Getting To Know Your Wireless Router; Unpacking Your New Router - NETGEAR DGN3500 - Wireless-N Gigabit Router Setup Manual

Getting to Know Your Wireless Router

Congratulations on your purchase of a NETGEAR® high-speed wireless router, the RangeMax
Wireless-N DSL Gigabit Modem Router .
Before you begin installing your router, check the package contents (see
Router" on page 1). Become familiar with the front and back panels of your router—especially the
LEDs—and the important information on the router label (see
Then, read the section on
selected the best location to install your router.
This chapter describes how to set up the wireless-N modem router on your Local Area Network
(LAN) and connect to the Internet. It describes how to set up your wireless-N modem router for
Internet access and configure basic wireless connectivity.

Unpacking Your New Router

Your router should contain the following items:
• Wireless-N Modem Router
• A snap-on stand for your modem router
• AC power adapter (varies by region)
• A yellow Category 5 (Cat 5) Ethernet cable
• Telephone cable with RJ-11 connector
• Microfilters (quantity and type vary by region)
• Resource CD, including:
– The Smart Wizard™ Installation Assistant (Autorun.exe)
– A PDF version of this manual
– A link to the online Setup Manual
• Warranty and Support Information cards
If any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. Keep the
carton, including the original packing materials, in case you need to return the product for repair.
Getting to Know Your Wireless Router
"Positioning Your Wireless Router" on page 7
"Unpacking Your New
"Hardware Features" on page
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