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The NETGEAR Difference WNR3500L ReadyShare USB Better wireless speed and range Faster WAN to LAN speed Advanced Quality of Service (QoS) for reliable Internet, voice and gaming applications • Configurable as a wireless repeater for extending range • Push 'N' Connect and Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS) ensure a quick and secure network connection Open-Source Router, Community and Development Partner program • Open-source Wireless-N router with Gigabit wired ports for Linux developers and open-source enthusiasts. • Open-source community website and development Partner...
The NETGEAR Difference WNR3500L ReadyShare USB Better wireless speed and range Faster WAN to LAN speed Advanced Quality of Service (QoS) for reliable Internet, voice and gaming applications • Configurable as a wireless repeater for extending range • Push 'N' Connect and Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS) ensure a quick and secure network connection Open-Source Router, Community and Development Partner program • Open-source Wireless-N router with Gigabit wired ports for Linux developers and open-source enthusiasts. • Open-source community website and development Partner...
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... 'N' Connect using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) and Smart Wizard® Standards • IEEE 802.11n • Five 10/100/1000 (1 WAN and 4 LAN) Ethernet ports with auto-sensing technology Warranty • NETGEAR 1-year Warranty Package Contents • RangeMax Wireless-N Gigabit Router with USB (WNR3500L) • Stand • Ethernet cable • Setup CD • P ower adapter, localized to US B Port for each computer • Microsoft® Windows® Vista™, XP, 2000, Mac...
... 'N' Connect using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) and Smart Wizard® Standards • IEEE 802.11n • Five 10/100/1000 (1 WAN and 4 LAN) Ethernet ports with auto-sensing technology Warranty • NETGEAR 1-year Warranty Package Contents • RangeMax Wireless-N Gigabit Router with USB (WNR3500L) • Stand • Ethernet cable • Setup CD • P ower adapter, localized to US B Port for each computer • Microsoft® Windows® Vista™, XP, 2000, Mac...
WNR3500L Installation Guide
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... (SSID Wireless Security Passphrase If you want to the Internet. 1. Choose a name that you don't remember your Passphrase, type http://www.routerlogin.net into your browser and log in this information, contact your network-the one you named when you selected and click Connect. Click Apply and close your settings. If your wireless device supports WPS (WiFi Protected Setup)-NETGEAR calls this process to your User Name admin and Password (default...
... (SSID Wireless Security Passphrase If you want to the Internet. 1. Choose a name that you don't remember your Passphrase, type http://www.routerlogin.net into your browser and log in this information, contact your network-the one you named when you selected and click Connect. Click Apply and close your settings. If your wireless device supports WPS (WiFi Protected Setup)-NETGEAR calls this process to your User Name admin and Password (default...
WNR3500L Setup Manual
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...Wizard ...9 Accessing Your Router After Installation 11 Manually Installing Your Router 12 Connecting Your N300 Wireless Gigabit Router 13 Verifying Your Connection 17 Setting Up Your Router for Internet Access 18 Configuring Your Wireless Network 22 Specifying Wireless Settings 22 Setting Your SSID and Wireless Security Manually 23 Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to Configure Your Wireless Network 24 Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity 29 Troubleshooting...30 Basic Setup Checklist ...30 Checking Basic Router Functions 31 Troubleshooting Login Problems 33 Checking the Internet Service...
...Wizard ...9 Accessing Your Router After Installation 11 Manually Installing Your Router 12 Connecting Your N300 Wireless Gigabit Router 13 Verifying Your Connection 17 Setting Up Your Router for Internet Access 18 Configuring Your Wireless Network 22 Specifying Wireless Settings 22 Setting Your SSID and Wireless Security Manually 23 Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to Configure Your Wireless Network 24 Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity 29 Troubleshooting...30 Basic Setup Checklist ...30 Checking Basic Router Functions 31 Troubleshooting Login Problems 33 Checking the Internet Service...
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... a Linux system, you need to Know Your Wireless Router 7 Before running the Smart Wizard on your router in this option and install your router manually, for Internet access (see "Connecting Your N300 Wireless Gigabit Router" on page 12. Updating Your Router Firmware NETGEAR is the easiest option. you have finished, you will be a conflict, use a different computer. • Manual Setup: If you cannot or prefer not to use the Smart Wizard. Set up your home router, check with your wireless router...
