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... you have trouble completing this step, please refer to Question 10 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 automatically take you 're using is connected to the PC. *To determine...
... you have trouble completing this step, please refer to Question 10 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 automatically take you 're using is connected to the PC. *To determine...
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... Universal WiFi Range Extender is red or the Smart Wizard cannot connect the Extender to a router, move the Extender closer to the router with the European Union Directive 2002/96 on a PC that manages your network; I connected to your PC. Wireless SSIDs and Passphrases Enter your wireless ...of sight. If there isn't a nearby power outlet, or you still cannot access the Extender, close your wireless device supports WPS (WiFi Protected Setup)-NETGEAR calls this case, the Extender functions as an AP/client bridge, not an access point. The best connection is established...
... Universal WiFi Range Extender is red or the Smart Wizard cannot connect the Extender to a router, move the Extender closer to the router with the European Union Directive 2002/96 on a PC that manages your network; I connected to your PC. Wireless SSIDs and Passphrases Enter your wireless ...of sight. If there isn't a nearby power outlet, or you still cannot access the Extender, close your wireless device supports WPS (WiFi Protected Setup)-NETGEAR calls this case, the Extender functions as an AP/client bridge, not an access point. The best connection is established...
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... 4 How the Range Extender Works 5 When to Use Your Range Extender 5 Positioning Your Range Extender 6 Connect a PC to the Extender with an Ethernet Cable 7 Log In to the Range Extender 8 Use the Smart Wizard to Set Up the Range Extender 9 Chapter 2 Range Extender Network Settings Connect the Range Extender to an Existing Network 11 Use WPS to Add a PC to the Range Extender's Wireless Network 12 Range Extender Wireless Settings 13...
... 4 How the Range Extender Works 5 When to Use Your Range Extender 5 Positioning Your Range Extender 6 Connect a PC to the Extender with an Ethernet Cable 7 Log In to the Range Extender 8 Use the Smart Wizard to Set Up the Range Extender 9 Chapter 2 Range Extender Network Settings Connect the Range Extender to an Existing Network 11 Use WPS to Add a PC to the Range Extender's Wireless Network 12 Range Extender Wireless Settings 13...
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.... WPS button The WPS button allows you to connect your computer to a PC. Getting Started | 4 1. The range extender is optimum. Getting Started 1 Front Panel Front View LEDs and Button Link Rate Extender Status Description The wireless connection between the range extender and the router is poor. The wireless connection between the range extender and the router is powered on.
.... WPS button The WPS button allows you to connect your computer to a PC. Getting Started | 4 1. The range extender is optimum. Getting Started 1 Front Panel Front View LEDs and Button Link Rate Extender Status Description The wireless connection between the range extender and the router is poor. The wireless connection between the range extender and the router is powered on.
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... connection is up and running. The range extender must do this, the range extender has two main jobs: 1. To do each of these jobs so that wireless computers can join. 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...
... connection is up and running. The range extender must do this, the range extender has two main jobs: 1. To do each of these jobs so that wireless computers can join. 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...
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... have to unplug the range extender as expected. and the PC Positioning Your Range Extender The ideal location to place the range extender is half-way between your wireless router and your router and log in a good location, open a browser and go to http://www.mywifiext.net to continue the setup process. 6 | Chapter 1. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT The range extender LEDs can help...
... have to unplug the range extender as expected. and the PC Positioning Your Range Extender The ideal location to place the range extender is half-way between your wireless router and your router and log in a good location, open a browser and go to http://www.mywifiext.net to continue the setup process. 6 | Chapter 1. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT The range extender LEDs can help...
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... to the router. 3. Chapter 1. If the LED is on. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Connect a PC to the Extender with an Ethernet Cable Usually, you connect to the range extender wirelessly, but you can connect. • Make sure that your Ethernet cable is designed to use only a wireless connection to the range extender with an Ethernet cable. Figure 4. Getting Started | 7 Note: Before...
... to the router. 3. Chapter 1. If the LED is on. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Connect a PC to the Extender with an Ethernet Cable Usually, you connect to the range extender wirelessly, but you can connect. • Make sure that your Ethernet cable is designed to use only a wireless connection to the range extender with an Ethernet cable. Figure 4. Getting Started | 7 Note: Before...
