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1. A 1 v1 0 November 2010 3DHD Home Theater Adapter WNHD3004 User Manual Table A 1 Home Theater Adapter Default Configuration Settings Feature Default Setting Wireless SSID WNHD3004 Security WPA WPA2 PSK Broadcast SSID Enabled Transmission Speed Autoa Country Region United States or Europe depending on wireless region RF Channel Auto Operating Mode 802 11 n a mixed mode Data Rate Best Output Power Full a Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802 11 specifications Actual throughput will vary Network conditions and environmental factors including volume of network traffic building materials and construction and network overhead lower actual data throughput rate Physical Specifications Dimensions 175x130x35 mm 6 9x5 1x 1 4 in Weight 0 35 kg 0 77 Ib Environmental Specifications Operating Temperature 0 to 40 C 32 to 104 F Operating Humidity 9 maximum relative humidity non condensing A 2 Technical Specifications v1 0 November 2010 3DHD Home Theater Adapter WNHD3004 User Manual Restoring the Default User Name and Password You can restore the factory default configuration settings to reset the home theater adapter s user name to admin the password to password and the IP address to 192 168 1 240 for AP mode or 192 168 1 241 for Bridge mode This procedure erases your current configuration
2. Rete oe Savetog 86 Log Entries Message ntpd send out NTP request to time g netgear com ntpd receive NTP reply from time g netgear com hostapd wifi STA 00 c0 021143 89 IEEE 802 11 associated hostapd wifid STA 00 c0 02 ft d3 89 WPA received EAPOL Key 2 4 Pairwise with unexpected replay counter hostapd wifid STA 00 c0 02111 3 89 RADIUS starting accounting session 4BC34F 16 00000000 hostapd wifid STA 00 c0 0211 03 89 WPA pairwise key handshake completed RSN entum sita ATA A A de mmm AAR aa nann ninin Table 6 2 describes the Logs screen which contains entries for events like NTP server contact and wireless client association Table 6 2 Logs Item Description Log Options What to view Log types system status or both View Levels Log categories Any combination of Critical Warning or Informational Log Details Priority time and messages Using Network Management Tools 6 5 v1 0 November 2010 SDHD Home Theater Adapter WNHD3004 User Manual NETGEAR SMARTWIZARD Network Settings MAC Address Filter Advanced Wireless LAN Statistics Admin Time System Firmware Wireless Statistics Device Info Wireless Sent 233460 Logs TX Packets Dropped 0 Statistics Knowledge Base Documentation gt Figure 6 4 Traffic Statistics In the main menu under Status select Statistics
3. Note The MAC Address Filter function is available only on the Access Point side By E 4 default it is disabled If enabled it lets you filter out wireless clients for tightened security 4 10 Wireless Security v1 0 November 2010 SDHD Home Theater Adapter WNHD3004 User Manual To restrict access based on MAC addresses 1 Inthe main menu under Advanced select MAC Address Filter and select the option to turn MAC Address Filtering on 2 The Add MAC Filtering Rule screen opens and displays a list of currently active wireless cards and their Ethernet MAC addresses 3 Ifthe device you want appears in the Available Wireless Cards list you can select the radio button of that device to capture its MAC address otherwise you can manually enter a name and the MAC address of the authorized computer You can usually find the MAC address on the bottom label of the wireless device Tip You can copy and paste the MAC addresses from the router s Attached Devices x screen into the MAC Address field of this screen To do this configure each Ss wireless computer to obtain a wireless link to the router The computer should then appear in the Attached Devices screen 4 Click Add to add this wireless device to the Wireless Station Access List Repeat step 3 and step 4 for each additional device you want to add to the list Note When configuring the unit from a wireless computer whose MAC address is not i
4. Connecting to the WNHD3004 3 3 v1 0 November 2010 3DHD Home Theater Adapter WNHD3004 User Manual 3 4 v1 0 November 2010 Connecting to the WNHD3004 Chapter 4 Wireless Security The 3DHD Home Theater Adapter WNHD3004 provides highly effective security features which are covered in detail in this chapter This chapter includes the following sections e Choosing Appropriate Wireless Security on page 4 1 e Changing Wireless Security Settings on page 4 3 e Viewing Network Settings on page 4 5 e Viewing Advanced Wireless Settings on page 4 6 e Using Push N Connect Wi Fi Protected Setup on page 4 7 e Restricting Wireless Access by MAC Address on page 4 10 e Changing the Administrator Password on page 4 12 Choosing Appropriate Wireless Security By default the WNHD3004 bridges in the same package are pre configured with wireless security with a unique network key password that is unique to the individual package like its serial number Unlike wired networks wireless networks allow anyone with a compatible adapter to receive your wireless data transmissions well beyond your walls Operating an unsecured wireless network creates an opportunity for outsiders to eavesdrop on your network traffic or to enter your network to access your computers and files Indoors computers can connect over 802 11n a wireless networks at ranges of up to 500 feet Such distances can allow for othe
5. This section describes tips for troubleshooting some common problems Since the bridge gets the default IP address 192 168 1 241 what if there is more than one bridge When there is more than one bridge all bridges will have the default IP address 192 168 1 241 If the AP is connected to a router all bridges will get DHCP IP addresses from the router therefore there is no IP conflict The IP conflict only affects your access to the bridge user interface It does not impact traffic from devices behind the bridges as they are just bridges How does access to the Ul work when the devices are not connected to a DHCP server Through the default IP By default the Access Point has the IP address 192 168 1 240 and the Bridge has the IP address 192 168 1 241 7 1 v1 0 November 2010 3DHD Home Theater Adapter WNHD3004 User Manual Make sure that the Ethernet cables are securely plugged in e The Internet status light on the wireless range extender is on if the Ethernet cable connecting the wireless range extender and the network is plugged in securely and the WNHD3004 is turned on e Be sure the LED On Off button on the back panel is set to On so that you can monitor the status lights Make sure that the wireless settings in the device and WNHD3004 match exactly e Fora wirelessly connected computer the wireless network name SSID and WEP or WPA security settings of the WNHD3004 and wireless device must match exactly
6. To restore your settings from a saved configuration file enter the full path to the file on your computer or click Browse to browse to the file When you have located it click Restore to send the file to the router The router then reboots automatically AN Warning Do not interrupt the reboot process Erasing the Configuration Under some circumstances for example if you move the router to a different network or if you have forgotten the password you might want to erase the configuration and restore the factory default settings After an erase the unit s password is password To erase the configuration click the Erase button in the Settings Backup screen To restore the factory default configuration settings when you do not know the login password or IP address you must use the Restore Factory Settings button on the rear panel of the router see Restoring the Default Configuration and Password on page 7 3 Upgrading the Software The software also called firmware of the home theater adapter is stored in flash memory and can be upgraded as NETGEAR releases new software Your unit can download and install the new software 6 8 Using Network Management Tools v1 0 November 2010 SDHD Home Theater Adapter WNHD3004 User Manual A screen is provided for upgrading the router In the main menu of the browser interface under Tools select Firmware to display the Firmware Upgrade screen NETGEAR SMARTWIZ
7. 3DHD Home Theater Adapter WNHD3004 User Manual NETGEAR NETGEAR Inc 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose CA 95134 USA 202 10624 02 November 2010 v1 0 2010 by NETGEAR Inc All rights reserved Product Registration Support and Documeniation Register your product at http Avww netgear com register Registration is required before you can use our telephone support service Product updates and Web support are always available at http www netgear com support Setup documentation is available on the support website and on the documentation website When the wireless bridge is connected to the Internet click the Knowledge Base or the Documentation link under Web Support on the main menu to view support information Trademarks NETGEAR and the NETGEAR logo are registered trademarks of NETGEAR Inc in the United States and or other countries Microsoft Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks and Windows Vista is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation Other brand and product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders Statement of Conditions In the interest of improving 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 herein Certificate of t
