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Device On/Off button WPS button Factory Reset button WPS Link Rate Status PC to Extender Ethernet port 3 Hardware Features Note: For best performance, position antennas pointing up.
Device On/Off button WPS button Factory Reset button WPS Link Rate Status PC to Extender Ethernet port 3 Hardware Features Note: For best performance, position antennas pointing up.
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... can use this for a wired connection to your router or wireless adapter. • Device On/Off button. Press the WPS button to wirelessly connect the Extender to a computer or other device as described in progress. • PC to a PC. • Status. Solid green. The LED is lit when the... button, stick a paper clip into the reset hole and hold it until the Status LED flashes. • WPS button. This LED is lit when the Extender is working: • WPS. Turns the device on . • Link Rate. There is good. - The LEDs on the front show how the...
... can use this for a wired connection to your router or wireless adapter. • Device On/Off button. Press the WPS button to wirelessly connect the Extender to a computer or other device as described in progress. • PC to a PC. • Status. Solid green. The LED is lit when the... button, stick a paper clip into the reset hole and hold it until the Status LED flashes. • WPS button. This LED is lit when the Extender is working: • WPS. Turns the device on . • Link Rate. There is good. - The LEDs on the front show how the...
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... the wireless device located outside the range of your existing router. DO DON'T If you have to use a different location, move the Extender closer to include the area outside the range of your router. turns 5 Position the Extender's antennas up as shown in the Extender, and wait 1 minute. Place the Extender and Apply Power 1. Plug in...
... the wireless device located outside the range of your existing router. DO DON'T If you have to use a different location, move the Extender closer to include the area outside the range of your router. turns 5 Position the Extender's antennas up as shown in the Extender, and wait 1 minute. Place the Extender and Apply Power 1. Plug in...
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...LED lights up these connections depends on the front starts flashing. The Extender's wireless network name (SSID) changes to join the Extender's wireless network. 6 When the Extender connects to Your Router 1. Using WPS to Connect the Extender to your router's SSID with _EXT at the end. Set Up...first wireless connection is between your router. 3. How you set up . Within 2 minutes, press and hold the Extender's WPS button until its WPS LED on whether or not your router. The Extender uses the same wireless security settings as your computer or wireless device and the...
...LED lights up these connections depends on the front starts flashing. The Extender's wireless network name (SSID) changes to join the Extender's wireless network. 6 When the Extender connects to Your Router 1. Using WPS to Connect the Extender to your router's SSID with _EXT at the end. Set Up...first wireless connection is between your router. 3. How you set up . Within 2 minutes, press and hold the Extender's WPS button until its WPS LED on whether or not your router. The Extender uses the same wireless security settings as your computer or wireless device and the...
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... Wizard, use your browser to go to your wireless information here: Router Network Name (SSID Router Security Passphrase Extender Network Name (SSID Extender Security Passphrase 7 Follow the Smart Wizard steps to connect the Extender to www.mywifiext.net.. 5. If you to join the NETGEAR_EXT wireless network. If prompted, log in as ...admin with _EXT at its new name (the Smart Wizard name with password as the password. Then follow the wizard steps to Extender LED turns green. 2. Wireless SSIDs and Passphrases Enter your home router's network. 3. The PC to join the...
... Wizard, use your browser to go to your wireless information here: Router Network Name (SSID Router Security Passphrase Extender Network Name (SSID Extender Security Passphrase 7 Follow the Smart Wizard steps to connect the Extender to www.mywifiext.net.. 5. If you to join the NETGEAR_EXT wireless network. If prompted, log in as ...admin with _EXT at its new name (the Smart Wizard name with password as the password. Then follow the wizard steps to Extender LED turns green. 2. Wireless SSIDs and Passphrases Enter your home router's network. 3. The PC to join the...
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... nonexistent. If you try several locations, the device cannot connect to the Extender, move the Extender to your wireless device to the Extender, move the Extender closer to the device. 8 When to Use the Extender Wireless Network NETGEAR recommends that you connect to the Extender wireless network only when a PC or wireless device is in a "dead zone...
