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About This Manual
This user manual provides information for configuring the features of the NETGEAR
®
RangeMax Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNR3500v2 beyond initial configuration settings. Initial
configuration instructions can be found in the
NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual
. The
information in this manual is intended for readers with intermediate computer and Internet skills.
Conventions, Formats, and Scope
The conventions, formats, and scope of this manual are described in the following paragraphs:
•
Typographical conventions
.
This manual uses the following typographical conventions:
•
Formats
.
This manual uses the following formats to highlight special messages:
Italic
Emphasis, books, CDs
Bold
User input, GUI screen text
Fixed
Command prompt, CLI text, code
Italic
URL links
Note:
This format is used to highlight information of importance or special interest.
Tip:
This format is used to highlight a procedure that will save time or resources.
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
.
This manual is written for the WNR3500v2 router according to these specifications:
For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, click the links to
the NETGEAR website in
Appendix B, “Related Documents
.”
How to Print This Manual
To print this manual, your computer must have the free Adobe Acrobat reader installed in order to
view and print PDF files. The Acrobat reader is available on the Adobe Web site at
.
Revision History
Danger:
This is a safety warning. Failure to take heed of this notice might result in
personal injury or death.
Product Version
RangeMax Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNR3500v2
Manual Publication Date
May 2009
Note:
Product updates are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. website at
.
Tip:
If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of paper, you can
save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature.
Part Number
Version
Number
Date
Description
202-10433-01
1.0
May 2009
First publication.
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Chapter 1
Configuring Your Internet Connection
This chapter describes how to configure your WNR3500v2 router Internet connection. When you
install your wireless router using the
Resource CD
as described in the
NETGEAR Router Setup
Manual,
these settings are configured automatically for you. This chapter provides instructions on
how to log in to the wireless router for further configuration.
This chapter includes the following sections:
•
“Using the Setup Manual”
•
“Logging In to Your Wireless Router” on page 1-2
•
“Using the Setup Wizard” on page 1-5
•
“Viewing or Manually Configuring Your 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 will assist 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
User 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
.
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Logging In to Your Wireless Router
You can log in to the wireless router to view or change its settings.
To log in to the wireless router:
1.
Connect to the wireless router by typing
or the router’s LAN IP
address (the default is 192.168.1.1) in the address field of your browser, and then press Enter.
A login window opens:
Note:
Your computer must be configured for DHCP. For help with configuring DHCP,
see the documentation that came with your computer or see the link to the online
document in
“Preparing Your Network” in Appendix B
.
Figure 1-1
Tip:
You can connect to the wireless router by typing either of these URLs in the
address field of your browser, and then pressing Enter:
•
•
If these URLs do not work, you must type the IP address of the router, for
example,
.
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2.
Enter
admin
for the router user name and your password (or the default,
password
). For
information about how to change the password, see
“Changing the Built-In Password” on
page 3-2
.
The Checking for Firmware Updates screen displays unless you previously cleared the
Check
for Updated Firmware Upon Log-in
check box.
If the router discovers a newer version of software, you are asked if you want to upgrade to the
new software (see
“Upgrading the Router Firmware” on page 4-1
for details). If no new
firmware is available, the following message displays.
3.
The Basic Settings screen displays showing the wireless router’s settings.
Note:
The router user name and password are not the same as any other user name or
password you might use to log in to your Internet connection.
Figure 1-2
Figure 1-3

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