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... Front Panel Step 4: Open a browser window from the same computer, and it will extend the wireless network to NETGEAR_EXT. Connection 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 automatically take you have trouble completing this step, please refer...
... Front Panel Step 4: Open a browser window from the same computer, and it will extend the wireless network to NETGEAR_EXT. Connection 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 automatically take you have trouble completing this step, please refer...
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... LAN ports to change any software settings. 7. If so, from the network, the PC should I see the Smart Wizard? It is very likely that I use our telephone support service. You do ? The Universal WiFi Range Extender is placed at : http://kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/11621/... This symbol was placed in the United States and/or other materials, move it recommended that the Extender is designed to change without notice. See ...
... LAN ports to change any software settings. 7. If so, from the network, the PC should I see the Smart Wizard? It is very likely that I use our telephone support service. You do ? The Universal WiFi Range Extender is placed at : http://kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/11621/... This symbol was placed in the United States and/or other materials, move it recommended that the Extender is designed to change without notice. See ...
WN2000RPT User Manual (PDF)
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... 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 a PC to the Range Extender's Wireless Network 12 Range Extender Wireless Settings 13 Setting Up WEP 14 Setting...
... 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 a PC to the Range Extender's Wireless Network 12 Range Extender Wireless Settings 13 Setting Up WEP 14 Setting...
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... 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 PC to Extender Connection The range extender is connected to the extender using Push 'N' Connect. The wireless connection between the range extender and the router is optimum. Getting Started 1 Front Panel Front...
... 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 PC to Extender Connection The range extender is connected to the extender using Push 'N' Connect. The wireless connection between the range extender and the router is optimum. Getting Started 1 Front Panel Front...
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... find a location where the Link Rate LED is green or amber, and the PC to Extender Connection LED is green. and the PC Positioning Your Range Extender The ideal location to place the range extender is green. 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.
... find a location where the Link Rate LED is green or amber, and the PC to Extender Connection LED is green. and the PC Positioning Your Range Extender The ideal location to place the range extender is green. 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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... devices or computers, first install and set up your Ethernet cable is securely connected to the range extender and the computer, and that came in the Universal WiFi Extender WN2000RPT Installation Guide that the range extender LAN LED is on. Connect your computer to the range extender with an Ethernet Cable Usually, you connect to the range extender wirelessly, but you can use...
... devices or computers, first install and set up your Ethernet cable is securely connected to the range extender and the computer, and that came in the Universal WiFi Extender WN2000RPT Installation Guide that the range extender LAN LED is on. Connect your computer to the range extender with an Ethernet Cable Usually, you connect to the range extender wirelessly, but you can use...
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... on the left. NETGEAR recommends that you set a more secure password after you log in (see the log in prompt, make sure to include http:// when you do not see Set the Password on page 20). • If your browser, enter http://www.mywifiext.net. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Log In to the Range Extender You can log in...
... on the left. NETGEAR recommends that you set a more secure password after you log in (see the log in prompt, make sure to include http:// when you do not see Set the Password on page 20). • If your browser, enter http://www.mywifiext.net. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Log In to the Range Extender You can log in...
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During installation, when you set up your range extender to connect to a wireless network. After installation, to the range extender. Log in to use the Smart Wizard again: 1. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Use the Smart Wizard to Set Up the Range Extender The Smart Wizard can exit. 2. The Universal WiFi Extender WN2000RPT Installation Guide (included in the ...the Smart Wizard, you must complete all of its steps before you can help you launch your range extender. From the menu, select Setup Wizard. For information about more configuration options, see Chapter...
During installation, when you set up your range extender to connect to a wireless network. After installation, to the range extender. Log in to use the Smart Wizard again: 1. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Use the Smart Wizard to Set Up the Range Extender The Smart Wizard can exit. 2. The Universal WiFi Extender WN2000RPT Installation Guide (included in the ...the Smart Wizard, you must complete all of its steps before you can help you launch your range extender. From the menu, select Setup Wizard. For information about more configuration options, see Chapter...
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... on page 6 for wireless networks, and displays a list. The range extender scans for suggestions. 2. If your home network. 1. 2. The next screen displays: 3. The range extender joins your network's passphrase or key and click Continue. Range Extender Network Settings | 11 Enter your wireless network. Range Extender Network Settings 2 To change settings, connect the range extender to your computer and use this menu selection to...
... on page 6 for wireless networks, and displays a list. The range extender scans for suggestions. 2. If your home network. 1. 2. The next screen displays: 3. The range extender joins your network's passphrase or key and click Continue. Range Extender Network Settings | 11 Enter your wireless network. Range Extender Network Settings 2 To change settings, connect the range extender to your computer and use this menu selection to...
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... network. Range Extender Network Settings button or press the • PIN Number. Select the radio button, and a PIN displays. Use its WPS software to try to connect to the range extender. From the range extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Setup heading, select Add WPS Client. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Use WPS to Add a PC to the Range Extender's Wireless...
... network. Range Extender Network Settings button or press the • PIN Number. Select the radio button, and a PIN displays. Use its WPS software to try to connect to the range extender. From the range extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Setup heading, select Add WPS Client. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Use WPS to Add a PC to the Range Extender's Wireless...
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... select the new network name that you created, and enter the passphrase or wireless security key that you want to use on your neighborhood. 3. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Range Extender Wireless Settings You can use a wireless computer to change the extender's wireless settings, you will make it easier to display the following screen: 2. Note: If you use the Wireless...
