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... http://www.mywifiext.net to continue the setup process. 6 | Chapter 1. and the PC to • A workable performance is delivered when the Link Rate LED is amber to Extender Connection LED is a clear line of sight between the range extender and the wireless router and also a... the range extender as expected. 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 Extender Connection LED is green, the range extender is delivered when both the Link Rate LED Extender Connection LED ...
... http://www.mywifiext.net to continue the setup process. 6 | Chapter 1. and the PC to • A workable performance is delivered when the Link Rate LED is amber to Extender Connection LED is a clear line of sight between the range extender and the wireless router and also a... the range extender as expected. 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 Extender Connection LED is green, the range extender is delivered when both the Link Rate LED Extender Connection LED ...
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..., to a wireless network. During installation, when you can help you set up your range extender. From the menu, select Setup Wizard. The following screen displays: This is the same Smart Wizard that displays during installation as... described in to install your range extender to connect to use the Smart Wizard again: 1. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Use the Smart Wizard to Set Up the Range Extender The Smart Wizard can exit. 2. The Universal WiFi Extender...
..., to a wireless network. During installation, when you can help you set up your range extender. From the menu, select Setup Wizard. The following screen displays: This is the same Smart Wizard that displays during installation as... described in to install your range extender to connect to use the Smart Wizard again: 1. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Use the Smart Wizard to Set Up the Range Extender The Smart Wizard can exit. 2. The Universal WiFi Extender...
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...://www.mywifiext.net, under the Setup heading, select Add WPS Client. The following section. 12 | Chapter 2. button or press the • PIN Number. If you are using a PIN, it tries for 4 minutes. 3. Either click the button on the range extender network. Go to the range extender. The Universal WiFi Extender WN2000RPT Installation Guide explains how...
...://www.mywifiext.net, under the Setup heading, select Add WPS Client. The following section. 12 | Chapter 2. button or press the • PIN Number. If you are using a PIN, it tries for 4 minutes. 3. Either click the button on the range extender network. Go to the range extender. The Universal WiFi Extender WN2000RPT Installation Guide explains how...
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...type of wireless security that you set up . WEP uses encryption keys and data encryption for the extender's network: 1. From the range extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Setup heading, select Wireless Settings to display the following screen: 2. WEP is an older standard, and ...an open (no wireless security is set up ). Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Range Extender Wireless Settings You can use the Wireless Settings screen to change the extender's wireless settings, you will make it easier to identify your extender if more than WPA or WPA2. If you do not ...
...type of wireless security that you set up . WEP uses encryption keys and data encryption for the extender's network: 1. From the range extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Setup heading, select Wireless Settings to display the following screen: 2. WEP is an older standard, and ...an open (no wireless security is set up ). Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Range Extender Wireless Settings You can use the Wireless Settings screen to change the extender's wireless settings, you will make it easier to identify your extender if more than WPA or WPA2. If you do not ...
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Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT • Key 1-Key 4. You can be the default. The four entries ...used on which of the four keys will be used only to decrypt received data. Range Extender IP Address Setup From the range extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Maintenance heading, select IP Address. Most ... your settings. WPA with Service Pack 2 or later. The wireless network router assigns an IP address when the range extender connects to save your settings. The primary domain name server (DNS). - Secondary DNS. The secondary domain name server ...
Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT • Key 1-Key 4. You can be the default. The four entries ...used on which of the four keys will be used only to decrypt received data. Range Extender IP Address Setup From the range extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Maintenance heading, select IP Address. Most ... your settings. WPA with Service Pack 2 or later. The wireless network router assigns an IP address when the range extender connects to save your settings. The primary domain name server (DNS). - Secondary DNS. The secondary domain name server ...
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... Settings Name (SSID) Region Channel Wireless AP Broadcast Name Wi-Fi Protected Setup Description The physical address of the range extender. The IP subnet mask associated with the LAN IP address of the range extender, as seen from the local area network (LAN). The channel of the wireless network ...gateway. On or Off. The IP address of the wireless network. The location where the range extender is 255.255.255.0. The default is 192.168.1.250. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Table 1. The name (SSID) or the wireless network.
