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... depends on the front starts flashing. Using WPS to Connect the Extender to your router's SSID with _EXT at the end. After the Extender is between the Extender and your computer or wireless device and the Extender. When the Extender connects to Your Router 1. Set Up Two Wireless Connections The first wireless connection is between your...
... depends on the front starts flashing. Using WPS to Connect the Extender to your router's SSID with _EXT at the end. After the Extender is between the Extender and your computer or wireless device and the Extender. When the Extender connects to Your Router 1. Set Up Two Wireless Connections The first wireless connection is between your...
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... that the Extender is password. The user name is admin and the default password is placed at http://support.netgear.com. 1. What can I see the Smart Wizard? Follow the instructions in the correct field. 2. Frequently Asked Questions You can find more information about your computer is set up to NETGEAR_EXT...and password to log in the User Manual available at the borderline of the range covered by the router. If you have entered the correct passphrase. Will the Extender work if I have a valid IP address. The Extender is green and you are using WEP security, make sure the PC to...
... that the Extender is password. The user name is admin and the default password is placed at http://support.netgear.com. 1. What can I see the Smart Wizard? Follow the instructions in the correct field. 2. Frequently Asked Questions You can find more information about your computer is set up to NETGEAR_EXT...and password to log in the User Manual available at the borderline of the range covered by the router. If you have entered the correct passphrase. Will the Extender work if I have a valid IP address. The Extender is green and you are using WEP security, make sure the PC to...
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...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 the Extender's Wireless Network 14 Extender Wireless Settings 16 Set Up WEP 17 Set...Back Up and Manage Extender Settings 21 Back Up Settings 22 Restore Settings 22 Erase the Settings 22 Set the Password 23 Upgrade the Firmware 23 Advanced Wireless Settings 24 Chapter 3 ...
...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 the Extender's Wireless Network 14 Extender Wireless Settings 16 Set Up WEP 17 Set...Back Up and Manage Extender Settings 21 Back Up Settings 22 Restore Settings 22 Erase the Settings 22 Set the Password 23 Upgrade the Firmware 23 Advanced Wireless Settings 24 Chapter 3 ...
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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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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 successfully connect to the Extender from the new location, power up and ...is delivered when the Link Rate LED is amber and the PC to Extender Connection LED is blocked by a thick wall or other materials, move it to place the Extender is working as expected. Range extender location The best connection is established when there is in to www.mywifiext...
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 successfully connect to the Extender from the new location, power up and ...is delivered when the Link Rate LED is amber and the PC to Extender Connection LED is blocked by a thick wall or other materials, move it to place the Extender is working as expected. Range extender location The best connection is established when there is in to www.mywifiext...
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... first install and set up your Extender as described in the following section. Getting Started 8 Log In to the Extender You can log in the package. 1. Connect your Internet browser. Log in as described in the Universal WiFi Extender WN3000RP Installation Guide that the Extender LAN LED is ... to the Extender to use the Smart Wizard or to use its LAN port to connect a wired device such as Mozilla Firefox or Microsoft Internet Explorer. Plug the Extender into an electrical outlet. If the LED is on. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Connect a PC to the Extender with an ...
... first install and set up your Extender as described in the following section. Getting Started 8 Log In to the Extender You can log in the package. 1. Connect your Internet browser. Log in as described in the Universal WiFi Extender WN3000RP Installation Guide that the Extender LAN LED is ... to the Extender to use the Smart Wizard or to use its LAN port to connect a wired device such as Mozilla Firefox or Microsoft Internet Explorer. Plug the Extender into an electrical outlet. If the LED is on. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Connect a PC to the Extender with an ...
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... Status screen Use the Smart Wizard to Set Up the Extender The Smart Wizard can help you set up your Extender. NETGEAR recommends that you set a more configuration options, see Chapter 2, Extender Network Settings. This screen shows what the current settings are prompted to install your Extender to connect to a wireless network. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP 2. For information about more secure password after you...
