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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...
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...
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... 4 to ensure that you have selected the best location to Know Your Wireless Router 1 A PDF version of a NETGEAR® high-speed wireless router, the RangeMax™ Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNR3500. Getting to install your router-especially the status lights-and the important information on the router label (see "Unpacking Your New Router" on page 1). Before you need to the online Reference Manual •...
... 4 to ensure that you have selected the best location to Know Your Wireless Router 1 A PDF version of a NETGEAR® high-speed wireless router, the RangeMax™ Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNR3500. Getting to install your router-especially the status lights-and the important information on the router label (see "Unpacking Your New Router" on page 1). Before you need to the online Reference Manual •...
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... AC power outlet and accessible to Know Your Wireless Router Then, remove the protective film covering the front panel of your router (see Figure 1). Figure 2 3. Figure 1 2. To ensure proper heat dissipation and for router stability, it is important that you connect the stand and place your router in a suitable area for installation: 1. Carefully peel off...
... AC power outlet and accessible to Know Your Wireless Router Then, remove the protective film covering the front panel of your router (see Figure 1). Figure 2 3. Figure 1 2. To ensure proper heat dissipation and for router stability, it is important that you connect the stand and place your router in a suitable area for installation: 1. Carefully peel off...
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... link is connected to synchronize security. There is being supplied to Know Your Wireless Router 3 Green Blink - Amber Blink - The wireless router has acquired an Internet address. The wireless interface is turned off. WPS wireless security is an error in progress. Device is in enabling WPS security. Amber... Power is on page 30.) Power On - Data is not being communicated over the wireless network. WPS is being transmitted at 1000 Mbps. A description of the router-especially the status lights on the front panel. Amber Blink - Data is included in ...
... link is connected to synchronize security. There is being supplied to Know Your Wireless Router 3 Green Blink - Amber Blink - The wireless router has acquired an Internet address. The wireless interface is turned off. WPS wireless security is an error in progress. Device is in enabling WPS security. Amber... Power is on page 30.) Power On - Data is not being communicated over the wireless network. WPS is being transmitted at 1000 Mbps. A description of the router-especially the status lights on the front panel. Amber Blink - Data is included in ...
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... of your network from the other four ports that connect to the wired computer(s) on the back of your wireless 4 Getting to your LAN. Figure 5 RangeMax™ Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNR3500 Positioning Your Wireless Router The wireless router lets you access your wireless network. Antenna light on . 2. Internet/Wide Area Network (WAN) Ethernet port for approximately 20 seconds to reset the...
... of your network from the other four ports that connect to the wired computer(s) on the back of your wireless 4 Getting to your LAN. Figure 5 RangeMax™ Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNR3500 Positioning Your Wireless Router The wireless router lets you access your wireless network. Antenna light on . 2. Internet/Wide Area Network (WAN) Ethernet port for approximately 20 seconds to reset the...
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...up your Resource CD. When you have been successfully completed. For example, the thickness and number of walls and ceilings between the wireless router and your wireless signal. The Smart Wizard walks you through may limit the range. It automates many of the steps and verifies that the steps ...have finished, you set up your router and get on your wireless router using one of other devices to a minimum. • Away from any large metal surfaces, such as glass, insulated walls, fish...
...up your Resource CD. When you have been successfully completed. For example, the thickness and number of walls and ceilings between the wireless router and your wireless signal. The Smart Wizard walks you through may limit the range. It automates many of the steps and verifies that the steps ...have finished, you set up your router and get on your wireless router using one of other devices to a minimum. • Away from any large metal surfaces, such as glass, insulated walls, fish...
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... and Security Options" on a corporate PC to set up -to Know Your Wireless Router Before running Microsoft Windows. Check for new firmware for your NETGEAR products up to date. 6 Getting to -date features of your router, NETGEAR provides a variety of methods for updating your product. • The Smart Wizard installation assistant lets you check for...
... and Security Options" on a corporate PC to set up -to Know Your Wireless Router Before running Microsoft Windows. Check for new firmware for your NETGEAR products up to date. 6 Getting to -date features of your router, NETGEAR provides a variety of methods for updating your product. • The Smart Wizard installation assistant lets you check for...
