The WiFi range extender is that device which connects with the router makes its signals reach at dead internet zones in your house. The Netgear WN3000RP extender is also east to configure using Mywifiext interface window.
Here, you will get to know about how to solve the Netgear WN3000RP stopped working. We will start with reasons why it is troubling you and how to solve it.
Reasons:
- Netgear extender is not plugged in at the optimal location.
- Router is not connected to the router via WPS method or Ethernet cable.
- Router is not connected to the modem with the help of the Ethernet cable.
- Configuration is not done correctly using any computer or phone.
Let’s see how to solve it with the help of simple to apply troubleshooting tips and solutions given below.
Solutions to Fix Netgear WN3000RP Stopped Working
Reboot Extender System
The rebooting process shut down all the system and turn it on again, this will refresh the networking device settings and networks. Let’s have a look how to reboot using two different methods;
- You have to find power button and press it twice to shut it down and turn it up (rebooting).
- The other method to restart the device is disconnect the power cord and connect it again in to the electric wall socket.
Reset WN3000RP Device
The last option to solve the Netgear WN3000RP stopped working is reset the device by following some simple instructions;
The method to reset the device is long pressing the RESET button using a sharp object.
But, after the reset process, you have to configure the Extender WN3000RP device with the help of the Netgear Nighthawk app or computer via mywifiext.net.
Login to Netgear WN3000RP Again
By Netgear Nighthawk app
- Connect your phone to the Netgear WN3000RP extender network.
- Open Netgear Nighthawk app, if you don’t have the app then download it from Play Store/App Store.
- In the app, you have to enter the Email ID and password to access the interface.
- After that, you will reach to the dashboard and configure all the settings of the extender network.
By Mywifiext.net URL
- Connect the computer or laptop to the Netgear WiFi extender network using SSID details or LAN cable.
- Go to a web browser, enter login URL Mywifiext.net IP address 192.168.0.250 and search.
- You will get to the Arris device interface login window, here; you have to enter the username and password.
- Configure all the settings and complete the Netgear WiFi extender setup.
Let’s see how to make sure that this problem never comes in future;
Other Troubleshooting Tips
- Optimal location for the networking devices are far from the electronic devices like microphones or microwave ovens.
- Netgear WN3000RP connects with the home router with the help of Ethernet cable (optional). So the cable must be in good condition.
- Make sure that the extender is connected to the router and receiving internet signals (If WPS method applied).
Here, you have learned how to solve the most occurring issue which is Netgear WN3000RP stopped working.