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- Page 1 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2 User M anua l 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 January 2013 202-10828-04...
- Page 2 Trademarks NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, and Connect with Innovation are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries in the United States and/or other countries. Information is subject to change without notice. ©NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
NETGEAR genie Setup ........ - Page 4 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2 Chapter 4 genie Advanced Home Setup Wizard ..........35 WPS Wizard .
- Page 5 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2 Chapter 8 Advanced Settings Advanced Wireless Settings........77 Wireless Repeating Function (WDS) .
- Page 6 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2 Test the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device ... 109 Appendix A Supplemental Information Factory Settings ..........110 Technical Specifications.
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Page 7: Chapter 1 Hardware Setup
Note: For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the support website at http://support.netgear.com. If you have not already set up your new router using the installation guide that comes in the box, this chapter walks you through the hardware setup. -
Page 8: Unpack Your Router
• Installation guide with cabling and router setup instructions If any parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. Keep the carton and original packing materials, in case you need to return the product for repair. Position Your Router The router lets you access your network from virtually anywhere within the operating range of your wireless network. -
Page 9: Prepare The Router
N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2 • Away from any large metal surfaces, such as a solid metal door or aluminum studs. Large expanses of other materials such as glass, insulated walls, fish tanks, mirrors, brick, and concrete can also affect your wireless signal. To reduce interference when you use multiple access points, ensure that adjacent access points use different radio frequency channels. - Page 10 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2 Set up your N600 Wireless Dual Band Router by inserting the tabs of the stand (supplied with your router) into the slots on the bottom of your router as shown. Place your router in an area suitable for installation (near an AC power outlet and accessible to the Ethernet cables for your wired computers).
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Page 11: Hardware Features
N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2 Hardware Features Before you cable your router, take a moment to become familiar with the label and the front and back panels. Pay particular attention to the LEDs on the front panel. Front Panel The router front panel has the status LEDs and icons shown in the following figure. - Page 12 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2 Table 1. Front panel LED descriptions (continued) Description LAN ports • Solid green. The LAN port has detected a 1,000 Mbps link with an attached device. 1–4 • Blinking green. Data is being sent at 1,000 Mbps. •...
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Page 13: Back Panel
N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2 Back Panel The back panel has the connections shown in the following figure. USB port Restore Factory Settings button. Press and hold this button for about 5 seconds to reset the router to its factory default settings. -
Page 14: Label
N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2 Label The label on the bottom of the router shows the WPS PIN, login information, MAC address, and serial number. Serial number MAC addresses Default access information Preset SSID Preset WiFi Password Hardware Setup... -
Page 15: Cable Your Router
N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2 Cable Your Router The installation guide that came in the box has a cabling diagram on the first page. Verify the Cabling Verify that your router is cabled correctly by checking the router LEDs. Turn on the router by pressing the On/Off button on the back. -
Page 16: Chapter 2 Getting Started With Netgear Genie
Con n e ct i n g to the router This chapter explains how to use NETGEAR genie to set up your router after you complete cabling as described in the installation guide and in the previous chapter in this book. -
Page 17: Router Setup Preparation
N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2 Router Setup Preparation You can set up your router with the NETGEAR genie automatically, or you can use the genie menus and screens to set up your router manually. However, before you start the setup process, you need to have your ISP information on hand and make sure the laptops, PCs, and other devices in the network have the settings described here. -
Page 18: Netgear Genie Setup
NETGEAR genie Setup NETGEAR genie runs on any device with a web browser. It is the easiest way to set up the router because it automates many of the steps and verifies that those steps have been successfully completed. -
