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Cable/Fiber Modem
Open browser and follow
instructions for installation
Contents

Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Install Your Modem Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Preset Wireless Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Wireless Network Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Add Wireless Devices to the Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
WPS Method. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Manual Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Access the N600 Router to Make Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
ReadySHARE Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
USB Control Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Control Center Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
USB Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Scan with a Multifunction Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
USB Speaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Other Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Before You Begin
You can connect directly to a DSL line or to a fiber/cable modem.
Note: If you are connecting to a DSL line, make sure that your DSL
service is active before you install the modem router. You need the
information listed here to install your DSL modem and connect to the
Internet. Please locate it and have it on hand before you start the
installation procedure.
• DSL user name and password. These are usually included in
the welcome letter your DSL ISP sent you when you signed up for
your service. Record your DSL Internet service account user
name and password here:

User name:

Password:

• Your telephone number or DSL account number. If you do not

have voice service, you can use your DSL account number in
place of a phone number.
If you don’t know or cannot locate your user name and password,
call your DSL Internet service provider. The table on the next
page lists the contact information for some of the primary DSL
providers.
Be very specific when speaking with your DSL Internet
service provider. For example, you could say:
I need my DSL service user name and password. Can you help
me?
Note: If your provider says they do not support NETGEAR
devices, tell them you need only your DSL user name and
password; you do not need support.

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DSL Internet Service Provider Phone Number

AT&T DSL (not AT&T U-Verse) 877-722-3755

AT&T/BellSouth DSL (not AT&T U-Verse) 888-321-2375

CenturyLink 800-809-1410

Covad DSL 888-642-6823

EarthLink 888-829-8466

Qwest 800-247-7285

SureWest 888-639-1611

TDS DSL Support 866-571-6662

US Family 800-300-4256

Verizon 800-567-6789

Windstream 877-901-4692

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Install Your Modem Router
Note: Keep your modem router in a vertical position.
 To install your modem router:
1. Connect to the Internet with ADSL or Ethernet WAN.
You can connect either directly to a DSL line or to a fiber/cable
modem.
a. Connect to ADSL (if connecting directly to a DSL line).

Internet

• Install an ADSL microfilter between the phone line and the

phone. A microfilter filters DSL interference out of
standard phone equipment that shares the same line with
DSL service. Example devices are telephones, fax
machines, answering machines, and caller ID displays.
• Connect the ADSL port of the modem router to the ADSL
port of the microfilter.

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 Note: Use an ADSL microfilter for every phone line in the
house if your modem router and telephone connect to the
same phone line.

Plugs into ADSL line

b. Connect to Cable/Fiber (if connecting to a cable/fiber
modem).

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Internet

Cable/Fiber Modem

2. Cable your computer.

Use an Ethernet cable (not provided).

Internet

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Internet

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3. Power on your router.

Internet

Internet

2.4 GHz
Wi l
Wireless LED

a. Connect the power adapter to the router, and plug the power
adapter into an outlet.
b. Wait until the 2.4 GHz Wireless LED turns solid
green.
4. Open a browser.
If a web page does not open,
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close and reopen the browser,
and enter http://routerlogin.net
in the address bar. See
Troubleshooting on page 13.
Enter the router user name
admin and default
password password. Click
OK.
When the main settings
screen opens, you are
asked if you want to check
for an update. Click
Cancel. You can always check for new firmware later after you
are connected to the Internet.

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5. Connect to the Internet.
Select Advanced > Setup Wizard to display the Setup Wizard
screen. Make sure Yes is selected. Then click Next and follow
the prompts to complete the Setup Wizard and be connected to
the Internet.

Note for DSL users: If your DSL ISP requires that you enter a
user name or password, you are prompted to enter this
information. If you do not have this information, contact your DSL
ISP (for more information, see Before You Begin on page 2).
6. After connecting to the Internet, check for firmware updates by
selecting Advanced > Administration > Router Upgrade and
following the on screen prompts.
7. Click Logout and close your browser.
You are now able to enjoy your Internet service with the
NETGEAR DGND3700v2 N600 Wireless Modem Router.

