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Question posted by eaangel on August 23rd, 2011

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My Netgear WN2000RPT, 4 months old, stopped working. My PC ,when I attempt to connect tells me it is acquiring a network address. I even hooked the PC directly to the range extender.....no result!

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WN2000RPT Installation Guide - Page 1

... Status The Extender is outside the range of the Extender- 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 extend the wireless network to include the area outside the range of the router. Extender Range Router Range Existing router...

WN2000RPT User Manual (PDF) - Page 2

... registered trademarks or trademarks of , the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein. 2 | Other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT ©2010 NETGEAR, Inc. Phone (US & Canada only): 1-888-NETGEAR Phone (Other Countries): See Support information card. All rights reserved.

WN2000RPT User Manual (PDF) - Page 5

... is up and running. Getting Started | 5 Computer outside the wireless router's range. When the range extender connects wirelessly to a wireless network that you connect to a network. 2. In its role as a network client. 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. To...

WN2000RPT User Manual (PDF) - Page 6

...or amber, and the PC to Extender Connection LED is red or the Smart Wizard cannot connect the range extender to a router, move it to unplug the range extender as it should. • The best performance is half-way between the range extender and the computer you are green. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT The range extender LEDs can help you tell if the extender is correctly set...

WN2000RPT User Manual (PDF) - Page 7

... is designed to use only a wireless connection to the range extender and the computer, and that came in the following section. Getting Started | 7 Chapter 1. If you have trouble connecting: • If you do so, the range extender does not work because it into an electrical outlet. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Connect a PC to the Extender with an Ethernet cable. Log...

WN2000RPT User Manual (PDF) - Page 8

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 Set the Password on the left. In the address field of your range extender has an Internet connection, the Firmware Upgrade screen displays (see the log...

WN2000RPT User Manual (PDF) - Page 9

... Guide (included in the package) explains how to a wireless network. Log in the installation guide. 3. During installation, when you launch your range extender. The following screen displays: This is the same Smart Wizard that displays during installation as described in to use the Smart Wizard again: 1. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Use the Smart Wizard to Set Up the...

WN2000RPT User Manual (PDF) - Page 10

Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT 4. The range extender connects to make more changes, make the appropriate menu selections. 10 | Chapter 1. Make sure that the correct network... to the wireless network and then displays the following screen displays: 6. Click Finish. • If you are done making changes, disconnect your range extender from your wireless network and click ...

WN2000RPT User Manual (PDF) - Page 12

... Extender Network Settings 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 Universal WiFi Extender WN2000RPT Installation Guide explains how to your range extender network is open (no wireless security is attempting to the range extender...

WN2000RPT User Manual (PDF) - Page 13

Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Range Extender Wireless Settings You can use the Wireless Settings screen to change the network name (SSID) for the range extender's network and to display the following screen: 2. From the range extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Setup heading, select Wireless Settings to set up wireless security. This is set up ). Note: If you ...

WN2000RPT User Manual (PDF) - Page 14

... key in order to access the range extender. Click Apply to the extender's network with its new settings. Use your wireless computer to connect to save your settings. 5. The... the Shared Key and WEP encryption settings. 3. Range Extender Network Settings Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT • WPA-PSK [TKIP]. When using wireless computers or devices that requires a shared key, ...

WN2000RPT User Manual (PDF) - Page 15

Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT • Key 1-Key 4. You can be the default. Data transmissions are disabled if WPA-PSK or WPA authentication is selected. 6. Setting Up WPA, WPA2, or WPA + WPA2 Both WPA and WPA2 provide strong data security. WPA2 with the IP address. - Click Apply to decrypt received data. The static IP address. - The secondary domain...

WN2000RPT User Manual (PDF) - Page 16

... (Rx) link rate in the Status screen. You can click Show Statistics to Existing Network Name (SSID) Connection Status Link Rate Description The hardware version of the range extender. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Status Screen When you upgrade the firmware, this SSID, also called the wireless name. If you upgrade the firmware, this screen: This screen shows the current...

WN2000RPT User Manual (PDF) - Page 17

... operating. On or Off. The default is 192.168.1.250. Configured. Identifies the network DHCP server on the wireless network. The IP address of the Domain Name Server (DNS) of the range extender. The name (SSID) or the wireless network. The channel of the range extender. Chapter 2. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Table 1. The IP subnet mask associated with the LAN IP...

WN2000RPT User Manual (PDF) - Page 18

... manual clear. Up Time The time elapsed since reset or manual clear. Range Extender Network Settings Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Show Statistics On the Device Status screen, click Show Statistics to display the... frequency. Rx B/s The average line utilization for the LAN (local), and wireless LAN (WLAN) ports. Show Statistics Fields Field Description LAN or WLAN (Port...

WN2000RPT User Manual (PDF) - Page 20

... your settings from a saved configuration file, enter the full path to the file on page 25). Set the Password The user name to access the range extender is password. Range Extender Network Settings Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT CAUTION: Do not try to go online, turn off the range extender, shut down the computer, or do anything else to the...

WN2000RPT User Manual (PDF) - Page 21

Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Upgrade the Firmware Unless you changed the settings in . The following screen displays: 2. Chapter 2. Click Check to locate and select the new firmware. 4. CAUTION: Once you do anything else to the range extender until it finishes restarting! Do not alter these settings unless directed by NETGEAR support. Range Extender Network Settings | 21 To ...

WN2000RPT User Manual (PDF) - Page 22

...for a WPS wireless connection. • Keep Existing Wireless Settings. Enable the extender to work as a wireless access point. If this check box is selected, the settings in the Wireless Settings screen stay the same when WPS is hidden. If you have to the network. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT To view or change the advanced wireless settings: From the range extender menu at...

WN2000RPT User Manual (PDF) - Page 24

...router or cannot get a wireless connection working, you must know the passphrase or wireless key. A workable performance is delivered when the Link Rate LED is amber PC to the range extender. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT - If the range extender does not connect to the network that the router is still up again to connect to your computer to Extender Connection LED is case...

WN2000RPT User Manual (PDF) - Page 28

... and the receiver. • Connect the equipment into an electrical outlet on , the user is connected. • Consult the dealer ...Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT complies with the applicable requirements may cause undesired operation. FCC Declaration of Conformity We, NETGEAR, Inc., 350 East Plumeria Drive, San Jose, CA 95134, declare under our sole responsibility that may result...