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Wireless Connectivity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106

Wireless Signal Strength . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106

Restore the Factory Settings and Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107

Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107

Test the LAN Path to Your Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107

Test the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device . . . . . . . . . . .108

Appendix A

Supplemental Information

Factory Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109

Technical Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111

Appendix B

Notification of Compliance

Index

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Hardware Setup

Getting to know your router

The N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2 provides you with an easy and secure way

to set up a wireless home network with fast access to the Internet over a high-speed digital

subscriber line (DSL). It has is compatible with all major DSL Internet service providers, lets you

block unsafe Internet content and applications, and protects the devices (PCs, gaming consoles,

and so on) that you connect to your home network.

Note:

For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit

the support website at

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If you have not already set up your new router using the installation guide that comes in the box,

this chapter walks you through the hardware setup.

Chapter 3, Genie Basic Settings

, explains

how to set up your Internet connection.

This chapter contains the following sections:

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Unpack Your Router

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Position Your Router

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Hardware Features

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Cable Your Router

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Verify the Cabling

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Unpack Your Router

Open the box and remove the router, cables, and installation guide.

Ethernet cable

Router stand

(two pieces)

Power adapter

N600 wireless router

Your box should contain the following items:

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Router stand (two pieces)

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AC power adapter (plug varies by region)

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Category 5 (Cat 5) Ethernet cable

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Installation guide with cabling and router setup instructions

If any parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. Keep the

carton and original packing materials, in case you need to return the product for repair.

Position Your Router

The router lets you access your network from virtually anywhere within the operating range of

your wireless network. However, the operating distance or range of your wireless connection

can vary significantly depending on the physical placement of your router. For example, the

thickness and number of walls the wireless signal passes through can limit the range. For

best results, place your router:

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Near the center of the area where your computers and other devices operate, and

preferably within line of sight to your wireless devices.

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So it is accessible to an AC power outlet and near Ethernet cables for wired computers.

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In an elevated location such as a high shelf, keeping the number of walls and ceilings

between the router and your other devices to a minimum.

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Away from electrical devices that are potential sources of interference, such as ceiling

fans, home security systems, microwaves, PCs, or the base of a cordless phone or 2.4

GHz cordless phone.

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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.

When you use multiple access points, it is better if adjacent access points use different radio

frequency channels to reduce interference. The recommended channel spacing between

adjacent access points is 5 channels (for example, use Channels 1 and 6, or 6 and 11).

Prepare the Router

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.

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To prepare your router for installation:

1.

Carefully peel off the protective film covering the top and sides of your router.

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2.

Set up your N600 Wireless Dual Band Router by inserting the tabs of the stand (supplied

with your router) into the slots on the bottom of your router as shown.

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).