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... to an Existing Network 11 Use WPS to Add a PC to the Range Extender's Wireless Network 12 Range Extender Wireless Settings 13 Setting Up WEP 14 Setting Up WPA, WPA2, or WPA + WPA2 15 Range Extender IP Address Setup 15 Status Screen 16 Show Statistics 18 Network... Devices 19 Back Up and Manage Range Extender Settings 19 Backing Up Settings 19 Restoring Settings 19 Erasing the Settings 20 Set the Password 20 Upgrade the Firmware 21 Advanced Wireless Settings 21 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Smart Wizard FAQs 23 Connecting to http://www.mywifiext....
... to an Existing Network 11 Use WPS to Add a PC to the Range Extender's Wireless Network 12 Range Extender Wireless Settings 13 Setting Up WEP 14 Setting Up WPA, WPA2, or WPA + WPA2 15 Range Extender IP Address Setup 15 Status Screen 16 Show Statistics 18 Network... Devices 19 Back Up and Manage Range Extender Settings 19 Backing Up Settings 19 Restoring Settings 19 Erasing the Settings 20 Set the Password 20 Upgrade the Firmware 21 Advanced Wireless Settings 21 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Smart Wizard FAQs 23 Connecting to http://www.mywifiext....
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The wireless connection between the range extender and the router is powered on. Rear Panel Restore Factory Settings Power Power On/Off button Figure 1. The range extender is good. Getting Started | 4 Getting Started 1 Front Panel Front View LEDs and Button Link Rate Extender ...
The wireless connection between the range extender and the router is powered on. Rear Panel Restore Factory Settings Power Power On/Off button Figure 1. The range extender is good. Getting Started | 4 Getting Started 1 Front Panel Front View LEDs and Button Link Rate Extender ...
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... Rate LED Extender Connection LED are using. 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 the computer. and the PC to • A workable performance is delivered when the Link Rate LED is amber...
... Rate LED Extender Connection LED are using. 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 the computer. and the PC to • A workable performance is delivered when the Link Rate LED is amber...
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... quickly, the computer might still need a couple of minutes to recognize the Ethernet LAN connection before you connect wired devices or computers, first install and set up your Ethernet cable is securely connected to the range extender and the computer, and that came in the following section. Getting Started | 7 Universal WiFi...
... quickly, the computer might still need a couple of minutes to recognize the Ethernet LAN connection before you connect wired devices or computers, first install and set up your Ethernet cable is securely connected to the range extender and the computer, and that came in the following section. Getting Started | 7 Universal WiFi...
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... on page 21), and the software automatically checks for new firmware at the NETGEAR website. • The Status screen displays with the menu on page 20). • If your browser. 3. Getting Started This screen shows what the current settings are prompted to enter a user name and password: If you do not see...
... on page 21), and the software automatically checks for new firmware at the NETGEAR website. • The Status screen displays with the menu on page 20). • If your browser. 3. Getting Started This screen shows what the current settings are prompted to enter a user name and password: If you do not see...
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...list, or select the Manually input my wireless SSID radio button and type the SSID. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Use the Smart Wizard to Set Up the Range Extender The Smart Wizard can help you can exit. 2. Note: Once you begin using the Smart Wizard, you must complete... all of its steps before you set up your range extender to connect to a wireless network. For information about more configuration options, see Chapter 2, Range Extender Network Settings. Log in the installation guide. 3.
...list, or select the Manually input my wireless SSID radio button and type the SSID. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Use the Smart Wizard to Set Up the Range Extender The Smart Wizard can help you can exit. 2. Note: Once you begin using the Smart Wizard, you must complete... all of its steps before you set up your range extender to connect to a wireless network. For information about more configuration options, see Chapter 2, Range Extender Network Settings. Log in the installation guide. 3.
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If your home network. 1. Range Extender Network Settings | 11 Chapter 2. Connect the Range Extender to an Existing Network You can use your Internet browser to go to http://www.mywifiext.net as described ... range extender scans for suggestions. 2. The next screen displays: 3. Click the radio button to an Existing Network. Enter your wireless network. 2. Range Extender Network Settings 2 To change settings, connect the range extender to your network from the list and click Continue. The range extender joins your network's passphrase or key and click...
If your home network. 1. Range Extender Network Settings | 11 Chapter 2. Connect the Range Extender to an Existing Network You can use your Internet browser to go to http://www.mywifiext.net as described ... range extender scans for suggestions. 2. The next screen displays: 3. Click the radio button to an Existing Network. Enter your wireless network. 2. Range Extender Network Settings 2 To change settings, connect the range extender to your network from the list and click Continue. The range extender joins your network's passphrase or key and click...
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...The first time you add a WPS client, WPS automatically sets the range extender's wireless security to the range extender. Range Extender Network Settings Use its WPS software to try to connect to WPA2 + WPA with WPS automatically sets WPA2 + WPA wireless security on the range extender network.... Either click the button on the range extender can view these settings in the Wireless Settings screen, described in the following screen displays: 2. If you are using WPS after installation: 1. Universal WiFi Range ...
