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Maintain and Monitor the Extender 

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N300 WiFi Range

 Extender 

Automatically Adjust for Daylight Saving Time

To set up the extender to automatically adjust for daylight saving time:

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

You are prompted to enter a user name and password.

3. 

Enter your email address and password.

4. 

Click the 

Menu

 icon 

.

The extender menu displays.

5. 

Select 

Do More > Access Schedule

.

The Access Schedule screen displays.

6. 

Select the 

Automatically adjust for daylight saving

 time check box.

7. 

Click the 

SAVE

 button.

Your settings are saved.

Manually Set the Extender Clock

To manually set the extender clock:

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

You are prompted to enter a user name and password.

3. 

Enter your email address and password.

4. 

Click the 

Menu

 icon 

.

The extender menu displays.

5. 

Select 

Do More > Access Schedule

.

The Access Schedule screen displays.

6. 

In the Extender Clock section, select the 

Manual

 radio button.

7. 

To specify the time, complete the fields or click the 

Sync Clock

 link to synchronize the 

extender time to the time on the computer or WiFi device that you are using.

The 

Day

 field and 

Time

 field display the time.

8. 

Click the 

SAVE

 button.

Your settings are saved.

Summary of Contents for WN3100RP

Page 1: ...350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose CA 95134 USA February 2015 202 11455 01 N300 WiFi Range Extender Model WN3100RPv2 User Manual...

Page 2: ...the NETGEAR website For product updates and web support visit http support netgear com Phone US Canada only 1 888 NETGEAR Phone Other Countries Check the list of phone numbers at http support netgear...

Page 3: ...Change the WiFi Network Name 21 Turn Off the SSID Broadcast to Create a Hidden Network 21 Disable or Enable the WiFi Radio 22 Change the WiFi Speed 23 Use WPS to Add a Computer to the Extender s WiFi...

Page 4: ...ender to Factory Settings 38 Update the Firmware 39 Restart the Extender Remotely 40 Chapter 5 FAQs and Troubleshooting FAQs 42 Extend a Network with MAC Filtering or Access Control Lists 43 Cannot Co...

Page 5: ...ter covers the following topics Meet Your Extender When to Use Your Extender How the Extender Works Note For more information about the topics covered in this manual visit the support website at suppo...

Page 6: ...Power connector varies by region Figure 1 LEDs and USB port The following table describes the LEDs Table 1 Front panel LEDs LED Description Router Link This LED indicates the connection between the ex...

Page 7: ...tender performs two main jobs The extender connects to a working WiFi network When the extender connects over WiFi to an existing network it functions as a network client similar to how a WiFi device...

Page 8: ...er does not provide the WiFi coverage that you need WiFi Range Extender Boosts the range of your existing WiFi and creates a stronger signal in hard to reach areas Overview 8 N300 WiFi Range Extender...

Page 9: ...2 2 Get Started This chapter covers the following topics Use the Extender in Extender Mode Use the Extender in Access Point Mode Log In to the Extender After Installation Run Smart Setup Installation...

Page 10: ...es not light slide the Device On Off switch on the side of the extender to the On position Connect to an Existing WiFi Network To extend the range of your WiFi network you must connect the extender to...

Page 11: ...er network 6 Plug the extender into an electrical outlet 7 Wait for the Power LED to light amber and then turn green If the Power LED does not light slide the Device On Off switch on the side of the e...

Page 12: ...end and click the NEXT button If your existing WiFi network is hidden select the Manually input my wireless SSID radio button and type your WiFi network name You are prompted to enter the password for...

Page 13: ...ignal The location that you choose must be within the range of your existing WiFi router network 15 Plug the extender into an electrical outlet Wait for the Power LED to light amber and then turn gree...

Page 14: ...evice to the extender using an Ethernet cable The device can then access your existing network through the extender s WiFi connection Figure 3 Rear panel Ethernet LAN port Use the Extender in Access P...

Page 15: ...ot 4 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 Li...

Page 16: ...displays 15 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 registe...

Page 17: ...s 6 Click the WIFI RANGE EXTENDER button The extender scans for WiFi signals and finds the WiFi networks in your area and displays a list 7 Select your WiFi network and click the NEXT button 8 When pr...

Page 18: ...ings Change the WiFi Network Name Turn Off the SSID Broadcast to Create a Hidden Network Disable or Enable the WiFi Radio Change the WiFi Speed Use WPS to Add a Computer to the Extender s WiFi Network...

Page 19: ...xtender menu displays 5 Select Do More WiFi Coverage 6 Select a Wireless Output Power radio button If your extender is covering a small area select a lower output power percentage If your extender is...

Page 20: ...iew the WiFi settings 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 You are prompted to e...

Page 21: ...4 Click the Menu icon The extender menu displays 5 Select Settings Wireless 6 In the Network Name SSID field type a network name 7 Click the SAVE button Your settings are saved Turn Off the SSID Broad...

