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...and Vista are trademarks or registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. Other brand and product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of , the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein. 2 | Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT ©2010 NETGEAR, Inc. No part of this document without... the written permission of NETGEAR, Inc. Technical Support Thank you for choosing NETGEAR. To register your product, get the latest product updates, or...
...and Vista are trademarks or registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. Other brand and product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of , the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein. 2 | Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT ©2010 NETGEAR, Inc. No part of this document without... the written permission of NETGEAR, Inc. Technical Support Thank you for choosing NETGEAR. To register your product, get the latest product updates, or...
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... Chapter 1 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 Extender 9 Chapter 2 Range Extender Network Settings Connect the Range Extender to an Existing Network 11 Use WPS to Add...
... Chapter 1 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 Extender 9 Chapter 2 Range Extender Network Settings Connect the Range Extender to an Existing Network 11 Use WPS to Add...
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Rear panel 4 Ethernet ports Chapter 1. The wireless connection between the range extender and the router is optimum. 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. The range extender is good. Rear Panel Restore Factory Settings Power Power On/Off...
Rear panel 4 Ethernet ports Chapter 1. The wireless connection between the range extender and the router is optimum. 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. The range extender is good. Rear Panel Restore Factory Settings Power Power On/Off...
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... router and a computer or wireless device outside the wireless router's range. The range extender must do each of the bridge are in a home Router When to Use Your Range Extender NETGEAR recommends that you connect to the range extender only when your home network connection is up and running. Figure ...2. Chapter 1. The range extender has its network name (SSID). In its role as...
... router and a computer or wireless device outside the wireless router's range. The range extender must do each of the bridge are in a home Router When to Use Your Range Extender NETGEAR recommends that you connect to the range extender only when your home network connection is up and running. Figure ...2. Chapter 1. The range extender has its network name (SSID). In its role as...
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...If there is no power outlet nearby, or you prefer to place the range extender elsewhere, move the range extender closer to continue the setup process. 6 | Chapter 1. Once the LEDs show that the range extender is in to www.mywifiext.net, the Smart Wizard guides you through the ...the computer and the router. Getting Started As you move the range extender to Extender Connection LED is green. 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. To improve the Link Rate...
...If there is no power outlet nearby, or you prefer to place the range extender elsewhere, move the range extender closer to continue the setup process. 6 | Chapter 1. Once the LEDs show that the range extender is in to www.mywifiext.net, the Smart Wizard guides you through the ...the computer and the router. Getting Started As you move the range extender to Extender Connection LED is green. 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. To improve the Link Rate...
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...lit reconnect the Ethernet cable, and relaunch your range extender as described in the Universal WiFi Extender WN2000RPT Installation Guide that the range extender LAN LED is securely connected to the range extender with an Ethernet Cable Usually, you connect to the range extender wirelessly, but you can connect. •...an electrical outlet. 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 ...
...lit reconnect the Ethernet cable, and relaunch your range extender as described in the Universal WiFi Extender WN2000RPT Installation Guide that the range extender LAN LED is securely connected to the range extender with an Ethernet Cable Usually, you connect to the range extender wirelessly, but you can connect. •...an electrical outlet. 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 ...
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NETGEAR recommends that you set a more secure password after you type http://www.mywifiext.net in your computer, launch an Internet browser such as Mozilla Firefox or Microsoft Internet Explorer. 2. In the address field of your range extender has an Internet connection, the Firmware Upgrade screen ...or to use the menu selections to the Range Extender You can log in (see Upgrade the Firmware on the left. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Log In to view or change the extender's settings. 1. Type admin for new firmware at the NETGEAR website. • The Status screen displays...
NETGEAR recommends that you set a more secure password after you type http://www.mywifiext.net in your computer, launch an Internet browser such as Mozilla Firefox or Microsoft Internet Explorer. 2. In the address field of your range extender has an Internet connection, the Firmware Upgrade screen ...or to use the menu selections to the Range Extender You can log in (see Upgrade the Firmware on the left. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Log In to view or change the extender's settings. 1. Type admin for new firmware at the NETGEAR website. • The Status screen displays...
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...SSID. Chapter 1. After installation, to a wireless network. The Universal WiFi Extender WN2000RPT Installation Guide (included in the package) explains how to the range extender. During installation, when you set up your range extender to connect to use the Smart Wizard again: 1. The following screen displays:... to install your Internet browser, the Smart Wizard automatically displays. For information about more configuration options, see Chapter 2, Range Extender Network Settings. Note: Once you begin using the Smart Wizard, you must complete all of its steps before you can ...
