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LEDs Buttons and Ports Power On/Off button WPS button Power LED 2.4 GHz Link Rate LED 5 GHz Link Rate LED Device to Extender LED WPS LED Audio port USB port Factory Reset button Ethernet port 3 Meet Your Extender Before you install your extender, familiarize yourself with its LEDs, buttons, and port.
LEDs Buttons and Ports Power On/Off button WPS button Power LED 2.4 GHz Link Rate LED 5 GHz Link Rate LED Device to Extender LED WPS LED Audio port USB port Factory Reset button Ethernet port 3 Meet Your Extender Before you install your extender, familiarize yourself with its LEDs, buttons, and port.
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... or WiFi device. Solid green. Solid red. Blinking green. Off. Poor connection. Good connection. No connection. The extender is powered off. 2.4 GHz Link Rate LED This LED indicates the 2.4 GHz WiFi connection between the extender and the router or access point. WiFi security is in progress. Solid green. WPS LED Solid green. LED Descriptions Power LED Solid amber. Off. Best connection. Best connection. Poor connection. The extender is booting. A WPS connection is enabled (WPA or WPA2). Good connection. Off. Solid green. Solid red. Solid...
... or WiFi device. Solid green. Solid red. Blinking green. Off. Poor connection. Good connection. No connection. The extender is powered off. 2.4 GHz Link Rate LED This LED indicates the 2.4 GHz WiFi connection between the extender and the router or access point. WiFi security is in progress. Solid green. WPS LED Solid green. LED Descriptions Power LED Solid amber. Off. Best connection. Best connection. Poor connection. The extender is booting. A WPS connection is enabled (WPA or WPA2). Good connection. Off. Solid green. Solid red. Solid...
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... Power LED lights green. Connect to an Existing WiFi Network To extend the range of two ways: • Connect with WPS. For more information, see Connect with web browser setup. Proximity to your WiFi router. You can do this in the same room as your existing WiFi network. For more information, see Connect with WPS on page 7. • Connect with Web Browser Setup on page 9. 6 Place your extender in one of your WiFi network, you must connect...
... Power LED lights green. Connect to an Existing WiFi Network To extend the range of two ways: • Connect with WPS. For more information, see Connect with web browser setup. Proximity to your WiFi router. You can do this in the same room as your existing WiFi network. For more information, see Connect with WPS on page 7. • Connect with Web Browser Setup on page 9. 6 Place your extender in one of your WiFi network, you must connect...
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Note: WPS does not support WEP network security. If the 2.4 GHz Link Rate LED does not light, try again. The WPS LED on the extender lights solid green, the 2.4 GHz Link Rate LED lights, and the extender connects to the 5 GHz band. 4. Find the new extended network name on your existing WiFi network. The WPS LED blinks. 2. If you join a secure WiFi network without typing the network name and password. Press the WPS button on the extender. Within two minutes, press the WPS button on your WiFi router supports the 5 GHz band, repeat Steps...
Note: WPS does not support WEP network security. If the 2.4 GHz Link Rate LED does not light, try again. The WPS LED on the extender lights solid green, the 2.4 GHz Link Rate LED lights, and the extender connects to the 5 GHz band. 4. Find the new extended network name on your existing WiFi network. The WPS LED blinks. 2. If you join a secure WiFi network without typing the network name and password. Press the WPS button on the extender. Within two minutes, press the WPS button on your WiFi router supports the 5 GHz band, repeat Steps...
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...; New extended network name. Use the same WiFi password that you choose must be within the range of the name, depending on whether the extender is optimal. 8 The Power LED lights green. Use the Link Rate LEDs to help you use for your WiFi router. 6. MyNetworkName_2GEXT or MyNetworkName_5GEXT 5. Connect your computer or WiFi devices to the area with _2GEXT or _5GEXT at the end of your existing WiFi router network. 7. The extender's wireless network name (SSID) changes to your existing WiFi network...
...; New extended network name. Use the same WiFi password that you choose must be within the range of the name, depending on whether the extender is optimal. 8 The Power LED lights green. Use the Link Rate LEDs to help you use for your WiFi router. 6. MyNetworkName_2GEXT or MyNetworkName_5GEXT 5. Connect your computer or WiFi devices to the area with _2GEXT or _5GEXT at the end of your existing WiFi router network. 7. The extender's wireless network name (SSID) changes to your existing WiFi network...
