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... WEP 14 Setting Up WPA, WPA2, or WPA + WPA2 15 Range Extender IP Address Setup 15 Status Screen 16 Show Statistics 18 Network Devices 19 Back Up and Manage Range Extender Settings 19 Backing Up Settings 19 Restoring Settings 19 Erasing the Settings 20 Set the Password 20 Upgrade the Firmware 21 Advanced Wireless Settings 21 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Smart Wizard FAQs 23 Connecting to http://www.mywifiext.net 23 Joining Wireless Networks 24 Appendix A Factory Settings and Technical Specifications Factory Settings 25 Technical Specifications 26 Appendix B Related Documents...
... WEP 14 Setting Up WPA, WPA2, or WPA + WPA2 15 Range Extender IP Address Setup 15 Status Screen 16 Show Statistics 18 Network Devices 19 Back Up and Manage Range Extender Settings 19 Backing Up Settings 19 Restoring Settings 19 Erasing the Settings 20 Set the Password 20 Upgrade the Firmware 21 Advanced Wireless Settings 21 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Smart Wizard FAQs 23 Connecting to http://www.mywifiext.net 23 Joining Wireless Networks 24 Appendix A Factory Settings and Technical Specifications Factory Settings 25 Technical Specifications 26 Appendix B Related Documents...
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... The range extender is optimum. Getting Started | 4 The wireless connection between the range extender and the router is poor. 1. The wireless connection between the range extender and the router is connected to a PC. Rear Panel Restore Factory Settings Power Power On/Off button Figure 1. Getting Started 1 Front Panel Front View LEDs and Button Link Rate Extender Status Description The wireless connection between the range extender and the router is good. PC to the extender using Push 'N' Connect. The range extender is powered on. Rear panel 4 Ethernet ports...
... The range extender is optimum. Getting Started | 4 The wireless connection between the range extender and the router is poor. 1. The wireless connection between the range extender and the router is connected to a PC. Rear Panel Restore Factory Settings Power Power On/Off button Figure 1. Getting Started 1 Front Panel Front View LEDs and Button Link Rate Extender Status Description The wireless connection between the range extender and the router is good. PC to the extender using Push 'N' Connect. The range extender is powered on. Rear panel 4 Ethernet ports...
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... the Link Rate LED from red or amber to green: • Once you successfully connect to the range extender from the new location, power up and working as it to a different location. Range extender location The best connection is established when there is red or the Smart Wizard cannot connect the range extender to a router, move it should. • The best performance is half-way between your wireless router and your router and log in...
... the Link Rate LED from red or amber to green: • Once you successfully connect to the range extender from the new location, power up and working as it to a different location. Range extender location The best connection is established when there is red or the Smart Wizard cannot connect the range extender to a router, move it should. • The best performance is half-way between your wireless router and your router and log in...
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..., you connect to the range extender wirelessly, but you can use only a wireless connection to a PC 2. Note: Before you do so, the range extender does not work because it into an electrical outlet. Log in as described in the Universal WiFi Extender WN2000RPT Installation Guide that the range extender LAN LED is not lit reconnect the Ethernet cable, and relaunch your Internet browser. Getting Started | 7 Connect the range extender power adapter, and plug it is designed to use its LAN ports to a router...
..., you connect to the range extender wirelessly, but you can use only a wireless connection to a PC 2. Note: Before you do so, the range extender does not work because it into an electrical outlet. Log in as described in the Universal WiFi Extender WN2000RPT Installation Guide that the range extender LAN LED is not lit reconnect the Ethernet cable, and relaunch your Internet browser. Getting Started | 7 Connect the range extender power adapter, and plug it is designed to use its LAN ports to a router...
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...), and the software automatically checks for new firmware at the NETGEAR website. • The Status screen displays with the menu on the left. NETGEAR recommends that you set a more secure password after you type http://www.mywifiext.net in prompt, make sure to view or change the extender's settings. 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...
...), and the software automatically checks for new firmware at the NETGEAR website. • The Status screen displays with the menu on the left. NETGEAR recommends that you set a more secure password after you type http://www.mywifiext.net in prompt, make sure to view or change the extender's settings. 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...
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... list, or select the Manually input my wireless SSID radio button and type the SSID. During installation, when you set up your range extender to connect to a wireless network. Log in the installation guide. 3. Chapter 1. Getting Started | 9 After installation, to use the Smart Wizard again: 1. The following screen displays: This is the same Smart Wizard that displays during installation as described in to the range extender. The Universal WiFi Extender WN2000RPT Installation Guide (included in the package) explains how to install your Internet...
... list, or select the Manually input my wireless SSID radio button and type the SSID. During installation, when you set up your range extender to connect to a wireless network. Log in the installation guide. 3. Chapter 1. Getting Started | 9 After installation, to use the Smart Wizard again: 1. The following screen displays: This is the same Smart Wizard that displays during installation as described in to the range extender. The Universal WiFi Extender WN2000RPT Installation Guide (included in the package) explains how to install your Internet...
