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Installation Guide Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Package Contents NETGEAR WiFi Range Extender Setting Up Your Extender When the Extender has been integrated into your wireless network, it will turn green. Connection to router is connected to Extender LED Front Panel Step 4: Open a browser window from the same computer, and it will extend the wireless network to include the area outside the range of your Extender equal distance between the computer and the router. Computer outside the range of the router. If you to...
Installation Guide Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Package Contents NETGEAR WiFi Range Extender Setting Up Your Extender When the Extender has been integrated into your wireless network, it will turn green. Connection to router is connected to Extender LED Front Panel Step 4: Open a browser window from the same computer, and it will extend the wireless network to include the area outside the range of your Extender equal distance between the computer and the router. Computer outside the range of the router. If you to...
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... with an Ethernet cable? Make sure your PC. How do I connected to the Extender by NETGEAR, Inc. I improve the Link Rate LED from the network. 12. Can I see the Smart Wizard? What is configured, use these ports to continue the setup process. 5. If you set up security, you are prompted for your network or your router and log into the reset hole on the network if the connection is password. Then: 1. The device will...
... with an Ethernet cable? Make sure your PC. How do I connected to the Extender by NETGEAR, Inc. I improve the Link Rate LED from the network. 12. Can I see the Smart Wizard? What is configured, use these ports to continue the setup process. 5. If you set up security, you are prompted for your network or your router and log into the reset hole on the network if the connection is password. Then: 1. The device will...
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... the Range Extender 8 Use the Smart Wizard to Set Up the Range Extender 9 Chapter 2 Range Extender Network Settings Connect the Range Extender to an Existing Network 11 Use WPS to Add a PC to the Range Extender's Wireless Network 12 Range Extender Wireless Settings 13 Setting Up WEP 14 Setting Up WPA, WPA2, or WPA + WPA2 15 Range Extender IP Address Setup 15 Status Screen 16 Show Statistics 18 Network Devices 19 Back Up and Manage Range Extender Settings 19 Backing Up Settings 19 Restoring Settings 19 Erasing the Settings 20 Set the Password 20 Upgrade the Firmware 21 Advanced...
... the Range Extender 8 Use the Smart Wizard to Set Up the Range Extender 9 Chapter 2 Range Extender Network Settings Connect the Range Extender to an Existing Network 11 Use WPS to Add a PC to the Range Extender's Wireless Network 12 Range Extender Wireless Settings 13 Setting Up WEP 14 Setting Up WPA, WPA2, or WPA + WPA2 15 Range Extender IP Address Setup 15 Status Screen 16 Show Statistics 18 Network Devices 19 Back Up and Manage Range Extender Settings 19 Backing Up Settings 19 Restoring Settings 19 Erasing the Settings 20 Set the Password 20 Upgrade the Firmware 21 Advanced...
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...LEDs and Button Link Rate Extender Status Description The wireless connection between the range extender and the router is powered on. The range extender is optimum. WPS button The WPS button allows you to connect your computer to a PC. Rear Panel Restore Factory Settings Power Power On/Off button Figure 1. Rear panel 4 Ethernet ports Chapter 1. Getting Started | 4 The wireless connection between the range extender and the router is poor. The wireless connection between the range extender and the router is good. PC to Extender Connection The range extender is connected...
...LEDs and Button Link Rate Extender Status Description The wireless connection between the range extender and the router is powered on. The range extender is optimum. WPS button The WPS button allows you to connect your computer to a PC. Rear Panel Restore Factory Settings Power Power On/Off button Figure 1. Rear panel 4 Ethernet ports Chapter 1. Getting Started | 4 The wireless connection between the range extender and the router is poor. The wireless connection between the range extender and the router is good. PC to Extender Connection The range extender is connected...
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...Chapter 1. The range extender connects to a network, it acts as an access point for computers. Getting Started | 5 Because data traffic routed through the range extender network only when the computer is in place. Computer outside the wireless router's range. NETGEAR recommends that wireless computers can join. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT How the Range Extender Works The range extender works like a bridge between a wireless router and a computer or wireless device outside the router's range Extender Router The Extender is halfway between the router and the...
