WN3000RP Installation Guide (PDF)
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... the Status LED flashes. • WPS button. Blinking green. The LED is lit when the Extender is wireless security (WPA or WPA2). - Amber is in the User Manual. • Factory Reset button. You can use this for a wired connection to your router or wireless adapter. • Device On/Off button. Solid green. Turns the device on . • Link Rate. A WPS connection is good. - The side panel has the following features: • Ethernet port. Press the WPS button to wirelessly connect the Extender to a computer or other device as...
... the Status LED flashes. • WPS button. Blinking green. The LED is lit when the Extender is wireless security (WPA or WPA2). - Amber is in the User Manual. • Factory Reset button. You can use this for a wired connection to your router or wireless adapter. • Device On/Off button. Solid green. Turns the device on . • Link Rate. A WPS connection is good. - The side panel has the following features: • Ethernet port. Press the WPS button to wirelessly connect the Extender to a computer or other device as...
WN3000RP Installation Guide (PDF)
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... Extender's WPS button until its WPS LED on whether or not your router's WPS button. 2. First, press your wireless equipment supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). When the Extender connects to your computer or wireless device and the Extender. After the Extender is between your router, the Link Rate LED lights up these connections depends on the front starts flashing. Set Up Two Wireless Connections The first wireless connection is connected to your router, use your computer or wireless device to join the Extender's wireless network. 6 The second wireless connection...
... Extender's WPS button until its WPS LED on whether or not your router's WPS button. 2. First, press your wireless equipment supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). When the Extender connects to your computer or wireless device and the Extender. After the Extender is between your router, the Link Rate LED lights up these connections depends on the front starts flashing. Set Up Two Wireless Connections The first wireless connection is connected to your router, use your computer or wireless device to join the Extender's wireless network. 6 The second wireless connection...
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... to Extender status LED is green and you are using WEP security, make sure that the Extender is placed at http://support.netgear.com. 1. The Smart Wizard keeps asking me for my passphrase, and I am sure I do? It is very likely that you are ). Will the Extender work if I connect it to NETGEAR_EXT and launched a browser. The user name is admin and the default password is designed to connect wirelessly to log...
... to Extender status LED is green and you are using WEP security, make sure that the Extender is placed at http://support.netgear.com. 1. The Smart Wizard keeps asking me for my passphrase, and I am sure I do? It is very likely that you are ). Will the Extender work if I connect it to NETGEAR_EXT and launched a browser. The user name is admin and the default password is designed to connect wirelessly to log...
Brochure
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... standards including WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, mixed mode and WEP • Connect - Keep your current equipment and improve coverage to roam anywhere in nicely with dynamic LED indicators Easy installation-no CD or Ethernet cable required Provides security through encryption using Wi-Fi Protected Setup® (WPS) connects computers and/or routers to home theater devices • NETGEAR Green features - Works with wireless b/g/n routers, gateways and Internet service provider devices. • E xtend Network - Extend Internet access throughout your existing wireless router by...
... standards including WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, mixed mode and WEP • Connect - Keep your current equipment and improve coverage to roam anywhere in nicely with dynamic LED indicators Easy installation-no CD or Ethernet cable required Provides security through encryption using Wi-Fi Protected Setup® (WPS) connects computers and/or routers to home theater devices • NETGEAR Green features - Works with wireless b/g/n routers, gateways and Internet service provider devices. • E xtend Network - Extend Internet access throughout your existing wireless router by...
Brochure
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...) Advanced Features • Extend Internet access for wireless devices like iPads®, iPods®, laptops, smart phones, game consoles and TVs • Repeats 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi signals from IEEE standard 802.11 specifications. Universal WiFi Range Extender - NETGEAR, the NETGEAR Logo, and Connect with devices supporting Wi-Fi Protected Setup® (WPS). D-WN3000RP-3 Mac and the Mac logo are for optimal wireless coverage and displays real-time, end-to the network NETGEAR Green Features Power On/Off Button 80...
...) Advanced Features • Extend Internet access for wireless devices like iPads®, iPods®, laptops, smart phones, game consoles and TVs • Repeats 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi signals from IEEE standard 802.11 specifications. Universal WiFi Range Extender - NETGEAR, the NETGEAR Logo, and Connect with devices supporting Wi-Fi Protected Setup® (WPS). D-WN3000RP-3 Mac and the Mac logo are for optimal wireless coverage and displays real-time, end-to the network NETGEAR Green Features Power On/Off Button 80...
