Table Of Contents - NETGEAR WNR3500v2 - RangeMax Wireless N Gigabit Router Setup Manual

Wireless Router Setup Manual
Getting to Know Your Wireless Router ................................................................................ 1
Unpacking Your New Router ............................................................................................. 1
Hardware Features ............................................................................................................ 3
Front Panel .................................................................................................................. 3
Back Panel .................................................................................................................. 4
Router Label ................................................................................................................ 4
Positioning Your Wireless Router ...................................................................................... 5
Installing Your Wireless Router .......................................................................................... 5
Updating Your Router Firmware ........................................................................................ 6
Installing Your Router Using the Smart Wizard................................................................... 9
Using the Smart Wizard ..................................................................................................... 9
Accessing Your Router After Installation ......................................................................... 10
Manually Installing Your Router ......................................................................................... 13
Connecting Your Wireless Router .................................................................................... 14
Verifying Your Connection ............................................................................................... 18
Setting Up Your Router for Internet Access ..................................................................... 19
Configuring Your Wireless Network................................................................................... 23
Specifying Wireless Settings ........................................................................................... 23
Setting Your SSID and Wireless Security Manually .................................................. 24
Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to Configure Your Wireless Network ....................... 25
Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity ................................................................................ 30
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................... 31
Basic Setup Checklist ...................................................................................................... 31
Checking Basic Router Functions ................................................................................... 32
Troubleshooting Login Problems ..................................................................................... 34
Checking the Internet Service Connection ...................................................................... 35
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