Installation N300 WiFi Range Extender Model WN3000RPv3
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. WiFi Range Extender Boosts the range of your existing WiFi and creates a stronger signal in hard-to-reach areas. Existing WiFi Sometimes your router does not provide the WiFi coverage you need.
Meet Your Extender Before you install your extender, familiarize yourself with its LEDs, buttons, and port.
Side and Bottom Panels Power On/Off button WPS button Factory Reset button Ethernet port 4
LED Descriptions Router Link LED This LED indicates the connection between the extender and the router or access point. Solid green. Best connection. Solid amber. Good connection. Solid red. Poor connection. Off. No connection. Client Link LED This LED indicates the connection between the extender and a computer or mobile device. Solid green. Best connection. Solid amber. Good connection. Solid red. Poor connection. Off. No connection. Power LED Solid amber. The extender is booting. Solid green.
Install the WiFi Extender 1. Place your extender in the same room as your WiFi router. Proximity to the WiFi router is required only during the initial setup process. 2. Plug the extender into an electrical outlet. The Power LED lights green. If the Power LED does not light, press the Power button. 3. Use a WiFi network manager on a computer or mobile device to find and connect to the NETGEAR_EXT (SSID) WiFi network.
5. Select the WiFi Range Extender (Wireless) radio button and click the Continue button. The extender searches for WiFi networks in your area and displays a list. 6. Select a WiFi network to extend and click the Continue button.
7. When prompted, type the network password (also called passphrase or security key) in the Password field, and click the Continue button. 8. In the Name field, type the name (SSID) for your new extender WiFi network and click the Continue button. You can use the same security settings as your existing network by selecting the check box. The settings are applied and the following screen displays. On iPads, iPhones, and MacBook computers, this screen automatically closes. 9.
10. If the screen is still displayed on your computer or device, select the following check box and click the Continue button. A message displays confirming that the extender has connected to the WiFi network. 11. Click the Finish button. 12. Unplug the extender and move it to a new location closer to the area with a poor WiFi signal. The location that you choose must be within the range of your existing WiFi router network. 13. Plug the extender into an electrical outlet. lights green.
Find the Best Location If the WiFi signal is weak, the first time you join the extender network, an arrow LED blinks for two minutes. If this happens, adjust the position of the extender. • If the Router arrow router. blinks, move the extender closer to the • If the Client arrow closer to the extender. blinks, move the computer or mobile device If no arrow LEDs are lit, the extender is in a good location.
Connect an Ethernet-Enabled Device After the extender is connected to your existing WiFi network, you can connect a wired device to the extender using an Ethernet cable. That device can then access your existing network through the WiFi connection. Blu-ray player WiFi router 1. Set up the extender. For more information, see Place the Extender and Apply Power on page 6.
2. Connect the extender to an existing WiFi network. For more information, see Connect to an Existing WiFi Network on page 6. 3. Plug the Ethernet cable from an Ethernet-enabled device in to the Ethernet port on the extender. Install the Extender as an Access Point You can use the extender as a WiFi access point, which creates a new WiFi hotspot within your local network. 1. Place your extender in the same room as your WiFi router.
4. Open a web browser window from the same computer or mobile device. The browser takes you directly to the NETGEAR genie Smart Setup. If you are not automatically directed to NETGEAR genie, launch a web browser and type www.mywifiext.net in the address field. Enter admin for the user name and password for the password. The NETGEAR genie screen displays. 5. Select the Access Point (Wired) radio button. 6.
Log In to Access Extender Settings After installation, you can log in to the extender to view or change the extender’s settings. 1. Connect a computer or mobile device to the extender’s network. 2. Launch a web browser and in the address field, enter www.mywifiext.net or www.mywifiext.com. A login screen displays. 3. Enter admin for the user name and password for the password.
Frequently Asked Questions You can find more information about your product in the user manual, which is available at http://support.netgear.com. The web browser setup guide keeps asking me for my network password (passphrase) or security key, and I am sure I have entered the correct password. What can I do? The extender is probably placed at the borderline of the range covered by the router or access point. For more information, see Place the Extender and Apply Power on page 6.
I am connected to NETGEAR_EXT and launched a browser. Why can’t I see the web browser setup guide? Try these troubleshooting steps: • Make sure that your computer is set up to use DHCP (most are). • Make sure that the Device Link LED is green and that you have a valid IP address. • Relaunch the web browser and type www.mywifiext.net or www. mywifiext.com in the address field. Enter admin for the user name and password for the password. How do I restore the extender to its factory default settings? 1.
When the wireless device connects through the extender to your router, the MAC address of the wireless device shown on the router is translated to another MAC address. If your router’s MAC filter is enabled, the wireless device connects to the extender but cannot get an IP address from the extender and cannot access the Internet. To allow the wireless device to receive an IP address from the extender and access the Internet, you must provide the translated MAC address to the router. 1.
Technical Support Thank you for purchasing this NETGEAR product. After installing your device, locate the serial number on the label of your product and use it to register your product at https://my.netgear.com. You must register your product before you can use NETGEAR telephone support. NETGEAR recommends registering your product through the NETGEAR website. For product updates and web support, visit http://support.netgear.com. NETGEAR recommends that you use only the official NETGEAR support resources.
