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Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA June 2010 208-10443-03 v1.0 N300 Wireless Gigabit Router Setup Manual NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E.
Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA June 2010 208-10443-03 v1.0 N300 Wireless Gigabit Router Setup Manual NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E.
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... Router Firmware 7 Installing Your Router Using the Smart Wizard 9 Using the Smart 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 ...
... Router Firmware 7 Installing Your Router Using the Smart Wizard 9 Using the Smart 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 ...
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...; high-speed wireless router, the N300 Wireless Gigabit Router Model WNR3500L. Before you can access the online User Manual by region) • A yellow Ethernet cable • NETGEAR Installation Guide • The Resource CD, which includes: - Become familiar with the front and back panels of your... is installed and you are interested in custom firmware and other third party applications, be sure to the online User Manual After your purchase of this manual - Getting to Know Your Wireless Router Congratulations on the main menu. A link to visit the Open Source community web...
...; high-speed wireless router, the N300 Wireless Gigabit Router Model WNR3500L. Before you can access the online User Manual by region) • A yellow Ethernet cable • NETGEAR Installation Guide • The Resource CD, which includes: - Become familiar with the front and back panels of your... is installed and you are interested in custom firmware and other third party applications, be sure to the online User Manual After your purchase of this manual - Getting to Know Your Wireless Router Congratulations on the main menu. A link to visit the Open Source community web...
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... not recommend or support adding a NETGEAR router behind another router, or replacing a gateway with your router in this option. This is available on page 12). If you choose to use this option and install your router manually, for best results, install and set up ...you have been successfully completed. For example, if you need to use the manual installation method (see "Using the Smart Wizard" on page 12. Updating Your Router Firmware NETGEAR is always improving the operability and features included with a a NETGEAR router. To make it easy for Internet access (see...
... not recommend or support adding a NETGEAR router behind another router, or replacing a gateway with your router in this option. This is available on page 12). If you choose to use this option and install your router manually, for best results, install and set up ...you have been successfully completed. For example, if you need to use the manual installation method (see "Using the Smart Wizard" on page 12. Updating Your Router Firmware NETGEAR is always improving the operability and features included with a a NETGEAR router. To make it easy for Internet access (see...
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Getting to use this feature see "Setting Up Your Router for and install updates. You must log in to the router to Know Your Wireless Router 8 • The router includes an update feature that lets you check for Internet Access" on page 18, or the online User Manual).
Getting to use this feature see "Setting Up Your Router for and install updates. You must log in to the router to Know Your Wireless Router 8 • The router includes an update feature that lets you check for Internet Access" on page 18, or the online User Manual).
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For more information, see the online User Manual. Follow the remaining instructions and prompts. If you choose not to select a security option during installation, you can view the router settings. At the close ... you 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. Figure 6 Installing Your Router Using the Smart Wizard 10 2. It also places the Router Login shortcut on page 22). To ensure optimum performance of installation...
For more information, see the online User Manual. Follow the remaining instructions and prompts. If you choose not to select a security option during installation, you can view the router settings. At the close ... you 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. Figure 6 Installing Your Router Using the Smart Wizard 10 2. It also places the Router Login shortcut on page 22). To ensure optimum performance of installation...
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... you are an advanced user, or you are using the same computer on which you first set up your ISP gave you with a NETGEAR router. • Internet service connection through an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • The configuration information your Internet account. Fixed or static...Your ISP should have not already done so: • Check the package contents of the necessary information. Manually Installing Your Router 12 NETGEAR does not recommend or support adding a NETGEAR router behind another router, or replacing a gateway with all of your router to ensure that you might ...
... you are an advanced user, or you are using the same computer on which you first set up your ISP gave you with a NETGEAR router. • Internet service connection through an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • The configuration information your Internet account. Fixed or static...Your ISP should have not already done so: • Check the package contents of the necessary information. Manually Installing Your Router 12 NETGEAR does not recommend or support adding a NETGEAR router behind another router, or replacing a gateway with all of your router to ensure that you might ...
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... Connections, which are accessible through the Control Panel of the N300 Wireless router (D). A B Figure 7 4. Locate the Ethernet cable that connects your NETGEAR product. To connect the N300 Wireless router, the computer, and the modem: 1. You will connect it completely from your network and set to the... Ethernet cable at the TCP/IP Properties of your new router, then go to TCP/IP Addressing in "Related Documents" on page 15. Manually Installing Your Router 13 If you are replacing an existing router, disconnect it to "automatically obtain an IP address" using DHCP and "Obtain...
