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Computer connects to router but no Internet connection
i am trying to reconfigure my WN3000RPv3 WiFi range extender with the Netgear router i bought a few months ago. alwways seemed to work ok, but hadn't used it for awhile.
First I returned the extend...
Do a factory reset exact as documented in the WN3000RPv3 User Manual, p.38 ff., "Return the Extender to Its Factory Default Settings*
Once done so, and the extender has rebooted, strictly follow the /WN3000RPv3 Quick Start Guide, p.8 ff. "Connect with Web Browser Setup "
ok - thanks for comments.
so of course i had done the default settings things from the get go.
i cannot get to a page on the web where it has the info from the quick start guide you sent me a link to, where i would have the option to click the new extender set up button. never happens. typing in the website excatly as on p. 8 on the quick guide, it takes me to the same page (which i've been dealing with all day) as with the instructions that came with the extender - where the only option is to click if you are doing wireless or connected. very frustrating; first i got the message you must log on (!) but then i did have a green light for the client link button on the extender nearly the entire time - only went off when it was doing the "applying your settings". and the whole process basically repeated.
Ultimately it said could not connect extender to my network.
i was able to see this on my brower if it means anything:
WPA2-PSK [AES]
any other ideas?
thanks
schumaku wrote:
Do a factory reset exact as documented in the WN3000RPv3 User Manual, p.38 ff., "Return the Extender to Its Factory Default Settings*
Once done so, and the extender has rebooted, strictly follow the /WN3000RPv3 Quick Start Guide, p.8 ff. "Connect with Web Browser Setup "
hourman48 wrote:
i cannot get to a page on the web where it has the info from the quick start guide you sent me a link to, where i would have the option to click the new extender set up button. never happens. typing in the website excatly as on p. 8 on the quick guide, it takes me to the same page (which i've been dealing with all day) as with the instructions that came with the extender - where the only option is to click if you are doing wireless or connected
You are saying http://www.mywifiext.net/ doesn't work? Or that you are having a problem later on?
Can you post a screenshot of the page that is causing you problems?
yeah it wouldn't take me to the page specified that says "New" - just the older page from the directions that came with the expander.
but i think i've figured out the problem. The model expander is "N" signal while the new router i bought last year is "AC" signal - so i guess the problem is they can't communicate?
hourman48 wrote:
but i think i've figured out the problem. The model expander is "N" signal while the new router i bought last year is "AC" signal - so i guess the problem is they can't communicate?
The 802.11n extender should still work with an 802.11ac router.
Though an 802.11ac extender would be faster.
