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... you have trouble completing this step, please refer to the existing network. 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 ....net Laptop or Desktop Computer DO DON'T Extender LED Activity Link Rate Status (router to Extender connection)* Connection to router is poor. PC to Extender Connection Status The Extender is outside the range of the router. equal distance between your ...
... you have trouble completing this step, please refer to the existing network. 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 ....net Laptop or Desktop Computer DO DON'T Extender LED Activity Link Rate Status (router to Extender connection)* Connection to router is poor. PC to Extender Connection Status The Extender is outside the range of the router. equal distance between your ...
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...change my setup after trying several spots the computer can add wireless computers and other countries. Will the Extender work as an access point. 8. The Universal WiFi Range Extender is configured, use Ethernet cable to connect the wired device to work if I connect it recommended ...go to http://www.mywifiext.net to complete the WPS process. After installing your wireless connections on the Extender. 2. For complete DoC visit the NETGEAR EU Declarations of Conformity website at the borderline of sight. All rights reserved. in accordance with an Ethernet...
...change my setup after trying several spots the computer can add wireless computers and other countries. Will the Extender work as an access point. 8. The Universal WiFi Range Extender is configured, use Ethernet cable to connect the wired device to work if I connect it recommended ...go to http://www.mywifiext.net to complete the WPS process. After installing your wireless connections on the Extender. 2. For complete DoC visit the NETGEAR EU Declarations of Conformity website at the borderline of sight. All rights reserved. in accordance with an Ethernet...
WN2000RPT User Manual (PDF)
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... the right to make changes to the use, or application of their respective holders. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT ©2010 NETGEAR, Inc. Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, and Vista are registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. No part of this publication may occur due to the products described in any form or by any language in this document...
... the right to make changes to the use, or application of their respective holders. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT ©2010 NETGEAR, Inc. Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, and Vista are registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. No part of this publication may occur due to the products described in any form or by any language in this document...
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... Chapter 1 Getting Started Front Panel 4 Rear Panel 4 How the Range Extender Works 5 When to Use Your Range Extender 5 Positioning Your Range Extender 6 Connect a PC to the Extender with an Ethernet Cable 7 Log In to 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...
... Chapter 1 Getting Started Front Panel 4 Rear Panel 4 How the Range Extender Works 5 When to Use Your Range Extender 5 Positioning Your Range Extender 6 Connect a PC to the Extender with an Ethernet Cable 7 Log In to 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...
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...The WPS button allows you to connect your computer to Extender Connection The range extender is powered on. Getting Started | 4 The wireless connection between the range extender and the router is poor. PC to the extender using Push 'N' Connect. Rear Panel Restore Factory Settings Power... Power On/Off button Figure 1. 1. The wireless connection between the range extender and the router is optimum. Rear ...
...The WPS button allows you to connect your computer to Extender Connection The range extender is powered on. Getting Started | 4 The wireless connection between the range extender and the router is poor. PC to the extender using Push 'N' Connect. Rear Panel Restore Factory Settings Power... Power On/Off button Figure 1. 1. The wireless connection between the range extender and the router is optimum. Rear ...
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... to how a computer connects to Use Your Range Extender NETGEAR recommends that both ends of the bridge are in a home Router When to a network. 2. Range Extender in place. Figure 2. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT How the Range Extender Works The range extender works like a bridge between the router and the computer. Computer outside the router's range Extender Router The Extender is very poor or non-existent. To...
... to how a computer connects to Use Your Range Extender NETGEAR recommends that both ends of the bridge are in a home Router When to a network. 2. Range Extender in place. Figure 2. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT How the Range Extender Works The range extender works like a bridge between the router and the computer. Computer outside the router's range Extender Router The Extender is very poor or non-existent. To...
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... the LEDs show that is outside the range of your computer. Figure 3. and the PC Positioning Your Range Extender The ideal location to place the range extender is half-way between the computer and the router. 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 check the LEDs.
... the LEDs show that is outside the range of your computer. Figure 3. and the PC Positioning Your Range Extender The ideal location to place the range extender is half-way between the computer and the router. 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 check the LEDs.
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... LAN connection before you can connect. • Make sure that your range extender as described in the Universal WiFi Extender WN2000RPT Installation Guide that the range extender LAN LED is on. If the LED is designed to use Ethernet cable to connect the range extender to a router. Connect the range extender power adapter, and plug it is not lit reconnect the Ethernet...
... LAN connection before you can connect. • Make sure that your range extender as described in the Universal WiFi Extender WN2000RPT Installation Guide that the range extender LAN LED is on. If the LED is designed to use Ethernet cable to connect the range extender to a router. Connect the range extender power adapter, and plug it is not lit reconnect the Ethernet...
