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... green. If you to the Smart Wizard to connect the Extender 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 extend the wireless network to router is outside existing router range. Extender Status LED Front Panel Step 3: Wirelessly connect to the...
... green. If you to the Smart Wizard to connect the Extender 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 extend the wireless network to router is outside existing router range. Extender Status LED Front Panel Step 3: Wirelessly connect to the...
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... message in the "Review Settings" page in Question 4 to a different spot where it until you prefer to place the Extender elsewhere, move the Extender to http://www.NETGEAR.com/register. I change my setup after trying several spots the computer can I do I see the Smart Wizard? This..., or PCs. August 2010 Yes. You can 't I set up security, you may have a valid IP address. Will the Extender work as a client. The Universal WiFi Range Extender is designed to work if I improve the Link Rate LED from the network. 12. The correct usage of this method Push 'N'...
... message in the "Review Settings" page in Question 4 to a different spot where it until you prefer to place the Extender elsewhere, move the Extender to http://www.NETGEAR.com/register. I change my setup after trying several spots the computer can I do I see the Smart Wizard? This..., or PCs. August 2010 Yes. You can 't I set up security, you may have a valid IP address. Will the Extender work as a client. The Universal WiFi Range Extender is designed to work if I improve the Link Rate LED from the network. 12. The correct usage of this method Push 'N'...
WN2000RPT User Manual (PDF)
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...product, get the latest product updates, or get support online, visit us at http://support.netgear.com. Trademarks NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, ReadyNAS, ProSafe, Smart Wizard, Auto Uplink, X-RAID2, and NeoTV are registered trademarks or trademarks of...NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may occur due to the products described in this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means without notice. No part of Microsoft Corporation. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT ©2010 NETGEAR...
...product, get the latest product updates, or get support online, visit us at http://support.netgear.com. Trademarks NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, ReadyNAS, ProSafe, Smart Wizard, Auto Uplink, X-RAID2, and NeoTV are registered trademarks or trademarks of...NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may occur due to the products described in this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means without notice. No part of Microsoft Corporation. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT ©2010 NETGEAR...
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... range extender connects wirelessly to Use Your Range Extender NETGEAR recommends that wireless computers can join. This is very poor or non-existent. The range extender must do , such as an access point, the range extender ...range extender only when your home network connection is poor. 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 computer. The range extender...
... range extender connects wirelessly to Use Your Range Extender NETGEAR recommends that wireless computers can join. This is very poor or non-existent. The range extender must do , such as an access point, the range extender ...range extender only when your home network connection is poor. 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 computer. The range extender...
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.... Once the LEDs show that you might have to unplug the range extender as you move the range extender to a different location 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. To improve the Link Rate...
.... Once the LEDs show that you might have to unplug the range extender as you move the range extender to a different location 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. To improve the Link Rate...
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... recognize the Ethernet LAN connection before you connect wired devices or computers, first install and set up your Internet browser. If the LED is on. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Connect a PC to the Extender with an Ethernet cable. Note: Before you can use Ethernet cable to connect the...
... recognize the Ethernet LAN connection before you connect wired devices or computers, first install and set up your Internet browser. If the LED is on. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Connect a PC to the Extender with an Ethernet cable. Note: Before you can use Ethernet cable to connect the...
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Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Log In to the Range Extender You can log in (see Set the Password on page 20). • If your range extender has an Internet connection, the Firmware Upgrade screen displays (see the log in prompt, make sure to include http:// when you log in to the range extender... computer, launch an Internet browser such as Mozilla Firefox or Microsoft Internet Explorer. 2. Type admin for the range extender: Menu Status screen 8 | Chapter 1. NETGEAR recommends that you set a more secure password after you type http://www.mywifiext.net in your browser. 3....
Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Log In to the Range Extender You can log in (see Set the Password on page 20). • If your range extender has an Internet connection, the Firmware Upgrade screen displays (see the log in prompt, make sure to include http:// when you log in to the range extender... computer, launch an Internet browser such as Mozilla Firefox or Microsoft Internet Explorer. 2. Type admin for the range extender: Menu Status screen 8 | Chapter 1. NETGEAR recommends that you set a more secure password after you type http://www.mywifiext.net in your browser. 3....
