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...and Vista are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Trademarks NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, ReadyNAS, ProSafe, Smart Wizard, Auto Uplink, X-RAID2, and NeoTV are registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may be reproduced, transmitted,...the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein. 2 | Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT ©2010 NETGEAR, Inc. Statement of Conditions To improve internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described...
...and Vista are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Trademarks NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, ReadyNAS, ProSafe, Smart Wizard, Auto Uplink, X-RAID2, and NeoTV are registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may be reproduced, transmitted,...the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein. 2 | Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT ©2010 NETGEAR, Inc. Statement of Conditions To improve internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described...
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... a home Router When to Use Your Range Extender NETGEAR recommends that you connect through the range extender is inherently slower than traffic routed directly from the network is very poor or non-existent. 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...
... a home Router When to Use Your Range Extender NETGEAR recommends that you connect through the range extender is inherently slower than traffic routed directly from the network is very poor or non-existent. 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...
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... computer you are green. Getting Started and the PC to • A workable performance is delivered when the Link Rate LED is amber to Extender Connection LED 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.
... computer you are green. Getting Started and the PC to • A workable performance is delivered when the Link Rate LED is amber to Extender Connection LED 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.
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... can connect. • Make sure that your range extender as described in the Universal WiFi Extender WN2000RPT Installation Guide that the range extender LAN LED is securely connected to the range extender and the computer, and that came in the following section. Connect your computer to the range extender with an Ethernet Cable Usually, you connect to...
... can connect. • Make sure that your range extender as described in the Universal WiFi Extender WN2000RPT Installation Guide that the range extender LAN LED is securely connected to the range extender and the computer, and that came in the following section. Connect your computer to the range extender with an Ethernet Cable Usually, you connect to...
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... an Internet browser such as Mozilla Firefox or Microsoft Internet Explorer. 2. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Log In to the Range Extender You can log in (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 on page...
... an Internet browser such as Mozilla Firefox or Microsoft Internet Explorer. 2. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Log In to the Range Extender You can log in (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 on page...
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For information about more configuration options, see Chapter 2, Range Extender Network Settings. Log in the installation guide. 3. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Use the Smart Wizard to Set Up the Range Extender The Smart Wizard can exit. 2. From the menu, select Setup Wizard. ...displays: This is the same Smart Wizard that displays during installation as described in to use the Smart Wizard again: 1. The Universal WiFi Extender WN2000RPT Installation Guide (included in the package) explains how to a wireless network. Chapter 1. Getting Started | 9 During installation, ...
For information about more configuration options, see Chapter 2, Range Extender Network Settings. Log in the installation guide. 3. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Use the Smart Wizard to Set Up the Range Extender The Smart Wizard can exit. 2. From the menu, select Setup Wizard. ...displays: This is the same Smart Wizard that displays during installation as described in to use the Smart Wizard again: 1. The Universal WiFi Extender WN2000RPT Installation Guide (included in the package) explains how to a wireless network. Chapter 1. Getting Started | 9 During installation, ...
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... range extender connects 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. Make sure that the correct network name is shown, and then click Continue.The following screen: 7. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT...
... range extender connects 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. Make sure that the correct network name is shown, and then click Continue.The following screen: 7. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT...
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The Universal WiFi Extender WN2000RPT Installation Guide explains how to the range extender. From the range extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Setup heading, select Add WPS Client. If you add a WPS client, WPS automatically sets the range extender's wireless security to WPA2 + WPA with...8226; PIN Number. If you use the Push 'N' Connect WPS button to connect the range extender 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 connect a computer or wireless device to...
The Universal WiFi Extender WN2000RPT Installation Guide explains how to the range extender. From the range extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Setup heading, select Add WPS Client. If you add a WPS client, WPS automatically sets the range extender's wireless security to WPA2 + WPA with...8226; PIN Number. If you use the Push 'N' Connect WPS button to connect the range extender 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 connect a computer or wireless device to...
