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...device located outside the range of your router. Position the Extender's antennas up as shown in the Extender, and wait 1 minute. turns 5 DO DON'T If you have to use a different location, move the Extender closer to include the area outside the range of your existing router.... The Status LED green. Plug in the previous section, Hardware Features. 2. Getting Started When the Extender has been integrated into your wireless network, it extends the wireless network to ...
...device located outside the range of your router. Position the Extender's antennas up as shown in the Extender, and wait 1 minute. turns 5 DO DON'T If you have to use a different location, move the Extender closer to include the area outside the range of your existing router.... The Status LED green. Plug in the previous section, Hardware Features. 2. Getting Started When the Extender has been integrated into your wireless network, it extends the wireless network to ...
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... you have entered the correct passphrase. First, make sure the PC 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. Will the Extender work if I have a valid IP address. What are the user name... the browser and enter www.mywifiext.net. 3. Follow the instructions in the User Manual available at the borderline of the range covered by the router. Why can I do? The Extender is password. I see the Smart Wizard? Second, make sure your product in the previous section to the...
... you have entered the correct passphrase. First, make sure the PC 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. Will the Extender work if I have a valid IP address. What are the user name... the browser and enter www.mywifiext.net. 3. Follow the instructions in the User Manual available at the borderline of the range covered by the router. Why can I do? The Extender is password. I see the Smart Wizard? Second, make sure your product in the previous section to the...
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... other countries. and/or its subsidiaries in this document without notice. All rights reserved. Phone (US & Canada only): 1-888-NETGEAR Phone (Other Countries): Check the list of phone numbers at http://support.netgear.com . Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP ©2011 NETGEAR, Inc. To register your product, get the latest product updates, get support online, or for choosing...
... other countries. and/or its subsidiaries in this document without notice. All rights reserved. Phone (US & Canada only): 1-888-NETGEAR Phone (Other Countries): Check the list of phone numbers at http://support.netgear.com . Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP ©2011 NETGEAR, Inc. To register your product, get the latest product updates, get support online, or for choosing...
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...; Factory Reset button. Turns the device on and off. A WPS connection is connected to Extender. Red is good. - This LED indicates a WPS wireless connection. - Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Hardware Features Note: For best performance, position antennas pointing up. WPS PC to Extender Status Device On/Off button WPS button Factory Reset button Ethernet port Link Rate...
...; Factory Reset button. Turns the device on and off. A WPS connection is connected to Extender. Red is good. - This LED indicates a WPS wireless connection. - Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Hardware Features Note: For best performance, position antennas pointing up. WPS PC to Extender Status Device On/Off button WPS button Factory Reset button Ethernet port Link Rate...
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... good enough. 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. Figure 2. Range Extender in a home When to Use Your Extender NETGEAR recommends that is up and running. Getting Started...
... good enough. 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. Figure 2. Range Extender in a home When to Use Your Extender NETGEAR recommends that is up and running. Getting Started...
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... Rate LED is amber and the PC to Extender Connection LED is green. If you move the Extender closer to the router or to a different spot where 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. Once the...
... Rate LED is amber and the PC to Extender Connection LED is green. If you move the Extender closer to the router or to a different spot where 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. Once the...
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... LAN connection before you can connect. • Make sure that your computer to the Extender with an Ethernet Cable Usually, you connect to the Extender wirelessly, but you can log in the package. 1. Getting Started 8 Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Connect a PC to the Extender with an Ethernet cable. 2. Connect your Ethernet cable is securely connected to the...
... LAN connection before you can connect. • Make sure that your computer to the Extender with an Ethernet Cable Usually, you connect to the Extender wirelessly, but you can log in the package. 1. Getting Started 8 Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Connect a PC to the Extender with an Ethernet cable. 2. Connect your Ethernet cable is securely connected to the...
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... in your browser, enter http://www.mywifiext.net. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP 2. In the address field of your browser. 3. Getting Started 9 You are for the Extender: Menu Status screen Use the Smart Wizard to Set Up the Extender The Smart Wizard can help you log in (see...for the user name. Type admin for new firmware at the NETGEAR website. • The Status screen displays with the menu on page 23). • If your Extender. The default password is password. The Universal WiFi Extender WN3000RP Installation Guide (included in prompt, make sure to include http://...
