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... All rights reserved. Phone (US & Canada only): 1-888-NETGEAR Phone (Other Countries): See Support information card. Trademarks NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, ReadyNAS, ProSafe, Smart Wizard, Auto Uplink, X-RAID2, ... | Statement of Conditions To improve internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in any form or by...the use, or application of their respective holders. Technical Support Thank you for choosing NETGEAR. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in...
... All rights reserved. Phone (US & Canada only): 1-888-NETGEAR Phone (Other Countries): See Support information card. Trademarks NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, ReadyNAS, ProSafe, Smart Wizard, Auto Uplink, X-RAID2, ... | Statement of Conditions To improve internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in any form or by...the use, or application of their respective holders. Technical Support Thank you for choosing NETGEAR. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in...
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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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...is poor. The wireless connection between the range extender and the router is optimum. Getting Started | 4 The range extender is connected to a PC. Rear Panel Restore Factory Settings Power Power On/Off button Figure 1. PC to the extender using Push 'N' Connect. Rear panel 4 Ethernet... ports Chapter 1. WPS button The WPS button allows you to connect your computer to Extender Connection The range extender is powered on. 1. Getting Started 1 Front Panel Front...
...is poor. The wireless connection between the range extender and the router is optimum. Getting Started | 4 The range extender is connected to a PC. Rear Panel Restore Factory Settings Power Power On/Off button Figure 1. PC to the extender using Push 'N' Connect. Rear panel 4 Ethernet... ports Chapter 1. WPS button The WPS button allows you to connect your computer to Extender Connection The range extender is powered on. 1. Getting Started 1 Front Panel Front...
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...device outside the wireless router's range. NETGEAR recommends that both ends of these jobs so that you connect to the range extender only when your home network connection is similar to how a computer connects to Use Your Range Extender NETGEAR recommends that wireless routers do, such as... an access point, the range extender performs tasks that you connect through the range extender is inherently slower than traffic routed directly from the network is up...
...device outside the wireless router's range. NETGEAR recommends that both ends of these jobs so that you connect to the range extender only when your home network connection is similar to how a computer connects to Use Your Range Extender NETGEAR recommends that wireless routers do, such as... an access point, the range extender performs tasks that you connect through the range extender is inherently slower than traffic routed directly from the network is up...
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...green. Getting Started As you move it should. • The best performance is delivered when both the Link Rate LED Extender Connection LED are using. Range extender location The best connection is established when there is half-way between the computer and the router. If the Link Rate LED... is green or amber and the PC to Extender Connection LED is green, the range extender is working as it to a different location. and the PC to • A workable performance is delivered when the ...
...green. Getting Started As you move it should. • The best performance is delivered when both the Link Rate LED Extender Connection LED are using. Range extender location The best connection is established when there is half-way between the computer and the router. If the Link Rate LED... is green or amber and the PC to Extender Connection LED is green, the range extender is working as it to a different location. and the PC to • A workable performance is delivered when the ...
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... not work because it into an electrical outlet. If the LED is designed to use its LAN ports to the range extender and the computer, and that came in the following section. If you have trouble connecting: • If you connect wired devices or computers,...connect wired devices such as Ethernet-enabled gaming consoles, printers, or PCs. Note: Before 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 the router. 3. Connect your Internet browser. Using an Ethernet ...
... not work because it into an electrical outlet. If the LED is designed to use its LAN ports to the range extender and the computer, and that came in the following section. If you have trouble connecting: • If you connect wired devices or computers,...connect wired devices such as Ethernet-enabled gaming consoles, printers, or PCs. Note: Before 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 the router. 3. Connect your Internet browser. Using an Ethernet ...
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...an Internet browser such as Mozilla Firefox or Microsoft Internet Explorer. 2. NETGEAR recommends that you set a more secure password after you log in (see Set the Password on page 20). • If your range extender has an Internet connection, the Firmware Upgrade screen displays (see the log...http://www.mywifiext.net. Type admin for new firmware at the NETGEAR website. • The Status screen displays with the menu on page 21), and the software automatically checks for the user name. You are for the range extender: Menu Status screen 8 | Chapter 1. Getting Started This screen...
...an Internet browser such as Mozilla Firefox or Microsoft Internet Explorer. 2. NETGEAR recommends that you set a more secure password after you log in (see Set the Password on page 20). • If your range extender has an Internet connection, the Firmware Upgrade screen displays (see the log...http://www.mywifiext.net. Type admin for new firmware at the NETGEAR website. • The Status screen displays with the menu on page 21), and the software automatically checks for the user name. You are for the range extender: Menu Status screen 8 | Chapter 1. Getting Started This screen...
