Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product WN31000RP NETGEAR
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WN3100RP Universal Pass Through WiFi Range Extender Installation Guide.
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.
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 .
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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