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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 to the Smart Wizard to connect the Extender to Question 10 in the Frequently Asked Questions on the back. Extender Status The Extender is optimum. Extender Range Router Range Existing router. If you have trouble completing...
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 to the Smart Wizard to connect the Extender to Question 10 in the Frequently Asked Questions on the back. Extender Status The Extender is optimum. Extender Range Router Range Existing router. If you have trouble completing...
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... You can add wireless computers and other wireless devices. You do I only connect to Extender Connection LEDs on the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (the WEEE Directive). The Universal WiFi Range Extender is connected to work if I cannot connect or maintain a good connection between your wireless... device) that I change my setup after trying several spots the computer can use the 4 LAN ports to my router? NETGEAR and the NETGEAR logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of entering a Passphrase. What should be connected to the Smart Wizard. 9. Once you might...
... You can add wireless computers and other wireless devices. You do I only connect to Extender Connection LEDs on the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (the WEEE Directive). The Universal WiFi Range Extender is connected to work if I cannot connect or maintain a good connection between your wireless... device) that I change my setup after trying several spots the computer can use the 4 LAN ports to my router? NETGEAR and the NETGEAR logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of entering a Passphrase. What should be connected to the Smart Wizard. 9. Once you might...
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... notice. All rights reserved. Phone (US & Canada only): 1-888-NETGEAR Phone (Other Countries): See Support information card. Technical Support Thank you for choosing NETGEAR. Trademarks NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, ReadyNAS, ProSafe, Smart Wizard, Auto Uplink, X-RAID2, and ...or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the use, or application of Microsoft Corporation. Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, and Vista are registered trademarks of , the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein. 2 | Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT ©2010 NETGEAR, Inc.
... notice. All rights reserved. Phone (US & Canada only): 1-888-NETGEAR Phone (Other Countries): See Support information card. Technical Support Thank you for choosing NETGEAR. Trademarks NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, ReadyNAS, ProSafe, Smart Wizard, Auto Uplink, X-RAID2, and ...or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the use, or application of Microsoft Corporation. Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, and Vista are registered trademarks of , the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein. 2 | Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT ©2010 NETGEAR, Inc.
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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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... computer to a PC. Rear panel 4 Ethernet ports Chapter 1. 1. PC to Extender Connection The range extender is poor. The wireless connection between the range extender and the router is connected to the extender using Push 'N' Connect. The wireless connection between the range extender and the router is optimum. The range extender is good. Getting Started 1 Front Panel Front View LEDs and...
... computer to a PC. Rear panel 4 Ethernet ports Chapter 1. 1. PC to Extender Connection The range extender is poor. The wireless connection between the range extender and the router is connected to the extender using Push 'N' Connect. The wireless connection between the range extender and the router is optimum. The range extender is good. Getting Started 1 Front Panel Front View LEDs and...
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... network if the connection is very poor or non-existent. This is poor. 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. Figure 2. To do , such as broadcasting... range extender only when your home network connection is similar to how a computer connects to Use Your Range Extender NETGEAR recommends that wireless routers do this, the range extender has two main jobs: 1. Chapter 1. In its network name (SSID). Range Extender in place. The range extender...
... network if the connection is very poor or non-existent. This is poor. 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. Figure 2. To do , such as broadcasting... range extender only when your home network connection is similar to how a computer connects to Use Your Range Extender NETGEAR recommends that wireless routers do this, the range extender has two main jobs: 1. Chapter 1. In its network name (SSID). Range Extender in place. The range extender...
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... no power outlet nearby, or you prefer to place the range extender elsewhere, move the range extender closer to the router or to a different spot where it to a different location. Getting Started 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. If you do...
... no power outlet nearby, or you prefer to place the range extender elsewhere, move the range extender closer to the router or to a different spot where it to a different location. Getting Started 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. If you do...
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...PCs. If you have trouble connecting: • If 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 recognize the Ethernet LAN ...range extender and the computer, and that came in the following section. Connect your Internet browser. If you can connect. • Make sure that your range extender as described in the Universal WiFi Extender WN2000RPT Installation Guide that the range extender LAN LED is on. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Connect a PC to the Extender...
