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Question posted by bsanna on September 6th, 2014

Netgear Wn2500rp Cannot Connect To Router, Says To Move Range Extender Closer

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WN2500RP Installation Guide (PDF) - Page 1

Universal Dual Band WiFi Range Extender WN2500RP Installation Guide 2.4 AND 5 GHz WIRELESS EXTENSION CONNECT WIRED DEVICES WIRELESSLY EXISTING ROUTER Extended Wireless Range Existing Router Range 5 GHz Wireless 2.4 GHz Wireless

WN2500RP Installation Guide (PDF) - Page 2

... the latest product updates, or get support online, visit us at least 2 inches of NETGEAR, Inc. Trademarks NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, and Connect with Innovation are trademarks or registered trademarks of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to change without notice. Technical Support Thank you for...

WN2500RP Installation Guide (PDF) - Page 3

... On/Off This LED indicates a WPS wireless connection. • Solid green. No wireless security. 3 WPS Wireless Device to Extender. The appropriate LED lights to router. WPS. Not connected to indicate the type of connection: • Green is best. • Amber is good. • Red is poor. • Off. A WPS connection is connected to a wireless device. This LED is lit when...

WN2500RP Installation Guide (PDF) - Page 4

For more information, see Connecting the Extender to an Existing Wi-Fi Network on the Extender to connect up to four Ethernet-enabled devices wirelessly to your network. Ethernet ports. Use this button to connect the Extender to turn the Extender on and off. 4 Reset factory settings WPS button Ethernet ports Power jack On/Off button Use the Ethernet...

WN2500RP Installation Guide (PDF) - Page 5

... the Extender closer to the device, but still within the wireless range of your existing Wi-Fi network. Plug the Extender into an electrical outlet, and wait 1 minute until the Extender starts. The Power LED turns green. 5 Placing the Extender and Applying Power 1. Place the Extender an equal distance between your router and the wireless device located outside the range of...

WN2500RP Installation Guide (PDF) - Page 6

... browser setup guide The web browser setup guide walks you through the necessary steps to connect your network. Connecting the Extender to an Existing Wi-Fi Network To extend the range of your Wi-Fi network, you need to connect the Extender to your router supports WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup), we recommend that you use Option 2 to...

WN2500RP Installation Guide (PDF) - Page 7

... light up , repeat steps 1 and 2, or make sure your router supports the 5 GHz band, repeat steps 1 and 2 to connect the Extender to your existing wireless network/wireless router. 7 If your router supports WPS. 3. Note: If the 2.4 GHz Link Rate LED does not light up . The Extender's wireless network name (SSID) changes to the 5 GHz band. The WPS LED on...

WN2500RP Installation Guide (PDF) - Page 8

Next, you need to connect the Extender to Extender LED turns green. Option 2: Connecting with the computer is green, use any wireless network manager utility on a computer or tablet to find and connect to the Extender wireless network. Tip: You can use a wireless network manager on and the Power LED is established, the Wireless Device to your existing Wi-Fi network...

WN2500RP Installation Guide (PDF) - Page 9

Open a web browser window from the same PC, and the browser should take you directly to the onscreen setup guide. 2. Tip: You can always access the Extender settings again by typing www.mywifiext.net in your browser URL bar. 9

WN2500RP Installation Guide (PDF) - Page 10

...: admin Password: password 10 3. Extender Configuration Settings If you want to make changes after initial setup, or you wish to run the setup again, you would like to extend. • Entering the security password for the existing network. • Choosing the name for your new Extender network. • Connecting your wireless devices to log in...

WN2500RP Installation Guide (PDF) - Page 11

... indicates the performance of the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz wireless connection from the Extender to Extender LED is no connection. • If the Link Rate LED is off, there is green before you check the Link Rate LED for performance. 11 Tip: Make sure your Wireless Device to a router. • The best performance is delivered when the Link...

WN2500RP Installation Guide (PDF) - Page 12

Move the Extender closer to the router or to Extender connection LEDs on the front panel until you move the Extender, check the Link Rate and the Wireless Device to a different location with a better line of sight. 2. To improve Extender performance: 1. As you find a good location. 12

WN2500RP Installation Guide (PDF) - Page 13

...high-speed Wi-Fi with a dedicated band connecting the Extender and the wireless device, and a second band connecting the Extender and the router. It is ideal for HD gaming and ...Select FastLane Technology. 4. Tip: To maximize performance, FastLane limits device connection to access the Extender Settings page. 2. NETGEAR recommends that suits your devices support. 13 Click Apply. To enable ...

WN2500RP Installation Guide (PDF) - Page 14

Wireless router Extender 14 Blu-ray player TV Gaming console Simply plug the Ethernet cable from your Ethernet-enabled device (connected TV, Blu-ray player, gaming console) to the Ethernet port of the Extender, and enjoy wireless connectivity for up to four devices wirelessly to your existing wireless Wi-Fi network, you can use the Ethernet ports on the Extender to...

WN2500RP Installation Guide (PDF) - Page 15

... you cannot connect from the original wireless router network. When to Use the Extender Wireless Network NETGEAR recommends that you connect to the Extender wireless network only when a PC or wireless device is in a "dead zone" where the network connection to your existing router is slower than traffic directly from your wireless device to the Extender, move the Extender closer to a different...

WN2500RP Installation Guide (PDF) - Page 16

Wireless SSIDs and Passwords Use the space below to record your new Extender network name (SSID) and Extender security settings, in the future. Enter your Extender in case you need to add additional wireless devices to your wireless information here: Router network name (SSID Router security password Extender network name (SSID Extender security password 16

WN2500RP Installation Guide (PDF) - Page 17

... your computer is placed at http://support.netgear.com. 1. Will the Extender work if I connect it to NETGEAR_EXT and launched a browser. NETGEAR Genie keeps asking me for my wireless password, and I am I unable to the router. 4. The user name is admin, and the default password is designed to connect wirelessly to see NETGEAR Genie? Frequently Asked Questions You can...

WN2500RP Installation Guide (PDF) - Page 19

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WN2500RP Installation Guide (PDF) - Page 20