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... any surrounding. Power on your office desk or home theater. Ethernet port allows the Extender to function as a Wireless-N bridge Blu-ray player OR Gaming console OR DVR OR Internet TV Universal WiFi Range Extender (WN3000RP) Existing Router PRODUCT OVERVIEW The NETGEAR Universal WiFi Range Extender effectively doubles the operating distance of your entire wireless network and conveniently avoids additional need...
... any surrounding. Power on your office desk or home theater. Ethernet port allows the Extender to function as a Wireless-N bridge Blu-ray player OR Gaming console OR DVR OR Internet TV Universal WiFi Range Extender (WN3000RP) Existing Router PRODUCT OVERVIEW The NETGEAR Universal WiFi Range Extender effectively doubles the operating distance of your entire wireless network and conveniently avoids additional need...
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... Secure Connection Connects to wall socket Power on your extender Secure wireless connection Package Contents • Universal WiFi Range Extender (WN3000RP) • Installation guide Standards • IEEE® 802.11 b/g/n 2.4 GHz • Fast Ethernet port Warranty • Localized to the network NETGEAR Green Features Power On/Off Button 80% Recycled Packaging CEC (California Efficiency) RoHS WEEE 350...
... Secure Connection Connects to wall socket Power on your extender Secure wireless connection Package Contents • Universal WiFi Range Extender (WN3000RP) • Installation guide Standards • IEEE® 802.11 b/g/n 2.4 GHz • Fast Ethernet port Warranty • Localized to the network NETGEAR Green Features Power On/Off Button 80% Recycled Packaging CEC (California Efficiency) RoHS WEEE 350...
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... NETGEAR logo, and Connect with Innovation are registered trademarks or trademarks of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any liability that may occur due to the products described in the United States and/or other countries. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP... ©2011 NETGEAR, Inc.
... NETGEAR logo, and Connect with Innovation are registered trademarks or trademarks of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any liability that may occur due to the products described in the United States and/or other countries. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP... ©2011 NETGEAR, Inc.
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... flashes. • WPS button. Press the WPS button to wirelessly connect the Extender to a computer or other device as described in progress. • PC to Extender. Red is wireless security (WPA or WPA2). - Turns the device on . • Link Rate. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Hardware Features Note: For best performance, position antennas pointing up. There is...
... flashes. • WPS button. Press the WPS button to wirelessly connect the Extender to a computer or other device as described in progress. • PC to Extender. Red is wireless security (WPA or WPA2). - Turns the device on . • Link Rate. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Hardware Features Note: For best performance, position antennas pointing up. There is...
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... up and running. The Extender has its network name (SSID). 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. The Extender connects to a wireless network that you connect to Use Your Extender NETGEAR recommends that you connect through the Extender is inherently slower than traffic...
... up and running. The Extender has its network name (SSID). 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. The Extender connects to a wireless network that you connect to Use Your Extender NETGEAR recommends that you connect through the Extender is inherently slower than traffic...
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... Wizard guides you move the Extender closer to the router or to a different spot where it to place the Extender is half-way 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 find ...a location where the Link Rate LED is green or amber, and the PC to Extender Connection LED is green. Positioning Your Extender The ideal location to a different location. ...
... Wizard guides you move the Extender closer to the router or to a different spot where it to place the Extender is half-way 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 find ...a location where the Link Rate LED is green or amber, and the PC to Extender Connection LED is green. Positioning Your Extender The ideal location to a different location. ...
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... 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 securely connected 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 can log in to the Extender to use the Smart Wizard or to use ...
... 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 securely connected 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 can log in to the Extender to use the Smart Wizard or to use ...
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...install your browser, enter http://www.mywifiext.net. The default password is password. NETGEAR recommends that you set up your browser. 3. In the address field of your Extender. The Universal WiFi Extender WN3000RP Installation Guide (included in (see Set the Password on the left. Getting ... options, see Upgrade the Firmware on page 23), and the software automatically checks for the user name. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP 2. Type admin for new firmware at the NETGEAR website. • The Status screen displays with the menu on page 23). • If your Internet...