...SSID. Chapter 1. After installation, to a wireless network. The Universal WiFi Extender WN2000RPT Installation Guide (included in the package) explains how to the range extender. During installation, when you set up your range extender to connect to use the Smart Wizard again: 1. The following screen displays:... to install your Internet browser, the Smart Wizard automatically displays. For information about more configuration options, see Chapter 2, Range Extender Network Settings. Note: Once you begin using the Smart Wizard, you must complete all of its steps before you can ...
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... to the device on which you want to the wireless network and then displays the following screen displays: 6. Getting Started The next screen displays: 5. The range extender connects to make more changes, make the appropriate menu selections. 10 | Chapter 1. Make sure that the correct network name is shown, and then click Continue....The following screen: 7. Click Finish. • If you want to use it. • If you are done making changes, disconnect your range extender from your wireless network and click Continue.
... to the device on which you want to the wireless network and then displays the following screen displays: 6. Getting Started The next screen displays: 5. The range extender connects to make more changes, make the appropriate menu selections. 10 | Chapter 1. Make sure that the correct network name is shown, and then click Continue....The following screen: 7. Click Finish. • If you want to use it. • If you are done making changes, disconnect your range extender from your wireless network and click Continue.
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... Internet browser to go to http://www.mywifiext.net as described in Connect a PC to the Extender with an Ethernet Cable on page 6 for wireless networks, and displays a list. The range extender joins your network's passphrase or key and click Continue. Click the radio button to an Existing Network... can use 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 From the range extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Setup heading, select Connect to your network from the list and ...
... Internet browser to go to http://www.mywifiext.net as described in Connect a PC to the Extender with an Ethernet Cable on page 6 for wireless networks, and displays a list. The range extender joins your network's passphrase or key and click Continue. Click the radio button to an Existing Network... can use 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 From the range extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Setup heading, select Connect to your network from the list and ...
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...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) .... WPS supports WPA and WPA2 wireless security. If your wireless computer. The WPS button on the front of the range extender. From the range extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Setup heading, select Add WPS Client. Select a radio button. •...
...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) .... WPS supports WPA and WPA2 wireless security. If your wireless computer. The WPS button on the front of the range extender. From the range extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Setup heading, select Add WPS Client. Select a radio button. •...
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...new name to change the wireless settings for the extender's network: 1. Range Extender Network Settings | 13 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 set up ). If you...wireless security. In the Name (SSID) field, you will make it easier to join this network. • WEP. From the range extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Setup heading, select Wireless Settings to use a wireless computer to customize your neighborhood....
...new name to change the wireless settings for the extender's network: 1. Range Extender Network Settings | 13 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 set up ). If you...wireless security. In the Name (SSID) field, you will make it easier to join this network. • WEP. From the range extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Setup heading, select Wireless Settings to use a wireless computer to customize your neighborhood....
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...to connect to generate the keys, enter a passphrase, and click Generate. Security is stronger if you will need to join the extender's wireless network. 4. Select the encryption strength setting: • WEP 64-bit encryption. You can select authentication that support WPA2... keys. WPA2 is separate from the data encryption. Range Extender Network Settings To use a passphrase to the extender's network with its new settings. Click Apply to access the range extender. Enter the encryption keys. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT • WPA-PSK [TKIP]. In the Wireless...
...to connect to generate the keys, enter a passphrase, and click Generate. Security is stronger if you will need to join the extender's wireless network. 4. Select the encryption strength setting: • WEP 64-bit encryption. You can select authentication that support WPA2... keys. WPA2 is separate from the data encryption. Range Extender Network Settings To use a passphrase to the extender's network with its new settings. Click Apply to access the range extender. Enter the encryption keys. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT • WPA-PSK [TKIP]. In the Wireless...
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... keys can manually enter the four data encryption keys. The IP address for the WPA or WPA2 option of 0-9, a-f, or A-F). 5. Range Extender Network Settings | 15 WPA with TKIP can be technically experienced or have a technically experienced person help you select. 3. On the Wireless Setting...Maintenance heading, select IP Address. WPA2 with AES is not usually necessary. The wireless network router assigns an IP address when the range extender connects to decrypt received data. Specify a static IP address. These values must be the default. The four entries are not case...
