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... 4 How the Range Extender Works 5 When to Use Your Range Extender 5 Positioning Your Range Extender 6 Connect a PC to the Extender with an Ethernet Cable 7 Log In to the Range Extender 8 Use the Smart Wizard to Set Up the Range Extender 9 Chapter 2 Range Extender Network Settings Connect the Range Extender to an Existing Network 11 Use WPS to Add a PC to the Range Extender's Wireless Network 12 Range Extender Wireless Settings 13...
... 4 How the Range Extender Works 5 When to Use Your Range Extender 5 Positioning Your Range Extender 6 Connect a PC to the Extender with an Ethernet Cable 7 Log In to the Range Extender 8 Use the Smart Wizard to Set Up the Range Extender 9 Chapter 2 Range Extender Network Settings Connect the Range Extender to an Existing Network 11 Use WPS to Add a PC to the Range Extender's Wireless Network 12 Range Extender Wireless Settings 13...
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... 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. The range extender is optimum. Rear Panel Restore Factory Settings Power Power On/Off button Figure 1. The wireless connection between the range extender and the router is powered on. WPS button The WPS button...
... 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. The range extender is optimum. Rear Panel Restore Factory Settings Power Power On/Off button Figure 1. The wireless connection between the range extender and the router is powered on. WPS button The WPS button...
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... Range Extender NETGEAR recommends that wireless computers can join. Chapter 1. Because data traffic routed through the range extender network only when the computer is in a "dead zone" where connection from the network, the computer should stay on the network if the connection is up and running. The range extender acts as a network client. Range Extender in place. Figure 2. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT...
... Range Extender NETGEAR recommends that wireless computers can join. Chapter 1. Because data traffic routed through the range extender network only when the computer is in a "dead zone" where connection from the network, the computer should stay on the network if the connection is up and running. The range extender acts as a network client. Range Extender in place. Figure 2. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT...
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...The best performance is delivered when both the Link Rate LED Extender Connection LED are using. Note that you might have to unplug the range extender as you move the range extender to a different location half-way between your wireless router and your router and log in a good location, ...Rate LED is green or amber and the PC to Extender Connection LED is green, the range extender is working as expected. 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 check the LEDs. and the PC to...
...The best performance is delivered when both the Link Rate LED Extender Connection LED are using. Note that you might have to unplug the range extender as you move the range extender to a different location half-way between your wireless router and your router and log in a good location, ...Rate LED is green or amber and the PC to Extender Connection LED is green, the range extender is working as expected. 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 check the LEDs. and the PC to...
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...range extender wirelessly, but you start your computer, connect the Ethernet cable to the range extender, and launch your browser quickly, the computer might still need a couple of minutes to a PC 2. Connect the range extender power adapter, and plug it is on. Log in as described in the Universal WiFi Extender WN2000RPT... Installation Guide that your Internet browser. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Connect a PC to the Extender with an Ethernet cable. Connect your range extender as described in the package. 1. If...
...range extender wirelessly, but you start your computer, connect the Ethernet cable to the range extender, and launch your browser quickly, the computer might still need a couple of minutes to a PC 2. Connect the range extender power adapter, and plug it is on. Log in as described in the Universal WiFi Extender WN2000RPT... Installation Guide that your Internet browser. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Connect a PC to the Extender with an Ethernet cable. Connect your range extender as described in the package. 1. If...
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... the list, or select the Manually input my wireless SSID radio button and type the SSID. After installation, to the range extender. Note: Once you begin using the Smart Wizard, you must complete all of its steps before you launch your range extender. Chapter 1. The Universal WiFi Extender WN2000RPT Installation Guide (included in the package) explains how...
... the list, or select the Manually input my wireless SSID radio button and type the SSID. After installation, to the range extender. Note: Once you begin using the Smart Wizard, you must complete all of its steps before you launch your range extender. Chapter 1. The Universal WiFi Extender WN2000RPT Installation Guide (included in the package) explains how...
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... to the wireless network and then displays the following screen displays: 6. Make sure that the correct network name is shown, and then click Continue.The following screen: 7. The range extender connects to use it. • If you are done making changes, disconnect your range extender from your wireless network and click Continue. Getting Started Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT 4.