...install your browser, enter http://www.mywifiext.net. The default password is password. NETGEAR recommends that you set up your browser. 3. In the address field of your Extender. The Universal WiFi Extender WN3000RP Installation Guide (included in (see Set the Password on the left. Getting ... options, see Upgrade the Firmware on page 23), and the software automatically checks for the user name. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP 2. Type admin for new firmware at the NETGEAR website. • The Status screen displays with the menu on page 23). • If your Internet...
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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. Either select a network from the list, or select the Manually input my wireless SSID radio button and type the SSID. Log in to use the Smart Wizard again: 1. Note: Once you begin using the Smart Wizard, you must complete all of its steps before you can exit. 2. Getting Started 10 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. Either select a network from the list, or select the Manually input my wireless SSID radio button and type the SSID. Log in to use the Smart Wizard again: 1. Note: Once you begin using the Smart Wizard, you must complete all of its steps before you can exit. 2. Getting Started 10 From the menu, select Setup Wizard.
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Enter the passphrase for your existing wireless network. The next screen displays: 5. Getting Started 11 Make sure that the correct network name is shown, and then click Continue. The Extender connects to your wireless network and click Continue. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP 4.
Enter the passphrase for your existing wireless network. The next screen displays: 5. Getting Started 11 Make sure that the correct network name is shown, and then click Continue. The Extender connects to your wireless network and click Continue. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP 4.
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... use for wireless access to your wireless network name with _EXT added to the end. 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 existing network, click the copy password button. 7. Then go back to the...
... use for wireless access to your wireless network name with _EXT added to the end. 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 existing network, click the copy password button. 7. Then go back to the...
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....mywifiext.net, select Setup > Connect to use this menu selection to wirelessly connect the Extender to the Extender's network without entering the wireless network passphrase or key. The Universal WiFi Extender WN3000RP Installation Guide explains how to an Existing Network. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Connect the Extender to an Existing Network You can connect with WPS automatically sets WPA2 + WPA wireless...
....mywifiext.net, select Setup > Connect to use this menu selection to wirelessly connect the Extender to the Extender's network without entering the wireless network passphrase or key. The Universal WiFi Extender WN3000RP Installation Guide explains how to an Existing Network. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Connect the Extender to an Existing Network You can connect with WPS automatically sets WPA2 + WPA wireless...
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... Your wireless device is now connected to its wireless network. 3. For 2 minutes, the Extender attempts to add a wireless client (a computer or other wireless device) to the Extender. Select a radio button. • Push Button (recommended). Select the PIN number radio ... PIN in to the Extender and use the Extender WPS button to connect: 1. Extender Network Settings 15 Within 2 minutes, press the WPS button on the side of the Extender. WPS button 2. Press the Extender's WPS button. The following screen displays: 2. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP To use ...
... Your wireless device is now connected to its wireless network. 3. For 2 minutes, the Extender attempts to add a wireless client (a computer or other wireless device) to the Extender. Select a radio button. • Push Button (recommended). Select the PIN number radio ... PIN in to the Extender and use the Extender WPS button to connect: 1. Extender Network Settings 15 Within 2 minutes, press the WPS button on the side of the Extender. WPS button 2. Press the Extender's WPS button. The following screen displays: 2. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP To use ...
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... be disconnected when you add a WPS client, WPS automatically sets the Extender's wireless security to the Extender. Note: If you are using a WPS button, it tries for 2 minutes. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP The Extender tries to find the wireless client (the computer) that is set up...). Go to display the following section. From the Extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, select Setup > Wireless ...
... be disconnected when you add a WPS client, WPS automatically sets the Extender's wireless security to the Extender. Note: If you are using a WPS button, it tries for 2 minutes. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP The Extender tries to find the wireless client (the computer) that is set up...). Go to display the following section. From the Extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, select Setup > Wireless ...
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...data transmissions unencrypted. WPA2 is stronger if you through this process. Click Apply to save your wireless computer to connect to join the extender's wireless network. 4. Set Up WEP 1. Security is even more secure than WPA or WPA2. WEP uses encryption keys and data... 64-bit or 128-bit encryption. • WPA-PSK [TKIP]. The Smart Wizard can enter the passphrase to the Extender's network with its new settings. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP • None. This is separate from the data encryption. Any wireless computer or device is Open System. You can ...
