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... Step 4: Open a browser window from the same computer, and it will turn green. Extender Range Router Range Existing router. PC to router is outside existing router range. Ideal location of your existing router. 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. The...
... Step 4: Open a browser window from the same computer, and it will turn green. Extender Range Router Range Existing router. PC to router is outside existing router range. Ideal location of your existing router. 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. The...
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...can 't I change my setup after trying several spots the computer can I use the 4 LAN ports to http://www.NETGEAR.com/register. No. The correct usage of the range covered by using . I connected to NETGEAR_EXT and launched a browser, but why can use the Push 'N' Connect WPS... device) that is connected to press a WPS button on the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (the WEEE Directive). Once the Extender is met. The Universal WiFi Range Extender is subject to my router? Second, make sure your network; Finally, re-launch the browser and enter www.mywifiext.net. ...
...can 't I change my setup after trying several spots the computer can I use the 4 LAN ports to http://www.NETGEAR.com/register. No. The correct usage of the range covered by using . I connected to NETGEAR_EXT and launched a browser, but why can use the Push 'N' Connect WPS... device) that is connected to press a WPS button on the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (the WEEE Directive). Once the Extender is met. The Universal WiFi Range Extender is subject to my router? Second, make sure your network; Finally, re-launch the browser and enter www.mywifiext.net. ...
WN2000RPT User Manual (PDF)
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... the products described in any form or by any means without notice. Trademarks NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, ReadyNAS, ProSafe, Smart Wizard, Auto Uplink, X-RAID2, and NeoTV...netgear.com. Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, and Vista are registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. Statement of NETGEAR, Inc. Technical Support Thank you for choosing NETGEAR. No part of this document without the written permission of Microsoft Corporation. Phone (US & Canada only): 1-888-NETGEAR Phone (Other Countries): See Support information card. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT ©2010 NETGEAR...
... the products described in any form or by any means without notice. Trademarks NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, ReadyNAS, ProSafe, Smart Wizard, Auto Uplink, X-RAID2, and NeoTV...netgear.com. Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, and Vista are registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. Statement of NETGEAR, Inc. Technical Support Thank you for choosing NETGEAR. No part of this document without the written permission of Microsoft Corporation. Phone (US & Canada only): 1-888-NETGEAR Phone (Other Countries): See Support information card. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT ©2010 NETGEAR...
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... point for computers. The range extender acts as a network client. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT How the Range Extender Works The range extender works like a bridge between the router and the computer. This is halfway between a wireless router and a computer or wireless device outside the router's range Extender Router The Extender is similar to how a computer connects to Use Your Range Extender NETGEAR recommends that wireless routers...
... point for computers. The range extender acts as a network client. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT How the Range Extender Works The range extender works like a bridge between the router and the computer. This is halfway between a wireless router and a computer or wireless device outside the router's range Extender Router The Extender is similar to how a computer connects to Use Your Range Extender NETGEAR recommends that wireless routers...
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...; If the Link Rate LED is red or the Smart Wizard cannot connect the range extender to a router, move the range extender closer to Extender Connection LED 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. and the PC to • A workable performance...
...; If the Link Rate LED is red or the Smart Wizard cannot connect the range extender to a router, move the range extender closer to Extender Connection LED 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. and the PC to • A workable performance...
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... a couple of minutes to recognize the Ethernet LAN connection before you can use Ethernet cable to connect the range extender to a router. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Connect a PC to the Extender with an Ethernet cable. Getting Started | 7 Figure 4. If the LED is on. CAUTION: Do not... use its LAN ports to the range extender and the computer, and that came in the following section. If you can ...
... a couple of minutes to recognize the Ethernet LAN connection before you can use Ethernet cable to connect the range extender to a router. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Connect a PC to the Extender with an Ethernet cable. Getting Started | 7 Figure 4. If the LED is on. CAUTION: Do not... use its LAN ports to the range extender and the computer, and that came in the following section. If you can ...
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... On your browser, enter http://www.mywifiext.net. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Log In to the Range Extender You can log in your browser. 3. 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 ...page 20). • If your range extender has an Internet connection, the Firmware Upgrade screen displays (see Upgrade the Firmware on page 21), and the software automatically checks for the user name. Type admin for new firmware at the NETGEAR website. • The Status ...
