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Question posted by eraunc on March 8th, 2014

Netgear Universal Wifi Range Extender Won't Connect To Router

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Answer #1: Posted by BusterDoogen on March 8th, 2014 11:58 AM

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You will need to set it up in the same area as the router/modem are located. Use this manual for guidance & use the WPS setup button on both.

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WN2000RPT Installation Guide - Page 1

... on . 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 the existing network. PC to Extender Connection Status The Extender is powered on the Extender, and wait for one...

WN2000RPT Installation Guide - Page 2

..., printers, or PCs. Please follow the wireless software instructions on the back of this . 6. The Universal WiFi Range Extender is subject to add other materials, move it to work if I connect it to a router. How do not need to connect wired devices? Information is designed to the router with the laws of your Extender. What should stay on the front...

WN2000RPT User Manual (PDF) - Page 2

..., visit us at http://support.netgear.com. Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, and Vista are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Technical Support Thank you for choosing NETGEAR. Phone (US & Canada only): 1-888-NETGEAR Phone (Other Countries): See Support information card. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT ©2010 NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved.

WN2000RPT User Manual (PDF) - Page 5

... extender connects wirelessly to a wireless network that you connect to the range extender only when your home network connection is similar to how a computer connects to Use Your Range Extender NETGEAR recommends that wireless computers can join. Chapter 1. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT How the Range Extender Works The range extender works like a bridge between the router...

WN2000RPT User Manual (PDF) - Page 6

..., or you move the range extender closer to the router or to the computer. If this straight path is green. Range extender location The best connection is established when there is a clear line of sight between the range extender and the wireless router and also a clear line of your computer. Getting Started Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT The range extender LEDs can help you are...

WN2000RPT User Manual (PDF) - Page 7

Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Connect a PC to the Extender with an Ethernet cable. CAUTION: Do not use only a wireless connection to the router. 3. If you have trouble connecting: • If you start your computer, connect the Ethernet cable to the range extender, and launch your browser quickly, the computer might still need a couple of minutes to recognize the Ethernet LAN ...

WN2000RPT User Manual (PDF) - Page 8

... password is password. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Log In to the Range Extender You can log in to the range extender to use the Smart Wizard or to use the menu selections to include http:// when you log in (see Upgrade the Firmware on page 21), and the software automatically checks for new firmware at the NETGEAR website. •...

WN2000RPT User Manual (PDF) - Page 9

... you can help you launch your range extender. For information about more configuration options, see Chapter 2, Range Extender Network Settings. During installation, when you set up your range extender to connect to a wireless network. Chapter 1. Log in the installation guide. 3. From the menu, select Setup Wizard. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Use the Smart Wizard to Set...

WN2000RPT User Manual (PDF) - Page 10

...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. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT 4. The range extender connects to make more changes, make the appropriate menu selections. 10 | Chapter 1. The next screen displays: 5. Enter the passphrase for...

WN2000RPT User Manual (PDF) - Page 12

... WPS button to connect the range extender to your range extender network is open (no wireless security is attempting to join the network. If your wireless network. WPS supports WPA and WPA2 wireless security. The Universal WiFi Extender WN2000RPT Installation Guide explains how to use a WPS button or enter a PIN to connect. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Use WPS to Add...

WN2000RPT User Manual (PDF) - Page 14

...encryption settings. 3. WPA2 is even more secure than WEP. Use your wireless computer to connect to save your network: • Passphrase. Enter 10 hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0-9, a-f, or A-F). • WEP 128-bit encryption. Enter the encryption keys. This automatically creates the keys. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT • WPA-PSK [TKIP]. Click Apply to the...

WN2000RPT User Manual (PDF) - Page 15

... is set to save your settings. Primary DNS. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT • Key 1-Key 4. see your network. The secondary domain name server (DNS). These values are always encrypted using the default key. The four entries are set as a static IP address. • Get Dynamically From Router. The settings displayed on the screen depend on...

WN2000RPT User Manual (PDF) - Page 16

... statistics such as the number of packets sent and number of the range extender. Range Extender Network Settings Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Status Screen When you connect to this SSID, also called the wireless name. If you upgrade the firmware, this field changes. Your range extender is set up to connect to http://www.mywifiext.net, after the automatic firmware check, the...

WN2000RPT User Manual (PDF) - Page 20

.... NETGEAR strongly recommends that you made to the range extender settings), you might want to the file. Set the Password The user name to access the range extender is... range extender, shut down the computer, or do anything else to the range extender until it finishes restarting! Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT CAUTION: Do not try to go online, turn off the range extender,...

WN2000RPT User Manual (PDF) - Page 21

.... Do not alter these settings unless directed by NETGEAR support. Click Upload to download it onto your range extender. From the range extender menu at log in. To check for new firmware automatically at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Maintenance heading, select Firmware Upgrade. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Upgrade the Firmware Unless you changed the settings in...

WN2000RPT User Manual (PDF) - Page 22

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, select Wireless Settings. Enable the extender to work as a wireless access point. Selecting this check box is selected, the settings in the Wireless Settings screen stay the same when WPS is used for a wireless ...

WN2000RPT User Manual (PDF) - Page 24

... have been typed incorrectly. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT - See Connect a PC to the Extender with menu selections on the left (see if your wireless network (it displays the following message displays: Connection was not established to one of sight between the range extender and the router, and try to move the range extender closer to Extender Connection LED is red, this...

WN2000RPT User Manual (PDF) - Page 28

...NETGEAR, Inc., 350 East Plumeria Drive, San Jose, CA 95134, declare under our sole responsibility that interference will invalidate all options described in this product in conjunction with any user serviceable components and is no guarantee that the Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT.... • Connect the equipment into an electrical outlet on , the user is connected. • Consult...

WN2000RPT User Manual (PDF) - Page 29

... device may not be used for setting up outdoor radio links in France, and in some areas the RF output power may be operated. Undertegnede NETGEAR Inc. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT FCC Caution • Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this...

[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