WN3000RP Installation Guide (PDF)
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... router. turns 5 Place the Extender and Apply Power 1. Place the Extender an equal distance between your router and the wireless device located outside the range of your router. The Status LED green. 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 existing router.
... router. turns 5 Place the Extender and Apply Power 1. Place the Extender an equal distance between your router and the wireless device located outside the range of your router. The Status LED green. 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 existing router.
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... TVs • Enhance Existing Equipment - Ethernet port allows the Extender to function as a Wireless-N bridge Blu-ray player 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 entire wireless network and conveniently avoids additional need to insert a CD or...
... TVs • Enhance Existing Equipment - Ethernet port allows the Extender to function as a Wireless-N bridge Blu-ray player 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 entire wireless network and conveniently avoids additional need to insert a CD or...
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... socket Power on your extender Secure wireless connection Package Contents • Universal WiFi Range Extender (WN3000RP) • Installation guide Standards • IEEE® 802.11 b/g/n 2.4 GHz • Fast Ethernet port Warranty • Localized to change without notice. 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...
... socket Power on your extender Secure wireless connection Package Contents • Universal WiFi Range Extender (WN3000RP) • Installation guide Standards • IEEE® 802.11 b/g/n 2.4 GHz • Fast Ethernet port Warranty • Localized to change without notice. 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...
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... Use Your Extender NETGEAR recommends that you connect to a network, it acts as an access point, the Extender performs tasks that wireless computers can join. Figure 2. Getting Started 6 In its role as a network client. 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 has its network name...
... Use Your Extender NETGEAR recommends that you connect to a network, it acts as an access point, the Extender performs tasks that wireless computers can join. Figure 2. Getting Started 6 In its role as a network client. 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 has its network name...
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.... You are for the user name. During installation, when you launch your Extender has an Internet connection, the Firmware Upgrade screen displays (see the log in your Extender to connect to include http:// when you set up your browser. 3. NETGEAR recommends that you type http://www.mywifiext.net in prompt, make sure to a wireless network.
.... You are for the user name. During installation, when you launch your Extender has an Internet connection, the Firmware Upgrade screen displays (see the log in your Extender to connect to include http:// when you set up your browser. 3. NETGEAR recommends that you type http://www.mywifiext.net in prompt, make sure to a wireless network.
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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. Getting Started 10 The following screen displays: This is the same Smart Wizard that displays during installation as described previously. Note: Once you begin using the Smart Wizard, you must complete all of its steps before you can exit. 2. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP After installation, to the Extender as described in to use the Smart Wizard again: 1. From the menu, select Setup Wizard.
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. Getting Started 10 The following screen displays: This is the same Smart Wizard that displays during installation as described previously. Note: Once you begin using the Smart Wizard, you must complete all of its steps before you can exit. 2. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP After installation, to the Extender as described in to use the Smart Wizard again: 1. From the menu, select Setup Wizard.
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Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP 4. The next screen displays: 5. The Extender connects to your wireless network and click Continue. Make sure that the correct network name is shown, and then click Continue. Enter the passphrase for your existing wireless network. Getting Started 11
Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP 4. The next screen displays: 5. The Extender connects to your wireless network and click Continue. Make sure that the correct network name is shown, and then click Continue. Enter the passphrase for your existing wireless network. Getting Started 11
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... Windows, you use a screen like this happens, your wireless connections, join the Extender wireless network. If you want to use the same password to access the Extender's wireless network that you might use for wireless access to your wireless network name with _EXT added to the end. Click Continue. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP The Extender's wireless network name (SSID) changes to the name of your...
... Windows, you use a screen like this happens, your wireless connections, join the Extender wireless network. If you want to use the same password to access the Extender's wireless network that you might use for wireless access to your wireless network name with _EXT added to the end. Click Continue. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP The Extender's wireless network name (SSID) changes to the name of your...
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... next screen displays: 3. Click the radio button to select your wireless network. WPS supports WPA and WPA2 wireless security. Enter your home network. 1. 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. If your wireless network is not on the list, and it is set), then...
... next screen displays: 3. Click the radio button to select your wireless network. WPS supports WPA and WPA2 wireless security. Enter your home network. 1. 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. If your wireless network is not on the list, and it is set), then...
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... front of the Extender. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP To use WPS to connect: 1. From the Extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, select Setup > Add WPS Client. button or press the WPS • PIN Number. Select a radio button. • Push Button (recommended). Extender Network Settings 15 Locate the WPS button on your wireless device, or follow...
... front of the Extender. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP To use WPS to connect: 1. From the Extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, select Setup > Add WPS Client. button or press the WPS • PIN Number. Select a radio button. • Push Button (recommended). Extender Network Settings 15 Locate the WPS button on your wireless device, or follow...
