NETGEAR WN3000RPv3 User Manual

Installation

N300 WiFi Range Extender

Model WN3000RPv3

Getting Started

The NETGEAR WiFi Range Extender increases the distance of a WiFi
network by boosting the existing WiFi signal and enhancing the overall
signal quality over long distances. An extender repeats the signals from an
existing WiFi router or access point.

WiFi Range
Extender

Boosts the range of your
existing WiFi and creates
a stronger signal in
hard-to-reach areas.

You can also connect the extender to your router or gateway with an
Ethernet cable and use the extender as an access point. See Install the

Extender as an Access Point on page 14.

Existing WiFi

Sometimes your router
does not provide the WiFi
coverage you need.

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Meet Your Extender

Before you install your extender, familiarize yourself with its LEDs,
buttons, and port.

Front Panel

Router Link
LED

Power LED

WPS LED

Router
Arrow
LED

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Client
Arrow
LED

Client Link
LED

Side and Bottom Panels

Power On/O
button

WPS button

Factory Reset
button

Ethernet port

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LED Descriptions

Router Link LED This LED indicates the connection between the extender and

Client Link LED This LED indicates the connection between the extender and

Power LED Solid amber. The extender is booting.

WPS LED Solid green. WiFi security is enabled (WPA or WPA2).

Note: If the Router Arrow LED or Client Arrow LED blinks,

see Find the Best Location on page 12. If no arrow LEDs light, the
extender is in a good location.

the router or access point.

Solid green. Best connection.
Solid amber. Good connection.
Solid red. Poor connection.
O. No connection.

a computer or WiFi device.

Solid green. Best connection.
Solid amber. Good connection.
Solid red. Poor connection.
O. No connection.

Solid green. The extender is powered on.
O. The extender is powered o.

Blinking green. A WPS connection is in progress.
O. WiFi security is not enabled.

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Install the WiFi Extender

Place the extender, apply power, and connect it to your WiFi network.

Place the Extender and Apply Power

1. Place your extender in the same room as your WiFi router.

Proximity to the WiFi router is required only during the initial setup
process.

2. Plug the extender into an electrical outlet.

The Power LED lights green within one minute. If the Power LED
does not light, 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 do this in one of two ways:

• Connect with WPS. For more information, see Connect with WPS on

page 7

.

• Connect with web browser setup. For more information, see

Connect with Web Browser Setup on page 8.

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