Cannot Join The Extender Wifi Network - NETGEAR WN3000RP200 User Manual

Cannot Join the Extender WiFi Network

To join a WiFi network, you must know its network name (also called the SSID) so that you
can select it. If the network is secure, you must know the passphrase or key. If the extender
does not connect to the network that you select, the following message displays:
Connection was not established to the selected network.
If this situation occurs, the cause might be one of the following:
• It's possible that you typed the network name, passphrase, or key incorrectly. Use the
Setup Wizard to select a WiFi network from the list with detected networks, and retype
the passphrase or key. The passphrase or key is case-sensitive. For example,
PASSWORD25 is not the same as Password25 or password25.
• If the extender cannot detect your WiFi network, check to see if your WiFi network is still
working. Make sure that the wireless router is turned on. If possible, move the extender
closer to the wireless router.
• If the extender Router Link
the wireless router and the extender. You can establish the best connection with a clear
line of sight between the extender and the wireless router. Make sure that no physical
obstacles exist between the extender and the wireless router and try to move the
extender closer to the wireless router.
• When you use the Setup Wizard, it automatically checks to see if the Internet connection
is working. If you cannot access the Internet with your computer or wireless device, the
Setup Wizard displays the following message:
You are not able to connect to the Internet. Click Continue to run through setup again
to connect to your network.
This message can display for the following reasons:
- The extender cannot connect to the wireless router.
- The extender cannot get an IP address from the wireless router.
- The wireless router is not connected to the Internet.
Either run the Setup Wizard again or exit the Setup Wizard and try again later.
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