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... or registered trademarks of , the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein. 2 | Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT ©2010 NETGEAR, Inc. Phone (US & Canada only): 1-888-NETGEAR Phone (Other Countries): See Support information card. Statement of their respective holders. Trademarks NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, ReadyNAS, ProSafe, Smart Wizard, Auto Uplink, X-RAID2, and NeoTV are registered trademarks or...
... or registered trademarks of , the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein. 2 | Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT ©2010 NETGEAR, Inc. Phone (US & Canada only): 1-888-NETGEAR Phone (Other Countries): See Support information card. Statement of their respective holders. Trademarks NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, ReadyNAS, ProSafe, Smart Wizard, Auto Uplink, X-RAID2, and NeoTV are registered trademarks or...
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... Chapter 1 Getting Started Front Panel 4 Rear Panel 4 How the Range Extender Works 5 When to Use Your Range Extender 5 Positioning Your Range Extender 6 Connect a PC to the Extender with an Ethernet Cable 7 Log In to the Range Extender 8 Use the Smart Wizard to Set Up the Range Extender 9 Chapter 2 Range Extender Network Settings Connect the Range Extender to an Existing Network 11 Use WPS to Add...
... Chapter 1 Getting Started Front Panel 4 Rear Panel 4 How the Range Extender Works 5 When to Use Your Range Extender 5 Positioning Your Range Extender 6 Connect a PC to the Extender with an Ethernet Cable 7 Log In to the Range Extender 8 Use the Smart Wizard to Set Up the Range Extender 9 Chapter 2 Range Extender Network Settings Connect the Range Extender to an Existing Network 11 Use WPS to Add...
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... Panel Front View LEDs and Button Link Rate Extender Status Description The wireless connection between the range extender and the router is poor. The wireless connection between the range extender and the router is connected to the extender using Push 'N' Connect. WPS button The WPS... Panel Restore Factory Settings Power Power On/Off button Figure 1. 1. The range extender is good. PC to Extender Connection The range extender is optimum. Getting Started | 4 Rear panel 4 Ethernet ports Chapter 1. The wireless connection between the range extender and the router is powered on.
... Panel Front View LEDs and Button Link Rate Extender Status Description The wireless connection between the range extender and the router is poor. The wireless connection between the range extender and the router is connected to the extender using Push 'N' Connect. WPS button The WPS... Panel Restore Factory Settings Power Power On/Off button Figure 1. 1. The range extender is good. PC to Extender Connection The range extender is optimum. Getting Started | 4 Rear panel 4 Ethernet ports Chapter 1. The wireless connection between the range extender and the router is powered on.
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... NETGEAR_EXT that both ends of these jobs so that wireless computers can join. Computer outside the wireless router's range. Chapter 1. Range Extender in 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 up and running. Because data traffic routed...
... NETGEAR_EXT that both ends of these jobs so that wireless computers can join. Computer outside the wireless router's range. Chapter 1. Range Extender in 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 up and running. Because data traffic routed...
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... the wireless router and also a clear line of your computer. 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 working as it should. • The best performance is delivered when both the Link Rate...
... the wireless router and also a clear line of your computer. 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 working as it should. • The best performance is delivered when both the Link Rate...
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... connection to the router. 3. If the LED is on. Chapter 1. If you can use Ethernet cable to connect the range extender to a router. Using an Ethernet cable to connect the range extender to the range extender wirelessly, but you connect wired devices or computers, first install and set up your Internet browser. Figure 4. Log in as...
... connection to the router. 3. If the LED is on. Chapter 1. If you can use Ethernet cable to connect the range extender to a router. Using an Ethernet cable to connect the range extender to the range extender wirelessly, but you connect wired devices or computers, first install and set up your Internet browser. Figure 4. Log in as...
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Type admin for the range extender: Menu Status screen 8 | Chapter 1. This ...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 20). • If ...NETGEAR recommends that you set a more secure password after you type http://www.mywifiext.net in to the range extender to use the Smart Wizard or to use the menu selections to view or change the extender's settings. 1. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Log In to the Range Extender You can log in your range extender...
Type admin for the range extender: Menu Status screen 8 | Chapter 1. This ...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 20). • If ...NETGEAR recommends that you set a more secure password after you type http://www.mywifiext.net in to the range extender to use the Smart Wizard or to use the menu selections to view or change the extender's settings. 1. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Log In to the Range Extender You can log in your range extender...
