Netgear WN3500RP User's Guide

350 East Plumeria DriveSan Jose, CA 95134USAOctober 2011202-11049-01v1.0Universal Dual Band WiFi Extender – Wallplug EditionUser Manual

Getting Started10Universal Dual Band WiFi Extender – Desktop/Wallplug Insert the AC PlugYou can use the AC plug to plug the extender directly into an

Getting Started11 Universal Dual Band WiFi Extender – Desktop/WallplugAttach the Stand and Power Adapter CordThe extender comes with a stand and power

Getting Started12Universal Dual Band WiFi Extender – Desktop/Wallplug  To cable a computer to the extender:1. Locate the ports on the extender.Ether

Getting Started13 Universal Dual Band WiFi Extender – Desktop/Wallplug4 Wait until the Power LED turns green.5 Use a computer or wireless device to

Getting Started14Universal Dual Band WiFi Extender – Desktop/Wallplug Position the ExtenderThe best connection is established when there is a clear li

Getting Started15 Universal Dual Band WiFi Extender – Desktop/WallplugExtender PerformanceThe Link Rate LEDs indicate the performance of the 2.4 GHz

1622. Extender Network SettingsThis chapter covers the following topics: • Log In to the Extender • Add a WPS Client to the Extender WiFi Network •

Extender Network Settings17 Universal Dual Band WiFi Extender – Desktop/WallplugLog In to the ExtenderYou can log in to the extender to use NETGEAR ge

Extender Network Settings18Universal Dual Band WiFi Extender – Desktop/Wallplug Use NETGEAR genie After InstallationNETGEAR genie can help you set up

Extender Network Settings19 Universal Dual Band WiFi Extender – Desktop/WallplugIf the network is secure, you are prompted to enter the passphrase (ne

2Universal Dual Band WiFi Extender – Wallplug Edition SupportThank you for choosing NETGEAR. After installing your device, locate the serial number on

Extender Network Settings20Universal Dual Band WiFi Extender – Desktop/Wallplug Add a WPS Client to the Extender WiFi NetworkWPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setu

Extender Network Settings21 Universal Dual Band WiFi Extender – Desktop/Wallplug1. Select Setup > Connect to an Existing Network. The extender sca

Extender Network Settings22Universal Dual Band WiFi Extender – Desktop/Wallplug  To change the wireless settings for the extender’s network:1. Selec

Extender Network Settings23 Universal Dual Band WiFi Extender – Desktop/WallplugSet Up WPA, WPA2, or WPA + WPA2Both WPA and WPA2 provide strong data s

Extender Network Settings24Universal Dual Band WiFi Extender – Desktop/Wallplug Note: Not all wireless computers support passphrase key generation. I

Extender Network Settings25 Universal Dual Band WiFi Extender – Desktop/Wallplug- Gateway IP Address. The IP address for the gateway.- Primary

Extender Network Settings26Universal Dual Band WiFi Extender – Desktop/Wallplug • Link Rate. The actual transmission (Tx) and receive (Rx) link ra

Extender Network Settings27 Universal Dual Band WiFi Extender – Desktop/Wallplug• TxPkts. The number of packets transmitted on this port since res

Extender Network Settings28Universal Dual Band WiFi Extender – Desktop/Wallplug 2. Locate and select the previously saved backup file.3. Click Resto

Extender Network Settings29 Universal Dual Band WiFi Extender – Desktop/WallplugIf you do not want to use the automatic firmware check, clear the Chec

3ContentsChapter 1 Getting StartedHow the Extender Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6When to Use Y

Extender Network Settings30Universal Dual Band WiFi Extender – Desktop/Wallplug  To view or change the advanced wireless settings:Select Advanced >

Extender Network Settings31 Universal Dual Band WiFi Extender – Desktop/WallplugThe following screen displays:2. Select the Turn Access Control On ch

Extender Network Settings32Universal Dual Band WiFi Extender – Desktop/Wallplug FastLane TechnologyFastLane Technology offers maximum WiFi performance

3333. TroubleshootingThis chapter includes the following sections:• Frequently Asked Questions • Connecting to http://www.mywifiext.net •

Troubleshooting34Universal Dual Band WiFi Extender – Desktop/Wallplug Frequently Asked Questions1 NETGEAR genie keeps asking me for my wireless passwo

Troubleshooting35 Universal Dual Band WiFi Extender – Desktop/Wallplug6 I have completed the Installation Wizard, but my wireless devices cannot get t

Troubleshooting36Universal Dual Band WiFi Extender – Desktop/Wallplug Joining WiFi NetworksTo join a WiFi network you have to know its network name (a

37AA. Supplementary InformationFactory SettingsYou can press and hold the Restore Factory Settings button on the rear panel for 7 seconds. The exten

Supplementary Information38Universal Dual Band WiFi Extender – Desktop/WallplugTechnical SpecificationsTechnical specifications Network protocol and s

39BB. Notification of ComplianceNETGEAR Dual Band - WirelessRegulatory Compliance InformationThis section includes user requirements for operating t

4Universal Dual Band WiFi Extender – Desktop/WallplugAppendix A Supplementary InformationFactory Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Universal Dual Band WiFi Extender – Desktop/WallplugNotification of Compliance40Español [Spanish]Por medio de la presente NETGEAR Inc. declara que el

Universal Dual Band WiFi Extender – Desktop/WallplugNotification of Compliance41This device is a 2.4 GHz wideband transmission system (transceiver),

Universal Dual Band WiFi Extender – Desktop/WallplugNotification of Compliance42• For product available in the USA market, only channel 1~11 can be op

Universal Dual Band WiFi Extender – Desktop/WallplugNotification of Compliance43Interference Reduction TableThe following table shows the recommended

511. Getting StartedThis chapter covers the following topics: • How the Extender Works • Hardware Features • Install the Extender • Position the Ext

Getting Started6Universal Dual Band WiFi Extender – Desktop/Wallplug How the Extender WorksThe extender works like a bridge between a WiFi router and

Getting Started7 Universal Dual Band WiFi Extender – Desktop/WallplugThe extender LEDs can help you tell if the extender is correctly set up and worki

Getting Started8Universal Dual Band WiFi Extender – Desktop/Wallplug LEDsThe LEDs show how the extender is working.WPS Link Rate 2.4 GHzWireless Devic

Getting Started9 Universal Dual Band WiFi Extender – Desktop/WallplugButtons and PortsThe following figure shows the buttons and ports on the extender