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... 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 ... the Settings 20 Set the Password 20 Upgrade the Firmware 21 Advanced Wireless Settings 21 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Smart Wizard FAQs 23 Connecting to http://www.mywifiext.net 23 Joining Wireless Networks 24 Appendix A Factory Settings and Technical Specifications Factory Settings 25 Technical Specifications ...
... 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 ... the Settings 20 Set the Password 20 Upgrade the Firmware 21 Advanced Wireless Settings 21 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Smart Wizard FAQs 23 Connecting to http://www.mywifiext.net 23 Joining Wireless Networks 24 Appendix A Factory Settings and Technical Specifications Factory Settings 25 Technical Specifications ...
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Getting Started 1 Front Panel Front View LEDs and Button Link Rate Extender Status Description The wireless connection between the range extender and the router is powered on. Rear panel 4 Ethernet ports Chapter 1. Getting Started | 4 Rear Panel Restore .... WPS button The WPS button allows you to connect your computer to a PC. PC to Extender Connection The range extender is connected to the extender using Push 'N' Connect. The wireless connection between the range extender and the router is good. The wireless connection between the range extender and the router is poor...
Getting Started 1 Front Panel Front View LEDs and Button Link Rate Extender Status Description The wireless connection between the range extender and the router is powered on. Rear panel 4 Ethernet ports Chapter 1. Getting Started | 4 Rear Panel Restore .... WPS button The WPS button allows you to connect your computer to a PC. PC to Extender Connection The range extender is connected to the extender using Push 'N' Connect. The wireless connection between the range extender and the router is good. The wireless connection between the range extender and the router is poor...
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...Extender Works The range extender works like a bridge between the router and the computer. When the range extender connects wirelessly to a network. 2. NETGEAR recommends that you connect through the range extender is inherently slower than traffic routed directly from the network is halfway between a wireless ...each of these jobs so that both ends of the bridge are in a home Router When to Use Your Range Extender NETGEAR recommends that you connect to a wireless network that wireless computers can join. Figure 2. Getting Started | 5 In its role as broadcasting its ...
...Extender Works The range extender works like a bridge between the router and the computer. When the range extender connects wirelessly to a network. 2. NETGEAR recommends that you connect through the range extender is inherently slower than traffic routed directly from the network is halfway between a wireless ...each of these jobs so that both ends of the bridge are in a home Router When to Use Your Range Extender NETGEAR recommends that you connect to a wireless network that wireless computers can join. Figure 2. Getting Started | 5 In its role as broadcasting its ...
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...the wireless router and also a clear line of sight. To improve the Link Rate LED from red or amber to green: • Once you successfully connect to the range extender from the new location, power up and working as expected. If this straight path is green. Note that you might have... of sight between your wireless router and your router and log in a good location, open a browser and go to http://www.mywifiext.net to Extender Connection LED is green, the range extender is half-way between the range extender and the computer you are green. If you find a location where the...
...the wireless router and also a clear line of sight. To improve the Link Rate LED from red or amber to green: • Once you successfully connect to the range extender from the new location, power up and working as expected. If this straight path is green. Note that you might have... of sight between your wireless router and your router and log in a good location, open a browser and go to http://www.mywifiext.net to Extender Connection LED is green, the range extender is half-way between the range extender and the computer you are green. If you find a location where the...
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... LAN ports to the range extender and the computer, and that came in the package. 1. Chapter 1. If you have trouble connecting: • If you start your computer, connect the Ethernet cable to the range extender, and launch your browser 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. Log in as described in the following section...
... LAN ports to the range extender and the computer, and that came in the package. 1. Chapter 1. If you have trouble connecting: • If you start your computer, connect the Ethernet cable to the range extender, and launch your browser 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. Log in as described in the following section...
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...use the Smart Wizard or to use the menu selections to view or change the extender's settings. 1. 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 Upgrade screen displays (see the log in prompt, make sure to include http:// when ...not see Upgrade 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 the left. You are for the...
...use the Smart Wizard or to use the menu selections to view or change the extender's settings. 1. 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 Upgrade screen displays (see the log in prompt, make sure to include http:// when ...not see Upgrade 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 the left. You are for the...
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... Extender The Smart Wizard can exit. 2. The Universal WiFi Extender WN2000RPT Installation Guide (included in the package) explains how to install your range extender to connect to use the Smart Wizard again: 1.
... Extender The Smart Wizard can exit. 2. The Universal WiFi Extender WN2000RPT Installation Guide (included in the package) explains how to install your range extender to connect to use the Smart Wizard again: 1.
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Click Finish. • If you want to the wireless network and then displays the following screen displays: 6. The range extender connects to make more changes, make the appropriate menu selections. 10 | Chapter 1. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT 4. Enter the passphrase for your computer, and reconnect it ...
