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Netgear WN3000RPv3 User Guide

1. Your settings are saved Specify WPS Settings gt To view or change the WPS settings 1 2 On your computer launch a web browser In the address field of your browser enter http www mywifiext net You are prompted to enter a user name and password If you do not see the login prompt make sure to include http when you type http www mywifiext net in your browser Type admin for the user name and password for the password If you already changed the password type your personalized password Manage the Extender Network 26 N300 WiFi Range Extender 4 Select Advanced gt Wireless Settings Enable Wireless Access Point Enable SSID Broadcast WPS Settings keep Existing Wireless Settings Wireless Card Access List BETTE GSE All the check boxes are selected by default 5 Select or clear the check boxes e Enable Wireless Access Point When this check box is selected the extender allows WiFi connections Clearing this check box prevents wireless devices from connecting to the extender LAN devices can still connect to the extender over an Ethernet cable e Enable SSID Broadcast When this check box is selected the extender broadcasts its wireless network name SSID Clearing this check box hides the extender s network name In such a situation this network name does not display in a WiFi network manager A user who wants to join this hidden network must know its network name 6 Select or c
2. 0 0 ccc ccc cece cece eee eens 7 When to Use Your Exlender s uuu0uu0000u0 20000 rann san ske na 8 Chapter 2 Install Your Extender Install the Extender as a Range Extender 0 cece eee nee eee 10 Place the Extender and Apply Power 00 cece cee e eee e eens 10 Connect to an Existing WiFi Network 44 00000s0u00 4 04120 10 Find the Best Location 40403494044 ee 14 Extender WiFi Performance 0 0 0 0 ccc cece cee ee eee eee 14 Connect an Ethernet Enabled Device 2 0 0 0 ccc cee 15 Install the Extender as an Access Point 0 0 c ccc eee cee eee 15 Chapter 3 Manage the Extender Network Log In to the Extender After Initial Setup 00 0 cee cee eee 18 Change the admin Password o sbicsbeniucecidadacataSWoenbeew end eed ie 18 Recover the admin Password 0 cc cece cece eee n ence ene ne eens 19 Use the Setup Wizard to Connect the Extender to a Network 20 Add a WPS Client to the Extender Network 0 0 00 ce cece eee e ees 22 Speci y Basic WiFi SEHLINGS t06045656 506 054 4440r0ntndsewadetdeeivdeescn 23 Control the WiFi Network Broadcast 0 cece cece eee eens 25 SCC SE EEE nes 26 Set Up a Wireless Access List 0 0 0 ccc ccc cen ene e eee nes 27 Set Up the Extender to Use a Static IP Address 0 0 0 cc rava eae 29 Chapter 4 Monitor and Maintain the Extender Back Up the Extender Configuration 0 cc cece een eee e
3. Environmental Operating temperature 32 to 140 F 0 to 40 C Operating humidity 90 maximum relative humidity noncondensing Electromagnetic emissions Meets requirements of FCC Part 15 Class B Interface Local 10BASE T 100BASE Tx RJ 45 802 11n 802 119 802 11b Supplemental Information 43
4. gt Set Password Old Password Set Password Repeat New Password C Enable Password Recovery Select the Enable Password Recovery check box Select two security questions and provide answers to them Click the Apply button Your changes are saved To recover your password 1 Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network In the address field of your browser enter http www mywifiext net A login screen displays Click the Cancel button If password recovery is enabled you are prompted to enter the serial number of the extender The serial number is on the product label Enter the serial number of the extender Click the Continue button A screen displays requesting the answers to your security questions Enter the saved answers to your security questions Click the Continue button A screen displays your recovered password Click the Login again button A login screen displays With your recovered password log in to the extender Use the Setup Wizard to Connect the Extender to a Network The first time that you use a browser to connect to the extender to install it the NETGEAR genie installation wizard displays If you want to use a wizard to set up the extender again you can log in to the extender and use the Setup Wizard Manage the Extender Network 20 N300 WiFi Range Extender gt To use the Setup Wizard to connect the extender to a WiFi network 1
5. Performance The extender LEDs indicate the strength of the extender s WiFi connections Use the following table to understand the extender LEDS Table 3 WiFi Performance LEDs Om Router Link LED indicates the strength of the The LEDs are color coded as follows WiFi signal between the router and the extender e Green indicates the best connection e Amber indicates a good connection e Red indicates a poor connection CD client Link LED indicates the strength of the WiFi signal between the extender and the computer or WiFi device An LED that is off indicates no WiFi connection Install Your Extender 14 N300 WiFi Range Extender Connect an Ethernet Enabled Device After the extender connects 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 extender s WiFi connection Figure 4 You can connect a computer or device to the Ethernet port on the extender Here are some examples of when you might want to use a wired connection to the extender e You want to use a computer to log in to the extender to view or change its settings but you are experiencing trouble connecting to the extender WiFi network e You already installed the extender and now you want to connect a device to the extender s Ethernet port gt To cable a computer or device to the extender Ethernet port 1 Set up the extender Fo
6. device to the access list Otherwise you are disconnected when you click the Apply button To avoid this situation use a computer with a wired connection to access the extender Before you enable the access list you must add the MAC addresses of the wireless devices that you want to grant access to the WiFi network of the extender To set up and enable the access list 1 2 7 On your computer launch a web browser In the address field of your browser enter http www mywifiext net You are prompted to enter a user name and password If you do not see the login prompt make sure to include http when you type http www mywifiext net in your browser Type admin for the user name and password for the password If you already changed the password type your personalized password Select Advanced gt Wireless Settings Click the Setup Access List button The Wireless Card Access List screen displays Turn Access Control On Add GE TEE CHE TC Click the Add button The screen adjusts Available Wireless Cards Device Name Mac Address Wireless Card Entry Device Name Mac Address Inthe Device Name field type a name for the wireless device Manage the Extender Network 28 N300 WiFi Range Extender 8 In the MAC Address field type the MAC address of the wireless device 9 Click the Apply button The Wireless Card Access List screen displays 10 Select the Turn Access Control On che
