Netgear N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2 User Manual

350 East Plumeria DriveSan Jose, CA 95134USAJanuary 2013202-10828-04N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2User Manual

Hardware Setup10N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2 2. Set up your N600 Wireless Dual Band Router by inserting the tabs of the stand (supplied

10099. TroubleshootingThis chapter provides information to help you diagnose and solve problems you might have with your router. If you do not find

Troubleshooting101 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2Quick TipsThis section describes tips for troubleshooting some common problems.Sequence to

Troubleshooting102N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2 Troubleshooting with the LEDsAfter you turn on power to the router, the following sequence

Troubleshooting103 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2• Cycle the power to see if the router recovers.• Press and hold the Restore Facto

Troubleshooting104N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2 • Make sure that your computer’s IP address is on the same subnet as the router. If yo

Troubleshooting105 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2• Your Internet service provider (ISP) might require a login program.Ask your ISP whe

Troubleshooting106N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2 If you cannot connect after several minutes, you might be using an incorrect service name,

Troubleshooting107 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2• Click the Refresh or Reload button in the web browser. The changes might have occurr

Troubleshooting108N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2 Restore the Factory Settings and PasswordThis section explains how to restore the factory

Troubleshooting109 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2Check that the appropriate LEDs are on for your network devices. If your router and comput

Hardware Setup11 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2Hardware FeaturesBefore you cable your router, take a moment to become familiar with the lab

110AA. Supplemental InformationThis appendix provides factory default settings and technical specifications for the N600 Wireless Dual Band Router W

Supplemental Information111N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2Local network (LAN) continuedDHCP starting IP address 192.168.1.2DHCP ending IP ad

Supplemental Information112N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2Technical SpecificationsTable 5. WNDR3400v2 Router specifications Feature Descri

Supplemental Information113N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2Operating frequency range2.4 GHz2.412–2.462 GHz (US)2.412–2.472 GHz (Japan)2.412

114BB. Notification of ComplianceNETGEAR Dual Band - WirelessRegulatory Compliance InformationThis section includes user requirements for operating

Product Name & ModelNotification of Compliance115FCC Radio Frequency Interference Warnings & InstructionsThis equipment has been tested and f

Product Name & ModelNotification of Compliance116NOTE IMPORTANTE: Déclaration d'exposition aux radiations:Cet équipement est conforme aux lim

117IndexAaccessremote 95viewing logs 71access points 78accessing remote computer 82addingcustom services 87guest network 31priority rules 45QoS policy

118N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2Ethernet cables, checking 101Ethernet LED, troubleshooting 102, 103Ffactory default settingslist of 110res

119N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2Ooutgoing mail server 64Ppackets, fragmented 39Parental Controls 26passphraseschanging 30product label 14p

Hardware Setup12N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2 LAN ports 1–4• Solid green. The LAN port has detected a 1,000 Mbps link with an attached de

120N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2USBadvanced configuration 54basic storage settings 52drive requirements 50file sharing 51ReadyShare access

Hardware Setup13 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2Back PanelThe back panel has the connections shown in the following figure.USB portRestore

Hardware Setup14N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2 LabelThe label on the bottom of the router shows the WPS PIN, login information, MAC address

Hardware Setup15 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2Cable Your RouterThe installation guide that came in the box has a cabling diagram on the fi

1622. Getting Started with NETGEAR genieConnecting to the routerThis chapter explains how to use NETGEAR genie to set up your router after you compl

Getting Started with NETGEAR genie17 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2Router Setup PreparationYou can set up your router with the NETGEAR geni

Getting Started with NETGEAR genie18N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2 • Wireless network key or password. Your router is preset with a uni

Getting Started with NETGEAR genie19 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2Use NETGEAR genie after InstallationWhen you first set up your router, N

2N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2 SupportThank you for selecting NETGEAR products. After installing your device, locate the serial number on

Getting Started with NETGEAR genie20N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2 Router Dashboard (Basic Home Screen)The router Basic Home screen has a d

Getting Started with NETGEAR genie21 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2Add Wireless Devices or Computers to Your NetworkChoose either the manua