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9. DHCP Network Settings sso Note The Access Paint can not act as both a DHCP server and a DHCP client at the same time Please change your LAN Connection Type to Static IP if you wantto MAC Address enable DHCP server Filter Advanced Wireless Enable DNS resolution of these two names to WNHD3004 IP address When this is enabled a PC directly connected behind WNHD3004 can browse Admin to http www mywifiext net or http www mywifiext com to access this web GUI www mywifiext net and www mywifiext com DNS resolution Time ifthis is unchecked then a PC needs to browse to the WNHD3004 GUI by IP address usually listed in the home routers attached devices list On the other hand disabling this DNS resolution cansavethe WNHD3004 a little more Firmware CPU power which leads to a little better performance System Ethernet Flow Control 802 3x Device Info Enable Ethernet flow control Wireless In some network setup Ethernet flow control can interfere with TCP flow control If TCP related performance issue is seen user can uncheck Ethernet flow control Logs z to see ifthe device performs better with that Figure 5 1 Configuring the Access Point Parameters By default the LAN Connection Type on the Network Settings screen is set to Dynamic IP DHCP If you select Static IP as the LAN Connection Type these additional fields appear on the screen Access Point IP Address The LAN IP address of the WNHD3004 e Subnet
10. activate the WPS push button feature on the other WNHD3004 units or on your wireless client computer For example using the NETGEAR WNDA3100 USB adapter within the 2 minute period click the picture of this button o9 that the Smart Wizard displays NETGEAR Connecting to your wireless network Step 1 Push the WPS button on your AP router gateway For NETGEAR AP router gateway BUTTON looks like this Step 2 Click the Button below within 2 mintues of completing step 1 WPS button Status Discovery T s qeu Time remaining up to 85 seconds Figure 2 3 The WPS button on the WHD3004 blinks while the two devices are connecting and exchanging the security key When the devices successfully connect the WPS LED on the WHD3004 turns off The Settings screen of the WHD3004 confirms your connection On a NETGEAR adapter you will notice on its Settings screen that WPS sent the security key from the access point to the USB adapter In the future you can add more WPS enabled wireless devices to your network just as easily Repeat this step for each additional WPS push button enabled device you add to your network You are done It was just that easy to set up a secure wireless connection between the home theater adapter and your wireless computer 2 4 Setting Up Your Wireless Network v1 0 November 2010 SDHD Home Theater Adapter WNHD3004 User Manual Setting Up Two WNHD3004 Units You can set up mult
11. e Ifyou have enabled the wireless range extender to restrict wireless access by MAC address you must add the wireless device s MAC address to the Access Point s Wireless Station Access List Make sure that the network settings of the devices are correct Wired and wirelessly connected computers must have network IP addresses on the same network as the WNHD3004 The simplest way to do this is to configure each device to obtain an IP address automatically using DHCP Click the link to the online document Preparing Your Network in Appendix B or see the documentation that came with your computer Troubleshooting Basic Functions The Power light is not on If the Power and other lights are off when your unit is turned on e Make sure that the power cord is correctly connected and that the power adapter is correctly connected to a functioning power outlet and its Power On Off button is in the On position e Check that you are using the power adapter that NETGEAR supplied for this product If the error persists you have a hardware problem and should contact Technical Support at www netgear com support 7 2 Troubleshooting v1 0 November 2010 SDHD Home Theater Adapter WNHD3004 User Manual Troubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface If you are unable to access the router s Web Configuration Interface from a computer on your local network check the following e If you are connecting from a wireless computer try co
12. press the WPS button its WPS light blinks Within 2 minutes press the WPS button on the existing Wireless N bridge that is operating in AP mode Its WPS light starts to blink After 1 2 minutes the new unit in Bridge mode should be associated with the existing unit in AP mode The WPS lights for the AP unit and the Bridge mode unit turn off The Power lights on both units are steadily on 2 6 Setting Up Your Wireless Network v1 0 November 2010 3DHD Home Theater Adapter WNHD3004 User Manual Connecting Other Devices to a WNHD3004 There are four ways you can connect other devices to the access point For wireless devices that support the WPS automated method repeat the steps in the WPS Push Button Client Setup on page 2 3 for the WPS setup method WPS will automatically transfer the security settings from the Wireless N Access Point to the device you are adding For wireless devices that do not support WPS manually configure them Refer to the instructions in the product documentation of the wireless device you will add The default wireless network name SSID is WNHD3400 For wired devices use an Ethernet cable to connect to an available Ethernet port on the WNHD3004 Use the Setup Wizard S M A R T wi Z A R D access point manager 5 GHz Wireless N HD Access Point Bridge mode WNHD3O04 Setup Wizard Setup Wizard The following Web based wizards are designed to assist you in your wireless network setup and w
13. wireless mode 4 4 wireless network name 4 4 wireless port settings 6 3 wireless radio 4 7 6 3 wireless security options 4 4 wireless security setting up 4 7 wireless settings advanced 4 6 basic 4 3 WPA2 PSK encryption 4 2 4 6 WPA PSK WPA2 PSK encryption 4 2 4 6 WPA PSK encryption 4 6 WPS button 4 8 v Index 3 0 November 2010 3DHD Home Theater Adapter WNHD3004 User Manual Index 4 v1 0 November 2010
14. PSK PSK data encryption provides extremely strong data security very AES Mixed mode effectively blocking eavesdropping For more information see Con figuring WPA Wireless Security on page 4 6 4 2 Wireless Security v1 0 November 2010 3DHD Home Theater Adapter WNHD3004 User Manual Table 4 2 Other Features That Enhance Security Security Type Description Turn off the broadcast of the wireless network name SSID For more information see View ing Advanced Wireless Settings on page 4 6 Restrict access based on MAC address For more information see Restricting Wireless Access by MAC Address on page 4 10 If you disable the broadcast of the SSID only devices that know the correct SSID can connect This nullifies the wireless network discovery feature of some products such as Windows XP but your data is still fully exposed to an intruder using available wireless eavesdropping tools You can restrict access to only trusted devices so that unknown devices cannot wirelessly connect to the home theater adapter MAC address filtering adds an obstacle against unwanted access to your network by the general public but the data broadcast over the wireless link is fully exposed This data includes your trusted MAC addresses which can be read and impersonated by a hacker Changing Wireless Security Settings This section describes the wireless settings that you can view and c
15. You can back up the configuration settings to a file and retrieve the file later to restore the settings Save your configuration file after you complete the configuration If the unit fails or becomes corrupted or an administrator password is lost you can easily re create your configuration by restoring the configuration file Managing the Configuration File The configuration settings of the home theater adapter can be backed up to a file which can be used later to restore it In the main menu of the browser interface under Maintenance select Backup Settings The following sections describe the three available options Backing Up and Restoring the Configuration The Restore and Backup options in the Settings Backup screen let you save and retrieve a file containing your bridge s configuration settings Using Network Management Tools 6 7 v1 0 November 2010 SDHD Home Theater Adapter WNHD3004 User Manual To save your settings click Back Up Your browser extracts the configuration file from the bridge and prompts you for a location on your computer to store the file You can give the file a meaningful name at this time such as comcast cfg v Tip Before saving your configuration file change the administrator password to the 197 default password Then change it again after you have saved the configuration file If you forget the password you will need to reset the configuration to factory defaults
16. following two conditions 1 This device may not cause interference and 2 This device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device IMPORTANT NOTE IC Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20CM between the radiator and your body This transmitter must not be co located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter Maximum Wireless Signal Rate Derived from IEEE Standard 802 11 Specifications Actual data throughput will vary Network conditions and environmental factors including volume of network traffic building materials and construction and network overhead lower actual data throughput rate v1 0 November 2010 Product and Publication Details Model Number Publication Date Product Family Product Name Home or Business Product Language Publication Part Number WNHD3004 November 2010 Wireless N Bridge 3DHD Home Theater Adapter WNHD3004 Home English 202 10624 02 vi v1 0 November 2010 Contents Chapter 1 Getting Started Unpacking Your New Home Theater Adapter eee cese reete eae 1 1 Poou LALE TINTE 1 2 LED DOSCIDUON orri nna m m ET 1 2 Back Panel Connectors
