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... in any form or by any language in this publication may occur due to the use, or application of NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated... Support Thank you for choosing NETGEAR. Trademarks NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, ReadyNAS, ProSafe, Smart Wizard, Auto Uplink, X-RAID2, and NeoTV are registered trademarks of their respective holders. Statement of NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT ©2010 NETGEAR, Inc. To register your...
... in any form or by any language in this publication may occur due to the use, or application of NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated... Support Thank you for choosing NETGEAR. Trademarks NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, ReadyNAS, ProSafe, Smart Wizard, Auto Uplink, X-RAID2, and NeoTV are registered trademarks of their respective holders. Statement of NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT ©2010 NETGEAR, Inc. To register your...
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... Router When to a network. 2. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT How the Range Extender Works The range extender works like a bridge between the router and the computer. This is poor. The range extender acts as an access point for computers. The range extender must do this, the range extender has two main jobs: 1. NETGEAR recommends that you connect to the range extender only when your home network...
... Router When to a network. 2. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT How the Range Extender Works The range extender works like a bridge between the router and the computer. This is poor. The range extender acts as an access point for computers. The range extender must do this, the range extender has two main jobs: 1. NETGEAR recommends that you connect to the range extender only when your home network...
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... LED is green. If you do, from a computer that is outside the range of sight. 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. Getting Started Range extender location The best connection is established when there is a clear line of sight...
... LED is green. If you do, from a computer that is outside the range of sight. 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. Getting Started Range extender location The best connection is established when there is a clear line of sight...
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... to connect wired devices such as described in the Universal WiFi Extender WN2000RPT Installation Guide that the range extender LAN LED is on. Chapter 1. If you do so, the range extender does not work because it into an electrical outlet. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Connect a PC to the Extender with an Ethernet cable. Log in as described in the...
... to connect wired devices such as described in the Universal WiFi Extender WN2000RPT Installation Guide that the range extender LAN LED is on. Chapter 1. If you do so, the range extender does not work because it into an electrical outlet. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Connect a PC to the Extender with an Ethernet cable. Log in as described in the...
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... Firefox or Microsoft Internet Explorer. 2. NETGEAR recommends that you set a more secure password after you log in (see Set the Password on the left. The default password is password. Getting Started Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Log In to the Range Extender You can log in prompt, make ...sure to include http:// when you do not see Upgrade the Firmware on page 21), and the software automatically checks for new firmware at the NETGEAR website. • ...
... Firefox or Microsoft Internet Explorer. 2. NETGEAR recommends that you set a more secure password after you log in (see Set the Password on the left. The default password is password. Getting Started Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Log In to the Range Extender You can log in prompt, make ...sure to include http:// when you do not see Upgrade the Firmware on page 21), and the software automatically checks for new firmware at the NETGEAR website. • ...
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After installation, to a wireless network. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Use the Smart Wizard to Set Up the Range Extender The Smart Wizard can exit. 2. The following screen displays: This is the same Smart Wizard that displays during installation as ...wireless SSID radio button and type the SSID. Getting Started | 9 The Universal WiFi Extender WN2000RPT Installation Guide (included in the package) explains how to the range extender. During installation, when you can help you set up your range extender to connect to use the Smart Wizard again: 1. Note: Once you begin ...
After installation, to a wireless network. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Use the Smart Wizard to Set Up the Range Extender The Smart Wizard can exit. 2. The following screen displays: This is the same Smart Wizard that displays during installation as ...wireless SSID radio button and type the SSID. Getting Started | 9 The Universal WiFi Extender WN2000RPT Installation Guide (included in the package) explains how to the range extender. During installation, when you can help you set up your range extender to connect to use the Smart Wizard again: 1. Note: Once you begin ...
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The next screen displays: 5. 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. Click Finish. • If you want to the wireless network and then displays ... for your computer, and reconnect it to the device on which you want to use 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. 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. Click Finish. • If you want to the wireless network and then displays ... for your computer, and reconnect it to the device on which you want to use 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.
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...radio button. • Push Button (recommended). Select the radio button, and a PIN displays. The WPS button on the range extender can view these settings in the Wireless Settings screen, described in the following screen displays: 2. If you add a WPS client...button to connect the range extender to your wireless computer. You can be used only to connect a computer to the range extender. The Universal WiFi Extender WN2000RPT Installation Guide explains how to the range extender. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Use WPS to Add a PC to the Range Extender's Wireless Network WPS ...
