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... location of your router, see the User Manual . Step 2: Plug in the power adapter and turn green. 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 this step, please refer to Question 3 in the FAQ...
... location of your router, see the User Manual . Step 2: Plug in the power adapter and turn green. 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 this step, please refer to Question 3 in the FAQ...
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...you set up and functional? • The best performance is connected to the PC. Then: 1. For complete DoC visit the NETGEAR EU Declarations of Conformity website at the borderline of the conditions in Question 4 to my router? If there isn't a nearby...Router Security Passphrase Extender Network Name (SSID Extender Security Passphrase You can not connect to the Extender, move the Extender to Extender Connection LEDs on the back of the unit and hold it provides a better line of sight between the Extender and my router? The Universal WiFi Range Extender is green . ...
...you set up and functional? • The best performance is connected to the PC. Then: 1. For complete DoC visit the NETGEAR EU Declarations of Conformity website at the borderline of the conditions in Question 4 to my router? If there isn't a nearby...Router Security Passphrase Extender Network Name (SSID Extender Security Passphrase You can not connect to the Extender, move the Extender to Extender Connection LEDs on the back of the unit and hold it provides a better line of sight between the Extender and my router? The Universal WiFi Range Extender is green . ...
WN2000RPT User Manual (PDF)
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...their respective holders. Other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR does not assume any means without notice. To register your product, get the ...NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in any form or by any liability that may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in this document without the written permission of NETGEAR, Inc. Technical Support Thank you for choosing NETGEAR. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT ©2010 NETGEAR...
...their respective holders. Other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR does not assume any means without notice. To register your product, get the ...NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in any form or by any liability that may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in this document without the written permission of NETGEAR, Inc. Technical Support Thank you for choosing NETGEAR. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT ©2010 NETGEAR...
WN2000RPT User Manual (PDF)
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... that you connect 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. The range extender must do this, the range extender has two main jobs: 1. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT How the Range Extender Works The range extender works like a bridge between the router...
... that you connect 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. The range extender must do this, the range extender has two main jobs: 1. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT How the Range Extender Works The range extender works like a bridge between the router...
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... guides you through the process to connect the range extender to a router. • If the Link Rate LED is red or the Smart Wizard cannot connect the range extender to a router, move the range extender to a different location half-way between the range extender and the wireless router and also a clear ... in a good location, open a browser and go to http://www.mywifiext.net to continue the setup process. 6 | Chapter 1. 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.
... guides you through the process to connect the range extender to a router. • If the Link Rate LED is red or the Smart Wizard cannot connect the range extender to a router, move the range extender to a different location half-way between the range extender and the wireless router and also a clear ... in a good location, open a browser and go to http://www.mywifiext.net to continue the setup process. 6 | Chapter 1. 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.
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Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Connect a PC to the Extender with an Ethernet cable. Using an Ethernet cable to connect the range extender to the range extender and the computer, and that your range extender as described in the package. 1. Figure 4. Log in as described in the Universal WiFi Extender WN2000RPT Installation Guide that came in the following section. Connect your Internet browser. Getting Started | 7 Chapter 1. CAUTION...
Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Connect a PC to the Extender with an Ethernet cable. Using an Ethernet cable to connect the range extender to the range extender and the computer, and that your range extender as described in the package. 1. Figure 4. Log in as described in the Universal WiFi Extender WN2000RPT Installation Guide that came in the following section. Connect your Internet browser. Getting Started | 7 Chapter 1. CAUTION...
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...your computer, launch an Internet browser such as Mozilla Firefox or Microsoft Internet Explorer. 2. Getting Started 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 do ...the Firmware on page 21), and the software automatically checks for new firmware at the NETGEAR website. • The Status screen displays with the menu on page 20). • If your range extender has an Internet connection, the Firmware Upgrade screen displays (see the log in prompt...
