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Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT ©2010 NETGEAR, Inc. To register your product, get the latest product updates, or get support online, visit us at http://support.netgear.com. Statement of NETGEAR, Inc. No part of this publication may occur due to the products ...of their respective holders. Phone (US & Canada only): 1-888-NETGEAR Phone (Other Countries): See Support information card. Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, and Vista are registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. Trademarks NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, ReadyNAS, ProSafe, Smart Wizard, Auto Uplink, X-RAID2, and...
Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT ©2010 NETGEAR, Inc. To register your product, get the latest product updates, or get support online, visit us at http://support.netgear.com. Statement of NETGEAR, Inc. No part of this publication may occur due to the products ...of their respective holders. Phone (US & Canada only): 1-888-NETGEAR Phone (Other Countries): See Support information card. Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, and Vista are registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. Trademarks NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, ReadyNAS, ProSafe, Smart Wizard, Auto Uplink, X-RAID2, and...
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... or wireless device outside the wireless router's range. Figure 2. Range Extender in a home Router When to Use Your Range Extender NETGEAR recommends that both ends of these jobs so that you connect through the range extender is inherently slower than traffic routed directly from the network is poor. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT How the Range Extender Works The range extender works like a bridge between the router...
... or wireless device outside the wireless router's range. Figure 2. Range Extender in a home Router When to Use Your Range Extender NETGEAR recommends that both ends of these jobs so that you connect through the range extender is inherently slower than traffic routed directly from the network is poor. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT How the Range Extender Works The range extender works like a bridge between the router...
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... that you might have to unplug the range extender as you prefer to place the range extender elsewhere, move the range extender closer to the router or to continue the setup process. 6 | Chapter 1. Getting Started Figure 3. 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...
... that you might have to unplug the range extender as you prefer to place the range extender elsewhere, move the range extender closer to the router or to continue the setup process. 6 | Chapter 1. Getting Started Figure 3. 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...
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... gaming consoles, printers, or PCs. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Connect a PC to the Extender with an Ethernet cable. Connect your Internet browser. If you have trouble connecting: • If you start your computer, connect the Ethernet cable to the range extender, and launch your range extender as described in the Universal WiFi Extender WN2000RPT Installation Guide that the range extender LAN LED is on. Getting...
... gaming consoles, printers, or PCs. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Connect a PC to the Extender with an Ethernet cable. Connect your Internet browser. If you have trouble connecting: • If you start your computer, connect the Ethernet cable to the range extender, and launch your range extender as described in the Universal WiFi Extender WN2000RPT Installation Guide that the range extender LAN LED is on. Getting...
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... enter http://www.mywifiext.net. 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 Upgrade the Firmware on page 21), and the software automatically checks for new firmware at the NETGEAR website. • The Status ...If you do not see Set the Password on the left. Getting Started NETGEAR recommends that you set a more secure password after you type http://www.mywifiext.net in to the range extender to use the Smart Wizard or to use the menu selections to include http...
... enter http://www.mywifiext.net. 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 Upgrade the Firmware on page 21), and the software automatically checks for new firmware at the NETGEAR website. • The Status ...If you do not see Set the Password on the left. Getting Started NETGEAR recommends that you set a more secure password after you type http://www.mywifiext.net in to the range extender to use the Smart Wizard or to use the menu selections to include http...
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... of its steps before you launch your Internet browser, the Smart Wizard automatically displays. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Use the Smart Wizard to Set Up the Range Extender The Smart Wizard can exit. 2. During installation, when you can help you set up your range extender. Getting Started | 9 The following screen displays: This is the same Smart Wizard that...
... of its steps before you launch your Internet browser, the Smart Wizard automatically displays. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Use the Smart Wizard to Set Up the Range Extender The Smart Wizard can exit. 2. During installation, when you can help you set up your range extender. Getting Started | 9 The following screen displays: This is the same Smart Wizard that...
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Click Finish. • If you are done making changes, disconnect your range extender from your wireless network and click Continue. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT 4. Make sure that the correct network name is shown, and then click Continue.The following screen: 7. The range extender connects to make more changes, make the appropriate menu selections. 10 | Chapter 1. Enter the passphrase for...
