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... may occur due to change without notice. Statement of Conditions To improve internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in any form or by any liability that may be reproduced,... (US & Canada only): 1-888-NETGEAR Phone (Other Countries): Check the list of , the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein. 2 All rights reserved. Information is subject to the use, or application of phone numbers at http://support.netgear.com . Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP ©2011 NETGEAR, Inc.
... may occur due to change without notice. Statement of Conditions To improve internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in any form or by any liability that may be reproduced,... (US & Canada only): 1-888-NETGEAR Phone (Other Countries): Check the list of , the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein. 2 All rights reserved. Information is subject to the use, or application of phone numbers at http://support.netgear.com . Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP ©2011 NETGEAR, Inc.
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... • Ethernet port. Turns the device on the front show how the Extender is poor. Extender The LEDs on and off. Amber is connected to Extender. The LED is lit when the Extender is good. - You can use this for a wired connection to a ... the Status LED flashes. • WPS button. This LED indicates a wireless connection between the Extender and the router. - This LED indicates a WPS wireless connection. - Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Hardware Features Note: For best performance, position antennas pointing up. Press the WPS button to wirelessly...
... • Ethernet port. Turns the device on the front show how the Extender is poor. Extender The LEDs on and off. Amber is connected to Extender. The LED is lit when the Extender is good. - You can use this for a wired connection to a ... the Status LED flashes. • WPS button. This LED indicates a wireless connection between the Extender and the router. - This LED indicates a WPS wireless connection. - Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Hardware Features Note: For best performance, position antennas pointing up. Press the WPS button to wirelessly...
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... poor. When the Extender connects wirelessly to the Extender only when your home network connection is good enough. 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. To do , such as an access point, the Extender performs tasks that you connect to a network, it acts as an access point for computers. The Extender has its network name (SSID). NETGEAR...
... poor. When the Extender connects wirelessly to the Extender only when your home network connection is good enough. 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. To do , such as an access point, the Extender performs tasks that you connect to a network, it acts as an access point for computers. The Extender has its network name (SSID). NETGEAR...
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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. Positioning Your Extender The ideal location to place the Extender is in to www.mywifiext.net, the Smart Wizard guides you successfully connect to the Extender ...7 Note that is a clear line of sight between the Extender and the wireless router and also a clear line of your computer. Range extender location The best connection is established when there is outside the range of sight between the computer and the router. If there...
... 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. Positioning Your Extender The ideal location to place the Extender is in to www.mywifiext.net, the Smart Wizard guides you successfully connect to the Extender ...7 Note that is a clear line of sight between the Extender and the wireless router and also a clear line of your computer. Range extender location The best connection is established when there is outside the range of sight between the computer and the router. If there...
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Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Connect a PC to the Extender with an Ethernet cable. 2. Plug the Extender into an electrical outlet. If you do so, the Extender does not work because it is designed to use the menu selections to the router. 3. Connect your computer to the Extender with an Ethernet Cable Usually, you connect to the Extender...Ethernet cable is securely connected to connect a wired device such as described in the Universal WiFi Extender WN3000RP Installation Guide that the Extender LAN LED is not lit reconnect the Ethernet cable, and relaunch your computer, launch...
Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Connect a PC to the Extender with an Ethernet cable. 2. Plug the Extender into an electrical outlet. If you do so, the Extender does not work because it is designed to use the menu selections to the router. 3. Connect your computer to the Extender with an Ethernet Cable Usually, you connect to the Extender...Ethernet cable is securely connected to connect a wired device such as described in the Universal WiFi Extender WN3000RP Installation Guide that the Extender LAN LED is not lit reconnect the Ethernet cable, and relaunch your computer, launch...
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...://www.mywifiext.net in the package) explains how to install your Extender to connect to Set Up the Extender The Smart Wizard can help you log in (see Set the Password on the left. During installation, when you set up your Extender. NETGEAR recommends that you launch your browser, enter http://www.mywifiext.net. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP 2.
...://www.mywifiext.net in the package) explains how to install your Extender to connect to Set Up the Extender The Smart Wizard can help you log in (see Set the Password on the left. During installation, when you set up your Extender. NETGEAR recommends that you launch your browser, enter http://www.mywifiext.net. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP 2.
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From the menu, select Setup Wizard. Log in to use the Smart Wizard again: 1. 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 previously. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP After installation, to the Extender as described in the installation guide. 3.
From the menu, select Setup Wizard. Log in to use the Smart Wizard again: 1. 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 previously. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP After installation, to the Extender as described in the installation guide. 3.
