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... Installation without WPS Step 1: Please disconnect any wireless connection to the router and/or remove the Ethernet cable currently connected to determine if the router supports WPS. Installation with WPS Step 1: Connect the WNCE2001 to the setup page. Step 4: Congratulations! Universal WiFi Internet Adapter (WNCE2001) Package Contents Power adapter WNCE2001 Ethernet cable Top and Back Views USB power cable Power LED LAN WLAN LED Reset button WPS button LED Ethernet Port Power What is complete. WPS (WiFi Protected Setup) is a simple and secured way to connect a device...
... Installation without WPS Step 1: Please disconnect any wireless connection to the router and/or remove the Ethernet cable currently connected to determine if the router supports WPS. Installation with WPS Step 1: Connect the WNCE2001 to the setup page. Step 4: Congratulations! Universal WiFi Internet Adapter (WNCE2001) Package Contents Power adapter WNCE2001 Ethernet cable Top and Back Views USB power cable Power LED LAN WLAN LED Reset button WPS button LED Ethernet Port Power What is complete. WPS (WiFi Protected Setup) is a simple and secured way to connect a device...
WNCE2001 Install Guide
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... is broadcasting your wireless network is still turned on and there is red? NETGEAR and the NETGEAR logo are a few reasons for something else. Follow the instructions in close proximity. My device resets itself off. No Ethernet cable is busy. Power source does not provide enough power. Using the USB power cable option allows you may or may have Ethernet and USB ports in the "Installation without WPS" section. Power adapter • Connect the WNCE2001 to any USB port using...
... is broadcasting your wireless network is still turned on and there is red? NETGEAR and the NETGEAR logo are a few reasons for something else. Follow the instructions in close proximity. My device resets itself off. No Ethernet cable is busy. Power source does not provide enough power. Using the USB power cable option allows you may or may have Ethernet and USB ports in the "Installation without WPS" section. Power adapter • Connect the WNCE2001 to any USB port using...
WNCE2001 Product Datasheet
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... 350 E. Mac and the Mac logo are for easy setup • Dynamic LEDs display real-time network connection status • Wi-Fi Protected Access® (WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK) and WEP • One (1) Ethernet port to connect to change without notice. Information is a condition of sale. *Basic technical support provided for configuration Features • Connects to any future standards. ‡"N", "Wireless-N" and "802.11n" refer to power • Microsoft® Internet Explorer...
... 350 E. Mac and the Mac logo are for easy setup • Dynamic LEDs display real-time network connection status • Wi-Fi Protected Access® (WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK) and WEP • One (1) Ethernet port to connect to change without notice. Information is a condition of sale. *Basic technical support provided for configuration Features • Connects to any future standards. ‡"N", "Wireless-N" and "802.11n" refer to power • Microsoft® Internet Explorer...
WNCE2001 User Manual
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...Internet Adapter Settings 6 Using the Smart Wizard to Change the Setup 8 Chapter 2 Advanced Settings Device Status Screen 9 Show Statistics 11 DHCP Connection Status 12 IP Address 13 Managing Your Configuration Settings 13 Backing Up Settings 14 Restoring Settings 14 Erasing the Settings 14 Upgrading the Firmware 15 Advanced Wireless Settings 16 Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS 16 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Using the USB Power Cable 18 Connecting to http://www.mywifiext.net 18 Connecting to Wireless Networks 18 Appendix A Factory Settings and Technical Specifications Factory Settings...
...Internet Adapter Settings 6 Using the Smart Wizard to Change the Setup 8 Chapter 2 Advanced Settings Device Status Screen 9 Show Statistics 11 DHCP Connection Status 12 IP Address 13 Managing Your Configuration Settings 13 Backing Up Settings 14 Restoring Settings 14 Erasing the Settings 14 Upgrading the Firmware 15 Advanced Wireless Settings 16 Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS 16 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Using the USB Power Cable 18 Connecting to http://www.mywifiext.net 18 Connecting to Wireless Networks 18 Appendix A Factory Settings and Technical Specifications Factory Settings...
WNCE2001 User Manual
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.... Chapter 1. Figure 3. Power adapter • Method 2: Connect the Internet adapter to a USB port on a nearby computer or device with the included power adapter. Figure 2. Universal WiFi Internet Adapter WNCE2001 Power Connection Options Depending on the cable that you received with your Internet adapter using either of these methods: • Method 1: Connect the Internet adapter to an electrical outlet with the USB power cable: Figure 4. In such cases, the power LED turns solid red and the Internet adapter may reset itself or turn itself off...
