Netgear WNDR3400 User Manual

202-10581-02August 2010v1.0NETGEAR, Inc.350 E. Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USAN600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual

N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual Contents ixv1.0, August 2010Configuring the WAN Setup Options ...

N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual Fine-Tuning Your Network 6-2v1.0, August 2010• Powerline. For connecting rooms or floors that are

N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual Fine-Tuning Your Network 6-3v1.0, August 2010• Backing up computers over the network has become po

N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual Fine-Tuning Your Network 6-4v1.0, August 2010Next, consider the throughput of your network devices

N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual Fine-Tuning Your Network 6-5v1.0, August 2010Optimizing Wireless PerformanceThe speed and operatin

N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual Fine-Tuning Your Network 6-6v1.0, August 2010• Microwave ovens (no closer than 10 feet)• Choose yo

N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual Fine-Tuning Your Network 6-7v1.0, August 2010• You used a program to optimize MTU for performance

N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual Fine-Tuning Your Network 6-8v1.0, August 2010From the main menu, under Advanced, select QoS Setup.

N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual Fine-Tuning Your Network 6-9v1.0, August 2010To specify prioritization of traffic, you must create

N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual Fine-Tuning Your Network 6-10v1.0, August 20106. From the Applications list, you can select an exi

N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual Fine-Tuning Your Network 6-11v1.0, August 20104. From the Priority Category list, select Ethernet

N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual Contents xv1.0, August 2010Unmounting a USB Drive ...

N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual Fine-Tuning Your Network 6-12v1.0, August 20103. From the Priority Category list, select MAC Addre

N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual Fine-Tuning Your Network 6-13v1.0, August 20103. Click Apply in the QoS Setup screen to save your

N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual Fine-Tuning Your Network 6-14v1.0, August 2010• Advertisement Time To Live. The time to live for t

N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual USB Storage 7-1v1.0, August 2010Chapter 7USB StorageThis chapter describes how to access and confi

N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual USB Storage 7-2v1.0, August 2010Actual bus speeds can vary, depending on the CPU speed, memory, sp

N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual USB Storage 7-3v1.0, August 20102. If you want to specify read only access, or to allow access fro

N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual USB Storage 7-4v1.0, August 2010• Be sure to enable either FTP (via Internet) in the USB Storage (

N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual USB Storage 7-5v1.0, August 2010You can also type \\readyshare in the address field of your Web br

N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual USB Storage 7-6v1.0, August 2010Editing a Network FolderThis process is the same from either the U

N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual USB Storage 7-7v1.0, August 2010Configuring USB Storage Advanced SettingsTo configure advanced USB

N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual xiv1.0, August 2010About This ManualThe user manual provides information for configuring the featu

N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual USB Storage 7-8v1.0, August 2010Workgroup If you are using a Windows Workgroup rather than a domai

N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual USB Storage 7-9v1.0, August 2010Creating a Network FolderFrom the USB Storage (Advanced Settings)

N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual USB Storage 7-10v1.0, August 2010ReadyShare AccessOnce you have set up your router, you can connec

N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual USB Storage 7-11v1.0, August 2010Specifying Approved USB DevicesFor more security, you can set up

N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual USB Storage 7-12v1.0, August 2010Connecting to the USB Drive from a Remote ComputerTo connect to t

N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual USB Storage 7-13v1.0, August 2010• Microsoft Windows Start Menu, Run option• Windows Explorer• Net

N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual Troubleshooting 8-1v1.0, August 2010Chapter 8TroubleshootingThis chapter provides information abou

N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual Troubleshooting 8-2v1.0, August 2010Make sure that the Ethernet cables are securely plugged in. •

N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual Troubleshooting 8-3v1.0, August 2010Troubleshooting Basic FunctionsAfter you turn on power to the

N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual Troubleshooting 8-4v1.0, August 2010Cannot Access the Router Main MenuIf you are unable to access

N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual xiiv1.0, August 2010• Scope. This manual is written for the WNDR3400 router according to these spe

N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual Troubleshooting 8-5v1.0, August 2010• Make sure that your browser has Java, JavaScript, or ActiveX

N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual Troubleshooting 8-6v1.0, August 2010• Your ISP might check for your computer’s host name.Assign th

