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Contents Getting to Know Your Wireless Router 1 Unpacking Your New Router 1 Hardware Features ...3 Positioning Your Wireless Router 4 Installing Your Wireless Router 5 Updating Your Router Firmware 6 Installing Your Router Using the Smart Wizard 9 Using the Smart Wizard ...9 Accessing Your Router After Installation and Checking for New Firmware 10 Manually Installing Your Router 15 Connecting Your Wireless Router 16 Verifying Your Connection 18 Setting Up Your Router for Internet Access 19...
Contents Getting to Know Your Wireless Router 1 Unpacking Your New Router 1 Hardware Features ...3 Positioning Your Wireless Router 4 Installing Your Wireless Router 5 Updating Your Router Firmware 6 Installing Your Router Using the Smart Wizard 9 Using the Smart Wizard ...9 Accessing Your Router After Installation and Checking for New Firmware 10 Manually Installing Your Router 15 Connecting Your Wireless Router 16 Verifying Your Connection 18 Setting Up Your Router for Internet Access 19...
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... 1). Getting to Know Your Wireless Router Congratulations on your purchase of your router-especially the status lights-and the important information on the router label (see "Unpacking Your New Router" on stand for repair. Become familiar with the front and back panels of a NETGEAR® high-speed wireless router, the RangeMax™ Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNR3500. Unpacking Your New Router Your product package should...
... 1). Getting to Know Your Wireless Router Congratulations on your purchase of your router-especially the status lights-and the important information on the router label (see "Unpacking Your New Router" on stand for repair. Become familiar with the front and back panels of a NETGEAR® high-speed wireless router, the RangeMax™ Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNR3500. Unpacking Your New Router Your product package should...
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..., it is important that you connect the stand and place your router in a suitable area for installation (near an AC power outlet and accessible to Know Your Wireless Router Place your router in an upright position. 2 Getting to the Ethernet cables for installation: 1. Set up your wireless router by inserting the tabs of the stand (supplied with your...
..., it is important that you connect the stand and place your router in a suitable area for installation (near an AC power outlet and accessible to Know Your Wireless Router Place your router in an upright position. 2 Getting to the Ethernet cables for installation: 1. Set up your wireless router by inserting the tabs of the stand (supplied with your...
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... local port is included in Figure 3. (For more information on interpreting the status lights, see "Checking Basic Router Functions" on the back panel of the router. WPS wireless security is turned off. Device is in the 2 minute interval to synchronize security. Getting to a 10/100 Mbps ...Amber On - Green Blink - Data is detected on the front panel. Hardware Features Before you install and connect your router, take a moment to become familiar with the Internet. The wireless interface is not being transmitted at 10/100 Mbps. Power is enabled. No link is being ...
... local port is included in Figure 3. (For more information on interpreting the status lights, see "Checking Basic Router Functions" on the back panel of the router. WPS wireless security is turned off. Device is in the 2 minute interval to synchronize security. Getting to a 10/100 Mbps ...Amber On - Green Blink - Data is detected on the front panel. Hardware Features Before you install and connect your router, take a moment to become familiar with the Internet. The wireless interface is not being transmitted at 10/100 Mbps. Power is enabled. No link is being ...
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.... configure your network. This is available on your Resource CD. Getting to the Internet. Installing Your Wireless Router To help you through the setup process. and enable wireless security for your wireless settings; You can vary significantly depending on the physical placement of interference, such as ceiling fans, home security systems, microwaves, or the base...
.... configure your network. This is available on your Resource CD. Getting to the Internet. Installing Your Wireless Router To help you through the setup process. and enable wireless security for your wireless settings; You can vary significantly depending on the physical placement of interference, such as ceiling fans, home security systems, microwaves, or the base...
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... technically knowledgeable, select this option. Set up -to Know Your Wireless Router The Smart Wizard requires a PC running the Smart Wizard on page 21). 4. Install and connect your wireless router to set up your network (see "Setting Up Your Router for and install updates. Updating Your Router Firmware NETGEAR is always improving the operability and features included with the...
... technically knowledgeable, select this option. Set up -to Know Your Wireless Router The Smart Wizard requires a PC running the Smart Wizard on page 21). 4. Install and connect your wireless router to set up your network (see "Setting Up Your Router for and install updates. Updating Your Router Firmware NETGEAR is always improving the operability and features included with the...