.... Chapter 1. Figure 3. Power adapter • Method 2: Connect the Internet adapter to a USB port on a nearby computer or device with the included power adapter. Figure 2. Universal WiFi Internet Adapter WNCE2001 Power Connection Options Depending on the cable that you received with your Internet adapter using either of these methods: • Method 1: Connect the Internet adapter to an electrical outlet with the USB power cable: Figure 4. In such cases, the power LED turns solid red and the Internet adapter may reset itself or turn itself off...
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... 1. Open your TV, Box, or Blu-ray player. Disconnect the Ethernet and USB cables from your wireless connection. 2. Your installation is complete. Getting Started The steps are making changes. 1. Connect your computer. 5. You can restore the connection after installation, then you need to connect it to a computer while you use it into an electrical outlet. 6. Connect the Internet adapter. • Use an Ethernet cable (included) to connect the Internet adapter to your computer to its usual set...
... 1. Open your TV, Box, or Blu-ray player. Disconnect the Ethernet and USB cables from your wireless connection. 2. Your installation is complete. Getting Started The steps are making changes. 1. Connect your computer. 5. You can restore the connection after installation, then you need to connect it to a computer while you use it into an electrical outlet. 6. Connect the Internet adapter. • Use an Ethernet cable (included) to connect the Internet adapter to your computer to its usual set...
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... Power Connection Options on page 15), the software automatically checks for new firmware at the NETGEAR website. In the address field, enter http://www.mywifiext.net. Unless you changed the settings on the Firmware Upgrade screen (see Upgrading the Firmware on page 5. A menu in the left pane allows you . Chapter 1. Then the following screen displays: The Device Status screen shows what the current settings are for you to your Internet adapter, use...
... Power Connection Options on page 15), the software automatically checks for new firmware at the NETGEAR website. In the address field, enter http://www.mywifiext.net. Unless you changed the settings on the Firmware Upgrade screen (see Upgrading the Firmware on page 5. A menu in the left pane allows you . Chapter 1. Then the following screen displays: The Device Status screen shows what the current settings are for you to your Internet adapter, use...
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... information about advanced configuration, see Chapter 2, Advanced Settings. From the menu on page 6. 2. If you want to use it. 8 | Chapter 1. Click Continue. Universal WiFi Internet Adapter WNCE2001 Using the Smart Wizard to use the Smart Wizard again: 1. The following screen displays: This is the same Smart Wizard that you want to Change the Setup The Smart Wizard helps you launch your Internet adapter from the list, or select the Manually input my wireless SSID radio button. Getting Started
... information about advanced configuration, see Chapter 2, Advanced Settings. From the menu on page 6. 2. If you want to use it. 8 | Chapter 1. Click Continue. Universal WiFi Internet Adapter WNCE2001 Using the Smart Wizard to use the Smart Wizard again: 1. The following screen displays: This is the same Smart Wizard that you want to Change the Setup The Smart Wizard helps you launch your Internet adapter from the list, or select the Manually input my wireless SSID radio button. Getting Started
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... DHCP Status to see device performance statistics such as described in the Device Status screen. Advanced Settings | 9 See Show Statistics on page 6. 2. Device Status Screen When you connect to http:/www.mywifiext.net, after the automatic firmware check, the Device Status screen displays: This screen shows the current settings and the status of packets received for each port. Advanced Settings 2 To change advanced settings, connect the Internet adapter to your computer and use your Internet browser...
... DHCP Status to see device performance statistics such as described in the Device Status screen. Advanced Settings | 9 See Show Statistics on page 6. 2. Device Status Screen When you connect to http:/www.mywifiext.net, after the automatic firmware check, the Device Status screen displays: This screen shows the current settings and the status of packets received for each port. Advanced Settings 2 To change advanced settings, connect the Internet adapter to your computer and use your Internet browser...
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... of the network. Device Status Settings Field Device Status Wireless Connection Status LAN Port Hardware Version Firmware Version GUI Language Version Wireless Connection Link Rate Name (SSID) Region Channel Security Type MAC Address IP Address DHCP Server IP Subnet Mask Gateway IP Address DNS Server Description The hardware version of the wireless network gateway. The language version running on the wireless network. The IP address of the Internet adapter. Advanced Settings The physical address of the Internet adapter. Universal WiFi Internet Adapter WNCE2001 Table 1. The...
