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    N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E. Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA March 2010 208-10623-01 v1.1
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    Statement of Conditions In the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this document without notice. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of
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    and Checking for New Firmware 21 Configuring Your Wireless Settings and Security Options 23 Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity 28 Troubleshooting...30 Basic Setup Checklist ...30 Checking Basic Router Functions 31 Troubleshooting Login Problems 33 Checking The Internet Service Connection 34
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    • A snap-on stand for your wireless router • An AC power adapter (varies by region) • A yellow Ethernet cable • NETGEAR Installation Guide • The Resource CD, which includes: - The Smart Wizard™ Installation Assistant (Autorun.exe) - A PDF version of this manual - A link to the online Reference
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    N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual 2. Set up your wireless router by inserting the router into the stand supplied with your router. Figure 1 3. Place your router in an area suitable for installation (near an AC power outlet and accessible to the Ethernet cables for your wired
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    Front Panel N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual Figure 2 You can use the status lights on the front of the wireless router to verify ready. Firmware is corrupted. See "Checking Basic Router Functions" on page 31 for instructions on restoring your router firmware. 1. Firmware is
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    N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual Table 1. Status Light Descriptions (continued) Item Function connection to the modem has been detected. Initializing connection and obtaining an IP address. An IP address has been received; ready to transmit data. Data is being transmitted and
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    N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual Back Panel The rear panel of the WNDR3300v2 router contains the items in the list that follows the figure. Figure 3 The back of the wireless router includes: 1. AC power adapter outlet 2. Power on/off button 3. Four local (LAN) 10/100 Mbps
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    N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual Figure 4 The top of the wireless router includes router to connect with other WPS-enabled devices. Before using these WiFi Protected Setup (WPS) push-button procedures, verify that your device (a notebook, adapter, or other device) supports
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    N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual Router Label View the label on the bottom of the wireless router to identify the serial number, port connectors, status lights, and default login information. Figure 5 Positioning Your Wireless Router The wireless router lets you access your
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    N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual • Away from any large metal surfaces, such as a solid metal door or aluminum studs. Large expanses of other materials such as glass, insulated walls, fish tanks, mirrors, brick, and concrete can also affect your wireless signal. Failure to
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    N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual 2. Set up your wireless router for Internet access (see "Setting Up Your Router for Internet Access" on page 17). 3. Configure your wireless network and select wireless security settings to protect your wireless network (see "Configuring Your
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    to set up your Internet service. The NETGEAR Smart Wizard takes you through the procedure to connect your router and PC(s). It then helps you to configure your wireless settings and enable wireless security for your network. The Smart Wizard guides you through the setup and configuration process by
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    N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual 2. When the Smart Wizard prompts you to Check for Firmware Updates, click Yes to check the NETGEAR website for new router firmware; or check No to check for updates later (see "Accessing Your Router After Installation and Checking for New
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    N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual Installing Your Wireless Router Using Smart Wizard 12
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    router after reviewing the guidelines presented in "Positioning Your Wireless Router" on page 7." Connecting Your Wireless Router Before you install your wireless router, make sure that the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Property settings on your computer are set to "automatically obtain an IP address
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    N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual of your computer. If you are unsure about this, refer to the documentation for your computer or see the link to TCP/IP Addressing in "Related Documents" on page 43. If you are replacing an existing router, disconnect it completely from your
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    N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual 3 Figure 7 4. Locate the cable you removed from the modem in step 2. Securely insert that cable (4) into a LAN port on the router such as LAN port 1. 4 Figure 8 Your network cables are connected, and you are ready to start your network. It is
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    N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual 2. Now, plug the power cord into your wireless router and into a power outlet. Wait 1 minute. 3. Last, turn on your computer. It might take several minutes for your router to establish a connection with your computer and your Internet provider.
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    N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual • Internet. The Internet port light (5) should be lit. If it is not, make sure that the Ethernet cable is securely attached to the wireless router Internet port and that the modem, and that the modem is powered on. • LAN. A LAN light (6) should
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    N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual A login window such as the one in the following figure opens: Figure 11 2. For security reasons, the router has its own user name and password. When prompted, enter admin for the router user name and password for the router password, both in
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    N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual 5. From the main menu, select Setup Wizard. The Setup Wizard screen will display. Figure 12 6. Select No to set up the connection yourself. Click Next and the Basic Settings screen will display. Enter the
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    N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual If you do not connect successfully: • Review your settings and make sure "Troubleshooting" on page 30. If problems persist, register your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR Technical Support. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced
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    After installing your router, you must log into the router to complete your wireless setup. When you log in to the browser, you will be prompted to check for firmware updates from the NETGEAR update server. Accessing Your Router After Installation and Checking for New Firmware The Smart Wizard
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    N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual A login window similar to the one shown below will display. Figure 13 2. When prompted, enter the default Password (admin is the default router User Name and password is the default router Password), both in lowercase letters. If you changed
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    N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual Configuring Your Wireless Settings and Security Options The wireless network settings of the router must match the wireless network settings of any wireless devices that connect wirelessly to the router (such as wireless adapter cards and
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    WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual Setting Your SSID and Wireless Security To specify the wireless settings, you must know the following: • Name (2.4GHz b/g/n SSID). The default is NETGEAR. • Name (5GHz a/n SSID). The default is NETGEAR-5G. • The wireless mode (802.11n) that each wireless adapter supports
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    of each computer or wireless adapter to have the same SSID (wireless network name) as the router. 2. Check that the wireless adapter on each computer can support the mode and security option that you selected. (If you have a question, see the online User Manual or review the settings you selected
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    N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual To access the Internet from any computer connected to your wireless router, launch a browser such as Microsoft Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox. You should see the wireless router's Internet LED blink, indicating communication to the ISP.
