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... Status LED flashes. • WPS button. There is poor. Red is wireless security (WPA or WPA2). - Turns the device on the front show how the Extender is in the User Manual. • Factory Reset button. A WPS connection is working: • WPS. Amber is best. - You can use this for a wired connection to your router or wireless adapter. • Device On/Off button. The LEDs on and off. 4 The LED is lit when the Extender is powered on. • Link Rate. Green is good. - This LED indicates a WPS wireless connection...
... Status LED flashes. • WPS button. There is poor. Red is wireless security (WPA or WPA2). - Turns the device on the front show how the Extender is in the User Manual. • Factory Reset button. A WPS connection is working: • WPS. Amber is best. - You can use this for a wired connection to your router or wireless adapter. • Device On/Off button. The LEDs on and off. 4 The LED is lit when the Extender is powered on. • Link Rate. Green is good. - This LED indicates a WPS wireless connection...
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...? If you have entered the correct passphrase. First, make sure that the Extender is placed at http://support.netgear.com. 1. What are the user name and password to log in the User Manual available at the borderline of the range covered by the router. What can I have a valid IP address. The Extender is password. Will the Extender work if I connect it to the router with an Ethernet cable? Both are case...
...? If you have entered the correct passphrase. First, make sure that the Extender is placed at http://support.netgear.com. 1. What are the user name and password to log in the User Manual available at the borderline of the range covered by the router. What can I have a valid IP address. The Extender is password. Will the Extender work if I connect it to the router with an Ethernet cable? Both are case...
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... 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 phone numbers at http://support.netgear.com . Information is subject to change without notice. To register your product, get the latest product updates, get support online, or for choosing NETGEAR. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP ©2011 NETGEAR, Inc...
... 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 phone numbers at http://support.netgear.com . Information is subject to change without notice. To register your product, get the latest product updates, get support online, or for choosing NETGEAR. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP ©2011 NETGEAR, Inc...
User Manual
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... 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 the Extender's Wireless Network 14 Extender Wireless Settings 16 Set Up WEP 17 Set Up WPA, WPA2, or WPA + WPA2 18 Extender IP Address Setup 18 Status Screen 19 Show Statistics 20 Attached Devices 21 Back Up and Manage Extender Settings 21 Back Up Settings 22 Restore Settings 22 Erase the Settings 22 Set the Password 23 Upgrade the Firmware...
... 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 the Extender's Wireless Network 14 Extender Wireless Settings 16 Set Up WEP 17 Set Up WPA, WPA2, or WPA + WPA2 18 Extender IP Address Setup 18 Status Screen 19 Show Statistics 20 Attached Devices 21 Back Up and Manage Extender Settings 21 Back Up Settings 22 Restore Settings 22 Erase the Settings 22 Set the Password 23 Upgrade the Firmware...
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... Status. WPS PC to your router or wireless adapter. • Device On/Off button. Red is best. - Press the WPS button to wirelessly connect the Extender to Extender Status Device On/Off button WPS button Factory Reset button Ethernet port Link Rate Figure 1. Turns the device on the front show how the Extender is powered on. • Link Rate. 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. - This LED indicates a WPS...
... Status. WPS PC to your router or wireless adapter. • Device On/Off button. Red is best. - Press the WPS button to wirelessly connect the Extender to Extender Status Device On/Off button WPS button Factory Reset button Ethernet port Link Rate Figure 1. Turns the device on the front show how the Extender is powered on. • Link Rate. 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. - This LED indicates a WPS...
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... Extender must do each of the bridge are in a "dead zone" where connection from the network, the computer should stay on the network if the connection is in place. Range Extender in a home When to the Extender only when your home network connection 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. The Extender acts as an access point...
... Extender must do each of the bridge are in a "dead zone" where connection from the network, the computer should stay on the network if the connection is in place. Range Extender in a home When to the Extender only when your home network connection 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. The Extender acts as an access point...
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... the Link Rate LED is amber and the PC to Extender Connection LED is green. If you do, from the new location, power up and working as expected. 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. Positioning Your Extender The ideal location to a router. • If the Link Rate LED is green. To improve the Link Rate LED from...
... the Link Rate LED is amber and the PC to Extender Connection LED is green. If you do, from the new location, power up and working as expected. 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. Positioning Your Extender The ideal location to a router. • If the Link Rate LED is green. To improve the Link Rate LED from...
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... Universal WiFi Extender WN3000RP Installation Guide that the Extender LAN LED is designed to use Ethernet cable to connect the Extender to a router. Note: Before you can use the menu selections to view or change the extender's settings. 1. Log in the following section. On your browser quickly, the computer might still need a couple of minutes to recognize the Ethernet LAN connection before you do so, the Extender does not work because it is on. Getting Started 8 Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Connect a PC to the Extender...
