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... - No link is turned off. Getting to synchronize security. A description of the wireless router. Green Blink - A software update is included in enabling WPS security. No IP address acquired. WPS wireless security is not being enabled. WPS is being set or enabled. The wireless router has acquired an Internet address. The local port is an error in...
... - No link is turned off. Getting to synchronize security. A description of the wireless router. Green Blink - A software update is included in enabling WPS security. No IP address acquired. WPS wireless security is not being enabled. WPS is being set or enabled. The wireless router has acquired an Internet address. The local port is an error in...
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... easily manage keeping your NETGEAR products up your wireless router for Internet access (see "Connecting Your Wireless Router" on page 23). Install and connect your wireless router to set up your home router, check with the default settings of the setup activity. • The router includes an update feature ... will let you check for and install updates as part of a home router. Corporate network settings or Virtual Private Network (VPN) client software may conflict with your network (see "Setting Up Your Router for New Firmware" on page 19). 3. For example, if you check...
... easily manage keeping your NETGEAR products up your wireless router for Internet access (see "Connecting Your Wireless Router" on page 23). Install and connect your wireless router to set up your home router, check with the default settings of the setup activity. • The router includes an update feature ... will let you check for and install updates as part of a home router. Corporate network settings or Virtual Private Network (VPN) client software may conflict with your network (see "Setting Up Your Router for New Firmware" on page 19). 3. For example, if you check...
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...will restart. If you check for updates on the NETGEAR website. If you are unable to successfully upgrade using the router. 4. Select Firmware Update under Management on the main menu on the Resource CD). When the software upload process is available through the Documentation link on the... router main menu (or through a link on your router will then display. 2. The Reference Manual is complete, the router will take several minutes. Click Browse and locate ...
...will restart. If you check for updates on the NETGEAR website. If you are unable to successfully upgrade using the router. 4. Select Firmware Update under Management on the main menu on the Resource CD). When the software upload process is available through the Documentation link on the... router main menu (or through a link on your router will then display. 2. The Reference Manual is complete, the router will take several minutes. Click Browse and locate ...
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.... It will not be lit. The power light should be lit for your router to the wireless router Internet port and the modem, and that your router is connected correctly by checking the wireless router status lights (as illustrated in to the Internet, do not run that your ...select "Never dial a connection." To start your computer. Wait 2 minutes. 2. For DSL customers, if software logs you are enabling WPS security. Verifying Your Connection Verify that software. The Internet port light should be lit after turning on your network: 1. Green indicates that the modem ...
.... It will not be lit. The power light should be lit for your router to the wireless router Internet port and the modem, and that your router is connected correctly by checking the wireless router status lights (as illustrated in to the Internet, do not run that your ...select "Never dial a connection." To start your computer. Wait 2 minutes. 2. For DSL customers, if software logs you are enabling WPS security. Verifying Your Connection Verify that software. The Internet port light should be lit after turning on your network: 1. Green indicates that the modem ...
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... you downloaded to your router now has the new software installed. If you are unable to successfully upgrade using the router. 4. Then go online, turn off the router, shut down the computer, or do anything else to a location on the NETGEAR website. After the router has restarted, select Router Status under Maintenance on your router. 22 Manually Installing...
... you downloaded to your router now has the new software installed. If you are unable to successfully upgrade using the router. 4. Then go online, turn off the router, shut down the computer, or do anything else to a location on the NETGEAR website. After the router has restarted, select Router Status under Maintenance on your router. 22 Manually Installing...
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...are on for example, 192.168.1.x/255.255.255.0). From the Windows task bar, click Start and select Run. Troubleshooting 35 To ping the wireless router from a Windows PC: 1. You should see a message like this one of the following problems: • Wrong physical connections - Make sure...addresses are both installed and configured on your computer. - If the light is set up correctly. Verify that the Ethernet card driver software and TCP/IP software are on the same subnet (for your computer's network interface card. • Wrong network configuration - To test the path using...
...are on for example, 192.168.1.x/255.255.255.0). From the Windows task bar, click Start and select Run. Troubleshooting 35 To ping the wireless router from a Windows PC: 1. You should see a message like this one of the following problems: • Wrong physical connections - Make sure...addresses are both installed and configured on your computer. - If the light is set up correctly. Verify that the Ethernet card driver software and TCP/IP software are on the same subnet (for your computer's network interface card. • Wrong network configuration - To test the path using...
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NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNR3500 User Manual How Port Forwarding Changes the Communication Process 5-5 How Port Forwarding Differs from Port Triggering 5-6 Configuring Port Forwarding to Local Servers 5-6 Adding a Custom Service 5-7 Editing or Deleting a Port Forwarding Entry 5-8 Configuring Port Triggering 5-9 Using Universal Plug and Play 5-12 Optimizing Wireless Performance 5-13 Configuring Quality of Service 5-14 Using WMM...
NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNR3500 User Manual How Port Forwarding Changes the Communication Process 5-5 How Port Forwarding Differs from Port Triggering 5-6 Configuring Port Forwarding to Local Servers 5-6 Adding a Custom Service 5-7 Editing or Deleting a Port Forwarding Entry 5-8 Configuring Port Triggering 5-9 Using Universal Plug and Play 5-12 Optimizing Wireless Performance 5-13 Configuring Quality of Service 5-14 Using WMM...
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... message displays. The Basic Settings screen displays showing the wireless router's home page and suggested default settings. Configuring Basic Connectivity 1-3 v1.0, March 2008 NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNR3500 User Manual The Checking for Firmware Updates screen appears unless you want to upgrade to the new software (see "Upgrading the Router Software" on the left, select Basic Settings under Setup.
... message displays. The Basic Settings screen displays showing the wireless router's home page and suggested default settings. Configuring Basic Connectivity 1-3 v1.0, March 2008 NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNR3500 User Manual The Checking for Firmware Updates screen appears unless you want to upgrade to the new software (see "Upgrading the Router Software" on the left, select Basic Settings under Setup.
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...: 1. Safeguarding Your Network v1.0, March 2008 2-11 NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNR3500 User Manual them nearly impossible to configure this type of security if it is supported by your wireless clients. Mixed mode allows clients using either WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK. 3. Furthermore, client software is case-sensitive. Select Wireless Settings under Setup in the main menu...
...: 1. Safeguarding Your Network v1.0, March 2008 2-11 NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNR3500 User Manual them nearly impossible to configure this type of security if it is supported by your wireless clients. Mixed mode allows clients using either WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK. 3. Furthermore, client software is case-sensitive. Select Wireless Settings under Setup in the main menu...
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... WPS-capable products should be compatible with NETGEAR products that you are two methods to enable a wireless client to join a network using the software button in its default state) and broadcasts these settings to the router. While the light is in the Add... configure the router's network name (SSID) and security settings and, at the same time, connect a wireless client securely and easily to the wireless client. The green button light begins to the router. 2-14 v1.0, March 2008 Safeguarding Your Network NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNR3500 User Manual Using...
... WPS-capable products should be compatible with NETGEAR products that you are two methods to enable a wireless client to join a network using the software button in its default state) and broadcasts these settings to the router. While the light is in the Add... configure the router's network name (SSID) and security settings and, at the same time, connect a wireless client securely and easily to the wireless client. The green button light begins to the router. 2-14 v1.0, March 2008 Safeguarding Your Network NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNR3500 User Manual Using...
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NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNR3500 User Manual 2. Using the Software Button in the main menu, and click Next. 3. Figure 2-6 4. On the wireless client, follow its specific networking instructions to enable WPS, to allow it to connect to the router. Select Add WPS Client in the Add WPS Client Screen 1. While the button light is not established, no WPS security...
NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNR3500 User Manual 2. Using the Software Button in the main menu, and click Next. 3. Figure 2-6 4. On the wireless client, follow its specific networking instructions to enable WPS, to allow it to connect to the router. Select Add WPS Client in the Add WPS Client Screen 1. While the button light is not established, no WPS security...
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.... Chapter 6 Using Network Monitoring Tools This chapter describes how to use the maintenance features of the browser interface, under Maintenance in Chapter 6 • "Upgrading the Router Software" on page 6-8 • "Enabling Remote Management Access" on page 6-11 Viewing Wireless Router Status Information To view router status and usage information: 1. From the main menu of your RangeMax Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNR3500.
.... Chapter 6 Using Network Monitoring Tools This chapter describes how to use the maintenance features of the browser interface, under Maintenance in Chapter 6 • "Upgrading the Router Software" on page 6-8 • "Enabling Remote Management Access" on page 6-11 Viewing Wireless Router Status Information To view router status and usage information: 1. From the main menu of your RangeMax Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNR3500.
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... is the unique physical address being used by the Internet (WAN) port of the router. The hardware version of the current software installed in the router. The version of the router. NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNR3500 User Manual Figure 6-1 Table 6-1 describes the router status fields. Wireless Router Status Fields Field Account Name Hardware Version Firmware Version Internet Port MAC Address IP...
... is the unique physical address being used by the Internet (WAN) port of the router. The hardware version of the current software installed in the router. The version of the router. NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNR3500 User Manual Figure 6-1 Table 6-1 describes the router status fields. Wireless Router Status Fields Field Account Name Hardware Version Firmware Version Internet Port MAC Address IP...
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... and Password" on the Internet and alert you can be upgraded as NETGEAR releases new software. Figure 6-6 6-8 v1.0, March 2008 Using Network Monitoring Tools Upgrading the Router Software The routing software (also called firmware) of the firmware on page 7-13). The Checking...168.1.1 (or www.routerlogin.net), and the router's DHCP server is stored in the Settings Backup screen. NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNR3500 User Manual Erasing the Configuration Under some circumstances (for example, if you move the router to a different network or if you have...
