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... PC. *To determine the Mbps throughput rate of the Extender- 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 turn green. PC to Extender Connection Status The Extender is optimum. Extender Range Router Range Existing router. Extender Status LED Front Panel Step 3: Wirelessly connect to...
... PC. *To determine the Mbps throughput rate of the Extender- 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 turn green. PC to Extender Connection Status The Extender is optimum. Extender Range Router Range Existing router. Extender Status LED Front Panel Step 3: Wirelessly connect to...
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...wireless device supports WPS (WiFi Protected Setup)-NETGEAR calls this document. 14. otherwise select the Extender. 3. Then: 1. After installing your Extender. NETGEAR and the NETGEAR logo are on the front panel until the Extender status LED flashes in this case, the Extender functions as an access point...device) that you still cannot access the Extender, close your router and log into the reset hole on the Extender instead of sight between the Extender and the router. The Universal WiFi Range Extender is to wirelessly connect the Extender to connect from the new location, ...
...wireless device supports WPS (WiFi Protected Setup)-NETGEAR calls this document. 14. otherwise select the Extender. 3. Then: 1. After installing your Extender. NETGEAR and the NETGEAR logo are on the front panel until the Extender status LED flashes in this case, the Extender functions as an access point...device) that you still cannot access the Extender, close your router and log into the reset hole on the Extender instead of sight between the Extender and the router. The Universal WiFi Range Extender is to wirelessly connect the Extender to connect from the new location, ...
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... this document without the written permission of Microsoft Corporation. Other brand and product names are registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. Trademarks NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, ReadyNAS, ProSafe, Smart Wizard, Auto Uplink, X-RAID2, and NeoTV are trademarks or registered trademarks ... any means without notice. Technical Support Thank you for choosing NETGEAR. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT ©2010 NETGEAR, Inc. Statement of Conditions To improve internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the use, or ...
... this document without the written permission of Microsoft Corporation. Other brand and product names are registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. Trademarks NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, ReadyNAS, ProSafe, Smart Wizard, Auto Uplink, X-RAID2, and NeoTV are trademarks or registered trademarks ... any means without notice. Technical Support Thank you for choosing NETGEAR. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT ©2010 NETGEAR, Inc. Statement of Conditions To improve internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the use, or ...
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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. In its role as an access point, the range extender performs tasks ...Range Extender NETGEAR recommends that you connect through the range extender is inherently slower than traffic routed directly from the network is good enough. Getting Started | 5 This is poor. The range extender must do this, the range extender has two main jobs: 1. The range extender has its network name (SSID). Range Extender in place. The range extender...
Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT How the Range Extender Works The range extender works like a bridge between the router and the computer. In its role as an access point, the range extender performs tasks ...Range Extender NETGEAR recommends that you connect through the range extender is inherently slower than traffic routed directly from the network is good enough. Getting Started | 5 This is poor. The range extender must do this, the range extender has two main jobs: 1. The range extender has its network name (SSID). Range Extender in place. The range extender...
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... go to http://www.mywifiext.net to Extender Connection LED is green, the range extender is green. Note that you might have to unplug the range extender as you move the range extender closer to the computer. 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...
... go to http://www.mywifiext.net to Extender Connection LED is green, the range extender is green. Note that you might have to unplug the range extender as you move the range extender closer to the computer. 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...
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...quickly, the computer might still need a couple of minutes to recognize the Ethernet LAN connection before you do so, the range extender does not work because it into an electrical outlet. If you have trouble connecting: • If you start your ...7 CAUTION: Do not use its LAN ports to connect wired devices such 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 with an Ethernet cable. Figure 4. If you can use Ethernet cable to connect the...
...quickly, the computer might still need a couple of minutes to recognize the Ethernet LAN connection before you do so, the range extender does not work because it into an electrical outlet. If you have trouble connecting: • If you start your ...7 CAUTION: Do not use its LAN ports to connect wired devices such 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 with an Ethernet cable. Figure 4. If you can use Ethernet cable to connect the...
