Netgear WN2000RPTv2 User Guide
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1. 25 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Smart Wizard FAQS qox oed eee a de racio dicia 26 Connecting to 26 Joining Wireless Networks 0 0 0 cee ee ee anne 2 Appendix Factory Settings and Technical Specifications Factory Seltings ETE eh ou ee wwe dde mndd xd ET 28 Technical SOECHICANONS a 3 dca dead ux ro d dece Kaen oic Je ew Goh Bs 29 Appendix B Compliance Notification Getting Started This chapter covers the following topics Front Panel Rear Panel How the Extender Works Connect a PC to the Extender with an Ethernet Cable Log In to the Extender Use the Setup Wizard For help with installation see the Universal WiFi Extender WN2000RPT Installation Guide that came in the package For more information about the topics covered in this manual visit the Support website at http support netgear com Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Front Panel Table 1 Link Rate The wireless connection between the extender and q the router is optimum The wireless connection between the extender and the router is good The wireless connection between the extender and the router is poor Extender Status The extender is powered on PC to Extender Connection The extender is connected to a PC The WPS button allows you to connect your computer to the extender using Push N Connect Factory Res2. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT User Manual Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT 2012 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 Technical Support Thank you for choosing NETGEAR To register your product get the latest product updates get support online or for more information about the topics covered in this manual visit the Support website at http support netgear com Phone US amp Canada only 1 888 NETGEAR Phone Other Countries Check the list of phone numbers at http support netgear com app answers detail a_id 984 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 Other brand and product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders 2011 NETGEAR Inc All rights reserved Statement of Conditions To improve internal design operational function and or reliability NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this document without notice NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product s or cir
3. Connect to Existing Network Region Europe p 9 IP Address Setup Security Options O None O WPA PSK TKIP 5 WPA2 PSK AES WPA PSK WPA2 PSK Maintenance Advanced Security Options WPA2 PSK PassPhrase 8 63 characters or 64 hexdigits In the Name SSID field you can type in a new name to customize your extender network This will make it easier to identify your extender if more than one is operating in your neighborhood In the Security Options section of the screen select the type of wireless security that you want to use on your network e None This is an open wireless network Any wireless computer or device is allowed to join this network e WEP WEP is an older standard and is less secure than WPA or WPA2 WEP uses encryption keys and data encryption for data security You can select 64 bit or 128 bit encryption e 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 e WPA2 PSK AES WPA2 is even more secure but some older computers do not support this standard When using wireless computers or devices that support WPA2 you can enter the passphrase to join the extender s wireless network Extender Network Settings 16 Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT e WPA PSK TKIP WPA2 PASK AES When using wireless computers or devices that sup
4. Once you successfully connect to the extender from a computer that is outside the range of your router and log in to www mywifiext net the Smart Wizard guides you through the process to connect the extender to a router If the Link Rate LED is red or the Smart Wizard cannot connect the extender to a router move the extender closer to the router or to a different spot where it provides a better line of sight As you move the extender continue to check the Link Rate and the PC to Extender Connection LEDs on the front panel until you find a location where the Link Rate LED is green or amber and the PC to Extender Connection LED is green Note that you might have to unplug the extender as you move it to a different location If you do from the new location power up the extender and continue to check the LEDs Once the LEDs show that the extender is in a good location open a browser and go to http www mywifiext net to continue the setup process Getting Started 7 Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Connect a PC to the Extender with an Ethernet Cable Usually you connect to the extender 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 extender as described in the Universal WiFi Extender WN2000RPT Installation Guide that came in the package 1 Connect your computer to the