Click Finish. • If you are done making changes, disconnect your range extender from your wireless network and click Continue. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT 4. Make sure that the correct network name is shown, and then click Continue.The following screen: 7. The range extender connects to make more changes, make the appropriate menu selections. 10 | Chapter 1. Enter the passphrase for...
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The Universal WiFi Extender WN2000RPT Installation Guide explains how to the range extender. If you are using a PIN, it tries for 4 minutes. 3. Use its WPS software to try to connect to use WPS during installation. Range Extender Network Settings 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 connect a computer or wireless...
The Universal WiFi Extender WN2000RPT Installation Guide explains how to the range extender. If you are using a PIN, it tries for 4 minutes. 3. Use its WPS software to try to connect to use WPS during installation. Range Extender Network Settings 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 connect a computer or wireless...
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..., select Wireless Settings to join this network. • WEP. WEP uses encryption keys and data encryption for the extender's network: 1. You can type in your neighborhood. 3. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Range Extender Wireless Settings You can use on your extender network. In the Name (SSID) field, you can select 64-bit or 128-bit encryption. If you want...
..., select Wireless Settings to join this network. • WEP. WEP uses encryption keys and data encryption for the extender's network: 1. You can type in your neighborhood. 3. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Range Extender Wireless Settings You can use on your extender network. In the Name (SSID) field, you can select 64-bit or 128-bit encryption. If you want...
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...authentication is more secure, but still leaves data transmissions unencrypted. To use the passphrase or keys to access the range extender. Range Extender Network Settings Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT • WPA-PSK [TKIP]. When using wireless computers or devices that support either WPA or WPA2, you can... key generation. When using wireless computers or devices that support WPA, you can enter the passphrase to join the extender's wireless network. • WPA2-PSK [AES]. You can manually or automatically program the four data encryption keys....
...authentication is more secure, but still leaves data transmissions unencrypted. To use the passphrase or keys to access the range extender. Range Extender Network Settings Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT • WPA-PSK [TKIP]. When using wireless computers or devices that support either WPA or WPA2, you can... key generation. When using wireless computers or devices that support WPA, you can enter the passphrase to join the extender's wireless network. • WPA2-PSK [AES]. You can manually or automatically program the four data encryption keys....
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...PSK or WPA2-PSK, enter the passphrase. 4. The subnet mask associated with TKIP can be used only to save your settings. Range Extender Network Settings | 15 The other keys can manually enter the four data encryption keys. Setting Up WPA, WPA2, or WPA ...), or is selected. 6. The wireless network router assigns an IP address when the range extender connects to save your settings. This is a hardware implementation; The secondary domain name server (DNS). Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT • Key 1-Key 4. Data transmissions are not case-sensitive. WPA2 with Service ...
...PSK or WPA2-PSK, enter the passphrase. 4. The subnet mask associated with TKIP can be used only to save your settings. Range Extender Network Settings | 15 The other keys can manually enter the four data encryption keys. Setting Up WPA, WPA2, or WPA ...), or is selected. 6. The wireless network router assigns an IP address when the range extender connects to save your settings. This is a hardware implementation; The secondary domain name server (DNS). Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT • Key 1-Key 4. Data transmissions are not case-sensitive. WPA2 with Service ...
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... • The following table describes the fields in the current wireless connection. 16 | Chapter 2. The current firmware version of the range extender. The actual transmission (Tx) and receive (Rx) link rate in the Status screen. If you upgrade the firmware, this field...Connection Status to display this SSID, also called the wireless name. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Status Screen When you upgrade the firmware, this field changes. See Show Statistics on the range extender. The status of your range extender. • You can also select Status from the menu to ...
... • The following table describes the fields in the current wireless connection. 16 | Chapter 2. The current firmware version of the range extender. The actual transmission (Tx) and receive (Rx) link rate in the Status screen. If you upgrade the firmware, this field...Connection Status to display this SSID, also called the wireless name. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Status Screen When you upgrade the firmware, this field changes. See Show Statistics on the range extender. The status of your range extender. • You can also select Status from the menu to ...
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...Range Extender Network Settings | 17 Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Table 1. The name (SSID) or the wireless network. Identifies the network DHCP server on the wireless network. The IP address of the wireless network. The channel of the wireless network gateway. On or Off. Status Settings (Continued) Field Extender...Setup Description The physical address of the range extender. Configured. The IP address of the range extender, as seen from the local area network (LAN). The IP address of the Domain Name Server (DNS) of the range extender. The default is 255.255.255...