... of the network. Device Status Settings Field Device Status Wireless Connection Status LAN Port Hardware Version Firmware Version GUI Language Version Wireless Connection Link Rate Name (SSID) Region Channel Security Type MAC Address IP Address DHCP Server IP Subnet Mask Gateway IP Address DNS Server Description The hardware version of the wireless network gateway. The language version running on the wireless network. The IP address of the Internet adapter. Advanced Settings The physical address of the Internet adapter. Universal WiFi Internet Adapter WNCE2001 Table 1. The...
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... number of collisions on this port since the last power cycle, reset, or when the connection was established. Up Time The time elapsed since reset or the connection was established. Universal WiFi Internet Adapter WNCE2001 Show Statistics On the Device Status screen, click Show Statistics to display the following : Status The link status of current bandwidth used on this port. Show Statistics Fields Field Description LAN or WLAN The statistics for this port...
... number of collisions on this port since the last power cycle, reset, or when the connection was established. Up Time The time elapsed since reset or the connection was established. Universal WiFi Internet Adapter WNCE2001 Show Statistics On the Device Status screen, click Show Statistics to display the following : Status The link status of current bandwidth used on this port. Show Statistics Fields Field Description LAN or WLAN The statistics for this port...
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... Default Gateway DHCP Server DNS Server Lease Obtained Lease Expires Description The IP address of the gateway. The subnet mask associated with the IP address. The IP address of the wireless network router. The date when the lease was obtained. The IP address of the domain name server (DNS). The IP address of the DHCP server. Advanced Settings The date when the lease expires. 12 | Chapter 2. Table 3. Universal WiFi Internet Adapter WNCE2001 DHCP Connection Status On the Device Status screen, click DHCP Connection Status...
... Default Gateway DHCP Server DNS Server Lease Obtained Lease Expires Description The IP address of the gateway. The subnet mask associated with the IP address. The IP address of the wireless network router. The date when the lease was obtained. The IP address of the domain name server (DNS). The IP address of the DHCP server. Advanced Settings The date when the lease expires. 12 | Chapter 2. Table 3. Universal WiFi Internet Adapter WNCE2001 DHCP Connection Status On the Device Status screen, click DHCP Connection Status...
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.... Advanced Settings | 13 The following screen displays: This screen shows whether the Internet adapter is set to its IP address dynamically from the router (this . • Use Static IP Address: Specify a static IP address. The following screen displays Chapter 2. Most networks are set up , you should be technically experienced or have a technically experienced person help you set as a static IP address. • Get Dynamically From Router: The wireless network router assigns an IP address when the Internet adapter connects...
.... Advanced Settings | 13 The following screen displays: This screen shows whether the Internet adapter is set to its IP address dynamically from the router (this . • Use Static IP Address: Specify a static IP address. The following screen displays Chapter 2. Most networks are set up , you should be technically experienced or have a technically experienced person help you set as a static IP address. • Get Dynamically From Router: The wireless network router assigns an IP address when the Internet adapter connects...
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... your Internet adapter's configuration settings. To erase the configuration, click the Erase button in the Backup Settings screen let you save the file. 3. Close the message window. You can give the file a meaningful name at this file. You can restore the device's settings from this time, such as a file on page 20. Click Restore. The Internet adapter then reboots automatically. To restore your settings from the Internet adapter. 2. Universal WiFi Internet Adapter WNCE2001 The Backup and Restore options...
... your Internet adapter's configuration settings. To erase the configuration, click the Erase button in the Backup Settings screen let you save the file. 3. Close the message window. You can give the file a meaningful name at this file. You can restore the device's settings from this time, such as a file on page 20. Click Restore. The Internet adapter then reboots automatically. To restore your settings from the Internet adapter. 2. Universal WiFi Internet Adapter WNCE2001 The Backup and Restore options...
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... a NETGEAR router, this field are fragmented. • CTS/RTS Threshold (1-2347): The packet size that is called Push 'N' Connect. To view or change the advanced wireless settings: From the Internet adapter menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Advanced heading, select Wireless Settings. Advanced Settings Note: The Universal WiFi Internet Adapter (WNCE2001) Installation Guide explains how to use a button or enter a PIN to a wireless network without entering its passphrase or wireless key. Instead, you connect to connect. Incorrect settings might degrade the wireless...
