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Universal Dual Band WiFi Range Extender WN2500RP Installation Guide 2.4 AND 5 GHz WIRELESS EXTENSION CONNECT WIRED DEVICES WIRELESSLY EXISTING ROUTER Extended Wireless Range Existing Router Range 5 GHz Wireless 2.4 GHz Wireless
Universal Dual Band WiFi Range Extender WN2500RP Installation Guide 2.4 AND 5 GHz WIRELESS EXTENSION CONNECT WIRED DEVICES WIRELESSLY EXISTING ROUTER Extended Wireless Range Existing Router Range 5 GHz Wireless 2.4 GHz Wireless
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... of NETGEAR, Inc. Technical Support Thank you for choosing NETGEAR. Trademarks NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, and Connect with Innovation are trademarks or registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. Statement of Conditions In the interest of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein. No part of this document without... any language in this publication may occur due to the use or application of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to change without notice. DO NOT stack equipment, or place equipment ...
... of NETGEAR, Inc. Technical Support Thank you for choosing NETGEAR. Trademarks NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, and Connect with Innovation are trademarks or registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. Statement of Conditions In the interest of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein. No part of this document without... any language in this publication may occur due to the use or application of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to change without notice. DO NOT stack equipment, or place equipment ...
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... GHz or 5 GHz wireless connection between the Extender and a router. The appropriate LED lights to Extender. WPS. A WPS connection is working. Wireless Device to indicate the type of connection: • Green is best. • Amber is good. • Red is poor. • Off. Link Rate. This LED is lit when the Extender is wireless security (WPA or WPA2). • Blinking green. No wireless security. 3 WPS Wireless Device to a wireless device. Not connected to router. This LED indicates a WPS wireless connection. • Solid green. Hardware Features The LEDs on the front show...
... GHz or 5 GHz wireless connection between the Extender and a router. The appropriate LED lights to Extender. WPS. A WPS connection is working. Wireless Device to indicate the type of connection: • Green is best. • Amber is good. • Red is poor. • Off. Link Rate. This LED is lit when the Extender is wireless security (WPA or WPA2). • Blinking green. No wireless security. 3 WPS Wireless Device to a wireless device. Not connected to router. This LED indicates a WPS wireless connection. • Solid green. Hardware Features The LEDs on the front show...
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... an electrical outlet. Use this button to turn the Extender on the Extender to connect up to four Ethernet-enabled devices wirelessly to an electrical outlet by plugging the power adapter that came with your extender into the reset hole and hold it until the Power LED flashes. Use the Ethernet ports on and off. 4 Reset factory settings WPS button Ethernet ports Power jack On/Off button Connect the Extender to your existing Wi-Fi network. Use this button to connect the Extender to an Existing...
... an electrical outlet. Use this button to turn the Extender on the Extender to connect up to four Ethernet-enabled devices wirelessly to an electrical outlet by plugging the power adapter that came with your extender into the reset hole and hold it until the Power LED flashes. Use the Ethernet ports on and off. 4 Reset factory settings WPS button Ethernet ports Power jack On/Off button Connect the Extender to your existing Wi-Fi network. Use this button to connect the Extender to an Existing...
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... use a different location, move the Extender closer to correctly set up the Extender. Placing the Extender and Applying Power 1. Getting Started The WiFi Range Extender extends the wireless network to include the area outside the range of your existing Wi-Fi network. Follow these steps to the device, but still within the wireless range of the router. 2. Plug the Extender into an electrical outlet, and wait 1 minute until the Extender starts. The Power LED turns green...
... use a different location, move the Extender closer to correctly set up the Extender. Placing the Extender and Applying Power 1. Getting Started The WiFi Range Extender extends the wireless network to include the area outside the range of your existing Wi-Fi network. Follow these steps to the device, but still within the wireless range of the router. 2. Plug the Extender into an electrical outlet, and wait 1 minute until the Extender starts. The Power LED turns green...
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... button on the Wi-Fi router, gateway, or access point. otherwise, go to your router supports WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup), we recommend that you easily join a secure Wi-Fi network without WPS, using WEP security, use Option 1; If you need to connect the Extender to your existing Wi-Fi network. Connecting the Extender to an Existing Wi-Fi Network To extend the range of your Wi-Fi network, you are using the web browser setup guide The web browser setup guide walks...
... button on the Wi-Fi router, gateway, or access point. otherwise, go to your router supports WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup), we recommend that you easily join a secure Wi-Fi network without WPS, using WEP security, use Option 1; If you need to connect the Extender to your existing Wi-Fi network. Connecting the Extender to an Existing Wi-Fi Network To extend the range of your Wi-Fi network, you are using the web browser setup guide The web browser setup guide walks...