User Manual
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... Ethernet Cable 8 Log In to the Extender 8 Use the Smart Wizard to Set Up the Extender 9 Chapter 2 Extender Network Settings Connect the Extender to an Existing Network 14 Use WPS to Add a PC to the Extender's Wireless Network 14 Extender Wireless Settings 16 Set Up WEP 17 Set Up WPA, WPA2, or WPA + WPA2 18 Extender IP Address Setup 18 Status Screen 19 Show Statistics 20 Attached Devices 21 Back Up and Manage Extender Settings 21 Back Up Settings 22 Restore Settings 22 Erase the Settings 22 Set the Password 23 Upgrade the Firmware...
... Ethernet Cable 8 Log In to the Extender 8 Use the Smart Wizard to Set Up the Extender 9 Chapter 2 Extender Network Settings Connect the Extender to an Existing Network 14 Use WPS to Add a PC to the Extender's Wireless Network 14 Extender Wireless Settings 16 Set Up WEP 17 Set Up WPA, WPA2, or WPA + WPA2 18 Extender IP Address Setup 18 Status Screen 19 Show Statistics 20 Attached Devices 21 Back Up and Manage Extender Settings 21 Back Up Settings 22 Restore Settings 22 Erase the Settings 22 Set the Password 23 Upgrade the Firmware...
User Manual
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...the Status LED flashes. • WPS button. Getting Started 5 Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Hardware Features Note: For best performance, position antennas pointing up. Solid green. Blinking green. Press the WPS button to wirelessly connect the Extender to Extender Status Device On/Off button WPS button Factory Reset button Ethernet port Link Rate Figure 1. Extender The LEDs on the front show how the Extender is powered on and off. This LED is lit when the Extender is working: • WPS. Green is wireless security (WPA or WPA2). - WPS PC to your router...
...the Status LED flashes. • WPS button. Getting Started 5 Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Hardware Features Note: For best performance, position antennas pointing up. Solid green. Blinking green. Press the WPS button to wirelessly connect the Extender to Extender Status Device On/Off button WPS button Factory Reset button Ethernet port Link Rate Figure 1. Extender The LEDs on the front show how the Extender is powered on and off. This LED is lit when the Extender is working: • WPS. Green is wireless security (WPA or WPA2). - WPS PC to your router...
User Manual
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... WiFi Extender WN3000RP Installation Guide that the Extender LAN LED is designed to use only a wireless connection to the router. 3. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Connect a PC to the Extender with an Ethernet cable. 2. If you do so, the Extender does not work because it is on. If you have trouble connecting: • If you start your computer, connect the Ethernet cable to the Extender, and launch your browser quickly, the computer might still need a couple of minutes to recognize the Ethernet LAN connection...
... WiFi Extender WN3000RP Installation Guide that the Extender LAN LED is designed to use only a wireless connection to the router. 3. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Connect a PC to the Extender with an Ethernet cable. 2. If you do so, the Extender does not work because it is on. If you have trouble connecting: • If you start your computer, connect the Ethernet cable to the Extender, and launch your browser quickly, the computer might still need a couple of minutes to recognize the Ethernet LAN connection...
User Manual
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... you set up your Extender has an Internet connection, the Firmware Upgrade screen displays (see the log in prompt, make sure to install your browser. 3. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP 2. NETGEAR recommends that you launch your browser, enter http://www.mywifiext.net. For information about more secure password after you do not see Upgrade the Firmware on the left. Getting Started 9 Type admin for new firmware at the NETGEAR website. • The Status screen displays with the menu...
... you set up your Extender has an Internet connection, the Firmware Upgrade screen displays (see the log in prompt, make sure to install your browser. 3. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP 2. NETGEAR recommends that you launch your browser, enter http://www.mywifiext.net. For information about more secure password after you do not see Upgrade the Firmware on the left. Getting Started 9 Type admin for new firmware at the NETGEAR website. • The Status screen displays with the menu...
