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NETGEAR WN2000RPT Installation Manual

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WN2000RPT WiFi Range Extender
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  • Page 1 WN2000RPT WiFi Range Extender Installation Guide...

  • Page 2: Getting Started

    Getting Started The NETGEAR 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 Link Rate LED Status LED Device to Extender LED WPS LED/button...

  • Page 4: Rear Panel

    Rear Panel Restore Factory Settings 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. Link Rate LED This LED indicates the connection between the extender and the router or access point. • Solid green. Best connection. •...

  • Page 6: Connect To An Existing Wifi Network

    WiFi network. You can do this in one of two ways: • Connect with WPS. For more information, see Connect with on page 7. • Connect with the genie Smart Setup. For more information, Connect with NETGEAR genie Smart Setup on page 9.

  • Page 7: Connect With Wps

    WiFi network. Note: If the Link Rate LED does not light, try again. If it still does not light, see Connect with NETGEAR genie Smart Setup page 9.
  • Page 8 Find the new extender network name. The extender’s wireless network name (SSID) changes to your existing WiFi network name, with _EXT at the end of the name. For example: • Existing WiFi network name. MyNetworkName • New extender network name. MyNetworkName_EXT Connect your existing WiFi devices to the new extender network (MyNetworkName_EXT).

  • Page 9: Connect With Netgear Genie Smart Setup

    Connect with NETGEAR genie Smart Setup Use a WiFi network manager on a computer or mobile device to find and connect to the NETGEAR_EXT (SSID) WiFi network. After the connection with the computer or mobile device is established, the Device to Extender LED...
  • Page 10 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 a web browser and type www.mywifiext.net in the address field.
  • Page 11 Type the network passphrase (also called a password or security key) in the PassPhrase field and click the Continue button. Type the name (SSID) for your extender wireless network in the 2.4GHz Network Name (SSID) field and click the Continue button. Note: You can use the same security settings as your existing network by selecting the check box.
  • Page 12 The settings are applied and the following screen displays: Use a WiFi network manager on the computer or mobile device to connect to the extender’s newly created WiFi network. Repeat this step for all of your computers and mobile devices.
  • Page 13 Select the check box and click the Continue button. Click the Finish button.
  • Page 14 Unplug the extender and move it to a new location closer to an area with a poor WiFi signal. 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. The Status LED lights green.

  • Page 15: 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 WiFi router or access point. Blu-ray player Extender Gaming console WiFi router...
  • Page 16  To connect an Ethernet-enabled device to your WiFi router or access point: Set up the extender. For more information, see Place the Extender and Apply Power on page 6. Connect the extender to an existing WiFi network. For more information, see Connect to an Existing WiFi Network on page 6.

  • Page 17: Access The Extender Settings

    Access the 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 setup: Connect a computer or mobile device to the extender’s network. Launch a web browser and type www.mywifiext.net or www.mywifiext.com in the address field.

  • Page 18: Frequently Asked Questions

    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 (passphrase), and I am sure I have entered the correct passphrase.
  • 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.

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