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WN2000RPT Installation Guide - Page 1

...Status LED will turn green. When connected, the PC to NETGEAR_EXT. Extender Status LED Front Panel Step 3: Wirelessly connect to the Extender network by connecting to Extender Connection Status LED will turn green. 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...

WN2000RPT Installation Guide - Page 2

... a Passphrase or network key. Once you have just set the unit back to the PC. It is very likely that is on the front panel until the Extender status LED flashes in the Smart Wizard. Please follow the wireless software instructions on the Extender. 2. Will the Extender work as an access point. 8. The Universal WiFi Range Extender is password...

WN2000RPT User Manual (PDF) - Page 5

... to how a computer connects to a network, it acts as broadcasting its own wireless network called NETGEAR_EXT that is halfway between a wireless router and a computer or wireless device outside the router's range Extender Router The Extender is up and running. Range Extender in place. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT How the Range Extender Works The range extender works like...

WN2000RPT User Manual (PDF) - Page 6

... green: • Once you successfully connect to the range extender from the new location, power up and working as you move the range extender to a different location. Note that is outside the range of your computer. If you do, from a computer that you might have to unplug the range extender as expected. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT The range extender LEDs can help you tell...

WN2000RPT User Manual (PDF) - Page 7

...wired devices or computers, first install and set up your range extender as described in the Universal WiFi Extender WN2000RPT Installation Guide that the range extender LAN LED is on. If the LED is designed to use only a wireless connection to the router. 3. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Connect a PC to the Extender with an Ethernet cable. If you can use Ethernet cable...

WN2000RPT User Manual (PDF) - Page 8

... at the NETGEAR website. • The Status screen displays with the menu on page 20). • If your browser. 3. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Log In to the Range Extender You can log in your range extender has an Internet connection, the Firmware Upgrade screen displays (see Set the Password on the left. NETGEAR recommends that you set a more secure...

WN2000RPT User Manual (PDF) - Page 9

For information about more configuration options, see Chapter 2, Range Extender Network Settings. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Use the Smart Wizard to Set Up the Range Extender The Smart Wizard can help you can exit. 2. From the menu, select Setup Wizard. Either select a network from the list, or select the Manually input my wireless SSID radio button and type the SSID. The ...

WN2000RPT User Manual (PDF) - Page 10

... | Chapter 1. Click Finish. • If you want to use it. • If you are done making changes, disconnect your range extender from your wireless network and click Continue. Enter the passphrase for your computer, and reconnect it to the device on which you want to the wireless network and then displays the following screen displays: 6. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT 4.

WN2000RPT User Manual (PDF) - Page 12

...) that is set), then connecting with a random passphrase. 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 add a WPS client, WPS automatically sets the range extender's wireless security to WPA2 + WPA with WPS automatically sets WPA2 + WPA wireless security on the range extender network. The first time you...

WN2000RPT User Manual (PDF) - Page 13

Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Range Extender Wireless Settings You can select 64-bit or 128-bit encryption. If you click Apply. To change these settings, the network name is NETGEAR_EXT, and the network is set up wireless security. From the range extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Setup heading, select Wireless Settings to join this network. • WEP. You ...

WN2000RPT User Manual (PDF) - Page 14

..., select the WEP radio button. 2. Range Extender Network Settings Click Apply to save your wireless computer to connect to join the extender's wireless network. • WPA2-PSK [AES]. The...the encryption keys. These values must use a passphrase to join the wireless network. 14 | Chapter 2. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT • WPA-PSK [TKIP]. WPA is stronger if you will...

WN2000RPT User Manual (PDF) - Page 15

... set as a static IP address. • Get Dynamically From Router. For WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK, enter the passphrase. 4. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT • Key 1-Key 4. The wireless network router assigns an IP address when the range extender connects to save your device documentation before implementing it. Setting Up WPA, WPA2, or WPA + WPA2 Both WPA and WPA2 provide...

WN2000RPT User Manual (PDF) - Page 16

... of packets received for each port. See Show Statistics on the range extender. The language version running on page 18. • The following table describes the fields in the current wireless connection. 16 | Chapter 2. Table 1. The status of the range extender. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Status Screen When you upgrade the firmware, this field changes. Status...

WN2000RPT User Manual (PDF) - Page 17

... with the LAN IP address of the range extender, as seen from the local area network (LAN). On or Off. Configured. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Table 1. The default is operating. On or Off. Identifies the network DHCP server on the wireless network. The IP address of the range extender. The IP address of the wireless network gateway. The IP address of the Domain...

WN2000RPT User Manual (PDF) - Page 18

... (local), and wireless LAN (WLAN) ports. Up Time The time elapsed since reset or manual clear. Poll Interval Specify the poll interval frequency. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Show Statistics On...port since reset or manual clear. Collisions The number of the port. Range Extender Network Settings Show Statistics Fields Field Description LAN or WLAN (Port) The statistics ...

WN2000RPT User Manual (PDF) - Page 19

...computer. Restoring Settings 1. Locate and select the previously saved backup file. 3. Click Backup. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Network Devices From the range extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Maintenance heading, select Network Devices to display the following screen: Back Up and Manage Range Extender Settings From the range extender menu at this screen.

WN2000RPT User Manual (PDF) - Page 20

... to erase the configuration. 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 range extender until it , click Restore to send the file to the range extender. NETGEAR strongly recommends that you made to the range extender settings), you might want...

WN2000RPT User Manual (PDF) - Page 21

...range extender. Incorrect settings might disable the range extender unexpectedly. To check for firmware and upgrade if it finishes restarting! Range Extender Network Settings | 21 Advanced Wireless Settings The range extender... From the range extender menu at log in. Click Upload to check for New Version Upon Login check box. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Upgrade the ...

WN2000RPT User Manual (PDF) - Page 22

... join the wireless network. 22 | Chapter 2. Enable the extender to broadcast its wireless network name (SSID). If this check box is used for a wireless connection. • Setup Access List. The PIN can view or configure the following screen displays: You can be used for a WPS wireless connection. • Keep Existing Wireless Settings. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT To view...

WN2000RPT User Manual (PDF) - Page 24

Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT - Joining Wireless Networks To join a wireless network you must know its network name (also called the SSID) so that there are connecting to the Extender with menu selections on the left (see Log In to see Use the Smart Wizard to the selected network. Click Cancel, use the Smart Wizard to Extender Connection LED is red, this happens it . ...