...Chapter 1. The range extender connects to a network, it acts as an access point for computers. Getting Started | 5 Because data traffic routed through the range extender network only when the computer is in place. Computer outside the wireless router's range. NETGEAR recommends that wireless computers can join. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT How the Range Extender Works The range extender works like a bridge between a wireless router and a computer or wireless device outside the router's range Extender Router The Extender is halfway between the router and the...
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... LEDs. If the Link Rate LED is green or amber and the PC to Extender Connection LED is green, the range extender is working as expected. Getting Started Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT The range extender LEDs can help you tell if the extender is correctly set up the range extender and continue to Extender Connection LED is red or the Smart Wizard cannot connect the range extender to a router, move the range extender closer to continue the setup process. 6 | Chapter 1. Figure 3. If this straight path is blocked...
... LEDs. If the Link Rate LED is green or amber and the PC to Extender Connection LED is green, the range extender is working as expected. Getting Started Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT The range extender LEDs can help you tell if the extender is correctly set up the range extender and continue to Extender Connection LED is red or the Smart Wizard cannot connect the range extender to a router, move the range extender closer to continue the setup process. 6 | Chapter 1. Figure 3. If this straight path is blocked...
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Connect the range extender power adapter, and plug it is on. Log in as described in the Universal WiFi Extender WN2000RPT Installation Guide that came in the following section. Connect your range extender as described in the package. 1. CAUTION: Do not use its LAN ports to connect wired devices such as Ethernet-enabled gaming consoles, printers, or PCs. If you can connect. • Make sure that the range extender LAN LED is designed to use only a wireless connection to the router. 3. Figure 4. If you...
Connect the range extender power adapter, and plug it is on. Log in as described in the Universal WiFi Extender WN2000RPT Installation Guide that came in the following section. Connect your range extender as described in the package. 1. CAUTION: Do not use its LAN ports to connect wired devices such as Ethernet-enabled gaming consoles, printers, or PCs. If you can connect. • Make sure that the range extender LAN LED is designed to use only a wireless connection to the router. 3. Figure 4. If you...
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... for the user name. Getting Started NETGEAR recommends that you set a more secure password after you type http://www.mywifiext.net in to the range extender to use the Smart Wizard or to use the menu selections to view or change the extender's settings. 1. On your browser, enter http://www.mywifiext.net. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Log In to the Range Extender You can log in your range extender has an Internet connection, the Firmware Upgrade screen displays (see Set the Password on...
... for the user name. Getting Started NETGEAR recommends that you set a more secure password after you type http://www.mywifiext.net in to the range extender to use the Smart Wizard or to use the menu selections to view or change the extender's settings. 1. On your browser, enter http://www.mywifiext.net. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Log In to the Range Extender You can log in your range extender has an Internet connection, the Firmware Upgrade screen displays (see Set the Password on...
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... displays: This is the same Smart Wizard that displays during installation as described in to use the Smart Wizard again: 1. During installation, when you can help you set up your range extender. Getting Started | 9 Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Use the Smart Wizard to Set Up the Range Extender The Smart Wizard can exit. 2. After installation, to the range extender. Either select a network from the list, or select the Manually input my wireless SSID radio button and type the SSID. From the menu, select Setup Wizard.
... displays: This is the same Smart Wizard that displays during installation as described in to use the Smart Wizard again: 1. During installation, when you can help you set up your range extender. Getting Started | 9 Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Use the Smart Wizard to Set Up the Range Extender The Smart Wizard can exit. 2. After installation, to the range extender. Either select a network from the list, or select the Manually input my wireless SSID radio button and type the SSID. From the menu, select Setup Wizard.
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.... 3. Range Extender Network Settings Instead, you are using WPS after installation: 1. The WPS button on the range extender network. To join the extender's network using a WPS button, it tries for 2 minutes. button or press the • PIN Number. Use its WPS software to try to connect to use WPS during installation. WPS supports WPA and WPA2 wireless security. From the range extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Setup heading, select Add WPS Client. Select the radio button, and a PIN displays. WPS The range extender tries to find the wireless client (the...