5. the extender is connected to your home network but your computer has not joined the wireless network of the extender 6 With a wireless computer or device join the extender s wireless network 7 Scroll down to the bottom of the screen select the check box and click Continue Note Until you select the check box the Continue button is grayed out Getting Started 11 Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT The following screen displays Congratulations The Extender has successfully connected to your existing network The link rate LED is green indicating that the Extender is connecting to the existing network at optimal speed Click Finish to exit the installation i Finish Click Finish You are asked if you want to bookmark the page and then prompted to close the screen Getting Started 12 Extender Network Settings This chapter covers the following topics Connect the Extender to an Existing Network on page 14 Use WPS to Computer to the Extender s Wireless Network Extender Wireless Settings Extender IP Address Setup Status Screen Network Devices Back Up and Manage Extender Settings Set the Password Upgrade the Firmware Advanced Wireless Settings To change settings connect the 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 8 13 Universal WiFi Range Ext
6. Apply to save your settings Extender IP Address Setup Select extender Maintenance gt IP Address to display the following screen Setup Wizard Device s IP Address Add WPS Client Gee GLAD 9 Get IP Address Dynamically From Router Setu P Use Static IP Address Connect to Existing Hetwork IP Address Wireless Settings IP Subnet Mask IP Address Setup Er D Galeway IP Address Primary ONS Maintenance Advanced The IP Address screen shows whether the extender is set to get its IP address dynamically from the router this is the most common setting or is set as a static IP address e Get Dynamically From Router The wireless network router assigns an IP address when the extender connects to its wireless network Most networks are set up so that the router automatically does this Extender Network Settings 18 Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT e Use Static IP Address Specify a static IP address This is not usually necessary If you set this up you should be technically experienced or have a technically experienced person help you IP Address The static IP address IP Subnet Mask The subnet mask associated with the IP address Gateway IP Address The address for the gateway Primary DNS The primary domain name server DNS Secondary DNS The secondary domain name server DNS Status Screen When you connect to http www mywifiext net after the automatic firmware chec
7. Reduction Table The table below shows the recommended minimum distance between NETGEAR equipment and household appliances to reduce interference in feet and meters Table 7 Interference Reduction Table Household Appliance Recommended Minimum Distance in feet and meters Baby Monitor Analog 20 feet 6 meters Baby Monitor Digital 40 feet 12 meters Compliance Notification 33
8. Settings The following screen displays Setup Wizard Advanced Wireless Settings Add WPS Client Enable Wireless Access Point Enable SSID Broadcast Setup Maintenance wes KG Device s FIN 23032170 C Disable Device s PIN Keep Existing Wireless Settings v Advanced Wireless Card Access List Setup Access List You can view configure the following settings e Enable Wireless Access Point Enable the extender to work as a wireless access point If this check box is cleared then computers or wireless devices cannot connect wirelessly to the extender e Enable SSID Broadcast Enable the extender to broadcast its wireless network name SSID If this check box is cleared then the wireless network is hidden To join a hidden wireless network you have to type the wireless name e Disable Device s PIN Selecting this check box disables the extender s PIN The PIN can be used for a WPS wireless connection e Keep Existing Wireless Settings When this check box is selected the settings in the Wireless Settings screen stay the same when WPS is used for a wireless connection e Setup Access List Specify a list of computers or wireless devices that are allowed to connect to the network If you use an access list then computers that are not on the list are not allowed to join the wireless network Extender Network Settings 25 Troubleshooting Smart Wizard FAQs 1 When I connect to the network Smart Wi
9. to connect to this SSID also Existing Network called the wireless name Connection Status The status of your wireless connection connected or disconnected Link Rate The actual transmission Tx and receive Rx link rate in the current wireless connection Extender PC Info MAC Address The physical address of the extender as seen from the local area network LAN IP Address The IP address of the extender The default is 192 168 1 250 DHCP Server Identifies the network DHCP server on the wireless network IP Subnet Mask The IP subnet mask associated with the LAN IP address of the extender The default is 255 255 255 0 Gateway IP Address The IP address of the wireless network gateway Domain Name Server The IP address of the Domain Name Server DNS of the wireless network Extender Wireless Name SSID The name SSID or the wireless network Settings Extender Network Settings 20 Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Show Statistics On the Status screen click Show Statistics to display the following screen 2 http comjcgi bin show statistic html System Up Time 00 09 55 Port Status RxPkts Collisions Rx Bis Up Time LAN 1 Link down 00 00 00 LAN 2 Link down 00 00 00 LAN 3 100M Full D 00 06 28 LAN 4 Link down 00 00 00 WLAN SaM 5533 U 2135 00 09 29 Table 3 Show Statistics Fields LAN or WLAN Port The statistics for the LAN local and wireless LAN WLAN ports Fo