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Getting Started 11 Make sure that the correct network name is shown, and then click Continue. Enter the passphrase for your existing wireless network. The Extender connects to your wireless network and click Continue. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP 4. The next screen displays: 5.
Getting Started 11 Make sure that the correct network name is shown, and then click Continue. Enter the passphrase for your existing wireless network. The Extender connects to your wireless network and click Continue. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP 4. The next screen displays: 5.
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... check box to confirm that you use for wireless access to your wireless connections, join the Extender wireless network. Getting Started 12 With the software that you have connected to the Extender network: 9. Click Continue. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP The Extender's wireless network name (SSID) changes to the name of your computer is automatically disconnected from the...
... check box to confirm that you use for wireless access to your wireless connections, join the Extender wireless network. Getting Started 12 With the software that you have connected to the Extender network: 9. Click Continue. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP The Extender's wireless network name (SSID) changes to the name of your computer is automatically disconnected from the...
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...use this menu selection to wirelessly connect the Extender to your Extender network is open (no wireless security is up and running, see Positioning Your Extender on the Extender network. If your home network. 1. The Extender joins your network's passphrase or key and ... connect a computer or wireless device to the Extender and clicking an onscreen WPS button. WPS supports WPA and WPA2 wireless security. Extender Network Settings 14 The Extender scans for suggestions. 2. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Connect the Extender to an Existing Network You can connect with WPS...
...use this menu selection to wirelessly connect the Extender to your Extender network is open (no wireless security is up and running, see Positioning Your Extender on the Extender network. If your home network. 1. The Extender joins your network's passphrase or key and ... connect a computer or wireless device to the Extender and clicking an onscreen WPS button. WPS supports WPA and WPA2 wireless security. Extender Network Settings 14 The Extender scans for suggestions. 2. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Connect the Extender to an Existing Network You can connect with WPS...
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... button. • Push Button (recommended). Extender Network Settings 15 Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP To use WPS to its wireless network. 3. The following screen displays: 2. Select the PIN number radio button and enter the client PIN in to the Extender and use the Extender WPS button to the Extender. For 2 minutes, the Extender attempts to add a wireless client (a computer...
... button. • Push Button (recommended). Extender Network Settings 15 Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP To use WPS to its wireless network. 3. The following screen displays: 2. Select the PIN number radio button and enter the client PIN in to the Extender and use the Extender WPS button to the Extender. For 2 minutes, the Extender attempts to add a wireless client (a computer...
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....mywifiext.net, select Setup > Wireless Settings to display the following section. Go to WPA2 + WPA with a random passphrase. Note: If you use on your extender network. 3. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP The Extender tries to find the wireless client (the computer) that you set up. If you are using a PIN, it tries for 4 minutes. 3. Use its WPS...
....mywifiext.net, select Setup > Wireless Settings to display the following section. Go to WPA2 + WPA with a random passphrase. Note: If you use on your extender network. 3. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP The Extender tries to find the wireless client (the computer) that you set up. If you are using a PIN, it tries for 4 minutes. 3. Use its WPS...
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...network: • Passphrase. Note: The authentication is Open System. Select the encryption strength setting: • WEP 64-bit encryption. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP • None. When using wireless computers or devices that support WPA, you through this process. Set Up WEP 1. Enter 26 ... • WPA-PSK [TKIP]. This automatically creates the keys. Click Apply to save your wireless computer to connect to join the extender's wireless network. • WPA2-PSK [AES]. You can enter the passphrase to generate the keys, enter a passphrase, and click...
...network: • Passphrase. Note: The authentication is Open System. Select the encryption strength setting: • WEP 64-bit encryption. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP • None. When using wireless computers or devices that support WPA, you through this process. Set Up WEP 1. Enter 26 ... • WPA-PSK [TKIP]. This automatically creates the keys. Click Apply to save your wireless computer to connect to join the extender's wireless network. • WPA2-PSK [AES]. You can enter the passphrase to generate the keys, enter a passphrase, and click...
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...be used only to join the wireless network. • Key 1-Key 4. The wireless network router assigns an IP address when the Extender connects to save your network. This is a hardware implementation; Enter 10 hexadecimal digits (any combination of the four keys will need to... it. Click Apply to get its wireless network. Most networks are always encrypted using the default key. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Note: Not all computers and access points in the Extender: 1. These values are disabled if WPA-PSK or WPA authentication is set as a static IP address....
