WN3000RPv3 not seeing router

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Hi&nbsp;I set up four WN3000RPv3 extenders in access point mode connecting back to a business router via a Netgear switch. They worked find for a couple of months then all stopped. The lights on the switch show there's activity. When I connect to the wireless service on the access points it says there's no connection to the router.&nbsp;The firmware version is V1.0.2.24.&nbsp;Is there anything new that could have caused them to stop being able to talk to the router ?&nbsp;&nbsp;What can I check next being that the switch is seeing activity but the access points all claim there's no connection to the router ? It sounds like they're perhaps not able to get a DHCP address. Using static or reserved addresses wasn't an option in this situation yet although I'm thinking that might be better.&nbsp;There's little or no link activity on the access point port lights despite the router at the other end flickering away happily.&nbsp;The cables are around 50m long, so within CAT5 spec.&nbsp;Kind regards&nbsp;Andy

DarrenM · Answer

Hello MRAW

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You could test with one extender by factory resetting the unit and hooking it back up see if that will get it back online.

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DarrenM

MrAW · Answer

Thanks - I'll have a go with a factory reset.

MrAW · Answer

I tried a factory reset and it still shows the same problem.

If I choose the Smart Setup I pick Access Point mode and then it says it can't connect to the router. There's no option to put in manual IP settings.

If I cancel and try and set up manually I can't see a way to change it to Access Point mode. I thinks it's in Extender Mode.

Since I want to connect to the router by cable I need to have it in Access Point mode. What's the manual way to choose this mode with the latest firmware ?

DarrenM · Answer

Hello MrAW

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it should be a check box in advanced wireless settings to activate AP mode.

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DarrenM

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WN3000RPv3 not seeing router

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