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...features: • Ethernet port. Blinking green. A WPS connection is powered on and off. 4 Green is poor. Red is best. - Press the WPS button to wirelessly connect the Extender to Extender. This LED is lit when the Extender is in the User Manual. • Factory Reset button....• Link Rate. There is good. - This LED indicates a WPS wireless connection. - This LED indicates a wireless connection between the Extender and the router. - The LEDs on the front show how the Extender is connected to a computer or other device as described in progress. • PC to ...
...features: • Ethernet port. Blinking green. A WPS connection is powered on and off. 4 Green is poor. Red is best. - Press the WPS button to wirelessly connect the Extender to Extender. This LED is lit when the Extender is in the User Manual. • Factory Reset button....• Link Rate. There is good. - This LED indicates a WPS wireless connection. - This LED indicates a wireless connection between the Extender and the router. - The LEDs on the front show how the Extender is connected to a computer or other device as described in progress. • PC to ...
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... device to your router, the Link Rate LED lights up these connections depends on the front starts flashing. After the Extender is between the Extender and your wireless equipment supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). When the Extender connects to join the Extender's wireless network. 6 The Extender uses the same wireless security settings as your router's WPS...
... device to your router, the Link Rate LED lights up these connections depends on the front starts flashing. After the Extender is between the Extender and your wireless equipment supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). When the Extender connects to join the Extender's wireless network. 6 The Extender uses the same wireless security settings as your router's WPS...
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...wizard steps to join the NETGEAR_EXT wireless network. Wireless SSIDs and Passphrases Enter your home router's network. 3. Manual Connection without WPS 1. Follow the Smart Wizard steps to connect the Extender to Extender LED turns green. 2. If prompted, log in as admin with _EXT at the end). 4. Use a computer... to join the Extender network at its new name (the Smart Wizard name with password as the password....
...wizard steps to join the NETGEAR_EXT wireless network. Wireless SSIDs and Passphrases Enter your home router's network. 3. Manual Connection without WPS 1. Follow the Smart Wizard steps to connect the Extender to Extender LED turns green. 2. If prompted, log in as admin with _EXT at the end). 4. Use a computer... to join the Extender network at its new name (the Smart Wizard name with password as the password....
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... a different location half-way between the device and the router. If after you connect to the Extender wireless network only when a PC or wireless device is very poor or nonexistent. When to Use the Extender Wireless Network NETGEAR recommends that you try several locations, the device cannot connect to the Extender, move the Extender to the device. 8
... a different location half-way between the device and the router. If after you connect to the Extender wireless network only when a PC or wireless device is very poor or nonexistent. When to Use the Extender Wireless Network NETGEAR recommends that you try several locations, the device cannot connect to the Extender, move the Extender to the device. 8
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... router. • If the PC to the Extender. Move the Extender closer to the router or to Extender Connection LEDs on the front panel until you find a good location as described in the previous section Place the Extender and Apply Power. 9 To improve the Extender performance: 1. and PC to Extender LED indicate • The best performance is...
... router. • If the PC to the Extender. Move the Extender closer to the router or to Extender Connection LEDs on the front panel until you find a good location as described in the previous section Place the Extender and Apply Power. 9 To improve the Extender performance: 1. and PC to Extender LED indicate • The best performance is...
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...the Smart Wizard? If you are using WEP security, make sure that the Extender is placed at http://support.netgear.com. 1. Second, make sure your product in the User Manual available at the borderline of the range covered by the router. Both are the user name and password to log ...a browser. It is very likely that you have entered the correct passphrase. Will the Extender work if I connect it to the router. 4. The user name is admin and the default password is designed to connect wirelessly to the router with an Ethernet cable? Frequently Asked Questions You can find more ...
...the Smart Wizard? If you are using WEP security, make sure that the Extender is placed at http://support.netgear.com. 1. Second, make sure your product in the User Manual available at the borderline of the range covered by the router. Both are the user name and password to log ...a browser. It is very likely that you have entered the correct passphrase. Will the Extender work if I connect it to the router. 4. The user name is admin and the default password is designed to connect wirelessly to the router with an Ethernet cable? Frequently Asked Questions You can find more ...
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Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP ©2011 NETGEAR, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries in this document without notice. Other brand and product names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in ...form or by any language in this manual, visit the Support website at http://support.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/984 Trademarks NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, and Connect with Innovation are registered trademarks or trademarks of , the product(s) or circuit layout(s) ...
Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP ©2011 NETGEAR, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries in this document without notice. Other brand and product names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in ...form or by any language in this manual, visit the Support website at http://support.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/984 Trademarks NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, and Connect with Innovation are registered trademarks or trademarks of , the product(s) or circuit layout(s) ...
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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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.... Turns the device on . • Link Rate. A WPS connection is powered on and off. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Hardware Features Note: For best performance, position antennas pointing up. Getting Started 5 This LED indicates a wireless connection between the Extender and the router. - Press the WPS button to wirelessly connect the Extender to Extender Status Device On/Off button WPS button Factory...