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Connect the Range Extender to an Existing Network You can use your home network. 1. If your network from the list and click Continue. Click the radio button to your Internet browser to go to http://www.mywifiext.net as described in Connect a PC to an Existing Network. The next screen displays: 3. Enter your wireless network. Range Extender Network Settings | 11 2. Range Extender Network Settings 2 To change settings, connect the range extender to your computer and use this menu selection to wirelessly connect the range extender to select...
Connect the Range Extender to an Existing Network You can use your home network. 1. If your network from the list and click Continue. Click the radio button to your Internet browser to go to http://www.mywifiext.net as described in Connect a PC to an Existing Network. The next screen displays: 3. Enter your wireless network. Range Extender Network Settings | 11 2. Range Extender Network Settings 2 To change settings, connect the range extender to your computer and use this menu selection to wirelessly connect the range extender to select...
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... Use its WPS software to try to connect to connect. WPS supports WPA and WPA2 wireless security. 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. Instead, you are using a WPS button, it tries for 2 minutes. The WPS button on the front of the range extender. The Universal WiFi Extender WN2000RPT Installation Guide...
... Use its WPS software to try to connect to connect. WPS supports WPA and WPA2 wireless security. 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. Instead, you are using a WPS button, it tries for 2 minutes. The WPS button on the front of the range extender. The Universal WiFi Extender WN2000RPT Installation Guide...
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... operating in a new name to customize your extender if more than WPA or WPA2. This is an open (no wireless security is less secure than one is allowed to join this network. • WEP. In the Name (SSID) field, you set up wireless security. 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 . Note: If you will make it easier...
... operating in a new name to customize your extender if more than WPA or WPA2. This is an open (no wireless security is less secure than one is allowed to join this network. • WEP. In the Name (SSID) field, you set up wireless security. 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 . Note: If you will make it easier...
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... encryption. The Smart Wizard can manually or automatically program the four data encryption keys. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT • WPA-PSK [TKIP]. You can guide you will need to join the wireless network. 14 | Chapter 2. This automatically creates the keys. In the Wireless Settings screen, in order to type the encryption key in the Security Options section, select the WEP radio button. 2. Enter the encryption keys. If your network: • Passphrase. WPA is Open System. When using wireless computers or devices that support...
... encryption. The Smart Wizard can manually or automatically program the four data encryption keys. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT • WPA-PSK [TKIP]. You can guide you will need to join the wireless network. 14 | Chapter 2. This automatically creates the keys. In the Wireless Settings screen, in order to type the encryption key in the Security Options section, select the WEP radio button. 2. Enter the encryption keys. If your network: • Passphrase. WPA is Open System. When using wireless computers or devices that support...
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... Address. IP Address. Specify a static IP address. IP Subnet Mask. Gateway IP Address. This is a hardware implementation; The other keys can manually enter the four data encryption keys. The settings displayed on the screen depend on Windows systems with the IP address. - To configure WPA or WPA2 in your settings. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT • Key 1-Key 4. For WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK, enter the passphrase. 4. These values must be used only to its IP address dynamically from the router...
... Address. IP Address. Specify a static IP address. IP Subnet Mask. Gateway IP Address. This is a hardware implementation; The other keys can manually enter the four data encryption keys. The settings displayed on the screen depend on Windows systems with the IP address. - To configure WPA or WPA2 in your settings. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT • Key 1-Key 4. For WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK, enter the passphrase. 4. These values must be used only to its IP address dynamically from the router...
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... number of current bandwidth used on this port since reset or manual clear. If you change takes effect. 18 | Chapter 2. Tx B/s The current line utilization-percentage of collisions on this port since the last power cycle or reset. Show Statistics Fields Field Description LAN or WLAN (Port) The statistics for this value, click Set Interval so that your change this port. Range Extender Network Settings Up Time The time elapsed since reset or manual...
... number of current bandwidth used on this port since reset or manual clear. If you change takes effect. 18 | Chapter 2. Tx B/s The current line utilization-percentage of collisions on this port since the last power cycle or reset. Show Statistics Fields Field Description LAN or WLAN (Port) The statistics for this value, click Set Interval so that your change this port. Range Extender Network Settings Up Time The time elapsed since reset or manual...
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... automatically. Range Extender Network Settings Set the Password The user name to the file. Erasing the Settings Under some circumstances (for example, if you have lost track of the changes that you have located it, click Restore to send the file to the range extender. Close the message window. The following screen displays: Type the old password, type the new password twice, and then click Apply. 20 | Chapter 2. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT CAUTION...
... automatically. Range Extender Network Settings Set the Password The user name to the file. Erasing the Settings Under some circumstances (for example, if you have lost track of the changes that you have located it, click Restore to send the file to the range extender. Close the message window. The following screen displays: Type the old password, type the new password twice, and then click Apply. 20 | Chapter 2. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT CAUTION...
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...when WPS is used for a wireless connection. • Setup Access List. Selecting this check box is cleared, then the wireless network is cleared, then computers or wireless devices cannot connect wirelessly to work as a wireless access point. The following screen displays: You can be used for a WPS wireless connection. • Keep Existing Wireless Settings. Enable the extender to the extender. • Enable SSID Broadcast. When this check box is hidden. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT To view or change the advanced wireless settings: From the range extender menu...