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... the NETGEAR genie web browser setup. The browser takes you are not automatically directed to NETGEAR genie, launch a web browser and enter www.mywifiext.net in your area and displays a list. 9 Enter admin for the user name and password for WiFi networks in the address field. The extender searches for the password. After the connection with Web Browser Setup 1. Connect with the computer or WiFi device is established, the Device to Extender LED lights. 2. Open a web browser window from...
... the NETGEAR genie web browser setup. The browser takes you are not automatically directed to NETGEAR genie, launch a web browser and enter www.mywifiext.net in your area and displays a list. 9 Enter admin for the user name and password for WiFi networks in the address field. The extender searches for the password. After the connection with Web Browser Setup 1. Connect with the computer or WiFi device is established, the Device to Extender LED lights. 2. Open a web browser window from...
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... WiFi network and click the Continue button. Type the network password (also called passphrase or security key) in the Password field and click the Continue button. 5. If your new extender WiFi networks and click the Continue button. Select a 2.4 GHz WiFi network to extend and click the Continue button. 4. You can use the same security settings as the settings for your router does not support the 5 GHz band, click the Skip button. 6. Type the network password (also called passphrase or security key) in...
... WiFi network and click the Continue button. Type the network password (also called passphrase or security key) in the Password field and click the Continue button. 5. If your new extender WiFi networks and click the Continue button. Select a 2.4 GHz WiFi network to extend and click the Continue button. 4. You can use the same security settings as the settings for your router does not support the 5 GHz band, click the Skip button. 6. Type the network password (also called passphrase or security key) in...
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If the screen is still displayed on the computer or WiFi device to connect to the extender's newly created WiFi network. On iPads, iPhones, and MacBook computers, this step for all of the screen and click the Continue button. 11 Use a WiFi network manager on your computer or WiFi device, select the check box at the bottom of your computers and WiFi devices. 9. The settings are applied and the following screen displays. Repeat this screen automatically closes. 8.
If the screen is still displayed on the computer or WiFi device to connect to the extender's newly created WiFi network. On iPads, iPhones, and MacBook computers, this step for all of the screen and click the Continue button. 11 Use a WiFi network manager on your computer or WiFi device, select the check box at the bottom of your computers and WiFi devices. 9. The settings are applied and the following screen displays. Repeat this screen automatically closes. 8.
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A message displays confirming that you choose a spot where the extender-to-router connection is connected to the WiFi network. 10. Click the Finish button. 11. Use the Link Rate LEDs to the area with a poor WiFi signal. The Power LED lights green. Plug the extender into an electrical outlet. Unplug the extender and move it to a new location closer to help you choose must be within the range of your existing WiFi router network. 12. The location that the extender is optimal. 12 If the Power LED does not light, press the Power On/Off button.
A message displays confirming that you choose a spot where the extender-to-router connection is connected to the WiFi network. 10. Click the Finish button. 11. Use the Link Rate LEDs to the area with a poor WiFi signal. The Power LED lights green. Plug the extender into an electrical outlet. Unplug the extender and move it to a new location closer to help you choose must be within the range of your existing WiFi router network. 12. The location that the extender is optimal. 12 If the Power LED does not light, press the Power On/Off button.
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Extender WiFi router Blu-ray player Stream Music Using DLNA or AirPlay You can use DLNA or AirPlay to stream music to speakers or audio systems connected to power the speakers. The USB port on the extender can connect a wired device to the extender using an Ethernet cable. Extender Speakers 13 Connect an Ethernet-Enabled Device After the extender is connected to your existing network through the WiFi connection. That device can then access your existing WiFi network, you can be used to the extender's audio jack.
Extender WiFi router Blu-ray player Stream Music Using DLNA or AirPlay You can use DLNA or AirPlay to stream music to speakers or audio systems connected to power the speakers. The USB port on the extender can connect a wired device to the extender using an Ethernet cable. Extender Speakers 13 Connect an Ethernet-Enabled Device After the extender is connected to your existing network through the WiFi connection. That device can then access your existing WiFi network, you can be used to the extender's audio jack.