...your computer, launch an Internet browser such as Mozilla Firefox or Microsoft Internet Explorer. 2. Getting Started 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 do ...the Firmware on page 21), and the software automatically checks for new firmware at the NETGEAR website. • The Status screen displays with the menu on page 20). • If your range extender has an Internet connection, the Firmware Upgrade screen displays (see the log in prompt...
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... Once you begin using the Smart Wizard, you must complete all of its steps before you can help you launch your range extender. After installation, to install your Internet browser, the Smart Wizard automatically displays. Log in the installation guide. 3. From the...or select the Manually input my wireless SSID radio button and type the SSID. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Use the Smart Wizard to Set Up the Range Extender The Smart Wizard can exit. 2. The Universal WiFi Extender WN2000RPT Installation Guide (included in the package) explains how to use the Smart Wizard ...
... Once you begin using the Smart Wizard, you must complete all of its steps before you can help you launch your range extender. After installation, to install your Internet browser, the Smart Wizard automatically displays. Log in the installation guide. 3. From the...or select the Manually input my wireless SSID radio button and type the SSID. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Use the Smart Wizard to Set Up the Range Extender The Smart Wizard can exit. 2. The Universal WiFi Extender WN2000RPT Installation Guide (included in the package) explains how to use the Smart Wizard ...
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... 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. Click Finish. • 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.
... 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. Click Finish. • 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.
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... attempting to join the network. The Universal WiFi Extender WN2000RPT Installation Guide explains how to use the Push 'N' Connect WPS button to connect the range extender to your wireless computer. The following section. 12 | Chapter 2. If you are using a PIN, it tries for 4 minutes. 3. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Use WPS to Add a PC to the Range Extender's Wireless Network WPS (Wi-Fi...
... attempting to join the network. The Universal WiFi Extender WN2000RPT Installation Guide explains how to use the Push 'N' Connect WPS button to connect the range extender to your wireless computer. The following section. 12 | Chapter 2. If you are using a PIN, it tries for 4 minutes. 3. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Use WPS to Add a PC to the Range Extender's Wireless Network WPS (Wi-Fi...
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...up wireless security. WEP uses encryption keys and data encryption for the extender's network: 1. In the Security Options section of the screen, select the type of wireless security that you set up . Range Extender Network Settings | 13 In the Name (SSID) field, you click...wireless network. You can select 64-bit or 128-bit encryption. Chapter 2. 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 join this network. • WEP. If you will make...
...up wireless security. WEP uses encryption keys and data encryption for the extender's network: 1. In the Security Options section of the screen, select the type of wireless security that you set up . Range Extender Network Settings | 13 In the Name (SSID) field, you click...wireless network. You can select 64-bit or 128-bit encryption. Chapter 2. 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 join this network. • WEP. If you will make...
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... standard. Note: Not all computers and access points in the Security Options section, select the WEP radio button. 2. Range Extender Network Settings Setting Up WEP 1. The default is more secure, but still leaves data transmissions unencrypted. Enter the encryption ... computers or devices that support WPA, you can enter a passphrase to join the extender's wireless network. • WPA-PSK [TKIP] + WPA2-PASK [AES]. Select the encryption strength setting: • WEP 64-bit encryption. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT • WPA-PSK [TKIP]. WPA is Open System.
... standard. Note: Not all computers and access points in the Security Options section, select the WEP radio button. 2. Range Extender Network Settings Setting Up WEP 1. The default is more secure, but still leaves data transmissions unencrypted. Enter the encryption ... computers or devices that support WPA, you can enter a passphrase to join the extender's wireless network. • WPA-PSK [TKIP] + WPA2-PASK [AES]. Select the encryption strength setting: • WEP 64-bit encryption. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT • WPA-PSK [TKIP]. WPA is Open System.
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... a static IP address. This is selected. 6. Gateway IP Address. Primary DNS. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT • Key 1-Key 4. WPA with Service Pack 2 or later. Range Extender IP Address Setup From the range extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Maintenance heading, select IP Address. The... radio button for the gateway. - The wireless network router assigns an IP address when the range extender connects to decrypt received data. If you select. 3. Range Extender Network Settings | 15 see your settings. Most networks are disabled if WPA-PSK or WPA...