10. Inc o wiadcza ze Radiolan jest zgodny 2 zasadniczymi wymogami oraz pozostatymi stosownymi postanowieniami Dyrektywy 1999 5 EC Portugu s Portuguese NETGEAR Inc declara que este Radiolan esta conforme com os requisitos essenciais outras disposic es da Directiva 1999 5 CE NETGEAR Inc izjavlja da je ta Radiolan v skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi relevantnimi dolocili direktive 1999 5 ES Slovensko Slovenian NETGEAR Inc t mto vyhlasuje Ze Radiolan sp a z kladn poziadavky vSetky pr slu n ustanovenia Smernice 1999 5 ES Slovensky Slovak Compliance Notification 32 Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Table 6 EDOC in Languages of the European Community Language Statement Suomi Finnish NETGEAR Inc vakuuttaa taten etta Radiolan tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999 5 EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sita koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen Svenska Swedish Harmed intygar NETGEAR Inc att denna Radiolan star verensst mmelse med de v sentliga egenskapskrav och vriga relevanta best mmelser som framg r av direktiv 1999 5 slenska Icelandic H r me l sir NETGEAR Inc yfir v a Radiolan er i samr mi vi grunnkrofur og a rar kr fur sem ger ar eru I tilskipun 1999 5 EC Norsk Norwegian NETGEAR Inc erkl rer herved at utstyret Radiolan er i samsvar med de grunnleggende krav og vrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999 5 EF Interference
11. and WEP encryption settings 3 Select the encryption strength setting e WEP 64 bit encryption Enter 10 hexadecimal digits any combination of 0 9 a f or A F e WEP 128 bit encryption Enter 26 hexadecimal digits any combination of 0 9 a f or A F Extender Network Settings 17 Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT 4 Enter the encryption keys You can manually or automatically program the four data encryption keys These values must be identical on all computers and access points in your network e To use a passphrase to generate the keys enter a passphrase and click Generate This automatically creates the keys Wireless computers must use the passphrase or keys to access the extender Note Not all wireless computers support passphrase key generation If your computer does not support the passphrase then you will need to type the encryption key in order to join the wireless network e 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 Select which of the four keys will be the default Data transmissions are always encrypted using the default key The other keys can be used only to decrypt received data The four entries are disabled if WPA PSK or WPA authentication is selected 6 Click
12. atically at log in If you do not want to use the automatic firmware check clear the Check for New Version Upon Login check box gt check for firmware and upgrade if it is available 1 Select Maintenance gt Firmware Upgrade The following screen displays Setup Wizard Add WPS Client Check for New Version from the Internet Setup Check for New Version Upon Log in Maintenance cia Locate and select the upgrade file from your hard disk atus Network Devices Backup Settings Upload Set Password x Cancel Mare Upro ane Advanced 2 Click Check to see if new firmware is available If it is follow the onscreen prompts to download it onto your computer 3 Use the Browse field to locate and select the new firmware Click Upload to install the new firmware on your extender N CAUTION Once you start the firmware upgrade do not try to go online turn off the extender shut down the computer or do anything else to the extender until it finishes restarting Extender Network Settings 24 Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Advanced Wireless Settings The extender is already configured with the optimum settings Do not alter these settings unless directed by NETGEAR support Incorrect settings might disable the extender unexpectedly gt To view or change the advanced wireless settings From the extender menu at http www mywifiext net under the Advanced heading select Wireless
13. ble move the extender closer to the router and click Try Again e If the extender WLAN LED is red this indicates a poor wireless connection The best connection is established when there is a clear line of sight between the extender and the router you are connecting to Make sure that there are no physical obstacles between the extender and the router and try to move the extender closer to the router If you use the Smart Wizard and the 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 the Smart Wizard starts again see Use the Setup Wizard on page 10 If you click Exit the Status screen displays with menu selections on the left see Log n to the Extender on page 9 Troubleshooting 27 Factory Settings and Technical Specifications Factory Settings You can press and hold the Restore Factory Settings button the rear panel for 7 seconds The extender resets and returns to its factory settings Table 4 Factory Settings 1 Maximum wireless signal rate IEEE Standard 802 11 Actual throughput will vary Network conditions and environmental factors including volume of network traffic building materials and construction and network overhead lower actual data throughput rate 28 Universal WiFi Range Exte
14. cuit layout s described herein Table of Contents Chapter 1 Getting Started lm ces ae me ele Rae eae ae A Se on ee ee RE 5 Rear Panel 0 00 00 ee ee eee 5 How the Extender Works 0 0000000 eee eee es 6 When to Use Your 6 Positioning Your Extender eggs deta 7 Connect PC to the Extender with an Ethernet Cable 8 L g i fo ihe S 0 ERE bee att ee edith dee ak a ete nk He ee ee 9 Use the Setup Wizard aauuaav ravn vnr v vnr rn 10 Chapter 2 Extender Network Settings Connect the Extender to an Existing Network 14 Use WPS to Add Computer to the Extender s Wireless Network 15 Extender Wireless Settings 0 00 0 ccc ene 16 WPA WPA2 or WPA WPA2 17 MEP 2 stb oe US SI sens UE E NE 17 Extender IP Address Setup eee 18 Status SOGE EE e RP d Rp dea edP a 19 Show Statistics llle 21 Network DEVICES 00545764449 eo AC SR CR ACROSS 22 Back Up and Manage Extender 22 Set the assi VO 29 9 NE ORE 23 Upgrade the Firmware sus sung m eee bee esd 24 Advanced Wireless 5
