Netgear WN2000RPTv1 User Guide
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1. 4 How the Range Extender Works 5 When to Use Your Range 5 Positioning Your Range Extender 6 Connect a PC to the Extender with an Ethernet Cable 7 Log In to the Range 8 Use the Smart Wizard to Set Up the Range Extender 9 Chapter 2 Range Extender Network Settings Connect the Range Extender to an Existing Network 11 Use WPS to Add a PC to the Range Extender s Wireless Network 12 Range Extender Wireless 5 13 oeng Up WEP cTTTTR 14 Setting Up WPA WPA2 or WPA 2 15 Range Extender IP Address 15 EE LE ee EE Lr 16 Show 18 Network 19 Back Up and Manage Range Extender Settings 19 Backing Up Seftings RE ar dirae 19 Restoring Settings 19 Erasing the Sells 522 3x94 ocd dE ded mdr ad do hiiia 20 Set the 5 20 Upgrade the Firmware 212. 2 From the range extender menu at http www mywifiext net under the Setup heading select Wireless Settings to display the following screen Wireless Settings My WN2000RPT Wireless Network Name SSID NETGEAR EXT Region Security Options None O WEP O WPA PSK TKIP O WPA2 PSK AES O WPA PSK TKIP WPA2 PSK AES 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 Chapter 2 Range Extender Network Settings 13 Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT 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 e WPA PSK TKIP
3. WPA2 PASK AES When using wireless computers or devices that support 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 extender s network with its new settings The Smart Wizard can guide you through this process Setting Up WEP 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 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 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 Passphrase 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 range extender Note Not all
4. Universal WiFi Range e Extender WN2000RPT User Manual Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT 02010 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 or get support online visit us at http support netgear com Phone US amp Canada only 1 888 NETGEAR Phone Other Countries See Support information card Trademarks NETGEAR the NETGEAR logo ReadyNAS ProSafe Smart Wizard Auto Uplink X RAID2 and NeoTV are trademarks or registered trademarks of NETGEAR Inc Microsoft Windows Windows NT and Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Other brand and product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders 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 circuit layout s described herein Table of Contents Chapter 1 Getting Started FIDELES 4
5. 12 90 Address 192 168 1 107 DHCP Client ON IP Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Gateway IP Address 192 168 1 1 Domain Name Server 192 168 0 1 Extender Wireless Setting Name SSID CoffeeSociety_EXT Region United States Channel 1 p 5 s Wireless AP ON Broadcast Name ON Wi Fi Protected Setup Configured This screen shows the current settings and the status of your range extender e 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 18 e The following table describes the fields in the Status screen Table 1 Status Settings Fed Description 000 The hardware version of the range extender Firmware Version The current firmware version of the range extender If you upgrade the firmware this field changes GUI Language Version The language version running on the range extender If you upgrade the firmware this field changes Connection Status to Name SSID Your range extender is set up to connect to this SSID Existing Network also 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 16 Chapter2 Range Extender Network Settings Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Table 1 Status Settings Continued pa rese Ext
6. Advanced Wireless 5 21 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Sman Wizard FAQS P deh 23 Connecting to http www mywifiext net 23 Joining Wireless lt 24 Appendix A Factory Settings and Technical Specifications Factory 5 25 Technical 5 lt 26 Appendix B Related Documents Appendix C Compliance Notification Contents 3 Getting Started Front Panel Front View LEDs and Button Link o The wireless connection between the range extender 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 Extender Status The range extender is powered on The range extender is connected to a PC The WPS button allows you to connect your computer to the extender using Push N Connect dece D ITI hon is n llam ig te coral Hen Fe Designed by NETGEAR in California 1 imu dets may nat cores haft inierferenea ond 1 plyndrer iar Sumo b including interference thot may couse codanirad ge ID FPY308200083 Power Ethernet er On Off F pfe ifiext n i S gegen I clan Restore 4 104 POWER Settings y SECURITY FIN N E fG E A
7. R Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2 IO0RPT pan Se IC 4054A 08200063 Factory Power Power On Off button 4 Ethernet ports Figure 1 Rear panel Chapter 1 Getting Started 4 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 network that is up and running When the range 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 range extender acts as an access point for computers The range extender has its own wireless network called NETGEAR_EXT that wireless computers can join In its role as an access point the range extender performs tasks that wireless routers do such as broadcasting its network name SSID The range extender must do each of these jobs so that both ends of the bridge are in place TG Extender Computer Router outside the router s range ME 422 gt m WA Router The Extender is halfway between the router and the computer Figure 2 Range Extender in a home When to Use Your Range Extender NETGEAR recommends that you connect to the range extender only when your home network connection is poor Because data traffic
