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1 350 East Plumeria DriveSan Jose, CA 95134 USAS eptember Wireless Gigabit Router WNR3500Lv2 user Manual2N300 Wireless Gigabit Router WNR3500Lv2 2011 NETGEAR, Inc. All rights part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means without the written permission of NETGEAR, SupportThank you for choosing NETGEAR. To register your product, get the latest product updates, or get support online, visit us at Phone (US & Canada only): 1-888-NETGEARP hone (Other Countries): See Support information , the NETGEAR logo, and Connect with Innovation are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc.

2 And/or its subsidiaries in the United States and/or other countries. Information is subject to change without notice. Other brand and product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders. 2011 NETGEAR, Inc. All rights of ConditionsTo improve internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this document without notice. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use, or application of, the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described 1 Hardware SetupUnpack Your Router .. 8 Hardware Features.. 8 Front Panel .. 9 Back Panel .. 10 Label .. 10 Position Your Router .

3 11 Prepare the Router .. 11 Cable Your Router .. 13 Verify the Cabling .. 14 Chapter 2 Getting Started with NETGEAR GenieRouter Setup Preparation.. 16 Use Standard TCP/IP Properties for DHCP .. 16 Gather ISP Information .. 16 Wireless Devices and Security Settings .. 16 Types of Logins and Access.. 16 NETGEAR Genie Setup .. 17 Use NETGEAR Genie after Installation .. 17 Upgrade Router Firmware .. 18 Router Dashboard (Basic Home Screen) .. 19 Add Wireless Devices or Computers to Your Network .. 20 Manual Method .. 20Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Method .. 20 Chapter 3 Genie Basic SettingsInternet Setup .. 22 Internet Setup Screen Fields .. 22 Attached Devices .. 24 Parental Controls.

4 25 ReadySHARE USB Storage.. 25 Basic Wireless Settings .. 26 Wireless Settings Screen Fields .. 27 Change WPA Security Option and Passphrase .. 28 Guest Networks .. 29 Guest Network Wireless Security Options .. 304N300 Wireless Gigabit Router WNR3500Lv2 Chapter 4 Genie Advanced HomeSetup Wizard .. 32 WPS Wizard .. 33 Setup Menu .. 34 WAN Setup.. 35 Default DMZ Server .. 36 Change the MTU Size .. 36 LAN Setup .. 38 LAN Setup Screen Settings .. 39 Use the Router as a DHCP Server.. 39 Address Reservation .. 40 Quality of Service (QoS) Setup .. 41 Chapter 5 USB StorageUSB Drive Requirements .. 47 ReadySHARE Access .. 47 File-Sharing Scenarios .. 48 Basic Settings.. 49 Add or Edit a Network Folder.

5 50 USB Storage Advanced Settings .. 51 Safely Remove a USB Drive .. 52 Specify Approved USB Devices .. 52 Connect to the USB Drive from a Remote Computer.. 54 Access the Router s USB Drive Remotely Using FTP .. 54 Chapter 6 SecurityKeyword Blocking of HTTP Traffic .. 56 Block Services (Port Filtering) .. 57 Schedule Blocking .. 58 Security Event Email Notifications .. 59 Chapter 7 AdministrationUpgrade the Router Firmware .. 62 View Router Status.. 63 Router Information .. 63 Internet Provider (WAN) Setup.. 63 Wireless Settings .. 65 Guest Network .. 66 View Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access .. 66 Manage the Configuration File .. 67 Back Up Settings .. 68 Restore Configuration Settings.

6 68 Erase .. 68 Set Password .. 69 Password Recovery .. 695N300 Wireless Gigabit Router WNR3500Lv2 Chapter 8 Advanced SettingsAdvanced Wireless Settings .. 71 Wireless Repeating Function (WDS) .. 72 Wireless Repeating Function .. 73 Set Up the Base Station .. 74 Set Up a Repeater Unit.. 75 Port Forwarding and Triggering .. 75 Remote Computer Access Basics .. 76 Port Triggering to Open Incoming Ports .. 77 Port Forwarding to Permit External Host Communications .. 78 How Port Forwarding Differs from Port Triggering .. 79 Set Up Port Forwarding to Local Servers .. 79 Add a Custom Service .. 80 Editing or Deleting a Port Forwarding Entry .. 81 Set Up Port Triggering .. 82 Dynamic DNS.

7 84 Static Routes .. 86 Remote Management .. 88 USB Settings .. 89 Universal Plug and Play .. 89 IPv6 .. 91 Traffic Meter .. 91 Chapter 9 TroubleshootingQuick Tips.. 94 Sequence to Restart Your Network .. 94 Check Ethernet Cable Connections .. 94 Wireless Settings .. 94 Network Settings.. 94 Troubleshooting with the LEDs.. 95 Power LED Is Off or Blinking .. 95 Power LED Stays Amber .. 95 LEDs Never Turn Off .. 95 Internet or Ethernet Port LEDs Are Off .. 96 Wireless LED Is Off .. 96 The Push 'N' Connect (WPS) Button Blinks Amber .. 96 Cannot Log In to the Router .. 96 Cannot Access the Internet .. 97 Troubleshooting PPPoE .. 98 Troubleshooting Internet Browsing .. 99 Changes Not Saved.

8 99 Wireless Connectivity .. 100 Wireless Signal Strength .. 100 Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility .. 100 Test the LAN Path to Your Router .. 100 Test the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device .. 1016N300 Wireless Gigabit Router WNR3500Lv2 Appendix A Supplemental InformationFactory Settings .. 103 Technical Specifications .. 105 Appendix B Notification of ComplianceIndex711. Hardware SetupGetting to know your routerIf you have not already set up your new Router using the installation guide that comes in the box, this chapter walks you through the hardware setup. Chapter 2, Getting Started with NETGEAR Genie, explains how to set up your Internet chapter contains the following sections: Unpack Your Router Hardware Features Position Your Router Cable Your Router Verify the Cabling For information about ReadySHARE features in your product, see Chapter 5, USB Storage and For more information about the topics covered in this Manual , visit the Support website at Setup8N300 Wireless Gigabit Router WNR3500Lv2 Unpack Your RouterOpen the box and remove the Router , cables, and installation cablePower adapterWireless-N 150 RouterStandFigure 1.

9 Package contentsYour box should contain the following items: n300 Wireless Gigabit Router WNR3500Lv2 Slide-on Router stand AC power adapter (plug varies by region) Category 5e (Cat 5E) Ethernet cable Installation guide with cabling and Router setup instructionsIf any parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. Keep the carton and original packing materials, in case you need to return the product for repair. Hardware FeaturesBefore 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 Setup9 n300 Wireless Gigabit Router WNR3500Lv2 Front PanelThe Router front panel has the status LEDs and icons shown in the figure.

10 Figure 2. Front panelTable 1. Front panel LED descriptions LEDD escriptionPower Solid amber. The unit is starting up after being powered on. Solid green. The power is on, and the Router is ready. Blinking amber. A firmware update is in progress. Blinking green. The firmware is corrupt. Off. Power is not supplied to the Solid amber. The IP address has not been acquired. Solid green. An IP address has been received; ready to transmit data. Off. No Ethernet cable is connected between the Router and the Solid blue. The Wireless radio is operating. Off. The Wireless radio is ports 1 4 Solid green.