...The first time you add a WPS client, WPS automatically sets the range extender's wireless security to the range extender. Range Extender Network Settings Use its WPS software to try to connect to WPA2 + WPA with WPS automatically sets WPA2 + WPA wireless security on the range extender network.... Either click the button on the range extender can view these settings in the Wireless Settings screen, described in the following screen displays: 2. If you are using WPS after installation: 1. Universal WiFi Range ...
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...security key that you want to use a wireless computer to change the extender's wireless settings, you will make it easier to customize your extender if more than WPA or WPA2. To change these settings, the network name is NETGEAR_EXT, and the network is open wireless network. From the... Apply. Note: If you use on your neighborhood. 3. This will be disconnected when you do not change the wireless settings for data security. Range Extender Network Settings | 13 In the Security Options section of the screen, select the type of wireless security that you can select 64-bit...
...security key that you want to use a wireless computer to change the extender's wireless settings, you will make it easier to customize your extender if more than WPA or WPA2. To change these settings, the network name is NETGEAR_EXT, and the network is open wireless network. From the... Apply. Note: If you use on your neighborhood. 3. This will be disconnected when you do not change the wireless settings for data security. Range Extender Network Settings | 13 In the Security Options section of the screen, select the type of wireless security that you can select 64-bit...
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...WEP. When using wireless computers or devices that support WPA, you can guide you use both the Shared Key and WEP encryption settings. 3. Security is separate from the data encryption. This automatically creates the keys. When using wireless computers or devices that requires...generate the keys, enter a passphrase, and click Generate. You can manually or automatically program the four data encryption keys. Select the encryption strength setting: • WEP 64-bit encryption. Enter 10 hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0-9, a-f, or A-F). • WEP 128-bit encryption. ...
...WEP. When using wireless computers or devices that support WPA, you can guide you use both the Shared Key and WEP encryption settings. 3. Security is separate from the data encryption. This automatically creates the keys. When using wireless computers or devices that requires...generate the keys, enter a passphrase, and click Generate. You can manually or automatically program the four data encryption keys. Select the encryption strength setting: • WEP 64-bit encryption. Enter 10 hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0-9, a-f, or A-F). • WEP 128-bit encryption. ...
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...The four entries are not case-sensitive. Click Apply to its IP address dynamically from the router (this is the most common setting), or is set this . • Use Static IP Address. The wireless network router assigns an IP address when the range extender connects to save...IP address. - The IP address for the WPA or WPA2 option of 0-9, a-f, or A-F). 5. The primary domain name server (DNS). - Range Extender Network Settings | 15 For WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK, enter the passphrase. 4. Specify a static IP address. Secondary DNS. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT • Key...
...The four entries are not case-sensitive. Click Apply to its IP address dynamically from the router (this is the most common setting), or is set this . • Use Static IP Address. The wireless network router assigns an IP address when the range extender connects to save...IP address. - The IP address for the WPA or WPA2 option of 0-9, a-f, or A-F). 5. The primary domain name server (DNS). - Range Extender Network Settings | 15 For WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK, enter the passphrase. 4. Specify a static IP address. Secondary DNS. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT • Key...
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... page 18. • The following table describes the fields in the current wireless connection. 16 | Chapter 2. Your range extender is set up to connect to http://www.mywifiext.net, after the automatic firmware check, the Status screen displays. The status of your range extender...connected or disconnected). See Show Statistics on the range extender. If you upgrade the firmware, this field changes. Range Extender Network Settings Table 1. The current firmware version of the range extender. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Status Screen When you connect to this SSID...
... page 18. • The following table describes the fields in the current wireless connection. 16 | Chapter 2. Your range extender is set up to connect to http://www.mywifiext.net, after the automatic firmware check, the Status screen displays. The status of your range extender...connected or disconnected). See Show Statistics on the range extender. If you upgrade the firmware, this field changes. Range Extender Network Settings Table 1. The current firmware version of the range extender. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Status Screen When you connect to this SSID...
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.... Chapter 2. Identifies the network DHCP server on the wireless network. The location where the range extender is 255.255.255.0. Range Extender Network Settings | 17 Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Table 1. The IP address of the wireless network gateway. The IP address of the Domain Name Server ...(DNS) of the range extender, as seen from the local area network (LAN). On or Off. On or Off. Status Settings (Continued) Field Extender PC Info MAC Address IP Address DHCP Server IP Subnet Mask Gateway IP Address Domain Name Server Extender Wireless...
.... Chapter 2. Identifies the network DHCP server on the wireless network. The location where the range extender is 255.255.255.0. Range Extender Network Settings | 17 Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Table 1. The IP address of the wireless network gateway. The IP address of the Domain Name Server ...(DNS) of the range extender, as seen from the local area network (LAN). On or Off. On or Off. Status Settings (Continued) Field Extender PC Info MAC Address IP Address DHCP Server IP Subnet Mask Gateway IP Address Domain Name Server Extender Wireless...
