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- Page 1 N300 WiF Range Extender Mode l WN2000R PT v3 Us e r Manual October 2015 202-11333-02 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134...
- Page 2 Compliance For regulatory compliance information, visit http://www.netgear.com/about/regulatory. See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply. Trademarks © NETGEAR, Inc., NETGEAR and the NETGEAR Logo are trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. Any non-NETGEAR trademarks are used for reference purposes only.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Chapter 1 Overview Meet Your Extender ..........6 Front Panel . - Page 4 N300 WiF Range Extender Automatically Adjust for Daylight Saving Time......34 Manually Set the Extender Clock ........34 Back Up and Manage the Extender Configuration .
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Page 5: Chapter 1 Overview
Note: Firmware updates with new features and bug fixes are made available from time to time on downloadcenter.netgear.com. Some products can regularly check the site and download new firmware, or you can check for and download new firmware manually. -
Page 6: Meet Your Extender
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. Router Link LED Status LED Client Link LED WPS button with LED Figure 1. -
Page 7: Rear Panel
N300 WiF Range Extender Rear Panel Ports, connectors and buttons are located on the rear panel. Restore Factory Settings button Ethernet ports Power input Power On/Off button Figure 2. Extender rear panel When to Use Your Extender We recommend that you connect through the extender network only when the WiFi device is in a “dead zone”... - Page 8 N300 WiF Range Extender The extender must do each of these jobs so that both ends of the bridge are in place. WiFi Range Extender Existing WiFi Boosts the range of your existing WiFi Sometimes your and creates a router does not stronger signal in provide the WiFi coverage that you...
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Page 9: Chapter 2 Get Started
Get Started This chapter covers the following topics: • Install the WiFi Extender • Use the Extender in Access Point Mode • Log In to the Extender After Installation • Run Smart Setup Installation... -
Page 10: Install The Wifi Extender
N300 WiF Range Extender Install the WiFi Extender 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 14. - Page 11 N300 WiF Range Extender 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.
- Page 12 N300 WiF Range Extender The first time that you log in to the extender, the Create Account page displays. If the Create Account page does not display, visit www.mywifiext.net. Complete the fields on the page and click the NEXT button. When prompted, select your country or region from the Regional Settings menu and click the NEXT button.
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Page 13: Find The Best Location
Complete the registration fields and click the Finish button to complete the setup. If you do not want to register your extender, click the Skip Registration link. Note that you must register your extender before you can use NETGEAR telephone support. The Status page displays. -
Page 14: Connect Ethernet-Enabled Devices
N300 WiF Range Extender Connect Ethernet-Enabled Devices After the extender is connected to your existing WiFi network, you can connect wired devices to the extender using Ethernet cables. The devices can then access your existing network through the extender’s WiFi connection. Blu-ray player Extender WFi router... - Page 15 N300 WiF Range Extender If the Status LED does not light, press the Power On/Off button on the side of the extender. Use an Ethernet cable to connect the Ethernet port on the extender to a router Ethernet LAN port or a remote Ethernet LAN jack with LAN access. The extender joins the LAN and creates a WiFi hotspot.
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Page 16: Log In To The Extender After Installation
Complete the registration fields and click the FINISH button to complete the setup. If you do not want to register your extender, click the Skip Registration link. Note that you must register your extender before you can use NETGEAR telephone support. The Status page displays. - Page 17 Complete the registration fields and click the FINISH button to complete the setup. If you do not want to register your extender, click the Skip Registration link. Note that you must register your extender before you can use NETGEAR telephone support. The Status page displays.
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Page 18: Chapter 3 Extender Network Settings
Extender Network Settings This chapter covers the following topics: • View Connected Devices • View WiFi Settings • Turn Off the SSID Broadcast to Create a Hidden Network • Disable or Enable the WiFi Radio • Change the WiFi Speed •... -
Page 19: View Connected Devices
N300 WiF Range Extender View Connected Devices You can view a list of devices that are connected to the extender network. To view connected devices: On a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the extender network, launch a web browser. -
Page 20: Change The Wifi Network Name
N300 WiF Range Extender Select Settings > WiFi. Change the WiFi Network Name To change the WiFi network name: On a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the extender network, launch a web browser. In the address field of your browser, enter www.mywifiext.net. When prompted, enter your email address and password. -
Page 21: Turn Off The Ssid Broadcast To Create A Hidden Network
N300 WiF Range Extender In each Network Name (SSID) field, type a network name. Click the SAVE button. Your settings are saved. Turn Off the SSID Broadcast to Create a Hidden Network By default, the extender broadcasts its WiFi signal so that its wireless network names (SSIDs) are easy for you to find and connect to from your computer, tablet, or smartphone. -
Page 22: Disable Or Enable The Wifi Radio
N300 WiF Range Extender Disable or Enable the WiFi Radio By default, the extender’s WiFi radios broadcast signals in the 2.4 GHz band. If you disable the WiFi radios, then no one can connect with WiFi to the extender. To disable or enable the WiFi radios: On a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the extender network, launch a web browser. -
Page 23: Customize The Extender's Wifi Coverage Area
N300 WiF Range Extender Click the Menu icon The extender menu displays. Select Settings > WiFi. In each WiFi Speed menu, select a speed. Click the SAVE button. Your settings are saved. Customize the Extender’s WiFi Coverage Area By default, the extender uses its maximum WiFi coverage area. You can select a smaller coverage area, which uses less electrical power. -
Page 24: Use Wps To Add A Computer To The Extender's Wifi Network
