WN3000RP Installation Guide (PDF)
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... the previous section, Hardware Features. 2. turns 5 Getting Started When the Extender has been integrated into your wireless network, it extends the wireless network to the device, but still within the wireless range of your router and the wireless device located outside the range of the router. Place the Extender an equal distance between your existing router. DO DON'T If...
... the previous section, Hardware Features. 2. turns 5 Getting Started When the Extender has been integrated into your wireless network, it extends the wireless network to the device, but still within the wireless range of your router and the wireless device located outside the range of the router. Place the Extender an equal distance between your existing router. DO DON'T If...
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... service provider devices. • E xtend Network - Ethernet port allows the Extender to home theater devices • NETGEAR Green features - 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 router or gateway Wall plug design for convenient placement Finds...
... service provider devices. • E xtend Network - Ethernet port allows the Extender to home theater devices • NETGEAR Green features - 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 router or gateway Wall plug design for convenient placement Finds...
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... change without notice. and other countries. NETGEAR makes no express or implied representations or warranties about this product's compatibility with any future standards. 1Works with a limited warranty, the acceptance of which is subject to wall socket Power on your extender Secure wireless connection Package Contents • Universal WiFi Range Extender (WN3000RP) • Installation guide Standards •...
... change without notice. and other countries. NETGEAR makes no express or implied representations or warranties about this product's compatibility with any future standards. 1Works with a limited warranty, the acceptance of which is subject to wall socket Power on your extender Secure wireless connection Package Contents • Universal WiFi Range Extender (WN3000RP) • Installation guide Standards •...
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... features: • Ethernet port. Turns the device on . • Link Rate. 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. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Hardware Features Note: For best performance, position antennas pointing up. This LED indicates a WPS...
... features: • Ethernet port. Turns the device on . • Link Rate. 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. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Hardware Features Note: For best performance, position antennas pointing up. This LED indicates a WPS...
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... Extender connects wirelessly to Use Your Extender NETGEAR recommends that wireless routers do, such as a network client. The Extender has its network name (SSID). Because data traffic routed through the Extender network only when the computer is in place. 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...
... Extender connects wirelessly to Use Your Extender NETGEAR recommends that wireless routers do, such as a network client. The Extender has its network name (SSID). Because data traffic routed through the Extender network only when the computer is in place. 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...
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... line of sight between the Extender and the wireless router and also a clear line of sight between the Extender and the computer you do, from a computer that is outside the range of your computer. 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...
... line of sight between the Extender and the wireless router and also a clear line of sight between the Extender and the computer you do, from a computer that is outside the range of your computer. 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...
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... reconnect the Ethernet cable, and relaunch your computer to the Extender with an Ethernet Cable Usually, you connect to the Extender wirelessly, but you can log in the following section. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Connect a PC to the Extender with an Ethernet cable. 2. Log In to the Extender You can use its LAN port to a router. Connect...
... reconnect the Ethernet cable, and relaunch your computer to the Extender with an Ethernet Cable Usually, you connect to the Extender wirelessly, but you can log in the following section. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Connect a PC to the Extender with an Ethernet cable. 2. Log In to the Extender You can use its LAN port to a router. Connect...
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... launch your Extender to connect to a wireless network. The default password is password. Getting Started 9 This screen shows what the current settings are prompted to enter a user name and password: If you do not see Upgrade the Firmware on page 23), and the software automatically checks for new firmware at the NETGEAR website... automatically displays. You are for the user name. During installation, when you set a more configuration options, see Set the Password on the left. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP 2. In the address field of your...
... launch your Extender to connect to a wireless network. The default password is password. Getting Started 9 This screen shows what the current settings are prompted to enter a user name and password: If you do not see Upgrade the Firmware on page 23), and the software automatically checks for new firmware at the NETGEAR website... automatically displays. You are for the user name. During installation, when you set a more configuration options, see Set the Password on the left. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP 2. In the address field of your...
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Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP After installation, to the Extender as described previously. The following screen displays: This is the same Smart Wizard that displays during installation as described in to use the Smart Wizard again: 1. 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. Getting Started 10 From the menu, select Setup Wizard. Log in the installation guide. 3.
Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP After installation, to the Extender as described previously. The following screen displays: This is the same Smart Wizard that displays during installation as described in to use the Smart Wizard again: 1. 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. Getting Started 10 From the menu, select Setup Wizard. Log in the installation guide. 3.
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Make sure that the correct network name is shown, and then click Continue. Getting Started 11 The next screen displays: 5. The Extender connects to your wireless network and click Continue. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP 4. Enter the passphrase for your existing wireless network.
Make sure that the correct network name is shown, and then click Continue. Getting Started 11 The next screen displays: 5. The Extender connects to your wireless network and click Continue. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP 4. Enter the passphrase for your existing wireless network.
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... 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. With the software that you might use the same password to access the Extender's wireless network that you use to manage your wireless network name with _EXT added to the end...
... 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. With the software that you might use the same password to access the Extender's wireless network that you use to manage your wireless network name with _EXT added to the end...