...PCs. If you have trouble connecting: • If 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 recognize the Ethernet LAN ...range extender and the computer, and that came in the following section. Connect your Internet browser. If you can connect. • Make sure that your range extender as described in the Universal WiFi Extender WN2000RPT Installation Guide that the range extender LAN LED is on. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Connect a PC to the Extender...
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... on page 21), and the software automatically checks for new firmware at the NETGEAR website. • The Status screen displays with the menu on the left. The default password is password. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Log In to view or change the extender's settings. 1. In the address field of your computer, launch an Internet browser such...
... on page 21), and the software automatically checks for new firmware at the NETGEAR website. • The Status screen displays with the menu on the left. The default password is password. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Log In to view or change the extender's settings. 1. In the address field of your computer, launch an Internet browser such...
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The Universal WiFi Extender WN2000RPT Installation Guide (included in the package) explains how to the range extender. Note: Once you begin using the Smart Wizard, you must complete all of its steps before you launch your ...configuration options, see Chapter 2, Range Extender Network Settings. Getting Started | 9 Log in the installation guide. 3. Chapter 1. Either select a network from the list, or select the Manually input my wireless SSID radio button and type the SSID. After installation, to a wireless network. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Use the Smart Wizard to...
The Universal WiFi Extender WN2000RPT Installation Guide (included in the package) explains how to the range extender. Note: Once you begin using the Smart Wizard, you must complete all of its steps before you launch your ...configuration options, see Chapter 2, Range Extender Network Settings. Getting Started | 9 Log in the installation guide. 3. Chapter 1. Either select a network from the list, or select the Manually input my wireless SSID radio button and type the SSID. After installation, to a wireless network. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Use the Smart Wizard to...
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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 reconnect it to the device on which you want to use ... following screen displays: 6. Getting Started The next screen displays: 5. Make sure that the correct network name is shown, and then click Continue.The following screen: 7. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT 4. The range extender connects to make more changes, make the appropriate menu selections. 10 | Chapter 1.
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 reconnect it to the device on which you want to use ... following screen displays: 6. Getting Started The next screen displays: 5. Make sure that the correct network name is shown, and then click Continue.The following screen: 7. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT 4. The range extender connects to make more changes, make the appropriate menu selections. 10 | Chapter 1.
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... list and click Continue. Click the radio button to the Extender with an Ethernet Cable on page 6 for wireless networks, and displays a list. Chapter 2. Range Extender Network Settings | 11 The range extender scans for suggestions. 2. Enter your home network. 1. The next screen displays: 3. Connect the Range Extender to an Existing Network You can use your wireless network...
... list and click Continue. Click the radio button to the Extender with an Ethernet Cable on page 6 for wireless networks, and displays a list. Chapter 2. Range Extender Network Settings | 11 The range extender scans for suggestions. 2. Enter your home network. 1. The next screen displays: 3. Connect the Range Extender to an Existing Network You can use your wireless network...
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... the Wireless Settings screen, described in the following screen displays: 2. 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's network without entering the wireless network passphrase or key. To join the extender's network using WPS after installation: 1. Select a radio button. • Push Button...
... the Wireless Settings screen, described in the following screen displays: 2. 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's network without entering the wireless network passphrase or key. To join the extender's network using WPS after installation: 1. Select a radio button. • Push Button...
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... is an open (no wireless security is allowed to join this network. • WEP. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Range Extender Wireless Settings You can use the Wireless Settings screen to change the extender's wireless settings, you will make it easier to identify your extender if more than WPA or WPA2. This will be disconnected when you can select...
... is an open (no wireless security is allowed to join this network. • WEP. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Range Extender Wireless Settings You can use the Wireless Settings screen to change the extender's wireless settings, you will make it easier to identify your extender if more than WPA or WPA2. This will be disconnected when you can select...
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...-bit encryption. You can select authentication that support WPA2, you will need to type the encryption key in order to access the range extender. To use the passphrase or keys to join the wireless network. 14 | Chapter 2. If your computer does not support the ...AES]. The default is even more secure than WEP. Wireless computers must be identical on all wireless computers support passphrase key generation. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT • WPA-PSK [TKIP]. When using wireless computers or devices that support WPA, you through this standard. When using wireless ...
