WN3000RPv2 WiFi Range Extender User Manual January 2014 202-XXXXX-01 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA
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WN3000RPv2 WiFi Range Extender Contents Chapter 1 Get to Know Your Extender Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Extender Side and Bottom Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . How the Extender Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . When to Use Your Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
WN3000RPv2 WiFi Range Extender Appendix A Supplemental Information Factory Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1. Get to Know Your Extender 1 This chapter covers the following topics: • Front Panel • Extender Side and Bottom Panels • How the Extender Works • NETGEAR recommends that you connect to the extender only when your WiFi network connection is poor. Data traffic routed through the extender is inherently slower than traffic routed directly from the network. When to Use Your Extender For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the support website at http://support.netgear.com.
WN3000RPv2 WiFi Range Extender Front Panel The front panel has LEDs. Router Client Arrow Arrow LED LED Router Link LED Client Link LED Power LED WPS LED Figure 1. Extender front panel Table 1. LEDs LED Description Router Link LED The connection between the extender and the router or access point. • Solid green. Best connection. • Solid amber. Good connection. • Solid red. Poor connection. • Off. No connection. Client Link LED The connection between the extender and a computer or mobile device.
WN3000RPv2 WiFi Range Extender Extender Side and Bottom Panels The side panel has buttons, and the bottom panel has the Factory Reset button and an Ethernet port. Power On/Off button WPS button Factory Reset button Ethernet port Figure 2. Extender side and bottom panels How the Extender Works The extender increases the distance of a WiFi network. The extender connects to your network’s WiFi signal and it broadcasts its own WiFi signal.
WN3000RPv2 WiFi Range Extender When to Use Your Extender NETGEAR recommends that you connect to the extender only when your WiFi network connection is poor. Data traffic routed through the extender is inherently slower than traffic routed directly from the network.
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WN3000RPv2 WiFi Range Extender Place the Extender NETGEAR recommends that you place the extender near the router during initial setup. Then you can move it farther away from the router as needed to increase the area that has a WiFi signal. To place the extender 1. Place your extender in the same room as your WiFi router. 2. Plug the extender into an electrical outlet. The Power LED button. lights green. If the Power LED does not light, press the Power 3.
WN3000RPv2 WiFi Range Extender The extender’s wireless 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 5. Connect your existing WiFi devices to the new extended network. Use the same WiFi password that you use for your WiFi router. 6. Unplug the extender and move it to a new location closer to the area with a poor WiFi signal.
WN3000RPv2 WiFi Range Extender 4. Select a WiFi network to extend and click the Continue button. 5. Type the network password (also called passphrase or security key) in the Password field, and click the Continue button. 6. Select the Private Network or Public Network radio button, and click the Continue button. 7. Enter name (SSID) for your new extender WiFi network in the Name field and click the Continue button.
WN3000RPv2 WiFi Range Extender 9. Use your password to connect. 10. Select the check box and click the Continue button. 11. Unplug the extender 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. 12. Plug the extender into an electrical outlet and wait one minute. The Power LED button. lights green. If the Power LED does not light, press the Power 13.
WN3000RPv2 WiFi Range Extender Extender Performance These extender LEDs indicate a WiFi connection: WiFi signal between the router and the extender. WiFi signal between the extender and the computer or mobile device. The LEDs are color coded: • Green indicates the best connection. • Amber indicates a good connection. • Red indicates a poor connection. An LED that is off indicates no WiFi connection.
WN3000RPv2 WiFi Range Extender 2. Connect an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the extender and to an Ethernet port on your device. Extender Blu-ray player WiFi router The device connects to the extender. Now, the device can access your existing network through the extender.
3. Manage the Extender Network and Settings This chapter covers the following topics: • Log In to the Extender After Initial Setup • Change the admin Password • Set Up Password Recovery for admin • Use the WPS Wizard for WiFi Connections • View or Change Advanced Wireless Settings • Set Up a Wireless Access List • Manage Profiles • The profile is removed from the list.