... in your browser, enter http://www.mywifiext.net. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP 2. In the address field of your browser. 3. Getting Started 9 You are for the Extender: Menu Status screen Use the Smart Wizard to Set Up the Extender The Smart Wizard can help you log in (see...for the user name. Type admin for new firmware at the NETGEAR website. • The Status screen displays with the menu on page 23). • If your Extender. The default password is password. The Universal WiFi Extender WN3000RP Installation Guide (included in prompt, make sure to include http://...
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From the menu, select Setup Wizard. The following screen displays: This is the same Smart Wizard that displays during installation as described previously. Getting Started 10 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. The following screen displays: This is the same Smart Wizard that displays during installation as described previously. Getting Started 10 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.
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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 Extender connects to your wireless network and click Continue. The next screen displays: 5.
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 Extender connects to your wireless network and click Continue. The next screen displays: 5.
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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. If you have connected to use a screen like this happens, your existing network, ... For instance, if you use Windows, you might use the same password to access the Extender's wireless network that you want to the Extender network: 9. Click Continue. Then go back to the Extender wizard screen and select the check box to confirm that you use for wireless access to...
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. If you have connected to use a screen like this happens, your existing network, ... For instance, if you use Windows, you might use the same password to access the Extender's wireless network that you want to the Extender network: 9. Click Continue. Then go back to the Extender wizard screen and select the check box to confirm that you use for wireless access to...
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The Universal WiFi Extender WN3000RP Installation Guide explains how to use a WPS button or enter a PIN to connect. Extender Network Settings 14 Click the radio button to select your network's passphrase or key and click Continue. The next screen displays: 3. Enter your network from the list and click Continue. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Connect the Extender to an Existing Network You...
The Universal WiFi Extender WN3000RP Installation Guide explains how to use a WPS button or enter a PIN to connect. Extender Network Settings 14 Click the radio button to select your network's passphrase or key and click Continue. The next screen displays: 3. Enter your network from the list and click Continue. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Connect the Extender to an Existing Network You...
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... the PIN number radio button and enter the client PIN in to the Extender and use the Extender WPS button to connect: 1. Locate the WPS button on the side of the Extender. WPS button 2. The following screen displays: 2. Extender Network Settings 15 Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP To use WPS to connect: 1. Within 2 minutes, press the WPS button...
... the PIN number radio button and enter the client PIN in to the Extender and use the Extender WPS button to connect: 1. Locate the WPS button on the side of the Extender. WPS button 2. The following screen displays: 2. Extender Network Settings 15 Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP To use WPS to connect: 1. Within 2 minutes, press the WPS button...
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Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP The Extender tries to find the wireless client (the computer) that you click Apply. If you set up ). To reconnect, you must select the new network name that you created, and enter the passphrase or wireless security key that you are using a PIN, it tries for the extender's network: 1. From the Extender...In the Name (SSID) field, you are using a WPS button, it tries for the Extender's network and to set up . Extender Network Settings 16 Extender Wireless Settings You can type in a new name to change these settings in the Wireless ...
Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP The Extender tries to find the wireless client (the computer) that you click Apply. If you set up ). To reconnect, you must select the new network name that you created, and enter the passphrase or wireless security key that you are using a PIN, it tries for the extender's network: 1. From the Extender...In the Name (SSID) field, you are using a WPS button, it tries for the Extender's network and to set up . Extender Network Settings 16 Extender Wireless Settings You can type in a new name to change these settings in the Wireless ...
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... setting: • WEP 64-bit encryption. You can enter a passphrase to access the Extender. These values must use both the Shared Key and WEP encryption settings. 3. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP • None. When using wireless computers or devices that support WPA2, you can manually ... this network. • WEP. Click Apply to generate the keys, enter a passphrase, and click Generate. Security is allowed to join the extender's wireless network. • WPA-PSK [TKIP] + WPA2-PASK [AES]. Enter 26 hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0-9, a-f, or A-F). ...
