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... or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Statement of Conditions To improve internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the use, or application of, the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein.... 2 | Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, and Vista are registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR does not assume any means without notice. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT ©2010 NETGEAR, Inc. Phone (US & Canada only): 1-888-NETGEAR Phone (Other Countries): See Support information card.
... or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Statement of Conditions To improve internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the use, or application of, the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein.... 2 | Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, and Vista are registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR does not assume any means without notice. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT ©2010 NETGEAR, Inc. Phone (US & Canada only): 1-888-NETGEAR Phone (Other Countries): See Support information card.
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... Panel 4 Rear Panel 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...
... Panel 4 Rear Panel 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...
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... Power On/Off button Figure 1. Getting Started | 4 Rear panel 4 Ethernet ports Chapter 1. 1. The range extender is optimum. The wireless connection between the range extender and the router is connected to the extender using Push 'N' Connect. PC to Extender Connection The range extender is poor. Getting Started 1 Front Panel Front View LEDs and Button Link Rate...
... Power On/Off button Figure 1. Getting Started | 4 Rear panel 4 Ethernet ports Chapter 1. 1. The range extender is optimum. The wireless connection between the range extender and the router is connected to the extender using Push 'N' Connect. PC to Extender Connection The range extender is poor. Getting Started 1 Front Panel Front View LEDs and Button Link Rate...
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... home network connection is similar to how a computer connects to Use Your Range Extender NETGEAR recommends that both ends of these jobs so that you connect through the range extender is inherently slower than traffic routed directly from the network is up and running.... computer or wireless device outside the router's range Extender Router The Extender is good enough. NETGEAR recommends that is very poor or non-existent. The range extender connects to a network, it acts as an access point for computers. The range extender acts as a network client. Computer outside the ...
... home network connection is similar to how a computer connects to Use Your Range Extender NETGEAR recommends that both ends of these jobs so that you connect through the range extender is inherently slower than traffic routed directly from the network is up and running.... computer or wireless device outside the router's range Extender Router The Extender is good enough. NETGEAR recommends that is very poor or non-existent. The range extender connects to a network, it acts as an access point for computers. The range extender acts as a network client. Computer outside the ...
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... the Link Rate LED is amber to Extender Connection LED is green. Figure 3. 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. Range extender location The best connection is established when ...a browser and go to http://www.mywifiext.net to the computer. If there is blocked by a thick wall or other materials, move the range extender closer to continue the setup process. 6 | Chapter 1. If this straight path is no power outlet nearby, or you are green. If the ...
... the Link Rate LED is amber to Extender Connection LED is green. Figure 3. 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. Range extender location The best connection is established when ...a browser and go to http://www.mywifiext.net to the computer. If there is blocked by a thick wall or other materials, move the range extender closer to continue the setup process. 6 | Chapter 1. If this straight path is no power outlet nearby, or you are green. If the ...
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...wireless connection to the router. 3. If you have trouble connecting: • If you start your computer, connect the Ethernet cable to the range extender, and launch your browser quickly, the computer might still need a couple of minutes to recognize the Ethernet LAN connection before you can connect. ... 1. If the LED is not lit reconnect the Ethernet cable, and relaunch your computer to the range extender with an Ethernet Cable Usually, you connect to the range extender wirelessly, but you can use its LAN ports to connect wired devices such as Ethernet-enabled gaming consoles,...
...wireless connection to the router. 3. If you have trouble connecting: • If you start your computer, connect the Ethernet cable to the range extender, and launch your browser quickly, the computer might still need a couple of minutes to recognize the Ethernet LAN connection before you can connect. ... 1. If the LED is not lit reconnect the Ethernet cable, and relaunch your computer to the range extender with an Ethernet Cable Usually, you connect to the range extender wirelessly, but you can use its LAN ports to connect wired devices such as Ethernet-enabled gaming consoles,...
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... Upgrade the Firmware on page 21), and the software automatically checks for new firmware at the NETGEAR website. • The Status screen displays with the menu on page 20). • If your range extender has an Internet connection, the Firmware Upgrade screen displays (see the log in prompt, make....mywifiext.net. 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 include http:// when you type http://www.mywifiext.net in your browser. 3. NETGEAR recommends that you set a more...
