NETGEAR WN3000RP User Manual
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- Page 1 Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP User Manual 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 February 2011 202-10752-01 v1.0...
- Page 2 NETGEAR, Inc. Technical Support Thank you for choosing NETGEAR. To register your product, get the latest product updates, or get support online, visit us at http://support.netgear.com.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Chapter 1 Getting Started Front Panel ..........4 Side View . -
Page 4: Chapter 1 Getting Started
Getting Started Front Panel Text PC to Extender Extender Status Link Rate Figure 1. Front view LEDs and Button Description Link Rate The wireless connection between the range extender and the router is optimum. The wireless connection between the range extender and the router is good. -
Page 5: Side View
Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP LEDs and Button Description Extender Status The range extender is powered on. PC to Extender Connection The range extender is connected to a PC. WPS button The WPS button allows you to connect your computer to the extender using Push 'N' Connect. -
Page 6: When To Use Your Range Extender
Figure 3. Range Extender in a home When to Use Your Range Extender NETGEAR recommends that you connect to the range extender only when your home network connection is poor. Because data traffic routed through the range extender is inherently slower than traffic routed directly from the network, the computer should stay on the network if the connection is good enough. -
Page 7: Positioning Your Range Extender
Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Positioning Your Range Extender The ideal location to place the range extender is half-way between your wireless router and your computer. Figure 4. Range extender location The best connection is established when there is a clear line of sight between the range extender and the wireless router and also a clear line of sight between the range extender and the computer you are using. - Page 8 Before you connect wired devices or computers, first install and set up your range extender as described in the Universal WiFi Extender WN3000RP Installation Guide that came in the package. Connect your computer to the range extender with an Ethernet cable.
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Page 9: Log In To The Range Extender
If you do not see the log in prompt, make sure to include http:// when you type http://www.mywifiext.net in your browser. Type admin for the user name. The default password is password. NETGEAR recommends that you set a more secure password after you log in (see Set the Password on page 21). -
Page 10: Use The Smart Wizard To Set Up The Range Extender
For information about more configuration options, see Chapter 2, Range Extender Network Settings. The Universal WiFi Extender WN3000RP Installation Guide (included in the package) explains how to install your range extender. During installation, when you launch your Internet browser, the Smart Wizard automatically displays. - Page 11 Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Enter the passphrase for your wireless network and click Continue. The next screen displays: Make sure that the correct network name is shown, and then click Continue.The following screen displays: The range extender connects to the wireless network and then displays the following screen: Click Finish.
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Page 12: Chapter 2 Range Extender Network Settings
Range Extender Network Settings To change settings, connect the range extender to your computer and use your Internet browser to go to http://www.mywifiext.net as described in Connect a PC to the Extender with an Ethernet Cable on page 7. Connect the Range Extender to an Existing Network You can use this menu selection to wirelessly connect the range extender to your home network. -
Page 13: Use Wps To Add A Pc To The Range Extender's Wireless Network
The WPS button on the range extender can be used only to connect a computer to the range extender. The Universal WiFi Extender WN3000RP Installation Guide explains how to use WPS during installation. To join the extender’s network using WPS after installation: From the range extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Setup heading,... -
Page 14: Range Extender Wireless Settings
Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Range Extender Wireless Settings You can use the Wireless Settings screen to change the network name (SSID) for the range extender’s network and to set up wireless security. If you do not change these settings, the network name is NETGEAR_EXT, and the network is open (no wireless security is set up). -
Page 15: Setting Up Wep
Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP • WPA-PSK [TKIP]. WPA is more secure than WEP. When using wireless computers or devices that support WPA, you can enter a passphrase to join the extender’s wireless network. • WPA2-PSK [AES]. WPA2 is even more secure, but some older computers do not support this standard. -
Page 16: Setting Up Wpa, Wpa2, Or Wpa + Wpa2
Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP • Key 1–Key 4. These values are not case-sensitive. You can manually enter the four data encryption keys. These values must be identical on all computers and access points in your network. Enter 10 hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0... -
Page 17: Status Screen
Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Status Screen When you connect to http://www.mywifiext.net, after the automatic firmware check, the Status screen displays. You can also select Status from the menu to display this screen: This screen shows the current settings and the status of your range extender. - Page 18 Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Table 1. Status Settings (Continued) Field Description Extender PC Info MAC Address The physical address of the range extender, as seen from the local area network (LAN). IP Address The IP address of the range extender. The default is 192.168.1.250.
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Page 19: Show Statistics
Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Show Statistics On the Device Status screen, click Show Statistics to display the following screen: Table 2. Show Statistics Fields Field Description LAN or WLAN (Port) The statistics for the LAN (local), and wireless LAN (WLAN) ports. For each... -
Page 20: Network Devices
Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Network Devices From the range extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Maintenance heading, select Network Devices to display the following screen: Back Up and Manage Range Extender Settings From the range extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Maintenance heading, select Backup Settings to display this screen. -
Page 21: Erasing The Settings
Set the Password The user name to access the range extender is admin, and its default password is password. NETGEAR strongly recommends that you set a more secure password. From the range extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Maintenance heading, select Set Password. -
Page 22: Upgrade The Firmware
Advanced Wireless Settings The range extender is already configured with the optimum settings. Do not alter these settings unless directed by NETGEAR support. Incorrect settings might disable the range extender unexpectedly. 22 | Chapter 2. Range Extender Network Settings... - Page 23 Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP To view or change the advanced wireless settings: From the range extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Advanced heading, select Wireless Settings. The following screen displays: You can view or configure the following settings: •...
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Page 24: Chapter 3 Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Smart Wizard FAQs When I connect to the network, Smart Wizard keeps asking me for my passphrase, and I am sure I’ve entered the correct passphrase. What can I do? It is very likely that the range extender is placed at the borderline of the range covered by the router. -
Page 25: Joining Wireless Networks
Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP A workable performance is delivered when the Link Rate LED is amber and the PC to Extender Connection LED is green. If you cannot get a wireless connection working, you can use an Ethernet cable to connect your computer to the range extender. -
Page 26: Appendix A Supplemental Information
Supplemental Information Factory Settings You can press and hold the Factory Settings button on the side panel for 7 seconds. The range extender resets, and returns to its factory settings. Factory Settings Smart Wizard Enabled Wireless Wireless communication Enabled Wireless Network Name (SSID) NETGEAR_EXT Security Disabled... -
Page 27: Technical Specifications
Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Network protocol and Data and Routing Protocols: TCP/IP, DHCP server and client, DNS relay, NAT standards compatibility (many-to-one), TFTP client, VPN pass through (IPSec, PPTP) Power adapter • North America (input): 120V, 60 Hz, input •... -
Page 28: Appendix B Compliance Notification
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. FCC Declaration of Conformity We, NETGEAR, Inc., 350 East Plumeria Drive, San Jose, CA 95134, declare under our sole responsibility that the Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP complies with Part 15 Subpart B of FCC CFR47 Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: •... - Page 29 Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations This digital apparatus, Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP, does not exceed the Class B limits for radio-noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
- Page 30 Directive 1999/5/EC. Español [Spanish] Por medio de la presente NETGEAR Inc. declara que el Radiolan cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE.
- Page 31 Svenska [Swedish] överensstämmelse med de väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv 1999/5/EG. Hér með lýsir NETGEAR Inc. yfir því að Radiolan er í samræmi við Íslenska [Icelandic] grunnkröfur og aðrar kröfur, sem gerðar eru í tilskipun 1999/5/EC.