NETGEAR wn3000rp user manual Positioning Your Extender

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Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP

The Extender LEDs can help you tell if the extender is correctly set up and working as it should.

•The best performance is delivered when both the Link Rate LED and the PC to Extender Connection LED are green.

•A workable performance is delivered when the Link Rate LED is amber and the PC to Extender Connection LED is green.

Positioning Your Extender

The ideal location to place the Extender is half-way between your wireless router and your computer.

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Figure 3. Range extender location

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The best connection is established when there is a clear line of sight between the Extender and the wireless router 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, move the Extender to a different location half-way between the computer and the router.

If there is no power outlet nearby, or you prefer to place the Extender elsewhere, move the Extender closer to the computer. If the Link Rate LED is green or amber and the PC to Extender Connection LED is green, the Extender is working as expected.

To improve the Link Rate LED from red or amber to green:

•Once you successfully connect to the Extender from a computer that is outside the range of your router and log in to www.mywifiext.net, the Smart Wizard guides you through the process to connect the Extender to a router.

•If the Link Rate LED is red or the Smart Wizard cannot connect the Extender to a router, move the Extender closer to the router or to a different spot where it provides a better line of sight. As you move the Extender, continue to check the Link Rate and the PC to Extender Connection LEDs on the front panel until you find a location where the Link Rate LED is green or amber, and the PC to Extender Connection LED is green. Note that you might have to unplug the Extender as you move it to a different location. If you do, from the new location, power up the Extender and continue to check the LEDs.

Once the LEDs show that the Extender is in a good location, open a browser and go to http://www.mywifiext.net to continue the setup process.

Getting Started

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Contents Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Trademarks Technical SupportStatement of Conditions Table of Contents Getting Started Extender Hardware FeaturesHow the Extender Works When to Use Your ExtenderTo improve the Link Rate LED from red or amber to green Positioning Your ExtenderLog In to the Extender Connect a PC to the Extender with an Ethernet CableUse the Smart Wizard to Set Up the Extender After installation, to use the Smart Wizard again Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Click Continue Extender Network Settings Connect the Extender to an Existing Network Use WPS to Add a PC to the Extender’s Wireless NetworkTo log in to the Extender and use WPS to connect  To use the Extender WPS button to connectPush Button recommended . Either click To change the wireless settings for the extender’s network Extender Wireless SettingsSet Up WEP Set Up WPA, WPA2, or WPA + WPA2 Extender IP Address SetupTo set up WPA or WPA2 in the Extender Status Screen Field Description Show StatisticsAttached Devices Back Up and Manage Extender Settings Restore Settings Back Up SettingsErase the Settings Upgrade the Firmware Set the PasswordTo check for firmware and upgrade if it is available To view or change the advanced wireless settings Advanced Wireless SettingsSmart Wizard FAQs TroubleshootingConnection was not established to the selected network Joining Wireless NetworksSupplemental Information Factory SettingsTechnical Specifications Technical SpecificationsRegulatory Compliance Information Compliance NotificationFCC Requirements for Operation in the United States Europe EU Declaration of Conformity Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP FCC CautionPertinentes de la directive 1999/5/CE Interference Reduction Table Interference Reduction Table
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