WN3000RPv2 WiFi Range Extender Log In to the Extender After Initial Setup After installation, you can log in to the extender to view or change its settings. To log in to the extender after the initial setup: 1. Connect a computer or mobile device to the extender’s network. 2. Launch a web browser and enter www.mywifiext.net in the address field. A login screen displays. 3. Enter admin for the user name and password for the password.
WN3000RPv2 WiFi Range Extender If you already changed the password and want to change it again, type your personalized password. 4. Select Maintenance > Set Password. 5. (Optional) NETGEAR recommends that you select the Enable Password Recovery check box. This feature lets you recover the password if it is forgotten. Password recovery is supported in the Internet Explorer, Firefox, and Chrome browsers, but not in the Safari browser. 6.
WN3000RPv2 WiFi Range Extender If you already changed the password and want to change it again, type your personalized password. 4. Select Maintenance > Set Password. 5. Select the Enable Password Recovery check box. 6. Select two security questions and provide answers to them. 7. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved.
WN3000RPv2 WiFi Range Extender 4. Select Smart Wizard. The Smart Wizard displays the switch setting on your extender. In this example, the switch is set to Extender, which is the right setting if you want your extender to use WiFi to connect to your network. The extender finds the 2.4 GHz wireless networks in your area and displays a list. 5. To select the network you want the extender to join, do one of the following: • Select the radio button for the network.
WN3000RPv2 WiFi Range Extender The extender prompts you to specify whether the network is private or public. 8. Specify if the network that you selected is private or public: • If your network is private, leave the Private Network radio button selected. • If you are connecting the extender to a public network, select the Public Network radio button. Selecting the Public Network radio button enables a firewall to protect your computer from others who are sharing this public network. 9.
WN3000RPv2 WiFi Range Extender 2. In the address field of your browser, enter http://www.mywifiext.net. A login screen displays. You are prompted to enter a user name and password. If you do not see the login prompt, make sure to include http:// when you type http://www.mywifiext.net in your browser. 3. Type admin for the user name and type your password. If you have not yet personalized your password, type password for the password. 4. Select ADVANCED > WPS Wizard. 5. Click the Next button. 6.
WN3000RPv2 WiFi Range Extender 4. Select Advanced > Wireless Settings. All the check boxes are selected by default. 5. In the Advanced Wireless Settings section of the screen, select or clear the check boxes. • Enable Wireless Access Point (2.4 GHz). When this check box is selected, the extender allows WiFi connections in the 2.4 GHz band. Clearing this check box prevents wireless devices from connecting to the extender in the 2.4 GHz band.
WN3000RPv2 WiFi Range Extender 3. Type admin for the user name and type your password. If you have not yet personalized your password, type password for the password. 4. Select Advanced > Wireless Settings. In the WPS Settings section of the screen displays the extender’s PIN. You cannot change this number. 5. In the WPS Settings section of the screen, change the settings as needed: • Enable Device’s PIN.
WN3000RPv2 WiFi Range Extender Each network device has a MAC address, which is a unique 12-character physical address, containing the hexadecimal characters 0–9, a–f, or A–F only, and separated by colons (for example, 00:09:AB:CD:EF:01). Typically, the MAC address is on the label of the wireless device. If you do not have access to the label, you can display the MAC address using the network configuration utilities of the computer.
WN3000RPv2 WiFi Range Extender 6. In the Device Name field, type a name for the wireless device. 7. In the MAC Address field, type the MAC address of the wireless device. 8. Click the Apply button. 9. Above the Wireless Card Access list, select the Turn Access Control On check box. 10. Click the Apply button. Now only computers and devices in the Wireless Card Access list can join the extender’s WiFi networks.
