NETGEAR WNDR3700 Unpack Your Router, Hardware Features

Hardware Setup

N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR3700v4

Unpack Your Router

Your box should contain the following items:

•N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR3700v4

•Router stand

•AC power adapter (plug varies by region)

•Category 5E (Cat 5E) Ethernet cable

•Resource CD

•Installation guide with cabling and router setup instructions

Hardware Features

Before you cable your router, take a moment to become familiar with the label and the front

and back panels. Pay particular attention to the LEDs on the front panel.

Front Panel

The router front panel has the status LEDs and icons shown in the figure. The Wireless and

WPS icons are buttons.

Internet

Power LAN Ports

2.4 GHz

5 GHz USB

Wireless WPS

(1–4)

Figure 1. Front panel LEDs and icons

Contents

Main Page Contents Chapter 1 Hardware Setup Chapter 2 Getting Started with NETGEAR genie Chapter 3 NETGEAR genie Basic Settings Chapter 4 NETGEAR genie Advanced Home Chapter 5 Storage Chapter 6 Security Chapter 7 Administration Chapter 8 Advanced Settings Chapter 9 Troubleshooting Page Getting to know your router Unpack Your Router Hardware Features Front Panel Hardware Setup N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router WNDR3700v4 The following table describes the LEDs, icons, and buttons on the front panel from left to right. Back Panel Label Attach the Stand Position Your Router Cable Your Router Verify the Cabling Page genie Connecting the router Router Setup Preparation Use Standard TCP/IP Properties for DHCP Gather ISP Information Wireless Devices and Security Settings Types of Logins and Access Use NETGEAR genie after Installation Upgrade the Firmware Dashboard (Basic Home Screen) Join Your Wireless Network Manual Method Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Method NETGEAR genie App and Mobile genie App Your Internet connection and network Basic Home Screen Internet Setup Internet Setup Screen Fields Attached Devices Parental Controls Page ReadySHARE Storage Basic Wireless Settings Wireless Settings Screen Fields Region Selection Wireless Network (2.4 GHz b/g/n and 5 GHz) Security Options Settings Change WPA Security Option and Password Guest Networks Guest Network Wireless Security Options WPA Encryption Specify custom settings NETGEAR genie Advanced Home Screen Setup Wizard WPS Wizard Setup Menu WAN Setup Default DMZ Server Change the MTU Size LAN Setup LAN Setup Screen Settings LAN TCP/IP Setup Use Router as a DHCP Server Address Reservation Use the Router as a DHCP Server Address Reservation Quality of Service (QoS) Setup Enable WMM QoS for Wireless Multimedia Applications Set Up QoS for Internet Access QoS for Applications and Online Gaming QoS for a Router LAN Port QoS for a MAC Address Edit or Delete an Existing QoS Policy Accessing and configuring a USB storage drive ReadySHARE Access File-Sharing Scenarios Share Photos Store Files in a Central Location for Printing Share Large Files over the Internet Storage Basic Settings Add or Edit a Network Folder Storage Advanced Settings Available Network Folders Safely Remove a USB Drive Media Server Specify Approved USB Devices Connect to the USB Drive from a Remote Computer Access the Router USB Drive Remotely Using FTP Page Keyword Blocking of HTTP Traffic Block Services (Port Filtering) Page Schedule Blocking Security Event Email Notifications Manage your network Upgrade the Firmware View Router Status Router Information Internet Port Show Statistics Button Connection Status Button Wireless Settings (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz) Page View Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access Manage the Configuration File Back Up Settings Restore Configuration Settings Erase Set Password Password Recovery Customize your network Advanced Wireless Settings Restrict Wireless Access by MAC Address Wireless AP Wireless Repeating Function (WDS) Page Page Set Up the Base Station Set Up a Repeater Unit Port Forwarding and Port Triggering Remote Computer Access Basics Port Triggering to Open Incoming Ports Port Forwarding to Permit External Host Communications How Port Forwarding Differs from Port Triggering Set Up Port Forwarding to Local Servers Add a Custom Service Edit or Delete a Port Forwarding Entry Application Example: Making a Local Web Server Public Set Up Port Triggering Page Dynamic DNS Static Routes Page Remote Management USB Settings Universal Plug and Play IPv6 Auto Detect Fields IPv6 LAN Setup IPv6 Filtering Auto Config 6to4 Tunnel Pass Through Fixed IPv6 Fixed WAN Setup IPb6 Fixed LAN Setup DHCP PPPoE Traffic Meter Page Quick Tips Sequence to Restart Your Network Power LED Check Ethernet Cable Connections Wireless Settings Troubleshoot with the LEDs Power LED Is Off or Blinking LEDs Never Turn Off Internet LED Is Off Wireless 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz LEDs Are Off Cannot Log In to the Router Cannot Access the Internet Page Changes Not Saved Incorrect Date or Time Wireless Connectivity Wireless Signal Strength Page Factory Settings Table 2. Factory default settings Technical Specifications Table 3. WNDR3700v4 router specifications Table 2. Factory default settings (continued) Table 3. WNDR3700v4 router specifications (continued)