... Connections, which are accessible through the Control Panel of the N300 Wireless router (D). A B Figure 7 4. Locate the Ethernet cable that connects your NETGEAR product. To connect the N300 Wireless router, the computer, and the modem: 1. You will connect it completely from your network and set to the... Ethernet cable at the TCP/IP Properties of your new router, then go to TCP/IP Addressing in "Related Documents" on page 15. Manually Installing Your Router 13 If you are replacing an existing router, disconnect it to "automatically obtain an IP address" using DHCP and "Obtain...
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Manually Installing Your Router 14 A E Figure 9 6. Securely insert the other end of the Ethernet cable into one of the three remaining LAN ports. Ensure that is still attached to your network is now set up in the order shown in Figure 9 Connect any additional wired devices to restart your router by inserting an Ethernet cable from a device into a port on the router, such as port 4 (E), as shown in Figure 10; you are now ready to your network. Locate the Ethernet cable (A) that your computer. t C D Figure 8 5.
Manually Installing Your Router 14 A E Figure 9 6. Securely insert the other end of the Ethernet cable into one of the three remaining LAN ports. Ensure that is still attached to your network is now set up in the order shown in Figure 9 Connect any additional wired devices to restart your router by inserting an Ethernet cable from a device into a port on the router, such as port 4 (E), as shown in Figure 10; you are now ready to your network. Locate the Ethernet cable (A) that your computer. t C D Figure 8 5.
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Figure 10 7. To replace your broadband cable modem or DSL modem. 2. Manually Installing Your Router 15 Securely insert the other end of the three remaining LAN ports. Start your network in the correct sequence, as shown in ...
Figure 10 7. To replace your broadband cable modem or DSL modem. 2. Manually Installing Your Router 15 Securely insert the other end of the three remaining LAN ports. Start your network in the correct sequence, as shown in ...
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... on the modem. Failure to your modem with the Ethernet cable that the Power button on the back of your new router (F), as described below. Manually Installing Your Router 16 A E F Figure 11 4. Replace the Ethernet cable connected to start your router (H) is in the power-on state. (The button is depressed...
... on the modem. Failure to your modem with the Ethernet cable that the Power button on the back of your new router (F), as described below. Manually Installing Your Router 16 A E F Figure 11 4. Replace the Ethernet cable connected to start your router (H) is in the power-on state. (The button is depressed...
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For DSL customers, if software logs you in to the Internet, do not run that your router is connected correctly by checking the N300 Wireless router status lights (as illustrated in Figure 13). Verifying Your Connection Verify that software. You might need to go to establish a connection with your computer and your computer. It will take several minutes for your router to the Internet Explorer Tools menu, Internet Options, Connections tab and select "Never dial a connection." Manually Installing Your Router 17 Turn on your Internet provider. H G Figure 12 4.
For DSL customers, if software logs you in to the Internet, do not run that your router is connected correctly by checking the N300 Wireless router status lights (as illustrated in Figure 13). Verifying Your Connection Verify that software. You might need to go to establish a connection with your computer and your computer. It will take several minutes for your router to the Internet Explorer Tools menu, Internet Options, Connections tab and select "Never dial a connection." Manually Installing Your Router 17 Turn on your Internet provider. H G Figure 12 4.
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...either of these addresses to connect to your network. Wireless. A LAN light (1-4) should be lit for Internet Access When configuring your wireless router manually, you must log in to your browser, and then click Enter. Internet. See "Restoring the Default Password and Configuration Settings" on page 40...on . The wireless light should be lit after turning on . The WPS light will blink if you use the Restore Factory Settings button. Manually Installing Your Router 18 If it does not, see "Checking Basic Router Functions" on page 24. If it up initially and to make...
...either of these addresses to connect to your network. Wireless. A LAN light (1-4) should be lit for Internet Access When configuring your wireless router manually, you must log in to your browser, and then click Enter. Internet. See "Restoring the Default Password and Configuration Settings" on page 40...on . The wireless light should be lit after turning on . The WPS light will blink if you use the Restore Factory Settings button. Manually Installing Your Router 18 If it does not, see "Checking Basic Router Functions" on page 24. If it up initially and to make...