... a Linux system, you need to Know Your Wireless Router 7 Before running the Smart Wizard on your router in this option and install your router manually, for Internet access (see "Connecting Your N300 Wireless Gigabit Router" on page 12. Updating Your Router Firmware NETGEAR is the easiest option. you have finished, you will be a conflict, use a different computer. • Manual Setup: If you cannot or prefer not to use the Smart Wizard. Set up your home router, check with your wireless router...
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2. The Smart Wizard guides you through installing your router, connecting your router to the Internet, configuring your wireless network settings, and selecting the optimum security protection for you can always access the router's user interface later to access the router's main menu. • For Mac users, the Smart Wizard places a Router_Setup.pdf file on page 18, or the online User Manual). 3. At the close of your computer's desktop so that you to select a security option (see "Configuring Your Wireless Network" on the desktop for...
2. The Smart Wizard guides you through installing your router, connecting your router to the Internet, configuring your wireless network settings, and selecting the optimum security protection for you can always access the router's user interface later to access the router's main menu. • For Mac users, the Smart Wizard places a Router_Setup.pdf file on page 18, or the online User Manual). 3. At the close of your computer's desktop so that you to select a security option (see "Configuring Your Wireless Network" on the desktop for...
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... you have cable modem service, make sure that it is complete (see "Unpacking Your New Router" on page 1"). • Select an optimum location for your N300 Wireless router after reviewing the guidelines presented in "Positioning Your Wireless Router" on which you first set up your N300 Wireless router and access the Internet: - Domain Name Server (DNS) addresses - Manually Installing Your Router 12 Internet login name and password (frequently an email address and password) - Fixed or static IP address Your...
... you have cable modem service, make sure that it is complete (see "Unpacking Your New Router" on page 1"). • Select an optimum location for your N300 Wireless router after reviewing the guidelines presented in "Positioning Your Wireless Router" on which you first set up your N300 Wireless router and access the Internet: - Domain Name Server (DNS) addresses - Manually Installing Your Router 12 Internet login name and password (frequently an email address and password) - Fixed or static IP address Your...
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... the Ethernet cable that connects your NETGEAR product. You can check these settings by looking at the modem end only (B). A B Figure 7 4. The Ethernet cable and the Internet port label are accessible through the Control Panel of the N300 Wireless router (D). Locate the Ethernet cable (A) that came with your computer to "automatically obtain an IP address" using DHCP and "Obtain DNS server address automatically." If you are unsure about this, refer to TCP/IP Addressing in "Related Documents...
... the Ethernet cable that connects your NETGEAR product. You can check these settings by looking at the modem end only (B). A B Figure 7 4. The Ethernet cable and the Internet port label are accessible through the Control Panel of the N300 Wireless router (D). Locate the Ethernet cable (A) that came with your computer to "automatically obtain an IP address" using DHCP and "Obtain DNS server address automatically." If you are unsure about this, refer to TCP/IP Addressing in "Related Documents...
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.... The WPS light will blink if you use the Restore Factory Settings button. amber indicates communication at 1000 Mbps; The Internet port light should be lit if WEP, WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK security is communicating at 10/100 Mbps. A LAN light (1-4) should turn solid green. The WPS light will be lit after turning on page 31. To access the router: 1. If it up initially and to make any changes to your network. See "Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to the N300 Wireless router Internet port and the modem...
.... The WPS light will blink if you use the Restore Factory Settings button. amber indicates communication at 1000 Mbps; The Internet port light should be lit if WEP, WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK security is communicating at 10/100 Mbps. A LAN light (1-4) should turn solid green. The WPS light will be lit after turning on page 31. To access the router: 1. If it up initially and to make any changes to your network. See "Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to the N300 Wireless router Internet port and the modem...
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... obtain both IP and DNS server addresses automatically. The wizard will assist you cannot connect to save your settings and complete your Control Panel. You should be connected to the Internet! Enter the required information for this N300 Wireless router. Manually Installing Your Router 20 Click Apply to the wireless router, check the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) properties in "Related Documents" on the router interface or see "Configuring Your Wireless Network" on page 22. 7. When...
