Netgear WN3100RP User's Guide download pdf (Page 7)

Getting Started

Universal Pass Through WiFi Range Extender WN3100RP

The extender must do each of these jobs so that both ends of the bridge are in place.

When to Use Your Extender

NETGEAR recommends that you connect to the extender only when your home network

connection is poor. Because data traffic routed through the extender is inherently slower than

traffic routed directly from the network, the computer should stay on the network if the

connection is good enough. NETGEAR recommends that you connect through the extender

network only when the computer is in a “dead zone” where connection from the network is

very poor or nonexistent.

Find the Best Location

WiFi router

Client

Extender

Figure 2. 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 or

wireless client.

The best connection is established when there is a clear line of sight between the extender

and the wireless router or gateway and also a clear line of sight between the extender and

the computer you are using. If this straight path is blocked by a thick wall or other materials,

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