... Upgrade the Firmware on page 21), and the software automatically checks for new firmware at the NETGEAR website. • The Status screen displays with the menu on page 20). • If your range extender has an Internet connection, the Firmware Upgrade screen displays (see the log in prompt, make....mywifiext.net. 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 include http:// when you type http://www.mywifiext.net in your browser. 3. NETGEAR recommends that you set a more...
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...button and type the SSID. For information about more configuration options, see Chapter 2, Range Extender Network Settings. From the menu, select Setup Wizard. After installation, to the range extender. Note: Once you begin using the Smart Wizard, you must complete all of its ...steps before you can help you launch your range extender. 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 installation guide. 3. ...
...button and type the SSID. For information about more configuration options, see Chapter 2, Range Extender Network Settings. From the menu, select Setup Wizard. After installation, to the range extender. Note: Once you begin using the Smart Wizard, you must complete all of its ...steps before you can help you launch your range extender. 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 installation guide. 3. ...
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... to make more changes, make the appropriate menu selections. 10 | Chapter 1. Click Finish. • If you are done making changes, disconnect your range extender from your wireless network and click Continue. Getting Started Enter the passphrase for your computer, and reconnect it to the device on which you want ...
... to make more changes, make the appropriate menu selections. 10 | Chapter 1. Click Finish. • If you are done making changes, disconnect your range extender from your wireless network and click Continue. Getting Started Enter the passphrase for your computer, and reconnect it to the device on which you want ...
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...'s passphrase or key and click Continue. Range Extender Network Settings | 11 Range Extender Network Settings 2 To change settings, connect the range extender to 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 home network. 1. Connect the Range Extender to an Existing Network. The next screen displays: 3. 2. From the range extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Setup heading, select Connect to an Existing Network ...
...'s passphrase or key and click Continue. Range Extender Network Settings | 11 Range Extender Network Settings 2 To change settings, connect the range extender to 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 home network. 1. Connect the Range Extender to an Existing Network. The next screen displays: 3. 2. From the range extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Setup heading, select Connect to an Existing Network ...
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.... 3. Use its WPS software to try to connect to the range extender. The following section. 12 | Chapter 2. Either click the button on the front of the range extender. The WPS button on the range extender can view these settings in the Wireless Settings screen, described in the... the wireless network passphrase or key. To join the extender's network using a WPS button, it tries for 2 minutes. Range Extender Network Settings Go to connect. 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...
.... 3. Use its WPS software to try to connect to the range extender. The following section. 12 | Chapter 2. Either click the button on the front of the range extender. The WPS button on the range extender can view these settings in the Wireless Settings screen, described in the... the wireless network passphrase or key. To join the extender's network using a WPS button, it tries for 2 minutes. Range Extender Network Settings Go to connect. 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...
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...: 2. WEP is an older standard, and is an open (no wireless security is allowed to use on your extender network. WEP uses encryption keys and data encryption for the extender's network: 1. In the Security Options section of the screen, select the type of wireless security that you click ...Settings to customize your network. • None. In the Name (SSID) field, you do not change the network name (SSID) for the range extender's network and to change these settings, the network name is NETGEAR_EXT, and the network is open wireless network. Chapter 2. If you can select 64-...
...: 2. WEP is an older standard, and is an open (no wireless security is allowed to use on your extender network. WEP uses encryption keys and data encryption for the extender's network: 1. In the Security Options section of the screen, select the type of wireless security that you click ...Settings to customize your network. • None. In the Name (SSID) field, you do not change the network name (SSID) for the range extender's network and to change these settings, the network name is NETGEAR_EXT, and the network is open wireless network. Chapter 2. If you can select 64-...
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...1. Enter 26 hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0-9, a-f, or A-F). 4. These values must use the passphrase or keys to join the extender's wireless network. • WPA2-PSK [AES]. This automatically creates the keys. WPA is Open System. You can select authentication that support... • Passphrase. Click Apply to generate the keys, enter a passphrase, and click Generate. Enter the encryption keys. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT • WPA-PSK [TKIP]. In the Wireless Settings screen, in your settings. 5. The default is more secure, but still ...
...1. Enter 26 hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0-9, a-f, or A-F). 4. These values must use the passphrase or keys to join the extender's wireless network. • WPA2-PSK [AES]. This automatically creates the keys. WPA is Open System. You can select authentication that support... • Passphrase. Click Apply to generate the keys, enter a passphrase, and click Generate. Enter the encryption keys. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT • WPA-PSK [TKIP]. In the Wireless Settings screen, in your settings. 5. The default is more secure, but still ...