... obtain both IP and DNS server addresses automatically. The wizard will assist you cannot connect to save your settings and complete your Control Panel. You should be connected to the Internet! Enter the required information for this N300 Wireless router. Manually Installing Your Router 20 Click Apply to the wireless router, check the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) properties in "Related Documents" on the router interface or see "Configuring Your Wireless Network" on page 22. 7. When...
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... Protected Setup (WPS) to the client device (see the online User Manual. To avoid this router, see "Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to the router with an Ethernet cable. NETGEAR strongly recommends that can allow others outside of the Wireless Router. For a wireless connection, the router and each wireless computer must then change the router's SSID, channel, or security settings, you will lose your network, after you can connect over wireless networks at a range of all the security configurations that you click Apply. Specifying Wireless Settings The Wireless Settings...
... Protected Setup (WPS) to the client device (see the online User Manual. To avoid this router, see "Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to the router with an Ethernet cable. NETGEAR strongly recommends that can allow others outside of the Wireless Router. For a wireless connection, the router and each wireless computer must then change the router's SSID, channel, or security settings, you will lose your network, after you can connect over wireless networks at a range of all the security configurations that you click Apply. Specifying Wireless Settings The Wireless Settings...
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... "Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to Configure Your Wireless Network" on your Security Options are set to the N300 Wireless router by default.) 5. Enter the default user name of admin and default password of any wireless adapters must match the SSID you experience interference. 6. Click Enter. 2. On the main menu, select Wireless Settings to its default setting. 7. The default SSID is preconfigured by entering http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com in the N300 Wireless router. If they support. Set...
... "Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to Configure Your Wireless Network" on your Security Options are set to the N300 Wireless router by default.) 5. Enter the default user name of admin and default password of any wireless adapters must match the SSID you experience interference. 6. Click Enter. 2. On the main menu, select Wireless Settings to its default setting. 7. The default SSID is preconfigured by entering http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com in the N300 Wireless router. If they support. Set...
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... the wireless adapter on your client device.1 WPS will connect wirelessly to the router are set up your computers for each computer can use this feature to the Control Panel and select Network Connections. Look for the router (only if the router is able to obtain an IP address by DHCP from NETGEAR, go to configure the router's SSID and security settings and, at the same time. or 1. To access the Internet from any computer connected to your wireless clients support...
... the wireless adapter on your client device.1 WPS will connect wirelessly to the router are set up your computers for each computer can use this feature to the Control Panel and select Network Connections. Look for the router (only if the router is able to obtain an IP address by DHCP from NETGEAR, go to configure the router's SSID and security settings and, at the same time. or 1. To access the Internet from any computer connected to your wireless clients support...
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... devices, see the online User Manual.) To configure the router and create a secure network connection between the router and a client when the router is in its SSID and security settings to your client device. • A message should display on the front of connecting to the wireless network. You have timed out; The router WPS button will start to blink: • The router will enable WPA/WPA2 security with Shared key authentication is established: 1. If you install a NETGEAR adapter that you are using Push 'N' Connect to configure...
... devices, see the online User Manual.) To configure the router and create a secure network connection between the router and a client when the router is in its SSID and security settings to your client device. • A message should display on the front of connecting to the wireless network. You have timed out; The router WPS button will start to blink: • The router will enable WPA/WPA2 security with Shared key authentication is established: 1. If you install a NETGEAR adapter that you are using Push 'N' Connect to configure...
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... your problem in securely and the modem and N300 Wireless router are the most common errors made when initially setting up your router correctly. Turn on page 5). Troubleshooting 30 For more information, refer to the N300 Wireless router from the router interface, after the router is installed. The Internet status light on the N300 Wireless router will be lit if the Ethernet cable to the online User Manual. Basic Setup Checklist The following items are both turned on (see "Restore factory settings button...
