NETGEAR WNDR3700v2 Network Router User Manual


 
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Contents
N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR3700 Setup Manual
Getting to Know Your Wireless Router................................................................................1
Unpacking Your New Wireless Router ..............................................................................1
Hardware Features ............................................................................................................2
Front Panel ..................................................................................................................3
Back Panel ..................................................................................................................5
Router Label ................................................................................................................6
Positioning Your 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 After Installation and Checking for New Firmware .....................19
Configuring Your Wireless Settings and Security Options ..............................................20
Setting Your SSID and Wireless Security Manually ..................................................20
Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to Configure Your Wireless Network .......................23
Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity ................................................................................24
Troubleshooting...................................................................................................................26
Basic Setup Checklist ......................................................................................................26
Checking Basic Router Functions ...................................................................................27
Troubleshooting Login Problems .....................................................................................29