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An extender repeats the signals from an existing WiFi router or access point. 2 Getting Started The NETGEAR WiFi Range Extender increases the distance of a WiFi network by boosting the existing WiFi signal and enhancing the overall signal quality over long distances.
An extender repeats the signals from an existing WiFi router or access point. 2 Getting Started The NETGEAR WiFi Range Extender increases the distance of a WiFi network by boosting the existing WiFi signal and enhancing the overall signal quality over long distances.
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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. 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
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... 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. Off. The extender is not connected to Extender LED Solid green. No connection. Device to a computer or WiFi device. WPS LED Solid green.... WiFi security is enabled (WPA or WPA2). WiFi security is not enabled. 4 Poor connection. The extender is booting. Best connection. The extender is powered on. Solid red. Solid red. Solid amber. Good connection. Solid green. LED Descriptions Power LED Solid amber....
... 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. Off. The extender is not connected to Extender LED Solid green. No connection. Device to a computer or WiFi device. WPS LED Solid green.... WiFi security is enabled (WPA or WPA2). WiFi security is not enabled. 4 Poor connection. The extender is booting. Best connection. The extender is powered on. Solid red. Solid red. Solid amber. Good connection. Solid green. LED Descriptions Power LED Solid amber....
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AC Plug Power adapter cord Stand 5 Note: The AC plug varies by region. Prepare the Extender You can use the AC plug or the stand and power adapter cord that came with your extender to your WiFi network. Install the WiFi Extender Prepare the extender, place the extender, apply power, and connect it to plug it into an electrical outlet.
AC Plug Power adapter cord Stand 5 Note: The AC plug varies by region. Prepare the Extender You can use the AC plug or the stand and power adapter cord that came with your extender to your WiFi network. Install the WiFi Extender Prepare the extender, place the extender, apply power, and connect it to plug it into an electrical outlet.
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... Power LED does not light, press the Power On/Off button. For more information, see Connect with WPS. Plug the extender into an electrical outlet. Connect to an Existing WiFi Network To extend the range of two ways: • Connect with WPS on page 9. 6 For more information, see Connect with Web Browser... Setup on page 7. • Connect with web browser setup. The Power LED lights green. Place the Extender and Apply Power 1. You can do this in the same room as your WiFi network, you must connect the...
... Power LED does not light, press the Power On/Off button. For more information, see Connect with WPS. Plug the extender into an electrical outlet. Connect to an Existing WiFi Network To extend the range of two ways: • Connect with WPS on page 9. 6 For more information, see Connect with Web Browser... Setup on page 7. • Connect with web browser setup. The Power LED lights green. Place the Extender and Apply Power 1. You can do this in the same room as your WiFi network, you must connect the...
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...the WPS button on page 9. 1. If your computer or WiFi device. 7 The WPS LED on the extender. Press the WPS button on the extender lights solid green, the 2.4 GHz Link Rate LED lights, and the extender connects to the 5 GHz band. 4. Note: WPS does not support WEP network security. If it still... does not light, see Connect with Web Browser Setup on your existing WiFi network. The WPS LED blinks. 2. Find the new extended network name on page 9. 3. If the 2.4 GHz Link Rate LED does not light, try again. Connect with WPS Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) ...
...the WPS button on page 9. 1. If your computer or WiFi device. 7 The WPS LED on the extender. Press the WPS button on the extender lights solid green, the 2.4 GHz Link Rate LED lights, and the extender connects to the 5 GHz band. 4. Note: WPS does not support WEP network security. If it still... does not light, see Connect with Web Browser Setup on your existing WiFi network. The WPS LED blinks. 2. Find the new extended network name on page 9. 3. If the 2.4 GHz Link Rate LED does not light, try again. Connect with WPS Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) ...
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... end of your existing WiFi router network. 7. If the Power LED does not light, press the Power On/Off button. 8. Plug the extender into an electrical outlet. The Power LED lights green. The location that you use for your WiFi router. 6. MyNetworkName • New... extended network name. Use the same WiFi password that you choose a spot where the extender-to-router connection is connecting to your WiFi network in 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz. Use the Link Rate ...
... end of your existing WiFi router network. 7. If the Power LED does not light, press the Power On/Off button. 8. Plug the extender into an electrical outlet. The Power LED lights green. The location that you use for your WiFi router. 6. MyNetworkName • New... extended network name. Use the same WiFi password that you choose a spot where the extender-to-router connection is connecting to your WiFi network in 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz. Use the Link Rate ...
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... field. The browser takes you are not automatically directed to the NETGEAR genie web browser setup. The extender searches for the password. Open a web browser window from the same computer or WiFi device. If you directly to NETGEAR genie, launch a web browser and enter www.mywifiext.net in ...your area and displays a list. 9 Use a WiFi network manager on a computer or WiFi device to find and connect to Extender LED lights. 2. After the connection with Web Browser ...
