Netgear WNCE3001 Quick Start Manual

Installation Guide

Wall mount sticker

Step 1: On the computer you will use to install the WNCE3001, disconnect

Universal Dual Band WiFi Internet Adapter (WNCE3001)

Package Contents

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WNCE3001
(with stand)

Power
adapter

What is WPS?

If you have a NETGEAR router, this feature is called Push ‘N’ Connect. Look for the or symbols on the router to make sure the

NETGEAR router supports WPS. For non-NETGEAR routers, please refer to the user manual to determine if the router supports WPS.

Once you know whether your router supports WPS, choose the appropriate installation method below.

Installation with WPS

Step 1: Connect the WNCE3001

to your TV, XBox, or Blu-ray
player using the Ethernet
cable (included) and one
of the power connection
options. For more information on
power-up methods,
see “Power Connection
Options” on the reverse side.

WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) is a simple and secured way to connect a device to an existing network.

Installation without WPS

its wireless connection to the router and/or remove the Ethernet cable
currently connected to the computer. You may restore the connection
after the WNCE3001 installation is complete.

Step 2: Connect the WNCE3001 to your computer, using the Ethernet

cable (included) and one of the power connection options.
For more information on power-up methods, see “Power
Connection Options” on the reverse side.

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Ethernet cable

LED

USB
Port

Ethernet

Port

Reset
button

USB power
cable

WPS

button

Step 2: Wait until the LED on the

WNCE3001 is blinking green.
Push the WPS button on the
WNCE3001. The LED will blink
amber and green, showing that the
WPS is running.

Step 3: Push the WPS button on your router. When the

wireless connection has been established, the
LED changes color to indicate the quality of the
connection—solid green, solid amber, or solid red.
Check “Adapter LED Activity” on the reverse side for
more information about what these colors mean.

Step 4: Congratulations! Your installation is complete.

NOTE: Make sure you go through the connection settings on your TV, XBox, or Blu-ray player after the WNCE3001 is

configured and connected. If asked for the type of connection, make sure WIRED is selected.

WPS

button

WPS

button

Step 3: Wait until the LED is blinking green. Make sure the computer

gets the IP address. Then, open you Internet browser and it will
automatically take you to the setup page. (If not, manually type
http://www.mywifiext.net as the browser address.) Follow the
instructions on the setup page, then return to this guide and continue
to Step 4.

Step 4: Disconnect the Ethernet and USB cables from your computer.
Step 5: Connect the WNCE3001 to your TV, Box, or Blu-ray player.

If your device does not have a USB port, see “Power
Connection Options” on the reverse side.

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Power Connection Options

You can power on your WNCE3001 using either of these methods:

• Connect the WNCE3001 to a wall outlet with the included power adapter.

• Connect the WNCE3001 to any USB port using the included USB power cable:

WPS Process

Here is the sequence of events when you press the WPS button to establish your wireless
connection:

• When WPS is in process, the LED turns green for 500 milliseconds, then off for 500
milliseconds, then turns amber for 500 milliseconds, then off for 500 milliseconds,
continuously.

• When WPS is done, the LED displays the link rate quality: solid green, solid amber, or
solid red.

Note: In the event of a WPS failure, the LED switches between green and red at
intervals of 0.5 seconds.

Power

adapter

USB power
cable

FAQ

1. Which power connection options should I choose?
Many consumer electronics devices have Ethernet and USB ports in close proximity. Using

the USB power cable option allows you to free up one power outlet that can be used for
something else. Even if the device to which you connect the WNCE3001 does not have a
free USB port, as long as there is a free USB port on a neighboring device within cable
length of the WNCE3001, and that device can be turned on when you use the WNCE3001,
you can plug the USB power cable into the neighboring device. Note that some USB ports
on consumer electronic devices may not be capable or providing the power that the
WNCE3001 requires. In such cases, the WNCE3001 may reset itself or turn itself off.
When this happens, please use the WNCE3001 power adapter when powering up the
WNCE3001.

2. When setting up the WNCE3001 without using WPS, does the computer have to be on
DHCP for the installation to work?

Yes.

3. Why am I getting the error “Connection was not established to the selected network.”?

There are a few reasons for this. First, you may have entered the incorrect network name or
key. Make sure it is typed in correctly by clicking Cancel and re-typing the name and key.
Second, the router may have stopped broadcasting. Make sure the router that is
broadcasting your wireless network is still turned on and there is a clear line of sight
between the WNCE3001 and the router. If possible, move the WNCE3001 closer to the
router and click Try Again. If after repeated attempts to connect, you are still seeing this
message, you may need to upgrade your router to one that provides greater wireless range,
or purchase a Range Extender to extend its wireless range.

4. I tried to install without WPS, but when I launched my browser, I got an error page. What
can I do?

Make sure that your Ethernet cable is fully seated between the WNCE3001 and the
computer, and that the LED on the device to which the WNCE3001connected is on. If not,
re-connect the Ethernet cable, and re-launch your Internet browser.

5. What should the LED colors be when the WNCE3001 is set up correctly?
The LED on the WNCE3001 should be blinking green if it is not connected to any Access

Point. After the wireless connection is established, the LED should remain solid green,
solid amber, or solid red, depending on the wireless link quality.

6. What should I do if the LED is red?
The best connection is established when there is a clear line of sight between the

WNCE3001 and the router you are connecting to. Make sure there are no physical
obstacles between the WNCE3001 and the router, and try to move the WNCE3001 closer
to the router.

7. Why is the LED solid red during power on?
It is likely that the USB port you are connected to does not provide enough power for

the WNCE3001. Please see Question 1 for more details and immediately switch the
power supply to the included power adapter.

8. How do I change the settings after the WNCE3001 is set up initially?
Follow the instructions in the “Installation without WPS” section. As you enter http:/

/www.mywifiext.net, you may further configure advanced settings.

9. My device resets itself intermittently. What should I do?
Please refer to Question 1.

Adapter LED Activity

For complete DoC, visit the NETGEAR EU Declarations of Conformity web site at:

http://support.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/11621

LED Activity

OFF Unit is not powered.

Solid Red Link quality is poor, based on the link rate, or the

USB does not supply enough power.

Blinking Red If the LED blinks red at the rate of 0.5 seconds on,

0.5 seconds off, the firmware is corrupt. See the
User Manual for instructions.

Solid Amber Link quality is fair, based on the link rate.

Blinking Amber System is booting up, or has been reset. The LED

starts to blink amber after the Reset button has
been pressed more than 5 seconds. The LED also
blinks amber during a firmware upgrade.

Solid Green Unit is powered on, and the link quality is good,

based on the link rate.

Blinking Green Boot up is complete, but no wireless connection is

established, so no IP is obtained.