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NETGEAR WN1000RP User Manual

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REFERENCE: REPETEUR N150FR
CODIC:
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  • Page 1 MARQUE: NETGEAR REFERENCE: REPETEUR N150FR CODIC: 1370103...
  • Page 2 WiFi Booster for Mobile WN1000RP User M anua l 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 February 2013 202-10990-03...
  • Page 3 Trademarks NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, and Connect with Innovation are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries in the United States and/or other countries. Information is subject to change without notice. © NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Log In to the Booster ......... 11 Use NETGEAR genie After Installation ......12 Add a WPS Client to the Booster WiFi Network .

  • Page 5: Chapter 1 Getting Started

    This chapter covers the following topics: • How the Booster Works • Hardware Features • Install the Booster • Position the Booster • Performance For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the support website at http://support.netgear.com.

  • Page 6: How The Booster Works

    Figure 1. Booster in a home When to Use Your Booster NETGEAR recommends that you connect to the booster only when your home network connection is poor. Because data traffic routed through the booster is inherently slower than traffic routed directly from the network, the computer should stay on the network if the connection is good enough.

  • Page 7: Hardware Features

    WiFi Booster for Mobile WN1000RP The booster LEDs can help you tell if the booster is correctly set up and working as it should. • The best performance is delivered when the Link Rate LED and the PC to Booster are green.

  • Page 8: Install The Booster

    WiFi Booster for Mobile WN1000RP The bottom of the booster has the following feature: • Factory Reset button. To use this button, stick a paper clip into the reset hole and hold it until the Status LED blinks. Then release the button.

  • Page 9: Position The Booster

    WiFi Booster for Mobile WN1000RP On your computer or wireless device, launch an Internet browser. The browser displays the genie screen. If you do not see the genie screen, type http://www.mywifiext.net in the address field of your browser. The genie scans for wireless networks in your area.

  • Page 10: Performance

    WiFi Booster for Mobile WN1000RP As you move the booster, check the LEDs until you find a location where the Link Rate LED is green or amber, and the PC to Booster LED is green. You might have to unplug the booster as you move it to a different location. If you do, from the new location, power up the booster and continue to check the LEDs.

  • Page 11: Network Settings

    Network Settings This chapter covers the following topics: • Log In to the Booster • Use NETGEAR genie After Installation • Add a WPS Client to the Booster WiFi Network • Setup Menu • Maintenance Settings • Advanced Settings...

  • Page 12: Log In To The Booster

    WiFi Booster for Mobile WN1000RP Log In to the Booster You can log in to the booster to use NETGEAR genie or to use the menu selections to view or change the booster’s settings. To log in:  Launch an Internet browser such as Mozilla Firefox or Microsoft Internet Explorer.

  • Page 13: Use Netgear Genie After Installation

    WiFi Booster for Mobile WN1000RP Use NETGEAR genie After Installation NETGEAR genie can help you set up your booster to connect to a wireless network. During installation, when you launch your Internet browser, NETGEAR genie automatically displays. After installation, to use genie again: ...

  • Page 14: Add A Wps Client To The Booster Wifi Network

    WiFi Booster for Mobile WN1000RP The genie sets up a WiFi connection from the booster to the router, which takes about 2 minutes. Then the following screen displays. Review the settings, and make sure that they are correct. Then, click Continue.

  • Page 15: Setup Menu

    WiFi Booster for Mobile WN1000RP Note: You cannot use the Push 'N' Connect WPS button on the booster to connect the booster to your wireless network. The WPS button on the booster can be used only to connect a computer to the booster.

  • Page 16: Booster Wireless Settings

    WiFi Booster for Mobile WN1000RP Select Setup > Connect to an Existing Network. The booster scans for wireless networks, and displays a list. If your wireless network is not on the list, the booster might be too far away from the router.
  • Page 17 WiFi Booster for Mobile WN1000RP Note: If you use a wireless computer to change the booster’s wireless settings, you will be disconnected when you click Apply. To reconnect, you have to select the new network name that you created, and enter its password or wireless security key.
  • Page 18 For WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK, enter the passphrase. Click Apply to save your settings. Set Up WEP WEP is a legacy wireless security setting. NETGEAR recommends that you use a newer standard such as WPA2 or WPA unless you have older wireless equipment that supports only WEP.
  • Page 19 WiFi Booster for Mobile WN1000RP • WEP 128-bit encryption. Enter 26 hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0–9, a–f, or A–F). Enter the encryption keys. You can manually or automatically program the four data encryption keys. These values must be identical on all computers and access points in your network.

