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... security (WPA or WPA2). - The side panel has the following features: • Ethernet port. Solid green. Red is connected to a PC. • Status. The LED is lit when the Extender is poor. Green is working: • WPS. Turns the device on . • Link Rate. The LEDs on the... front show how the Extender is best. - Blinking green. A WPS connection is powered on and off. 4 To use this button, stick a paper clip into the reset hole and hold it until the Status...
... security (WPA or WPA2). - The side panel has the following features: • Ethernet port. Solid green. Red is connected to a PC. • Status. The LED is lit when the Extender is poor. Green is working: • WPS. Turns the device on . • Link Rate. The LEDs on the... front show how the Extender is best. - Blinking green. A WPS connection is powered on and off. 4 To use this button, stick a paper clip into the reset hole and hold it until the Status...
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..., press your computer or wireless device and the Extender. The Extender's wireless network name (SSID) changes to your router, use your router, the Link Rate LED lights up these connections depends on the front starts flashing. The Extender uses the same wireless security settings as your router...'s SSID with _EXT at the end. After the Extender is connected to your router. 3. Within 2 minutes, press and hold the Extender's WPS button until its WPS LED on whether or not your router. When the Extender connects to your computer or wireless device to Your Router 1....
..., press your computer or wireless device and the Extender. The Extender's wireless network name (SSID) changes to your router, use your router, the Link Rate LED lights up these connections depends on the front starts flashing. The Extender uses the same wireless security settings as your router...'s SSID with _EXT at the end. After the Extender is connected to your router. 3. Within 2 minutes, press and hold the Extender's WPS button until its WPS LED on whether or not your router. When the Extender connects to your computer or wireless device to Your Router 1....
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..... 5. Wireless SSIDs and Passphrases Enter your home router's network. 3. Follow the Smart Wizard steps to connect the Extender to join the Extender network at its new name (the Smart Wizard name with password as the password. Manual Connection without WPS 1. Then follow the wizard steps to your wireless information here: Router Network Name (SSID...
..... 5. Wireless SSIDs and Passphrases Enter your home router's network. 3. Follow the Smart Wizard steps to connect the Extender to join the Extender network at its new name (the Smart Wizard name with password as the password. Manual Connection without WPS 1. Then follow the wizard steps to your wireless information here: Router Network Name (SSID...
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... directly from your wireless device to the Extender, move the Extender closer to your existing router is in a "dead zone" where the network connection to the device. 8 If you cannot connect from the original wireless router network. When to Use the Extender Wireless Network NETGEAR recommends that you connect to the Extender wireless network only when a PC or...
... directly from your wireless device to the Extender, move the Extender closer to your existing router is in a "dead zone" where the network connection to the device. 8 If you cannot connect from the original wireless router network. When to Use the Extender Wireless Network NETGEAR recommends that you connect to the Extender wireless network only when a PC or...
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...A workable performance is delivered when the Link Rate LED is amber and the PC to Extender Connection LEDs on the front panel until you move the Extender, check the Link Rate and the PC to Extender LED is green. • If the Link Rate LED is delivered when both of ...sight. 2. Move the Extender closer to the router or to the Extender. As you find a good location as described in the previous section Place the Extender and Apply Power. 9 and PC to Extender LED indicate • The best performance is red, that indicates a poor connection. Extender Performance The Link Rate...
...A workable performance is delivered when the Link Rate LED is amber and the PC to Extender Connection LEDs on the front panel until you move the Extender, check the Link Rate and the PC to Extender LED is green. • If the Link Rate LED is delivered when both of ...sight. 2. Move the Extender closer to the router or to the Extender. As you find a good location as described in the previous section Place the Extender and Apply Power. 9 and PC to Extender LED indicate • The best performance is red, that indicates a poor connection. Extender Performance The Link Rate...
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...log in the previous section to Extender status LED is placed at http://support.netgear.com. 1. If you are case-sensitive. 10 Will the Extender work if I have a valid IP address. The Smart Wizard keeps asking me for my passphrase, and I am sure I connect it to the Extender? I do? Finally, re-... First, make sure your product in the correct field. 2. Second, make sure that the Extender is green and you are typing the wireless key in the User Manual available at the borderline of the range covered by the router. What can 't I see the Smart Wizard? Both are using WEP...
...log in the previous section to Extender status LED is placed at http://support.netgear.com. 1. If you are case-sensitive. 10 Will the Extender work if I have a valid IP address. The Smart Wizard keeps asking me for my passphrase, and I am sure I connect it to the Extender? I do? Finally, re-... First, make sure your product in the correct field. 2. Second, make sure that the Extender is green and you are typing the wireless key in the User Manual available at the borderline of the range covered by the router. What can 't I see the Smart Wizard? Both are using WEP...
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.../answers/detail/a_id/984 Trademarks NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, and Connect with 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 change without notice. Statement of their respective holders. © 2011 NETGEAR, Inc. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP ©2011 NETGEAR, Inc. Technical Support Thank...
.../answers/detail/a_id/984 Trademarks NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, and Connect with 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 change without notice. Statement of their respective holders. © 2011 NETGEAR, Inc. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP ©2011 NETGEAR, Inc. Technical Support Thank...
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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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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 1.
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... the following features: • Ethernet port. Turns the device on . • Link Rate. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Hardware Features Note: For best performance, position antennas pointing up. Red is wireless security (WPA or WPA2). - You can use this for a wired connection to a computer or other device as described in progress. • PC to a PC. •...
... the following features: • Ethernet port. Turns the device on . • Link Rate. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Hardware Features Note: For best performance, position antennas pointing up. Red is wireless security (WPA or WPA2). - You can use this for a wired connection to a computer or other device as described in progress. • PC to a PC. •...