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    N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual While the router is in WPS enable mode (a maximum of 2 minutes), wireless security is not enabled. Indoors, computers can connect over wireless networks at a range of several hundred feet. Unlike wired network data, your wireless data
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    N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity Once you have established basic wireless connectivity and enabled security settings appropriate to your needs, you can test connectivity between devices connected to your router. To test basic wireless
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    N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual Your wireless router is now configured to provide Internet access for your network. Your wireless router automatically connects to the Internet when one of your computers requires access. It is not necessary to run a dialer or login application
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    chapter gives information about troubleshooting your wireless router. You can find help with the following problems: • "Basic Setup Checklist" on page 30 • "Checking Basic Router Functions" on page 31 • "Troubleshooting Login Problems" on page 33 • "Checking The Internet Service Connection" on page
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    N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual Make sure that the network settings of the computer are correct: 1. Verify that your LAN-connected computers are configured to obtain an IP address automatically through DHCP. For help with this, see the documentation for your computer or "
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    N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual If the correct behavior does not occur, check for a remedy from the following table. Table 2. Troubleshooting the router's LED behavior LED Behavior Recommended Action Power light is off. See "Connecting Your Wireless Router" on page 13),
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    cables like the cable that was supplied with the wireless router. See "Connecting Your Wireless Router" on page 13 for instructions. For more information on WPS functionality and advanced features, see the online Reference Manual. Troubleshooting Login Problems If you are unable to log in to the
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    N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual • Make sure that your browser has Java, JavaScript, or ActiveX enabled. If you are using Internet Explorer, click Refresh to be sure that the Java applet is loaded. Try closing the browser and starting it again. Checking The Internet Service
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    N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual If your router is unable to obtain an IP address from the your service provider, the problem might be one of the following: • Your service provider might require a login. Ask your service provider whether they require PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE)
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    N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual Troubleshooting Internet Browsing If your wireless router can obtain an IP address but your computer is unable to load any Web pages from the Internet, check the following. • Your computer might not recognize any DNS server addresses. A DNS
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    N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual 1. From the Windows toolbar, click Start and select Run. 2. In the field provided, type Ping followed by the address of the router, as in this example: ping www.routerlogin.net or ping 192.168.1.1 3. Click OK. You should see a message like this
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    N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual • Check that your PC has the IP address of your router listed as the default gateway. If the IP configuration of your PC is assigned by DHCP, this information is not visible in your PC's Network Control Panel. Verify that the IP address of the
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    provides factory default settings and technical specifications for the N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2. Table 3. Wireless Router Default Configuration Settings Feature Default Setting Smart Wizard Enabled Router Login Router Login URL http://www. routerlogin.net or http://www
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    N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual Table 3. Wireless Router Wireless Wireless Communication Name (2.4GHz g/b/n SSID) Name (5GHz a/n SSID) Enabled NETGEAR NETGEAR and Standards Compatibility Data and Routing Protocols: Power Adapter TCP/IP, RIP-1, RIP-2, DHCP PPP over Ethernet (
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    N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual Table 3. Wireless Router Default Configuration Settings (continued) Feature Physical Specifications Dimensions Weight Environmental Specifications Operating temperature Operating humidity Electromagnetic Emissions Meets requirements of:
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    N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual Table 3. Wireless Router Default Configuration Settings (continued) Feature Operating Frequency Ranges configuration settings that reset the router's user name to admin, the password to password, and the IP address to 192.168.1.1. This
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    table provides links to reference documents that you can use to gain a more complete understanding of the technologies used in your NETGEAR product. Document Link TCP/IP Networking Basics http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/tcpip/index.htm Preparing Your Network http://documentation
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    N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3300v2 Setup Manual Related Documents 44
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    support service. Product updates and Web support are always available by going to http://www.netgear.com/support. Setup documentation is available on the CD, on the support website, and on the documentation website. When the wireless router in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
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March 2010
208-10623-01
v1.1
NETGEAR
, Inc.
350 E. Plumeria Drive
San Jose, CA 95134 USA
N600 Wireless Dual Band
Router WNDR3300v2
Setup Manual