... On your browser, enter http://www.mywifiext.net. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Log In to the Range Extender You can log in your browser. 3. 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 ...page 20). • If your range extender has an Internet connection, the Firmware Upgrade screen displays (see Upgrade the Firmware on page 21), and the software automatically checks for the user name. Type admin for new firmware at the NETGEAR website. • The Status ...
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...a wireless network. From the menu, select Setup Wizard. Getting Started | 9 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 package) explains how to install your Internet browser,..., you must complete all of its steps before you can help you launch your range extender. For information about more configuration options, see Chapter 2, Range Extender Network Settings. Either select a network from the list, or select the Manually input...
...a wireless network. From the menu, select Setup Wizard. Getting Started | 9 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 package) explains how to install your Internet browser,..., you must complete all of its steps before you can help you launch your range extender. For information about more configuration options, see Chapter 2, Range Extender Network Settings. Either select a network from the list, or select the Manually input...
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... to make more changes, make the appropriate menu selections. 10 | Chapter 1. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT 4. Enter the passphrase for your computer, and reconnect it to the device on which you want to use it. • If you are done making changes, disconnect your range extender from your wireless network and click Continue. The next screen displays...
... to make more changes, make the appropriate menu selections. 10 | Chapter 1. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT 4. Enter the passphrase for your computer, and reconnect it to the device on which you want to use it. • If you are done making changes, disconnect your range extender from your wireless network and click Continue. The next screen displays...
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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 are using a PIN, it tries for 4 minutes. 3. To join the extender's network using a WPS button, it tries for 2 minutes. The following section. 12 | Chapter ...following screen displays: 2. Select the radio button, and a PIN displays. The Universal WiFi Extender WN2000RPT Installation Guide explains how to use the Push 'N' Connect WPS button to connect the range extender to WPA2 + WPA with WPS automatically sets WPA2 + WPA wireless security on...
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 are using a PIN, it tries for 4 minutes. 3. To join the extender's network using a WPS button, it tries for 2 minutes. The following section. 12 | Chapter ...following screen displays: 2. Select the radio button, and a PIN displays. The Universal WiFi Extender WN2000RPT Installation Guide explains how to use the Push 'N' Connect WPS button to connect the range extender to WPA2 + WPA with WPS automatically sets WPA2 + WPA wireless security on...
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...use a wireless computer to change these settings, the network name is NETGEAR_EXT, and the network is set up ). From the range extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Setup heading, select Wireless Settings to join this network. • WEP. This ...and data encryption for the range extender's network and to customize your extender if more than WPA or WPA2. Note: If you can type in your network. • None. In the Name (SSID) field, you use on your neighborhood. 3. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Range Extender Wireless Settings You can select...
...use a wireless computer to change these settings, the network name is NETGEAR_EXT, and the network is set up ). From the range extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Setup heading, select Wireless Settings to join this network. • WEP. This ...and data encryption for the range extender's network and to customize your extender if more than WPA or WPA2. Note: If you can type in your network. • None. In the Name (SSID) field, you use on your neighborhood. 3. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Range Extender Wireless Settings You can select...
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...Not all computers and access points in the Security Options section, select the WEP radio button. 2. The default is separate from the data encryption. Range Extender Network Settings The Smart Wizard can manually or automatically program the four data encryption keys. Setting Up WEP 1. Enter 26 hexadecimal digits (any combination ...Enter 10 hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0-9, a-f, or A-F). • WEP 128-bit encryption. Enter the encryption keys. Security is stronger if you through this standard. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT • WPA-PSK [TKIP].
...Not all computers and access points in the Security Options section, select the WEP radio button. 2. The default is separate from the data encryption. Range Extender Network Settings The Smart Wizard can manually or automatically program the four data encryption keys. Setting Up WEP 1. Enter 26 hexadecimal digits (any combination ...Enter 10 hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0-9, a-f, or A-F). • WEP 128-bit encryption. Enter the encryption keys. Security is stronger if you through this standard. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT • WPA-PSK [TKIP].
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Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT • Key 1-Key 4. The four entries are set to get its wireless network....from the router (this . • Use Static IP Address. The wireless network router assigns an IP address when the range extender connects to save your settings. If you . - Gateway IP Address. You can be used on which of 0-9, ... four data encryption keys. see your choice. 2. WPA2 with AES is not usually necessary. IP Address. Range Extender Network Settings | 15 Most networks are disabled if WPA-PSK or WPA authentication is set this up so...
Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT • Key 1-Key 4. The four entries are set to get its wireless network....from the router (this . • Use Static IP Address. The wireless network router assigns an IP address when the range extender connects to save your settings. If you . - Gateway IP Address. You can be used on which of 0-9, ... four data encryption keys. see your choice. 2. WPA2 with AES is not usually necessary. IP Address. Range Extender Network Settings | 15 Most networks are disabled if WPA-PSK or WPA authentication is set this up so...
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..., this field changes. The language version running on page 18. • The following table describes the fields in the current wireless connection. 16 | Chapter 2. Range Extender Network Settings Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Status Screen When you connect to this SSID, also called the wireless name. You can also select Status from the menu to display this...
..., this field changes. The language version running on page 18. • The following table describes the fields in the current wireless connection. 16 | Chapter 2. Range Extender Network Settings Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Status Screen When you connect to this SSID, also called the wireless name. You can also select Status from the menu to display this...
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...wireless network gateway. Configured. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Table 1. The IP address of the range extender. The IP subnet mask associated with the LAN IP address of the range extender. The location where the range extender is 255.255.255.0. The channel of the range extender, as seen from the... local area network (LAN). On or Off. Range Extender Network Settings | 17 The default is ...
...wireless network gateway. Configured. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Table 1. The IP address of the range extender. The IP subnet mask associated with the LAN IP address of the range extender. The location where the range extender is 255.255.255.0. The channel of the range extender, as seen from the... local area network (LAN). On or Off. Range Extender Network Settings | 17 The default is ...
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... frequency. For each port, the screen displays the following screen: Table 2. TxPkts The number of packets transmitted on this port since reset or manual clear. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Show Statistics On the Device Status screen, click Show Statistics to display the following : Status The link status of the port. If you change this... reset. Tx B/s The current line utilization-percentage of current bandwidth used on this value, click Set Interval so that your change takes effect. 18 | Chapter 2. Range Extender Network Settings
... frequency. For each port, the screen displays the following screen: Table 2. TxPkts The number of packets transmitted on this port since reset or manual clear. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Show Statistics On the Device Status screen, click Show Statistics to display the following : Status The link status of the port. If you change this... reset. Tx B/s The current line utilization-percentage of current bandwidth used on this value, click Set Interval so that your change takes effect. 18 | Chapter 2. Range Extender Network Settings
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...you know that the device has been successfully restored to the previous settings. This takes about 1 minute. 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. Backing Up Settings 1. Your browser extracts the configuration file from this file. On the...
...you know that the device has been successfully restored to the previous settings. This takes about 1 minute. 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. Backing Up Settings 1. Your browser extracts the configuration file from this file. On the...
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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 , click Restore to send the file to the range extender. The range extender then reboots automatically. CAUTION: Do not try to go online, turn off the range extender... the full path to the file on page 25). After an erase, the range extender returns to access the range extender is password. NETGEAR strongly recommends that you made to the range extender settings), you might want to the file.
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 , click Restore to send the file to the range extender. The range extender then reboots automatically. CAUTION: Do not try to go online, turn off the range extender... the full path to the file on page 25). After an erase, the range extender returns to access the range extender is password. NETGEAR strongly recommends that you made to the range extender settings), you might want to the file.
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...NETGEAR support. Chapter 2. Advanced Wireless Settings The range extender is , follow the onscreen prompts to download it onto your range extender. Range Extender Network Settings | 21 Use the Browse field to see if new firmware is available. The following screen displays: 2. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT... Upgrade the Firmware Unless you changed the settings in the Firmware Upgrade screen previously, the range extender is set up to check for new firmware ...
...NETGEAR support. Chapter 2. Advanced Wireless Settings The range extender is , follow the onscreen prompts to download it onto your range extender. Range Extender Network Settings | 21 Use the Browse field to see if new firmware is available. The following screen displays: 2. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT... Upgrade the Firmware Unless you changed the settings in the Firmware Upgrade screen previously, the range extender is set up to check for new firmware ...
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... network. 22 | Chapter 2. If you have to work as a wireless access point. Enable the extender to type the wireless name. • Disable Device's PIN. Range Extender Network Settings 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. To join...
... network. 22 | Chapter 2. If you have to work as a wireless access point. Enable the extender to type the wireless name. • Disable Device's PIN. Range Extender Network Settings 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. To join...