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... in the package) explains how to install your range extender. Either select a network from the list, or select the Manually input my wireless SSID radio button and type the SSID. The following screen displays: This ... you begin using the Smart Wizard, you must complete all of its steps before you launch your range extender to connect to a wireless network. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Use the Smart Wizard to Set Up the Range Extender The Smart Wizard can exit. 2. For information about more configuration options, see Chapter 2, Range...
... in the package) explains how to install your range extender. Either select a network from the list, or select the Manually input my wireless SSID radio button and type the SSID. The following screen displays: This ... you begin using the Smart Wizard, you must complete all of its steps before you launch your range extender to connect to a wireless network. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Use the Smart Wizard to Set Up the Range Extender The Smart Wizard can exit. 2. For information about more configuration options, see Chapter 2, Range...
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... to make more changes, make the appropriate menu selections. 10 | Chapter 1. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT 4. The next screen displays: 5. Getting Started Enter the passphrase 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. Click Finish...
... to make more changes, make the appropriate menu selections. 10 | Chapter 1. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT 4. The next screen displays: 5. Getting Started Enter the passphrase 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. Click Finish...
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... on page 6 for wireless networks, and displays a list. The range extender joins your network's passphrase or key and click Continue. The range extender scans for suggestions. 2. Enter your wireless network. Range Extender Network Settings | 11 If your Internet browser to go to http://www... to select your home network. 1. 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 an Existing Network. From the range extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the...
... on page 6 for wireless networks, and displays a list. The range extender joins your network's passphrase or key and click Continue. The range extender scans for suggestions. 2. Enter your wireless network. Range Extender Network Settings | 11 If your Internet browser to go to http://www... to select your home network. 1. 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 an Existing Network. From the range extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the...
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... Use its WPS software to try to connect to your wireless network. You can be used only to connect a computer to the range extender. Range Extender Network Settings WPS supports WPA and WPA2 wireless security. The following section. 12 | Chapter 2. If your wireless computer. Select a radio ...button. • Push Button (recommended). 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....
... Use its WPS software to try to connect to your wireless network. You can be used only to connect a computer to the range extender. Range Extender Network Settings WPS supports WPA and WPA2 wireless security. The following section. 12 | Chapter 2. If your wireless computer. Select a radio ...button. • Push Button (recommended). 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....
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...device is operating in a new name to customize your neighborhood. 3. WEP uses encryption keys and data encryption for the extender's network: 1. You can type in your extender network. Chapter 2. Range Extender Network Settings | 13 WEP is an older standard, and is less secure than one is allowed to display the ...select the new network name that you created, and enter the passphrase or wireless security key that you want to use on your extender if more than WPA or WPA2. Note: If you use the Wireless Settings screen to change the network name (SSID) for the range...
...device is operating in a new name to customize your neighborhood. 3. WEP uses encryption keys and data encryption for the extender's network: 1. You can type in your extender network. Chapter 2. Range Extender Network Settings | 13 WEP is an older standard, and is less secure than one is allowed to display the ...select the new network name that you created, and enter the passphrase or wireless security key that you want to use on your extender if more than WPA or WPA2. Note: If you use the Wireless Settings screen to change the network name (SSID) for the range...
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... 3. Note: Not all computers and access points in your computer does not support the passphrase, then you through this standard. Range Extender Network Settings Setting Up WEP 1. Use your settings. 5. Note: The authentication is Open System. You can manually or automatically program ... the encryption strength setting: • WEP 64-bit encryption. Enter the encryption keys. To use the passphrase or keys to join the extender's wireless network. • WPA-PSK [TKIP] + WPA2-PASK [AES]. Wireless computers must be identical on all wireless computers support passphrase...
... 3. Note: Not all computers and access points in your computer does not support the passphrase, then you through this standard. Range Extender Network Settings Setting Up WEP 1. Use your settings. 5. Note: The authentication is Open System. You can manually or automatically program ... the encryption strength setting: • WEP 64-bit encryption. Enter the encryption keys. To use the passphrase or keys to join the extender's wireless network. • WPA-PSK [TKIP] + WPA2-PASK [AES]. Wireless computers must be identical on all wireless computers support passphrase...
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.... The settings displayed on the screen depend on which of the four keys will be used on all computers and access points in the range extender: 1. Most networks are not case-sensitive. IP Subnet Mask. The IP address for the WPA or WPA2 option of 0-9, a-f, or A-F). 5. The..., select the radio button for the gateway. - For WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK, enter the passphrase. 4. The IP Address screen shows whether the range extender is set this is the most common setting), or is a hardware implementation; This is selected. 6. Select which security option you . - Setting Up WPA...
