Use Wps To Add A Pc To The Range Extender's Wireless Network - NETGEAR WN2000RPT - Universal WiFi Range Extender User Manual

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. WPS supports WPA and WPA2 wireless
security. If your range extender network is open (no wireless security is set), then connecting
with WPS automatically sets WPA2 + WPA wireless security on the range extender network.
You cannot use the Push 'N' Connect WPS button to connect the
Note:
range extender to your wireless network. The WPS button on the
range extender can be used only to connect a computer to the range
extender.
The Universal WiFi Extender WN2000RPT Installation Guide explains how to use WPS
during installation.
To join the extender's network using WPS after installation:
From the range extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Setup heading,
1.
select Add WPS Client. The following screen displays:
Select a radio button.
2.
Push Button (recommended). Either click the
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button on the front of the range extender.
PIN Number. Select the radio button, and a PIN displays.
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The range extender tries to find the wireless client (the computer) that is attempting to join
the network. If you are using a WPS button, it tries for 2 minutes. If you are using a PIN, it
tries for 4 minutes.
Go to your wireless computer. Use its WPS software to try to connect to the range extender.
3.
The first time you add a WPS client, WPS automatically sets the range extender's
wireless security to WPA2 + WPA with a random passphrase. You can view these settings
in the Wireless Settings screen, described in the following section.
12 | Chapter 2. Range Extender Network Settings
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button or press the
WPS