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...retrieval system, or translated into any language in this publication may occur due to the use, or application of NETGEAR, Inc. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT ©2010 NETGEAR, Inc. No part of this document without 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. Statement...
...retrieval system, or translated into any language in this publication may occur due to the use, or application of NETGEAR, Inc. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT ©2010 NETGEAR, Inc. No part of this document without 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. Statement...
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... Chapter 1 Getting Started Front 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 WPS to Add...
... Chapter 1 Getting Started Front 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 WPS to Add...
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... router 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 connected to the extender using Push 'N' Connect. The wireless connection between the range extender and the router is powered on. Rear Panel Restore Factory Settings Power Power On...
... router 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 connected to the extender using Push 'N' Connect. The wireless connection between the range extender and the router is powered on. Rear Panel Restore Factory Settings Power Power On...
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... network is good enough. Getting Started | 5 The range extender connects to Use Your Range Extender NETGEAR recommends that is halfway between a wireless router and a computer or wireless device outside the router's range Extender Router The Extender is up and running. The range extender must do this, the range extender has two main jobs: 1. The range extender acts as broadcasting its own wireless network called...
... network is good enough. Getting Started | 5 The range extender connects to Use Your Range Extender NETGEAR recommends that is halfway between a wireless router and a computer or wireless device outside the router's range Extender Router The Extender is up and running. The range extender must do this, the range extender has two main jobs: 1. The range extender acts as broadcasting its own wireless network called...
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... LED is no power outlet nearby, or you are green. Note that 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 check the LEDs. Range extender location The best connection is established when there is a clear line of sight...
... LED is no power outlet nearby, or you are green. Note that 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 check the LEDs. Range extender location The best connection is established when there is a clear line of sight...
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... browser quickly, the computer might still need a couple of minutes to recognize the Ethernet LAN connection before you do so, the range extender does not work because it into an electrical outlet. Note: Before you can connect. • Make sure that came in the... is not lit reconnect the Ethernet cable, and relaunch your range extender as described in the package. 1. Using an Ethernet cable to connect the range extender to the range extender with an Ethernet Cable Usually, you connect to the range extender wirelessly, but you connect wired devices or computers, first install...
... browser quickly, the computer might still need a couple of minutes to recognize the Ethernet LAN connection before you do so, the range extender does not work because it into an electrical outlet. Note: Before you can connect. • Make sure that came in the... is not lit reconnect the Ethernet cable, and relaunch your range extender as described in the package. 1. Using an Ethernet cable to connect the range extender to the range extender with an Ethernet Cable Usually, you connect to the range extender wirelessly, but you connect wired devices or computers, first install...
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Getting Started NETGEAR recommends that you set a more secure password after you log in your browser. 3. On your browser, enter http://www.mywifiext.net. Type admin for the user name. You are for the range extender: Menu Status screen 8 | Chapter 1. The default password is password. In ...Set the Password on page 20). • If your range extender has an Internet connection, the Firmware Upgrade screen displays (see 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 ...
Getting Started NETGEAR recommends that you set a more secure password after you log in your browser. 3. On your browser, enter http://www.mywifiext.net. Type admin for the user name. You are for the range extender: Menu Status screen 8 | Chapter 1. The default password is password. In ...Set the Password on page 20). • If your range extender has an Internet connection, the Firmware Upgrade screen displays (see 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 ...
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... connect to a wireless network. The following screen displays: This is the same Smart Wizard that displays during installation as described in to the range extender. The Universal WiFi Extender WN2000RPT Installation Guide (included in the package) explains how to install your Internet browser, the Smart Wizard automatically displays. After installation, to use the...
... connect to a wireless network. The following screen displays: This is the same Smart Wizard that displays during installation as described in to the range extender. The Universal WiFi Extender WN2000RPT Installation Guide (included in the package) explains how to install your Internet browser, the Smart Wizard automatically displays. After installation, to use the...
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... following screen: 7. Getting Started The next screen displays: 5. Click Finish. • If you are done making changes, disconnect your range extender from your wireless network and click Continue. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT 4. The range extender connects to make more changes, make the appropriate menu selections. 10 | Chapter 1. Enter the passphrase for your computer, and reconnect...
... following screen: 7. Getting Started The next screen displays: 5. Click Finish. • If you are done making changes, disconnect your range extender from your wireless network and click Continue. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT 4. The range extender connects to make more changes, make the appropriate menu selections. 10 | Chapter 1. Enter the passphrase for your computer, and reconnect...
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..., see Positioning Your Range Extender on page 7. The range extender joins your home network. 1. Click the radio button to your wireless network. The next screen displays: 3. Range Extender Network Settings | 11 The range extender scans for suggestions. 2. From the range extender menu at http://www....mywifiext.net, under the Setup heading, select Connect to the Extender with an Ethernet Cable on page 6 for ...
..., see Positioning Your Range Extender on page 7. The range extender joins your home network. 1. Click the radio button to your wireless network. The next screen displays: 3. Range Extender Network Settings | 11 The range extender scans for suggestions. 2. From the range extender menu at http://www....mywifiext.net, under the Setup heading, select Connect to the Extender with an Ethernet Cable on page 6 for ...
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... WPA2 wireless security. The first time you add a WPS client, WPS automatically sets the range extender's wireless security 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 connect a computer or wireless...
... WPA2 wireless security. The first time you add a WPS client, WPS automatically sets the range extender's wireless security 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 connect a computer or wireless...
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...to display the following screen: 2. Range Extender Network Settings | 13 To change the network name (SSID) for the range extender's network and to set up wireless security. This will be disconnected when you click Apply. Chapter 2. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Range Extender Wireless Settings You can use a...is NETGEAR_EXT, and the network is open wireless network. Note: If you can select 64-bit or 128-bit encryption. From the range extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Setup heading, select Wireless Settings to join this network. • WEP. In ...
