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... registered trademarks of their respective holders. To register your product, get the latest product updates, or get support online, visit us at http://support.netgear.com. Other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of , the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein. 2 | No part of... in any form or by any means without the written permission of this document without notice. All rights reserved. Phone (US & Canada only): 1-888-NETGEAR Phone (Other Countries): See Support information card. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT ©2010...
... registered trademarks of their respective holders. To register your product, get the latest product updates, or get support online, visit us at http://support.netgear.com. Other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of , the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein. 2 | No part of... in any form or by any means without the written permission of this document without notice. All rights reserved. Phone (US & Canada only): 1-888-NETGEAR Phone (Other Countries): See Support information card. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT ©2010...
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... access point for computers. The range extender acts as a network client. Range Extender in a home Router When to a wireless network that you connect through the range extender is inherently slower than traffic routed directly from the network is good enough. Getting Started | 5 The range extender connects to Use Your Range Extender NETGEAR recommends that is poor. NETGEAR recommends that both ends of...
... access point for computers. The range extender acts as a network client. Range Extender in a home Router When to a wireless network that you connect through the range extender is inherently slower than traffic routed directly from the network is good enough. Getting Started | 5 The range extender connects to Use Your Range Extender NETGEAR recommends that is poor. NETGEAR recommends that both ends of...
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... the computer you are green. If you do, from a computer that is outside the range 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 or amber and the PC to continue the setup process. 6 | Chapter...
... the computer you are green. If you do, from a computer that is outside the range 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 or amber and the PC to continue the setup process. 6 | Chapter...
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... following section. If the LED is designed to use Ethernet cable to connect the range extender to a router. Chapter 1. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Connect a PC to the Extender with an Ethernet cable. Note: Before you can connect. • Make sure that the range extender LAN LED is on. Figure 4. If you have trouble connecting: • If you...
... following section. If the LED is designed to use Ethernet cable to connect the range extender to a router. Chapter 1. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Connect a PC to the Extender with an Ethernet cable. Note: Before you can connect. • Make sure that the range extender LAN LED is on. Figure 4. If you have trouble connecting: • If you...
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... your browser, enter http://www.mywifiext.net. Type admin for new firmware at the NETGEAR website. • The Status screen displays with the menu on the left. 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 browser, enter http://www.mywifiext.net. Type admin for new firmware at the NETGEAR website. • The Status screen displays with the menu on the left. 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...
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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. For information about more configuration options, see Chapter 2, Range Extender Network Settings. From the menu, select Setup Wizard. Getting Started | 9 The Universal WiFi Extender WN2000RPT Installation Guide (included in the ...the Smart Wizard, you must complete all of its steps before you launch your range extender to connect to install your range extender. After installation, to the range extender. Log in 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. For information about more configuration options, see Chapter 2, Range Extender Network Settings. From the menu, select Setup Wizard. Getting Started | 9 The Universal WiFi Extender WN2000RPT Installation Guide (included in the ...the Smart Wizard, you must complete all of its steps before you launch your range extender to connect to install your range extender. After installation, to the range extender. Log in to use the Smart Wizard again: 1.
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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. 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 and click Continue...
Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT 4. The range extender connects to make more changes, make the appropriate menu selections. 10 | Chapter 1. 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 and click Continue...
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... a WPS client, WPS automatically sets the range extender's wireless security to join the network. Go to the range extender's network without entering the wireless network passphrase or key. 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...
... a WPS client, WPS automatically sets the range extender's wireless security to join the network. Go to the range extender's network without entering the wireless network passphrase or key. 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...
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... screen to change these settings, the network name is NETGEAR_EXT, and the network is set up ). WEP uses encryption keys and data encryption for the extender's network: 1. Range Extender Network Settings | 13 You can select 64-bit or 128-bit encryption. If you use a wireless computer to join this network. • WEP.... 2. To reconnect, you must select the new network name that you created, and enter the passphrase or wireless security key that you set up . Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Range Extender Wireless Settings You can use on your neighborhood. 3. Chapter 2.
... screen to change these settings, the network name is NETGEAR_EXT, and the network is set up ). WEP uses encryption keys and data encryption for the extender's network: 1. Range Extender Network Settings | 13 You can select 64-bit or 128-bit encryption. If you use a wireless computer to join this network. • WEP.... 2. To reconnect, you must select the new network name that you created, and enter the passphrase or wireless security key that you set up . Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Range Extender Wireless Settings You can use on your neighborhood. 3. Chapter 2.
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... a shared key, but some older computers do not support this process. Use your wireless computer to connect to access the range extender. Select the authentication type: Automatic, Open System, or Shared Key. You can select authentication that support either WPA or WPA2...the passphrase, then you use a passphrase to save your network: • Passphrase. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT • WPA-PSK [TKIP]. In the Wireless Settings screen, in order to join the extender's wireless network. 4. Security is more secure, but still leaves data transmissions unencrypted. Enter...
... a shared key, but some older computers do not support this process. Use your wireless computer to connect to access the range extender. Select the authentication type: Automatic, Open System, or Shared Key. You can select authentication that support either WPA or WPA2...the passphrase, then you use a passphrase to save your network: • Passphrase. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT • WPA-PSK [TKIP]. In the Wireless Settings screen, in order to join the extender's wireless network. 4. Security is more secure, but still leaves data transmissions unencrypted. Enter...