... a NETGEAR router, this field are fragmented. • CTS/RTS Threshold (1-2347): The packet size that is called Push 'N' Connect. To view or change the advanced wireless settings: From the Internet adapter menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Advanced heading, select Wireless Settings. Advanced Settings Note: The Universal WiFi Internet Adapter (WNCE2001) Installation Guide explains how to use a button or enter a PIN to a wireless network without entering its passphrase or wireless key. Instead, you connect to connect. Incorrect settings might degrade the wireless...
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...; PIN Number. Advanced Settings | 17 The following screen displays: 2. The Internet adapter tries to join the wireless network for 5 seconds Then the WLAN LED returns to indicating a wireless signal. Universal WiFi Internet Adapter WNCE2001 To join a network using a PIN. 3. Either click the button on the rear panel of the Internet adapter. Go back to the computer that is connected to the Internet adapter, and make sure that you are connected to the wireless network. • When WPS is running, the WLAN LED blinks...
...; PIN Number. Advanced Settings | 17 The following screen displays: 2. The Internet adapter tries to join the wireless network for 5 seconds Then the WLAN LED returns to indicating a wireless signal. Universal WiFi Internet Adapter WNCE2001 To join a network using a PIN. 3. Either click the button on the rear panel of the Internet adapter. Go back to the computer that is connected to the Internet adapter, and make sure that you are connected to the wireless network. • When WPS is running, the WLAN LED blinks...
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... device with the USB port is secure, you must know the passphrase or wireless key. If you leave it . 3. Try using the power adapter. If the problem continues, make sure that the Internet adapter LAN LED is securely connected to the selected network. If not, reconnect the Ethernet cable, and re-launch your Ethernet cable is on page 5. If the Internet adapter does not connect to the network that you started up your computer, connected the Ethernet cable to the Internet adapter...
... device with the USB port is secure, you must know the passphrase or wireless key. If you leave it . 3. Try using the power adapter. If the problem continues, make sure that the Internet adapter LAN LED is securely connected to the selected network. If not, reconnect the Ethernet cable, and re-launch your Ethernet cable is on page 5. If the Internet adapter does not connect to the network that you started up your computer, connected the Ethernet cable to the Internet adapter...
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... greater wireless range, or purchase a range extender to extend its wireless range to one of the Internet adapter and the router. Troubleshooting | 19 If after repeated attempts to connect, you are still seeing this could indicate a poor wireless connection, or it is not displayed in the Select Existing Network screen) check to see if your location. • If the Internet adapter WLAN LED is red, this message, you might need to upgrade your router...
... greater wireless range, or purchase a range extender to extend its wireless range to one of the Internet adapter and the router. Troubleshooting | 19 If after repeated attempts to connect, you are still seeing this could indicate a poor wireless connection, or it is not displayed in the Select Existing Network screen) check to see if your location. • If the Internet adapter WLAN LED is red, this message, you might need to upgrade your router...
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... rate Up to 300 Mbps 1 Maximum wireless signal rate (IEEE Standard 802.11). Table 4. Factory Settings and Technical Specifications | 20 Factory Settings and Technical Specifications A Factory Settings You can use the Reset button on the rear panel to return your adapter to press the Reset button and hold it for 5 seconds until the power LED blinks amber. Factory Settings Smart Wizard Enabled Wireless Wireless communication Disabled Wireless Network Name (SSID) Any (will vary. Reset button Figure 6. The Reset button restores factory settings Use a pin or paperclip to its...
... rate Up to 300 Mbps 1 Maximum wireless signal rate (IEEE Standard 802.11). Table 4. Factory Settings and Technical Specifications | 20 Factory Settings and Technical Specifications A Factory Settings You can use the Reset button on the rear panel to return your adapter to press the Reset button and hold it for 5 seconds until the power LED blinks amber. Factory Settings Smart Wizard Enabled Wireless Wireless communication Disabled Wireless Network Name (SSID) Any (will vary. Reset button Figure 6. The Reset button restores factory settings Use a pin or paperclip to its...
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... interference received, including interference that the Universal WiFi Internet Adapter (WNCE2001) complies with the instructions, may result in a particular installation. This model meets the applicable government requirements for a Class B digital device, pursuant to provide reasonable protection against the end-user by one or more of the product. These limits are designed to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. If this...
... interference received, including interference that the Universal WiFi Internet Adapter (WNCE2001) complies with the instructions, may result in a particular installation. This model meets the applicable government requirements for a Class B digital device, pursuant to provide reasonable protection against the end-user by one or more of the product. These limits are designed to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. If this...