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2.If you want to specify read only access, or to allow access from the Internet, see “Configuring USB Storage Advanced Settings” on page 7-7.

Storing Files in a Central Location for Printing

This scenario is for a family that has one high quality color printer directly attached to a PC, but not shared on the local area network (LAN). This family does not have a print server:

•The daughter has some photos on her Macintosh computer that she wants to print.

•The mother has a photo-capable color printer directly attached to her PC, but not shared on the network.

•The mother and daughter’s computers are not visible to each other on the network.

How can the daughter print her photos on the color printer attached to her mother’s PC? This is where the USB drive on the router can save you time and effort.

1.The daughter accesses the USB drive by typing \\readyshare in the address field of her Web browser. Then she copies the photos to the USB drive.

2.The mother uses her Web browser or Microsoft Networking to transfer the files from the USB drive to the PC. Then she prints the files.

Sharing Large Files with Colleagues

Sending files that are larger than 5 MB can pose a problem for many e-mail systems. The router allows you to share very large files such as PowerPoint presentations or ZIP files with colleagues at another site. Rather than filling up their mail systems with large files, your colleagues can use FTP to easily download shared files from the router.

Sharing files with a remote colleague involves the following considerations:

•There are two user accounts: admin and guest.

Note: The password for admin is the same one that you use to access the router. By default, it is password. The guest user account has no password.

•On the FTP site, your colleagues should use the guest user account and enter any password (FTP requires that you type something in the password field).