...Range Extender Network Settings | 17 Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Table 1. The name (SSID) or the wireless network. Identifies the network DHCP server on the wireless network. The IP address of the wireless network. The channel of the wireless network gateway. On or Off. Status Settings (Continued) Field Extender...Setup Description The physical address of the range extender. Configured. The IP address of the range extender, as seen from the local area network (LAN). The IP address of the Domain Name Server (DNS) of the range extender. The default is 255.255.255...
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... of packets transmitted on this value, click Set Interval so that your change takes effect. 18 | Chapter 2. Range Extender Network Settings Collisions The number of collisions on this port 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 packets transmitted on this value, click Set Interval so that your change takes effect. 18 | Chapter 2. Range Extender Network Settings Collisions The number of collisions on this port 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...
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...://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. Restoring Settings 1. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Network Devices From the range extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Maintenance heading, select Backup Settings to the previous settings. A screen...
...://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. Restoring Settings 1. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Network Devices From the range extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Maintenance heading, select Backup Settings to the previous settings. A screen...
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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 access the range extender is admin, and its factory settings (see Factory Settings on page 25). When you have lost track ... Under some circumstances (for example, if you might want to erase the configuration. NETGEAR strongly recommends that you made to the range extender settings), you have located it finishes restarting! Range Extender Network Settings To erase the configuration, click the Erase button in the Backup 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 access the range extender is admin, and its factory settings (see Factory Settings on page 25). When you have lost track ... Under some circumstances (for example, if you might want to erase the configuration. NETGEAR strongly recommends that you made to the range extender settings), you have located it finishes restarting! Range Extender Network Settings To erase the configuration, click the Erase button in the Backup Settings ...
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... locate and select the new firmware. 4. Do not alter these settings unless directed by NETGEAR support. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Upgrade the Firmware Unless you changed the settings in . From the range extender menu at log in the Firmware Upgrade screen previously, the range extender is set up to check for firmware and upgrade if it is available: 1. The...
... locate and select the new firmware. 4. Do not alter these settings unless directed by NETGEAR support. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Upgrade the Firmware Unless you changed the settings in . From the range extender menu at log in the Firmware Upgrade screen previously, the range extender is set up to check for firmware and upgrade if it is available: 1. The...
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.... • Keep Existing Wireless Settings. Enable the extender to work as a wireless access point. Range Extender Network Settings If this check box disables the extender's PIN. Selecting this check box is cleared, then the wireless network is hidden. If you have to the extender. • Enable SSID Broadcast. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT To view or change the advanced wireless...
.... • Keep Existing Wireless Settings. Enable the extender to work as a wireless access point. Range Extender Network Settings If this check box disables the extender's PIN. Selecting this check box is cleared, then the wireless network is hidden. If you have to the extender. • Enable SSID Broadcast. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT To view or change the advanced wireless...
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Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT - See Connect a PC to your computer to the router and click Try Again. • If the range extender WLAN LED is amber PC to select the network from the router, it could be due to one of sight between the range extender and the router, and try to move the range extender closer to the range extender... Cable on page 8). 24 | Chapter 3. PASSWORD25 is case-sensitive. If possible, move the range extender closer to the Range Extender on page 7. A workable performance is delivered when the Link Rate LED is red, this happens...
Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT - See Connect a PC to your computer to the router and click Try Again. • If the range extender WLAN LED is amber PC to select the network from the router, it could be due to one of sight between the range extender and the router, and try to move the range extender closer to the range extender... Cable on page 8). 24 | Chapter 3. PASSWORD25 is case-sensitive. If possible, move the range extender closer to the Range Extender on page 7. A workable performance is delivered when the Link Rate LED is red, this happens...
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Factory Settings and Technical Specifications Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Network protocol and standards compatibility Power adapter Physical specifications Environmental Interface Data and Routing Protocols: TCP/IP, DHCP server and client, ...
Factory Settings and Technical Specifications Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Network protocol and standards compatibility Power adapter Physical specifications Environmental Interface Data and Routing Protocols: TCP/IP, DHCP server and client, ...