Netgear Wn3500rp Universal Dual Band Wifi Extender User Manual

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Attach the Stand and Power Adapter Cord
The extender comes with a stand and power adapter cord. You can attach them as shown if 
you do not want to plug the extender directly into an outlet.
1
2
3
Figure 6. Attach the stand and the power adapter cord.

To attach the stand and power adapter cord:
1 Slide th
 e stand onto the extender as shown.
2 T
urn the adapter so that you can see the side with the power adapter input.
3Conn
ect the power adapter cord to the extender.
You can now plug the other end of the power adapter cord into an electrical outlet.
Cable Equipment to the Ports
You can connect computers or other devices to the USB port and the Ethernet port on the 
extender,
CAUTION:
Do not connect the extender to a router using an Ethernet port. If you do 
so, the extender does not work because it is designed to use only a WiFi 
connection to the router.  
						

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To cable a computer to the extender:
1. 
Locate the ports on the extender.
Ethernet port
USB port
2. Use an Ethernet cable or USB cable to connect your computer the extender.
3.  Plug 
in the AC adapter or attach the stand and power adapter cord to the ext ender, and 
then plug it into an electrical outlet.
If you want to log in to the extender, see  Log In to the Extender on p
age 17 .
To use the extender as a one-port WiFi adapter:
1 Make su
 re that the extender is connected to your existing wireless WiFi network.
2 Plug the Et
 hernet cable from your Ethernet-enabled device (connected TV, Blu-ray player, 
gaming console) to the Ethernet port of the extender.
Install the Extender
To install the extender:
1 Eithe
r connect the AC plug, or attach the stand and the power adapter cord.
2Fin
d a place to install the extender that is about halfway between the router and the 
computer or wireless device that is outside of the range of the router.
DO DON’T
If you have to use a different location, see  Position the Extender on page 14.
3 Power u
 p the extender.
• If you co
 nnected the AC plug to the extender,  plug it directly into an electrical outlet.
• If you att
 ached the stand and power adapter, plug the power adapter into an electrical 
outlet. 
						

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4
Wait until the Power LED  turns green.
5 Use a co
 mputer or wireless device to connect to the extender. During installation, it might be 
easier to use a computer or device that is in the same room as the extender.
• F
or a wired connection, connect your computer or wireless device to the extender 
with an Ethernet cable.
• F
or a wireless connection, use a WiFi network manager to find and connect to 
NETGEAR_EXT (the SSID) wireless network.
Tip: You can use any WiFi network manager utility on a computer or tablet to 
find and connect to the extender wireless network.
After the connection with the computer is established, the Wireless Device to Extender 
LE
 D 
 turns green. 
6 On your compute
 r or wireless device, launch an Internet browser.
The browser displays the genie screen.
If you do not seethe genie screen, type  http://www.mywifiext.net in the address field of 
your browser.
The genie scans for wireless networks in your area.
7 Follow t
he genie steps to set up the extender to work with your network and to set up your 
computer or wireless device to connect to the extender network. 
These steps are explained in  Use NETGEAR genie After Installation on p
 age 18 . 
						

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Position the Extender
The best connection is established when there is
 a clear line of sight between the extender 
and the router and between the extender and the comput er or wireless device. If this straight 
path is blocked by a thick wall or other materials, move the extender to a different location 
half-way between the computer and the router. 
If the Link Rate LED is green or amber and the Wireless Device to Extender LED is green, 
the e

xtender is working as expected.
To place the extender and apply power:
1Place the extende
 r an equal distance between your router and the wireless device 
located outside the range of your router.
2 Plug the extend
 er into an electrical outlet, and wait 1 minute until the Power LED  turns 
green. 
• If you have to 
 use a different location, move the extender closer to the device, but still 
within the wireless range of the router. 
• During
 installation, you can put the extender in the same room as the router. After you 
complete installation, you can move the extender to a location that is halfway between 
the router and your computer, and still displaying a green link rate.
To improve the Link Rate LED from red or amber to green:
1If the Link Rate LED is red
 , move the extender closer to the router or to a different spot 
where it provides a better line of sight.
2 As 
you move the extender, check the LEDs until you find a location where the Link Rate 
LED is green or amber, and the Wireless Device to Extender LED 
 is green. 
3 Y
ou might have to unplug the extender as you move it to a different location. If you do, from 
the new location, power up the extender and continue to check the LEDs.
Once the LEDs show that the extender is in a good location, open a browser and go to 
http:/
 /www.mywifiext.net  to continue the setup process. 
						

