NETGEAR WNDR3700 user manual Wireless Signal Strength

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•If you want to check the wireless settings for the router, use an Ethernet cable to connect a computer to a LAN port on the router. Then log in to the router and select Setup > Wireless Settings (see Wireless Settings Screen Fields on page 29).

Note: Note: Be sure to configure both sections (for 2.4 GHz b/g/n and

5 GHz a/n) on the Wireless Settings screen and to click Apply if you make changes.

Wireless Signal Strength

If your wireless device finds your network, but the signal strength is weak, check these conditions:

•Is your router too far from your computer, or too close? Place your computer near the router, but at least 6 feet (1.8 meters) away, and see if the signal strength improves.

•Is your wireless signal blocked by objects between the router and your computer?

Troubleshooting

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Contents N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR3700v4 Trademarks SupportCompliance Contents Netgear genie Advanced Home Advanced Settings Appendix a Supplemental Information Getting to know your router Hardware SetupFront Panel Hardware FeaturesUnpack Your Router Icon Description Label Back PanelPosition Your Router Attach the StandCable Your Router Verify the Cabling Hardware Setup Getting Started with Netgear Genie Connecting the routerUse Standard TCP/IP Properties for Dhcp Router Setup PreparationTypes of Logins and Access Wireless Devices and Security SettingsUpgrade the Firmware Use Netgear genie after InstallationBasic Home screen with dashboard, language, and online help Dashboard Basic Home ScreenManual Method Join Your Wireless NetworkWi-Fi Protected Setup WPS Method  To use WPS to join the wireless networkNetgear genie App and Mobile genie App Your Internet connection and network Netgear genie Basic SettingsBasic Home Screen Internet Setup To view or change the basic Internet setup Internet IP Address Internet Setup Screen FieldsDoes Your ISP Require a Login? Answer either yes or no  To go to the Attached Devices screen Attached DevicesParental Controls  To set up Live Parental ControlsNetgear genie Basic Settings Click the Take me to the status screen button ReadySHARE Storage To view or change basic wireless settings Basic Wireless SettingsRegion Selection Wireless Settings Screen FieldsWireless Network 2.4 GHz b/g/n and 5 GHz  To change the WPA settings Change WPA Security Option and PasswordSecurity Options Settings Guest Networks  To set up a guest network Select Basic Guest NetworkWPA Encryption Guest Network Wireless Security OptionsNetgear genie Advanced Home Specify custom settingsNetgear genie Advanced Home Screen Setup Wizard To use the Setup Wizard Select either Push Button or PIN Number WPS Wizard To use the WPS Wizard Select Advanced WPS Wizard Setup Menu WAN Setup  To set up a default DMZ server Default DMZ ServerCommon MTU sizes Change the MTU Size To change the LAN settings LAN Setup To change the MTU size Select Advanced Setup WAN Setup Use Router as a Dhcp Server LAN Setup Screen SettingsLAN TCP/IP Setup Address Reservation Use the Router as a Dhcp ServerAddress Reservation  To reserve an IP address Quality of Service QoS SetupEnable WMM QoS for Wireless Multimedia Applications  To configure QoS To create a QoS policy for applications and online games Set Up QoS for Internet AccessQoS for Applications and Online Gaming Click the Add Priority Rule button Select the Turn Internet Access QoS On check boxQoS for a Router LAN Port Click Add Priority Rule  To edit or delete a QoS policy Select Advanced QoS SetupQoS for a MAC Address Edit or Delete an Existing QoS PolicyStorage Accessing and configuring a USB storageShare Photos ReadySHARE Access To access the USB device from Windows File-Sharing Scenarios To share files with your friends and family Store Files in a Central Location for PrintingShare Large Files over the Internet  To access your USB device Storage Basic Settings To go to Storage Basic Settings Select Basic ReadySHARE Select Basic ReadySHARE, and click Edit Add or Edit a Network Folder To go to USB Storage Advanced Settings Storage Advanced SettingsAvailable Network Folders Safely Remove a USB DriveMedia Server Select the Allow only approved devices check box Specify Approved USB DevicesFtp//10.1.65.4 Access the Router USB Drive Remotely Using FTP To connect to the router’s USB drive using a web browser Connect to the USB Drive from a Remote ComputerSecurity Keep unwanted content out of your To specify a trusted computer Keyword Blocking of Http TrafficSelect Advanced Security Block Sites  To delete a keyword or domain To block services Select Advanced Security Block Services Block Services Port FilteringSecurity  To schedule blocking Schedule BlockingSecurity Event Email Notifications Manage your network Administration To check for new firmware and update your router LAN Port View Router StatusRouter Information Hardware Version. The router modelShow Statistics Button Internet PortConnection Status Button Wireless Settings 2.4 GHz and 5 GHzAdministration View Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access Erase Manage the Configuration FileBack Up Settings Restore Configuration SettingsPassword Recovery Set PasswordCustomize your network Advanced SettingsAdvanced Wireless Settings Restrict Wireless Access by MAC Address Select the Turn Access Control On check box Wireless AP To restrict access based on MAC addresses Select the Enable Access Point Mode check box Wireless Repeating Function WDSWireless repeating scenario Following settings are available  To view or change the Wireless Repeating Function settings To set up the base station Set Up the Base Station To configure the router as a repeater unit Set Up a Repeater UnitPort Forwarding and Port Triggering Remote Computer Access BasicsDestination port number Port Triggering to Open Incoming PortsPort Forwarding to Permit External Host Communications How Port Forwarding Differs from Port Triggering  To set up port forwarding Set Up Port Forwarding to Local ServersAdd a Custom Service Application Example Making a Local Web Server Public Set Up Port TriggeringEdit or Delete a Port Forwarding Entry Advanced Settings Dynamic DNS Static Routes  To set up Dynamic DNSSelect the Use a Dynamic DNS Service check box  To set up a static route Remote Management  To turn on Universal Plug and Play USB SettingsUniversal Plug and Play IPv6  To set up an IPv6 Internet connection typeIPv6 Filtering IPv6 LAN SetupAuto Detect Fields Auto Config Pass Through 6to4 TunnelFixed IPv6 Fixed WAN SetupIPb6 Fixed LAN Setup Dhcp PPPoE Traffic Meter Troubleshooting Quick Tips Internet LED Is Off Power LED Is Off or BlinkingTroubleshoot with the LEDs LEDs Never Turn OffCannot Log In to the Router Cannot Access the InternetWireless 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz LEDs Are Off Troubleshooting 105 Incorrect Date or Time Wireless ConnectivityChanges Not Saved Wireless Signal Strength Supplemental Information Factory default settings Factory SettingsWPA2-PSK AES Technical SpecificationsSupplemental Information 111