NETGEAR wn3000rp user manual Find the Best Location, Extender WiFi Performance

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N300 WiFi Range Extender

9.Unplug the extender and move it to a new location closer to the area with a poor WiFi signal. The location you choose must be within the range of your existing WiFi router network.

10.Plug the extender into an electrical outlet and wait one minute.

The Power LED lights green. If the Power LED does not light, press the Power button.

11.Use the Router Link LED 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

Action

 

 

No arrow LEDs are lit.

No action is needed. The extender is in a good location.

 

 

Router arrow blinks.

Move the extender closer to the router.

Client arrow blinks.

Move the computer or mobile device closer to the extender.

Extender WiFi 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

LED

Description

 

 

Router Link LED indicates the

The LEDs are color coded as follows:

strength of the WiFi signal between the

Green indicates the best connection.

router and the extender.

Amber indicates a good connection.

 

Red indicates a poor connection.

Client Link LED indicates the strength

An LED that is off indicates no WiFi connection

of the WiFi signal between the extender

 

and the computer or mobile device.

 

 

 

Install Your Extender

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Contents N300 WiFi Range Extender Support ComplianceTrademarks Contents Get to Know Your Extender Front Panel Front panel has LEDsExtender Side and Bottom Panels How the Extender WorksWhen to Use Your Extender Install Your Extender Connect to an Existing WiFi Network Place the Extender To place the extender  To connect with WPSConnect with Netgear genie Smart Setup  To connect with the browser-based Smart SetupInstall Your Extender Extender WiFi Performance Find the Best LocationCable a Computer or Device to the Ethernet Port  To cable a computer to the extender Ethernet port To cable a device to the extender Ethernet port Settings Log In to the Extender After Initial Setup Change the admin Password To log in to the extender after the initial setup  To change the password for the extenderUse the Setup Wizard to Connect the Extender to a Network Select Maintenance Set PasswordSelect Setup Wizard Manage the Extender Network and Settings View or Change Wireless Settings  To view or change the wireless settingsAdd a WPS Client to the Extender Network  To add a WPS clientView or Change Advanced Wireless Settings Select Setup Wireless Settings To view or change the advanced wireless settings Set Up a Wireless Access List Select Advanced Wireless Settings To set up and enable the access list Set Up the Extender to Use a Static IP Address Select Setup IP Address Setup To specify a static IP address Monitor and Maintain the Extender Back Up the Extender Configuration Restore Saved Configuration Settings To back up the extender configuration settings Select Maintenance Backup SettingsReturn the Extender to Its Factory Settings Use the Factory Reset Button to Restore Factory Settings To restore factory settings  To erase the extender’s current settingsUpgrade the Firmware View Wired and Wireless Network Devices Select Maintenance Firmware Upgrade To view devices on the network Select Maintenance Network Devices FAQs and Troubleshooting FAQs User name. adminCannot Join the Extender WiFi Network Cannot Log In to the Extender To get the translated MAC address FAQs and Troubleshooting Supplemental Information Factory Default Settings Technical SpecificationsN300 WiFi Range Extender Technical specifications
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