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... OR Gaming console OR DVR OR Internet TV Universal WiFi Range Extender (WN3000RP) Existing Router PRODUCT OVERVIEW The NETGEAR Universal WiFi Range Extender effectively doubles the operating distance of your office desk or home theater. 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...
... OR Gaming console OR DVR OR Internet TV Universal WiFi Range Extender (WN3000RP) Existing Router PRODUCT OVERVIEW The NETGEAR Universal WiFi Range Extender effectively doubles the operating distance of your office desk or home theater. 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...
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... days only © 2011 NETGEAR, Inc. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of Apple Inc., registered in the United States and/or other countries. and/or subsidiaries in the U.S. 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...
... days only © 2011 NETGEAR, Inc. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of Apple Inc., registered in the United States and/or other countries. and/or subsidiaries in the U.S. 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...
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... described in this publication may occur due to change without notice. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP ©2011 NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of phone numbers at http://support.netgear.com . Other brand and product names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed...
... described in this publication may occur due to change without notice. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP ©2011 NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of phone numbers at http://support.netgear.com . Other brand and product names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed...
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... To use this button, stick a paper clip into the reset hole and hold it until the Status LED flashes. • WPS button. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Hardware Features Note: For best performance, position antennas pointing up. WPS PC to your router or wireless adapter. • Device On/Off button.... A WPS connection is powered on. • Link Rate. The LED is lit when the Extender is best. - You can use this for a wired connection to a PC. • Status. Green is connected to a computer or other ...
... To use this button, stick a paper clip into the reset hole and hold it until the Status LED flashes. • WPS button. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Hardware Features Note: For best performance, position antennas pointing up. WPS PC to your router or wireless adapter. • Device On/Off button.... A WPS connection is powered on. • Link Rate. The LED is lit when the Extender is best. - You can use this for a wired connection to a PC. • Status. Green is connected to a computer or other ...
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... the network if the connection is up and running. Because data traffic routed through the Extender network only when the computer is in place. NETGEAR recommends that wireless computers can join. Getting Started 6 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...
... the network if the connection is up and running. Because data traffic routed through the Extender network only when the computer is in place. NETGEAR recommends that wireless computers can join. Getting Started 6 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...
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... Rate LED is green or amber and the PC to Extender Connection LED is green, the Extender is working as it to a different location. 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. Range extender location The best connection is established when there is...
... Rate LED is green or amber and the PC to Extender Connection LED is green, the Extender is working as it to a different location. 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. Range extender location The best connection is established when there is...
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...LED is designed to use its LAN port to a router. Getting Started 8 Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Connect a PC to the Extender with an Ethernet cable. 2. Log In to the Extender You can log in to the Extender to use the Smart Wizard or to use Ethernet cable to connect the...gaming console, printer, or PC. Log in as described in the Universal WiFi Extender WN3000RP Installation Guide that the Extender LAN LED is securely connected to the Extender with an Ethernet Cable Usually, you connect to the Extender wirelessly, but you can connect. • Make sure that your...
...LED is designed to use its LAN port to a router. Getting Started 8 Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Connect a PC to the Extender with an Ethernet cable. 2. Log In to the Extender You can log in to the Extender to use the Smart Wizard or to use Ethernet cable to connect the...gaming console, printer, or PC. Log in as described in the Universal WiFi Extender WN3000RP Installation Guide that the Extender LAN LED is securely connected to the Extender with an Ethernet Cable Usually, you connect to the Extender wirelessly, but you can connect. • Make sure that your...
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...options, see Upgrade the Firmware on page 23), and the software automatically checks for the user name. NETGEAR recommends that you set up your Extender to connect to include http:// when you log in your browser. 3. This screen shows what the ...default password is password. Type admin for new firmware at the NETGEAR website. • The Status screen displays with the menu on the left. The Universal WiFi Extender WN3000RP Installation Guide (included in prompt, make sure to a wireless network. In the address field of your Extender. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP 2.