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... keys and data encryption for the extender's network: 1. In the Name (SSID) field, you do not change the network name (SSID) for the range extender's network and to identify your network. • None. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Range Extender Wireless Settings You can select 64-bit... or 128-bit encryption. If you can type in your extender network. To reconnect, you must select...
... keys and data encryption for the extender's network: 1. In the Name (SSID) field, you do not change the network name (SSID) for the range extender's network and to identify your network. • None. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Range Extender Wireless Settings You can select 64-bit... or 128-bit encryption. If you can type in your extender network. To reconnect, you must select...
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... unencrypted. You can select authentication that support WPA, you will need to type the encryption key in order to the extender's network with its new settings. If your network: • Passphrase. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT • WPA-PSK [TKIP]. WPA is Open System. In the Wireless Settings screen, in your computer does not...
... unencrypted. You can select authentication that support WPA, you will need to type the encryption key in order to the extender's network with its new settings. If your network: • Passphrase. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT • WPA-PSK [TKIP]. WPA is Open System. In the Wireless Settings screen, in your computer does not...
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...the default key. The primary domain name server (DNS). - The wireless network router assigns an IP address when the range extender connects to save your device documentation before implementing it. Primary DNS. Enter 10 hexadecimal digits (any combination of the four ...6. Click Apply to its IP address dynamically from the router (this . • Use Static IP Address. Range Extender Network Settings | 15 Setting Up WPA, WPA2, or WPA + WPA2 Both WPA and WPA2 provide strong data security. Secondary DNS. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT • Key 1-Key 4.
...the default key. The primary domain name server (DNS). - The wireless network router assigns an IP address when the range extender connects to save your device documentation before implementing it. Primary DNS. Enter 10 hexadecimal digits (any combination of the four ...6. Click Apply to its IP address dynamically from the router (this . • Use Static IP Address. Range Extender Network Settings | 15 Setting Up WPA, WPA2, or WPA + WPA2 Both WPA and WPA2 provide strong data security. Secondary DNS. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT • Key 1-Key 4.
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... wireless connection. 16 | Chapter 2. If you upgrade the firmware, this field changes. The status of the range extender. Range Extender Network Settings Status Settings Field Hardware Version Firmware Version GUI Language Version Connection Status to see device performance statistics such as...shows the current settings and the status of your wireless connection (connected or disconnected). See Show Statistics on the range extender. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Status Screen When you connect to this SSID, also called the wireless name. If you upgrade the firmware, ...
... wireless connection. 16 | Chapter 2. If you upgrade the firmware, this field changes. The status of the range extender. Range Extender Network Settings Status Settings Field Hardware Version Firmware Version GUI Language Version Connection Status to see device performance statistics such as...shows the current settings and the status of your wireless connection (connected or disconnected). See Show Statistics on the range extender. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Status Screen When you connect to this SSID, also called the wireless name. If you upgrade the firmware, ...
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.... The default is 192.168.1.250. The IP address of the range extender, as seen from the local area network (LAN). Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Table 1. 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 ...
.... The default is 192.168.1.250. The IP address of the range extender, as seen from the local area network (LAN). Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Table 1. 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 ...
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...on this port. Up Time The time elapsed since reset or manual clear. Poll Interval Specify the poll interval frequency. Range Extender Network Settings Collisions The number of current bandwidth used on this port since reset or manual clear. TxPkts The number of the ...value, click Set Interval 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 packets ...
...on this port. Up Time The time elapsed since reset or manual clear. Poll Interval Specify the poll interval frequency. Range Extender Network Settings Collisions The number of current bandwidth used on this port since reset or manual clear. TxPkts The number of the ...value, click Set Interval 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 packets ...
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... internet_adapter.cfg. On the Backup Settings screen, click Browse. 2. You can restore the device's settings from the range extender. 2. Click Backup. Range Extender Network Settings | 19 Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Network Devices From the range extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Maintenance heading, select Network Devices to display the following screen: Back...
