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NETGEAR WNDR3400 - N600 Wireless Dual Band Router Setup Manual

NETGEAR WNDR3400 - N600 Wireless Dual Band Router Setup Manual

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N600 Wireless Dual Band
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NETGEAR, Inc.
350 E. Plumeria Drive
San Jose, CA 95134 USA
March 2010
208-10532-03
v1.0

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  • Page 1 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E. Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA March 2010 208-10532-03 v1.0...
  • 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Getting to Know Your Wireless Router................1 Unpacking Your New Wireless Router ................1 Hardware Features ......................2 Positioning Your Wireless Router ..................7 Installing Your Wireless Router ..................8 Updating Your Router Firmware ..................9 Installing Your Wireless Router Using Smart Wizard ........................

  • Page 4: Getting To Know Your Wireless Router

    – A link to the online Reference Manual 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.

  • Page 5: Hardware Features

    N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 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).

  • Page 6: Front Panel

    N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 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 Description Power Solid Amber The unit is starting up after being powered on.
  • Page 7 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Table 1. Status Light Descriptions (continued) Item Function Activity Description Solid Green The USB device has been accepted by the Router and is ready to be used. Fast Blinking The USB device is in use. Green No USB device is connected, or the “Safely Remove Hardware”...

  • Page 8: Back Panel

    N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Back Panel The rear panel of the WNDR3400 router contains the items in the list that follows the figure. Figure 3 The back of the wireless router includes: AC power adapter outlet Power on/off button 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...
  • Page 9 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Top Panel Figure 4 The top of the wireless router includes a dome that performs two functions: 1. Antenna display lights. The lights identify the activity of the eight internal antennas, flashing to show which combination of antennas is receiving the strongest signals.

  • Page 10: Positioning Your Wireless Router

    N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 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 network from virtually anywhere within the operating range of your wireless network.

  • Page 11: Installing Your Wireless Router

    N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 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 follow these guidelines can result in significant performance degradation or an inability to wirelessly connect to the Internet.

  • 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 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 Firmware” on page 21).
  • Page 15 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Installing Your Wireless Router Using Smart Wizard...

  • Page 16: Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced And Linux Users)

    Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced 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 17 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 18 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 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.

  • Page 19: Verifying Your Connection

    N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 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.

  • Page 20: Setting Up Your Router For Internet Access

    N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 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.
  • Page 21 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 22 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 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 23 • 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 and Linux Users)

  • Page 24: Configuring Your Wireless Network

    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 25 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;...

  • Page 26: 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 27: Setting Your Ssid And Wireless Security

    Leave the wireless mode set to the default setting of Up to 145Mbps for 2.4GHz. Select security options for the 2.4GHz wireless network. The wireless Security Options are set to None by default. NETGEAR strongly recommends that you use wireless security. You can select a different Security Option and a different passphrase for each wireless network.
  • Page 28 Leave the wireless mode set to the default setting of Up to 300Mbps for 5GHz. Select security options for the 5 GHz wireless network. The wireless Security Options are set to None by default. NETGEAR strongly recommends that you use wireless security. You can select a different Security Option and a different passphrase for each wireless network.
  • Page 29 Open the networking utility of the device you want to connect to that supports WPS. Push the wireless router’s dome for 5 seconds, then release. The dome lights will start to blink. 1. For a list of other Wi-Fi-certified products available from NETGEAR, go to http://www.wi-fi.org...
  • Page 30 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 31: Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity

    N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 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 connectivity: Log in to the wireless router at its default LAN address of http://192.168.0.1 with its default user name of admin and default password of password, or using whatever LAN address and password you have set up.
  • Page 32 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 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 such as Dial-Up Networking or Enternet to connect, log in, or disconnect.

  • Page 33: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting This 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 •...

  • Page 34: Checking Basic Router Functions

    N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 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”...
  • Page 35 • 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.

  • Page 36: Troubleshooting Login Problems

    N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 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 37: Checking The Internet Service Connection

    N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 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.

  • Page 38: Troubleshooting Pppoe

    N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 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) login.

  • Page 39: Troubleshooting Connectivity Using The Ping Utility

    N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 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 server is a host on the Internet that translates Internet names (such as www addresses) to numeric IP addresses.

  • Page 40: Testing The Path From A Pc To The Internet

    N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual 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:...
  • Page 41 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 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.

  • Page 42: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications Default Configuration Settings This section provides factory default settings and technical specifications for the N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400. Table 3. Wireless Router Default Configuration Settings Feature Default Setting Smart Wizard Enabled Router Login Router Login URL http://www.
  • Page 43 Internet) Outbound (communications going out to Enabled (all) the Internet) Wireless Wireless Communication Enabled Name (2.4GHz g/b/n SSID) NETGEAR Name (5GHz a/n SSID) NETGEAR-5G Security Disabled Broadcast SSID Enabled Country/Region United States in the US, otherwise varies by region 11N 5GHz Channel 36/5.180GHz...
  • Page 44 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Table 3. Wireless Router Default Configuration Settings (continued) Feature Default Setting Physical Specifications Dimensions 28 x 175 x 119 mm (1.1 x 6.89 x 4.68 in.) Weight 0.5 kg (1.2 lb) Environmental Specifications Operating temperature 0...

  • Page 45: Restoring The Default Password And Configuration Settings

    N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Table 3. Wireless Router Default Configuration Settings (continued) Feature Default Setting Operating Frequency Ranges (5G) 5.18–5.24 + 5.745–5.825 GHz (US) 5.18–5.24 GHz (Europe ETSI) 802.11 Security 40-bit (also called 64-bit) and 128-bit WEP, WPA- PSK and WPA2-PSK.

  • Page 46: Related Documents

    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...
  • Page 47 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 Setup Manual Related Documents...

  • Page 48: Registration And Certifications

    Registration and Certifications Product Registration, Support, and Documentation Register your product at http://www.NETGEAR.com/register You must register before you can 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...

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