15. d stay on the network if the connection is good enough NETGEAR recommends that you connect through the extender network only when the computer is in a dead zone where connection from the network is very poor or non existent Getting Started 6 Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT The 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 Q5 and the PC to Extender Connection LED are green A workable performance is delivered when the Link Rate LED is amber qu and the PC to Extender Connection LED e is green Positioning Your Extender The ideal location to place the extender is half way between your wireless router and your computer Figure 3 Range extender location The best connection is established when there is a clear line of sight between the extender and the wireless router and also a clear line of sight between the extender and the computer you are using If this straight path is blocked by a thick wall or other materials move the extender to a different location half way between the computer and the router If there is no power outlet nearby or you prefer to place the extender elsewhere move the extender closer to the computer If the Link Rate LED is green or amber and the PC to Extender Connection LED is green the extender is working as expected To improve the Link Rate LED from red or amber to green
16. dress IP Address DHCP Client IP Subnet Mask Gateway IP Address Domain Name Server Extender Wireless Setting Name SSID Getting Started 9 wn2000rptv2 V1 1 0 12 V1 0 0 10 Millers Connected 54 Mbps EQ S1F5 CA 4578 192 168 1 76 ON 255 255 255 0 192 168 1 254 192 168 1 254 Millers EXT Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Use the Setup Wizard The Setup Wizard can help you set up your extender to connect to a wireless network For information about more configuration options see Chapter 2 Extender Network Settings gt use the Setup Wizard 1 Select Setup Wizard The following screen displays NETGEAR genie WN2000RP Tv2 1 Select Network Select the name of your existing wireless network you wish to extend Refresh SOTIUNDE SSID Signal Security Millers 100 WPA2 PSK ESE 24 WPA PSK 2WIRE406 2WIRE972 WEP Manually input my wireless SSID This is the same Smart Wizard that displays during installation as described in the installation guide 2 Either select a network from the list or select the Manually input my wireless SSID radio button and type the SSID 3 Enter the passphrase for your wireless network and click Continue The next screen displays mln didis men an fear tha Lluta Bm maniara ri Enter the settings for the Extender network onfiqure Extender Name SSID Millers EXT Use the same security and passphrase as those for the existing network Getti
17. ender WN2000RPT Connect the Extender to an Existing Network You can wirelessly connect the extender to your home network 1 3 Select Setup gt Connect to an Existing Network The extender scans for wireless networks and displays a list Setup Wizard Add WPS Client Detecting the wireless networks in your neighborhood This typically takes 1 minute v Setup t to Existi Network Wireless Settings IP Address Setup Maintenance Advanced Setup Wizard select the name of your existing wireless network you wish to extend Add WPS Client Tante v Setup Signal Security 100 WPA2 PSK s 2WIRE406 WPA PSK Wireless Settings 2WIRE972 Manually input my wireless SSID IP Address Setup Maintenance gt Advanced If your wireless network is not on the list and it is up and running see Positioning Your Extender on page 7 for suggestions Click the radio button to select your network from the list and click Continue If you selected the manual option you are prompted to type the network name SSID and to enter the password to access it Setup Wizard Enter the security passphrase you used when you set up your existing wireless network Add WPS Client Name SSID v Setup Security LTEM Network Wireless Settings IP Address Setup Maintenance Advanced Enter your network s passphrase or key and click Continue The extender joins your wireless network Extender N
18. et ig button El Ethernet ports H 9 EN ih H wi E dr se Power Kast Se On Off button v Figure 1 Rear panel Getting Started 5 Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT How the Extender Works The 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 extender has two main jobs 1 The extender connects to a wireless network that is up and running When the extender connects wirelessly to a network it acts as a network client This is similar to how a computer connects to a network 2 The extender acts as an access point for computers The extender has its own wireless network called NETGEAR_EXT that wireless computers can join In its role as an access point the extender performs tasks that wireless routers do such as broadcasting its network name SSID The extender must do each of these jobs so that both ends of the bridge are in place m p E Extender Computer Router outside the router s range Router The Extender is halfway between the router and the computer Figure 2 Range Extender in a home When to Use Your Extender NETGEAR recommends that you connect to the extender only when your home network connection is poor Because data traffic routed through the extender is inherently slower than traffic routed directly from the network the computer shoul