N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual Troubleshooting 8-7v1.0, August 2010Testing the LAN Path to Your RouterYou can ping the router fro

N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual Troubleshooting 8-8v1.0, August 2010Testing the Path from Your Computer to a Remote DeviceAfter ve

N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual Troubleshooting 8-9v1.0, August 2010• Date shown is January 1, 2000.Cause: The router has not yet

N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual Troubleshooting 8-10v1.0, August 2010If your wireless network appears, but the signal strength is

N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual Troubleshooting 8-11v1.0, August 20101. Select under Setup in the main menu of the WNDR3400 route

N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual Troubleshooting 8-12v1.0, August 20103. For the wireless network name (SSID), use the default name

N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual Troubleshooting 8-13v1.0, August 20109. Select under Advanced in the main menu of the WNDR3400 ro

N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual Troubleshooting 8-14v1.0, August 2010Restoring the Default Configuration and PasswordThis section

N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual Configuring Your Internet Connection 1-1v1.0, August 2010Chapter 1Configuring Your Internet Connec

N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual Default Configuration and Technical Specifications A-1v1.0, August 2010Appendix ADefault Configura

N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual Default Configuration and Technical Specifications A-2v1.0, August 2010Internet connectionMAC Addr

N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual Default Configuration and Technical Specifications A-3v1.0, August 2010Technical SpecificationsTab

N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual Default Configuration and Technical Specifications A-4v1.0, August 2010Interface SpecificationsLAN

N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual Related Documents B-1v1.0, August 2010Appendix BRelated DocumentsThis appendix provides links to r

Index-1v1.0, August 2010IndexAaccessblocking 3-4remote 4-13restricting by MAC address 3-2viewing logs 3-8access controlturning off 8-13access poi

N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual Index-2v1.0, August 2010default gateway 4-9deleting configuration 4-12device name 4-11DHCP serv

N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual Index-3v1.0, August 2010LLAN path, troubleshooting 8-7LAN portQoS for 6-10settings 4-7LAN setup

N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual Index-4v1.0, August 2010primary DNS server 1-9prioritizing traffic 6-7product and publication de

N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual Index-5v1.0, August 2010upgrading router software 4-1URLs, typography for xiUSBadvanced configur

N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual Configuring Your Internet Connection 1-2v1.0, August 2010Logging In to Your Wireless Router You ca

N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual Configuring Your Internet Connection 1-3v1.0, August 2010The Checking for Firmware Updates screen

N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual Configuring Your Internet Connection 1-4v1.0, August 20103. The Basic Settings screen displays sho

N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual Configuring Your Internet Connection 1-5v1.0, August 2010Figure 1-5The language is set to English

N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual Configuring Your Internet Connection 1-6v1.0, August 2010The language you select is then downloade

v1.0, August 2010ii© 2010 by NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved.Product Registration, Support, and DocumentationRegister your product at http://www.NET

N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual Configuring Your Internet Connection 1-7v1.0, August 20103. Enter the settings for the IP address

N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual Configuring Your Internet Connection 1-8v1.0, August 2010Table 1-1. Basic Settings screen fields

N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual Configuring Your Internet Connection 1-9v1.0, August 2010Domain Name Server (DNS) Address The DNS

2-1v1.0, August 2010Chapter 2Safeguarding Your NetworkFor a wireless connection, the SSID, also called the wireless network name, and the wireless sec

N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual Safeguarding Your Network 2-2v1.0, August 2010– SSID. The default SSID for the wireless router is

N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual Safeguarding Your Network 2-3v1.0, August 2010• Put the router in a vertical position to provide t

N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual Safeguarding Your Network 2-4v1.0, August 2010For more information about wireless technology, see

N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual Safeguarding Your Network 2-5v1.0, August 20102. Select Wireless Settings from the main menu to di

N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual Safeguarding Your Network 2-6v1.0, August 20106. Configure and test your computers for wireless co

N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual Safeguarding Your Network 2-7v1.0, August 2010Security Options • None. You can use this setting to

v1.0, August 2010iiiNOTE: This product’s firmware limits operation to only the channels allowed in a particular Region or Country. Therefore, all opti

N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual Safeguarding Your Network 2-8v1.0, August 2010Configuring WEP Wireless SecurityTo configure WEP da

