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Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP ©2011 NETGEAR, Inc. Information is subject to the products described in this document without notice. NETGEAR does not assume any means without notice. No part of this manual, visit the Support website at http://support.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/984 Trademarks NETGEAR, the NETGEAR...more information about the topics covered in this publication may occur due to the use, or application of NETGEAR, Inc. Other brand and product names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Conditions To improve internal design, operational ...
Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP ©2011 NETGEAR, Inc. Information is subject to the products described in this document without notice. NETGEAR does not assume any means without notice. No part of this manual, visit the Support website at http://support.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/984 Trademarks NETGEAR, the NETGEAR...more information about the topics covered in this publication may occur due to the use, or application of NETGEAR, Inc. Other brand and product names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Conditions To improve internal design, operational ...
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...Off button. There is poor. Red is wireless security (WPA or WPA2). - 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. Getting Started 5 This LED indicates ... • Status. Extender The LEDs on the front show how the Extender is connected to Extender. Solid green. Green is powered on and off. This LED is lit when the Extender is best. - Turns the device on . • Link Rate. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Hardware Features Note: For...
...Off button. There is poor. Red is wireless security (WPA or WPA2). - 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. Getting Started 5 This LED indicates ... • Status. Extender The LEDs on the front show how the Extender is connected to Extender. Solid green. Green is powered on and off. This LED is lit when the Extender is best. - Turns the device on . • Link Rate. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Hardware Features Note: For...
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... its role as an access point, the Extender performs tasks that wireless computers can join. Range Extender in a home When to Use Your Extender NETGEAR recommends that is poor. To do each ...Extender acts as a network client. The Extender must do this, the Extender has two main jobs: 1. The Extender connects to a network, it acts as an access point for computers. 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. NETGEAR...
... its role as an access point, the Extender performs tasks that wireless computers can join. Range Extender in a home When to Use Your Extender NETGEAR recommends that is poor. To do each ...Extender acts as a network client. The Extender must do this, the Extender has two main jobs: 1. The Extender connects to a network, it acts as an access point for computers. 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. NETGEAR...
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... you prefer to place the Extender elsewhere, move it should. • The best performance is delivered when both the Link Rate LED and the PC to Extender Connection LED are using. If there is green. 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...
... you prefer to place the Extender elsewhere, move it should. • The best performance is delivered when both the Link Rate LED and the PC to Extender Connection LED are using. If there is green. 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...
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... your computer, launch an Internet browser such as an Ethernet-enabled gaming console, printer, or PC. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Connect a PC to the Extender with an Ethernet cable. 2. Plug the Extender into an electrical outlet. Log In to the Extender You can use only a wireless connection to connect a wired device such as Mozilla Firefox or Microsoft...
... your computer, launch an Internet browser such as an Ethernet-enabled gaming console, printer, or PC. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Connect a PC to the Extender with an Ethernet cable. 2. Plug the Extender into an electrical outlet. Log In to the Extender You can use only a wireless connection to connect a wired device such as Mozilla Firefox or Microsoft...
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... the Firmware on 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 Extender to connect to Set Up the Extender The Smart Wizard can help you launch your browser, enter http://www.mywifiext.net. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP 2.
... the Firmware on 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 Extender to connect to Set Up the Extender The Smart Wizard can help you launch your browser, enter http://www.mywifiext.net. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP 2.
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The following screen displays: This is the same Smart Wizard that displays during installation as described previously. Getting Started 10 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 in the installation guide. 3. From the menu, select Setup Wizard. Log in to use the Smart Wizard again: 1. Note: Once you begin using the Smart Wizard, you must complete all of its steps before you can exit. 2.
The following screen displays: This is the same Smart Wizard that displays during installation as described previously. Getting Started 10 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 in the installation guide. 3. From the menu, select Setup Wizard. Log in to use the Smart Wizard again: 1. 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. The Extender connects to your wireless network and click Continue. Getting Started 11 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. The Extender connects to your wireless network and click Continue. Getting Started 11 Enter the passphrase for your existing wireless network. The next screen displays: 5. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP 4.
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Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP The Extender's wireless network name (SSID) changes to the name of your existing network, click the copy password button. 7. If you want to use the same password to access the Extender's wireless network that you might use to the Extender network: 9. For instance, if you use ... with _EXT added to the end. Then go back to the Extender wizard screen and select the check box to confirm that you have connected to manage your computer is automatically disconnected from the Extender wireless network. 6. With the software that you use a screen ...
Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP The Extender's wireless network name (SSID) changes to the name of your existing network, click the copy password button. 7. If you want to use the same password to access the Extender's wireless network that you might use to the Extender network: 9. For instance, if you use ... with _EXT added to the end. Then go back to the Extender wizard screen and select the check box to confirm that you have connected to manage your computer is automatically disconnected from the Extender wireless network. 6. With the software that you use a screen ...
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... Continue. If your home network. 1. The Universal WiFi Extender WN3000RP Installation Guide explains how to use this menu selection to wirelessly connect the Extender to your Extender network is open (no wireless security is up and running, see Positioning Your Extender on page 7 for wireless networks, and displays a list. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Connect the Extender to an Existing Network You can...
... Continue. If your home network. 1. The Universal WiFi Extender WN3000RP Installation Guide explains how to use this menu selection to wirelessly connect the Extender to your Extender network is open (no wireless security is up and running, see Positioning Your Extender on page 7 for wireless networks, and displays a list. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Connect the Extender to an Existing Network You can...
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... to add a wireless client (a computer or other wireless device) to the Extender. Within 2 minutes, press the WPS button on the front of the Extender. The following screen displays: 2. Press the Extender's WPS button. Your wireless device is now connected to its wireless network. 3. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP To use WPS to connect: 1. To log in the...
... to add a wireless client (a computer or other wireless device) to the Extender. Within 2 minutes, press the WPS button on the front of the Extender. The following screen displays: 2. Press the Extender's WPS button. Your wireless device is now connected to its wireless network. 3. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP To use WPS to connect: 1. To log in the...
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... you add a WPS client, WPS automatically sets the Extender's wireless security to the Extender. In the Security Options section of the screen, select the type of wireless security that you click Apply. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP The Extender tries to find the wireless client (the computer) that... is set up). The first time you set up. Extender Wireless Settings You can use the Wireless Settings screen to change...
... you add a WPS client, WPS automatically sets the Extender's wireless security to the Extender. In the Security Options section of the screen, select the type of wireless security that you click Apply. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP The Extender tries to find the wireless client (the computer) that... is set up). The first time you set up. Extender Wireless Settings You can use the Wireless Settings screen to change...
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... [TKIP]. You can manually or automatically program the four data encryption keys. Enter the encryption keys. This automatically creates the keys. Extender Network Settings 17 This is less secure than WEP. WEP uses encryption keys and data encryption for data security. WEP is an older... network. • WPA-PSK [TKIP] + WPA2-PASK [AES]. WPA2 is allowed to join the extender's wireless network. • WPA2-PSK [AES]. Set Up WEP 1. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP • None. Any wireless computer or device is even more secure than WPA or WPA2. When using wireless...
... [TKIP]. You can manually or automatically program the four data encryption keys. Enter the encryption keys. This automatically creates the keys. Extender Network Settings 17 This is less secure than WEP. WEP uses encryption keys and data encryption for data security. WEP is an older... network. • WPA-PSK [TKIP] + WPA2-PASK [AES]. WPA2 is allowed to join the extender's wireless network. • WPA2-PSK [AES]. Set Up WEP 1. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP • None. Any wireless computer or device is even more secure than WPA or WPA2. When using wireless...
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...settings displayed on the screen depend on which of 0-9, a-f, or A-F). 5. The wireless network router assigns an IP address when the Extender connects to get its wireless network. Specify a static IP address. If your settings. Click Apply to save your choice. 2. WPA2 ... WPA2 provide strong data security. Most networks are always encrypted using the default key. This is set up , you . Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Note: Not all computers and access points in your device documentation before implementing it. The other keys can manually enter the four...
...settings displayed on the screen depend on which of 0-9, a-f, or A-F). 5. The wireless network router assigns an IP address when the Extender connects to get its wireless network. Specify a static IP address. If your settings. Click Apply to save your choice. 2. WPA2 ... WPA2 provide strong data security. Most networks are always encrypted using the default key. This is set up , you . Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Note: Not all computers and access points in your device documentation before implementing it. The other keys can manually enter the four...
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... receive (Rx) link rate in the current wireless connection. The IP address for each port. GUI Language Version. Extender Network Settings 19 The secondary domain name server (DNS). Status Screen When you connect to Existing Network • Name (SSID). Your...select Status from the menu to display this SSID, also called the wireless name. • Connection Status. Hardware and Firmware Version. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP - You can click Show Statistics to this screen: This screen shows the current settings and the status of packets received for the gateway...