19. etwork Settings 14 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 gt To join the extender s network using WPS after installation 1 Select Setup gt Add WPS Client Click Next and the following screen displays Setup Wizard Add WPS Client Add WPS Client Select a setup method Push Button recommended Setu 2 You can either press the Push Button physically on the Wireless Extender or press the Button below soft Maintenance Push Button Advanced PIN Number Wireless Settings 2 Select a radio button e Push Button recommended Either click the Cy button or press the button on the front of the extender e PIN Number Select the radio b
20. extender with an Ethernet cable ji RPT 2 el Rise Queer atao TIN T Ts tt s 88 km oz i r il 2 1 a 2 1 i 1 3 ut I H i 2 8 5 CED Lj POWE N E T G E A R Universal WiFi Range Extender Model WN2000 0 pS md Sse ae A ap TA fto fag SS C UD 2 Connect the extender power adapter and plug it into an electrical outlet AN CAUTION Do not use Ethernet cable to connect the extender to a router If you do 50 the extender does not work because it is designed to use only a wireless connection to the router 3 Log in as described in the following section If you have trouble connecting e f you start your computer connect the Ethernet cable to the extender and launch your browser quickly the computer might still need a couple of minutes to recognize the Ethernet LAN connection before you can connect e Make sure that your Ethernet cable is securely connected to the extender and the computer and that the extender LAN LED is on If the LED is not lit reconnect the Ethernet cable and relaunch your Internet browser Getting Started 8 Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Log In to the Extender You can log in to the extender to to view or change the extender s settings If you connect to the extender before it has been set up the browser automatically goes to www mywifiext net and di
21. k the Status screen displays You can also select Maintenance gt Status to display this screen i d m oe LUS Hardware Version wn2000rptv2 Firmware Version V1 1 0 12 GUI Language Version V1 0 0 10 Connection Status to Existing Network Name SSID Millers Connection Status Connected Link Rate 54 Mbps Extender IP Info MAC Address EQ0 81 F5 CA 45 78 IP Address 192 168 1 76 DHCP Client ON IP Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Gateway IP Address 192 168 1 254 Domain Name Server 192 168 1 254 Extender Wireless Setting Name 5 510 Millers EXT Region Europe Channel auto 1 Wireless AP ON Broadcast Name ON Wi Fi Protected Setup Configured Show Statistics This screen shows the current settings and the status of your extender You can click Show Statistics to see device performance statistics such as the number of packets sent and number of packets received for each port See Show Statistics on page 21 The following table describes the fields in the Status screen Table 2 Status Settings Oa Firmware Version The current firmware version of the extender If you upgrade the firmware this field changes Extender Network Settings 19 Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Table 2 Status Settings continued Fed Description OOOO GUI Language Version The language version running on the extender If you upgrade the firmware this field changes Connection Status to Name SSID Your extender is set up
22. nags Firmware Upgrade Advanced The Backup and Restore options in the Backup Settings screen let you save and retrieve a file containing your extender s configuration settings Once you have your extender working correctly you should back up the information to have it available if something goes wrong When you back up the settings they are saved as a file on your computer You can restore the device s settings from this file To back up settings 1 Click Backup Your browser extracts the configuration file from the extender 2 f you do not have your browser set up to save downloaded files automatically locate where you want to save the file 3 You can give the file a meaningful name at this time such as internet adapter cfg To restore settings 1 On the Backup Settings screen click Browse 2 Locate and select the previously saved backup file Extender Network Settings 22 Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT 3 Click Restore A screen displays letting you know that the device has been successfully restored to the previous settings The extender restarts This takes about 1 minute CAUTION Do not try to go online turn off the extender shut down the computer or do anything else to the extender until it finishes restarting 4 Close the message window To restore your settings from a saved configuration file enter the full path to the file on your computer or click Browse to browse to
23. nder WN2000RPT Technical Specifications Table 5 Technical Specifications Network protocol and Data and Routing Protocols TCP IP DHCP server and client DNS relay NAT standards compatibility many to one TFTP client VPN pass through IPSec PPTP Power adapter North America input 120V 60 Hz input All regions output 12 V DC 1A output 15W maximum Physical specifications e Dimensions 8 5 by 5 75 by 1 3 in 216 by 146 by 33 mm Weight 0 95 Ib 0 42 kg Environmental Operating temperature 32 to 140 F 0 to 40 C Operating humidity 90 maximum relative humidity noncondensing Electromagnetic emissions Meets requirements of FCC Part 15 Class B Interface Local 10BASE T 100 1000BASE Tx RJ 45 e USB 2 0 1 1 function e 802 11n g b Internet DOCSIS 3 0 Downward compatible with DOCSIS 2 0 1 1 and 1 0 Factory Settings and Technical Specifications 29 Compliance Notification Regulatory Compliance Information This section includes user requirements for operating this product in accordance with National laws for usage of radio spectrum and operation of radio devices Failure of the end user to comply with the applicable requirements may result in unlawful operation and adverse action against the end user by the applicable National regulatory authority Note This product s firmware limits operation to only the channels allowed in a particular Region or Country Therefore all options de
24. ng Started 10 Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT 4 Make sure that the correct network name is shown and then click Continue The following screens display The Smart Wizard is connecting the Extender to the existing network and setting up security on the Extender Thie Sree taban i i am This typically takes 2 minutes 5 Click OK and the following screen displays You are now one step away from completing the installation Your Extender network has been created Extender network Wireless network name SSID Millers EXT 5 Review Settings Security Type WPA2 PSK Passphrase pepper40 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 ta connect your PC to the Extender network Wireless Hetwork Connection 27 iw Tal OG Choose a wireless network Refresh network list Check an ini Ehre below connect bo a wireless network in range or bo get more information da Set up vredens network t9 88 EXT For home or small olio i Securty enabled wireless network 2 still My wireless devices are connected to the Extender network Selecting this checkbox activates the Continue button Continue At this point
25. ossible This device and its antenna s must not be co located or operation in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations This digital apparatus Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications Europe EU Declaration of Conformity with the above symbol indicates compliance with the Essential Requirements of the R amp TTE Directive of the European Union 1999 5 EC This equipment meets the following conformance standards e EN300 328 2 4Ghz EN301 489 17 EN301 893 5Ghz EN60950 1 e This device is 2 4 GHz wideband transmission system transceiver intended for use in all EU member states and EFTA countries except in France and Italy where restrictive use applies e In Italy the end user should apply for license at the national spectrum authorities in order to obtain authorization to use the device for setting up outdoor radio links and or for supplying public access to telecommunications and or network services e This device may not be used for setting up outdoor radio links in France and in some areas the RF output power may be limited to 10 mW EIRP in the frequency range of 2454 2483 5 MHz For detailed information contact the national spectrum authori
26. port either WPA or WPA2 you can enter the passphrase to join the extender s wireless network 4 Click Apply to save your settings 5 Use your wireless computer to connect to the extenders network with its new settings The Smart Wizard can guide you through this process 6 WPA WPA2 or WPA WPA2 Both WPA and WPA2 provide strong data security WPA with TKIP can be used on Windows systems with Service Pack 2 or later WPA2 with AES is a hardware implementation see your device documentation before implementing it gt To configure WPA or WPA2 in the extender 1 On the Wireless Setting screen select the radio button for the WPA or WPA2 option of your choice 2 The settings displayed on the screen depend on which security option you select For WPA PSK or WPA2 PSK enter the passphrase Click Apply to save your settings WEP WEP is a legacy wireless security setting NETGEAR recommends that you use WPA2 or WPA unless your legacy wireless equipment does not support those standards To set up 1 In the Wireless Settings screen in the Security Options section select the WEP radio button 2 Select the authentication type Automatic Open System or Shared Key The default is Open System Note The authentication is separate from the data encryption You can select authentication that requires a shared key but still leaves data transmissions unencrypted Security is stronger if you use both the Shared Key
27. r each port the screen displays the following Status The link status of the port TxPkts The number of packets transmitted on this port since reset or manual clear RxPkts The number of packets received on this port since reset or manual clear Collisions The number of collisions on this port since reset or manual clear Tx B s The current line utilization percentage of current bandwidth used on this port Rx B s The average line utilization for this port Up Time The time elapsed since the last power cycle or reset Poll Interval Specify the poll interval frequency If you change this value click Set Interval so that your change takes effect Extender Network Settings 21 Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Network Devices Select Maintenance gt Network Devices to display the following screen Setup Wizard Network Devices Add WP s Client IP Address MAC Address 192 168 1 254 64 0F 29 0C 8E 41 lt unkKnown P 192 168 1 66 BB8 AC BF AF BT D5 BMILLER PC Maintenance 192 168 1 81 19 TECHPUBS Backup Settings Set Pass Firmware Upgrade Advanced Back Up and Manage Extender Settings Select Maintenance Backup Settings to display this screen Setup Wizard Backup Settings Add WPS Client Save a Copy of Current Settings Setup Maintenance Restore Saved Setting from a File Status Browse Restore Revert to Factory Default Settings Setnm