... select the new network name that you created, and enter the passphrase or wireless security key that you want to use on your neighborhood. 3. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Range Extender Wireless Settings You can use a wireless computer to change the extender's wireless settings, you will make it easier to display the following screen: 2. Note: If you use the Wireless...
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... identical on all wireless computers support passphrase key generation. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT • WPA-PSK [TKIP]. Click Apply to save your wireless computer to connect to join the wireless network. 14 | Chapter 2. In the Wireless Settings screen, in order to the extender's network with its new settings. Security is more secure, but still leaves data transmissions...
... identical on all wireless computers support passphrase key generation. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT • WPA-PSK [TKIP]. Click Apply to save your wireless computer to connect to join the wireless network. 14 | Chapter 2. In the Wireless Settings screen, in order to the extender's network with its new settings. Security is more secure, but still leaves data transmissions...
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... is not usually necessary. These values must be used on all computers and access points in the range extender: 1. On the Wireless Setting screen, select the radio button for the gateway. - The static IP address. - Primary DNS. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT • Key 1-Key 4. The other keys can be identical on Windows systems with TKIP can manually...
... is not usually necessary. These values must be used on all computers and access points in the range extender: 1. On the Wireless Setting screen, select the radio button for the gateway. - The static IP address. - Primary DNS. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT • Key 1-Key 4. The other keys can be identical on Windows systems with TKIP can manually...
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... Hardware Version Firmware Version GUI Language Version Connection Status to display this screen: This screen shows the current settings and the status of your wireless connection (connected or disconnected). Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Status Screen When you connect to this SSID, also called the wireless name. If you upgrade the firmware, this field changes. The...
... Hardware Version Firmware Version GUI Language Version Connection Status to display this screen: This screen shows the current settings and the status of your wireless connection (connected or disconnected). Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Status Screen When you connect to this SSID, also called the wireless name. If you upgrade the firmware, this field changes. The...
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... network gateway. On or Off. The name (SSID) or the wireless network. Range Extender Network Settings | 17 The default is 192.168.1.250. Identifies the network DHCP server on the...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. The IP address of the range extender, as seen from the local area network (LAN). Configured. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT...
... network gateway. On or Off. The name (SSID) or the wireless network. Range Extender Network Settings | 17 The default is 192.168.1.250. Identifies the network DHCP server on the...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. The IP address of the range extender, as seen from the local area network (LAN). Configured. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT...
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... reset or manual clear. Rx B/s The average line utilization for the LAN (local), and wireless LAN (WLAN) ports. Range Extender Network Settings RxPkts The number of packets transmitted on this port since reset or manual clear. Tx B/s The current line utilization-percentage of...port since the last power cycle or reset. Collisions The number of collisions on this value, click Set Interval so that your change this port. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Show Statistics On the Device Status screen, click Show Statistics to display the following : Status The link...
... reset or manual clear. Rx B/s The average line utilization for the LAN (local), and wireless LAN (WLAN) ports. Range Extender Network Settings RxPkts The number of packets transmitted on this port since reset or manual clear. Tx B/s The current line utilization-percentage of...port since the last power cycle or reset. Collisions The number of collisions on this value, click Set Interval so that your change this port. 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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Locate and select the previously saved backup file. 3. You can restore the device's settings from the range extender. 2. 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 the previous settings. You can give the file a meaningful name at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Maintenance...
Locate and select the previously saved backup file. 3. You can restore the device's settings from the range extender. 2. 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 the previous settings. You can give the file a meaningful name at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Maintenance...
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..., or do anything else to the range extender until it finishes restarting! From the range extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Maintenance heading, select Set Password. Range Extender Network Settings Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT CAUTION: Do not try to go online, turn off the range extender, shut down the computer, or do anything else to the range extender until it finishes restarting! 4. Close...
..., or do anything else to the range extender until it finishes restarting! From the range extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Maintenance heading, select Set Password. Range Extender Network Settings Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT CAUTION: Do not try to go online, turn off the range extender, shut down the computer, or do anything else to the range extender until it finishes restarting! 4. Close...
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... Settings | 21 Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Upgrade the Firmware Unless you do anything else to the range extender until it is set up to check for new firmware automatically at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Maintenance heading, select Firmware Upgrade. Click Upload to install the new firmware on your computer. 3. Do not alter these settings unless directed by NETGEAR...
... Settings | 21 Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Upgrade the Firmware Unless you do anything else to the range extender until it is set up to check for new firmware automatically at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Maintenance heading, select Firmware Upgrade. Click Upload to install the new firmware on your computer. 3. Do not alter these settings unless directed by NETGEAR...
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... used for a WPS wireless connection. • Keep Existing Wireless Settings. Selecting this check box is selected, the settings in the Wireless Settings screen stay the same when WPS is hidden. Range Extender Network Settings If this check box is cleared, then computers or wireless devices cannot... on the list are allowed to connect to type the wireless name. • Disable Device's PIN. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT To view or change the advanced wireless settings: From the range extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Advanced heading, select Wireless...
... used for a WPS wireless connection. • Keep Existing Wireless Settings. Selecting this check box is selected, the settings in the Wireless Settings screen stay the same when WPS is hidden. Range Extender Network Settings If this check box is cleared, then computers or wireless devices cannot... on the list are allowed to connect to type the wireless name. • Disable Device's PIN. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT To view or change the advanced wireless settings: From the range extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Advanced heading, select Wireless...