7. manually enter them instead of finding and selecting a WiFi network gt To control the WiFi network broadcast 1 On your computer launch a web browser 2 In the address field of your browser enter http www mywifiext net You are prompted to enter a user name and password If you do not see the login prompt make sure to include http when you type http www mywifiext net in your browser 3 Type admin for the user name and password for the password Manage the Extender Network 25 4 5 N300 WiFi Range Extender If you already changed the password type your personalized password Select Advanced gt Wireless Settings Enable Wireless Access Point Enable SSID Broadcast WPS Settings Keep Existing Wireless Settings Wireless Card Access List BETTE GEN Select or clear the Enable Wireless Access Point check box When this check box is selected the extender allows WiFi connections Clearing this check box prevents wireless devices from connecting to the extender LAN devices can still connect to the extender over an Ethernet cable Select or clear the Enable SSID Broadcast check box When this check box is selected the extender broadcasts its wireless network name SSID Clearing this check box hides the extender s SSID In such a situation this network name does not display in a WiFi network manager A user who wants to join this hidden network must know its network name Click the Apply button
8. the Internet Either run the Setup Wizard again or exit the Setup Wizard and try again later FAQs and Troubleshooting 40 Supplemental Information This appendix includes the following sections e Factory Default Settings e Technical Specifications 41 N300 WiFi Range Extender Factory Default Settings The following table lists the factory settings for the extender You can use the Factory Reset button or the Erase feature to return the extender to these settings See Return the Extender to Its Factory Settings on page 32 Table 4 Factory Settings Feature Setting Operating mode DHCP 1 Maximum wireless signal rate IEEE Standard 802 11 Actual throughput will vary Network conditions and environmental factors including volume of network traffic building materials and construction and network overhead lower actual data throughput rate Technical Specifications The following table includes the product specifications Table 5 Technical specifications Extender Specifications Network protocol and standards Data and routing protocols TCP IP DHCP server and client DNS relay compatibility 100 240V 0 1 A 50 60 Hz Physical specifications e Dimensions 67 x 55 x 34 mm 2 64 x 2 17 x 1 34 in e Weight 102 g 110 g 3 60 oz 3 88 oz varied by power plug type Supplemental Information 42 N300 WiFi Range Extender Table 5 Technical specifications continued Extender Specifications
9. use either the Factory Reset button or the Erase feature For information about the factory settings see Factory Default Settings on page 42 Use the Factory Reset Button to Restore Factory Settings CAUTION This process erases any settings that you configured in the extender Monitor and Maintain the Extender 32 N300 WiFi Range Extender gt To restore factory settings 1 Insert a paper clip into the Factory Reset hole and hold it until the Power LED blinks amber u ti w a l 1 LS Factory SS Reset u button Release the button Allthe LEDs turn off for about three seconds The Power LED lights solid amber for about 30 seconds The Power LED I lights solid green The extender returns to its factory settings Erase the Extender Settings and Return to Factory Settings CAUTION This process erases any settings that you configured in the extender gt To erase the extender s current settings 1 2 On your computer launch a web browser In the address field of your browser enter http www mywifiext net You are prompted to enter a user name and password If you do not see the login prompt make sure to include http when you type http www mywifiext net in your browser Type admin for the user name and password for the password If you already changed the password type your personalized password Monitor and Maintain the Extender 33 N300 WiFi Rang
10. MAC address of the WiFi device shown on the router is translated to another MAC address If your router s MAC filter wireless access control or ACL is enabled the WiFi device connects to the extender but cannot get an IP address from the extender and cannot access the Internet 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 router FAQs and Troubleshooting 38 N300 WiFi Range Extender gt To get the translated MAC address 1 Log in to your router and disable the MAC filter wireless access control or ACL For more information about how to disable your router s MAC filter wireless access control or ACL see your router s documentation Power on the extender and connect all of your WiFi devices to the extender network Make sure that the Client Link LED f remains lit Log in to your extender a Launch a web browser and in the address field enter www mywifiext net or www mywifiext com A login screen displays b Enter admin for the user name and password for the password Select Maintenance gt Network Devices The Network Devices screen displays the MAC addresses and virtual MAC addresses for computers and devices that are connected to the extender network On the router add all of the virtual addresses from your extender to your router s MAC filter table Enable the router s MAC filter wireless access cont
