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Question posted by adammtugio on October 9th, 2011

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n3000rp wont connect with existing router

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User Manual - Page 2

...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 NETGEAR, Inc. Other brand and product names are trademarks ... in this publication may occur due to change without notice. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP ©2011 NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved.

User Manual - Page 5

...WPS button Factory Reset button Ethernet port Link Rate Figure 1. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Hardware Features Note: For best performance, position antennas pointing up. This LED indicates a wireless connection between the Extender and the router. - You can use this for a wired connection to Extender. Getting Started 5 The side panel has the following features: •...

User Manual - Page 6

... only when the computer is very poor or non-existent. 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. In its role as an access point, the Extender performs tasks that is good enough. The Extender connects to a network, it acts as an access point for...

User Manual - Page 7

... to the router or to a different spot where it provides a better line of your computer. Getting Started 7 If the Link Rate LED is green or amber and the PC to Extender Connection LED is green, the Extender is working as it to a different location. Note that is outside the range of sight. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP The Extender LEDs can...

User Manual - Page 8

... can use Ethernet cable to connect the Extender to a router. If the LED is not lit reconnect the Ethernet cable, and relaunch your computer to the Extender with an Ethernet Cable Usually, you connect to the Extender wirelessly, but you do so, the Extender does not work because it is on. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Connect a PC to the Extender with an Ethernet cable. 2.

User Manual - Page 9

... the menu on page 23). • If your browser. 3. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP 2. You are for the Extender: Menu Status screen Use the Smart Wizard to Set Up the Extender The Smart Wizard can help you type http://www.mywifiext.net in your Extender has an Internet connection, the Firmware Upgrade screen displays (see Set the Password on...

User Manual - Page 10

... the list, or select the Manually input my wireless SSID radio button and type the SSID. 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 to use the Smart Wizard...

User Manual - Page 11

Getting Started 11 Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP 4. 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. The next screen displays: 5.

User Manual - Page 12

... existing network, click the copy password button. 7. For instance, if you use Windows, you have connected to the Extender network: 9. If you want to use the same password to access the Extender's wireless network that you might use to manage your wireless network name with _EXT added to the end. The following screen displays: When this : 8. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP...

User Manual - Page 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 side of the Extender, or by logging in to select your network's passphrase or key and click Continue. The next screen displays: 3. The Extender joins your home network. 1. If your wireless network is not on the list, and it...

User Manual - Page 15

...or press the WPS • PIN Number. Locate the WPS button on the front of the Extender. Your wireless device is now connected to connect: 1. Select a radio button. • Push Button (recommended). Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP  To use WPS to its wireless network. 3. The following screen displays: 2. WPS button 2. Select the PIN number radio button and enter...

User Manual - Page 16

... connect to your wireless computer. Extender Wireless Settings You can view these settings, the network name is NETGEAR_EXT, and the network is open (no wireless ...Extender's wireless security to use a wireless computer to set up wireless security. Extender Network Settings 16 The first time you set up. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP The Extender tries to find the wireless...

User Manual - Page 17

...extender's wireless network. 4. WPA2 is less secure than WEP. When using wireless computers or devices that requires a shared key, but some older computers do not support this standard. Click Apply to the Extender's network with its new settings. Use your wireless computer to connect...this process. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP • None. When using wireless computers or ...

User Manual - Page 18

... the Wireless Setting screen, select the radio button for the WPA or WPA2 option of 0-9, a-f, or A-F). 5. Extender Network Settings 18 Set Up WPA, WPA2, or WPA + WPA2 Both WPA and WPA2 provide strong data security. see your computer does not support the passphrase, then you . WPA2 with Service Pack 2 or later. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Note...

User Manual - Page 19

...Connection Status to http://www.mywifiext.net, after the automatic firmware check, the Status screen displays. You can also select Status from the menu to display this SSID, also called the wireless name. • Connection Status. Extender Network Settings 19 The currently selected language. Secondary DNS. Gateway IP Address. The static IP address. - Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP...

User Manual - Page 20

...Description LAN or WLAN (Port) The statistics for use. • Channel. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Extender IP Info • MAC Address. Extender Wireless Settings • Name (SSID). Extender Network Settings 20 The current channel, which determines the operating frequency. • Wireless AP. This indicates whether Wi-Fi Protected Setup is enabled. • Broadcast...

User Manual - Page 21

... screen. The Backup and Restore options in the Backup Settings screen let you have your Extender's configuration settings. Rx B/s The average line utilization for this port since the last power...you save and retrieve a file containing your Extender working Extender Network Settings 21 Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Table 1. Tx B/s The current line utilization-percentage of collisions on ...

User Manual - Page 24

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 support. If this check box is selected, the settings in the Wireless Settings screen stay the same when WPS is cleared, then computers or wireless devices cannot connect wirelessly to the Extender until it finishes...

User Manual - Page 26

... the PC to select the network from the router, it . If the Extender does not connect to . Make sure that you must know the passphrase or wireless key. The best performance is secure, you chose, the following message: You are green. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP - See Connect a PC to the Internet. See Use the Smart Wizard to Set Up...

User Manual - Page 29

... determined by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from that the Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP complies with minimum distance of the FCC Rules. Compliance Notification B Regulatory Compliance Information...and adverse action against harmful interference in your body. However, there is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for...