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... or Microsoft Internet Explorer. 2. NETGEAR recommends that you set a more secure password after you log in (see Set the Password on page 20). • If your range extender has an Internet connection, the Firmware...NETGEAR website. • The Status screen displays with the menu on the left. Type admin for the range extender: Menu Status screen 8 | Chapter 1. This screen shows what the current settings are prompted to view or change the extender's settings. 1. Getting Started You are for the user name. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Log In to the Range Extender...
... or Microsoft Internet Explorer. 2. NETGEAR recommends that you set a more secure password after you log in (see Set the Password on page 20). • If your range extender has an Internet connection, the Firmware...NETGEAR website. • The Status screen displays with the menu on the left. Type admin for the range extender: Menu Status screen 8 | Chapter 1. This screen shows what the current settings are prompted to view or change the extender's settings. 1. Getting Started You are for the user name. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Log In to the Range Extender...
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...) explains how to install your Internet browser, the Smart Wizard automatically displays. For information about more configuration options, see Chapter 2, Range Extender Network Settings. 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...
...) explains how to install your Internet browser, the Smart Wizard automatically displays. For information about more configuration options, see Chapter 2, Range Extender Network Settings. 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...
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Make sure that 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. The next screen displays: 5. Getting Started Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT 4. Enter the passphrase for your computer, and reconnect it to the device on which you want...
Make sure that 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. The next screen displays: 5. Getting Started Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT 4. Enter the passphrase for your computer, and reconnect it to the device on which you want...
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... Settings screen, described in the following screen displays: 2. The following section. 12 | Chapter 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 connect a computer or wireless device to the range extender. Instead, you use a WPS button or enter a PIN to use the Push 'N' Connect WPS...
... Settings screen, described in the following screen displays: 2. The following section. 12 | Chapter 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 connect a computer or wireless device to the range extender. Instead, you use a WPS button or enter a PIN to use the Push 'N' Connect WPS...
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... Options section of the screen, select the type of wireless security that you can type in your neighborhood. 3. Range Extender Network Settings | 13 This is allowed to identify your extender if more than WPA or WPA2. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Range Extender Wireless Settings You can use on your network. • None. This will be disconnected when you do...
... Options section of the screen, select the type of wireless security that you can type in your neighborhood. 3. Range Extender Network Settings | 13 This is allowed to identify your extender if more than WPA or WPA2. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Range Extender Wireless Settings You can use on your network. • None. This will be disconnected when you do...
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... keys, enter a passphrase, and click Generate. Select the encryption strength setting: • WEP 64-bit encryption. Range Extender Network Settings When using wireless computers or devices that support either WPA or WPA2, you use a passphrase to join the...0-9, a-f, or A-F). 4. Wireless computers must be identical on all wireless computers support passphrase key generation. Security is separate from the data encryption. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT • WPA-PSK [TKIP]. WPA is Open System. You can enter the passphrase to join the wireless network. 14 | Chapter 2. In...
... keys, enter a passphrase, and click Generate. Select the encryption strength setting: • WEP 64-bit encryption. Range Extender Network Settings When using wireless computers or devices that support either WPA or WPA2, you use a passphrase to join the...0-9, a-f, or A-F). 4. Wireless computers must be identical on all wireless computers support passphrase key generation. Security is separate from the data encryption. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT • WPA-PSK [TKIP]. WPA is Open System. You can enter the passphrase to join the wireless network. 14 | Chapter 2. In...
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Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT • Key 1-Key 4. Enter 10 hexadecimal digits (any combination of your choice. 2. Click Apply to save your network. On the Wireless Setting screen, select the radio button for the gateway. - The IP Address screen shows whether the range extender is set as ...Gateway IP Address. Chapter 2. These values are always encrypted using the default key. see your settings. Range Extender IP Address Setup From the range extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Maintenance heading, select IP Address. The wireless network ...
Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT • Key 1-Key 4. Enter 10 hexadecimal digits (any combination of your choice. 2. Click Apply to save your network. On the Wireless Setting screen, select the radio button for the gateway. - The IP Address screen shows whether the range extender is set as ...Gateway IP Address. Chapter 2. These values are always encrypted using the default key. see your settings. Range Extender IP Address Setup From the range extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Maintenance heading, select IP Address. The wireless network ...