... setting: • WEP 64-bit encryption. You can enter a passphrase to access the Extender. These values must use both the Shared Key and WEP encryption settings. 3. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP • None. When using wireless computers or devices that support WPA2, you can manually ... this network. • WEP. Click Apply to generate the keys, enter a passphrase, and click Generate. Security is allowed to join the extender's wireless network. • WPA-PSK [TKIP] + WPA2-PASK [AES]. Enter 26 hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0-9, a-f, or A-F). ...
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...Address. Click Apply to decrypt received data. The settings displayed on the screen depend on all wireless computers support passphrase key generation. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Note: Not all computers and access points in your network. WPA2 with AES is selected. 6. see your choice. 2. This ...dynamically from the router (this is the most common setting), or is not usually necessary. The IP Address screen shows whether the Extender is set up , you should be identical on which of 0-9, a-f, or A-F). 5. These values must be technically experienced or ...
...Address. Click Apply to decrypt received data. The settings displayed on the screen depend on all wireless computers support passphrase key generation. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Note: Not all computers and access points in your network. WPA2 with AES is selected. 6. see your choice. 2. This ...dynamically from the router (this is the most common setting), or is not usually necessary. The IP Address screen shows whether the Extender is set up , you should be identical on which of 0-9, a-f, or A-F). 5. These values must be technically experienced or ...
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... to connect to display this SSID, also called the wireless name. • Connection Status. Extender Network Settings 19 The static IP address. - The status of the hardware and the currently running firmware version. The model of your Extender. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP - Status Screen When you connect to Existing Network • Name (SSID). See Show Statistics...
... to connect to display this SSID, also called the wireless name. • Connection Status. Extender Network Settings 19 The static IP address. - The status of the hardware and the currently running firmware version. The model of your Extender. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP - Status Screen When you connect to Existing Network • Name (SSID). See Show Statistics...
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Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Extender IP Info • MAC Address. Identifies the network DHCP client on this port since reset or manual clear. he IP address of the wireless network. • Region. the name (SSID) of the wireless network gateway. • Domain Name Server. The country where the Extender...) The statistics for use. • Channel. The default is 192.168.1.250. • DHCP Client. Indicates if the Extender is enabled. • Broadcast Name. Show Statistics On the Device Status screen, click Show Statistics to broadcast its SSID. •...
Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Extender IP Info • MAC Address. Identifies the network DHCP client on this port since reset or manual clear. he IP address of the wireless network. • Region. the name (SSID) of the wireless network gateway. • Domain Name Server. The country where the Extender...) The statistics for use. • Channel. The default is 192.168.1.250. • DHCP Client. Indicates if the Extender is enabled. • Broadcast Name. Show Statistics On the Device Status screen, click Show Statistics to broadcast its SSID. •...
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...percentage of collisions on this value, click Set Interval so that your Extender working Extender Network Settings 21 Attached Devices From the Extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Maintenance heading, select ...Extender's configuration settings. Show Statistics Fields (Continued) Field Description Collisions The number of current bandwidth used on this screen. The Backup and Restore options in the Backup Settings screen let you have your change this port. Rx B/s The average line utilization for this port. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP...
...percentage of collisions on this value, click Set Interval so that your Extender working Extender Network Settings 21 Attached Devices From the Extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Maintenance heading, select ...Extender's configuration settings. Show Statistics Fields (Continued) Field Description Collisions The number of current bandwidth used on this screen. The Backup and Restore options in the Backup Settings screen let you have your change this port. Rx B/s The average line utilization for this port. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP...
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.... Close the message window. This takes about 1 minute. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP correctly, you should back up the information to have located it, click Restore to send the file to the Extender. You can restore the device's settings from the Extender. 2. Click Restore. After an erase, the Extender returns to save the file. 3. If you do anything...
.... Close the message window. This takes about 1 minute. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP correctly, you should back up the information to have located it, click Restore to send the file to the Extender. You can restore the device's settings from the Extender. 2. Click Restore. After an erase, the Extender returns to save the file. 3. If you do anything...