... Settings Name (SSID) Region Channel Wireless AP Broadcast Name Wi-Fi Protected Setup Description The physical address of the range extender. The IP subnet mask associated with the LAN IP address of the range extender, as seen from the local area network (LAN). The channel of the wireless network ...gateway. On or Off. The IP address of the wireless network. The location where the range extender is 255.255.255.0. The default is 192.168.1.250. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Table 1. The name (SSID) or the wireless network.
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... cleared, then the wireless network is used for a wireless connection. • Setup Access List. Enable the extender to type the wireless name. • Disable Device'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, under the Advanced heading, select Wireless...
... cleared, then the wireless network is used for a wireless connection. • Setup Access List. Enable the extender to type the wireless name. • Disable Device'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, under the Advanced heading, select Wireless...
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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. 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
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...green. Note that is outside the range of your computer. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT The extender LEDs can help you tell if the extender is correctly set up the extender and continue to check the LEDs. Figure 3. As you move the extender closer to the router or to a different spot where it ... in a good location, open a browser and go to http://www.mywifiext.net to continue the setup process. Getting Started 7 If the Link Rate LED is green or amber and the PC to Extender Connection LED is working as expected. and the PC to • A workable performance is delivered...
...green. Note that is outside the range of your computer. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT The extender LEDs can help you tell if the extender is correctly set up the extender and continue to check the LEDs. Figure 3. As you move the extender closer to the router or to a different spot where it ... in a good location, open a browser and go to http://www.mywifiext.net to continue the setup process. Getting Started 7 If the Link Rate LED is green or amber and the PC to Extender Connection LED is working as expected. and the PC to • A workable performance is delivered...
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See the Universal WiFi Extender WN2000RPT Installation Guide for new firmware at the NETGEAR website. • The Status screen displays. On your browser, enter http://www.mywifiext.net. The default password is password. Menu selections are on page 24), ... see Upgrade the Firmware on the left. The Status screen shows what the current settings are prompted to www.mywifiext.net and displays the NETGEAR Genie screens that you through the setup process. In the address field of your computer, launch an Internet browser such as Mozilla Firefox or Microsoft Internet Explorer. 2.
See the Universal WiFi Extender WN2000RPT Installation Guide for new firmware at the NETGEAR website. • The Status screen displays. On your browser, enter http://www.mywifiext.net. The default password is password. Menu selections are on page 24), ... see Upgrade the Firmware on the left. The Status screen shows what the current settings are prompted to www.mywifiext.net and displays the NETGEAR Genie screens that you through the setup process. In the address field of your computer, launch an Internet browser such as Mozilla Firefox or Microsoft Internet Explorer. 2.
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Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Use the Setup Wizard The Setup Wizard can help you set up your wireless network and click Continue. The next screen displays: Getting Started 10 Select Setup Wizard. Either select a network from the list, or select the Manually input my wireless SSID ... Smart Wizard that displays during installation as described in the installation guide. 2. Enter the passphrase for your extender to connect to a wireless network. For information about more configuration options, see Chapter 2, Extender Network Settings. To use the Setup Wizard: 1.
Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Use the Setup Wizard The Setup Wizard can help you set up your wireless network and click Continue. The next screen displays: Getting Started 10 Select Setup Wizard. Either select a network from the list, or select the Manually input my wireless SSID ... Smart Wizard that displays during installation as described in the installation guide. 2. Enter the passphrase for your extender to connect to a wireless network. For information about more configuration options, see Chapter 2, Extender Network Settings. To use the Setup Wizard: 1.
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Select Setup > Connect to an Existing Network. Enter your network from the list and click Continue. Click the radio button to select your network's passphrase or key ... on page 7 for wireless networks, and displays a list. The extender joins your home network. 1. If your wireless network is up and running, see Positioning Your Extender on the list, and it : 3. Extender Network Settings 14 The extender scans for suggestions. 2. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Connect the Extender to an Existing Network You can wirelessly connect the...
Select Setup > Connect to an Existing Network. Enter your network from the list and click Continue. Click the radio button to select your network's passphrase or key ... on page 7 for wireless networks, and displays a list. The extender joins your home network. 1. If your wireless network is up and running, see Positioning Your Extender on the list, and it : 3. Extender Network Settings 14 The extender scans for suggestions. 2. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Connect the Extender to an Existing Network You can wirelessly connect the...
