Netgear WNDR3700v2 WNDR3700v2 Setup Manual
Netgear WNDR3700v2 - N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router Manual
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N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR3700v2 Setup Manual ©2010 by NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved. NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E. Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA October 2010 208-10737-01 v1.0 -
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... trademarks, and Smart Wizard is a trademark of NETGEAR. Inc. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are... 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 ... -
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...Router Firmware ...8 Installing Your Wireless Router Using Smart Wizard ...9 Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users)...11 Connecting Your N600 Wireless Gigabit Router ...11 Verifying Your Connection ...14 Setting Up ... -
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Checking the Internet Service Connection ...30 Obtaining an Internet IP Address ...30 Troubleshooting PPPoE ...31 Troubleshooting Internet Browsing ...32 Troubleshooting Connectivity Using the Ping Utility ...32 Testing the Path from a PC to Your Router ...32 Testing the Path ... -
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... AC power adapter (varies by region) • A yellow Ethernet cable • NETGEAR Installation Guide • The Resource CD, which includes The Smart Wizard™ Installation...A link to the online User Manual If any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. Keep the carton,... -
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... your router. 2. Set up your N600 wireless gigabit router by aligning the arrow on the base ...installation (near an AC power outlet and accessible to the Ethernet cables for your wired computers)....back panels of the router-especially the LEDs on the front panel. Getting to Know Your Wireless Router... -
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... router firmware. 1. Firmware is upgrading. 2. Restore factory settings button pressed; restoring factory default ... 11n mode at 5 GHz. Data is being communicated over the wireless network. Item Function 1. Power/Test ...5 GHz Mode Off Solid Blue Blinking Blue Getting to Know Your Wireless Router 3 -
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... being transmitted and received. The LAN port has detected a 1 Gbps link with an attached device. Data is being transmitted at 1 Gbps. The LAN port has detected a 10/100 Mbps link with an attached device. Data is being transmitted at 10/100 Mbps. No link is detected on this port. Item Function... -
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...Your Wireless Settings and Security Options" on page 20, and the online Reference Manual,...100/1000 Mbps Ethernet ports for connecting the router to local computers. 4. An Internet (WAN) 10/...backward compatible to USB 1.0/1.1) for attaching a USB storage device. Getting to Know Your Wireless Router... -
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...the security PIN, serial number, port connectors, status lights, and default login information. Figure 4 Positioning Your Wireless Router The N600 wireless gigabit...operate, preferably within line of sight to your wireless devices. Accessible to an AC power outlet and near Ethernet... -
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...method (see "Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users)" on page 11). You ...Wizard, see "Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users)" on page 11. For ... on page 11). 2. Set up your wireless router for Internet access (see "Setting Up Your Router... -
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Updating Your Router Firmware NETGEAR is always improving the operability and features included with your router. To make it easy for you to receive the best, most up-to-date features of your router, NETGEAR provides a variety of methods for updating your product. • ... -
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... the computer you first used to set up your Internet service. The NETGEAR Smart Wizard takes you through the procedure to connect your router and PC...2. When the Smart Wizard prompts you to Check for Firmware Updates, click Yes to check the NETGEAR website for new router firmware; or ... -
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... each computer in your network should support the same technology as your router (see the online User Manual for more information). At the ...Log in to the router and check for new firmware. Refer to the bottom label for the default login information, or see the steps in "Accessing Your Router After ... -
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Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) Before installing and connecting your router manually, review the list ... of your Internal Network Connections, which are accessible through the Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 11 -
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... modem. 1 2 Figure 5 2. Disconnect the cable from the modem (2). You will connect it to the router later. 3. Locate the Ethernet cable that came with the NETGEAR product. Securely insert that Ethernet cable into your modem and into the Internet port of... -
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...the correct sequence. Failure to start or restart your network in the correct sequence could prevent you from accessing the Internet. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 13 -
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... should be lit if a USB device is connected and ready to be used. The light will be fast blinking green when the USB device is in use. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 14 -
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... computer to the router is securely attached at both ends, and that the computer is turned on. WLAN On/Off. The Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) button (7) turns the ...• • Setting Up Your Router for Internet Access When configuring your wireless router manually, you must log in to ... -
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... check for new firmware (recommended). The router will automatically check the NETGEAR database for a new firmware image file. If no new firmware version...No," you can check for new firmware later; see the online User Manual). Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 16... -
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...the appropriate fields. If you need assistance, follow the Basic Settings Help screens on the router interface or see the online User Manual for this N600 wireless gigabit router. If you cannot connect to the wireless router, check the Internet ... -
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... configuration information. Read "Troubleshooting" on page 26. If problems persist, register your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR Technical Support. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users) 18 -
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...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... the same as any other User Name or Password you may use to log in to your Internet connection. ... -