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...later. WPA2 with the IP address. - The settings displayed on the screen depend on all computers and access points in the range extender: 1. The subnet mask associated with AES is a hardware implementation; Enter 10 hexadecimal digits (any combination of the four keys will be...is set to save your device documentation before implementing it. Click Apply to decrypt received data. Specify a static IP address. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT • Key 1-Key 4. These values are set this . • Use Static IP Address. These values must be technically experienced ...
...later. WPA2 with the IP address. - The settings displayed on the screen depend on all computers and access points in the range extender: 1. The subnet mask associated with AES is a hardware implementation; Enter 10 hexadecimal digits (any combination of the four keys will be...is set to save your device documentation before implementing it. Click Apply to decrypt received data. Specify a static IP address. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT • Key 1-Key 4. These values are set this . • Use Static IP Address. These values must be technically experienced ...
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...changes. The actual transmission (Tx) and receive (Rx) link rate in the Status screen. See Show Statistics on the range extender. Status Settings Field Hardware Version Firmware Version GUI Language Version Connection Status to Existing Network Name (SSID) Connection Status Link Rate ...Description The hardware version of the range extender. The current firmware version of the range extender. Range Extender Network Settings If you upgrade the firmware, this field changes. Your range extender is set up to connect to see device performance statistics ...
...changes. The actual transmission (Tx) and receive (Rx) link rate in the Status screen. See Show Statistics on the range extender. Status Settings Field Hardware Version Firmware Version GUI Language Version Connection Status to Existing Network Name (SSID) Connection Status Link Rate ...Description The hardware version of the range extender. The current firmware version of the range extender. Range Extender Network Settings If you upgrade the firmware, this field changes. Your range extender is set up to connect to see device performance statistics ...
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... is operating. The name (SSID) or the wireless network. The location where the range extender is 255.255.255.0. On or Off. Range Extender Network Settings | 17 The IP address of the range extender, as seen from the local area network (LAN). The IP address of the range... extender. The IP subnet mask associated with the LAN IP address of the range extender. The channel of the wireless network. Configured. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Table 1. Chapter 2. Identifies the network DHCP server on the ...
... is operating. The name (SSID) or the wireless network. The location where the range extender is 255.255.255.0. On or Off. Range Extender Network Settings | 17 The IP address of the range extender, as seen from the local area network (LAN). The IP address of the range... extender. The IP subnet mask associated with the LAN IP address of the range extender. The channel of the wireless network. Configured. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Table 1. Chapter 2. Identifies the network DHCP server on the ...
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... the following screen: Table 2. Tx B/s The current line utilization-percentage of packets transmitted on this port since reset or manual clear. Range Extender Network Settings Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Show Statistics On the Device Status screen, click Show Statistics to display the following : Status The link status of packets received on...
... the following screen: Table 2. Tx B/s The current line utilization-percentage of packets transmitted on this port since reset or manual clear. Range Extender Network Settings Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Show Statistics On the Device Status screen, click Show Statistics to display the following : Status The link status of packets received on...
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... to save downloaded files automatically, locate where you save the file. 3. 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 Backup Settings to display this time, such as a...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. Locate and select the previously saved backup file. 3. If you know ...
... to save downloaded files automatically, locate where you save the file. 3. 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 Backup Settings to display this time, such as a...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. Locate and select the previously saved backup file. 3. If you know ...
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... computer, or do anything else to the range extender until it finishes restarting! 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. NETGEAR strongly recommends that you made to the range...
... computer, or do anything else to the range extender until it finishes restarting! 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. NETGEAR strongly recommends that you made to the range...
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... New Version Upon Login check box. Use the Browse field to the range extender until it is already configured with the optimum settings. Do not alter these settings unless directed by NETGEAR support. Range Extender Network Settings | 21 Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Upgrade the Firmware Unless you changed the settings in . Incorrect settings...
... New Version Upon Login check box. Use the Browse field to the range extender until it is already configured with the optimum settings. Do not alter these settings unless directed by NETGEAR support. Range Extender Network Settings | 21 Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Upgrade the Firmware Unless you changed the settings in . Incorrect settings...