... field. The browser takes you are not automatically directed to the NETGEAR genie web browser setup. The extender searches for the password. Open a web browser window from the same computer or WiFi device. If you directly to NETGEAR genie, launch a web browser and enter www.mywifiext.net in ...your area and displays a list. 9 Use a WiFi network manager on a computer or WiFi device to find and connect to Extender LED lights. 2. After the connection with Web Browser ...
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.... In the Name (2.4G SSID) and Name (5G SSID) field, type the names (SSIDs) for your new extender WiFi networks and click the Continue button. The following screen displays: 7. Select a 2.4 GHz WiFi network to extend and click the Continue button. 4. Select a 5 GHz WiFi network and click the Continue button. Type the network...
.... In the Name (2.4G SSID) and Name (5G SSID) field, type the names (SSIDs) for your new extender WiFi networks and click the Continue button. The following screen displays: 7. Select a 2.4 GHz WiFi network to extend and click the Continue button. 4. Select a 5 GHz WiFi network and click the Continue button. Type the network...
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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. Use a WiFi network manager on your computers and WiFi devices. 9. Repeat this screen automatically closes. 8. On iPads, iPhones, and MacBook computers, this step for all of your computer or WiFi device, select the check box at the bottom of the screen and click the Continue button. 11 The settings are applied and the following screen displays.
If the screen is still displayed on the computer or WiFi device to connect to the extender's newly created WiFi network. Use a WiFi network manager on your computers and WiFi devices. 9. Repeat this screen automatically closes. 8. On iPads, iPhones, and MacBook computers, this step for all of your computer or WiFi device, select the check box at the bottom of the screen and click the Continue button. 11 The settings are applied and the following screen displays.
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Plug the extender into an electrical outlet. Unplug the extender and move it to a new location closer to the area with a poor WiFi signal. Use the Link Rate LEDs to help you choose must be within the range of your existing WiFi router network. 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. The Power LED lights green. Click the Finish button. 11. The location that the extender is optimal. 12
Plug the extender into an electrical outlet. Unplug the extender and move it to a new location closer to the area with a poor WiFi signal. Use the Link Rate LEDs to help you choose must be within the range of your existing WiFi router network. 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. The Power LED lights green. Click the Finish button. 11. The location that the extender is optimal. 12
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The USB port on the extender can use DLNA or AirPlay to stream music to speakers or audio systems connected to the extender's audio jack. Extender Speakers 13 Extender WiFi router Blu-ray player Stream Music Using DLNA or AirPlay You can be used to power the speakers. That device can connect a wired device to the extender using an Ethernet cable. Connect an Ethernet-Enabled Device After the extender is connected to your existing WiFi network, you can then access your existing network through the WiFi connection.
The USB port on the extender can use DLNA or AirPlay to stream music to speakers or audio systems connected to the extender's audio jack. Extender Speakers 13 Extender WiFi router Blu-ray player Stream Music Using DLNA or AirPlay You can be used to power the speakers. That device can connect a wired device to the extender using an Ethernet cable. Connect an Ethernet-Enabled Device After the extender is connected to your existing WiFi network, you can then access your existing network through the WiFi connection.
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Use a WiFi network manager on a computer or WiFi device to find and connect to Extender LED lights. 2. Enter www.mywifiext.net in to the extender to view or change the extender's settings. 1. Launch a web browser. 3. 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. Make any needed changes. 14 NETGEAR genie displays. 5. A login screen displays. 4. After the connection with the computer or WiFi device is established, the Device to the new extended WiFi network.
Use a WiFi network manager on a computer or WiFi device to find and connect to Extender LED lights. 2. Enter www.mywifiext.net in to the extender to view or change the extender's settings. 1. Launch a web browser. 3. 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. Make any needed changes. 14 NETGEAR genie displays. 5. A login screen displays. 4. After the connection with the computer or WiFi device is established, the Device to the new extended WiFi network.
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... cable? For more information about your product in the correct field. No. Will the extender work if I connect it to the extender? The extender is probably placed at http://support.netgear.com. What can find more information, see Place the Extender and Apply Power on page 6. The user name is admin, and the default password...
... cable? For more information about your product in the correct field. No. Will the extender work if I connect it to the extender? The extender is probably placed at http://support.netgear.com. What can find more information, see Place the Extender and Apply Power on page 6. The user name is admin, and the default password...
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...the factory default settings. Use a sharp object such as a pen or paper clip to press and hold the Factory Reset button on the extender. The extender resets and returns to see if the WEP passphrase is correct. My router security is WEP, and I entered the wrong passphrase or security ...key on the extender for the extender to get the IP address back. How do ? You must reset the extender to its factory default settings to its factory default settings? 1. If you entered the wrong passphrase, ...
