NETGEAR WNDR3400 - N600 Wireless Dual Band Router - Default Chapter; Table of Contents

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Contents
Getting to Know Your Wireless Router................................................................................1
Unpacking Your New Wireless Router ..............................................................................1
Hardware Features ............................................................................................................2
Positioning Your Wireless Router ......................................................................................7
Installing Your Wireless Router .........................................................................................8
Updating Your Router Firmware ........................................................................................9
Installing Your Wireless Router Using
Smart Wizard........................................................................................................................10
Installing Your Wireless Router Manually (Advanced and Linux Users)........................13
Connecting Your Wireless Router ...................................................................................13
Verifying Your Connection ...............................................................................................16
Setting Up Your Router for Internet Access ....................................................................17
Configuring Your Wireless Network...................................................................................21
Accessing Your Router After Installation and Checking for New Firmware .....................21
Configuring Your Wireless Settings and Security Options ..............................................23
Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity ................................................................................28
Troubleshooting...................................................................................................................30
Basic Setup Checklist ......................................................................................................30
Checking Basic Router Functions ...................................................................................31
Troubleshooting Login Problems .....................................................................................33
Checking The Internet Service Connection .....................................................................34
Troubleshooting Connectivity Using the Ping Utility ........................................................36
Technical Specifications.....................................................................................................39
Default Configuration Settings .........................................................................................39
Restoring the Default Password and Configuration Settings ...........................................42
Related Documents .............................................................................................................43