17. including your wireless security settings and restores the factory defaults When you log in after resetting the Smart Wizard configuration assistant prompts you to configure these settings To restore the factory default configuration settings 1 Usea sharp object such as a pen or a paper clip to press and hold the Restore Factory Settings button located on the rear panel of the home theater adapter for about 6 seconds 2 Release the Restore Factory Settings button and wait for the home theater adapter to reboot The factory default settings are restored so that you can access the home theater adapter from your Web browser using the factory defaults Technical Specifications A 3 v1 0 November 2010 3DHD Home Theater Adapter WNHD3004 User Manual A 4 v1 0 November 2010 Technical Specifications Appendix B Related Documents This appendix provides links to reference documents you can use to gain a more complete understanding of the technologies used in your NETGEAR product Document Link TCP IP Networking Basics Wireless Networking Basics Preparing Your Network Virtual Private Networking Basics Glossary http documentation netgear com reference enu tcpip index htm http documentation netgear com reference enu wireless index htm http documentation netgear com reference enu wsdhcp index htm http documentation netgear com reference enu vpn index htm http documentation netgear com refer
18. list On the other hand disabling this DNS resolution cansavethe V NHD3004 a little more Firmware cy CPU power which leads to a little better performance System Ethernet Flow Control 802 3x Device Info v Enable Ethernet flow control In some network setup Ethernet flow control can interfere with TCP flow control If TCP related performance issue is seen user can uncheck Ethernet flow control Logs 3 to see ifthe device performs better with that Wireless On this screen you can Change the default IP addresses of the AP and Bridge Station For example if you want to enable a DHCP server change the LAN Connection Type from Dynamic IP to Static IP The AP has a default IP address of 192 168 1 240 and the Bridge Station has a default IP address of 192 168 1 241 Resetting your device to factory defaults resets these IP addresses as well This screen allows you to change the IP addresses Wireless Security 4 5 v1 0 November 2010 3DHD Home Theater Adapter WNHD3004 User Manual Enable or disable DNS resolution for www mywifiext net and www mywifiext com When this option is turned on by default a user can connect a PC to one of the four Ethernet ports on the WNHD3004 and can access its Web Configuration Interface through http www mywifiext net or http www mywifiext com If this option is turned off a user can only access the Web Configuration Interface by its IP address The advantage of turning this opti
19. option to manually pick a channel e Mode Wireless speed The default value is Up to 300 Mbps Security Options The default value is WPA PSK TKIP WPA2 PSK AES For more discussion of the security options see the following sections 3 Click Apply to save your settings 4 4 Wireless Security v1 0 November 2010 SDHD Home Theater Adapter WNHD3004 User Manual Viewing Network Settings This section describes the network settings that you can view in the Network Settings screen 1 Log in to the unit 2 Inthe main menu under Basic select Network Settings SM ARTWIZARD acesspoint manager High performance Wireless N HD Home Theater Adapter mads WNMDI0D4 Setup Wizard Network Settings Wireless Access Point Settings Sonna LAN Connection Type Dynamic P DHCP satel ten TE Note The Access Point can not act as both a DHCP server and a DHCP client atthe same time Please change your LAN Connection Type to Static IP if you want to MAC Address enable DHCP server Filter Advanced Wireless Enable DNS resolution of these two names to WNHD3004 IP address When this is enabled a PC directly connected behind WNHD3004 can browse Admin to http www mywifiext net or http www mywifiext com to access this web GUI www mywifiext net and www mywifiext com DNS resolution Time Ifthis is unchecked then a PC needs to browse to the WNHD3004 GUI by IP address usually listed in the home routers attached devices
20. without a secure connection User name E admin v Password LITIIIIII CI Remember my password Figure 3 1 2 Enter admin for the user name and password for the password If the unit is connected to the Internet you can select Knowledge Base or Documentation under Web Support in the main menu to view support information or the user manual If you do not click Logout the unit waits for 5 minutes after no activity before it automatically logs you out You can adjust this timeout setting on the Administrator Settings screen from the main menu select Tools then Admin Using Firmware Update Once logged in to the Web Configuration Interface you can click the Check button on the Firmware screen to check for new firmware If the update feature discovers a newer version of software you are asked if you want to upgrade to the new software 3 2 Connecting to the WNHD3004 v1 0 November 2010 SDHD Home Theater Adapter WNHD3004 User Manual Firmware Upgrade Assistant A New Firmware Version is Found Do You Want to Upgrade to the New Version Now Current Version V10 2 1 1 0RC4 New Version V103 1 1 1 Fes no Figure 3 2 To download and install a newer version click Yes The update feature automatically installs the most recent firmware A If no new firmware is available the following message appears Firmware Version Check No New Firmware Version Available Figure 3 3
21. ARD access point manager 5 GHz Wireless N HD Access Point Bridge mode WNHDI004 Firmware Upgrade MAC Address Filter Advanced Wireless Current Firmware Version 1 0 0 0 Current Firmware Date April 10 2010 Firmware Information Admin Time Check for New Version from the internet Check System Pires Firmware Upgrade Note Some firmware upgrades reset the configuration options to the factory defaults Before Device lalo performing an upgrade be sure to save the current configuration from the Tools System screen Wireless To upgrade the firmware your PC must have 3 wired connection to the bridge Enter the name of the Logs firmware upgrade file and click on the Upload button Statistics Upload Knowledge Base Documentation Logout Figure 6 5 From this screen you can check for new software versions by clicking the Check button If a new version is found you can download and install it in one step Alternatively you can manually install an upgrade file stored on your computer y gt Tip Before upgrading the router software use the router Settings Backup screen to save X your configuration settings router upgrade might cause the router settings to bd revert to the factory defaults If this happens after completing the upgrade you can restore your settings from the backup Upgrading Automatically to New Software You can click the Check button in the Firmware Upgrade screen to sear
22. Mask The LAN subnet mask of the router Combined with the IP address the IP subnet mask allows a device to know which other addresses are local to it and which must be reached through a gateway or router Note If you change the LAN IP address of the unit while connected through the browser you will be disconnected You must then open a new connection to the new IP address and log in again and your computer must be in the same range of addresses as the unit 5 2 Customizing Your Wireless Network v1 0 November 2010 SDHD Home Theater Adapter WNHD3004 User Manual Default Gateway The LAN IP address of the router e Primary and Secondary DNS Servers The DNS addresses the WNHD3004 will use Using the DHCP Server AN For most applications the default DHCP and TCP IP settings of the WNHD3004 are satisfactory Click the link to the online document TCP IP Networking Basics in Appendix B for an explanation of DHCP and information about how to assign IP addresses for your network By default the DHCP server of WNHD3004 is disabled You can enable it to assign IP DNS server and default gateway addresses to all computers connected to the LAN The assigned default gateway address is the LAN address of the router The router assigns IP addresses to the attached computers from a pool of addresses specified in this screen Each pool address is tested before it is assigned to avoid duplicate addresses on t
23. P subnet mask For an explanation of subnet masks and subnet addressing click the link to the online document TCP IP Networking Basics in Appendix B Default Gateway The IP address of the router in your network Primary DNS Server The Primary Domain Name Server addresses being used by the router A Domain Name Server translates human language URLs such as www netgear com into IP addresses DHCP Server The Secondary Domain Name Server addresses being used by the router Wi reless LAN Wireless Radio The WNHD3004 wireless signal should be enabled all the time MAC Address This is the unique physical address being used by the Ethernet ports of the wireless interface Network Name SSID The wireless network name SSID being used by the wireless port of the Bridge AP The default is WNHD3400 Channel Security Mode Identifies the channel of the wireless port being used Click the link to the online document Wireless Networking Basics in Appendix B for the frequencies used on each channel Indicates the wireless security mode None WPA WPA2 PSK Mixed the default Wi Fi Protected Setup Indicates whether WPS is enabled Using Network Management Tools v1 0 November 2010 SDHD Home Theater Adapter WNHD3004 User Manual Table 6 1 Device Info Status Fields continued Field Description LAN Devices IP Address IP address of the dis
