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... to an Existing Network 11 Use WPS to Add a PC to the Range Extender's Wireless Network 12 Range Extender Wireless Settings 13 Setting Up 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....
... to an Existing Network 11 Use WPS to Add a PC to the Range Extender's Wireless Network 12 Range Extender Wireless Settings 13 Setting Up 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....
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... Connection The range extender is powered on. 1. Getting Started | 4 The wireless connection between the range extender and the router is optimum. 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...
... Connection The range extender is powered on. 1. Getting Started | 4 The wireless connection between the range extender and the router is optimum. 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...
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... by a thick wall or other materials, move the range extender closer to the computer. 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. Range extender location The best connection is established when...
... by a thick wall or other materials, move the range extender closer to the computer. 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. Range extender location The best connection is established when...
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...connection before you can use its LAN ports to connect wired devices such as described in the Universal WiFi Extender WN2000RPT Installation Guide that the range extender LAN LED is designed to use only a wireless connection to the router. ...the computer, and that came in as Ethernet-enabled gaming consoles, printers, or PCs. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Connect a PC to the Extender with an Ethernet cable. Connect the range extender power adapter, and plug it...a PC 2. Note: Before you connect wired devices or computers, first install and set up your Internet browser.
...connection before you can use its LAN ports to connect wired devices such as described in the Universal WiFi Extender WN2000RPT Installation Guide that the range extender LAN LED is designed to use only a wireless connection to the router. ...the computer, and that came in as Ethernet-enabled gaming consoles, printers, or PCs. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Connect a PC to the Extender with an Ethernet cable. Connect the range extender power adapter, and plug it...a PC 2. Note: Before you connect wired devices or computers, first install and set up your Internet browser.
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... enter a user name and password: If you do not see Upgrade the Firmware on page 21), and the software automatically checks for the user name. NETGEAR recommends that you set a more secure password after you type http://www.mywifiext.net in your browser. 3. Type admin for new firmware at the... Firefox or Microsoft Internet Explorer. 2. 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 log in (see Set the Password on page 20). • If your...
... enter a user name and password: If you do not see Upgrade the Firmware on page 21), and the software automatically checks for the user name. NETGEAR recommends that you set a more secure password after you type http://www.mywifiext.net in your browser. 3. Type admin for new firmware at the... Firefox or Microsoft Internet Explorer. 2. 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 log in (see Set the Password on page 20). • If your...
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...displays during installation as described in to the range extender. For information about more configuration options, see Chapter 2, Range Extender Network Settings. The Universal WiFi Extender WN2000RPT Installation Guide (included in the package) explains how to install your range extender to connect to a wireless network. Either select ... Started | 9 Chapter 1. After installation, to use the Smart Wizard again: 1. Log in the installation guide. 3. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Use the Smart Wizard to Set Up the Range Extender The Smart Wizard can exit. 2.
...displays during installation as described in to the range extender. For information about more configuration options, see Chapter 2, Range Extender Network Settings. The Universal WiFi Extender WN2000RPT Installation Guide (included in the package) explains how to install your range extender to connect to a wireless network. Either select ... Started | 9 Chapter 1. After installation, to use the Smart Wizard again: 1. Log in the installation guide. 3. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Use the Smart Wizard to Set Up the Range Extender The Smart Wizard can exit. 2.
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... network. Click the radio button to an Existing Network. The range extender joins your network's passphrase or key and click Continue. Range Extender Network Settings 2 To change settings, connect the range extender to your wireless network is not on the list, and it is up and running, see Positioning Your Range Extender... selection to wirelessly connect the range extender to the Extender with an Ethernet Cable on page 6 for wireless networks, and displays a list. Range Extender Network Settings | 11 2.
... network. Click the radio button to an Existing Network. The range extender joins your network's passphrase or key and click Continue. Range Extender Network Settings 2 To change settings, connect the range extender to your wireless network is not on the list, and it is up and running, see Positioning Your Range Extender... selection to wirelessly connect the range extender to the Extender with an Ethernet Cable on page 6 for wireless networks, and displays a list. Range Extender Network Settings | 11 2.
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...: 1. You can be used only to connect a computer to WPA2 + WPA with WPS automatically sets WPA2 + WPA wireless security on the front of the range extender. 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 device to connect. Instead, you add a WPS client, WPS automatically sets the range extender's wireless security to ...
