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...Conditions To improve internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to change without notice. Statement of NETGEAR, Inc. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP ©2011 NETGEAR, Inc. To register your product, get the latest product ...updates, get support online, or for choosing NETGEAR. Technical Support Thank you for more information...
...Conditions To improve internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to change without notice. Statement of NETGEAR, Inc. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP ©2011 NETGEAR, Inc. To register your product, get the latest product ...updates, get support online, or for choosing NETGEAR. Technical Support Thank you for more information...
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Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Hardware Features Note: For best performance, position antennas pointing up. Solid green. Getting Started 5 The LED is lit when the Extender is connected to your router or wireless adapter. • Device On/Off button. Green is wireless security (WPA or ...8226; WPS. You can use this for a wired connection to a computer or other device as described in progress. • PC to Extender Status Device On/Off button WPS button Factory Reset button Ethernet port Link Rate Figure 1. To use this button, stick a paper clip into...
Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Hardware Features Note: For best performance, position antennas pointing up. Solid green. Getting Started 5 The LED is lit when the Extender is connected to your router or wireless adapter. • Device On/Off button. Green is wireless security (WPA or ...8226; WPS. You can use this for a wired connection to a computer or other device as described in progress. • PC to Extender Status Device On/Off button WPS button Factory Reset button Ethernet port Link Rate Figure 1. To use this button, stick a paper clip into...
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... running. NETGEAR recommends that you connect through the Extender is inherently slower than traffic routed directly from the network is similar to how a computer connects to Use Your Extender NETGEAR recommends that you connect to the Extender only when...network. 2. Getting Started 6 The Extender has its role as broadcasting its network name (SSID). 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. Range Extender in a "dead zone" where ...
... running. NETGEAR recommends that you connect through the Extender is inherently slower than traffic routed directly from the network is similar to how a computer connects to Use Your Extender NETGEAR recommends that you connect to the Extender only when...network. 2. Getting Started 6 The Extender has its role as broadcasting its network name (SSID). 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. Range Extender in a "dead zone" where ...
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... half-way between the computer and the router. As you move the Extender closer to the computer. 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. To improve the Link Rate LED from red or amber to green: • Once you...
... half-way between the computer and the router. As you move the Extender closer to the computer. 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. To improve the Link Rate LED from red or amber to green: • Once you...
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... it is on. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Connect a PC to the Extender with an Ethernet cable. 2. CAUTION: Do not use Ethernet cable to connect the Extender to the Extender and the computer, and that the Extender LAN LED is designed to use only a wireless connection to connect a wired device such as described in the Universal WiFi Extender WN3000RP Installation Guide that your...
... it is on. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Connect a PC to the Extender with an Ethernet cable. 2. CAUTION: Do not use Ethernet cable to connect the Extender to the Extender and the computer, and that the Extender LAN LED is designed to use only a wireless connection to connect a wired device such as described in the Universal WiFi Extender WN3000RP Installation Guide that your...
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... screen displays (see the log in prompt, make sure to a wireless network. The default password is password. The Universal WiFi Extender WN3000RP Installation Guide (included in your Internet browser, the Smart Wizard automatically displays. During installation, when you type http://www.mywifiext...for new firmware at the NETGEAR website. • The Status screen displays with the menu on the left. This screen shows what the current settings are prompted to install your browser, enter http://www.mywifiext.net. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP 2. In the address field...
... screen displays (see the log in prompt, make sure to a wireless network. The default password is password. The Universal WiFi Extender WN3000RP Installation Guide (included in your Internet browser, the Smart Wizard automatically displays. During installation, when you type http://www.mywifiext...for new firmware at the NETGEAR website. • The Status screen displays with the menu on the left. This screen shows what the current settings are prompted to install your browser, enter http://www.mywifiext.net. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP 2. In the address field...
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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. Log in the installation guide. 3. From the menu, select Setup Wizard.
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. Log in the installation guide. 3. From the menu, select Setup Wizard.
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The Extender connects to your wireless network and click Continue. Getting Started 11 Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP 4. The next screen displays: 5. Enter the passphrase for your existing wireless network. 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 Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP 4. The next screen displays: 5. Enter the passphrase for your existing wireless network. Make sure that the correct network name is shown, and then click Continue.
