NETGEAR WN3100RP Installation Manual
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- Page 1 Installation N300 WiFi Range Extender Model WN3100RP...
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Page 2: Getting Started
Getting Started The NETGEAR WiFi Range Extender increases the distance of a WiFi network by boosting the existing WiFi signal and enhancing the overall signal quality over long distances. An extender repeats the signals from an existing WiFi router or access point. -
Page 3: Meet Your Extender
Meet Your Extender Before you install your extender, familiarize yourself with its LEDs, buttons, and port. Front and Right Side Panels Router Client Arrow Arrow Client Link Router Link Power LED WPS LED Ethernet port Pass-through power socket (varies by region) - Page 4 Rear and Left Side Panels Product label button Factory Reset button Device On/Off switch Power connector (varies by region)
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Page 5: Led Descriptions
LED Descriptions Router Link This LED indicates the connection between the extender and the router or access point. Solid green. Best connection. Solid amber. Good connection. Solid red. Poor connection. Off. No connection. Client Link LED This LED indicates the connection between the extender and a computer or WiFi device. -
Page 6: Connect To An Existing Wifi Network
Install the WiFi Extender Place the extender, apply power, and connect it to your WiFi network. Place the Extender and Apply Power 1. Place your extender in the same room as your WiFi router. Proximity to the WiFi router is required only during the initial setup process. -
Page 7: Connect With Wps
Connect with WPS Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) lets you join a secure WiFi network without typing the network name and password. Note: WPS does not support WEP network security. If you are using WEP security, follow the instructions in Connect with Web Browser Setup page 9 1. - Page 8 4. Connect your computer or WiFi devices to the new extended WiFi network. Use the same WiFi password that you use for your WiFi router. 5. Unplug the extender and move it to a new location closer to the area with a poor WiFi signal.
- Page 9 2. Open a web browser window from the same computer or WiFi device. The browser takes you directly to the NETGEAR genie web browser setup. If you are not automatically directed to NETGEAR genie, launch a web browser and enter www.mywifiext.net in the address field.
- Page 10 3. Select a WiFi network to extend and click the Continue button. The following screen displays: 4. Type the network password (also called passphrase or security key) in the Password field and click the Continue button. The following screen displays:...
- Page 11 5. In the Name field, type the name (SSID) for your new extender WiFi network and click the Continue button. You can use the same security settings as the settings for your existing network by selecting the check box. The settings are applied and the following screen displays. On iPads, iPhones, and MacBook computers, this screen automatically closes.
- Page 12 7. If the screen is still displayed on your computer or WiFi device, select the check box at the bottom of the screen and click the Continue button. A message displays confirming that the extender is connected to the WiFi network. 8.
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Page 13: Find The Best Location
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. • If the Router Arrow LED blinks, move the extender closer to the router. -
Page 14: Connect An Ethernet-Enabled Device
Connect an Ethernet-Enabled Device After the extender is connected to your existing WiFi network, you can connect a wired device to the extender using an Ethernet cable. That device can then access your existing network through the WiFi connection. WiFi router Extender Blu-ray player 1. -
Page 15: Log In To Access Extender Settings
2. Launch a web browser. 3. Enter www.mywifiext.net in the address field of the browser. A login screen displays. 4. Enter admin for the user name and password for the password. NETGEAR genie displays. 5. Make any needed changes. -
Page 16: Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions You can find more information about your product in the user manual, which is available at http://support.netgear.com. The web browser setup guide keeps asking me for my network password (passphrase) or security key, and I am sure that I entered the correct password. - Page 17 How do I restore the extender to its factory default settings? 1. Use a sharp object such as a pen or paper clip to press and hold the Factory Reset button on the side of the extender for at least five seconds until the Power LED blinks amber.
- Page 18 I enabled a wireless MAC filter, wireless access control, or access control list (ACL) on my router. What should I do when installing the extender? When the WiFi device connects through the extender to your router, the MAC address of the WiFi device shown on the router is translated to another MAC address.
- Page 19 A login screen displays. Enter admin for the user name and password for the password. 5. Select Maintenance > Attached Devices. The Attached Devices screen displays the MAC addresses and virtual MAC addresses for computers and WiFi devices that are connected to the extender network.
- Page 20 Support Thank you for purchasing this NETGEAR product. 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.