Netgear Wn3000rpv3 N300 Wifi Range Extender User Manual

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 N300
 WiF  Range Extender
Restart the Extender Remotely
You can log in to the extender and restart it. When the extender restarts\
, all computers and 
WiFi devices that are connected to its WiFi network are automatically di\
sconnected.
To restart the extender remotely:
1.  On a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the extender network, \
launch a web 
browser

. 
2.  In the address field of your browser
 , enter www.mywifiext.net. 
3.  When prompted, enter your email address and password.
The Status page displays.
4.  Click the  Menu icon 
.
The extender menu displays.
5.  Select  Settings > Other .
The Other Settings page displays.
6.  Click the  REST
 ART button and click the  Ye s button to confirm.
The extender restarts, which takes about two minutes. 
						

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5.   FAQs and Troubleshooting
This chapter covers the following topics: 
•FAQs
•Cannot Connect to the Extender
•Cannot Join a WiFi Network and Receive an Error Message 
						

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43  N300 WiF Range Extender
FAQs
This section provides answers for difficulties you might experience with the extender.
The web browser setup keeps asking me for my network password (passphrase) or 
security key, and I am sure that I entered the correct password. What can I do?
The extender is probably placed at the borderline of the range covered by the router or 
access point. For more information about where to place the extender, see 
Connect an 
Ethernet-Enabled Device on page 14.
If you are using WEP security, make sure that you are typing the network password in the 
correct field.
Can I set up the extender in extender mode if I connect it to the router or access point 
with an Ethernet cable?
No. The extender is designed to use WiFi to connect to the router or access point if it is in 
extender mode. If the extender is in access point mode, you can connect it to the router or 
access point with an Ethernet connection. For more information about access point mode, 
see 
Use the Extender in Access Point Mode on page 15.
I forgot my login email address and password. What can I do?
In the login window, click the Username & Password Help link to answer the security 
questions that you set up during the initial setup. For more information, see 
Recover a 
Forgotten User Name or Password on page 34.
If you forgot your password and the answers to your security questions, you can restore the 
extender to its factory settings and set it up again.
To restore factory settings:
1. Use a sharp object such as a pen or paper clip to press and hold the Factory Reset 
button on the extender for at least seven seconds until the Power LED lights amber.
2. Release the Factory Reset button and wait for the extender to reboot.
The extender resets and returns to the factory default settings.
Cannot Connect to the Extender
If you cannot connect to the extender, determine what prevents you from connecting:
•If you forgot your user name or password, click the Username & Password Help link. 
For more information, see 
FAQs on page 43.
•If your browser displays an error page, include http:// in the address field of your browser 
by typing http://www.mywifiext.net.
•If you already set up the extender but can no longer connect to it over WiFi, check to see 
if the Client Link LED is off or red. 
						

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•If you cannot get a WiFi connection working, you can use an Ethernet cable to connect 
your computer to the extender. 
Cannot Join a WiFi Network and Receive an Error Message
To join a WiFi network, you must know its network name (also called the SSID) so that you 
can select it. If the network is secure, you must know the passphrase or key. If the extender 
does not connect to the network that you select, the cause might be one of the following:
•It is possible that you typed the network name, passphrase, or key incorrectly. Use Smart 
Setup (see 
Run Smart Setup Installation on page 17) to select a WiFi network and retype 
the passphrase or key. The passphrase or key is case-sensitive. For example, 
PASSWORD25 is not the same as Password25 or password25.
•If the extender cannot detect your WiFi network, check to see if your WiFi network is still 
working. Make sure that the WiFi router is turned on. If possible, move the extender 
closer to the WiFi router. 
•If the extender Client Link LED is red, the WiFi connection between the WiFi router and 
the extender is poor. You can establish the best connection with a clear line of sight 
between the extender and the WiFi router. Make sure that no physical obstacles exist 
between the extender and the WiFi router, and try to move the extender closer to the WiFi 
router.
If you use Smart Setup, and the extender does not connect to the WiFi router, does not 
connect to the Internet, or cannot get an IP address from the WiFi router, Smart Setup 
displays a message to notify you that the extender is not configured.
To run Smart Setup again, click the YES button. To manually configure the extender, click the 
NO, CONFIGURE MANUALLY button. 
						

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A.   Supplemental Information
This appendix includes the following sections:
•Factory Default Settings 
•Technical Specifications  
						

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N300
 WiF
 Range Extender 
Factory Default Settings
The following table lists 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  24.)
Table 2.  Factory settings
FeatureSetting
Setup Wizard Enabled
WiFi communication Enabled
WiFi network name (SSID) NETGEAR_EXT
Security Disabled
Transmission speed Auto
1
1. Maximum WiFi signal rate (IEEE Standard 802.11). Actual throughput \
will vary. Network conditions and environmental 
factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and con\
struction, and network overhead, lower actual data 
throughput rate.
Country/region Varies by region
Operating mode 802.11n, 802.11g, 802.11b
Data rate Up to 300 Mbps
DHCP  Client enabled
Technical Specifications
The following table includes the product specifications.
Table 3.  Technical specifications  
Extender Specifications
Network protocol and 
standards compatibility Data and routing protocols: TCP/IP, DHCP server and client, DNS relay
Power consumption 100–240V 0.1 A, 50–60 Hz
Physical specifications • Dimensions: 67 x 55 x 34 mm (2.64 x 2.17 x 1.34 in.)
•  W
eight: 102–10 g (3.60–3.88 oz) varied by power plug type
Environmental • Operating temperature: 32° to 140°F (0° to 40°C)
•  Operating humidity: 90% maximum relative humidity
 , noncondensing
•  Electromagnetic emissions: Meets requirements of FCC Part 15 
Class B.
Interface • Local: 10BASE-T
 , 100BASE-Tx, RJ-45
•  802.1
1n, 802.11g, 802.11b