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Install the Extender as a Range Extender
The extender connects to your network's WiFi signal and then rebroadcasts that signal to
extend the WiFi signal coverage.
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.
To place the extender:
1.
Place your extender in the same room as your WiFi router.
2.
Plug the extender into an electrical outlet.
The Power LED
press the Power button.
Connect to an Existing WiFi Network
To extend the range of your WiFi network, you must connect the extender to your existing
WiFi network. You can connect with WPS or with NETGEAR genie Smart Setup.
Connect with WPS
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) lets you connect the extender to a secure WiFi network without
typing the network name and password. The WPS button is a physical button on the router or
access point.
WPS does not support WEP network security. If you are using WEP security, see
with NETGEAR genie Smart Setup
To connect with WPS:
1.
Press the WPS button on the side panel of the extender.
The WPS LED
2.
Within two minutes, press the WPS button on your router or access point.
The WPS LED on the extender lights solid green, the Router Link LED
the extender connects to your existing WiFi network.
Note:
If the Router Link LED does not light, try again. If it still does not light,
see
Connect with NETGEAR genie Smart Setup
3.
On your computer or wireless device, find the new extender network name.
N300 WiFi Range Extender
lights green within one minute. If the Power LED does not light,
on page 11.
blinks.
Install Your Extender
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Connect
lights, and
on page 11.
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