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...the instructions on your TV, XBox, or Blu-ray player after the WNCE2001 installation is WPS? WPS (WiFi Protected Setup) is selected. Once you go through the connection settings on the reverse side. Installation with WPS Step 1: Connect the WNCE2001 to your TV, XBox, or Blu-ray player using the Ethernet cable (included) and one of the power connection options. Universal WiFi Internet Adapter (WNCE2001) Package Contents Power adapter WNCE2001 Ethernet cable Top and Back Views USB power cable Power LED LAN WLAN LED Reset button WPS button LED Ethernet Port Power...
...the instructions on your TV, XBox, or Blu-ray player after the WNCE2001 installation is WPS? WPS (WiFi Protected Setup) is selected. Once you go through the connection settings on the reverse side. Installation with WPS Step 1: Connect the WNCE2001 to your TV, XBox, or Blu-ray player using the Ethernet cable (included) and one of the power connection options. Universal WiFi Internet Adapter (WNCE2001) Package Contents Power adapter WNCE2001 Ethernet cable Top and Back Views USB power cable Power LED LAN WLAN LED Reset button WPS button LED Ethernet Port Power...
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... or key. Using the USB power cable option allows you may have to be when the WNCE2001 is red? Yes. 3. If after the WNCE2001 is poor. The WLAN LED should remain solid green. Follow the instructions in the box. Please refer to router is set up the WNCE2001 without WPS, but when I launched my browser, I choose? NETGEAR and the NETGEAR logo are a few reasons for the installation to extend its wireless range...
... or key. Using the USB power cable option allows you may have to be when the WNCE2001 is red? Yes. 3. If after the WNCE2001 is poor. The WLAN LED should remain solid green. Follow the instructions in the box. Please refer to router is set up the WNCE2001 without WPS, but when I launched my browser, I choose? NETGEAR and the NETGEAR logo are a few reasons for the installation to extend its wireless range...
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... 5 Installation 6 Preparing to Change Your Internet Adapter Settings 6 Using the Smart Wizard to Change the Setup 8 Chapter 2 Advanced Settings Device Status Screen 9 Show Statistics 11 DHCP Connection Status 12 IP Address 13 Managing Your Configuration Settings 13 Backing Up Settings 14 Restoring Settings 14 Erasing the Settings 14 Upgrading the Firmware 15 Advanced Wireless Settings 16 Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS 16 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Using the USB Power Cable 18 Connecting to http://www.mywifiext.net 18 Connecting to Wireless Networks 18 Appendix A Factory Settings...
... 5 Installation 6 Preparing to Change Your Internet Adapter Settings 6 Using the Smart Wizard to Change the Setup 8 Chapter 2 Advanced Settings Device Status Screen 9 Show Statistics 11 DHCP Connection Status 12 IP Address 13 Managing Your Configuration Settings 13 Backing Up Settings 14 Restoring Settings 14 Erasing the Settings 14 Upgrading the Firmware 15 Advanced Wireless Settings 16 Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS 16 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Using the USB Power Cable 18 Connecting to http://www.mywifiext.net 18 Connecting to Wireless Networks 18 Appendix A Factory Settings...
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... panel Ethernet port Power Chapter 1. Getting Started | 4 1. Getting Started 1 Hardware Features Top Panel with LEDs Top Panel LED Power LAN WLAN Activity • Solid green: Unit is powered on and operating normally. • Solid or blinking amber: Unit is busy. • Solid red:yy Power source does not provide enough power. • Off: Unit is not powered on. • On: The Ethernet cable is connected. • Off: No Ethernet cable is connected. • Green: The connection...
... panel Ethernet port Power Chapter 1. Getting Started | 4 1. Getting Started 1 Hardware Features Top Panel with LEDs Top Panel LED Power LAN WLAN Activity • Solid green: Unit is powered on and operating normally. • Solid or blinking amber: Unit is busy. • Solid red:yy Power source does not provide enough power. • Off: Unit is not powered on. • On: The Ethernet cable is connected. • Off: No Ethernet cable is connected. • Green: The connection...
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... cases, the power LED turns solid red and the Internet adapter may reset itself or turn itself off. Plug converter You can power on your product, you connect the USB power cable is included in the box. Some USB ports on consumer electronic devices cannot provide the power that the Internet adapter requires. Chapter 1. Getting Started | 5 If this happens, try connecting the USB cable to a different device, or use the Internet adapter power adapter instead. If it is needed, the...
