Netgear WN2500RPv2 Installation Guide
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1. 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 Enter admin for the user name and password for the password Select a 2 4 GHz WiFi network to extend and click the Continue button NETGEAR genie da WN2500RPv2 Select the 2 4GHz WiFi network you would like to extend Extender to Router z Your extender supports dual band WiFi If you want to connect to 5GHz only click the Skip button Device to Extender z SSID Channel Signal Security Apply Settings 5 NETGEAR35 1 100 WPA2 PSK 17600 HeatMap g 6 6596 WPAIWPA2 PSK babo imnida 1 61 WP WIFI 1 58 WPA2 PSK NETGEAR70 1 5696 WPA2 PSK GTV TESTING 2 1 53 WPA2 PSK GlobeTrekkerCafe Guest 1 53 OFF ngguest 1 52 WPAWPA2 PSK NG 119 11 1 5096 OFF Innovation2g 3 5096 WPA2 PSK 1 4 Type the network password also called passphrase or security 5 6 key in the Password network key field and click the Continue button Select a 5 GHz WiFi network and click the Continue button If your router does not support the 5 GHz band click the Skip button NETGEAR genie WN2500RPv2 Select the 5GHz WiFi network you would like to extend Extender to Router NG pack Your extender supports dual band WiFi Dewceso Friends If your router does not support2. 5GHz band click the Skip button Continue Apply Settings SSID Channel Signal ngguest 153 8096 WPA MWPA2 PSK ntgrwlan 153 8096 WPA WPA2 PSK 1111william350 153 72 WPA2 PSK Globi k Guest 153 6596 NETGEAR46 5G 153 65 WPA2 PSK NETGEAR5G 153 6496 WPA2 PSK GTV TESTING 5G 2 153 56 WPA2 PSK NETGEAR70 5G 153 47 WPA2 PSK 1111william350 a 153 45 WPA2 PSK 153 41 WPA2 PSK Type the network password also called passphrase or security key in the Password network key field and click the Continue button 12 7 Type the name SSID for your new extender WiFi network in the 2 4GHz Network Name SSID field and the 5GHz Network Name SSID field and click the Continue button NETGEAR genie BT WN2500RPv2 Extender to Router Enter name and security settings for your extended WiFi network Device to Extender i 2 4GHz Network N SSID Apply Settings z Network Name SSID NETGEAR36_2GEXT 5GHz Network Name SSID INETGEAR36_5G_5GEXT Use the same security mode and password as those for the existing network Note To use the same security settings as your existing network select the check box The settings are applied and the following screen displays NETGEAR genie WN2500RPv2 Extender to Router Follow the instructions below to connect you devices to the extended network Device to Extender 2 4GHz Extender Network 5GHz Extender Network NAT Name SSID NETGEAR36_2GEXT Name SSID NETGEAR36_5G_5GEXT pply Settings Securit
3. area with a poor WiFi signal The location you choose must be within the range of your existing WiFi router network Plug the extender into an electrical outlet The Power LED lights solid amber while it is booting and then solid green when it is powered on If the Power LED does not light press the Power button Use the Link Rate LEDs ul ill on the front panel to help you choose a spot where the extender to router connection is optimal 14 Connect Ethernet Enabled Devices After the extender is connected to your existing WiFi network you can connect a device to the extender using an Ethernet cable Then that device can access your existing network through the extender to router WiFi connection B a Extender Gaming console WiFi router 1 Set up the extender and connect it to an existing WiFi network For more information see Install the WiFi Extender on page 8 2 Plug the Ethernet cable from an Ethernet enabled device in to a LAN port on the extender Access Extender Settings After installation you can log in to the extender to view or change the extender s settings 1 Connect a computer or mobile device to the extender s network 2 Launch a web browser and enter www mywifiext net or www mywifiext com in the address field A login screen displays 3 Enter admin for the user name and password for the password Frequently Asked Questions You can find more information about your product