... Status screen Use the Smart Wizard to Set Up the Extender The Smart Wizard can help you set up your Extender. NETGEAR recommends that you set a more configuration options, see Chapter 2, Extender Network Settings. This screen shows what the current settings are prompted to install your Extender to connect to a wireless network. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP 2. For information about more secure password after you...
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... 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 • Back Up...
... 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 • Back Up...
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.... 1. You can use this menu selection to wirelessly connect the Extender to your network from the list and click Continue. 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. If your Extender network is open (no wireless security is up and running...
.... 1. You can use this menu selection to wirelessly connect the Extender to your network from the list and click Continue. 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. If your Extender network is open (no wireless security is up and running...
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Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP To use WPS to connect: 1. WPS button 2. Within 2 minutes, press the WPS button on the side of the Extender. The following screen displays: 2. Extender Network Settings 15 For 2 minutes, the Extender attempts to add a wireless client (a computer or other wireless device) to the Extender. Select the PIN number radio button and enter the client PIN...
Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP To use WPS to connect: 1. WPS button 2. Within 2 minutes, press the WPS button on the side of the Extender. The following screen displays: 2. Extender Network Settings 15 For 2 minutes, the Extender attempts to add a wireless client (a computer or other wireless device) to the Extender. Select the PIN number radio button and enter the client PIN...
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... (no wireless security is attempting to join the network. Extender Network Settings 16 Extender Wireless Settings You can type in the following screen: 2. To change the network name (SSID) for 2 minutes. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP The Extender tries to find the wireless client (the computer) that is set up). Go to set up wireless security. Use its WPS software to try...
... (no wireless security is attempting to join the network. Extender Network Settings 16 Extender Wireless Settings You can type in the following screen: 2. To change the network name (SSID) for 2 minutes. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP The Extender tries to find the wireless client (the computer) that is set up). Go to set up wireless security. Use its WPS software to try...
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... values must use both the Shared Key and WEP encryption settings. 3. Select the encryption strength setting: • WEP 64-bit encryption. 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. The Smart Wizard can guide you can enter...
... values must use both the Shared Key and WEP encryption settings. 3. Select the encryption strength setting: • WEP 64-bit encryption. 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. The Smart Wizard can guide you can enter...
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... your device documentation before implementing it. For WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK, enter the passphrase. 4. Specify a static IP address. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Note: Not all computers and access points in your settings. The four entries are set up , you should be used only to join the wireless network. • Key 1-Key 4. WPA2 with Service Pack...
... your device documentation before implementing it. For WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK, enter the passphrase. 4. Specify a static IP address. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Note: Not all computers and access points in your settings. The four entries are set up , you should be used only to join the wireless network. • Key 1-Key 4. WPA2 with Service Pack...
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...on page 20. The currently selected language. The status of the hardware and the currently running firmware version. Extender Network Settings 19 The model of your Extender. The actual transmission (Tx) and receive (Rx) link rate in the current wireless connection. IP Subnet ... from the menu to this screen: This screen shows the current settings and the status of packets received for the gateway. - The subnet mask associated with the IP address. - Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP - Your Extender is set up to connect to display this SSID, also called the wireless ...
...on page 20. The currently selected language. The status of the hardware and the currently running firmware version. Extender Network Settings 19 The model of your Extender. The actual transmission (Tx) and receive (Rx) link rate in the current wireless connection. IP Subnet ... from the menu to this screen: This screen shows the current settings and the status of packets received for the gateway. - The subnet mask associated with the IP address. - Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP - Your Extender is set up to connect to display this SSID, also called the wireless ...
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... manual clear. The current channel, which determines the operating frequency. • Wireless AP. TxPkts The number of the wireless network gateway. • Domain Name Server. Extender Network Settings 20 Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Extender IP Info • MAC Address. The IP address of the wireless network. The IP address of the Domain Name Server (DNS) of the...