Page 19: Use Netgear Genie After Installation
When you first set up your router, NETGEAR genie automatically starts when you launch an Internet browser on a computer that is connected to the router. You can use NETGEAR genie again if you want to view or change settings for the router. -
Page 20: Router Dashboard (Basic Home Screen)
Using this tab requires a solid understanding of networking concepts. • Help & Support. Go to the NETGEAR support site to get information, help, and product documentation. These links work once you have an Internet connection. Getting Started with NETGEAR genie... -
Page 21: Add Wireless Devices Or Computers To Your Network
Within 2 minutes, press the WPS button on your wireless device, or follow the WPS instructions that came with the device. The device is now connected to your router. Repeat steps 1–2 to add other WPS wireless devices. Getting Started with NETGEAR genie... -
Page 22: Chapter 3 Genie Basic Settings
genie Basic Settings You r I nternet c on n e ct ion a nd n et work This chapter explains the features available from the genie Basic Home screen, shown in the following figure: This chapter contains the following sections: •... -
Page 23: Internet Setup
Enter the settings for the IP address and DNS server. The default settings usually work fine. If you have problems with your connection, check the ISP settings. Click Apply to save your settings. Click Test to test your Internet connection. If the NETGEAR website does not display within 1 minute, see Chapter 9, Troubleshooting. - Page 24 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2 These fields display when your ISP requires a login: • Internet Service Provider Encapsulation. ISP types. The choices are PPPoE, PPTP, or L2TP. • Login. The login name provided by your ISP. This is often an email address. •...
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Page 25: Attached Devices
N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2 Attached Devices You can view all computers or devices that are currently connected to your network here. From the Basic Home screen, select Attached Devices to display the following screen: Wired devices are connected to the router with Ethernet cables. Wireless devices have joined the wireless network. -
Page 26: Parental Controls
N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2 Parental Controls The first time you select Parental Controls from the Basic Home screen, you are automatically directed to the Internet, where you can learn more about Live Parental Controls or download the application. The following screen displays: ReadySHARE USB Storage You can view information about a USB storage device that is connected to the router’s USB port here. -
Page 27: Basic Wireless Settings
Note: The preset SSID and password are uniquely generated for every device to protect and maximize your wireless security. NETGEAR recommends that you do not change your preset security settings. If you do decide to change your preset security settings, make a note of the new settings and store it in a safe place where you can easily find it. - Page 28 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2 To view or change basic wireless settings: On the Basic Home screen, select Wireless to display the Wireless Setup screen. Scroll to view more settings Scroll to view more settings The screen sections, settings, and procedures are explained in the following sections. Make any changes that are needed, and click Apply to save your settings.
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Page 29: Wireless Setup Screen Fields
(maximum) name in this field. This field is case-sensitive. The default SSID is randomly generated, and NETGEAR strongly recommends that you do not change this. Channel. This setting is the wireless channel used by the gateway. Enter a value from 1 through 13. -
Page 30: Change Wpa Security Option And Passphrase
The Security Options section of the Wireless Setup screen lets you change the security option and passphrase. Note that NETGEAR recommends that you not change the security option or passphrase, but if you want to change these settings, this section explains how. -
Page 31: Guest Networks
N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2 Guest Networks Adding a guest network allows visitors at your home to use the Internet without providing them with your wireless security key. You can add a guest network to each wireless network: 2.4 GHz b/g/n and 5.0 GHz a/n. To set up a guest network: ... -
Page 32: Guest Network Wireless Security Options
This section presents an overview of the security options and provides guidance on when to use which option. Note that it is also possible to set up a guest network without wireless security. NETGEAR does not recommend this. Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) encryption is built into all hardware that has the Wi-Fi-certified seal. - Page 33 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2 WPA2-PSK is stronger than WPA. It is advertised to be theoretically indecipherable due to the greater degree of randomness in encryption keys that it generates. WPA2-PSK gets higher speed because it is implemented through hardware, while WPA-PSK is implemented through software.