11. NETGEAR N300 WiFi Range Extender Model WN3O000RP User Manual eg NETGEAR September 2014 202 11409 01 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose CA 95134 USA N300 WiFi Range Extender Support Thank you for selecting NETGEAR products 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 Phone US amp Canada only 1 888 NETGEAR Phone Other Countries Check the list of phone numbers at http support netgear com general contact default aspx Compliance For regulatory compliance information visit http www netgear com about regulatory See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply Trademarks NETGEAR the NETGEAR logo and Connect with Innovation are trademarks and or registered trademarks of NETGEAR Inc and or its subsidiaries in the United States and or other countries Information is subject to change without notice O NETGEAR Inc All rights reserved N300 WiFi Range Extender Contents Chapter 1 Get to Know Your Extender Front Panel ER ENE EN EE news bob wh ow 6 Extender Side and Bottom Panels 0 c ccc cece eee ees 7 How the Extender Works
12. On your computer launch a web browser 2 In the address field of your browser enter http www mywifiext net You are prompted to enter a user name and password If you do not see the login prompt make sure to include http when you type http www mywifiext net in your browser 3 Type admin for the user name and password for the password If you already changed the password type your personalized password 4 Select Setup Wizard The extender finds the wireless networks in your area and displays a list SSID Channel Signal Security Millers 10 100 WPA2 PSK ASUS 6 39 WPA2 PSK 2WIRE394 3 29 WPANYPAZ PSK 2WIRE406 1 24 WPA PSK 2WIRE394 6 20 WPANYPAZ PSK AppleTC 7 10 WPA2 PSK Manually input my wireless SSID 5 To select the network you want the extender to join do one of the following e Select the radio button for the network e Select the Manually input my wireless SSID radio button and type the name of the network 6 Enter the security settings for the network that you selected 7 Click the Continue button You are prompted to name the extender network 2 4GHz Network Name SSID Millers EXT Use the same security and password as those for the existing network By default the extender network name is the same as the network that you selected with _EXT at the end 8 Either change the name or leave it as is and click the Continue button The settings are applied to the extender Note You ca
13. XT Security WWPA2 PSK AES Password pepper40 Connect your devices like a laptop tablet smart TV etc to your extended network For example on your laptop you may use the Windows WiFi manager to connect to the newly extended network Wireless Network Connection 27 er Network Tasks Choose a wireless network Refresh network ist Check an item in the ket below to connect to wireless network in range or to gat more information 2 Set up a wireless network 9 NETGEARS8_EXT a for home or small office i 1 Securty enabled wireless network WPA2 ll once you have connected your devices mark the checkbox and click the Continue button On iPads iPhones and MacBook computers this screen closes automatically 7 Use a WiFi network manager on the computer or WiFi device to connect to the extender s newly created WiFi network Repeat this step for all of your computers and WiFi devices 8 If the screen is still displayed on your computer or device select the check box shown in the following figure and click the Continue button Follow the instructions below to cc 2 4GHz Extender network Name SSID Millers_EXT Security WWPA2 PSK AES Password pepper40 Connect your devices like a laptop tablet smart TV etc to your extended network For example on your laptop you may use the Windows WiFi manager to connect to the newly extended network Wireless Network Connection 27 anna Vad Choose a wireless netw
14. ation e Restore Saved Configuration Settings e Return the Extender to Its Factory Settings e Upgrade the Firmware e View Wired and Wireless Network Devices 30 N300 WiFi Range Extender Back Up the Extender Configuration When the extender works correctly after initial setup NETGEAR recommends that you back up the extender configuration settings After you have backed up the settings if you change the extender settings but are not content with the new settings you can restore the backed up configuration settings gt To back up the extender configuration settings 1 2 On your computer launch a web browser In the address field of your browser enter http www mywifiext net You are prompted to enter a user name and password If you do not see the login prompt make sure to include http when you type http www mywifiext net in your browser Type admin for the user name and password for the password If you already changed the password type your personalized password Select Maintenance gt Backup Settings Save a Copy of Current Settings Restore Saved Setting from a File E Restore Revert to Factory Default Settings Click the Backup button Your browser extracts the configuration file from the extender If your browser is not set up to save downloaded files automatically locate where you want to save the file A copy of the current settings is saved in the location you specified Restor
15. ck box 11 Click the Apply button Now only computers and devices in the Wireless Card Access List can join the extender s WiFi networks Set Up the Extender to Use a Static IP Address By default the extender gets its IP address dynamically from the router in your network This is the most common setting and is suitable for most situations You can set up the extender to use a static IP address You specify the static IP address and it always stays the same Working with a static IP address requires networking knowledge gt To specify a static IP address 1 On your computer launch a web browser 2 In the address field of your browser enter http www mywifiext net You are prompted to enter a user name and password If you do not see the login prompt make sure to include http when you type http www mywifiext net in your browser 3 Type admin for the user name and password for the password If you already changed the password type your personalized password 4 Select Setup gt IP Address Setup Get Dynamically IP Address From Router Use Static IP Address IP Address IP Subnet Mask Gateway IP Address Primary DNS 5 Select the Use Static IP Address radio button 6 Complete the static IP address fields 7 Click the Apply button Your settings are saved Manage the Extender Network 29 Monitor and Maintain the Extender This chapter covers the following topics e Back Up the Extender Configur
