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  • Page 1

    WN3100RP Universal Pass Through WiFi Range Extender Installation Guide[...]

  • Page 2

    2 Getting Started The WN3100RP WiFi Extender lets you extend WiFi coverage to locations outside the range of your wireless router or gateway . • Arrow LEDs help you find the best location for the extender . • With the extender pass-through socket, you retain the use of a socket in your electrical outlet. The appearance of the extender varies ac[...]

  • Page 3

    3 Find the Best Location When you install the extender and join the extender network, the arrow LEDs guide you to the best location to plug in the extender . If no arrow is lit, the location is good. Blinking left arrow . The extender is too far away from the router or gateway . Blinking right arrow . The extender is too far away from your computer[...]

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    4 Install the Extender Place the extender , apply power , and connect it to your WiFi network. Place the Extender and Power It On 1. Place the extender halfway between your router and the location that has poor WiFi coverage. If it is not possible to place the extender at the halfway point, move the extender closer to the location with poor coverag[...]

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    5 Connect the Extender to Y our W iFi Network Do not cable the extender to the router . The extender connects to your wireless network only with WiFi. Y ou can use the extender ’s Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), or the web browser method.  T o connect using WPS: 1. Press the WPS button on the side of the extender. The Secure WiFi LED blinks. 2. W[...]

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    6 NETGEAR genie displays. 4. Follow the steps to connect the extender to the WiFi network. When the extender connects, the Router Link LED lights. If the network is secure, the Secure WiFi LED lights green. New Extender WiFi Network Name The first time the extender connects to a WiFi network, the extender WiFi network name (SSID) changes to that ne[...]

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    7 Join the Extender WiFi Network After you install the extender , you can join the extender WiFi network.  T o join the extender network: 1. T ake your computer or wireless device to the location with poor WiFi coverage. 2. Find the new extender network name (MyNetworkName_EXT). 3. Select this network and enter the same WiFi password that you us[...]

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    8 Extender Performance The Router Link LED indicates performance between the router and the extender . If this LED is off, the extender is not connected to a WiFi network. The Client Link LED indicates the performance between the extender and the client. If this LED is off, no computer or wireless device is connected to the extender network. These [...]

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    9 Change the Extender Network Settings After installation, you can change the extender network settings if you want. For example, if you change your network name, you can log in to the extender and change its network name to match.  T o log in to the extender to change its settings: 1. Launch a web browser . 2. Enter mywifiext.net . 3. Enter adm[...]

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    10 Ethernet Port Connection Y ou can connect equipment such as a computer , TV , Blu-ray player , or gaming console to the Ethernet port on the extender. Wireless router Access the Internet Range extender in a home office in the family room with a Blu-ray player[...]

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    11 Restore Factory Settings Y ou can use the extender Reset button to restore the factory settings.  T o restore factory settings: 1. Insert a paper clip into the Reset hole and hold it until the Power LED blinks amber . 2. Release the button. All LEDs turn off for about 3 seconds. The Power LED lights solid amber for about 30 seconds. The Power[...]

  • Page 12

    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 . Y ou must register your product before you can use NETGEAR telephone support. NETGEAR recommends registering your product through the NETGEAR website. [...]