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.... Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, and Vista are trademarks or registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR does not assume any means without notice. Technical Support Thank you for choosing NETGEAR. Statement of , the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein. 2 | Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT ©2010 NETGEAR, Inc. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored...
.... Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, and Vista are trademarks or registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR does not assume any means without notice. Technical Support Thank you for choosing NETGEAR. Statement of , the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein. 2 | Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT ©2010 NETGEAR, Inc. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored...
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.... NETGEAR recommends that you connect through the range extender is inherently slower than traffic routed directly from the network is poor. Getting Started | 5 The range extender connects to Use Your Range Extender NETGEAR recommends that you connect to the range extender only... 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 NETGEAR_EXT that is good enough. Range Extender in place. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT How the Range Extender Works The range extender works ...
.... NETGEAR recommends that you connect through the range extender is inherently slower than traffic routed directly from the network is poor. Getting Started | 5 The range extender connects to Use Your Range Extender NETGEAR recommends that you connect to the range extender only... 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 NETGEAR_EXT that is good enough. Range Extender in place. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT How the Range Extender Works The range extender works ...
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... a better line of sight between the range extender and the computer you prefer to place the range extender elsewhere, move the range extender to Extender Connection LED is no power outlet nearby, or you are 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. As...
... a better line of sight between the range extender and the computer you prefer to place the range extender elsewhere, move the range extender to Extender Connection LED is no power outlet nearby, or you are 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. As...
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... ports to connect wired devices such as Ethernet-enabled gaming consoles, printers, or PCs. Using an Ethernet cable to connect the range extender to a router. Getting Started | 7 Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Connect a PC to the Extender with an Ethernet cable. If you have trouble connecting: • If you connect wired devices or computers, first install and...
... ports to connect wired devices such as Ethernet-enabled gaming consoles, printers, or PCs. Using an Ethernet cable to connect the range extender to a router. Getting Started | 7 Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Connect a PC to the Extender with an Ethernet cable. If you have trouble connecting: • If you connect wired devices or computers, first install and...
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Getting Started Type admin for the range extender: Menu Status screen 8 | Chapter 1. The default password is password. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Log In to the Range Extender You can log in (see Set the Password on page 20). • If your range extender has an Internet connection, the Firmware ... or Microsoft Internet Explorer. 2. This screen shows what the current settings are prompted to view or change the extender's settings. 1. NETGEAR recommends that you set a more secure password after you type http://www.mywifiext.net in your browser. 3. You are ...
Getting Started Type admin for the range extender: Menu Status screen 8 | Chapter 1. The default password is password. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Log In to the Range Extender You can log in (see Set the Password on page 20). • If your range extender has an Internet connection, the Firmware ... or Microsoft Internet Explorer. 2. This screen shows what the current settings are prompted to view or change the extender's settings. 1. NETGEAR recommends that you set a more secure password after you type http://www.mywifiext.net in your browser. 3. You are ...
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Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Use the Smart Wizard to Set Up the Range Extender The Smart Wizard can exit. 2. After installation, to a wireless network. Log in to install your range extender. Getting Started | 9 The following screen displays: This is the same Smart Wizard that displays during installation as described in the package) explains how to the range extender... your range extender to connect to use the Smart Wizard again: 1. For information about more configuration options, see Chapter 2, Range Extender Network Settings. The Universal WiFi Extender WN2000RPT...
Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Use the Smart Wizard to Set Up the Range Extender The Smart Wizard can exit. 2. After installation, to a wireless network. Log in to install your range extender. Getting Started | 9 The following screen displays: This is the same Smart Wizard that displays during installation as described in the package) explains how to the range extender... your range extender to connect to use the Smart Wizard again: 1. For information about more configuration options, see Chapter 2, Range Extender Network Settings. The Universal WiFi Extender WN2000RPT...
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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. Make sure that the correct network name is shown, and then click Continue.The following screen: 7. Getting Started Click Finish. • If you are done making changes, disconnect your range extender from your wireless network...