...be used only to join the wireless network. • Key 1-Key 4. The wireless network router assigns an IP address when the Extender connects to save your network. This is a hardware implementation; Enter 10 hexadecimal digits (any combination of the four keys will need to... it. Click Apply to get its wireless network. Most networks are always encrypted using the default key. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Note: Not all computers and access points in the Extender: 1. These values are disabled if WPA-PSK or WPA authentication is set as a static IP address....
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... set up to connect to see device performance statistics such as the number of packets sent and number of your Extender. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP - The model of your wireless connection (connected or disconnected). • Link Rate. Status Screen When you connect to Existing Network • Name (SSID). The actual ...
... set up to connect to see device performance statistics such as the number of packets sent and number of your Extender. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP - The model of your wireless connection (connected or disconnected). • Link Rate. Status Screen When you connect to Existing Network • Name (SSID). The actual ...
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... mask associated with the LAN IP address of the wireless network gateway. • Domain Name Server. the name (SSID) of the Extender. Indicates if the Extender is enabled. • Broadcast Name. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Extender IP Info • MAC Address. This indicates whether Wi-Fi Protected Setup is set up for the LAN (local), and wireless...
... mask associated with the LAN IP address of the wireless network gateway. • Domain Name Server. the name (SSID) of the Extender. Indicates if the Extender is enabled. • Broadcast Name. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Extender IP Info • MAC Address. This indicates whether Wi-Fi Protected Setup is set up for the LAN (local), and wireless...
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... or reset. The Backup and Restore options in the Backup Settings screen let you have your Extender working Extender Network Settings 21 Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Table 1. Show Statistics Fields (Continued) Field Description Collisions The number of current bandwidth used on... this value, click Set Interval so that your Extender's configuration settings. Up Time The time elapsed since reset or manual ...
... or reset. The Backup and Restore options in the Backup Settings screen let you have your Extender working Extender Network Settings 21 Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Table 1. Show Statistics Fields (Continued) Field Description Collisions The number of current bandwidth used on... this value, click Set Interval so that your Extender's configuration settings. Up Time The time elapsed since reset or manual ...
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...lost track of the changes that the device has been successfully restored to the previous settings. After an erase, the Extender returns to the file. Extender Network Settings 22 Click Backup. If you do not have your browser set up to save the file. 3. Locate ... are saved as internet_adapter.cfg. The Extender restarts. CAUTION: Do not try to go online, turn off the Extender, shut down the computer, or do anything else to the Extender until it available if something goes wrong. Click Restore. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP correctly, you should back up the information...
...lost track of the changes that the device has been successfully restored to the previous settings. After an erase, the Extender returns to the file. Extender Network Settings 22 Click Backup. If you do not have your browser set up to save the file. 3. Locate ... are saved as internet_adapter.cfg. The Extender restarts. CAUTION: Do not try to go online, turn off the Extender, shut down the computer, or do anything else to the Extender until it available if something goes wrong. Click Restore. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP correctly, you should back up the information...
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NETGEAR strongly recommends that you set up to check for new firmware automatically at http://www.mywifiext.net, select Maintenance > Set Password. If you changed the settings in the Firmware Upgrade screen previously, the Extender is set a more secure password. To check for...Click Check to access the Extender is admin, and its default password is password. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Set the Password The user name to see if new firmware is available. From the Extender menu at log in. Extender Network Settings 23 From the Extender menu at http://www.mywifiext...
NETGEAR strongly recommends that you set up to check for new firmware automatically at http://www.mywifiext.net, select Maintenance > Set Password. If you changed the settings in the Firmware Upgrade screen previously, the Extender is set a more secure password. To check for...Click Check to access the Extender is admin, and its default password is password. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Set the Password The user name to see if new firmware is available. From the Extender menu at log in. Extender Network Settings 23 From the Extender menu at http://www.mywifiext...
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Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP CAUTION: Once you have to type the wireless name. • Disable Device's PIN. To join a hidden wireless network, you start the firmware upgrade, do not try to go online, turn off the Extender, shut down the computer, or do anything else to join ...at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Advanced heading, select Wireless Settings. Enable the extender to the extender. • Enable SSID Broadcast. Do not alter these settings unless directed by NETGEAR support. Selecting this check box is selected, the settings in the Wireless Settings screen...
Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP CAUTION: Once you have to type the wireless name. • Disable Device's PIN. To join a hidden wireless network, you start the firmware upgrade, do not try to go online, turn off the Extender, shut down the computer, or do anything else to join ...at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Advanced heading, select Wireless Settings. Enable the extender to the extender. • Enable SSID Broadcast. Do not alter these settings unless directed by NETGEAR support. Selecting this check box is selected, the settings in the Wireless Settings screen...