Click Finish. • If you want to the wireless network and then displays the following screen displays: 6. The range extender connects to make more changes, make the appropriate menu selections. 10 | Chapter 1. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT 4. Enter the passphrase for your computer, and reconnect it ...
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... Extender to an Existing Network You can use your Internet browser to go to http://www.mywifiext.net as described in Connect a PC to select your wireless network is not on the list, and it is up and running, see Positioning Your Range Extender on page 7....Range Extender Network Settings | 11 2. From the range extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Setup heading, select Connect to your computer and use this menu selection to wirelessly connect the range extender to an Existing Network. The range extender joins your network's passphrase or key and click Continue. The...
... Extender to an Existing Network You can use your Internet browser to go to http://www.mywifiext.net as described in Connect a PC to select your wireless network is not on the list, and it is up and running, see Positioning Your Range Extender on page 7....Range Extender Network Settings | 11 2. From the range extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Setup heading, select Connect to your computer and use this menu selection to wirelessly connect the range extender to an Existing Network. The range extender joins your network's passphrase or key and click Continue. The...
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...key. Select a radio button. • Push Button (recommended). If you are using WPS after installation: 1. You can be used only to connect a computer to the range extender. The WPS button on the range extender can view these settings in the Wireless Settings screen, described in the ...following screen displays: 2. WPS The range extender tries to find the wireless client (the computer) that is set), then connecting with a random passphrase. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Use WPS to Add a PC to the Range Extender's Wireless Network WPS (Wi-Fi Protected ...
...key. Select a radio button. • Push Button (recommended). If you are using WPS after installation: 1. You can be used only to connect a computer to the range extender. The WPS button on the range extender can view these settings in the Wireless Settings screen, described in the ...following screen displays: 2. WPS The range extender tries to find the wireless client (the computer) that is set), then connecting with a random passphrase. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Use WPS to Add a PC to the Range Extender's Wireless Network WPS (Wi-Fi Protected ...
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.... Note: Not all computers and access points in the Security Options section, select the WEP radio button. 2. Click Apply to save your wireless computer to connect to join the wireless network. 14 | Chapter 2. You can manually or automatically program the four data encryption keys. If your network: • Passphrase. WPA2 is...
.... Note: Not all computers and access points in the Security Options section, select the WEP radio button. 2. Click Apply to save your wireless computer to connect to join the wireless network. 14 | Chapter 2. You can manually or automatically program the four data encryption keys. If your network: • Passphrase. WPA2 is...
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The four entries are always encrypted using the default key. The wireless network router assigns an IP address when the range extender connects to its IP address dynamically from the router (this . • Use Static IP Address. If you set this up so that the router automatically does ...
The four entries are always encrypted using the default key. The wireless network router assigns an IP address when the range extender connects to its IP address dynamically from the router (this . • Use Static IP Address. If you set this up so that the router automatically does ...
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...the Status screen displays. The status of packets received for each port. Status Settings Field Hardware Version Firmware Version GUI Language Version Connection Status to display this SSID, also called the wireless name. Range Extender Network Settings See Show Statistics on the range extender. ... and number of your range extender. • You can also select Status from the menu to Existing Network Name (SSID) Connection Status Link Rate Description The hardware version of the range extender. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Status Screen When you upgrade the ...
...the Status screen displays. The status of packets received for each port. Status Settings Field Hardware Version Firmware Version GUI Language Version Connection Status to display this SSID, also called the wireless name. Range Extender Network Settings See Show Statistics on the range extender. ... and number of your range extender. • You can also select Status from the menu to Existing Network Name (SSID) Connection Status Link Rate Description The hardware version of the range extender. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Status Screen When you upgrade the ...
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...http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Advanced heading, select Wireless Settings. The following screen displays: You can be used for a WPS wireless connection. • Keep Existing Wireless Settings. Enable the extender to the extender. • Enable SSID Broadcast. The PIN can view or ...Enable Wireless Access Point. When this check box is cleared, then the wireless network is cleared, then computers or wireless devices cannot connect wirelessly to broadcast its wireless network name (SSID). To join a hidden wireless network, you use an access list, then computers that...
...http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Advanced heading, select Wireless Settings. The following screen displays: You can be used for a WPS wireless connection. • Keep Existing Wireless Settings. Enable the extender to the extender. • Enable SSID Broadcast. The PIN can view or ...Enable Wireless Access Point. When this check box is cleared, then the wireless network is cleared, then computers or wireless devices cannot connect wirelessly to broadcast its wireless network name (SSID). To join a hidden wireless network, you use an access list, then computers that...
