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Question posted by joelejimmy on July 15th, 2014

Can't Get The Link Rate Light To Work On My Netgear Wifi Extender

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WN2000RPT Installation Guide - Page 1

... equal distance between the computer and the router. Connection to router is powered on the Extender, and wait for one minute. 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...

WN2000RPT Installation Guide - Page 2

...NETGEAR.com/register. Please follow the wireless software instructions on the front panel until the Extender status LED flashes in Question 1 is it recommended that is on the first page of the range covered by using . The Universal WiFi Range Extender... Extender to a router, move the Extender, continue to check the Link Rate and the PC to Extender Connection LEDs on the wireless ...

WN2000RPT User Manual (PDF) - Page 2

..., Windows NT, and Vista are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT ©2010 NETGEAR, Inc. Trademarks NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, ReadyNAS, ProSafe, Smart Wizard, Auto Uplink, X-RAID2, and NeoTV are registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. Statement of NETGEAR, Inc. No part of this publication may occur due to the products...

WN2000RPT User Manual (PDF) - Page 4

...is powered on. The range extender is optimum. 1. WPS button The WPS button allows you to connect your computer to a PC. PC to Extender Connection The range extender is connected to the extender using Push 'N' Connect. Getting Started 1 Front Panel Front View LEDs and Button Link Rate Extender Status Description The wireless connection between the range extender and the router is...

WN2000RPT User Manual (PDF) - Page 5

... only when the computer is in a home Router When to the range extender only when your home network connection is up and running. Figure 2. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT How the Range Extender Works The range extender works like a bridge between the router and the computer. Computer outside the wireless router's range. To do , such as an access point for computers.

WN2000RPT User Manual (PDF) - Page 6

... it provides a better line of sight between your wireless router and your router and log in a good location, open a browser and go to http://www.mywifiext.net to check the LEDs. 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 continue the setup process...

WN2000RPT User Manual (PDF) - Page 7

...• Make sure that your range extender as described in the Universal WiFi Extender WN2000RPT Installation Guide that the range extender LAN LED is not lit reconnect the Ethernet cable, and relaunch your computer to the range extender with an Ethernet Cable Usually, you connect to the range extender wirelessly, but you do so, the range extender does not work because it into an electrical...

WN2000RPT User Manual (PDF) - Page 8

...NETGEAR recommends that you set a more secure password after you type http://www.mywifiext.net in to the range extender to use the Smart Wizard or to use the menu selections to the Range Extender You can log in your range extender...browser, enter http://www.mywifiext.net. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Log In to view or change the extender's settings. 1. In the address field...

WN2000RPT User Manual (PDF) - Page 16

... field changes. The actual transmission (Tx) and receive (Rx) link rate in the Status screen. Table 1. If you upgrade the firmware, this field changes. You can click Show Statistics to http://www.mywifiext.net, after the automatic firmware check, the Status screen displays. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Status Screen When you connect to see device performance...

WN2000RPT User Manual (PDF) - Page 18

...wireless LAN (WLAN) ports. If you change takes effect. 18 | Chapter 2. Poll Interval Specify the poll interval frequency. Range Extender Network Settings Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT... Show Statistics On the Device Status screen, click Show Statistics to display the following : Status The link status...

WN2000RPT User Manual (PDF) - Page 19

Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Network Devices From the range extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Maintenance heading, select Backup Settings to the previous settings. Click Backup. Restoring Settings 1. Chapter 2. When you want to have your range extender working correctly, you should back up the settings, they are saved as internet_adapter.cfg. If you do ...

WN2000RPT User Manual (PDF) - Page 20

... it finishes restarting! NETGEAR strongly recommends that you made to the range extender settings), you might want to erase the configuration. The range extender then reboots automatically. From the range extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Maintenance heading, select Set Password. Range Extender Network Settings Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT CAUTION: Do not...

WN2000RPT User Manual (PDF) - Page 21

... not try to go online, turn off the range extender, shut down the computer, or do not want to use the automatic firmware check, clear the Check for New Version Upon Login check box. Click Check to locate and select the new firmware. 4. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Upgrade the Firmware Unless you changed the settings in...

WN2000RPT User Manual (PDF) - Page 22

... screen stay the same when WPS is cleared, then computers or wireless devices cannot connect wirelessly to type the wireless name. • Disable Device's PIN. Enable the extender to work as a 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 Advanced heading...

WN2000RPT User Manual (PDF) - Page 23

... is placed at the borderline of the range covered by using the SSID and the passphrase that the range extender is delivered when both the Link Rate LED Extender Connection LED are green. I 've entered..., and I am sure I connected to the Range Extender on page 6. 2. When I connect to make sure that your computer is correctly set up and working as it out, you type this URL in ...

WN2000RPT User Manual (PDF) - Page 24

... Use the Smart Wizard to your wireless network (it . A workable performance is delivered when the Link Rate LED is amber PC to Extender Connection LED is red, this happens it displays the following message displays: Connection was not established to the range extender. and the If you cannot get a wireless connection working, you use the Smart Wizard to...

WN2000RPT User Manual (PDF) - Page 29

... Regulations of the Canadian Department of the FCC Rules. Käesolevaga kinnitab NETGEAR Inc. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT FCC Caution • Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party...and Italy where restrictive use the device for setting up outdoor radio links and/or for supplying public access to telecommunications and/or network services. •...

[English] WN2000RPT Installation Guide (PDF) - Page 3

... a PC. Green is good. - The LED is lit when the Extender is powered on the front show how the Extender is working. This LED indicates a WPS wireless connection. - Solid green. Amber is best. - WPS button. Blinking green. PC to Extender WPS button 3 Link Rate Status PC to Extender. Link Rate. Status. Hardware Features The LEDs on . A WPS connection is poor...

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

.... 7 For example: Existing Wi-Fi network name: New Extender network name: MyNetworkName MyNetworkName_EXT 4. Press the WPS button on your Extender lights up. 3. The Extender's wireless network name (SSID) changes to your existing Wi-Fi network, and the Link Rate LED on your wireless At this point, the Extender should be connected to your existing Wi-Fi network name, with...

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

...: 1. As you move the Extender, check the Link Rate and the PC to a different location with a better line of sight. 2. Extender Performance The Link Rate LED 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...