NETGEAR WNDR3700v3 Router Manual PDF (Setup & Configuration Guide)

Given below is full router user manual of NETGEAR WNDR3700v3 router model. You can also download this manual in PDF Format to read later on your computer.

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May 2011
208-10774-02
v1.0
NETGEAR
, Inc.
350 E. Plumeria Drive
San Jose, CA 95134 USA
N600 Wireless Dual Band
Gigabit Router
WNDR3700v3 Setup
Manual
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©2011 by NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved.
Trademarks
NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, and Connect with Innovation are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of
NETGEAR. Inc. ad/or its subsidiaries in the United States and/or other countries. Information is subject to change
without notice. 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
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Contents
N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR3700v3 Setup Manual
Getting to Know Your Wireless Router
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1
Unpacking Your New Wireless Router
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1
Hardware Features
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2
Front Panel
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3
Back Panel
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5
Router Label
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6
Positioning Your Wireless Router
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6
Installing Your Wireless Router
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7
Updating Your Router Firmware
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8
Installing Your Wireless Router Using Smart Wizard
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9
Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users)
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11
Connecting Your N600 Wireless Gigabit Router
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11
Verifying Your Connection
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14
Setting Up Your Router for Internet Access
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15
Configuring Your Wireless Network
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19
Accessing Your Router After Installation and Checking for New Firmware
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19
Configuring Your Wireless Settings and Security Options
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20
Setting Your SSID and Wireless Security Manually
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20
Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to Configure Your Wireless Network
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23
Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity
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24
Troubleshooting
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26
Basic Setup Checklist
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26
Checking Basic Router Functions
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27
Troubleshooting Login Problems
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29
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Checking the Internet Service Connection
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30
Obtaining an Internet IP Address
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30
Troubleshooting PPPoE
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31
Troubleshooting Internet Browsing
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32
Troubleshooting Connectivity Using the Ping Utility
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32
Testing the Path from a PC to Your Router
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32
Testing the Path from a PC to the Internet
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33
Technical Specifications
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35
Default Configuration Settings
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35
Restoring the Default Password and Configuration Settings
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38
Related Documents
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39
Registration and Certifications
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40
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Getting to Know Your Wireless Router
1
Getting to Know Your Wireless Router
Congratulations on your purchase of the NETGEAR® N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router
WNDR3700v3.
Before you begin installing your router, check the package contents (see
“Unpacking Your New
Wireless Router” on page 1
). Become familiar with the front and back panels of your router—
especially the LEDs—and the important information on the router label (see
“Hardware Features”
on page 2
). Then, read the section on
“Positioning Your Wireless Router” on page 6
to ensure that
you have selected the best location to install your router.
Unpacking Your New Wireless Router
The product package should contain the following items:
The N600 wireless gigabit router
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, contact your NETGEAR dealer. Keep the
carton, including the original packing materials, in case you need to return the product for repair.

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