24. and fastest way support WPS to set up very secure wireless Some of my devices support Use the WPS automated setup for The default WPA security key can WPS and some do not devices that support WPS Then be retrieved from the WNHD3004 manually configure the other devices AP web interface to use the WPA security key 2 1 v1 0 November 2010 SDHD Home Theater Adapter WNHD3004 User Manual Access Point Mode WPS Setup These instructions will guide you through connecting the WNHD3004 to a router Then you will connect wirelessly using WPS technology pee is E Router gateway WNHD3004 Laptop with adapter like the NETGEAR Access Point WNDA3100 USB Adapter Lu tepet t E Figure 2 1 1 Connect the Ethernet cable from a LAN port on your existing router or gateway to an Ethernet port on the WNHD3004 Power light 2 Connect the power adapter to the unit Verify that the power light is on You are finished with setting up the access point WPS button light 2 2 Setting Up Your Wireless Network v1 0 November 2010 3DHD Home Theater Adapter WNHD3004 User Manual WPS Push Button Client Setup 1 On the WNHD3004 press the NETGEAR Push N Connect WPS push button Figure 2 2 The WPS button o9 blinks for no more than 2 minutes Setting Up Your Wireless Network 2 3 v1 0 November 2010 SDHD Home Theater Adapter WNHD3004 User Manual 2 Within 2 minutes
25. ch for new software If the unit discovers a newer version of software you can download and install it Using Network Management Tools 6 9 v1 0 November 2010 SDHD Home Theater Adapter WNHD3004 User Manual To automatically upgrade to the new software click Yes to allow the router to download and install the new software file from NETGEAR Web browser by closing the window clicking a link or loading a new page If j Warning When uploading software to the home theater adapter do not interrupt the the browser is interrupted it could corrupt the software When the upload is complete your bridge automatically restarts The upgrade process typically takes about 3 4 minutes 6 10 Using Network Management Tools v1 0 November 2010 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting This chapter provides information about troubleshooting your 3DHD Home Theater Adapter WNHD3004 After each problem description instructions are provided to help you diagnose and solve the problem As a first step please review the Quick Tips oO Tip NETGEAR provides helpful articles documentation and the latest software updates at http www netgear com support This chapter includes the following sections e Troubleshooting Tips e Troubleshooting Basic Functions on page 7 2 e Troubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface on page 7 3 e Restoring the Default Configuration and Password on page 7 3 Troubleshooting Tips
26. ciated with any AP WPS Button Blinking blue WPS in progress Figure 1 1 1 2 Getting Started v1 0 November 2010 SDHD Home Theater Adapter WNHD3004 User Manual Back Panel Connectors Buttons and Switches This illustration identifies the connectors and switches on the back of the unit Power connector On Off button Factory Reset Settings NETGEAR soon Ethernet Ports Figure 1 2 Table 1 1 Connectors and Buttons Connector or Button Description Power connector Port for connecting the AC power adapter Four Mbps Ethernet ports For connecting the unit using Ethernet cables to other equipment like switches game consoles media adapters print servers or a router Factory default reset button Use a paper clip to press this button for about 10 seconds to reset the unit to its factory default settings Mode switch settings Auto Auto is the factory default setting In Auto mode if the unit senses it is connected to a router or gateway it automatically sets itself to run as an AP Otherwise if connected to any other wired device the unit automatically sets itself to run in Bridge mode AP When switched to AP access point mode the unit acts as an access point In this mode connect it to a router The free Ethernet port can be used to connect other equipment to your network using an Ethernet cable Bridge In Bridge mode connect devices to the unit using Ethernet cables and they will connect to your w
27. describes how to connect to your WNHD3004 and keep its firmware up to date You can use the Web Configuration Interface to manage your WNHD3004 This chapter includes e Connecting to Your WNHD3004 e Using Firmware Update on page 3 2 Connecting to Your WNHD3004 You can use a Web browser to log in to a WNHD3004 and view or change its settings To access the Web Configuration Interface 1 Depending on how your WNHD3004 is connected do one of the following a Ifthe WNHD300r is connected with an Ethernet cable open the Web Configuration Interface by typing http IP address of the device in the address field of your browser and then pressing Enter b If your PC is directly connected to the WNHD3004 type either http www mywifiext net or http www mywifiext net in the address field of your browser and then press Enter 3 1 v1 0 November 2010 SDHD Home Theater Adapter WNHD3004 User Manual By default the WNHD3004 in AP mode has a default IP address of 192 168 1 240 and the WNHD3004 in Bridge mode has a default IP address of 192 168 1 241 When the AP is connected to a router both the AP and the Bridge receive dynamic IP addresses from the router The login window opens Connect to 192 168 1 6 PIX FA 7 The server 192 168 1 6 at NETGEAR WNHD3004 requires a username and password Warning This server is requesting that your username and password be sent in an insecure manner basic authentication
28. diolan jikkonforma mal htigijiet essenzjali u ma provvedimenti ohrajn relevanti li hemm fid Dirrettiva 1999 5 EC Magyar Hungarian Alul rott NETGEAR Inc nyilatkozom hogy a Radiolan megfelel a vonatkoz alapvet k vetelm nyeknek s az 1999 5 EC ir nyelv egy b el r sainak Polski Polish Niniejszym NETGEAR Inc ocewiadcza e Radiolan jest zgodny z zasadniczymi wymogami oraz pozosta ymi stosownymi postanowieniami Dyrektywy 1999 5 EC Portugu s NETGEAR Inc declara que este Radiolan est conforme com os requisitos essenciais Portuguese e outras disposi es da Directiva 1999 5 CE Slovensko NETGEAR Inc izjavlja da je ta Radiolan v skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi Slovenian relevantnimi dolo ili direktive 1999 5 ES Slovensky NETGEAR Inc t mto vyhlasuje _e Radiolan sp a z kladn po_iadavky a v etky Slovak pr slu n ustanovenia Smernice 1999 5 ES Suomi NETGEAR Inc vakuuttaa t ten ett Radiolan tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999 5 EY Finnish oleellisten vaatimusten ja sit koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen Svenska H rmed intygar NETGEAR Inc att denna Radiolan st r verensst mmelse med de Swedish v sentliga egenskapskrav och vriga relevanta best mmelser som framg r av direktiv 1999 5 EG slenska H r me l sir NETGEAR Inc yfir pv a Radiolan er samr mi vi grunnkr fur og a rar Icelandic kr fur sem ger ar eru tils
29. dmin to display the Administrator Settings screen 2 To change the password first enter the old password then enter the new password twice 3 Click Apply 4 12 Wireless Security v1 0 November 2010 Chapter 5 Customizing Your Wireless Network This chapter describes how to configure advanced networking features of the 3DHD Home Theater Adapter WNHD3004 including LAN WAN and routing settings It contains the following sections e Using the Network Settings Options on page 5 1 e Optimizing Wireless Performance on page 5 3 Using the Network Settings Options Use the Network Settings screen to configure LAN IP services such as IP address of the unit and the optional DHCP server By default the IP address is assigned dynamically by the DHCP server in the network typically built in to the routers found in home networks Without a router the IP address of the unit operating in AP mode defaults to 192 168 1 240 and when the unit is in bridge mode it defaults to 192 168 1 241 To configure network settings in the main menu of the browser interface under Basic select Network Settings The following screen displays 5 1 v1 0 November 2010 3DHD Home Theater Adapter WNHD3004 User Manual SMARTWEZARD access point manager High performance Wireless N HD Home Theater Adapter mods WHHOSOO4 Setup Wizard Network Settings Wireless Access Point Settings Settings LAN Connection Type Dynamic IP
30. e not WPS enabled you cannot use the WPS setup procedures to add clients that are not WPS enabled You need to record and then manually enter your security settings To connect non WPS enabled and WPS enabled clients to the home theater adapter find the default security key on the Access Point web interface and configure the client for WPA2 using this key Restricting Wireless Access by MAC Address When a Wireless Card Access List is configured and enabled the router checks the MAC address of any wireless device attempting a connection and allows only connections to computers identified on the trusted computers list The Wireless Card Access List displays a list of wireless computers that you allow to connect to the router based on their MAC addresses These wireless computers must also have the correct SSID and wireless security settings to access the wireless router The MAC address is a network device s unique 12 character physical address containing the hexadecimal characters 0 9 a f or A F only and separated by colons for example 00 09 AB CD EF 01 It can usually be found on the bottom of the wireless card or network interface device If you do not have access to the physical label you can display the MAC address using the network configuration utilities of the computer In Windows XP for example typing the ipconfig all command in an MSDOS command prompt window displays the MAC address as the physical address