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... Smart Wizard that displays during installation as described in the package) explains how to a wireless network. 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 install your Internet browser, the Smart Wizard automatically displays. Either select a network from the list, or select the Manually ...
... Smart Wizard that displays during installation as described in the package) explains how to a wireless network. 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 install your Internet browser, the Smart Wizard automatically displays. Either select a network from the list, or select the Manually ...
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... the device on which you want to use it. • If you want to the wireless network and then displays the following screen displays: 6. The 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...
... the device on which you want to use it. • If you want to the wireless network and then displays the following screen displays: 6. The 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...
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... your computer and use this menu selection to wirelessly connect the range extender to the Extender with an Ethernet Cable on page 6 for wireless networks, and displays a list. The range extender scans for suggestions. 2. Click the radio button to an Existing Network. Chapter 2. 2. From the range extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Setup heading...
... your computer and use this menu selection to wirelessly connect the range extender to the Extender with an Ethernet Cable on page 6 for wireless networks, and displays a list. The range extender scans for suggestions. 2. Click the radio button to an Existing Network. Chapter 2. 2. From the range extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Setup heading...
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... to use WPS during installation. Note: You cannot use the Push 'N' Connect WPS button to connect the range extender to your wireless computer. WPS The range extender tries to find the wireless client (the computer) that is set), then connecting with a random passphrase. You... supports WPA and WPA2 wireless security. From the range extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Setup heading, select Add WPS Client. Range Extender Network Settings Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Use WPS to Add a PC to the Range Extender's Wireless Network WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) lets...
... to use WPS during installation. Note: You cannot use the Push 'N' Connect WPS button to connect the range extender to your wireless computer. WPS The range extender tries to find the wireless client (the computer) that is set), then connecting with a random passphrase. You... supports WPA and WPA2 wireless security. From the range extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Setup heading, select Add WPS Client. Range Extender Network Settings Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Use WPS to Add a PC to the Range Extender's Wireless Network WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) lets...
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... must select the new network name that you created, and enter the passphrase or wireless security key that you set up . From the range extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Setup heading, select Wireless Settings to use on your network. • None. This will...the network is open wireless network. You can select 64-bit or 128-bit encryption. If you can type in your extender network. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Range Extender Wireless Settings You can use the Wireless Settings screen to change the network name (SSID) for data security. To change ...
... must select the new network name that you created, and enter the passphrase or wireless security key that you set up . From the range extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Setup heading, select Wireless Settings to use on your network. • None. This will...the network is open wireless network. You can select 64-bit or 128-bit encryption. If you can type in your extender network. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Range Extender Wireless Settings You can use the Wireless Settings screen to change the network name (SSID) for data security. To change ...
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... the encryption keys. If your network: • Passphrase. WPA2 is separate from the data encryption. Use your settings. 5. Range Extender Network Settings Note: The authentication is even more secure than WEP. Security is stronger if you will need to type the encryption...data encryption keys. 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]. The default is more secure, but still leaves data transmissions unencrypted. WPA is Open System....
... the encryption keys. If your network: • Passphrase. WPA2 is separate from the data encryption. Use your settings. 5. Range Extender Network Settings Note: The authentication is even more secure than WEP. Security is stronger if you will need to type the encryption...data encryption keys. 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]. The default is more secure, but still leaves data transmissions unencrypted. WPA is Open System....
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...your network. The subnet mask associated with Service Pack 2 or later. Chapter 2. Click Apply 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. The static IP address. - The... network. For WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK, enter the passphrase. 4. The wireless network router assigns an IP address when the range extender connects to save your device documentation before implementing it. This is selected. 6. IP Address. These values must be technically experienced ...
...your network. The subnet mask associated with Service Pack 2 or later. Chapter 2. Click Apply 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. The static IP address. - The... network. For WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK, enter the passphrase. 4. The wireless network router assigns an IP address when the range extender connects to save your device documentation before implementing it. This is selected. 6. IP Address. These values must be technically experienced ...
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... select Status from the menu to Existing Network Name (SSID) Connection Status Link Rate Description The hardware version of the range extender. Your range extender is set up to connect to http://www.mywifiext.net, after the automatic firmware check, the Status screen displays. The...the Status screen. If you upgrade the firmware, this field changes. The current firmware version of the range extender. See Show Statistics on the range extender. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Status Screen When you connect to this screen: This screen shows the current settings and the ...