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Page 34: Chapter 4 Genie Advanced Home
genie Advanced Home Sp ecif yi ng custom set ti ngs This chapter explains the features available from the genie Advanced Home screen, shown in the following figure: This screen is also displayed through the Administration menu. This chapter contains the following sections: •... -
Page 35: Setup Wizard
N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2 Setup Wizard The NETGEAR genie installation process is launched the first time you set up the router. After setting up the router the first time, if you want to perform this task again, you can run Setup Wizard from the Advanced tab of the genie. -
Page 36: Wps Wizard
N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2 WPS Wizard The WPS Wizard helps you add a WPS-capable client device (a wireless device or computer) to your network. On the client device, you need to either press its WPS button or locate its WPS PIN. -
Page 37: Setup Menu
N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2 Within two minutes, go to the client device and use its WPS software to join the network without entering a password. The router attempts to add the WPS-capable device. The WPS LED on the top of the router blinks green. -
Page 38: Wan Setup
N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2 WAN Setup The WAN Setup screen lets you configure a DMZ (demilitarized zone) server, change the Maximum Transmit Unit (MTU) size, and enable the router to respond to a ping on the WAN (Internet) port. Select Advanced > Setup > WAN Setup to view the following screen: •... -
Page 39: Default Dmz Server
MTU setting than the other devices, the data packets have to be split or “fragmented” to accommodate the device with the smallest MTU. The best MTU setting for NETGEAR equipment is often just the default value, and changing the value might fix one problem but cause another. Leave the MTU unchanged unless one of these situations occurs: •... - Page 40 Table 2. Common MTU sizes Application 1500 The largest Ethernet packet size and the default value. This is the typical setting for non-PPPoE, non-VPN connections, and is the default value for NETGEAR routers, adapters, and switches. 1492 Used in PPPoE environments.
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Page 41: Lan Setup
N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2 LAN Setup The LAN Setup screen allows configuration of LAN IP services such as Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) and Routing Information Protocol (RIP). The router is shipped preconfigured to use private IP addresses on the LAN side and to act as a DHCP server. -
Page 42: Lan Setup Screen Settings
N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2 LAN Setup Screen Settings LAN TCP/IP Setup • IP Address. The LAN IP address of the router. • IP Subnet Mask. The LAN subnet mask of the router. Combined with the IP address, the IP subnet mask allows a device to know which other addresses are local to it, and which have to be reached through a gateway or router. -
Page 43: Address Reservation
N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2 You can specify the pool of IP addresses to be assigned by setting the starting IP address and ending IP address. These addresses should be part of the same IP address subnet as the router’s LAN IP address. Using the default addressing scheme, you should define a range between 192.168.1.2 and 192.168.1.254, although you might want to save part of the range for devices with fixed addresses. -
Page 44: Quality Of Service (Qos) Setup
N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2 Quality of Service (QoS) Setup QoS is an advanced feature that can be used to prioritize some types of traffic ahead of others. The N600 Wireless Dual Band Router can provide QoS prioritization over the wireless link and on the Internet connection. - Page 45 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2 To specify prioritization of traffic, you have to create a policy for the type of traffic and add the policy to the QoS Policy table in the QoS Setup screen. For convenience, the QoS Policy table lists many common applications and online games that can benefit from QoS handling.
- Page 46 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2 In the Priority Category list, select either Applications or Online Gaming. In either case, a list of applications or games displays in the list. You can select an existing item from the list, or you can scroll and select Add a New Application or Add a New Game, as applicable.
- Page 47 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2 From the Priority Category list, select Ethernet LAN Port, as shown in the following figure: From the LAN port list, select the LAN port that will have a QoS policy. From the Priority list, select the priority that this port’s traffic should receive relative to other applications and traffic when accessing the Internet.
- Page 48 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2 If the device to be prioritized appears in the MAC Device List, select its radio button. The information from the MAC Device List populates the policy name, MAC Address, and Device Name fields. If the device does not appear in the MAC Device List, click Refresh. If it still does not appear, you have to complete these fields manually.