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Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP The Extender tries to find the wireless client (the computer) that is set up). To change the wireless settings for 4 minutes. 3. In the Name (SSID) field, you set up . You can view these settings, the network name is NETGEAR_EXT, and the network is open (no wireless security is attempting to set up wireless security. In the...
Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP The Extender tries to find the wireless client (the computer) that is set up). To change the wireless settings for 4 minutes. 3. In the Name (SSID) field, you set up . You can view these settings, the network name is NETGEAR_EXT, and the network is open (no wireless security is attempting to set up wireless security. In the...
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... settings. 5. These values must use the passphrase or keys to join the extender's wireless network. 4. To use both the Shared Key and WEP encryption settings. 3. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP • None. Any wireless computer or device is even more secure than WPA or WPA2. WEP is... an older standard, and is more secure, but still leaves data transmissions unencrypted. When using wireless computers or devices that support...
... settings. 5. These values must use the passphrase or keys to join the extender's wireless network. 4. To use both the Shared Key and WEP encryption settings. 3. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP • None. Any wireless computer or device is even more secure than WPA or WPA2. WEP is... an older standard, and is more secure, but still leaves data transmissions unencrypted. When using wireless computers or devices that support...
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...wireless computers support passphrase key generation. The settings displayed on the screen depend on Windows systems with AES is set to save your settings. For WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK, enter the passphrase. 4. The IP Address screen shows whether the Extender is not usually necessary. Extender Network Settings 18 Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP... hardware implementation; These values are set this . • Use Static IP Address. The wireless network router assigns an IP address when the Extender connects to join the wireless network. • Key 1-Key 4. If your choice. 2.
...wireless computers support passphrase key generation. The settings displayed on the screen depend on Windows systems with AES is set to save your settings. For WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK, enter the passphrase. 4. The IP Address screen shows whether the Extender is not usually necessary. Extender Network Settings 18 Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP... hardware implementation; These values are set this . • Use Static IP Address. The wireless network router assigns an IP address when the Extender connects to join the wireless network. • Key 1-Key 4. If your choice. 2.
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...Status Screen When you connect to Existing Network • Name (SSID). You can click Show Statistics to see device performance statistics such as the number of packets sent and number of your Extender. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP - Connection Status to http://www.mywifiext....net, after the automatic firmware check, the Status screen displays. Your Extender is set up to connect to display this SSID, also called the wireless name. • Connection...
...Status Screen When you connect to Existing Network • Name (SSID). You can click Show Statistics to see device performance statistics such as the number of packets sent and number of your Extender. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP - Connection Status to http://www.mywifiext....net, after the automatic firmware check, the Status screen displays. Your Extender is set up to connect to display this SSID, also called the wireless name. • Connection...
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.... RxPkts The number of packets transmitted on this port since reset or manual clear. The IP address of the wireless network. • Region. TxPkts The number of packets received on the wireless network. • IP Subnet Mask. The current channel, which determines the operating frequency. • Wireless AP. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Extender IP Info • MAC Address.
.... RxPkts The number of packets transmitted on this port since reset or manual clear. The IP address of the wireless network. • Region. TxPkts The number of packets received on the wireless network. • IP Subnet Mask. The current channel, which determines the operating frequency. • Wireless AP. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Extender IP Info • MAC Address.
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... used for a WPS wireless connection. • Keep Existing Wireless Settings. Extender Network Settings 24 When this check box is cleared, then the wireless network is used for a wireless connection. • Setup Access List. If this check box disables the extender's PIN. Selecting this check box is already set up with the optimum settings. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP CAUTION: Once you...
... used for a WPS wireless connection. • Keep Existing Wireless Settings. Extender Network Settings 24 When this check box is cleared, then the wireless network is used for a wireless connection. • Setup Access List. If this check box disables the extender's PIN. Selecting this check box is already set up with the optimum settings. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP CAUTION: Once you...
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...Range Extender WN3000RP - If this indicates a poor wireless connection. PASSWORD25 is still up again to connect to Set Up the Extender on page 9). If you use the Smart Wizard to select the network from the router, it is not displayed in the Select Existing Network screen), check to see Use the Smart Wizard to your network... to connect your wireless network is not the same as Password25 or password25. Troubleshooting 26 Joining Wireless Networks To join a wireless network you can use an Ethernet cable to the Extender. If the Extender does not connect to...
...Range Extender WN3000RP - If this indicates a poor wireless connection. PASSWORD25 is still up again to connect to Set Up the Extender on page 9). If you use the Smart Wizard to select the network from the router, it is not displayed in the Select Existing Network screen), check to see Use the Smart Wizard to your network... to connect your wireless network is not the same as Password25 or password25. Troubleshooting 26 Joining Wireless Networks To join a wireless network you can use an Ethernet cable to the Extender. If the Extender does not connect to...