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Extender Performance
The Link Rate LEDs indicate the performance of the  2.4 GHz or 5 GHz wireless connection 
from the extender to a router. 
• The best performance is delivered when the Link Rate LED is green. 
• A workable perfo
 rmance is delivered w hen the Link Rate LED is amber.
• A red
 Link Rate LED indicates a poor connection or no connection between the extender 
and the router.
• Make sure that your 
 Wireless Device to Extender LED  is green before you check the 
Link Rate LED for performance.
To improve extender performance:
1 Move 
the extender closer to the router or to a different location with a better line of sight. 
2As you mo
 ve the extender, check the Link Rate and the Wireless Device to Extender LEDs 
on the extender until you find a good location. These LEDs should remain solid green.
Music Playback
The extender supports the DLNA DMR function,  which means you can stream your network 
music and play it back through the extender audio jack.
• W
indows 7 users can use Windows Media Player (WMP) to play back music.
•And
roid phone, iPhone, or iPad users can  download NETGEAR genie to play back music 
(go to  http://www.netgear.com/genie ).
• DLNA DMR suppo
 rts mp3, wave. flac, and aac file formats.
• T
he 3.5 mm stereo port supports earphones and powered speakers. 
						

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2.    Extender Network Settings
This chapter covers the following topics: 
•Log In to the Extender 
•Add a WPS Client to the Extender WiFi Network 
•Setup Menu 
•Maintenance Settings 
•Advanced Settings  
						

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Log In to the Extender
You can log in to the extender to use NETGEAR genie or to use the menu selections to view 
or change the extender’s settings. 
To log in:
1. 
L
aunch an Internet browser such as Mozilla Firefox or Microsoft Internet Explorer. 
2. In the address 
 field of your browser, enter http://www.mywifiext.net . You are prompted to 
enter a user name and password.
If you do not see the log in prompt, make sure to include  http:// wh
 en you type 
http://www.mywifiext.net  in your browser.
3.  T
ype  admin for the user name. The default password is  password. NETGEAR 
recommends that you set a more secure password after you log in (see  Set the Password 
on page  23).
•      If your extende
 r has an Internet connection , the Firmware Upgrade screen displays 
(see  Upgrade the Firmware  on p
 age 24 ), and the software checks for new firmware at 
the NETGEAR website. 
•      The S
tatus screen displays with the menu on the left. This screen shows what the 
current settings are for the extender.
If you have trouble connecting:
•      If you co
 nnect an Ethernet cable to the extender, and launch your browser quickly, the 
computer might still need a couple of minu tes to recognize the Ethernet LAN connection 
before you can connect. 
•      Make sure tha
 t 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. 
						

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Use NETGEAR genie After Installation
NETGEAR genie can help you set up your extende
r to connect to a wireless network. For 
information about more configuration options, see  Chapter 2, Extender Network Settings.
The installation guide (included in  the
  package) explains how to install your extender. During 
installation, when you launch your Internet  browser, NETGEAR genie automatically displays. 
After installation, to use genie again: 
1. Log in to the e
 xtender.
Note:  Once you begin using genie, you have to complete all of its steps 
before you can exit.
2. Select  Setup Wizard . 
The software detects wireless networks in your area and displays a list:
3 Either select a network from the list, or select the  Manually input my wireless SSID radio 
button and type the SSID.  
						

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If the network is secure, you are prompted to enter the passphrase (network password):
4. 
Enter the password for your wireless network and click  Continue. 
The genie sets up a WiFi connection from the  e
 xtender to the router, which takes about 2 
minutes. Then the following screen displays.
5.  Review the settings, and make sure that they are correct. Then, click  Continue.
The Device-to-Extender settings are applied, which takes about 2 minutes. Then the 
f
 ollowing screen displays..
6 Join the extender network with your wireless computer or device.
7.  Select the 
 check box. 
8 Click  C
ontinue .  
						

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Add a WPS Client to the 
Extender WiFi Network
WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) lets you join a secure WiFi network without typing its password. 
Instead, you use a WPS button or enter a PIN to connect. WPS supports WPA and WPA2 
wireless security.
Note:  You cannot use the Push N Connect WPS button on the extender 
to connect the extender to your wireless network. The WPS button 
on the extender can be used only to connect a computer to the 
extender. 
To join the extender’s network using WPS:
1. Select  Add WPS Cli
 ent. The following screen displays:
2.  Select a radio button.
•      Push Bu
 tton (recommended) . Either click the  button or press the  WPS  
button on the front of the extender.
•      PIN Number . 
 Select the radio button, and a PIN displays.
The extender tries to find the wireless client (the computer) that is attempting to join the 
network. If you are
  using a WPS button, it tries for 2 minutes. If you are using a PIN, it 
tries for 4 minutes.
3.  Go to your wireless computer
 . Use its WPS software to try to connect to the exte nder.
Setup Menu
Connect the Extender to an Existing Wireless Network
You can wirelessly connect the extender to your home network.