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... up to use DHCP (click the link to make sure that the range extender is delivered when both the Link Rate LED Extender Connection LED are green. Check to the online document Preparing Your Network in Appendix B). The best performance is placed at the borderline of... green. and the PC to the Smart Wizard. 3. What can 't I see Range Extender IP Address Setup on page 6. 2. I do ? I connected to Extender Connection LED is set up, and clicking the Refresh button in the Smart Wizard. Finally, relaunch the browser and enter www.mywifiext.net. Troubleshooting 3 Smart...
... up to use DHCP (click the link to make sure that the range extender is delivered when both the Link Rate LED Extender Connection LED are green. Check to the online document Preparing Your Network in Appendix B). The best performance is placed at the borderline of... green. and the PC to the Smart Wizard. 3. What can 't I see Range Extender IP Address Setup on page 6. 2. I do ? I connected to Extender Connection LED is set up, and clicking the Refresh button in the Smart Wizard. Finally, relaunch the browser and enter www.mywifiext.net. Troubleshooting 3 Smart...
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... on page 9. • If the Smart Wizard does not find your wireless network (it displays the following message displays: Connection was not established to Extender Connection LED is a clear line of sight between the range extender and the router, and try to move the range extender closer... the range extender WLAN LED is amber PC to the selected network. Click Cancel, use the Smart Wizard, and the range extender cannot connect to connect your network. If you use the Smart Wizard to Set Up the Range Extender on page 9). Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT - If you...
... on page 9. • If the Smart Wizard does not find your wireless network (it displays the following message displays: Connection was not established to Extender Connection LED is a clear line of sight between the range extender and the router, and try to move the range extender closer... the range extender WLAN LED is amber PC to the selected network. Click Cancel, use the Smart Wizard, and the range extender cannot connect to connect your network. If you use the Smart Wizard to Set Up the Range Extender on page 9). Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT - If you...
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... you can use to Manage Wireless Network Connections Networking Basics Wireless Networking Basics Preparing Your Network Glossary Link http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/winzerocfg/index.htm http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/tcpip/index.htm http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wireless/index.htm http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wsdhcp/index.htm http...
... you can use to Manage Wireless Network Connections Networking Basics Wireless Networking Basics Preparing Your Network Glossary Link http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/winzerocfg/index.htm http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/tcpip/index.htm http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wireless/index.htm http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wsdhcp/index.htm http...
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... must accept any user serviceable components and is to correct the interference by the applicable National regulatory authority. However, there is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for Operation in accordance with minimum distance of 20 cm between... are designed to comply with Part 15 Subpart B of the FCC Rules. FCC Requirements for help. FCC Declaration of Conformity We, NETGEAR, Inc., 350 East Plumeria Drive, San Jose, CA 95134, declare under our sole responsibility that the Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT complies...
... must accept any user serviceable components and is to correct the interference by the applicable National regulatory authority. However, there is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for Operation in accordance with minimum distance of 20 cm between... are designed to comply with Part 15 Subpart B of the FCC Rules. FCC Requirements for help. FCC Declaration of Conformity We, NETGEAR, Inc., 350 East Plumeria Drive, San Jose, CA 95134, declare under our sole responsibility that the Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT complies...
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... covered in this manual, visit the Support website at http://support.netgear.com Phone (US & Canada only): 1-888-NETGEAR Phone (Other Countries): Check the list of phone numbers at http://support.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/984 Trademarks NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, and Connect with Innovation are registered trademarks or trademarks of , the product(s) or...
... covered in this manual, visit the Support website at http://support.netgear.com Phone (US & Canada only): 1-888-NETGEAR Phone (Other Countries): Check the list of phone numbers at http://support.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/984 Trademarks NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, and Connect with Innovation are registered trademarks or trademarks of , the product(s) or...
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...the Extender with an Ethernet Cable 8 Log In to the Extender 9 Use the Setup Wizard 10 Chapter 2 Extender Network Settings Connect the Extender to an Existing Network 14 Use WPS to Add a Computer to the Extender's Wireless Network 15 Extender Wireless Settings... Manage Extender Settings 22 Set the Password 23 Upgrade the Firmware 24 Advanced Wireless Settings 25 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Smart Wizard FAQs 26 Connecting to http://www.mywifiext.net 26 Joining Wireless Networks 27 Appendix A Factory Settings and Technical Specifications Factory Settings 28 Technical Specifications 29 ...
...the Extender with an Ethernet Cable 8 Log In to the Extender 9 Use the Setup Wizard 10 Chapter 2 Extender Network Settings Connect the Extender to an Existing Network 14 Use WPS to Add a Computer to the Extender's Wireless Network 15 Extender Wireless Settings... Manage Extender Settings 22 Set the Password 23 Upgrade the Firmware 24 Advanced Wireless Settings 25 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Smart Wizard FAQs 26 Connecting to http://www.mywifiext.net 26 Joining Wireless Networks 27 Appendix A Factory Settings and Technical Specifications Factory Settings 28 Technical Specifications 29 ...