NETGEAR V1.0 Router Back Panel

Wireless Router Setup Manual

Getting to Know Your Wireless Router 5

v1.0, November 2007

Router Back Panel

The rear panel of the WNDR3300 router contains the items in the list that follows the figure.

The back of the wireless router includes:

1. Four local (LAN) 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports for connecting the router to local computers

2. Internet (WAN) Ethernet port for connecting the router to a cable or DSL modem

3. Restore factory settings button

4. AC power adapter outlet

Figure 3

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Contents

Main Page Contents Page Getting to Know Your Wireless Router Unpacking Your New Wireless Router Page Router Front Panel You can use the status lights on the front of the wireless router to verify various conditions. Page Router Back Panel Top P ane l Page Bottom Label What You Need Before You Begin Updating Your Router Firmware Two Setup Methods: Smart Wizard Setup or Manual Setup Smart Wizard Setup Manual Setup Connecting Your Wireless Router Page Page Page Page Product Registration, Support, and Documentation Accessing the Wireless Router after Installation and Checking for New Firmware Page Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity Page Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security Help with Troubleshooting Basic Troubleshooting Common Things That Can Go Wrong Basic Functions Are Not Working I Am Unable to Log In to the Wireless Router The Internet Service Connection Is Not Working Page Page Troubleshooting Connectivity Using the Ping Utility Testing the Path from a PC to Your Router Testing the Path from a PC to the Internet Page Default Configuration 29 Default Configuration Default Configuration Settings Table2. Wireless Router Default Configuration Settings Wireless Router Setup Manual 30 Default Configuration Table2. Wireless Router Default Configuration Settings (continued) Wireless Router Setup Manual Default Configuration 31 Table2. Wireless Router Default Configuration Settings (continued) Restoring the Default Password and Configuration Settings Related Documents Page Registration and Certifications Product Registration, Support, and Documentation Maximum Wireless Signal Rate Derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 Specifications Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice: Radio Frequency Notice