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- 1 Chapter 2 Install Your Extender
- 2 Connect to an Existing Wifi Network
- 3 Place the Extender and Apply Power
- 4 Cable a Computer or Device to the Ethernet Port
- 5 Log in to the Extender after Initial Setup
- 6 Use the Factory Reset Button to Restore Factory Settings
- 7 To Restore Factory Settings
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- Page 1 N300 WiFi Range Extender Mode l E X2700 Us e r Manual July 2014 202-11395-01 350 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
N300 WiFi Range Extender Contents Chapter 1 Get to Know Your Extender Meet Your Extender ..........5 How the Extender Works . -
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: Meet Your Extender
N300 WiFi Range Extender Meet Your Extender LEDs are located on the front panel. Buttons are located on the side panel. The Factory Reset button and an Ethernet port are located on the bottom. Router Device Link Link Power LED WPS LED Power On/Off button... -
Page 6: How The Extender Works
Figure 2. The extender WiFi signals reach areas outside the range of your router 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 7: Chapter 2 Install Your Extender
Install Your Extender This chapter covers the following topics: • Place the Extender and Apply Power • Connect to an Existing WiFi Network • Extender WiFi Performance • Cable a Computer or Device to the Ethernet Port... -
Page 8: Place The Extender And Apply Power
N300 WiFi Range Extender Place the Extender and Apply Power 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 receives a WiFi signal. - Page 9 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 10 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.
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Page 11: Extender Wifi Performance
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 12 N300 WiFi Range Extender To cable a device to the extender Ethernet port: Install the extender so that it is connected to your existing network with a WiFi link. Connect an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the extender and to an Ethernet port on your device.
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Page 13: 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 14: 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 15: 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 16 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.
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Page 17: 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 9. -
Page 18: 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 19: 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 20 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.
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Page 21: Set Up The Extender To Use A Static Ip Address
N300 WiFi Range Extender Click the Apply button. 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 22: 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 23: 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 24: Return The Extender To Its Factory 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 did not personalize your password, type password for the password. -
Page 25: To Restore 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. Factory Reset button Release the button. All the LEDs turn off for about 3 seconds. The Power LED lights solid amber for about 30 seconds. -
Page 26: 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 27: 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 28 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...
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Page 29: 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 30: Faqs
N300 WiFi Range Extender FAQs This section provides answers for difficulties you might experience with the extender. Will the extender work if I connect it to my wireless router with an Ethernet cable? No. The extender is designed to connect wirelessly to the router or access point. What are the user name and default password to log in to the extender? If you are online at http://www.mywifiext.net, you can use the following user name and password to log in:... -
Page 31: Cannot Log In To The Extender
N300 WiFi Range Extender My router security is WEP and I entered the wrong passphrase or security key on the extender. I cannot access the extender anymore. What can I do? The extender cannot detect if the WEP passphrase is correct. If you entered the wrong passphrase, your wireless device cannot get the IP address from the extender. -
Page 32: Cannot Join The Extender Wifi Network
N300 WiFi Range Extender Password. password • If your browser displays an error page, make sure that you include http:// when you type http://www.mywifiext.net in the address field of your Internet browser. If you leave it out, you might not be able to connect. •... -
Page 33: Appendix A Supplemental Information
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Page 34: 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 24.) Table 3. - Page 35 N300 WiFi Range Extender Table 4. 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 •...