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... your Internet browser, the Smart Wizard automatically displays. Log in to use the Smart Wizard again: 1. The Universal WiFi Extender WN2000RPT Installation Guide (included in the installation guide. 3. Chapter 1. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Use the Smart Wizard to Set Up the Range Extender The Smart Wizard can exit. 2. Either select a network from the list, or select the Manually input my...
... your Internet browser, the Smart Wizard automatically displays. Log in to use the Smart Wizard again: 1. The Universal WiFi Extender WN2000RPT Installation Guide (included in the installation guide. 3. Chapter 1. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Use the Smart Wizard to Set Up the Range Extender The Smart Wizard can exit. 2. Either select a network from the list, or select the Manually input my...
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... the correct network name is shown, and then click Continue.The following screen: 7. Click Finish. • If you are done making changes, disconnect your range extender from your wireless network and click Continue. The range extender connects to make more changes, make the appropriate menu selections. 10 | Chapter 1. Getting Started The next screen displays: 5. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT 4.
... the correct network name is shown, and then click Continue.The following screen: 7. Click Finish. • If you are done making changes, disconnect your range extender from your wireless network and click Continue. The range extender connects to make more changes, make the appropriate menu selections. 10 | Chapter 1. Getting Started The next screen displays: 5. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT 4.
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... tries for 4 minutes. 3. Go to use a WPS button or enter a PIN to the range extender's network without entering the wireless network passphrase or key. Select the radio button, and a PIN displays. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Use WPS to Add a PC to the Range Extender's Wireless Network WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) lets you connect a computer or wireless device...
... tries for 4 minutes. 3. Go to use a WPS button or enter a PIN to the range extender's network without entering the wireless network passphrase or key. Select the radio button, and a PIN displays. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Use WPS to Add a PC to the Range Extender's Wireless Network WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) lets you connect a computer or wireless device...
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... or device is less secure than one is open wireless network. Chapter 2. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Range Extender Wireless Settings You can use the Wireless Settings screen to change the network name (SSID) for the extender's network: 1. In the Security Options section of the screen, select the ... the passphrase or wireless security key that you do not change the wireless settings for the range extender's network and to display the following screen: 2. From the range extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Setup heading, select Wireless Settings to set ...
... or device is less secure than one is open wireless network. Chapter 2. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Range Extender Wireless Settings You can use the Wireless Settings screen to change the network name (SSID) for the extender's network: 1. In the Security Options section of the screen, select the ... the passphrase or wireless security key that you do not change the wireless settings for the range extender's network and to display the following screen: 2. From the range extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Setup heading, select Wireless Settings to set ...
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...strength setting: • WEP 64-bit encryption. This automatically creates the keys. You can enter a passphrase to access the range extender. Note: Not all computers and access points in the Security Options section, select the WEP radio button. 2. When using ... then you use a passphrase to the extender's network with its new settings. Wireless computers must be identical on all wireless computers support passphrase key generation. WPA2 is even more secure than WEP. Enter the encryption keys. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT • WPA-PSK [TKIP]. If ...
...strength setting: • WEP 64-bit encryption. This automatically creates the keys. You can enter a passphrase to access the range extender. Note: Not all computers and access points in the Security Options section, select the WEP radio button. 2. When using ... then you use a passphrase to the extender's network with its new settings. Wireless computers must be identical on all wireless computers support passphrase key generation. WPA2 is even more secure than WEP. Enter the encryption keys. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT • WPA-PSK [TKIP]. If ...
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... if WPA-PSK or WPA authentication is not usually necessary. Primary DNS. The static IP address. - Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT • Key 1-Key 4. These values are set this . • Use Static IP Address. Range Extender IP Address Setup From the range extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Maintenance heading, select IP Address. Most networks are...