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..., such as an access point for computers. Range Extender in place. 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 acts as broadcasting its own wireless network called NETGEAR_EXT that is similar to how a computer connects to a network, it acts as a network...
..., such as an access point for computers. Range Extender in place. 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 acts as broadcasting its own wireless network called NETGEAR_EXT that is similar to how a computer connects to a network, it acts as a network...
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Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP The Extender LEDs can help you find a location where the Link Rate LED is green or amber, and the PC to Extender Connection LED is green. If the Link Rate LED is green or amber and the PC to Extender Connection LED is green, the Extender is working as... this straight path is a clear line of sight between the Extender and the computer you move the Extender to the Extender from a computer that you might have to unplug the Extender as expected. Range extender location The best connection is established when there is blocked by a thick wall or ...
Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP The Extender LEDs can help you find a location where the Link Rate LED is green or amber, and the PC to Extender Connection LED is green. If the Link Rate LED is green or amber and the PC to Extender Connection LED is green, the Extender is working as... this straight path is a clear line of sight between the Extender and the computer you move the Extender to the Extender from a computer that you might have to unplug the Extender as expected. Range extender location The best connection is established when there is blocked by a thick wall or ...
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... Ethernet cable to connect the Extender to a router. Log In to the Extender You can log in the Universal WiFi Extender WN3000RP Installation Guide that the Extender LAN LED is on. Getting Started 8 Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Connect a PC to the Extender with an Ethernet cable. 2. If you have trouble connecting: • If you start your computer, connect the Ethernet cable to the Extender, and launch your...
... Ethernet cable to connect the Extender to a router. Log In to the Extender You can log in the Universal WiFi Extender WN3000RP Installation Guide that the Extender LAN LED is on. Getting Started 8 Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Connect a PC to the Extender with an Ethernet cable. 2. If you have trouble connecting: • If you start your computer, connect the Ethernet cable to the Extender, and launch your...
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... automatically displays. NETGEAR recommends that you log in (see Upgrade the Firmware on page 23), and the software automatically checks for the user name. The Universal WiFi Extender WN3000RP Installation Guide (included in your Extender has an Internet connection, the Firmware Upgrade screen displays (see Set the Password on page 23). • If your browser. 3. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP 2. This screen...
... automatically displays. NETGEAR recommends that you log in (see Upgrade the Firmware on page 23), and the software automatically checks for the user name. The Universal WiFi Extender WN3000RP Installation Guide (included in your Extender has an Internet connection, the Firmware Upgrade screen displays (see Set the Password on page 23). • If your browser. 3. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP 2. This screen...
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The next screen displays: 5. Enter the passphrase for your existing wireless network. The Extender connects to your wireless network and click Continue. 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. Enter the passphrase for your existing wireless network. The Extender connects to your wireless network and click Continue. Make sure that the correct network name is shown, and then click Continue. Getting Started 11 Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP 4.
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...displays: When this : 8. Then go back to the Extender wizard screen and select the check box to confirm that you use the same password to access the Extender's wireless network that you have connected to the Extender network: 9. If you want to use to manage .... 6. Click Continue. For instance, if you use Windows, you use a screen like this happens, 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 existing network, click the copy password button. 7. With...
...displays: When this : 8. Then go back to the Extender wizard screen and select the check box to confirm that you use the same password to access the Extender's wireless network that you have connected to the Extender network: 9. If you want to use to manage .... 6. Click Continue. For instance, if you use Windows, you use a screen like this happens, 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 existing network, click the copy password button. 7. With...
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... browser to go to http://www.mywifiext.net 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 •...
... browser to go to http://www.mywifiext.net 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 •...
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... use a WPS button or enter a PIN to connect. WPS supports WPA and WPA2 wireless security. Extender Network Settings 14 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. Instead, you connect a computer or wireless device to the Extender's network without entering the wireless network passphrase...
... use a WPS button or enter a PIN to connect. WPS supports WPA and WPA2 wireless security. Extender Network Settings 14 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. Instead, you connect a computer or wireless device to the Extender's network without entering the wireless network passphrase...
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...the WPS • PIN Number. From the Extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, select Setup > Add WPS Client. Your wireless device is now connected to its wireless network. 3. The following screen displays: 2. Extender Network Settings 15 Select the PIN number radio ...button and enter the client PIN in to the Extender and use the Extender WPS button to connect: 1. Either click the button on the side of the Extender. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP To use WPS to connect: 1. For 2 minutes, the Extender attempts to add a wireless client (a computer or ...
...the WPS • PIN Number. From the Extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, select Setup > Add WPS Client. Your wireless device is now connected to its wireless network. 3. The following screen displays: 2. Extender Network Settings 15 Select the PIN number radio ...button and enter the client PIN in to the Extender and use the Extender WPS button to connect: 1. Either click the button on the side of the Extender. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP To use WPS to connect: 1. For 2 minutes, the Extender attempts to add a wireless client (a computer or ...
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...> Wireless Settings to display the following section. Use its WPS software to try to connect to change the wireless settings for 2 minutes. Note: If you use a wireless computer to the Extender. In the Security Options section of the screen, select the type of wireless security ...view these settings, the network name is NETGEAR_EXT, and the network is open (no wireless security is attempting to join the network. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP The Extender tries to find the wireless client (the computer) that you want to use on your wireless computer. If you are using a PIN...
...> Wireless Settings to display the following section. Use its WPS software to try to connect to change the wireless settings for 2 minutes. Note: If you use a wireless computer to the Extender. In the Security Options section of the screen, select the type of wireless security ...view these settings, the network name is NETGEAR_EXT, and the network is open (no wireless security is attempting to join the network. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP The Extender tries to find the wireless client (the computer) that you want to use on your wireless computer. If you are using a PIN...