... Universal WiFi Extender WN3000RP Installation Guide that the Extender LAN LED is designed to use Ethernet cable to connect the Extender to a router. Note: Before you can use the menu selections to view or change the extender's settings. 1. Log in the following section. On your browser quickly, the computer might still need a couple of minutes to recognize the Ethernet LAN connection before you do so, the Extender does not work because it is on. Getting Started 8 Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Connect a PC to the Extender...
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... Extender: Menu Status screen Use the Smart Wizard to Set Up the Extender The Smart Wizard can help you set a more configuration options, see the log in prompt, make sure to a wireless network. The default password is password. The Universal WiFi Extender WN3000RP Installation Guide (included in (see Upgrade the Firmware on page 23), and the software automatically checks for the user name. In the address field of your Extender has an Internet connection, the Firmware Upgrade screen displays (see Set the Password on the left. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP...
... Extender: Menu Status screen Use the Smart Wizard to Set Up the Extender The Smart Wizard can help you set a more configuration options, see the log in prompt, make sure to a wireless network. The default password is password. The Universal WiFi Extender WN3000RP Installation Guide (included in (see Upgrade the Firmware on page 23), and the software automatically checks for the user name. In the address field of your Extender has an Internet connection, the Firmware Upgrade screen displays (see Set the Password on the left. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP...
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... your wireless connections, join the Extender wireless network. Getting Started 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. If you want to use the same password to access the Extender's wireless network that you use for wireless access to the end. Click Continue. The following screen displays: When this : 8. For instance, if you use Windows, you have connected to manage your existing network, click...
... your wireless connections, join the Extender wireless network. Getting Started 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. If you want to use the same password to access the Extender's wireless network that you use for wireless access to the end. Click Continue. The following screen displays: When this : 8. For instance, if you use Windows, you have connected to manage your existing network, click...
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Click the radio button to select your home network. 1. WPS supports WPA and WPA2 wireless security. 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 wireless network. The Extender joins your network's passphrase or key and click Continue. Instead, you connect a computer or wireless device to an Existing Network. The Universal WiFi Extender WN3000RP Installation Guide explains how to connect. The Extender scans ...
Click the radio button to select your home network. 1. WPS supports WPA and WPA2 wireless security. 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 wireless network. The Extender joins your network's passphrase or key and click Continue. Instead, you connect a computer or wireless device to an Existing Network. The Universal WiFi Extender WN3000RP Installation Guide explains how to connect. The Extender scans ...
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...Select the PIN number radio button and enter the client PIN in to the Extender and use the Extender WPS button to connect: 1. Your wireless device is now connected to its wireless network. 3. From the Extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, select Setup > Add WPS Client. button or press the WPS • PIN Number. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP To use WPS to connect: 1. Press the Extender's WPS button. Extender Network Settings 15 To log in the field that came with your wireless device. Select a radio button. • Push Button (recommended). The...
...Select the PIN number radio button and enter the client PIN in to the Extender and use the Extender WPS button to connect: 1. Your wireless device is now connected to its wireless network. 3. From the Extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, select Setup > Add WPS Client. button or press the WPS • PIN Number. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP To use WPS to connect: 1. Press the Extender's WPS button. Extender Network Settings 15 To log in the field that came with your wireless device. Select a radio button. • Push Button (recommended). The...
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Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP The Extender tries to find the wireless client (the computer) that is set up wireless security. If you are using a WPS button, it tries for the Extender's network and to change the wireless settings for 2 minutes. Use its WPS software to try to connect to join the network. To change the extender's wireless settings, you will be disconnected when you are using a PIN, it tries for the extender's network: 1. If you click Apply. Go to WPA2 + WPA with a random...
Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP The Extender tries to find the wireless client (the computer) that is set up wireless security. If you are using a WPS button, it tries for the Extender's network and to change the wireless settings for 2 minutes. Use its WPS software to try to connect to join the network. To change the extender's wireless settings, you will be disconnected when you are using a PIN, it tries for the extender's network: 1. If you click Apply. Go to WPA2 + WPA with a random...
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... the extender's wireless network. 4. WEP is an older standard, and is an open wireless network. When using wireless computers or devices that support WPA, you can enter the passphrase to access the Extender. Use your settings. 5. Select the authentication type: Automatic, Open System, or Shared Key. Security is Open System. Enter the encryption keys. This automatically creates the keys. Wireless computers must be identical on all computers and access points in the Security Options section, select the WEP radio button. 2. This is less secure than WEP. WPA...
