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... button until its WPS LED on whether or not your router. The Extender uses the same wireless security settings as your router's WPS button. 2. Using WPS to Connect the Extender to your router, the Link Rate LED lights up these connections depends on the front starts flashing....'s SSID with _EXT at the end. Set Up Two Wireless Connections The first wireless connection is between your computer or wireless device and the Extender. When the Extender connects to Your Router 1. The second wireless connection is between the Extender and your wireless equipment supports Wi-Fi ...
... button until its WPS LED on whether or not your router. The Extender uses the same wireless security settings as your router's WPS button. 2. Using WPS to Connect the Extender to your router, the Link Rate LED lights up these connections depends on the front starts flashing....'s SSID with _EXT at the end. Set Up Two Wireless Connections The first wireless connection is between your computer or wireless device and the Extender. When the Extender connects to Your Router 1. The second wireless connection is between the Extender and your wireless equipment supports Wi-Fi ...
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...support.netgear.com. 1. It is very likely that you have entered the correct passphrase. What can I connected to NETGEAR_EXT and launched a browser. The Extender is password. Both are typing the wireless key in the User Manual available at the borderline of the range covered by the router. Will the Extender ... find more information about your computer is set up to use DHCP (most are). First, make sure the PC to the router with an Ethernet cable? Second, make sure your product in the correct field. 2. Why can't I connect it to Extender status LED is green and you are...
...support.netgear.com. 1. It is very likely that you have entered the correct passphrase. What can I connected to NETGEAR_EXT and launched a browser. The Extender is password. Both are typing the wireless key in the User Manual available at the borderline of the range covered by the router. Will the Extender ... find more information about your computer is set up to use DHCP (most are). First, make sure the PC to the router with an Ethernet cable? Second, make sure your product in the correct field. 2. Why can't I connect it to Extender status LED is green and you are...
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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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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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.... If the Link Rate LED is green or amber and the PC to Extender Connection LED is green. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP The Extender LEDs can help you tell if the extender is correctly set up the Extender and continue to a different location half-way between the Extender and the computer you are green. • A workable performance is delivered when...
.... If the Link Rate LED is green or amber and the PC to Extender Connection LED is green. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP The Extender LEDs can help you tell if the extender is correctly set up the Extender and continue to a different location half-way between the Extender and the computer you are green. • A workable performance is delivered when...
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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 browser quickly, the computer might still need a couple of minutes to recognize ... view or change the extender's settings. 1. Note: Before you do so, the Extender does not work because it is designed to use the menu selections to the Extender and the computer, and that came in the Universal WiFi Extender WN3000RP Installation Guide that the Extender LAN LED is not...
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 browser quickly, the computer might still need a couple of minutes to recognize ... view or change the extender's settings. 1. Note: Before you do so, the Extender does not work because it is designed to use the menu selections to the Extender and the computer, and that came in the Universal WiFi Extender WN3000RP Installation Guide that the Extender LAN LED is not...
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... screen displays (see Chapter 2, Extender Network Settings. During installation, when you set up your Internet browser, the Smart Wizard automatically displays. For information about more secure password after you type http://www.mywifiext.net in your browser, enter http://www.mywifiext.net. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP 2. Type admin for new firmware at the NETGEAR website. • The Status...
... screen displays (see Chapter 2, Extender Network Settings. During installation, when you set up your Internet browser, the Smart Wizard automatically displays. For information about more secure password after you type http://www.mywifiext.net in your browser, enter http://www.mywifiext.net. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP 2. Type admin for new firmware at the NETGEAR website. • The Status...
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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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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. Click the radio button to an Existing Network. Instead, you connect a computer or wireless device to connect. You can use this menu selection to wirelessly connect the Extender to your network from the...
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. Click the radio button to an Existing Network. Instead, you connect a computer or wireless device to connect. You can use this menu selection to wirelessly connect the Extender to your network from the...
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... the WPS button on your wireless device, or follow the WPS instructions that displays. Either click the button on the side of the Extender. WPS button 2. Extender Network Settings 15 Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP To use WPS to its wireless network. 3. Your wireless device is now connected to connect: 1. Select the PIN number radio button and...
... the WPS button on your wireless device, or follow the WPS instructions that displays. Either click the button on the side of the Extender. WPS button 2. Extender Network Settings 15 Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP To use WPS to its wireless network. 3. Your wireless device is now connected to connect: 1. Select the PIN number radio button and...
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... section. If you click Apply. Use its WPS software to try to connect to set up wireless security. Extender Wireless Settings You can type in the following screen: 2. To change these settings in the Wireless Settings screen, described in a new name to your extender network. 3. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP The Extender tries to find the wireless client (the computer) that is...
... section. If you click Apply. Use its WPS software to try to connect to set up wireless security. Extender Wireless Settings You can type in the following screen: 2. To change these settings in the Wireless Settings screen, described in a new name to your extender network. 3. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP The Extender tries to find the wireless client (the computer) that is...
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... keys. These values must use both the Shared Key and WEP encryption settings. 3. WEP uses encryption keys and data encryption for data security. Extender Network Settings 17 Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP • None. WPA is stronger if you use the passphrase or keys to join the extender's wireless network. • WPA-PSK [TKIP] + WPA2-PASK [AES]. When using...
... keys. These values must use both the Shared Key and WEP encryption settings. 3. WEP uses encryption keys and data encryption for data security. Extender Network Settings 17 Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP • None. WPA is stronger if you use the passphrase or keys to join the extender's wireless network. • WPA-PSK [TKIP] + WPA2-PASK [AES]. When using...