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Preset Wireless Security
This product has a unique WiFi network name (SSID) and network
key (password). The default SSID and network key (password) are
uniquely generated for every device, like a serial number, to protect
and maximize your wireless security. This information is located on
the label on the bottom of the product.

WiFi Network Name (SSID) Network Key (Password)

NETGEAR recommends that you do not change the preset WiFi

network name (SSID) and network key (password). If you do change
the settings, the security SSID and password on the bottom of the
product no longer apply.
Note: Your network names (SSIDs) and passphrases are case-
sensitive. Your network name, security method, and passphrase need
to be the same for all the wireless devices connected to your router
on a network.

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Wireless Network Settings
Record the default preset wireless settings that are printed on the
label in the spaces here for easy reference.

2.4 GHz WiFi network name (SSID):

2.4 GHz network key (password):

5 GHz WiFi network name (SSID):

5 GHz network key (password):

If you change the default settings, record them here for easy
reference, and then store this booklet in a safe place:

2.4 GHz WiFi network name (SSID):

2.4 GHz network key (password):

5 GHz WiFi network name (SSID):

5 GHz network key (Password):

To retrieve or update your wireless password, type

http://www.routerlogin.net in a web browser and log in using the
default user name (admin) and password (password).
Select Basic > Wireless Settings to locate your wireless passwords.

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Add Wireless Devices to the Network
Choose either the manual or Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) method to
add wireless computers and other devices to your wireless network.

WPS Method
If your wireless device supports WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)—
NETGEAR calls this method Push 'N' Connect—you might be
prompted to press the WPS button on the router instead of entering a
password. If this happens:
1. Press the WPS button on the router.
2. Within 2 minutes, press the WPS button on the client device, or
follow the WPS instructions that came with your wireless device to
complete the WPS process. The device will then be connected to
your router.
3. Repeat this process to add other WPS wireless devices.
Note: WPS does not support WEP security. If you try to connect a
WEP client to your network using WPS, it will not work.

Manual Method
1. On the wireless device that you want to connect to your router
(iPhone, laptop, computer, gaming device), open the software
utility that manages its wireless connections. This utility scans
for all wireless networks in your area.
2. Look for the preset NETGEAR WiFi network name (SSID) and
select it. The SSID is located on the product label on the bottom of
the router.
Note: If you changed the name of your network during the setup
process, look for that network name.
3. Enter the preset password (or your custom password if you
changed it), and click Connect.

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 Repeat steps 1–3 to add other wireless devices.

Access the N600 Router to Make Changes

After you use NETGEAR Genie to set up the router, you can log in to
the router to view its settings or make changes.
 To log in to the router:
1. Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that
is connected to the router.
2. Type www.routerlogin.net or www.routerlogin.com in the
address field of the browser. A login screen displays:

3. Enter admin for the user name and password for the password.
The NETGEAR genie screen displays:

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 See the User Manual for more information about the router
screens.
 To change the password for the router user name:
1. Log in to the router.
2. Select Advanced > Administration > Set Password to display the
Set Password screen:

3. Type your old password, and type the new password twice.

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Troubleshooting
If the browser does not display the web page:
• Make sure that the computer is connected to one of the four LAN
Ethernet ports, or wirelessly to the router.
• Make sure that the router is fully up and running. Its WiFi LED
should turn on.
• Close and reopen the browser to make sure that the browser
does not cache the previous page.
• Browse to http://routerlogin.net.
• If the computer is set to a static or fixed IP address (this is
uncommon), change it to obtain an IP address automatically from
the router.
If the modem router does not power on:
1. Check your cables.
• Disconnect and reconnect each cable. There is usually an
audible click when the cable is correctly connected.
• See if the telephone cable connecting your DSL modem
router to the wall jack is plugged into a filter. A filter is not
required if you do not have telephone voice service. A filter
installed where it is not needed might eliminate your ADSL
signal.
2. Power down your DSL modem router, and then power it up again.
a. Shut down your computer and turn off the modem router.
b. Unplug the power adapter and all other cables from the back
of the DSL modem router.
c. Wait 30 seconds, then reconnect the cables and adapter to
your DSL modem router, and turn it on.
d. Make sure that the router power light is on. If the light is off,
try plugging the adapter into another power outlet.

