Netgear WN2000RPTv3 Installation Guide
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1. WPS button on your router or access point The Link Rate LED on your extender lights and the extender is connected to your existing WiFi network Note If the Link Rate LED does not light try again If it still does not light see Connect with NETGEAR genie Smart Setup on page 9 Find the new extender network name The extender s wireless network name SSID changes to your existing WiFi network name with _EXT at the end of the name For example e Existing WiFi network name MyNetworkName e New extender network name MyNetworkName_EXT Connect your existing WiFi devices to the new extender network MyNetworkName_EXT 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 Status LED lights green If the Status LED does not light press the Power button Use the Link Rate LED on the front panel to help you choose a spot where the extender to router connection is optimal 8 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 Currently connected to netgear com Internet access NETGEAR_EXT Connected al After the connection with the computer or mobile device2. is established the Device to Extender LED lights solid green 2 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 3 Select a WiFi network to extend and click the Continue button Select the name of your existing network sw Zita SSID Channel Signal Security 4 NETGEAR16 1 100 WPA2 PSK NETGEAR85 1 100 WPA2 PSK R6100_2G 6 100 WPA2 PSK KCPR_EXT 2 100 WPA WPA2 PSK ngguest 9 100 WPA2 PSK ntgrwian 9 100 WPA2 PSK ntgrwian 1 98 WPA2 PSK ngguest 1 96 WPA2 PSK ntgrwian 1 92 WPA2 PSK ntgrwlan_2GEXT 3 92 WPA2 PSK ddnet24 5 92 WPA2 PSK 3700v4 Lance_2GEXT 1 90 WPA2 PSK 10 4 Type the network passphrase also called a password or security key in the PassPhrase field and click the Continue button Enter the security settings of the selected WiFi network Your existing network in 2 4GHz Name SSID R6100_2G Security WPA2 PSK AES PassPhrase 5 Type the name SSID for your extender wireless network in the 2 4GHz Network Name SSID field and click the Continue button Enter the settings for the Extender network Device to Extender a 2 4GHz Network Name SSID R6100_2G_EXT Wl Use the same security mode a
3. network name SSID R6100_2G_ EXT Security Type WPA2 PSKJAES Passphrase Next you will need to connect your wireless devices to the Extender network On your wireless device e g laptop tablet smartphone gaming console etc use the wireless manager to find the extender network names and connect For example you might use Windows software as shown below to connect your PC to the Extender network Select a network to connect to Show All gt EZS J n VI Au NETGEARSS_EXT Security enabled network sl My wireless devices are connected to the Extender network Selecting this checkbox activates the Continue button 8 Click the Finish button 13 m 9 10 Unplug the extender and move it to a new location closer to an area with a poor WiFi signal The location that you choose must be within the range of your existing WiFi router network Plug the extender into an electrical outlet The Status LED O lights green If the Status LED does not light press the Power button Use the Link Rate LED O 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 use the extender to connect up to four devices wirelessly to your WiFi router or access point Extender Gaming console gt To connect an Ethernet ena
4. NETGEAR Wy WN2000RPT WiFi Range Extender Installation Guide 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 NETGEAR Link Rate LED Status LED Device to Extender LED WPS LED button Rear Panel Restore Factory Settings button Ethernet ports Power input Power On Off button LED Descriptions Use the LEDs during installation to find the best location for the extender or to monitor the extender performance Link Rate LED This LED indicates the connection between the extender O and the router or access point Solid green Best connection e Solid yellow Good connection Solid red Poor connection Off No connection Status LED Solid green The extender is powered on O e Off The extender is powered off Device to This LED indicates the connection between the extender Extender LED and a computer or mobile device e Solid green The extend
5. bled device to your WiFi router or access point 1 Set up the extender For more information see Place the Extender and Apply Power on page 6 2 Connect the extender to an existing WiFi network For more information see Connect to an Existing WiFi Network on page 6 3 Plug the Ethernet cable from an Ethernet enabled device to an Ethernet port on the extender The Ethernet enabled device connects to the router or access point 16 Access the Extender Settings After installation you can log in to the extender to view or change the extender s settings gt To log in to the extender after the initial setup 1 Connect a computer or mobile device to the extender s network 2 Launch a web browser and type 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 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 passphrase and am sure have entered the correct passphrase 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 6 If you are using WEP security make sure that you are typing the wireless key in the correct fiel
6. d I 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 18 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 I restore the extender to its factory default settings 1 Use a sharp object such as a pen or paper clip to press and hold the Restore Factory Settings button on the extender for at least five seconds until the Status 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 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
7. er is connected to a computer or mobile device Off The extender is not connected to a computer or mobile device WPS LED e Solid green WiFi security is enabled WPS or WPA2 cD e Blinking green A WPS connection is in progress e Off WiFi security is not enabled Install the Extender Place the extender apply power and connect it to your WiFi network Place the Extender and Apply Power 1 Place your extender in the same room as your WiFi router Note Proximity to the WiFi router is required only during the initial setup process 2 Plug the extender into an electrical outlet The Status LED lights green If the Status 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 e Connect with WPS For more information see Connect with WPS on page 7 e Connect with the genie Smart Setup For more information see Connect with NETGEAR genie Smart Setup on page 9 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 9 gt To connect with WPS 1 Press the WPS button on the extender 2 Within two minutes press the
8. nd password as those for the existing network Note You can use the same security settings as your existing network by selecting the check box 1 The settings are applied and the following screen displays You are now one step away from completing the installation Apply Settings Your Extender network has been created Extender network 2 4GHz b g n Wireless network name SSID R6100_2G_ EXT Security Type WPA2 PSK AES Passphrase Next you will need to connect your wireless devices to the Extender network On your wireless device e g laptop tablet smartphone gaming console etc use the wireless manager to find the Extender network names and connect For example you might use Windows software as shown below to connect your PC to the Extender network m Select a network to connect to Show All tx a i gt x NETGEARS8_EXT Security enabled network atl A My wireless devices are connected to the Extender network Selecting this checkbox activates the Continue button Continue LS gt Use a WiFi network manager on the computer or mobile device to connect to the extender s newly created WiFi network Repeat this step for all of your computers and mobile devices 12 7 Select the check box and click the Continue button You are now one step away from completing the installation Apply Settings Your Extender network has been created Extender network 2 4GHz big n Wireless
9. netgear 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 201 1 7655 02 December 2013
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