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... and type the SSID. Chapter 1. For information about more configuration options, see Chapter 2, Range Extender Network Settings. The Universal WiFi Extender WN2000RPT Installation Guide (included in the package) explains how to the range extender. Log in the installation guide. 3. Getting Started | 9 After installation, to a wireless network. The following screen displays: This is the same Smart Wizard that displays during...
... and type the SSID. Chapter 1. For information about more configuration options, see Chapter 2, Range Extender Network Settings. The Universal WiFi Extender WN2000RPT Installation Guide (included in the package) explains how to the range extender. Log in the installation guide. 3. Getting Started | 9 After installation, to a wireless network. The following screen displays: This is the same Smart Wizard that displays during...
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...Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT 4. The range extender connects to make more changes, make the appropriate menu selections. 10 | Chapter 1. The next screen displays: 5. Enter the passphrase for your computer, and reconnect it to the device on which you want to use it. • If you want to the wireless ...network and then displays the following screen displays: 6. Getting Started Click Finish. • If you are done making changes, disconnect your range extender from your wireless network and click Continue. Make sure that the correct ...
...Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT 4. The range extender connects to make more changes, make the appropriate menu selections. 10 | Chapter 1. The next screen displays: 5. Enter the passphrase for your computer, and reconnect it to the device on which you want to use it. • If you want to the wireless ...network and then displays the following screen displays: 6. Getting Started Click Finish. • If you are done making changes, disconnect your range extender from your wireless network and click Continue. Make sure that the correct ...
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...Connect to select your computer and use this menu selection to wirelessly connect the range extender to the Extender with an Ethernet Cable on page 6 for wireless networks, and displays a list. Enter your wireless network. Connect the Range Extender to an Existing Network You can use your Internet browser to...://www.mywifiext.net as described in Connect a PC to your wireless network is not on the list, and it is up and running, see Positioning Your Range Extender on page 7. If your home network. 1. 2. The range extender joins your network's passphrase or key and click Continue.
...Connect to select your computer and use this menu selection to wirelessly connect the range extender to the Extender with an Ethernet Cable on page 6 for wireless networks, and displays a list. Enter your wireless network. Connect the Range Extender to an Existing Network You can use your Internet browser to...://www.mywifiext.net as described in Connect a PC to your wireless network is not on the list, and it is up and running, see Positioning Your Range Extender on page 7. If your home network. 1. 2. The range extender joins your network's passphrase or key and click Continue.
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... to connect to the range extender's network without entering the wireless network passphrase or key. Range Extender Network Settings 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 the range extender. The following section. 12 | Chapter 2. WPS The range extender tries to find the wireless client (the computer) that...
... to connect to the range extender's network without entering the wireless network passphrase or key. Range Extender Network Settings 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 the range extender. The following section. 12 | Chapter 2. WPS The range extender tries to find the wireless client (the computer) that...
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... to customize your network. • None. WEP is an older standard, and is allowed to join this network. • WEP. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Range Extender Wireless Settings You can use the Wireless Settings screen to change the network name (SSID) for data security. To reconnect, you must select the new network name that you created, and enter...
... to customize your network. • None. WEP is an older standard, and is allowed to join this network. • WEP. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Range Extender Wireless Settings You can use the Wireless Settings screen to change the network name (SSID) for data security. To reconnect, you must select the new network name that you created, and enter...
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... combination of 0-9, a-f, or A-F). • WEP 128-bit encryption. Note: Not all computers and access points in your wireless computer to connect to generate the keys, enter a passphrase, and click Generate. Setting Up WEP 1. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT • WPA-PSK [TKIP]. WPA is separate from the data encryption. You can manually or automatically program the...
... combination of 0-9, a-f, or A-F). • WEP 128-bit encryption. Note: Not all computers and access points in your wireless computer to connect to generate the keys, enter a passphrase, and click Generate. Setting Up WEP 1. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT • WPA-PSK [TKIP]. WPA is separate from the data encryption. You can manually or automatically program the...
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... The IP Address screen shows whether the range extender is set as a static IP address. • Get Dynamically From Router. Gateway IP Address. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT • Key 1-Key 4. WPA with Service Pack 2 or later. On the Wireless Setting screen, select the radio button for ...enter the passphrase. 4. Specify a static IP address. The primary domain name server (DNS). - The wireless network router assigns an IP address when the range extender connects to save your choice. 2. If you set up so that the router automatically does this up,...
