NETGEAR wn3000rp user manual Upgrade the Firmware

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N300 WiFi Range Extender

4.Select Maintenance > Backup Settings.

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.

To check if new firmware is available and update the firmware:

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 type your password.

If you have not yet personalized your password, type password for the password.

Monitor and Maintain the Extender

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Contents N300 WiFi Range Extender Support ComplianceTrademarks Contents Get to Know Your Extender Front panel has LEDs Front PanelHow the Extender Works Extender Side and Bottom PanelsWhen to Use Your Extender Install Your Extender  To connect with WPS Connect to an Existing WiFi NetworkPlace the Extender  To place the extender To connect with the browser-based Smart Setup Connect with Netgear genie Smart SetupInstall Your Extender Find the Best Location Extender WiFi PerformanceCable 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  To change the password for the extender Log In to the Extender After Initial SetupChange the admin Password  To log in to the extender after the initial setupUse the Setup Wizard to Connect the Extender to a Network Select Maintenance Set PasswordSelect Setup Wizard Manage the Extender Network and Settings  To add a WPS client View or Change Wireless Settings To view or change the wireless settings Add a WPS Client to the Extender NetworkView or Change Advanced Wireless Settings Select Setup Wireless Settings To view or change the advanced wireless settings Select Advanced Wireless Settings Set Up a Wireless Access List 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 Select Maintenance Backup Settings Back Up the Extender ConfigurationRestore Saved Configuration Settings  To back up the extender configuration settingsUse the Factory Reset Button to Restore Factory Settings Return the Extender to Its Factory Settings To erase the extender’s current settings  To restore factory 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 User name. admin FAQsCannot Join the Extender WiFi Network Cannot Log In to the Extender To get the translated MAC address FAQs and Troubleshooting Supplemental Information Technical Specifications Factory Default SettingsN300 WiFi Range Extender Technical specifications

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