NETGEAR WN1000RP Installation Manual
Wifi booster for mobile
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- Page 1 WN1000RP WiFi Booster for Mobile Installation Guide...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Getting Started......... 3 Meet Your WiFi Booster. -
Page 3: Getting Started
Getting Started The NETGEAR WiFi Booster for Mobile increases the distance of a WiFi network by boosting the existing WiFi signal and enhancing the overall signal quality over long distances. A WiFi booster repeats the signals from an existing WiFi router or access point. -
Page 4: Meet Your Wifi Booster
Meet Your WiFi Booster Before you install your WiFi booster, familiarize yourself with its LEDs and buttons. Front Panel and Side Panel Link Rate LED Status LED WiFi Device to Booster LED On/Off button WPS button Bottom Panel Factory Reset button... -
Page 5: Led Descriptions
LED Descriptions Use the LEDs during installation to find the best location for the WiFi booster or to monitor the WiFi booster performance. Link Rate LED This LED indicates a wireless connection between the WiFi booster and the router. • Solid green. -
Page 6: Button Descriptions
Button Descriptions The side panel has the following features: • On/Off button. Turns the device on and off. • WPS button. Press the WPS button to wirelessly connect the WiFi booster to your router. All LEDs blink when the WPS connection starts. -
Page 7: Install The Wifi Booster
WiFi network. You can do this in one of two ways: • Connect with WPS. For more information, see Connect with on page 8. • Connect with genie Smart Setup. For more information, see Connect with NETGEAR genie Smart Setup on page 10. - Page 8 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 Connect with NETGEAR genie Smart Setup on page 10. To connect with WPS: Press the WPS button on the WiFi booster.
- Page 9 Find the new WiFi booster network name. The WiFi booster’s network name (SSID) changes to your existing WiFi network name, with _EXT at the end of the name. For example : • Existing WiFi network name. MyNetworkName • New extended network name. MyNetworkName_EXT Connect your existing WiFi devices to the new extended network (MyNetworkName_EXT).
- Page 10 Connect with NETGEAR genie Smart Setup Use a WiFi network utility on a computer or mobile device to find and connect to the NETGEAR_EXT (SSID) WiFi network . After the connection with the computer or mobile device is established, the WiFi Device to Booster LED...
- Page 11 Open a web browser window from the same computer or mobile device. ® The browser takes you directly to the NETGEAR genie Smart Setup. Note: If you are not automatically directed to NETGEAR genie, launch an Internet browser and type www.mywifiext.net in the address field of the browser.
- Page 12 Type the network passphrase (also called password or security key) in the PassPhrase field and click the Continue button. Type the name (SSID) for your WiFi booster network in the 2.4GHz Network Name (SSID) field and click the Continue button. Note: You can use the same security settings as your existing network by selecting the check box.
- Page 13 The WiFi booster settings are applied and the following screen displays : Use a WiFi network manager on the computer or mobile device to connect to the WiFi booster’s newly created WiFi network. Repeat this step for all of your computers and mobile devices.
- Page 14 Select the check box and click the Continue button.
- Page 15 Unplug the WiFi booster 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 WiFi booster into an electrical outlet and wait one minute. The Status LED lights green.
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Page 16: Access Wifi Booster Settings
Access WiFi Booster Settings After installation, you can log in to the WiFi booster to view or change the WiFi booster’s settings. To log in to the WiFi booster after the initial set up: Connect a computer or mobile device to the WiFi booster’s network. -
Page 17: Frequently Asked Questions
If you are using WEP security, make sure that you are typing the wireless key in the correct field. I am connected to NETGEAR_EXT and launched a browser. Why can’t I see the NETGEAR genie Smart Setup? Try these troubleshooting steps: •... - Page 18 What are the user name and password to log in to the WiFi booster? The user name is admin and the default password is password. Both are case-sensitive. I have enabled a wireless MAC filter (wireless access control - ACL) on my router. What should I do when installing the WiFi booster? When the wireless device connects through the WiFi booster to your router, the MAC address of the wireless device shown on the router is...
- Page 19 Make sure that the Link Rate LED remains lit. Log in to your router and check the attached devices on the Attached Devices screen. Add any MAC addresses that begin with 02:0F:B5 to your router’s MAC filter table.
- Page 20 You must register your product before you can use NETGEAR telephone support. NETGEAR recommends registering your product through the NETGEAR website. For product updates and web support, visit http://support.netgear.com.