... to the wireless network and then displays the following screen displays: 6. Make sure that the correct network name is shown, and then click Continue.The following screen: 7. The range extender connects to use it. • If you are done making changes, disconnect your range extender from your wireless network and click Continue. Getting Started Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT 4.
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... is not on the list, and it is up and running, see Positioning Your Range Extender on page 7. Chapter 2. If your wireless network. Range Extender Network Settings | 11 Enter your network from the list and click Continue. From the range extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Setup heading, select Connect to your home network...
... is not on the list, and it is up and running, see Positioning Your Range Extender on page 7. Chapter 2. If your wireless network. Range Extender Network Settings | 11 Enter your network from the list and click Continue. From the range extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Setup heading, select Connect to your home network...
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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. If your range extender network is open (no wireless security is attempting to your wireless computer. The...
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. If your range extender network is open (no wireless security is attempting to your wireless computer. The...
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... screen: 2. WEP is an older standard, and is less secure than one is set up. Chapter 2. Range Extender Network Settings | 13 Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Range Extender Wireless Settings You can use the Wireless Settings screen to change the wireless settings for the extender's network: 1. To change the network name (SSID) for data security. If you do not change the...
... screen: 2. WEP is an older standard, and is less secure than one is set up. Chapter 2. Range Extender Network Settings | 13 Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Range Extender Wireless Settings You can use the Wireless Settings screen to change the wireless settings for the extender's network: 1. To change the network name (SSID) for data security. If you do not change the...
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.... You can enter the passphrase to join the extender's wireless network. • WPA-PSK [TKIP] + WPA2-PASK [AES]. To use the passphrase or keys to generate the keys, enter a passphrase, and click Generate. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT • WPA-PSK [TKIP]. Enter the encryption... keys. These values must use a passphrase to access the range extender. WPA is stronger if you will need to type the encryption key in...
.... You can enter the passphrase to join the extender's wireless network. • WPA-PSK [TKIP] + WPA2-PASK [AES]. To use the passphrase or keys to generate the keys, enter a passphrase, and click Generate. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT • WPA-PSK [TKIP]. Enter the encryption... keys. These values must use a passphrase to access the range extender. WPA is stronger if you will need to type the encryption key in...
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... automatically does this is the most common setting), or is set to get its wireless network. WPA2 with TKIP can be the default. The wireless network router assigns an IP address when the range extender connects to decrypt received data. IP Subnet Mask. Primary DNS. Chapter 2. Setting ...). You can be identical on Windows systems with the IP address. - Gateway IP Address. see your choice. 2. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT • Key 1-Key 4. IP Address. Secondary DNS. These values must be used on all computers and access points in the...
... automatically does this is the most common setting), or is set to get its wireless network. WPA2 with TKIP can be the default. The wireless network router assigns an IP address when the range extender connects to decrypt received data. IP Subnet Mask. Primary DNS. Chapter 2. Setting ...). You can be identical on Windows systems with the IP address. - Gateway IP Address. see your choice. 2. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT • Key 1-Key 4. IP Address. Secondary DNS. These values must be used on all computers and access points in the...
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... version running on page 18. • The following table describes the fields in the current wireless connection. 16 | Chapter 2. The status of the range extender. Your range extender is set up to connect to display this field changes. You can click Show Statistics to ... the firmware, this SSID, also called the wireless name. The actual transmission (Tx) and receive (Rx) link rate in the Status screen. Range Extender Network Settings See Show Statistics on the range extender. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Status Screen When you connect to see device performance...
... version running on page 18. • The following table describes the fields in the current wireless connection. 16 | Chapter 2. The status of the range extender. Your range extender is set up to connect to display this field changes. You can click Show Statistics to ... the firmware, this SSID, also called the wireless name. The actual transmission (Tx) and receive (Rx) link rate in the Status screen. Range Extender Network Settings See Show Statistics on the range extender. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Status Screen When you connect to see device performance...
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... 255.255.255.0. The channel of the range extender. The IP address of the wireless network. The IP address of the range extender, as seen from the local area network (LAN). The name (SSID) or the wireless network. Configured. On or Off. The location where the range extender is operating. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Table 1. Chapter 2. Status Settings (Continued) Field...
