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... of your existing router. If you have trouble completing this step, please refer to Extender Connection Status LED will turn 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...
... of your existing router. If you have trouble completing this step, please refer to Extender Connection Status LED will turn 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...
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... when both appear, select your Extender. When connecting to the network, Smart Wizard keeps asking me for a Passphrase or network key. The Universal WiFi Range Extender is password. Finally, re-launch the browser and enter www.mywifiext.net. 11. The software scans for your network or your network; NETGEAR and the NETGEAR logo are trademarks or registered...
... when both appear, select your Extender. When connecting to the network, Smart Wizard keeps asking me for a Passphrase or network key. The Universal WiFi Range Extender is password. Finally, re-launch the browser and enter www.mywifiext.net. 11. The software scans for your network or your network; NETGEAR and the NETGEAR logo are trademarks or registered...
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Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT ©2010 NETGEAR, Inc. Technical Support Thank you for choosing NETGEAR. Statement of Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. To register your product, get the latest product updates, or get support online, visit us at http://support.netgear.com. Microsoft, Windows, Windows... brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of , the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein. 2 | NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any...
Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT ©2010 NETGEAR, Inc. Technical Support Thank you for choosing NETGEAR. Statement of Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. To register your product, get the latest product updates, or get support online, visit us at http://support.netgear.com. Microsoft, Windows, Windows... brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of , the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein. 2 | NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any...
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... acts as an access point for computers. When the range extender connects wirelessly to a network. 2. Getting Started | 5 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 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.
... acts as an access point for computers. When the range extender connects wirelessly to a network. 2. Getting Started | 5 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 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.
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... Link Rate LED is blocked by a thick wall or other materials, move the range extender closer to Extender Connection LED is green, 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 Extender Connection LED is amber to continue the setup process. 6 | Chapter 1. If this...
... Link Rate LED is blocked by a thick wall or other materials, move the range extender closer to Extender Connection LED is green, 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 Extender Connection LED is amber to continue the setup process. 6 | Chapter 1. If this...
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.... 1. Log in as described in the Universal WiFi Extender WN2000RPT Installation Guide that the range extender LAN LED is not lit reconnect the Ethernet cable, and relaunch your range extender as Ethernet-enabled gaming consoles, printers, or PCs. Chapter 1. Getting Started | 7 Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Connect a PC to the Extender with an Ethernet cable. Connect the range extender power adapter, and plug it is designed...
.... 1. Log in as described in the Universal WiFi Extender WN2000RPT Installation Guide that the range extender LAN LED is not lit reconnect the Ethernet cable, and relaunch your range extender as Ethernet-enabled gaming consoles, printers, or PCs. Chapter 1. Getting Started | 7 Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Connect a PC to the Extender with an Ethernet cable. Connect the range extender power adapter, and plug it is designed...
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... browser such as Mozilla Firefox or Microsoft Internet Explorer. 2. 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 ...
... browser such as Mozilla Firefox or Microsoft Internet Explorer. 2. 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 ...
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... Guide (included in the package) explains how to install your range extender to connect to a wireless network. From the menu, select Setup Wizard. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Use the Smart Wizard to Set Up the Range Extender The Smart Wizard can exit. 2. Chapter 1. After installation, to the range extender. The following screen displays: This is the same Smart Wizard that...
... Guide (included in the package) explains how to install your range extender to connect to a wireless network. From the menu, select Setup Wizard. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Use the Smart Wizard to Set Up the Range Extender The Smart Wizard can exit. 2. Chapter 1. After installation, to the range extender. The following screen displays: This is the same Smart Wizard that...
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... to make more changes, make the appropriate menu selections. 10 | Chapter 1. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT 4. Getting Started Make sure that the correct network name is shown, and then click Continue.The following screen: 7. Enter the passphrase for your computer, and ...; If you want to the wireless network and then displays the following screen displays: 6. Click Finish. • If you are done making changes, disconnect your range extender from your wireless network and click Continue.
... to make more changes, make the appropriate menu selections. 10 | Chapter 1. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT 4. Getting Started Make sure that the correct network name is shown, and then click Continue.The following screen: 7. Enter the passphrase for your computer, and ...; If you want to the wireless network and then displays the following screen displays: 6. Click Finish. • If you are done making changes, disconnect your range extender from your wireless network and click Continue.
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... (recommended). button or press the • PIN Number. 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 use WPS during installation. The Universal WiFi Extender WN2000RPT Installation Guide explains how to the range extender's network without entering the wireless network passphrase or key...
... (recommended). button or press the • PIN Number. 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 use WPS during installation. The Universal WiFi Extender WN2000RPT Installation Guide explains how to the range extender's network without entering the wireless network passphrase or key...
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... disconnected when you will make it easier to identify your neighborhood. 3. WEP is an older standard, and is open wireless network. Range Extender Network Settings | 13 To change the wireless settings for data security. In the Name (SSID) field, you set up. In ...128-bit encryption. If you want to customize your network. • None. 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 ...
... disconnected when you will make it easier to identify your neighborhood. 3. WEP is an older standard, and is open wireless network. Range Extender Network Settings | 13 To change the wireless settings for data security. In the Name (SSID) field, you set up. In ...128-bit encryption. If you want to customize your network. • None. 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 ...
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...: The authentication is even more secure than WEP. This automatically creates the keys. Range Extender Network Settings Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT • WPA-PSK [TKIP]. WPA2 is separate from the data encryption. Enter the encryption keys. To use a passphrase to access the range extender. Wireless computers must be identical on all wireless computers support passphrase key generation. The...
