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...completing this step, please refer to router is outside the range of the Extender when used with your router, see the User Manual . DO DON'T Extender LED Activity Link Rate Status (router to Extender connection)* Connection to Question 2 in the Frequently Asked ... this step, please refer to NETGEAR_EXT. Step 2: Plug in the FAQ 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 turn green...
...completing this step, please refer to router is outside the range of the Extender when used with your router, see the User Manual . DO DON'T Extender LED Activity Link Rate Status (router to Extender connection)* Connection to Question 2 in the Frequently Asked ... this step, please refer to NETGEAR_EXT. Step 2: Plug in the FAQ 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 turn green...
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...manages your wireless information here: Router Network Name (SSID Router Security Passphrase Extender Network Name (SSID Extender Security Passphrase You can I improve the Link Rate LED from the network. 12. The Universal WiFi Range Extender is delivered when both appear, select your browser. First, make sure ...wired device to my router? Can I set up security, you are prompted for your network or your browser. NETGEAR and the NETGEAR logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of the unit and hold it provides a better line of within the European ...
...manages your wireless information here: Router Network Name (SSID Router Security Passphrase Extender Network Name (SSID Extender Security Passphrase You can I improve the Link Rate LED from the network. 12. The Universal WiFi Range Extender is delivered when both appear, select your browser. First, make sure ...wired device to my router? Can I set up security, you are prompted for your network or your browser. NETGEAR and the NETGEAR logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of the unit and hold it provides a better line of within the European ...
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...the written permission of , the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein. 2 | Phone (US & Canada only): 1-888-NETGEAR Phone (Other Countries): See Support information card. Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, and Vista are trademarks or registered trademarks of Conditions... liability that may occur due to the use, or application of NETGEAR, Inc. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT ©2010 NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR does not assume any means without notice. All rights reserved. Trademarks NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, ReadyNAS, ProSafe, Smart Wizard, Auto Uplink, X-RAID2,...
...the written permission of , the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein. 2 | Phone (US & Canada only): 1-888-NETGEAR Phone (Other Countries): See Support information card. Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, and Vista are trademarks or registered trademarks of Conditions... liability that may occur due to the use, or application of NETGEAR, Inc. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT ©2010 NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR does not assume any means without notice. All rights reserved. Trademarks NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, ReadyNAS, ProSafe, Smart Wizard, Auto Uplink, X-RAID2,...
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... to Use Your Range Extender NETGEAR recommends that you connect to the range extender only when your home network connection is similar to how a computer connects to a network, it acts as a network client. Getting Started | 5 When the range extender connects wirelessly to a network. 2. Figure 2. The range extender has its network name (SSID). Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT How the Range Extender Works The range extender works like a bridge...
... to Use Your Range Extender NETGEAR recommends that you connect to the range extender only when your home network connection is similar to how a computer connects to a network, it acts as a network client. Getting Started | 5 When the range extender connects wirelessly to a network. 2. Figure 2. The range extender has its network name (SSID). Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT How the Range Extender Works The range extender works like a bridge...
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... LED from red or amber to green: • Once you successfully connect to the range extender from the new location, power up and working as expected. 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 the computer. Figure 3. If the Link Rate LED is green...
... LED from red or amber to green: • Once you successfully connect to the range extender from the new location, power up and working as expected. 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 the computer. Figure 3. If the Link Rate LED is green...
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... it into an electrical outlet. If the LED is designed to use Ethernet cable to connect the range extender to a PC 2. 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 a router. CAUTION: Do not use only a wireless connection to the router. 3. Connect your Internet browser...
... it into an electrical outlet. If the LED is designed to use Ethernet cable to connect the range extender to a PC 2. 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 a router. CAUTION: Do not use only a wireless connection to the router. 3. Connect your Internet browser...
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... screen displays with the menu on the left. NETGEAR recommends that you set a more secure password after you log in your browser. 3. Getting Started Type admin for the range extender: Menu Status screen 8 | Chapter 1. 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...
... screen displays with the menu on the left. NETGEAR recommends that you set a more secure password after you log in your browser. 3. Getting Started Type admin for the range extender: Menu Status screen 8 | Chapter 1. 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...
