Universal Pass Through WiFi Range Extender WN3100RP
The extender must do each of these jobs so that both ends of the bridge are in place.
When to Use Your Extender
NETGEAR recommends that you connect to the extender only when your home network connection is poor. Because data traffic routed through the extender is inherently slower than traffic routed directly from the network, the computer should stay on the network if the connection is good enough. NETGEAR recommends that you connect through the extender network only when the computer is in a “dead zone” where connection from the network is very poor or nonexistent.
Find the Best Location
Extender
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Figure 2. Best location
When you install the extender and join the extender network, the arrow LEDs guide you to the best location to plug in the extender. If no arrow is lit, the location is good.
Blinking Left Arrow. The extender is too far away from the router or gateway.
Blinking Right Arrow. The extender is too far away from your computer or wireless client.
The best connection is established when there is a clear line of sight between the extender and the wireless router or gateway and also a clear line of sight between the extender and the computer you are using. If this straight path is blocked by a thick wall or other materials,
Getting Started
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