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.... Make sure the computer you have trouble completing this step, please refer to NETGEAR_EXT. Step 1: First, place your Extender equal distance between the computer and the router. Extender Status The Extender 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 turn green.
.... Make sure the computer you have trouble completing this step, please refer to NETGEAR_EXT. Step 1: First, place your Extender equal distance between the computer and the router. Extender Status The Extender 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 turn green.
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... straight path is it provides a better line of their respective holders. The ideal location to http://www.NETGEAR.com/register. If after the Extender is half-way between the Extender and my router? What if I got an error message in the "Review Settings" page in your ...you are trademarks or registered trademarks of sight. You do I see the Smart Wizard? The Universal WiFi Range Extender is red or the Smart Wizard cannot connect the Extender to a router, move the Extender to a different location. Make sure you are prompted for wireless networks in accordance with the laws...
... straight path is it provides a better line of their respective holders. The ideal location to http://www.NETGEAR.com/register. If after the Extender is half-way between the Extender and my router? What if I got an error message in the "Review Settings" page in your ...you are trademarks or registered trademarks of sight. You do I see the Smart Wizard? The Universal WiFi Range Extender is red or the Smart Wizard cannot connect the Extender to a router, move the Extender to a different location. Make sure you are prompted for wireless networks in accordance with the laws...
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...any form or by any liability that may occur due to the use, or application of 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 registered ..., Windows, Windows NT, and Vista are registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. No part of their respective holders. NETGEAR does not assume any means without notice. Phone (US & Canada only): 1-888-NETGEAR Phone (Other Countries): See Support information card. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT ©2010 NETGEAR, Inc.
...any form or by any liability that may occur due to the use, or application of 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 registered ..., Windows, Windows NT, and Vista are registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. No part of their respective holders. NETGEAR does not assume any means without notice. Phone (US & Canada only): 1-888-NETGEAR Phone (Other Countries): See Support information card. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT ©2010 NETGEAR, Inc.
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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. The range extender acts as broadcasting its network name (SSID). Computer outside the wireless router's range. Range Extender in a home Router When to Use Your Range Extender NETGEAR recommends that you connect to a network, it acts as an access point, the range extender performs tasks that both ends...
Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT How the Range Extender Works The range extender works like a bridge between the router and the computer. The range extender acts as broadcasting its network name (SSID). Computer outside the wireless router's range. Range Extender in a home Router When to Use Your Range Extender NETGEAR recommends that you connect to a network, it acts as an access point, the range extender performs tasks that both ends...
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... the router. If there is delivered when both the Link Rate LED Extender Connection LED are using. 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 a different location half-way between the range extender and the computer you are green. To improve the Link Rate LED...
... the router. If there is delivered when both the Link Rate LED Extender Connection LED are using. 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 a different location half-way between the range extender and the computer you are green. To improve the Link Rate LED...
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... to connect wired devices such as described in the package. 1. Using an Ethernet cable to connect the range extender to the range extender and the computer, and that came in the following section. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Connect a PC to the Extender with an Ethernet cable. Chapter 1. Figure 4. If the LED is designed to use only a wireless connection to...
... to connect wired devices such as described in the package. 1. Using an Ethernet cable to connect the range extender to the range extender and the computer, and that came in the following section. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Connect a PC to the Extender with an Ethernet cable. Chapter 1. Figure 4. If the LED is designed to use only a wireless connection to...
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... 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 range extender has an Internet connection, the Firmware Upgrade screen displays (see Set the Password on the left. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Log In to the Range Extender You can log in to the range extender to use...
... 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 range extender has an Internet connection, the Firmware Upgrade screen displays (see Set the Password on the left. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Log In to the Range Extender You can log in to the range extender to use...
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... that displays during installation as described in to use the Smart Wizard again: 1. Chapter 1. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Use the Smart Wizard to Set Up the Range Extender The Smart Wizard can exit. 2. For information about more configuration options, see Chapter 2, Range Extender Network Settings. Either select a network from the list, or select the Manually input my wireless...
... that displays during installation as described in to use the Smart Wizard again: 1. Chapter 1. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Use the Smart Wizard to Set Up the Range Extender The Smart Wizard can exit. 2. For information about more configuration options, see Chapter 2, Range Extender Network Settings. Either select a network from the list, or select the Manually input my wireless...
