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Question posted by meangge on February 24th, 2013

How To Connect Extender To Existing Wi-fi Network

Followed the instructions in the manual but can't finish some points. My laptops's wireless conncetion wizard keeps asking for a password or security key which I don't know.

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Answer #1: Posted by tintinb on March 4th, 2013 10:29 AM
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To install and setup your Netgear WN2000RPT device, please follow the instructions provided in the video tutorials. Here's the link to the  video tutorials.

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WN2000RPT Installation Guide - Page 1

... is poor. Extender Status The Extender is outside existing router range. Connection to router is good. Installation Guide Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Package Contents NETGEAR WiFi Range Extender Setting Up Your Extender When the Extender has been integrated into your wireless network, it will automatically take you to the Smart Wizard to connect the Extender to Question...
WN2000RPT Installation Guide - Page 2

... the European Union Directive 2002/96 on DHCP. How do ? The Universal WiFi Range Extender is up security, you have a valid IP address. If you selected and click Connect. Stick a paper clip into www.mywifiext.net, the Smart Wizard guides you are prompted for a Passphrase or network key. If you set the unit back to green? Press the WPS...
WN2000RPT User Manual (PDF) - Page 5

... the range extender only when your home network connection is in place. The range extender acts as a network client. NETGEAR recommends that both ends of these jobs so that you connect to a network. 2. Chapter 1. The range extender must do this, the range extender has two main jobs: 1. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT How the Range Extender Works The range extender works...
WN2000RPT User Manual (PDF) - Page 6

.... Once the LEDs show that the range extender is in to www.mywifiext.net, the Smart Wizard guides you through the process to connect the range extender to a router. • If the Link Rate LED is red or the Smart Wizard cannot connect the range extender to a router, move it to a different location. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT The range extender LEDs can help you tell if...
WN2000RPT User Manual (PDF) - Page 9

... its steps before you can help you launch your range extender. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Use the Smart Wizard to Set Up the Range Extender The Smart Wizard can exit. 2. Either select a network from the list, or select the Manually input my wireless SSID radio button and type the SSID. From the menu, select Setup Wizard. The following screen displays: This is the same Smart...
WN2000RPT User Manual (PDF) - Page 10

... 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. Click Finish. • If you are done making changes, disconnect your range extender from your wireless network and click Continue. Getting Started Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT...
WN2000RPT User Manual (PDF) - Page 12

... Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Use WPS to Add a PC to the Range Extender's Wireless Network WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) lets you connect a computer or wireless device to the range extender. The following section. 12 | Chapter 2. Range Extender Network Settings Instead, you add a WPS client, WPS automatically sets the range extender's wireless security to the range extender...
WN2000RPT User Manual (PDF) - Page 14

... do not support this process. Range Extender Network Settings When using wireless computers or devices that support WPA, you use both the Shared Key and WEP encryption settings. 3. WPA is stronger if you can enter the passphrase to save your wireless computer to connect to join the wireless network. 14 | Chapter 2. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT • WPA-PSK [TKIP]. When...
WN2000RPT User Manual (PDF) - Page 15

... DNS. Range Extender Network Settings | 15 Enter 10 hexadecimal digits (any combination of your choice. 2. The other keys can be identical on Windows systems with Service Pack 2 or later. IP Address. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPTKey 1-Key 4. These values must be used on all computers and access points in the range extender: 1. On the Wireless Setting screen...
WN2000RPT User Manual (PDF) - Page 16

... click Show Statistics to display this SSID, also called the wireless name. If you connect to Existing Network Name (SSID) Connection Status Link Rate Description The hardware version of the range extender. The actual transmission (Tx) and receive (Rx) link rate in the Status screen. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Status Screen When you upgrade the firmware, this field...
WN2000RPT User Manual (PDF) - Page 17

... the LAN IP address of the range extender, as seen from the local area network (LAN). The channel of the wireless network. Configured. The default is 192.168.1.250. The IP address of the Domain Name Server (DNS) of the wireless network. On or Off. Identifies the network DHCP server on the wireless network. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Table 1. The location where the...
WN2000RPT User Manual (PDF) - Page 22

... computers that are not allowed to work as a wireless access point. Range Extender Network Settings Selecting this check box is hidden. The PIN can view or configure the following settings: • Enable Wireless Access Point. 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...
WN2000RPT User Manual (PDF) - Page 24

... it displays the following message displays: Connection was not established to the range extender. Make sure that you use the Smart Wizard, and the range extender cannot connect to the router or cannot get an IP address from the list, and retype the passphrase or key. See Connect a PC to select the network from the router, it . Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT - If you are...
[English] WN2000RPT Installation Guide (PDF) - Page 1

Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Installation Guide WIRELESS EXTENSION CONNECT WIRED DEVICES WIRELESSLY Extended Wireless Range Existing Router Range EXISTING ROUTER
[English] WN2000RPT Installation Guide (PDF) - Page 5

... LED turns green. 5 DO DON'T Tip: If you have to use a different location, move the Extender closer to correctly set up the Extender. Getting Started The WiFi Range Extender extends the wireless network to include the area outside the range of your existing Wi-Fi network. Placing the Extender and Applying Power 1. Place the Extender an equal distance between your router and the...
[English] WN2000RPT Installation Guide (PDF) - Page 6

... guide walks 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 through the necessary steps to connect your Extender to an existing Wi-Fi network. 6 Option 1: Connecting with WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) WPS lets you easily join a secure Wi-Fi network without WPS, using WEP...
[English] WN2000RPT Installation Guide (PDF) - Page 7

...your Extender network, use the same network security key (passphrase) as is set on your existing Wi-Fi network name, with WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) 1. Press the WPS button on your existing Wi-Fi network, and the Link Rate LED on the Extender. 2. Within 2 minutes, press the WPS button router, gateway, or access point. on your wireless At this point, the Extender should be connected...
[English] WN2000RPT Installation Guide (PDF) - Page 8

... Once the Extender is powered on and the Status LED is established, the PC to Extender LED turns green. After the connection with web browser setup guide 1. Option 2: Connecting with the PC is green, use any wireless network manager utility on a PC to find and connect to the Extender wireless network. Next, you need to connect the Extender to your existing Wi-Fi network. 8
[English] WN2000RPT Installation Guide (PDF) - Page 10

... walks you through the following steps: • Selecting the Wi-Fi network you wish to www.mywifiext.net. If you want to make changes after using the web browser setup guide or you would like to extend. • Entering the security passphrase for the existing network. • Choosing the name for your new Extender network. • Connecting your wireless devices to your...
[English] WN2000RPT Installation Guide (PDF) - Page 13

4-Port Wi-Fi Adapter Once the Extender is connected to your network. Simply plug the Ethernet cable from your Ethernet-enabled device (connected TV, Blu-ray player, or gaming console) to the Ethernet port of the Extender, and enjoy wireless connectivity for up to your existing Wi-Fi network, you can use the Ethernet ports on the Extender to connect up to four devices wirelessly to four...

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