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... your Extender turns solid green, the 2.4 GHz Link Rate LED lights up , repeat steps 1 and 2, or make sure your existing Wi-Fi network name, with WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) 1. Note: If the 2.4 GHz Link Rate LED does not light up , and the Extender should light up. Existing Wi-Fi network name: MyNetworkName New Extender network name: MyNetworkName_2GEXT To connect additional Wi-Fi devices to your router supports WPS. 3. The Extender's wireless network name (SSID) changes to your Extender network, use the same network security key (password...
... your Extender turns solid green, the 2.4 GHz Link Rate LED lights up , repeat steps 1 and 2, or make sure your existing Wi-Fi network name, with WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) 1. Note: If the 2.4 GHz Link Rate LED does not light up , and the Extender should light up. Existing Wi-Fi network name: MyNetworkName New Extender network name: MyNetworkName_2GEXT To connect additional Wi-Fi devices to your router supports WPS. 3. The Extender's wireless network name (SSID) changes to your Extender network, use the same network security key (password...
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Tip: You can use a wireless network manager on a computer to find and connect to the Extender wireless network. Next, you need to connect the Extender to NETGEAR_EXT (SSID) wireless network. After the connection with web browser setup guide 1. Option 2: Connecting with the computer is green, use any wireless network manager utility on and the Power LED is established, the Wireless Device to Extender LED turns green. Once the Extender is powered on a computer or tablet to find and connect to your existing Wi-Fi network. 8
Tip: You can use a wireless network manager on a computer to find and connect to the Extender wireless network. Next, you need to connect the Extender to NETGEAR_EXT (SSID) wireless network. After the connection with web browser setup guide 1. Option 2: Connecting with the computer is green, use any wireless network manager utility on and the Power LED is established, the Wireless Device to Extender LED turns green. Once the Extender is powered on a computer or tablet to find and connect to your existing Wi-Fi network. 8
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Tip: You can always access the Extender settings again by typing www.mywifiext.net in your browser URL bar. 9 Open a web browser window from the same PC, and the browser should take you directly to the onscreen setup guide. 2.
Tip: You can always access the Extender settings again by typing www.mywifiext.net in your browser URL bar. 9 Open a web browser window from the same PC, and the browser should take you directly to the onscreen setup guide. 2.
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... new Extender network. 3. The web browser setup guide walks you through the following steps: • Selecting the Wi-Fi network you can always access the Extender configuration settings again by typing www.mywifiext.net in your wireless devices to log in, use the following information: User name: admin Password: password 10 Extender Configuration Settings If you want to make changes after initial setup, or you wish to run the setup again, you would like to extend. • Entering the security password...
... new Extender network. 3. The web browser setup guide walks you through the following steps: • Selecting the Wi-Fi network you can always access the Extender configuration settings again by typing www.mywifiext.net in your wireless devices to log in, use the following information: User name: admin Password: password 10 Extender Configuration Settings If you want to make changes after initial setup, or you wish to run the setup again, you would like to extend. • Entering the security password...
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Extender Performance The Link Rate LED indicates the performance of the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz wireless connection from the Extender to Extender LED is no connection between the Extender and the router. Tip: Make sure your Wireless Device to a router. • The best performance is delivered when the Link Rate LED is green. • A workable performance is delivered when the Link Rate LED is amber. • A red Link Rate LED indicates a poor connection or no connection. • If the Link Rate LED is off, there is green before you check the Link Rate LED for performance. 11
Extender Performance The Link Rate LED indicates the performance of the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz wireless connection from the Extender to Extender LED is no connection between the Extender and the router. Tip: Make sure your Wireless Device to a router. • The best performance is delivered when the Link Rate LED is green. • A workable performance is delivered when the Link Rate LED is amber. • A red Link Rate LED indicates a poor connection or no connection. • If the Link Rate LED is off, there is green before you check the Link Rate LED for performance. 11
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To improve Extender performance: 1. As you find a good location. 12 Move the Extender closer to the router or to Extender connection LEDs on the front panel until you move the Extender, check the Link Rate and the Wireless Device to a different location with a better line of sight. 2.
To improve Extender performance: 1. As you find a good location. 12 Move the Extender closer to the router or to Extender connection LEDs on the front panel until you move the Extender, check the Link Rate and the Wireless Device to a different location with a better line of sight. 2.
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... maximum Wi-Fi performance. It is ideal for HD gaming and HD video streaming. Tip: To maximize performance, FastLane limits device connection to access the Extender Settings page. 2. NETGEAR recommends that you select. Click Apply. In the menu options on the left side of your setup. 5. It provides high-speed Wi-Fi with a dedicated band connecting the Extender and the wireless device, and a second band connecting the Extender...
... maximum Wi-Fi performance. It is ideal for HD gaming and HD video streaming. Tip: To maximize performance, FastLane limits device connection to access the Extender Settings page. 2. NETGEAR recommends that you select. Click Apply. In the menu options on the left side of your setup. 5. It provides high-speed Wi-Fi with a dedicated band connecting the Extender and the wireless device, and a second band connecting the Extender...