...options, see Upgrade the Firmware on page 23), and the software automatically checks for the user name. NETGEAR recommends that you set up your Extender to connect to include http:// when you log in your browser. 3. This screen shows what the ...default password is password. Type admin for new firmware at the NETGEAR website. • The Status screen displays with the menu on the left. The Universal WiFi Extender WN3000RP Installation Guide (included in prompt, make sure to a wireless network. In the address field of your Extender. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP 2.
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Log in the installation guide. 3. From the menu, select Setup Wizard. The following screen displays: This is the same Smart Wizard that displays during installation as described in to use the Smart Wizard again: 1. Getting Started 10 Note: Once you begin using the Smart Wizard, you must complete all of its steps before you can exit. 2. Either select a network from the list, or select the Manually input my wireless SSID radio button and type the SSID. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP After installation, to the Extender as described previously.
Log in the installation guide. 3. From the menu, select Setup Wizard. The following screen displays: This is the same Smart Wizard that displays during installation as described in to use the Smart Wizard again: 1. Getting Started 10 Note: Once you begin using the Smart Wizard, you must complete all of its steps before you can exit. 2. Either select a network from the list, or select the Manually input my wireless SSID radio button and type the SSID. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP After installation, to the Extender as described previously.
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Make sure that the correct network name is shown, and then click Continue. Getting Started 11 The Extender connects to your wireless network and click Continue. Enter the passphrase for your existing wireless network. The next screen displays: 5. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP 4.
Make sure that the correct network name is shown, and then click Continue. Getting Started 11 The Extender connects to your wireless network and click Continue. Enter the passphrase for your existing wireless network. The next screen displays: 5. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP 4.
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... network, click the copy password button. 7. For instance, if you use Windows, you use a screen like this happens, 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 network name with _EXT added to the...
... network, click the copy password button. 7. For instance, if you use Windows, you use a screen like this happens, 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 network name with _EXT added to the...
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... radio button to select your home network. 1. WPS supports WPA and WPA2 wireless security. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Connect the Extender to an Existing Network You can connect with WPS automatically sets WPA2 + WPA wireless security on the Extender network. The Extender joins your wireless network is not on the list, and it is set), then connecting...
... radio button to select your home network. 1. WPS supports WPA and WPA2 wireless security. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Connect the Extender to an Existing Network You can connect with WPS automatically sets WPA2 + WPA wireless security on the Extender network. The Extender joins your wireless network is not on the list, and it is set), then connecting...
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... your wireless device, or follow the WPS instructions that displays. Within 2 minutes, press the WPS button on the side of the Extender. WPS button 2. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP To use WPS to the Extender. To log in the field that came with your wireless device. button or press the WPS • PIN Number. Your wireless...
... your wireless device, or follow the WPS instructions that displays. Within 2 minutes, press the WPS button on the side of the Extender. WPS button 2. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP To use WPS to the Extender. To log in the field that came with your wireless device. button or press the WPS • PIN Number. Your wireless...
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... use the Wireless Settings screen to change the wireless settings for the Extender's network and to set up ). To change the network name (SSID) for the extender's network: 1. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP The Extender tries to find the wireless client (the computer) that is set... up . Note: If you add a WPS client, WPS automatically sets the Extender's wireless security to change these settings in...
... use the Wireless Settings screen to change the wireless settings for the Extender's network and to set up ). To change the network name (SSID) for the extender's network: 1. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP The Extender tries to find the wireless client (the computer) that is set... up . Note: If you add a WPS client, WPS automatically sets the Extender's wireless security to change these settings in...
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...Open System, or Shared Key. Note: The authentication is less secure than WEP. These values must use a passphrase to access the Extender. WEP uses encryption keys and data encryption for data security. Set Up WEP 1. Enter 10 hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0-9, ...computers do not support this network. • WEP. The default is an open wireless network. This automatically creates the keys. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP • None. This is Open System. Any wireless computer or device is more secure, but still leaves data transmissions unencrypted...
...Open System, or Shared Key. Note: The authentication is less secure than WEP. These values must use a passphrase to access the Extender. WEP uses encryption keys and data encryption for data security. Set Up WEP 1. Enter 10 hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0-9, ...computers do not support this network. • WEP. The default is an open wireless network. This automatically creates the keys. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP • None. This is Open System. Any wireless computer or device is more secure, but still leaves data transmissions unencrypted...