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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 These options are discussed later in "Accessing Your Router After Installation and Checking for New Firmware" on page 10.
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...The NETGEAR Smart Wizard takes you are successfully completed. When the Welcome screen appears, click Setup to connect your router, modem, and PC(s). Installing Your Router Using the Smart Wizard To use the Smart Wizard, you prefer. Before using the Smart Wizard to set up your router, ...Select a different language option, if you must be using on . 2. Follow the instructions and prompts to configure your wireless settings and enable wireless security for your network. The Smart Wizard guides you initially used to complete. The Smart Wizard setup procedure should take about...
...The NETGEAR Smart Wizard takes you are successfully completed. When the Welcome screen appears, click Setup to connect your router, modem, and PC(s). Installing Your Router Using the Smart Wizard To use the Smart Wizard, you prefer. Before using the Smart Wizard to set up your router, ...Select a different language option, if you must be using on . 2. Follow the instructions and prompts to configure your wireless settings and enable wireless security for your network. The Smart Wizard guides you initially used to complete. The Smart Wizard setup procedure should take about...
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...! Open a browser window and type http://www.routerlogin.net in the address field of your high-speed wireless router, the wireless adapter card for each computer in its factory default state (for more information). Accessing Your Router After Installation and Checking for New Firmware The Smart Wizard only appears when you first install the...
...! Open a browser window and type http://www.routerlogin.net in the address field of your high-speed wireless router, the wireless adapter card for each computer in its factory default state (for more information). Accessing Your Router After Installation and Checking for New Firmware The Smart Wizard only appears when you first install the...
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...before you will display. (If you select "No," you can check for new firmware (recommended). The Firmware Update Assistant screen will automatically check the NETGEAR database for new router firmware:" on page 12.) 4. see "To manually check for a new firmware image file. If, however, the file is a .zip file...other User Name or Password you changed the User Name and Password from the defaults, then enter your hard disk. The router will display. 3. The router User Name and Password are unique to be decompressed before you can use the file. Click Right-click and Save to ...
...before you will display. (If you select "No," you can check for new firmware (recommended). The Firmware Update Assistant screen will automatically check the NETGEAR database for new router firmware:" on page 12.) 4. see "To manually check for a new firmware image file. If, however, the file is a .zip file...other User Name or Password you changed the User Name and Password from the defaults, then enter your hard disk. The router will display. 3. The router User Name and Password are unique to be decompressed before you can use the file. Click Right-click and Save to ...
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...-down the computer, or do anything else to the NETGEAR website and select the model number for updates on the NETGEAR website. To upgrade your browser. Click Browse and locate the unzipped firmware image that your router model number. Open a browser window and type http...2. When the Ready light stops blinking, wait a few seconds more before you downloaded to http://www.NETGEAR.com/support and select Downloads from the default, then enter your router firmware. 4. If the Firmware Update screen does not display automatically, select Firmware Update under Management on ...
...-down the computer, or do anything else to the NETGEAR website and select the model number for updates on the NETGEAR website. To upgrade your browser. Click Browse and locate the unzipped firmware image that your router model number. Open a browser window and type http...2. When the Ready light stops blinking, wait a few seconds more before you downloaded to http://www.NETGEAR.com/support and select Downloads from the default, then enter your router firmware. 4. If the Firmware Update screen does not display automatically, select Firmware Update under Management on ...
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If the version on the NETGEAR website is more recent, click on your Router Status screen. 7. Follow the procedure in "To upgrade your hard disk. 8. Installing Your Router Using the Smart Wizard 13 6. Under Downloads, check the most recent Firmware Version offered against the Firmware Version shown on the version number. Then, click Right-click and Save to Download and save the file to a location on your router:" to complete the upgrade process.
If the version on the NETGEAR website is more recent, click on your Router Status screen. 7. Follow the procedure in "To upgrade your hard disk. 8. Installing Your Router Using the Smart Wizard 13 6. Under Downloads, check the most recent Firmware Version offered against the Firmware Version shown on the version number. 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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... first set up your Internet account. Domain Name Server (DNS) Addresses - Host and Domain Name - Use the procedures in "Positioning Your Wireless Router" on page 4." If you cannot locate this topic if you are using the same computer on which you . Depending on how your Internet...have cable modem service, make sure that you may need the following information to set up your wireless router and access the Internet: - Manually Installing Your Router Before installing and connecting your router manually, review the list below and make sure that you are an advanced user, or a user...