8. Settings Under some circumstances for example if you have lost track of the changes that you made to the range extender settings you might want to erase the configuration After an erase the range extender returns to its factory settings see Factory Settings on page 25 To erase the configuration click the Erase button in the Backup Settings screen CAUTION Do not try to go online turn off the range extender shut down the computer or 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 under the Maintenance heading select Set Password The following screen displays Set Password Old Password Set Password Repeat New Password Type the old password type the new password twice and then click Apply 20 Chapter 2 Range Extender Network Settings 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 Version Upon Login check box To check for firmware and upgrade if it is available 1 From the range extender men
9. 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 interference 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 metho
10. menu at http www mywifiext net under the Maintenance heading select IP Address The IP Address screen shows whether the range 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 range extender connects to its wireless network Most networks are set up so that the router automatically does this 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 IP address for the gateway Primary DNS The primary domain name server DNS Secondary DNS The secondary domain name server DNS Chapter 2 Range Extender Network Settings 15 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 Status Hardware Version WN2000RFT Firmware Version V1 0 0 2N GUI Language Version V1 0 0 5 Connection Status to Existing Network Name SSID CoffeeSociety Connection Status Connected Link Rate 54 Mbps Extender IP Info MAC Address 30 46 9
11. relevante krav i direktiv 1999 5 EF Deutsch German Hiermit erkl rt NETGEAR Inc dass sich das Ger t Radiolan in Ubereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den ubrigen einschlagigen Bestimmungen der Richtlinie 1999 5 EG befindet Eesti Estonian Kaesolevaga kinnitab NETGEAR Inc seadme Radiolan vastavust direktiivi 1999 5 EU p hin uetele ja nimetatud direktiivist tulenevatele teistele asjakohastele s tetele Appendix C Compliance Notification 29 Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Table 3 EDOC in Languages of the European Community Language Statemem __ ________________ 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 exigibles de la Directiva 1999 5 CE EAAnvikn Greek ME THN MAPOY2ZA NETGEAR Inc AHAONEI OTI Radiolan 2YMMOP ONETAI MPO2 TI OYZIOAEI2Z ANAITHZEIS KAI TIZ AOITIEZ ZXETIKEZ AIATA EIl2 TH 1999 5 EK Francais French Par la pr sente 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 conforme ai requisiti essenzi
12. screen in the Smart Wizard What should I do Make sure that your computer is connected to the range 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 3 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 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 e For help with passwords see Log In to the Range Extender on page 8 e f 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 e 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 dH and the PC to Extender Connection LED are green Chapter 3 Troubleshooting 23 Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Aworkable performanc
13. traffic building materials and construction and network overhead lower actual data throughput rate Appendix A Factory Settings and Technical Specifications 25 Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Technical Specifications 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 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 26 Appendix A Factory Settings and Technical Specifications Related Documents This appendix provides links to reference documents you can use to gain a more complete understanding of the technologies used in your NETGEAR product Document Link Using Microsoft Vista and htto documentation netgear com reference enu winzerocfg index htm Windows XP to Manage Wireless Network Connections Netwo
14. ali 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 u ma provvedimenti ohrajn relevanti li hemm fid Dirrettiva 1999 5 EC Magyar Hungarian Alulirott NETGEAR Inc nyilatkozom hogy Radiolan megfelel a vonatkozo alapvet k vetelm nyeknek s az 1999 5 EC iranyelv egy b el ir sainak Polski Polish Niniejszym NETGEAR Inc o wiadcza ze Radiolan jest zgodny z 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 e 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 po iadavky a v et
15. bol 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 a 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 In Italy the end user should apply for a 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 authority in France For complete DoC visit the NETGEAR EU Declarations of Conformity website at htto kb netgear com app answers detail a_id 11621 Table 3 EDOC in Languages of the European Community Language Statememt 0000000000000 Cesky Czech NETGEAR Inc t mto prohla uje Ze tento Radiolan je ve shode se z kladn mi pozadavky a dalsimi prislusnymi ustanovenimi smernice 1999 5 ES Dansk Danish Undertegnede NETGEAR Inc erkl rer herved at f lgende udstyr Radiolan overholder de v sentlige krav og vrige
