Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP User Manual 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA February 2011 202-10752-01 v1.
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Table of Contents Chapter 1 Getting Started Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Side View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 How the Range Extender Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 When to Use Your Range Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Positioning Your Range Extender . . . . . . . . .
1. Getting Started 1 Front Panel Text WPS PC to Extender Extender Status Link Rate Figure 1. Front view LEDs and Button Description Link Rate The wireless connection between the range extender and the router is optimum. The wireless connection between the range extender and the router is good. The wireless connection between the range extender and the router is poor. Chapter 1.
Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP LEDs and Button Description Extender Status The range extender is powered on. PC to Extender Connection The range extender is connected to a PC. WPS button The WPS button allows you to connect your computer to the extender using Push 'N' Connect. Side View Device On/Off button WPS button Factory Reset button Ethernet port Figure 2.
Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP The range extender must do each of these jobs so that both ends of the bridge are in place. Figure 3. Range Extender in a home When to Use Your Range Extender NETGEAR recommends that you connect to the range extender only when your home network connection is poor. Because data traffic routed through the range extender is inherently slower than traffic routed directly from the network, the computer should stay on the network if the connection is good enough.
Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Positioning Your Range Extender The ideal location to place the range extender is half-way between your wireless router and your computer. Figure 4. Range extender location The best connection is established when there is a clear line of sight between the range extender and the wireless router and also a clear line of sight between the range extender and the computer you are using.
Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Note: Before you connect wired devices or computers, first install and set up your range extender as described in the Universal WiFi Extender WN3000RP Installation Guide that came in the package. 1. Connect your computer to the range extender with an Ethernet cable. 2. Connect the range extender power adapter, and plug it into an electrical outlet. CAUTION: Do not use Ethernet cable to connect the range extender to a router.
Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Log In to the Range Extender You can log in to the range extender to use the Smart Wizard or to use the menu selections to view or change the extender’s settings. 1. On your computer, launch an Internet browser such as Mozilla Firefox or Microsoft Internet Explorer. 2. In the address field of your browser, enter http://www.mywifiext.net.
Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Use the Smart Wizard to Set Up the Range Extender The Smart Wizard can help you set up your range extender to connect to a wireless network. For information about more configuration options, see Chapter 2, Range Extender Network Settings. The Universal WiFi Extender WN3000RP Installation Guide (included in the package) explains how to install your range extender. During installation, when you launch your Internet browser, the Smart Wizard automatically displays.
Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP 4. Enter the passphrase for your wireless network and click Continue. The next screen displays: FPO 5. Make sure that the correct network name is shown, and then click Continue.The following screen displays: FPO 6. The range extender connects to the wireless network and then displays the following screen: FPO 7. Click Finish.
2. Range Extender Network Settings 2 To change settings, connect the range extender to your computer and use your Internet browser to go to http://www.mywifiext.net as described in Connect a PC to the Extender with an Ethernet Cable on page 7. Connect the Range Extender to an Existing Network You can use this menu selection to wirelessly connect the range extender to your home network. 1. From the range extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.
Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Use WPS to Add a PC to the Range Extender’s Wireless Network WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) lets you connect a computer or wireless device to the range extender’s network without entering the wireless network passphrase or key. Instead, you use a WPS button or enter a PIN to connect. WPS supports WPA and WPA2 wireless security.
Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Range Extender Wireless Settings You can use the Wireless Settings screen to change the network name (SSID) for the range extender’s network and to set up wireless security. If you do not change these settings, the network name is NETGEAR_EXT, and the network is open (no wireless security is set up). Note: If you use a wireless computer to change the extender’s wireless settings, you will be disconnected when you click Apply.
Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP • WPA-PSK [TKIP]. WPA is more secure than WEP. When using wireless computers or devices that support WPA, you can enter a passphrase to join the extender’s wireless network. • WPA2-PSK [AES]. WPA2 is even more secure, but some older computers do not support this standard. When using wireless computers or devices that support WPA2, you can enter the passphrase to join the extender’s wireless network. • WPA-PSK [TKIP] + WPA2-PASK [AES].
Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP • Key 1–Key 4. These values are not case-sensitive. You can manually enter the four data encryption keys. These values must be identical on all computers and access points in your network. Enter 10 hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0–9, a–f, or A–F). 5. Select which of the four keys will be the default. Data transmissions are always encrypted using the default key. The other keys can be used only to decrypt received data.
Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Status Screen When you connect 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 screen: FPO This screen shows the current settings and the status of your range extender. • You can click Show Statistics to see device performance statistics such as the number of packets sent and number of packets received for each port. See Show Statistics on page 19.
Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Table 1. Status Settings (Continued) Field Extender PC Info Extender Wireless Settings Description MAC Address The physical address of the range extender, as seen from the local area network (LAN). IP Address The IP address of the range extender. The default is 192.168.1.250. DHCP Server Identifies the network DHCP server on the wireless network. IP Subnet Mask The IP subnet mask associated with the LAN IP address of the range extender. The default is 255.
Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Show Statistics On the Device Status screen, click Show Statistics to display the following screen: Table 2. Show Statistics Fields Field Description LAN or WLAN (Port) The statistics for the LAN (local), and wireless LAN (WLAN) ports. For each port, the screen displays the following: Status The link status of the port. TxPkts The number of packets transmitted on this port since reset or manual clear.
Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Network Devices From the range extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Maintenance heading, select Network Devices to display the following screen: FPO Back Up and Manage Range Extender Settings From the range extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Maintenance heading, select Backup Settings to display this screen.
Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP CAUTION: Do not try to go online, turn off the range extender, shut down the computer, or do anything else to the range extender until it finishes restarting! 4. Close the message window. To restore your settings from a saved configuration file, enter the full path to the file on your computer, or click Browse to browse to the file. When you have located it, click Restore to send the file to the range extender. The range extender then reboots automatically.
Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Upgrade the Firmware Unless you changed the settings in the Firmware Upgrade screen previously, the range extender is set up to check for new firmware automatically at log in. If you do not want to use the automatic firmware check, clear the Check for New Version Upon Login check box. To check for firmware and upgrade if it is available: 1. From the range extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Maintenance heading, select Firmware Upgrade.
Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP To view or change the advanced wireless settings: From the range extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Advanced heading, select Wireless Settings. The following screen displays: FPO You can view or configure the following settings: • Enable Wireless Access Point. Enable the extender to work as a wireless access point. If this check box is cleared, then computers or wireless devices cannot connect wirelessly to the extender. • Enable SSID Broadcast.
3. Troubleshooting 3 Smart Wizard FAQs 1. When I connect to the network, Smart Wizard keeps asking me for my passphrase, and I am sure I’ve entered the correct passphrase. What can I do? It is very likely that the range extender is placed at the borderline of the range covered by the router. See Positioning Your Range Extender on page 7. 2. I got an error message in the Review Settings screen in the Smart Wizard.
Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP - A workable performance is delivered when the Link Rate LED is amber is green. PC to Extender Connection LED and the If you cannot get a wireless connection working, you can use an Ethernet cable to connect your computer to the range extender. See Connect a PC to the Extender with an Ethernet Cable on page 7. Joining Wireless Networks To join a wireless network you must know its network name (also called the SSID) so that you can select it.
A. Supplemental Information A Factory Settings You can press and hold the Factory Settings button on the side panel for 7 seconds. The range extender resets, and returns to its factory settings. Factory Settings Smart Wizard Enabled Wireless Wireless communication Enabled Wireless Network Name (SSID) NETGEAR_EXT Security Disabled Transmission speed Auto1 Country/Region United States (varies by region) Operating mode 802.11n, 802.11g, 802.11b Data rate Up to 300 Mbps 1.
Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Network protocol and standards compatibility Data and Routing Protocols: TCP/IP, DHCP server and client, DNS relay, NAT (many-to-one), TFTP client, VPN pass through (IPSec, PPTP) Power adapter • North America (input): 120V, 60 Hz, input • All regions (output): 12 V DC @ 1A output 15W maximum Physical specifications • Dimensions: 8.5 by 5.75 by 1.3 in (216 by 146 by 33 mm) • Weight: 0.95 lb (0.
B. Compliance Notification B Regulatory Compliance Information This section includes user requirements for operating this product in accordance with National laws for usage of radio spectrum and operation of radio devices. Failure of the end-user to comply with the applicable requirements may result in unlawful operation and adverse action against the end-user by the applicable National regulatory authority.
Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP FCC Caution • Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. • This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Table 3. EDOC in Languages of the European Community Language Statement English Hereby, NETGEAR Inc., declares that this Radiolan is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Español [Spanish] Por medio de la presente NETGEAR Inc. declara que el Radiolan cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE.
Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Table 3. EDOC in Languages of the European Community Language Statement Suomi [Finnish] NETGEAR Inc. vakuuttaa täten että Radiolan tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen. Svenska [Swedish] Härmed intygar NETGEAR Inc. att denna Radiolan står I överensstämmelse med de väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv 1999/5/EG.
