NETGEAR WN1000RP User manual

WN1000RP WiFi Booster for Mobile

Installation Guide

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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