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 e. Turn your computer back on, and wait for the indicator lights
to turn green.
3. Open a web browser and try to access the Internet.
If steps 1–3 do not resolve the problem:
4. Reset your modem.
To reset your DSL modem router, use a pin or paper clip to press
in and hold the Reset button.

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ReadySHARE Access
After installation and set-up, you can insert a USB storage device into
the USB port on the modem router and share the contents with other
network users. (If your USB device has special drivers, it is not
compatible.)

Note: If your USB device requires a power supply, you have to use it
when connecting your USB device to a NETGEAR router or gateway.
It might take up to 2 minutes before the USB drive is ready for sharing
after it is connected to the router.
 To access your USB device:
On Windows systems, use any of these methods:
• Select Start > Run and enter \\readyshare in the dialog box.
Click OK.
• Open Explorer or Safari and enter \\readyshare in the address
bar.
• Open My Network Places, and enter \\readyshare in the address
bar.
On Mac systems, do this:
1. Select Go > Connect to Server.
2. Enter smb://readyshare as the server address.
3. Click Connect.

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The readyshareconnect.exe file (for Windows) is available to
download here: www.netgear.com/readyshare

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USB Control Center
The USB Control Center utility allows you to control a shared USB
device from your computer that is connected to the USB port on your
router. The utility allows you to control a printer.
The utility has to be installed on each computer on your network from
which you want to control the device. You can download this utility at
www.netgear.com/landing/en-us/readyshare.aspx.
When you launch the USB Control Center utility, a screen similar to
the following displays:

This is the main screen, which shows a device icon, the description
for this USB device, and its status.
Available. The device is available from the computer that you are
using.
Waiting to Connect. You need to connect to this device from the
computer that you are using. If this is the first time you are
connecting, you might be prompted to install the device driver.

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The following menu selections are available:
• System. Exit the utility.
• Tools. Access the Control Center Configuration to set up your
shared USB device. See the following section, Control Center
Configuration.
• About. View details about the USB Control Center software.

Control Center Configuration

Select Tools > Configuration to display the following screen:

Automatically execute when logging on Windows. Select this

checkbox to have the utility start automatically when you are logged
in to Windows.
Timeout. Specify the time-out value for holding the USB resource
when it is not in use.

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Language. Select the display language for this utility.

USB Printer
The first time you use a printer, you need to click Connect. You might
be asked to install the driver for this printer. After the driver is
installed, the printer status changes to Available.
Note: Some USB printers (for example: HP and Lexmark printer)
request that you do not connect the USB cable until you are prompted
by the installation software.
If the USB printer is detected and connected automatically, you need
to disconnect the printer, and then wait for the prompt asking you to
click Connect.
Once the printer shows Available status, the grayed out Paused state
no longer displays in the Windows Printers and Faxes window.

This USB printer is ready. The utility does not need to always hold the
connection of this USB printer. Once there is any print job for this
printer, the USB utility connects to this USB printer automatically, then

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prints. After the print job is done, the printer status returns to the
Paused state.

Scan with a Multifunction Printer

You can use the scan feature of a multifunction printer.
1. Make sure that the printer’s status shows as Available.
2. Click the Network Scanner button.
This activates the scanner window that is used to perform the
scans.

USB Speaker
 To control a USB speaker:
1. Select the USB speaker.
2. Click the Connect button to connect this speaker, or click
Disconnect to disconnect the speaker.
If you click Connect, and someone else is already connected to
the speaker, a request is sent to that person. The person who
receives the request can click an Accept or Reject button.
If someone is connected to the speaker and it is not being used (the
router does not detect any activity), the router holds the connection
for the amount of time that is in the timeout value, and then makes it
available.

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Other Features
For additional features, including Live Parental Controls, Traffic
Metering, ReadySHARE, Guest Access, and more, please log into
your router at http://routerlogin.net.

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