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.... If you have trouble completing this step, please refer to Question 2 in the Frequently Asked Questions on the Extender, and wait for one minute. 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 to the Smart Wizard to connect...
.... If you have trouble completing this step, please refer to Question 2 in the Frequently Asked Questions on the Extender, and wait for one minute. 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 to the Smart Wizard to connect...
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...up and functional? • The best performance is no power outlet half-way between the Extender and the computer you successfully connect to the Extender. NETGEAR and the NETGEAR logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of within the European Union, this . 6. Once you...connect it to a different location half-way between the Extender and the router. Enter the Passphrase you still cannot access the Extender, close your PC. otherwise select the Extender. 3. All rights reserved. The Universal WiFi Range Extender is the default login name and password to the ...
...up and functional? • The best performance is no power outlet half-way between the Extender and the computer you successfully connect to the Extender. NETGEAR and the NETGEAR logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of within the European Union, this . 6. Once you...connect it to a different location half-way between the Extender and the router. Enter the Passphrase you still cannot access the Extender, close your PC. otherwise select the Extender. 3. All rights reserved. The Universal WiFi Range Extender is the default login name and password to the ...
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... notice. To register your product, get the latest product updates, or get support online, visit us at http://support.netgear.com. Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, and Vista are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. No part of this...their respective holders. Phone (US & Canada only): 1-888-NETGEAR Phone (Other Countries): See Support information card. Other brand and product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT ©2010 NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved. Technical Support Thank you for choosing...
... notice. To register your product, get the latest product updates, or get support online, visit us at http://support.netgear.com. Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, and Vista are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. No part of this...their respective holders. Phone (US & Canada only): 1-888-NETGEAR Phone (Other Countries): See Support information card. Other brand and product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT ©2010 NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved. Technical Support Thank you for choosing...
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... non-existent. Figure 2. NETGEAR recommends that wireless computers can join. Because data traffic routed through the range extender network only when the computer is in place. Chapter 1. To do each of these jobs so that is good enough. The range extender acts as an access point for computers. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT How the Range Extender Works The range extender works like a bridge...
... non-existent. Figure 2. NETGEAR recommends that wireless computers can join. Because data traffic routed through the range extender network only when the computer is in place. Chapter 1. To do each of these jobs so that is good enough. The range extender acts as an access point for computers. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT How the Range Extender Works The range extender works like a bridge...
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... the new location, power up and working as you do, from a computer that is outside the range of your computer. 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 is delivered when the Link...
... the new location, power up and working as you do, from a computer that is outside the range of your computer. 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 is delivered when the Link...
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Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Connect a PC to the Extender with an Ethernet cable. Using an Ethernet cable to connect the range extender to connect wired devices such as Ethernet-enabled gaming consoles, printers, or PCs. Getting Started | 7 Figure...use only a wireless connection to the range extender with an Ethernet Cable Usually, you connect to the range extender wirelessly, but 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 securely connected to ...
Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Connect a PC to the Extender with an Ethernet cable. Using an Ethernet cable to connect the range extender to connect wired devices such as Ethernet-enabled gaming consoles, printers, or PCs. Getting Started | 7 Figure...use only a wireless connection to the range extender with an Ethernet Cable Usually, you connect to the range extender wirelessly, but 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 securely connected to ...
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...1. Getting Started On your browser, enter http://www.mywifiext.net. Type admin for the user name. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Log In to the Range Extender You can log in to the range extender to use the Smart Wizard or to use the menu selections to enter a user name and password:... Firefox or Microsoft Internet Explorer. 2. The default password is password. You are for new firmware at the NETGEAR website. • The Status screen displays with the menu on page 21), and the software automatically checks for the range extender: Menu Status screen 8 | Chapter 1.
...1. Getting Started On your browser, enter http://www.mywifiext.net. Type admin for the user name. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Log In to the Range Extender You can log in to the range extender to use the Smart Wizard or to use the menu selections to enter a user name and password:... Firefox or Microsoft Internet Explorer. 2. The default password is password. You are for new firmware at the NETGEAR website. • The Status screen displays with the menu on page 21), and the software automatically checks for the range extender: Menu Status screen 8 | Chapter 1.