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These options are discussed later in "Accessing Your Router After Installation and Checking for New Firmware" on page 10. Getting to Know Your Wireless Router 7
These options are discussed later in "Accessing Your Router After Installation and Checking for New Firmware" on page 10. Getting to Know Your Wireless Router 7
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... information provided by automating many of the steps. It then helps you initially used to configure your wireless settings and enable wireless security for your network. To install your router, modem, and PC(s). Select a different language option, if you choose not to set up your... the Smart Wizard to select a security option during installation, Installing Your Router Using the Smart Wizard 9 The Smart Wizard setup procedure should take about 15 minutes to complete the installation. Using the Smart Wizard The NETGEAR Smart Wizard takes you perform are using a PC with...
... information provided by automating many of the steps. It then helps you initially used to configure your wireless settings and enable wireless security for your network. To install your router, modem, and PC(s). Select a different language option, if you choose not to set up your... the Smart Wizard to select a security option during installation, Installing Your Router Using the Smart Wizard 9 The Smart Wizard setup procedure should take about 15 minutes to complete the installation. Using the Smart Wizard The NETGEAR Smart Wizard takes you perform are using a PC with...
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...to change the settings after installing and configuring your router using the Smart Wizard, you must open a browser window and log in to the router after installation: 1. To log in to the router. To ensure optimum performance of your high-speed wireless router, the wireless adapter card for each computer... in your network to access the router and connect to the Internet, see the online...
...to change the settings after installing and configuring your router using the Smart Wizard, you must open a browser window and log in to the router after installation: 1. To log in to the router. To ensure optimum performance of your high-speed wireless router, the wireless adapter card for each computer... in your network to access the router and connect to the Internet, see the online...
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...file. If you may use to log in lowercase letters. The Firmware Update Assistant screen will be used to a location on the NETGEAR website. The router will display. (If you select "No," you can use the file. If new firmware is available, the message "No New...admin for the router User Name and password for new firmware (recommended). Click Yes to be "unzipped" before you will display. 3. Usually the firmware image is compressed and must be decompressed before you can be directed to upgrade your Internet connection. Installing Your Router Using the Smart...
...file. If you may use to log in lowercase letters. The Firmware Update Assistant screen will be used to a location on the NETGEAR website. The router will display. (If you select "No," you can use the file. If new firmware is available, the message "No New...admin for the router User Name and password for new firmware (recommended). Click Yes to be "unzipped" before you will display. 3. Usually the firmware image is compressed and must be decompressed before you can be directed to upgrade your Internet connection. Installing Your Router Using the Smart...
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...). The Product Support page for the router Password), in .img or .chk). 3. After the router has restarted, select Router Status under the Management menu. Check the Firmware Version to http://www.NETGEAR.com/support and select Downloads from the default, then enter your router now has the new software installed. To manually check for updates on...
...). The Product Support page for the router Password), in .img or .chk). 3. After the router has restarted, select Router Status under the Management menu. Check the Firmware Version to http://www.NETGEAR.com/support and select Downloads from the default, then enter your router now has the new software installed. To manually check for updates on...
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Follow the procedure in "To upgrade your hard disk. 8. 6. Installing Your Router Using the Smart Wizard 13 Under Downloads, check the most recent Firmware Version offered against the Firmware Version shown on the version number. If the version on the NETGEAR website is more recent, click on your Router Status screen. 7. Then, click Right-click and Save to Download and save the file to a location on your router:" to complete the upgrade process.
Follow the procedure in "To upgrade your hard disk. 8. 6. Installing Your Router Using the Smart Wizard 13 Under Downloads, check the most recent Firmware Version offered against the Firmware Version shown on the version number. If the version on the NETGEAR website is more recent, click on your Router Status screen. 7. Then, click Right-click and Save to Download and save the file to a location on your router:" to complete the upgrade process.
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...Unpacking Your New Router" on page 1"). • Select an optimum location for your wireless router after reviewing the guidelines presented in this information, ask your wireless router and access the Internet: - Manually Installing Your Router 15 Manually Installing Your Router Before installing and connecting your router manually, review ...not already done so: • Check the package contents of the necessary information. Use the procedures in "Positioning Your Wireless Router" on how your Internet account was set up, you may need the following information to set up your ISP. ...
...Unpacking Your New Router" on page 1"). • Select an optimum location for your wireless router after reviewing the guidelines presented in this information, ask your wireless router and access the Internet: - Manually Installing Your Router 15 Manually Installing Your Router Before installing and connecting your router manually, review ...not already done so: • Check the package contents of the necessary information. Use the procedures in "Positioning Your Wireless Router" on how your Internet account was set up, you may need the following information to set up your ISP. ...
