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... including WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, mixed mode and WEP • Connect - DATA SHEET Range Extender Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Extended Wireless Range Router Range Extends wireless coverage Universal compatibility Easy install-no CD required Connect iPad®, Smartphones, and more UNIVERSAL WIFI RANGE EXTENDER Extends range of any wireless b/g/n router or gateway from NETGEAR and other brands • Superior Security - Keep your home for power cables or device...
... including WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, mixed mode and WEP • Connect - DATA SHEET Range Extender Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Extended Wireless Range Router Range Extends wireless coverage Universal compatibility Easy install-no CD required Connect iPad®, Smartphones, and more UNIVERSAL WIFI RANGE EXTENDER Extends range of any wireless b/g/n router or gateway from NETGEAR and other brands • Superior Security - Keep your home for power cables or device...
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Other brand names mentioned herein are for 90 days only © 2011 NETGEAR, Inc. Universal WiFi Range Extender - Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134-1911 USA 1-888-NETGEAR (638-4327) E-mail: info@NETGEAR.com www.NETGEAR.com 24/7 T E C H N I C A L S U P P O R T* *Basic ...x 2.91 x 1.77 in the United States and/or other countries. WN3000RP DATA SHEET Secure Connection Connects to wall socket Power on your extender Secure wireless connection Package Contents • Universal WiFi Range Extender (WN3000RP) • Installation guide Standards • IEEE® 802.11 b/g/n ...
Other brand names mentioned herein are for 90 days only © 2011 NETGEAR, Inc. Universal WiFi Range Extender - Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134-1911 USA 1-888-NETGEAR (638-4327) E-mail: info@NETGEAR.com www.NETGEAR.com 24/7 T E C H N I C A L S U P P O R T* *Basic ...x 2.91 x 1.77 in the United States and/or other countries. WN3000RP DATA SHEET Secure Connection Connects to wall socket Power on your extender Secure wireless connection Package Contents • Universal WiFi Range Extender (WN3000RP) • Installation guide Standards • IEEE® 802.11 b/g/n ...
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Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP ©2011 NETGEAR, Inc. Statement of NETGEAR, Inc. No part of this publication may occur due to change without notice. Other brand and product names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may be ...make changes to the products described in this manual, visit the Support website at http://support.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/984 Trademarks NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, and Connect with Innovation are registered trademarks or trademarks of , the product(s) or...
Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP ©2011 NETGEAR, Inc. Statement of NETGEAR, Inc. No part of this publication may occur due to change without notice. Other brand and product names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may be ...make changes to the products described in this manual, visit the Support website at http://support.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/984 Trademarks NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, and Connect with Innovation are registered trademarks or trademarks of , the product(s) or...
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... (WPA or WPA2). - The side panel has the following features: • Ethernet port. Press the WPS button to wirelessly connect the Extender to a PC. • Status. Turns the device on . • Link Rate. There is best. - Amber is poor. Red...WPS connection is connected to your router or wireless adapter. • Device On/Off button. Getting Started 5 WPS PC to Extender. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Hardware Features Note: For best performance, position antennas pointing up. This LED indicates a WPS wireless connection. - Blinking green. This ...
... (WPA or WPA2). - The side panel has the following features: • Ethernet port. Press the WPS button to wirelessly connect the Extender to a PC. • Status. Turns the device on . • Link Rate. There is best. - Amber is poor. Red...WPS connection is connected to your router or wireless adapter. • Device On/Off button. Getting Started 5 WPS PC to Extender. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Hardware Features Note: For best performance, position antennas pointing up. This LED indicates a WPS wireless connection. - Blinking green. This ...
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...is up and running. Figure 2. Range Extender in a home When to Use Your Extender NETGEAR recommends that you connect to a wireless network that wireless computers can join. NETGEAR recommends that you connect through the Extender is inherently slower than traffic routed directly...routers do this, the Extender has two main jobs: 1. In its network name (SSID). Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP How the Extender Works The Extender works like a bridge between a wireless router and a computer or wireless device outside the wireless router's range. The Extender acts as an access ...
...is up and running. Figure 2. Range Extender in a home When to Use Your Extender NETGEAR recommends that you connect to a wireless network that wireless computers can join. NETGEAR recommends that you connect through the Extender is inherently slower than traffic routed directly...routers do this, the Extender has two main jobs: 1. In its network name (SSID). Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP How the Extender Works The Extender works like a bridge between a wireless router and a computer or wireless device outside the wireless router's range. The Extender acts as an access ...
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... LED is green or amber and the PC to Extender Connection LED is green, the Extender is green. DO DON'T Figure 3. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP The Extender LEDs can help you tell if the extender is correctly set up the Extender and continue to check the LEDs. As you move the Extender, continue to check the Link Rate and the...
... LED is green or amber and the PC to Extender Connection LED is green, the Extender is green. DO DON'T Figure 3. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP The Extender LEDs can help you tell if the extender is correctly set up the Extender and continue to check the LEDs. As you move the Extender, continue to check the Link Rate and the...
