Netgear AC3000 WiFi Mesh Extender Setup
Are you searching for a device that can boost your existing network range and speed? Netgear AC3000 WiFi Mesh Extender will prove to be a perfect option. The device will boost your home network range. Don’t worry, the configuration of the device is very simple. You can follow the step by step guide we have furnished underneath to complete your Netgear AC3000 WiFi Mesh Extender Setup. So, what are you waiting for, let’s walk through the process.
Netgear AC3000 Overview
Netgear AC3000 is a tri-band device that can enhance performance by receiving signals from the router device. With the 2.4GHz frequency speed up to 400 Mbps, 5GHz frequency speed up to 866 Mbps and 5GHz frequency speed up to 1733 Mbps will be provided by the device. In addition to this, you can connect ethernet devices as well by using ethernet cable. The device has four 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports with auto-sensing technology along with one USB port. Although the device has advanced Multi-User MIMO technology that allows multiple users to connect simultaneously. Furthermore, the device complies with advanced security to access the network WPA/WPA2-PSK and WEP Standards.
Netgear AC3000 Setup Steps
Netgear AC3000 WiFi Mesh Extender Setup will take only a few minutes to complete. You can connect the device very easily in your home network. There are two methods to connect the device. First one is by using the WPS button. Second method is by using the web based netgear installation assistant. You can check the steps to follow in both the methods below:
Unbox, Place & Power
- Initially you need to unbox the device. With the device you’ll get a power adapter and user guide.
- Thereafter you need to look for an adequate place to keep your extender device. During the Netgear AC3000 WiFi Mesh Extender Setup you need to keep the device as close as possible to the host network device. Proximity is significant to the WiFi router for the setup.
- Now connect the power adapter in the DC power connector port of the device and then attach it with a power outlet.
- Press the power button available on the back of the extender to turn on the device.
Configure Your AC3000
WPS Button Setup
The process of setup involves only two simple steps.
- You just have to push the WPS button on the extender device.
- Thereafter you need to push the WPS button on your 2.4 and/or 5GHz 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac WiFi router or gateway within two minutes.
Keep monitoring the extender device. Wait till the WPS LED on the extender lights solid white and the Link Status LED lights. This signified that the Netgear AC3000 WiFi Mesh Extender Setup process is complete successfully.
Web Setup
To move ahead with the web based setup method you need a client device. You can use either laptop/ computer device or mobile phone that has an updated version of web browser. You can use any browser such as google chrome, internet explorer, firefox or safari. Check the steps to complete Netgear AC3000 WiFi Mesh Extender Setup.
- You need to begin with connecting your client device to the netgear extender device network.
- To establish the connection you have to go to the WiFi settings and thereafter search for NETGEAR_EXT network.
- Connect to it and afterwards go to the web browser.
- You have to search for the “http://www.mywifiext.net/” web address.
- Go to the URL bar and type the address in the bar.
- As you click on enter, netgear installation assistant will readily help you.
- You have to choose ‘setup the new extender device” link and create an account as you are a new user on the portal.
- Once an account has been created successfully, you need to move ahead and choose the mode.
- Thereafter follow the on screen guide to complete the Netgear AC3000 WiFi Mesh Extender Setup.
Relocate the Device
Now you can relocate the device. Relocating the device will enhance your home network performance and optimize signal strength across the space. While choosing the placement to keep your range extender must keep in mind to not take the extender device out of signal coverage of the main device. Keep it in the midway, so the device can receive signals and effectively transmit it.
Test the Network
Lastly you should check your network. With the test, you can verify if the device placement is adequate to transmit the signals across the space or not. To perform a speed test, you can connect a mobile or laptop device with the new network. Now use it to browse high definition content, play online games while moving around across your space. Especially test the network from the place where you were experiencing weak signals or no signals prior to Netgear AC3000 WiFi Mesh Extender Setup.