Netgear N300 WiFi Extender Setup Instructions

The N300 WiFi Range Extender is designed to boost your existing network range and speed. This is a great addition if your WiFi device is in a “dead zone” where the connection from the existing network is poor or nonexistent.

The extender works like a bridge between a Wi-Fi router and a WiFi device outside of the range of the Wifi router. The extender will connect to a working WiFi network and as an access point for WiFi devices.

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Netgear N300 WiFi Extender Setup Guide

Setting up the Netgear N300 Wifi Extender is a pretty straightforward process. The entire process involves placing the extender at the right location, applying power, and connecting it to your WiFi network.

1. Set the Extender and Apply Power

Place the extender in the same room as your WiFi router. You will only need to keep the extender close to the WiFi router during the initial setup process.
Plug the extender into an electrical outlet
Hold on until the Power LED lights amber and then turn green. If the Power LED fails to light, press the Power On/Off button on the of the extender.

2. Connect to an Existing WiFi Network

To extend the range of your Wifi Network, you must connect the extender to your existing WiFi network, by Connecting with WPS

3. Connect With WPS

Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) allows you to join a secure Wi-Fi network without entering the network name and password. However, WPS does not support WEP network security. if you’re using WEP security, you will have to go for the Web Browser setup.

To use WPS to connect the extender to your WiFi router:

Press the WPS button on the side of the extender. The WPS LED should blink.
In about two minutes, press the WPS button on your router or access point. The WPS LED on the extender will light solid green while the Router Link LED lights up, and then the extender will connect to your existing WiFi network. If the Router Link LED does not light, you can try again
On your computer or WiFi device, look for the new extender network name. The extender should create two new extended WiFi networks. The extender’s new WiFi network name Is based on your existing WiFi network name, with an added _EXT at the end of the name. For instance, an existing WiFi network name – “MyNewworkName” will become “MyNetworkName_EXT” as the new extended network name.
Connect your computer or WiFi devices to the new extended WiFi network. Ensure to use the same WiFi password that you use for your WiFi router.
Unplug the extender and move it to a new location which should be closer to the area with a poor WiFi signal. Ensure that the chosen location is within the range of your existing WiFi router network
Plug the extender into an electrical outlet
Hold on until the Power LED lights amber and then turns green.
If the Power LED does not light up, press the Power On/Off button on the side of the extender.
Use the Router Link LED on the front panel to help you choose a spot where the extender-to-router connection is optimal.

4. Run Smart Setup Installation

Once the installation process is complete, you can use the Smart Setup feature to change the extender settings. This makes it easy to connect the extender to a different router or to change the extender’s WiFi network name (SSID) or WiFi.

To run Smart Setup

Using a WiFi network manager on a computer or WiFi device, find and connect to the new extended WiFi network.
Once the connection with the computer or WiFi device is established, the Device Link LED lights solid green.
Launch a web browser.
Enter www.mywifiext.net in the address field of the browser. A login screen will be displayed.
Enter your email address and password and click the login button.
Click the SMART SETUP button. The extender will scan for WiFi signals and find the WiFi networks in your area and displays a list.
Select your WiFi network and click the NEXT button.
You will be prompted to enter the password to connect to your WiFi network. When done, click the NEXT button. A message will be displayed when the extender connects to your existing router’s WiFi network.
Click the NEXT button. The extender will apply your settings to its WiFi network names and WiFi passwords.
During this change, the extender will disconnect you from its WiFi network. Then you will be prompted to connect your WiFi devices to the extender WiFi network and click the CONTINUE button. The registration page will be displayed
Provide the required information in the registration fields and click the FINISH button to complete the setup.
If you do not want to register your extender, click the Skip Registration link. However, you must register your extender before you can use NETGEAR telephone support.

5. Customize the Extender’s WiFi Coverage Area

By default, the extender will use the maximum WiFi coverage area. You can select a similar coverage area which uses less electrical power.

To customize the extender’s WiFi coverage area

Go to your computer or WiFi device that is connected to the extender network, and launch a web browser.
In the address field of your browser, enter www.mywifiext.net.
When prompted, provide your email address and password.
Click the Menu icon. The extender menu will be displayed.
Select Do More > WiFi Coverage
Select a radio button for the output power
Click the SAVE button. Your settings will be saved.