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... because it is on. Plug the Extender into an electrical outlet. On your Extender as described in the Universal WiFi Extender WN3000RP Installation Guide that the Extender LAN LED is designed to use its LAN port to connect a wired device such as Mozilla Firefox or Microsoft Internet Explorer. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Connect a PC to the Extender with an Ethernet cable. 2. Connect...
... because it is on. Plug the Extender into an electrical outlet. On your Extender as described in the Universal WiFi Extender WN3000RP Installation Guide that the Extender LAN LED is designed to use its LAN port to connect a wired device such as Mozilla Firefox or Microsoft Internet Explorer. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Connect a PC to the Extender with an Ethernet cable. 2. Connect...
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...screen displays with the menu on the left. NETGEAR recommends that you set up your Extender has an Internet connection, the Firmware Upgrade screen displays (see Upgrade the Firmware on page 23). • If your Extender to connect to include http:// when you type...The Universal WiFi Extender WN3000RP Installation Guide (included in the package) explains how to enter a user name and password: If you set a more configuration options, see the log in (see Set the Password on page 23), and the software automatically checks for the user name. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP 2....
...screen displays with the menu on the left. NETGEAR recommends that you set up your Extender has an Internet connection, the Firmware Upgrade screen displays (see Upgrade the Firmware on page 23). • If your Extender to connect to include http:// when you type...The Universal WiFi Extender WN3000RP Installation Guide (included in the package) explains how to enter a user name and password: If you set a more configuration options, see the log in (see Set the Password on page 23), and the software automatically checks for the user name. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP 2....
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Note: Once you begin using the Smart Wizard, you must complete all of its steps before you can exit. 2. From the menu, select Setup Wizard. Getting Started 10 The following screen displays: This is the same Smart Wizard that displays during installation as described previously. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP After installation, to the Extender as described in to use the Smart Wizard again: 1. Log in the installation guide. 3. Either select a network from the list, or select the Manually input my wireless SSID radio button and type the SSID.
Note: Once you begin using the Smart Wizard, you must complete all of its steps before you can exit. 2. From the menu, select Setup Wizard. Getting Started 10 The following screen displays: This is the same Smart Wizard that displays during installation as described previously. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP After installation, to the Extender as described in to use the Smart Wizard again: 1. Log in the installation guide. 3. Either select a network from the list, or select the Manually input my wireless SSID radio button and type the SSID.
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Enter the passphrase for your existing wireless network. Getting Started 11 Make sure that the correct network name is shown, and then click Continue. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP 4. The Extender connects to your wireless network and click Continue. The next screen displays: 5.
Enter the passphrase for your existing wireless network. Getting Started 11 Make sure that the correct network name is shown, and then click Continue. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP 4. The Extender connects to your wireless network and click Continue. The next screen displays: 5.
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... your existing network, click the copy password button. 7. 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. The following screen displays: When this : 8. Then go back to the Extender wizard screen and select the check box to confirm that you... added to the end. For instance, if you use Windows, you have connected to your computer is automatically disconnected from the Extender wireless network. 6. Click Continue. If you want to use the same password to access the...
... your existing network, click the copy password button. 7. 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. The following screen displays: When this : 8. Then go back to the Extender wizard screen and select the check box to confirm that you... added to the end. For instance, if you use Windows, you have connected to your computer is automatically disconnected from the Extender wireless network. 6. Click Continue. If you want to use the same password to access the...
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... select your network's passphrase or key and click Continue. Use WPS to Add a PC to the Extender's Wireless Network WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) lets you use WPS during installation. Extender Network Settings 14 Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Connect the Extender to an Existing Network You can connect with WPS automatically sets WPA2 + WPA wireless security on...
... select your network's passphrase or key and click Continue. Use WPS to Add a PC to the Extender's Wireless Network WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) lets you use WPS during installation. Extender Network Settings 14 Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Connect the Extender to an Existing Network You can connect with WPS automatically sets WPA2 + WPA wireless security on...
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... WPS button 2. For 2 minutes, the Extender attempts to add a wireless client (a computer or other wireless device) to the Extender. Select the PIN number radio button and enter the client PIN in to the Extender and use the Extender WPS button to connect: 1. Within 2 ... the field that came with your wireless device, or follow the WPS instructions that displays. Extender Network Settings 15 Locate the WPS button on the front of the Extender. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP To use WPS to connect: 1. The following screen displays: 2. Either click...
... WPS button 2. For 2 minutes, the Extender attempts to add a wireless client (a computer or other wireless device) to the Extender. Select the PIN number radio button and enter the client PIN in to the Extender and use the Extender WPS button to connect: 1. Within 2 ... the field that came with your wireless device, or follow the WPS instructions that displays. Extender Network Settings 15 Locate the WPS button on the front of the Extender. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP To use WPS to connect: 1. The following screen displays: 2. Either click...
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... you are using a WPS button, it tries for 2 minutes. The first time you want to use on your network. Go to your extender network. 3. In the Security Options section of the screen, select the type of wireless security that you add a WPS client, WPS automatically sets ... you created, and enter the passphrase or wireless security key that you click Apply. If you can type in the following screen: 2. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP The Extender tries to find the wireless client (the computer) that is set up). Use its WPS software to try to connect to join the ...
