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After installing your device, locate the serial number on the label of your product and use it to register your product at https://my.netgear.com. You must register your product before you can use NETGEAR telephone support. NETGEAR recommends registering your product through the NETGEAR web site. For product updates and web support, visit Phone (US & Canada only): 1-888-NETGEAR. Phone (Other Countries): Check the list of phone numbers at NETGEAR recommends that you use only the official NETGEAR support resources. Trademarks NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, and Connect with Innovation are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries in the United States and/or other countries. Information is subject to change without notice. © NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved. Contents Chapter 1 Getting Started How the Extender Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 When to Use Your Extender. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Hardware Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 LEDs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Buttons and Ports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Insert the AC Plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Attach the Stand and Power Adapter Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Cable Equipment to the Ports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Install the Extender. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Position the Extender. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Extender Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Music Playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Chapter 2 Extender Network Settings Log In to the Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Use NETGEAR genie After Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Add a WPS Client to the Extender WiFi Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Setup Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Connect the Extender to an Existing Wireless Network. . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Extender Wireless Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Extender IP Address Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Maintenance Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Status Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Attached Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Back Up and Manage Extender Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Set the Password. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Upgrade the Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Advanced Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Advanced Wireless Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 ReadySHARE Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 FastLane Technology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Connecting to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 Joining WiFi Networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Appendix A Factory Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Technical Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 Appendix B Notification of Compliance 1. Getting Started This chapter covers the following topics: •How the Extender Works •Hardware Features •Install the Extender •Position the Extender •Extender Performance •Music Playback For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the support website at The extender works like a bridge between a WiFi router and a computer or wireless device outside the wireless router’s range. The extender has two main jobs:...