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... and the PC Positioning Your Range Extender The ideal location to place the range extender is half-way between the computer and the router. 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...; The best performance is delivered when both the Link Rate LED Extender Connection LED are using. Once the LEDs show that the range extender is working as you move the range extender closer to the router or to continue the setup process. 6 | Chapter 1. If the Link Rate LED is ...
... and the PC Positioning Your Range Extender The ideal location to place the range extender is half-way between the computer and the router. 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...; The best performance is delivered when both the Link Rate LED Extender Connection LED are using. Once the LEDs show that the range extender is working as you move the range extender closer to the router or to continue the setup process. 6 | Chapter 1. If the Link Rate LED is ...
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...: This is the same Smart Wizard that displays during installation as described in to the range extender. During installation, when you can help you set up your range extender. After installation, to use the Smart Wizard again: 1. Log in the installation guide. 3....Smart Wizard automatically displays. The Universal WiFi Extender WN2000RPT Installation Guide (included in the package) explains how to install your range extender to connect to a wireless network. Getting Started | 9 From the menu, select Setup Wizard. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Use the Smart Wizard to...
...: This is the same Smart Wizard that displays during installation as described in to the range extender. During installation, when you can help you set up your range extender. After installation, to use the Smart Wizard again: 1. Log in the installation guide. 3....Smart Wizard automatically displays. The Universal WiFi Extender WN2000RPT Installation Guide (included in the package) explains how to install your range extender to connect to a wireless network. Getting Started | 9 From the menu, select Setup Wizard. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Use the Smart Wizard to...
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..., select Add WPS Client. Either click the button on the range extender network. 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 your wireless network. The following... section. 12 | Chapter 2. button or press the • PIN Number. You can be used only to connect a computer to your wireless computer. Range Extender Network Settings The Universal WiFi Extender...
..., select Add WPS Client. Either click the button on the range extender network. 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 your wireless network. The following... section. 12 | Chapter 2. button or press the • PIN Number. You can be used only to connect a computer to your wireless computer. Range Extender Network Settings The Universal WiFi Extender...
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... or 128-bit encryption. If you will make it easier to identify your extender if more than WPA or WPA2. From the range extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Setup heading, select Wireless Settings to use on your network. • None. ...field, you click Apply. WEP uses encryption keys and data encryption for the extender's network: 1. To change the wireless settings for data security. 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...
... or 128-bit encryption. If you will make it easier to identify your extender if more than WPA or WPA2. From the range extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Setup heading, select Wireless Settings to use on your network. • None. ...field, you click Apply. WEP uses encryption keys and data encryption for the extender's network: 1. To change the wireless settings for data security. 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...
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... to save your settings. Range Extender IP Address Setup From the range extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net..., under the Maintenance heading, select IP Address. The IP Address screen shows whether the range extender... router assigns an IP address when the range extender connects to get its wireless network. This is... all computers and access points in the range extender: 1. The primary domain name server (DNS)....default. The static IP address. - Range Extender Network Settings | 15 Setting Up WPA, WPA2, ...
... to save your settings. Range Extender IP Address Setup From the range extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net..., under the Maintenance heading, select IP Address. The IP Address screen shows whether the range extender... router assigns an IP address when the range extender connects to get its wireless network. This is... all computers and access points in the range extender: 1. The primary domain name server (DNS)....default. The static IP address. - Range Extender Network Settings | 15 Setting Up WPA, WPA2, ...
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... Subnet Mask Gateway IP Address Domain Name Server Extender Wireless Settings Name (SSID) Region Channel Wireless AP Broadcast Name Wi-Fi Protected Setup Description The physical address of the range extender. The IP address of the range extender, as seen from the local area network (LAN...). The IP subnet mask associated with the LAN IP address of the wireless network. The channel of the range extender. Universal WiFi Range Extender ...
... Subnet Mask Gateway IP Address Domain Name Server Extender Wireless Settings Name (SSID) Region Channel Wireless AP Broadcast Name Wi-Fi Protected Setup Description The physical address of the range extender. The IP address of the range extender, as seen from the local area network (LAN...). The IP subnet mask associated with the LAN IP address of the wireless network. The channel of the range extender. Universal WiFi Range Extender ...