... first set up your Internet account. Domain Name Server (DNS) Addresses - Host and Domain Name - Use the procedures in "Positioning Your Wireless Router" on page 4." If you cannot locate this topic if you are using the same computer on which you . Depending on how your Internet...have cable modem service, make sure that you may need the following information to set up your wireless router and access the Internet: - Manually Installing Your Router Before installing and connecting your router manually, review the list below and make sure that you are an advanced user, or a user...
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... your network and set to install your new router. To connect the wireless router, the computer, and the modem: 1. Disconnect the cable at the TCP/IP Properties of your computer. Locate the Ethernet cable (A) that came with your NETGEAR product. If you are unsure about this,... will connect it to the modem. 4. A B Figure 7 5. Locate the Ethernet cable that connects your computer to the router later. Connecting Your Wireless Router Before you install your wireless router, make sure that the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Property settings on page 41. Securely insert one end of the...
... your network and set to install your new router. To connect the wireless router, the computer, and the modem: 1. Disconnect the cable at the TCP/IP Properties of your computer. Locate the Ethernet cable (A) that came with your NETGEAR product. If you are unsure about this,... will connect it to the modem. 4. A B Figure 7 5. Locate the Ethernet cable that connects your computer to the router later. Connecting Your Wireless Router Before you install your wireless router, make sure that the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Property settings on page 41. Securely insert one end of the...
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... to start or restart your network in the correct sequence, as shown in Figure 9, you from a PC into a LAN port on the router, such as LAN port 1 (E), as shown in the correct sequence could prevent you are connected as described below. Locate the Ethernet cable (D)... that cable into one of the three remaining LAN ports. Manually Installing Your Router 17 Start your network in Figure 9. E D Figure 9 7. Connect any additional wired PCs to your router by inserting an Ethernet cable from accessing the Internet. Securely insert that is attached to ...
... to start or restart your network in the correct sequence, as shown in Figure 9, you from a PC into a LAN port on the router, such as LAN port 1 (E), as shown in the correct sequence could prevent you are connected as described below. Locate the Ethernet cable (D)... that cable into one of the three remaining LAN ports. Manually Installing Your Router 17 Start your network in Figure 9. E D Figure 9 7. Connect any additional wired PCs to your router by inserting an Ethernet cable from accessing the Internet. Securely insert that is attached to ...
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... green. should be lit unless you in to the Internet, do not run that the modem is powered on page 30. • Wireless. If it does not, see "Checking Basic Router Functions" on . • LAN. A LAN light should be lit. If a LAN light is not lit for each connected computer... on the • Internet. It will not be lit for your router to the wireless router Internet port and the modem, and that software. The power light should be lit after turning on your Internet provider. The Internet port light...
... green. should be lit unless you in to the Internet, do not run that the modem is powered on page 30. • Wireless. If it does not, see "Checking Basic Router Functions" on . • LAN. A LAN light should be lit. If a LAN light is not lit for each connected computer... on the • Internet. It will not be lit for your router to the wireless router Internet port and the modem, and that software. The power light should be lit after turning on your Internet provider. The Internet port light...
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...routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com. Type http://www.routerlogin.net in Figure 11 will display. Figure 11 2. Setting Up Your Router for Internet Access When configuring your wireless router manually, you use to your browser, and then click Enter. The factory default state is reset when you must log in to... your wireless router to set it up initially and to make any user name or password you may use the Restore Factory Settings button. You can enter ...
...routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com. Type http://www.routerlogin.net in Figure 11 will display. Figure 11 2. Setting Up Your Router for Internet Access When configuring your wireless router manually, you use to your browser, and then click Enter. The factory default state is reset when you must log in to... your wireless router to set it up initially and to make any user name or password you may use the Restore Factory Settings button. You can enter ...