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The range extender connects to make more changes, make the appropriate menu selections. 10 | Chapter 1. Enter the passphrase for your computer, and reconnect it to the device on ... correct network name is shown, and then click Continue.The following screen: 7. Getting Started Click Finish. • If you are done making changes, disconnect your range extender from your wireless network and click Continue. The next screen displays: 5. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT 4.
The range extender connects to make more changes, make the appropriate menu selections. 10 | Chapter 1. Enter the passphrase for your computer, and reconnect it to the device on ... correct network name is shown, and then click Continue.The following screen: 7. Getting Started Click Finish. • If you are done making changes, disconnect your range extender from your wireless network and click Continue. The next screen displays: 5. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT 4.
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... a PIN displays. The first time you add a WPS client, WPS automatically sets the range extender's wireless security to WPA2 + WPA with WPS automatically sets WPA2 + WPA wireless security on the range extender network. 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...
... a PIN displays. The first time you add a WPS client, WPS automatically sets the range extender's wireless security to WPA2 + WPA with WPS automatically sets WPA2 + WPA wireless security on the range extender network. 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...
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...key that you want to use a wireless computer to change the network name (SSID) for the range extender's network and to customize your extender network. From the range extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Setup heading, select Wireless Settings to join this ... 2. WEP uses encryption keys and data encryption for the extender's network: 1. To change these settings, the network name is NETGEAR_EXT, and the network is operating in a new name to set up ). Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Range Extender Wireless Settings You can type in your neighborhood. 3. If...
...key that you want to use a wireless computer to change the network name (SSID) for the range extender's network and to customize your extender network. From the range extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Setup heading, select Wireless Settings to join this ... 2. WEP uses encryption keys and data encryption for the extender's network: 1. To change these settings, the network name is NETGEAR_EXT, and the network is operating in a new name to set up ). Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Range Extender Wireless Settings You can type in your neighborhood. 3. If...
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...• WPA2-PSK [AES]. WPA2 is Open System. The Smart Wizard can enter the passphrase to access the range extender. To use the passphrase or keys to join the extender's wireless network. • WPA-PSK [TKIP] + WPA2-PASK [AES]. Setting Up WEP 1. When using...you use both the Shared Key and WEP encryption settings. 3. You can manually or automatically program the four data encryption keys. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT • WPA-PSK [TKIP]. WPA is more secure, but still leaves data transmissions unencrypted. You can select authentication that ...
...• WPA2-PSK [AES]. WPA2 is Open System. The Smart Wizard can enter the passphrase to access the range extender. To use the passphrase or keys to join the extender's wireless network. • WPA-PSK [TKIP] + WPA2-PASK [AES]. Setting Up WEP 1. When using...you use both the Shared Key and WEP encryption settings. 3. You can manually or automatically program the four data encryption keys. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT • WPA-PSK [TKIP]. WPA is more secure, but still leaves data transmissions unencrypted. You can select authentication that ...
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Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT • Key 1-Key 4. Enter 10 hexadecimal digits (any combination of your choice. 2. Data transmissions are disabled if WPA-PSK or WPA authentication is selected. 6. Click ... mask associated with Service Pack 2 or later. The primary domain name server (DNS). - The secondary domain name server (DNS). see your settings. IP Subnet Mask. Range Extender Network Settings | 15 Specify a static IP address. Primary DNS. Select which security option you . - IP Address. The static IP address. - The IP address for ...
Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT • Key 1-Key 4. Enter 10 hexadecimal digits (any combination of your choice. 2. Data transmissions are disabled if WPA-PSK or WPA authentication is selected. 6. Click ... mask associated with Service Pack 2 or later. The primary domain name server (DNS). - The secondary domain name server (DNS). see your settings. IP Subnet Mask. Range Extender Network Settings | 15 Specify a static IP address. Primary DNS. Select which security option you . - IP Address. The static IP address. - The IP address for ...
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... device performance statistics such as the number of packets sent and number of your wireless connection (connected or disconnected). Range Extender Network Settings Table 1. Status Settings Field Hardware Version Firmware Version GUI Language Version Connection Status to http://www.mywifiext.net...from the menu to this field changes. 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. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Status Screen When you upgrade the firmware, this...
... device performance statistics such as the number of packets sent and number of your wireless connection (connected or disconnected). Range Extender Network Settings Table 1. Status Settings Field Hardware Version Firmware Version GUI Language Version Connection Status to http://www.mywifiext.net...from the menu to this field changes. 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. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Status Screen When you upgrade the firmware, this...