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Launch a web browser. 3. After the connection with the computer or WiFi device is established, the Device to the new extended WiFi network. Enter www.mywifiext.net in to the extender to view or change the extender's settings. 1. Make any needed changes. 14 Use a WiFi network manager on a computer or WiFi device to find and connect to Extender LED lights. 2. A login screen displays. 4. NETGEAR genie displays. 5. Enter admin for the user name and password for the password. Log In to Access Extender Settings After installation, you can log in the address field of the browser.
Launch a web browser. 3. After the connection with the computer or WiFi device is established, the Device to the new extended WiFi network. Enter www.mywifiext.net in to the extender to view or change the extender's settings. 1. Make any needed changes. 14 Use a WiFi network manager on a computer or WiFi device to find and connect to Extender LED lights. 2. A login screen displays. 4. NETGEAR genie displays. 5. Enter admin for the user name and password for the password. Log In to Access Extender Settings After installation, you can log in the address field of the browser.
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... http://support.netgear.com. No. What are typing the network password in to the router with an Ethernet cable? The web browser setup guide keeps asking me for my network password (passphrase) or security key, and I am sure that you are the user name and password to log in the correct field. The extender is available at the borderline of the range covered by the router or access point. Both are using WEP security, make sure that I entered...
... http://support.netgear.com. No. What are typing the network password in to the router with an Ethernet cable? The web browser setup guide keeps asking me for my network password (passphrase) or security key, and I am sure that you are the user name and password to log in the correct field. The extender is available at the borderline of the range covered by the router or access point. Both are using WEP security, make sure that I entered...
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... using the factory default settings. 16 What can now access the extender from the extender. The extender resets and returns to get the IP address back. You can I do I restore the extender to its factory default settings to reboot. You must reset the extender to its factory default settings? 1. Release the Factory Reset button and wait for at least five seconds until the Power LED blinks amber. 2. How do ? My router security is WEP, and I entered the wrong passphrase or security key...
... using the factory default settings. 16 What can now access the extender from the extender. The extender resets and returns to get the IP address back. You can I do I restore the extender to its factory default settings to reboot. You must reset the extender to its factory default settings? 1. Release the Factory Reset button and wait for at least five seconds until the Power LED blinks amber. 2. How do ? My router security is WEP, and I entered the wrong passphrase or security key...
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... these troubleshooting steps: • Make sure that your WiFi device and enable it and add the device's MAC address to see the web browser setup guide? I do? Why can't I see if your WiFi device can get the IP address. • If your router has a MAC filter, wireless access control, or access list (ACL), disable it again to your router. What should I am connected to the extender. • Disable the WiFi on your WiFi device is correct, and power cycle the extender and your router. Enter admin...
... these troubleshooting steps: • Make sure that your WiFi device and enable it and add the device's MAC address to see the web browser setup guide? I do? Why can't I see if your WiFi device can get the IP address. • If your router has a MAC filter, wireless access control, or access list (ACL), disable it again to your router. What should I am connected to the extender. • Disable the WiFi on your WiFi device is correct, and power cycle the extender and your router. Enter admin...
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Make sure that the Link Rate LEDs remain lit. 4. Enter www.mywifiext.net in to your router and disable the MAC filter, wireless access control, or ACL. If your router's MAC filter, wireless access control, or ACL is translated to your extender. Launch a web browser. What should I enabled a wireless MAC filter, wireless access control, or access list (ACL) on my router. To allow the WiFi device to receive an IP address from the extender and access the Internet, you must provide the translated MAC address to the extender but...
Make sure that the Link Rate LEDs remain lit. 4. Enter www.mywifiext.net in to your router and disable the MAC filter, wireless access control, or ACL. If your router's MAC filter, wireless access control, or ACL is translated to your extender. Launch a web browser. What should I enabled a wireless MAC filter, wireless access control, or access list (ACL) on my router. To allow the WiFi device to receive an IP address from the extender and access the Internet, you must provide the translated MAC address to the extender but...