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...Smart Wizard automatically displays. Log in the package) explains how to install your range extender. From the menu, select Setup Wizard. The Universal WiFi Extender WN2000RPT Installation Guide (included in to the range extender. Note: Once you begin using the Smart Wizard, you must complete all ...network from the list, or select the Manually input my wireless SSID radio button and type the SSID. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Use the Smart Wizard to Set Up the Range Extender The Smart Wizard can exit. 2. After installation, to use the Smart Wizard again: 1. The following ...
...Smart Wizard automatically displays. Log in the package) explains how to install your range extender. From the menu, select Setup Wizard. The Universal WiFi Extender WN2000RPT Installation Guide (included in to the range extender. Note: Once you begin using the Smart Wizard, you must complete all ...network from the list, or select the Manually input my wireless SSID radio button and type the SSID. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Use the Smart Wizard to Set Up the Range Extender The Smart Wizard can exit. 2. After installation, to use the Smart Wizard again: 1. The following ...
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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 make more changes, make the appropriate menu selections. 10 | Chapter 1. Getting Started Click Finish. • If you want to the wireless network and ... 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.
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 make more changes, make the appropriate menu selections. 10 | Chapter 1. Getting Started Click Finish. • If you want to the wireless network and ... 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.
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... cannot use the Push 'N' Connect WPS button to connect the range extender to the range extender's network without entering the wireless network passphrase or key. 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 use... a WPS button or enter a PIN to connect. To join the extender's network using a WPS button, it ...
... cannot use the Push 'N' Connect WPS button to connect the range extender to the range extender's network without entering the wireless network passphrase or key. 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 use... a WPS button or enter a PIN to connect. To join the extender's network using a WPS button, it ...
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..., select the type of wireless security that you set up . WEP uses encryption keys and data encryption for the extender's network: 1. Range Extender Network Settings | 13 If you do not change the wireless settings for data security. To reconnect, you must select...join this network. • WEP. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Range Extender Wireless Settings You can use the Wireless Settings screen to change the extender's wireless settings, you will make it easier to identify your extender if more than WPA or WPA2. From the range extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net,...
..., select the type of wireless security that you set up . WEP uses encryption keys and data encryption for the extender's network: 1. Range Extender Network Settings | 13 If you do not change the wireless settings for data security. To reconnect, you must select...join this network. • WEP. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Range Extender Wireless Settings You can use the Wireless Settings screen to change the extender's wireless settings, you will make it easier to identify your extender if more than WPA or WPA2. From the range extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net,...
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... access points in your computer does not support the passphrase, then you through this standard. Range Extender Network Settings Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT • WPA-PSK [TKIP]. You can enter a passphrase to join the extender's wireless network. • WPA-PSK [TKIP] + WPA2-PASK [AES]. To use ... System, or Shared Key. Security is stronger if you can guide you will need to access the range extender. In the Wireless Settings screen, in order to join the extender's wireless network. 4. WPA is even more secure than WEP. Setting Up WEP 1. Enter 26 hexadecimal...
... access points in your computer does not support the passphrase, then you through this standard. Range Extender Network Settings Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT • WPA-PSK [TKIP]. You can enter a passphrase to join the extender's wireless network. • WPA-PSK [TKIP] + WPA2-PASK [AES]. To use ... System, or Shared Key. Security is stronger if you can guide you will need to access the range extender. In the Wireless Settings screen, in order to join the extender's wireless network. 4. WPA is even more secure than WEP. Setting Up WEP 1. Enter 26 hexadecimal...
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... subnet mask associated with TKIP can manually enter the four data encryption keys. The IP Address screen shows whether the range extender is set as a static IP address. • Get Dynamically From Router. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT • Key 1-Key 4. These values are always encrypted using the default key. Enter 10 hexadecimal digits (any combination of...
... subnet mask associated with TKIP can manually enter the four data encryption keys. The IP Address screen shows whether the range extender is set as a static IP address. • Get Dynamically From Router. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT • Key 1-Key 4. These values are always encrypted using the default key. Enter 10 hexadecimal digits (any combination of...
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...Status screen displays. Status Settings Field Hardware Version Firmware Version GUI Language Version Connection Status to this field changes. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Status Screen When you upgrade the firmware, this field changes. If you upgrade the firmware, this SSID, also called the... wireless name. Your range extender is set up to connect to Existing Network Name (SSID) Connection Status Link Rate Description The hardware version of the range extender. The actual transmission (Tx) and receive (Rx) link rate ...
