User manual NETGEAR WNDR3300

[. . . ] Wireless Router Setup Manual NETGEAR, Inc. 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. [. . . ] 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. Click Wireless Settings in the main menu bar of the wireless router. The SSID of any wireless adapters must match the SSID you configure in the wireless router. If they do not match, you will not get a wireless connection. 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. Configure and test your computers for wireless connectivity. 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 wireless router, and wait 1 minute. 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. [. . . ] 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. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead lower actual data throughput rate. Network Protocol and Standards Compatibility Data and Routing Protocols: Power Adapter North America: United Kingdom, Australia: Europe: Japan: All regions (output): Physical Specifications Dimensions: 28 x 175 x 119 mm (1. 1 x 6. 89 x 4. 68 in. ) 120V, 60 Hz, input 240V, 50 Hz, input 230V, 50 Hz, input 100V, 50/60 Hz, input 12 V DC @ 1. 5A output, 18W maximum TCP/IP, RIP-1, RIP-2, DHCP PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE) 28 v1. 0, September 2007 Default Configuration Wireless Router Setup Manual Table 2. Feature Weight: Wireless Router Default Configuration Settings (continued) Default Setting 0. 5 kg (1. 2 lb) Environmental Specifications Operating temperature: Operating humidity: Electromagnetic Emissions Meets requirements of: FCC Part 15 Class B VCCI Class B EN 55 022 (CISPR 22), Class B C-Tick N10947 Interface Specifications LAN: WAN: Wireless: 10BASE-T or 100BASE-Tx, RJ-45 10BASE-T or 100BASE-Tx, RJ-45 Maximum wireless signal rate complies with the IEEE 802. 11 standard. [. . . ]