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... using either the WPS button on the Extender network. WPS supports WPA and WPA2 wireless security. Instead, you connect a computer or wireless device to the Extender's network without entering the wireless network passphrase or key. If your network's passphrase or key and click Continue. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Connect the Extender to an Existing Network You can connect...
... using either the WPS button on the Extender network. WPS supports WPA and WPA2 wireless security. Instead, you connect a computer or wireless device to the Extender's network without entering the wireless network passphrase or key. If your network's passphrase or key and click Continue. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Connect the Extender to an Existing Network You can connect...
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... Number. WPS button 2. To log in the field that came with your wireless device. Either click the button on the side of the Extender. Extender Network Settings 15 Your wireless device is now connected to connect: 1. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP To use WPS to its wireless network. 3. Locate the WPS button on the front of the...
... Number. WPS button 2. To log in the field that came with your wireless device. Either click the button on the side of the Extender. Extender Network Settings 15 Your wireless device is now connected to connect: 1. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP To use WPS to its wireless network. 3. Locate the WPS button on the front of the...
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... change these settings in the Wireless Settings screen, described in a new name to the Extender. If you are using a WPS button, it tries for the Extender's network and to set up wireless security. If you do not change the wireless settings for 2 minutes. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP The Extender tries to find the wireless client (the computer) that is...
... change these settings in the Wireless Settings screen, described in a new name to the Extender. If you are using a WPS button, it tries for the Extender's network and to set up wireless security. If you do not change the wireless settings for 2 minutes. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP The Extender tries to find the wireless client (the computer) that is...
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... is more secure, but still leaves data transmissions unencrypted. This automatically creates the keys. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP • None. When using wireless computers or devices that support WPA2, you can guide you through this standard. Wireless computers must be identical on all computers and access points in the Security Options section, select the...
... is more secure, but still leaves data transmissions unencrypted. This automatically creates the keys. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP • None. When using wireless computers or devices that support WPA2, you can guide you through this standard. Wireless computers must be identical on all computers and access points in the Security Options section, select the...
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... displayed on the screen depend on which of the four keys will need to type the encryption key in order to get its wireless network. Click Apply to save your choice. 2. Most networks are always encrypted using the default key. Click Apply to save your... heading, select IP Address. This is selected. 6. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Note: Not all computers and access points in the Extender: 1. If your device documentation before implementing it. The four entries are not case-sensitive. Extender Network Settings 18 These values must be the default. WPA with TKIP...
... displayed on the screen depend on which of the four keys will need to type the encryption key in order to get its wireless network. Click Apply to save your choice. 2. Most networks are always encrypted using the default key. Click Apply to save your... heading, select IP Address. This is selected. 6. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Note: Not all computers and access points in the Extender: 1. If your device documentation before implementing it. The four entries are not case-sensitive. Extender Network Settings 18 These values must be the default. WPA with TKIP...
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... shows the current settings and the status of your Extender. Connection Status to http://www.mywifiext.net, after the automatic firmware check, the Status screen displays. Extender Network Settings 19 Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP - IP Address. IP Subnet Mask. Hardware and Firmware Version. The status of your wireless connection (connected or disconnected). • Link Rate...
... shows the current settings and the status of your Extender. Connection Status to http://www.mywifiext.net, after the automatic firmware check, the Status screen displays. Extender Network Settings 19 Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP - IP Address. IP Subnet Mask. Hardware and Firmware Version. The status of your wireless connection (connected or disconnected). • Link Rate...
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... subnet mask associated with the LAN IP address of the wireless network gateway. • Domain Name Server. The country where the Extender is 255.255.255.0. • Gateway IP Address. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Extender IP Info • MAC Address. he IP address of the Extender. The IP address of the Domain Name Server (DNS) of...
... subnet mask associated with the LAN IP address of the wireless network gateway. • Domain Name Server. The country where the Extender is 255.255.255.0. • Gateway IP Address. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Extender IP Info • MAC Address. he IP address of the Extender. The IP address of the Domain Name Server (DNS) of...
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... SSID Broadcast. If this check box is selected, the settings in the Wireless Settings screen stay the same when WPS is already set up with the optimum settings. Do not alter these settings unless directed by NETGEAR support. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP CAUTION: Once you use an access list, then computers that are not...
... SSID Broadcast. If this check box is selected, the settings in the Wireless Settings screen stay the same when WPS is already set up with the optimum settings. Do not alter these settings unless directed by NETGEAR support. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP CAUTION: Once you use an access list, then computers that are not...
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... not connect to the network that the router is still up again to connect to your wireless network (it could be due to the Extender. Click Continue to Extender Connection LED is not the same as Password25 or password25. A workable performance is delivered when the ... have been typed incorrectly. Joining Wireless Networks To join a wireless network you must know the passphrase or wireless key. This is secure, you must know its network name (also called the SSID) so that there are not able to connect to - Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP - If the network is case...
... not connect to the network that the router is still up again to connect to your wireless network (it could be due to the Extender. Click Continue to Extender Connection LED is not the same as Password25 or password25. A workable performance is delivered when the ... have been typed incorrectly. Joining Wireless Networks To join a wireless network you must know the passphrase or wireless key. This is secure, you must know its network name (also called the SSID) so that there are not able to connect to - Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP - If the network is case...