Netgear orporated 14200268 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

Extender as an Access Point on page 12.

Existing WiFi

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

Install the

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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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Device
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 10. 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 mobile 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

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. If the Power LED does not light,
press the Power button.

3. Use a WiFi network manager on a computer or mobile device to find
and connect to the NETGEAR_EXT (SSID) WiFi network.

Aer the connection with the computer or mobile device is
established, the Client Link LED lights.

4. Open a web browser window from the same computer or mobile
device.

The browser takes you directly to the NETGEAR genie Smart Setup.
If you are not automatically directed to NETGEAR genie, launch a web
browser and type www.mywifiext.net in the address field. Enter
admin for the user name and password for the password.

The NETGEAR genie screen displays.

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