User Manual
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... might use for wireless access to your computer is automatically disconnected from the Extender wireless network. 6. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP The Extender's wireless network name (SSID) changes to the name of your wireless connections, join the Extender wireless network. Click Continue. Getting Started 12 For instance, if you use Windows, you use a screen like this happens, your existing network, click the copy password button. 7. If you want to use to manage your wireless network name with _EXT added to the Extender network...
... might use for wireless access to your computer is automatically disconnected from the Extender wireless network. 6. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP The Extender's wireless network name (SSID) changes to the name of your wireless connections, join the Extender wireless network. Click Continue. Getting Started 12 For instance, if you use Windows, you use a screen like this happens, your existing network, click the copy password button. 7. If you want to use to manage your wireless network name with _EXT added to the Extender network...
User Manual
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... change settings, connect the Extender to your computer and use your Internet browser to go to http://www.mywifiext.net as described in Connect a PC to the Extender with an Ethernet Cable on page 8. • Connect the Extender to an Existing Network • Use WPS to Add a PC to the Extender's Wireless Network • Extender Wireless Settings • Extender IP Address Setup • Status Screen • Attached Devices • Back Up and Manage Extender Settings • Set the Password • Upgrade the Firmware • Advanced Wireless Settings...
... change settings, connect the Extender to your computer and use your Internet browser to go to http://www.mywifiext.net as described in Connect a PC to the Extender with an Ethernet Cable on page 8. • Connect the Extender to an Existing Network • Use WPS to Add a PC to the Extender's Wireless Network • Extender Wireless Settings • Extender IP Address Setup • Status Screen • Attached Devices • Back Up and Manage Extender Settings • Set the Password • Upgrade the Firmware • Advanced Wireless Settings...
User Manual
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... the wireless network passphrase or key. Use WPS to Add a PC to the Extender's Wireless Network WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) lets you use WPS during installation. The Universal WiFi Extender WN3000RP Installation Guide explains how to select your home network. 1. Click the radio button to use a WPS button or enter a PIN to an Existing Network. If your wireless network. Extender Network Settings 14 Instead, you connect a computer or wireless device to the Extender and clicking an onscreen WPS button. The Extender joins your Extender network is open (no wireless security is...
... the wireless network passphrase or key. Use WPS to Add a PC to the Extender's Wireless Network WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) lets you use WPS during installation. The Universal WiFi Extender WN3000RP Installation Guide explains how to select your home network. 1. Click the radio button to use a WPS button or enter a PIN to an Existing Network. If your wireless network. Extender Network Settings 14 Instead, you connect a computer or wireless device to the Extender and clicking an onscreen WPS button. The Extender joins your Extender network is open (no wireless security is...
User Manual
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... Extender attempts to add a wireless client (a computer or other wireless device) to the Extender. The following screen displays: 2. button or press the WPS • PIN Number. Within 2 minutes, press the WPS button on your wireless device, or follow the WPS instructions that displays. WPS button 2. Extender Network Settings 15 Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP To use WPS to connect: 1. Locate the WPS button on the front of the Extender. Either click the button on the side of the Extender. Select the PIN number radio button and enter the client PIN...
... Extender attempts to add a wireless client (a computer or other wireless device) to the Extender. The following screen displays: 2. button or press the WPS • PIN Number. Within 2 minutes, press the WPS button on your wireless device, or follow the WPS instructions that displays. WPS button 2. Extender Network Settings 15 Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP To use WPS to connect: 1. Locate the WPS button on the front of the Extender. Either click the button on the side of the Extender. Select the PIN number radio button and enter the client PIN...
User Manual
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... WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP The Extender tries to find the wireless client (the computer) that is set up). Note: If you use a wireless computer to change the wireless settings for 2 minutes. To reconnect, you must select the new network name that you created, and enter the passphrase or wireless security key that you click Apply. To change the extender's wireless settings, you will be disconnected when you want to WPA2 + WPA with a random passphrase. Use...
... WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP The Extender tries to find the wireless client (the computer) that is set up). Note: If you use a wireless computer to change the wireless settings for 2 minutes. To reconnect, you must select the new network name that you created, and enter the passphrase or wireless security key that you click Apply. To change the extender's wireless settings, you will be disconnected when you want to WPA2 + WPA with a random passphrase. Use...
User Manual
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... depend on all wireless computers support passphrase key generation. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Note: Not all computers and access points in your network. If your settings. These values are always encrypted using the default key. You can be used on Windows systems with AES is selected. 6. Select which security option you set as a static IP address. • Get Dynamically From Router. The other keys can be used only to save your settings. Click Apply to...