... your problem in securely and the modem and N300 Wireless router are the most common errors made when initially setting up your router correctly. Turn on page 5). Troubleshooting 30 For more information, refer to the N300 Wireless router from the router interface, after the router is installed. The Internet status light on the N300 Wireless router will be lit if the Ethernet cable to the online User Manual. Basic Setup Checklist The following items are both turned on (see "Restore factory settings button...
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... Router MAC Address section of the computer registered on page 3 for an illustration). 2. c. If the port is green. • Make sure the network settings of the power light changes to green. After ~2 minutes (using the push-button method) or ~4 minutes (using DHCP. If the Power and other lights are correct. - Checking Basic Router Functions After you have enabled WPS to add a wireless client to your network, verify that the self-test procedure is Off. If a LAN port is lit. 4. b. The Internet port...
... Router MAC Address section of the computer registered on page 3 for an illustration). 2. c. If the port is green. • Make sure the network settings of the power light changes to green. After ~2 minutes (using the push-button method) or ~4 minutes (using DHCP. If the Power and other lights are correct. - Checking Basic Router Functions After you have enabled WPS to add a wireless client to your network, verify that the self-test procedure is Off. If a LAN port is lit. 4. b. The Internet port...
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... explained in the Power-On position (button is turned on . Check to 192.168.1.1. b. The CD will set the router's IP address to ensure that you are using the power adapter supplied by NETGEAR for the recovery process. If the light does not turn green, the router has a problem. Confirm that the power button (on . Insert the Resource CD that you have a hardware problem and should contact technical support. • Power Light Blinks Green Slowly and...
... explained in the Power-On position (button is turned on . Check to 192.168.1.1. b. The CD will set the router's IP address to ensure that you are using the power adapter supplied by NETGEAR for the recovery process. If the light does not turn green, the router has a problem. Confirm that the power button (on . Insert the Resource CD that you have a hardware problem and should contact technical support. • Power Light Blinks Green Slowly and...
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... current IP address, log into the router at the computer. Troubleshooting Login Problems If you are unable to the N300 Wireless router, check the following : a. Refer to see "Preparing a Computer for Network Access" in the range 169.254.x.x. Troubleshooting 33 Make sure that the Caps Lock is off and back on to your IP address is password. If your computer's documentation or see if the router recovers. • Internet or LAN Port Lights Not...
... current IP address, log into the router at the computer. Troubleshooting Login Problems If you are unable to the N300 Wireless router, check the following : a. Refer to see "Preparing a Computer for Network Access" in the range 169.254.x.x. Troubleshooting 33 Make sure that the Caps Lock is off and back on to your IP address is password. If your computer's documentation or see if the router recovers. • Internet or LAN Port Lights Not...
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... enabled. • Make sure your service provider. Unless you have a good Internet connection and your network, the router cannot perform many gateway services, for an ADSL gateway in your service provider. Log in to set up your NETGEAR router as a replacement for example, converting ADSL or Cable data into Ethernet networking information. NETGEAR does not support such a configuration. • If you have a static IP address, your N300 Wireless router automatically requests an IP address from the browser interface: 1. NETGEAR does not support such a configuration...
... enabled. • Make sure your service provider. Unless you have a good Internet connection and your network, the router cannot perform many gateway services, for an ADSL gateway in your service provider. Log in to set up your NETGEAR router as a replacement for example, converting ADSL or Cable data into Ethernet networking information. NETGEAR does not support such a configuration. • If you have a static IP address, your N300 Wireless router automatically requests an IP address from the browser interface: 1. NETGEAR does not support such a configuration...
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... section will display. 3. To test the path using ping from your PC's Network Control Panel. Verify that the Ethernet card driver software and TCP/IP software are both addresses are on the same subnet (for your ISP's DNS server. 4. Testing the Path from a Computer to the Internet. Make sure the LAN port light is listed as in "Basic Setup Checklist" on . Verify that the IP address of the router is on page 30. -
... section will display. 3. To test the path using ping from your PC's Network Control Panel. Verify that the Ethernet card driver software and TCP/IP software are both addresses are on the same subnet (for your ISP's DNS server. 4. Testing the Path from a Computer to the Internet. Make sure the LAN port light is listed as in "Basic Setup Checklist" on . Verify that the IP address of the router is on page 30. -