NETGEAR N600 Wireless Gigabit Router WNR3500Lv2 Installation Guide

Product Overview

This guide provides instructions for installing the NETGEAR N600 Wireless Gigabit Router WNR3500Lv2.

Package Contents

The package contains:

• N300 Wireless Router
• Ethernet Cable
• Power Adapter

Installation Steps

1. Step 1: Disconnect Power

   Unplug the power from your modem to turn it off.

2. Step 2: Connect Ethernet Cable to Modem and Router

   Connect one end of the yellow Ethernet cable to your modem and the other end to the Internet port on the router.

3. Step 3: Connect and Power On Modem

   Connect the power adapter to the modem and plug it into a power outlet. Wait approximately 2 minutes for the modem to power on. If the modem has a backup battery, remove and reinsert it before connecting the modem to power.

4. Step 4: Connect Power to Router

   Connect the power adapter to the router and plug it into a power outlet. Wait until the wireless LED turns solid blue. If no LED lights up, ensure the On/Off power switch is in the ON position.

5. Step 5: Connect Computer to Router

   Use another Ethernet cable to establish a wired Ethernet connection as shown in the diagram. Alternatively, you can establish a wireless connection using the pre-configured wireless security settings found on the label on the bottom of the product.

6. Step 6: Open a Browser

   Open a web browser. If the web page does not display, close and reopen the browser, then enter http://routerlogin.net in the address bar. For troubleshooting, refer to the "Troubleshooting" section of this installation guide.

Pre-configured Wireless Security

This product features a unique Wi-Fi network name (SSID) and network key (password). The default SSID and network key are uniquely generated for each device to protect and optimize wireless security. This information is located on the label on the bottom of the product.

NETGEAR recommends not to change the pre-configured Wi-Fi network name (SSID) and network key (password). If these settings are changed, the information on the bottom of the product will no longer be valid.

Record your pre-configured wireless settings here:

• Wi-Fi Network Name (SSID): _________________________
• Network Key (Password): _________________________

If you have modified the pre-configured wireless settings, record them here:

• Wireless Network Name (SSID): _________________________
• Network Key (Password): _________________________

If you need to retrieve or update your password, type http://www.routerlogin.net into a Web browser and log in using the default username (admin) and password (password). Select Wireless Settings to find the wireless password.

Connecting Wireless Devices to the Router

Choose either the manual method or WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) to add wireless computers and other devices to your wireless network.

Manual Method

1. Open the software utility that manages wireless connections on the wireless device you want to connect to the router (iPhone, laptop, game console). The utility searches to detect all wireless networks in the area.
2. Find and select the pre-configured NETGEAR wireless network name (SSID). The pre-configured Wi-Fi network name (SSID) is on the product label on the bottom of the router. Note: If the network name was changed during setup, search for that network name.
3. Enter the pre-configured password (or your custom password if it was changed) and click Connect.
4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 to add other wireless devices.

WPS Method

If your wireless device supports WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup), referred to as Push 'N' Connect by NETGEAR, you may be prompted to press the router's WPS button instead of entering a password. If this occurs:

1. Press the WPS button on the router.
2. Within 2 minutes, press the WPS button on the client device or follow the WPS instructions provided with your wireless device to complete the WPS procedure. The device will then be connected to the router.
3. Repeat this procedure to add other WPS wireless devices.

Note: The WPS feature does not support WEP security. Connecting a WEP client to the network via WPS will not be performed correctly.

Troubleshooting

Browser Cannot Display Web Page

• Ensure your PC is connected to one of the four Ethernet LAN ports or is connected to the router wirelessly.
• Ensure the router is functioning. The router's wireless LEDs should be lit.
• Close and reopen your browser to ensure the previous page is not cached.
• Try accessing http://routerlogin.net.
• If your PC is set to a static IP address (unusual), change it to obtain an IP address automatically from the router.

Support

Thank you for choosing NETGEAR products.

After you complete the device setup, locate the serial number on the product label and use it to register your product at https://my.netgear.com. Product registration is required to use NETGEAR phone support. NETGEAR recommends registering your product via the NETGEAR website. For product updates and Web support, visit http://support.netgear.com. NETGEAR recommends using only official NETGEAR support resources.

You can download the user manual online at http://downloadcenter.netgear.com or through the link in the product's user interface. For the current Declaration of Conformity, visit http://support.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/11621/. For regulatory compliance information, visit http://www.netgear.com/about/regulatory/. Before connecting power, consult the regulatory compliance document.

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