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  • Wireless Router Setup Manual

    February 2009208-10337-01v1.0

    NETGEAR, Inc.350 E. Plumeria Drive Santa Jose, CA 95134 USA

  • 2008 by NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved.

    Trademarks

    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 is a trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. Other brand and product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders.

    Statement of Conditions

    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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  • Contents

    Wireless Router Setup Manual Getting to Know Your Wireless Router ................................................................................ 1

    Unpacking Your New Router ............................................................................................. 1Hardware Features ............................................................................................................ 3

    Front Panel .................................................................................................................. 3Back Panel .................................................................................................................. 4Router Label ................................................................................................................4

    Positioning Your Wireless Router ...................................................................................... 5Installing Your Wireless Router .......................................................................................... 5Updating Your Router Firmware ........................................................................................ 6

    Installing Your Router Using the Smart Wizard................................................................... 9Using the Smart Wizard ..................................................................................................... 9Accessing Your Router After Installation ......................................................................... 10

    Manually Installing Your Router ......................................................................................... 13Connecting Your Wireless Router .................................................................................... 14Verifying Your Connection ............................................................................................... 18Setting Up Your Router for Internet Access ..................................................................... 19

    Configuring Your Wireless Network................................................................................... 23Specifying Wireless Settings ........................................................................................... 23

    Setting Your SSID and Wireless Security Manually .................................................. 24Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to Configure Your Wireless Network ....................... 25

    Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity ................................................................................ 30 Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................... 31

    Basic Setup Checklist ...................................................................................................... 31Checking Basic Router Functions ................................................................................... 32Troubleshooting Login Problems ..................................................................................... 34Checking the Internet Service Connection ...................................................................... 35

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  • Obtaining an Internet IP Address .................................................................................... 35Troubleshooting PPPoE ............................................................................................ 36Troubleshooting Internet Browsing ........................................................................... 37

    Using the Ping Utility to Troubleshoot .............................................................................. 37Testing the Path from Your Computer to Your Router ............................................... 37Testing the Path from a Computer to the Internet ..................................................... 38

    Technical Specifications ..................................................................................................... 41Default Configuration Settings ......................................................................................... 41Restoring the Default Password and Configuration Settings ........................................... 42Technical Specifications ................................................................................................... 43

    Related Documents..............................................................................................................45Registration and Certifications............................................................................................ 47

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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 with the front and back panels of your routerespecially the status lightsand the important information on the router label (see Hardware Features on page 3). Then, read the section on Positioning Your Wireless Router on page 5 to ensure that you have selected the best location to install your router.

    Unpacking Your New RouterYour product package should contain the following items:

    The Wireless-N Router

    A snap-on stand for your wireless router

    An AC power adapter (varies by region)

    A yellow Ethernet cable

    The Resource CD, which includes:

    The Smart Wizard (Autorun.exe)

    A PDF version of this manual

    A link to the online User Manual

    Warranty and Support Information cards

    If any of the package contents 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.

    After your router is installed and you have Internet access, you can access the online User Manual by clicking Documentation on the main menu.

    Getting to Know Your Wireless Router 1

  • To prepare your router for installation:

    1. Carefully peel off the protective film covering both sides of your router (see Figure 1).

    2. Set up your wireless router by inserting the tabs of the stand (supplied with your router) into the slots on the bottom of your router as shown in Figure 2. Then, remove the protective film covering the status light panel of the router.

    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).

    Figure 1

    Figure 2

    2 Getting to Know Your Wireless Router

  • Hardware FeaturesBefore you install and connect your router, take a moment to become familiar with important information on the label, and with the front and back panels of the routerespecially the status lights on the front panel.

    Front PanelThe router front panel, shown in Figure 3, contains status lights. (For more information on interpreting the status lights, see Verifying Your Connection on page 18 and Checking Basic Router Functions on page 32.)

    To ensure proper heat dissipation and for router stability, it is important that you connect the stand and place your router in an upright position.

    Figure 3

    PowerOn Amber The router is performing the power-on self-test diagnostic.On Green The power is on and the router is ready.Blink Amber A software update is in progress.Blink Green The firmware is corrupt. See Checking Basic Router

    Functions on page 32 to restore your firmware.Off Power is not being supplied to the router.

    InternetOn Amber No IP address acquired.On Green The wireless router has acquired an Internet address.Blink Green Data is being communicated with the Internet.Off No Ethernet cable is connected to the modem.

    WirelessOn Blue The wireless interface is enabled.Blink Blue Data is being communicated over the wireless network.Off The wireless interface is turned off.

    LAN (Ports 14)On Green The local port is connected to a 1000 Mbps device.Blink Green Data is being transmitted at 1000 Mbps.On Amber The local port is connected to a 10/100 Mbps device.Blink Amber Data is being transmitted at 10/100 Mbps.Off No link is detected on this port.

    WPS button/lightBlink Green Indicates WPS activity; the device is in the 2 minute interval

    to synchronize security or there is a WPS error.On Green Security set to WEP, WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK.

    Getting to Know Your Wireless Router 3

  • Back PanelThe router back panel contains port connections described in Figure 4.

    Router LabelThe label on the back of the wireless router shows the routers 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