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Contents NETGEAR, Inc N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User ManualRegulatory Compliance Information Cesky Czech Europe EU Declaration of ConformityFCC Information to User FCC Requirements for Operation in the United StatesFCC Caution FCC Guidelines for Human ExposureFCC Declaration Of Conformity Federal Communication Commission Interference StatementRadiation Exposure Statement Voluntary Control Council for Interference Vcci StatementProduct and Publication Details Contents Chapter Protecting Your Network Chapter Fine-Tuning Your Network Appendix a Default Configuration Technical Specifications Conventions, Formats, and Scope About This ManualVersion Date Description V1.0 August Original publication How to Print This ManualRevision History Publication Revision HistoryUsing the Setup Manual Chapter Configuring Your Internet ConnectionDocument in Preparing Your Network in Appendix B Logging In to Your Wireless RouterV1.0, August Selecting a Language for Your Screen Display V1.0, August Viewing or Manually Configuring Your ISP Settings Using the Setup WizardISP does not require login Settings Description Basic Settings screen fieldsGet Automatically from ISP. Your ISP uses Dhcp to Planning Your Wireless Network Chapter Safeguarding Your NetworkSee Manually Configuring Your Wireless Settings on Wireless Placement and Range GuidelinesWireless data security options Range up to 300 foot radius Wireless Security OptionsManually Configuring Your Wireless Settings V1.0, August Wireless Settings WPA-PSK Tkip + WPA2-PSK AES. Allow computers Security Encryption WEP Key. Enter the PassphraseSecurity Options WPA-PSK. Enter the WPA Security Options WPA2-PSK. Enter the WPAConfiguring WEP Wireless Security V1.0, August Configuring WPA, WPA2, or WPA/WPA2 Wireless Security Using Push N Connect WPS to Configure Your Wireless Network To connect a device using WPS by Dome Using a WPS Button to Add a WPS ClientTo connect a device using the onscreen WPS button Using PIN Entry to Add a WPS Client V1.0, August Configuring Advanced WPS Settings Adding More WPS Clients Adding Both WPS and Non-WPS Clients Restricting Access to Your Router Turn off wireless signal by schedule Enable Wireless Router RadioAdding Guest Networks V1.0, August V1.0, August Chapter Protecting Your Network Protecting Access to Your Wireless RouterChanging the Built-In Password Restricting Access by MAC AddressV1.0, August Blocking Access to Internet Sites Blocking Access to Internet Services V1.0, August Configuring a User-Defined Service Scheduling Blocking Viewing Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web AccessLog Entry Descriptions Configuring E-mail Alert and Web Access Log NotificationsField Description V1.0, August Setting the Time Upgrading the Router Firmware Chapter Using Network Monitoring ToolsV1.0, August Upgrading Manually to New Router Software Upgrading Automatically to New Router SoftwareV1.0, August Viewing Wireless Router Status Information Dhcp Wireless Router Status FieldsAttached devices Connection Status Statistics Connection Status SettingsRouter Statistics Viewing a List of Attached DevicesBacking Up and Restoring the Configuration Managing the Configuration FileErasing the Configuration Select the Turn Remote Management On check box Enabling Remote Management AccessScheduling Wireless Signal Down Time Select the Turn off wireless signal by schedule check box Traffic Meter V1.0, August Using the LAN Setup Options Chapter Customizing Your Network SettingsSettings LAN SetupLAN TCP/IP Address Reservation Using the Router as a Dhcp ServerClick Edit or Delete Using a Dynamic DNS ServiceSelect the Use a Dynamic DNS Service check box WAN Setup Settings Configuring the WAN Setup OptionsSetting Description Setting Up a Default DMZ Server Configuring Static Routes V1.0, August Allowing Inbound Connections to Your Network V1.0, August How Port Triggering Changes the Communication Process How Port Forwarding Changes the Communication Process How Port Forwarding Differs from Port Triggering Configuring Port Forwarding to Local Servers Click Add Custom Service Adding a Custom ServiceApplication Example Making a Local Web Server Public Configuring Port TriggeringClick Edit Service or Delete Service Editing or Deleting a Port Forwarding EntryTo the instructions in Universal Plug and Play on Clear the Disable Port Triggering check box Click Add Service Wireless Repeating Also Called WDS Wireless Repeating Function Setting Up the Base Station V1.0, August Setting Up a Repeater Unit Chapter Fine-Tuning Your Network Assessing Your Speed Requirements Theoretical Transfer Time for 1 Gigabyte Optimizing Your Network BandwidthNetwork Connection Theoretical Raw Transfer Time V1.0, August Identify critical wireless links Optimizing Wireless PerformanceReduce interference Changing the MTU Size Choose your settingsCommon MTU Sizes Quality of Service QoSApplication Configuring QoS for Internet Access Using WMM QoS for Wireless Multimedia ApplicationsClick Add Priority Rule QoS for Applications and Online GamingQoS for a Router LAN Port QoS for a MAC Address Editing or Deleting an Existing QoS Policy Universal Plug and Play V1.0, August USB Drive Requirements Chapter USB StorageBus Speed/Sec Sharing Photos with Friends and Family File Sharing ScenariosSharing Large Files with Colleagues Storing Files in a Central Location for PrintingUSB Storage Basic Settings Fields and Buttons Description USB Storage Basic SettingsSafely Remove USB Device button Editing a Network FolderUSB Storage Advanced Settings Configuring USB Storage Advanced SettingsType http//public IP address/shares for example, http Readyshare.routerlogin.net/shares to access the USB driveCreating a Network Folder Unmounting a USB Drive ReadyShare AccessSelect the Allow only approved devices check box Specifying Approved USB DevicesLocating the Internet Port IP Address Connecting to the USB Drive from a Remote ComputerConnecting to the USB Drive with Microsoft Network Settings Accessing the Router’s USB Drive Remotely Using FTPConfiguring Windows 2000 and Windows XP Configuring Windows 98SE and Windows MEEnabling File and Printer Sharing Recommendation Instructions Chapter TroubleshootingQuick Tips Quick TipsConfiguration and Password on Troubleshooting Basic Functions Troubleshooting Basic FunctionsSituation Recommended Action Cannot Access the Router Main Menu Cannot Access the Internet Troubleshooting a Network Using the Ping Utility Request timed out Testing the LAN Path to Your RouterTesting the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device Problems with Date and TimeUsing Your Wireless Card Setup Program Wireless ConnectivitySetting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity V1.0, August V1.0, August Click Setup Access List Restoring the Default Configuration and Password Feature Router login Default Setting Appendix a Default Configuration Technical SpecificationsRestoring the Default Factory Configuration Settings Table A-1. WNDR3400 Router Default Configuration SettingsFirewall Feature Default Setting Internet connectionWireless Local networkTable A-1. WNDR3400 Router Specifications Technical SpecificationsWAN Interface SpecificationsDocument Link Appendix B Related DocumentsIndex Index-2 Index-3 Index-4 Index-5