WN3000RPv3
N300 WiFi Range Extender

Thumbnail for the Netgear WN3000RPv3 router with 300mbps WiFi, 1 100mbps ETH-ports and
0 USB-ports

The Netgear WN3000RPv3 router has 300mbps WiFi, 1 100mbps ETH-ports and 0 USB-ports.
It is also known as the Netgear N300 WiFi Range Extender.It also supports custom firmwares like: OpenWrt, LEDE Project

Quick links:
Default password/Login
User Manuals
Flashing Custom Firmwares

WN3000RPv3 router specifications (specs)

System specs
CPU: 580 MHz
RAM: 32 MiB
Flash: 8 MiB
Custom firmwares: OpenWrt, LEDE Project

Connectivity
WiFi: 300mbps (bgn)
WiFi bands: 2.4GHz
WiFi throughput: n/a
WAN: None
ETH: 1 x 100mbps port
USB-ports: 0

Hard reset instructions for Netgear WN3000RPv3

If your WN3000RPv3 router is not working as it should, dropping connections or not being responsive, you should first do a reset of the router to see if the problems persist. Other scenarios where you might want to reset your router is if you've forgotten the password or misconfigured it and can't get access anymore.
Your can reset your Netgear WN3000RPv3 in the following way(s):

With the reset button

Have the router powered on (if just booted wait around one minute for it to load)
With a sharp pen or paper clip, press down the Restore Factory Settings button and hold it for about 7 seconds
When the power light starts to blink you can release the reset button and wait for the router to start up
The power light will be solid (not blinking) once the router is started.

The 30-30-30 reset

If the above instructions don't work you can always try the 30-30-30 reset as follows:

When router is powered on, press the reset button and hold for 30 seconds. (Use a paper clip or something sharp)
While holding the reset button pressed, unplug the power of the router and hold the reset button for 30 seconds
While still holding the reset button down, turn on the power to the unit again and hold for another 30 seconds.

This process usually works for resetting any router to it's factory setting. If that doesn't work be sure to check out the questions and answers incase someone else has had similar problems resetting their router.

Note: It is worth reading more about how to reset routers with the 30 30 30 reset and what the risks and considerations are when resetting your router this way, instead of just rebooting it.

Default factory settings for Netgear WN3000RPv3

If you have performed a reset of your WN3000RPv3 device or not changed the defaults, you should be able to access it with the following settings:

Default username: admin Netgear router default password list
Default password: password
Default subnet mask: 255.255.255.0

Note: If you are using the default settings you should change them to increase security and prevent unathorized access to your network.

WN3000RPv3 Firmwares

Staying up to date with the latest firmware is a good idea to keep your router even more secure from various security flaws.
If you want to squeeze a little bit of extra functionality out of your router, consider flashing an open-source firmware like dd-wrt, openWRT or LEDE. Flashing a custom ROM can greatly increase the stability and functionality of your old router.
Following are the firmwares that we have identified existing for the Netgear WN3000RPv3:

Flashing OpenWrt on the Netgear WN3000RPv3

The Netgear WN3000RPv3 is supported by OpenWrt according to their Table of Hardware. So flashing OpenWrt onto it should be quite straigthforward.
We couldn't find any specific instructions for flashin OpenWrt on the Netgear WN3000RPv3, but since it's listed in their Table of Hardware as supported, you can head over to the OpenWrt install instructions and read on there.
Note: Flashing custom firmwares is always on you're on own risk. Make sure to read OpenWrt's wikis to understand the risks and how to proceed if something goes wrong.

Flashing LEDE Project on the WN3000RPv3

The Netgear WN3000RPv3 is also supported by the LEDE Project.
To install LEDE aquire the correct firmware from their Firmware downloads page and then follow the instructions on their Quick Start Guide
Note: Make sure to read the LEDE wikis carefully before flashing.

Netgear stock firmware for the WN3000RPv3

Stock firmwares for the WN3000RPv3 are available under the download section on the modem's support page. You can also refer to the router's manual for instructions on how to upgrade the firmware.