NETGEAR WN3000RPv3 User Manual page 11

The Power LED
2. Within two minutes, press the WPS button on your router or access point.
When the extender connects to your existing WiFi network, the WPS LED on the
extender lights solid green and the Router Link LED lights. If the Router Link LED does
not light, try again. If it still does not light, see
page 12.
3. Unplug the extender and move it to a new location that is about halfway between your router
and the area with a poor router WiFi signal.
The location that you choose must be within the range of your existing WiFi router
network.
4. Plug the extender into an electrical outlet and wait for the Power LED to light green.
If the Power LED does not light, press the Power On/Off button on the side of the
extender.
5. Use the Router Link LED
extender-to-router connection is optimal.
6. If the Router Link LED doesn't light amber or green, plug the extender into an outlet closer
to the router and try again.
Keep moving the extender to outlets closer to the router until the Router Link LED lights
amber or green.
7. On your computer or WiFi device, find and connect to the new extended WiFi network.
The extender's new WiFi network name is based on your existing WiFi network name,
with _EXT at the end of the name.
For example:
• Existing WiFi network name. MyNetworkName
• New extended network name. MyNetworkName_EXT
Use the same WiFi password that you use for your WiFi router.
8. Test the extended WiFi range by moving your computer or WiFi device to the area with a
poor router WiFi signal:
a. Leave your computer or WiFi device in the area with a poor router WiFi signal and
return to the extender.
N300 WiF Range Extender
blinks.
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on the front panel to help you choose a spot where the
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