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Page 49: Chapter 5 Usb Storage
USB Storage Accessi ng and config uring a US B storage drive This chapter describes how to access and configure a USB storage drive attached to your router. The USB port on the router can be used only to connect USB storage devices like flash drives or hard drives. -
Page 50: Usb Drive Requirements
The router should work with most USB-compliant external flash and hard drives. For the most up-to-date list of USB drives supported by the router, go to: http://kbserver.netgear.com/readyshare The router supports both read and write for FAT16, FAT32, NTFS, and Linux file systems (EXT2 and EXT3). -
Page 51: File-Sharing Scenarios
N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2 File-Sharing Scenarios You can share files on the USB drive for a wide variety of business and recreational purposes. The files can be any Windows computer, Mac, or Linux file type including text files, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, MP3, pictures, and multimedia. -
Page 52: Basic Settings
N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2 Sharing Large Files over the Internet Sending files that are larger than 5 MB can pose a problem for many email systems. The router allows you to share large files such as PowerPoint presentations or .zip files over the Internet. -
Page 53: Add Or Edit A Network Folder
N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2 By default, the USB storage device is available to all computers on your local area network (LAN). To access your USB device: Click the network device name or the share name in your computer’s network folders list. -
Page 54: Usb Storage Advanced Settings
N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2 • To add a folder, click Create Network Folder. • To edit a folder, select its radio button, and click Edit. You can use this screen to select a folder, to change the share name, or to change the read access or write access from All no password to admin. -
Page 55: Available Network Folders
N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2 • Network Device Name. The default is readyshare. This is the name used to access the USB device connected to the router. • Workgroup. If you are using a Windows workgroup rather than a domain, the workgroup name is displayed here. -
Page 56: Safely Remove A Usb Drive
N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2 • Read/Write Access. Shows the permissions and access controls on the network folder: All - no password (the default) allows all users to access the network folder. The password for admin is the same one that you use to log in to the router. •... -
Page 57: Connect To The Usb Drive From A Remote Computer
N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2 Click the Approved Devices button. The USB Drive Approved Devices screen displays: This screen shows the approved USB devices and the available USB devices. You can remove or add approved USB devices. To add an approved USB device, select it from the Available USB Devices list and click Add. - Page 58 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2 Type the account name and password that has access rights to the USB drive. The user name (account name) for All – no password is guest. The directories of the USB drive that your account has access to are displayed, for example, share/partition1/directory1.
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Page 59: Chapter 6 Security
Security Ke epi ng u nwante d c onte nt out of you r n et work This chapter explains how to use the basic firewall features of the router to prevent objectionable content from reaching the PCs and other devices connected to your network. This chapter includes the following sections: •... -
Page 60: Keyword Blocking Of Http Traffic
N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2 Keyword Blocking of HTTP Traffic Use keyword blocking to prevent certain types of HTTP traffic from accessing your network. The blocking can be always or according to a schedule. Select Advanced > Security > Block Sites to display the following screen: Select one of the keyword blocking options: •... -
Page 61: Block Services (Port Filtering)
N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2 Block Services (Port Filtering) Services are functions performed by server computers at the request of client computers. For example, web servers serve web pages, time servers serve time and date information, and game hosts serve data about other players’ moves. When a computer on the Internet sends a request for service to a server computer, the requested service is identified by a service or port number. -
Page 62: Schedule Blocking
N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2 Click Add to add a service. The Block Services Setup screen displays: From the Service Type list, select the application or service to allow or block. The list already displays several common services, but you are not limited to these choices. To add additional services or applications that do not already appear, select User Defined. -
Page 63: Security Event Email Notifications
N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2 To schedule blocking: Select Advanced > Security > Schedule to display the following screen: Set up the schedule for blocking keywords and services. • Days to Block. Select days on which you want to apply blocking by selecting the appropriate check boxes, or select Every Day to select the check boxes for all days. - Page 64 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2 To set up email notifications: Select Advanced > Security > Email to display the following screen: To receive email logs and alerts from the router, select the Turn Email Notification On check box. In the Your Outgoing Mail Server field, enter the name of your ISP’s outgoing (SMTP) mail server (such as mail.myISP.com).
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Page 65: Chapter 7 Administration
Administration M a nagi ng your net work This chapter describes the router settings for administering and maintaining your router and home network. See Remote Management on page 95 for information about upgrading or checking the status of your router over the Internet. See Traffic Meter on page 98 for information about monitoring the volume of Internet traffic passing through your router’s Internet port. -
Page 66: Upgrade The Router Firmware
N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2 Upgrade the Router Firmware The router firmware (routing software) is stored in flash memory. You can update the firmware from the Administration menu on the Advanced tab. You might see a message at the top of the genie screens when new firmware is available for your product. -
Page 67: View Router Status
N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2 View Router Status To view router status and usage information, select Advanced Home, or select Administration > Router Status to display the following screen: Router Information Hardware Version. The router model. Firmware Version. The version of the router firmware. It changes if you upgrade the router firmware. - Page 68 IP Subnet Mask. The IP subnet mask used by the Internet (WAN) port of the router. Domain Name Server. The Domain Name Server addresses used by the router. A Domain Name Server translates human-language URLs such as www.netgear.com into IP addresses.
- Page 69 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2 Connection Status Button On the Router Status screen in the Internet Connection pane, click the Connection Status button to view connection status information. Figure 3. View connection status information The Release button returns the status of all items to 0. The Renew button refreshes the items.
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Page 70: Wireless Settings (2.4 Ghz And 5 Ghz)
N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2 Wireless Settings (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz) The following settings are displayed: Name (SSID). The wireless network name (SSID) used by the router. The default names for the 5 GHz ends in -5G to distinguish it from the 2.4 GHz network. Region. -
Page 71: Guest Network (2.4 Ghz And 5 Ghz)
Guest Network (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz) Name (SSID). The 11N wireless network name (SSID) used by the router. The default names are NETGEAR-Guest and NETGEAR-5G-Guest. Wireless AP. Indicates whether the radio feature of the router is enabled. If this feature is not enabled, the Wireless LEDs on the front panel are off. -
Page 72: Manage The Configuration File
N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2 Select Advanced > Administration > Logs. The Logs screen displays. The log screen shows the following information: • Date and time. The date and time the log entry was recorded. • Source IP. The IP address of the initiating device for this log entry. •... -
Page 73: Backup Settings
N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2 Backup Settings To back up the router’s configuration settings: Select Advanced > Administration > BackUp Settings to display the following screen: Click Back Up to save a copy of the current settings. Choose a location to store the .cfg file that is on a computer on your network. Restore Configuration Settings To restore configuration settings that you backed up: ... -
Page 74: Set Password
Click Apply so that your changes take effect. Password Recovery NETGEAR recommends that you enable password recovery if you change the password for the router’s user name of admin. Then you have an easy way to recover the password if it is forgotten. - Page 75 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2 When you use your browser to access the router, the login window displays. If password recovery is enabled, when you click Cancel, the password recovery process starts. You can then enter the saved answers to the security questions to recover the password. Administration...
