Use The Extender In Access Point Mode - NETGEAR WN3000RPv3 User Manual

Use the Extender in Access Point Mode

You can use the extender as a WiFi access point, which creates a new WiFi hotspot by using
a wired Ethernet connection.
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Figure 5. Extender in access point mode
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To use the extender in access point mode:
1. Use an Ethernet cable to connect the Ethernet port on the extender to a router Ethernet LAN
port or a remote Ethernet LAN jack with LAN access.
2. Plug the extender into an electrical outlet and wait for the Power LED to light green.
3. If the Power LED does not light, press the Power On/Off button on the extender.
4. Use a WiFi network manager on a computer or WiFi device to find and connect to the
NETGEAR_EXT (SSID) WiFi network.
After the connection with the computer or WiFi device is established, the Client Link
LED lights.
5. Launch a web browser and enter www.mywifiext.net in the address field.
The New Extender Setup page displays.
6. Click the NEW EXTENDER SETUP button.
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