... and Password" on the Internet and alert you can be upgraded as NETGEAR releases new software. Figure 6-6 6-8 v1.0, March 2008 Using Network Monitoring Tools Upgrading the Router Software The routing software (also called firmware) of the firmware on page 7-13). The Checking...168.1.1 (or www.routerlogin.net), and the router's DHCP server is stored in the Settings Backup screen. NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNR3500 User Manual Erasing the Configuration Under some circumstances (for example, if you move the router to a different network or if you have...
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... screen to the factory defaults. If a new version is also provided for new software. Otherwise, you can click the Check button in one step. A router upgrade might cause the router settings to revert to search for upgrading the router. NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNR3500 User Manual A screen is found, you can manually install an upgrade file stored on...
... screen to the factory defaults. If a new version is also provided for new software. Otherwise, you can click the Check button in one step. A router upgrade might cause the router settings to revert to search for upgrading the router. NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNR3500 User Manual A screen is found, you can manually install an upgrade file stored on...
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... page. Upgrading Manually to New Router Software To manually select, download, and install new software to your computer. 5. Under Maintenance on the NETGEAR website at http://www.netgear.com/support. 3. If no new software is more recent, download the file to your router: 1. NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNR3500 User Manual If the router discovers a newer version of your router firmware. 2. Note the version...
... page. Upgrading Manually to New Router Software To manually select, download, and install new software to your computer. 5. Under Maintenance on the NETGEAR website at http://www.netgear.com/support. 3. If no new software is more recent, download the file to your router: 1. NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNR3500 User Manual If the router discovers a newer version of your router firmware. 2. Note the version...
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... about 1 minute. Figure 6-9 Using Network Monitoring Tools v1.0, March 2008 6-11 Warning: When uploading software to configure, upgrade, and check the status of the browser interface, under Advanced, select Remote Management. Click Upload to send the firmware to the router. When the upload is interrupted, it could corrupt the software. NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNR3500 User Manual 6.
... about 1 minute. Figure 6-9 Using Network Monitoring Tools v1.0, March 2008 6-11 Warning: When uploading software to configure, upgrade, and check the status of the browser interface, under Advanced, select Remote Management. Click Upload to send the firmware to the router. When the upload is interrupted, it could corrupt the software. NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNR3500 User Manual 6.
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.... 1. Wait 2 minutes. 7-1 v1.0, March 2008 As a first step, please review the Quick Tips. Turn off the wireless router and computers. 3. Tip: NETGEAR provides helpful articles, documentation, and the latest software updates at http://www.netgear.com/support. Chapter 7 Troubleshooting This chapter provides information about troubleshooting your network in the modem and turn it...troubleshooting some common problems: Be sure to help you diagnose and solve the problem. After each problem description, instructions are provided to restart your RangeMax Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNR3500.
.... 1. Wait 2 minutes. 7-1 v1.0, March 2008 As a first step, please review the Quick Tips. Turn off the wireless router and computers. 3. Tip: NETGEAR provides helpful articles, documentation, and the latest software updates at http://www.netgear.com/support. Chapter 7 Troubleshooting This chapter provides information about troubleshooting your network in the modem and turn it...troubleshooting some common problems: Be sure to help you diagnose and solve the problem. After each problem description, instructions are provided to restart your RangeMax Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNR3500.
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...; Check that you are using the 12V DC 1A power adapter that NETGEAR supplied for this product. • If the Power light blinks alternately green and amber every second, the router software is corrupted. The Internet light is connected to a computer. A numbered...above conditions does not occur, see if the router recovers. • Clear the router's configuration to factory defaults as explained in "Restoring the Default Configuration and Password" on page 7-13. c. NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNR3500 User Manual Troubleshooting Basic Functions After you turn on...
...; Check that you are using the 12V DC 1A power adapter that NETGEAR supplied for this product. • If the Power light blinks alternately green and amber every second, the router software is corrupted. The Internet light is connected to a computer. A numbered...above conditions does not occur, see if the router recovers. • Clear the router's configuration to factory defaults as explained in "Restoring the Default Configuration and Password" on page 7-13. c. NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNR3500 User Manual Troubleshooting Basic Functions After you turn on...
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...; Your ISP allows only one or two DNS servers for your computer's host name. NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNR3500 User Manual • If your ISP requires a login, the login name or password might be running login software that you have the router configured as explained in Appendix B. In this case, do one of one Ethernet MAC...
...; Your ISP allows only one or two DNS servers for your computer's host name. NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNR3500 User Manual • If your ISP requires a login, the login name or password might be running login software that you have the router configured as explained in Appendix B. In this case, do one of one Ethernet MAC...