Netgear WN3100RPv2 User's Guide download pdf (Page 10)

Get Started

N300 WiFi Range Extender

Use the Extender in Extender Mode

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.

Place the Extender and Apply Power

 To place the extender and apply power:

1. Place your extender in the same room as your WiFi router

Proximity to the WiFi router is required only during the initial setup process.

2. Plug the extender into an electrical outlet.

3. W

ait 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

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 your existing

WiFi network. You can do this in one of two ways:

• Connect with WPS. For more information, see Connect with WPS.

• Connect with web browser setup. For more information, see Connect with Web

Browser Setup on page 11.

Connect with WPS

Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) lets you join a secure WiFi network without typing the network

name and password.

Note: WPS does not support WEP network security. If you are using WEP

security, follow the instructions in Connect with Web Browser Setup

on page 11.

 To use WPS to connect the extender to your WiFi router:

1. Press the WPS button your router or access point.

2. Within two minutes, press the WPS button on your extender

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