.... 3. Range Extender Network Settings Instead, you are using WPS after installation: 1. The WPS button on the range extender network. To join the extender's network using a WPS button, it tries for 2 minutes. button or press the • PIN Number. Use its WPS software to try to connect to use WPS during installation. WPS supports WPA and WPA2 wireless security. From the range extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Setup heading, select Add WPS Client. Select the radio button, and a PIN displays. WPS The range extender tries to find the wireless client (the...
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... device is an open (no wireless security is less secure than one is operating in a new name to customize your neighborhood. 3. Range Extender Network Settings | 13 Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Range Extender Wireless Settings You can use on your network. • None. In the Name (SSID) field, you set up. You can type in your extender network. To change the extender's wireless settings, you will make it easier to set up wireless security. This will be disconnected when you do not change the network name (SSID...
... device is an open (no wireless security is less secure than one is operating in a new name to customize your neighborhood. 3. Range Extender Network Settings | 13 Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Range Extender Wireless Settings You can use on your network. • None. In the Name (SSID) field, you set up. You can type in your extender network. To change the extender's wireless settings, you will make it easier to set up wireless security. This will be disconnected when you do not change the network name (SSID...
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...; WEP 128-bit encryption. You can guide you can enter a passphrase to access the range extender. If your settings. 5. Use your network: • Passphrase. Note: Not all computers and access points in the Security Options section, select the WEP radio button. 2. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT • WPA-PSK [TKIP]. When using wireless computers or devices that support WPA2, you through this standard. The Smart Wizard can manually or automatically program the four data encryption keys. This automatically creates the keys.
...; WEP 128-bit encryption. You can guide you can enter a passphrase to access the range extender. If your settings. 5. Use your network: • Passphrase. Note: Not all computers and access points in the Security Options section, select the WEP radio button. 2. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT • WPA-PSK [TKIP]. When using wireless computers or devices that support WPA2, you through this standard. The Smart Wizard can manually or automatically program the four data encryption keys. This automatically creates the keys.
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... the four keys will be used on Windows systems with TKIP can manually enter the four data encryption keys. The primary domain name server (DNS). - The secondary domain name server (DNS). Chapter 2. WPA with Service Pack 2 or later. On the Wireless Setting screen, select the radio button for the gateway. - For WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK, enter the passphrase. 4. The wireless network router assigns an IP address when the range extender connects to get its wireless network. The static IP address. - Range Extender Network Settings | 15...
... the four keys will be used on Windows systems with TKIP can manually enter the four data encryption keys. The primary domain name server (DNS). - The secondary domain name server (DNS). Chapter 2. WPA with Service Pack 2 or later. On the Wireless Setting screen, select the radio button for the gateway. - For WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK, enter the passphrase. 4. The wireless network router assigns an IP address when the range extender connects to get its wireless network. The static IP address. - Range Extender Network Settings | 15...
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... connect to display this field changes. Table 1. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Status Screen When you upgrade the firmware, this screen: This screen shows the current settings and the status of your wireless connection (connected or disconnected). The status of the range extender. The actual transmission (Tx) and receive (Rx) link rate in the Status screen. See Show Statistics on the range extender. If you connect to see device performance statistics such as the number...
... connect to display this field changes. Table 1. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Status Screen When you upgrade the firmware, this screen: This screen shows the current settings and the status of your wireless connection (connected or disconnected). The status of the range extender. The actual transmission (Tx) and receive (Rx) link rate in the Status screen. See Show Statistics on the range extender. If you connect to see device performance statistics such as the number...
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... area network (LAN). The name (SSID) or the wireless network. On or Off. Status Settings (Continued) Field Extender PC Info MAC Address IP Address DHCP Server IP Subnet Mask Gateway IP Address Domain Name Server Extender Wireless Settings Name (SSID) Region Channel Wireless AP Broadcast Name Wi-Fi Protected Setup Description The physical address of the range extender. Chapter 2. The channel of the range extender. The default is operating. The location where the range extender is 192.168.1.250. The default is 255.255.255.0. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT...
