NETGEAR RangeMax WNDR3300 Configuration Manual
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NETGEAR RangeMax™ Dual Band Wireless-N Router WNDR3300 Reference Manual
This chapter describes the settings for your Internet connection and your wireless local area
network (LAN) connection. When you perform the initial configuration of your wireless router
using the Resource CD as described in the NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual, these
settings are specified automatically for you. This chapter provides further details about these
connectivity settings, as well as instructions on how to log in to the router for further
configuration.
Note: NETGEAR recommends using the Smart Wizard™ on the Resource CD for initial
configuration, as described in the NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual.
This chapter includes the following sections:
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"Using the Setup Manual"
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"Logging In to Your Wireless Router" on page 1-2
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"Configuring Your Internet Connection Using the Smart Setup Wizard" on page 1-5
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"Viewing and Configuring Basic ISP Settings" on page 1-5
Using the Setup Manual
For first-time installation of your wireless router, refer to the NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup
Manual. The Setup Manual explains how to launch the NETGEAR Smart Wizard on the Resource
CD to step you through the procedure to connect your router, modem, and computers. The Smart
Wizard assists you in configuring your wireless settings and enabling wireless security for your
network. After initial configuration using the Setup Manual, you can use the information in this
Reference Manual to configure additional features of your wireless router.
For installation instructions in a language other than English, refer to the language options on the
Resource CD.
Configuring Basic Connectivity
Configuring Basic Connectivity
v1.0, February 2008
Chapter 1
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Page 1: Using The Setup Manual
For first-time installation of your wireless router, refer to the NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual. The Setup Manual explains how to launch the NETGEAR Smart Wizard on the Resource CD to step you through the procedure to connect your router, modem, and computers. The Smart Wizard assists you in configuring your wireless settings and enabling wireless security for your network. -
Page 2: Logging In To Your Wireless Router
NETGEAR RangeMax™ Dual Band Wireless-N Router WNDR3300 Reference Manual Logging In to Your Wireless Router When the wireless router is connected to your network, you can access and configure the router using your browser. To access the Web Configuration Manager: 1. - Page 3 NETGEAR RangeMax™ Dual Band Wireless-N Router WNDR3300 Reference Manual The Checking for Firmware Updates screen displays unless you previously cleared the Check for Updated Firmware Upon Log-in check box. Figure 1-2 If the router discovers a newer version of the software, you are asked if you want to upgrade to the new software (see “Upgrading the Router Software”...
- Page 4 NETGEAR RangeMax™ Dual Band Wireless-N Router WNDR3300 Reference Manual Figure 1-4 Note: If the Check for New Version Upon Log-in check box is selected, the home page is the Router Upgrade screen. Otherwise, it is the Basic Settings screen. If the wireless router is connected to the Internet, you can click the Knowledge Base link or the Documentation link under Web Support to view support information or the documentation for the wireless router.
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Page 5: Configuring Your Internet Connection Using The Smart Setup Wizard
NETGEAR RangeMax™ Dual Band Wireless-N Router WNDR3300 Reference Manual Configuring Your Internet Connection Using the Smart Setup Wizard You can manually configure your Internet connection using the Basic Settings screen, or you can allow the Smart Setup Wizard to determine your Internet Service Provider (ISP) configuration. - Page 6 NETGEAR RangeMax™ Dual Band Wireless-N Router WNDR3300 Reference Manual ISP does not require login Figure 1-5 – Account Name (might also be called Host Name). The account name is provided to the ISP during a DHCP request from your router. In most cases, this setting is not required, but some ISPs require it for access to ISP services such as mail or news servers.
- Page 7 NETGEAR RangeMax™ Dual Band Wireless-N Router WNDR3300 Reference Manual • If your ISP has assigned you a permanent, fixed (static) IP address for your computer, select Use Static IP Address. Enter the IP address that your ISP assigned. Also, enter the subnet mask and the gateway IP address.
- Page 8 NETGEAR RangeMax™ Dual Band Wireless-N Router WNDR3300 Reference Manual If a login is required by your ISP, the following settings appear in the Basic Settings screen: ISP does require login Figure 1-6 – Internet Service Provider. This drop-down list contains a few ISPs that need special protocols for connection.
- Page 9 NETGEAR RangeMax™ Dual Band Wireless-N Router WNDR3300 Reference Manual • Other, which selects PPPoE (Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet), the protocol used by most DSL services worldwide Figure 1-7 Note: Not all ISPs are listed here. The ones on this list have special requirements.
- Page 10 NETGEAR RangeMax™ Dual Band Wireless-N Router WNDR3300 Reference Manual – Connection Mode. This drop-down list (shown in Figure 1-6 on page 1-8) specifies when the router will connect to and disconnect from the Internet. The list includes: • Always On. The router logs in to the Internet immediately after booting and never disconnects.