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Select Maintenance > Attached Devices. The Attached Devices screen displays the MAC addresses and virtual MAC addresses for the password. 5. Enable the router's MAC filter, wireless access control, or ACL. 19 On the router, add all of the virtual MAC addresses from your extender to the extender network. 6. c. Enter admin for the user name and password for computers and WiFi devices that are connected to your router's MAC filter table. 7. A login screen displays.
Select Maintenance > Attached Devices. The Attached Devices screen displays the MAC addresses and virtual MAC addresses for the password. 5. Enable the router's MAC filter, wireless access control, or ACL. 19 On the router, add all of the virtual MAC addresses from your extender to the extender network. 6. c. Enter admin for the user name and password for computers and WiFi devices that are connected to your router's MAC filter table. 7. A login screen displays.
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... rights reserved. Support Thank you use only the official NETGEAR support resources. NETGEAR recommends registering your product at http://downloadcenter.netgear.com or through the NETGEAR website. For product updates and web support, visit http://support.netgear.com. See the regulatory compliance document before you can get the user manual online at https://my.netgear.com. Information is subject to register your product through a link in the United...
... rights reserved. Support Thank you use only the official NETGEAR support resources. NETGEAR recommends registering your product at http://downloadcenter.netgear.com or through the NETGEAR website. For product updates and web support, visit http://support.netgear.com. See the regulatory compliance document before you can get the user manual online at https://my.netgear.com. Information is subject to register your product through a link in the United...
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... dynamic LED indicators • Easy installation-no CD or Ethernet cable required • Provides security through your stereo or USB speakers and connect wired home theater devices to your WiFi and connect WiFi devices throughout the home. You can also use AirPlay® on both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands. Play music over the wireless network through encryption using WPA/WPA2/WEP Overview The NETGEAR Universal Dual Band WiFi Range Extender, Wall-plug Edition, simultaneously extends WiFi coverage of any wireless router or gateway...
... dynamic LED indicators • Easy installation-no CD or Ethernet cable required • Provides security through your stereo or USB speakers and connect wired home theater devices to your WiFi and connect WiFi devices throughout the home. You can also use AirPlay® on both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands. Play music over the wireless network through encryption using WPA/WPA2/WEP Overview The NETGEAR Universal Dual Band WiFi Range Extender, Wall-plug Edition, simultaneously extends WiFi coverage of any wireless router or gateway...
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Flexible Placement Use as wall plug or with docking station for flexible placement (docking station included). Data Sheet WN3500RP Wireless Printer Sharing Wirelessly print to any USB printer connected to the WiFi Extender. PAGE 2 OF 3 Universal Dual Band WiFi Range Extender, Wall-plug Edition Wireless Audio Feature Use AirPlay® on iPhone®/iPad® or NETGEAR® genie® App (DLNA) to stream music to speakers connected to the WiFi Extender.
Flexible Placement Use as wall plug or with docking station for flexible placement (docking station included). Data Sheet WN3500RP Wireless Printer Sharing Wirelessly print to any USB printer connected to the WiFi Extender. PAGE 2 OF 3 Universal Dual Band WiFi Range Extender, Wall-plug Edition Wireless Audio Feature Use AirPlay® on iPhone®/iPad® or NETGEAR® genie® App (DLNA) to stream music to speakers connected to the WiFi Extender.
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.... † Maximum wireless signal rate derived from iPhone®, iPod®, iPad® and Android™ devices • FastLane™ feature provides high-speed WiFi on both wireless bands and is subject to home A/V devices Ease of Use • CD-less installation • Push 'N' Connect using Wi-Fi Protected Setup® (WPS)1 • Power on/off button • 2.4 and/or 5.0 GHz 802.11 a/b/g/n wireless router or gateway • Microsoft® Windows 7, 8, Vista...
.... † Maximum wireless signal rate derived from iPhone®, iPod®, iPad® and Android™ devices • FastLane™ feature provides high-speed WiFi on both wireless bands and is subject to home A/V devices Ease of Use • CD-less installation • Push 'N' Connect using Wi-Fi Protected Setup® (WPS)1 • Power on/off button • 2.4 and/or 5.0 GHz 802.11 a/b/g/n wireless router or gateway • Microsoft® Windows 7, 8, Vista...