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- Page 1 N600 WiF Range Extender Mode l WN2500R Pv 2 Us e r Manual March 2016 202-11354-02 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134...
- Page 2 Thank you for purchasing this NETGEAR product. You can visit www.netgear.com/support to register your product, get help, access the latest downloads and user manuals, and join our community. We recommend that you use only official NETGEAR support resources. Conformity For the current EU Declaration of Conformity, visit http://kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/11621.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Chapter 1 Overview Meet Your Extender ..........6 Front Panel LEDs and Right Panel WPS Button. - Page 4 N600 WiF Range Extender Back Up and Restore the Extender Configuration ......37 Back Up the Configuration Settings........37 Restore the Configuration Settings .
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Page 5: Chapter 1 Overview
Note: Firmware updates with new features and bug fixes are made available from time to time on downloadcenter.netgear.com. Some products can regularly check the site and download new firmware, or you can check for and download new firmware manually. -
Page 6: Meet Your Extender
• Solid amber. The extender is booting. • Solid green. The extender is powered on. • Blinking green. The firmware is corrupt. Visit downloadcenter.netgear.com. • Blinking amber. The firmware is upgrading or the Restore Factory Settings button was pressed. •... -
Page 7: Rear Panel Ports, Buttons, And Connector
N600 WiF Range Extender Table 1. LEDs (continued) Description 2.4 GHz Link and Indicates a 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz extender connection to a router or access point. 5 GHz Link LEDs • Solid green. Best connection. • Solid amber. Good connection. •... -
Page 8: Attach The Feet
N600 WiF Range Extender Attach the Feet If you prefer to place the extender in an upright (vertical) position, attach the feet that come with the extender. Although the extender functions well in either a horizontal or a vertical position, a horizontal position might give a better performance. - Page 9 N600 WiF Range Extender When the extender connects over WiFi to an existing network, it functions as a network client, similar to how a WiFi device connects to a network. • The extender acts as an access point for WiFi devices. The extender broadcasts its own WiFi network that WiFi devices can join.
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Page 10: Chapter 2 Get Started
Get Started This chapter covers the following topics: • Use the Extender in Extender Mode • Use the Extender in Access Point Mode • Access Extender Settings • Run Smart Setup Installation... -
Page 11: Use The Extender In Extender Mode
Note: WPS does not support WEP network security. If you are using WEP security, follow the instructions in Connect With the NETGEAR Installation Assistant on page 13. To use WPS to connect the extender to your WiFi router: Press the WPS button on the side panel of the extender. - Page 12 If the 2.4 GHz Link LED does not light, try again. If it still does not light, see Connect With the NETGEAR Installation Assistant on page 13. If your WiFi router supports the 5 GHz band, repeats Steps 1 and 2 to connect the extender to the 5 GHz band.
- Page 13 You can use a web browser to log in to the extender and set up its WiFi connection to your existing WiFi router. To connect with the NETGEAR installation assistant: Connect your device to the extender using a wired Ethernet or WiFi connection: •...
- Page 14 Complete the registration fields and click the Finish button to complete the setup. If you do not want to register your extender, click the Skip Registration link. Note that you must register your extender before you can use NETGEAR telephone support. The Status page displays.
- Page 15 N600 WiF Range Extender The location that you choose must be within the range of your existing WiFi router network. DON’T Plug the extender into an electrical outlet and wait for the Power LED to light green. Use the 2.4 GHz Link LED to help you choose a spot where the extender-to-router connection is optimal.
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Page 16: Connect Ethernet-Enabled Devices
N600 WiF Range Extender Connect Ethernet-Enabled Devices After the extender is connected to your existing WiFi network, you can connect wired devices to the extender using Ethernet cables. The devices can then access your existing network through the extender’s WiFi connection. Blu-ray player WiFi router Extender... - Page 17 N600 WiF Range Extender To use the extender in access point mode: Use an Ethernet cable to connect the Ethernet port on the extender to an Ethernet LAN port on a router or a remote Ethernet LAN jack with LAN access. Plug the extender into an electrical outlet and wait for the Power LED to light green.
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Page 18: Access Extender Settings
N600 WiF Range Extender The registration page displays. Follow the onscreen instructions to register your extender. 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: On your WiFi-enabled device, open the WiFi connection manager and locate and connect to the new extender WiFi network. - Page 19 Complete the registration fields and click the FINISH button to complete the setup. If you do not want to register your extender, click the Skip Registration link. Note that you must register your extender before you can use NETGEAR telephone support. The Status page displays.
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Page 20: Chapter 3 Extender Network Settings
Extender Network Settings This chapter covers the following topics: • View Connected Devices • View WiFi Settings • Change the WiFi Network Name • Turn Off the SSID Broadcast to Create a Hidden Network • Disable or Enable the WiFi Radio •... -
Page 21: View Connected Devices
N600 WiF Range Extender View Connected Devices You can view a list of devices that are connected to the extender network. To view connected devices: On your WiFi-enabled device, open the WiFi connection manager and locate and connect to the new extender WiFi network. Launch a web browser. -
Page 22: Change The Wifi Network Name
N600 WiF Range Extender The Status page displays. Select Settings > WiFi. Change the WiFi Network Name To change the WiFi network name: On your WiFi-enabled device, open the WiFi connection manager and locate and connect to the new extender WiFi network. Launch a web browser. -
Page 23: Turn Off The Ssid Broadcast To Create A Hidden Network
N600 WiF Range Extender Select Settings > WiFi. In each Network Name (SSID) field, type a network name. Click the SAVE button. Your settings are saved. Turn Off the SSID Broadcast to Create a Hidden Network By default, the extender broadcasts its WiFi signal so that its WiFi network names (SSIDs) are easy for you to find from your computer, tablet, or smartphone. -
Page 24: Disable Or Enable The Wifi Radio
N600 WiF Range Extender Select Settings > WiFi. Clear the Broadcast the Network name (SSID) check box. Click the SAVE button. Your settings are saved. Disable or Enable the WiFi Radio By default, the extender’s WiFi radios broadcast signals in the 2.4 GHz band and 5 GHz band. -
Page 25: Change The Wifi Speed
N600 WiF Range Extender Select Settings > WiFi. Select or clear the Enable 2.4 GHz WiFi check box. Select or clear the Enable 5 GHz WiFi check box. Click the SAVE button. Your settings are saved. Change the WiFi Speed ... -
Page 26: Use Wps To Add A Computer To The Extender's Wifi Network
N600 WiF Range Extender Select Settings > WiFi. In each WiFi Speed menu, select a speed. Click the SAVE button. Your settings are saved. Use WPS to Add a Computer to the Extender’s WiFi Network WPS (WiFi Protected Setup) lets you connect a WiFi-enabled device to the extender’s network without entering the WiFi network passphrase or key. -
Page 27: Use Wps With The Push Button Method
N600 WiF Range Extender Use WPS With the Push Button Method For you to use the push button method to connect a WiFi device to the extender’s WiFi network, the WiFi device that you are trying to connect must include a physical WPS button or an onscreen WPS button that you can click. -
Page 28: Deny Access To A Wifi-Enabled Device
N600 WiF Range Extender Enter www.mywifiext.net in the address field of the browser. A login window opens. Enter your user name and password and click the LOG IN button. The Status page displays. Select Settings > Do More > Connect Devices (WPS). The Connect Devices (WPS) page displays. -
Page 29: Set Up An Access Schedule
N600 WiF Range Extender Launch a web browser. Enter www.mywifiext.net in the address field of the browser. A login window opens. Enter your user name and password and click the LOG IN button. The Status page displays. Select Settings > Connected Devices. In the WiFi Devices section, select the Enable Access Control check box. -
Page 30: Set Up The Extender To Use A Static Ip Address
N600 WiF Range Extender Launch a web browser. Enter www.mywifiext.net in the address field of the browser. A login window opens. Enter your user name and password and click the LOG IN button. The Status page displays. Select Do More > Access Schedule. Select the Access Schedule On radio button. -
Page 31: Use The Extender With Mac Filtering Or Access Control
N600 WiF Range Extender Launch a web browser. Enter www.mywifiext.net in the address field of the browser. A login window opens. Enter your user name and password and click the LOG IN button. The Status page displays. Select Settings > WiFi Settings. The WiFi Settings page displays. - Page 32 N600 WiF Range Extender For more information about how to disable your router’s MAC filter, WiFi access control, or ACL, see your router’s documentation. Power on the extender and connect all of your WiFi devices to the extender. Make sure that the Link Rate LED remains lit. Log in to your extender: a.
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Page 33: Chapter 4 Maintain And Monitor The Extender
Maintain and Monitor the Extender This chapter covers the following topics: • Change the Extender User Name and Password • Turn Password Protection Off and On • Recover a Forgotten User Name or Password • Automatically Adjust for Daylight Saving Time •... -
Page 34: Change The Extender User Name And Password
N600 WiF Range Extender Change the Extender User Name and Password You can change the user name and password to log in to the extender. To add an extender user: On your WiFi-enabled device, open the WiFi connection manager and locate and connect to the new extender WiFi network. -
Page 35: Turn Password Protection Off And On
N600 WiF Range Extender Turn Password Protection Off and On We recommend that you leave password protection on to help keep your network secure. You can turn password protection off and on. To turn password protection off or on: On your WiFi-enabled device, open the WiFi connection manager and locate and connect to the new extender WiFi network. -
Page 36: Automatically Adjust For Daylight Saving Time
N600 WiF Range Extender Click the BACK button. A login window opens. Log in to the extender. Automatically Adjust for Daylight Saving Time To set up the extender to automatically adjust for daylight saving time: On your WiFi-enabled device, open the WiFi connection manager and locate and connect to the new extender WiFi network. -
Page 37: Back Up And Restore The Extender Configuration
N600 WiF Range Extender Click the SAVE button. Your settings are saved. Back Up and Restore the Extender Configuration When the extender works correctly after initial setup, we recommend that you back up the extender configuration settings. After you have back up the settings, if you change the extender configuration settings but are not content with the new settings, you can restore the extender configuration to the backed-up settings. -
Page 38: Restore The Configuration Settings
N600 WiF Range Extender If your browser is not set up to save downloaded files automatically, locate where you want to save the file. Restore the Configuration Settings You can restore the configuration file of the extender to a previously saved configuration file. ... -
Page 39: Return The Extender To Its Factory Default Settings
N600 WiF Range Extender A confirmation pop-up window opens. Confirm your decision. The extender configuration is restored and the extender restarts. This process takes about one minute. Return the Extender to Its Factory Default Settings Under some circumstances (for example, if you lose track of the changes that you made to the extender settings), you might want to erase the configuration and reset the extender to factory default settings. - Page 40 N600 WiF Range Extender The extender resets and restarts. This process takes about one minute. To log in to the extender and reset the extender to factory settings: CAUTION: This process erases any settings that you configured in the extender. On your WiFi-enabled device, open the WiFi connection manager and locate and connect to the new extender WiFi network.
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Page 41: Update The Firmware
N600 WiF Range Extender Update the Firmware Unless you changed the settings on the Firmware Update page previously, the extender is set up to check for new firmware automatically at login. To check manually for new firmware and, if available, update the firmware: On your WiFi-enabled device, open the WiFi connection manager and locate and connect to the new extender WiFi network. -
Page 42: Restart The Extender Remotely
N600 WiF Range Extender Restart the Extender Remotely You can log in to the extender and restart it. When the extender restarts, all computers and WiFi devices that are connected to its WiFi network are automatically disconnected. To restart the extender remotely: On your WiFi-enabled device, open the WiFi connection manager and locate and connect to the new extender WiFi network. -
Page 43: Chapter 5 Faqs And Troubleshooting
FAQs and Troubleshooting This chapter covers the following topics: • FAQs • Cannot Connect to the Extender • Cannot Join a WiFi Network and Receive an Error Message... -
Page 44: Faqs
FAQs This section provides answers for difficulties you might experience with the extender. The NETGEAR installation assistant keeps asking me for my network password (passphrase) or security key, and I am sure that I entered the correct password. What can I do? The extender is probably placed at the borderline of the range covered by the router or access point. -
Page 45: Cannot Connect To The Extender
MAC filter table. Enable the router’s MAC filter, WiFi access control, or ACL. I am connected to NETGEAR_EXT and launched a browser but do not see the NETGEAR installation assistant. What can I do? Try these troubleshooting steps: •... -
Page 46: Cannot Join A Wifi Network And Receive An Error Message
N600 WiF Range Extender • If you already set up the extender but can no longer connect to it over WiFi, check to see if the Device Link LED is off or red. • If you cannot get a WiFi connection working, you can use an Ethernet cable to connect your computer to the extender. -
Page 47: Appendix A Factory Settings And Technical Specifications
Factory Settings and Technical Specifications This appendix covers the following topics: • Factory Default Settings • Technical and Environmental Specifications... -
Page 48: Factory Default Settings
N600 WiF Range Extender Factory Default Settings To reset the extender to factory default settings, you can use either the Restore Factory Settings button on the rear panel or log in to the extender and click the RESET button. For more information, see Return the Extender to Its Factory Default Settings on page 39. - Page 49 N600 WiF Range Extender Table 3. Technical specifications (continued) Technical Specifications (continued) Environmental • Operating temperature: 32° to 140°F (0° to 40°C) • Operating humidity: 90% maximum relative humidity, noncondensing • Electromagnetic emissions: Meets requirements of FCC Part 15 Class B. Interface •...