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...the router later. Turn off your NETGEAR product. Locate the Ethernet cable (A) that connects your computer to TCP/IP Addressing in "Related Documents" on your computer are replacing an existing router, disconnect it completely from your network and set to install your new router. ...Locate the Ethernet cable that came with your computer. 2. Connecting Your Wireless Router Before you install your wireless router, make sure that the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Property settings on page 41. To connect the wireless router, the computer, and the modem: 1. You can check these settings ...
...the router later. Turn off your NETGEAR product. Locate the Ethernet cable (A) that connects your computer to TCP/IP Addressing in "Related Documents" on your computer are replacing an existing router, disconnect it completely from your network and set to install your new router. ...Locate the Ethernet cable that came with your computer. 2. Connecting Your Wireless Router Before you install your wireless router, make sure that the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Property settings on page 41. To connect the wireless router, the computer, and the modem: 1. You can check these settings ...
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E D Figure 9 7. Manually Installing Your Router 17 C Figure 8 6. When your network cables are ready to start your network. Failure to start or restart your computer (see Step 3). Connect any additional wired ... that is attached to your network in the correct sequence, as shown in Figure 9. Locate the Ethernet cable (D) that cable into a LAN port on the router, such as LAN port 1 (E), as shown in Figure 9, you from a PC into one of the three remaining LAN ports. Start your...
E D Figure 9 7. Manually Installing Your Router 17 C Figure 8 6. When your network cables are ready to start your network. Failure to start or restart your computer (see Step 3). Connect any additional wired ... that is attached to your network in the correct sequence, as shown in Figure 9. Locate the Ethernet cable (D) that cable into a LAN port on the router, such as LAN port 1 (E), as shown in Figure 9, you from a PC into one of the three remaining LAN ports. Start your...
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... will take several minutes for your network. Figure 10 18 Manually Installing Your Router Wait 2 minutes. 2. Turn on the • Internet. Verifying Your Connection Verify that the computer is connected correctly by checking the wireless router status lights (as illustrated in and turn solid green. should be... lit after turning on your computer. The Internet port light should turn on your router to the wireless router Internet port and the modem, and that the modem is powered on. • LAN. Green indicates that your computer is...
... will take several minutes for your network. Figure 10 18 Manually Installing Your Router Wait 2 minutes. 2. Turn on the • Internet. Verifying Your Connection Verify that the computer is connected correctly by checking the wireless router status lights (as illustrated in and turn solid green. should be... lit after turning on your computer. The Internet port light should turn on your router to the wireless router Internet port and the modem, and that the modem is powered on. • LAN. Green indicates that your computer is...
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... are not the same as any changes to your wireless router's settings later. Manually Installing Your Router 19 You can enter either of your wireless router: http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com. When prompted, enter admin for the router User Name and password for the router Password, both in lowercase letters. (For security reasons, the...
... are not the same as any changes to your wireless router's settings later. Manually Installing Your Router 19 You can enter either of your wireless router: http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com. When prompted, enter admin for the router User Name and password for the router Password, both in lowercase letters. (For security reasons, the...
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... for this wireless router. 5. If problems persist, register your Internet connection. Select one of your connection. When prompted, click Next. It should now be set up the connection yourself. The wizard will assist you with configuring your ISP to detect your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR Technical Support. 20 Manually Installing Your Router Click Next and the Basic...
... for this wireless router. 5. If problems persist, register your Internet connection. Select one of your connection. When prompted, click Next. It should now be set up the connection yourself. The wizard will assist you with configuring your ISP to detect your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR Technical Support. 20 Manually Installing Your Router Click Next and the Basic...
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...your browser. Checking for New Firmware After installing your router, you must open a browser window and log in to the router to complete your Internet connection. 3. Figure 13 2. If no new firmware version is available, Manually Installing Your Router 21 When prompted, enter the default User ...in lowercase letters. The Firmware Upgrade Assistant screen will automatically check the NETGEAR database for new firmware (recommended). A login window similar to check for the router Password), both in to your wireless setup. If you will also be prompted to the one shown below ...
...your browser. Checking for New Firmware After installing your router, you must open a browser window and log in to the router to complete your Internet connection. 3. Figure 13 2. If no new firmware version is available, Manually Installing Your Router 21 When prompted, enter the default User ...in lowercase letters. The Firmware Upgrade Assistant screen will automatically check the NETGEAR database for new firmware (recommended). A login window similar to check for the router Password), both in to your wireless setup. If you will also be prompted to the one shown below ...