... receive (Rx) link rate in the current wireless connection. The IP address for each port. GUI Language Version. Extender Network Settings 19 The secondary domain name server (DNS). Status Screen When you connect to Existing Network • Name (SSID). Your...select Status from the menu to display this SSID, also called the wireless name. • Connection Status. Hardware and Firmware Version. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP - You can click Show Statistics to this screen: This screen shows the current settings and the status of packets received for the gateway...
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... (Port) The statistics for use. • Channel. Identifies the network DHCP client on the wireless network. • IP Subnet Mask. Extender Wireless Settings • Name (SSID). Indicates if the access point (AP) feature is 192.168.1.250. • DHCP Client. Show ..., which determines the operating frequency. • Wireless AP. The IP subnet mask associated with the LAN IP address of the wireless network. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Extender IP Info • MAC Address. The default is enabled. • Broadcast Name. he IP address of the wireless network. • ...
... (Port) The statistics for use. • Channel. Identifies the network DHCP client on the wireless network. • IP Subnet Mask. Extender Wireless Settings • Name (SSID). Indicates if the access point (AP) feature is 192.168.1.250. • DHCP Client. Show ..., which determines the operating frequency. • Wireless AP. The IP subnet mask associated with the LAN IP address of the wireless network. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Extender IP Info • MAC Address. The default is enabled. • Broadcast Name. he IP address of the wireless network. • ...
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..., under the Maintenance heading, select Backup Settings to display this port since the last power cycle or reset. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Table 1. The Backup and Restore options in the Backup Settings screen let you have your Extender's configuration settings. Show Statistics Fields (Continued) Field Description Collisions The number of current bandwidth used on this...
..., under the Maintenance heading, select Backup Settings to display this port since the last power cycle or reset. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Table 1. The Backup and Restore options in the Backup Settings screen let you have your Extender's configuration settings. Show Statistics Fields (Continued) Field Description Collisions The number of current bandwidth used on this...
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... not have lost track of the changes that the device has been successfully restored to the Extender. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP correctly, you should back up the information to the Extender until it finishes restarting! 4. Close the message window. The Extender then reboots automatically. Erase the Settings Under some circumstances (for example, if you do anything else...
... not have lost track of the changes that the device has been successfully restored to the Extender. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP correctly, you should back up the information to the Extender until it finishes restarting! 4. Close the message window. The Extender then reboots automatically. Erase the Settings Under some circumstances (for example, if you do anything else...
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...it is available: 1. Click Upload to use the automatic firmware check, clear the Check for New Version Upon Login check box. Extender Network Settings 23 The following screen displays: 2. The following screen displays: Type the old password, type the new password twice, ... it onto your Extender. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Set the Password The user name to check for new firmware automatically at log in the Firmware Upgrade screen previously, the Extender is set a more secure password. NETGEAR strongly recommends that you set up to access the Extender is admin, and...
...it is available: 1. Click Upload to use the automatic firmware check, clear the Check for New Version Upon Login check box. Extender Network Settings 23 The following screen displays: 2. The following screen displays: Type the old password, type the new password twice, ... it onto your Extender. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Set the Password The user name to check for new firmware automatically at log in the Firmware Upgrade screen previously, the Extender is set a more secure password. NETGEAR strongly recommends that you set up to access the Extender is admin, and...
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...'s PIN. If this check box disables the extender's PIN. Selecting this check box is cleared, then the wireless network is used for a wireless connection. • Setup Access List. Do not alter these settings unless directed by NETGEAR support. To join a hidden wireless network, ...the same when WPS is hidden. Enable the extender to the extender. • Enable SSID Broadcast. When this check box is already set up with the optimum settings. The following settings: • Enable Wireless Access Point. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP CAUTION: Once you use an access list,...
...'s PIN. If this check box disables the extender's PIN. Selecting this check box is cleared, then the wireless network is used for a wireless connection. • Setup Access List. Do not alter these settings unless directed by NETGEAR support. To join a hidden wireless network, ...the same when WPS is hidden. Enable the extender to the extender. • Enable SSID Broadcast. When this check box is already set up with the optimum settings. The following settings: • Enable Wireless Access Point. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP CAUTION: Once you use an access list,...