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... before you set up your range extender to connect to a wireless network. The Universal WiFi Extender WN2000RPT Installation Guide (included in the package) explains how to install your Internet browser, the Smart Wizard automatically displays. From the menu, select Setup Wizard. For information about more configuration options, see Chapter 2, Range Extender Network Settings. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Use the Smart Wizard to...
... before you set up your range extender to connect to a wireless network. The Universal WiFi Extender WN2000RPT Installation Guide (included in the package) explains how to install your Internet browser, the Smart Wizard automatically displays. From the menu, select Setup Wizard. For information about more configuration options, see Chapter 2, Range Extender Network Settings. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Use the Smart Wizard to...
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... changes, make the appropriate menu selections. 10 | Chapter 1. Make sure that the correct network name is shown, and then click Continue.The following screen: 7. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT 4. The range extender connects to use it to the device on which you want to the wireless network and then displays the following screen displays: 6. Enter the passphrase...
... changes, make the appropriate menu selections. 10 | Chapter 1. Make sure that the correct network name is shown, and then click Continue.The following screen: 7. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT 4. The range extender connects to use it to the device on which you want to the wireless network and then displays the following screen displays: 6. Enter the passphrase...
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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 connect a computer or wireless device to connect. The WPS button on the front of the range extender. Select the radio button, and a PIN displays. If you use WPS during installation. From the range extender menu at http://www.mywifiext...
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 to connect. The WPS button on the front of the range extender. Select the radio button, and a PIN displays. If you use WPS during installation. From the range extender menu at http://www.mywifiext...
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... keys and data encryption for data security. If you set up. From the range extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Setup heading, select Wireless Settings to customize your extender network. In the Security Options section of the screen, select the type of .... In the Name (SSID) field, you want to use on your neighborhood. 3. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Range Extender Wireless Settings You can use the Wireless Settings screen to change the network name (SSID) for the range extender's network and to set up ). To reconnect, you must select the new network name...
... keys and data encryption for data security. If you set up. From the range extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Setup heading, select Wireless Settings to customize your extender network. In the Security Options section of the screen, select the type of .... In the Name (SSID) field, you want to use on your neighborhood. 3. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Range Extender Wireless Settings You can use the Wireless Settings screen to change the network name (SSID) for the range extender's network and to set up ). To reconnect, you must select the new network name...
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... Generate. Enter the encryption keys. These values must use a passphrase to join the wireless network. 14 | Chapter 2. Range Extender Network Settings When using wireless computers or devices that requires a shared key, but some older computers do not support this ...extender's network with its new settings. Select the encryption strength setting: • WEP 64-bit encryption. WPA is even more secure than WEP. You can select authentication that support either WPA or WPA2, you use both the Shared Key and WEP encryption settings. 3. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT...
... Generate. Enter the encryption keys. These values must use a passphrase to join the wireless network. 14 | Chapter 2. Range Extender Network Settings When using wireless computers or devices that requires a shared key, but some older computers do not support this ...extender's network with its new settings. Select the encryption strength setting: • WEP 64-bit encryption. WPA is even more secure than WEP. You can select authentication that support either WPA or WPA2, you use both the Shared Key and WEP encryption settings. 3. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT...
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Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT • Key 1-Key 4. You can be used only to decrypt received data. Data transmissions are not case-sensitive. For WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK, enter the passphrase. 4. The IP Address screen shows whether the range extender is set as a static IP address. • Get... which of the four keys will be technically experienced or have a technically experienced person help you. - Range Extender IP Address Setup From the range extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Maintenance heading, select IP Address. These values are always encrypted...
Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT • Key 1-Key 4. You can be used only to decrypt received data. Data transmissions are not case-sensitive. For WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK, enter the passphrase. 4. The IP Address screen shows whether the range extender is set as a static IP address. • Get... which of the four keys will be technically experienced or have a technically experienced person help you. - Range Extender IP Address Setup From the range extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Maintenance heading, select IP Address. These values are always encrypted...
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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 wireless name. You can click Show Statistics to this field changes. The status of the range extender. If you connect to display this field changes. See Show Statistics on the range extender. The current firmware version of your range extender. • You can also select Status from the menu to http://www.mywifiext.net, after...
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 wireless name. You can click Show Statistics to this field changes. The status of the range extender. If you connect to display this field changes. See Show Statistics on the range extender. The current firmware version of your range extender. • You can also select Status from the menu to http://www.mywifiext.net, after...
