Log in to the extender – NETGEAR Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP User Manual
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Getting Started
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Universal WiFi Range Extender WN3000RP
Connect a PC to the Extender with an Ethernet Cable
Usually, you connect to the Extender wirelessly, but you can use its LAN port to connect a
wired device such as an Ethernet-enabled gaming console, printer, or PC.
Note:
Before you connect wired devices or computers, first install and set
up your Extender as described in the Universal WiFi Extender
WN3000RP Installation Guide
that came in the package.
1.
Connect your computer to the Extender with an Ethernet cable.
2.
Plug the Extender into an electrical outlet.
CAUTION:
Do not use Ethernet cable to connect the Extender to a router. If you do
so, the Extender does not work because it is designed to use only a
wireless connection to the router.
3.
Log in as described in the following section.
If you have trouble connecting:
•
If you start your computer, connect the Ethernet cable to the Extender, and launch your
browser quickly, the computer might still need a couple of minutes to recognize the
Ethernet LAN connection before you can connect.
•
Make sure that your Ethernet cable is securely connected to the Extender and the
computer, and that the Extender LAN LED is on. If the LED is not lit reconnect the
Ethernet cable, and relaunch your Internet browser.
Log In to the Extender
You can log in to the Extender to use the Smart Wizard or to use the menu selections to view
or change the extender’s settings.
1.
On your computer, launch an Internet browser such as Mozilla Firefox or Microsoft
Internet Explorer.