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    Wireless Router Setup Manual NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E. Plumeria Drive Santa Jose, CA 95134 USA February 2009 208-10337-01 v1.0
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    NETGEAR and the NETGEAR logo are trademarks of NETGEAR. Inc. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Wi-Fi Protected Setup reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this document without notice. NETGEAR does not
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    Wireless Security Manually 24 Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to Configure Your Wireless Network 25 Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity 30 Troubleshooting ...31 Basic Setup Checklist ...31 Checking Basic Router Functions 32 Troubleshooting Login Problems 34 Checking the Internet Service Connection
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    an Internet IP Address 35 Troubleshooting PPPoE 36 Troubleshooting Internet Browsing 37 Using the Ping Utility to Troubleshoot 37 Testing the Path from Your Computer to Your Router 37 Testing the Path from a Computer to the Internet 38 Technical Specifications ...41 Default Configuration
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    Getting to Know Your Wireless Router Congratulations on your purchase of a NETGEAR® high-speed wireless router, the RangeMax™ Wireless-N Gigabit Router Model WNR3500v2. Before you begin installing your router, check the package contents (see "Unpacking Your New Router" on page 1). Become familiar
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    router as shown in Figure 2. Then, remove the protective film covering the status light panel of the router. Figure 2 3. Place your router in a suitable area for installation (near an AC power outlet and accessible to the Ethernet cables for your wired computers). 2 Getting to Know Your Wireless
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    is on and the router is ready. A software update is in progress. The firmware is corrupt. See "Checking Basic Router Functions" on page 32 to restore your firmware. Power is not being supplied to the router. No IP address acquired. The wireless router has acquired an Internet address. Data is being
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    on the back of the wireless router shows the router's MAC address, serial number, security PIN, power on/off button, and factory default access login information. The ports on the router are color-coded to distinguish your Internet port from the other four ports that connect to the wired computer
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    Your Wireless Router The wireless router lets you access your network from virtually anywhere within the operating range of your wireless network. However, the operating distance or range of your wireless connection can vary significantly depending on the physical placement of your router. For
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    wireless router for Internet access (see "Setting Up Your Router for Internet Access" on page 19). 3. Configure your wireless network and select wireless security settings to protect your wireless network (see "Configuring Your Wireless Network" on page 23). Updating Your Router Firmware NETGEAR
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    check for and install updates as part of the setup activity (see "Using the Smart Wizard" on page 9). • The router includes an update feature that lets you check for and install updates. You must log in to the router to use this feature see "Setting Up Your Router for Internet Access" on page 19, or
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    8 Getting to Know Your Wireless Router
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    . Using the Smart Wizard The NETGEAR Smart Wizard takes you through the procedure to connect your router, modem, 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 process by automating many of
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    connect to the Internet, see "Configuring Your Wireless Network" on page 23. Accessing Your Router After Installation The Smart Wizard only appears when you first install the router or when the router is in its factory default state (for example, if you have reset the router to its default factory
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    open a browser window and log in to the router. You will also be prompted to check for new router firmware. For more information, see "Configuring Your Wireless Network" on page 23. Installing Your Router Using the Smart Wizard 11
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    12 Installing Your Router Using the Smart Wizard
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    up your wireless router and access the Internet: - Host and domain name - Internet login name and password (frequently an email address and password) - Domain Name Server (DNS) addresses - Fixed or static IP address Your ISP should have provided you with all the information needed to connect to the
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    link to TCP/IP Addressing in "Related Documents" on page 45. If you are replacing an existing router, disconnect it completely from your network and set it aside before starting to install your new router, then go to "To replace your wireless router:" on page 16. To connect the wireless router, the
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    9 Connect any additional wired devices to your router by inserting an Ethernet cable from a device into one of the three remaining LAN ports. A E Figure 9 6. Ensure that your network is now set up in the order shown in Figure 10; you are now ready to restart your network. Manually Installing
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    network:". Failure to start or restart your network in the correct sequence could prevent you from accessing the Internet. To replace your wireless router: a LAN port on your new router, such as port 4 (E), as shown in Figure 11. Connect any additional wired devices to your new router by inserting
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    4. Replace the Ethernet cable connected to your modem with the Ethernet cable that came with your router, and insert one end into the same port on the modem. Then, insert the other end into the Internet port of your new router (F), as shown in Figure 11. 5. Start your network in the correct sequence
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    in to the Internet, do not run that software. You might need to go to the Internet Explorer Tools menu, Internet Options, Connections tab and select "Never dial a connection." Verifying Your Connection Verify that your router is connected correctly by checking the wireless router status lights (as
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    security is set. Setting Up Your Router for Internet Access When configuring your wireless router manually, you must log in to your wireless router to set it up initially and to make any changes to your wireless router's settings later. The factory default state is reset when you use the Restore
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    not the same as any user name or password you might use to log in to your Internet connection. The Firmware Upgrade Assistant screen will display. 3. Click Yes to check for new firmware (recommended). The router will automatically check the NETGEAR database for a new firmware image file. If no new
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    the Setup Wizard to detect your Internet connection. When prompted, click Next. The wizard will assist you with configuring your wireless router to access the Internet. If you cannot connect to the wireless router, check the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) properties in the Network Connections section