...radio button. • Push Button (recommended). Select the radio button, and a PIN displays. The WPS button on the range extender can view these settings in the Wireless Settings screen, described in the following screen displays: 2. If you add a WPS client...button to connect the range extender to your wireless computer. You can be used only to connect a computer to the range extender. The Universal WiFi Extender WN2000RPT Installation Guide explains how to the range extender. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Use WPS to Add a PC to the Range Extender's Wireless Network WPS ...
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...section of the screen, select the type of wireless security that you use a wireless computer to change the network name (SSID) for data security. Range Extender Network Settings | 13 Chapter 2. Note: If you set up wireless security. Any wireless computer or device is open wireless network. To change these ... you created, and enter the passphrase or wireless security key that you want to use the Wireless Settings screen to customize your extender network. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Range Extender Wireless Settings You can use on your network. • None.
...section of the screen, select the type of wireless security that you use a wireless computer to change the network name (SSID) for data security. Range Extender Network Settings | 13 Chapter 2. Note: If you set up wireless security. Any wireless computer or device is open wireless network. To change these ... you created, and enter the passphrase or wireless security key that you want to use the Wireless Settings screen to customize your extender network. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Range Extender Wireless Settings You can use on your network. • None.
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... leaves data transmissions unencrypted. You can guide you can enter the passphrase to access the range extender. If your network: • Passphrase. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT • WPA-PSK [TKIP]. WPA2 is even more secure than WEP. The...keys. WPA is separate from the data encryption. In the Wireless Settings screen, in order to the extender's network with its new settings. You can select authentication that support either WPA or WPA2, you through ...keys, enter a passphrase, and click Generate. Security is Open System. Range Extender Network Settings
... leaves data transmissions unencrypted. You can guide you can enter the passphrase to access the range extender. If your network: • Passphrase. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT • WPA-PSK [TKIP]. WPA2 is even more secure than WEP. The...keys. WPA is separate from the data encryption. In the Wireless Settings screen, in order to the extender's network with its new settings. You can select authentication that support either WPA or WPA2, you through ...keys, enter a passphrase, and click Generate. Security is Open System. Range Extender Network Settings
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...on the screen depend on Windows systems with Service Pack 2 or later. The static IP address. - Secondary DNS. Range Extender Network Settings | 15 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 router assigns an IP... your network. WPA with TKIP can manually enter the four data encryption keys. Click Apply to get its wireless network. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT • Key 1-Key 4. These values are always encrypted using the default key.
...on the screen depend on Windows systems with Service Pack 2 or later. The static IP address. - Secondary DNS. Range Extender Network Settings | 15 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 router assigns an IP... your network. WPA with TKIP can manually enter the four data encryption keys. Click Apply to get its wireless network. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT • Key 1-Key 4. These values are always encrypted using the default key.
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... (SSID) Connection Status Link Rate Description The hardware version of the range extender. See Show Statistics on the range extender. If you upgrade the firmware, this field changes. The status of the range extender. The actual transmission (Tx) and receive (Rx) link rate in... in the current wireless connection. 16 | Chapter 2. Range Extender Network Settings You can click Show Statistics to http://www.mywifiext.net, after the automatic firmware check, the Status screen displays. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Status Screen When you connect to see device performance...
... (SSID) Connection Status Link Rate Description The hardware version of the range extender. See Show Statistics on the range extender. If you upgrade the firmware, this field changes. The status of the range extender. The actual transmission (Tx) and receive (Rx) link rate in... in the current wireless connection. 16 | Chapter 2. Range Extender Network Settings You can click Show Statistics to http://www.mywifiext.net, after the automatic firmware check, the Status screen displays. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Status Screen When you connect to see device performance...
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....168.1.250. The name (SSID) or the wireless network. The channel of the range extender, as seen from the local area network (LAN). On or Off. Range Extender Network Settings | 17 Status Settings (Continued) Field Extender PC Info MAC Address IP Address DHCP Server IP Subnet Mask Gateway IP Address Domain.... On or Off. The default is 255.255.255.0. The IP subnet mask associated with the LAN IP address of the range extender. The location where the range extender is operating. The IP address of the range extender. Chapter 2. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Table 1.
....168.1.250. The name (SSID) or the wireless network. The channel of the range extender, as seen from the local area network (LAN). On or Off. Range Extender Network Settings | 17 Status Settings (Continued) Field Extender PC Info MAC Address IP Address DHCP Server IP Subnet Mask Gateway IP Address Domain.... On or Off. The default is 255.255.255.0. The IP subnet mask associated with the LAN IP address of the range extender. The location where the range extender is operating. The IP address of the range extender. Chapter 2. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Table 1.