4. extender or to monitor the extender performance Power LED Solid Amber The extender is booting Solid Green The extender is powered on e Blinking Green The firmware is corrupt Visit http support netgear com Blinking Amber The firmware is upgrading or the Restore Factory Settings button was pressed Off The extender is powered off 2 4 GHz Link This LED indicates a 2 4 GHz WiFi connection between the Rate LED extender and the router or access point all e Solid Green Best connection Di e Solid Amber Good connection Solid Red Poor connection e Off No connection 5 GHz Link Rate LED 5 GHz Device to Extender LED ty LAN LEDs 12 34 WPS LED CD a This LED indicates a 5 GHz WiFi connection between the extender and the router or access point Solid Green Best connection Solid Amber Good connection Solid Red Poor connection Off No connection Solid Green The extender is connected to a computer or mobile device Off The extender is not connected to a computer or mobile device e Solid Green The LAN port detects a local area network LAN connection Off No device is detected on the LAN port Solid Green WiFi security is enabled WPA or WPA2 Blinking Green A WPS connection is in progress Off WiFi security is not enabled Install the WiFi Extender Place the extender apply power and connect it to your WiFi network Place the Extender and Apply Power 1 Pl
5. five seconds until the Power LED blinks amber 2 Release the Restore Factory Settings button and wait for the extender to reboot The extender resets and returns to the factory default settings You can now access the extender from your web browser using the factory default settings 18 enabled a wireless MAC filter wireless access control or ACL on my router What should do when installing the extender When the wireless device connects through the extender to your router the MAC address of the wireless device shown on the router is translated to another MAC address If your router s MAC filter is enabled the wireless device connects to the extender but cannot get an IP address from the extender and cannot access the Internet To allow the wireless device to receive an IP address from the extender and access the Internet you must provide the translated MAC address to the router 1 2 3 Disable the MAC filter on your router Power on the extender and connect all of your wireless devices to the extender Make sure that the Link Rate LED remains lit Log in to your router and check the attached devices on the Attached Devices screen Add any MAC addresses that begin with 02 0F B5 to your router s MAC filter table 19 Support Thank you for selecting NETGEAR products After installing your device locate the serial number on the label of your product and use it to register your product at https my ne
6. 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 password and am sure have entered the correct password What can do The extender is probably placed at the borderline of the range covered by the router or access point For more information see Place the Extender and Apply Power on page 8 If you are using WEP security make sure that you are typing the wireless key in the correct field am connected to NETGEAR EXT and launched a browser Why can t see the web browser setup guide Try these troubleshooting steps e Make sure that your computer is set up to use DHCP most are e Make sure that the Device to Extender LED is green and that you have a valid IP address e Relaunch the web browser and type www mywifiext net or www mywifiext com in the address field Enter admin for the user name and password for the password 17 Will the extender work if 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 Both are case sensitive How do restore the extender to its factory default settings 1 Use a sharp object such as a paper clip to press and hold the Restore Factory Settings button on the extender for at least
7. AR genie Smart Setup on page 11 3 If your WiFi router supports the 5 GHz band repeat Steps 1 and 2 to connect the extender to the 5 GHz band 4 Find the new extender network name The extender s wireless network name SSID changes to your existing WiFi network name with 2GEXT or _5GEXT at the end of the name depending on whether the extender is connecting to your WiFi network in 2 4 GHz or 5 GHz For example e Existing WiFi network name MyNetworkName e New extender network name MyNetworkName 2GEXT Or MyNetworkName 5GEXT Connect your WiFi devices to the new extender network Use the same WiFi password that you use for your WiFi router Unplug the extender and move it to a new location closer to the area with a poor WiFi signal The location you choose must be within the range of your existing WiFi router network Plug the extender into an electrical outlet The Power LED lights solid amber while it is booting and then solid green when it is powered on If the Power LED does not light press the Power button Use the Link Rate LEDs all ull on the front panel to help you choose a spot where the extender to router connection is optimal Connect with NETGEAR genie Smart Setup 1 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 Ty lights solid green
