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... in any form or by any liability that may occur due to the use, or application of NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved. Statement of NETGEAR, Inc. No part of this document without the written permission of Conditions To improve internal design, ...operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to change without notice. To register your product, get the latest product updates, get support online, or for choosing NETGEAR. NETGEAR does not assume any means without notice. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP ©2011 NETGEAR, Inc.
... in any form or by any liability that may occur due to the use, or application of NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved. Statement of NETGEAR, Inc. No part of this document without the written permission of Conditions To improve internal design, ...operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to change without notice. To register your product, get the latest product updates, get support online, or for choosing NETGEAR. NETGEAR does not assume any means without notice. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP ©2011 NETGEAR, Inc.
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.... - Turns the device on the front show how the Extender is in the User Manual. • Factory Reset button. Solid green. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Hardware Features Note: For best performance, position antennas pointing up. Extender The LEDs on and off. This LED is lit when the Extender is good. - Getting Started 5 WPS PC to your router...
.... - Turns the device on the front show how the Extender is in the User Manual. • Factory Reset button. Solid green. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Hardware Features Note: For best performance, position antennas pointing up. Extender The LEDs on and off. This LED is lit when the Extender is good. - Getting Started 5 WPS PC to your router...
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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. This is good enough. The Extender must do each of these jobs so that both ends of the bridge are in a home When to Use Your Extender NETGEAR recommends that you connect through the Extender... is inherently slower than traffic routed directly from the network is up and running. Because data traffic routed through the Extender ...
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. This is good enough. The Extender must do each of these jobs so that both ends of the bridge are in a home When to Use Your Extender NETGEAR recommends that you connect through the Extender... is inherently slower than traffic routed directly from the network is up and running. Because data traffic routed through the Extender ...
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... might have to unplug the Extender as expected. Range extender location The best connection is established when there is a clear line of sight between the Extender and the wireless router and also a clear line of your computer. 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...
... might have to unplug the Extender as expected. Range extender location The best connection is established when there is a clear line of sight between the Extender and the wireless router and also a clear line of your computer. 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...
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...Universal WiFi Extender WN3000RP Installation Guide that your Ethernet cable is not lit reconnect the Ethernet cable, and relaunch your computer to the Extender and the computer, and that the Extender LAN LED is designed to use the menu selections to connect a wired device such as an Ethernet-enabled gaming console, printer, or PC. Getting Started 8 Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP... Connect a PC to the Extender with an Ethernet cable. 2. Connect your Internet browser. If...
...Universal WiFi Extender WN3000RP Installation Guide that your Ethernet cable is not lit reconnect the Ethernet cable, and relaunch your computer to the Extender and the computer, and that the Extender LAN LED is designed to use the menu selections to connect a wired device such as an Ethernet-enabled gaming console, printer, or PC. Getting Started 8 Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP... Connect a PC to the Extender with an Ethernet cable. 2. Connect your Internet browser. If...
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... Upgrade screen displays (see Chapter 2, Extender Network Settings. The default password is password. The Universal WiFi Extender WN3000RP Installation Guide (included in the package) explains how to Set Up the Extender The Smart Wizard can help you log in prompt, make sure to a wireless network. NETGEAR recommends that you set up your Extender to connect to include http...
... Upgrade screen displays (see Chapter 2, Extender Network Settings. The default password is password. The Universal WiFi Extender WN3000RP Installation Guide (included in the package) explains how to Set Up the Extender The Smart Wizard can help you log in prompt, make sure to a wireless network. NETGEAR recommends that you set up your Extender to connect to include http...
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Either select a network from the list, or select the Manually input my wireless SSID radio button and type the SSID. Note: Once you begin using the Smart Wizard, you must complete all of its steps before you can exit. 2. Log in to use the Smart Wizard again: 1. From the menu, select Setup Wizard. 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. Getting Started 10
Either select a network from the list, or select the Manually input my wireless SSID radio button and type the SSID. Note: Once you begin using the Smart Wizard, you must complete all of its steps before you can exit. 2. Log in to use the Smart Wizard again: 1. From the menu, select Setup Wizard. 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. Getting Started 10
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Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP 4. The next screen displays: 5. Make sure that the correct network name is shown, and then click Continue. The Extender connects to your wireless network and click Continue. Getting Started 11 Enter the passphrase for your existing wireless network.
Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP 4. The next screen displays: 5. Make sure that the correct network name is shown, and then click Continue. The Extender connects to your wireless network and click Continue. Getting Started 11 Enter the passphrase for your existing wireless network.
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..., join the Extender wireless network. Getting Started 12 The following screen displays: When this : 8. For instance, if you use Windows, you use a screen like this happens, your wireless network name with _EXT added to the end. 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.
..., join the Extender wireless network. Getting Started 12 The following screen displays: When this : 8. For instance, if you use Windows, you use a screen like this happens, your wireless network name with _EXT added to the end. 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.
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...3. Enter your wireless network. The Universal WiFi Extender WN3000RP Installation Guide explains how to select your Extender network is open (no wireless security is up and running, see Positioning Your Extender on the Extender network. Extender Network Settings 14 The Extender scans for suggestions. 2. WPS supports... either the WPS button on the side of the Extender, or by logging in to the Extender and clicking an onscreen WPS button. If your home network. 1. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Connect the Extender to an Existing Network You can connect with WPS ...
...3. Enter your wireless network. The Universal WiFi Extender WN3000RP Installation Guide explains how to select your Extender network is open (no wireless security is up and running, see Positioning Your Extender on the Extender network. Extender Network Settings 14 The Extender scans for suggestions. 2. WPS supports... either the WPS button on the side of the Extender, or by logging in to the Extender and clicking an onscreen WPS button. If your home network. 1. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Connect the Extender to an Existing Network You can connect with WPS ...
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Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP To use WPS to connect: 1. Within 2 minutes, press the WPS button on the side of the Extender. Select a radio button. • Push Button (recommended). Your wireless device is now connected to its wireless network. 3. Either click the button on the front of the Extender. WPS button 2. Extender Network Settings 15 To log in...
Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP To use WPS to connect: 1. Within 2 minutes, press the WPS button on the side of the Extender. Select a radio button. • Push Button (recommended). Your wireless device is now connected to its wireless network. 3. Either click the button on the front of the Extender. WPS button 2. Extender Network Settings 15 To log in...
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... select the new network name that you created, and enter the passphrase or wireless security key that you add a WPS client, WPS automatically sets the Extender's wireless security to your wireless computer. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP The Extender tries to find the wireless client (the computer) that is set up wireless security. To change the...
... select the new network name that you created, and enter the passphrase or wireless security key that you add a WPS client, WPS automatically sets the Extender's wireless security to your wireless computer. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP The Extender tries to find the wireless client (the computer) that is set up wireless security. To change the...
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Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP • None. This is allowed to join the extender's wireless network. 4. Any wireless computer or device is an open wireless network. WEP uses encryption keys and data encryption for data security. When using wireless computers or devices that support WPA2, you can enter the passphrase to join this network. • WEP. Extender...the authentication type: Automatic, Open System, or Shared Key. You can enter a passphrase to join the extender's wireless network. • WPA-PSK [TKIP] + WPA2-PASK [AES]. WPA2 is more secure, but...
Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP • None. This is allowed to join the extender's wireless network. 4. Any wireless computer or device is an open wireless network. WEP uses encryption keys and data encryption for data security. When using wireless computers or devices that support WPA2, you can enter the passphrase to join this network. • WEP. Extender...the authentication type: Automatic, Open System, or Shared Key. You can enter a passphrase to join the extender's wireless network. • WPA-PSK [TKIP] + WPA2-PASK [AES]. WPA2 is more secure, but...
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... Settings 18 Set Up WPA, WPA2, or WPA + WPA2 Both WPA and WPA2 provide strong data security. The IP Address screen shows whether the Extender is a hardware implementation; Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Note: Not all computers and access points in order to join the wireless network. • Key 1-Key 4. These values must be the default...
... Settings 18 Set Up WPA, WPA2, or WPA + WPA2 Both WPA and WPA2 provide strong data security. The IP Address screen shows whether the Extender is a hardware implementation; Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Note: Not all computers and access points in order to join the wireless network. • Key 1-Key 4. These values must be the default...
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...secondary domain name server (DNS). GUI Language Version. IP Subnet Mask. Hardware and Firmware Version. The model of your Extender. Connection Status to see device performance statistics such as the number of packets sent and number of your wireless connection ... Status. The actual transmission (Tx) and receive (Rx) link rate in the current wireless connection. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP - Primary DNS. The currently selected language. Extender Network Settings 19 You can click Show Statistics to Existing Network • Name (SSID). See Show Statistics...