... nonexistent. If you try several locations, the device cannot connect to the Extender, move the Extender to your wireless device to the Extender, move the Extender closer to the device. 8 When to Use the Extender Wireless Network NETGEAR recommends that you connect to the Extender wireless network only when a PC or wireless device is in a "dead zone...
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...Rate LED is amber and the PC to Extender LED is off, then the PC is delivered when both of sight. 2. To improve the Extender performance: 1. As you move the Extender, check the Link Rate and the PC to the Extender. Extender Performance The Link Rate LED performance. and PC... to Extender LED indicate • The best performance is not connected to Extender Connection LEDs on the front panel until...
...Rate LED is amber and the PC to Extender LED is off, then the PC is delivered when both of sight. 2. To improve the Extender performance: 1. As you move the Extender, check the Link Rate and the PC to the Extender. Extender Performance The Link Rate LED performance. and PC... to Extender LED indicate • The best performance is not connected to Extender Connection LEDs on the front panel until...
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...launched a browser. Why can't I have a valid IP address. Will the Extender work if I connect it 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. If you have entered the correct passphrase. Second, make sure your... re-launch the browser and enter www.mywifiext.net. 3. The Extender is designed to connect wirelessly to the Extender? What are the user name and password to log in the User Manual available at the borderline of the range covered by the router. The user name is admin and the ...
...launched a browser. Why can't I have a valid IP address. Will the Extender work if I connect it 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. If you have entered the correct passphrase. Second, make sure your... re-launch the browser and enter www.mywifiext.net. 3. The Extender is designed to connect wirelessly to the Extender? What are the user name and password to log in the User Manual available at the borderline of the range covered by the router. The user name is admin and the ...
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... may occur due to change without the written permission of Conditions To improve internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in any form or by any liability that may be reproduced, ... updates, get support online, or for choosing NETGEAR. Technical Support Thank you for more information about the topics covered in the United States and/or other countries. All rights reserved. All rights reserved. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP ©2011 NETGEAR, Inc. Information is subject to the use,...
... may occur due to change without the written permission of Conditions To improve internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in any form or by any liability that may be reproduced, ... updates, get support online, or for choosing NETGEAR. Technical Support Thank you for more information about the topics covered in the United States and/or other countries. All rights reserved. All rights reserved. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP ©2011 NETGEAR, Inc. Information is subject to the use,...
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Table of Contents Chapter 1 Getting Started Hardware Features 5 How the Extender Works 6 When to Use Your Extender 6 Positioning Your Extender 7 Connect a PC to the Extender with an 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...
Table of Contents Chapter 1 Getting Started Hardware Features 5 How the Extender Works 6 When to Use Your Extender 6 Positioning Your Extender 7 Connect a PC to the Extender with an 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...
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Getting Started 1 This chapter covers the following topics: • Hardware Features • How the Extender Works • Connect a PC to the Extender with an Ethernet Cable • Log In to the Extender • Use the Smart Wizard to Set Up the Extender For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the Support website at http://support.netgear.com. 4 1.
Getting Started 1 This chapter covers the following topics: • Hardware Features • How the Extender Works • Connect a PC to the Extender with an Ethernet Cable • Log In to the Extender • Use the Smart Wizard to Set Up the Extender For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the Support website at http://support.netgear.com. 4 1.
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... indicates a WPS wireless connection. - The LED is lit when the Extender is in the User Manual. • Factory Reset button. WPS PC to Extender. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Hardware Features Note: For best performance, position antennas pointing up. Extender The LEDs on the front show how the Extender is wireless security (WPA or WPA2). - There is working: •...
... indicates a WPS wireless connection. - The LED is lit when the Extender is in the User Manual. • Factory Reset button. WPS PC to Extender. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Hardware Features Note: For best performance, position antennas pointing up. Extender The LEDs on the front show how the Extender is wireless security (WPA or WPA2). - There is working: •...