... select Status from the menu to Existing Network Name (SSID) Connection Status Link Rate Description The hardware version of the range extender. Your range extender is set up to connect to http://www.mywifiext.net, after the automatic firmware check, the Status screen displays. The...the Status screen. If you upgrade the firmware, this field changes. The current firmware version of the range extender. See Show Statistics on the range extender. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Status Screen When you connect to this screen: This screen shows the current settings and the ...
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...the Domain Name Server (DNS) of the range extender, as seen from the local area network (LAN). Chapter 2. Range Extender Network Settings | 17 On or Off. Configured. Identifies the network DHCP server on the wireless network. Status Settings (Continued) Field Extender PC Info MAC Address IP Address DHCP ... 192.168.1.250. The name (SSID) or the wireless network. The channel of the range extender. The default is 255.255.255.0. On or Off. The location where the range extender is operating. The IP address of the wireless network. The IP subnet mask associated with ...
...the Domain Name Server (DNS) of the range extender, as seen from the local area network (LAN). Chapter 2. Range Extender Network Settings | 17 On or Off. Configured. Identifies the network DHCP server on the wireless network. Status Settings (Continued) Field Extender PC Info MAC Address IP Address DHCP ... 192.168.1.250. The name (SSID) or the wireless network. The channel of the range extender. The default is 255.255.255.0. On or Off. The location where the range extender is operating. The IP address of the wireless network. The IP subnet mask associated with ...
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... current bandwidth used on this port. If you change takes effect. 18 | Chapter 2. Up Time The time elapsed since reset or manual clear. Range Extender Network Settings 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...
... current bandwidth used on this port. If you change takes effect. 18 | Chapter 2. Up Time The time elapsed since reset or manual clear. Range Extender Network Settings 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...
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...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's configuration settings. On the Backup Settings screen, click Browse. 2. This takes... about 1 minute. You can restore the device's settings from the range extender. 2. Range Extender Network Settings | 19 Your browser extracts the configuration file from this file. The range extender restarts. Chapter 2. Click Backup. Locate and select the previously saved backup file....
...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's configuration settings. On the Backup Settings screen, click Browse. 2. This takes... about 1 minute. You can restore the device's settings from the range extender. 2. Range Extender Network Settings | 19 Your browser extracts the configuration file from this file. The range extender restarts. Chapter 2. Click Backup. Locate and select the previously saved backup file....
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... Do not try to go online, turn off the range extender, shut down the computer, or do anything else to the range extender until it finishes restarting! Set the Password The user name to the file. Range Extender Network Settings To restore your computer, or click Browse ... Erase button in the Backup Settings screen. Close the message window. After an erase, the range extender returns to erase the configuration. NETGEAR strongly recommends that you made to the range extender settings), you have located it finishes restarting! 4. The following screen displays: Type the old ...
... Do not try to go online, turn off the range extender, shut down the computer, or do anything else to the range extender until it finishes restarting! Set the Password The user name to the file. Range Extender Network Settings To restore your computer, or click Browse ... Erase button in the Backup Settings screen. Close the message window. After an erase, the range extender returns to erase the configuration. NETGEAR strongly recommends that you made to the range extender settings), you have located it finishes restarting! 4. The following screen displays: Type the old ...
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...at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Maintenance heading, select Firmware Upgrade. Advanced Wireless Settings The range extender is available: 1. Incorrect settings might disable the range extender unexpectedly. If you do anything else to see if new firmware is available. Use the Browse... New Version Upon Login check box. If it is already configured with the optimum settings. Range Extender Network Settings | 21 Do not alter these settings unless directed by NETGEAR support. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Upgrade the Firmware Unless you changed the settings in .
...at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Maintenance heading, select Firmware Upgrade. Advanced Wireless Settings The range extender is available: 1. Incorrect settings might disable the range extender unexpectedly. If you do anything else to see if new firmware is available. Use the Browse... New Version Upon Login check box. If it is already configured with the optimum settings. Range Extender Network Settings | 21 Do not alter these settings unless directed by NETGEAR support. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Upgrade the Firmware Unless you changed the settings in .