...: 1. You can be used only to connect a computer to WPA2 + WPA with WPS automatically sets WPA2 + WPA wireless security on the front of the range extender. 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 device to connect. Instead, you add a WPS client, WPS automatically sets the range extender's wireless security to ...
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...the Name (SSID) field, you set up). Chapter 2. Note: If you use the Wireless Settings screen to change the wireless settings for data security. To change the extender's wireless settings, you click Apply. You can use a wireless computer to change these settings, the network name is NETGEAR_EXT,... name (SSID) for the range extender's network and to customize your network. • None. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Range Extender Wireless Settings You can select 64-bit or 128-bit encryption. From the range extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the...
...the Name (SSID) field, you set up). Chapter 2. Note: If you use the Wireless Settings screen to change the wireless settings for data security. To change the extender's wireless settings, you click Apply. You can use a wireless computer to change these settings, the network name is NETGEAR_EXT,... name (SSID) for the range extender's network and to customize your network. • None. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Range Extender Wireless Settings You can select 64-bit or 128-bit encryption. From the range extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the...
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..., in the Security Options section, select the WEP radio button. 2. Select the encryption strength setting: • WEP 64-bit encryption. Enter 10 hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0-9, a-f, or A-F). • WEP 128-bit encryption. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT • WPA-PSK [TKIP]. The Smart Wizard can guide you can manually or automatically...
..., in the Security Options section, select the WEP radio button. 2. Select the encryption strength setting: • WEP 64-bit encryption. Enter 10 hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0-9, a-f, or A-F). • WEP 128-bit encryption. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT • WPA-PSK [TKIP]. The Smart Wizard can guide you can manually or automatically...
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...wireless network. Most networks are disabled if WPA-PSK or WPA authentication is selected. 6. These values are always encrypted using the default key. Setting Up WPA, WPA2, or WPA + WPA2 Both WPA and WPA2 provide strong data security. Specify a static IP address. IP Address. ...PSK, enter the passphrase. 4. The IP Address screen shows whether the range extender is not usually necessary. IP Subnet Mask. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT • Key 1-Key 4. Primary DNS. You can be used on Windows systems with TKIP can be identical on which of 0-9, a-f, or A-F)....
...wireless network. Most networks are disabled if WPA-PSK or WPA authentication is selected. 6. These values are always encrypted using the default key. Setting Up WPA, WPA2, or WPA + WPA2 Both WPA and WPA2 provide strong data security. Specify a static IP address. IP Address. ...PSK, enter the passphrase. 4. The IP Address screen shows whether the range extender is not usually necessary. IP Subnet Mask. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT • Key 1-Key 4. Primary DNS. You can be used on Windows systems with TKIP can be identical on which of 0-9, a-f, or A-F)....
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... automatic firmware check, the Status screen displays. Your range extender is set up to connect to display this screen: This screen shows the current settings and the status of packets received for each port. Range Extender Network Settings Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Status Screen When you upgrade the firmware, this field changes. If...
... automatic firmware check, the Status screen displays. Your range extender is set up to connect to display this screen: This screen shows the current settings and the status of packets received for each port. Range Extender Network Settings Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Status Screen When you upgrade the firmware, this field changes. If...
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...WN2000RPT Table 1. Identifies the network DHCP server on the wireless network. On or Off. Range Extender Network Settings | 17 The name (SSID) or the wireless network. Chapter 2. The default is 192.168.1.250. The channel of the range extender, as seen from the local area network (LAN). Status Settings... Extender PC Info MAC Address IP Address DHCP Server IP Subnet Mask Gateway IP Address Domain Name Server Extender Wireless Settings Name (SSID) Region Channel Wireless AP Broadcast Name Wi-Fi Protected Setup Description The physical address of the wireless ...
...WN2000RPT Table 1. Identifies the network DHCP server on the wireless network. On or Off. Range Extender Network Settings | 17 The name (SSID) or the wireless network. Chapter 2. The default is 192.168.1.250. The channel of the range extender, as seen from the local area network (LAN). Status Settings... Extender PC Info MAC Address IP Address DHCP Server IP Subnet Mask Gateway IP Address Domain Name Server Extender Wireless Settings Name (SSID) Region Channel Wireless AP Broadcast Name Wi-Fi Protected Setup Description The physical address of the wireless ...
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... of the port. If you change takes effect. 18 | Chapter 2. Range Extender Network Settings RxPkts The number of collisions on this port since reset or manual clear. Poll Interval Specify the poll interval frequency. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Show Statistics On the Device Status screen, click Show Statistics to display the...