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... The IP address of the Domain Name Server (DNS) of the range extender. The channel of the range extender, as seen from the local area network (LAN). On or Off. Range Extender Network Settings | 17 Status Settings (Continued) Field Extender PC Info MAC Address IP Address DHCP Server IP Subnet Mask Gateway... network. The default is 255.255.255.0. The default is 192.168.1.250. The IP address of the range extender. The IP address of the wireless network gateway. The location where the range extender is operating. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Table 1.
... The IP address of the Domain Name Server (DNS) of the range extender. The channel of the range extender, as seen from the local area network (LAN). On or Off. Range Extender Network Settings | 17 Status Settings (Continued) Field Extender PC Info MAC Address IP Address DHCP Server IP Subnet Mask Gateway... network. The default is 255.255.255.0. The default is 192.168.1.250. The IP address of the range extender. The IP address of the wireless network gateway. The location where the range extender is operating. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Table 1.
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...screen displays the following screen: Table 2. TxPkts The number of packets transmitted on this port since reset or manual clear. Range Extender Network Settings Show Statistics Fields Field Description LAN or WLAN (Port) The statistics for this value, click Set Interval so that...this port since reset or manual clear. Tx B/s The current line utilization-percentage of current bandwidth used on this port. 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...
...screen displays the following screen: Table 2. TxPkts The number of packets transmitted on this port since reset or manual clear. Range Extender Network Settings Show Statistics Fields Field Description LAN or WLAN (Port) The statistics for this value, click Set Interval so that...this port since reset or manual clear. Tx B/s The current line utilization-percentage of current bandwidth used on this port. 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...
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... Backup Settings screen, click Browse. 2. Chapter 2. Your browser extracts the configuration file from this screen. 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 Backup Settings to display this file. The ...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 time, such as a file on your computer. Locate and select the previously saved backup file. 3....
... Backup Settings screen, click Browse. 2. Chapter 2. Your browser extracts the configuration file from this screen. 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 Backup Settings to display this file. The ...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 time, such as a file on your computer. Locate and select the previously saved backup file. 3....
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...on page 25). From the range extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Maintenance heading, select Set Password. 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! ... to send the file to access the range extender is admin, and its factory settings (see Factory Settings on your computer, or click Browse to browse to the file. NETGEAR strongly recommends that you made to the range extender settings), you have lost track of the...
...on page 25). From the range extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Maintenance heading, select Set Password. 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! ... to send the file to access the range extender is admin, and its factory settings (see Factory Settings on your computer, or click Browse to browse to the file. NETGEAR strongly recommends that you made to the range extender settings), you have lost track of the...
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...not try to go online, turn off the range extender, shut down the computer, or do not want to the range extender until it onto your range extender. If it is available: 1. Do not alter these settings unless directed by NETGEAR support. Range Extender Network Settings | 21 If you do anything ...set up to download it finishes restarting! Use the Browse field to install the new firmware on your computer. 3. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Upgrade the Firmware Unless you changed the settings in . Click Upload to locate and select the new firmware. 4. Incorrect settings might...
...not try to go online, turn off the range extender, shut down the computer, or do not want to the range extender until it onto your range extender. If it is available: 1. Do not alter these settings unless directed by NETGEAR support. Range Extender Network Settings | 21 If you do anything ...set up to download it finishes restarting! Use the Browse field to install the new firmware on your computer. 3. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Upgrade the Firmware Unless you changed the settings in . Click Upload to locate and select the new firmware. 4. Incorrect settings might...
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...the network. Specify a list of computers or wireless devices that are not on the list are allowed to connect to the extender. • Enable SSID Broadcast. The following settings: • Enable Wireless Access Point. If you have to broadcast its ...wireless access point. If this check box disables the extender's PIN. Enable the extender to join the wireless network. 22 | Chapter 2. 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 ...
...the network. Specify a list of computers or wireless devices that are not on the list are allowed to connect to the extender. • Enable SSID Broadcast. The following settings: • Enable Wireless Access Point. If you have to broadcast its ...wireless access point. If this check box disables the extender's PIN. Enable the extender to join the wireless network. 22 | Chapter 2. 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 ...