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Getting to Know Your Wireless Router
2
To prepare your router for installation:
1.
Carefully remove the protective film from the top of your router.
2.
Set up your N600 wireless gigabit router by aligning the arrow on the base with the arrow on
the back of the case, and sliding the router onto the base.
3.
Place your router in an area suitable for installation (near an AC power outlet and accessible to
the Ethernet cables for your wired computers).
Hardware Features
Before you install and connect your router, take a moment to become familiar with the front and
back panels of the router—especially the LEDs on the front panel.
Figure 1
Reset
Factory
Settings
button
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Getting to Know Your Wireless Router
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Front Panel
The front panel has nine status lights that you can use to monitor and verify various conditions.
There are also two switch buttons on the right (or at the top if the router is in its stand). The status
lights are described in
Table 1
, and the switch buttons in
Table 2
.
Figure 2
Table 1.
Status Light Descriptions
Item
Function
Activity
Description
1.
Power
Solid Amber
The unit is starting up after being powered on.
Solid Green
The unit startup has completed; the unit is ready.
Off
Power is not supplied to the router.
Blinking Green
Firmware is corrupted. See
“Checking Basic Router Functions” on
page 27
for instructions on restoring your router firmware.
Blinking Amber
1.
Firmware is upgrading.
2.
Restore factory settings button pressed; restoring factory default
settings.
2.
Internet
Off
No Ethernet cable is connected to the modem.
Solid Amber
The Ethernet cable connection to the modem has been detected.
Solid Green
An IP address has been received; ready to transmit data.
3.
2.4 GHz
Mode
Off
The radio at 2.4 GHz is off.
Solid Green
The 2.4 GHz radio is operating on the unit.
4.
5 GHz
Mode
Off
The radio at 5 GHz is off.
Solid Blue
The 5 GHz.radio is operating on the unit.
5.
LAN
(Ports 1–4)
Solid Green
The LAN port has detected a 1 Gbps link with an attached device.
Solid Amber
The LAN port has detected a 10/100 Mbps link with an attached
device.
Off
No link is detected on this port.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
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The WLAN button toggles the WLAN function on and off. The WPS button turns on the WPS
function.
6.
USB
Off
No USB device is connected, or the “Safely Remove Hardware”
button has been pressed and it is now safe to remove the attached
USB device.
Solid Green
The USB device has been accepted by the Router and is ready to be
used.
Fast Blinking
Green
The USB device is in use.
Table 2.
Switch Button Descriptions
Item
Function
Activity
Description
7.
WLAN
On/Off
On
Pressing the wireless LAN button turns on the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz
wireless radios, indicated by 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz LEDs being lit.
Off
The 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz radios are off, and their LEDs are turned off.
8.
WPS On
On
The WPS function is turned on.
When you first push the WPS button, the WPS LED blinks green for
two minutes, during which it is synchronizing security for the wireless
client device.
Before turning on the WPS button, be sure that the WLAN button is
on. If both wireless radios are off (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz LEDs are off),
the WPS will not work.
For more information on modes, see
“Configuring Your Wireless Settings and
Security Options” on page 20
, and the online
Reference Manual
, available on the
Resource CD
.
Table 1.
Status Light Descriptions
(continued)
Item
Function
Activity
Description
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Back Panel
The rear panel of the WNDR3700v3 router contains the items in the list that follows the figure.
The back of the N600 wireless gigabit router includes:
1.
A USB 2.0 port (backward compatible to USB 1.0/1.1) for attaching a USB storage device.
2.
Four local (LAN) 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet ports for connecting the router to local
computers.
3.
An Internet (WAN) 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet port for connecting the router to a cable or
DSL modem.
4.
An AC power adapter outlet.
5.
A Power On/Off button.
Figure 3
1
2
3
4
5
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Router Label
View the label on the bottom of the N600 wireless gigabit router to identify the security PIN, serial
number, port connectors, status lights, and default login information.
Positioning Your Wireless Router
The N600 wireless gigabit 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 must pass through may limit the
range. For best results, place your router:
•
Near the center of the area where your computers and other devices will operate, preferably
within line of sight to your wireless devices.
•
Accessible to an AC power outlet and near Ethernet cables for wired computers.
•
In an elevated location such as a high shelf, keeping the number of walls and ceilings between
the N600 wireless gigabit router and your other devices to a minimum.
•
Away from electrical devices which are potential sources of interference, such as ceiling fans,
home security systems, microwaves, or the base for a cordless phone.
•
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.
Figure 4
Failure to follow these guidelines can result in significant performance degradation
or an inability to wirelessly connect to the Internet.

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