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Product Description
Extends WiFi range for smartphones, iPad and laptops.
The NETGEAR Universal WiFi Range Extender (WN3000RP) boosts your WiFi signal and extends the range of your wireless network to areas of your home that previously had little or no signal. Also wirelessly connects any wired Ethernet device to the Internet.
| • Extends wireless coverage |
| • Universal compatibility |
| • Connect Smartphones, iPad, and more |
| • Easy install—no CD required |
Extend Network – Extend Internet access throughout your home for wireless devices like iPads, iPods, laptops, smart phones, game consoles and TVs
Enhance Existing Equipment – Keep your current equipment and improve coverage to eliminate wireless “dead zones”
Plug-and-play – Sets up in minutes, no need to insert a CD or plug in Ethernet cables
Push 'N' Connect – Push 'N' Connect using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) connects computers and/or routers to the Extender quickly and securely
Optimal Coverage – Link-rate LED locates the best placement spot to provide optimal wireless coverage
Compatible – Works with any wireless b/g/n router or gateway from NETGEAR and other brands
Superior Security – Works with all security standards including WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, mixed mode and WEP
Connect – Ethernet port allows the Extender to function as a bridge to connect to home theater devices
NETGEAR Green features – Power on/off button, 80% recycled packaging
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Connection status between router/gateway and Extender
Choose the WiFi Range Extender that fits your needs |  |  |  |
| WN2500RP | WN2000RPT | WN3000RP | |
| Dual Band WiFi Range Extender, 4-port WiFi Adapter | WiFi Range Extender, 4-port WiFi Adapter | WiFi Range Extender | |
| Features | |||
| Brand Compatibility | Universal | Universal | Universal |
| WiFi Band | 2.4 and 5GHz | 2.4 GHz | 2.4GHz |
| Performance | N600 | N300 | N300 |
| FastLane Technology |  | ||
| Design | Desktop | Desktop | Wall plug |
| Wired to WiFi Adapter | 4-port | 4-port | 1-port |
| Mobile Device Setup | | | |
| CD-Less install | | | |
Package Contents
- Universal WiFi Range Extender (WN3000RP)
- Installation guide
Warranty
- Localized to country of sale
System Requirements
- 802.11 b/g/n 2.4 GHz wireless router or gateway
- 802.11 b/g/n 2.4 GHz wireless adapter or Ethernet adapter and cable for each computer
- Microsoft Windows 7, Vista, XP, 2000, Mac OS, UNIX, or Linux
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0, Firefox 2.0 or Safari 1.4 or higher
Standards
- IEEE 802.11 b/g/n 2.4 GHz
- Fast Ethernet port
Security
- Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA/WPA2—PSK) and WEP
Ease of Use
- CD-less installation
- Push 'N' Connect using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)1
Physical Specifications
- Dimensions: 112 x 74 x 45 mm (4.41 x 2.91 x 1.77 in)
- Weight: 0.245 kg (0.54 lb)
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Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
279 of 286 people found the following review helpful
By C. Maddalena
Amazon Verified Purchase
I have been pleasantly surprised with this extender. My WNDR3700 is in the basement next to a large metal work bench and under a lot of metal piping. All of this interference creates a deadzone on the other side of the first floor in the two bedrooms. The house is wired, but this is really annoying for iPads and laptops. I was considering running some longer CAT5e and putting the router in the middle of the basement on a wall, but I tried this extender first.
It's a much more expensive solution than $6/50' of CAT5e (monoprice.com), but I also wanted to extend the WiFi out into the backyard. I plugged the WN3000RP into the wall, waited for the green ready light, pressed the WPS button on the WNDR3700, held down the WPS button on the WN3000RP, and the connection was made. I had a new network named MySSID_EXT with the same security and passphrase.
I tested it out with INSSID on my laptop and my WiFi Analyzer app on my phone. I wandered the house checking the signals. In the bedroom I had a very weak signal from the router(or no signal)and an excellent signal from the extender. In the backyard, I had no signal from the router and a still excellent signal from the extender. Speed tests showed no real difference in speed, but Netgear says you should expect some reduction in speed. It could impact video streaming or file sharing, but I haven't noticed any issues.
I would really like to see an extender like this that supports 5Ghz, but 2.4 is just fine for what I needed. I also don't have a lot of other networks nearby.
The house is 1,700 sq. feet on the first floor and the extender provides a signal everywhere. The backyard is fairly small, but I can go about 75' to my patio and still have an excellent signal (that's about 140' from the extender through a wall. The extender is placed at the edge of the deadzone, as Netgear says it should be.
It's a much more expensive solution than $6/50' of CAT5e (monoprice.com), but I also wanted to extend the WiFi out into the backyard. I plugged the WN3000RP into the wall, waited for the green ready light, pressed the WPS button on the WNDR3700, held down the WPS button on the WN3000RP, and the connection was made. I had a new network named MySSID_EXT with the same security and passphrase.