2233. genie Basic SettingsYour Internet connection and networkThis chapter explains the features available from the genie Basic Home screen, shown i

genie Basic Settings23 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2Internet SetupThe Internet Setup screen is where you view or change ISP information. 1

genie Basic Settings24N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2 These fields display when your ISP requires a login:• Internet Service Provider En

genie Basic Settings25 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2Attached DevicesYou can view all computers or devices that are currently connected to

genie Basic Settings26N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2 Parental ControlsThe first time you select Parental Controls from the Basic Home scree

genie Basic Settings27 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2This screen displays the following:• Network/Device Name. The default is \\readysh

genie Basic Settings28N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2  To view or change basic wireless settings:1. On the Basic Home screen, select Wirel

genie Basic Settings29 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2• Does your wireless device or computer show up on the Attached Devices screen? If

3ContentsChapter 1 Hardware SetupUnpack Your Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Position Y

genie Basic Settings30N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2 The Security Options section of the Wireless Setup screen lets you change the security

genie Basic Settings31 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2Guest NetworksAdding a guest network allows visitors at your home to use the Internet

genie Basic Settings32N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2 Note: These settings apply separately to the 2.4 GHz b/g/n and 5 GHz a/n bands.Enable

genie Basic Settings33 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2WPA2-PSK is stronger than WPA. It is advertised to be theoretically indecipherable due

3444. genie Advanced HomeSpecifying custom settingsThis chapter explains the features available from the genie Advanced Home screen, shown in the fo

genie Advanced Home35 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2Setup WizardThe NETGEAR genie installation process is launched the first time you set u

genie Advanced Home36N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2 WPS WizardThe WPS Wizard helps you add a WPS-capable client device (a wireless device o

genie Advanced Home37 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2Within two minutes, go to the client device and use its WPS software to join the networ

genie Advanced Home38N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2 WAN SetupThe WAN Setup screen lets you configure a DMZ (demilitarized zone) server, cha

genie Advanced Home39 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2Default DMZ ServerThe default DMZ server feature is helpful when you are using some onl

4N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2Chapter 4 genie Advanced HomeSetup Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

genie Advanced Home40N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2 • You use VPN and have severe performance problems.• You used a program to opti

genie Advanced Home41 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2LAN SetupThe LAN Setup screen allows configuration of LAN IP services such as Dynamic H

genie Advanced Home42N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2 LAN Setup Screen SettingsLAN TCP/IP Setup• IP Address. The LAN IP address of the ro

genie Advanced Home43 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2You can specify the pool of IP addresses to be assigned by setting the starting IP addr

genie Advanced Home44N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2 Quality of Service (QoS) SetupQoS is an advanced feature that can be used to prioritize

genie Advanced Home45 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2To specify prioritization of traffic, you have to create a policy for the type of traff

genie Advanced Home46N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2 5. In the Priority Category list, select either Applications or Online Gaming. In eith

genie Advanced Home47 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v24. From the Priority Category list, select Ethernet LAN Port, as shown in the followin

genie Advanced Home48N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2 4. If the device to be prioritized appears in the MAC Device List, select its radio bu

4955. USB StorageAccessing and configuring a USB storage driveThis chapter describes how to access and configure a USB storage drive attached to you

5N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2Chapter 8 Advanced SettingsAdvanced Wireless Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

USB Storage50N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2 USB Drive RequirementsThe router works with 1.0 and 1.1 (USB Full Speed) and 2.0 (USB High Spee

USB Storage51 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2File-Sharing ScenariosYou can share files on the USB drive for a wide variety of business and r

USB Storage52N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2 Sharing Large Files over the InternetSending files that are larger than 5 MB can pose a problem

USB Storage53 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2By default, the USB storage device is available to all computers on your local area network (LA

USB Storage54N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2 • To add a folder, click Create Network Folder.• To edit a folder, select its radio but

USB Storage55 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2• Network Device Name. The default is readyshare. This is the name used to access the USB d

USB Storage56N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2 • Read/Write Access. Shows the permissions and access controls on the network folder: All -

USB Storage57 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v22. Click the Approved Devices button. The USB Drive Approved Devices screen displays:This scre

USB Storage58N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2 2. Type the account name and password that has access rights to the USB drive. The user name (

5966. SecurityKeeping unwanted content out of your networkThis chapter explains how to use the basic firewall features of the router to prevent obje

6N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2Test the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device . . . . . . . . . . . 109Appendix A Supplemental Infor

Security60N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2 Keyword Blocking of HTTP TrafficUse keyword blocking to prevent certain types of HTTP traffic from

Security61 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2Block Services (Port Filtering)Services are functions performed by server computers at the request

Security62N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2 3. Click Add to add a service. The Block Services Setup screen displays:4. From the Service Type

Security63 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2 To schedule blocking:1. Select Advanced > Security > Schedule to display the following sc

Security64N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2  To set up email notifications:1. Select Advanced > Security > Email to display the follow

6577. AdministrationManaging your networkThis chapter describes the router settings for administering and maintaining your router and home network.