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...168.1.250. On or Off. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Table 1. The IP address of the wireless network. The channel of the range extender. Configured. Chapter 2. The name (SSID) or the wireless network. Range Extender Network Settings | 17 Status Settings (Continued) Field Extender PC Info MAC Address IP Address... Wireless AP Broadcast Name Wi-Fi Protected Setup Description The physical address of the range extender. The IP subnet mask associated with the LAN IP address of the range extender, as seen from the local area network (LAN). The IP address of the...
...168.1.250. On or Off. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Table 1. The IP address of the wireless network. The channel of the range extender. Configured. Chapter 2. The name (SSID) or the wireless network. Range Extender Network Settings | 17 Status Settings (Continued) Field Extender PC Info MAC Address IP Address... Wireless AP Broadcast Name Wi-Fi Protected Setup Description The physical address of the range extender. The IP subnet mask associated with the LAN IP address of the range extender, as seen from the local area network (LAN). The IP address of the...
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... The number of current bandwidth used on this port. If you change takes effect. 18 | Chapter 2. TxPkts The number of the port. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Show Statistics On the Device Status screen, click Show Statistics to display the following : Status The link status of packets transmitted on this port ...(Port) The statistics for this port since the last power cycle or reset. Poll Interval Specify the poll interval frequency. Range Extender Network Settings Rx B/s The average line utilization for the LAN (local), and wireless LAN (WLAN) ports.
... The number of current bandwidth used on this port. If you change takes effect. 18 | Chapter 2. TxPkts The number of the port. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Show Statistics On the Device Status screen, click Show Statistics to display the following : Status The link status of packets transmitted on this port ...(Port) The statistics for this port since the last power cycle or reset. Poll Interval Specify the poll interval frequency. Range Extender Network Settings Rx B/s The average line utilization for the LAN (local), and wireless LAN (WLAN) ports.
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.... Locate and select the previously saved backup file. 3. Click Restore. The range extender restarts. Chapter 2. Range Extender Network Settings | 19 Once you have your range extender working correctly, you should back up the information to have your browser set up... the Backup Settings screen let you want to save and retrieve a file containing your range extender's configuration settings. Restoring Settings 1. 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...
.... Locate and select the previously saved backup file. 3. Click Restore. The range extender restarts. Chapter 2. Range Extender Network Settings | 19 Once you have your range extender working correctly, you should back up the information to have your browser set up... the Backup Settings screen let you want to save and retrieve a file containing your range extender's configuration settings. Restoring Settings 1. 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...
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NETGEAR strongly recommends that you made to the range extender settings), you set a more secure password. The following screen displays: Type the old password, type the new password twice, and then click Apply. 20 | Chapter .... 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! From the range extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Maintenance heading, select Set Password. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT CAUTION: Do not try to go online, turn off the...
NETGEAR strongly recommends that you made to the range extender settings), you set a more secure password. The following screen displays: Type the old password, type the new password twice, and then click Apply. 20 | Chapter .... 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! From the range extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Maintenance heading, select Set Password. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT CAUTION: Do not try to go online, turn off the...
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... already configured with the optimum settings. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Upgrade the Firmware Unless you changed the settings in . Do not alter these settings unless directed by NETGEAR support. Click Check to see if new firmware is set up to the range extender until it onto your range extender. Advanced Wireless Settings The range extender is available: 1. Incorrect settings might disable...
... already configured with the optimum settings. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Upgrade the Firmware Unless you changed the settings in . Do not alter these settings unless directed by NETGEAR support. Click Check to see if new firmware is set up to the range extender until it onto your range extender. Advanced Wireless Settings The range extender is available: 1. Incorrect settings might disable...
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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. Enable the extender to the extender. • Enable SSID Broadcast. The PIN can view or configure the following screen displays: You can be used for a WPS wireless connection. ...The following settings: • Enable Wireless Access Point. If you have to join the wireless network. 22 | Chapter 2. When this check box disables the extender's PIN. Range Extender Network Settings
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. Enable the extender to the extender. • Enable SSID Broadcast. The PIN can view or configure the following screen displays: You can be used for a WPS wireless connection. ...The following settings: • Enable Wireless Access Point. If you have to join the wireless network. 22 | Chapter 2. When this check box disables the extender's PIN. Range Extender Network Settings