...to display the following screen: 2. Range Extender Network Settings | 13 To change the network name (SSID) for the range extender's network and to set up wireless security. This will be disconnected when you click Apply. Chapter 2. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Range Extender Wireless Settings You can use a...is NETGEAR_EXT, and the network is open wireless network. Note: If you can select 64-bit or 128-bit encryption. From the range extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Setup heading, select Wireless Settings to join this network. • WEP. In ...
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... and click Generate. Enter the encryption keys. Wireless computers must be identical on all wireless computers support passphrase key generation. Range Extender Network Settings The default is separate from the data encryption. To use the passphrase or keys to save your network: •... 0-9, a-f, or A-F). • WEP 128-bit encryption. Click Apply to access the range extender. When using wireless computers or devices that support WPA, you can enter a passphrase to join the extender's wireless network. • WPA-PSK [TKIP] + WPA2-PASK [AES]. When using...
... and click Generate. Enter the encryption keys. Wireless computers must be identical on all wireless computers support passphrase key generation. Range Extender Network Settings The default is separate from the data encryption. To use the passphrase or keys to save your network: •... 0-9, a-f, or A-F). • WEP 128-bit encryption. Click Apply to access the range extender. When using wireless computers or devices that support WPA, you can enter a passphrase to join the extender's wireless network. • WPA-PSK [TKIP] + WPA2-PASK [AES]. When using...
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...settings. For WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK, enter the passphrase. 4. The wireless network router assigns an IP address when the range extender connects to save your device documentation before implementing it. Specify a static IP address. This is set this up so that ...Address. Most networks are disabled if WPA-PSK or WPA authentication is a hardware implementation; The primary domain name server (DNS). - Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT • Key 1-Key 4. These values must be technically experienced or have a technically experienced person help you select. 3. WPA with ...
...settings. For WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK, enter the passphrase. 4. The wireless network router assigns an IP address when the range extender connects to save your device documentation before implementing it. Specify a static IP address. This is set this up so that ...Address. Most networks are disabled if WPA-PSK or WPA authentication is a hardware implementation; The primary domain name server (DNS). - Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT • Key 1-Key 4. These values must be technically experienced or have a technically experienced person help you select. 3. WPA with ...
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... Version Connection Status to Existing Network Name (SSID) Connection Status Link Rate Description The hardware version of the range extender. Your range extender is set up to connect to see device performance statistics such as the number of packets sent and number of... following table describes the fields in the current wireless connection. 16 | Chapter 2. Range Extender Network Settings Table 1. The current firmware version of the range extender. See Show Statistics on the range extender. You can also select Status from the menu to http://www.mywifiext.net, after...
... Version Connection Status to Existing Network Name (SSID) Connection Status Link Rate Description The hardware version of the range extender. Your range extender is set up to connect to see device performance statistics such as the number of packets sent and number of... following table describes the fields in the current wireless connection. 16 | Chapter 2. Range Extender Network Settings Table 1. The current firmware version of the range extender. See Show Statistics on the range extender. You can also select Status from the menu to http://www.mywifiext.net, after...
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Identifies the network DHCP server on the wireless network. The IP subnet mask associated with the LAN IP address of the range extender, as seen from the local area network (LAN). The default is 192.168.1.250. The name (SSID) or the wireless network... The physical address of the range extender. The location where the range extender is operating. The channel of the wireless network. Chapter 2. The IP address of the Domain Name Server (DNS) of the wireless network. Range Extender Network Settings | 17 The IP address of the range extender. The IP address of the...
Identifies the network DHCP server on the wireless network. The IP subnet mask associated with the LAN IP address of the range extender, as seen from the local area network (LAN). The default is 192.168.1.250. The name (SSID) or the wireless network... The physical address of the range extender. The location where the range extender is operating. The channel of the wireless network. Chapter 2. The IP address of the Domain Name Server (DNS) of the wireless network. Range Extender Network Settings | 17 The IP address of the range extender. The IP address of the...
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...local), and wireless LAN (WLAN) ports. Poll Interval Specify the poll interval frequency. If you change takes effect. 18 | Chapter 2. Range Extender Network Settings Collisions The number of collisions on this port since the last power cycle or reset. Up Time The time elapsed since reset... so that your change this port. 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.
...local), and wireless LAN (WLAN) ports. Poll Interval Specify the poll interval frequency. If you change takes effect. 18 | Chapter 2. Range Extender Network Settings Collisions The number of collisions on this port since the last power cycle or reset. Up Time The time elapsed since reset... so that your change this port. 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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...your computer. Your browser extracts the configuration file from this screen. Locate and select the previously saved backup file. 3. The range extender restarts. This takes about 1 minute. When you know that the device has been successfully restored to display this file. You...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 range extender's configuration settings. Range Extender Network Settings | 19 Once you have it available if something goes wrong....
...your computer. Your browser extracts the configuration file from this screen. Locate and select the previously saved backup file. 3. The range extender restarts. This takes about 1 minute. When you know that the device has been successfully restored to display this file. You...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 range extender's configuration settings. Range Extender Network Settings | 19 Once you have it available if something goes wrong....
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... the full path to the file on page 25). 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. The following screen displays: Type the old password, type the new password twice...
... the full path to the file on page 25). 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. The following screen displays: Type the old password, type the new password twice...
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... not alter these settings unless directed by NETGEAR support. Click Upload to the range extender until it finishes restarting! If you do anything else 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 already configured with the optimum...
... not alter these settings unless directed by NETGEAR support. Click Upload to the range extender until it finishes restarting! If you do anything else 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 already configured with the optimum...