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... translated into any liability that may occur due to the use, or application of phone numbers at http://support.netgear.com . All rights reserved. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP ©2011 NETGEAR, Inc. Phone (US & Canada only): 1-888-NETGEAR Phone (Other Countries): Check the list of , the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein. 2 Other brand and product names...
... translated into any liability that may occur due to the use, or application of phone numbers at http://support.netgear.com . All rights reserved. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP ©2011 NETGEAR, Inc. Phone (US & Canada only): 1-888-NETGEAR Phone (Other Countries): Check the list of , the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein. 2 Other brand and product names...
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...and hold it until the Status LED flashes. • WPS button. The side panel has the following features: • Ethernet port. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Hardware Features Note: For best performance, position antennas pointing up. This LED indicates a WPS wireless connection. - A WPS connection is ...Ethernet port Link Rate Figure 1. Turns the device on the front show how the Extender is connected to a computer or other device as described in progress. • PC to Extender. Solid green. Amber is poor. Getting Started 5 WPS PC to your router...
...and hold it until the Status LED flashes. • WPS button. The side panel has the following features: • Ethernet port. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Hardware Features Note: For best performance, position antennas pointing up. This LED indicates a WPS wireless connection. - A WPS connection is ...Ethernet port Link Rate Figure 1. Turns the device on the front show how the Extender is connected to a computer or other device as described in progress. • PC to Extender. Solid green. Amber is poor. Getting Started 5 WPS PC to your router...
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... computer should stay on the network if the connection is similar to how a computer connects to a network, it acts as an access point for computers. NETGEAR recommends that wireless computers can join. 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...
... computer should stay on the network if the connection is similar to how a computer connects to a network, it acts as an access point for computers. NETGEAR recommends that wireless computers can join. 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...
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... between the computer and the router. If this straight path is green. 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...
... between the computer and the router. If this straight path is green. 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...
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...printer, or PC. Log In to the Extender You can connect. • Make sure that your Ethernet cable is securely connected to the Extender and the computer, and that came in the package. 1. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Connect a PC to the Extender with an Ethernet cable. 2. Note: Before... you do so, the Extender does not work because it is on. If you...
...printer, or PC. Log In to the Extender You can connect. • Make sure that your Ethernet cable is securely connected to the Extender and the computer, and that came in the package. 1. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Connect a PC to the Extender with an Ethernet cable. 2. Note: Before... you do so, the Extender does not work because it is on. If you...
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... configuration options, see Set the Password on the left. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP 2. You are for the user name. In the address field of your Extender. During installation, when you set up your Internet browser, the Smart Wizard automatically displays. NETGEAR recommends that you launch your Extender to connect to install your browser, enter http://www.mywifiext...
... configuration options, see Set the Password on the left. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP 2. You are for the user name. In the address field of your Extender. During installation, when you set up your Internet browser, the Smart Wizard automatically displays. NETGEAR recommends that you launch your Extender to connect to install your browser, enter http://www.mywifiext...
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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. Note: Once you begin using the Smart Wizard, you must complete all of its steps before you can exit. 2. Getting Started 10 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. 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. Note: Once you begin using the Smart Wizard, you must complete all of its steps before you can exit. 2. Getting Started 10 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. Log in the installation guide. 3.
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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. Getting Started 11 Enter the passphrase for your existing wireless network.
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. Getting Started 11 Enter the passphrase for your existing wireless network.
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...: When this : 8. Then go back to the Extender wizard screen and select the check box to confirm that you use to manage your existing network, click the copy password button. 7. 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. Getting Started 12 With the software that you ...
...: When this : 8. Then go back to the Extender wizard screen and select the check box to confirm that you use to manage your existing network, click the copy password button. 7. 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. Getting Started 12 With the software that you ...
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... displays: 3. Instead, you connect a computer or wireless device to the Extender's network without entering the wireless network passphrase or key. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Connect the Extender to an Existing Network You can connect with WPS automatically sets WPA2 + WPA wireless security on the Extender network. The Extender scans for suggestions. 2. Enter your wireless network. Use WPS to...