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. Make sure that the correct network name is shown, and then click Continue.The following screen: 7. Getting Started Click Finish. • If you are done making changes, disconnect your range extender from your wireless network...
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... view these settings in the Wireless Settings screen, described in the following screen displays: 2. Range Extender Network Settings You can be used only to connect a computer to the range extender. 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...
... view these settings in the Wireless Settings screen, described in the following screen displays: 2. Range Extender Network Settings You can be used only to connect a computer to the range extender. 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...
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... the type of wireless security that you can select 64-bit or 128-bit encryption. Range Extender Network Settings | 13 Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Range Extender Wireless Settings You can use the Wireless Settings screen to change the network name (SSID) for the range extender's network and to display the following screen: 2. This will be disconnected when you want...
... the type of wireless security that you can select 64-bit or 128-bit encryption. Range Extender Network Settings | 13 Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Range Extender Wireless Settings You can use the Wireless Settings screen to change the network name (SSID) for the range extender's network and to display the following screen: 2. This will be disconnected when you want...
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...The default is even more secure than WEP. Enter 26 hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0-9, a-f, or A-F). 4. This automatically creates the keys. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT • WPA-PSK [TKIP]. Use your settings. 5. You can enter the passphrase to join the wireless network. 14 | Chapter 2. ...that support either WPA or WPA2, you can select authentication that support WPA, you can guide you will need to access the range extender. To use the passphrase or keys to type the encryption key in the Security Options section, select the WEP radio button. ...
...The default is even more secure than WEP. Enter 26 hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0-9, a-f, or A-F). 4. This automatically creates the keys. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT • WPA-PSK [TKIP]. Use your settings. 5. You can enter the passphrase to join the wireless network. 14 | Chapter 2. ...that support either WPA or WPA2, you can select authentication that support WPA, you can guide you will need to access the range extender. To use the passphrase or keys to type the encryption key in the Security Options section, select the WEP radio button. ...
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...PSK or WPA authentication is set as a static IP address. • Get Dynamically From Router. Range Extender Network Settings | 15 Range Extender IP Address Setup From the range extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Maintenance heading, select IP Address. Specify a static... of 0-9, a-f, or A-F). 5. The primary domain name server (DNS). - see your choice. 2. Gateway IP Address. Secondary DNS. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT • Key 1-Key 4. The subnet mask associated with Service Pack 2 or later. The four entries are set this up so...
...PSK or WPA authentication is set as a static IP address. • Get Dynamically From Router. Range Extender Network Settings | 15 Range Extender IP Address Setup From the range extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Maintenance heading, select IP Address. Specify a static... of 0-9, a-f, or A-F). 5. The primary domain name server (DNS). - see your choice. 2. Gateway IP Address. Secondary DNS. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT • Key 1-Key 4. The subnet mask associated with Service Pack 2 or later. The four entries are set this up so...
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... the current wireless connection. 16 | Chapter 2. The status of the range extender. The actual transmission (Tx) and receive (Rx) link rate in the Status screen. Table 1. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Status Screen When you connect to see device performance statistics such as... the number of packets sent and number of the range extender. Status Settings Field Hardware Version Firmware Version GUI ...
... the current wireless connection. 16 | Chapter 2. The status of the range extender. The actual transmission (Tx) and receive (Rx) link rate in the Status screen. Table 1. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Status Screen When you connect to see device performance statistics such as... the number of packets sent and number of the range extender. Status Settings Field Hardware Version Firmware Version GUI ...
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Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Table 1. The default is 255.255.255.0. Identifies the network DHCP server on the wireless network. The IP subnet mask associated with the LAN IP address of the wireless network. The channel of the range extender. On or Off. Configured. The default is 192.168.1.250. The location where the range extender is operating...
Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Table 1. The default is 255.255.255.0. Identifies the network DHCP server on the wireless network. The IP subnet mask associated with the LAN IP address of the wireless network. The channel of the range extender. On or Off. Configured. The default is 192.168.1.250. The location where the range extender is operating...
