Netgear WN3100RP - Manuals

5 LED Descriptions Router Link LED This LED indicates the connection between the extender andthe router or access point. Solid green . Best connection. Solid ambe r. Good connection. Solid red . Poor connection. Off . No connection. Client Link LED This LED indicates the connection between the exten...

6 Install the WiFi Extender 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 ...

7 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 Connect with Web Browser Setup on page 9 . 1. Press the WPS butt...

9 Connect with Web Browser Setup 1. Use a WiFi network manager on a computer or WiFi device to find and connect to the NETGEAR_EXT (SSID) WiFi network.After the connection with the computer or WiFi device is established, the Client Link LED lights. 2. Open a web browser window from the same computer...

10 3. Select a WiFi network to extend and click the Continue button. The following screen displays: 4. Type the network password (also called passphrase or security key) in the Password field and click the Continue button. The following screen displays:

11 5. In the Name field, type the name (SSID) for your new extender WiFi network and click the Continue button. You can use the same security settings as the settings for your existing network by selecting the check box. The settings are applied and the following screen displays. On iPads, iPhones, ...

13 Find the Best Location If the WiFi signal is weak, the first time you join the extender network, an arrow LED blinks for two minutes. If this happens, adjust the position of the extender. • If the Router Arrow LED blinks, move the extender closer to the router. • If the Client Arrow LED blinks, m...

14 Connect an Ethernet-Enabled Device After the extender is connected to your existing WiFi network, you can connect a wired device to the extender using an Ethernet cable. That device can then access your existing network through the WiFi connection. 1. Set up the extender. For more information, se...

15 Log In to Access Extender Settings After installation, you can log in to the extender to view or change the extender’s settings. 1. Use a WiFi network manager on a computer or WiFi device to find and connect to the new extended WiFi network.After the connection with the computer or WiFi device is...

16 Frequently Asked Questions You can find more information about your product in the user manual, which is available at http://support.netgear.com . The web browser setup guide keeps asking me for my network password (passphrase) or security key, and I am sure that I entered the correct password. W...

17 How do I restore the extender to its factory default settings? 1. Use a sharp object such as a pen or paper clip to press and hold the Factory Reset button on the side of the extender for at least five seconds until the Power LED blinks amber. 2. Release the Factory Reset button and wait for the ...

18 I enabled a wireless MAC filter, wireless access control, or access control list (ACL) on my router. What should I do when installing the extender? When the WiFi device connects through the extender to your router, the MAC address of the WiFi device shown on the router is translated to another MA...

19 A login screen displays. c. Enter admin for the user name and password for the password. 5. Select Maintenance > Attached Devices . The Attached Devices screen displays the MAC addresses and virtual MAC addresses for computers and WiFi devices that are connected to the extender network. 6. On ...

September 2014 NETGEAR, Inc. 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134, USA Support Thank you for purchasing this NETGEAR product. 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 yo...