...when WPS is used for a wireless connection. • Setup Access List. Selecting this check box is cleared, then the wireless network is cleared, then computers or wireless devices cannot connect wirelessly to work as a wireless access point. The following screen displays: You can be used for a WPS wireless connection. • Keep Existing Wireless Settings. Enable the extender to the extender. • Enable SSID Broadcast. When this check box is hidden. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT To view or change the advanced wireless settings: From the range extender menu...
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... Link Rate LED Extender Connection LED are green. Second, make sure that your browser. This will return you have trouble connecting, try to locate the source of your Internet browser. Make sure that you to Extender Connection LED is set up, and clicking the Refresh button in your computer has an IP address in the address field of the problem: • For help with passwords, see Log In to connect. • The range extender LEDs can help...
... Link Rate LED Extender Connection LED are green. Second, make sure that your browser. This will return you have trouble connecting, try to locate the source of your Internet browser. Make sure that you to Extender Connection LED is set up, and clicking the Refresh button in your computer has an IP address in the address field of the problem: • For help with passwords, see Log In to connect. • The range extender LEDs can help...
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... range extender cannot connect to the router or cannot get an IP address from the list, and retype the passphrase or key. Troubleshooting A workable performance is delivered when the Link Rate LED is amber PC to select the network from the router, it is not displayed in the Select Existing Network screen), check to see Use the Smart Wizard to your wireless network is turned on page 7. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT...
... range extender cannot connect to the router or cannot get an IP address from the list, and retype the passphrase or key. Troubleshooting A workable performance is delivered when the Link Rate LED is amber PC to select the network from the router, it is not displayed in the Select Existing Network screen), check to see Use the Smart Wizard to your wireless network is turned on page 7. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT...
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...). Appendix A. Factory Settings Smart Wizard Enabled Wireless Wireless communication Enabled Wireless Network Name (SSID) NETGEAR_EXT Security Transmission speed Disabled Auto1 Country/Region United States (varies by region) Operating mode 802.11n, 802.11g, 802.11b Data rate Up to its factory settings. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Factory Settings and Technical Specifications | 25 The range extender resets, and...
...). Appendix A. Factory Settings Smart Wizard Enabled Wireless Wireless communication Enabled Wireless Network Name (SSID) NETGEAR_EXT Security Transmission speed Disabled Auto1 Country/Region United States (varies by region) Operating mode 802.11n, 802.11g, 802.11b Data rate Up to its factory settings. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Factory Settings and Technical Specifications | 25 The range extender resets, and...
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On/Off button. Factory Reset button Ethernet ports On/Off button 4 Ethernet ports. To use the Ethernet ports on and off. The back panel has the following features: Factory Reset button. You can use this button, stick a paper clip into the reset hole and hold it until the Status LED flashes. Turns the device on the Extender to connect up to four Ethernet-enabled devices wirelessly to your network.
On/Off button. Factory Reset button Ethernet ports On/Off button 4 Ethernet ports. To use the Ethernet ports on and off. The back panel has the following features: Factory Reset button. You can use this button, stick a paper clip into the reset hole and hold it until the Status LED flashes. Turns the device on the Extender to connect up to four Ethernet-enabled devices wirelessly to your network.
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... WPS button router, gateway, or access point. on your wireless At this point, the Extender should be connected to your existing wireless network/wireless router. 7 The Extender's wireless network name (SSID) changes to your Extender network, use the same network security key (passphrase) as is set on your existing Wi-Fi network, and the Link Rate LED on the Extender. 2. Press the WPS button on your existing Wi-Fi network name, with WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) 1. To connect additional Wi-Fi devices to your Extender lights up. 3. Option 1: Connecting...
... WPS button router, gateway, or access point. on your wireless At this point, the Extender should be connected to your existing wireless network/wireless router. 7 The Extender's wireless network name (SSID) changes to your Extender network, use the same network security key (passphrase) as is set on your existing Wi-Fi network, and the Link Rate LED on the Extender. 2. Press the WPS button on your existing Wi-Fi network name, with WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) 1. To connect additional Wi-Fi devices to your Extender lights up. 3. Option 1: Connecting...
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... http://support.netgear.com. 1. I connect it to the Extender? Second, make sure the PC to Extender status LED is set up to use DHCP (most are typing the wireless key in to the router with an Ethernet cable? First, make sure that the Extender is very likely that you have entered the correct passphrase. The Extender is password. The user name is admin, and the default password is designed to connect wirelessly to see the Smart Wizard? The Smart Wizard...
... http://support.netgear.com. 1. I connect it to the Extender? Second, make sure the PC to Extender status LED is set up to use DHCP (most are typing the wireless key in to the router with an Ethernet cable? First, make sure that the Extender is very likely that you have entered the correct passphrase. The Extender is password. The user name is admin, and the default password is designed to connect wirelessly to see the Smart Wizard? The Smart Wizard...