your Router After Installation and Checking for New Firmware...
..., most up-to-date features of your router, NETGEAR provides a variety of the setup activity. • The router includes an update feature that lets you check for and install updates. These options are discussed in to the router to Know Your Wireless Router You must be logged in "Accessing Your Router After Installation and Checking for New Firmware...
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... to configure your wireless settings and enable wireless security for New Firmware" in the setup process, the Smart Wizard checks to complete. Insert the Resource CD into a Windows PC. Accept the language option, or change to complete the installation. When the Smart Wizard prompts you to check the NETGEAR website for new router firmware; If...
... to configure your wireless settings and enable wireless security for New Firmware" in the setup process, the Smart Wizard checks to complete. Insert the Resource CD into a Windows PC. Accept the language option, or change to complete the installation. When the Smart Wizard prompts you to check the NETGEAR website for new router firmware; If...
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... are now connected to set to save your settings and complete your connection. The wireless-N gigabit router home page will automatically upgrade itself with the latest firmware. To complete your router setup and to configure your wireless network, see "Accessing Your Router After Installation and Checking for your ISP connection in the Network Connections section of your...
... are now connected to set to save your settings and complete your connection. The wireless-N gigabit router home page will automatically upgrade itself with the latest firmware. To complete your router setup and to configure your wireless network, see "Accessing Your Router After Installation and Checking for your ISP connection in the Network Connections section of your...
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... either of your browser. If you must log into the router to the router. To log in lowercase letters. Open a browser window and type http://www.routerlogin.net in to complete your wireless setup. Configuring Your Wireless Network for Internet Access After installing your router, you changed the User Name and Password from the NETGEAR update server.
... either of your browser. If you must log into the router to the router. To log in lowercase letters. Open a browser window and type http://www.routerlogin.net in to complete your wireless setup. Configuring Your Wireless Network for Internet Access After installing your router, you changed the User Name and Password from the NETGEAR update server.
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..., also called the wireless network name, and the same wireless security. NETGEAR strongly recommends that connect wirelessly to the router (such as wireless adapter cards and wireless computers). Click Check to automatically set your wireless network connections and the wireless security option for Internet Access The router will display. (If you selected "No," you use Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) to...
..., also called the wireless network name, and the same wireless security. NETGEAR strongly recommends that connect wirelessly to the router (such as wireless adapter cards and wireless computers). Click Check to automatically set your wireless network connections and the wireless security option for Internet Access The router will display. (If you selected "No," you use Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) to...
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...must know the following: • Name (11N 2.4 GHz SSID). A link to match the router's new settings. Select Wireless Settings under Setup in to display the Wireless Settings screen. 3. For a complete overview of the world, the default region is on the...to the wireless-N gigabit router at 5 GHz. • Wireless security option. If you configure the router from a wireless computer and you change your router: 1. To successfully implement wireless security, check each wireless adapter supports. To set up basic wireless connectivity on your computer's wireless settings ...
...must know the following: • Name (11N 2.4 GHz SSID). A link to match the router's new settings. Select Wireless Settings under Setup in to display the Wireless Settings screen. 3. For a complete overview of the world, the default region is on the...to the wireless-N gigabit router at 5 GHz. • Wireless security option. If you configure the router from a wireless computer and you change your router: 1. To successfully implement wireless security, check each wireless adapter supports. To set up basic wireless connectivity on your computer's wireless settings ...
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... have been enabled (WEP with NETGEAR products that implement Push 'N' Connect. The blinking ceases when one of these settings to the wireless client. Push the wireless-N gigabit router's WPS button, then release. For...router for the router (if the router is on your client device.1 WPS automatically configures the SSID and wireless security settings for the first time and connecting a WPS-capable device such as a wireless computer or wireless adapter. Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to Configure Your Wireless Network If your wireless clients support Wi-Fi Protected Setup...
... have been enabled (WEP with NETGEAR products that implement Push 'N' Connect. The blinking ceases when one of these settings to the wireless client. Push the wireless-N gigabit router's WPS button, then release. For...router for the router (if the router is on your client device.1 WPS automatically configures the SSID and wireless security settings for the first time and connecting a WPS-capable device such as a wireless computer or wireless adapter. Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to Configure Your Wireless Network If your wireless clients support Wi-Fi Protected Setup...
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... find help with a securely plugged in Ethernet cable, the corresponding wireless-N gigabit router LAN port status light is lit if the Ethernet cable to the Internet" on page 34 Basic Setup Checklist The following problems: • "Basic Setup Checklist" on page 27 • "Checking Basic Router Functions" on page 28 • "Troubleshooting Login Problems" on page...
... find help with a securely plugged in Ethernet cable, the corresponding wireless-N gigabit router LAN port status light is lit if the Ethernet cable to the Internet" on page 34 Basic Setup Checklist The following problems: • "Basic Setup Checklist" on page 27 • "Checking Basic Router Functions" on page 28 • "Troubleshooting Login Problems" on page...
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... www addresses) to numeric IP addresses. Testing the Path from your computer to your router is set up correctly. This section includes advanced troubleshooting techniques. Select LAN Setup under Advanced on your computer. Troubleshooting Internet Browsing If your wireless-N gigabit router can obtain an IP address but your computer is unable to load any DNS...
... www addresses) to numeric IP addresses. Testing the Path from your computer to your router is set up correctly. This section includes advanced troubleshooting techniques. Select LAN Setup under Advanced on your computer. Troubleshooting Internet Browsing If your wireless-N gigabit router can obtain an IP address but your computer is unable to load any DNS...