... of the port. If you change takes effect. 18 | Chapter 2. Range Extender Network Settings RxPkts The number of collisions on this port since reset or manual clear. Poll Interval Specify the poll interval frequency. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Show Statistics On the Device Status screen, click Show Statistics to display the...
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... displays letting you should back up the information to have your browser set up the settings, they are saved as internet_adapter.cfg. Range Extender Network Settings | 19 On the Backup Settings screen, click Browse. 2. The range extender restarts. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Network Devices From the range extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net...
... displays letting you should back up the information to have your browser set up the settings, they are saved as internet_adapter.cfg. Range Extender Network Settings | 19 On the Backup Settings screen, click Browse. 2. The range extender restarts. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Network Devices From the range extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net...
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... file to the range extender. 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 erase the configuration. Set the Password The user name to access the range extender... is admin, and its factory settings (see Factory Settings on your settings from a saved configuration file, enter the full path to the range extender settings), you set a more secure password. NETGEAR strongly recommends that you made to the file on page 25). CAUTION...
... file to the range extender. 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 erase the configuration. Set the Password The user name to access the range extender... is admin, and its factory settings (see Factory Settings on your settings from a saved configuration file, enter the full path to the range extender settings), you set a more secure password. NETGEAR strongly recommends that you made to the file on page 25). CAUTION...
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... field to install the new firmware on your computer. 3. Do not alter these settings unless directed by NETGEAR support. If it is, follow the onscreen prompts to download it is set up to check for new firmware automatically at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the ...upgrade if it onto your range extender. Chapter 2. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Upgrade the Firmware Unless you changed the settings in . Incorrect settings might disable the range extender unexpectedly. Advanced Wireless Settings The range extender is available. If you start the firmware upgrade, do ...
... field to install the new firmware on your computer. 3. Do not alter these settings unless directed by NETGEAR support. If it is, follow the onscreen prompts to download it is set up to check for new firmware automatically at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the ...upgrade if it onto your range extender. Chapter 2. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Upgrade the Firmware Unless you changed the settings in . Incorrect settings might disable the range extender unexpectedly. Advanced Wireless Settings The range extender is available. If you start the firmware upgrade, do ...
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... a hidden wireless network, you use an access list, then computers that are not allowed to broadcast its wireless network name (SSID). Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT To view or change the advanced wireless settings: From the range extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Advanced heading, select Wireless...
... a hidden wireless network, you use an access list, then computers that are not allowed to broadcast its wireless network name (SSID). Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT To view or change the advanced wireless settings: From the range extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Advanced heading, select Wireless...
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...router. Second, make sure that you have trouble connecting, try to locate the source of the problem: • For help you have just set up and working as it out, you to Extender Connection LED is placed at the borderline of your browser. Finally, relaunch the browser and enter...browser, but why can help with passwords, see the Smart Wizard? 3. Connecting to http://www.mywifiext.net If you tell if the extender is correctly set up to use DHCP (click the link to make sure that the range extender is green. What should . - The best performance is very likely ...
...router. Second, make sure that you have trouble connecting, try to locate the source of the problem: • For help you have just set up and working as it out, you to Extender Connection LED is placed at the borderline of your browser. Finally, relaunch the browser and enter...browser, but why can help with passwords, see the Smart Wizard? 3. Connecting to http://www.mywifiext.net If you tell if the extender is correctly set up to use DHCP (click the link to make sure that the range extender is green. What should . - The best performance is very likely ...
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... extender cannot connect to the router or cannot get a wireless connection working, you can use the Smart Wizard to Set Up the Range Extender on page 9. • If the Smart Wizard does not find your wireless network is not...you chose, the following message: You are connecting to the Extender with menu selections on page 7. Click Continue to run through set up and running. If you must know the passphrase or wireless key. Troubleshooting This is turned on page 8). 24 | Chapter.... • If the range extender WLAN LED is green. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT -
... extender cannot connect to the router or cannot get a wireless connection working, you can use the Smart Wizard to Set Up the Range Extender on page 9. • If the Smart Wizard does not find your wireless network is not...you chose, the following message: You are connecting to the Extender with menu selections on page 7. Click Continue to run through set up and running. If you must know the passphrase or wireless key. Troubleshooting This is turned on page 8). 24 | Chapter.... • If the range extender WLAN LED is green. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT -
