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- Page 1 Wireless Router Setup Manual NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA July 2008 208-10148-02 v1.1...
- Page 2 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 the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Getting to Know Your Wireless Router ... 1 Unpacking Your New Wireless Router ... 1 Hardware Features ... 2 Positioning Your Wireless Router ... 6 Installing Your Wireless Router ... 7 Updating Your Router Firmware ... 8 Installing Your Wireless Router Using Smart Wizard ... - Page 4 Contents...
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Page 5: Getting To Know Your Wireless Router
• Warranty and Support Information cards If any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in case you need to return the product for repair. To prepare your router for installation: Carefully peel off the protective film covering the sides of your router. -
Page 6: Hardware Features
Set up your wireless router by inserting the router into the stand supplied with your router. Figure 1 Place your router in an area suitable for installation (near an AC power outlet and accessible to the Ethernet cables for your wired computers). Hardware Features Before you install and connect your router, take a moment to become familiar with the front and back panels of the router—especially the LEDs on the front panel. -
Page 7: Front Panel
Front Panel Figure 2 You can use the status lights on the front of the wireless router to verify various conditions. Table 1. Status Light Descriptions Item Function Activity Power Solid Green Fast Blink Green The unit is starting up, or the restore factory settings button is being Slow Blink Green 2.4 GHz... -
Page 8: Back Panel
On green signifies a 2.4 GHz Wireless-N network. NETGEAR recommends this if you have only 2.4 GHz Wireless-N clients (most adapters are 2.4 GHz, if not specified as Dual Band) AND/OR 802.11 b/g laptops to connect. -
Page 9: Top Panel
The back of the wireless router includes: Four local (LAN) 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports for connecting the router to local computers Internet (WAN) Ethernet port for connecting the router to a cable or DSL modem Restore factory settings button AC power adapter outlet Top Panel Figure 4 The top of the wireless router includes a dome that performs two functions:... -
Page 10: Positioning Your Wireless Router
To turn the antenna display lights on or off: Push the dome for less than 2 seconds, then release. If lights are off, they will turn on. Push the dome for less than 2 seconds, then release. If lights are on, they will turn off. 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. -
Page 11: Installing Your Wireless Router
• Away from electrical devices which are potential sources of interference, such as ceiling fans, home security systems, microwaves, or the base for a cordless phone. • 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. -
Page 12: Updating Your Router Firmware
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. -
Page 13: Installing Your Wireless Router Using Smart Wizard
For cable modem service, that you use 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(s). It then helps you to configure your wireless settings and enable wireless security for your network. - Page 14 The Smart Wizard guides you through installing your router, connecting your router to the Internet, configuring your wireless network settings, and selecting the optimum security protection for your network. If you choose not to select a security option during installation, you can always access the router’s user interface later to select a security option (see Your SSID and Wireless Security Manually”...
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Page 15: Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, And Linux Users)
Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users) Before installing and connecting your router manually, review the list below and make sure that you have all of the necessary information. • Internet ADSL or cable modem service connection to an Internet Service Provider (ISP). •... - Page 16 Disconnect the cable at the modem (2). You will connect it to the router later. Locate the Ethernet cable that came with the NETGEAR product. Securely insert that Ethernet cable into your modem and into the Internet port of the wireless router (3).
- Page 17 Figure 7 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. Figure 8 Your network cables are connected, and you are ready to start your network. It is important that you start your network in the correct sequence.
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Page 18: Verifying Your Connection
Now, plug the power cord into your wireless router and into a power outlet. Wait 1 minute. Last, turn on your computer. It might take several minutes for your router to establish a connection with your computer and your Internet provider. For DSL customers, if software logs you in to the Internet, do not run that software. -
Page 19: Setting Up Your Router For Internet Access
• LAN. A LAN light (5) should be lit. Green indicates that your computer is communicating at 100 Mbps; amber indicates 10 Mbps. If a LAN light is not lit, check that the Ethernet cable from the computer to the router is securely attached at both ends, and that the computer is turned on. - Page 20 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 firmware version is available, the message “No New Firmware Version Available” will display. (If you select “No”, you can check for new firmware later;...
- Page 21 From the main menu, select Setup Wizard. The Setup Wizard screen will display.. Figure 12 Select No to set up the connection yourself. Click Next and the Basic Settings screen will display. Enter the required information for your ISP connection in 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 wireless router.
- Page 22 • Contact your ISP to verify that you have the correct configuration information. • Read “Troubleshooting” on page If problems persist, register your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR Technical Support. Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users)
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Page 23: Configuring Your Wireless Network For Internet Access
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... - Page 24 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 firmware version is available, the message “No New Firmware Version Available” will display. (If you selected “No,” you can check for new firmware later;...
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Page 25: Configuring Your Wireless Settings And Security Options
For a wireless connection, the router and each wireless computer must use the same SSID, also called the wireless network name, and the same wireless security. NETGEAR strongly recommends that you use wireless security. Indoors, computers can connect over wireless networks at a range of several hundred feet. - Page 26 Up to 270 Mbps at 5 GHz and 54 Mbps at 2.4 GHz. • Wireless security option. NETGEAR strongly recommends that you use wireless security. To successfully implement wireless security, check each wireless adapter to determine which wireless security option it supports.
