Netgear orporated 15300318 Users Manual

Quick Start

AC750 WiFi Range Extender

Model EX3800

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

Existing WiFi

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

2

Meet Your Extender

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

Front Panel

Power LED
WPS LED

Router
Link LED

Device
Link LED

Pass-through
power socket
(varies by region)

3

Side Panels

WPS button
Power On/O

button

Power
connector
(varies by
region)

Factory
Reset
button

Power
connector
(varies by
region)

Ethernet
port

4

LED Descriptions

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

Device Link LED

Power LED

the router or access point.

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

This LED indicates the connection between the extender and
a computer or WiFi device.

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

Solid amber. The extender is booting.
Solid green. The extender is powered on.
O. The extender is powered o.

WPS LED

Solid green. WiFi security is enabled (WPA or WPA2).
Blinking green. A WPS connection is being established.
O. WiFi security is not enabled.

Note: If the Router Link LED or Device Link LED is amber or red, see Find

the Best Location

on page 11.

5

Use the Extender in Extender Mode

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.

Wait for the Power LED to light green. If the Power LED does not light,
press the Power On/O button on the extender.

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 9.

6

Connect with WPS

Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) lets you join a secure WiFi network without
typing the network name and password.

Note: WPS does not support WEP network security. If you are using WEP

security, follow the instructions in

page 9

.

1. Press the WPS button on the side panel of the extender.

The WPS LED blinks.

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
lights, and the extender connects to your existing WiFi network.

If the Router Link LED does not light, try again. If it still does not light,
see

Connect with Web Browser Setup on page 9.

3. If your WiFi router supports the 5 GHz band, repeat Steps 1 and 2 to
connect the extender to the 5 GHz band.

Connect with Web Browser Setup on

7