Netgear WN2000RPTv2 User Guide - Page 15
Use WPS to Add a Computer to the Extender’s Wireless Network - universal wifi extender
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Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Use WPS to Add a Computer to the Extender's Wireless Network WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) lets you connect a computer or wireless device to the 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 extender network is open (no wireless security is set), then connecting with WPS automatically sets WPA2 + WPA wireless security on the extender network. Note: You cannot use the Push 'N' Connect WPS button to connect the extender to your wireless network. The WPS button on the extender can be used only to connect a computer to the 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: 1. Select Setup > Add WPS Client. Click Next and the following screen displays: 2. Select a radio button. • Push Button (recommended). Either click the button on the front of the extender. button or press the • PIN Number. Select the radio button, and a PIN displays. WPS The 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. 3. Go to your wireless computer. Use its WPS software to try to connect to the extender. The first time you add a WPS client, WPS automatically sets the 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. Extender Network Settings 15