Home » Netgear » Wireless » Netgear WN2000RPT

Netgear WN2000RPT Support Question

Find answers below for this question about Netgear WN2000RPT - Universal WiFi Range Extender.
Need a Netgear WN2000RPT manual? We have 3 online manuals for this item!

Netgear Overview Questions Manuals Reviews Videos Research

Question posted by ampbrhos on January 25th, 2014

How Do I Change The Network Security Key On My Netgear Wn2000rpt?

The person who posted this question about this Netgear product did not include a detailed explanation. Please use the "Request More Information" button to the right if more details would help you to answer this question.

I Know the Answer!

I have the same question
Request More Information

Current Answers

There are currently no answers that have been posted for this question.
Be the first to post an answer!

Remember that you can earn up to 1,100 points for every answer you submit. The better the quality of your answer, the better chance it has to be accepted.

Related Netgear WN2000RPT Manual Pages

WN2000RPT Installation Guide - Page 1

... and turn green. equal distance between your router and the wireless computer located outside the range of the Extender- 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 automatically take you have trouble completing this step...

WN2000RPT Installation Guide - Page 2

... to change my setup after trying several spots the computer can 't I do? The Universal WiFi Range Extender is configured, use our telephone support service. Can I connect it provides a better line of sight between your wireless router and your browser. Wireless SSIDs and Passphrases Enter your wireless information here: Router Network Name (SSID Router Security Passphrase Extender...

WN2000RPT User Manual (PDF) - Page 2

Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT ©2010 NETGEAR, Inc. Trademarks NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, ReadyNAS, ProSafe, Smart Wizard, Auto Uplink, X-RAID2, and NeoTV are trademarks or registered trademarks of , the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein. 2 | NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or ...

WN2000RPT User Manual (PDF) - Page 5

... Extender in place. Getting Started | 5 Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT How the Range Extender Works The range extender works like a bridge between the router and the computer. The range extender connects to a network, it acts as an access point for computers. When the range extender connects wirelessly to a wireless network that you connect to a network. 2. NETGEAR...

WN2000RPT User Manual (PDF) - Page 7

... cable to connect the range extender to connect wired devices such as described in the package. 1. If the LED is securely connected to the range extender with an Ethernet Cable Usually, you connect to the range extender wirelessly, but you can use only a wireless connection to a router. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Connect a PC to the Extender with an Ethernet cable...

WN2000RPT User Manual (PDF) - Page 8

... the range extender: Menu Status screen 8 | Chapter 1. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Log In to the Range Extender You can log in to the range extender to use the Smart Wizard or to use the menu selections to include http:// when you log in (see Set the Password on page 20). • If your browser. 3. NETGEAR recommends that you set a more secure password...

WN2000RPT User Manual (PDF) - Page 9

...complete all of its steps before you set up your range extender to connect to a wireless network. Getting Started | 9 Chapter 1. After installation, to install your Internet browser, the Smart Wizard automatically displays. From the menu, select Setup Wizard. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Use the Smart Wizard to Set Up the Range Extender The Smart Wizard can help you can exit...

WN2000RPT User Manual (PDF) - Page 10

... 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. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT 4. The range extender connects to make more changes, make the appropriate menu selections. 10 | Chapter 1. Click Finish. • If you want to the...

WN2000RPT User Manual (PDF) - Page 12

... to connect a computer to the range extender. 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 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. The WPS button on the front...

WN2000RPT User Manual (PDF) - Page 13

...; WEP. WEP is an older standard, and is an open (no wireless security is set up wireless security. Range Extender Network Settings | 13 Chapter 2. 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 will make it easier to display...

WN2000RPT User Manual (PDF) - Page 14

..., then you use a passphrase to access the range extender. Note: Not all computers and access points in your wireless computer to connect to join the wireless network. 14 | Chapter 2. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT • WPA-PSK [TKIP]. WPA is stronger if you will need to type the encryption key in the Security Options section, select the WEP radio button. 2. If...

WN2000RPT User Manual (PDF) - Page 15

...security option you set to decrypt received data. Most networks...wireless network. Primary DNS. You can be technically experienced or have a technically experienced person help you. - WPA with Service Pack 2 or later. The wireless network router assigns an IP address when the range extender...settings. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT • Key 1-Key 4. For WPA-PSK or ...

WN2000RPT User Manual (PDF) - Page 16

... 2. See Show Statistics on the range extender. If you upgrade the firmware, this field changes. Status Settings Field Hardware Version Firmware Version GUI Language Version Connection Status to http://www.mywifiext.net, after the automatic firmware check, the Status screen displays. Range Extender Network Settings Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Status Screen When you connect...

WN2000RPT User Manual (PDF) - Page 18

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 value, click Set Interval so that your change... or manual clear. Range Extender Network Settings Up Time The time elapsed since reset or manual clear. If you change takes effect. 18 | Chapter 2.

WN2000RPT User Manual (PDF) - Page 20

... click Browse to browse to the file. NETGEAR strongly recommends that you made to the range extender settings), you might want to the range extender until it , click Restore to send the file 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...

WN2000RPT User Manual (PDF) - Page 21

... Advanced Wireless Settings The range extender is ...Range Extender Network Settings | 21 Do not alter these settings unless directed by NETGEAR support. The following screen displays: 2. From the range extender menu at log in the Firmware Upgrade screen previously, the range extender is available. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Upgrade the Firmware Unless you changed...

WN2000RPT User Manual (PDF) - Page 22

... Access Point. To join a hidden wireless network, you use an access list, then computers that are not allowed to broadcast its wireless network name (SSID). Selecting this check box is hidden. If this check box disables the extender's PIN. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT To view or change the advanced wireless settings: From the range extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net...

WN2000RPT User Manual (PDF) - Page 24

... the list, and retype the passphrase or key. and the If you can use the Smart Wizard, and the range extender cannot connect to the router or cannot get a wireless connection working, you must know its network name (also called the SSID) so that the router is green. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT - See Use the Smart Wizard to Set...

WN2000RPT User Manual (PDF) - Page 28

...Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT complies with the limits for help. These limits are designed to comply with approved antennas only. Failure of the end-user to provide reasonable protection against the end-user by one or more of the FCC Rules. FCC Declaration of Conformity We, NETGEAR...operation to radio communications. Any product changes or modifications will not occur in...

WN2000RPT User Manual (PDF) - Page 29

...access to telecommunications and/or network services. • This ...Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT FCC Caution • Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to 10 mW EIRP in Languages of the European Community Language Cesky [Czech] Dansk [Danish] Deutsch [German] Eesti [Estonian] Statement NETGEAR...