Netgear Wn3000rpv3 N300 Wifi Range Extender User Manual
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350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USAAugust 2015 202-11409-02 N300 WiF Range Extender Model WN3000RPv3 User Manual
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2 N300 WiF Range Extender Support Thank you for selecting NETGEAR products. After installing your device, locate the serial number on the label of your product and use it to register your product at https://my.netgear.com. You must register your product before you can use NETGEAR telephone support. NETGEAR recommends registering your product through the NETGEAR website. For product updates and web support, visit http://support.netgear.com. Phone (US & Canada only): 1-888-NETGEAR. Phone (Other...
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3 Table of Contents Chapter 1 Overview Meet Your Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Extender Side and Bottom Panels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 When to Use Your Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
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4 N300 WiF Range Extender Back Up and Manage the Extender Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Back Up the Configuration Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Restore the Configuration Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Return the Extender to Its Factory Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Update the Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
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5 1 1. Overview The WiFi Range Extender boosts your existing network range and speed, delivering dual-band WiFi. You can also use the extender in access point mode as a WiFi access point and create a new WiFi hotspot by using a wired Ethernet connection. This chapter covers the following topics: •Meet Your Extender •When to Use Your Extender •How the Extender Works Note:For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the support website at support.netgear.com. Note:Firmware...
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Overview 6 N300 WiF Range Extender Meet Your Extender Before you install your extender, familiarize yourself with its LEDs, buttons, and port. Front Panel The LEDs are located on the front panel. Client Router Power LED WPS LED Link LED Link LED Figure 1. Extender front panel Table 1. LEDs LEDDescription 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...
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Overview 7
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Extender Side and Bottom Panels
Buttons are located on the side panel. The Factory Reset button and an Ethernet port are
located on the bottom panel.
Power On/Off button
WPS button
Factory Reset button
Ethernet port
Figure 2. Extender side and bottom panels
When to Use Your Extender
We recommend that you connect through the extender network only when the \
WiFi device is
in a “dead zone” where connection from the existing network is poo\
r or nonexistent. Data...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/55/59001/w300_wn3000rpv3-n300-wifi-range-extender-user-manual-6.png "Page 7
Overview 7
N300
WiF Range Extender
Extender Side and Bottom Panels
Buttons are located on the side panel. The Factory Reset button and an Ethernet port are
located on the bottom panel.
Power On/Off button
WPS button
Factory Reset button
Ethernet port
Figure 2. Extender side and bottom panels
When to Use Your Extender
We recommend that you connect through the extender network only when the \
WiFi device is
in a “dead zone” where connection from the existing network is poo\
r or nonexistent. Data...")
Overview 7 N300 WiF Range Extender Extender Side and Bottom Panels Buttons are located on the side panel. The Factory Reset button and an Ethernet port are located on the bottom panel. Power On/Off button WPS button Factory Reset button Ethernet port Figure 2. Extender side and bottom panels When to Use Your Extender We recommend that you connect through the extender network only when the \ WiFi device is in a “dead zone” where connection from the existing network is poo\ r or nonexistent. Data...
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Overview 8
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WiF
Range Extender
The extender broadcasts its own WiFi network that WiFi devices can join.\
In its role as an
access point, the extender performs tasks that WiFi routers do, such as \
broadcasting its
network name (SSID).
The extender must do each of these jobs so that both ends of the bridge \
are in place.
Existing WiFi
Sometimes your router does not
provide the WiFi
coverage that you need.
WiFi Range Extender
Boosts the range of
your existing WiFi
and creates a
stronger...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/55/59001/w300_wn3000rpv3-n300-wifi-range-extender-user-manual-7.png "Page 8
Overview 8
N300
WiF
Range Extender
The extender broadcasts its own WiFi network that WiFi devices can join.\
In its role as an
access point, the extender performs tasks that WiFi routers do, such as \
broadcasting its
network name (SSID).
The extender must do each of these jobs so that both ends of the bridge \
are in place.
Existing WiFi
Sometimes your router does not
provide the WiFi
coverage that you need.
WiFi Range Extender
Boosts the range of
your existing WiFi
and creates a
stronger...")
Overview 8 N300 WiF Range Extender The extender broadcasts its own WiFi network that WiFi devices can join.\ In its role as an access point, the extender performs tasks that WiFi routers do, such as \ broadcasting its network name (SSID). The extender must do each of these jobs so that both ends of the bridge \ are in place. Existing WiFi Sometimes your router does not provide the WiFi coverage that you need. WiFi Range Extender Boosts the range of your existing WiFi and creates a stronger...
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9 2 2. Get Started This chapter covers the following topics: •Use the Extender in Extender Mode •Use the Extender in Access Point Mode •Log In to the Extender After Installation •Run Smart Setup Installation
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Get Started 10
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WiF
Range Extender
Use the Extender in Extender Mode
In extender mode, the extender repeats signals from an existing WiFi rou\
ter or access point.
Place the extender, apply power, and connect it to your WiFi network.
Note: You can also use the extender as a WiFi access point and create a
new WiFi hotspot by using a wired Ethernet connection. See Use the
Extender in Access Point Mode on page
15.
Place the Extender and Apply Power
To place the extender and apply power:
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Get Started 10
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WiF
Range Extender
Use the Extender in Extender Mode
In extender mode, the extender repeats signals from an existing WiFi rou\
ter or access point.
Place the extender, apply power, and connect it to your WiFi network.
Note: You can also use the extender as a WiFi access point and create a
new WiFi hotspot by using a wired Ethernet connection. See Use the
Extender in Access Point Mode on page
15.
Place the Extender and Apply Power
To place the extender and apply power:
1....")
Get Started 10 N300 WiF Range Extender Use the Extender in Extender Mode In extender mode, the extender repeats signals from an existing WiFi rou\ ter or access point. Place the extender, apply power, and connect it to your WiFi network. Note: You can also use the extender as a WiFi access point and create a new WiFi hotspot by using a wired Ethernet connection. See Use the Extender in Access Point Mode on page 15. Place the Extender and Apply Power To place the extender and apply power: 1....