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N300 WiFi Range Extender
Mode l WN3000R P
Us e r Manual
April 2014
202-11346-01
350 East Plumeria Drive
San Jose, CA 95134
USA

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  • Page 1 N300 WiFi Range Extender Mode l WN3000R P Us e r Manual April 2014 202-11346-01 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134...
  • Page 2 See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply. Trademarks NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, and Connect with Innovation are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries in the United States and/or other countries. Information is subject to change without notice.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    N300 WiFi Range Extender Contents Chapter 1 Get to Know Your Extender Front Panel ............5 Extender Side and Bottom Panels .

  • Page 4: Chapter 1 Get To Know Your Extender

    Firmware updates with new features and bug fixes are made available from time to time on downloadcenter.netgear.com. Some products can regularly check the site and download new firmware, or you can check for and download new firmware manually. If the features or behavior of your product does not match what is described in this guide, you might need to update your firmware.

  • Page 5: Front Panel

    N300 WiFi Range Extender Front Panel The front panel has LEDs. Router Client Arrow Arrow Router Link Client Link Power LED WPS LED Figure 1. Extender front panel Table 1. LEDs Description Router Link LED The connection between the extender and the router or access point. •...

  • Page 6: Extender Side And Bottom Panels

    N300 WiFi Range Extender Extender Side and Bottom Panels The side panel has buttons, and the bottom panel has the Factory Reset button and an Ethernet port. Power On/Off button WPS button Factory Reset button Ethernet port Figure 2. Extender side and bottom panels How the Extender Works The extender increases the distance of a WiFi network.

  • Page 7: When To Use Your Extender

    N300 WiFi Range Extender When to Use Your Extender NETGEAR recommends that you connect to the extender only when your WiFi network connection is poor. Data traffic routed through the extender is inherently slower than traffic routed directly from the network.

  • Page 8: Chapter 2 Install Your Extender

    Install Your Extender This chapter covers the following topics: • Place the Extender • Find the Best Location • Extender WiFi Performance • Cable a Computer or Device to the Ethernet Port...

  • Page 9: Place The Extender

    N300 WiFi Range Extender Place the Extender NETGEAR recommends that you place the extender near the router during initial setup. Then move it farther away from the router as needed to increase the area that has a WiFi signal. ...
  • Page 10 The browser takes you directly to NETGEAR genie smart setup. Note: If you are not automatically directed to NETGEAR genie, launch a web browser and enter www.mywifiext.net in the address field. Enter admin for the user name and password for the password.
  • Page 11 N300 WiFi Range Extender In the Name field, type a name (SSID) for your new extender WiFi network and click the Continue button. Note: You can use the same security settings as your existing network by selecting the check box. The settings are applied and the following screen displays: Use a WiFi network manager on the computer or mobile device to connect to the extender’s newly created WiFi network.

  • Page 12: Find The Best Location

    N300 WiFi Range Extender Unplug the extender and move it to a new location closer to the area with a poor WiFi signal. The location you choose must be within the range of your existing WiFi router network. Plug the extender into an electrical outlet and wait one minute. The Power LED lights green.

  • Page 13: Cable A Computer Or Device To The Ethernet Port

    N300 WiFi Range Extender Cable a Computer or Device to the Ethernet Port You can use an Ethernet cable to connect a computer or device to the Ethernet port on the extender. Here are some examples of when you might want to do this: •...

  • Page 14: Chapter 3 Manage The Extender Network And Settings

    Manage the Extender Network and Settings This chapter covers the following topics: • Log In to the Extender After Initial Setup • Change the admin Password • Use the Setup Wizard to Connect the Extender to a Network • Add a WPS Client to the Extender Network •...

  • Page 15: Log In To The Extender After Initial Setup

    The Status screen displays. Change the admin Password The user name to access the extender is admin, and its default password is password. NETGEAR strongly recommends that you set a more secure password.  To change the password for the extender: On your computer, launch a web browser.

  • Page 16: Use The Setup Wizard To Connect The Extender To A Network

    Use the Setup Wizard to Connect the Extender to a Network The first time that you use a browser to connect to the extender to install it, the NETGEAR genie installation wizard displays. If you want to use a wizard to set up the extender again, you can log in to the extender and use the Setup Wizard.
  • Page 17 N300 WiFi Range Extender To select the network you want the extender to join, do one of the following: • Select the radio button for the network. • Select the Manually input my wireless SSID radio button and type the name of the network.

  • Page 18: Add A Wps Client To The Extender Network

    A WPS client is a computer or wireless device. WPS lets you add a wireless computer or device to the extender’s WiFi network without typing the WiFi password. WPS does not support WEP network security. If you are using WEP security, see Connect with NETGEAR genie Smart Setup on page 10.