... keys can manually enter the four data encryption keys. The IP address for the WPA or WPA2 option of 0-9, a-f, or A-F). 5. Range Extender Network Settings | 15 WPA with TKIP can be technically experienced or have a technically experienced person help you select. 3. On the Wireless Setting...Maintenance heading, select IP Address. WPA2 with AES is not usually necessary. The wireless network router assigns an IP address when the range extender connects to decrypt received data. Specify a static IP address. These values must be the default. The four entries are not case...
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... • The following table describes the fields in the current wireless connection. 16 | Chapter 2. Table 1. The status of the range extender. Status Settings Field Hardware Version Firmware Version GUI Language Version Connection Status to see device performance statistics such as the number of packets sent... and number of the range extender. You can also select Status from the menu to display this screen: This screen shows the current settings and the ...
... • The following table describes the fields in the current wireless connection. 16 | Chapter 2. Table 1. The status of the range extender. Status Settings Field Hardware Version Firmware Version GUI Language Version Connection Status to see device performance statistics such as the number of packets sent... and number of the range extender. You can also select Status from the menu to display this screen: This screen shows the current settings and the ...
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...Gateway IP Address Domain Name Server Extender Wireless Settings Name (SSID) Region Channel 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 default is operating. The location where the range extender is 255.255.255.0. The channel of the range extender. The IP address...
...Gateway IP Address Domain Name Server Extender Wireless Settings Name (SSID) Region Channel 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 default is operating. The location where the range extender is 255.255.255.0. The channel of the range extender. The IP address...
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...Set Interval so that your change this port. Rx B/s The average line utilization for the LAN (local), and wireless LAN (WLAN) ports. Range Extender Network Settings If you change takes effect. 18 | Chapter 2. Tx B/s The current line utilization-percentage of current bandwidth used on this port...of collisions on this port since reset or manual clear. 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 the port...
...Set Interval so that your change this port. Rx B/s The average line utilization for the LAN (local), and wireless LAN (WLAN) ports. Range Extender Network Settings If you change takes effect. 18 | Chapter 2. Tx B/s The current line utilization-percentage of current bandwidth used on this port...of collisions on this port since reset or manual clear. 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 the port...
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...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 range extender's configuration settings. Locate and select the previously saved backup file. 3. The range extender restarts. This takes about 1 minute. Chapter ...settings. You can restore the device's settings from the range extender. 2. Your browser extracts the configuration file from this file. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Network Devices From the range extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Maintenance heading...
...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 range extender's configuration settings. Locate and select the previously saved backup file. 3. The range extender restarts. This takes about 1 minute. Chapter ...settings. You can restore the device's settings from the range extender. 2. Your browser extracts the configuration file from this file. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Network Devices From the range extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Maintenance heading...
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...: Type the old password, type the new password twice, and then click Apply. 20 | Chapter 2. Range Extender Network Settings NETGEAR strongly recommends that you made to the range extender settings), you set a more secure password. After an erase, the range extender returns to its default password is password. CAUTION: Do not try to go online, turn off...
...: Type the old password, type the new password twice, and then click Apply. 20 | Chapter 2. Range Extender Network Settings NETGEAR strongly recommends that you made to the range extender settings), you set a more secure password. After an erase, the range extender returns to its default password is password. CAUTION: Do not try to go online, turn off...
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... automatically at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Maintenance heading, select Firmware Upgrade. Do not alter these settings unless directed by NETGEAR support. Range Extender Network Settings | 21 Click Check to use the automatic firmware check, clear the Check for firmware and upgrade if it onto your...check for New Version Upon Login check box. Chapter 2. If you start the firmware upgrade, do not try to go online, turn off the range extender, shut down the computer, or do not want to see if new firmware is already configured with the optimum settings. If it is, follow...
... automatically at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Maintenance heading, select Firmware Upgrade. Do not alter these settings unless directed by NETGEAR support. Range Extender Network Settings | 21 Click Check to use the automatic firmware check, clear the Check for firmware and upgrade if it onto your...check for New Version Upon Login check box. Chapter 2. If you start the firmware upgrade, do not try to go online, turn off the range extender, shut down the computer, or do not want to see if new firmware is already configured with the optimum settings. If it is, follow...