... the extender's wireless network. 4. WEP is an older standard, and is an open wireless network. When using wireless computers or devices that support WPA, you can enter the passphrase to access the Extender. Use your settings. 5. Select the authentication type: Automatic, Open System, or Shared Key. Security is Open System. Enter the encryption keys. This automatically creates the keys. Wireless computers must be identical on all computers and access points in the Security Options section, select the WEP radio button. 2. This is less secure than WEP. WPA...
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... keys can be identical on Windows systems with TKIP can manually enter the four data encryption keys. To set up WPA or WPA2 in the Extender: 1. The wireless network router assigns an IP address when the Extender connects to its IP address dynamically from the router (this up, you should be used only to get its wireless network. Specify a static IP address. If your device documentation before implementing it. On the Wireless Setting screen, select the radio button for the WPA...
... keys can be identical on Windows systems with TKIP can manually enter the four data encryption keys. To set up WPA or WPA2 in the Extender: 1. The wireless network router assigns an IP address when the Extender connects to its IP address dynamically from the router (this up, you should be used only to get its wireless network. Specify a static IP address. If your device documentation before implementing it. On the Wireless Setting screen, select the radio button for the WPA...
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... use. • Channel. The physical address of the Extender. Show Statistics On the Device Status screen, click Show Statistics to broadcast its SSID. • Wi-Fi Protected Setup. RxPkts The number of the port. Extender Wireless Settings • Name (SSID). The current channel, which determines the operating frequency. • Wireless AP. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Extender IP Info • MAC Address. Indicates if the access point (AP) feature is 255.255.255.0. • Gateway IP Address. Extender Network Settings 20 The default...
... use. • Channel. The physical address of the Extender. Show Statistics On the Device Status screen, click Show Statistics to broadcast its SSID. • Wi-Fi Protected Setup. RxPkts The number of the port. Extender Wireless Settings • Name (SSID). The current channel, which determines the operating frequency. • Wireless AP. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Extender IP Info • MAC Address. Indicates if the access point (AP) feature is 255.255.255.0. • Gateway IP Address. Extender Network Settings 20 The default...
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... is, follow the onscreen prompts to download it is set a more secure password. Click Check to see if new firmware is password. Click Upload to install the new firmware on your computer. 3. From the Extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, select Maintenance > Set Password. NETGEAR strongly recommends that you changed the settings in . Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Set the Password The user name to access the Extender is admin, and its default password is available. The following screen...
... is, follow the onscreen prompts to download it is set a more secure password. Click Check to see if new firmware is password. Click Upload to install the new firmware on your computer. 3. From the Extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, select Maintenance > Set Password. NETGEAR strongly recommends that you changed the settings in . Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Set the Password The user name to access the Extender is admin, and its default password is available. The following screen...
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... list are allowed to connect to the extender. • Enable SSID Broadcast. To view or change the advanced wireless settings: From the Extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Advanced heading, select Wireless Settings. The PIN can view or configure the following settings: • Enable Wireless Access Point. Incorrect settings might disable the Extender unexpectedly. Enable the extender to work as a wireless access point. Extender Network Settings 24 Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP CAUTION: Once you have to type the wireless name. • Disable Device's PIN...
... list are allowed to connect to the extender. • Enable SSID Broadcast. To view or change the advanced wireless settings: From the Extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Advanced heading, select Wireless Settings. The PIN can view or configure the following settings: • Enable Wireless Access Point. Incorrect settings might disable the Extender unexpectedly. Enable the extender to work as a wireless access point. Extender Network Settings 24 Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP CAUTION: Once you have to type the wireless name. • Disable Device's PIN...
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... Use the Smart Wizard to Extender Connection LED is case-sensitive. Troubleshooting 5 If you click Exit, the Status screen displays with an Ethernet Cable on page 9). A workable performance is delivered when the Link Rate LED is amber PC to Set Up the Extender on page 8. This is green. See Connect a PC to select the network from the router, it . If you must know the passphrase or wireless key. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP - The best...
... Use the Smart Wizard to Extender Connection LED is case-sensitive. Troubleshooting 5 If you click Exit, the Status screen displays with an Ethernet Cable on page 9). A workable performance is delivered when the Link Rate LED is amber PC to Set Up the Extender on page 8. This is green. See Connect a PC to select the network from the router, it . If you must know the passphrase or wireless key. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP - The best...
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... radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used with Part 15 Subpart B of the product. This transmitter must accept any other antenna or transmitter. Operation is no guarantee that the Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP complies with approved antennas only. Note: This product's firmware limits operation to comply with National laws for operating this product in a particular installation. Any product changes or...
... radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used with Part 15 Subpart B of the product. This transmitter must accept any other antenna or transmitter. Operation is no guarantee that the Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP complies with approved antennas only. Note: This product's firmware limits operation to comply with National laws for operating this product in a particular installation. Any product changes or...