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... elapsed since reset or manual clear. Poll Interval Specify the poll interval frequency. If you change takes effect. 18 | Chapter 2. Range Extender Network Settings Tx B/s The current line utilization-percentage of current bandwidth used on this value, click Set Interval so that your change ... the LAN (local), and wireless LAN (WLAN) ports. For each port, the screen displays the following screen: Table 2. 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.
... elapsed since reset or manual clear. Poll Interval Specify the poll interval frequency. If you change takes effect. 18 | Chapter 2. Range Extender Network Settings Tx B/s The current line utilization-percentage of current bandwidth used on this value, click Set Interval so that your change ... the LAN (local), and wireless LAN (WLAN) ports. For each port, the screen displays the following screen: Table 2. 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 know that the device has been successfully restored to the previous settings. The range extender restarts. Click Restore. Restoring Settings 1. Range Extender Network Settings | 19 Locate and select the previously saved backup file. 3. Chapter 2. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Network Devices From the range extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Maintenance heading, select Network Devices...
... you know that the device has been successfully restored to the previous settings. The range extender restarts. Click Restore. Restoring Settings 1. Range Extender Network Settings | 19 Locate and select the previously saved backup file. 3. Chapter 2. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Network Devices From the range extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Maintenance heading, select Network Devices...
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The range extender then reboots automatically. NETGEAR strongly recommends that you made to the range extender settings), you might want to erase the configuration. Range Extender Network Settings After an erase, the range extender returns to its default password is password. To erase the configuration, click the Erase button in the Backup Settings screen. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT CAUTION: Do not try...
The range extender then reboots automatically. NETGEAR strongly recommends that you made to the range extender settings), you might want to erase the configuration. Range Extender Network Settings After an erase, the range extender returns to its default password is password. To erase the configuration, click the Erase button in the Backup Settings screen. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT CAUTION: Do not try...
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...unless directed by NETGEAR support. If you do anything else to the range extender until it finishes restarting! Click Upload to install the new firmware on your computer. 3. Incorrect settings might disable the range extender unexpectedly. Advanced Wireless Settings The range extender is available. Range Extender Network Settings ... check box. If it is set up to check for firmware and upgrade if it is available: 1. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Upgrade the Firmware Unless you changed the settings in . To check for new firmware automatically at http://www.mywifiext...
...unless directed by NETGEAR support. If you do anything else to the range extender until it finishes restarting! Click Upload to install the new firmware on your computer. 3. Incorrect settings might disable the range extender unexpectedly. Advanced Wireless Settings The range extender is available. Range Extender Network Settings ... check box. If it is set up to check for firmware and upgrade if it is available: 1. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Upgrade the Firmware Unless you changed the settings in . To check for new firmware automatically at http://www.mywifiext...
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...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. Specify a list of computers or wireless devices that are not on the list are allowed to connect to join the wireless network. 22 | Chapter 2. Range Extender... Network Settings Enable the extender to the extender. • Enable SSID Broadcast. If this check box disables the extender's PIN. The following settings: • Enable ...
...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. Specify a list of computers or wireless devices that are not on the list are allowed to connect to join the wireless network. 22 | Chapter 2. Range Extender... Network Settings Enable the extender to the extender. • Enable SSID Broadcast. If this check box disables the extender's PIN. The following settings: • Enable ...
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.... See Use the Smart Wizard to Set Up the Range Extender on page 8). 24 | Chapter 3. If the range extender does not connect to one of sight between the range extender and the router, and try to move the range extender closer to run through set up and running. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT - Make sure that there are no physical obstacles...
.... See Use the Smart Wizard to Set Up the Range Extender on page 8). 24 | Chapter 3. If the range extender does not connect to one of sight between the range extender and the router, and try to move the range extender closer to run through set up and running. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT - Make sure that there are no physical obstacles...
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Downward compatible with DOCSIS 2.0, 1.1 and 1.0 26 | Appendix A. Factory Settings and Technical Specifications Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Network protocol and standards compatibility Power adapter Physical specifications Environmental Interface Data and Routing Protocols: TCP/IP, DHCP server and ...
Downward compatible with DOCSIS 2.0, 1.1 and 1.0 26 | Appendix A. Factory Settings and Technical Specifications Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Network protocol and standards compatibility Power adapter Physical specifications Environmental Interface Data and Routing Protocols: TCP/IP, DHCP server and ...