31. ence enu glossary index htm Related Documents v1 0 November 2010 3DHD Home Theater Adapter WNHD3004 User Manual B 2 Related Documents v1 0 November 2010 A access restricting by MAC address 4 0 access control turning on 4 adding wireless clients 4 7 4 10 administrator password changing 4 2 advanced wireless settings 4 6 autogenerated IP addresses 7 3 automatic logout 3 2 back panel 3 backing up configuration file 6 7 basic settings 4 3 C cables checking 7 2 channel 4 4 wireless port 6 3 clients adding 4 7 4 10 communication mode 6 3 configuration file backing up 6 7 erasing 6 6 managing 6 7 configuration erasing A 3 configuring advanced security 4 6 basic security 4 3 WPA security 4 6 customer support ii Index D default factory settings restoring 7 3 deleting configuration 6 6 device operating mode 4 4 DHCP server 5 5 Documentation Web page 3 2 documents reference B Domain Name Server DNS addresses current 6 3 E encryption 4 erasing configuration 6 8 F factory default settings restoring 7 3 factory settings restoring A 3 firmware version 6 3 front panel 2 interval poll 6 6 IP addresses autogenerated 7 3 current 6 3 LAN 5 2 5 3 IP subnet mask 5 2 6 3 Index 1 v1 0 November 2010 SDHD Home Theater Adapter WNHD3004 User Manual K knowledge base 3 2 L LAN IP setup 5 7 LEDs 2 logout aut
32. ent configuration and restore factory defaults in two ways e Use the Erase function see Erasing the Configuration on page 6 8 e Use the Restore Factory Settings button on the rear panel of the unit Use this method for cases when the administration password or IP address is not known Troubleshooting 7 3 v1 0 November 2010 3DHD Home Theater Adapter WNHD3004 User Manual To restore the factory default configuration settings when you do not know the administration password or IP address use the Restore Factory Settings button on the rear panel of the router 1 Press and hold the Restore Factory Settings button for 10 seconds 2 Release the button and wait for the router to reboot 7 4 Troubleshooting v1 0 November 2010 Appendix A Technical Specifications Default Configuration Settings This appendix provides factory default settings and technical specifications for the 3DHD Home Theater Adapter WNHD3004 Table A 1 Home Theater Adapter Default Configuration Settings Feature Default Setting Login Login URL http IP of unit Login Name admin Login Password case sensitive printed password on product label Local Network Default LAN IP address when not AP mode 192 168 1 240 connected to a DHCP enabled network Bridge mode 192 168 1 241 Subnet 255 255 255 0 DHCP Server Disabled Time Zone GMT 8 Pacific Time Time Zone Enabled for Daylight Saving Enabled Time
33. er 7 Troubleshooting Poupon DS eem c TT 7 1 Troubleshooting Basie FUNCHONS ecccseedsetumt cadit eren deter d an recien tit edades redii 7 2 Troubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface essssssseeee 7 3 Restoring the Default Configuration and Password sssseeeeees 7 3 Appendix A Technical Specifications Defaut Configuration Seringe RENTE E A 1 Restoring the Default User Name and Password see A 3 Appendix B Related Documents Index viii Contents v1 0 November 2010 Chapter 1 Getting Started The WNHD3004 is an Access Point Bridge that by default runs in Auto mode In this mode it detects whether it has a wired connection to a router with DHCP server If it does it automatically sets itself to Access Point the top of the user interface screen displays access point manager This takes about 30 60 seconds If no DHCP is detected through a wired connection it sets itself to Bridge Station mode and the top of the user interface screen displays bridge manager This will take about 60 90 seconds In Auto mode if no DHCP server is detected it runs in Bridge mode If the DHCP server is detected later and this bridge is not connect to any Access Point AP it automatically switches to Access Point mode By default the units run in DHCP client mode which means the AP and Bridge if connected to the AP will both get DHCP IP addresses from the r
34. ettings that you can view and specify in the Advanced Wireless Settings screen which you access under Advanced in the main menu 1 Log in to the unit 2 Inthe main menu under Advanced select Advanced Wireless 4 6 Wireless Security v1 0 November 2010 SDHD Home Theater Adapter WNHD3004 User Manual The available settings in this screen are e Enable SSID Broadcast If this check box is selected the wireless access point will broadcast its name SSID to all wireless stations Stations will be able to see this SSID for connections to this Access Point Enable WMM WMM Wi Fi Multimedia is a component of the IEEE 802 11e wireless LAN standard for quality of service QoS It specifically supports priority tagging and queuing WPS Settings For information about these settings see the following section Using Push N Connect Wi Fi Protected Setup on page 4 7 e Wireless Station Access List For information about this list see Restricting Wireless Access by MAC Address on page 4 10 Using Push N Connect Wi Fi Protected Setup If your wireless clients support Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS you can use this feature to connect a wireless client securely and easily to the Access Point Look for the O symbol on your client device WPS automatically configures the wireless client with the same network name SSID and wireless security settings on the access point Note NETGEAR s Push N Connect featu
35. gital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following methods Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver e Connect the equipment into an electrical outlet on a circuit different from that which the radio receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help 3DHD Home Theater Adapter WNHD3004 Tested to Comply with FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE Modifications made to the product unless expressly approved by NETGEAR Inc could void the user s right to operate the equipment Caution to Canada users High power radars are allocated as primary users meaning they have priority of 5250 5350 MHz and 5650 5850 MHz and these radars could cause interference and or damage to LELAN devices Operation is subject to the
36. he LAN Specify the pool of IP addresses to be assigned by setting the starting IP address and ending IP address These addresses should be part of the same IP address subnet as the router s LAN IP address Optimizing Wireless Performance The speed and operating distance or range of your wireless connection can vary significantly based on the physical placement of the wireless router You should choose a location for your router that will maximize the network speed Note Failure to follow these guidelines can result in significant performance degradation Es or inability to wirelessly connect to the router For complete range and performance specifications click the link to the online document Wireless Networking Basics in Appendix B The following list describes how to optimize wireless router performance Customizing Your Wireless Network 5 3 v1 0 November 2010 3DHD Home Theater Adapter WNHD3004 User Manual e Identify critical wireless links If your network has several wireless devices decide which wireless devices need the highest data rate and locate the router near them Many wireless products have automatic data rate fallback which allows increased distances without loss of connectivity This also means that devices that are farther away might be slower Therefore the most critical links in your network are those where the traffic is high and the distances are great Optimize those first Cho
37. he Manufacturer Importer It is hereby certified that the 3DHD Home Theater Adapter WNHD3004 has been suppressed in accordance with the conditions set out in the BMPT AmtsbIVfg 243 1991 and Vfg 46 1992 The operation of some equipment for example test transmitters in accordance with the regulations may however be subject to certain restrictions Please refer to the notes in the operating instructions Federal Office for Telecommunications Approvals has been notified of the placing of this equipment on the market and has been granted the right to test the series for compliance with the regulations Bestatigung des Herstellers Importeurs Es wird hiermit best tigt dab das 3DHD Home Theater Adapter WNHD3004 gem der im BMPT AmtsbIVfg 243 1991 und Vfg 46 1992 aufgef hrten Bestimmungen entst rt ist Das vorschriftsm fige Betreiben einiger Ger te z B Testsender kann jedoch gewissen Beschr nkungen unterliegen Lesen Sie dazu bitte die Anmerkungen in der Betriebsanleitung Das Bundesamt f r Zulassungen in der Telekommunikation wurde davon unterrichtet da dieses Ger t auf den Markt gebracht wurde und es ist berechtigt die Serie auf die Erf llung der Vorschriften hin zu berpr fen Regulatory Compliance Information This section includes user requirements for operating this product in accordance with National laws for usage of radio spectrum and operation of radio devices Failure of the end user to comply with the applicable requi