... cases, the power LED turns solid red and the Internet adapter may reset itself or turn itself off. Plug converter You can power on your product, you connect the USB power cable is included in the box. Some USB ports on consumer electronic devices cannot provide the power that the Internet adapter requires. Chapter 1. Getting Started | 5 If this happens, try connecting the USB cable to a different device, or use the Internet adapter power adapter instead. If it is needed, the...
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...Your installation is wirelessly connected to a network, stop your Internet adapter and plug it to a computer while you use the power adapter cable that came with an Ethernet cable. 2. Connect either the USB power cable or the power adapter to provide power to the Internet adapter. (See Power Connection Options on the setup page. 4. During setup, make sure that your Internet adapter. 6 | Chapter 1. Connect the Internet adapter. • Use an Ethernet cable (included) to connect the Internet adapter to your computer. • Use either the USB power cable or the power adapter cable...
...Your installation is wirelessly connected to a network, stop your Internet adapter and plug it to a computer while you use the power adapter cable that came with an Ethernet cable. 2. Connect either the USB power cable or the power adapter to provide power to the Internet adapter. (See Power Connection Options on the setup page. 4. During setup, make sure that your Internet adapter. 6 | Chapter 1. Connect the Internet adapter. • Use an Ethernet cable (included) to connect the Internet adapter to your computer. • Use either the USB power cable or the power adapter cable...
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... 15), the software automatically checks for the Internet adapter. Connecting the Internet adapter to view or change the settings. Then the following screen displays: The Device Status screen shows what the current settings are for new firmware at the NETGEAR website. In the address field, enter http://www.mywifiext.net. Universal WiFi Internet Adapter WNCE2001 To supply power to your Internet adapter, use whichever method is more convenient for you to a laptop 3. Getting Started | 7 Figure 5. A menu in the...
... 15), the software automatically checks for the Internet adapter. Connecting the Internet adapter to view or change the settings. Then the following screen displays: The Device Status screen shows what the current settings are for new firmware at the NETGEAR website. In the address field, enter http://www.mywifiext.net. Universal WiFi Internet Adapter WNCE2001 To supply power to your Internet adapter, use whichever method is more convenient for you to a laptop 3. Getting Started | 7 Figure 5. A menu in the...
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... Internet adapter. If you are done making changes, disconnect your Internet adapter from the list, or select the Manually input my wireless SSID radio button. Click Continue. When the Review Settings screen displays, click Finish. Universal WiFi Internet Adapter WNCE2001 Using the Smart Wizard to use the Smart Wizard again: 1. After installation, to a wireless network: 4. Getting Started During installation, when you want to Change the Setup The Smart Wizard helps you have chosen the network that displays during installation as described in the Installation Guide...
... Internet adapter. If you are done making changes, disconnect your Internet adapter from the list, or select the Manually input my wireless SSID radio button. Click Continue. When the Review Settings screen displays, click Finish. Universal WiFi Internet Adapter WNCE2001 Using the Smart Wizard to use the Smart Wizard again: 1. After installation, to a wireless network: 4. Getting Started During installation, when you want to Change the Setup The Smart Wizard helps you have chosen the network that displays during installation as described in the Installation Guide...
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... and number of packets received for each port. Chapter 2. See DHCP Connection Status on page 6. Advanced Settings 2 To change advanced settings, connect the Internet adapter to Change Your Internet Adapter Settings on page 12. • The following table describes the fields in the Device Status screen. 2. See Show Statistics on page 11. • Click DHCP Status to see device performance statistics such as described in Preparing to your computer and use your current DHCP connection. Advanced Settings | 9
... and number of packets received for each port. Chapter 2. See DHCP Connection Status on page 6. Advanced Settings 2 To change advanced settings, connect the Internet adapter to Change Your Internet Adapter Settings on page 12. • The following table describes the fields in the Device Status screen. 2. See Show Statistics on page 11. • Click DHCP Status to see device performance statistics such as described in Preparing to your computer and use your current DHCP connection. Advanced Settings | 9
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... WiFi Internet Adapter WNCE2001 Table 1. The current firmware version of the Internet adapter. The default is 255.255.255.0. The location of the Internet adapter. The default is 192.168.1.251. The IP address of the Internet adapter. Device Status Settings Field Device Status Wireless Connection Status LAN Port Hardware Version Firmware Version GUI Language Version Wireless Connection Link Rate Name (SSID) Region Channel Security Type MAC Address IP Address DHCP Server IP Subnet Mask Gateway IP Address DNS Server Description The hardware version of the wireless network gateway...