Administration66N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2 Upgrade the Router FirmwareThe router firmware (routing software) is stored in flash memory.

Administration67 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2View Router StatusTo view router status and usage information, select Advanced Home, or sele

Administration68N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2 Connection. This shows if the router is using a fixed IP address on the WAN. If the value is

Administration69 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2Connection Status ButtonOn the Router Status screen in the Internet Connection pane, click t

711. Hardware SetupGetting to know your routerThe N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2 provides you with an easy and secure way to set up a wir

Administration70N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2 Wireless Settings (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz)The following settings are displayed:Name (SSID). The w

Administration71 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2Guest Network (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz)Name (SSID). The 11N wireless network name (SSID) used by t

Administration72N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2 Select Advanced > Administration > Logs. The Logs screen displays.The log screen shows

Administration73 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2Backup Settings To back up the router’s configuration settings:1. Select Advanced > Adm

Administration74N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2 Set PasswordThis feature allows you to change the default password that is used to log in to

Administration75 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2When you use your browser to access the router, the login window displays. If password recov

7688. Advanced SettingsFine tuning your networkThis chapter describes the advanced features of your router. The information is for users with a soli

Advanced Settings77 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2Advanced Wireless SettingsSelect Advanced > Advanced Setup > Wireless Settings to d

Advanced Settings78N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2 Wireless Repeating Function (WDS)You can set the N600 Wireless Dual Band Router up to be

Advanced Settings79 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2To configure this mode, you have to know the MAC addresses of the child repeater access p

Hardware Setup8N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2 Unpack Your RouterOpen the box and remove the router, cables, and installation guide.Ethernet

Advanced Settings80N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2 • Wireless MAC of this router. This field displays the MAC address for your router fo

Advanced Settings81 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v22. Select Advanced > Advanced Setup > Wireless Repeating Function to display the W

Advanced Settings82N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2 4. Click Apply to save your changes.5. Verify connectivity across the LANs. A computer

Advanced Settings83 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2information and then modifies the source information in the request message, performing N

Advanced Settings84N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2 An example is Internet Relay Chat (IRC). Your computer connects to an IRC server at desti

Advanced Settings85 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2Internet to initiate a connection to a server computer on your network. Normally, your ro

Advanced Settings86N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2 • Port triggering requires that you know the computer’s IP address in advance. The IP

Advanced Settings87 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v21. Select Advanced Setup > Port Forwarding/Port Triggering to display the following s

Advanced Settings88N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2 3. Click the Add Custom Service button to display the following screen:4. In the Servic

Advanced Settings89 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v22. In the Port Forwarding screen, configure the router to forward the HTTP service to th

Hardware Setup9 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2• Away from any large metal surfaces, such as a solid metal door or aluminum studs. Large

Advanced Settings90N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2 2. Select the Port Triggering radio button to display the port triggering information.3.

Advanced Settings91 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v26. Click Add Service to display the following screen: 7. In the Service Name field, typ

Advanced Settings92N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2 host name that you configure in the router. Then, whenever your ISP-assigned IP address c

Advanced Settings93 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2Static RoutesStatic routes provide additional routing information to your router. Under u

Advanced Settings94N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2  To set up a static route:1. Select Advanced > Advanced Setup > Static Routes, an

Advanced Settings95 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2Remote ManagementThe remote management feature lets you upgrade or check the status of yo

Advanced Settings96N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2 Normal web browser access uses the standard HTTP service port 80. For greater security, e

Advanced Settings97 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2 To turn on Universal Plug and Play:1. Select Advanced > Advanced Setup > UPnP. T

Advanced Settings98N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2 IPv6You can use this feature to set up an IPv6 Internet connection type if NETGEAR genie

Advanced Settings99 N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400v2 To monitor Internet traffic:1. Click Advanced > Advanced Setup > Traffic Meter t