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WN3500RP not lighting up, can't configure
I have purchased this thing and when I plug it in, the power light goes green but no other lights come on. I have it mid way between the computer and the WiFi base station, in plain sight of both. ...
Hi. I absolutely think that scenario demands an extender. I'm in a similar situation myself and I use the WN3500RP here. It's running like an oiled thunderbolt.
Upon first plugging in the extender and getting a green Power LED you should be able to see an open network called NETGEAR_EXT. If you cannot see it, check again from another wireless device. Still not showing up? Try doing a reset to factory settings by pushing and holding (using a paper clip for example) the small Reset hole on the opposite side of the power port, until you get a flashing Power LED. Release it and look for the wireless network now.
Update the thread if that wont help. :)
Upon first plugging in the extender and getting a green Power LED you should be able to see an open network called NETGEAR_EXT. If you cannot see it, check again from another wireless device. Still not showing up? Try doing a reset to factory settings by pushing and holding (using a paper clip for example) the small Reset hole on the opposite side of the power port, until you get a flashing Power LED. Release it and look for the wireless network now.
Update the thread if that wont help. :)