...Status screen displays. Status Settings Field Hardware Version Firmware Version GUI Language Version Connection Status to this field changes. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Status Screen When you upgrade the firmware, this field changes. If you upgrade the firmware, this SSID, also called the... wireless name. Your range extender is set up to connect to Existing Network Name (SSID) Connection Status Link Rate Description The hardware version of the range extender. The actual transmission (Tx) and receive (Rx) link rate ...
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...The IP subnet mask associated with the LAN IP address of the wireless network. On or Off. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Table 1. The default is operating. The channel of the range extender. Chapter 2. Range Extender Network Settings | 17 The name (SSID) or the wireless network. The IP address of the ...wireless network. The IP address of the wireless network. The location where the range extender is 192.168.1.250. The default is 255.255.255.0. Status Settings (Continued) Field Extender PC Info MAC Address IP Address DHCP Server IP Subnet Mask Gateway IP ...
...The IP subnet mask associated with the LAN IP address of the wireless network. On or Off. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Table 1. The default is operating. The channel of the range extender. Chapter 2. Range Extender Network Settings | 17 The name (SSID) or the wireless network. The IP address of the ...wireless network. The IP address of the wireless network. The location where the range extender is 192.168.1.250. The default is 255.255.255.0. Status Settings (Continued) Field Extender PC Info MAC Address IP Address DHCP Server IP Subnet Mask Gateway IP ...
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... The number of collisions on this port since reset or manual clear. Up Time The time elapsed since reset or manual clear. Range Extender Network Settings If you change takes effect. 18 | Chapter 2. Show Statistics Fields Field Description LAN or WLAN (Port) The statistics... utilization for the LAN (local), and wireless LAN (WLAN) ports. For each port, the screen displays the following screen: Table 2. 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.
... The number of collisions on this port since reset or manual clear. Up Time The time elapsed since reset or manual clear. Range Extender Network Settings If you change takes effect. 18 | Chapter 2. Show Statistics Fields Field Description LAN or WLAN (Port) The statistics... utilization for the LAN (local), and wireless LAN (WLAN) ports. For each port, the screen displays the following screen: Table 2. 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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...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 time, such as a file on your browser set up to save downloaded files automatically,...it available if something goes wrong. Restoring Settings 1. When you back up the information to have your computer. 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 screen. Click ...
...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 time, such as a file on your browser set up to save downloaded files automatically,...it available if something goes wrong. Restoring Settings 1. When you back up the information to have your computer. 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 screen. Click ...
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...under the Maintenance heading, select Set Password. The range extender then reboots automatically. To erase the configuration, click the Erase button in the Backup Settings screen. NETGEAR strongly recommends that you made to the range extender settings), you might want to erase the configuration... enter the full path to the file on page 25). 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. Erasing the Settings Under some ...
...under the Maintenance heading, select Set Password. The range extender then reboots automatically. To erase the configuration, click the Erase button in the Backup Settings screen. NETGEAR strongly recommends that you made to the range extender settings), you might want to erase the configuration... enter the full path to the file on page 25). 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. Erasing the Settings Under some ...
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If it finishes restarting! Do not alter these settings unless directed by NETGEAR support. If you do anything else to the range extender until it is available. Use the Browse field to install the new firmware on your computer...the range extender unexpectedly. From the range extender menu at log in the Firmware Upgrade screen previously, the range extender is set up to check for firmware and upgrade if it onto your range extender. Click Upload to locate and select the new firmware. 4. Range Extender Network Settings | 21 Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Upgrade ...
If it finishes restarting! Do not alter these settings unless directed by NETGEAR support. If you do anything else to the range extender until it is available. Use the Browse field to install the new firmware on your computer...the range extender unexpectedly. From the range extender menu at log in the Firmware Upgrade screen previously, the range extender is set up to check for firmware and upgrade if it onto your range extender. Click Upload to locate and select the new firmware. 4. Range Extender Network Settings | 21 Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Upgrade ...
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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 cleared, then computers ...Setup Access List. When this check box disables the extender's PIN. Enable the extender to type the wireless name. • Disable Device's PIN. If you have to work as a wireless access point. Enable the extender to join the wireless network. 22 | Chapter 2. Range Extender Network Settings Specify a list of computers or wireless ...
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 cleared, then computers ...Setup Access List. When this check box disables the extender's PIN. Enable the extender to type the wireless name. • Disable Device's PIN. If you have to work as a wireless access point. Enable the extender to join the wireless network. 22 | Chapter 2. Range Extender Network Settings Specify a list of computers or wireless ...