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Device On/Off button WPS button Factory Reset button WPS Link Rate Status PC to Extender Ethernet port 3 Hardware Features Note: For best performance, position antennas pointing up.
Device On/Off button WPS button Factory Reset button WPS Link Rate Status PC to Extender Ethernet port 3 Hardware Features Note: For best performance, position antennas pointing up.
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...The side panel has the following features: • Ethernet port. This LED indicates a WPS wireless connection. - Press the WPS button to wirelessly connect the Extender to a computer or other device as described in progress. • PC to a PC. • Status. The LEDs on the front show how the... Extender is poor. Blinking green. You can use this for a wired connection to your router or wireless adapter. • Device On/Off button. There is...
...The side panel has the following features: • Ethernet port. This LED indicates a WPS wireless connection. - Press the WPS button to wirelessly connect the Extender to a computer or other device as described in progress. • PC to a PC. • Status. The LEDs on the front show how the... Extender is poor. Blinking green. You can use this for a wired connection to your router or wireless adapter. • Device On/Off button. There is...
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... distance between your router and the wireless device located outside the range of your existing router. DO DON'T If you have to use a different location, move the Extender closer to include the area outside the range of your router. Plug in the previous section, Hardware Features.... LED green. turns 5 Getting Started When the Extender has been integrated into your wireless network, it extends the wireless network to the device, but still within the wireless range of the router. Place the Extender and Apply Power 1. Position the Extender's antennas up as shown in the...
... distance between your router and the wireless device located outside the range of your existing router. DO DON'T If you have to use a different location, move the Extender closer to include the area outside the range of your router. Plug in the previous section, Hardware Features.... LED green. turns 5 Getting Started When the Extender has been integrated into your wireless network, it extends the wireless network to the device, but still within the wireless range of the router. Place the Extender and Apply Power 1. Position the Extender's antennas up as shown in the...
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... connected to your router, use your computer or wireless device to join the Extender's wireless network. 6 When the Extender connects to your router's SSID with _EXT at the end. Within 2 minutes, press and hold the Extender's WPS button until its WPS LED on whether or not your router. First..., press your router. 3. The Extender uses the same wireless security settings as your router's WPS button. 2. After the Extender is between your router, the Link Rate LED lights up these connections depends on the front starts ...
... connected to your router, use your computer or wireless device to join the Extender's wireless network. 6 When the Extender connects to your router's SSID with _EXT at the end. Within 2 minutes, press and hold the Extender's WPS button until its WPS LED on whether or not your router. First..., press your router. 3. The Extender uses the same wireless security settings as your router's WPS button. 2. After the Extender is between your router, the Link Rate LED lights up these connections depends on the front starts ...
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... the Smart Wizard. If you to www.mywifiext.net.. 5. If prompted, log in as the password. Then follow the wizard steps to Extender LED turns green. 2. Wireless SSIDs and Passphrases Enter your home router's network. 3. Follow the Smart Wizard steps to connect the... Extender to join the NETGEAR_EXT wireless network. The PC to join the Extender network at its new name (the Smart Wizard name with password as admin with _EXT at the end). 4. Manual...
... the Smart Wizard. If you to www.mywifiext.net.. 5. If prompted, log in as the password. Then follow the wizard steps to Extender LED turns green. 2. Wireless SSIDs and Passphrases Enter your home router's network. 3. Follow the Smart Wizard steps to connect the... Extender to join the NETGEAR_EXT wireless network. The PC to join the Extender network at its new name (the Smart Wizard name with password as admin with _EXT at the end). 4. Manual...
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... 8 This is because data traffic routed through the Extender wireless network is slower than traffic directly from your existing router is in a "dead zone" where the network connection to your wireless device to the Extender, move the Extender closer to a different location half-way between the ...device and the router. If you connect to the Extender wireless network only when a PC or wireless device is very poor or nonexistent. When to Use the Extender Wireless Network NETGEAR recommends that ...
... 8 This is because data traffic routed through the Extender wireless network is slower than traffic directly from your existing router is in a "dead zone" where the network connection to your wireless device to the Extender, move the Extender closer to a different location half-way between the ...device and the router. If you connect to the Extender wireless network only when a PC or wireless device is very poor or nonexistent. When to Use the Extender Wireless Network NETGEAR recommends that ...
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...are green. • A workable performance is delivered when the Link Rate LED is amber and the PC to the Extender. and PC to Extender LED indicate • The best performance is not connected to Extender LED is green. • If the Link Rate LED is red, that indicates a poor connection. As you ...move the Extender, check the Link Rate and the PC to Extender LED is off, then the PC is delivered when both of sight. 2. If...
...are green. • A workable performance is delivered when the Link Rate LED is amber and the PC to the Extender. and PC to Extender LED indicate • The best performance is not connected to Extender LED is green. • If the Link Rate LED is red, that indicates a poor connection. As you ...move the Extender, check the Link Rate and the PC to Extender LED is off, then the PC is delivered when both of sight. 2. If...
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...connect it to NETGEAR_EXT and launched a browser. First, make sure that the Extender is designed to connect wirelessly to resolve this. Will the Extender work if I connected to the router with an Ethernet cable? The Extender is placed at http://support.netgear.com. 1. Why can't I have a valid IP address. The user name... WEP security, make sure your product in the User Manual available at the borderline of the range covered by the router. What can I do? Second, make sure the PC to Extender status LED is green and you are ). What are case-sensitive. 10 If you have entered...