...the factory default settings. Use a sharp object such as a pen or paper clip to press and hold the Factory Reset button on the extender. The extender resets and returns to see if the WEP passphrase is correct. My router security is WEP, and I entered the wrong passphrase or security ...key on the extender for the extender to get the IP address back. How do ? You must reset the extender to its factory default settings to its factory default settings? 1. If you entered the wrong passphrase, ...
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...and add the device's MAC address to NETGEAR_EXT and launched a browser. I completed the Installation Wizard, but my WiFi device is correct, and power cycle the extender and your router. What should I am connected to your router. I do? Enter admin for the user name and password for the password. 17 Try ... are). • Make sure that the Device to get an IP address, try the following: • Move the extender closer to your router, and move your WiFi device closer to the extender. • Disable the WiFi on your WiFi device is still not able to get an IP address from the...
...and add the device's MAC address to NETGEAR_EXT and launched a browser. I completed the Installation Wizard, but my WiFi device is correct, and power cycle the extender and your router. What should I am connected to your router. I do? Enter admin for the user name and password for the password. 17 Try ... are). • Make sure that the Device to get an IP address, try the following: • Move the extender closer to your router, and move your WiFi device closer to the extender. • Disable the WiFi on your WiFi device is still not able to get an IP address from the...
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...wireless access control, or ACL, see your WiFi devices to the router. 1. Make sure that the Link Rate LEDs remain lit. 4. b. If your extender. a. Log in to your router's MAC filter, wireless access control, or ACL is translated to your router and disable the MAC filter, wireless access ... To allow the WiFi device to your router, the MAC address of the browser. 18 I do when installing the extender? When the WiFi device connects through the extender to another MAC address. Enter www.mywifiext.net in the address field of the WiFi device shown on my router. ...
...wireless access control, or ACL, see your WiFi devices to the router. 1. Make sure that the Link Rate LEDs remain lit. 4. b. If your extender. a. Log in to your router's MAC filter, wireless access control, or ACL is translated to your router and disable the MAC filter, wireless access ... To allow the WiFi device to your router, the MAC address of the browser. 18 I do when installing the extender? When the WiFi device connects through the extender to another MAC address. Enter www.mywifiext.net in the address field of the WiFi device shown on my router. ...
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The Attached Devices screen displays the MAC addresses and virtual MAC addresses for the password. 5. Enter admin for the user name and password for computers and WiFi devices that are connected to your router's MAC filter table. 7. On the router, add all of the virtual MAC addresses from your extender to the extender network. 6. Enable the router's MAC filter, wireless access control, or ACL. 19 A login screen displays. c. Select Maintenance > Attached Devices.
The Attached Devices screen displays the MAC addresses and virtual MAC addresses for the password. 5. Enter admin for the user name and password for computers and WiFi devices that are connected to your router's MAC filter table. 7. On the router, add all of the virtual MAC addresses from your extender to the extender network. 6. Enable the router's MAC filter, wireless access control, or ACL. 19 A login screen displays. c. Select Maintenance > Attached Devices.
Product Data Sheet
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... or NETGEAR® genie® App (DLNA) to stream music to speakers connected to the WiFi Extender. The WiFi Extender supports simultaneous dual band WiFi coverage so you can connect devices on a printer. Universal Dual Band WiFi Range Extender, Wall-plug Edition Performance & Use Data Sheet WN3500RP • Extends dual ... with AirPlay® • Connect iPads®, smartphones, and more from any WiFi device and any room in your home. WN3500RP • Extends range of an existing WiFi network throughout your home so you can also use AirPlay® on your patio or even in the...
... or NETGEAR® genie® App (DLNA) to stream music to speakers connected to the WiFi Extender. The WiFi Extender supports simultaneous dual band WiFi coverage so you can connect devices on a printer. Universal Dual Band WiFi Range Extender, Wall-plug Edition Performance & Use Data Sheet WN3500RP • Extends dual ... with AirPlay® • Connect iPads®, smartphones, and more from any WiFi device and any room in your home. WN3500RP • Extends range of an existing WiFi network throughout your home so you can also use AirPlay® on your patio or even in the...
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PAGE 2 OF 3 Flexible Placement Use as wall plug or with docking station for flexible placement (docking station included). 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. Data Sheet WN3500RP Wireless Printer Sharing Wirelessly print to any USB printer connected to the WiFi Extender.
PAGE 2 OF 3 Flexible Placement Use as wall plug or with docking station for flexible placement (docking station included). 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. Data Sheet WN3500RP Wireless Printer Sharing Wirelessly print to any USB printer connected to the WiFi Extender.