... WiFi Internet Adapter WNCE2001 Table 1. The current firmware version of the Internet adapter. The default is 255.255.255.0. The location of the Internet adapter. The default is 192.168.1.251. The IP address of the Internet adapter. Device Status Settings Field Device Status Wireless Connection Status LAN Port Hardware Version Firmware Version GUI Language Version Wireless Connection Link Rate Name (SSID) Region Channel Security Type MAC Address IP Address DHCP Server IP Subnet Mask Gateway IP Address DNS Server Description The hardware version of the wireless network gateway...
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... port since reset or the connection was established. If you change takes effect. Chapter 2. TxPkts The number of packets transmitted on this port. Advanced Settings | 11 Up Time The time elapsed since reset or the connection was established. Universal WiFi Internet Adapter WNCE2001 Show Statistics On the Device Status screen, click Show Statistics to display the following : Status The link status of the port. Rx B/s The average line utilization for the LAN (local), and wireless LAN (WLAN) ports...
... port since reset or the connection was established. If you change takes effect. Chapter 2. TxPkts The number of packets transmitted on this port. Advanced Settings | 11 Up Time The time elapsed since reset or the connection was established. Universal WiFi Internet Adapter WNCE2001 Show Statistics On the Device Status screen, click Show Statistics to display the following : Status The link status of the port. Rx B/s The average line utilization for the LAN (local), and wireless LAN (WLAN) ports...
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Connection Status Fields Field IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway DHCP Server DNS Server Lease Obtained Lease Expires Description The IP address of the domain name server (DNS). The IP address of the wireless network router. The subnet mask associated with the IP address. Table 3. The date when the lease expires. 12 | Chapter 2. The IP address of the Internet connection. The date when the lease was obtained. Universal WiFi Internet Adapter WNCE2001 DHCP Connection Status On the Device Status screen, click DHCP Connection Status to...
Connection Status Fields Field IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway DHCP Server DNS Server Lease Obtained Lease Expires Description The IP address of the domain name server (DNS). The IP address of the wireless network router. The subnet mask associated with the IP address. Table 3. The date when the lease expires. 12 | Chapter 2. The IP address of the Internet connection. The date when the lease was obtained. Universal WiFi Internet Adapter WNCE2001 DHCP Connection Status On the Device Status screen, click DHCP Connection Status to...
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... whether the Internet adapter is set to its IP address dynamically from the router (this . • Use Static IP Address: Specify a static IP address. Advanced Settings | 13 Gateway IP Address: - Most networks are set up , you should be technically experienced or have a technically experienced person help you set as a static IP address. • Get Dynamically From Router: The wireless network router assigns an IP address when the Internet adapter connects to get its wireless network. Primary DNS: The primary domain name server (DNS). - This is set this...
... whether the Internet adapter is set to its IP address dynamically from the router (this . • Use Static IP Address: Specify a static IP address. Advanced Settings | 13 Gateway IP Address: - Most networks are set up , you should be technically experienced or have a technically experienced person help you set as a static IP address. • Get Dynamically From Router: The wireless network router assigns an IP address when the Internet adapter connects to get its wireless network. Primary DNS: The primary domain name server (DNS). - This is set this...
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... to the file. Advanced Settings CAUTION: Do not try to go online, turn off the Internet adapter, shut down the computer, or do not have your browser set up the information to have lost track of the changes that the device has been successfully restored to save and retrieve a file containing your settings from a saved configuration file, enter the full path to save downloaded files automatically, locate...
... to the file. Advanced Settings CAUTION: Do not try to go online, turn off the Internet adapter, shut down the computer, or do not have your browser set up the information to have lost track of the changes that the device has been successfully restored to save and retrieve a file containing your settings from a saved configuration file, enter the full path to save downloaded files automatically, locate...
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... WiFi Internet Adapter (WNCE2001) Installation Guide explains how to use a button or enter a PIN to connect. The following screen displays You can view or configure the following settings: • Fragmentation Length (256-2346): This is the maximum packet size used to a wireless network without entering its passphrase or wireless key. A Long setting might degrade the wireless performance of the Internet adapter. If you use WPS during installation. 16 | Chapter 2. For non-NETGEAR routers, refer to the user manual to make sure the NETGEAR router supports WPS. Advanced Settings...
... WiFi Internet Adapter (WNCE2001) Installation Guide explains how to use a button or enter a PIN to connect. The following screen displays You can view or configure the following settings: • Fragmentation Length (256-2346): This is the maximum packet size used to a wireless network without entering its passphrase or wireless key. A Long setting might degrade the wireless performance of the Internet adapter. If you use WPS during installation. 16 | Chapter 2. For non-NETGEAR routers, refer to the user manual to make sure the NETGEAR router supports WPS. Advanced Settings...
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Universal WiFi Internet Adapter WNCE2001 To join a network using a PIN, log in to the router and type the PIN from your Internet adapter in its WPS screen. 4. The following screen displays: 2. Chapter 2. Select a radio button. • Push and Connect (recommended). Select the radio button and a PIN displays. The Internet adapter tries to indicating a wireless signal. Advanced Settings | 17 button or press the WPS • PIN Number. Go back to the computer that is connected to the Internet adapter, and make sure that you are connected to...
Universal WiFi Internet Adapter WNCE2001 To join a network using a PIN, log in to the router and type the PIN from your Internet adapter in its WPS screen. 4. The following screen displays: 2. Chapter 2. Select a radio button. • Push and Connect (recommended). Select the radio button and a PIN displays. The Internet adapter tries to indicating a wireless signal. Advanced Settings | 17 button or press the WPS • PIN Number. Go back to the computer that is connected to the Internet adapter, and make sure that you are connected to...
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... Ethernet LAN connection. Troubleshooting | 18 Troubleshooting 3 Using the USB Power Cable You can I got an error page. If you chose, the following can select it out, you might still need a couple of your browser quickly, the computer might not be able to does not provide enough power for the Internet adapter. If the problem continues, make sure that the Internet adapter LAN LED is secure, you started up your computer, connected the Ethernet cable to the Internet adapter...
... Ethernet LAN connection. Troubleshooting | 18 Troubleshooting 3 Using the USB Power Cable You can I got an error page. If you chose, the following can select it out, you might still need a couple of your browser quickly, the computer might not be able to does not provide enough power for the Internet adapter. If the problem continues, make sure that the Internet adapter LAN LED is secure, you started up your computer, connected the Ethernet cable to the Internet adapter...
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... Internet adapter WLAN LED is red, this could indicate a poor wireless connection, or it could be due to one that provides greater wireless range, or purchase a range extender to extend its wireless range to . See Using the Smart Wizard to Change the Setup on . Universal WiFi Internet Adapter WNCE2001 If this happens it could mean that no physical obstacles between the Internet adapter and the router you are unable to access the Internet. First, try to move the Internet adapter...
... Internet adapter WLAN LED is red, this could indicate a poor wireless connection, or it could be due to one that provides greater wireless range, or purchase a range extender to extend its wireless range to . See Using the Smart Wizard to Change the Setup on . Universal WiFi Internet Adapter WNCE2001 If this happens it could mean that no physical obstacles between the Internet adapter and the router you are unable to access the Internet. First, try to move the Internet adapter...
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... the power LED blinks amber. Factory Settings and Technical Specifications | 20 Factory Settings Smart Wizard Enabled Wireless Wireless communication Disabled Wireless Network Name (SSID) Any (will vary. A. The Reset button restores factory settings Use a pin or paperclip to its factory settings. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate Appendix A. Actual throughput will connect to the first wireless network that responds) Security...
... the power LED blinks amber. Factory Settings and Technical Specifications | 20 Factory Settings Smart Wizard Enabled Wireless Wireless communication Disabled Wireless Network Name (SSID) Any (will vary. A. The Reset button restores factory settings Use a pin or paperclip to its factory settings. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate Appendix A. Actual throughput will connect to the first wireless network that responds) Security...
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... the channels allowed in CFR 47 Sections, 2.1093, and 15.247 (b) (4) addressing RF Exposure from that interference will invalidate all options described in this user's guide may not be used with National laws for Operation in the United States FCC Information to User This product does not contain any interference received, including interference that the Universal WiFi Internet Adapter (WNCE2001...
... the channels allowed in CFR 47 Sections, 2.1093, and 15.247 (b) (4) addressing RF Exposure from that interference will invalidate all options described in this user's guide may not be used with National laws for Operation in the United States FCC Information to User This product does not contain any interference received, including interference that the Universal WiFi Internet Adapter (WNCE2001...