Netgear Wndr3700v5 N600 Wifi Router User Manual
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Hardware Setup 11 N600 WiFi Dual Band Gigabit Router Attach the Stand NETGEAR recommends that you attach the stand for optimal performance. To attach the stand: 1. Place the stand on a flat surface. 2. Slide the router onto the stand as shown. Position Your Router The router lets you access your network anywhere within the operating ra\ nge of your wireless network. However, the operating distance or range of your wireless connection can vary significantly depending on the physical placement of...
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Hardware Setup 12 N600 WiFi Dual Band Gigabit Router - Ceiling fans - Home security systems - Microwaves - Computers - Base of a cordless phone - 2.4 GHz cordless phone • Place the router away from large metal surfaces, large glass surfaces, i\ nsulated walls, and items such as these: - Solid metal doors - Aluminum studs - Fish tanks - Mirrors - Brick - Concrete Cable Your Router The following figure shows how to cable your router: Modem Ethernet cable Ethernet cable DSL or cable Router Figure 3....
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Hardware Setup 13 N600 WiFi Dual Band Gigabit Router 4. Connect the power adapter to your router and plug the power adapter into an outlet. 5. Press the Power On/Off button on the rear panel of the router.
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14 2 2. Connect to the Network and Access the Router You can connect to the router’s WiFi networks or use a wired Ethernet connection. This chapter explains the ways you can connect and how to access the router and log in. This chapter contains the following sections: •Connect to the Network •Types of Logins •Use a Web Browser to Access the Router •Change the Language •Access the Router with the NETGEAR genie App
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Connect to the Network and Access the Router 15 N600 WiFi Dual Band Gigabit Router Connect to the Network You can connect to the router’s network through a wired or WiFi connection. If you set up your computer to use a static IP address, change the settings so that it uses Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). Wired Connection You can connect your computer to the router using an Ethernet cable and join the router’s local area network (LAN). To connect your computer to the router with an...
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Connect to the Network and Access the Router 16 N600 WiFi Dual Band Gigabit Router Label The label on the router shows the login information, WiFi network name a\ nd network key (password), MAC address, and serial number. Figure 4. Router label Types of Logins Separate types of logins serve different purposes. It is important that you understand the difference so that you know which login to use when. Types of logins: • ISP login. The login that your ISP gave you logs you in to your Internet...
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Connect to the Network and Access the Router 17 N600 WiFi Dual Band Gigabit Router When your Internet service starts, your Internet service provider (ISP)\ typically gives you all the information needed to connect to the Internet. For DSL service, you \ might need the following information to set up your router: • The ISP configuration information for your DSL account • ISP login name and password • Fixed or static IP address setting (special deployment by ISP; this set\ ting is rare) If you cannot...
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Connect to the Network and Access the Router 18 N600 WiFi Dual Band Gigabit Router •Make sure that the computer is connected to one of the four LAN Ethernet ports or wirelessly to the router. •Make sure that the router is receiving power and that its Power LED is lit green. •Close and reopen the browser or clear the browser cache. •Browse to http://www.routerlogin.net. •If the computer is set to a static or fixed IP address (this setting is uncommon), change it to obtain an IP address from the router...
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Connect to the Network and Access the Router 19 N600 WiFi Dual Band Gigabit Router The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home screen displays. 4. In the upper right corner, select a language from the menu. 5. When prompted, click the OK button to confirm this change. The screen refreshes with the language that you selected. Access the Router with the NETGEAR genie App The genie app is the easy dashboard for managing,...
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20 3 3. Specify Your Internet Settings Usually, the quickest way to set up the router to use your Internet connection is to allow the genie to detect the Internet connection when you first access the router with a web browser. You can also customize or specify your Internet settings. This chapter contains the following sections: •Use the Internet Setup Wizard •Manually Set Up the Internet Connection •Specify IPv6 Internet Connections •Change the MTU Size