Netgear Wn3000rpv3 N300 Wifi Range Extender User Manual

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5. Select  Settings > WiFi.
6. In the Network Name (SSID)  field, type a network name.
7.  Click the  SA
 VE button.
Your settings are saved.
Turn Off the SSID Broadcast to Create a Hidden Network
By default, the extender broadcasts its WiFi signal so that its WiFi net\
work names (SSIDs) 
are easy for you to find and connect to from your computer, tablet, or smartphone. You can 
turn off the SSID broadcast to create a hidden WiFi network. To...

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5. Select  Settings > WiFi.
6. Clear the Broadcast the Network name (SSID)  check box.
7.  Click the  SA
 VE button.
Your settings are saved.
Disable or Enable the WiFi Radio
By default, the extender’s WiFi radio broadcasts signals in the 2.4 GHz band. If you disable 
the WiFi radio, then no one can connect with WiFi to the extender. 
To disable or enable the WiFi radio:
1.  On a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the extender network, \...

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5. Select  Settings > WiFi.
6. Select or clear the Enable 2.4 GHz WiFi check box.
7.  Click the  SA
 VE button.
Your settings are saved.
Change the WiFi Speed
To change the WiFi speed:
1.  On a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the extender network, \
launch a web 
browser

. 
2.  In the address field of your browser
 , enter www.mywifiext.net. 
3.  When prompted, enter your email address and password.
The Status page displays.
4.  Click...

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5. Select  Settings > WiFi.
6. In the WiFi Speed  menu, select a speed.
7.  Click the  SA
 VE button.
Your settings are saved.
Customize the Extender’s WiFi Coverage Area
By default, the extender uses its maximum WiFi coverage area. You can select a smaller 
coverage area, which uses less electrical power.
To customize the extender’s WiFi coverage area:
1.  On a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the extender network, \
launch a web...

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5. Select  Do More > WiFi Coverage .
6. Select a radio button for the output power.
7.  Click the  SA
 VE button.
Your settings are saved.
Use WPS to Add a Computer to the Extender’s WiFi 
Network
WPS (WiFi Protected Setup) lets you connect a computer or WiFi device \
to the extender’s 
network without entering the WiFi network passphrase or key. Instead, you use a  WPS button 
or enter a PIN to connect.
If you use the button method, the WiFi device...

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The Status page displays.
4.  Click the  Menu icon 
.
The extender menu displays.
5.  Select  Settings > Do More > Connect Devices (WPS).
6. Leave the  Push Button (recommended)  radio button selected.
7.  Click the  WIFI PROTECTED SETUP (WPS) button.
For two minutes, the extender attempts to add the computer or WiFi devic\
e to its WiFi 
network. 
8.  Within two minutes, go to the computer or WiFi device and press or click\
 its  WPS button.
9.  T...

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6. Select the PIN Number radio button.
7. Type the PIN of the WiFi device in the field.
8.  Click the  NEXT button.
For four minutes, the extender attempts to find the computer or WiFi dev\
ice.
9.  Within four minutes, go to the WiFi device and use its WPS software to j\
oin the WiFi 
network.
10.  T
o verify that the WiFi device is connected to the extender’s  WiFi network, select  
Settings > Connected Devices.
The WiFi device displays onscreen....

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5. Select  Settings > Connected Devices .
6. In the WiFi Devices section, select the Enable Access Control check box.
The WiFi devices table displays the names and MAC addresses of WiFi devi\
ces that are  connected to the extender.
7.  Select the  Deny check box for the device.
8.  Click the  SA
 VE button.
Your settings are saved and that device cannot connect to the extender’s WiFi network.
Set Up an Access Schedule
You can control access to all...

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5. Select  Do More > Access Schedule .
6. Select the Access Schedule On radio button.
The page adjusts.
7.  In the Days menu and the  T
 ime menu, select the days and time when you want to disable 
Internet access.
8.  Click the  Add T
 ime button to add the time that you specified to the Scheduled Times table.
9.  Click the  SA
 VE button.
Your settings are saved.
Set Up the Extender to Use a Static IP Address
The extender comes set up to use a...

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6. Scroll down and click the  IP Address heading to expand the IP address settings.
By default, the Get Dynamically IP 
 Address from Router radio button is selected.
7.  Select the  Use Static IP 
 Address radio button.
8.  Complete the fields to specify the IP network IP addresses.
9.  Click the  SA
 VE button.
Your settings are saved.
Use the Extender With MAC Filtering or Access Control
When the WiFi device connects through the extender to your...