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Netgear WN3000RP Setup

Netgear WN3000RP is a universal WiFi range extender that helps bid adieu to the internet dead zones in the house. However, for this to happen, you are required to connect the extender to the router and complete the installation process. The information given on this page will reveal each and everything related to this very range extender. It means you will get to know about Netgear WN3000RP setup via 2 approaches, instructions to log in to the extender and update its firmware plus the reset steps.

WN3000RP Installation via Manual Method

The first method that can be used to install a Netgear range extender is the manual method. While opting for this approach, the user is required to access the web-based management panel of the range extender using its web address i.e. mywifiext.net. Given below are the steps that you must follow to install your WN3000RP wireless range extender manually:

  • First of all, keep your extender in the same room as your router.
  • Unplug your router and connect its LAN port to the extender’s Internet port via an RJ45 cable.
  • Now, using a LAN cable, connect your computer to the range extender.
  • Switch on all the included devices. The sequence should be: router > extender > computer.
  • Open an internet browser and type the extender’s IP into the URL bar.
  • You will see the login page of your extender once you press the Enter key.
  • Enter the admin info of the extender and select Log In.
  • The New Extender Setup page will appear.
  • After that, select the mode in which you want to run the extender.
  • Now, select the WiFi network to be amplified and enter its WiFi password.
  • Thereafter, assign SSIDs and network keys to 2.4GHz and 5GHz networks.
  • Change other settings and complete the setup process.

The Netgear WN3000RP installation via the manual method is completed. Just in case mywifiext.net is not working for you, use the extender’s IP address i.e. 192.168.1.250. If that too fails to work, then it is a possibility that the extender’s IP has been changed because of a hardwired extender-router connection. In that case, you must log in to your router and see the IP of the devices sharing a wired connection.

How to Set Up Netgear WN3000RP via WPS Method?

Users who own a WPS-authorized WiFi router can use the WPS method to set up their WN3000RP range extender. Here, the user has to press a button labeled WPS on the extender. Let us see how:

  • Ensure that your range extender lies in the same room as your router.
  • Switch on your WiFi devices (router and extender).
  • Find the WPS button on the WN3000RP and press it.
  • After that, press the router’s WPS button.
  • The 2.4GHz WPS LED on your WN3000RP will light up.
  • Repeat the previous two steps for 5GHz WPS connection.

Here completes the Netgear WiFi extender setup process via the WPS approach. In case you cannot find the WPS button on your main WiFi router, consider logging in to it and accessing its settings panel. Locate the WPS option there and click it to complete the WPS setup.

How to Log in to Netgear WN3000RP Extender?

If you wish to modify the settings of your range extender, you are required to log in to it. Here is the breakdown of steps explaining the process to log in to the WN3000RP:

  • Ensure that all the cable connections related to the extender are fine.
  • Switch on your computer now and connect it to Netgear_ext.
  • Open a web browser and type 192.168.1.250 or mywifiext.net.
  • Press Enter.
  • You will see the login page of your range extender.
  • Type the valid username and password.
  • Select Log In.

The Netgear Genie setup wizard or the Status page of the extender will show up. Keep in mind that the mywifiext.net login URL will not work if you are using a Mac. In that case, you must use mywifiext.local.

Steps to Update WN3000RP Firmware

Updating the extender’s firmware is an important step that everyone must take to ensure its smooth performance and safety. Here are the instructions that you should follow to update the firmware:

  • Log in to the extender and locate the Maintenance option on the Status page.
  • Click the Firmware Update option.
  • Select Check Now.
  • Your extender will check if a new firmware version is available.
  • Follow the on-screen instructions if the extender needs to be updated.

When and How to Reset Netgear WN3000RP?

The extender needs to be reset if it is not working properly, you forget the admin password, or it is not functioning at all. Follow the steps given below to reset the extender.

  • Find the Reset button on the extender.
  • Press it with the help of an oil pin.
  • Keep it pressed for at least 15 seconds.
  • Your extender will reset.

This is how you can reset your WN3000RP extender. You can also use these instructions to reset the extender if you have done Netgear N300 setup and the device is not performing up to the mark. However, after the reset process, you must set up the extender again.

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