38. iple WNHD3004 units for example if you purchase them in the same package Follow the instructions below AP mode Bridge mode if aming console mc i ey a Se internet fe V i Router gateway WNHD3004 WNHD3004 gm Digital media adapter a s a am E a tenet gt a atte Figure 2 4 Setting Up Two WNHD3004 Units at Once To set up two WNHD3004 devices 1 Connect the Ethernet cable from a LAN port in the router or gateway to either LAN port on one home theater adapter 2 Place the other home theater adapter near the media player game console or switch and connect it with an Ethernet cable 3 To complete installation connect power adapters to one or more Wireless N bridges Allow a few minutes for your devices to connect to the Internet Adding an Additional WNHD3004 to Your Network Later Home theater adapters if purchased as a kit are pre configured to securely connect to each other automatically according to the instructions in the previous section To add another WNHD3004 simply use the WPS Wi Fi Protected Setup push button 1 Make sure that the WNHD3004 you are adding is set to Auto or Bridge mode but not set to AP mode and place it near the devices you will connect to it Setting Up Your Wireless Network 2 5 v1 0 November 2010 3DHD Home Theater Adapter WNHD3004 User Manual 2 Connect the power adapter The Power light should blink in green Figure 2 5 3 On the new WNHD3004
39. ireless device connection Wireless Settings Network Settings Add Wireless Device Wizard MAC Address This wizard is designed to assist you in connecting your wireless device to your access point It will Filter guide you through step by step instructions on how to get your wireless device connected Click the button below to begin Advanced Wireless Add Wireless Device Wizard Admin Wireless Network Setup Wizard Time System This wizard is designed to assist you in your wireless network setup It will guide you through step by 4 step instructions on how to setup your wireless network and how to make it secure Firmware Wireless Network Setup Wizard Device Info Wireless Note Some changes made using this Setup Wizard may require you to change some settings on your wireless client adapters so they can still connectto the access point Logs Figure 2 6 The Setup Wizard lets you use two wizards one that guides you through connecting a wireless device to your Access Point and another to help you with your wireless network setup For the Bridge Station this screen has only one function to set up its wireless settings to match it on the AP side either through WPS or through manual settings Setting Up Your Wireless Network 2 7 v1 0 November 2010 3DHD Home Theater Adapter WNHD3004 User Manual 2 8 v1 0 November 2010 Setting Up Your Wireless Network Chapter 3 Connecting to the WNHD3004 This chapter
40. ireless network Typically when a unit is set to bridge mode it is paired with a WNHD3004 working in AP mode On Off button Press this button to turn the WNHD3004 on or off Getting Started 1 3 v1 0 November 2010 SDHD Home Theater Adapter WNHD3004 User Manual Positioning Your Unit The operating distance or range of your wireless connection can vary significantly depending on the physical placement of your unit For example the thickness and number of walls the wireless signal must pass through might limit the range Note Failure to follow these guidelines can result in significant performance degradation or an inability to wirelessly connect to the home theater adapter For best results place your WNHD3400 e Near the center of the area where your computers and other devices will operate preferably within line of sight to your wireless devices e Accessible to an AC power outlet and near Ethernet cables for other devices e Inanelevated location such as a high shelf keeping the number of walls and ceilings between the wireless access point and your other devices to a minimum e Away from any large metal surfaces such as a solid metal door or aluminum studs Large expanses of other materials such as glass insulated walls fish tanks mirrors brick and concrete can also affect your wireless signal e If placing two WNHD3004 devices with a direct line of sight between them do no
41. kipun 1999 5 EC Norsk NETGEAR Inc erkl rer herved at utstyret Radiolan er i samsvar med de Norwegian grunnleggende krav og vrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999 5 EF FCC Requirements for Operation in the United States FCC Information to User This product does not contain any user serviceable components and is to be used with approved antennas only Any product changes or modifications will invalidate all applicable regulatory certifications and approvals FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance of 20 cm between the radiator and your body This transmitter must not be co located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter FCC Declaration Of Conformity We NETGEAR Inc 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose CA 95134 declare under our sole responsibility that the model WNHD3004 3DHD Home Theater Adapter WNHD3004 complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions This device may not cause harmful interference and iv v1 0 November 2010 e This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation FCC Radio Frequency Interference Warnings amp Instructions This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B di
42. n compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999 5 EC Espanol Por medio de la presente NETGEAR Inc declara que el Radiolan cumple con los Spanish requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999 5 CE A amp egi P lA OC D NIO A NETGEAR Inc AC UIA IO Radiolan OIIINOD AO AE BNI Greek OEO IOOEUAAEO ADAEOGOAEO EAE OEO EIEDAO OxAOEEAO AEAOAIAEO OGO IAGAEAO 1999 5 AE Francais Par la pr sente NETGEAR Inc d clare que l appareil Radiolan est conforme aux French exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999 5 CE Italiano Italian Con la presente NETGEAR Inc dichiara che questo Radiolan conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999 5 CE Lithuanian Latviski Ar o NETGEAR Inc deklarc ka Radiolan atbilst Direktivas 1999 5 EK b tiskaj m Latvian prasib m un citiem ar to saistitajiem noteikumiem Lietuvio iuo NETGEAR Inc deklaruoja kad is Radiolan atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir kitas 1999 5 EB Direktyvos nuostatas Nederlands Dutch Hierbij verklaart NETGEAR Inc dat het toestel Radiolan in overeenstemming is met de essenti le eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999 5 EG v1 0 November 2010 Malti Maltese Hawnhekk NETGEAR Inc jiddikjara li dan Ra
43. n the Trusted PC list if you select Turn Access Control On you lose your wireless connection when you click Apply You must then access the unit from a wired computer or from a wireless computer that is on the access control list to make any further changes 6 Click Apply to save your Wireless Station Access List settings Now only devices on this list can wirelessly connect to the home theater adapter Warning MAC address filtering adds an obstacle against unwanted access to your AN network by the general public However your trusted MAC addresses appear in your wireless transmissions so an intruder can read them and impersonate them Do not rely on MAC address filtering alone to secure your network Wireless Security 4 11 v1 0 November 2010 SDHD Home Theater Adapter WNHD3004 User Manual Changing the Administrator Password The default password for the router s Web Configuration Manager is password UR S An Tip Before changing the device password back up your configuration settings with the default password of password If you save the settings with a new password and then you later forget the new password you will have to reset the device back to the factory defaults and log in using the default password of password This means you will have to re enter all the configuration settings To change the administrator password 1 Inthe main menu under Tools select A
44. nnecting from a wired computer e Make sure that your computer s IP address is on the same subnet as the router For instructions on how to configure your computer click the link to the online document Preparing Your Network in Appendix B Note If your computer s IP address is shown as 169 254 x x Windows and Mac OS generate and assign an IP address if the computer cannot reach a DHCP server These autogenerated addresses are in subnet 169 254 x x If your IP address is in this range check the connection from the computer to the router and reboot your computer e Try closing the browser and opening it again or try a different browser e Make sure that you are using the correct login information The factory default login name is admin and the password is password Make sure that Caps Lock is off when entering this information If the unit does not save changes you have made in the Web Configuration Interface check the following e When entering configuration settings be sure to click Apply before moving to another screen or tab or your changes could be lost e Click Refresh or Reload in the Web browser The changes might have occurred but the Web browser might be caching the old configuration Restoring the Default Configuration and Password This section explains how to restore the factory default configuration settings changing the router s administration password back to password You can erase the curr
