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WNDR3700v3 Install Guide - Page 1
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... network.
Note: If you have a CD drive, see "No CD Drive" Installation on /off your router setup.
Step 1B:
Cable your router. Step 2:
Cable your modem. Laptop or Desktop Computer
N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR3700v3
Resource CD
Step 6:
Insert Your CD. Installation Guide
N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router...
WNDR3700v3 Setup Manual - Page 1
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N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR3700v3 Setup Manual
NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E. Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA May 2011 208-10774-02 v1.0
WNDR3700v3 Setup Manual - Page 3
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Contents
N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR3700v3 Setup Manual
Getting to Know Your Wireless Router 1 Unpacking Your New Wireless Router 1 Hardware Features ...2 Front Panel ...3 Back Panel ...5 Router Label ...6 Positioning Your Wireless Router 6 ...
WNDR3700v3 Setup Manual - Page 5
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... any of your NETGEAR dealer. The Smart Wizard™ Installation Assistant (Autorun.exe) - A PDF version of the NETGEAR® N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR3700v3. Then, read the section on "Positioning Your Wireless Router" on your purchase of this manual -
Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in case...
WNDR3700v3 Setup Manual - Page 7
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2. An IP address has been received; ready to the modem. The status lights are also two switch buttons on . Restore factory settings button pressed; The 5 GHz.radio is connected to transmit data. Table 1. Internet Off
Solid Amber
Solid Green
3. 2.4 GHz Off
Mode
Solid Green
4. 5 GHz
Mode
Off Solid Blue
5. the unit is upgrading. 2. Firmware...
WNDR3700v3 Setup Manual - Page 8
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...(continued)
Item Function Activity
6. The USB device has been accepted by 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz LEDs being lit.
The 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz radios are off, and their LEDs are off), the WPS will not work...that the WLAN button is in use. The WPS function is turned on the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz wireless radios, indicated by the Router and is ready to Know Your Wireless Router
4 If both wireless radios ...
WNDR3700v3 Setup Manual - Page 9
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Figure 3
1
2
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The back of the WNDR3700v3 router contains the items in the list that follows the figure. An AC power adapter outlet. 5. Back Panel
The rear panel of the N600 wireless ... storage device. 2. An Internet (WAN) 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet port for connecting the router to Know Your Wireless Router
5 Getting to a cable or
DSL modem. 4.
WNDR3700v3 Setup Manual - Page 11
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... access (see "Configuring Your Wireless Network" on page 15).
3.
The Smart Wizard walks you through the steps required to connect your router and PC(s); and enable wireless security for best results, install and set up your router in this order:
1. Before running Microsoft Windows or a Mac. If you are unsure about...
WNDR3700v3 Setup Manual - Page 13
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...20 minutes to ensure that you use the computer you first used to set up your wireless settings and enable wireless security for new router firmware; Select a different language option, if you through the setup and configuration ...Your PC has a wired Ethernet connection (not a wireless connection).
• For cable modem service, that the steps you perform are using the Smart Wizard:
1.
WNDR3700v3 Setup Manual - Page 18
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... gigabit router status lights to the N600 wireless gigabit router Internet port and that the modem, and that the modem is securely attached to verify the following:
• Power. For DSL customers, if...and your N600 wireless gigabit router and into a power outlet.
First, plug in ). the 5.0 GHz N-Band light (3) should be lit. The Power light (1) should be on page 27.
•...
WNDR3700v3 Setup Manual - Page 19
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... field of your computer is in the
address field of your wireless router's settings later. The Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) button (6) turns the 2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz wireless radios on page 38 for Internet Access
When configuring your router: 1.
Figure 9
Connect to the N600 wireless gigabit router by typing any changes to...
WNDR3700v3 Setup Manual - Page 24
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... name, and the same wireless security. The default is NETGEAR.
• Name (11N 5 GHz SSID). For a complete overview of any wireless devices that you can either manually specify your network... connection, the router and each wireless computer must know the following:
• Name (11N 2.4 GHz SSID). If you configure the router from a wireless computer and you change your network are WPS...
WNDR3700v3 Setup Manual - Page 25
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... mode. For the highest performance of Up to the N600 wireless gigabit router at 5 GHz.
• Wireless security option. NETGEAR strongly recommends that you configure in the N600 wireless...up .
2. When Auto is NETGEAR. Enter the SSID name. b. c. Set up the 2.4 GHz wireless network:
a. Select Wireless Settings under Setup in to 145Mbps for each wireless adapter supports. Set...
WNDR3700v3 Setup Manual - Page 26
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... match the security settings of any wireless adapters must be used for the 5 GHz wireless network.
Enter the SSID name.
The wireless Security Options are configuring the router...wireless computer. c. For the highest performance of Up to the default setting of the 5 GHz wireless network and the most other countries. If you are set to 300Mbps for wireless connectivity:...
WNDR3700v3 Setup Manual - Page 27
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... Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), you want to connect to the User Manual is in its default state) and broadcasts these security options have been enabled (WEP with NETGEAR products that implement Push 'N' Connect.
Look for the symbol on the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) standard.
WNDR3700v3 Setup Manual - Page 29
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.... A link to 300Mbps at 5GHz & 145Mbps at 2.4GHz. Note your wireless security. The default is Up to the online User Manual is now configured to enable wireless security, your computers requires access.
WNDR3700v3 Setup Manual - Page 34
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...the main menu to make an Internet connection with verifying that the modem has a successful connection.
2. First verify that your Internet Service Provider...modem documentation, or call your cable or ADSL modem has a successful connection. The light should turn green within several minutes.
Checking the Internet Service Connection
If your browser has Java, JavaScript, or ActiveX enabled...
WNDR3700v3 Setup Manual - Page 39
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...Wireless Router Default Configuration Settings
Feature
Default Setting
Smart Wizard
Enabled
Router Login
Router Login URL
http://www. routerlogin.net or...(also known as modem IP
address)
Router Subnet
255.255.255.0
DHCP Server
Enabled
Time Zone
GMT - 8 (North America only); other time zones vary by country and region
Time Zone Adjusted for the WNDR3700v3 N600 Wireless Dual Band...
WNDR3700v3 Setup Manual - Page 40
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... rate derived from Disabled (bars all unsolicited requests) the Internet)
Outbound (communications going out to Enabled (all) the Internet)
Wireless
Wireless Communication
Enabled
Name (2.4GHz b/g/n SSID)
NETGEAR
Name (5Ghz a/n SSID)
NETGEAR-5G
Security
Disabled
Broadcast SSID
Enabled
Country/Region
United States in from IEEE Standard 802.11 specifications. Network Protocol and...