
N600 Wireless Dual Band Router WNDR3400 User Manual
–SSID. The default SSID for the wireless router is NETGEAR.
–The wireless radio frequency (2.4GHz or 5GHz) that each wireless adapter supports.
–Wireless security option. To successfully implement wireless security, check each wireless adapter to determine which wireless security option it supports.
See “Manually Configuring Your Wireless Settings” on page 2-4.
•Push 'N' Connect (WPS) automatically implements wireless security on the wireless router while, at the same time, allowing you to automatically implement wireless security on any
Note: NETGEAR’s Push 'N' Connect feature is based on the
To set up your wireless network using the WPS feature:
–Use dome on top of the wireless router (there is also an onscreen WPS button), or enter the PIN of the wireless device.
–Make sure that all wireless computers and wireless adapters on the network are
See “Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to Configure Your Wireless Network” on page
Wireless Placement and Range Guidelines
The range of your wireless connection can vary significantly based on the physical placement of the wireless router. The latency, data throughput performance, and notebook power consumption of wireless adapters also vary depending on your configuration choices.
For best results, place your wireless router according to the following guidelines:
•Near the center of the area in which your PCs will operate.
•In an elevated location such as a high shelf where the wirelessly connected PCs have
•Away from sources of interference, such as PCs, microwave ovens, and 2.4 GHz cordless phones.
•Away from large metal surfaces.
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