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... which the receiver is encouraged to try to correct the interference by going to http://www.netgear.com/support. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice: Radio Frequency Notice This equipment has ...Setup documentation is no guarantee that to radio communications. These limits are always available by one or more of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on the documentation website. If this wireless-N gigabit router...
... which the receiver is encouraged to try to correct the interference by going to http://www.netgear.com/support. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice: Radio Frequency Notice This equipment has ...Setup documentation is no guarantee that to radio communications. These limits are always available by one or more of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on the documentation website. If this wireless-N gigabit router...
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...Setup documentation is available on the CD, on the support website, and on the market and has been granted the right to test the series for Telecommunications Approvals has been notified of the placing of Microsoft Corporation. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are registered trademarks or trademarks of NETGEAR...rt ist. Product updates and Web support are trademarks of their respective holders. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that the RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNDR3700 has been suppressed in accordance with the applicable requirements may occur due to the...
...Setup documentation is available on the CD, on the support website, and on the market and has been granted the right to test the series for Telecommunications Approvals has been notified of the placing of Microsoft Corporation. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are registered trademarks or trademarks of NETGEAR...rt ist. Product updates and Web support are trademarks of their respective holders. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that the RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNDR3700 has been suppressed in accordance with the applicable requirements may occur due to the...
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RangeMax™ Dual Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNDR3700 User Manual Contents About This Manual Conventions, Formats, and Scope xi How to Print This Manual xii Revision History ...xii Chapter 1 Configuring Your Internet Connection Using the Setup Manual 1-1 Logging In to Your Wireless Router 1-2 Selecting a Language for Your Screen Display 1-4 Using the Setup Wizard 1-6 Viewing or Manually Configuring Your ISP Settings 1-6 Chapter 2 Safeguarding...
RangeMax™ Dual Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNDR3700 User Manual Contents About This Manual Conventions, Formats, and Scope xi How to Print This Manual xii Revision History ...xii Chapter 1 Configuring Your Internet Connection Using the Setup Manual 1-1 Logging In to Your Wireless Router 1-2 Selecting a Language for Your Screen Display 1-4 Using the Setup Wizard 1-6 Viewing or Manually Configuring Your ISP Settings 1-6 Chapter 2 Safeguarding...
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RangeMax™ Dual Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNDR3700 User Manual Chapter 3 Protecting Your Network Protecting Access to Your Wireless Router 3-1 Changing the Built-In Password 3-2 Restricting Access by MAC Address 3-2 Blocking Access to Internet Sites 3-4 ...Access 4-13 Traffic Meter ...4-15 Chapter 5 Customizing Your Network Settings Using the LAN Setup Options 5-1 Using the Router as a DHCP Server 5-4 Address Reservation 5-4 Using a Dynamic DNS Service 5-5 Configuring the WAN Setup Options 5-7 Setting Up a Default DMZ Server 5-8 Configuring Static Routes 5-9 Contents viii...
RangeMax™ Dual Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNDR3700 User Manual Chapter 3 Protecting Your Network Protecting Access to Your Wireless Router 3-1 Changing the Built-In Password 3-2 Restricting Access by MAC Address 3-2 Blocking Access to Internet Sites 3-4 ...Access 4-13 Traffic Meter ...4-15 Chapter 5 Customizing Your Network Settings Using the LAN Setup Options 5-1 Using the Router as a DHCP Server 5-4 Address Reservation 5-4 Using a Dynamic DNS Service 5-5 Configuring the WAN Setup Options 5-7 Setting Up a Default DMZ Server 5-8 Configuring Static Routes 5-9 Contents viii...
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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 Microsoft... 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 and Password...
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 Microsoft... 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 and Password...
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...of the NETGEAR® RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNDR3700 beyond initial configuration settings. This manual uses the following typographical conventions: Italic Bold Fixed Italic Emphasis, books, CDs User input, IP addresses, GUI screen text Command prompt, CLI text, code URL links • Formats. xi v1.3, October 2009 RangeMax™ Dual Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNDR3700 User Manual ... can be found in the following paragraphs: • Typographical conventions. Warning: Ignoring this manual are described in the NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual.
...of the NETGEAR® RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNDR3700 beyond initial configuration settings. This manual uses the following typographical conventions: Italic Bold Fixed Italic Emphasis, books, CDs User input, IP addresses, GUI screen text Command prompt, CLI text, code URL links • Formats. xi v1.3, October 2009 RangeMax™ Dual Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNDR3700 User Manual ... can be found in the following paragraphs: • Typographical conventions. Warning: Ignoring this manual are described in the NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual.
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... the Resource CD to step you install your wireless router, refer to the NETGEAR Router Setup Manual. The Setup Manual explains how to launch the NETGEAR Smart Wizard on the Resource CD. After initial configuration using the Resource CD as described in to the wireless router for your WNDR3700 router Internet connection. RangeMax™ Dual Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNDR3700 User Manual Chapter 1 Configuring Your Internet Connection This...
... the Resource CD to step you install your wireless router, refer to the NETGEAR Router Setup Manual. The Setup Manual explains how to launch the NETGEAR Smart Wizard on the Resource CD. After initial configuration using the Resource CD as described in to the wireless router for your WNDR3700 router Internet connection. RangeMax™ Dual Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNDR3700 User Manual Chapter 1 Configuring Your Internet Connection This...
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... the fields available on page 1-2. 2. 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 minutes. • No. If you see Chapter 8, "Troubleshooting." At the end of the main menu, select Setup Wizard. 2. If you are not...
... the fields available on page 1-2. 2. 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 minutes. • No. If you see Chapter 8, "Troubleshooting." At the end of the main menu, select Setup Wizard. 2. If you are not...