45. omatic 3 2 MAC addresses current 6 3 restricting access by 4 0 mixed mode encryption 4 2 mode communication 6 3 O optimizing performance 5 3 P package contents passphrases 4 6 password A 3 changing 4 2 restoring 7 3 performance optimizing 5 3 PIN 4 9 placement router 5 4 poll interval 6 6 product label 2 Push N Connect 4 7 push button configuration WPS 4 8 R radio wireless 4 7 6 3 range router 5 3 reference documents B region of operation 4 4 registering product ii restoring configuration 6 7 default factory settings 7 3 restricting access by MAC address 4 10 router status viewing 6 2 S security options 4 4 options compared 4 2 PIN 4 9 setting up 4 1 settings default A password A 3 restoring factory settings A 3 software push button configuration WPS 4 8 software upgrading 6 8 SSID 4 4 statistics usage 6 4 6 6 status viewing 6 subnet mask 5 2 6 3 system up time 6 5 6 6 6 7 T trademarks ii troubleshooting 7 U up time system 6 5 6 6 6 7 upgrading router software 6 8 usage statistics 6 4 6 6 V viewing advanced wireless settings 4 6 basic security settings 4 3 status 6 Index 2 v1 0 November 2010 SDHD Home Theater Adapter WNHD3004 User Manual W Web Configuration Interface troubleshooting 7 3 Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS 4 7 Wireless Card Access List 4 10 wireless clients adding 4 7 4 10
46. on off is that the AP and Bridge will have a higher speed for the connection between them as the DNS resolution for these two names has some CPU overhead Enable or disable Ethernet Flow Control Ethernet flow control is enabled by default but can sometimes interfere with TCP flow control If you have TCP performance issues you can clear the Enable Ethernet Flow Control check box Configuring WPA Wireless Security Wi Fi Protected Access with Pre Shared Key WPA PSK and WPA2 PSK provides extremely strong security very effectively blocking eavesdropping Both methods dynamically change the encryption keys making them nearly impossible to circumvent WPA2 adds support for hardware based AES which adds improved performance and the strongest data encryption Mixed mode allows clients using either WPA PSK TKIP or WPA2 PSK AES This provides the most reliable security and is easiest to implement but it might not be compatible with older adapters To configure WPA2 PSK or WPA PSK WPA2 PSK 1 Inthe main menu under Setup select Wireless Settings 2 Select one of the WPA PSK or WPA2 PSK options for the security type The WPA WPA2 option is the most flexible since it allows clients using either one 3 In the Passphrase field enter a word or group of 8 63 printable characters The passphrase is case sensitive 4 Click Apply to save your settings Viewing Advanced Wireless Settings This section describes the wireless s
47. onfigure in the Wireless Settings screen which you access under Setup in the main menu Viewing Basic Wireless Settings To specify the wireless security settings of your WNHD3004 1 Login to the router as described in Connecting to the WNHD3004 on page 3 1 2 Inthe main menu under Basic select Wireless Settings Wireless Security v1 0 November 2010 SDHD Home Theater Adapter WNHD3004 User Manual S M A R T wi Zz A R D access poln manager 5 GHz Wireless N HD Access Point Bridge mode WNHD3004 Setup Wizard Name SSID WNHD3004 Wireless Region Europe B Settings Channel 500 GHz CH 100 V Network Settings Mode Up to 145Mbps vj MAC Address Security Options Filter Advanced O None Wireless WEP WPA PSK TKIP WPA2 PSK AES 9 WPA PSK TKIP WPA2 PSK AES Admin Time System Firmware Security Options WPA PSK WPA2 PSK Device Info PassPhrase 1TX1824804C1D 8 83 characters or 64 hexdigits Wireless Figure 4 2 The available settings in this screen are e Name SSID Enter a value of up to 32 alphanumeric characters When more than one wireless network is active different wireless network names provide a way to separate the traffic For a wireless device to participate in a particular wireless network it must be configured with the SSID for that network The default SSID is WNHD3400 Region The default value is Europe in Europe and United States in the US Channel Use this
48. ose placement carefully For best results place your router Near the center of the area in which your devices will operate Inan elevated location such as a high shelf where the wirelessly connected computers have line of sight access even if through walls Avoid obstacles to wireless signals Keep wireless devices at least 2 feet from large metal fixtures such as file cabinets refrigerators pipes metal ceilings reinforced concrete and metal partitions 5 4 Customizing Your Wireless Network v1 0 November 2010 Chapter 6 Using Network Management Tools This chapter describes how to use the maintenance features of your 3DHD Home Theater Adapter WNHD3004 You can access these features by selecting the items under Maintenance in the main menu of the browser interface This chapter includes the following sections e Viewing Status and Log Information e Backing Up Your Configuration on page 6 7 Managing the Configuration File on page 6 7 e Upgrading the Software on page 6 8 Viewing Status and Log Information To view status and log information e Inthe main menu of the web interface under Status select Device Info The unit status screen displays 6 1 v1 0 November 2010 3DHD Home Theater Adapter WNHD3004 User Manual NETGEAR SMARTWIZAR Network Settings MAC Address Filter Advanced Wireless Admin Time System Firmware Device Info Wireless Logs S
49. outer You must log in to the router s configuration interface find the DHCP IP addresses for both the AP and STA Bridge devices and then connect to their user interfaces by browsing to their IP addresses Unpacking Your New Home Theater Adapter Your product package should contain the following items Installation Guide e WNHD23004 unit e AC power adapter varies by region e Ethernet cable e Stand Keep the carton including the original packing materials in case you need to return the product for repair v1 0 November 2010 3DHD Home Theater Adapter WNHD3004 User Manual Product Label The product label for the 3DHD Wireless Home Theater Adapter looks like this Fe Deagnes ty NETGEAR in Caitormia c 3C eel rm M ge LAuto om NETGEAR soxc P ar Figure 1 LED Description The lights on the front panel indicate the operating status of the bridge Power LED Flashing green fast The unit is rebooting Flashing green slow The unit is ready For the AP it means that no bridge or other client is connected to it for the Bridge it means that the bridge is not connected with any AP Solid green The AP and the Bridge are associated Wireless Speed LED AP Solid green Wireless function is on Off AP has no STA Bridge associated with it Bridge Solid green Wireless speed is at its best Solid orange Wireless speed is good Solid red Wireless speed is very weak Off Bridge is not asso
50. played device Name if any Name of the displayed device MAC MAC address of the displayed device Refresh button Updates the list of associated LAN devices e Inthe main menu under Status select Wireless to display wireless client address mode rate and signal strength status On the AP side the Wireless screen lists information about each client associated with the AP Wireless Humber Of Wireless Clients 1 MAC Address IP Address Mode Rate Signal Strength s 00 C0 02 FF D3 89 192 168 1 10 lin 0 97 Figure 6 2 On the Bridge Station side the Wireless screen lists the Access Points the Bridge Station can see or scan 6 4 Using Network Management Tools v1 0 November 2010 3DHD Home Theater Adapter WNHD3004 User Manual e Inthe main menu under Status select Logs to display log information NETGEAR M A R T w I Zz A R D access point monager SMARTWIZARD Network Settings MAC Address Filter Advanced Wireless Admin Time System Firmware Device Info Wireless Logs Statistics Knowledge Base Documentation Figure 6 3 a Log Options What to View View Levels Log Details Priority Time adit 1970 tito 174819 2010 nto e990 2010 iato 1752222010 Uo 1782222010 Mto 2990 2010 s Mon Apr 12 5 GHz Wireless N HD Access Point Bridge mode WHHD3004 x System lv Status v Critics v waming V Informational Apply Log Settngs Now
51. r adapter s blue o9 button light ceases blinking and remains on when one of these conditions occurs e The router and the client establish a wireless connection e The 2 minute window period expires for establishing a WPS connection If the connection is not established no WPS security settings will be specified in the home theater adapter Enabling a Wireless Client You can enable a wireless client to join a network using the wireless client s security PIN To do this 1 2 3 4 Log in to the WNHD3004 In the main menu select Add WPS Client and click Next Select the PIN Number setup method On the wireless client obtain its security PIN or follow its specific networking instructions to generate a client security PIN 5 In the Add WPS Client screen of the home theater adapter enter the client security PIN in the Enter Client s PIN field 6 Click Next The Smart Wizard initiates the wireless connection Wireless Security 4 9 v1 0 November 2010 3DHD Home Theater Adapter WNHD3004 User Manual Connecting Additional Wireless Client Devices after WPS Setup You can add WPS enabled and non W PS enabled client devices Adding Additional WPS Enabled Clients To add an additional wireless client device that is WPS enabled follow the procedures in WPS Push Button Client Setup on page 2 3 Adding Additional Non WPS Enabled Clients If you are connecting a combination of WPS enabled clients and clients that ar