...data transmissions unencrypted. WPA2 is stronger if you through this process. Click Apply to save your wireless computer to connect to join the extender's wireless network. 4. Set Up WEP 1. Security is even more secure than WPA or WPA2. WEP uses encryption keys and data... 64-bit or 128-bit encryption. • WPA-PSK [TKIP]. The Smart Wizard can enter the passphrase to the Extender's network with its new settings. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP • None. This is separate from the data encryption. Any wireless computer or device is Open System. You can ...
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... does this is the most common setting), or is set to get its wireless network. The IP Address screen shows whether the Extender is set up WPA or WPA2 in order to save your choice. 2. Select which security option you will be identical on all... your settings. Click Apply to join the wireless network. • Key 1-Key 4. For WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK, enter the passphrase. 4. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Note: Not all computers and access points in your network. If your computer does not support the passphrase, then you select. 3. These values must...
... does this is the most common setting), or is set to get its wireless network. The IP Address screen shows whether the Extender is set up WPA or WPA2 in order to save your choice. 2. Select which security option you will be identical on all... your settings. Click Apply to join the wireless network. • Key 1-Key 4. For WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK, enter the passphrase. 4. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Note: Not all computers and access points in your network. If your computer does not support the passphrase, then you select. 3. These values must...
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...the wireless name. • Connection Status. Hardware and Firmware Version. GUI Language Version. The static IP address. - The model of your Extender. The subnet mask associated with the IP address. - You can also select Status from the menu to see device performance statistics such as the...rate in the current wireless connection. The status of the hardware and the currently running firmware version. The currently selected language. Extender Network Settings 19 Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP - The IP address for each port. See Show Statistics on page 20.
...the wireless name. • Connection Status. Hardware and Firmware Version. GUI Language Version. The static IP address. - The model of your Extender. The subnet mask associated with the IP address. - You can also select Status from the menu to see device performance statistics such as the...rate in the current wireless connection. The status of the hardware and the currently running firmware version. The currently selected language. Extender Network Settings 19 Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP - The IP address for each port. See Show Statistics on page 20.
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...operating frequency. • Wireless AP. Indicates if the access point (AP) feature is 255.255.255.0. • Gateway IP Address. Extender Network Settings 20 Identifies the network DHCP client on this port since reset or manual clear. TxPkts The number of packets transmitted on this...seen from the local area network (LAN). • IP Address. RxPkts The number of the wireless network. • Region. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Extender IP Info • MAC Address. the name (SSID) of packets received on the wireless network. • IP Subnet Mask. ...
...operating frequency. • Wireless AP. Indicates if the access point (AP) feature is 255.255.255.0. • Gateway IP Address. Extender Network Settings 20 Identifies the network DHCP client on this port since reset or manual clear. TxPkts The number of packets transmitted on this...seen from the local area network (LAN). • IP Address. RxPkts The number of the wireless network. • Region. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Extender IP Info • MAC Address. the name (SSID) of packets received on the wireless network. • IP Subnet Mask. ...
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... options in the Backup Settings screen let you save and retrieve a file containing your Extender working Extender Network Settings 21 Show Statistics Fields (Continued) Field Description Collisions The number of current ...Extender Settings From the Extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Maintenance heading, select Backup Settings to display this value, click Set Interval so that your change this screen. Tx B/s The current line utilization-percentage of collisions on this port. Poll Interval Specify the poll interval frequency. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP...
... options in the Backup Settings screen let you save and retrieve a file containing your Extender working Extender Network Settings 21 Show Statistics Fields (Continued) Field Description Collisions The number of current ...Extender Settings From the Extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Maintenance heading, select Backup Settings to display this value, click Set Interval so that your change this screen. Tx B/s The current line utilization-percentage of collisions on this port. Poll Interval Specify the poll interval frequency. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP...
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... do anything else to the file on page 5). A screen displays letting you know that you made to the file. Close the message window. The Extender then reboots automatically. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP correctly, you back up the settings, they are saved as internet_adapter.cfg. To restore your computer, or click Browse to browse to the...
... do anything else to the file on page 5). A screen displays letting you know that you made to the file. Close the message window. The Extender then reboots automatically. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP correctly, you back up the settings, they are saved as internet_adapter.cfg. To restore your computer, or click Browse to browse to the...