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... use for wireless access to your wireless connections, join the Extender wireless network. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP The Extender's wireless network name (SSID) changes to the name of your computer is automatically disconnected from the Extender wireless network. 6. If you want to use the same password to access the Extender's wireless network that you might use to the...
... use for wireless access to your wireless connections, join the Extender wireless network. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP The Extender's wireless network name (SSID) changes to the name of your computer is automatically disconnected from the Extender wireless network. 6. If you want to use the same password to access the Extender's wireless network that you might use to the...
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... security. The Universal WiFi Extender WN3000RP Installation Guide explains how to use a WPS button or enter a PIN to connect. Extender Network Settings 14 The Extender scans for suggestions. 2. Enter your home network. 1. Use WPS to Add a PC to the Extender's Wireless Network WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) lets you use WPS during installation. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Connect the Extender to an...
... security. The Universal WiFi Extender WN3000RP Installation Guide explains how to use a WPS button or enter a PIN to connect. Extender Network Settings 14 The Extender scans for suggestions. 2. Enter your home network. 1. Use WPS to Add a PC to the Extender's Wireless Network WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) lets you use WPS during installation. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Connect the Extender to an...
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...Select the PIN number radio button and enter the client PIN in to the Extender and use the Extender WPS button to connect: 1. Within 2 minutes, press the WPS button on the front of the Extender. Select a radio button. • Push Button (recommended). To log in...the Extender. The following screen displays: 2. button or press the WPS • PIN Number. Press the Extender's WPS button. Either click the button on your wireless device, or follow the WPS instructions that displays. Locate the WPS button on the side of the Extender. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP ...
...Select the PIN number radio button and enter the client PIN in to the Extender and use the Extender WPS button to connect: 1. Within 2 minutes, press the WPS button on the front of the Extender. Select a radio button. • Push Button (recommended). To log in...the Extender. The following screen displays: 2. button or press the WPS • PIN Number. Press the Extender's WPS button. Either click the button on your wireless device, or follow the WPS instructions that displays. Locate the WPS button on the side of the Extender. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP ...
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...settings in the Wireless Settings screen, described in a new name to the Extender. From the Extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, select Setup > Wireless Settings to display the following section. Extender Wireless Settings You can use on your network. The first time you click... using a PIN, it tries for the extender's network: 1. Go to your extender network. 3. In the Name (SSID) field, you are using a WPS button, it tries for the Extender's network and to set up). Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP The Extender tries to find the wireless client (the ...
...settings in the Wireless Settings screen, described in a new name to the Extender. From the Extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, select Setup > Wireless Settings to display the following section. Extender Wireless Settings You can use on your network. The first time you click... using a PIN, it tries for the extender's network: 1. Go to your extender network. 3. In the Name (SSID) field, you are using a WPS button, it tries for the Extender's network and to set up). Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP The Extender tries to find the wireless client (the ...
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... standard, and is more secure, but still leaves data transmissions unencrypted. WPA2 is allowed to join the extender's wireless network. • WPA2-PSK [AES]. In the Wireless Settings screen, in your wireless computer to connect to join the...or A-F). 4. Wireless computers must be identical on all computers and access points in the Security Options section, select the WEP radio button. 2. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP • None. When using wireless computers or devices that support WPA2, you can enter the passphrase to save your settings. 5. When using ...
... standard, and is more secure, but still leaves data transmissions unencrypted. WPA2 is allowed to join the extender's wireless network. • WPA2-PSK [AES]. In the Wireless Settings screen, in your wireless computer to connect to join the...or A-F). 4. Wireless computers must be identical on all computers and access points in the Security Options section, select the WEP radio button. 2. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP • None. When using wireless computers or devices that support WPA2, you can enter the passphrase to save your settings. 5. When using ...
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...with Service Pack 2 or later. Click Apply to save your settings. The wireless network router assigns an IP address when the Extender connects to get its wireless network. Specify a static IP address. Most networks are disabled if WPA-PSK or WPA authentication is...• Key 1-Key 4. The settings displayed on the screen depend on which of 0-9, a-f, or A-F). 5. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Note: Not all computers and access points in the Extender: 1. Enter 10 hexadecimal digits (any combination of the four keys will need to type the encryption key in ...