16. der 10 N300 WiFi Range Extender The extender s wireless network name SSID changes to your existing WiFi network name with EXT at the end of the name for example e Existing WiFi network name MyNetworkName e New extended network name MyNetworkName EXT Connect your WiFi devices to the new extended network Use the same WiFi password that you use for your WiFi router 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 Plug the extender into an electrical outlet The Power LED lights green within one minute If the Power LED does not light press the Power buiton Use the Router Link LED on the front panel to help you choose a spot where the extender to router connection is optimal Connect with NETGEAR genie Smart Setup You can use a web browser to connect to the extender and set it up gt To connect with the browser based Smart Setup 1 Use a WiFi network manager on a computer or WiFi device to find and connect to the extender WiFi network After the connection with the computer or WiFi device is established the Client Link LED E lights Open a web browser window from the same computer or WiFi device The browser takes you directly to NETGEAR genie Smart Setup Note If you are not automatically directed to NETGEAR genie launch a web browser and enter www mywifie
17. e Access Point Wired radio button and click the Continue button Use an Ethernet cable to connect the extender to a router Ethernet port or a remote Ethernet jack with network access The extender joins the network and creates a WiFi hotspot Follow the genie steps to set up WiFi security for the new WiFi network Install Your Extender 16 Manage the Extender Network This chapter covers the following topics Log In to the Extender After Initial Setup Change the admin Password Recover the admin Password Use the Setup Wizard to Connect the Extender to a Network Add a WPS Client to the Extender Network Specify Basic WiFi Settings Control the WiFi Network Broadcast Specify WPS Settings Set Up a Wireless Access List Set Up the Extender to Use a Static IP Address 17 N300 WiFi Range Extender Log In to the Extender After Initial Setup After installation you can log in to the extender to view or change its settings gt To log in to the extender after the initial setup 1 Connect a computer or WiFi device to the extender s network 2 Launch a web browser and in the address field enter www mywifiext net or www mywifiext com login screen displays 3 Enter admin for the user name and password for the password If your extender is connected to the Internet the extender automatically checks for new firmware at the NETGEAR website The Status screen displays NETGEAR genie N300 WiFi Range Extender A
18. e Extender 4 Select Maintenance gt Backup Settings Save a Copy of Current Settings Restore Saved Setting from a File Browse Revert to Factory Default Settings N CAUTION After you click the Erase button do not try to go online turn off the extender shut down the computer or do anything else to the extender until it finishes restarting 5 Click the Erase button A confirmation pop up screen displays 6 Confirm your decision The extender restarts This process takes about one minute Upgrade the Firmware Unless you changed the settings in the Firmware Upgrade screen previously the extender is set up to check for new firmware automatically when you log in You can also check for new firmware gt To check if new firmware is available and update the firmware 1 On your computer launch a web browser 2 Inthe address field of your browser enter http www mywifiext net You are prompted to enter a user name and password If you do not see the login prompt make sure to include http when you type http www mywifiext net in your browser 3 Type admin for the user name and password for the password If you already changed the password type your personalized password Monitor and Maintain the Extender 34 N300 WiFi Range Extender 4 Select Maintenance gt Firmware Upgrade l on 9 Check for New Version from the Internet Check for New version Upon Log in Locate and s
19. e Saved Configuration Settings You can restore the configuration file of the extender to a previously saved configuration file gt To restore the extender configuration settings 1 2 On your computer launch a web browser In the address field of your browser enter http www mywifiext net You are prompted to enter a user name and password If you do not see the login prompt make sure to include http when you type http www mywifiext net in your browser Monitor and Maintain the Extender 31 N300 WiFi Range Extender 3 Type admin for the user name and password for the password If you already changed the password type your personalized password 4 Select Maintenance gt Backup Settings Save a Copy of Current Settings Restore Saved Setting from a File Brome Restore Revert to Factory Default Settings 5 Click the Browse button 6 Locate and select the previously saved backup file By default the name of the backup file is NETGEAR_WN3000RP cfg N CAUTION After you click the Restore button do not try to go online turn off the extender shut down the computer or do anything else to the extender until it finishes restarting 7 Click the Restore button A confirmation pop up screen displays 8 Confirm your decision The extender restarts This process takes about one minute Return the Extender to Its Factory Settings To reset the extender to factory default settings you can
20. eens 31 Restore Saved Configuration Settings 0 0 cece eee nn 31 Return the Extender to Its Factory Settings 0 ccc eee eee eee 32 Use the Factory Reset Button to Restore Factory Settings 32 Erase the Extender Settings and Return to Factory Settings 33 Upgrade the Firmware su ies de dibcdi dda thes taevesedestlaserwusieseds 34 View Wired and Wireless Network Devices 00 ce cece eee eens 33 Chapter 5 FAQs and Troubleshooting el Fe ne a De ne re ee 38 Cannot Log In to the Extender 20ccidoic cated 00 seks eee SER ek ed ace dn 39 Cannot Join the Extender WiFi Network 0 c eee eee eee evne 40 N300 WiFi Range Extender Appendix A Supplemental Information Factory Default Settings La 15 441404 vines aan aaa kat Technical Specifications ccc ever ran v rv r nr varaner Get to Know Your Extender This chapter covers the following topics e Front Panel e Extender Side and Bottom Panels e How the Extender Works e When to Use Your Extender For more information about the topics covered in this manual visit the support website at http support netgear com Firmware updates with new features and bug fixes are made available from time to time at downloadcenter netgear com Some products can regularly check the site and download new firmware or you can check for and download new firmware manually Ifthe features or behavior of your product does not
