Netgear Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP User Manual download pdf (Page 24)

Extender Network Settings

Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP

CAUTION:

Once you start the firmware upgrade, do not try to go online, turn off the

Extender, shut down the computer, or do anything else to the Extender

until it finishes restarting.

Advanced Wireless Settings

The Extender is already set up with the optimum settings. Do not alter these settings unless

directed by NETGEAR support. Incorrect settings might disable the Extender unexpectedly.

To view or change the advanced wireless settings:

From the Extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Advanced heading, select

Wireless Settings. The following screen displays:

You can view or configure the following settings:

• Enable Wireless Access Point. Enable the extender to work as a wireless access point.

If this check box is cleared, then computers or wireless devices cannot connect wirelessly

to the extender.

• Enable SSID Broadcast. Enable the extender to broadcast its wireless network name

(SSID). If this check box is cleared, then the wireless network is hidden. To join a hidden

wireless network, you have to type the wireless name.

• Disable Device’s PIN. Selecting this check box disables the extender’s PIN. The PIN

can be used for a WPS wireless connection.

• Keep Existing Wireless Settings. When this check box is selected, the settings in the

Wireless Settings screen stay the same when WPS is used for a wireless connection.

• Setup Access List. Specify a list of computers or wireless devices that are allowed to

connect to the network. If you use an access list, then computers that are not on the list

are not allowed to join the wireless network.

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Netgear Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP User Manual Page 24