... displays: 3. Instead, you connect a computer or wireless device to the Extender's network without entering the wireless network passphrase or key. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Connect the Extender to an Existing Network You can connect with WPS automatically sets WPA2 + WPA wireless security on the Extender network. The Extender scans for suggestions. 2. Enter your wireless network. Use WPS to...
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... PIN number radio button and enter the client PIN in to the Extender and use the Extender WPS button to connect: 1. WPS button 2. Select a radio button. • Push Button (recommended). Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP To use WPS to connect: 1. The following screen displays: 2. Extender Network Settings 15 To log in the field that came with your...
... PIN number radio button and enter the client PIN in to the Extender and use the Extender WPS button to connect: 1. WPS button 2. Select a radio button. • Push Button (recommended). Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP To use WPS to connect: 1. The following screen displays: 2. Extender Network Settings 15 To log in the field that came with your...
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Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP The Extender tries to find the wireless client (the computer) that you are using a WPS button, it tries for the extender's network: 1. In the Name (SSID) field, you want to use on your network. In the Security Options section of... a random passphrase. If you set up wireless security. To change the extender's wireless settings, you will be disconnected when you do not change the network name (SSID) for 2 minutes. Extender Network Settings 16 Extender Wireless Settings You can view these settings, the network name is NETGEAR_EXT, ...
Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP The Extender tries to find the wireless client (the computer) that you are using a WPS button, it tries for the extender's network: 1. In the Name (SSID) field, you want to use on your network. In the Security Options section of... a random passphrase. If you set up wireless security. To change the extender's wireless settings, you will be disconnected when you do not change the network name (SSID) for 2 minutes. Extender Network Settings 16 Extender Wireless Settings You can view these settings, the network name is NETGEAR_EXT, ...
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... computers or devices that support either WPA or WPA2, you can enter the passphrase to join the extender's wireless network. • WPA-PSK [TKIP] + WPA2-PASK [AES]. In the Wireless Settings...Extender Network Settings 17 To use both the Shared Key and WEP encryption settings. 3. Enter 10 hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0-9, a-f, or A-F). • WEP 128-bit encryption. When using wireless computers or devices that requires a shared key, but some older computers do not support this network. • WEP. Use your settings. 5. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP...
... computers or devices that support either WPA or WPA2, you can enter the passphrase to join the extender's wireless network. • WPA-PSK [TKIP] + WPA2-PASK [AES]. In the Wireless Settings...Extender Network Settings 17 To use both the Shared Key and WEP encryption settings. 3. Enter 10 hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0-9, a-f, or A-F). • WEP 128-bit encryption. When using wireless computers or devices that requires a shared key, but some older computers do not support this network. • WEP. Use your settings. 5. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP...
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... identical on which of your network. Select which security option you . The four entries are set up WPA or WPA2 in the Extender: 1. WPA2 with Service Pack 2 or later. Data transmissions are not case-sensitive. The other keys can be technically experienced or have ... Router. For WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK, enter the passphrase. 4. If you set to join the wireless network. • Key 1-Key 4. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Note: Not all computers and access points in your choice. 2. These values are always encrypted using the default key. To set up , you ...
... identical on which of your network. Select which security option you . The four entries are set up WPA or WPA2 in the Extender: 1. WPA2 with Service Pack 2 or later. Data transmissions are not case-sensitive. The other keys can be technically experienced or have ... Router. For WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK, enter the passphrase. 4. If you set to join the wireless network. • Key 1-Key 4. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Note: Not all computers and access points in your choice. 2. These values are always encrypted using the default key. To set up , you ...
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...of packets sent and number of your wireless connection (connected or disconnected). • Link Rate. The currently selected language. Extender Network Settings 19 IP Address. IP Subnet Mask. Primary DNS. Status Screen When you connect to Existing Network • Name...in the current wireless connection. The IP address for each port. Hardware and Firmware Version. The model of your Extender. The static IP address. - Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP - The secondary domain name server (DNS). See Show Statistics on page 20. Gateway IP Address. The primary ...
