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•Microsoft Windows Start Menu, Run option

•Windows Explorer

•Network Neighborhood or My Network Place.

Enabling File and Printer Sharing

Each computer’s network properties must be set to enable network communication with the USB drive. File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks must be enabled, as described below.

Note: In Windows 2000 and Windows XP, File and Printer Sharing is enabled by default.

Configuring Windows 98SE and Windows ME

The easiest way to get to your network properties is to go to your desktop, right-click Network Neighborhood and then click Properties. File and printer sharing for Microsoft Windows should be listed. If not, click Add and follow the installation prompts.

Note: If you have any questions on File and Printer Sharing, please contact Microsoft for assistance.

Configuring Windows 2000 and Windows XP

Right-click on the network connection for your local area network. File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Windows should be listed. If not, click Install and follow the installation prompts.

4.On the Media Server (Settings) screen, check the Enable Media Server check box. (This check box is selected by default.)

5.Click Apply.

6.To set the router to scan for media files, select one of the following:

•Automatic (when new files are added) – This option is selected by default. When selected, this option scans for media files whenever new files are added to the ReadyShare USB Hard Drive.

•Scheduled Scan in ___ Minutes – This option lets you schedule a scan periodically, or you can click the Scan Now button to scan for new media immediately.

USB Storage

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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 Declaration Of Conformity FCC Guidelines for Human ExposureFederal Communication Commission Interference Statement FCC CautionRadiation 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 ManualRevision History How to Print This ManualPublication Revision History Version Date Description V1.0 August Original publicationUsing 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 Security Options WPA-PSK. Enter the WPA Security Encryption WEP Key. Enter the PassphraseSecurity Options WPA2-PSK. Enter the WPA WPA-PSK Tkip + WPA2-PSK AES. Allow computersConfiguring 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 Adding Guest Networks Enable Wireless Router RadioTurn off wireless signal by schedule 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 AccessField Description Configuring E-mail Alert and Web Access Log NotificationsLog Entry Descriptions 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 Setting Description Configuring the WAN Setup OptionsWAN Setup Settings 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 ServiceClick Edit Service or Delete Service Configuring Port TriggeringEditing or Deleting a Port Forwarding Entry Application Example Making a Local Web Server PublicTo 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 Network Connection Theoretical Raw Transfer Time Optimizing Your Network BandwidthTheoretical Transfer Time for 1 Gigabyte V1.0, August Reduce interference Optimizing Wireless PerformanceIdentify critical wireless links Changing the MTU Size Choose your settingsApplication Quality of Service QoSCommon MTU Sizes 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 Bus Speed/Sec Chapter USB StorageUSB Drive Requirements 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 DevicesConnecting to the USB Drive with Microsoft Network Settings Connecting to the USB Drive from a Remote ComputerAccessing the Router’s USB Drive Remotely Using FTP Locating the Internet Port IP AddressEnabling File and Printer Sharing Configuring Windows 98SE and Windows MEConfiguring Windows 2000 and Windows XP Quick Tips Chapter TroubleshootingQuick Tips Recommendation InstructionsConfiguration and Password on Situation Recommended Action Troubleshooting Basic FunctionsTroubleshooting Basic Functions 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 Restoring the Default Factory Configuration Settings Appendix a Default Configuration Technical SpecificationsTable A-1. WNDR3400 Router Default Configuration Settings Feature Router login Default SettingWireless Feature Default Setting Internet connectionLocal network FirewallTable A-1. WNDR3400 Router Specifications Technical SpecificationsWAN Interface SpecificationsDocument Link Appendix B Related DocumentsIndex Index-2 Index-3 Index-4 Index-5