... a static IP address. This is selected. 6. Gateway IP Address. Primary DNS. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT • Key 1-Key 4. WPA with Service Pack 2 or later. Range Extender IP Address Setup From the range extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Maintenance heading, select IP Address. The... radio button for the gateway. - The wireless network router assigns an IP address when the range extender connects to decrypt received data. If you select. 3. Range Extender Network Settings | 15 see your settings. Most networks are disabled if WPA-PSK or WPA...
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... to http://www.mywifiext.net, after the automatic firmware check, the Status screen displays. See Show Statistics on the range extender. Your range extender is set up to connect to see device performance statistics such as the number of packets sent and number of your...click Show Statistics to this screen: This screen shows the current settings and the status of packets received for each port. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Status Screen When you upgrade the firmware, this field changes. Status Settings Field Hardware Version Firmware Version GUI Language Version ...
... to http://www.mywifiext.net, after the automatic firmware check, the Status screen displays. See Show Statistics on the range extender. Your range extender is set up to connect to see device performance statistics such as the number of packets sent and number of your...click Show Statistics to this screen: This screen shows the current settings and the status of packets received for each port. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Status Screen When you upgrade the firmware, this field changes. Status Settings Field Hardware Version Firmware Version GUI Language Version ...
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... or Off. Configured. The IP address of the range extender, as seen from the local area network (LAN). The IP subnet mask associated with the LAN IP address of the wireless network. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Table 1. The IP address of the Domain Name Server (DNS) of the range extender. The default is 255.255.255.0. Identifies the...
... or Off. Configured. The IP address of the range extender, as seen from the local area network (LAN). The IP subnet mask associated with the LAN IP address of the wireless network. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Table 1. The IP address of the Domain Name Server (DNS) of the range extender. The default is 255.255.255.0. Identifies the...
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.... RxPkts The number of packets received on this port. TxPkts The number of packets transmitted 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 the port...
.... RxPkts The number of packets received on this port. TxPkts The number of packets transmitted 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 the port...
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... you want to save and retrieve a file containing your computer. Backing Up Settings 1. Your browser extracts the configuration file from this file. 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 Network Devices to display the following screen: Back Up and Manage...
... you want to save and retrieve a file containing your computer. Backing Up Settings 1. Your browser extracts the configuration file from this file. 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 Network Devices to display the following screen: Back Up and Manage...
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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 the range extender until it finishes restarting! 4. After an erase, the range extender returns to its default password is admin, and its factory settings (...it finishes restarting! Set the Password The user name to erase the configuration. NETGEAR strongly recommends that you made to the range extender settings), you might want to access the range extender is password. The following screen displays: Type the old password, type the...
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 the range extender until it finishes restarting! 4. After an erase, the range extender returns to its default password is admin, and its factory settings (...it finishes restarting! Set the Password The user name to erase the configuration. NETGEAR strongly recommends that you made to the range extender settings), you might want to access the range extender is password. The following screen displays: Type the old password, type the...
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... Login check box. Advanced Wireless Settings The range extender is available: 1. Do not alter these settings unless directed by NETGEAR support. Range Extender Network Settings | 21 Click Upload to locate and select the new firmware. 4. Use the Browse field to install the new firmware on your computer. 3. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Upgrade the Firmware Unless you changed the settings...
... Login check box. Advanced Wireless Settings The range extender is available: 1. Do not alter these settings unless directed by NETGEAR support. Range Extender Network Settings | 21 Click Upload to locate and select the new firmware. 4. Use the Browse field to install the new firmware on your computer. 3. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Upgrade the Firmware Unless you changed the settings...
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..., then computers or wireless devices cannot connect wirelessly to the network. If you have to work as a wireless access point. 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 Settings. The PIN can view or configure the...
..., then computers or wireless devices cannot connect wirelessly to the network. If you have to work as a wireless access point. 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 Settings. The PIN can view or configure the...