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Wireless router Extender 14 Blu-ray player TV Gaming console Simply plug the Ethernet cable from your network. Four-Port Wi-Fi Adapter Once the Extender is connected to your existing wireless Wi-Fi network, you can use the Ethernet ports on the Extender to connect up to your Ethernet-enabled device (connected TV, Blu-ray player, gaming console) to the Ethernet port of the Extender, and enjoy wireless connectivity for up to four devices wirelessly to four devices simultaneously.
Wireless router Extender 14 Blu-ray player TV Gaming console Simply plug the Ethernet cable from your network. Four-Port Wi-Fi Adapter Once the Extender is connected to your existing wireless Wi-Fi network, you can use the Ethernet ports on the Extender to connect up to your Ethernet-enabled device (connected TV, Blu-ray player, gaming console) to the Ethernet port of the Extender, and enjoy wireless connectivity for up to four devices wirelessly to four devices simultaneously.
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When to Use the Extender Wireless Network NETGEAR recommends that you connect to the Extender wireless network only when a PC or wireless device is very poor or nonexistent. If, after you cannot connect from the original wireless router network. This is because data traffic routed through the Extender wireless network is slower than traffic directly from your existing router is in a "dead zone" where the network connection to your wireless device to the Extender, move the...
When to Use the Extender Wireless Network NETGEAR recommends that you connect to the Extender wireless network only when a PC or wireless device is very poor or nonexistent. If, after you cannot connect from the original wireless router network. This is because data traffic routed through the Extender wireless network is slower than traffic directly from your existing router is in a "dead zone" where the network connection to your wireless device to the Extender, move the...
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Wireless SSIDs and Passwords Use the space below to record your new Extender network name (SSID) and Extender security settings, in case you need to add additional wireless devices to your wireless information here: Router network name (SSID Router security password Extender network name (SSID Extender security password 16 Enter your Extender in the future.
Wireless SSIDs and Passwords Use the space below to record your new Extender network name (SSID) and Extender security settings, in case you need to add additional wireless devices to your wireless information here: Router network name (SSID Router security password Extender network name (SSID Extender security password 16 Enter your Extender in the future.
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... computer is placed at http://support.netgear.com. 1. If you are typing the wireless key in the User Manual available at the borderline of the range covered by the router. Second, make sure your product in the correct field. 2. The user name is admin, and the default password is green and you are using WEP security, make sure that the Extender is set up to the router. 4. Both are ). Frequently Asked Questions...
... computer is placed at http://support.netgear.com. 1. If you are typing the wireless key in the User Manual available at the borderline of the range covered by the router. Second, make sure your product in the correct field. 2. The user name is admin, and the default password is green and you are using WEP security, make sure that the Extender is set up to the router. 4. Both are ). Frequently Asked Questions...
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... implementing the WEEE Directive. If disposed of within the European Union, this product should be treated and recycled in accordance with the laws of Conformity website at: http://kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/11621/ For GNU General Public License (GPL) related information, please visit http://kbserver...
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... the extender quickly and securely. Finds best location for your wireless home office or home theater network. Extends range of multiple wired devices wirelessly • E asy Installation - No CD or Ethernet cable required • Optimal Coverage - Works with any wireless a/b/g/n router or gateway from NETGEAR and other brands • Superior Security - Provides security through encryption using WPA/WPA2/WEP • NETGEAR Green features - Push 'N' Connect connects computers and/or routers to wireless connections USAGE SCENARIOS Dual Band WiFi Range Extender Wireless...
... the extender quickly and securely. Finds best location for your wireless home office or home theater network. Extends range of multiple wired devices wirelessly • E asy Installation - No CD or Ethernet cable required • Optimal Coverage - Works with any wireless a/b/g/n router or gateway from NETGEAR and other brands • Superior Security - Provides security through encryption using WPA/WPA2/WEP • NETGEAR Green features - Push 'N' Connect connects computers and/or routers to wireless connections USAGE SCENARIOS Dual Band WiFi Range Extender Wireless...
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... standards. 1 Works with Innovation are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of sale. *Basic technical support provided for 90 days from existing WiFi routers and extends range • FastLane™ feature provides high-speed WiFi over a single band and is subject to wireless connections (Blu-ray™ players, gaming consoles, DVRs, Internet TVs) • Dynamic LEDs display real-time network connection status and optimal extender placement NETGEAR Green Features Power On/Off Button 80...
... standards. 1 Works with Innovation are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of sale. *Basic technical support provided for 90 days from existing WiFi routers and extends range • FastLane™ feature provides high-speed WiFi over a single band and is subject to wireless connections (Blu-ray™ players, gaming consoles, DVRs, Internet TVs) • Dynamic LEDs display real-time network connection status and optimal extender placement NETGEAR Green Features Power On/Off Button 80...