...: The authentication is even more secure than WEP. This automatically creates the keys. Range Extender Network Settings Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT • WPA-PSK [TKIP]. WPA2 is separate from the data encryption. Enter the encryption keys. To use a passphrase to access the range extender. Wireless computers must be identical on all wireless computers support passphrase key generation. The...
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... Gateway IP Address. Secondary DNS. The secondary domain name server (DNS). Range Extender Network Settings | 15 Click Apply to decrypt received data. Range Extender IP Address Setup From the range extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Maintenance heading, select IP ... (any combination of your device documentation before implementing it. To configure WPA or WPA2 in your settings. Primary DNS. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT • Key 1-Key 4. The other keys can manually enter the four data encryption keys. Select which security option ...
... Gateway IP Address. Secondary DNS. The secondary domain name server (DNS). Range Extender Network Settings | 15 Click Apply to decrypt received data. Range Extender IP Address Setup From the range extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Maintenance heading, select IP ... (any combination of your device documentation before implementing it. To configure WPA or WPA2 in your settings. Primary DNS. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT • Key 1-Key 4. The other keys can manually enter the four data encryption keys. Select which security option ...
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... Settings Field Hardware Version Firmware Version GUI Language Version Connection Status to this SSID, also called the wireless name. Range Extender Network Settings Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Status Screen When you upgrade the firmware, this field changes. Your range extender is set up to connect to Existing Network Name (SSID) Connection Status Link Rate Description The hardware version...
... Settings Field Hardware Version Firmware Version GUI Language Version Connection Status to this SSID, also called the wireless name. Range Extender Network Settings Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Status Screen When you upgrade the firmware, this field changes. Your range extender is set up to connect to Existing Network Name (SSID) Connection Status Link Rate Description The hardware version...
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... Description The physical address of the range extender. The IP subnet mask associated with the LAN IP address of the range extender, as seen from the local area network (LAN). The IP address of the wireless network. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Table 1. Identifies the network DHCP server... on the wireless network. The name (SSID) or the wireless network. The location where the range extender is 192.168.1.250. On or Off. The IP...
... Description The physical address of the range extender. The IP subnet mask associated with the LAN IP address of the range extender, as seen from the local area network (LAN). The IP address of the wireless network. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Table 1. Identifies the network DHCP server... on the wireless network. The name (SSID) or the wireless network. The location where the range extender is 192.168.1.250. On or Off. The IP...
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For each port, the screen displays the following screen: Table 2. Poll Interval Specify the poll interval frequency. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Show Statistics On the Device Status screen, click Show Statistics to display the following : Status The link status of collisions on... Set Interval so that your change takes effect. 18 | Chapter 2. Up Time The time elapsed since reset or manual clear. Range Extender Network Settings Rx B/s The average line utilization for the LAN (local), and wireless LAN (WLAN) ports. Collisions The number of the port.
For each port, the screen displays the following screen: Table 2. Poll Interval Specify the poll interval frequency. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Show Statistics On the Device Status screen, click Show Statistics to display the following : Status The link status of collisions on... Set Interval so that your change takes effect. 18 | Chapter 2. Up Time The time elapsed since reset or manual clear. Range Extender Network Settings Rx B/s The average line utilization for the LAN (local), and wireless LAN (WLAN) ports. Collisions The number of the port.
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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. Once you have your range extender working correctly, you should back up to save downloaded files ... restored 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 range extender's configuration settings. Restoring Settings 1. Range Extender Network Settings | 19 On the Backup Settings screen, click Browse...
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. Once you have your range extender working correctly, you should back up to save downloaded files ... restored 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 range extender's configuration settings. Restoring Settings 1. Range Extender Network Settings | 19 On the Backup Settings screen, click Browse...
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... its factory settings (see Factory Settings on page 25). NETGEAR strongly recommends that you made to the range extender settings), you set a more secure password. The range extender then reboots automatically. After an erase, the range extender returns to its default password is password. Close the message window. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT CAUTION: Do not try to go online, turn off...
... its factory settings (see Factory Settings on page 25). NETGEAR strongly recommends that you made to the range extender settings), you set a more secure password. The range extender then reboots automatically. After an erase, the range extender returns to its default password is password. Close the message window. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT CAUTION: Do not try to go online, turn off...
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... the onscreen prompts to the range extender until it onto your range extender. Range Extender Network Settings | 21 Chapter 2. Advanced Wireless Settings The range extender is available: 1. From the range extender menu at log in. Click Upload to see if new firmware is available. Click Check to install the new firmware on your computer. 3. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Upgrade the Firmware Unless you changed...
... the onscreen prompts to the range extender until it onto your range extender. Range Extender Network Settings | 21 Chapter 2. Advanced Wireless Settings The range extender is available: 1. From the range extender menu at log in. Click Upload to see if new firmware is available. Click Check to install the new firmware on your computer. 3. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Upgrade the Firmware Unless you changed...
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... access point. Specify a list of computers or wireless devices that are not on the list are allowed to connect to the extender. • Enable SSID Broadcast. Selecting this check box is cleared, then computers or wireless devices cannot connect wirelessly to the ... check box disables the extender's PIN. Range Extender Network Settings If this check box is selected, the settings in the Wireless Settings screen stay the same when WPS is hidden. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT To view or change the advanced wireless settings: From the range extender menu at http://www...
... access point. Specify a list of computers or wireless devices that are not on the list are allowed to connect to the extender. • Enable SSID Broadcast. Selecting this check box is cleared, then computers or wireless devices cannot connect wirelessly to the ... check box disables the extender's PIN. Range Extender Network Settings If this check box is selected, the settings in the Wireless Settings screen stay the same when WPS is hidden. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT To view or change the advanced wireless settings: From the range extender menu at http://www...