21. elect the upgrade file from your hard disk Browse Click the Check button If new firmware is available follow the onscreen prompts to download it onto your computer Note You might need to unzip the firmware file Click the Browse button Locate and select the new firmware file N CAUTION After you click the Upload button do not try to go online turn off the extender shut down the computer or do anything else to the extender until it finishes restarting Click the Upload button The firmware update starts and the extender restarts This process takes a couple of minutes View Wired and Wireless Network Devices You can view the active wired and wireless devices in both the extender network and the network to which the extender is connected If you do not recognize a wireless device it might be an intruder gt To view devices on the network 1 2 On your computer launch a web browser In the address field of your browser enter http www mywifiext net You are prompted to enter a user name and password If you do not see the login prompt make sure to include http when you type http www mywifiext net in your browser Type admin for the user name and password for the password If you already changed the password type your personalized password Monitor and Maintain the Extender 35 N300 WiFi Range Extender 4 Select Maintenance gt Network Devices Network Devices Wired Devic
22. ent with different channels to see which is the best When you use multiple access points it is better if adjacent access points use different channels to reduce interference The recommended channel spacing between adjacent access points is four channels for example use Channels 1 and 5 or 6 and 10 To change the Mbps seiting select a setting from the Mode list Click the Apply button The new settings take effect and computers and wireless devices on the network are automatically disconnected Change the WiFi Password or Security Level Your router comes with preset WPA2 or WPA security The password that you enter to connect to your network is unique to your router and is on the router label NETGEAR recommends that you use the preset security but you can change the settings NETGEAR recommends that you do not disable security gt To change the WPA settings 1 2 On your computer launch a web browser In the address field of your browser enter http www mywifiext net You are prompted to enter a user name and password If you do not see the login prompt make sure to include http when you type http www mywifiext net in your browser Type admin for the user name and password for the password If you already changed the password type your personalized password Select Setup gt Wireless Settings Manage the Extender Network 24 N300 WiFi Range Extender 5 Under Security Options select a radio button fo
23. er and type www mywifiext net or www mywifiext com in the address field of the web browser Enter admin for the user name and password for the password Is seamless roaming supported During a VoIP call when I move to a different location the call is dropped What should I do No the extender does not support seamless roaming You might notice performance issues if your network device laptop smartphone or tablet connects to a different WiFi network For example you could connect to the extender WiFi network begin a call and move to the location of your existing network Your device automatically connects to the network in your current location which takes a few seconds This might cause your call to be dropped To prevent this problem decide which WiFi network you want to use for your VoIP call and stay within the range of that network My router security is WEP and I entered the wrong passphrase or security key on the extender I cannot access the extender anymore What can I do The extender cannot detect if the WEP passphrase is correct If you entered the wrong passphrase your WiFi device cannot get the IP address from the extender You must reset the extender to the factory settings to get the IP address back I enabled a wireless MAC filter wireless access control or access control list ACL on my router What should I do when installing the extender When the WiFi device connects through the extender to your router the
24. es H IP Address MAC Address Virtual MAC Address Device Name Wireless Devices Wireless intruders also show up here H IP Address MAC Address Virtual MAC Address Device Name 1 192 168 1 128 00 18 77 90 EF 2B TECHPUBS For each wired and wireless device the IP address device name and MAG addresses display 5 Optional Click the Refresh button The screen is updated Monitor and Maintain the Extender 36 FAQs and Troubleshooting This chapter covers the following topics e FAQs e Cannot Log In to the Extender e Cannot Join the Extender WiFi Network 37 N300 WiFi Range Extender FAQs This section provides answers for difficulties you might experience with the extender The NETGEAR genie Smart Setup keeps asking me for my network security key passphrase and I am sure that I entered the correct passphrase 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 10 If you are using WEP security make sure that you are typing the wireless key in the correct field I am connected to NETGEAR EXT and launched a browser Why can t I see the NETGEAR genie Smart Setup Try these troubleshooting steps e Make sure that your computer is set up to use DHCP most are Make sure that the Client Link LED P gt is green and that you are using a valid IP address e Relaunch the web brows
25. etup Then move it farther away from the router as needed to increase the area that receives a WiFi signal gt To place the extender 1 Place your extender in the same room as your WiFi router 2 Plug the extender into an electrical outlet The Power LED lights green within one minute If the Power LED does not light press the Power button Connect to an Existing WiFi Network To extend the range of your WiFi network you must connect the extender to your existing WiFi network You can connect with WPS or with NETGEAR genie Smart Setup Connect with WPS Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS lets you connect the extender to a secure WiFi network without typing the network name and password The WPS button is a physical button on the router or access point WPS does not support WEP network security If you are using WEP security see Connect with NETGEAR genie Smart Setup on page 11 gt To connect with WPS 1 Press the WPS button on the side panel of the extender The WPS LED e amp blinks 2 Within two minutes press the WPS button on your router or access point The WPS LED on the extender lights solid green the Router Link LED lights and the extender connects to your existing WiFi network Note Ifthe Router Link LED does not light try again If it still does not light see Connect with NETGEAR genie Smart Setup on page 11 3 On your computer or wireless device find the new extender network name Install Your Exten