8. NETGEAR Installation Guide N600 WiFi Range Extender Model WN2500RP Contents CAKE AA AA 3 Meet Your Extender ce nes 4 PROM QUGl 2485 anehh sends ae do ee et 4 Rear PANGI CA AA 5 LED Descriptions nana anaa 6 Install the WiFi Extender 2 8 Place the Extender and Apply Power 8 Connect to an Existing WiFi Network 8 Connect Ethernet Enabled Devices 15 Access Extender Settings A aa 16 Frequently Asked Questions 0 0000 eee eee eee 17 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 WiFi Range Extender Boosts the range of your existing WiFi and creates a stronger signal in hard to reach areas Existing WiFi Sometimes your router does not provide the WiFi coverage you need Meet Your Extender Before you install your extender familiarize yourself with its LEDs buttons and ports Front Panel LAN LEDs 1 4 Device to Extender LED 5 GHZ Link Rate LED 2 4 GHz Link Rate LED Power LED Rear Panel Restore Factory Settings button LAN ports 1 4 Power input Power On Off button LED Descriptions Use the LEDs during installation to find the best location for the
9. ace your extender in the same room as your WiFi router Note Proximity to the WiFi router is required only during the initial setup process Connect the power adapter to the extender and plug it into an electrical outlet The Power LED lights solid amber while it is booting and then solid green when it is powered on If the Power LED does not light press the Power button Connect to an Existing WiFi Network To extend the range of your WiFi network you must connect the extender to your existing WiFi network You can do this in one of two ways Connect with WPS For more information see Connect with WPS on page 9 Connect with the genie Smart Setup For more information see Connect with NETGEAR genie Smart Setup on page 11 Connect with WPS Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS lets you easily join a secure WiFi network without typing the network name and password WPS does not support WEP network security If you are using WEP security follow the instructions in Connect with NETGEAR genie Smart Setup on page 11 1 Press the WPS button on the extender The WPS LED blinks 2 Within two minutes press the WPS button on your router or access point The WPS LED and the 2 4 GHz Link Rate LED on your extender light solid green and the extender connects to your existing WiFi network Note If the 2 4 GHz Link Rate LED does not light or the LED is blinking amber try again If it still does not light see Connect with NETGE
10. tgear com 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 NETGEAR recommends that you use only the official NETGEAR support resources You can get the user manual online at http downloadcenter netgear com or through a link in the product s user interface 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 Compliance For the current EU Declaration of Conformity visit http support netgear com app answers detail a_id 11621 For regulatory compliance information visit http www netgear com about regulatory See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply NETGEAR Inc 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose CA 95134 USA MI 201 17793 02 January 2014
11. y WPA2 PSK Security WPA2 PSK Password network key Password network key Con ur devi a japto pa tablet smart TV ei ended network For example on your laptop you may use the Windows WiFi ma ma ca sire naa wily extended networ dipinta ae a GG Bi Connect to a network Once you have connected your devices mark the checkbox and click the Continue button Continue 8 Use a WiFi network manager on the computer or mobile device to connect to the extender s newly created WiFi network 19 9 Repeat this step for all of your computers and mobile devices Select the check box and click the Continue button NETGEAR genie e WN2500RPv2 Extender to Router Follow the instructions below to connect you devices to the extended network Device to Extender 2 4GHz Extender Network 5GHz Extender Network nag Name SSID NETGEAR36 2GEXT Name SSID NETGEAR36 5G 5GEXT pply Settings Security WPA2 PSK Security WPA2 PSK Password network key Password network key Connect your devices like a laptop tablet smart TV etc to your extended network For example on your laptop you may use the Windows WiFi manager to connect to the newly extended network Show image here x y we E Connect to a network mo Select a netwo Sho As NG NETGEAR insacured neta 4 O you hi cted y devices mark the checkbox and click the Continue button 10 Unplug the extender and move it to a new location closer to the 11
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