...secondary domain name server (DNS). GUI Language Version. IP Subnet Mask. Hardware and Firmware Version. The model of your Extender. Connection Status to see device performance statistics such as the number of packets sent and number of your wireless connection ... Status. The actual transmission (Tx) and receive (Rx) link rate in the current wireless connection. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP - Primary DNS. The currently selected language. Extender Network Settings 19 You can click Show Statistics to Existing Network • Name (SSID). See Show Statistics...
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...Statistics to broadcast its SSID. • Wi-Fi Protected Setup. The IP address of the Domain Name Server (DNS) of the Extender. Indicates if the Extender is set up for the LAN (local), and wireless LAN (WLAN) ports. Identifies the network DHCP client on this port since ...the port. This indicates whether Wi-Fi Protected Setup is 255.255.255.0. • Gateway IP Address. The default is configured. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Extender IP Info • MAC Address. The physical address of the wireless network gateway. • Domain Name Server. he IP address of the...
...Statistics to broadcast its SSID. • Wi-Fi Protected Setup. The IP address of the Domain Name Server (DNS) of the Extender. Indicates if the Extender is set up for the LAN (local), and wireless LAN (WLAN) ports. Identifies the network DHCP client on this port since ...the port. This indicates whether Wi-Fi Protected Setup is 255.255.255.0. • Gateway IP Address. The default is configured. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Extender IP Info • MAC Address. The physical address of the wireless network gateway. • Domain Name Server. he IP address of the...
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Once you change this value, click Set Interval so that your change takes effect. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Table 1. Tx B/s The current line utilization-percentage of collisions on this port since the last power cycle or reset. Rx ... under the Maintenance heading, select Backup Settings to display this port. Poll Interval Specify the poll interval frequency. If you have your Extender's configuration settings. Show Statistics Fields (Continued) Field Description Collisions The number of current bandwidth used on this port. The Backup and Restore...
Once you change this value, click Set Interval so that your change takes effect. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Table 1. Tx B/s The current line utilization-percentage of collisions on this port since the last power cycle or reset. Rx ... under the Maintenance heading, select Backup Settings to display this port. Poll Interval Specify the poll interval frequency. If you have your Extender's configuration settings. Show Statistics Fields (Continued) Field Description Collisions The number of current bandwidth used on this port. The Backup and Restore...
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... configuration. On the Backup Settings screen, click Browse. 2. When you have located it available if something goes wrong. After an erase, the Extender returns to the Extender. Extender Network Settings 22 Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP correctly, you should back up the information to the previous settings. Back Up Settings 1. Your browser extracts the configuration file from a saved...
... configuration. On the Backup Settings screen, click Browse. 2. When you have located it available if something goes wrong. After an erase, the Extender returns to the Extender. Extender Network Settings 22 Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP correctly, you should back up the information to the previous settings. Back Up Settings 1. Your browser extracts the configuration file from a saved...
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... new password twice, and then click Apply. NETGEAR strongly recommends that you changed the settings in . Click Check to check for firmware and upgrade if it onto your Extender. Extender Network Settings 23 The following screen displays: 2. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Set the Password The user name to access the Extender is admin, and its default password is...
... new password twice, and then click Apply. NETGEAR strongly recommends that you changed the settings in . Click Check to check for firmware and upgrade if it onto your Extender. Extender Network Settings 23 The following screen displays: 2. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Set the Password The user name to access the Extender is admin, and its default password is...
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... Settings. Extender Network Settings... connect wirelessly to the extender. • Enable SSID...extender to the Extender until it finishes restarting. If this check box disables the extender's PIN. If you use an access list, then computers that are not allowed to the network. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP... CAUTION: Once you start the firmware upgrade, do not try to go online, turn off the Extender...Extender menu at http://www.mywifiext....
... Settings. Extender Network Settings... connect wirelessly to the extender. • Enable SSID...extender to the Extender until it finishes restarting. If this check box disables the extender's PIN. If you use an access list, then computers that are not allowed to the network. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP... CAUTION: Once you start the firmware upgrade, do not try to go online, turn off the Extender...Extender menu at http://www.mywifiext....