NETGEAR WN2000RPT - Universal WiFi Range Extender User Manual
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Page 1: User Manual
Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT User Manual 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 December 2010 202-10579-01 v1.0... -
Page 2: Technical Support
NETGEAR, Inc. Technical Support Thank you for choosing NETGEAR. To register your product, get the latest product updates, or get support online, visit us at http://support.netgear.com. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Chapter 1 Getting Started Front Panel ..........4 Rear Panel . -
Page 4: Chapter 1 Getting Started
Getting Started Front Panel Front View LEDs and Button Description Link Rate The wireless connection between the range extender and the router is optimum. The wireless connection between the range extender and the router is good. The wireless connection between the range extender and the router is poor. -
Page 5: How The Range Extender Works
Figure 2. Range Extender in a home When to Use Your Range Extender NETGEAR recommends that you connect to the range extender only when your home network connection is poor. Because data traffic routed through the range extender is inherently slower than traffic routed directly from the network, the computer should stay on the network if the connection is good enough. -
Page 6: Positioning Your Range Extender
Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT The range extender LEDs can help you tell if the extender is correctly set up and working as it should. The best performance is delivered when both the Link Rate LED and the PC to •... -
Page 7: Connect A Pc To The Extender With An Ethernet Cable
Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Connect a PC to the Extender with an Ethernet Cable Usually, you connect to the range extender wirelessly, but you can use its LAN ports to connect wired devices such as Ethernet-enabled gaming consoles, printers, or PCs. Before you connect wired devices or computers, first install and set Note: up your range extender as described in the Universal WiFi Extender... -
Page 8: Log In To The Range Extender
If you do not see the log in prompt, make sure to include http:// when you type http://www.mywifiext.net in your browser. Type admin for the user name. The default password is password. NETGEAR recommends that you set a more secure password after you log in (see Set the Password on page 20). -
Page 9: Use The Smart Wizard To Set Up The Range Extender
Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Use the Smart Wizard to Set Up the Range Extender The Smart Wizard can help you set up your range extender to connect to a wireless network. For information about more configuration options, see Chapter 2, Range Extender Network Settings. - Page 10 Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Enter the passphrase for your wireless network and click Continue. The next screen displays: Make sure that the correct network name is shown, and then click Continue.The following screen displays: The range extender connects to the wireless network and then displays the following screen: Click Finish.
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Page 11: Chapter 2 Range Extender Network Settings
Range Extender Network Settings To change settings, connect the range extender to your computer and use your Internet browser to go to http://www.mywifiext.net as described in Connect a PC to the Extender with an on page 7. Ethernet Cable Connect the Range Extender to an Existing Network You can use this menu selection to wirelessly connect the range extender to your home network. -
Page 12: Use Wps To Add A Pc To The Range Extender's Wireless Network
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 connect a computer or wireless device to the range extender’s network without entering the wireless network passphrase or key. Instead, you use a WPS button or enter a PIN to connect. -
Page 13: Range Extender Wireless Settings
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 wireless security. If you do not change these settings, the network name is NETGEAR_EXT, and the network is open (no wireless security is set up). -
Page 14: Setting Up Wep
Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT WPA-PSK [TKIP]. WPA is more secure than WEP. When using wireless computers or • devices that support WPA, you can enter a passphrase to join the extender’s wireless network. WPA2-PSK [AES]. WPA2 is even more secure, but some older computers do not •... -
Page 15: Setting Up Wpa, Wpa2, Or Wpa + Wpa2
Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Key 1–Key 4. These values are not case-sensitive. You can manually enter the four • data encryption keys. These values must be identical on all computers and access points in your network. Enter 10 hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0 9, a f, or –... -
Page 16: Status Screen
Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Status Screen When you connect to http://www.mywifiext.net, after the automatic firmware check, the Status screen displays. You can also select Status from the menu to display this screen: This screen shows the current settings and the status of your range extender. You can click Show Statistics to see device performance statistics such as the number •... - Page 17 Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Table 1. Status Settings (Continued) Field Description Extender PC Info MAC Address The physical address of the range extender, as seen from the local area network (LAN). IP Address The IP address of the range extender. The default is 192.168.1.250.
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Page 18: Show Statistics
Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Show Statistics On the Device Status screen, click Show Statistics to display the following screen: Table 2. Show Statistics Fields Field Description LAN or WLAN (Port) The statistics for the LAN (local), and wireless LAN (WLAN) ports. For each port, the screen displays the following: Status The link status of the port. -
Page 19: Network Devices
Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Network Devices From the range extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Maintenance heading, select Network Devices to display the following screen: Back Up and Manage Range Extender Settings From the range extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Maintenance heading, select Backup Settings to display this screen. -
Page 20: Erasing The Settings
Set the Password The user name to access the range extender is admin, and its default password is password. NETGEAR strongly recommends that you set a more secure password. From the range extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Maintenance heading, select Set Password. -
Page 21: Upgrade The Firmware
Advanced Wireless Settings The range extender is already configured with the optimum settings. Do not alter these settings unless directed by NETGEAR support. Incorrect settings might disable the range extender unexpectedly. Chapter 2. Range Extender Network Settings... - Page 22 Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT To view or change the advanced wireless settings: From the range extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Advanced heading, select Wireless Settings. The following screen displays: You can view or configure the following settings: Enable Wireless Access Point. Enable the extender to work as a wireless access point. •...
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Page 23: Chapter 3 Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Smart Wizard FAQs When I connect to the network, Smart Wizard keeps asking me for my passphrase, and I am sure I’ve entered the correct passphrase. What can I do? It is very likely that the range extender is placed at the borderline of the range covered by the router. -
Page 24: Joining Wireless Networks
Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT A workable performance is delivered when the Link Rate LED is amber and the PC to Extender Connection LED is green. If you cannot get a wireless connection working, you can use an Ethernet cable to connect your computer to the range extender. -
Page 25: Appendix A Factory Settings And Technical Specifications
Factory Settings and Technical Specifications Factory Settings You can press and hold the Restore Factory Settings button on the rear panel for 7 seconds. The range extender resets, and returns to its factory settings. Factory Settings Smart Wizard Enabled Wireless Wireless communication Enabled Wireless Network Name (SSID) -
Page 26: Technical Specifications
Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Network protocol and Data and Routing Protocols: TCP/IP, DHCP server and client, DNS relay, NAT standards compatibility (many-to-one), TFTP client, VPN pass through (IPSec, PPTP) Power adapter • North America (input): 120V, 60 Hz, input •... -
Page 27: Appendix B Related Documents
Related Documents This appendix provides links to reference documents you can use to gain a more complete understanding of the technologies used in your NETGEAR product. Document Link Using Microsoft Vista and http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/winzerocfg/index.htm Windows XP to Manage Wireless Network Connections Networking Basics http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/tcpip/index.htm... -
Page 28: Appendix C Compliance Notification
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. FCC Declaration of Conformity We, NETGEAR, Inc., 350 East Plumeria Drive, San Jose, CA 95134, declare under our sole responsibility that the Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT complies with Part 15 Subpart B of FCC CFR47 Rules. Operation is... - Page 29 10 mW EIRP in the frequency range of 2454 – 2483.5 MHz. For detailed information contact the national spectrum authority in France. For complete DoC, visit the NETGEAR EU Declarations of Conformity website at:: http://kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/11621/ Table 3. EDOC in Languages of the European Community...
- Page 30 Directive 1999/5/EC. Español [Spanish] Por medio de la presente NETGEAR Inc. declara que el Radiolan cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE.
- Page 31 Svenska [Swedish] överensstämmelse med de väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv 1999/5/EG. Hér með lýsir NETGEAR Inc. yfir því að Radiolan er í samræmi við Íslenska [Icelandic] grunnkröfur og aðrar kröfur, sem gerðar eru í tilskipun 1999/5/EC.