  • Page 19: View Or Change Advanced Wireless Settings

    N300 WiFi Range Extender You are prompted to enter a user name and password. If you do not see the login prompt, make sure to include http:// when you type http://www.mywifiext.net in your browser. Type admin for the user name and type your password. If you have not yet personalized your password, type password for the password.

  • Page 20: Set Up A Wireless Access List

    Keep Existing Wireless Settings. This check box is selected so that if you use WPS to connect to the Extender WiFi network, its wireless network name stays the same instead of changing to a new, randomly generated network name. NETGEAR recommends that you leave this check box selected.
  • Page 21 N300 WiFi Range Extender CAUTION: If you use a wireless device to set up the access list, add your wireless device to the access list. Otherwise, you are disconnected when you click the Apply button. To avoid this situation, use a computer with a wired connection to access the extender.

  • Page 22: Set Up The Extender To Use A Static Ip Address

    N300 WiFi Range Extender Now only computers and devices in the Wireless Card Access list can join the extender’s WiFi networks. Set Up the Extender to Use a Static IP Address By default, the extender gets its IP address dynamically from the router in your network. This is the most common setting and is suitable for most situations.

  • Page 23: Chapter 4 Monitor And Maintain The Extender

    Monitor and Maintain the Extender This chapter covers the following topics: • Back Up the Extender Configuration • Restore Saved Configuration Settings • Return the Extender to Its Factory Settings • Upgrade the Firmware • View Wired and Wireless Network Devices...

  • Page 24: Back Up The Extender Configuration

    N300 WiFi Range Extender Back Up the Extender Configuration When the extender works correctly after initial setup, NETGEAR recommends that you back up the extender configuration settings. After you have backed up the settings, if you change the extender settings but are not content with the new settings, you can restore the backed-up configuration settings.

  • Page 25: Return The Extender To Its Factory Settings

    N300 WiFi Range Extender Type admin for the user name and type your password. If you have not yet personalized your password, type password for the password. Select Maintenance > Backup Settings. Click the Browse button. Locate and select the previously saved backup file. By default, the name of the backup file is NETGEAR_WN3000RP.cfg.

  • Page 26: Erase The Extender Settings And Return To Factory Settings

    N300 WiFi Range Extender  To restore factory settings: Insert a paper clip into the Factory Reset hole and hold it until the Power LED blinks amber. Factoy Reset button Release the button. All the LEDs turn off for about three seconds. The Power LED lights solid amber for about 30 seconds.

  • Page 27: Upgrade The Firmware

    N300 WiFi Range Extender Select Maintenance > Backup Settings. CAUTION: After you click the Erase button, do not try to go online, turn off the extender, shut down the computer, or do anything else to the extender until it finishes restarting! Click the Erase button.

  • Page 28: View Wired And Wireless Network Devices

    N300 WiFi Range Extender Select Maintenance > Firmware Upgrade. Click the Check button. If new firmware is available, follow the onscreen prompts to download it onto your computer. Note: You might need to unzip the firmware file. Click the Browse button. Locate and select the new firmware file.
  • Page 29 N300 WiFi Range Extender Select Maintenance > Network Devices. For each wired and wireless device, the IP address, device name, and MAC address display. (Optional) Click the Refresh button. The screen is updated. Monitor and Maintain the Extender...

  • Page 30: Chapter 5 Faqs And Troubleshooting

    FAQs and Troubleshooting This chapter covers the following topics: • FAQs • Cannot Log In to the Extender • Cannot Join the Extender WiFi Network...

  • Page 31: Faqs

    N300 WiFi Range Extender FAQs This section provides answers for difficulties you might experience with the extender. Question. Will the extender work if I connect it to my wireless router with an Ethernet cable? Answer. No. The extender is designed to connect wirelessly to the router or access point. Question.

  • Page 32: Cannot Log In To The Extender

    N300 WiFi Range Extender Question. I have enabled a wireless MAC filter (wireless access control or ACL) on my wireless router. What should I do when installing the extender? Answer. When the wireless device connects through the extender to your router, the MAC address of the wireless device shown on the router is translated to another MAC address.
  • Page 33 N300 WiFi Range Extender • You might have 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.

  • Page 34: Appendix A Supplemental Information

    Supplemental Information This appendix includes the following sections: • Factory Default Settings • Technical Specifications...

  • Page 35: Factory Default Settings

    N300 WiFi Range Extender Factory Default Settings The following table includes the factory settings for the extender. You can use the Factory Reset button or the Erase feature to return the extender to these settings. (See Return the Extender to Its Factory Settings on page 25.) Table 4.
  • Page 36 N300 WiFi Range Extender Table 5. Technical specifications (continued) Extender Specifications Environmental • Operating temperature: 32° to 140°F (0° to 40°C) • Operating humidity: 90% maximum relative humidity, noncondensing • Electromagnetic emissions: Meets requirements of FCC Part 15 Class B. Interface •...

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