26. field of your browser enter http www mywifiext net You are prompted to enter a user name and password If you do not see the login prompt make sure to include http when you type http www mywifiext net in your browser Type admin for the user name and password for the password If you already changed the password type your personalized password Select Setup gt Wireless Settings Ede GL My WN3000RPv3 Wireless Network Name SSID Millers EXT Region North America Channel 110 m Wireless mode Up to 130Mbps Security Options O None WEP WPA PSK TKIP WPA2 PSK AES WPA PSK TKIP WPA2 PSK AES Security Options WPA2 PSK Password Network Key 8 63 characters or 64 hexdigits To change the network name SSID type a new name in the Name SSID field The name can be up to 32 characters long and it is case sensitive The default SSID is randomly generated and is on the router s label If you change the name make sure to write down the new name and keep it in a safe place Manage the Extender Network 23 N300 WiFi Range Extender In the Region list select your region In some locations you cannot change this setting To change the wireless channel select a number in the Channel list In some regions not all channels are available Do not change the channel unless you experience interference shown by lost connections or slow data transfers If this happens experim
27. he following Its possible that you typed the network name passphrase or key incorrectly Use the Setup Wizard to select a WiFi network from the list with detected networks and retype the passphrase or key The passphrase or key is case sensitive For example PASSWORD25 is not the same as Password25 or password25 If the extender cannot detect your WiFi network check to see if your WiFi network is still working Make sure that the wireless router is turned on If possible move the extender closer to the wireless router If the extender Router Link Jm LED is red a poor wireless connection exists between the wireless router and the extender You can establish the best connection with a clear line of sight between the extender and the wireless router Make sure that no physical obstacles exist between the extender and the wireless router and try to move the extender closer to the wireless router When you use the Setup Wizard it automatically checks to see if the Internet connection is working If you cannot access the Internet with your computer or wireless device the Setup Wizard displays the following message You are not able to connect to the Internet Click Continue to run through setup again to connect to your network This message can display for the following reasons The extender cannot connect to the wireless router The extender cannot get an IP address from the wireless router The wireless router is not connected to
28. lear the Keep Existing Wireless Settings check box By default the Keep Existing Wireless Settings check box is selected NETGEAR recommends that you leave this check box selected If you clear this check box the next time a new wireless client uses WPS to connect to the extender the extender wireless settings change to an automatically generated random SSID and security key 7 Click the Apply button Your settings are saved Set Up a Wireless Access List By default any wireless device that is configured with the correct network name SSID can access the extender s WiFi networks For increased security you can restrict access to the extender s WiFi networks so that only wireless devices with the MAC addresses that you add to an access list can connect Each network device is assigned a MAC address which is a unique 12 character physical address containing the hexadecimal characters 0 9 a f or A F only and separated by colons for example 00 09 AB CD EF 01 Typically the MAC address is on the label of the wireless device If you do cannot access the label you can display the MAC address using Manage the Extender Network 27 N300 WiFi Range Extender the network configuration utilities of the computer You might also find the MAC addresses on the Network Devices screen see View Wired and Wireless Network Devices on page 35 A N CAUTION If you use a wireless device to set up the access list add your wireless
29. match what is described in this guide you might need to update your firmware N300 WiFi Range Extender Front Panel The LEDs are located on the front panel Router Client Arrow Arrow LED LED Client Link LED Router Link LED Power LED WPS LED Figure 1 Extender front panel Table 1 LEDs Router Link LED The connection between the extender and the router or access point D Solid green Best connection o Solid amber Good connection Solid red Poor connection Off No connection Client Link LED The connection between the extender and a computer or WiFi device ap Solid green Best connection Solid amber Good connection Solid red Poor connection Off No connection Power LED Solid amber The extender is booting e l Solid green The extender is powered on Off The extender is powered off Solid green WiFi security is enabled WPA or WPA2 Blinking green A WPS connection is in progress Off WiFi security is not enabled Router Arrow and If the Router Arrow or Client Arrow LED blinks see Find the Best Location on Client Hd page 14 If no arrow LEDs are lit the extender is in a good location p vl im de ap Get to Know Your Extender 6 N300 WiFi Range Extender Extender Side and Bottom Panels Buttons are located on the side panel has buttons The Factory Reset button and an Ethernet port are located on the bottom panel Power On Off button WPS button Factory Rese
