NETGEAR WN2500RPv2 User Manual page 46

Setting Description
Wireless mode From the Wireless mode menu, select one of the following modes:
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Note:
is connected to the WiFi router in the 5 GHz band. If the extender is connected to
the WiFi router in the 2.4 GHz band, the extender adopts the wireless mode that
the WiFi router functions in and the Wireless mode menu is disabled.
Note:
devices are capable of a higher speed, WPA-PSK [TKIP] security limits their speed
to 54 Mbps.
Note:
Technology or disable 20/40 MHz coexistence. For more information about
FastLane Technology, see
page 61. For more information about disabling 20/40 MHz coexistence, see
Manage Advanced WiFi and WPS Settings
coexistence only if no other wireless networks are present in your environment.
Security Options (2.4GHz)
Select the type of WiFi security that you want to use for the extender's 2.4 GHz WiFi network:
• None. An open WiFi network that does not provide any security. Any WiFi device can join the network.
• WEP. WEP is an older standard, and is less secure than WPA or WPA2. WEP limits the wireless mode
to Up to 54 Mbps. WEP uses encryption keys and data encryption for data security. Select 64-bit or
128-bit encryption and enter a key. To join the extender's WiFi network, a user must enter the key. For
more information, see
• WPA-PSK [TKIP]. WPA is more secure than WEP. Enter a passphrase. For more information, see
Configure WPA, WPA2, or WPA + WPA2
• WPA2-PSK [AES]. WPA2 is even more secure than WEP, but some older WiFi devices do not detect
WPA2. Enter a passphrase. To join the extender's WiFi network, a user must enter the passphrase. For
more information, see
• WPA-PSK [TKIP] + WPA2-PASK [AES]. When your network includes WiFi devices that support either
WPA or WPA2, select WPA-PSK [TKIP] + WPA2-PASK [AES] security. Enter a passphrase. To join the
extender's WiFi network, a user must enter the passphrase. For more information, see
WPA2, or WPA + WPA2
Manage the Extender Network and Security Settings
N600 WiFi Range Extender
Up to 54 Mbps. Legacy mode. This mode allows 802.11n, 802.11g, and
802.11b devices to join the network but limits 802.11n devices to function at
up to 54 Mbps. If your network security is WEP or WPA-PSK [TKIP], you must
use the Up to 54 Mbps mode.
Up to 145 Mbps. Neighbor-friendly mode for reduced interference with
neighboring wireless networks. This mode allows 802.11n, 802.11g, and
802.11b devices to join the network but limits 802.11n devices to function at
up to 145 Mbps.
Up to 300 Mbps. Performance mode. This mode allows 802.11n, 802.11g,
and 802.11b devices to join the network and allows 802.11n devices to
function at up to 300 Mbps.
You can change the wireless mode in the 2.4 GHz band only if the extender
WPA-PSK [TKIP] security supports speeds of up to 54 Mbps. Even if your
To enable the extender to function at full link rate, enable FastLane
Set the Operating Mode to FastLane Technology
Configure WEP on page 50.
on page 49.
Configure WPA, WPA2, or WPA + WPA2
on page 49.
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on page 53. Disable 20/40 MHz
on page 49.
Configure WPA,
on