I tested it out with INSSID on my laptop and my WiFi Analyzer app on my phone. I wandered the house checking the signals. In the bedroom I had a very weak signal from the router(or no signal)and an excellent signal from the extender. In the backyard, I had no signal from the router and a still excellent signal from the extender. Speed tests showed no real difference in speed, but Netgear says you should expect some reduction in speed. It could impact video streaming or file sharing, but I haven't noticed any issues.
I would really like to see an extender like this that supports 5Ghz, but 2.4 is just fine for what I needed. I also don't have a lot of other networks nearby.
The house is 1,700 sq. feet on the first floor and the extender provides a signal everywhere. The backyard is fairly small, but I can go about 75' to my patio and still have an excellent signal (that's about 140' from the extender through a wall. The extender is placed at the edge of the deadzone, as Netgear says it should be.
112 of 115 people found the following review helpful
By Mark Lawson
I have a Wireless N router (Linksys WRT160N V2) at one end of my house where my main Desktop PC is located. I bought a new laptop which i use 95% of the time at the other FAR end of my home and the signal i got was poor to fair.
I was looking to upgrade my signal quality to my bedroom as much as possible and purchased 3 different wireless N routers trying to accomplish this. None of them got any better range. I returned each router and then searched for Wireless N Range Extenders and came across this at Staples.
I wasn't too sure it would work but boy was i pleasantly surprised!
I bought it, took it home and had it installed in about 10 mins.
I placed it about half-way of my home and then went and connected my laptop and BAM! Excellent signal strength with 300.0 connection speed!
I am very happy with this product so far.
Highly recommended for those needing extended coverage of your current wireless setup.
I was looking to upgrade my signal quality to my bedroom as much as possible and purchased 3 different wireless N routers trying to accomplish this. None of them got any better range. I returned each router and then searched for Wireless N Range Extenders and came across this at Staples.
I wasn't too sure it would work but boy was i pleasantly surprised!
I bought it, took it home and had it installed in about 10 mins.
I placed it about half-way of my home and then went and connected my laptop and BAM! Excellent signal strength with 300.0 connection speed!
I am very happy with this product so far.
Highly recommended for those needing extended coverage of your current wireless setup.
123 of 133 people found the following review helpful
By Carol Mae
Amazon Verified Purchase
After trying other range extenders and not being satisfied, I tried the Netgear Range Extender as a last resort before wiring the house. My wifi is set up at one end of the house and cannot get wifi at all in the kitchen and very low reception at the far end of the house. This range extender gives me 3 bars no matter where I am in the house. It is a fantastic product and by far the best on the market.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
As advertised
No more probs with finding the 'spot' in my home to use my ipad. Thank goodness. Its help me enjoy my pad around the house again.
Published 2 hours ago by Lowensohn
4.0 out of 5 stars
excellent range extender
Worked perfectly. Installation was a breeze. Helped us plck up our router all over our property. Totally reccomend this product.
Published 1 day ago by Warren Evensen
1.0 out of 5 stars
Works... sometimes
Only works intermittently. I have to reset it too often for it to work. You get what you pay for, that's why it's so cheap and that's why so many of them are refurbished. Read more
Published 2 days ago by M. Nguyen
5.0 out of 5 stars
Netgear
This devise works great, extending the WI-FI range very well.
I can use my Kindle all around with great reception.
I can use my Kindle all around with great reception.
Published 2 days ago by Juvenal Llanes
2.0 out of 5 stars
does not work as stated
i have been warned about this product but thought i would try it (not good) now you have been warned
Published 3 days ago by James L. Kirkpatrick
4.0 out of 5 stars
easy
Easy to use. Just plug it in and it works! It couldn't be any easier. It's as simple as that.
Published 4 days ago by Mitchell Marcus
1.0 out of 5 stars
Work well for 6 months
then it completely stopped working one day out of the blue. No lights, no connectivity. Nothing. I have had Netgear in the past and have never had any issues until this product.
Published 5 days ago by Jonathan Youness
1.0 out of 5 stars
Sometimes it works, often not
You plug it into the wall. Turn your head sideways to see the writing by the controls. All the writing is upside down.
Genius is over-rated. Competence matters.
Genius is over-rated. Competence matters.
Published 5 days ago by sfbaywalk
1.0 out of 5 stars
Extender makes new connections
I have had this extender for 10 months and it has worked right for less than 3.
I walk through the setup and after it creates my extender (I.E. Read more
I walk through the setup and after it creates my extender (I.E. Read more
Published 7 days ago by USNKJS
2.0 out of 5 stars
WEP Users May Have Problems
If your access point uses WEP encryption, you may have difficulties. The instructions provide an alternative method of setting up the range extender, but it did not work for me.
Published 9 days ago by Janice H. Fujisaki