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Page 76: Chapter 8 Advanced Settings
Advanced Settings Fine tu ning your net work This chapter describes the advanced features of your router. The information is for users with a solid understanding of networking concepts who want to set the router up for unique situations such as when remote access from the Internet by IP or domain name is needed. This chapter includes the following sections: •... -
Page 77: Advanced Wireless Settings
N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2 Advanced Wireless Settings Select Advanced > Advanced Setup > Wireless Settings to display the following screen: Scroll to view more settings The following settings are available in this screen: Enable Wireless Router Radio. You can completely turn off the wireless portion of the wireless router by clearing this check box. -
Page 78: Wireless Repeating Function (Wds)
N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2 Wireless Repeating Function (WDS) You can set the N600 Wireless Dual Band Router up to be used as a wireless access point (AP). This enables the router to act as a wireless repeater. A wireless repeater connects to another wireless router as a client where the network to which it connects becomes the ISP service. -
Page 79: Wireless Repeating Function
N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2 To configure this mode, you have to know the MAC addresses of the child repeater access point. Wireless Repeater. The router sends all traffic from its local wireless or wired computers to a remote access point. To configure this mode, you have to know the MAC address of the remote parent access point. -
Page 80: Set Up The Base Station
N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2 • Wireless MAC of this router. This field displays the MAC address for your router for your reference. You need to enter this MAC address in the corresponding Wireless Repeating Function screen of the other access point you are using. •... -
Page 81: Set Up A Repeater Unit
Note: If you are using the WNDR3400v2 base station with a non-NETGEAR router as the repeater, you might need to change more configuration settings. In particular, you should disable the DHCP server function on the wireless repeater AP. -
Page 82: Port Forwarding And Triggering
N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2 Click Apply to save your changes. Verify connectivity across the LANs. A computer on any wireless or wired LAN segment of the router should be able to connect to the Internet or share files and printers with any other wireless or wired computer or server connected to the other access point. -
Page 83: Port Triggering To Open Incoming Ports
N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2 information and then modifies the source information in the request message, performing Network Address Translation (NAT): • The source address is replaced with your router’s public IP address. This is necessary because your computer uses a private IP address that is not globally unique and cannot be used on the Internet. -
Page 84: Port Forwarding To Permit External Host Communications
N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2 An example is Internet Relay Chat (IRC). Your computer connects to an IRC server at destination port 6667. The IRC server not only responds to your originating source port, but also sends an “identify” message to your computer on port 113. Using port triggering, you can tell the router, “When you initiate a session with destination port 6667, you have to also allow incoming traffic on port 113 to reach the originating computer.”... -
Page 85: How Port Forwarding Differs From Port Triggering
N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2 Internet to initiate a connection to a server computer on your network. Normally, your router ignores any inbound traffic that is not a response to your own outbound traffic. You can configure exceptions to this default rule by using the port forwarding feature. A typical application of port forwarding can be shown by reversing the client-server relationship from the previous web server example. -
Page 86: Set Up Port Forwarding To Local Servers
N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2 • Port triggering requires that you know the computer’s IP address in advance. The IP address is captured automatically. • Port forwarding requires that you specify the computer’s IP address during configuration, and the IP address can never change. •... -
Page 87: Add A Custom Service
N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2 Select Advanced Setup > Port Forwarding/Port Triggering to display the following screen: Port Forwarding is selected as the service type. From the Service Name list, select the service or game that you will host on your network. If the service does not appear in the list, see Add a Custom Service on page 87. -
Page 88: Editing Or Deleting A Port Forwarding Entry
N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2 Click the Add Custom Service button to display the following screen: In the Service Name field, enter a descriptive name. In the Protocol list, select the protocol. If you are unsure, select TCP/UDP. In the Starting Port field, enter the beginning port number. •... -
Page 89: Set Up Port Triggering
N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2 In the Port Forwarding screen, configure the router to forward the HTTP service to the local address of your web server at 192.168.1.33. HTTP (port 80) is the standard protocol for web servers. (Optional) Register a host name with a Dynamic DNS service, and configure your router to use the name as described in Dynamic DNS on page 91. - Page 90 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2 Select the Port Triggering radio button to display the port triggering information. Clear the Disable Port Triggering check box if it is selected. Note: If the Disable Port Triggering check box is selected after you configure port triggering, port triggering is disabled.
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Page 91: Dynamic Dns
N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2 Click Add Service to display the following screen: In the Service Name field, type a descriptive service name. In the Service User list, select Any (the default) to allow this service to be used by any computer on the Internet. - Page 92 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2 host name that you configure in the router. Then, whenever your ISP-assigned IP address changes, your router automatically contacts the Dynamic DNS service provider, logs in to your account, and registers your new IP address. If your host name is hostname, for example, you can reach your router at http://hostname.dyndns.org.
