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... in a retrieval system, or translated into any form or by at http://support.netgear.com. © 2011 NETGEAR, Inc. Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, and Vista are registered trademarks or trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved. Trademarks NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, ReadyNAS, ProSafe, Smart Wizard, Auto Uplink, X-RAID2, and NeoTV are trademarks or registered trademarks of their...
... in a retrieval system, or translated into any form or by at http://support.netgear.com. © 2011 NETGEAR, Inc. Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, and Vista are registered trademarks or trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved. Trademarks NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, ReadyNAS, ProSafe, Smart Wizard, Auto Uplink, X-RAID2, and NeoTV are trademarks or registered trademarks of their...
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... same computer, and it automatically takes you want to make changes after using the Smart 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. Manual Connection without WPS 1.
... same computer, and it automatically takes you want to make changes after using the Smart 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. Manual Connection without WPS 1.
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... can't I connect it to the router with an Ethernet cable? Will the Extender work if I see the Smart Wizard? The user name is admin and the default password is placed at http://support.netgear.com. 1. Frequently Asked Questions You can I connected to NETGEAR_EXT and launched a browser. If you are using WEP... the user name and password to log in the User Manual available at the borderline of the range covered by the router. It is very likely that you have entered the correct passphrase. The Smart Wizard keeps asking me for my passphrase, and I am sure I have a valid IP address.
... can't I connect it to the router with an Ethernet cable? Will the Extender work if I see the Smart Wizard? The user name is admin and the default password is placed at http://support.netgear.com. 1. Frequently Asked Questions You can I connected to NETGEAR_EXT and launched a browser. If you are using WEP... the user name and password to log in the User Manual available at the borderline of the range covered by the router. It is very likely that you have entered the correct passphrase. The Smart Wizard keeps asking me for my passphrase, and I am sure I have a valid IP address.
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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 a PC to...
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 a PC to...
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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. 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
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...setup process. Getting Started 7 Positioning Your Extender The ideal location to place the Extender is half-way between the computer and the router. 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... is in to www.mywifiext.net, the Smart Wizard guides you through the process to connect the Extender to a router. • If the Link Rate LED is red or the Smart Wizard cannot connect the Extender to a router, move the Extender to a different location half-way between your...
...setup process. Getting Started 7 Positioning Your Extender The ideal location to place the Extender is half-way between the computer and the router. 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... is in to www.mywifiext.net, the Smart Wizard guides you through the process to connect the Extender to a router. • If the Link Rate LED is red or the Smart Wizard cannot connect the Extender to a router, move the Extender to a different location half-way between your...
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...Extender to use the Smart Wizard or to use only a wireless connection to the router. 3. If the LED is designed to use the menu selections to view or change the extender's settings. 1. Log in as described in the Universal WiFi Extender WN3000RP Installation Guide that the Extender ...Extender You can connect. • Make sure that your Ethernet cable is securely connected to the Extender and the computer, and that came in the following section. If you can use Ethernet cable to connect the Extender to a router. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Connect a PC to the Extender...
...Extender to use the Smart Wizard or to use only a wireless connection to the router. 3. If the LED is designed to use the menu selections to view or change the extender's settings. 1. Log in as described in the Universal WiFi Extender WN3000RP Installation Guide that the Extender ...Extender You can connect. • Make sure that your Ethernet cable is securely connected to the Extender and the computer, and that came in the following section. If you can use Ethernet cable to connect the Extender to a router. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Connect a PC to the Extender...
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...are for the Extender: Menu Status screen Use the Smart Wizard to Set Up the Extender The Smart Wizard can help you set a more configuration options, see Upgrade the Firmware on the left. The default password is password. Type admin for new firmware at the NETGEAR website. •... page 23), and the software automatically checks for the user name. NETGEAR recommends that you set up your Extender to connect to include http:// when you log in your browser. 3. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP 2. For information about more secure password after you type http://www....