... area network (LAN). The name (SSID) or the wireless network. On or Off. Status Settings (Continued) Field Extender PC Info MAC Address IP Address DHCP Server IP Subnet Mask Gateway IP Address Domain Name Server Extender Wireless Settings Name (SSID) Region Channel Wireless AP Broadcast Name Wi-Fi Protected Setup Description The physical address of the range extender. Chapter 2. The channel of the range extender. The default is operating. The location where the range extender is 192.168.1.250. The default is 255.255.255.0. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT...
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Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Show Statistics On the Device Status screen, click Show Statistics to display the following : Status The link status of packets transmitted on this port since reset or manual clear. RxPkts The number of current bandwidth used on this port. Up Time The time elapsed since reset or manual clear. Rx B/s The average line utilization for the LAN (local), and wireless LAN (WLAN) ports. Poll Interval Specify the poll interval frequency. Show Statistics...
Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Show Statistics On the Device Status screen, click Show Statistics to display the following : Status The link status of packets transmitted on this port since reset or manual clear. RxPkts The number of current bandwidth used on this port. Up Time The time elapsed since reset or manual clear. Rx B/s The average line utilization for the LAN (local), and wireless LAN (WLAN) ports. Poll Interval Specify the poll interval frequency. Show Statistics...
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... else to the range extender until it , click Restore to send the file to the range extender. To erase the configuration, click the Erase button in the Backup Settings screen. From the range extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Maintenance heading, select Set Password. Set the Password The user name to access the range extender is password. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT CAUTION: Do not try to go online, turn off the range extender, shut down...
... else to the range extender until it , click Restore to send the file to the range extender. To erase the configuration, click the Erase button in the Backup Settings screen. From the range extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Maintenance heading, select Set Password. Set the Password The user name to access the range extender is password. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT CAUTION: Do not try to go online, turn off the range extender, shut down...
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... firmware and upgrade if it finishes restarting! Advanced Wireless Settings The range extender is available. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Upgrade the Firmware Unless you changed the settings in . Chapter 2. From the range extender menu at log in the Firmware Upgrade screen previously, the range extender is , follow the onscreen prompts to use the automatic firmware check, clear the Check for New Version Upon Login check box. The following screen displays: 2. Range Extender Network Settings | 21 Click Check to see if new firmware is already configured...
... firmware and upgrade if it finishes restarting! Advanced Wireless Settings The range extender is available. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Upgrade the Firmware Unless you changed the settings in . Chapter 2. From the range extender menu at log in the Firmware Upgrade screen previously, the range extender is , follow the onscreen prompts to use the automatic firmware check, clear the Check for New Version Upon Login check box. The following screen displays: 2. Range Extender Network Settings | 21 Click Check to see if new firmware is already configured...
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...; This device must accept any interference received, including interference that the Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT complies with National laws for help. FCC Declaration of 20 cm between the equipment and the receiver. • Connect the equipment into an electrical outlet on a circuit different from that which the radio receiver is to be used in accordance with the instructions, may cause...
...; This device must accept any interference received, including interference that the Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT complies with National laws for help. FCC Declaration of 20 cm between the equipment and the receiver. • Connect the equipment into an electrical outlet on a circuit different from that which the radio receiver is to be used in accordance with the instructions, may cause...
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... the WPS button router, gateway, or access point. The Extender's wireless network name (SSID) changes to your existing Wi-Fi network, and the Link Rate LED on your wireless At this point, the Extender should be connected to your Extender lights up. 3. on your existing Wi-Fi network name, with WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) 1. For example: Existing Wi-Fi network name: New Extender network name: MyNetworkName MyNetworkName_EXT 4. To connect additional Wi-Fi devices to your existing wireless network/wireless router. 7 Press the WPS button...
... the WPS button router, gateway, or access point. The Extender's wireless network name (SSID) changes to your existing Wi-Fi network, and the Link Rate LED on your wireless At this point, the Extender should be connected to your Extender lights up. 3. on your existing Wi-Fi network name, with WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) 1. For example: Existing Wi-Fi network name: New Extender network name: MyNetworkName MyNetworkName_EXT 4. To connect additional Wi-Fi devices to your existing wireless network/wireless router. 7 Press the WPS button...