28. rectly set up and working as it should The best performance is delivered when both the Link Rate LED e and the PC to Extender Connection LED e are green 26 Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT A workable performance is delivered when the Link Rate LED is amber GD and the PC to Extender Connection LED e is green If you cannot get a wireless connection working you can use an Ethernet cable to connect your computer to the extender See Connect a PC to the Extender with an Ethernet Cable on page 8 Joining Wireless Networks To join a wireless network you must know its network name also called the SSID so that you can select it If the network is secure you must know the passphrase or wireless key If the extender does not connect to the network that you chose the following message displays Connection was not established to the selected network If this happens it could be due to one of these reasons e The network name passphrase or key might have been typed incorrectly Click Cancel use the Smart Wizard to select the network from the list and retype the passphrase or key This is case sensitive PASSWORD25 is not the same as Password25 password25 See Use the Setup Wizard on page 10 e If the Smart Wizard does not find your wireless network it is not displayed in the Select Existing Network screen check to see if your wireless network is still up and running Make sure that the router is turned on If possi
29. rference in a residential installation This equipment uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following methods e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver e Connect the equipment into an electrical outlet on a circuit different from that which the radio receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help 30 Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT FCC Caution e Any changes modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation For product available in the USA market only channel 1 11 can be operated Selection of other channels is not p
30. scribed in this user s guide may not be available in your version of the product FCC Requirements for Operation in the United States FCC Information to User This product does not contain any user serviceable components and is to be used with approved antennas only Any product changes or modifications will invalidate all applicable regulatory certifications and approvals FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance of 20 cm between the radiator and your body This transmitter must not be co 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 Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions e This device may not cause harmful interference and e This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation FCC Radio Frequency Interference Warnings amp Instructions This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful inte
31. splays the NETGEAR Genie screens that step you through the setup process See the Universal WiFi Extender WN2000RPT Installation Guide for information about initial set up Tologin after initial set up 1 On your computer launch an Internet browser such as Mozilla Firefox or Microsoft Internet Explorer 2 n the address field of your browser enter http www mywifiext net You are prompted to enter a user name and password If you do not see the login prompt make sure to include http when you type http www mywifiext net in your browser 3 Type admin 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 23 e f your extender has an Internet connection the Firmware Upgrade screen displays see Upgrade the Firmware on page 24 and the software automatically checks for new firmware at the NETGEAR website The Status screen displays Menu selections are on the left The Status screen shows what the current settings are for the extender Logout N E T G R g n i e Firmware Version WN2000RPTv2 V1 1 0 12 Setup Wizard Status Add WPS Client Setup Maintenance Dr cer Backup Setting Set Password Firmware Upgrade Advanced Hardware Version Firmware Version GUI Language Version Connection Status to Existing Network Name SSID Connection Status Link Rate Extender IP Info MAC Ad
32. the file When you have located it click Restore to send the file to the extender The extender then reboots automatically gt erase the settings Under some circumstances for example if you have lost track of the changes that you made to the extender settings you might want to erase the configuration After an erase the extender returns to its factory settings see Factory Settings on page 28 To erase the configuration click the Erase button in the Backup Settings screen CAUTION Do not try to go online turn off the extender shut down the computer or do anything else to the extender until it finishes restarting Set the Password The user name to access the extender is admin and its default password is password NETGEAR strongly recommends that you set a more secure password From the extender menu at http www mywifiext net under the Maintenance heading select Set Password The following screen displays Setup Wizard Set Password Add WPS Client OM me Old Password Setup Set Password v Maintenance Repeat New Password Status Network Devices Backup Settings Firmware Upgrade Advanced Type the old password type the new password twice and then click Apply Extender Network Settings 23 Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Upgrade the Firmware Unless you changed the settings in the Firmware Upgrade screen previously the extender is set up to check for new firmware autom
