NETGEAR WNDR3400 user manual LAN Setup, Settings

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N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual

To configure LAN IP settings, log in to the router, and under the Advanced heading, select LAN Setup. The following screen displays:

Figure 5-1

If you make changes you must click Apply in order for the changes to take effect.

Note: If you change the LAN IP address of the router while connected through the browser, you will be disconnected. You must then open a new connection to the

new IP address and log in again.

The LAN Setup fields are explained in the following table.

Table 5-1. LAN Setup

Settings

Device Name

Description

A descriptive name for the router, which will be shown in the Network on Windows Vista and the Network Explorer on all Windows systems. The Device Name field cannot be blank.

Customizing Your Network Settings

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Contents N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual NETGEAR, IncRegulatory Compliance Information Europe EU Declaration of Conformity Cesky CzechFCC Requirements for Operation in the United States FCC Information to UserFederal Communication Commission Interference Statement FCC Guidelines for Human ExposureFCC Declaration Of Conformity FCC CautionVoluntary Control Council for Interference Vcci Statement Radiation Exposure StatementProduct and Publication Details Contents Chapter Protecting Your Network Chapter Fine-Tuning Your Network Appendix a Default Configuration Technical Specifications About This Manual Conventions, Formats, and ScopePublication Revision History How to Print This ManualRevision History Version Date Description V1.0 August Original publicationChapter Configuring Your Internet Connection Using the Setup ManualLogging In to Your Wireless Router Document in Preparing Your Network in Appendix BV1.0, August Selecting a Language for Your Screen Display V1.0, August Using the Setup Wizard Viewing or Manually Configuring Your ISP SettingsISP does not require login Basic Settings screen fields Settings DescriptionGet Automatically from ISP. Your ISP uses Dhcp to Chapter Safeguarding Your Network Planning Your Wireless NetworkWireless Placement and Range Guidelines See Manually Configuring Your Wireless Settings onWireless Security Options Wireless data security options Range up to 300 foot radiusManually Configuring Your Wireless Settings V1.0, August Wireless Settings Security Options WPA2-PSK. Enter the WPA Security Encryption WEP Key. Enter the PassphraseSecurity Options WPA-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 Using a WPS Button to Add a WPS Client To connect a device using WPS by DomeTo 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 Protecting Access to Your Wireless Router Chapter Protecting Your NetworkRestricting Access by MAC Address Changing the Built-In PasswordV1.0, August Blocking Access to Internet Sites Blocking Access to Internet Services V1.0, August Configuring a User-Defined Service Viewing Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access Scheduling BlockingField Description Configuring E-mail Alert and Web Access Log NotificationsLog Entry Descriptions V1.0, August Setting the Time Chapter Using Network Monitoring Tools Upgrading the Router FirmwareV1.0, August Upgrading Automatically to New Router Software Upgrading Manually to New Router SoftwareV1.0, August Viewing Wireless Router Status Information Wireless Router Status Fields DhcpAttached devices Connection Status Connection Status Settings StatisticsViewing a List of Attached Devices Router StatisticsManaging the Configuration File Backing Up and Restoring the ConfigurationErasing the Configuration Enabling Remote Management Access Select the Turn Remote Management On check boxScheduling Wireless Signal Down Time Select the Turn off wireless signal by schedule check box Traffic Meter V1.0, August Chapter Customizing Your Network Settings Using the LAN Setup OptionsLAN Setup SettingsLAN TCP/IP Using the Router as a Dhcp Server Address ReservationUsing a Dynamic DNS Service Click Edit or DeleteSelect 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 Adding a Custom Service Click Add Custom ServiceEditing or Deleting a Port Forwarding Entry Configuring Port TriggeringClick Edit Service or Delete Service 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 Choose your settings Changing the MTU SizeApplication Quality of Service QoSCommon MTU Sizes Using WMM QoS for Wireless Multimedia Applications Configuring QoS for Internet AccessQoS for Applications and Online Gaming Click Add Priority RuleQoS 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 File Sharing Scenarios Sharing Photos with Friends and FamilyStoring Files in a Central Location for Printing Sharing Large Files with ColleaguesUSB Storage Basic Settings USB Storage Basic Settings Fields and Buttons DescriptionEditing a Network Folder Safely Remove USB Device buttonConfiguring USB Storage Advanced Settings USB Storage Advanced SettingsReadyshare.routerlogin.net/shares to access the USB drive Type http//public IP address/shares for example, httpCreating a Network Folder ReadyShare Access Unmounting a USB DriveSpecifying Approved USB Devices Select the Allow only approved devices check boxAccessing the Router’s USB Drive Remotely Using FTP Connecting to the USB Drive from a Remote ComputerConnecting to the USB Drive with Microsoft Network Settings 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 Testing the LAN Path to Your Router Request timed outProblems with Date and Time Testing the Path from Your Computer to a Remote DeviceWireless Connectivity Using Your Wireless Card Setup ProgramSetting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity V1.0, August V1.0, August Click Setup Access List Restoring the Default Configuration and Password Table A-1. WNDR3400 Router Default Configuration Settings Appendix a Default Configuration Technical SpecificationsRestoring the Default Factory Configuration Settings Feature Router login Default SettingLocal network Feature Default Setting Internet connectionWireless FirewallTechnical Specifications Table A-1. WNDR3400 Router SpecificationsInterface Specifications WANAppendix B Related Documents Document LinkIndex Index-2 Index-3 Index-4 Index-5