Hardware Setup
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N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit VDSL2 Modem Router DGND3800B
Label
The label on the bottom of the modem router shows the router’s Restore Factory Settings
button, WPS security PIN, MAC address, and serial number.
MAC address
Serial number
Restore Factory Settings
WPS Security PIN
Figure 4. Label on modem router bottom
See Factory Settings on page 145 for information about the Restore Factory Settings button
and the factory setting values.
Position Your Modem Router
You should operate the modem router only in a vertical position, resting on its stand.
The modem router lets you access your wireless network within its range. The range can vary
depending on the location of your modem router. For example, the thickness and number of
walls the wireless signal passes through can limit the range. For best results, place your
modem router:
• Near the center of the area where your computers and other devices operate, and
preferably within line of sight to your wireless devices.
• So it is 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 modem router and your other devices to a minimum.
• Away from electrical devices that are potential sources of interference, such as ceiling
fans, home security systems, microwave ovens, computers, or the base of a cordless
phone or 2.4 GHz 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.
If you use multiple access points, set up adjacent access points with different radio frequency
channels to reduce interference. NETGEAR recommends five channels of spacing for
adjacent access points (for example, use Channels 1 and 6, or 6 and 11).