N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual Safeguarding Your Network 2-9v1.0, August 20104. Select the Authentication Type: Automatic or Shar

N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual Safeguarding Your Network 2-10v1.0, August 2010Configuring WPA, WPA2, or WPA/WPA2 Wireless Securit

N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual Safeguarding Your Network 2-11v1.0, August 20103. On the Wireless Setting screen, select the radio

N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual Safeguarding Your Network 2-12v1.0, August 2010(computers that will connect wirelessly to the wire

N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual Safeguarding Your Network 2-13v1.0, August 20103. While the dome lights are blinking, you have two

N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual Safeguarding Your Network 2-14v1.0, August 2010The wireless router WPS screen displays a message c

N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual Safeguarding Your Network 2-15v1.0, August 2010To use a PIN to add a WPS client: 1. Log in to the

N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual Safeguarding Your Network 2-16v1.0, August 2010Configuring Advanced WPS SettingsFrom the Advanced

N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual Safeguarding Your Network 2-17v1.0, August 2010wireless router automatically selects this check bo

v1.0, August 2010ivThis device is a 2.4 GHz wideband transmission system (transceiver), intended for use in all EU member states and EFTA countries, e

N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual Safeguarding Your Network 2-18v1.0, August 2010Adding Both WPS and Non-WPS ClientsFor non-WPS clie

N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual Safeguarding Your Network 2-19v1.0, August 2010Restricting Access to Your RouterYou can use the ad

N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual Safeguarding Your Network 2-20v1.0, August 2010• Enable Wireless Router Radio. You can completely

N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual Safeguarding Your Network 2-21v1.0, August 20101. Select Guest Network from the Setup menu. The Gu

N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual Safeguarding Your Network 2-22v1.0, August 20103. Give the wireless network a name.The name is cas

3-1v1.0, August 2010Chapter 3Protecting Your NetworkThis chapter describes how to use the content filtering and reporting features of the N600 Wireles

N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual Protecting Your Network 3-2v1.0, August 2010Changing the Built-In Password1. Log in to the wireles

N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual Protecting Your Network 3-3v1.0, August 20102. From the main menu, select , and then click Setup A

N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual Protecting Your Network 3-4v1.0, August 2010• Use the Add button to enter the MAC address of the d

N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual Protecting Your Network 3-5v1.0, August 20102. Enable keyword blocking by selecting either Per Sch

v1.0, August 2010vFCC Guidelines for Human ExposureThis equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environmen

N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual Protecting Your Network 3-6v1.0, August 2010To block access to Internet services:1. Select Block S

N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual Protecting Your Network 3-7v1.0, August 20104. From the Service Type list, select the application

N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual Protecting Your Network 3-8v1.0, August 2010Scheduling BlockingTo schedule blocking:1. Select Sche

N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual Protecting Your Network 3-9v1.0, August 2010Select Logs under Content Filtering in the main menu.

N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual Protecting Your Network 3-10v1.0, August 20101. Select E-mail under Content Filtering in the main

N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual Protecting Your Network 3-11v1.0, August 2010• Send Logs According to this Schedule. Specifies how

N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual Using Network Monitoring Tools 4-1v1.0, August 2010Chapter 4Using Network Monitoring ToolsThis cha

N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual Using Network Monitoring Tools 4-2v1.0, August 2010The Checking for Firmware Updates screen appear

N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual Using Network Monitoring Tools 4-3v1.0, August 2010Upgrading Automatically to New Router SoftwareI

N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual Using Network Monitoring Tools 4-4v1.0, August 20104. If the version on the NETGEAR website is mor

v1.0, August 2010viThis device is going to the operated in 5.15~5.15GHz frequency range, and is restricted to an indoor environment only.IMPORTANT NOT

N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual Using Network Monitoring Tools 4-5v1.0, August 2010Viewing Wireless Router Status InformationTo vi

N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual Using Network Monitoring Tools 4-6v1.0, August 2010You can use the Show Statistics and Connection

N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual Using Network Monitoring Tools 4-7v1.0, August 2010LAN Port MAC Address The Media Access Control a

N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual Using Network Monitoring Tools 4-8v1.0, August 2010Connection StatusTo view the connection status,

N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual Using Network Monitoring Tools 4-9v1.0, August 2010The following table describes the connection st