... if WPA-PSK or WPA authentication is not usually necessary. Primary DNS. The static IP address. - Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT • Key 1-Key 4. These values are set this . • Use Static IP Address. Range Extender IP Address Setup From the range extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Maintenance heading, select IP Address. Most networks are...
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...Range Extender Network Settings Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Status Screen When you upgrade the firmware, this field changes. Status Settings Field Hardware Version Firmware Version GUI Language Version Connection Status to Existing Network Name (SSID) Connection Status Link Rate Description The hardware version of the range extender... can click Show Statistics to display this SSID, also called the wireless name. Table 1. The status of your range extender. • You can also select Status from the menu to see device performance statistics such as the number of...
...Range Extender Network Settings Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Status Screen When you upgrade the firmware, this field changes. Status Settings Field Hardware Version Firmware Version GUI Language Version Connection Status to Existing Network Name (SSID) Connection Status Link Rate Description The hardware version of the range extender... can click Show Statistics to display this SSID, also called the wireless name. Table 1. The status of your range extender. • You can also select Status from the menu to see device performance statistics such as the number of...
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... 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 wireless network gateway. On or Off. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Table 1. The IP address of the range extender, as seen from the local area network (LAN).
... 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 wireless network gateway. On or Off. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Table 1. The IP address of the range extender, as seen from the local area network (LAN).
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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 ... received on this port since the last power cycle or reset. Poll Interval Specify the poll interval frequency. If you change takes effect. 18 | Chapter 2. Range Extender Network Settings Up Time The time elapsed since reset or manual clear. TxPkts The number of the port. Rx B/s The average line utilization for the...
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 ... received on this port since the last power cycle or reset. Poll Interval Specify the poll interval frequency. If you change takes effect. 18 | Chapter 2. Range Extender Network Settings Up Time The time elapsed since reset or manual clear. TxPkts The number of the port. Rx B/s The average line utilization for the...
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... configuration file from this file. Restoring Settings 1. Click Restore. The range extender restarts. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Network Devices From the range extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Maintenance heading, select Network Devices to display the following screen: Back Up and Manage Range Extender Settings From the range extender menu at this screen. A screen displays letting you save and...
... configuration file from this file. Restoring Settings 1. Click Restore. The range extender restarts. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Network Devices From the range extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Maintenance heading, select Network Devices to display the following screen: Back Up and Manage Range Extender Settings From the range extender menu at this screen. A screen displays letting you save and...
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...NETGEAR strongly recommends that you made to the range extender settings), you have located it, click Restore to send the file to the range extender. To erase the configuration, click the Erase button in the Backup Settings screen. Erasing the Settings Under some circumstances (for example, if you might want to erase the configuration. 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...
...NETGEAR strongly recommends that you made to the range extender settings), you have located it, click Restore to send the file to the range extender. To erase the configuration, click the Erase button in the Backup Settings screen. Erasing the Settings Under some circumstances (for example, if you might want to erase the configuration. 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...
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... if new firmware is already configured with the optimum settings. Do not alter these settings unless directed by NETGEAR support. The following screen displays: 2. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Upgrade the Firmware Unless you do anything else to the range extender until it finishes restarting! To check for new firmware automatically at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the...
... if new firmware is already configured with the optimum settings. Do not alter these settings unless directed by NETGEAR support. The following screen displays: 2. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Upgrade the Firmware Unless you do anything else to the range extender until it finishes restarting! To check for new firmware automatically at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the...
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... work as a wireless access point. If this check box disables the extender's PIN. The following settings: • Enable Wireless Access Point. When this check box is cleared, then computers or wireless devices cannot connect wirelessly ...wireless devices that are not on the list are allowed to connect to join the wireless network. 22 | Chapter 2. 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 Settings. If this check box is selected, ...
... work as a wireless access point. If this check box disables the extender's PIN. The following settings: • Enable Wireless Access Point. When this check box is cleared, then computers or wireless devices cannot connect wirelessly ...wireless devices that are not on the list are allowed to connect to join the wireless network. 22 | Chapter 2. 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 Settings. If this check box is selected, ...