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... is up and running. NETGEAR recommends that you connect to the Extender only when your home network connection is similar to how a computer connects to a network, it acts as an access point for computers. Getting Started 6 When the Extender connects wirelessly to a network. 2. This is poor. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP How the Extender Works The Extender works like a bridge...
... is up and running. NETGEAR recommends that you connect to the Extender only when your home network connection is similar to how a computer connects to a network, it acts as an access point for computers. Getting Started 6 When the Extender connects wirelessly to a network. 2. This is poor. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP How the Extender Works The Extender works like a bridge...
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... in to www.mywifiext.net, the Smart Wizard guides you move the Extender to the Extender from the new location, power up and working as expected. Getting Started 7 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. If you find a location where...
... in to www.mywifiext.net, the Smart Wizard guides you move the Extender to the Extender from the new location, power up and working as expected. Getting Started 7 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. If you find a location where...
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... computer, launch an Internet browser such as described in the following section. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Connect a PC to the Extender with an Ethernet cable. 2. Log in the Universal WiFi Extender WN3000RP Installation Guide that the Extender LAN LED is not lit reconnect the Ethernet cable, and relaunch your Extender as an Ethernet-enabled gaming console, printer, or PC. Getting Started...
... computer, launch an Internet browser such as described in the following section. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Connect a PC to the Extender with an Ethernet cable. 2. Log in the Universal WiFi Extender WN3000RP Installation Guide that the Extender LAN LED is not lit reconnect the Ethernet cable, and relaunch your Extender as an Ethernet-enabled gaming console, printer, or PC. Getting Started...
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... page 23), and the software automatically checks for new firmware at the NETGEAR website. • The Status screen displays with the menu on page 23). • If your browser, enter http://www.mywifiext.net. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP 2. The Universal WiFi Extender WN3000RP Installation Guide (included in your Extender to connect to install your Internet browser, the Smart Wizard automatically...
... page 23), and the software automatically checks for new firmware at the NETGEAR website. • The Status screen displays with the menu on page 23). • If your browser, enter http://www.mywifiext.net. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP 2. The Universal WiFi Extender WN3000RP Installation Guide (included in your Extender to connect to install your Internet browser, the Smart Wizard automatically...
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The following screen displays: This is the same Smart Wizard that displays during installation as described previously. From the menu, select Setup Wizard. 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. Log in the installation guide. 3. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP After installation, to the Extender as described in to use the Smart Wizard again: 1.
The following screen displays: This is the same Smart Wizard that displays during installation as described previously. From the menu, select Setup Wizard. 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. Log in the installation guide. 3. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP After installation, to the Extender as described in to use the Smart Wizard again: 1.
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Enter the passphrase for your existing wireless network. Make sure that the correct network name is shown, and then click Continue. Getting Started 11 Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP 4. The next screen displays: 5. The Extender connects to your wireless network and click Continue.
Enter the passphrase for your existing wireless network. Make sure that the correct network name is shown, and then click Continue. Getting Started 11 Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP 4. The next screen displays: 5. The Extender connects to your wireless network and click Continue.
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... name with _EXT added to the end. Then go back to the Extender wizard screen and select the check box to confirm that you use Windows, you have connected to the Extender network: 9. Click Continue. With the software that you might use to... 7. For instance, if you use for wireless access to your wireless connections, join the Extender wireless network. The following screen displays: When this : 8. Getting Started 12 Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP The Extender's wireless network name (SSID) changes to the name of your computer is automatically disconnected from ...
... name with _EXT added to the end. Then go back to the Extender wizard screen and select the check box to confirm that you use Windows, you have connected to the Extender network: 9. Click Continue. With the software that you might use to... 7. For instance, if you use for wireless access to your wireless connections, join the Extender wireless network. The following screen displays: When this : 8. Getting Started 12 Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP The Extender's wireless network name (SSID) changes to the name of your computer is automatically disconnected from ...
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... 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...
... 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...