Page 22: ...d 4 Click the Menu icon The extender menu displays 5 Select Settings Wireless 6 Clear the Broadcast Network Name SSID check box 7 Click the SAVE button Your settings are saved Disable or Enable the Wi...

Page 23: ...clear the Enable 2 4 GHz WiFi check box 7 Click the SAVE button Your settings are saved Change the WiFi Speed To change the WiFi speed 1 On a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the extender...

Page 24: ...iFi device that you are trying to connect must include a physical push button or a software button If you use the PIN method you must know the PIN of the WiFi device that you are trying to connect WPS...

Page 25: ...email address and password 4 Click the Menu icon The extender menu displays 5 Select Settings Do More Connect Devices WPS 6 Leave the Push Button recommended radio button selected 7 Click the WIFI PR...

Page 26: ...IN Number radio button 7 Type the PIN of the WiFi device in the field 8 Click the NEXT button For four minutes the extender attempts to find the computer or WiFi device 9 Within four minutes go to the...

Page 27: ...aved Deny Access to a Computer or WiFi Device By default access control is disabled so that it is easy for you to connect to the extender s WiFi networks You can deny network access to specific comput...

Page 28: ...ame and password 3 Enter your email address and password 4 Click the Menu icon The extender menu displays 5 Select Settings Wireless Connected Devices 6 In the WiFi Devices section select the Enable A...

Page 29: ...aunch a web browser 2 In the address field of your browser enter www mywifiext net You are prompted to enter a user name and password 3 Enter your email address and password 4 Click the Menu icon The...

Page 30: ...ser 2 In the address field of your browser enter www mywifiext net You are prompted to enter a user name and password 3 Enter your email address and password 4 Click the Menu icon The extender menu di...

Page 31: ...d Password Turn Password Protection Off and On Recover a Forgotten User Name or Password Automatically Adjust for Daylight Saving Time Manually Set the Extender Clock Back Up and Manage the Extender C...

Page 32: ...k launch a web browser 2 In the address field of your browser enter www mywifiext net You are prompted to enter a user name and password 3 Enter your email address and password 4 Click the Menu icon T...

Page 33: ...t the Password Off or Password On radio button 7 Click the SAVE button Your settings are saved Recover a Forgotten User Name or Password If you changed the password to access the extender and set up p...

Page 34: ...k box 7 Click the SAVE button Your settings are saved Manually Set the Extender Clock To manually set the extender clock 1 On a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the extender network launch...

Page 35: ...configuration settings 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 You are prompted to...

Page 36: ...enu icon The extender menu displays 5 Select Settings Other 6 Click the BROWSE button 7 Locate and select the previously saved backup file By default the name of the backup file is NETGEAR_WN300RPv2 c...

Page 37: ...xtender and reset it For a list of factory default settings see Factory Default Settings on page 48 Use the Factory Reset Button CAUTION This process erases any settings that you configured in the ext...

Page 38: ...dress field of your browser enter www mywifiext net You are prompted to enter a user name and password 3 Enter your email address and password 4 Click the Menu icon The extender menu displays 5 Select...

Page 39: ...nter your email address and password 4 Click the Menu icon The extender menu displays 5 Select Firmware Update 6 Click the CHECK ONLINE button 7 If new firmware is available follow the onscreen prompt...

Page 40: ...nder 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 You are prompted to enter a u...

Page 41: ...and Troubleshooting This chapter covers the following topics FAQs Extend a Network with MAC Filtering or Access Control Lists Cannot Connect to the Extender Cannot Join a WiFi Network and Receive an E...

Page 42: ...en and that you are using a valid IP address Relaunch the web browser and enter www mywifiext net in the address field Type your user name and password and click the LOG IN button If you are installin...

Page 43: ...ntrol list ACL on your existing router additional setup is required for your computers and WiFi devices to access the Internet through the extender network When the WiFi device connects through the ex...

Page 44: ...extender s MAC 2 address to your router s MAC filter table You must type 02 0F B5 first then type the last six digits of your MAC 2 address after For example if your MAC 2 address is C4 04 15 5F 20 AC...

Page 45: ...is 1100 0110 the new hexadecimal value is C6 Binary numbers Hexadecimal Values 0000 0 0001 1 0010 2 0011 3 0100 4 0101 5 0110 6 0111 7 1000 8 1001 9 1010 A 1011 B 1100 C 1101 D 1110 E 1111 F d Replace...

Page 46: ...hat 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...

Page 47: ...47 A A Factory Settings and Technical Specifications This appendix covers the following topics Factory Default Settings Technical and Environmental Specifications...

Page 48: ...nvironmental factors including volume of network traffic building materials and construction and network overhead lower actual data throughput rate Country region Varies by region Operating mode 802 1...

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