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Question posted by sganster on December 16th, 2011

Installation - Connecting Extender To Existing Wifi Network

gone thru the install process 6 times and everything goes fine but never get actual connection between extender and my wifi network. No link light comes on. when on EXT network, says I have internet connection but not so

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WN2000RPT Installation Guide - Page 1

...of the router. 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 're using is good. DO DON'T Extender LED Activity Link Rate Status (router to Extender connection)* Connection to NETGEAR_EXT. Extender Status LED Front...

WN2000RPT Installation Guide - Page 2

... Link Rate and the PC to my router? You do ? The Universal WiFi Range Extender is designed to work if I got an error message in the "Review Settings" page in a "dead zone" where connection is very poor or non-existent from the new location, power up and functional? • The best performance is connected to complete the WPS process...

WN2000RPT User Manual (PDF) - Page 3

... 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 a PC to the Range Extender's Wireless Network 12 Range Extender Wireless Settings 13...

WN2000RPT User Manual (PDF) - Page 5

...NETGEAR recommends that is poor. The range extender acts as a network client. When the range extender connects wirelessly to a wireless network that you connect to a network. 2. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT How the Range Extender Works The range extender works like a bridge between the router and the computer. The range extender connects to a network, it acts as an access...

WN2000RPT User Manual (PDF) - Page 7

... an Ethernet cable to connect the range extender to a router. Log in the Universal WiFi Extender WN2000RPT Installation Guide that the range extender LAN LED is on. Note: Before you connect wired devices or computers, first install and set up your range extender as described in as Ethernet-enabled gaming consoles, printers, or PCs. If you have trouble connecting: • If you...

WN2000RPT User Manual (PDF) - Page 9

... displays. Either select a network from the list, or select the Manually input my wireless SSID radio button and type the SSID. Getting Started | 9 During installation, when you can help you set up your range extender to connect to use the Smart Wizard again: 1. Chapter 1. The Universal WiFi Extender WN2000RPT Installation Guide (included in the installation guide. 3. Note: Once...

WN2000RPT User Manual (PDF) - Page 10

... for your computer, and reconnect it to 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 next screen displays: 5. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT 4. Getting Started Make sure that the correct network name is shown, and then click Continue.The following screen: 7.

WN2000RPT User Manual (PDF) - Page 12

... wireless security. If your range extender network is open (no wireless security is attempting to join the network. The Universal WiFi Extender WN2000RPT Installation Guide explains how to use the Push 'N' Connect WPS button to connect the range extender to your wireless computer. Range Extender Network Settings If you are using a WPS button, it tries for 2 minutes. The first time...

WN2000RPT User Manual (PDF) - Page 14

... support passphrase key generation. WPA2 is more secure, but still leaves data transmissions unencrypted. Range Extender Network Settings When using wireless computers or devices that requires a shared key, but some older computers do not support this process. Click Apply to join the extender's wireless network. 4. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT • WPA-PSK [TKIP].

WN2000RPT User Manual (PDF) - Page 15

... The wireless network router assigns an IP address when the range extender connects to its...range extender is selected. 6. IP Address. Range Extender Network Settings | 15 Click Apply to save your settings. If you select. 3. The secondary domain name server (DNS). Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT • Key 1-Key 4. Range Extender IP Address Setup From the range extender...

WN2000RPT User Manual (PDF) - Page 16

Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Status Screen When you connect to this SSID, also called the wireless name. Table 1. Your range extender is set up to connect to http://www.mywifiext.net, after the automatic firmware check, the Status screen displays. The actual transmission (Tx) and receive (Rx) link rate in the Status screen. Status Settings Field Hardware Version Firmware Version...

WN2000RPT User Manual (PDF) - Page 21

The following screen displays: 2. Click Upload to install the new firmware on your computer. 3. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Upgrade the Firmware Unless you changed the settings in . If you start the firmware upgrade, do not try to go online, turn off the range extender, shut down the computer, or do not want to use the automatic firmware check...

WN2000RPT User Manual (PDF) - Page 22

...on the list are allowed to connect to the extender. • Enable SSID Broadcast. To join a hidden wireless network, you use an access list, then computers that are not allowed to broadcast its wireless network name (SSID). When this check box is hidden. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT To view or change the advanced wireless settings: From the range extender menu at http://www...

WN2000RPT User Manual (PDF) - Page 24

... wireless connection. This is still up again to connect to the Internet. If you chose, the following message: You are not able to connect to your wireless network is case-sensitive. See Connect a PC to Set Up the Range Extender on page 7. See Use the Smart Wizard to the Extender with menu selections on the left (see if your network. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT...

[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 3

... is good. - The LED is lit when the Extender is connected to Extender WPS button 3 Link Rate Status PC to a PC. Blinking green. Amber is poor. This LED indicates a WPS wireless connection. - PC to Extender. A WPS connection is working. WPS button. Link Rate. The LED indicates a wireless connection between the Extender and the router. - Hardware Features The LEDs on...

[English] WN2000RPT Installation Guide (PDF) - Page 5

... distance between your router and the wireless device located outside the range of your router. Getting Started The WiFi Range Extender extends the wireless network to include the area outside the range of your existing Wi-Fi network. DO DON'T Tip: If you have to use a different location, move the Extender closer to correctly set up the Extender. The Status LED turns green...

[English] WN2000RPT Installation Guide (PDF) - Page 6

... you through the necessary steps to connect your Extender to an existing Wi-Fi network. 6 The WPS button is a physical button on the Wi-Fi router, gateway, or access point. Connecting the Extender to an Existing Wi-Fi Network To extend the range of your Wi-Fi network, you use Option 2 to connect. otherwise, go to your network. If your router supports WPS...

[English] WN2000RPT Installation Guide (PDF) - Page 7

... Extender's wireless network name (SSID) changes to your existing wireless network/wireless router. 7 Press the WPS button on your Extender lights up. 3. To connect additional Wi-Fi devices to your existing Wi-Fi network, and the Link Rate LED on the Extender. 2. on your wireless At this point, the Extender should be connected to your Extender network, use the same network security...

[English] WN2000RPT Installation Guide (PDF) - Page 11

... indicates performance. • 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 between the Extender and the router. To improve the Extender performance: 1. Tip: Make sure your PC to a different location...