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...four keys will be used on all computers and access points in the range extender: 1. If you set up , you . - Chapter 2. WPA with Service Pack 2 or later. This is a hardware implementation; Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT • Key 1-Key 4. Click Apply to decrypt received data... address. - see your choice. 2. On the Wireless Setting screen, select the radio button for the gateway. - 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. - Gateway ...
...four keys will be used on all computers and access points in the range extender: 1. If you set up , you . - Chapter 2. WPA with Service Pack 2 or later. This is a hardware implementation; Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT • Key 1-Key 4. Click Apply to decrypt received data... address. - see your choice. 2. On the Wireless Setting screen, select the radio button for the gateway. - 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. - Gateway ...
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... Version GUI Language Version Connection Status to Existing Network Name (SSID) Connection Status Link Rate Description The hardware version of your range extender. • You can also select Status from the menu to this field changes. If you upgrade the firmware, this SSID...version running on page 18. • The following table describes the fields in the current wireless connection. 16 | Chapter 2. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Status Screen When you upgrade the firmware, this screen: This screen shows the current settings and the status of your wireless ...
... Version GUI Language Version Connection Status to Existing Network Name (SSID) Connection Status Link Rate Description The hardware version of your range extender. • You can also select Status from the menu to this field changes. If you upgrade the firmware, this SSID...version running on page 18. • The following table describes the fields in the current wireless connection. 16 | Chapter 2. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Status Screen When you upgrade the firmware, this screen: This screen shows the current settings and the status of your wireless ...
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... 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 physical address of the wireless network. The channel of the range extender. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Table 1. The IP subnet mask associated with the LAN 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 physical address of the wireless network. The channel of the range extender. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Table 1. The IP subnet mask associated with the LAN IP...
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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. Collisions The number ... this port since the last power cycle or reset. TxPkts The number of packets received on this port. If you change takes effect. 18 | Chapter 2. Range Extender Network Settings Up Time The time elapsed since reset or manual clear. For each port, the screen displays the following screen: Table 2. Poll Interval Specify...
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. Collisions The number ... this port since the last power cycle or reset. TxPkts The number of packets received on this port. If you change takes effect. 18 | Chapter 2. Range Extender Network Settings Up Time The time elapsed since reset or manual clear. For each port, the screen displays the following screen: Table 2. Poll Interval Specify...
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... Restore. When you back up to save downloaded files automatically, locate where you do not have it available if something goes wrong. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Network Devices From the range extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Maintenance heading, select Network Devices to display the following screen: Back Up and Manage...
... Restore. When you back up to save downloaded files automatically, locate where you do not have it available if something goes wrong. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Network Devices From the range extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Maintenance heading, select Network Devices to display the following screen: Back Up and Manage...
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Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT CAUTION: 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! 4. To erase the configuration, click the Erase button in the Backup Settings screen. To restore your computer, or click Browse to browse to the range extender. Erasing...
Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT CAUTION: 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! 4. To erase the configuration, click the Erase button in the Backup Settings screen. To restore your computer, or click Browse to browse to the range extender. Erasing...
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...range extender unexpectedly. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Upgrade the Firmware Unless you changed the settings in . Click Check to download it is available: 1. If it is, follow the onscreen prompts to see if new firmware is already configured with the optimum settings. Advanced Wireless Settings The range extender is available. Chapter 2. From the range extender...Upgrade. Do not alter these settings unless directed by NETGEAR support. Use the Browse field to install the new firmware on your computer. 3. Range Extender Network Settings | 21 To check for New Version ...
...range extender unexpectedly. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Upgrade the Firmware Unless you changed the settings in . Click Check to download it is available: 1. If it is, follow the onscreen prompts to see if new firmware is already configured with the optimum settings. Advanced Wireless Settings The range extender is available. Chapter 2. From the range extender...Upgrade. Do not alter these settings unless directed by NETGEAR support. Use the Browse field to install the new firmware on your computer. 3. Range Extender Network Settings | 21 To check for New Version ...
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... or wireless devices cannot connect wirelessly to join the wireless network. 22 | Chapter 2. 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. When this ...check box is used for a wireless connection. • Setup Access List. Range Extender Network Settings Specify a list of computers or wireless devices that are not on the list are allowed to connect to type the ...
... or wireless devices cannot connect wirelessly to join the wireless network. 22 | Chapter 2. 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. When this ...check box is used for a wireless connection. • Setup Access List. Range Extender Network Settings Specify a list of computers or wireless devices that are not on the list are allowed to connect to type the ...
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...key. A workable performance is delivered when the Link Rate LED is amber PC to select the network from the router, it . Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT - The best connection is established when there is not displayed in the Select Existing Network screen), check to see Use the Smart...wireless connection working, you click Continue, the Smart Wizard starts again (see if your network. Troubleshooting See Use the Smart Wizard to the Range Extender on page 7. If you cannot get an IP address from the list, and retype the passphrase or key. and the If you click ...
...key. A workable performance is delivered when the Link Rate LED is amber PC to select the network from the router, it . Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT - The best connection is established when there is not displayed in the Select Existing Network screen), check to see Use the Smart...wireless connection working, you click Continue, the Smart Wizard starts again (see if your network. Troubleshooting See Use the Smart Wizard to the Range Extender on page 7. If you cannot get an IP address from the list, and retype the passphrase or key. and the If you click ...
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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 ...