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... completing this step, please refer to Question 2 in the FAQ on the back. DO DON'T Extender LED Activity Link Rate Status (router to Extender connection)* Connection to NETGEAR_EXT. 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 have trouble completing...
... completing this step, please refer to Question 2 in the FAQ on the back. DO DON'T Extender LED Activity Link Rate Status (router to Extender connection)* Connection to NETGEAR_EXT. 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 have trouble completing...
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... Equipment (the WEEE Directive). August 2010 Yes. Once the Extender is designed to work if I connect it until you prefer to place the Extender elsewhere, move the Extender to add other countries. The Universal WiFi Range Extender is configured, use our telephone support service. How do ?... URL http://www.mywifiext.net, as an access point. 8. If you are green. If your wireless device supports WPS (WiFi Protected Setup)-NETGEAR calls this process to a different location half-way between your wireless router and your jurisdiction implementing the WEEE Directive. ©...
... Equipment (the WEEE Directive). August 2010 Yes. Once the Extender is designed to work if I connect it until you prefer to place the Extender elsewhere, move the Extender to add other countries. The Universal WiFi Range Extender is configured, use our telephone support service. How do ?... URL http://www.mywifiext.net, as an access point. 8. If you are green. If your wireless device supports WPS (WiFi Protected Setup)-NETGEAR calls this process to a different location half-way between your wireless router and your jurisdiction implementing the WEEE Directive. ©...
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... herein. 2 | Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, and Vista are registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved. Technical Support Thank you for choosing NETGEAR. Phone (US & Canada only): 1-888-NETGEAR Phone (Other Countries): See Support information card. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT ©2010 NETGEAR, Inc. Trademarks NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, ReadyNAS, ProSafe, Smart Wizard, Auto Uplink, X-RAID2, and NeoTV are registered...
... herein. 2 | Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, and Vista are registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved. Technical Support Thank you for choosing NETGEAR. Phone (US & Canada only): 1-888-NETGEAR Phone (Other Countries): See Support information card. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT ©2010 NETGEAR, Inc. Trademarks NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, ReadyNAS, ProSafe, Smart Wizard, Auto Uplink, X-RAID2, and NeoTV are registered...
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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... allows you to connect your computer to a PC. Rear panel 4 Ethernet ports Chapter 1. Getting Started | 4 The wireless connection between the range extender and the router is optimum. The range extender is good. PC to Extender Connection The range extender is connected to the extender using Push 'N' Connect. Rear Panel Restore Factory Settings Power Power On/Off button Figure 1.
... allows you to connect your computer to a PC. Rear panel 4 Ethernet ports Chapter 1. Getting Started | 4 The wireless connection between the range extender and the router is optimum. The range extender is good. PC to Extender Connection The range extender is connected to the extender using Push 'N' Connect. Rear Panel Restore Factory Settings Power Power On/Off button Figure 1.
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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 a wireless network that wireless computers can join. The range extender has its own wireless network called NETGEAR_EXT that is up and running. Figure 2. The range extender connects to a network, it acts as an access point for computers...
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 a wireless network that wireless computers can join. The range extender has its own wireless network called NETGEAR_EXT that is up and running. Figure 2. The range extender connects to a network, it acts as an access point for computers...
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.... • If the Link Rate LED is delivered when both the Link Rate LED Extender Connection LED are using. Once the LEDs show that the range extender is green. Note that is outside the range of your computer. Getting Started Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT The range extender LEDs can help you move it provides a better line of sight. If the...
.... • If the Link Rate LED is delivered when both the Link Rate LED Extender Connection LED are using. Once the LEDs show that the range extender is green. Note that is outside the range of your computer. Getting Started Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT The range extender LEDs can help you move it provides a better line of sight. If the...
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... only a wireless connection to the router. 3. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Connect a PC to the Extender with an Ethernet cable. Figure 4. CAUTION: Do not use Ethernet cable to connect the range extender to a PC 2. Chapter 1. Using an Ethernet cable to connect the range extender to a router. Getting Started | 7 Log in as described in the Universal WiFi Extender WN2000RPT Installation Guide that your Ethernet cable...
... only a wireless connection to the router. 3. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Connect a PC to the Extender with an Ethernet cable. Figure 4. CAUTION: Do not use Ethernet cable to connect the range extender to a PC 2. Chapter 1. Using an Ethernet cable to connect the range extender to a router. Getting Started | 7 Log in as described in the Universal WiFi Extender WN2000RPT Installation Guide that your Ethernet cable...
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... http:// when you log in to the range extender to use the Smart Wizard or to use the menu selections to the Range Extender You can log in (see Set the Password on page 20). • If your range extender has an Internet connection, the Firmware Upgrade ... automatically checks for new firmware at the NETGEAR website. • The Status screen displays with the menu on the left. Getting Started Type admin for the range extender: Menu Status screen 8 | Chapter 1. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Log In to view or change the extender's settings. 1. In the address field ...
... http:// when you log in to the range extender to use the Smart Wizard or to use the menu selections to the Range Extender You can log in (see Set the Password on page 20). • If your range extender has an Internet connection, the Firmware Upgrade ... automatically checks for new firmware at the NETGEAR website. • The Status screen displays with the menu on the left. Getting Started Type admin for the range extender: Menu Status screen 8 | Chapter 1. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Log In to view or change the extender's settings. 1. In the address field ...
