Find The Best Location; Extender Wifi Performance - NETGEAR WN3000RP User Manual

9. 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.
10. Plug the extender into an electrical outlet and wait one minute.
The Power LED
button.
11. Use the Router Link LED on the front panel to help you choose a spot where the
extender-to-router connection is optimal.

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. Use the following table to
understand the arrow LEDs.
Table 2. Arrow LEDs
Arrow LED State
No arrow LEDs are lit.
Router arrow blinks.
Client arrow blinks.

Extender WiFi Performance

The extender LEDs indicate the strength of the extender's WiFi connections. Use the
following table to understand the extender LEDs.
Table 3. WiFi Performance LEDs
LED
Router Link LED indicates the
strength of the WiFi signal between the
router and the extender.
Client Link LED indicates the strength
of the WiFi signal between the extender
and the computer or mobile device.
N300 WiFi Range Extender
lights green. If the Power LED does not light, press the Power
Action
No action is needed. The extender is in a good location.
Move the extender closer to the router.
Move the computer or mobile device closer to the extender.
Description
The LEDs are color coded as follows:
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An LED that is off indicates no WiFi connection
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Green indicates the best connection.
Amber indicates a good connection.
Red indicates a poor connection.