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... security. NETGEAR strongly recommends that you use wireless security. Indoors, computers can connect over ...User Manual. A link to the User Manual is on the Resource CD. Setting Your SSID and Wireless Security .... Name (11N 5 GHz SSID). The default is NETGEAR-5G. Configuring Your Wireless Network 20 -
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...supports. The default is Up to 130Mbps at 2.4 GHz and 300Mbps at 5 GHz. Wireless security option. NETGEAR ...network: a. Enter the SSID name. The default is NETGEAR. The SSID of any wireless adapters must match... are set to None by default. NETGEAR strongly recommends that you use wireless security. You... -
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a. Enter the SSID name. The default is NETGEAR-5G. The SSID of any wireless adapters must match... Options are set to None by default. NETGEAR strongly recommends that you use wireless security. You ...see the online User Manual or review the settings you selected in "Configuring Your Wireless Settings ... -
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... WPS-capable products should be compatible with NETGEAR products that implement Push 'N' Connect. If the router has already ... want to connect to that supports WPS. 1. For a list of other Wi-Fi-certified products available from NETGEAR, go to http://www.wi-fi.org. Configuring Your Wireless Network 23 -
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... of WPS capable devices and non-WPS capable devices, NETGEAR suggests that you set up your wireless network and security settings manually...User Manual. A link to the online User Manual is on your Resource CD. Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity Once you have established basic... -
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... a Web page. For more information on setting up your wireless network and configuring your wireless security settings, see the User Manual. A link to the online User Manual is on your Resource CD. Configuring Your Wireless Network 25 -
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Troubleshooting This chapter gives information about troubleshooting your N600 wireless gigabit router. You can find help with the following problems Basic Setup Checklistମ. Functions” on page 27 “Troubleshooting Login Problems” on page 29 “Checking the Internet Service Connection” ... -
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..., verify that: a. The color of the Power light changes to green. b. The LAN port lights are lit for any local ports that are connected. If a port's light is lit, a link has ... connected device. If a LAN port is connected to a 1 Gbps device, verify that the port's light is green. If the ... -
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...using the power adapter supplied by NETGEAR for this product. If the error persists, you have a hardware problem and should contact technical ... the CD and double-click on . 3. Click Supporting Software, then Netgear Firmware Recovery Utility, and follow the prompts for the recovery process. 4. After ... -
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.... 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 N600 wireless gigabit router, check the following: • • If you are ... -
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... to access the Internet, check that the Internet connection is working, and then check that the N600 wireless ... you have a good Internet connection, and your wiring is correct. 3. Wireless router ... your N600 wireless gigabit router is attempting to make an Internet connection with the service provider... -
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... N600 wireless gigabit router in the Basic Settings screen. Your service provider allows only one... which you can access from the N600 wireless gigabit router main menu. • Troubleshooting PPPoE To...might be a provisioning problem with your ISP. Unless you connect manually, the N600 wireless gigabit ... -
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Troubleshooting Internet Browsing If your N600 wireless gigabit router can obtain an IP...computer might not have the N600 wireless gigabit router configured as its default gateway. Restart the computer, and... default gateway address. The factory default N600 wireless gigabit router IP address is 192.168... -
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...begin with 255.255.255.0. Testing the Path from a PC to the Internet After verifying that the path between your computer and the N600 wireless gigabit router works correctly, test the path from your PC to the Internet. From the Windows Start > Run...menu... -
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...IP address of your router listed as the default gateway. If the IP configuration of your PC ...IP address of the router is listed as the TCP/IP default gateway. Check to see that the network address... PC, enter that host name as the account name in the Basic Settings screen. • • Troubleshooting 34... -
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... on product label Login password (case-sensitive) printed on product label Internet Connection WAN MAC address MTU Size Local Network Router LAN ... 1500 http://www. routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com admin password Wireless Router Default Configuration Settings Default ... -
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Table 4. Feature Firewall Wireless Router Default Configuration Settings (continued) Default Setting Inbound (... Channel Operating Mode Output Power Enabled NETGEAR NETGEAR-5G Disabled Enabled United States ... Data and Routing Protocols: Power Adapter North America United Kingdom, Australia Europe All... -
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Table 4. Feature Wireless Router Default Configuration Settings (continued) Default Setting Physical Specifications...C-Tick N10947 Interface Specifications LAN WAN Wireless 10BASE-T, or 100BASE-Tx/1000BASE-Tx, ...802.11a 5.0 GHz Maximum Computers Per Wireless Network Operating Frequency Ranges (2.4GHz)... -
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Table 4. Feature Wireless Router Default Configuration Settings (continued) Default Setting 5.18-5.... can restore the factory default configuration settings that reset the router's user name to admin,... green. The factory default settings will be restored so that you can access the router from your... -
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...to gain a more complete understanding of the technologies used in your NETGEAR product. Table 5. Document TCP/IP Networking Basics Link http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/tcpip/index.htm Preparing Your Network http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wsdhcp/index.htm Glossary... -
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... Product Registration, Support, and Documentation Register your product at http://www.NETGEAR.com/register. ...before you can use our telephone support service. Product updates and Web ... by going to http://www.netgear.com/support. Setup documentation is available on the CD, on the support website, and ...