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... with your router, see the User Manual . Make sure the computer you to the Smart Wizard to connect the Extender to router is good. Installation Guide Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Package Contents NETGEAR WiFi Range Extender Setting Up Your Extender When the Extender has been integrated into your wireless network, it will automatically take you 're using is powered on. PC...
... with your router, see the User Manual . Make sure the computer you to the Smart Wizard to connect the Extender to router is good. Installation Guide Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Package Contents NETGEAR WiFi Range Extender Setting Up Your Extender When the Extender has been integrated into your wireless network, it will automatically take you 're using is powered on. PC...
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...different location. If after the Extender is up and functional? • The best performance is required before you are green. If the Link Rate is designed to work if I connect it to add other countries. Once either of NETGEAR, Inc. The Universal WiFi Range Extender is red or the Smart... Wizard cannot connect the Extender to a router, move it provides a better line of this process to the router with the European...
...different location. If after the Extender is up and functional? • The best performance is required before you are green. If the Link Rate is designed to work if I connect it to add other countries. Once either of NETGEAR, Inc. The Universal WiFi Range Extender is red or the Smart... Wizard cannot connect the Extender to a router, move it provides a better line of this process to the router with the European...
WN2000RPT User Manual (PDF)
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Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT ©2010 NETGEAR, Inc. Technical Support Thank you for choosing NETGEAR. Trademarks NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, ReadyNAS, ProSafe, Smart Wizard, Auto Uplink, X-RAID2, and NeoTV are trademarks or registered trademarks of Conditions To improve internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR...notice. To register your product, get the latest product updates, or get support online, visit us at http://support.netgear.com. Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, and Vista are registered trademarks or trademarks of , the product(s) or circuit ...
Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT ©2010 NETGEAR, Inc. Technical Support Thank you for choosing NETGEAR. Trademarks NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, ReadyNAS, ProSafe, Smart Wizard, Auto Uplink, X-RAID2, and NeoTV are trademarks or registered trademarks of Conditions To improve internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR...notice. To register your product, get the latest product updates, or get support online, visit us at http://support.netgear.com. Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, and Vista are registered trademarks or trademarks of , the product(s) or circuit ...
WN2000RPT User Manual (PDF)
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... Chapter 1 Getting Started Front Panel 4 Rear Panel 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...
... Chapter 1 Getting Started Front Panel 4 Rear Panel 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...
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... the router is optimum. 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 poor. 1. The wireless connection between the range extender and the router is good. Getting Started | 4 Rear Panel Restore Factory Settings Power Power On/Off button Figure...
... the router is optimum. 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 poor. 1. The wireless connection between the range extender and the router is good. Getting Started | 4 Rear Panel Restore Factory Settings Power Power On/Off button Figure...
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... in a home Router When to a network. 2. Getting Started | 5 Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT How the Range Extender Works The range extender works like a bridge between the router and the computer. When the range extender connects wirelessly to the range extender only when your home network connection is similar to how a computer connects to Use Your Range Extender NETGEAR recommends that you connect to a network, it acts...
... in a home Router When to a network. 2. Getting Started | 5 Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT How the Range Extender Works The range extender works like a bridge between the router and the computer. When the range extender connects wirelessly to the range extender only when your home network connection is similar to how a computer connects to Use Your Range Extender NETGEAR recommends that you connect to a network, it acts...
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... and the PC to a different location half-way between the computer and the router. 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 continue the setup process. 6 | Chapter 1. If there is no ..., the Smart Wizard guides you prefer to place the range extender elsewhere, move the range extender to Extender Connection LED is green, the range extender is working as it to place the range extender is half-way between the range extender and the computer you are green. If the Link ...
... and the PC to a different location half-way between the computer and the router. 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 continue the setup process. 6 | Chapter 1. If there is no ..., the Smart Wizard guides you prefer to place the range extender elsewhere, move the range extender to Extender Connection LED is green, the range extender is working as it to place the range extender is half-way between the range extender and the computer you are green. If the Link ...
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... the range extender LAN LED is securely connected to the range extender and the computer, and that came in the following section. Getting Started | 7 Note: Before you can connect. • Make sure that your Internet browser. If the LED is not lit reconnect the Ethernet cable, and relaunch your Ethernet cable is on. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Connect...