...connect it to NETGEAR_EXT and launched a browser. First, make sure that the Extender is designed to connect wirelessly to resolve this. Will the Extender work if I connected to the router with an Ethernet cable? The Extender is placed at http://support.netgear.com. 1. Why can't I have a valid IP address. The user name... WEP security, make sure your product in the User Manual available at the borderline of the range covered by the router. What can I do? Second, make sure the PC to Extender status LED is green and you are ). What are case-sensitive. 10 If you have entered...
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Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP ©2011 NETGEAR, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries in this document without notice. Statement of their respective holders. © 2011 NETGEAR, Inc. To register your product, get the latest product updates, get support online, or for choosing NETGEAR. Other brand and product names are ... Innovation are registered trademarks or trademarks of Conditions To improve internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in the United States and/or other countries. ...
Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP ©2011 NETGEAR, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries in this document without notice. Statement of their respective holders. © 2011 NETGEAR, Inc. To register your product, get the latest product updates, get support online, or for choosing NETGEAR. Other brand and product names are ... Innovation are registered trademarks or trademarks of Conditions To improve internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in the United States and/or other countries. ...
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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...
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...
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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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...hold it until the Status LED flashes. • WPS button. 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. The side panel has... - This LED indicates a wireless connection between the Extender and the router. - The LED is lit when the Extender is working: • WPS. Extender The LEDs on the front show how the Extender is connected to Extender. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Hardware Features Note: For best performance, position antennas ...
...hold it until the Status LED flashes. • WPS button. 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. The side panel has... - This LED indicates a wireless connection between the Extender and the router. - The LED is lit when the Extender is working: • WPS. Extender The LEDs on the front show how the Extender is connected to Extender. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Hardware Features Note: For best performance, position antennas ...
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...the connection is similar to how a computer connects to the Extender only when your home network connection is very poor or non-existent. Range Extender in a home When to Use Your Extender NETGEAR recommends that you connect to a network. 2. In its... the Extender network only when the computer is in place. The Extender has its network name (SSID). Figure 2. 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. The Extender connects ...
...the connection is similar to how a computer connects to the Extender only when your home network connection is very poor or non-existent. Range Extender in a home When to Use Your Extender NETGEAR recommends that you connect to a network. 2. In its... the Extender network only when the computer is in place. The Extender has its network name (SSID). Figure 2. 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. The Extender connects ...
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..., move the Extender, continue to check the Link Rate and the PC to Extender Connection LEDs on the front panel until you find a location where the Link Rate LED is green or amber, and the PC to continue the setup process. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP The Extender LEDs can help... you tell if the extender is correctly set up the Extender and continue...
..., move the Extender, continue to check the Link Rate and the PC to Extender Connection LEDs on the front panel until you find a location where the Link Rate LED is green or amber, and the PC to continue the setup process. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP The Extender LEDs can help... you tell if the extender is correctly set up the Extender and continue...
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... gaming console, printer, or PC. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Connect a PC to the Extender with an Ethernet cable. 2. 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 Universal WiFi Extender WN3000RP Installation Guide that the Extender LAN LED is designed to use...
... gaming console, printer, or PC. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Connect a PC to the Extender with an Ethernet cable. 2. 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 Universal WiFi Extender WN3000RP Installation Guide that the Extender LAN LED is designed to use...
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... password after you log in (see Upgrade 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 Internet browser, the Smart Wizard...password: If you type http://www.mywifiext.net in the package) explains how to a wireless network. Getting Started 9 Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP 2. The Universal WiFi Extender WN3000RP Installation Guide (included in your Extender to connect to install your browser, enter http://www.mywifiext.net. Type admin for the...
... password after you log in (see Upgrade 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 Internet browser, the Smart Wizard...password: If you type http://www.mywifiext.net in the package) explains how to a wireless network. Getting Started 9 Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP 2. The Universal WiFi Extender WN3000RP Installation Guide (included in your Extender to connect to install your browser, enter http://www.mywifiext.net. Type admin for the...
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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 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 in to use the Smart Wizard again: 1. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP After installation, to the Extender 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. Getting Started 10 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 in to use the Smart Wizard again: 1. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP After installation, to the Extender as described previously.
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Enter the passphrase for your existing wireless network. Make sure that the correct network name is shown, and then click Continue. Getting Started 11 Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP 4. The next screen displays: 5. The Extender connects to your wireless network and click Continue.
Enter the passphrase for your existing wireless network. Make sure that the correct network name is shown, and then click Continue. Getting Started 11 Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP 4. The next screen displays: 5. The Extender connects to your wireless network and click Continue.
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... might use for wireless access to your wireless connections, join the Extender wireless network. The following screen displays: When this : 8. Getting Started 12 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. For instance, if you use Windows, you use to...
... might use for wireless access to your wireless connections, join the Extender wireless network. The following screen displays: When this : 8. Getting Started 12 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. For instance, if you use Windows, you use to...
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... as described in Connect a PC to the Extender with an Ethernet Cable on page 8. • Connect the Extender to an Existing Network • Use WPS to Add a PC to the Extender's Wireless Network • Extender Wireless Settings • Extender IP Address Setup • Status Screen •...; Attached Devices • Back Up and Manage Extender Settings • Set the Password...
... as described in Connect a PC to the Extender with an Ethernet Cable on page 8. • Connect the Extender to an Existing Network • Use WPS to Add a PC to the Extender's Wireless Network • Extender Wireless Settings • Extender IP Address Setup • Status Screen •...; Attached Devices • Back Up and Manage Extender Settings • Set the Password...