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Page 93: Static Routes
N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2 Static Routes Static routes provide additional routing information to your router. Under usual circumstances, the router has adequate routing information after it has been configured for Internet access, and you do not need to configure additional static routes. You have to configure static routes only for unusual cases such as multiple routers or multiple IP subnets located on your network. - Page 94 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2 To set up a static route: Select Advanced > Advanced Setup > Static Routes, and click Add to display the following screen: In the Route Name field, type a name for this static route (for identification purposes only.) Select the Private check box if you want to limit access to the LAN only.
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Page 95: Remote Management
N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2 Remote Management The remote management feature lets you upgrade or check the status of your N600 Wireless Dual Band Router over the Internet. To set up remote management: Select Advanced > Advanced Setup > Remote Management. Note: Be sure to change the router’s default login password to a secure password. -
Page 96: Usb Settings
N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2 Normal web browser access uses the standard HTTP service port 80. For greater security, enter a custom port number for the remote web management interface. Choose a number between 1024 and 65535, but do not use the number of any common service port. - Page 97 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2 To turn on Universal Plug and Play: Select Advanced > Advanced Setup > UPnP. The UPnP screen displays. The available settings and information in this screen are: Turn UPnP On. UPnP can be enabled or disabled for automatic device configuration. The default setting for UPnP is disabled.
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Page 98: Ipv6
N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2 IPv6 You can use this feature to set up an IPv6 Internet connection type if NETGEAR genie does not detect it automatically. To set up an IPv6 Internet connection type: Select Advanced > Advanced Setup > IPv6 to display the following screen: Select the IPv6 connection type from the list. - Page 99 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2 To monitor Internet traffic: Click Advanced > Advanced Setup > Traffic Meter to display the following screen: Scroll to view more settings To enable the Traffic Meter, select the Enable Traffic Meter check box. If you would like to record and restrict the volume of Internet traffic, select the Traffic volume control by radio button.
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Page 100: Chapter 9 Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting This chapter provides information to help you diagnose and solve problems you might have with your router. If you do not find the solution here, visit the NETGEAR support site at http://support.netgear.com for product and contact information. This chapter contains the following sections: •... -
Page 101: Quick Tips
N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2 Quick Tips This section describes tips for troubleshooting some common problems. Sequence to Restart Your Network Be sure to restart your network in this sequence: Turn off and unplug the modem. Turn off the router and computers. Plug in the modem and turn it on. -
Page 102: Troubleshooting With The Leds
Make sure that the power cord is securely connected to your router and that the power adapter is securely connected to a functioning power outlet. • Make sure that you are using the power adapter that NETGEAR supplied for this product. • If the Power/Test LED blinks slowly and continuously, the router firmware is corrupted. -
Page 103: Internet Or Ethernet Port Leds Are Off
110. If the error persists, you might have a hardware problem and should contact technical support at www.netgear.com/support. Internet or Ethernet Port LEDs Are Off If either the Ethernet port LEDs or the Internet LED does not light when the Ethernet connection is made, check the following: •... -
Page 104: Cannot Access The Internet
Make sure that Caps Lock is off when you enter this information. • If you are attempting to set up your NETGEAR router as an additional router behind an existing router in your network, consider replacing the existing router instead. NETGEAR does not support such a configuration. -
Page 105: Troubleshooting Pppoe
N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2 • Your Internet service provider (ISP) might require a login program. Ask your ISP whether they require PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE) or some other type of login. • If your ISP requires a login, the login name and password might be set incorrectly. •... -
Page 106: Troubleshooting Internet Browsing
N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2 If you cannot connect after several minutes, you might be using an incorrect service name, user name, or password. There might also be a provisioning problem with your ISP. Note: Unless you connect manually, the router does not authenticate using PPPoE until data is transmitted to the network. -