30. n use the same security settings used in your existing network by selecting the check box Manage the Extender Network 21 N300 WiFi Range Extender The settings are applied and the following screen displays 2 4GHz Extender network Name SSID Millers EXxT Security VWPA2 PSK JAES J Password pepper40 Connect your devices like a laptop tablet smart TV etc to your extended network For example on your laptop you may use the Windows WiFi manager to connect to the newly extended network i Wireless Network Connection 27 Choose a wireless network Chick an item in the bet below to connect to a wireless network in range or to get more mation Set up wireless network Q NETGEARS8_EXT vr for home oe small office i i Securty enabled wireless network WPA2 ll once you have connected your devices mark the checkbox and click the Continue button 9 Use a WiFi network manager on the computer or WiFi device to connect to the extender s newly created WiFi network 10 Enter your password Your computer or wireless device connects to the network Add a WPS Client to the Extender Network A WPS client is a computer or wireless device WPS lets you add a wireless computer or device to the extender s WiFi network without typing the WiFi password WPS does not support WEP network security If you are using WEP security see Connect with NETGEAR genie Smart Setup on page 11 Note For instructions abo
31. ork Refresh network ist Click an tem in the kst below to connect to wireless network in range or to gat more information SD Set up wireless network 9 NETGEARS8_EXT ir for home or small office i Securty enabled wireless network WPA2 ll A message displays confirming that the extender connected to the WiFi network 9 Click the Finish button 10 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 11 Plug the extender into an electrical outlet Install Your Extender 13 N300 WiFi Range Extender The Power LED amp lights green within one minute If the Power LED does not light press the Power buiton 12 Use the Router Link LED 8 on the front panel to help you choose a spot where the extender to router connection is optimal 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 Use the following table to understand the arrow LEDs Table 2 Arrow LEDs Arrow LED State potion No arrow LEDs are lit No action is needed The extender is in a good location 247 Router arrow blinks Move the extender closer to the router 4 i N a qh Client arrow blinks Move the computer or WiFi device closer to the extender Extender WiFi
32. r a WPA option My WN3000RPv3 Wireless Network Name SSID Millers EXT Region North America Channel 10 m Wireless mode Up to 130Mbps Security Options None WEP wPA PSK TKIP WPA2 PSK AES WPA PSK TKIP WPA2 PSK AES Security Options WPA2 PSK Password Network Key 8 63 characters or 64 hexdigits The WPA2 options use the newest standard for the strongest security but some older computers and wireless devices cannot use WPA2 By default the WPA PSK TKIP WPA2 PSK AES radio button is selected so that new or old computers and wireless devices can connect to the WiFi network by using either WPA2 or WPA security The Passphrase field displays 6 In the Passphrase field enter the network key password It is a text string from 8 to 63 characters 7 Write down the new password and keep it in a secure place for future reference 8 Click the Apply button Your changes are saved Control the WiFi Network Broadcast The extender wireless antennas automatically broadcast a WiFi signal You can disable WiFi in the extender or leave WiFi enabled but prevent the extender from broadcasting a signal When the extender WiFi is enabled and it does not broadcast a signal that creates a hidden network Hidden networks do not display in the lists of available networks that your computer or WiFi devices find To connect to a hidden network you must know the WiFi network name and password and
33. r more information about initial setup see Place the Extender and Apply Power on page 10 2 Connect the extender to an existing WiFi network 3 Plug the Ethernet cable from an Ethernet enabled device into the Ethernet port on the extender The computer or device connects to the extender Your computer might display a message notifying you of an Ethernet connection Install the Extender as an Access Point You can use the extender as a WiFi access point which creates a new WiFi hotspot by using a wired Ethernet connection to your router Install Your Extender 15 N300 WiFi Range Extender gt To install the extender as an access point 1 Place your extender in the same room as your WiFi router 2 Plug the extender into an electrical outlet The Power LED lights green within one minute If the Power LED does not light press the Power button Use a WiFi network manager on the computer or WiFi device to find and connect to the NETGEAR EXT SSID WiFi network After the connection with the computer or WiFi device is established the Client Link LED E lights Open a web browser window from the same computer or WiFi device The browser takes you directly to NETGEAR genie Smart Setup Note If you are not automatically directed to NETGEAR genie launch a web browser and enter www mywifiext net in the address field The NETGEAR genie screen displays NETGEAR genie N00 WiFi Range Extender Select th
34. rol or ACL Cannot Log In to the Extender If you experience trouble connecting to the extender try to locate the source of the problem Make sure that you use the correct user name and password to log in User name admin Password password unless you changed it For information about how to recover the admin password see Recover the admin Password on page 19 If your browser displays an error page include http when you type http www mywifiext net in the address field of your web browser If you leave it out you might not be able to connect If you already set up the extender but can no longer connect to it with WiFi check to see if the Power LED is off If the Power LED is not lit press the Power button If the extender is powered on but you cannot connect to the extender WiFi network you can use an Ethernet cable to connect your computer to the Ethernet port on the extender For more information see Connect an Ethernet Enabled Device on page 15 FAQs and Troubleshooting 39 N300 WiFi Range Extender Cannot Join the Extender WiFi Network To join a WiFi network you must know its network name also called the SSID so that you can select it If the network is secure you must know the passphrase or key If the extender does not connect to the network that you select the following message displays Connection was not established to the selected network If this situation occurs the cause might be one of t
