NETGEAR WN1000RP User manual

WN1000RP WiFi Booster for Mobile
Installation Guide

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Contents
Getting Started. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Meet Your WiFi Booster. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Front Panel and Side Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Bottom Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
LED Descriptions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Button Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Install the WiFi Booster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Place the WiFi Booster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Connect the WiFi Booster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Access WiFi Booster Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Frequently Asked Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

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Getting Started
The NETGEAR WiFi Booster for Mobile increases the distance of a
WiFi network by boosting the existing WiFi signal and enhancing the
overall signal quality over long distances. A WiFi booster repeats the
signals from an existing WiFi router or access point.
Existing WiFi
Sometimes your router
does not provide the WiFi
coverage you need.
WiFi Booster
Boosts the range of your
existing WiFi and creates
a stronger signal in
hard-to-reach areas.

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Meet Your WiFi Booster
Before you install your WiFi booster, familiarize yourself with its LEDs
and buttons.
Front Panel and Side Panel
Bottom Panel
On/Off button
Link Rate LED
Status LED
WPS button
WiFi Device to Booster LED
Factory Reset button

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LED Descriptions
Use the LEDs during installation to find the best location for the WiFi
booster or to monitor the WiFi booster performance.
Link Rate LED This LED indicates a wireless connection
between the WiFi booster and the router.
•Solid green. Best connection.
•Solid amber. Good connection.
•Solid red. Poor connection.
•Off. No connection
Status LED This LED is lit when the WiFi booster is
powered on.
WiFi Device to
Booster LED
This LED is lit when the WiFi booster is
connected to a computer or mobile
device.

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Button Descriptions
The side panel has the following features:
•On/Off button. Turns the device on and off.
•WPS button. Press the WPS button to wirelessly connect the
WiFi booster to your router. All LEDs blink when the WPS
connection starts.
The bottom panel has the Factory Reset button.To use this button,
insert a paper clip into the reset hole and hold it until the Status LED
blinks. Then wait for the booster to reboot.

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Install the WiFi Booster
Place the WiFi booster, apply power, and connect it to your WiFi
network.
Place the WiFi Booster
1. Place your WiFi booster in the same room as your WiFi router.
Note: Proximity to the WiFi router is required only during the
initial setup process.
2. Plug the WiFi booster into an electrical outlet and wait one minute.
The Status LED lights green. If the Status LED does not
light, press the On/Off button.
Connect the WiFi Booster
To extend the range of your WiFi network, you must connect the WiFi
booster to your existing WiFi network. You can do this in one of two
ways:
•Connect with WPS. For more information, see Connect with
WPS on page 8.
•Connect with genie Smart Setup. For more information, see
Connect with NETGEAR genie Smart Setup on page 10.

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Connect with WPS
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) lets you join a secure WiFi network
without typing the network name and password. The WPS button is a
physical button on the router or access point.
WPS does not support WEP network security. If you are using WEP
security, see Connect with NETGEAR genie Smart Setup on page 10.
To connect with WPS:
1. Press the WPS button on the WiFi booster.
2. Within two minutes, press the WPS button on your WiFi router,
gateway, or access point.
The Link Rate LED on your WiFi booster lights, and the
WiFi booster is connected to your existing WiFi network.
Note: If the Link Rate LED does not light, try again. If it still does
not light, see Connect with NETGEAR genie Smart Setup on
page 10.

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3. Find the new WiFi booster network name.
The WiFi booster’s network name (SSID) changes to your
existing WiFi network name, with _EXT at the end of the name.
For example:
•Existing WiFi network name. MyNetworkName
•New extended network name. MyNetworkName_EXT
4. Connect your existing WiFi devices to the new extended network
(MyNetworkName_EXT).
Use the same WiFi password that you use for your WiFi router.
5. Unplug the WiFi booster and move it to a new location closer to the
area with a poor WiFi signal.
The location you choose must be within the range of your existing
WiFi router network.
6. Plug the WiFi booster into an electrical outlet and wait one minute.
The Status LED lights green. If the Status LED does not
light, press the On/Off button.
Use the Link Rate LED on the front panel to help you choose a
spot where the WiFi booster-to-router connection is optimal.
DO DON’T

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Connect with NETGEAR genie Smart Setup
1. Use a WiFi network utility on a computer or mobile device to
find and connect to the NETGEAR_EXT (SSID) WiFi network.
After the connection with the computer or mobile device is
established, the WiFi Device to Booster LED turns green.