This article will guide you on how to setup the WN3000RP using a wireless computer.
Note: If your extender was already working before but you need to reinstall the it, perform a reset on the extender and follow the steps in this article to set it up again.
To configure the WN3000RP:
Note: NETGEAR recommends that you bring the device into the same room as your wireless router during initial setup. After the setup is complete and verified as having a working connection to your wireless router, move the extender to its intended location.
- Using a wireless-enabled device, scan for the wireless network and join the NETGEAR_EXT network.
No password is required.
- Open a browser window from the same computer.
Smart Wizard launches. If it does not, navigate to www.mywifiext.net.
- Select a language and click Continue.
Smart Wizard searches for existing wireless networks within its range.
When the search is complete, a list of wireless networks within range displays.
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Select the name of your existing wireless network that you want to extend and click Continue.
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Enter the security key or passphrase for your wireless network and click Continue.
The following screen displays:
- (Optional) To keep the same wireless settings for the extender as the existing network, select the check box.
- Click Continue.
The Smart Wizard takes approximately two minutes to connect to the existing wireless network.
After the extender connects to the existing wireless network, the following message displays:
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Click OK.
Smart Wizard displays the extender wireless settings details.
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Use a wireless device to join the extender wireless network.
Last Updated:10/19/2021
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Article ID: 19903