... internet_adapter.cfg. On the Backup Settings screen, click Browse. 2. You can restore the device's settings from the range extender. 2. Click Backup. Range Extender Network Settings | 19 Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Network Devices From the range extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Maintenance heading, select Network Devices to display the following screen: Back...
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... the computer, or do anything else to the range extender until it finishes restarting! After an erase, the range extender returns to its default password is password. NETGEAR strongly recommends that you made to the range extender settings), you have lost track of the changes that you...file on page 25). From the range extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Maintenance heading, select Set Password. Range Extender Network Settings Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT CAUTION: Do not try to go online, turn off the range extender, shut down the computer, or do...
... the computer, or do anything else to the range extender until it finishes restarting! After an erase, the range extender returns to its default password is password. NETGEAR strongly recommends that you made to the range extender settings), you have lost track of the changes that you...file on page 25). From the range extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Maintenance heading, select Set Password. Range Extender Network Settings Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT CAUTION: Do not try to go online, turn off the range extender, shut down the computer, or do...
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Getting Started 1 This chapter covers the following topics: • Front Panel • Rear Panel • How the Extender Works • Connect a PC to the Extender with an Ethernet Cable • Log In to the Extender • Use the Setup Wizard For help with installation, see the Universal WiFi Extender WN2000RPT Installation Guide that came in this manual, visit the Support website at http://support.netgear.com. 4 For more information about the topics covered in the package. 1.
Getting Started 1 This chapter covers the following topics: • Front Panel • Rear Panel • How the Extender Works • Connect a PC to the Extender with an Ethernet Cable • Log In to the Extender • Use the Setup Wizard For help with installation, see the Universal WiFi Extender WN2000RPT Installation Guide that came in this manual, visit the Support website at http://support.netgear.com. 4 For more information about the topics covered in the package. 1.
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...Note: Before you connect wired devices or computers, first install and set up your extender as described in the package. 1. Log in as described in the Universal WiFi Extender WN2000RPT Installation Guide that the extender LAN LED is designed to use only a wireless connection to the router. 3. ...Connect the extender power adapter, and plug it is on. If you have trouble connecting: ...
...Note: Before you connect wired devices or computers, first install and set up your extender as described in the package. 1. Log in as described in the Universal WiFi Extender WN2000RPT Installation Guide that the extender LAN LED is designed to use only a wireless connection to the router. 3. ...Connect the extender power adapter, and plug it is on. If you have trouble connecting: ...
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See the Universal WiFi Extender WN2000RPT Installation Guide for the extender: Getting Started 9 In the address field of your computer, launch an Internet browser such as Mozilla Firefox or Microsoft Internet Explorer. 2. Menu selections are on ... see Upgrade the Firmware on the left. On your browser, enter http://www.mywifiext.net. NETGEAR recommends that step you through the setup process. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Log In to the Extender You can log in to the extender to to include http:// when you type http://www.mywifiext.net in your browser. 3. If...
See the Universal WiFi Extender WN2000RPT Installation Guide for the extender: Getting Started 9 In the address field of your computer, launch an Internet browser such as Mozilla Firefox or Microsoft Internet Explorer. 2. Menu selections are on ... see Upgrade the Firmware on the left. On your browser, enter http://www.mywifiext.net. NETGEAR recommends that step you through the setup process. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Log In to the Extender You can log in to the extender to to include http:// when you type http://www.mywifiext.net in your browser. 3. If...
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... wireless client (the computer) that is set), then connecting with a random passphrase. WPS The extender tries to join the network. Note: You cannot use WPS during installation. To join the extender's network using WPS after installation: 1. The Universal WiFi Extender WN2000RPT Installation Guide explains how to use the Push 'N' Connect WPS button to connect...
... wireless client (the computer) that is set), then connecting with a random passphrase. WPS The extender tries to join the network. Note: You cannot use WPS during installation. To join the extender's network using WPS after installation: 1. The Universal WiFi Extender WN2000RPT Installation Guide explains how to use the Push 'N' Connect WPS button to connect...