33. ty in France For complete DoC visit the NETGEAR EU Declarations of Conformity website at http kb netgear com app answers detail a_id 11621 Table 6 EDOC in Languages of the European Community Language Statement 00000000000 Cesky Czech NETGEAR Inc t mto prohla uje Ze tento Radiolan je ve shode se z kladn mi po adavky a dal mi pr slu n mi ustanoven mi smernice 1999 5 ES Dansk Danish Undertegnede NETGEAR Inc erkl rer herved at f lgende udstyr Radiolan overholder de v sentlige krav og vrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999 5 Deutsch German Hiermit erkl rt NETGEAR Inc dass sich das Ger t Radiolan in Ubereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den brigen einschl gigen Bestimmungen der Richtlinie 1999 5 EG befindet Eesti Estonian K esolevaga kinnitab NETGEAR Inc seadme Radiolan vastavust direktiivi 1999 5 EU p hin uetele ja nimetatud direktiivist tulenevatele teistele asjakohastele s tetele Compliance Notification 31 Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Table 6 EDOC in Languages of the European Community Language Statement 000000000 English Hereby NETGEAR Inc declares that this Radiolan is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999 5 EC Espanol Spanish por medio de la presente NETGEAR Inc declara que el Radiolan cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o e
34. utton and a PIN displays 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 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 Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Extender Wireless Settings You can use the Wireless Settings screen to change the network name SSID for the 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 is open no wireless security is set up Note If you use a wireless computer to change the extender s wireless settings you will be disconnected when you click Apply To reconnect you must select the new network name that you created and enter the passphrase or wireless security key that you set up gt To change the wireless settings for the extender s network 1 2 Select Setup gt Wireless Settings to display the following screen Setup Wizard Wireless Settings Pe cancel My WN2000RPTV2 Wireless Network Setul s Name SSID Millers EXT
35. xigibles de la Directiva 1999 5 CE EAAnvikn Greek ME THN MAPOY2A NETGEAR Inc OTI Radiolan 2YMMOP ONETAI MPO2 OYZIOAEI2Z AMAITHZEIZ KAI AOINE2 2XETIKE2 AIATA EIl2 TH 1999 5 EK Francais French Par la presente NETGEAR Inc d clare que l appareil Radiolan est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999 5 CE Italiano Italian Con la presente NETGEAR Inc dichiara che questo Radiolan e conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999 5 CE Latviski Latvian Ar So NETGEAR Inc deklar ka Radiolan atbilst Direktivas 1999 5 EK butiskajam prasibam un citiem ar to saistitajiem noteikumiem Lietuviy Lithuanian Siuo NETGEAR Inc deklaruoja kad Sis Radiolan atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir kitas 1999 5 EB Direktyvos nuostatas Nederlands Dutch Hierbij verklaart NETGEAR Inc dat het toestel Radiolan in overeenstemming is met de essenti le eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999 5 EG Malti Maltese Hawnhekk NETGEAR Inc jiddikjara li dan Radiolan jikkonforma mal htigijiet essenzjali provvedimenti ohrajn relevanti li hemm fid Dirrettiva 1999 5 EC Magyar Hungarian Alulirott NETGEAR Inc nyilatkozom hogy a Radiolan megfelel a vonatkozo alapvet k vetelm nyeknek s az 1999 5 EC iranyelv egy b el ir sainak Polski Polish Niniejszym NETGEAR
36. zard keeps asking me for my passphrase and am sure I ve entered the correct passphrase What can do It is very likely that the extender is placed at the borderline of the range covered by the router See Positioning Your Extender on page 7 I got an error message in the Review Settings screen in the Smart Wizard What should do Make sure that your computer is connected to the extender by using the SSID and the passphrase that you have just set up and clicking the Refresh button in your browser This will return you to the Smart Wizard I connected to NETGEAR EXT and launched a browser but why can t see the Smart Wizard First make sure that your computer is set up to use DHCP click the link to the online document Preparing Your Network in Appendix B Second make sure the PC to Extender Connection LED is green Finally relaunch the browser and enter www mywifiext net Check to make sure that your computer has an IP address in the IP Address screen see Extender IP Address Setup on page 18 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 Extender on page 9 If your browser displays an error page make sure that you include http when you type this URL in the address field of your Internet browser If you leave it out you might not be able to connect The extender LEDs can help you tell if the extender is cor
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