N300 WiF Range Extender Select Do More > WiFi Coverage. Select a radio button for the output power. Click the SAVE button. Your settings are saved. Use WPS to Add a Computer to the Extender’s WiFi Network WPS (WiFi Protected Setup) lets you connect a computer or WiFi device to the extender’s network without entering the WiFi network passphrase or key. -
Page 25: Use Wps With The Pin Method
N300 WiF Range Extender Click the Menu icon The extender menu displays. Select Settings > Do More > Connect Devices (WPS). Leave the Push Button (recommended) radio button selected. Click the WIFI PROTECTED SETUP (WPS) button. For two minutes, the extender attempts to add the computer or WiFi device to its WiFi network. -
Page 26: Deny Access To A Computer Or Wifi Device
N300 WiF Range Extender Select the PIN Number radio button. Type the PIN of the WiFi device in the field. Click the NEXT button. For four minutes, the extender attempts to find the computer or WiFi device. Within four minutes, go to the WiFi device and use its WPS software to join the WiFi network. -
Page 27: Set Up An Access Schedule
N300 WiF Range Extender Select Settings > Connected Devices. In the WiFi Devices section, select the Enable Access Control check box. The WiFi devices table displays the names and MAC addresses of WiFi devices that are connected to the extender. Select the Deny check box for the device. -
Page 28: Set Up The Extender To Use A Static Ip Address
N300 WiF Range Extender Select Do More > Access Schedule. Select the Access Schedule On radio button. The page adjusts. In the Days menu and the Time menu, select the days and time when you want to disable Internet access. Click the Add Time button to add the time that you specified to the Scheduled Times table. -
Page 29: Specify Wps Settings
N300 WiF Range Extender Scroll down and click the IP Address heading to expand the IP address settings. By default, the Dynamically get IP Address from Router radio button is selected. Select the Use Static IP Address radio button. Complete the fields to specify the IP network IP addresses. Click the SAVE button. - Page 30 N300 WiF Range Extender Scroll down and click the WPS heading to expand the WPS settings. In most situations, the default settings work fine, but you can change them: • Enable WPS PIN. When this check box is selected, you can use a PIN to connect to the extender WiFi network with WPS.
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Page 31: Chapter 4 Maintain And Monitor The Extender
Maintain and Monitor the Extender This chapter covers the following topics: • Change the Extender User Name and Password • Turn Password Protection Off and On • Recover a Forgotten User Name or Password • Automatically Adjust for Daylight Saving Time •... -
Page 32: Change The Extender User Name And Password
N300 WiF Range Extender Change the Extender User Name and Password You can change the user name and password to log in to the extender. To add an extender user: On a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the extender network, launch a web browser. -
Page 33: Turn Password Protection Off And On
N300 WiF Range Extender Turn Password Protection Off and On We recommend that you leave password protection on to help keep your network secure. You can turn password protection off and on. To turn password protection off or on: On a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the extender network, launch a web browser. -
Page 34: Automatically Adjust For Daylight Saving Time
N300 WiF Range Extender A login window opens. Log in to the extender. Automatically Adjust for Daylight Saving Time To set up the extender to automatically adjust for daylight saving time: On a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the extender network, launch a web browser. -
Page 35: Back Up And Manage The Extender Configuration
N300 WiF Range Extender Back Up and Manage the Extender Configuration When the extender works correctly after initial setup, we recommend that you back up the extender configuration settings. After you have back up the settings, if you change the extender configuration settings but are not content with the new settings, you can restore the extender configuration to the backed-up settings. -
Page 36: Restore The Configuration Settings
N300 WiF Range Extender Restore the Configuration Settings You can restore the configuration file of the extender to a previously saved configuration file. To restore the extender configuration settings: On a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the extender network, launch a web browser. -
Page 37: Return The Extender To Its Factory Default Settings
N300 WiF Range Extender Return the Extender to Its Factory Default Settings Under some circumstances (for example, if you lose track of the changes that you made to the extender settings), you might want to erase the configuration and reset the extender to factory default settings. - Page 38 N300 WiF Range Extender To log in to the extender and reset the extender’s to factory settings: CAUTION: This process erases any settings that you configured in the extender. On a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the extender network, launch a web browser.
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Page 39: Update The Firmware
N300 WiF Range Extender Update the Firmware Unless you changed the settings in the Firmware Update page previously, the extender is set up to check for new firmware automatically at login. To check manually for new firmware and, if available, update the firmware: On a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the extender network, launch a web browser. -
Page 40: Restart The Extender Remotely
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 disconnected. To restart the extender remotely: On a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the extender network, launch a web browser. -
Page 41: Chapter 5 Faqs And Troubleshooting
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... -
Page 42: Faqs
MAC address to the ACL for your router automatically includes devices connected to the extender network. To view the extender MAC address from a NETGEAR router, use a web browser to log in to the router and view the Attached Devices or Connected Devices page. -
Page 43: Cannot Connect To The Extender
N300 WiF Range Extender 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 42. -
Page 44: Appendix A Factory Settings And Technical Specifications
Factory Settings and Technical Specifications This appendix covers the following topics: • Factory Default Settings • Technical and Environmental Specifications... -
Page 45: Factory Default Settings
N300 WiF Range Extender Factory Default Settings To reset the extender to factory default settings, you can use either the Restore Factory Settings button on the rear panel or the Erase function. For more information, see Return the Extender to Its Factory Default Settings on page 37. - Page 46 N300 WiF Range Extender Table 3. Technical specifications (continued) Technical Specifications (continued) 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 •...