User manual NETGEAR WNDR3300

[. . . ] 4500 Great America Parkway September 2007 208-10148-01 v1. 0 Trademarks NETGEAR and the NETGEAR logo are registered trademarks, and RangeMax and Smart Wizard are trademarks of NETGEAR. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Other brand and product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders. Statement of Conditions In the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this document without notice. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein. © 2007 by NETGEAR, Inc. [. . . ] If the version on the NETGEAR website is more recent, click on its version number, then click Right-click and Save to Download and save the file to a location on your hard disk. 8. Follow the procedure in "To update your router firmware:" on page 15 to complete the upgrade process. Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity Follow these instructions to set up and test basic wireless connectivity. Once you have established basic wireless connectivity, you can enable security settings appropriate to your needs. 16 Getting to Know Your Wireless Router v1. 0, September 2007 Wireless Router Setup Manual To set up and test basic wireless connectivity: 1. Log in to the wireless router at its default LAN address of http://192. 168. 1. 1 with the default user name of admin and default password of password, or using whatever LAN address and password you have set up. The SSID of any wireless adapters must match the SSID you configure in the wireless router. Set the region, Selecting the region in which the wireless interface will operate. If you are configuring the router from a wireless computer and you change the router's SSID, channel, or security settings, you will lose your wireless connection when you click Apply. You must then change the wireless settings of your computer to match the router's new settings. Program the wireless adapter of your computers to have the same wireless network name (SSID) as the wireless router. Check that they have a wireless link and are able to obtain an IP address by DHCP from the router. Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security Indoors, computers can connect over 802. 11g wireless networks at a range of over 300 feet. Such distances can allow for others outside of your immediate area to access your network. Unlike wired network data, your wireless data transmissions can extend beyond your walls and can be received by anyone with a compatible adapter. For this reason, use the security features of your wireless equipment. The wireless router provides highly effective security features, which are covered in detail in the Reference Manual that is available from a link on the Resource CD as well as a link in the main menu of your router. Follow the instructions in this manual and in the router help screens to implement the security features appropriate to your needs. Getting to Know Your Wireless Router v1. 0, September 2007 17 Wireless Router Setup Manual 18 Getting to Know Your Wireless Router v1. 0, September 2007 Help with Troubleshooting This chapter gives information about troubleshooting your wireless router. You will find help with the following problems: · Basic troubleshooting -- "Common Things That Can Go Wrong" on page 19 -- "Basic Functions Are Not Working" on page 20 -- "I Am Unable to Log In to the Wireless Router" on page 21 -- "The Internet Service Connection Is Not Working" on page 22 -- "How Do I Restore the Default Password and Configuration Settings?" on page 24 Advanced connectivity troubleshooting using the PING utility -- "Testing the Path from a PC to Your Router" on page 25r -- "Testing the Path from a PC to the Internet" on page 26 · Basic Troubleshooting Here are some tips for correcting simple problems you might have. Common Things That Can Go Wrong Verify that you do not have these common problems. Be sure to always start your network in this sequence: 1. Turn off and unplug the modem from it's power outlet, and turn off the wireless router and computer. 2. Turn on the computer. Help with Troubleshooting v1. 0, September 2007 19 Wireless Router Setup Manual Make sure that the Ethernet cables are securely plugged in: 1. Verify that the Internet status light on the wireless router will be lit if the Ethernet cable to the wireless router from the modem is plugged in securely and the modem and wireless router are both turned on (see "Router Front Panel" on page 3). 2. Verify that for each powered-on computer connected to the wireless router with a securely plugged in Ethernet cable, the corresponding wireless router LAN port status light is lit (see "Router Front Panel" on page 3). The label on the bottom of the wireless router identifies the number of each LAN port (see "Bottom Label" on page 6). Make sure that the network settings of the computer are correct: 1. Verify that your LAN connected computers are configured to obtain an IP address automatically through DHCP. [. . . ] If your ISP assigned a host name to your PC, enter that host name as the account name in the Basic Settings screen. · · 26 v1. 0, September 2007 Help with Troubleshooting Default Configuration Default Configuration Settings This section provides factory default settings and technical specifications for the RangeMax Duo Wireless-N Router WNDR3300. Table 2. Feature Smart Wizard Router Login Router Login URL Login name (case-sensitive) printed on product label Login password (case-sensitive) printed on product label Internet Connection WAN MAC Address MTU Size Local Network Router Lan IP address printed on product 192. 168. 1. 1 label (also known as modem IP address) Router Subnet DHCP Server Time Zone Time Zone Adjusted for Daylight Saving Time 255. 255. 255. 0 Enabled Pacific Time Disabled Use default hardware address 1500 http://www. routerlogin. net or http://www. routerlogin. com admin password Wireless Router Default Configuration Settings Default Setting Enabled Default Configuration v1. 0, September 2007 27 Wireless Router Setup Manual Table 2. Feature Firewall Inbound (communications coming in from Disabled (bars all unsolicited requests) the Internet) Outbound (communications going out to the Internet) Wireless Wireless Communication SSID Name Security Broadcast SSID Transmission Speed Country/Region RF Channel Operating Mode Enabled NETGEAR Disabled Enabled Autoa United States in the US, otherwise varies by region 6 until region selected · Mode 1. 802. 11N 5G + Legacy 802. 11g at 2. 4G (disabled) Best Full Enabled (all) Wireless Router Default Configuration Settings (continued) Default Setting Data Rate Output Power a. Maximum Wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802. 11 specifications. [. . . ]