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...(this . • Use Static IP Address. WPA with TKIP can be used on all wireless computers support passphrase key generation. Extender Network Settings 18 Most networks are disabled if WPA-PSK or WPA authentication is not usually necessary. Select which security option you ... radio button for the WPA or WPA2 option of 0-9, a-f, or A-F). 5. These values are always encrypted using the default key. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Note: Not all computers and access points in your network. If you set to save your settings. The wireless network router assigns ...
...(this . • Use Static IP Address. WPA with TKIP can be used on all wireless computers support passphrase key generation. Extender Network Settings 18 Most networks are disabled if WPA-PSK or WPA authentication is not usually necessary. Select which security option you ... radio button for the WPA or WPA2 option of 0-9, a-f, or A-F). 5. These values are always encrypted using the default key. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Note: Not all computers and access points in your network. If you set to save your settings. The wireless network router assigns ...
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... the currently running firmware version. You can also select Status from the menu to Existing Network • Name (SSID). Your Extender is set up to connect to http://www.mywifiext.net, after the automatic firmware check, the Status screen displays. The subnet ...secondary domain name server (DNS). See Show Statistics on page 20. The status of packets received for the gateway. - Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP - Gateway IP Address. The currently selected language. Connection Status to display this SSID, also called the wireless name. • Connection Status.
... the currently running firmware version. You can also select Status from the menu to Existing Network • Name (SSID). Your Extender is set up to connect to http://www.mywifiext.net, after the automatic firmware check, the Status screen displays. The subnet ...secondary domain name server (DNS). See Show Statistics on page 20. The status of packets received for the gateway. - Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP - Gateway IP Address. The currently selected language. Connection Status to display this SSID, also called the wireless name. • Connection Status.
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... network DHCP client on this port since reset or manual clear. The IP address of the Domain Name Server (DNS) of the Extender. Extender Wireless Settings • Name (SSID). the name (SSID) of the Extender. RxPkts The number of packets received on the wireless network. • IP Subnet Mask. The country where the... packets transmitted on this port since reset or manual clear. Show Statistics Fields Field Description LAN or WLAN (Port) The statistics for use. • Channel. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Extender IP Info • MAC Address.
... network DHCP client on this port since reset or manual clear. The IP address of the Domain Name Server (DNS) of the Extender. Extender Wireless Settings • Name (SSID). the name (SSID) of the Extender. RxPkts The number of packets received on the wireless network. • IP Subnet Mask. The country where the... packets transmitted on this port since reset or manual clear. Show Statistics Fields Field Description LAN or WLAN (Port) The statistics for use. • Channel. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Extender IP Info • MAC Address.
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...http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Maintenance heading, select Network Devices to display the following screen: Back Up and Manage Extender Settings From the Extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Maintenance heading, select Backup Settings to display this port. The Backup and ...Continued) Field Description Collisions The number of current bandwidth used on this port since the last power cycle or reset. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Table 1. Up Time The time elapsed since reset or manual clear. Poll Interval Specify the poll interval frequency.
...http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Maintenance heading, select Network Devices to display the following screen: Back Up and Manage Extender Settings From the Extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Maintenance heading, select Backup Settings to display this port. The Backup and ...Continued) Field Description Collisions The number of current bandwidth used on this port since the last power cycle or reset. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Table 1. Up Time The time elapsed since reset or manual clear. Poll Interval Specify the poll interval frequency.
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... in the Backup Settings screen. When you have located it available if something goes wrong. Extender Network Settings 22 Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP correctly, you should back up the information to have it , click Restore to send the file to the Extender. Erase the Settings Under some circumstances (for example, if you have lost track of...
... in the Backup Settings screen. When you have located it available if something goes wrong. Extender Network Settings 22 Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP correctly, you should back up the information to have it , click Restore to send the file to the Extender. Erase the Settings Under some circumstances (for example, if you have lost track of...