  • Page 20: Booster Ip Address Setup

    WiFi Booster for Mobile WN1000RP Booster IP Address Setup The IP Address Setup screen shows whether the booster is set to get its IP address dynamically from the router (this is the most common setting), or is set up with a static IP address.

  • Page 21: Maintenance Settings

    WiFi Booster for Mobile WN1000RP Maintenance Settings You can use the maintenance settings to view the booster status, view attached devices, back up and restore configuration settings, set the password, and update the firmware. Status Screen When you connect to http://www.mywifiext.net, after the automatic firmware check, the Status screen displays.
  • Page 22 WiFi Booster for Mobile WN1000RP Extender (Booster) IP Info • MAC Address. The physical address of the booster, as seen from the local area network (LAN). • IP Address. The IP address of the booster. The default is 192.168.1.250. •...

  • Page 23: Attached Devices

    WiFi Booster for Mobile WN1000RP Attached Devices Select Maintenance > Attached Devices to display the following screen: Back Up and Manage Booster Settings You can save and retrieve a file containing your booster configuration settings. Once you have your booster working correctly, you should back up the information to have it available if something goes wrong.

  • Page 24: Set The Password

    Set the Password The user name to access the booster is admin, and its default password is password. NETGEAR strongly recommends that you set a more secure password. To set the password: ...

  • Page 25: Upgrade The Firmware

    WiFi Booster for Mobile WN1000RP Upgrade the Firmware Unless you changed the settings in the Firmware Update screen previously, the booster is set up to check for new firmware automatically at log in. To check for firmware and upgrade if it is available: ...
  • Page 26 WiFi Booster for Mobile WN1000RP To view or change advanced wireless settings:  Select Advanced > Wireless Settings. The following screen displays: You can view or configure the following settings: • Advanced Wireless Setting: Enable SSID Broadcast. Enable the booster to broadcast its wireless network name (SSID).
  • Page 27 WiFi Booster for Mobile WN1000RP • If you are not sure of the MAC address, check the product label. • Make sure to add the computer or wireless device that you are currently using. Click Apply so that your changes take effect.

  • Page 28: Chapter 3 Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting This chapter includes the following sections: • Frequently Asked Questions • Connecting to http://www.mywifiext.net • Joining WiFi Networks...

  • Page 29: Frequently Asked Questions

    WiFi Booster for Mobile WN1000RP Frequently Asked Questions NETGEAR genie keeps asking me for my wireless password, and I am sure I have entered the correct wireless password. What can I do? It is likely that the booster is placed at the borderline of the range covered by the router. To...

  • Page 30: Connecting To Http://Www.mywifiext.net

    WiFi Booster for Mobile WN1000RP My router security is WEP, and I entered the wrong passphrase or security key on the booster. I cannot access the booster any more. What can I do? The booster cannot check to see if the WEP passphrase is correct. If you entered the wrong passphrase, your wireless device is not able to get the IP address from the booster.

  • Page 31: Joining Wifi Networks

    WiFi Booster for Mobile WN1000RP Joining WiFi Networks To join a WiFi network, you have to know its network name (also called the SSID) so that you can select it. If the network is secure, you have to know the passphrase or wireless key. If the booster does not connect to the network that you selected, the following message displays: Connection was not established to the selected network.

  • Page 32: Appendix A Supplemental Information

    Supplemental Information Factory Settings You can press and hold the Factory Settings button on the side panel for 7 seconds. The booster resets, and returns to its factory settings. Table 1. Factory Settings Smart Wizard Enabled Wireless Wireless communication Enabled Wireless Network Name (SSID) NETGEAR_EXT Security...

  • Page 33: Technical Specifications

    WiFi Booster for Mobile WN1000RP Technical Specifications Table 2. Technical Specifications Network protocol and Data and Routing Protocols: TCP/IP, DHCP server and client standards compatibility AC input 100-240V, 0.2A (Max.) Physical specifications • Dimensions: 67 x 55 x 52 mm (2.63 x 2.17 x 2 in) •...

  • Page 34: Appendix B Compliance Notification

    We, NETGEAR, Inc., 350 East Plumeria Drive, San Jose, CA 95134, declare under our sole responsibility that the WiFi Booster for Mobile WN1000RP complies with Part 15 Subpart B of FCC CFR47 Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: •...
  • Page 35 Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations This digital apparatus (WiFi Booster for Mobile WN1000RP) does not exceed the Class B limits for radio-noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
  • Page 36 Cet équipement doit être installé et utilisé avec un minimum de 20 cm de distance entre la source de rayonnement et votre corps. 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...

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