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RangeMax™ Dual Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNDR3700 User Manual

Table 8-1. Quick Tips (continued)

Recommendation	Instructions
Make sure that the Ethernet cables are securely	• The Internet status light on the wireless router is on
plugged in.	if the Ethernet cable connecting the wireless router
	and the modem is plugged in securely and the
	modem and wireless router are turned on.
	• For each powered-on computer connected to the
	wireless router by an Ethernet cable, the
	corresponding numbered router LAN port light is
	on.
Make sure that the wireless settings in the computer	• For a wirelessly connected computer, the wireless
and router match exactly.	network name (SSID) and wireless security
	settings of the router and wireless computer must
	match exactly.
	• If you set up an Access List in the Advanced
	Wireless Settings screen, you must add each
	wireless computer’s MAC address to the router’s
	access list.
Make sure that the network settings of the computer	• Wired and wirelessly connected computers must
are correct.	have network (IP) addresses on the same network
	as the router. The simplest way to do this is to
	configure each computer to obtain an IP address
	automatically using DHCP. Click the link to the
	online document “Preparing Your Network” in
	Appendix B, or see the documentation that came
	with your computer.
	• Some cable modem service providers require you
	to use the MAC address of the computer initially
	registered on the account. You can view the MAC
	address in the Attached Devices screen.
Check the Power light to verify correct router	If the Power light does not turn off within 2 minutes
operation.	after you turn the router on, reset the router
	according to the instructions in “Restoring the Default
	Configuration and Password” on page 8-14.

Troubleshooting 8-2

v1.3, October 2009