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    the correct options and typed everything correctly. • Contact your ISP to verify that you have the correct configuration information. • Read "Troubleshooting" on page 31. If problems persist, register your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR Technical Support. 22 Manually Installing Your Router
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    area to access your network. Specifying Wireless Settings The Wireless Settings screen lets you set your wireless network connections, specify your network name (SSID), and set the wireless security option for your router. To configure the wireless network, you can either manually specify your
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    and Wireless Security Manually To specify the wireless settings, you must know the following: • SSID (wireless network name). The default SSID for the router is NETGEAR. • The wireless mode (802.11g/b, or 802.11n) that each wireless adapter supports. • Wireless security option. The router's default
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    IP address by DHCP from the router. For a Windows PC, go to the Control Panel and select Network Connections. Check the Wireless Connections Properties and ensure that TCP/IP Properties are set to Obtain an IP address automatically. To access the Internet from any computer connected to your wireless
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    a NETGEAR adapter that supports WPS, follow its installation procedures to guide you through establishing a wireless secure connection using WPS. The following instructions assume that you are using Push 'N' Connect to configure the router for the first time (or the router is in its default state
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    or http://www.routerlogin.com in the address field of your browser. Enter the default user name of admin and default password of password. Click Enter. 2. On the router main menu, select Add a WPS Client. The Add WPS Client wizard screen displays. Click Next. Configuring Your Wireless Network 27
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    client's security PIN, or follow the client's WPS utility instructions to generate a security PIN. - Then, enter this PIN in the Enter Client's PIN field provided on the router and click Next. You have 4 minutes to enable WPS on the router using this method. 28 Configuring Your Wireless Network
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    (whether previously set or generated) for your wireless network. To access the Internet from any computer connected to your wireless router, launch a browser such as Microsoft Internet Explorer or Firefox. You should see the wireless router's Internet LED blink, indicating communication to the ISP
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    obtain an IP address by DHCP from the wireless router. 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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    on the back of the wireless router identifies the number of each LAN port (see "Restore factory settings button. Press for approximately 5 seconds to reset the router to the factory default settings." on page 4). • Make sure the network settings of the computer are correct. Troubleshooting 31
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    solid green within 2 minutes after turning the router on, reset the router according to the instructions in "Restoring the Default Password and Configuration Settings" on page 42. Checking Basic Router Functions After you turn on power to the router, check that the following sequence of events
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    to factory defaults. This will set the router's IP address to 192.168.1.1. This procedure is explained in "Restoring the Default Password and Configuration Settings" on page 42. If the error persists, you might have a hardware problem and should contact technical support. • Internet Light
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    the router's configuration to factory defaults. This will set the router's IP address to 192.168.1.1. This procedure is explained in "Restoring the Default Password and Configuration Settings" on page 42. c. Turn the power off and back on to see if the router recovers. • Internet or LAN Port Lights
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    ADSL or Cable data into Ethernet networking information. NETGEAR does not support such a configuration. Checking the Internet Service Connection If your router is unable to access the Internet, check the Internet connection, and then check the wireless router. • Internet Connection. The cable or DSL
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    for the Internet Port. If 0.0.0.0 is shown, your wireless router has not obtained an IP address from your service provider. 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
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    . There also might be a provisioning problem with your ISP. Unless you connect manually, the wireless router will not authenticate using PPPoE until data is transmitted to the network. Troubleshooting Internet Browsing If your wireless router can obtain an IP address but your computer is unable to
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    working correctly, you could have one of the following problems: • Wrong physical connections - Make sure the LAN port light is on. If the light is off, follow the instructions in "Basic Setup Checklist" on page 31. - Check that the corresponding lights are on for your computer's network interface
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    to see that the network address of your PC (the portion of the IP address specified by the netmask) is different from the network address of the remote device. • If your ISP assigned a host name to your PC, enter that host name as the Account Name in the Basic Settings menu. Troubleshooting 39
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    40 Troubleshooting
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    factory default settings and technical specifications for the Wireless-N Router Model WNR3500v2. Table 1. Home Router Default Configuration Settings Feature Default Setting Smart Wizard Router Login Router Login URL Login Name (case sensitive) Login Password (case sensitive) Internet Connection
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    of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead lower actual data throughput rate. Restoring the Default Password and Configuration Settings You can restore the factory default configuration settings that reset the router's user name to admin, the password to password
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    and become solid amber. The factory default settings will be restored so that you can access the router from your Web browser using the factory defaults. Technical Specifications Network Protocol and Standards Compatibility Data and Routing Protocols TCP/IP, RIP-1, RIP-2, DHCP, PPPoE, PPTP
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    Interface Specifications LAN WAN 10BASE-T, 100BASE-Tx, or 1000BASE-T, RJ-45 10BASE-T, 100BASE-Tx, or 1000BASE-T, RJ-45 44 Technical Specifications
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    understanding of the technologies used in your NETGEAR product. Document Link Internet Networking and TCP/IP Addressing http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/tcpip/index.htm Preparing a Computer for Network Access http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wsdhcp/index.htm
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    46 Related Documents
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    use our telephone 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 is connected to the Internet, click the
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February 2009
208-10337-01
v1.0
NETGEAR
, Inc.
350 E. Plumeria Drive
Santa Jose, CA 95134 USA
Wireless Router Setup
Manual