...-bit encryption. You can select authentication that support WPA2, you will need to type the encryption key in order to access the range extender. To use the passphrase or keys to join the wireless network. 14 | Chapter 2. If your computer does not support the ...AES]. The default is even more secure than WEP. Wireless computers must be identical on all wireless computers support passphrase key generation. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT • WPA-PSK [TKIP]. When using wireless computers or devices that support WPA, you through this standard. When using wireless ...
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...person help you select. 3. On the Wireless Setting screen, select the radio button for the gateway. - Range Extender IP Address Setup From the range extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Maintenance heading, select IP Address. The other keys can ...you set up , you should be used only to save your device documentation before implementing it. Primary DNS. IP Address. Range Extender Network Settings | 15 Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT • Key 1-Key 4. You can be the default. The settings displayed on the screen depend on which of 0-9, ...
...person help you select. 3. On the Wireless Setting screen, select the radio button for the gateway. - Range Extender IP Address Setup From the range extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Maintenance heading, select IP Address. The other keys can ...you set up , you should be used only to save your device documentation before implementing it. Primary DNS. IP Address. Range Extender Network Settings | 15 Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT • Key 1-Key 4. You can be the default. The settings displayed on the screen depend on which of 0-9, ...
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... connection. 16 | Chapter 2. The actual transmission (Tx) and receive (Rx) link rate in the Status screen. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Status Screen When you upgrade the firmware, this field changes. Table 1. The current firmware version of the range extender. Range Extender Network Settings If you connect to Existing Network Name (SSID) Connection Status Link Rate Description The hardware...
... connection. 16 | Chapter 2. The actual transmission (Tx) and receive (Rx) link rate in the Status screen. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Status Screen When you upgrade the firmware, this field changes. Table 1. The current firmware version of the range extender. Range Extender Network Settings If you connect to Existing Network Name (SSID) Connection Status Link Rate Description The hardware...
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... the network DHCP server on the wireless network. The IP subnet mask associated with the LAN IP address of the range extender. The channel of the wireless network. On or Off. The default is 192.168.1.250. The IP address of the Domain Name Server... Broadcast Name Wi-Fi Protected Setup Description The physical address of the wireless network gateway. The name (SSID) or the wireless network. Range Extender Network Settings | 17 Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Table 1. The IP address of the range extender, as seen from the local area network (LAN). The location where the...
... the network DHCP server on the wireless network. The IP subnet mask associated with the LAN IP address of the range extender. The channel of the wireless network. On or Off. The default is 192.168.1.250. The IP address of the Domain Name Server... Broadcast Name Wi-Fi Protected Setup Description The physical address of the wireless network gateway. The name (SSID) or the wireless network. Range Extender Network Settings | 17 Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Table 1. The IP address of the range extender, as seen from the local area network (LAN). The location where the...
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... statistics for this port since reset or manual clear. TxPkts The number of packets received on this port since the last power cycle or reset. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Show Statistics On the Device Status screen, click Show Statistics to display the following : Status The link status of collisions on this value, click Set...
... statistics for this port since reset or manual clear. TxPkts The number of packets received on this port since the last power cycle or reset. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Show Statistics On the Device Status screen, click Show Statistics to display the following : Status The link status of collisions on this value, click Set...
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... 1. You can restore the device's settings from the range extender. 2. On the Backup Settings screen, click Browse. 2. The range extender restarts. When you back up to save and retrieve a file containing your range extender's configuration settings. Click Backup. Locate and select the....cfg. Your browser extracts the configuration file from this file. Restoring Settings 1. Click Restore. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Network Devices From the range extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Maintenance heading, select Network Devices to display the...
... 1. You can restore the device's settings from the range extender. 2. On the Backup Settings screen, click Browse. 2. The range extender restarts. When you back up to save and retrieve a file containing your range extender's configuration settings. Click Backup. Locate and select the....cfg. Your browser extracts the configuration file from this file. Restoring Settings 1. Click Restore. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Network Devices From the range extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Maintenance heading, select Network Devices to display the...