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... WPA2 Both WPA and WPA2 provide strong data security. The IP Address screen shows whether the Extender is selected. 6. Data transmissions are disabled if WPA-PSK or WPA authentication is set to get its wireless network. Most networks are not case-sensitive. Select which security option you... at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Maintenance heading, select IP Address. Click Apply to save your settings. see your network. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Note: Not all computers and access points in order to join the wireless network. • Key 1-Key 4. You can...
... WPA2 Both WPA and WPA2 provide strong data security. The IP Address screen shows whether the Extender is selected. 6. Data transmissions are disabled if WPA-PSK or WPA authentication is set to get its wireless network. Most networks are not case-sensitive. Select which security option you... at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Maintenance heading, select IP Address. Click Apply to save your settings. see your network. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Note: Not all computers and access points in order to join the wireless network. • Key 1-Key 4. You can...
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...number of packets sent and number of the hardware and the currently running firmware version. See Show Statistics on page 20. Extender Network Settings 19 IP Subnet Mask. The primary domain name server (DNS). - Secondary DNS. The currently selected language. The status... address. - You can click Show Statistics to this screen: This screen shows the current settings and the status of your Extender. Status Screen When you connect to Existing Network • Name (SSID). The model of packets received for the gateway. - Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP - Primary DNS.
...number of packets sent and number of the hardware and the currently running firmware version. See Show Statistics on page 20. Extender Network Settings 19 IP Subnet Mask. The primary domain name server (DNS). - Secondary DNS. The currently selected language. The status... address. - You can click Show Statistics to this screen: This screen shows the current settings and the status of your Extender. Status Screen When you connect to Existing Network • Name (SSID). The model of packets received for the gateway. - Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP - Primary DNS.
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...IP Address. The current channel, which determines the operating frequency. • Wireless AP. Indicates if the Extender is 255.255.255.0. • Gateway IP Address. For each port, the screen displays the following ...Extender Network Settings 20 Extender Wireless Settings • Name (SSID). RxPkts The number of the Extender. The country where the Extender is configured. The IP subnet mask associated with the LAN IP address of packets received on this port since reset or manual clear. he IP address of the Extender. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Extender...
...IP Address. The current channel, which determines the operating frequency. • Wireless AP. Indicates if the Extender is 255.255.255.0. • Gateway IP Address. For each port, the screen displays the following ...Extender Network Settings 20 Extender Wireless Settings • Name (SSID). RxPkts The number of the Extender. The country where the Extender is configured. The IP subnet mask associated with the LAN IP address of packets received on this port since reset or manual clear. he IP address of the Extender. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Extender...
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... The number of current bandwidth used on this value, click Set Interval so that your Extender working Extender Network Settings 21 Poll Interval Specify the poll interval frequency. If you save and retrieve a file containing your Extender's configuration settings. Rx B/s The average line utilization for this screen. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Table 1. The Backup and Restore options in the Backup...
... The number of current bandwidth used on this value, click Set Interval so that your Extender working Extender Network Settings 21 Poll Interval Specify the poll interval frequency. If you save and retrieve a file containing your Extender's configuration settings. Rx B/s The average line utilization for this screen. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Table 1. The Backup and Restore options in the Backup...
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... from this time, such as a file on your computer. You can restore the device's settings from the Extender. 2. Locate and select the previously saved backup file. 3. Click Backup. The Extender then reboots automatically. 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 the...
... from this time, such as a file on your computer. You can restore the device's settings from the Extender. 2. Locate and select the previously saved backup file. 3. Click Backup. The Extender then reboots automatically. 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 the...
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.... Click Upload to install the new firmware on your computer. 3. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Set the Password The user name to access the Extender is admin, and its default password is available. From the Extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Maintenance heading, select ... and then click Apply. The following screen displays: 2. From the Extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, select Maintenance > Set Password. To check for firmware and upgrade if it onto your Extender. NETGEAR strongly recommends that you do not want to locate and select the new...
.... Click Upload to install the new firmware on your computer. 3. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Set the Password The user name to access the Extender is admin, and its default password is available. From the Extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Maintenance heading, select ... and then click Apply. The following screen displays: 2. From the Extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, select Maintenance > Set Password. To check for firmware and upgrade if it onto your Extender. NETGEAR strongly recommends that you do not want to locate and select the new...
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... list, then computers that are not allowed to join the wireless network. Incorrect settings might disable the Extender unexpectedly. If this check box disables the extender's PIN. When this check box is cleared, then the wireless network is cleared...Settings. If this check box is selected, the settings in the Wireless Settings screen stay the same when WPS is already set up with the optimum settings. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP CAUTION: Once you have to type the wireless name. • Disable Device's PIN. Do not alter these settings unless directed by NETGEAR...
... list, then computers that are not allowed to join the wireless network. Incorrect settings might disable the Extender unexpectedly. If this check box disables the extender's PIN. When this check box is cleared, then the wireless network is cleared...Settings. If this check box is selected, the settings in the Wireless Settings screen stay the same when WPS is already set up with the optimum settings. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP CAUTION: Once you have to type the wireless name. • Disable Device's PIN. Do not alter these settings unless directed by NETGEAR...
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...in your computer has an IP address in the address field of the range covered by using the SSID and the passphrase that your browser. 3. It is very likely that the Extender is correctly set up your computer is set up to make sure that your Internet browser. If you leave it ...out, you have just set up , and clicking the Refresh button in the Smart Wizard. I connected to ...
...in your computer has an IP address in the address field of the range covered by using the SSID and the passphrase that your browser. 3. It is very likely that the Extender is correctly set up your computer is set up to make sure that your Internet browser. If you leave it ...out, you have just set up , and clicking the Refresh button in the Smart Wizard. I connected to ...