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.... Either select a network from the list, or select the Manually input my wireless SSID radio button and type the SSID. Chapter 1. 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...
.... Either select a network from the list, or select the Manually input my wireless SSID radio button and type the SSID. Chapter 1. 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...
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.... 10 | Chapter 1. Enter the passphrase for your computer, and reconnect 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. The next screen displays: 5. Click Finish. • If you want to use it to the device on which you want to...
.... 10 | Chapter 1. Enter the passphrase for your computer, and reconnect 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. The next screen displays: 5. Click Finish. • If you want to use it to the device on which you want to...
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..., and displays a list. If your Internet browser to go to http://www.mywifiext.net as described in Connect a PC to your wireless network. Range Extender Network Settings | 11 Chapter 2. The range extender joins your home network. 1. Enter your network from the list and click Continue. Click the radio button to an Existing Network. The...
..., and displays a list. If your Internet browser to go to http://www.mywifiext.net as described in Connect a PC to your wireless network. Range Extender Network Settings | 11 Chapter 2. The range extender joins your home network. 1. Enter your network from the list and click Continue. Click the radio button to an Existing Network. The...
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... without entering the wireless network passphrase or key. Either click the button on the range extender can view these settings in the Wireless Settings screen, described in the following screen displays: 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...
... without entering the wireless network passphrase or key. Either click the button on the range extender can view these settings in the Wireless Settings screen, described in the following screen displays: 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...
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... up. You can type in your extender if more than WPA or WPA2. Range Extender Network Settings | 13 From the range extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Setup heading, select Wireless Settings to use on your extender network. In the Security Options section ...when you will make it easier to join this network. • WEP. 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. WEP uses encryption keys and data encryption for data security. If...
... up. You can type in your extender if more than WPA or WPA2. Range Extender Network Settings | 13 From the range extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Setup heading, select Wireless Settings to use on your extender network. In the Security Options section ...when you will make it easier to join this network. • WEP. 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. WEP uses encryption keys and data encryption for data security. If...
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..., Open System, or Shared Key. Enter the encryption keys. To use a passphrase to access the range extender. Note: Not all computers and access points in order to join the extender's wireless network. • WPA-PSK [TKIP] + WPA2-PASK [AES]. Setting Up WEP 1. Note...either WPA or WPA2, you through this standard. Click Apply to save your wireless computer to connect to join the extender's wireless network. 4. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT • WPA-PSK [TKIP]. When using wireless computers or devices that support WPA2, you use the passphrase or...
..., Open System, or Shared Key. Enter the encryption keys. To use a passphrase to access the range extender. Note: Not all computers and access points in order to join the extender's wireless network. • WPA-PSK [TKIP] + WPA2-PASK [AES]. Setting Up WEP 1. Note...either WPA or WPA2, you through this standard. Click Apply to save your wireless computer to connect to join the extender's wireless network. 4. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT • WPA-PSK [TKIP]. When using wireless computers or devices that support WPA2, you use the passphrase or...
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... keys will be used on Windows systems with the IP address. - The wireless network router assigns an IP address when the range extender connects to get its wireless network. Primary DNS. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT • Key 1-Key 4. This is selected. 6. IP Address. Select which security option you . - The four entries are set this up so...
... keys will be used on Windows systems with the IP address. - The wireless network router assigns an IP address when the range extender connects to get its wireless network. Primary DNS. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT • Key 1-Key 4. This is selected. 6. IP Address. Select which security option you . - The four entries are set this up so...
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...to display this SSID, also called the wireless name. If you upgrade the firmware, this field changes. Range Extender Network Settings The status of your range extender. • You can also select Status from the menu to Existing Network Name (SSID) Connection Status ...; The following table describes the fields in the current wireless connection. 16 | Chapter 2. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Status Screen When you upgrade the firmware, this field changes. Your range extender is set up to connect to this screen: This screen shows the current settings and the...
...to display this SSID, also called the wireless name. If you upgrade the firmware, this field changes. Range Extender Network Settings The status of your range extender. • You can also select Status from the menu to Existing Network Name (SSID) Connection Status ...; The following table describes the fields in the current wireless connection. 16 | Chapter 2. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Status Screen When you upgrade the firmware, this field changes. Your range extender is set up to connect to this screen: This screen shows the current settings and the...
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... Channel Wireless AP Broadcast Name Wi-Fi Protected Setup Description The physical address of the range extender. The IP address of the range extender, as seen from the local area network (LAN). The name (SSID) or the wireless network. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Table 1. The channel of the wireless network gateway. On or Off. Configured. The IP address...
... Channel Wireless AP Broadcast Name Wi-Fi Protected Setup Description The physical address of the range extender. The IP address of the range extender, as seen from the local area network (LAN). The name (SSID) or the wireless network. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Table 1. The channel of the wireless network gateway. On or Off. Configured. The IP address...
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Poll Interval Specify the poll interval frequency. Range Extender Network Settings 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 port since the ...
Poll Interval Specify the poll interval frequency. Range Extender Network Settings 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 port since the ...
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... http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Maintenance heading, select Backup Settings to the previous settings. Chapter 2. This takes about 1 minute. Range Extender Network Settings | 19 Click Backup. 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 following screen: Back Up and...
... http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Maintenance heading, select Backup Settings to the previous settings. Chapter 2. This takes about 1 minute. Range Extender Network Settings | 19 Click Backup. 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 following screen: Back Up and...