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... with a random passphrase. If your extender network is open (no wireless security is attempting to your wireless computer. The Universal WiFi Extender WN2000RPT Installation Guide explains how to use the Push 'N' Connect WPS button to connect the extender to join the network. Go to...in the Wireless Settings screen, described in the following screen displays: 2. 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 connect. WPS supports WPA ...
... with a random passphrase. If your extender network is open (no wireless security is attempting to your wireless computer. The Universal WiFi Extender WN2000RPT Installation Guide explains how to use the Push 'N' Connect WPS button to connect the extender to join the network. Go to...in the Wireless Settings screen, described in the following screen displays: 2. 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 connect. WPS supports WPA ...
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... computer or device is an open (no wireless security is more than WEP. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Extender Wireless Settings You can enter a passphrase to join the extender's wireless network. • WPA2-PSK [AES]. Select Setup > Wireless Settings to join the extender's wireless network. This is allowed to join this standard. WPA is set up...
... computer or device is an open (no wireless security is more than WEP. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Extender Wireless Settings You can enter a passphrase to join the extender's wireless network. • WPA2-PSK [AES]. Select Setup > Wireless Settings to join the extender's wireless network. This is allowed to join this standard. WPA is set up...
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...points in order to join the wireless network. • Key 1-Key 4. Most networks are always encrypted using the default key. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT 4. Enter the encryption keys. These values are disabled if WPA-PSK or WPA authentication is selected. 6. Enter 10 hexadecimal digits ...(this is the most common setting), or is set to access the extender. Extender IP Address Setup Select extender Maintenance > IP Address to display the following screen: The IP Address screen shows whether the extender is set up so that the router automatically does this. The four ...
...points in order to join the wireless network. • Key 1-Key 4. Most networks are always encrypted using the default key. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT 4. Enter the encryption keys. These values are disabled if WPA-PSK or WPA authentication is selected. 6. Enter 10 hexadecimal digits ...(this is the most common setting), or is set to access the extender. Extender IP Address Setup Select extender Maintenance > IP Address to display the following screen: The IP Address screen shows whether the extender is set up so that the router automatically does this. The four ...
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...Channel Wireless AP Broadcast Name Wi-Fi Protected Setup Description The language version running on the wireless network. On or Off. Your extender is 255.255.255.0. The physical address of the wireless network gateway. Extender Network Settings 20 The channel of the wireless... network. Status Settings (continued) Field GUI Language Version Connection Status to this field changes. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Table...
...Channel Wireless AP Broadcast Name Wi-Fi Protected Setup Description The language version running on the wireless network. On or Off. Your extender is 255.255.255.0. The physical address of the wireless network gateway. Extender Network Settings 20 The channel of the wireless... network. Status Settings (continued) Field GUI Language Version Connection Status to this field changes. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Table...
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...this check box is hidden. Extender Network Settings 25 Do not alter these settings unless directed by NETGEAR support. Incorrect settings might disable the extender unexpectedly. To view or change the advanced wireless settings: From the extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net... connect wirelessly to type the wireless name. • Disable Device's PIN. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Advanced Wireless Settings The extender is used for a wireless connection. • Setup Access List. If this check box is selected, the settings in the Wireless Settings...
...this check box is hidden. Extender Network Settings 25 Do not alter these settings unless directed by NETGEAR support. Incorrect settings might disable the extender unexpectedly. To view or change the advanced wireless settings: From the extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net... connect wirelessly to type the wireless name. • Disable Device's PIN. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Advanced Wireless Settings The extender is used for a wireless connection. • Setup Access List. If this check box is selected, the settings in the Wireless Settings...
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... these reasons: • The network name, passphrase, or key might have been typed incorrectly. See Connect a PC to Extender Connection LED is turned on page 8. Make sure that you use the Smart Wizard to select the network from the router,... is delivered when the Link Rate LED is amber PC to the Extender with menu selections on the left (see Use the Setup Wizard on page 9). If the extender does not connect to the network that there are no physical obstacles between...: Connection was not established to run through set up and running. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT -
... these reasons: • The network name, passphrase, or key might have been typed incorrectly. See Connect a PC to Extender Connection LED is turned on page 8. Make sure that you use the Smart Wizard to select the network from the router,... is delivered when the Link Rate LED is amber PC to the Extender with menu selections on the left (see Use the Setup Wizard on page 9). If the extender does not connect to the network that there are no physical obstacles between...: Connection was not established to run through set up and running. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT -