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NETGEAR WN2500RP Installation Manual

NETGEAR WN2500RP Installation Manual

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  • Page 1 WN2500RP WiFi Range Extender Installation Guide...

  • Page 2: Getting Started

    Getting Started The WN2500RP WiFi Range Extender increases the distance of a WiFi network by boosting the existing WiFi signal and enhancing the overall signal quality over long distances. An extender repeats the signals from an existing WiFi router or access point.

  • Page 3: Meet Your Extender

    Meet Your Extender Before you install your extender, familiarize yourself with its LEDs, buttons, and ports. Front Panel WPS LED Ethernet LEDs Device to Extender LED 5 GHz Link Rate LED 2.4 GHz Link Rate LED Power LED...

  • Page 4: Rear Panel

    Rear Panel WPS button Note: The WPS button is located on the top of the extender. Factory reset button Ethernet ports Power input Power On/Off button...

  • Page 5: Led Descriptions

    LED Descriptions Use the LEDs during installation to find the best location for the extender or to monitor the extender performance. Power LED Solid Green. The extender is powered on. Off. The extender is powered off. 2.4 GHz Link This LED indicates a 2.4 GHz WiFi connection between the Rate LED extender and the router or access point.
  • Page 6 Device to • Solid Green. The extender is connected to a computer Extender LED or mobile device. • Off. The extender is not connected to a computer or wireless device. Ethernet LEDs • Solid Green. The Ethernet port has detected an Ethernet connection.

  • Page 7: Install The Wifi Extender

    WiFi network. You can do this in one of two ways: • Connect with WPS. For more information, see Connect with on page 8. • Connect with the genie web browser setup. For more information, see Connect with NETGEAR genie Smart Setup page 10.

  • Page 8: Connect With Wps

    If the 2.4 GHz Link Rate LED does not light, or the LED is blinking amber, try again. If it still does not light, follow the instructions in Connect with NETGEAR genie Smart Setup on page 10. If your WiFi router supports the 5 GHz band, repeat steps 1 and 2...
  • Page 9 Find the new extender network name. The extender’s wireless network name (SSID) changes to your existing WiFi network name, with _2GEXT or _5GEXT at the end of the name, depending on whether the extender is connecting to your WiFi network in 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz. For example: •...

  • Page 10: Connect With Netgear Genie Smart Setup

    Device to Extender LED lights solid green. Open a web browser window from the same computer or mobile device. The browser takes you directly to the NETGEAR genie® smart setup. Note: If you are not automatically directed to NETGEAR genie, launch an Internet browser and type www.mywifiext.net in the...
  • Page 11 Select your 2.4 GHz WiFi network to extend, and click the Continue button. Type the network password (also called passphrase or security key) in the Password field, and click the Continue button. Select your 5 GHz WiFi router network, and click the Continue button.
  • Page 12 Type the network password (also called passphrase or security key) in the Password field, and click the Continue button. Create a name (SSID) for your new extender WiFi network in the 2.4GHz Network Name (SSID) and the 5GHz Network Name (SSID) field, and click the Continue button.
  • Page 13 The settings are applied and the following screen appears: Use a WiFi network manager on the computer or mobile device to connect to the extender’s newly created WiFi network. Use your password to connect.
  • Page 14 After you connect your device to the extender network, select the My wireless devices are connected to the Extender network check box, and click the Continue button.

  • Page 15: Improve Extender Performance

    Improve Extender Performance If the WiFi signal is weak, move the extender to a different location to improve extender performance. Unplug the extender’s power adapter. Move the extender closer to the router or access point or to a different location with a better line of sight. The location you choose must be within the range of your existing WiFi router network.

  • Page 16: Connect Ethernet-Enabled Devices

    Connect Ethernet-Enabled Devices After the extender is connected to your existing WiFi network, you can use the extender to connect up to four devices wirelessly to your wireless router or access point.  To connect an Ethernet-enabled device to your WiFi router or access point: Set up the extender.

  • Page 17: Access Extender Settings

    Access Extender Settings After installation, you can log in to the extender to view or change the extender’s settings.  To log in to the extender after the initial set up: Connect a computer or mobile device to the extender’s network. Launch an Internet browser.

  • Page 18: Frequently Asked Questions

    You can find more information about your product in the user manual, which is available at http://support.netgear.com. The web browser setup guide keeps asking me for my network security key (password), and I am sure I have entered the correct password.
  • Page 19 Will the extender work if I connect it to the router with an Ethernet cable? No. The extender is designed to connect wirelessly to the router or access point. What are the user name and password to log in to the extender? The user name is admin, and the default password is password.
  • Page 20 You must register your product before you can use NETGEAR telephone support. NETGEAR recommends registering your product through the NETGEAR website. For product updates and web support, visit http://support.netgear.com.

  • Page 21: Notification Of Compliance

    The NETGEAR product firmware limits operation to only the channels allowed in a particular region or country. Therefore, all options described in this document may not be available in your version of the product.
  • Page 22 FCC Declaration of Conformity We, NETGEAR, Inc., 350 East Plumeria Drive, San Jose, CA 95134, declare under our sole responsibility that this product complies with Part 15 Subpart B of FCC CFR47 Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: ...
  • Page 23 FCC Radio Frequency Interference Warnings & Instructions The NETGEAR product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 24 NETGEAR non-DFS products do not support operation in the 5600-5650MHz band. The firmware on the device restricts the operation in this frequency band and does not utilize the channels in this band. NETGEAR non-DFS products will not permit operations on channels 120–132 for 11a and 11n/a, which overlap the 5600–5650MHz band.
  • Page 25 IMPORTANT NOTE: Radiation Exposure Statement NETGEAR products comply with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. NETGEAR products should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator and your body. For products available in the USA/Canada market, only channel 1~11 can be operated. Selection of other channels is not possible.
  • Page 26 Interference Reduction Table The table below shows the Recommended Minimum Distance between NETGEAR equipment and household appliances to reduce interference (in feet and meters). Household Appliance Recommended Minimum Distance (in feet and meters) Microwave oven 30 feet / 9 meters Baby monitor –...
  • Page 27 Class B : 이 기기는 가정용(B급) 전자파적합기기로서 주로 가정에서 사용하는 것을 B급 기기 목적으로 하며, 모든 지역에서 사용할 수 있습니다. (가정용 방송통신기자재) Taiwan WWAN Wireless Notice The information in this section applies to products bearing the Taiwan National Communications Commission mark: This telecom equipment has complied with NCC regulations.
  • Page 28 This device equipment complies with the Australian and New Zealand regulatory approvals requirements. Warning NETGEAR Class A products that may be utilized in domestic/residential environments may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
  • Page 29 (UPS). Rack Mount Safety Instructions This information applies to the installation of all NETGEAR rack mount products  Ambient operating temperature. If the switch is installed in a closed or multiunit rack assembly, the ambient operating temperature of the rack environment might be greater than the ambient temperature of the room.

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