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WN3000RP not truly extending the main wi-fi

JR
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WN3000RP not truly extending the main wi-fi

I installed everything as outlined in the instructions.  We'll call my main wi-fi BOB, and the extended wi-fi BOB_EXT.  Both wi-fi networks work -- they have access to the internet.

 

However, BOB_EXT isn't really extending the BOB wi-fi.  Laptops/iPhones that are connected to BOB_EXT can not see printers or other shared network devices that are visible on BOB.

 

I assume that this should NOT be the case.

 

Any ideas/suggestions welcome....

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nhann
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Re: WN3000RP not truly extending the main wi-fi

Hi JR,

 

Which router is connected to your WN3000RP?
If on a NETGEAR router, when you log into your router and go to Advanced < Set up < Wireless Setup
please make sure "Enable Wireless Isolation" is NOT checked.

Is your printer connected via usb or via IP address?
If using a usb printer, is the printer and the connected computer both turned on?
If using a usb printer, please Add the device to each computer on the network.

You can also try adjusting your firewall settings and turn on/off settings on your antivirus program.

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