...with Service Pack 2 or later. Click Apply to save your settings. The wireless network router assigns an IP address when the Extender connects to get its wireless network. Specify a static IP address. Most networks are disabled if WPA-PSK or WPA authentication is...• Key 1-Key 4. The settings displayed on the screen depend on which of 0-9, a-f, or A-F). 5. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Note: Not all computers and access points in the Extender: 1. Enter 10 hexadecimal digits (any combination of the four keys will need to type the encryption key in ...
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Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP - Gateway IP Address. The primary domain name server (DNS). - The currently selected language. Connection Status to http://www.mywifiext.net, after the automatic firmware check, the Status screen displays. Extender Network Settings 19 The subnet mask associated with the IP ...number of packets sent and number of your wireless connection (connected or disconnected). • Link Rate. The model of your Extender. The actual transmission (Tx) and receive (Rx) link rate in the current wireless connection. Status Screen When you connect...
Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP - Gateway IP Address. The primary domain name server (DNS). - The currently selected language. Connection Status to http://www.mywifiext.net, after the automatic firmware check, the Status screen displays. Extender Network Settings 19 The subnet mask associated with the IP ...number of packets sent and number of your wireless connection (connected or disconnected). • Link Rate. The model of your Extender. The actual transmission (Tx) and receive (Rx) link rate in the current wireless connection. Status Screen When you connect...
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Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Extender IP Info • MAC Address. The default is 255.255.255.0. • Gateway IP Address. The default is 192.168.1.250. • DHCP Client. the name (SSID) of the wireless network gateway. • Domain Name Server. he IP address of the wireless network. • Region. The country where the Extender... clear. The current channel, which determines the operating frequency. • Wireless AP. The IP address of the Extender, as seen from the local area network (LAN). • IP Address. Show Statistics On the Device Status screen...
Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Extender IP Info • MAC Address. The default is 255.255.255.0. • Gateway IP Address. The default is 192.168.1.250. • DHCP Client. the name (SSID) of the wireless network gateway. • Domain Name Server. he IP address of the wireless network. • Region. The country where the Extender... clear. The current channel, which determines the operating frequency. • Wireless AP. The IP address of the Extender, as seen from the local area network (LAN). • IP Address. Show Statistics On the Device Status screen...
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... 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. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Table 1. Show Statistics Fields (Continued) Field Description Collisions The number of current bandwidth used on...
... 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. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Table 1. Show Statistics Fields (Continued) Field Description Collisions The number of current bandwidth used on...
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... the configuration file from a saved configuration file, enter the full path to the file on page 5). Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP correctly, you have located it, click Restore to send the file to the Extender. Click Backup. Click Restore. The Extender restarts. To restore your computer, or click Browse to browse to the file. CAUTION: Do not...
... the configuration file from a saved configuration file, enter the full path to the file on page 5). Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP correctly, you have located it, click Restore to send the file to the Extender. Click Backup. Click Restore. The Extender restarts. To restore your computer, or click Browse to browse to the file. CAUTION: Do not...
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... admin, and its default password is available: 1. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Set the Password The user name to install the new firmware on your computer. 3. Extender Network Settings 23 From the Extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Maintenance heading, select Firmware Upgrade. NETGEAR strongly recommends that you do not want to use the automatic...
... admin, and its default password is available: 1. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Set the Password The user name to install the new firmware on your computer. 3. Extender Network Settings 23 From the Extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Maintenance heading, select Firmware Upgrade. NETGEAR strongly recommends that you do not want to use the automatic...
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...List. To view or change the advanced wireless settings: From the Extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Advanced heading, select Wireless Settings. Extender Network Settings 24 Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP CAUTION: Once you start the firmware upgrade, do not try to... go online, turn off the Extender, shut down the computer, or do anything else to the extender. • Enable SSID Broadcast. Do not alter these settings unless directed by NETGEAR...
...List. To view or change the advanced wireless settings: From the Extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Advanced heading, select Wireless Settings. Extender Network Settings 24 Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP CAUTION: Once you start the firmware upgrade, do not try to... go online, turn off the Extender, shut down the computer, or do anything else to the extender. • Enable SSID Broadcast. Do not alter these settings unless directed by NETGEAR...