52. re is based on the Wi Fi Protected Setup E WPS standard for more information see http www wi fi org All other Wi Fi certified and WPS capable products should be compatible with NETGEAR products that implement Push N Connect When you add wireless clients whether or not they are WPS enabled the added devices must share the same network name SSID and security passphrase For more information see Connecting Additional Wireless Client Devices after WPS Setup on page 4 10 The home theater adapter provides two methods for connecting to a wireless client that supports WPS described in the following sections e Push Button Configuration e Enabling a Wireless Client Wireless Security 4 7 v1 0 November 2010 SDHD Home Theater Adapter WNHD3004 User Manual Push Button Configuration There are two methods to enable a wireless client to join a network using a push button on the router using the physical push button or using the software button in the Add WPS Client screen Using the Physical Push Button 1 Press the button on the home theater adapter for over 5 seconds The blue button light begins to blink in a regular pattern While the light is blinking you have 2 minutes to enable WPS on the client that you are trying to connect to the AP or Bridge 2 On the wireless client follow its specific networking instructions to enable WPS to allow it to connect to the router The home theater adapter s blue o9 but
53. rements may result in unlawful operation and adverse action against the end user by the applicable National regulatory authority v1 0 November 2010 Europe EU Declaration of Conformity C Marking by the above symbol indicates compliance with the Essential Requirements of the R amp TTE Directive of the European Union 1999 5 EC This equipment meets the following conformance standards EN300 328 EN301 489 17 EN60950 A printed copy of the EU Declaration of Conformity certificate for this product is provided in the WNHD3004 product package Europe Declaration of Conformity in Languages of the European Community Cesky Czech NETGEAR Inc t mto prohla uje Ze tento Radiolan je ve shode se z kladn mi po adavky a dal mi pr slu n mi ustanoven mi smernice 1999 5 ES Dansk Undertegnede NETGEAR Inc erkl rer herved at f lgende udstyr Radiolan overholder Danish de v sentlige krav og vrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999 5 EF Deutsch Hiermit erkl rt NETGEAR Inc dass sich das Ger t Radiolan in bereinstimmung mit German den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den brigen einschl gigen Bestimmungen der Richtlinie 1999 5 EG befindet Eesti K esolevaga kinnitab NETGEAR Inc seadme Radiolan vastavust direktiivi 1999 5 EU Estonian p hin uetele ja nimetatud direktiivist tulenevatele teistele asjakohastele s tetele English Hereby NETGEAR Inc declares that this Radiolan is i
54. rs outside your immediate area to access your network Use the security features of your wireless equipment that are appropriate to your needs The time it takes to establish a wireless connection can vary depending on both your security settings and device placement Do not run an unsecured wireless network unless it is your intention to provide free Internet access for the public 4 1 v1 0 November 2010 SDHD Home Theater Adapter WNHD3004 User Manual Wireless data security options i e Range up to 500 foot radius L 4 1 Open system easy but no security 2 MAC access list no data security WNHD3004 3 WPA PSK strong security 4 WPA2 PSK very strong security Note Use these with other features that enhance security Table 4 2 on page 4 3 Figure 4 1 Basic security options are listed in order of increasing effectiveness in the following table For more details on wireless security methods click the link to the online document Wireless Networking Basics in Appendix B Table 4 1 Wireless Security Options Security Type Description None No wireless security Recommended only for troubleshooting wireless connectivity Do not run an unsecured wireless network unless it is your intention to provide free Internet access for the public WPA2 PSK AES Wi Fi Protected Access with Pre Shared Key WPA PSK and WPA2 WPA PSK TKIP WPA2
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56. t place them closer than 10 feet as the antennas are tuned for this optimum distance For information about connecting the WNHD3004 to a router or connecting a wireless device to the WNHD3004 Access Point see Access Point Mode WPS Setup on page 2 2 1 4 Getting Started v1 0 November 2010 Chapter 2 Setting Up Your Wireless Network This chapter describes how to easily and securely set up your home theater adapter using WPS Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS is a standard for easy and secure setup of wireless home networks created by the Wi Fi Alliance and launched in January 2007 For more information about WPS go to http www wi fi org wifi protected setup This chapter provides instructions for using the WPS push button See Chapter 4 Wireless Security for other wireless setup and security options Note Only wireless devices that support the 5GHz 802 11n or the 802 11a standards can connect E d to the WNHD3004 Home Theater Adapter product You cannot use the WNHD3004 with 802 11b g devices This chapter includes the following sections What If Some of My Devices Do Not Support WPS e Access Point Mode WPS Setup on page 2 2 e Setting Up Two WNHD3004 Units on page 2 5 What If Some of My Devices Do Not Support WPS Use this chart to identify the setup method you should use My Wireless Devices Setup to Use Comment All my wireless devices Use the WPS automated setup This is the easiest
57. tatistics Knowledge Base Documentation Figure 6 1 access point manager 5 GHz Wireless N HD Access Point Bridge mode WNHD3O04 Time System up time Firmware Version LAN Connection Type MAC Address IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway Primary DNS Server Secondary DNS Server DHCP Server Wireless LAN Wireless Radio MAC Address Network Name SSID Channel Security Mode Wi Fi Protected Setup Tuesday April 13 2010 12 06 40 AM 6 hours 17 minutes V1 0 0 0 April 10 2010 DHCP Client 00 C0 02FF D3 8C Disabled Enabled 00 C0 02 FF D3 8D WNHD3004 100 WPAWPA2 Personal Disabled 6 2 v1 0 November 2010 Using Network Management Tools 3DHD Home Theater Adapter WNHD3004 User Manual Table 6 1 describes the Device Info status fields Table 6 1 Device Info Status Fields Field Description General Time The current time System up time How long the unit has been running since its last restart Firmware Version The version of the firmware running in the unit LAN Connection Type If set to None the unit has a fixed IP address If set to DHCP Client the unit obtains an IP address dynamically from a DHCP server MAC Address The Media Access Control address This is the unique physical address being used by the Ethernet ports of the unit IP Address The IP address being used by the Ethernet port of the unit IP Subnet Mask The I
58. to display traffic statistics access point manager 5 GHz Wireless N HD Access Point Bridge mode WNHD3OO04 Table 6 3 describes the traffic statistics Table 6 3 Traffic Statistics Item Refresh Statistics Description Refreshes the statistics on this screen Clear Statistics Clears the statistics on this screen LAN Statistics Displays all traffic statistics occurring since the unit was last restarted Sent The number of packets sent on the Ethernet ports TxPkts Dropped The number of transmitted Ethernet packets dropped Collisions The number of collisions on the Ethernet ports Received The number of packets received on the Ethernet ports RxPkts Dropped The number of received Ethernet packets dropped Errors The number of packets received with errors on the Ethernet ports 6 6 Using Network Management Tools v1 0 November 2010 SDHD Home Theater Adapter WNHD3004 User Manual Table 6 3 Traffic Statistics Item Description Wireless Statistics The time elapsed since the router was last restarted Sent The number of wireless packets sent TxPkts Dropped The number of transmitted wireless packets dropped Received The number of wireless packets received RxPkts Dropped The number of received wireless packets dropped Errors The number of wireless packets received with errors Backing Up Your Configuration
59. ton light ceases blinking and remains on when one of these conditions occurs e The router and the client establish a wireless connection e The 2 minute window period expires for establishing a WPS connection If the connection is not established no WPS security settings will be specified in the home theater adapter Using the Software Button in the Add WPS Client Screen 1 Login to the router as described in Connecting to the WNHD3004 on page 3 1 2 In the main menu select Add WPS Client and click Next 3 Select the Push Button setup method Add WPS Client Select a setup method Push Button recommended You can either press the Push Button physically on the router or press the Button below soft Push Button PIN Number Figure 4 3 4 8 Wireless Security v1 0 November 2010 3DHD Home Theater Adapter WNHD3004 User Manual 4 Inthe Add WPS Client screen click the button The following screen displays Connecting to New Wireless Client Please click the software or hardware button on the client to start the WPS process e DELLI LLLI Figure 4 4 The blue Q button light on the home theater adapter begins to blink in a regular pattern While the button light is blinking you have 2 minutes to enable WPS on the device you are trying to connect to the router In the wireless client follow its specific networking instructions to enable WPS to allow it to connect to the router The home theate

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