... The IP Address screen shows whether the range extender is set as a static IP address. • Get Dynamically From Router. Gateway IP Address. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT • Key 1-Key 4. WPA with Service Pack 2 or later. On the Wireless Setting screen, select the radio button for ...enter the passphrase. 4. Specify a static IP address. The primary domain name server (DNS). - The wireless network router assigns an IP address when the range extender connects to save your choice. 2. If you set up so that the router automatically does this up,...
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Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Status Screen When you connect to display this field changes. See Show Statistics on the range extender. If you upgrade the firmware, this screen: This screen shows the current settings and the status of your wireless connection (connected or disconnected). The ...check, the Status screen displays. If you upgrade the firmware, this SSID, also called the wireless name. The status of the range extender. Table 1. Range Extender Network Settings The current firmware version of packets received for each port. You can click Show Statistics...
Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Status Screen When you connect to display this field changes. See Show Statistics on the range extender. If you upgrade the firmware, this screen: This screen shows the current settings and the status of your wireless connection (connected or disconnected). The ...check, the Status screen displays. If you upgrade the firmware, this SSID, also called the wireless name. The status of the range extender. Table 1. Range Extender Network Settings The current firmware version of packets received for each port. You can click Show Statistics...
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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 range extender. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Table 1. The IP subnet mask associated with the LAN IP address of the range extender, as seen from the local area network (LAN). Configured...
... 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 range extender. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Table 1. The IP subnet mask associated with the LAN IP address of the range extender, as seen from the local area network (LAN). Configured...
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.... Rx B/s The average line utilization for the LAN (local), and wireless LAN (WLAN) ports. RxPkts The number of packets received on this port. Up Time The time elapsed since reset or manual clear. Poll Interval Specify the poll interval frequency. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Show Statistics On the Device Status screen, click Show Statistics to...
.... Rx B/s The average line utilization for the LAN (local), and wireless LAN (WLAN) ports. RxPkts The number of packets received on this port. Up Time The time elapsed since reset or manual clear. Poll Interval Specify the poll interval frequency. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Show Statistics On the Device Status screen, click Show Statistics to...
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...alter these settings unless directed by NETGEAR support. Click Check to install the new firmware on your computer. 3. Range Extender Network Settings | 21 From the range extender menu at log in the Firmware Upgrade screen previously, the range extender is set up to check for ...for New Version Upon Login check box. Advanced Wireless Settings The range extender is available: 1. Use the Browse field to download it is, follow the onscreen prompts to locate and select the new firmware. 4. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Upgrade the Firmware Unless you changed the settings ...
...alter these settings unless directed by NETGEAR support. Click Check to install the new firmware on your computer. 3. Range Extender Network Settings | 21 From the range extender menu at log in the Firmware Upgrade screen previously, the range extender is set up to check for ...for New Version Upon Login check box. Advanced Wireless Settings The range extender is available: 1. Use the Browse field to download it is, follow the onscreen prompts to locate and select the new firmware. 4. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Upgrade the Firmware Unless you changed the settings ...
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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. Enable the extender to broadcast its wireless network name (SSID). The following settings: • Enable Wireless Access Point. Selecting this check box is cleared, then computers or wireless devices cannot connect wirelessly to the network...
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. Enable the extender to broadcast its wireless network name (SSID). The following settings: • Enable Wireless Access Point. Selecting this check box is cleared, then computers or wireless devices cannot connect wirelessly to the network...
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... page 9. • If the Smart Wizard does not find your wireless network (it could be due to one of sight between the range extender and the router, and try to move the range extender closer to the router and click Try Again. • If the range extender WLAN LED is red, this happens it is not displayed... key. If you click Exit, the Status screen displays with an Ethernet Cable on page 8). 24 | Chapter 3. If you use an Ethernet cable to the range extender. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT -
... page 9. • If the Smart Wizard does not find your wireless network (it could be due to one of sight between the range extender and the router, and try to move the range extender closer to the router and click Try Again. • If the range extender WLAN LED is red, this happens it is not displayed... key. If you click Exit, the Status screen displays with an Ethernet Cable on page 8). 24 | Chapter 3. If you use an Ethernet cable to the range extender. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT -