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WNR3500 user manual
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136 pages, 2 Mb
202-10305-01
March 2008
v1.0
NETGEAR
, Inc.
4500 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
NETGEAR RangeMax™
Wireless-N Gigabit
Router WNR3500
User
Manual
Contents
Main
Regulatory Compliance Information
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Europe EU Declaration of Conformity
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FCC Requirements for Operation in the United States
FCC Information to User
FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure
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FCC Declaration Of Conformity
Maximum Wireless Signal Rate Derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 Specifications
RangeMax Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNR3500
Product and Publication Details
Contents
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About This Manual
Conventions, Formats, and Scope
How to Use This Manual
How to Print This Manual
Revision History
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Chapter 1 Configuring Basic Connectivity
Using the Setup Manual
Logging In to Your Wireless Router
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Configuring Your Internet Connection Using the Smart Setup Wizard
Viewing and Configuring Basic ISP Settings
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Chapter 2 Safeguarding Your Network
Choosing Appropriate Wireless Security
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2-4 Safeguarding Your Network
Table2-2. Other Features That Enhance Security
Recording Basic Wireless Settings Setup Information
Changing Wireless Security Settings
Viewing Basic Wireless Settings
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Configuring WEP Wireless Security
Configuring WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK Wireless Security
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Viewing Advanced Wireless Settings
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Using Push 'N' Connect (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)
Push Button Configuration
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Security PIN Entry
Configuring the WPS Settings
Connecting Additional Wireless Client Devices after WPS Setup
Restricting Wireless Access by MAC Address
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Changing the Administrator Password
Backing Up Your Configuration
Understanding Your Firewall
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Chapter 3 Restricting Access From Your Network
Content Filtering Overview
Blocking Access to Internet Sites
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Blocking Access to Internet Services
Configuring a User-Defined Service
Blocking Services by IP Address Range
Scheduling Blocking
Viewing Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access
Configuring E-mail Alert and Web Access Log Notifications
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Setting the Time
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Chapter 4 Customizing Your Network Settings
Using the LAN IP Setup Options
Configuring a Device Name
Configuring LAN TCP/IP Setup Parameters
Using the Router as a DHCP Server
Using Address Reservation
Using a Dynamic DNS Service
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Configuring the WAN Setup Options
Disabling the SPI Firewall
Setting Up a Default DMZ Server
Responding to a Ping on the Internet (WAN) Port
Setting the MTU Size
Configuring NAT Filtering
Configuring Static Routes
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Wireless Repeating (Also Called WDS)
Wireless Repeating Function
Setting Up the Base Station
Setting Up a Repeater Unit
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Chapter 5 Fine-Tuning Your Network
Allowing Inbound Connections to Your Network
How Your Computer Accesses a Remote Computer through Your Router
How Port Triggering Changes the Communication Process
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How Port Forwarding Changes the Communication Process
How Port Forwarding Differs from Port Triggering
Configuring Port Forwarding to Local Servers
Adding a Custom Service
Editing or Deleting a Port Forwarding Entry
Configuring Port Triggering
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Using Universal Plug and Play
Optimizing Wireless Performance
Configuring Quality of Service
Using WMM QoS for Wireless Multimedia Applications
Configuring QoS for Internet Access
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Changing the MTU Size
Optimizing Your Network Bandwidth
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Overview of Home and Small Office Networking Technologies
Assessing Your Speed Requirements
Chapter 6 Using Network Monitoring Tools
Viewing Wireless Router Status Information
Table 6 -1 describes the router status fields.
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Using Network Monitoring Tools 6-3
Table6-1. Wireless Router Status Fields (continued)
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Viewing a List of Attached Devices
Managing the Configuration File
Backing Up and Restoring the Configuration
Erasing the Configuration
Upgrading the Router Software
Upgrading Automatically to New Router Software
Upgrading Manually to New Router Software
Enabling Remote Management Access
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Chapter 7 Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Quick Tips
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Troubleshooting Basic Functions
Troubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface
Troubleshooting the Internet Connection
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Troubleshooting a Network Using the Ping Utility
Testing the LAN Path to Your Router
Testing the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device
Problems with Date and Time
Solving Wireless Connection Problems
Using Your Wireless Card Setup Program
Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity
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Restoring the Default Configuration and Password
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Technical Specifications A-1
Appendix A Technical Specifications
Default Configuration Settings
TableA-1. WNR3500 Router Default Configuration Settings
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TableA-1. WNR3500 Router Default Configuration Settings (continued)
A-2 Technical Specifications
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Technical Specifications A-3
General Specifications
TableA-2. WNR3500 Router General Specifications
Restoring the Default User Name and Password
Appendix B Related Documents
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