35. ssword for the password If you already changed the password and want to change it again type your personalized password Select Maintenance gt Set Password Old Password Set Password Repeat New Password C Enable Password Recovery Type the old password and type the new password twice To be able to recover the password select the Enable Password Recovery check box NETGEAR recommends that you enable password recovery Click the Apply button Your changes take effect Recover the admin Password NETGEAR recommends that you enable password recovery if you change the password for the router user name admin Then you can recover the password if it is forgotten This recovery process is supported in Internet Explorer Firefox and Chrome browsers but not in the Safari browser gt To set up password recovery 1 2 Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network In the address field of your browser enter http www mywifiext net You are prompted to enter a user name and password If you do not see the login prompt make sure to include http when you type http www mywifiext net in your browser Type admin for the user name and password for the password If you already changed the password and want to change it again type your personalized password The Status screen displays Manage the Extender Network 19 8 N300 WiFi Range Extender Select Maintenance
36. t button Ethernet port Figure 2 Extender side and bottom panels How the Extender Works The extender increases the distance of a WiFi network The extender connects to your network s WiFi signal and it broadcasts its own WiFi signal When you are too far away to connect to your network s WiFi signal you can connect to the extender s WiFi network WiFi Range Extender Boosts the range of your existing WiFi and creates a stronger signal in SIR ven hard to reach areas Existing WiFi Sometimes your router does not provide the WiFi e coverage you need Figure 3 The extender WiFi signals reach areas outside the range of your router Get to Know Your Extender 7 N300 WiFi Range Extender When to Use Your Extender NETGEAR recommends that you connect to the extender only when your WiFi network connection is poor Data traffic routed through the extender is inherently slower than traffic routed directly from the network Get to Know Your Extender 8 Install Your Extender This chapter covers the following topics e Install the Extender as a Range Extender e Install the Extender as an Access Point N300 WiFi Range Extender Install the Extender as a Range Extender The extender connects to your network s WiFi signal and then rebroadcasts that signal to extend the WiFi signal coverage Place the Extender and Apply Power NETGEAR recommends that you place the extender near the router during initial s
37. ut how to use the physical WPS button on the extender see Connect with WPS on page 10 gt Toadda WPS client 1 Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network 2 Inthe address field of your browser enter http www mywifiext net A login screen displays You are prompted to enter a user name and password If you do not see the login prompt make sure to include http when you type http www mywifiext net in your browser 3 Type admin for the user name and password for the password If you already changed the password type your personalized password Manage the Extender Network 22 N300 WiFi Range Extender Select Add WPS Client Click the Next button Select a setup method e Push button Click the WPS button on this screen e PIN Number The screen adjusts Enter the client security PIN and click the Next button Within two minutes go to the client device and use its WPS software to connect to the WiFi network The WPS process automatically sets up your wireless computer with the network password when it connects The extender WPS screen displays a confirmation message Specify Basic WiFi Settings Changing the wireless setting disconnects all computers or wireless devices from the WiFi network To reconnect to the WiFi network you must use the new settings gt To specify basic WiFi settings 1 2 On your computer launch a web browser In the address
38. uto M Firmware Version V1 0 0 24 Hardware Version WN3000RPY2 Firmware Version v1 0 0 24 gt Setup GUI Language Version V1 0 0 17 Add WPS Client Connection Status to Existing Network Name SSID Millers ED Connection Status Connected Status Link Rate 54Mbps Network Devices y Maintenance Extender IP Info MAC Address 08 B8D 43 C2 EA CE Set Password IP Address 192 168 1 84 Firmware Upgrade DHCP Client ON Backup Settings IP Subnet Mask Gateway IP Address Domain Name Server Advanced Extender Wireless Setting Name SSID Region Channel Wireless AP Broadcast Name Wi Fi Protected Setup 0 Help Center Help amp Support Documentation Online Support Extender FAG GNU GPL 255 255 255 0 192 168 1 254 192 168 1 254 Millers EXT Europe 10 ON ON Configured Sen ee Enter Search Item co Change the admin Password The user name to access the extender is admin and its default password is password NETGEAR strongly recommends that you set a more secure password gt To change the password for the extender 1 On your computer launch a web browser 2 In the address field of your browser enter http www mywifiext net You are prompted to enter a user name and password If you do not see the login prompt make sure to include http when you type http www mywifiext net in your browser Manage the Extender Network 18 N300 WiFi Range Extender Type admin for the user name and pa
39. xt net in the address field Install Your Extender 11 N300 WiFi Range Extender The NETGEAR genie screen displays NETGEAR genie N00 WiFi Range Extender Gevice to Extender Will Range Extender J erele se accede Pol fered Continus Select the WiFi Range Extender Wireless radio button and click the Continue button The extender finds WiFi networks in your area and displays a list Select the 2 4GHz WiFi network you would like to extend SSID Channel Signal Security Millers 10 100 WPA2 PSK ASUS 6 39 WPA2 PSK 2WIRE394 3 29 WPANYPA2 PSK ZWIRE406 1 24 WPA PSK 2WIRE394 6 20 WPANYPA2 PSK AppleTC 7 10 WPA2 PSK Manually input my wireless SSID Select a WiFi network to extend and click the Continue button When prompted type the network password also called passphrase or security key in the Password field and click the Continue button In the Name field type a name SSID for your new extender WiFi network and click the Continue button Enter name and security settings for your extended W 2 4GHz Network Name SSID Millers EXT Use the same security and password as those for the existing network Note You can use the same security settings as the settings for your existing network by selecting the check box Install Your Extender 12 N300 WiFi Range Extender The settings are applied and the following screen displays 2 4GHz Extender network Name SSID Millers E

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