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  • Netgear WN2000RPT | WN2000RPT User Manual (PDF) - Page 1
    Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT User Manual 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA December 2010 202-10579-01 v1.0
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    Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT ©2010 NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means without the written permission of NETGEAR, Inc.
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    + WPA2 15 Range Extender IP Address Setup 15 Status Screen 16 Show Statistics 18 Network Devices 19 Back Up and Manage Range Extender Settings 19 Backing Up Settings 19 Restoring Settings 19 Erasing the Settings 20 Set the Password 20 Upgrade the Firmware 21 Advanced Wireless Settings 21
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    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. The range extender is powered on. PC to Extender Connection The range extender is connected to a PC. WPS button The WPS
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    Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT How the Range Extender Works The range extender works like a bridge between a wireless router and a computer or wireless device outside the wireless router's range. To do this, the range extender has two main jobs: 1. The range extender connects to a wireless
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    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 Extender Connection LED are green. and the PC to • A workable performance is delivered
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    wirelessly, but you can use its LAN ports to connect wired devices such as Ethernet-enabled gaming consoles, printers, or PCs. Note: Before you connect wired devices or computers, first install and set up your range extender as described in the Universal WiFi Extender WN2000RPT Installation Guide
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    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). • If your range extender has an Internet connection, the Firmware Upgrade screen displays (see Upgrade the Firmware on page 21), and the
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    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. The Universal WiFi Extender WN2000RPT Installation Guide (included in
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    Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT 4. Enter the passphrase for your wireless network and click Continue. The next screen displays: 5. Make sure that the correct network name is shown, and then click Continue.The following screen displays: 6. The range extender connects to the wireless network
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    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 Ethernet Cable on page 7. Connect the Range Extender to an Existing Network You can use this menu selection to wirelessly connect
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    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
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    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
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    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 support
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    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 A-F). 5.
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    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
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    Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Table 1. Status Settings (Continued) Field Extender PC Info MAC Address IP Address DHCP Server IP Subnet Mask Gateway IP Address Domain Name Server Extender Wireless Settings Name (SSID) Region Channel Wireless AP Broadcast Name Wi-Fi Protected Setup
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    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
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    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
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    do anything else to the range extender until it finishes restarting! 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
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    Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Upgrade the Firmware Unless you changed the settings in the Firmware Upgrade screen previously, the range extender is set up to check for new firmware automatically at log in. If you do not want to use the automatic firmware check, clear the Check for New
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    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
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    your computer has an IP address in the IP Address screen (see Range Extender IP Address Setup on page 15). Connecting to http://www.mywifiext.net If you have trouble connecting, try to locate the source of the problem: • For help with passwords, see Log In to the Range Extender on page 8. • If
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    . If you use the Smart Wizard, and the range extender cannot connect to the router or cannot get an IP address from the router, it displays the following message: You are not able to connect to the Internet. Click Continue to run through set up again to connect to your network. If you click Continue
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    A. Factory Settings and Technical Specifications A 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
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    Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Network protocol and standards compatibility Power adapter Physical specifications Environmental Interface Data and Routing Protocols: TCP/IP, DHCP server and client, DNS relay, NAT (many-to-one), TFTP
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    documents you can use to gain a more complete understanding of the technologies used in your NETGEAR product. Document Using Microsoft Vista and Windows XP to Manage Wireless Network Connections Networking Basics Wireless Networking Basics Preparing Your Network Glossary Link http://documentation
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    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
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    Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT, does not exceed the Class B limits for radio-noise emissions from digital apparatus as set setting up outdoor radio links and/or for supplying public access to telecommunications and/or network services. • This device may not be used for setting NETGEAR Inc
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    Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Table 3. EDOC in Languages of the European Community Language English Español [Spanish] Statement Hereby, NETGEAR Inc., declares that this Radiolan is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Por
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    Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Table 3. EDOC in Languages of the European Community Language Suomi [Finnish] Svenska [Swedish] Íslenska [Icelandic] Norsk [Norwegian] Statement NETGEAR Inc. vakuuttaa täten että Radiolan tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja
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350 East Plumeria Drive
San Jose, CA 95134
USA
December 2010
202-10579-01
v1.0
Universal WiFi Range
Extender WN2000RPT
User Manual