... you are using a WPS button, it tries for 2 minutes. The first time you want to use on your network. Go to your extender network. 3. In the Security Options section of the screen, select the type of wireless security that you add a WPS client, WPS automatically sets ... you created, and enter the passphrase or wireless security key that you click Apply. If you can type in the following screen: 2. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP The Extender tries to find the wireless client (the computer) that is set up). Use its WPS software to try to connect to join the ...
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... encryption. Enter 26 hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0-9, a-f, or A-F). 4. These values must use the passphrase or keys to access the Extender. When using wireless computers or devices that requires a shared key, but some older computers do not support this standard. Security is allowed to...be identical on all computers and access points in the Security Options section, select the WEP radio button. 2. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP • None. When using wireless computers or devices that support WPA2, you can guide you can enter the passphrase to the...
... encryption. Enter 26 hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0-9, a-f, or A-F). 4. These values must use the passphrase or keys to access the Extender. When using wireless computers or devices that requires a shared key, but some older computers do not support this standard. Security is allowed to...be identical on all computers and access points in the Security Options section, select the WEP radio button. 2. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP • None. When using wireless computers or devices that support WPA2, you can guide you can enter the passphrase to the...
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...its IP address dynamically from the router (this up, you will be used only to save your settings. Specify a static IP address. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Note: Not all computers and access points in your network. You can be the default. These values must be identical on which of... the four keys will need to type the encryption key in the Extender: 1. Extender IP Address Setup From the Extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Maintenance heading, select IP Address. The wireless network router assigns an...
...its IP address dynamically from the router (this up, you will be used only to save your settings. Specify a static IP address. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Note: Not all computers and access points in your network. You can be the default. These values must be identical on which of... the four keys will need to type the encryption key in the Extender: 1. Extender IP Address Setup From the Extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Maintenance heading, select IP Address. The wireless network router assigns an...
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.... Primary DNS. The status of packets received for the gateway. - The subnet mask associated with the IP address. - Your Extender is set up to connect to display this SSID, also called the wireless name. • Connection Status. Secondary DNS. The secondary...shows the current settings and the status of the hardware and the currently running firmware version. Extender Network Settings 19 See Show Statistics on page 20. The model of your wireless connection (connected or disconnected). • Link Rate. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP - IP Subnet Mask.
.... Primary DNS. The status of packets received for the gateway. - The subnet mask associated with the IP address. - Your Extender is set up to connect to display this SSID, also called the wireless name. • Connection Status. Secondary DNS. The secondary...shows the current settings and the status of the hardware and the currently running firmware version. Extender Network Settings 19 See Show Statistics on page 20. The model of your wireless connection (connected or disconnected). • Link Rate. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP - IP Subnet Mask.
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...and wireless LAN (WLAN) ports. The current channel, which determines the operating frequency. • Wireless AP. Indicates if the Extender is configured. Show Statistics On the Device Status screen, click Show Statistics to broadcast its SSID. • Wi-Fi Protected ...; Region. the name (SSID) of the Extender. This indicates whether Wi-Fi Protected Setup is configured to display the following : Status The link status of packets transmitted on the wireless network. • IP Subnet Mask. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Extender IP Info • MAC Address.
...and wireless LAN (WLAN) ports. The current channel, which determines the operating frequency. • Wireless AP. Indicates if the Extender is configured. Show Statistics On the Device Status screen, click Show Statistics to broadcast its SSID. • Wi-Fi Protected ...; Region. the name (SSID) of the Extender. This indicates whether Wi-Fi Protected Setup is configured to display the following : Status The link status of packets transmitted on the wireless network. • IP Subnet Mask. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Extender IP Info • MAC Address.
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... manual clear. Show Statistics Fields (Continued) Field Description Collisions The number of current bandwidth used on this port. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Table 1. Rx B/s The average line utilization for this screen. Attached Devices From the Extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Maintenance heading, select Network Devices to display the following screen: Back...
... manual clear. Show Statistics Fields (Continued) Field Description Collisions The number of current bandwidth used on this port. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Table 1. Rx B/s The average line utilization for this screen. Attached Devices From the Extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Maintenance heading, select Network Devices to display the following screen: Back...
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...the Backup Settings screen, click Browse. 2. Close the message window. After an erase, the Extender returns to its factory settings (see Factory Settings on your settings from the Extender. 2. To erase the configuration, click the Erase button in the Backup Settings screen. Restore ... to the previous settings. Click Backup. This takes about 1 minute. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP correctly, you should back up the information to have it , click Restore to send the file to the Extender. Your browser extracts the configuration file from a saved configuration file, enter...
...the Backup Settings screen, click Browse. 2. Close the message window. After an erase, the Extender returns to its factory settings (see Factory Settings on your settings from the Extender. 2. To erase the configuration, click the Erase button in the Backup Settings screen. Restore ... to the previous settings. Click Backup. This takes about 1 minute. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP correctly, you should back up the information to have it , click Restore to send the file to the Extender. Your browser extracts the configuration file from a saved configuration file, enter...