Page 107: Incorrect Date Or Time
N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2 • Click the Refresh or Reload button in the web browser. The changes might have occurred, but the old settings might be in the web browser’s cache. Incorrect Date or Time Select Advanced > Security > Schedule to display the current date and time. The router uses the Network Time Protocol (NTP) to obtain the current time from one of several network time servers on the Internet. -
Page 108: Restore The Factory Settings And Password
Power/Test LED continues to blink, the unit might be defective. If the error persists, you might have a hardware problem and should contact technical support at http://www.netgear.com/support. Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility Most network devices and routers contain a ping utility that sends an echo request packet to the designated device. -
Page 109: Test The Path From Your Computer To A Remote Device
N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2 Check that the appropriate LEDs are on for your network devices. If your router and computer are connected to a separate Ethernet switch, make sure that the link LEDs are on for the switch ports that are connected to your computer and router. •... -
Page 110: Factory Settings
Supplemental Information This appendix provides factory default settings and technical specifications for the N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2. Factory Settings You can return the router to its factory settings. Use the end of a paper clip or some other similar object to press and hold the Restore Factory Settings button on the back of the router for at least 5 seconds. - Page 111 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2 Table 4. Factory default settings (continued) Feature Default behavior Local network DHCP starting IP address 192.168.1.2 (LAN) continued DHCP ending IP address 192.168.1.254 Disabled Time zone GMT for WW except NA and GR, GMT+1 for GR, GMT-8 for NA Time zone adjusted for daylight Disabled...
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Page 112: Technical Specifications
N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2 Technical Specifications Table 5. WNDR3400v2 Router specifications Feature Description Data and routing protocols TCP/IP, RIP-1, RIP-2, DHCP, PPPoE, PPTP, Bigpond, Dynamic DNS, UPnP, and SMB Power adapter • North America: 120V, 60 Hz, input •... - Page 113 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2 Table 5. WNDR3400v2 Router specifications (continued) Feature Description 2.4 GHz Operating frequency range 2.412–2.462 GHz (US) 2.412–2.472 GHz (Japan) 2.412–2.472 GHz (Europe ETSI) 5 GHz 5.18–5.24 + 5.745–5.825 GHz (US) 5.18–5.24 GHz (Europe ETSI) FCC: ...
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Page 114: Regulatory Compliance Information
FCC Declaration of Conformity We, NETGEAR, Inc., 350 East Plumeria Drive, San Jose, CA 95134, declare under our sole responsibility that the Product Name & Model complies with Part 15 Subpart B of FCC CFR47 Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: •... -
Page 115: Fcc Caution
Product Name & Model FCC Radio Frequency Interference Warnings & Instructions This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. - Page 116 5250-5350 MHz et 5650-5850 MHz et que ces radars pourraient causer du brouillage et/ou des dommages aux dispositifs LAN-EL. Interference Reduction Table The following table shows the recommended minimum distance between NETGEAR equipment and household appliances to reduce interference (in feet and meters). Household Appliance...
- Page 117 Index port forwarding access port triggering remote viewing logs repeater unit access points user-defined services accessing remote computer connecting wirelessly adding country setting custom services crossover cable guest network CTS/RTS Threshold priority rules custom service (port forwarding) QoS policy wireless devices address reservation advertisement period dashboard...
- Page 118 DHCP front panel LEDs troubleshooting verifying cabling local servers, port forwarding to games, online, QoS for logging in gateway IP address logs Genie, NETGEAR emailing settings, advanced viewing settings, basic setup, initial using, after installation guest networks MAC addresses current...
- Page 119 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2 default factory settings router interface, described outgoing mail server router status, viewing packets, fragmented scheduling keyword and service blocking Parental Controls secondary DNS passphrases security changing firewall settings product label see also security options password recovery, admin security options password, restoring...
- Page 120 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2 WPS-PSK+ WPA2-PSK encryption advanced configuration wrong date or time basic storage settings drive requirements file sharing ReadyShare access remote computer connection specifying approved devices unmounting a USB drive USB devices, approved user-defined services viewing logs router status WAN IP address, troubleshooting...