.... Turns the device on . • Link Rate. A WPS connection is powered on and off. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Hardware Features Note: For best performance, position antennas pointing up. Getting Started 5 This LED indicates a wireless connection between the Extender and the router. - Press the WPS button to wirelessly connect the Extender to Extender Status Device On/Off button WPS button Factory...
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... home network connection is good enough. Range Extender in place. The Extender acts as a network client. The Extender connects to a wireless network that you connect through the Extender is inherently slower than traffic routed directly from the network is similar to how a computer connects to a network, it acts as an access point for computers. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP How the Extender Works The Extender works...
... home network connection is good enough. Range Extender in place. The Extender acts as a network client. The Extender connects to a wireless network that you connect through the Extender is inherently slower than traffic routed directly from the network is similar to how a computer connects to a network, it acts as an access point for computers. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP How the Extender Works The Extender works...
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... you successfully connect to the Extender from the new location, power up and working as you move it to a different location. Note that is outside the range of sight. Positioning Your Extender The ideal location to place the Extender is green. As you move the Extender closer to the computer. Getting Started 7 Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP The Extender LEDs can help...
... you successfully connect to the Extender from the new location, power up and working as you move it to a different location. Note that is outside the range of sight. Positioning Your Extender The ideal location to place the Extender is green. As you move the Extender closer to the computer. Getting Started 7 Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP The Extender LEDs can help...
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... Mozilla Firefox or Microsoft Internet Explorer. If you have trouble connecting: • If you can log in to the Extender to use the Smart Wizard or to use only a wireless connection to the router. 3. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Connect a PC to the Extender with an Ethernet cable. 2. Plug the Extender into an electrical outlet. Note: Before you do so, the...
... Mozilla Firefox or Microsoft Internet Explorer. If you have trouble connecting: • If you can log in to the Extender to use the Smart Wizard or to use only a wireless connection to the router. 3. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Connect a PC to the Extender with an Ethernet cable. 2. Plug the Extender into an electrical outlet. Note: Before you do so, the...
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Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP 2. Type admin for the Extender: Menu Status screen Use the Smart Wizard to a wireless network. For information about more secure password after you set up your Internet browser, the Smart Wizard automatically displays. The Universal WiFi Extender WN3000RP Installation Guide (included in prompt, make sure to include http:// when you launch your Extender to connect...). • If your browser. 3. Getting Started 9 You are for the user name. NETGEAR recommends that you set a more configuration options, see the log in the package) explains how...
Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP 2. Type admin for the Extender: Menu Status screen Use the Smart Wizard to a wireless network. For information about more secure password after you set up your Internet browser, the Smart Wizard automatically displays. The Universal WiFi Extender WN3000RP Installation Guide (included in prompt, make sure to include http:// when you launch your Extender to connect...). • If your browser. 3. Getting Started 9 You are for the user name. NETGEAR recommends that you set a more configuration options, see the log in the package) explains how...
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Getting Started 11 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. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP 4.
Getting Started 11 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. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP 4.
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... network. Getting Started 12 If you want to use the same password to access the Extender's wireless network that you might use Windows, you have connected to the Extender network: 9. The following screen displays: When this : 8. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP The Extender's wireless network name (SSID) changes to the name of your computer is automatically disconnected from the...
... network. Getting Started 12 If you want to use the same password to access the Extender's wireless network that you might use Windows, you have connected to the Extender network: 9. The following screen displays: When this : 8. 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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... 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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... you use WPS during installation. Click the radio button to select your wireless network. 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. Enter your Extender network is open (no wireless security is up and running, see Positioning Your...
... you use WPS during installation. Click the radio button to select your wireless network. 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. Enter your Extender network is open (no wireless security is up and running, see Positioning Your...
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... wireless device, or follow the WPS instructions that displays. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP To use WPS to connect: 1. WPS button 2. Extender Network Settings 15 Locate the WPS button on the side of the Extender. Within 2 minutes, press the WPS button on the front of the Extender. From the Extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, select Setup > Add...
... wireless device, or follow the WPS instructions that displays. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP To use WPS to connect: 1. WPS button 2. Extender Network Settings 15 Locate the WPS button on the side of the Extender. Within 2 minutes, press the WPS button on the front of the Extender. From the Extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, select Setup > Add...
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... security that you are using a PIN, it tries for 4 minutes. 3. If you want to use on your network. Extender Network Settings 16 Use its WPS software to try to connect to display the following section. The first time you are using a WPS button, it tries for 2 minutes. To change ... settings, you will be disconnected when you do not change the network name (SSID) for the extender's network: 1. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP The Extender tries to find the wireless client (the computer) that is set up wireless security. Note: If you use the Wireless Settings screen to...
... security that you are using a PIN, it tries for 4 minutes. 3. If you want to use on your network. Extender Network Settings 16 Use its WPS software to try to connect to display the following section. The first time you are using a WPS button, it tries for 2 minutes. To change ... settings, you will be disconnected when you do not change the network name (SSID) for the extender's network: 1. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP The Extender tries to find the wireless client (the computer) that is set up wireless security. Note: If you use the Wireless Settings screen to...