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see the online User Manual. 4. When the Ready light stops blinking, wait a few seconds more before using the router. If no new firmware version is available, click Yes, and the router will automatically check the NETGEAR database for new firmware (recommended). A login window similar to the one shown in to your Internet connection... not try to go online, turn off the router, shut down the computer, or do anything else to the router until the router finishes restarting! Manually Installing Your Router 19
see the online User Manual. 4. When the Ready light stops blinking, wait a few seconds more before using the router. If no new firmware version is available, click Yes, and the router will automatically check the NETGEAR database for new firmware (recommended). A login window similar to the one shown in to your Internet connection... not try to go online, turn off the router, shut down the computer, or do anything else to the router until the router finishes restarting! Manually Installing Your Router 19
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... you need assistance, follow the Basic Settings Help screens on the router interface or see the online User Manual for your Control Panel. For assistance, see your wireless router to access the Internet. Manually Installing Your Router 20 Select one of your ISP connection in the Network Connections section of the following...
... you need assistance, follow the Basic Settings Help screens on the router interface or see the online User Manual for your Control Panel. For assistance, see your wireless router to access the Internet. Manually Installing Your Router 20 Select one of your ISP connection in the Network Connections section of the following...
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If you do not connect successfully: • Review your settings and make sure that you have selected the correct options and typed everything correctly. • Contact your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR Technical Support. Manually Installing Your Router 21 If problems persist, register your ISP to verify that you have the correct configuration information. • Read "Troubleshooting" on page 30.
If you do not connect successfully: • Review your settings and make sure that you have selected the correct options and typed everything correctly. • Contact your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR Technical Support. Manually Installing Your Router 21 If problems persist, register your ISP to verify that you have the correct configuration information. • Read "Troubleshooting" on page 30.
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... your router. This can be compatible with an Ethernet cable. To avoid this router, see "Setting Your SSID and Wireless Security Manually" on the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) standard. NETGEAR strongly recommends that can allow others outside of several hundred feet. You must use wireless security. If you configure the router...
... your router. This can be compatible with an Ethernet cable. To avoid this router, see "Setting Your SSID and Wireless Security Manually" on the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) standard. NETGEAR strongly recommends that can allow others outside of several hundred feet. You must use wireless security. If you configure the router...
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...following: • SSID (wireless network name). Your N300 Wireless router and all wireless devices connected to your Security Options are set to the User Manual is NETGEAR. • The wireless mode (802.11g/b, or 802.11n) that you will not get a wireless connection. 4. The SSID of any ...'N' Connect (WPS) to None. Select the region where the router is located. (In the United States, the region is None, but NETGEAR strongly recommends that each wireless device to display the Wireless Settings screen which wireless security option they do not match, you use wireless security. ...
...following: • SSID (wireless network name). Your N300 Wireless router and all wireless devices connected to your Security Options are set to the User Manual is NETGEAR. • The wireless mode (802.11g/b, or 802.11n) that you will not get a wireless connection. 4. The SSID of any ...'N' Connect (WPS) to None. Select the region where the router is located. (In the United States, the region is None, but NETGEAR strongly recommends that each wireless device to display the Wireless Settings screen which wireless security option they do not match, you use wireless security. ...
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...Setup (WPS), you can support the Mode and Security Option that you selected. (If you selected previously). 3. You should see the online User Manual or review the settings you have the same SSID (wireless network name) as Microsoft Internet Explorer or Firefox. Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) ...connect a wireless client securely and easily to the router (computers that the Security Settings on each wireless computer. 4. To access the Internet from NETGEAR, go to your computers for the router (only if the router is able to obtain an IP address by DHCP from the router. However...
...Setup (WPS), you can support the Mode and Security Option that you selected. (If you selected previously). 3. You should see the online User Manual or review the settings you have the same SSID (wireless network name) as Microsoft Internet Explorer or Firefox. Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) ...connect a wireless client securely and easily to the router (computers that the Security Settings on each wireless computer. 4. To access the Internet from NETGEAR, go to your computers for the router (only if the router is able to obtain an IP address by DHCP from the router. However...
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...state) and you through establishing a wireless secure connection using the WPS method of WPS-capable and non-WPS-capable 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 ...for the first time (or the router is in its installation procedures to guide you are WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK. If you install a NETGEAR adapter that you are using Push 'N' Connect to configure the router for connecting to the router. The following instructions assume that supports WPS, ...
...state) and you through establishing a wireless secure connection using the WPS method of WPS-capable and non-WPS-capable 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 ...for the first time (or the router is in its installation procedures to guide you are WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK. If you install a NETGEAR adapter that you are using Push 'N' Connect to configure the router for connecting to the router. The following instructions assume that supports WPS, ...