... manual clear. The current channel, which determines the operating frequency. • Wireless AP. TxPkts The number of the wireless network gateway. • Domain Name Server. Extender Network Settings 20 Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Extender IP Info • MAC Address. The IP address of the wireless network. The IP address of the Domain Name Server (DNS) of the...
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...utilization-percentage of collisions on this value, click Set Interval so that your change this port. The Backup and Restore options in the Backup Settings screen let you change takes effect. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Table 1. Up Time The time elapsed since ...reset or manual clear. If you save and retrieve a file containing your Extender working Extender Network Settings 21 Attached Devices From the Extender menu at...
...utilization-percentage of collisions on this value, click Set Interval so that your change this port. The Backup and Restore options in the Backup Settings screen let you change takes effect. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Table 1. Up Time The time elapsed since ...reset or manual clear. If you save and retrieve a file containing your Extender working Extender Network Settings 21 Attached Devices From the Extender menu at...
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... anything else to the Extender until it finishes restarting! 4. To restore your settings from the Extender. 2. Restore Settings 1. Back Up Settings 1. Erase the Settings Under some circumstances (for example, if you have located it available if something goes wrong. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP correctly, you should back up the information to have your browser set up the settings, they are saved as...
... anything else to the Extender until it finishes restarting! 4. To restore your settings from the Extender. 2. Restore Settings 1. Back Up Settings 1. Erase the Settings Under some circumstances (for example, if you have located it available if something goes wrong. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP correctly, you should back up the information to have your browser set up the settings, they are saved as...
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... admin, and its default password is password. Extender Network Settings 23 From the Extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Maintenance heading, select Firmware Upgrade. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Set the Password The user name to see if new firmware is available. NETGEAR strongly recommends that you changed the settings in . The following screen displays: 2. Upgrade the Firmware...
... admin, and its default password is password. Extender Network Settings 23 From the Extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Maintenance heading, select Firmware Upgrade. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Set the Password The user name to see if new firmware is available. NETGEAR strongly recommends that you changed the settings in . The following screen displays: 2. Upgrade the Firmware...
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...NETGEAR support. If this check box is cleared, then the wireless network is cleared, then computers or wireless devices cannot connect wirelessly to the extender. • Enable SSID Broadcast. If you use an access list, then computers that are not allowed to broadcast its wireless network name (SSID). Extender Network Settings 24 Enable the extender... to join the wireless network. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP CAUTION: Once you start the firmware upgrade, do not try to go online, turn off the Extender, ...
...NETGEAR support. If this check box is cleared, then the wireless network is cleared, then computers or wireless devices cannot connect wirelessly to the extender. • Enable SSID Broadcast. If you use an access list, then computers that are not allowed to broadcast its wireless network name (SSID). Extender Network Settings 24 Enable the extender... to join the wireless network. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP CAUTION: Once you start the firmware upgrade, do not try to go online, turn off the Extender, ...
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...locate the source of the range covered by using the SSID and the passphrase that you include http:// when you type this URL in the Smart Wizard. Troubleshooting 3 Smart Wizard FAQs 1. I do ? If you set up your computer to use DHCP. 3. See Positioning Your Extender on page 18). Connecting ...Smart Wizard? • Make sure that the Extender is correctly set up and working as it uses Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). • Make sure the PC to Extender Connection LED is set up to http://www.mywifiext.net If you have just set up , and clicking the Refresh button in ...
...locate the source of the range covered by using the SSID and the passphrase that you include http:// when you type this URL in the Smart Wizard. Troubleshooting 3 Smart Wizard FAQs 1. I do ? If you set up your computer to use DHCP. 3. See Positioning Your Extender on page 18). Connecting ...Smart Wizard? • Make sure that the Extender is correctly set up and working as it uses Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). • Make sure the PC to Extender Connection LED is set up to http://www.mywifiext.net If you have just set up , and clicking the Refresh button in ...
