Wireless Signal Strength | NETGEAR WNDR3800 guide

N600 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router Premium Edition WNDR3800

•If your wireless device finds the network but you cannot join the network, check to make sure that your wireless device is compatible with the network that you selected (2.4 GHz or 5 GHz).

•Does your wireless device support the security that you are using for your wireless network (WPA or WPA2)?

•To check the wireless settings for the router, use an Ethernet cable to connect a computer to a LAN port on the router. Then log in to the router and look on the dashboard on the Basic Home screen:

You can click the Wireless pane to view more details. Be sure to configure both sections (for 2.4 GHz b/g/n and 5 GHz a/n) on the Wireless Settings screen and to click Apply if you make changes.

Wireless Signal Strength

If your wireless device finds your network, but the signal strength is weak, check these conditions:

•Is your router too far from your computer, or too close? Place your computer near the router, but at least 6 feet away, and see whether the signal strength improves.

•Is your wireless signal blocked by objects between the router and your computer?

Troubleshooting

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NETGEAR WNDR3800 user manual Wireless Signal Strength

Contents

USA Statement of Conditions Technical SupportTrademarks Contents Genie Advanced Home Administration Appendix a Supplemental Information Hardware Setup ClearChannel Selector Premium FeaturesVideo Mode ReadySHARE TiVo Support Unpack Your New Router Review the box contents Hardware Setup Front Panel Prepare the Router for InstallationHardware Features 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 Browse to http//routerlogin.net Netgear Genie Setup To use Netgear Genie to set up your router 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 Does Your ISP Require a Login? Answer either yes or no Internet SetupInternet Setup Screen Fields Internet IP Address Attached Devices ReadySHARE USB Storage Parental Controls Basic Wireless Settings Region Selection Wireless Settings Screen Fields To view or change basic wireless settings Change WPA Security Option and Passphrase Wireless Network GHz b/g/n and 5.0 GHz a/nSecurity Options Settings 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 either Push Button or PIN Number WPS WizardSelect Advanced WPS Wizard Setup Menu WAN Setup Change the MTU Size Default DMZ Server To set up a default DMZ server, do the following 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 Set Up QoS for Internet Access Quality of Service QoS SetupEnable WMM QoS for Wireless Multimedia Applications  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 Safely Remove a USB Drive ReadySHARE AccessUSB Drive Requirements  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 Click Register  To set up a ReadySHARE account To register the router with a ReadySHARE Cloud account  To access USB contents remotely USB Control Center Utility  To set up ReadySHARE PrinterReadySHARE Printer USB Storage USB Printer Control Center Configuration  To control a USB speaker Scan with a Multi-Function PrinterUSB Speaker USB Storage Advanced Settings Available Network Folders Media Server Settings  To play videos On the TiVo, select TiVo Central My Shows Play WNDR3800 Media on TiVo with ReadyDLNA Select what you want to play or watch Copy TiVo Files onto a Computer Specify Approved USB Devices 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 specify a trusted computer Keyword Blocking of Http Traffic To delete a keyword or domain  To block services Block Services Port Filtering Security  To schedule blocking 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 Erase Set Password To restore configuration settings that you backed up Password Recovery Time Machine Set Up Time Machine To set up Time 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 How Port Forwarding Differs from Port Triggering Set Up Port Forwarding to Local Servers To set up port forwarding 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 103 Dynamic DNS 105 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 type Traffic Meter Troubleshooting Sequence to Restart Your Network Power LEDWireless Settings Quick Tips LEDs Never Turn Off Troubleshooting with the LEDsNetwork Settings Power LED Is Off or Blinking Internet or Ethernet Port LEDs Are Off Wireless LED Is OffCannot Log In to the Router Cannot Access the Internet Incorrect Date or Time Wireless ConnectivityChanges Not Saved Wireless Signal Strength Supplemental Information  To restore the factory default settings Factory Default Settings 122 WNDR3800 Router Specifications Technical Specifications Europe EU Declaration of Conformity Netgear Dual Band WirelessRegulatory Compliance Information 125 FCC Caution FCC Requirements for Operation in the United States Avertissement Industry CanadaImportant Note Radiation Exposure Statement Index 129 130 131