N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual Using Network Monitoring Tools 4-10v1.0, August 2010The following table describes the router stati

N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual Using Network Monitoring Tools 4-11v1.0, August 2010For each device, the table shows the IP addres

N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual Using Network Monitoring Tools 4-12v1.0, August 2010To save your settings, click Back Up. Your bro

N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual Using Network Monitoring Tools 4-13v1.0, August 2010Enabling Remote Management AccessThe remote ma

N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual Using Network Monitoring Tools 4-14v1.0, August 2010• To allow access from a single IP address on

v1.0, August 2010viiProduct and Publication DetailsModel Number: WNDR3400Publication Date: August 2010Product Family: Wireless RouterProduct Name: N60

N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual Using Network Monitoring Tools 4-15v1.0, August 2010To turn off the wireless signal, for either wi

N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual Using Network Monitoring Tools 4-16v1.0, August 2010Traffic MeterTraffic Metering allows you to mo

N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual Using Network Monitoring Tools 4-17v1.0, August 20103. If you would like to record and restrict th

N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual Customizing Your Network Settings 5-1v1.0, August 2010Chapter 5Customizing Your Network SettingsTh

N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual Customizing Your Network Settings 5-2v1.0, August 2010To configure LAN IP settings, log in to the

N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual Customizing Your Network Settings 5-3v1.0, August 2010LAN TCP/IP SetupIP Address The LAN IP addres

N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual Customizing Your Network Settings 5-4v1.0, August 2010Using the Router as a DHCP ServerBy default,

N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual Customizing Your Network Settings 5-5v1.0, August 20102. In the IP Address field, type the IP addr

N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual Customizing Your Network Settings 5-6v1.0, August 2010your router automatically contacts the Dynam

N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual Customizing Your Network Settings 5-7v1.0, August 2010Configuring the WAN Setup OptionsThe WAN Set

N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual Contents viiv1.0, August 2010ContentsAbout This ManualConventions, Formats, and Scope ...

N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual Customizing Your Network Settings 5-8v1.0, August 2010Setting Up a Default DMZ ServerThe default D

N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual Customizing Your Network Settings 5-9v1.0, August 20103. Click Apply.Configuring Static RoutesStat

N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual Customizing Your Network Settings 5-10v1.0, August 2010Select Static Routes under Advanced in the

N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual Customizing Your Network Settings 5-11v1.0, August 20108. Type a number between 1 and 15 as the me

N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual Customizing Your Network Settings 5-12v1.0, August 2010• The destination address is the IP address

N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual Customizing Your Network Settings 5-13v1.0, August 2010Your router then sends this reply message t

N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual Customizing Your Network Settings 5-14v1.0, August 20106. Upon receiving the incoming message to d

N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual Customizing Your Network Settings 5-15v1.0, August 2010• The destination address is the IP address

N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual Customizing Your Network Settings 5-16v1.0, August 2010Configuring Port Forwarding to Local Server

N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual Customizing Your Network Settings 5-17v1.0, August 20103. From the Service Name list, select the s

N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual Contents viiiv1.0, August 2010Chapter 3 Protecting Your NetworkProtecting Access to Your Wireless

N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual Customizing Your Network Settings 5-18v1.0, August 2010• If the application uses a range of ports,

N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual Customizing Your Network Settings 5-19v1.0, August 2010When port triggering is enabled, the router

N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual Customizing Your Network Settings 5-20v1.0, August 20102. Select the Port Triggering radio button.

N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual Customizing Your Network Settings 5-21v1.0, August 20105. Click Add Service. 6. In the Service Nam

N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual Customizing Your Network Settings 5-22v1.0, August 2010Wireless Repeating (Also Called WDS)The WND

N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual Customizing Your Network Settings 5-23v1.0, August 2010Wireless Repeating Function You can view or

N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual Customizing Your Network Settings 5-24v1.0, August 2010If this check box is selected, the router c

N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual Customizing Your Network Settings 5-25v1.0, August 20102. Log into the wireless router base unit,

N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual Customizing Your Network Settings 5-26v1.0, August 2010Setting Up a Repeater UnitUse a wired Ether

N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual Fine-Tuning Your Network 6-1v1.0, August 2010Chapter 6Fine-Tuning Your NetworkThis chapter describ