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Poll Interval Specify the poll interval frequency. Range Extender Network Settings Rx B/s The average line utilization for the LAN (local), and wireless LAN (WLAN) ports. Tx B/s The current line utilization-percentage of current ... received on this port since reset or manual clear. TxPkts The number of packets transmitted on this port since the last power cycle or reset. 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. Show Statistics ...
Poll Interval Specify the poll interval frequency. Range Extender Network Settings Rx B/s The average line utilization for the LAN (local), and wireless LAN (WLAN) ports. Tx B/s The current line utilization-percentage of current ... received on this port since reset or manual clear. TxPkts The number of packets transmitted on this port since the last power cycle or reset. 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. Show Statistics ...
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....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. Click Backup. 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. Restoring...
....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. Click Backup. 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. Restoring...
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... the changes that you might want to erase the configuration. NETGEAR strongly recommends that you made to the range extender settings), you set a more secure password. 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 changes that you might want to erase the configuration. NETGEAR strongly recommends that you made to the range extender settings), you set a more secure password. 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...
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...and select the new firmware. 4. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Upgrade the Firmware Unless you changed the settings in . CAUTION: Once you do anything else to install the new firmware on your computer. 3. Chapter 2. If it is available. Range Extender Network Settings | 21 The following screen... the Maintenance heading, select Firmware Upgrade. Do not alter these settings unless directed by NETGEAR support. Click Upload to the range extender until it onto your range extender. Use the Browse field to see if new firmware is , follow the onscreen prompts...
...and select the new firmware. 4. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Upgrade the Firmware Unless you changed the settings in . CAUTION: Once you do anything else to install the new firmware on your computer. 3. Chapter 2. If it is available. Range Extender Network Settings | 21 The following screen... the Maintenance heading, select Firmware Upgrade. Do not alter these settings unless directed by NETGEAR support. Click Upload to the range extender until it onto your range extender. Use the Browse field to see if new firmware is , follow the onscreen prompts...
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... cannot connect wirelessly to type the wireless name. • Disable Device's PIN. If you have to the extender. • Enable SSID Broadcast. Range Extender Network Settings If this check box is cleared, then the wireless network is used for a wireless connection. •...The PIN can view or configure the following settings: • Enable Wireless Access Point. 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. The ...
... cannot connect wirelessly to type the wireless name. • Disable Device's PIN. If you have to the extender. • Enable SSID Broadcast. Range Extender Network Settings If this check box is cleared, then the wireless network is used for a wireless connection. •...The PIN can view or configure the following settings: • Enable Wireless Access Point. 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. The ...
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...as Password25 or password25. Click Cancel, use an Ethernet cable to connect your computer to the router. If possible, move the range extender closer to the range extender. Make sure that you click Continue, the Smart Wizard starts again (see Log In to . If you chose, the following ... retype the passphrase or key. See Connect a PC to Set Up the Range Extender on page 7. and the If you click Exit, the Status screen displays with menu selections on the left (see Use the Smart Wizard to the Extender with an Ethernet Cable on page 9). Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT -
...as Password25 or password25. Click Cancel, use an Ethernet cable to connect your computer to the router. If possible, move the range extender closer to the range extender. Make sure that you click Continue, the Smart Wizard starts again (see Log In to . If you chose, the following ... retype the passphrase or key. See Connect a PC to Set Up the Range Extender on page 7. and the If you click Exit, the Status screen displays with menu selections on the left (see Use the Smart Wizard to the Extender with an Ethernet Cable on page 9). Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT -
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Factory Settings and Technical Specifications Downward compatible with DOCSIS 2.0, 1.1 and 1.0 26 | Appendix A. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Network protocol and standards compatibility Power adapter Physical specifications Environmental Interface Data and Routing Protocols: TCP/IP, DHCP server and ...
Factory Settings and Technical Specifications Downward compatible with DOCSIS 2.0, 1.1 and 1.0 26 | Appendix A. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Network protocol and standards compatibility Power adapter Physical specifications Environmental Interface Data and Routing Protocols: TCP/IP, DHCP server and ...