- Page 27 SSID and wireless security settings for the router (if the router is in its default state) and broadcasts these settings to the wireless client. NETGEAR’s Push 'N' Connect feature is based on the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) standard. All other Wi-Fi-certified and WPS-capable products should be compatible with NETGEAR products that implement Push 'N' Connect.
- Page 28 the WPS-capable client. (For more information on setting up a mixed network, see the online User Manual. A link to the User Manual is on the Resource CD.) If you choose to use WPS, the only security methods supported are WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK.
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Page 29: Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity
LED blink, indicating communication to the ISP. If you are planning a mixed network of WPS capable devices and non-WPS capable devices, NETGEAR suggests that you set up your wireless network and security settings manually first, and use WPS only for adding additional WPS capable devices. - Page 30 Check the Wireless mode. The default is Up to 270Mbps at 5GHz & 54Mbps at 2.4GHz. If you are experiencing interference, try selecting one of the other available settings (see “Configuring Your Wireless Settings and Security Options” on page Check your wireless security. If you used WPS to enable wireless security, your security will be set to WPA/WPA2 with a randomly-selected PSK security password.
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Page 31: Troubleshooting
This chapter gives information about troubleshooting your wireless router. You can find help with the following problems: • “Basic Setup Checklist” on page 27 • “Checking Your Basic Router Functions” on page 28 • “Troubleshooting Login Problems” on page 30 •... -
Page 32: Checking Your Basic Router Functions
Make sure that the network settings of the computer are correct: 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 “Related Documents” on page Verify whether the MAC address is needed. - Page 33 • Make sure that the power cord is properly connected to your router and that the power adapter is properly connected to a functioning power outlet. • Check that you are using the power adapter supplied by NETGEAR for this product.
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Page 34: Troubleshooting Login Problems
Table 2. Troubleshooting the router’s LED behavior (continued) Internet light stays When the router is turned on, the Internet light turns amber for about 20 seconds amber. and then turns green. If the light does not turn green, the router has a problem. If the Internet light is still amber 1 minute after turning on power to the router: 1. -
Page 35: Checking The Internet Service Connection
• 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 Connection If your router is unable to access the Internet, check that the Internet connection is working, and then check that the wireless router can get an Internet address. -
Page 36: Troubleshooting Pppoe
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) login. •... -
Page 37: Troubleshooting Connectivity Using The Ping Utility
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 server is a host on the Internet that translates Internet names (such as www addresses) to numeric IP addresses. -
Page 38: Testing The Path From A Pc To The Internet
From the Windows toolbar, click Start and select Run. In the field provided, type Ping followed by the address of the router, as in this example: ping www.routerlogin.net ping 192.168.1.1 Click OK. You should see a message like this one: Pinging 192.168.1.1 with 32 bytes of data If the path is working, you see this message: Reply from 192.168.1.1: bytes=32 time=NN ms TTL=xxx... - Page 39 • 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 router is listed as the TCP/IP default gateway.
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Page 41: Technical Specifications
Default Configuration Settings This section provides factory default settings and technical specifications for the RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Router WNDR3300. Table 2. Wireless Router Default Configuration Settings Feature Smart Wizard Router Login Router Login URL Login name (case-sensitive) printed on product label Login password (case-sensitive) printed on product label... - Page 42 Europe Japan All regions (output) Default Setting Disabled (bars all unsolicited requests) Enabled (all) Enabled NETGEAR-Dual Band-N NETGEAR-2.4G Disabled Enabled United States in the US, otherwise varies by region 36/5.180GHz Auto Up to 270 Mbps at 5GHz and 54 Mbps at 2.4GHz...
- Page 43 Table 2. Wireless Router Default Configuration Settings (continued) Feature Physical Specifications Dimensions Weight Environmental Specifications Operating temperature Operating humidity Electromagnetic Emissions Meets requirements of: Interface Specifications Wireless Radio Data Rates Frequency Data Encoding Maximum Computers Per Wireless Network Operating Frequency Ranges (2.4G) Technical Specifications Default Setting 28 x 175 x 119 mm (1.1 x 6.89 x 4.68 in.)
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Page 44: Restoring The Default Password And Configuration Settings
Table 2. Wireless Router Default Configuration Settings (continued) Feature Operating Frequency Ranges (5G) 802.11 Security 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, and the IP address to 192.168.1.1. This procedure will erase all the current configuration settings and restore the factory defaults. -
Page 45: Related Documents
This 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 http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/tcpip/index.htm Basics Preparing Your Network http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wsdhcp/index.htm Glossary http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/glossary/index.htm Related Documents Related Documents... - Page 46 Wireless Router Setup Manual Related Documents...
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Page 47: Registration And Certifications
Product Registration, Support, and Documentation Register your product at http://www.NETGEAR.com/register support service. Product updates and Web support are always available by going to Setup documentation is available on the CD, on the support website, and on the documentation website wireless router is connected to the Internet, click the KnowledgeBase link to view support information, or click the Documentation link to view the online User Manual for this wireless router. - Page 48 Wireless Router Setup Manual...