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... utilization for the LAN (local), and wireless LAN (WLAN) ports. If you change takes effect. 18 | Chapter 2. Range Extender Network Settings TxPkts The number of packets transmitted on this value, click Set Interval so that your change this port since reset or manual clear. Collisions The number of collisions on this port...
... utilization for the LAN (local), and wireless LAN (WLAN) ports. If you change takes effect. 18 | Chapter 2. Range Extender Network Settings TxPkts The number of packets transmitted on this value, click Set Interval so that your change this port since reset or manual clear. Collisions The number of collisions on this port...
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... You can give the file a meaningful name at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Maintenance heading, select Backup Settings to display this screen. If you do not have your browser set up to save downloaded files automatically, locate where you save the file. 3. Locate and select the previously saved ... at http://www.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 time, such as a file on your range extender working correctly, you know that the device has...
... You can give the file a meaningful name at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Maintenance heading, select Backup Settings to display this screen. If you do not have your browser set up to save downloaded files automatically, locate where you save the file. 3. Locate and select the previously saved ... at http://www.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 time, such as a file on your range extender working correctly, you know that the device has...
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...anything else to the range extender until it finishes restarting! 4. Set the Password The user name to erase the configuration. Range Extender Network Settings NETGEAR strongly recommends that you made to the range extender settings), you might want to access the range extender is password. ...From the range extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Maintenance heading, select Set Password. To erase the...
...anything else to the range extender until it finishes restarting! 4. Set the Password The user name to erase the configuration. Range Extender Network Settings NETGEAR strongly recommends that you made to the range extender settings), you might want to access the range extender is password. ...From the range extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Maintenance heading, select Set Password. To erase the...
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... Check to the range extender until it finishes restarting! Advanced Wireless Settings The range extender is available: 1. Chapter 2. Do not alter these settings unless directed by NETGEAR support. The following screen displays: 2. Range Extender Network Settings | 21 To check for New Version Upon Login check box. CAUTION:...locate and select the new firmware. 4. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Upgrade the Firmware Unless you changed the settings in the Firmware Upgrade screen previously, the range extender is set up to download it onto your range extender. Incorrect...
... Check to the range extender until it finishes restarting! Advanced Wireless Settings The range extender is available: 1. Chapter 2. Do not alter these settings unless directed by NETGEAR support. The following screen displays: 2. Range Extender Network Settings | 21 To check for New Version Upon Login check box. CAUTION:...locate and select the new firmware. 4. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Upgrade the Firmware Unless you changed the settings in the Firmware Upgrade screen previously, the range extender is set up to download it onto your range extender. Incorrect...
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...the wireless network is hidden. When this check box is used for a wireless connection. • Setup Access List. Range Extender Network Settings The following settings: • Enable Wireless Access Point. To join a hidden wireless network, you use an access list, then computers that are not ... list are allowed to connect to join the wireless network. 22 | Chapter 2. If this check box is selected, the settings in the Wireless Settings screen stay the same when WPS is cleared, then computers or wireless devices cannot connect wirelessly to type the wireless name. ...
...the wireless network is hidden. When this check box is used for a wireless connection. • Setup Access List. Range Extender Network Settings The following settings: • Enable Wireless Access Point. To join a hidden wireless network, you use an access list, then computers that are not ... list are allowed to connect to join the wireless network. 22 | Chapter 2. If this check box is selected, the settings in the Wireless Settings screen stay the same when WPS is cleared, then computers or wireless devices cannot connect wirelessly to type the wireless name. ...
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... an error page, make sure that you include http:// when you type this URL in Appendix B). Make sure that the range extender is correctly set up to use DHCP (click the link to the online document Preparing Your Network in the address field of your computer is connected to the... Range Extender on page 6. 2. It is very likely that your computer is set up , and clicking the Refresh button in your computer has an IP address in the Smart Wizard. I do ? Connecting to http://www.mywifiext.net...
... an error page, make sure that you include http:// when you type this URL in Appendix B). Make sure that the range extender is correctly set up to use DHCP (click the link to the online document Preparing Your Network in the address field of your computer is connected to the... Range Extender on page 6. 2. It is very likely that your computer is set up , and clicking the Refresh button in your computer has an IP address in the Smart Wizard. I do ? Connecting to http://www.mywifiext.net...
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...Extender WN2000RPT - Make sure that you can select it is not displayed in the Select Existing Network screen), check to see if your computer to Set Up the Range Extender on page 8). 24 | Chapter 3. If you are not able to connect to the router. If possible, move the...Internet. The best connection is established when there is red, this happens it displays the following message displays: Connection was not established to Set Up the Range Extender on page 7. If the range extender does not connect to the network that there are no physical obstacles between the...
...Extender WN2000RPT - Make sure that you can select it is not displayed in the Select Existing Network screen), check to see if your computer to Set Up the Range Extender on page 8). 24 | Chapter 3. If you are not able to connect to the router. If possible, move the...Internet. The best connection is established when there is red, this happens it displays the following message displays: Connection was not established to Set Up the Range Extender on page 7. If the range extender does not connect to the network that there are no physical obstacles between the...