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Enable the extender to work as a...or wireless devices that are not on the list are allowed to connect to the extender. • Enable SSID Broadcast. If this check box is selected, the settings in... If this check box disables the extender's PIN. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT To view or change the advanced wireless settings: From the range extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net,...view or configure the following settings: • Enable Wireless Access Point. Enable the extender to broadcast its wireless network name (SSID). Selecting this check box is cleared, then the ...
Enable the extender to work as a...or wireless devices that are not on the list are allowed to connect to the extender. • Enable SSID Broadcast. If this check box is selected, the settings in... If this check box disables the extender's PIN. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT To view or change the advanced wireless settings: From the range extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net,...view or configure the following settings: • Enable Wireless Access Point. Enable the extender to broadcast its wireless network name (SSID). Selecting this check box is cleared, then the ...
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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. 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.
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...extender to a router, move the extender to a different location half-way between the extender and the computer you are green. As you move the extender closer to the computer. Figure 3. Getting Started 7 Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT The extender LEDs can help you tell if the extender is correctly set up the extender...location, open a browser and go to http://www.mywifiext.net to Extender Connection LED is green, the extender is green. If the Link Rate LED is green or amber and the PC to continue the setup process. If you find a location where the Link Rate LED is...
...extender to a router, move the extender to a different location half-way between the extender and the computer you are green. As you move the extender closer to the computer. Figure 3. Getting Started 7 Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT The extender LEDs can help you tell if the extender is correctly set up the extender...location, open a browser and go to http://www.mywifiext.net to Extender Connection LED is green, the extender is green. If the Link Rate LED is green or amber and the PC to continue the setup process. If you find a location where the Link Rate LED is...
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...computer, launch an Internet browser such as Mozilla Firefox or Microsoft Internet Explorer. 2. NETGEAR recommends that you set up , the browser automatically goes to www.mywifiext.net and displays the NETGEAR Genie screens that step you do not see Upgrade the Firmware on page 24), and...setup process. The default password is password. Type admin for the extender: Getting Started 9 Menu selections are for the user name. If you type http://www.mywifiext.net in your browser. 3. The Status screen shows what the current settings are on the left. See the Universal WiFi Extender...
...computer, launch an Internet browser such as Mozilla Firefox or Microsoft Internet Explorer. 2. NETGEAR recommends that you set up , the browser automatically goes to www.mywifiext.net and displays the NETGEAR Genie screens that step you do not see Upgrade the Firmware on page 24), and...setup process. The default password is password. Type admin for the extender: Getting Started 9 Menu selections are for the user name. If you type http://www.mywifiext.net in your browser. 3. The Status screen shows what the current settings are on the left. See the Universal WiFi Extender...
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... WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Use the Setup Wizard The Setup Wizard can help you set up your wireless network and click Continue. Either select a network from the list, or select the Manually input my wireless SSID radio button and type the SSID. 3. Enter the passphrase for your extender... to connect to a wireless network. The following screen displays: This is the same Smart Wizard that displays during installation as described in the installation guide. 2. Select Setup Wizard. For information about more configuration options, see...
... WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Use the Setup Wizard The Setup Wizard can help you set up your wireless network and click Continue. Either select a network from the list, or select the Manually input my wireless SSID radio button and type the SSID. 3. Enter the passphrase for your extender... to connect to a wireless network. The following screen displays: This is the same Smart Wizard that displays during installation as described in the installation guide. 2. Select Setup Wizard. For information about more configuration options, see...
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...the list and click Continue. Enter your home network. 1. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Connect the Extender to an Existing Network You can wirelessly connect the extender to your network's passphrase or key and click Continue. The extender scans for suggestions. 2. If you selected the manual option, you... prompted to type the network name (SSID) and to enter the password to an Existing Network. Select Setup > Connect to access it is up and running, see Positioning Your Extender on page 7 for wireless networks, and displays a list. If your wireless network is not on the...
...the list and click Continue. Enter your home network. 1. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Connect the Extender to an Existing Network You can wirelessly connect the extender to your network's passphrase or key and click Continue. The extender scans for suggestions. 2. If you selected the manual option, you... prompted to type the network name (SSID) and to enter the password to an Existing Network. Select Setup > Connect to access it is up and running, see Positioning Your Extender on page 7 for wireless networks, and displays a list. If your wireless network is not on the...
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... for 2 minutes. Select a radio button. • Push Button (recommended). Go to the extender's network without entering the wireless network passphrase or key. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Use WPS to Add a Computer to the Extender's Wireless Network WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) lets you connect a computer or wireless device to your wireless computer. Select the...
... for 2 minutes. Select a radio button. • Push Button (recommended). Go to the extender's network without entering the wireless network passphrase or key. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Use WPS to Add a Computer to the Extender's Wireless Network WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) lets you connect a computer or wireless device to your wireless computer. Select the...
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Select Setup > Wireless Settings to set up wireless security. Any wireless computer or device is less secure than WPA or WPA2. WEP is an older standard, and is allowed to join this standard. WEP uses encryption keys and data encryption for the extender's network: ...older computers do not change the network name (SSID) for the extender's network and to display the following screen: 2. Extender Network Settings 16 Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Extender Wireless Settings You can use on your extender network. This will be disconnected when you can enter a passphrase...
Select Setup > Wireless Settings to set up wireless security. Any wireless computer or device is less secure than WPA or WPA2. WEP is an older standard, and is allowed to join this standard. WEP uses encryption keys and data encryption for the extender's network: ...older computers do not change the network name (SSID) for the extender's network and to display the following screen: 2. Extender Network Settings 16 Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Extender Wireless Settings You can use on your extender network. This will be disconnected when you can enter a passphrase...
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... key generation. You can manually or automatically program the four data encryption keys. Data transmissions are not case-sensitive. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT 4. To use the passphrase or keys to type the encryption key in your network. Enter 10 hexadecimal digits (any... combination of the four keys will need to access the extender. The wireless network router assigns an IP address when the extender connects to get its wireless network. Extender IP Address Setup Select extender Maintenance > IP Address to display the following screen: The IP Address...
... key generation. You can manually or automatically program the four data encryption keys. Data transmissions are not case-sensitive. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT 4. To use the passphrase or keys to type the encryption key in your network. Enter 10 hexadecimal digits (any... combination of the four keys will need to access the extender. The wireless network router assigns an IP address when the extender connects to get its wireless network. Extender IP Address Setup Select extender Maintenance > IP Address to display the following screen: The IP Address...
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... (DNS) of the wireless network. The channel of the wireless network. Extender Network Settings 20 The physical address of the extender, as seen from the local area network (LAN). Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Table 2. If you upgrade the firmware, this SSID, also called the...(SSID) Connection Status Link Rate 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 Name Wi-Fi Protected Setup Description The language version running on ...
... (DNS) of the wireless network. The channel of the wireless network. Extender Network Settings 20 The physical address of the extender, as seen from the local area network (LAN). Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Table 2. If you upgrade the firmware, this SSID, also called the...(SSID) Connection Status Link Rate 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 Name Wi-Fi Protected Setup Description The language version running on ...
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... this check box is used for a wireless connection. • Setup Access List. If you have to the network. Extender Network Settings 25 If this check box disables the extender's PIN. Do not alter these settings unless directed by NETGEAR support. Enable the extender to broadcast its wireless network name (SSID). The following screen displays...wireless network is already configured with the optimum settings. The PIN can view or configure the following settings: • Enable Wireless Access Point. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Advanced Wireless Settings The...
... this check box is used for a wireless connection. • Setup Access List. If you have to the network. Extender Network Settings 25 If this check box disables the extender's PIN. Do not alter these settings unless directed by NETGEAR support. Enable the extender to broadcast its wireless network name (SSID). The following screen displays...wireless network is already configured with the optimum settings. The PIN can view or configure the following settings: • Enable Wireless Access Point. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Advanced Wireless Settings The...
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See Use the Setup Wizard on page 10. • If the Smart Wizard does not find your wireless network is turned on page 9). If you use the Smart Wizard, and the extender cannot connect to the router or cannot get a wireless connection working, you can use the Smart ...these reasons: • The network name, passphrase, or key might have been typed incorrectly. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT - If the network is not the same as Password25 or password25. If the extender does not connect to the selected network. If you chose, the following message: You are connecting...
See Use the Setup Wizard on page 10. • If the Smart Wizard does not find your wireless network is turned on page 9). If you use the Smart Wizard, and the extender cannot connect to the router or cannot get a wireless connection working, you can use the Smart ...these reasons: • The network name, passphrase, or key might have been typed incorrectly. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT - If the network is not the same as Password25 or password25. If the extender does not connect to the selected network. If you chose, the following message: You are connecting...