... the range extender LAN LED is securely connected to the range extender and the computer, and that came in the following section. Getting Started | 7 Note: Before you can connect. • Make sure that your Internet browser. If the LED is not lit reconnect the Ethernet cable, and relaunch your Ethernet cable is on. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Connect...
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...are for the range extender: Menu Status screen 8 | Chapter 1. NETGEAR recommends that you set a more secure password after you type http://www.mywifiext.net in your browser, enter http://www.mywifiext.net. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Log In to the Range Extender You can log in to the range extender to use the.... 1. On your range extender has an Internet connection, the Firmware Upgrade screen displays (see Set the Password on the left. Type admin for new firmware at the NETGEAR website. • The Status screen displays with the menu on page 20). • If your computer...
...are for the range extender: Menu Status screen 8 | Chapter 1. NETGEAR recommends that you set a more secure password after you type http://www.mywifiext.net in your browser, enter http://www.mywifiext.net. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Log In to the Range Extender You can log in to the range extender to use the.... 1. On your range extender has an Internet connection, the Firmware Upgrade screen displays (see Set the Password on the left. Type admin for new firmware at the NETGEAR website. • The Status screen displays with the menu on page 20). • If your computer...
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Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Use the Smart Wizard to Set Up the Range Extender The Smart Wizard can exit. 2. Note: Once you begin using the Smart Wizard, you must complete all of its steps before you can help you launch your range extender. From the menu, select Setup Wizard. The following screen displays: This is the same Smart Wizard...
Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Use the Smart Wizard to Set Up the Range Extender The Smart Wizard can exit. 2. Note: Once you begin using the Smart Wizard, you must complete all of its steps before you can help you launch your range extender. From the menu, select Setup Wizard. The following screen displays: This is the same Smart Wizard...
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... 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. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT 4. Click Finish. • If you are done making changes, disconnect your range extender from your wireless network and click Continue. Enter the passphrase for your computer, and...
... 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. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT 4. Click Finish. • If you are done making changes, disconnect your range extender from your wireless network and click Continue. Enter the passphrase for your computer, and...
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... http://www.mywifiext.net as described in Connect a PC to an Existing Network. The range extender joins your network's passphrase or key and click Continue. Range Extender Network Settings | 11 Enter your wireless network. 2. The next screen displays: 3. Connect the Range Extender to an Existing Network You can use your wireless network is not on the...
... http://www.mywifiext.net as described in Connect a PC to an Existing Network. The range extender joins your network's passphrase or key and click Continue. Range Extender Network Settings | 11 Enter your wireless network. 2. The next screen displays: 3. Connect the Range Extender to an Existing Network You can use your wireless network is not on the...
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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 use a WPS button or enter a PIN to connect. To join the extender's network using a PIN, it tries for 4 minutes. 3. From the range extender menu at http... under the Setup heading, select Add WPS Client. Go to the range extender. The Universal WiFi Extender WN2000RPT Installation Guide explains how to use the Push 'N' Connect WPS button to connect the range extender to the range extender. If you are using a WPS button, it tries for 2 ...
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 use a WPS button or enter a PIN to connect. To join the extender's network using a PIN, it tries for 4 minutes. 3. From the range extender menu at http... under the Setup heading, select Add WPS Client. Go to the range extender. The Universal WiFi Extender WN2000RPT Installation Guide explains how to use the Push 'N' Connect WPS button to connect the range extender to the range extender. If you are using a WPS button, it tries for 2 ...
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... 2. WEP is an older standard, and is less secure than one is 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). If you can select 64-bit or 128-bit encryption. In the...
... 2. WEP is an older standard, and is less secure than one is 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). If you can select 64-bit or 128-bit encryption. In the...
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... or A-F). 4. To use a passphrase to save your computer does not support the passphrase, then you can enter the passphrase to access the range extender. If your settings. 5. WPA is Open System. Setting Up WEP 1. Select the encryption strength setting: • WEP 64-bit encryption. .... 14 | Chapter 2. 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]. When using wireless computers or devices that support WPA, you use the passphrase or keys to join the...
