NETGEAR WN3100RP Installation Manual
Universal pass through wifi range extender
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- Page 1 WN3100RP Universal Pass Through WiFi Range Extender Installation Guide...
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Page 2: Getting Started
Getting Started The WN3100RP WiFi Extender lets you extend WiFi coverage to locations outside the range of your wireless router or gateway. • Arrow LEDs help you find the best location for the extender. • With the extender pass-through socket, you retain the use of a socket in your electrical outlet. -
Page 3: Find The Best Location
Find the Best Location WiFi router Extender Client 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. -
Page 4: Install The Extender
Install the Extender Place the extender, apply power, and connect it to your WiFi network. Place the Extender and Power It On 1. Place the extender halfway between your router and the location that has poor WiFi coverage. If it is not possible to place the extender at the halfway point, move the extender closer to the location with poor coverage, but still within the wireless range of the router. -
Page 5: Connect The Extender To Your Wifi Network
Connect the Extender to Your WiFi Network Do not cable the extender to the router. The extender connects to your wireless network only with WiFi. You can use the extender’s Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), or the web browser method. To connect using WPS: 1. -
Page 6: New Extender Wifi Network Name
NETGEAR genie displays. 4. Follow the steps to connect the extender to the WiFi network. When the extender connects, the Router Link LED lights. If the network is secure, the Secure WiFi LED lights green. New Extender WiFi Network Name... -
Page 7: Join The Extender Wifi Network
Join the Extender WiFi Network After you install the extender, you can join the extender WiFi network. To join the extender network: 1. Take your computer or wireless device to the location with poor WiFi coverage. 2. Find the new extender network name (MyNetworkName_EXT). 3. -
Page 8: Extender Performance
Extender Performance The Router Link LED indicates performance between the router and the extender. If this LED is off, the extender is not connected to a WiFi network. The Client Link LED indicates the performance between the extender and the client. If this LED is off, no computer or wireless device is connected to the extender network. - Page 9 Change the Extender Network Settings After installation, you can change the extender network settings if you want. For example, if you change your network name, you can log in to the extender and change its network name to match. To log in to the extender to change its settings: 1.
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Page 10: Ethernet Port Connection
Ethernet Port Connection You can connect equipment such as a computer, TV, Blu-ray player, or gaming console to the Ethernet port on the extender. Range extender in the family room Wireless router in a home office Access the Internet with a Blu-ray player... -
Page 11: Restore Factory Settings
Restore Factory Settings You can use the extender Reset button to restore the factory settings. To restore factory settings: 1. Insert a paper clip into the Reset hole and hold it until the Power LED blinks amber. 2. Release the button. All LEDs turn off for about 3 seconds. - Page 12 After installing your device, locate the serial number on the label of your product and use it to register your product at https://my.netgear.com. You must register your product before you can use NETGEAR telephone support. NETGEAR recommends registering your product through the NETGEAR website.