WN3000RPv2 WiFi Range Extender To delete a profile: 1. Connect a computer or mobile device to the extender’s network. 2. Launch a web browser and enter www.mywifiext.net in the address field. A login screen displays. 3. Enter admin for the user name and password for the password. 4. Select Profile. The Profile List displays a profile for each wireless network that the extender has connected to. 5. Select the radio button for the profile. 6. Click the Delete Profile button.
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WN3000RPv2 WiFi Range Extender Recover the admin Password If you have changed the password to access the extender and have set up password recovery, you can recover your password if you have lost it. For information about setting up password recovery, see Set Up Password Recovery for admin on page 18.
WN3000RPv2 WiFi Range Extender 4. Select Maintenance > Backup Settings. 5. Click the Backup button. Your browser extracts the configuration file from the extender. 6. If you do not have your browser set up to save downloaded files automatically, locate where you want to save the file. Restore Saved Configuration Settings You can restore the configuration file of the extender to a previously saved configuration file. To restore the extender configuration settings: 1.
WN3000RPv2 WiFi Range Extender CAUTION: After you click the Restore button, do not try to go online, turn off the extender, shut down the computer, or do anything else to the extender until it finishes restarting! 7. Click the Restore button. A confirmation pop-up screen displays. 8. Confirm your decision. The extender restarts. This process takes about one minute.
WN3000RPv2 WiFi Range Extender Erase the Extender Settings and Return to Factory Settings CAUTION: This process erases any settings that you have configured in the extender. To erase the extender’s current settings: 1. On your computer, launch a web browser. 2. In the address field of your browser, enter http://www.mywifiext.net. You are prompted to enter a user name and password. If you do not see the login prompt, make sure to include http:// when you type http://www.mywifiext.net in your browser. 3.
WN3000RPv2 WiFi Range Extender Update the Firmware Unless you changed the settings in the Firmware Upgrade screen previously, the extender is set up to check for new firmware automatically when you log in. You can also check for new firmware. To check if new firmware is available and update the firmware: 1. On your computer, launch a web browser. 2. In the address field of your browser, enter http://www.mywifiext.net. You are prompted to enter a user name and password.
WN3000RPv2 WiFi Range Extender View Wired and Wireless Network Devices You can view the active wired and wireless devices in both the network to which the extender is connected and the extender network. If you do not recognize a wireless device, it might be an intruder. To view devices on the network: 1. On your computer, launch a web browser. 2. In the address field of your browser, enter http://www.mywifiext.net. You are prompted to enter a user name and password.
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WN3000RPv2 WiFi Range Extender FAQs This section provides answers for difficulties you might experience with the extender. 1. Question. Will the extender work if I connect it to my wireless router with an Ethernet cable? Answer. No. The extender is designed to connect wirelessly to the router or access point. 2. .Question. What are the user name and default password to log in to the extender? Answer. If you are online at http://www.mywifiext.
WN3000RPv2 WiFi Range Extender 7. Question. I have enabled a wireless MAC filter (wireless access control or ACL) on my wireless i router. What should I do when installing the extender? Answer. When the wireless device connects through the extender to your router, the MAC address of the wireless device shown on the router is translated to another MAC address.
WN3000RPv2 WiFi Range Extender passphrase or key. The passphrase or key is case-sensitive. For example, PASSWORD25 is not the same as Password25 or password25. • If the extendercannot detect your WiFi network, check to see if your WiFi network is still up. Make sure that the wireless router is turned on. If possible, move the extender closer to the wireless router. • If the extender Link Rate LED is red, a poor wireless connection exists between the wireless router and the extender.
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WN3000RPv2 WiFi Range Extender Factory Default Settings The following table includes the factory settings for the extender. You can use the Factory Reset button or the Erase feature to return the extender to these settings.. (See Return the Extender to Its Factory Settings on page 31.) Feature Setting Setup Wizard Enabled Wireless communication Enabled Wireless network names (SSID)s NETGEAR_EXT Security Disabled Transmission speed Auto1 Country/region Varies by region Operating mode 802.