... 255.255.255.0. The channel of the range extender. The IP address of the wireless network. The IP address of the range extender, as seen from the local area network (LAN). The name (SSID) or the wireless network. Configured. On or Off. The location where the range extender is operating. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Table 1. Chapter 2. Status Settings (Continued) Field...
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... of collisions on this port since reset or manual clear. Up Time The time elapsed since reset or manual clear. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Show Statistics On the Device Status screen, click Show Statistics to display the following : Status The link status of current bandwidth used... on this port since the last power cycle or reset. Tx B/s The current line utilization-percentage of the port. Range Extender Network Settings Show Statistics Fields Field Description LAN or WLAN (Port) The statistics for this value, click Set Interval so that your...
... of collisions on this port since reset or manual clear. Up Time The time elapsed since reset or manual clear. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Show Statistics On the Device Status screen, click Show Statistics to display the following : Status The link status of current bandwidth used... on this port since the last power cycle or reset. Tx B/s The current line utilization-percentage of the port. Range Extender Network Settings Show Statistics Fields Field Description LAN or WLAN (Port) The statistics for this value, click Set Interval so that your...
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...box. Do not alter these settings unless directed by NETGEAR support. The following screen displays: 2. Advanced Wireless Settings The range extender is , follow the onscreen prompts to install the ...new firmware on your computer. 3. Click Check to see if new firmware is set up to the range extender until it is available: 1. Chapter 2. From the range extender menu at log in the Firmware Upgrade screen previously, the range extender is available. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT...
...box. Do not alter these settings unless directed by NETGEAR support. The following screen displays: 2. Advanced Wireless Settings The range extender is , follow the onscreen prompts to install the ...new firmware on your computer. 3. Click Check to see if new firmware is set up to the range extender until it is available: 1. Chapter 2. From the range extender menu at log in the Firmware Upgrade screen previously, the range extender is available. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT...
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... to join the wireless network. 22 | Chapter 2. To join a hidden wireless network, you use an access list, then computers that are not allowed to type the wireless name. • Disable Device's PIN. When this check box disables the extender's PIN. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT To view or change the advanced wireless settings: From the range extender menu at http...
... to join the wireless network. 22 | Chapter 2. To join a hidden wireless network, you use an access list, then computers that are not allowed to type the wireless name. • Disable Device's PIN. When this check box disables the extender's PIN. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT To view or change the advanced wireless settings: From the range extender menu at http...
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... menu selections on the left (see Use the Smart Wizard to Set Up the Range Extender on . If this indicates a poor wireless connection. Click Continue to run through set up and running. Troubleshooting Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT - and the If you cannot get an IP address from the router, it could be due to the...
... menu selections on the left (see Use the Smart Wizard to Set Up the Range Extender on . If this indicates a poor wireless connection. Click Continue to run through set up and running. Troubleshooting Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT - and the If you cannot get an IP address from the router, it could be due to the...
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...Factory Settings button on the rear panel for 7 seconds. The range extender resets, and returns to 300 Mbps 1. Actual throughput will vary. Appendix A. Factory Settings and Technical Specifications | 25 Factory Settings Smart Wizard Enabled Wireless Wireless communication Enabled Wireless Network Name (SSID) NETGEAR_EXT Security Transmission speed Disabled Auto1 Country/... factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Maximum wireless signal rate (IEEE Standard 802.11).
...Factory Settings button on the rear panel for 7 seconds. The range extender resets, and returns to 300 Mbps 1. Actual throughput will vary. Appendix A. Factory Settings and Technical Specifications | 25 Factory Settings Smart Wizard Enabled Wireless Wireless communication Enabled Wireless Network Name (SSID) NETGEAR_EXT Security Transmission speed Disabled Auto1 Country/... factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Maximum wireless signal rate (IEEE Standard 802.11).
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Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Installation Guide WIRELESS EXTENSION CONNECT WIRED DEVICES WIRELESSLY Extended Wireless Range Existing Router Range EXISTING ROUTER
Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Installation Guide WIRELESS EXTENSION CONNECT WIRED DEVICES WIRELESSLY Extended Wireless Range Existing Router Range EXISTING ROUTER