.... The settings displayed on the screen depend on which of the four keys will be used on all computers and access points in the range extender: 1. Most networks are not case-sensitive. IP Subnet Mask. The IP address for the WPA or WPA2 option of 0-9, a-f, or A-F). 5. The..., select the radio button for the gateway. - For WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK, enter the passphrase. 4. The IP Address screen shows whether the range extender is set this is the most common setting), or is a hardware implementation; This is selected. 6. Select which security option you . - Setting Up WPA...
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... the firmware, this SSID, also called the wireless name. The status of your range extender. • You can click Show Statistics to display this field changes. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Status Screen When you upgrade the firmware, this screen: This screen shows the current... connection. 16 | Chapter 2. The actual transmission (Tx) and receive (Rx) link rate in the Status screen. Table 1. Your range extender is set up to connect to http://www.mywifiext.net, after the automatic firmware check, the Status screen displays. The current firmware version of...
... the firmware, this SSID, also called the wireless name. The status of your range extender. • You can click Show Statistics to display this field changes. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Status Screen When you upgrade the firmware, this screen: This screen shows the current... connection. 16 | Chapter 2. The actual transmission (Tx) and receive (Rx) link rate in the Status screen. Table 1. Your range extender is set up to connect to http://www.mywifiext.net, after the automatic firmware check, the Status screen displays. The current firmware version of...
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.... The name (SSID) or the wireless network. Range Extender Network Settings | 17 Status Settings (Continued) Field Extender PC Info MAC Address IP Address DHCP Server IP Subnet Mask Gateway IP Address Domain Name Server Extender Wireless Settings Name (SSID) Region Channel Wireless AP Broadcast ...network (LAN). The default is 192.168.1.250. Configured. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Table 1. The default is 255.255.255.0. The IP address of the range extender. The location where the range extender is operating. Chapter 2. On or Off. The IP subnet mask associated ...
.... The name (SSID) or the wireless network. Range Extender Network Settings | 17 Status Settings (Continued) Field Extender PC Info MAC Address IP Address DHCP Server IP Subnet Mask Gateway IP Address Domain Name Server Extender Wireless Settings Name (SSID) Region Channel Wireless AP Broadcast ...network (LAN). The default is 192.168.1.250. Configured. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Table 1. The default is 255.255.255.0. The IP address of the range extender. The location where the range extender is operating. Chapter 2. On or Off. The IP subnet mask associated ...
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Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Show Statistics On the Device Status screen, click Show Statistics to display the following : Status The link status of current bandwidth used on this ... utilization-percentage of the port. If you change this port. Rx B/s The average line utilization for the LAN (local), and wireless LAN (WLAN) ports. Range Extender Network Settings Show Statistics Fields Field Description LAN or WLAN (Port) The statistics for this value, click Set Interval so that your change takes effect...
Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Show Statistics On the Device Status screen, click Show Statistics to display the following : Status The link status of current bandwidth used on this ... utilization-percentage of the port. If you change this port. Rx B/s The average line utilization for the LAN (local), and wireless LAN (WLAN) ports. Range Extender Network Settings Show Statistics Fields Field Description LAN or WLAN (Port) The statistics for this value, click Set Interval so that your change takes effect...
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... it available if something goes wrong. Click Restore. A screen displays letting you save and retrieve a file containing 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 the previous settings. The Backup and Restore options...
... it available if something goes wrong. Click Restore. A screen displays letting you save and retrieve a file containing 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 the previous settings. The Backup and Restore options...
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... else to the range extender until it finishes restarting! When you might want to erase the configuration. Erasing the Settings Under some circumstances (for example, if you have located it, click Restore to send the file to the range extender. NETGEAR strongly recommends that you made... to the range extender settings), you have lost track of the changes that you set a more secure password. Close the message window...
... else to the range extender until it finishes restarting! When you might want to erase the configuration. Erasing the Settings Under some circumstances (for example, if you have located it, click Restore to send the file to the range extender. NETGEAR strongly recommends that you made... to the range extender settings), you have lost track of the changes that you set a more secure password. Close the message window...
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... with the optimum settings. CAUTION: Once you start the firmware upgrade, do not try to go online, turn off the range extender, shut down the computer, or do not want to check for new firmware automatically at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Maintenance...available: 1. Range Extender Network Settings | 21 If it finishes restarting! If you do anything else to download it onto your range extender. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Upgrade the Firmware Unless you changed the settings in . Do not alter these settings unless directed by NETGEAR support. Incorrect ...
... with the optimum settings. CAUTION: Once you start the firmware upgrade, do not try to go online, turn off the range extender, shut down the computer, or do not want to check for new firmware automatically at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Maintenance...available: 1. Range Extender Network Settings | 21 If it finishes restarting! If you do anything else to download it onto your range extender. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Upgrade the Firmware Unless you changed the settings in . Do not alter these settings unless directed by NETGEAR support. Incorrect ...
