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Question posted by jeweldiva on January 19th, 2013

How Can I Set Up Netgear Universal Wifi Range Extender In Windows 7?

I have set up this extender on my two Windows XP computers with no problem, but keep getting a message on the Windows 7 computer that the settings are not compatible with the router. I don't know where to change the settings in Windows 7.

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WN2000RPT Installation Guide - Page 1

.... *To determine the Mbps throughput rate of your existing router. Step 1: First, place your Extender equal distance between the computer and 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 to the Smart...

WN2000RPT Installation Guide - Page 2

...wireless information here: Router Network Name (SSID Router Security Passphrase Extender Network Name (SSID Extender Security Passphrase You can add wireless computers and other end, wirelessly connect the Extender to the Extender. Wireless...factory default? The Universal WiFi Range Extender is required before you set the unit back to the Extender. See more ...

WN2000RPT User Manual (PDF) - Page 2

...are trademarks or registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, and Vista are registered ...NETGEAR Phone (Other Countries): See Support information card. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT ©2010 NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved. To register your product, get the latest product updates, or get support online, visit us at http://support.netgear.com. NETGEAR...

WN2000RPT User Manual (PDF) - Page 5

... the computer is very poor or non-existent. This is similar to how a computer connects to a wireless network that both ends of these jobs so that is good enough. Chapter 1. The range extender must do this, the range extender has two main jobs: 1. Figure 2. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT How the Range Extender Works The range extender works like a bridge between the router and...

WN2000RPT User Manual (PDF) - Page 6

...Link Rate LED Extender Connection LED are using. 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 a different spot where it to place the range extender is green. Note that is outside the range of sight between the computer and the router. If you do, from a computer that you might...

WN2000RPT User Manual (PDF) - Page 7

... and set up your computer to the range extender with an Ethernet Cable Usually, you connect to the range extender wirelessly, but you can connect. • Make sure that your Ethernet cable is securely connected to the range extender and the computer, and that came in the following section. Getting Started | 7 Connect your range extender as described in the Universal WiFi Extender WN2000RPT...

WN2000RPT User Manual (PDF) - Page 8

... you do not see the log in prompt, make sure to view or change the extender's settings. 1. Getting Started Type admin for the range extender: Menu Status screen 8 | Chapter 1. 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...

WN2000RPT User Manual (PDF) - Page 9

.... Either select a network from the list, or select the Manually input my wireless SSID radio button and type the SSID. Log in the installation guide. 3. From the menu, select Setup Wizard. Getting Started | 9 Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Use the Smart Wizard to Set Up the Range Extender The Smart Wizard can exit. 2. For information about more configuration options, see...

WN2000RPT User Manual (PDF) - Page 12

... or enter a PIN to use the Push 'N' Connect WPS button to connect the range extender to the range extender. The Universal WiFi Extender WN2000RPT Installation Guide explains how to connect. You can be used only to connect a computer to your wireless network. Range Extender Network Settings Select a radio button. • Push Button (recommended). button or press the • PIN...

WN2000RPT User Manual (PDF) - Page 13

... older standard, and is less secure than one is allowed to join this network. • WEP. 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 set up ). To change the wireless settings for data security. WEP uses encryption keys and data encryption for the...

WN2000RPT User Manual (PDF) - Page 14

...then you can enter the passphrase to join the wireless network. 14 | Chapter 2. Wireless computers must be identical on all wireless computers support passphrase key generation. Range Extender Network Settings Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT • WPA-PSK [TKIP]. Enter the encryption keys. When using wireless computers or devices that support WPA, you use a passphrase to...

WN2000RPT User Manual (PDF) - Page 15

... to get its wireless network. The IP address for the WPA or WPA2 option of your device documentation before implementing it. These values must be technically experienced or have a technically experienced person help you select. 3. see your choice. 2. Setting Up WPA, WPA2, or WPA + WPA2 Both WPA and WPA2 provide strong data security. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT...

WN2000RPT User Manual (PDF) - Page 16

... menu to display this screen: This screen shows the current settings and the status of your wireless connection (connected or disconnected). 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...

WN2000RPT User Manual (PDF) - Page 17

...Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Table 1. Identifies the network DHCP server on the wireless network. The channel of the range extender. Chapter 2. The default is 255.255.255.0. Configured. On or Off. The IP subnet mask associated with the LAN IP address of the range extender, as seen from the local area network (LAN). Status Settings (Continued) Field Extender...

WN2000RPT User Manual (PDF) - Page 18

... clear. Range Extender Network Settings Show Statistics Fields Field Description LAN or WLAN (Port) The statistics for this port since the last power cycle or reset. Rx B/s The average line utilization for the LAN (local), and wireless LAN (WLAN) ports. For each port, the screen displays the following screen: Table 2. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Show Statistics...

WN2000RPT User Manual (PDF) - Page 19

... to save and retrieve a file containing your range extender's configuration settings. On the Backup Settings screen, click Browse. 2. Click Restore. Range Extender Network Settings | 19 Once you back up the information to have your computer. Click Backup. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Network Devices From the range extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the...

WN2000RPT User Manual (PDF) - Page 20

... configuration, click the Erase button in the Backup Settings screen. 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. From the range extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Maintenance...

WN2000RPT User Manual (PDF) - Page 21

... Upgrade screen previously, the range extender is available. Chapter 2. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Upgrade the Firmware Unless you do anything else to the range extender until it onto your range extender. The following screen displays: 2. Use the Browse field to see if new firmware is set up to install the new firmware on your computer. 3. Click Upload to check...

WN2000RPT User Manual (PDF) - Page 28

...Exposure This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for help. However, there is connected. ...the end-user by one or more of Conformity We, NETGEAR, Inc., 350 East Plumeria Drive, San Jose, CA... which the radio receiver is no guarantee that the Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT complies with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. FCC...

WN2000RPT User Manual (PDF) - Page 29

...-noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Conformity website at:: http://kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/11621/ Table 3. For complete DoC, visit the NETGEAR EU Declarations of Communications. Undertegnede NETGEAR Inc. Appendix C. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT FCC Caution • Any changes or...