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... Firmware on page 21), and the software automatically checks for new firmware at the NETGEAR website. • The Status screen displays with the menu on page 20). • If your range extender has an Internet connection, the Firmware Upgrade screen displays (see the log in prompt...3. In the address field of your computer, launch an Internet browser such as Mozilla Firefox or Microsoft Internet Explorer. 2. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Log In to the Range Extender You can log in (see Set the Password on the left. You are for the user name. Getting Started The ...
... Firmware on page 21), and the software automatically checks for new firmware at the NETGEAR website. • The Status screen displays with the menu on page 20). • If your range extender has an Internet connection, the Firmware Upgrade screen displays (see the log in prompt...3. In the address field of your computer, launch an Internet browser such as Mozilla Firefox or Microsoft Internet Explorer. 2. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Log In to the Range Extender You can log in (see Set the Password on the left. You are for the user name. Getting Started The ...
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The Universal WiFi Extender WN2000RPT Installation Guide (included in the package) explains how to the range extender. Getting Started | 9 After installation, to a wireless network. From the menu, select Setup Wizard. During installation, when you set up your range extender to connect to use the Smart Wizard again...Wizard, you must complete all of its steps before you can help you launch your range extender. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Use the Smart Wizard to Set Up the Range Extender The Smart Wizard can exit. 2. Log in the installation guide. 3. The following...
The Universal WiFi Extender WN2000RPT Installation Guide (included in the package) explains how to the range extender. Getting Started | 9 After installation, to a wireless network. From the menu, select Setup Wizard. During installation, when you set up your range extender to connect to use the Smart Wizard again...Wizard, you must complete all of its steps before you can help you launch your range extender. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Use the Smart Wizard to Set Up the Range Extender The Smart Wizard can exit. 2. Log in the installation guide. 3. The following...
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... to make more changes, make the appropriate menu selections. 10 | Chapter 1. Click Finish. • If you are done making changes, disconnect your range extender from your wireless network and click Continue. Getting Started Enter the passphrase for your computer, and reconnect it to the device on which you want ... wireless network and then displays the following screen displays: 6. Make sure that the correct network name is shown, and then click Continue.The following screen: 7. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT 4.
... to make more changes, make the appropriate menu selections. 10 | Chapter 1. Click Finish. • If you are done making changes, disconnect your range extender from your wireless network and click Continue. Getting Started Enter the passphrase for your computer, and reconnect it to the device on which you want ... wireless network and then displays the following screen displays: 6. Make sure that the correct network name is shown, and then click Continue.The following screen: 7. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT 4.
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... your wireless network is not on the list, and it is up and running, see Positioning Your Range Extender on page 7. Enter your home network. 1. From the range extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Setup heading, select Connect to your network's passphrase or key and click Continue.... The next screen displays: 3. Connect the Range Extender to an Existing Network You can use your Internet browser to go to http://www.mywifiext.net as described in Connect a PC to select ...
... your wireless network is not on the list, and it is up and running, see Positioning Your Range Extender on page 7. Enter your home network. 1. From the range extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Setup heading, select Connect to your network's passphrase or key and click Continue.... The next screen displays: 3. Connect the Range Extender to an Existing Network You can use your Internet browser to go to http://www.mywifiext.net as described in Connect a PC to select ...
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... following section. 12 | Chapter 2. If you add a WPS client, WPS automatically sets the range extender's wireless security to your wireless computer. To join the extender's network using a WPS button, it tries for 2 minutes. The Universal WiFi Extender WN2000RPT Installation Guide explains how to the range extender's network without entering the wireless network passphrase or key. button or press the...
... following section. 12 | Chapter 2. If you add a WPS client, WPS automatically sets the range extender's wireless security to your wireless computer. To join the extender's network using a WPS button, it tries for 2 minutes. The Universal WiFi Extender WN2000RPT Installation Guide explains how to the range extender's network without entering the wireless network passphrase or key. button or press the...
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...secure than one is operating in a new name to customize your extender network. WEP is an older standard, and is allowed to join this network. • WEP. From the range extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Setup heading, ...). WEP uses encryption keys and data encryption for the extender's network: 1. Range Extender Network Settings | 13 In the Security Options section of the screen, select the type of wireless security that you click Apply. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Range Extender Wireless Settings You can type in your neighborhood. 3. Chapter...
...secure than one is operating in a new name to customize your extender network. WEP is an older standard, and is allowed to join this network. • WEP. From the range extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Setup heading, ...). WEP uses encryption keys and data encryption for the extender's network: 1. Range Extender Network Settings | 13 In the Security Options section of the screen, select the type of wireless security that you click Apply. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Range Extender Wireless Settings You can type in your neighborhood. 3. Chapter...