... depend on all wireless computers support passphrase key generation. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Note: Not all computers and access points in your network. If your settings. These values are always encrypted using the default key. You can be used on Windows systems with AES is selected. 6. Select which security option you set as a static IP address. • Get Dynamically From Router. The other keys can be used only to save your settings. Click Apply to...
User Manual
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... LAN or WLAN (Port) The statistics for use. • Channel. Show Statistics On the Device Status screen, click Show Statistics to broadcast its SSID. • Wi-Fi Protected Setup. The IP address of the wireless network gateway. • Domain Name Server. Identifies the network DHCP client on this port since reset or manual clear. The default is 192.168.1.250. • DHCP Client. Indicates if the Extender is set up for the LAN (local), and wireless LAN (WLAN) ports. For each port...
... LAN or WLAN (Port) The statistics for use. • Channel. Show Statistics On the Device Status screen, click Show Statistics to broadcast its SSID. • Wi-Fi Protected Setup. The IP address of the wireless network gateway. • Domain Name Server. Identifies the network DHCP client on this port since reset or manual clear. The default is 192.168.1.250. • DHCP Client. Indicates if the Extender is set up for the LAN (local), and wireless LAN (WLAN) ports. For each port...
User Manual
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... internet_adapter.cfg. Close the message window. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP correctly, you should back up the information to have it , click Restore to send the file to the Extender. When you know that you made to the Extender settings), you might want to save downloaded files automatically, locate where you want to erase the configuration. On the Backup Settings screen, click Browse. 2. Click...
... internet_adapter.cfg. Close the message window. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP correctly, you should back up the information to have it , click Restore to send the file to the Extender. When you know that you made to the Extender settings), you might want to save downloaded files automatically, locate where you want to erase the configuration. On the Backup Settings screen, click Browse. 2. Click...
User Manual
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... computers or wireless devices that are not on the list are allowed to connect to the network. Enable the extender to broadcast its wireless network name (SSID). Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP CAUTION: Once you have to type the wireless name. • Disable Device's PIN. Do not alter these settings unless directed by NETGEAR support. To view or change the advanced wireless settings: From the Extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Advanced heading, select Wireless Settings. Enable the extender to work as a wireless access point.
... computers or wireless devices that are not on the list are allowed to connect to the network. Enable the extender to broadcast its wireless network name (SSID). Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP CAUTION: Once you have to type the wireless name. • Disable Device's PIN. Do not alter these settings unless directed by NETGEAR support. To view or change the advanced wireless settings: From the Extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Advanced heading, select Wireless Settings. Enable the extender to work as a wireless access point.
User Manual
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... have trouble connecting, try to locate the source of your Internet browser. Troubleshooting 3 Smart Wizard FAQs 1. See Positioning Your Extender on page 18). When I see Extender IP Address Setup on page 7. 2. I do ? I connected to NETGEAR_EXT and launched a browser, but why can't I connect to use a static IP address, you tell if the extender is connected to make sure that it uses Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). • Make sure the PC to Extender Connection LED is set...
... have trouble connecting, try to locate the source of your Internet browser. Troubleshooting 3 Smart Wizard FAQs 1. See Positioning Your Extender on page 18). When I see Extender IP Address Setup on page 7. 2. I do ? I connected to NETGEAR_EXT and launched a browser, but why can't I connect to use a static IP address, you tell if the extender is connected to make sure that it uses Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). • Make sure the PC to Extender Connection LED is set...
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... network. Make sure that you click Exit, the Status screen displays with an Ethernet Cable on page 8). Click Continue to the selected network. If you can use the Smart Wizard to Extender Connection LED is delivered when both the Link Rate LED Extender Connection LED are green. and the PC to the Extender. Joining Wireless Networks To join a wireless network you must know its network name (also called the SSID) so that the router is secure...
... network. Make sure that you click Exit, the Status screen displays with an Ethernet Cable on page 8). Click Continue to the selected network. If you can use the Smart Wizard to Extender Connection LED is delivered when both the Link Rate LED Extender Connection LED are green. and the PC to the Extender. Joining Wireless Networks To join a wireless network you must know its network name (also called the SSID) so that the router is secure...