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Question posted by Anonymous-145105 on October 15th, 2014

Change Password

I has given a netgear wn3000RP by a friend. He didn't know the password. How can I change the password?

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Answer #1: Posted by waelsaidani1 on October 15th, 2014 4:40 PM
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To change password try a factory reset. Insert a paper clip in the reset hole on the back of the unit and hold it until the extender status LED flashes amber.

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User Manual - Page 2

... system, or translated into any language in the United States and/or other countries. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP ©2011 NETGEAR, Inc. No part of 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...
User Manual - Page 5

.... The LED is lit when the Extender is working: • WPS. Amber is poor. Extender The LEDs on the front show how the Extender is connected to your router or wireless adapter. • Device On/Off button. Solid green. The side panel has the following features: • Ethernet port. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Hardware Features Note: For best...
User Manual - Page 6

... wireless computers can join. The Extender must do this, the Extender has two main jobs: 1. The Extender acts as an access point for computers. Getting Started 6 NETGEAR recommends that you connect through the Extender is inherently slower than traffic routed directly from the network is very poor or non-existent. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP How the Extender Works The Extender...
User Manual - Page 7

Note that you might have to unplug the Extender as you move the Extender closer to the 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 the LEDs. DO DON'T Figure 3. Range extender location The best connection is established when there is green. To improve the...
User Manual - Page 8

... Ethernet Cable Usually, you connect to the Extender wirelessly, but you do so, the Extender does not work because it is not lit reconnect the Ethernet cable, and relaunch your computer to the Extender and the computer, and that came in the following section. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Connect a PC to the Extender with an Ethernet cable. 2. If you...
User Manual - Page 9

.... The default password is password. The Universal WiFi Extender WN3000RP Installation Guide (included in prompt, make sure to a wireless network. This ...password: If you do not see Set the Password on page 23). • If your Internet browser, the Smart Wizard automatically displays. NETGEAR recommends that you set up your browser. 3. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP...
User Manual - Page 10

.... From the menu, select Setup Wizard. Either select a network from the list, or select the Manually input my wireless SSID radio button and type the SSID. Getting Started 10 Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP After installation, to the Extender as described in to use the Smart Wizard again: 1. Log in the installation guide. 3. Note: Once you begin...
User Manual - Page 11

Make sure that the correct network name is shown, and then click Continue. Getting Started 11 Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP 4. The Extender connects to your wireless network and click Continue. The next screen displays: 5. Enter the passphrase for your existing wireless network.
User Manual - Page 12

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. For instance, if you use a screen like this: 8. Getting Started 12 Then go back to the Extender wizard screen and select the check box to the end. The following screen displays: When this happens, ...
User Manual - Page 14

... connect. If your Extender network is open (no wireless security is up and running, see Positioning Your Extender on the Extender network. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Connect the Extender to an Existing Network You can connect with WPS automatically sets WPA2 + WPA wireless security on page 7 for wireless networks, and displays a list. The Extender scans for suggestions...
User Manual - Page 15

...WPS instructions that displays. Select a radio button. • Push Button (recommended). Press the Extender's WPS button. The following screen displays: 2. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP  To use WPS to connect: 1. Within 2 minutes, press the WPS button on your wireless device. Extender Network Settings 15 Select the PIN number radio button and enter the client...
User Manual - Page 16

...Go to change the network name (SSID) for 4 minutes. 3. From the Extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, select Setup > Wireless Settings to set up wireless security. Extender Wireless Settings You can view these settings, the network name is NETGEAR_EXT, and the network is open (no wireless security is attempting to join the network. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP The...
User Manual - Page 17

..., Open System, or Shared Key. Note: The authentication is less secure than WEP. Wireless computers must be identical on all computers and access points in the Security Options section, select the WEP radio button. 2. Extender Network Settings 17 Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP • None. WPA2 is more secure, but still leaves data transmissions unencrypted. You can...
User Manual - Page 18

... strong data security. WPA with AES is a hardware implementation; Click Apply to join the wireless network. • Key 1-Key 4. Most networks are not case-sensitive. Data transmissions are... it. WPA2 with TKIP can manually enter the four data encryption keys. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Note: Not all computers and access points in your computer does not support...
User Manual - Page 19

...transmission (Tx) and receive (Rx) link rate in the current wireless connection. The IP address for each port. Secondary DNS. You...Extender Network Settings 19 The subnet mask associated with the IP address. - IP Address. Status Screen When you connect to http://www.mywifiext.net, after the automatic firmware check, the Status screen displays. Primary DNS. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP...
User Manual - Page 20

...feature is set up for the LAN (local), and wireless LAN (WLAN) ports. Extender Wireless Settings • Name (SSID). the name (SSID) of the wireless network. Show Statistics On the Device Status screen, click Show Statistics to broadcast its SSID. • Wi-Fi Protected Setup. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Extender IP Info • MAC Address. This indicates whether...
User Manual - Page 21

...: Back Up and Manage Extender Settings From the Extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Maintenance heading, select Backup Settings to display this port. Once you change this value, click Set Interval so that your change takes effect. Up Time The time elapsed since reset or manual clear. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Table 1. If you have...
User Manual - Page 22

...cfg. To erase the configuration, click the Erase button in the Backup Settings screen. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP correctly, you want to erase the configuration. Restore Settings 1. This takes about 1 ... click Browse. 2. After an erase, the Extender returns to the previous settings. When you have lost track of the changes that the device has been successfully restored to ...
User Manual - Page 23

If you changed the settings in . To check for firmware and upgrade if it onto your Extender. From the Extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, select Maintenance > Set Password. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Set the Password The user name to access the Extender is admin, and its default password is available. Extender Network Settings 23 Upgrade the Firmware Unless you ...
User Manual - Page 24

... anything else to the Extender until it finishes restarting. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP CAUTION: Once you have to type the wireless name. • Disable Device's PIN. Incorrect settings might disable the Extender unexpectedly. Enable the extender to broadcast its wireless network name (SSID). To view or change the advanced wireless settings: From the Extender menu at http...

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