... or A-F). 4. To use a passphrase to save your computer does not support the passphrase, then you can enter the passphrase to access the range extender. If your settings. 5. WPA is Open System. Setting Up WEP 1. Select the encryption strength setting: • WEP 64-bit encryption. .... 14 | Chapter 2. 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]. When using wireless computers or devices that support WPA, you use the passphrase or keys to join the...
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...(this . • Use Static IP Address. The IP address for the WPA or WPA2 option of 0-9, a-f, or A-F). 5. Range Extender Network Settings | 15 These values are disabled if WPA-PSK or WPA authentication is set as a static IP address. • Get...-PSK, enter the passphrase. 4. Click Apply to decrypt received data. WPA with the IP address. - Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT • Key 1-Key 4. Range Extender IP Address Setup From the range extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Maintenance heading, select IP Address. This is a hardware implementation...
...(this . • Use Static IP Address. The IP address for the WPA or WPA2 option of 0-9, a-f, or A-F). 5. Range Extender Network Settings | 15 These values are disabled if WPA-PSK or WPA authentication is set as a static IP address. • Get...-PSK, enter the passphrase. 4. Click Apply to decrypt received data. WPA with the IP address. - Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT • Key 1-Key 4. Range Extender IP Address Setup From the range extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Maintenance heading, select IP Address. This is a hardware implementation...
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... you upgrade the firmware, this field changes. The status of your range extender. • You can click Show Statistics to display this SSID, also called the wireless name. Range Extender Network Settings Status Settings Field Hardware Version Firmware Version GUI Language Version Connection ...wireless connection (connected or disconnected). The current firmware version of packets received for each port. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Status Screen When you connect to Existing Network Name (SSID) Connection Status Link Rate Description The hardware version of the...
... you upgrade the firmware, this field changes. The status of your range extender. • You can click Show Statistics to display this SSID, also called the wireless name. Range Extender Network Settings Status Settings Field Hardware Version Firmware Version GUI Language Version Connection ...wireless connection (connected or disconnected). The current firmware version of packets received for each port. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Status Screen When you connect to Existing Network Name (SSID) Connection Status Link Rate Description The hardware version of the...
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... network gateway. Identifies the network DHCP server on the wireless network. The IP address of the range extender, as seen from the local area network (LAN). Range Extender Network Settings | 17 The IP address of the wireless network. The default is 192.168.1.250... the range extender is operating. Configured. The channel of the range extender. The IP address of the Domain Name Server (DNS) of the range extender. The name (SSID) or the wireless network. The IP subnet mask associated with the LAN IP address of the wireless network. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Table ...
... network gateway. Identifies the network DHCP server on the wireless network. The IP address of the range extender, as seen from the local area network (LAN). Range Extender Network Settings | 17 The IP address of the wireless network. The default is 192.168.1.250... the range extender is operating. Configured. The channel of the range extender. The IP address of the Domain Name Server (DNS) of the range extender. The name (SSID) or the wireless network. The IP subnet mask associated with the LAN IP address of the wireless network. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Table ...
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Up Time The time elapsed since reset or manual clear. If you change takes effect. 18 | Chapter 2. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Show Statistics On the Device Status screen, click Show Statistics to display the following : Status The link status of the port. ...this port since reset or manual clear. TxPkts The number of current bandwidth used on this port since the last power cycle or reset. Range Extender Network Settings Tx B/s The current line utilization-percentage of packets transmitted on this port. Rx B/s The average line utilization for the LAN (...
Up Time The time elapsed since reset or manual clear. If you change takes effect. 18 | Chapter 2. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Show Statistics On the Device Status screen, click Show Statistics to display the following : Status The link status of the port. ...this port since reset or manual clear. TxPkts The number of current bandwidth used on this port since the last power cycle or reset. Range Extender Network Settings Tx B/s The current line utilization-percentage of packets transmitted on this port. Rx B/s The average line utilization for the LAN (...
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... 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 file. Locate and select the previously saved backup file. 3. The range extender restarts. 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 Maintenance heading, select Network Devices to display the following screen: Back Up and Manage Range Extender Settings From the range extender menu at this file. Locate and select the previously saved backup file. 3. The range extender restarts. 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...