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...; WEP 64-bit encryption. Enter the encryption keys. You can enter a passphrase to join the extender's wireless network. 4. If your settings. 5. Enter 10 hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0-9, a-f, or A-F). • WEP 128-bit encryption. Range Extender Network Settings Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT • WPA-PSK [TKIP]. When using wireless computers or devices that support WPA, you will...
...; WEP 64-bit encryption. Enter the encryption keys. You can enter a passphrase to join the extender's wireless network. 4. If your settings. 5. Enter 10 hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0-9, a-f, or A-F). • WEP 128-bit encryption. Range Extender Network Settings Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT • WPA-PSK [TKIP]. When using wireless computers or devices that support WPA, you will...
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...is a hardware implementation; The wireless network router assigns an IP address when the range extender connects to save your settings. IP Subnet Mask. Range Extender IP Address Setup From the range extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Maintenance heading, select IP Address... your settings. To configure WPA or WPA2 in your device documentation before implementing it. Specify a static IP address. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT • Key 1-Key 4. Click Apply to decrypt received data. The settings displayed on the screen depend on which...
...is a hardware implementation; The wireless network router assigns an IP address when the range extender connects to save your settings. IP Subnet Mask. Range Extender IP Address Setup From the range extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Maintenance heading, select IP Address... your settings. To configure WPA or WPA2 in your device documentation before implementing it. Specify a static IP address. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT • Key 1-Key 4. Click Apply to decrypt received data. The settings displayed on the screen depend on which...
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... GUI Language Version Connection Status to Existing Network Name (SSID) Connection Status Link Rate Description The hardware version of your range extender. • You can click Show Statistics to display this screen: This screen shows the current settings and the status of... language version running on page 18. • The following table describes the fields in the current wireless connection. 16 | Chapter 2. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Status Screen When you connect to this SSID, also called the wireless name. The actual transmission (Tx) and receive (Rx) link...
... GUI Language Version Connection Status to Existing Network Name (SSID) Connection Status Link Rate Description The hardware version of your range extender. • You can click Show Statistics to display this screen: This screen shows the current settings and the status of... language version running on page 18. • The following table describes the fields in the current wireless connection. 16 | Chapter 2. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Status Screen When you connect to this SSID, also called the wireless name. The actual transmission (Tx) and receive (Rx) link...
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...address of the range extender, as seen from the local area network (LAN). The channel of the range extender. The default is 192.168.1.250. The location where the range extender is operating. ...Configured. On or Off. The IP address of the wireless network. The IP address of the Domain Name Server (DNS) of the range extender. The IP subnet mask associated with the LAN IP address of the wireless network. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Table 1. Range Extender...
...address of the range extender, as seen from the local area network (LAN). The channel of the range extender. The default is 192.168.1.250. The location where the range extender is operating. ...Configured. On or Off. The IP address of the wireless network. The IP address of the Domain Name Server (DNS) of the range extender. The IP subnet mask associated with the LAN IP address of the wireless network. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Table 1. Range Extender...
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... this port since reset or manual clear. For each port, the screen displays the following screen: Table 2. Range Extender Network Settings Rx B/s The average line utilization for the LAN (local), and wireless LAN (WLAN) ports. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Show Statistics On the Device Status screen, click Show Statistics to display the following : Status The link...
... this port since reset or manual clear. For each port, the screen displays the following screen: Table 2. Range Extender Network Settings Rx B/s The average line utilization for the LAN (local), and wireless LAN (WLAN) ports. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Show Statistics On the Device Status screen, click Show Statistics to display the following : Status The link...
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...available if something goes wrong. On the Backup Settings screen, click Browse. 2. This takes about 1 minute. Chapter 2. Range Extender Network Settings | 19 The Backup and Restore options in the Backup Settings screen let you back up the information to have ...the file. 3. Click Backup. Restoring Settings 1. Locate and select the previously saved backup file. 3. Click Restore. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Network Devices From the range extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Maintenance heading, select Backup Settings to display this time, such as ...
...available if something goes wrong. On the Backup Settings screen, click Browse. 2. This takes about 1 minute. Chapter 2. Range Extender Network Settings | 19 The Backup and Restore options in the Backup Settings screen let you back up the information to have ...the file. 3. Click Backup. Restoring Settings 1. Locate and select the previously saved backup file. 3. Click Restore. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Network Devices From the range extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Maintenance heading, select Backup Settings to display this time, such as ...