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About This Manual

The user manual provides information for configuring the features of the NETGEAR® RangeMax

Dual Band Wireless-N Router WNDR3300 beyond initial configuration settings. Initial

configuration instructions can be found in the

NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual

. You

should have basic to intermediate computer and Internet skills.

Conventions, Formats, and Scope

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Tip:

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Warning:

Ignoring this type of note might result in a malfunction or damage to the

equipment, a breach of security, or a loss of data.

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Scope

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This manual is written for the WNDR3300 router according to these specifications:

For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, see the links to the

NETGEAR website in

Appendix B, “Related Documents

.”

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Product Version

RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Router WNDR3300

Manual Publication Date

February 2008

Note:

Product updates are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. website at

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Revision History

NETGEAR, Inc. is constantly searching for ways to improve its products and documentation. The

following table indicates any changes that might have been made since the WNDR3300 router was

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February 2008

Original publication.

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Chapter 1

Configuring Basic Connectivity

This chapter describes the settings for your Internet connection and your wireless local area

network (LAN) connection. When you perform the initial configuration of your wireless router

using the

Resource CD

as described in the

NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual

,

these

settings are specified automatically for you. This chapter provides further details about these

connectivity settings, as well as instructions on how to log in to the router for further

configuration.

This chapter includes the following sections:

•

“Using the Setup Manual”

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“Logging In to Your Wireless Router” on page 1-2

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“Configuring Your Internet Connection Using the Smart Setup Wizard” on page 1-5

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“Viewing and Configuring Basic ISP Settings” on page 1-5

Using the Setup Manual

For first-time installation of your wireless router, refer to the

NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup

Manual

. The

Setup Manual

explains how to launch the NETGEAR Smart Wizard on the

Resource

CD

to step you through the procedure to connect your router, modem, and computers. The Smart

Wizard assists you in configuring your wireless settings and enabling wireless security for your

network. After initial configuration using the

Setup Manual

, you can use the information in this

Reference Manual

to configure additional features of your wireless router.

For installation instructions in a language other than English, refer to the language options on the

Resource CD

.

Note:

NETGEAR recommends using the Smart Wizard™ on the

Resource CD

for initial

configuration, as described in the

NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual

.