Hardware Setup | NETGEAR WNDR3800-100NAS specification

1. Hardware Setup	1
Getting to know your wireless router

The N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router Premium Edition WNDR3800 provides high-performance wireless Internet access that is ideal for high-demand applications such as streaming HD video and multiplayer games. Its dual band design provides the maximum flexibility for configuring a home network. This is because the router contains two different types of wireless radios to support connections on both 2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz wireless links.

For help installing your new router, see the installation guide that came in the box. This chapter contains the following sections:

•Premium Features

•Unpack Your New Router

•Prepare the Router for Installation

•Hardware Features

•Position Your Wireless Router

For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the Support website at http://support.netgear.com.

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NETGEAR WNDR3800-100NAS user manual Hardware Setup

Contents

USA Trademarks Technical SupportStatement of Conditions Contents Genie Advanced Home Advanced Settings Appendix a Supplemental Information Hardware Setup ClearChannel Selector Premium FeaturesVideo Mode ReadySHARE TiVo Support Unpack Your New Router Review the box contents Hardware Setup Hardware Features Prepare the Router for InstallationFront Panel LED Descriptions Label Back Panel Position Your Wireless Router Getting Started with Netgear Genie Use Standard TCP/IP Properties for Dhcp Router Setup PreparationTypes of Logins and Access Wireless Devices and Security Settings  To use Netgear Genie to set up your router Netgear Genie SetupBrowse to http//routerlogin.net Upgrade Router Firmware Use Netgear Genie after Installation Router Dashboard Basic Home Screen Manual Method Add Wireless Devices or Computers to Your NetworkWi-Fi Protected Setup WPS Method  To use WPS to join the wireless network Genie Basic Settings Internet Setup Screen Fields Internet SetupDoes Your ISP Require a Login? Answer either yes or no Internet IP Address Attached Devices ReadySHARE USB Storage Parental Controls Basic Wireless Settings  To view or change basic wireless settings Wireless Settings Screen FieldsRegion Selection Security Options Settings Wireless Network GHz b/g/n and 5.0 GHz a/nChange WPA Security Option and Passphrase Guest Networks  To set up a guest network WPA Encryption Set Up a Video NetworkGuest Network Wireless Security Options  To set up a video network Genie Basic Settings Genie Advanced Home Setup Wizard Select Advanced WPS Wizard WPS WizardSelect either Push Button or PIN Number Setup Menu WAN Setup  To set up a default DMZ server, do the following Default DMZ ServerChange the MTU Size Common MTU Sizes  To change the MTU size Select Advanced Setup WAN Setup  To change the LAN settings LAN Setup Use the Router as a Dhcp Server LAN Setup Screen Settings  To reserve an IP address Address Reservation Enable WMM QoS for Wireless Multimedia Applications Quality of Service QoS SetupSet Up QoS for Internet Access  To create a QoS policy for applications and online games QoS for Applications and Online Gaming Click the Add Priority Rule button QoS for a Router LAN Port Click Add Priority Rule QoS for a MAC Address  To edit or delete a QoS policy Editing or Deleting an Existing QoS Policy USB Storage USB Drive Requirements ReadySHARE AccessSafely Remove a USB Drive  To share files with your friends and family File Sharing ScenariosSharing Photos Storing Files in a Central Location for Printing Sharing Large Files over the Internet Basic Settings Add or Edit a Network Folder ReadySHARE Cloud  To set up ReadySHARE Cloud  To register the router with a ReadySHARE Cloud account  To set up a ReadySHARE accountClick Register  To access USB contents remotely ReadySHARE Print  To set up ReadySHARE PrintUSB Control Center Utility USB Storage USB Printer Control Center Configuration USB Speaker Scan with a Multi-Function Printer To control a USB speaker USB Storage Advanced Settings Available Network Folders Media Server Settings Specify Approved USB Devices Play WNDR3800 Media on TiVo with ReadyDLNASelect Advanced USB Storage Media Server Select the Allow only approved devices check box Access the Router’s USB Drive Remotely Using FTP To connect to the router’s USB drive using a Web browser Connect to the USB Drive from a Remote Computer USB Storage Security  To delete a keyword or domain Keyword Blocking of Http Traffic To specify a trusted computer  To block services Block Services Port Filtering Schedule Blocking  To schedule blocking Security Event Email Notifications  To set up email notifications Administration Upgrade the Router Firmware Hardware Version. The router model Internet Port WAN SetupView Router Status Router Information System up time and poll interval statistics Statistics Button View connection status information Connection Status Button Guest Network 2.4 GHz and Guest Network 5 GHz Wireless Settings 2.4 GHz and Wireless Settings 5 GHz View Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access Do not interrupt the reboot process Manage the Configuration FileBack up Settings Restore Configuration Settings  To restore configuration settings that you backed up Set PasswordErase Password Recovery  To set up Time Machine Set Up Time MachineTime Machine  To access the drive Access the Connected USB Hard Drive Before You Back up a Large Amount of Data Administration Change the Partition Scheme Select Guid Partition Table or Master Boot Record MBR Advanced Settings Advanced Wireless Settings AP Mode Wireless Repeating Function WDS Wireless repeating scenario Wireless Repeating Function  To set up the base station Set Up the Base Station  To configure the router as a repeater unit Set Up a Repeater Unit Port Forwarding and Triggering Remote Computer Access Basics Destination port number Port Triggering to Open Incoming Ports Advanced Settings Port Forwarding to Permit External Host Communications  To set up port forwarding Set Up Port Forwarding to Local ServersHow Port Forwarding Differs from Port Triggering Add a Custom Service  To edit or delete a port forwarding entry Click Edit Service or Delete ServiceEditing or Deleting a Port Forwarding Entry Application Example Making a Local Web Server Public Universal Plug and Play on Set Up Port Triggering 101 Dynamic DNS 103 Static Routes  To set up a static route Remote Management Universal Plug and Play USB Settings  To turn on Universal Plug and Play IPv6  To set up an IPv6 Internet connection typeTraffic Meter 110 Troubleshooting Quick Tips Power LED Is Off or Blinking Troubleshooting with the LEDsLEDs Never Turn Off Cannot Log In to the Router Wireless LED Is OffInternet or Ethernet Port LEDs Are Off Cannot Access the Internet Changes Not Saved Wireless ConnectivityIncorrect Date or Time Wireless Signal Strength Supplemental Information  To restore the factory default settings Factory Default Settings 120 WNDR3800 Router Specifications Technical Specifications Regulatory Compliance Information Netgear Dual Band WirelessEurope EU Declaration of Conformity 123 FCC Caution FCC Requirements for Operation in the United States Important Note Radiation Exposure Statement Industry CanadaAvertissement Index 127 128 129

1. Hardware Setup

Getting to know your wireless router