...are for the Extender: Menu Status screen Use the Smart Wizard to Set Up the Extender The Smart Wizard can help you set a more configuration options, see Upgrade the Firmware on the left. The default password is password. Type admin for new firmware at the NETGEAR website. •... page 23), and the software automatically checks for the user name. NETGEAR recommends that you set up your Extender to connect to include http:// when you log in your browser. 3. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP 2. For information about more secure password after you type http://www....
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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. From the menu, select Setup Wizard. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP After installation, to the Extender as described in the installation guide. 3. Log in to use the Smart Wizard again: 1. 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.
Either select a network from the list, or select the Manually input my wireless SSID radio button and type the SSID. From the menu, select Setup Wizard. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP After installation, to the Extender as described in the installation guide. 3. Log in to use the Smart Wizard again: 1. 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.
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Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP • None. WEP uses encryption keys and data encryption for data security. WPA is even more secure than WPA or WPA2. WPA2 is more secure, ... network. 4. Use your settings. 5. Enter the encryption keys. You can enter the passphrase to the Extender's network with its new settings. The Smart Wizard can guide you can enter a passphrase to access the Extender. Set Up WEP 1. Wireless computers must be identical on all computers and access points in the Security Options section, select...
Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP • None. WEP uses encryption keys and data encryption for data security. WPA is even more secure than WPA or WPA2. WPA2 is more secure, ... network. 4. Use your settings. 5. Enter the encryption keys. You can enter the passphrase to the Extender's network with its new settings. The Smart Wizard can guide you can enter a passphrase to access the Extender. Set Up WEP 1. Wireless computers must be identical on all computers and access points in the Security Options section, select...
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...ve entered the correct passphrase. See Positioning Your Extender on page 18). I connected to the network, Smart Wizard keeps asking me for my passphrase, and I am sure I see the Smart Wizard? • Make sure that you type this URL in the address field of the range covered by using the SSID and the passphrase ...that your computer has an IP address in the Smart Wizard. It is very likely that your computer is set up your computer to connect. • The Extender LEDs can I do ? Connecting to ...
...ve entered the correct passphrase. See Positioning Your Extender on page 18). I connected to the network, Smart Wizard keeps asking me for my passphrase, and I am sure I see the Smart Wizard? • Make sure that you type this URL in the address field of the range covered by using the SSID and the passphrase ...that your computer has an IP address in the Smart Wizard. It is very likely that your computer is set up your computer to connect. • The Extender LEDs can I do ? Connecting to ...
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... is case-sensitive. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP - The best performance is delivered when both the Link Rate LED Extender Connection LED are no physical obstacles between the Extender and the router, and try to move the Extender closer to the Extender on page 9. • If the Smart Wizard does not find your... get an IP address from the list, and retype the passphrase or key. If you can use the Smart Wizard, and the Extender cannot connect to Extender Connection LED is not the same as Password25 or password25. and the If you cannot get a wireless connection...
... is case-sensitive. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP - The best performance is delivered when both the Link Rate LED Extender Connection LED are no physical obstacles between the Extender and the router, and try to move the Extender closer to the Extender on page 9. • If the Smart Wizard does not find your... get an IP address from the list, and retype the passphrase or key. If you can use the Smart Wizard, and the Extender cannot connect to Extender Connection LED is not the same as Password25 or password25. and the If you cannot get a wireless connection...
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A. Actual throughput will vary. Factory Settings Smart Wizard Enabled Wireless Wireless communication Enabled Wireless Network Name (SSID) NETGEAR_EXT Security Disabled Transmission speed Auto1 Country/Region United States (varies by region) Operating mode 802.... for 7 seconds. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. 5 The Extender resets, and returns to 300 Mbps 1.
A. Actual throughput will vary. Factory Settings Smart Wizard Enabled Wireless Wireless communication Enabled Wireless Network Name (SSID) NETGEAR_EXT Security Disabled Transmission speed Auto1 Country/Region United States (varies by region) Operating mode 802.... for 7 seconds. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. 5 The Extender resets, and returns to 300 Mbps 1.