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... on page 18. • The following table describes the fields in the current wireless connection. 16 | Chapter 2. Range Extender Network Settings Status Settings Field Hardware Version Firmware Version GUI Language Version Connection Status to see device performance statistics such as the...Status screen displays. The status of the range extender. The actual transmission (Tx) and receive (Rx) link rate in the Status screen. If you upgrade the firmware, this SSID, also called the wireless name. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Status Screen When you connect to display ...
... on page 18. • The following table describes the fields in the current wireless connection. 16 | Chapter 2. Range Extender Network Settings Status Settings Field Hardware Version Firmware Version GUI Language Version Connection Status to see device performance statistics such as the...Status screen displays. The status of the range extender. The actual transmission (Tx) and receive (Rx) link rate in the Status screen. If you upgrade the firmware, this SSID, also called the wireless name. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Status Screen When you connect to display ...
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... subnet mask associated with the LAN IP address of the wireless network. On or Off. The IP address of the range extender. The location where the range extender is 192.168.1.250. On or Off. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Table 1. The IP address of the wireless network gateway. Chapter 2. The IP address of the Domain Name Server (DNS...
... subnet mask associated with the LAN IP address of the wireless network. On or Off. The IP address of the range extender. The location where the range extender is 192.168.1.250. On or Off. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Table 1. The IP address of the wireless network gateway. Chapter 2. The IP address of the Domain Name Server (DNS...
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... port. If you change takes effect. 18 | Chapter 2. Up Time The time elapsed since reset or manual clear. 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 received on... this port. Range Extender Network Settings Poll Interval Specify the poll interval frequency. Show Statistics Fields Field Description LAN or WLAN (Port) The statistics...
... port. If you change takes effect. 18 | Chapter 2. Up Time The time elapsed since reset or manual clear. 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 received on... this port. Range Extender Network Settings Poll Interval Specify the poll interval frequency. Show Statistics Fields Field Description LAN or WLAN (Port) The statistics...
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...screen. Backing Up Settings 1. 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 following screen: Back... Up and Manage Range Extender Settings From the range extender menu at this time, such as a file on your computer. The Backup and Restore options in the ...
...screen. Backing Up Settings 1. 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 following screen: Back... Up and Manage Range Extender Settings From the range extender menu at this time, such as a file on your computer. The Backup and Restore options in the ...
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...range extender. 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. NETGEAR strongly recommends that you made to the range extender settings), you set a more secure password. From the range extender...browse to its default password is password. 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! When you have ...
...range extender. 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. NETGEAR strongly recommends that you made to the range extender settings), you set a more secure password. From the range extender...browse to its default password is password. 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! When you have ...
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...alter these settings unless directed by NETGEAR support. Incorrect settings might disable the range extender unexpectedly. The following screen displays: 2. From the range extender menu at log in the Firmware Upgrade screen previously, the range extender is set up to check for ...try to go online, turn off the range extender, shut down the computer, or do not want to the range extender until it onto your range extender. Advanced Wireless Settings The range extender is available. Chapter 2. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Upgrade the Firmware Unless you changed the ...
...alter these settings unless directed by NETGEAR support. Incorrect settings might disable the range extender unexpectedly. The following screen displays: 2. From the range extender menu at log in the Firmware Upgrade screen previously, the range extender is set up to check for ...try to go online, turn off the range extender, shut down the computer, or do not want to the range extender until it onto your range extender. Advanced Wireless Settings The range extender is available. Chapter 2. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Upgrade the Firmware Unless you changed the ...
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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 broadcast its wireless network name (SSID). If this check box is selected, the settings.... Specify a list of computers or wireless devices that are not on the list are allowed to connect to the extender. • Enable SSID Broadcast. Range Extender Network Settings The PIN can view or configure the following screen displays: You can be used for a WPS wireless ...
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 broadcast its wireless network name (SSID). If this check box is selected, the settings.... Specify a list of computers or wireless devices that are not on the list are allowed to connect to the extender. • Enable SSID Broadcast. Range Extender Network Settings The PIN can view or configure the following screen displays: You can be used for a WPS wireless ...