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WNDR3700v3 Install Guide - Page 1
Installation Guide
N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router
WNDR3700v3
Package Contents:
N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR3700v3
Resource CD
N600 Wireless Router
Ethernet Cable
Power Adapter
Step 1A:
Unplug or power off your modem.
Step 1B:
Cable your modem.
Step 2:
Cable your router.
Step 3:
Cable your computer.
(not included)
Internet
DSL or Cable
Modem
Step 4:
Power On Your ...
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... ISP. After connecting to the Internet, you can check for firmware updates by selecting Router Upgrade and following the on-screen prompts.
April 2011
Set up wireless security
You should set up a secure wireless network. Once your router security is established, your wireless laptops, gaming devices (such as Wii or Play station 3 with wireless), or other wireless equipment can safely and securely...
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... Wireless Router 6 Installing Your Wireless Router 7 Updating Your 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 Your Router for Internet Access 15 Configuring Your Wireless Network 19 Accessing Your Router...
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...8226; A slide-on stand for your N600 wireless gigabit 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 User Manual
If any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged...
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... your router. 2. Set up your N600 wireless gigabit router by aligning the arrow on the base with the arrow on
the back of the case, and sliding the router onto the base.
Reset Factory Settings button
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 computers).
Hardware...
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... ready. Power is not supplied to the router. Firmware is corrupted. See "Checking Basic Router Functions" on page 27 for instructions on restoring your router firmware.
1. Firmware is upgrading. 2. Restore factory settings button pressed; restoring factory default
settings. No Ethernet cable is connected to the modem. The Ethernet cable connection to the modem has been detected. An IP address has...
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... Microsoft Windows or a Mac.
Before running the Smart Wizard on a corporate PC to set up your home router, check with your company's network support staff. Corporate network settings or Virtual Private Network (VPN) client software may conflict with the default settings of a home router. If you are unsure about whether there might be a conflict, use a different computer.
• Manual Setup: If...
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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.
• The Smart Wizard installation assistant lets you check for and install updates as part of the setup activity.
•...
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... has a wired Ethernet connection (not a wireless connection).
• 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. The Smart Wizard guides you through the...
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... of your high-speed wireless router, the wireless adapter card for each computer in your network should support the same technology as your router (see the online User Manual for more information).
At the close of installation:
• For Windows users, the Smart Wizard places a Router_Setup.html file on your computer's desktop so that you can view the router settings. It also places the...
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...
Connecting Your N600 Wireless Gigabit Router
Before you install your N600 wireless gigabit router, make sure that the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Property settings on your computer are set to "automatically obtain an IP address" using DHCP and "Obtain DNS server address automatically." You can check these settings by looking at the TCP/IP Properties of your Internal Network Connections, which are...
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...Addressing in "Related Documents" on page 39.
If you are replacing an existing router, disconnect it completely from your network and set it aside before starting to install your new router.
There are two steps to setting up your N600 wireless gigabit router: 1. Connect the router to the ADSL or cable modem, and connect a computer to the router. 2. Configure the router to use your Internet service...
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...LAN port on the router such as LAN port 1.
4
Figure 7 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.
To start your network in 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...
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• Internet. The Internet port light (2) should be lit. If it is not, make sure that the Ethernet cable is securely attached to the N600 wireless gigabit router Internet port and that the modem, and that the modem is powered on.
• Operating Mode. The 2.4 GHz N/G-Band light (3) should be on; the 5.0 GHz N-Band light (3) should be on.
Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced...
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... other user name or password you might use to log in to your Internet connection.
A progress bar will display, checking for a new version of the firmware. 3. If new firmware is available, click Yes, and the router will automatically upgrade itself with
the latest firmware.
Do not try to go online, turn off the router, shut down the computer, or do anything...
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..., see your computer documentation or see the links in "Related Documents" on page 39.
6. Click Apply to save your settings and complete your connection. You are now connected to the Internet! The N600 wireless gigabit router home page will display. To complete your router setup and to configure your wireless network, see "Accessing Your Router After Installation and Checking for New Firmware" on...
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... 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 Checking for New Firmware
The Smart Wizard only appears when you run the CD. If you want to change the settings...
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...to see if the router recovers.
2. Clear 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 38.
If the error persists, you might have a hardware problem and should contact technical support.
Power light blinks green The router firmware is corrupted...
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... that the LAN port light is on. If the light is off, follow the instructions in "Front Panel" on page 3.
- Check that the corresponding lights are on for your computer's network interface card.
• Wrong network configuration - Verify that the Ethernet card driver software and TCP/IP software are both installed and configured on your computer. - Verify that the IP address for your router and...
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... 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. When the N600 wireless gigabit router is connected to the Internet, click the KnowledgeBase link to view support information, or click the Documentation...