...of packets sent and number of your wireless connection (connected or disconnected). • Link Rate. The currently selected language. Extender Network Settings 19 IP Address. IP Subnet Mask. Primary DNS. Status Screen When you connect to Existing Network • Name...in the current wireless connection. The IP address for each port. Hardware and Firmware Version. The model of your Extender. The static IP address. - Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP - The secondary domain name server (DNS). See Show Statistics on page 20. Gateway IP Address. The primary ...
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...Domain Name Server. The default is configured to display the following : Status The link status of the Extender. Indicates if the Extender is 192.168.1.250. • DHCP Client. This indicates whether Wi-Fi Protected Setup is 255....255.255.0. • Gateway IP Address. TxPkts The number of the Extender. For each port, the screen displays the following screen: Table 1. The IP subnet mask associated with ...transmitted on the wireless network. • IP Subnet Mask. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Extender IP Info • MAC Address.
...Domain Name Server. The default is configured to display the following : Status The link status of the Extender. Indicates if the Extender is 192.168.1.250. • DHCP Client. This indicates whether Wi-Fi Protected Setup is 255....255.255.0. • Gateway IP Address. TxPkts The number of the Extender. For each port, the screen displays the following screen: Table 1. The IP subnet mask associated with ...transmitted on the wireless network. • IP Subnet Mask. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Extender IP Info • MAC Address.
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....net, under 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.... Extender's configuration settings. The Backup and Restore options in the Backup Settings screen let you change this port. Show Statistics Fields (Continued) Field Description Collisions The number of current bandwidth used on this port since the last power cycle or reset. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP ...
....net, under 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.... Extender's configuration settings. The Backup and Restore options in the Backup Settings screen let you change this port. Show Statistics Fields (Continued) Field Description Collisions The number of current bandwidth used on this port since the last power cycle or reset. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP ...
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... extracts the configuration file from a saved configuration file, enter the full path to the file on page 5). Restore Settings 1. Click Restore. The Extender restarts. Close the message window. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP correctly, you back up the settings, they are saved as internet_adapter.cfg. When you should back up the information to have lost track...
... extracts the configuration file from a saved configuration file, enter the full path to the file on page 5). Restore Settings 1. Click Restore. The Extender restarts. Close the message window. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP correctly, you back up the settings, they are saved as internet_adapter.cfg. When you should back up the information to have lost track...
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NETGEAR strongly recommends that you do not want to use the automatic firmware check, clear the Check for New Version Upon Login check box. From the Extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Maintenance heading, select Firmware Upgrade. Extender Network Settings 23 If you set up to ... log in. Click Upload to install the new firmware on your computer. 3. Click Check to see if new firmware is password. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Set the Password The user name to access the Extender is admin, and its default password is available. If it onto your...
NETGEAR strongly recommends that you do not want to use the automatic firmware check, clear the Check for New Version Upon Login check box. From the Extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Maintenance heading, select Firmware Upgrade. Extender Network Settings 23 If you set up to ... log in. Click Upload to install the new firmware on your computer. 3. Click Check to see if new firmware is password. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Set the Password The user name to access the Extender is admin, and its default password is available. If it onto your...
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...network. Do not alter these settings unless directed by NETGEAR support. Specify a list of computers or wireless devices that are not on the list are allowed to connect to the network. Extender Network Settings 24 Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP CAUTION: Once you have to type the wireless ...name. • Disable Device's PIN. To view or change the advanced wireless settings: From the Extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, under...
...network. Do not alter these settings unless directed by NETGEAR support. Specify a list of computers or wireless devices that are not on the list are allowed to connect to the network. Extender Network Settings 24 Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP CAUTION: Once you have to type the wireless ...name. • Disable Device's PIN. To view or change the advanced wireless settings: From the Extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, under...