16. button Push Button recommended Either click the button or press the button on the front of the range extender e PIN Number Select the radio button and a PIN displays WPS The range 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 range extender The first time you add a WPS client WPS automatically sets the range 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 12 Chapter 2 Range Extender Network Settings 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 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 To change the wireless settings for the extender s network 1
17. ckup Settings MAC Address 30 46 9 12 90 Lo IP Address 192 168 1 107 Firmware Upgrade DHCP Client ON IP Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Wireless Settings Gateway IP Address 192 168 1 1 Domain Name Server 192 168 0 1 Knowledge Base Extender Wireless Setting Documentation Name SSID CoffeeSociety EXT Region United States Channel 1 p 5 s Wireless AP ON Broadcast Name ON Wi Fi Protected Setup Configured Chapter 1 Getting Started Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Use the 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 WN2000HPT Installation Guide included in the package explains how to install your range extender During installation when you launch your Internet browser the Smart Wizard automatically displays After installation to use the Smart Wizard again 1 Log in to the range extender Note Once you begin using the Smart Wizard you must complete all of its steps before you can exit 2 From the menu select Setup Wizard The following screen displays Please select the name of your existing network fatus 1 Select Existing Network 7 Ap ply Securit 4 Manually input my wireless 5510 This is the same Smart Wizard that displays during installation as describe
18. computer If the Link Rate LED is green or amber and the PC to Extender Connection LED is green the range extender is working as expected To improve the Link Rate LED from red or amber to green e you successfully connect to the range 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 range extender to a router e Ifthe Link Rate LED is red or the Smart Wizard cannot connect the range extender to a router move the range extender closer to the router or to a different spot where it provides a better line of sight As you move the range 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 range extender as you move it to a different location If you do from the new location power up the range extender and continue to check the LEDs Once the LEDs show that the range extender is in a good location open a browser and go to hito www mywifiext net to continue the setup process 6 Chapter 1 Getting Started Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Connect a PC to the Extender with an Ethernet Cable Usually you connect to the range extender wirelessly but you can use its LAN ports to connect wired devices such as Etherne
19. d in the installation guide 3 Either select a network from the list or select the Manually input my wireless SSID radio button and type the SSID Chapter 1 Getting Started 9 Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT 4 Enter the passphrase for your wireless network and click Continue The next screen displays Connection Status Please enter the settings for the Extender network HA Name SSID v Use the same security and passphrase as those for the existing network 3 Configure Extender 5 Make sure that the correct network name is shown and then click Continue The following screen displays Connection Smart Wizard is connecting the Extender to the existing network and setting up security on the Extender This typically takes 2 minutes 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 4 Finalize Settings 5 Review Settings 7 Click Finish e f you are done making changes disconnect your range extender from your computer and reconnect it to the device on which you want to use it e f you want to make more changes make the appropriate menu selections 10 Chapter1 Getting Started Range Extender Network Settings To change settings connect the range extender to your computer and use you
20. ds 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 e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Appendix C Compliance Notification 28 Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT FCC Caution e Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment e 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 e For product available in the USA market only channel 1 11 can be operated Selection of other channels is not possible e 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 Marking with the above sym
21. e is delivered when the Link Rate LED is amber Qm and the PC to Extender Connection LED is green If you cannot get a wireless connection working you can use an Ethernet cable to connect your computer to the range extender See Connect a PC to the Extender with an Ethernet Cable on page 7 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 range 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 or password25 See Use the Smart Wizard to Set Up the Range Extender on page 9 e fthe 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 possible move the range extender closer to the router and click Try Again e If the range extender WLAN LED is red this indicates a poor wireless connection The best connection is established when
22. ender PC Info MAG Address The physical address of the range extender as seen from the local area network LAN IP Address The IP address of the range 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 range 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 Chapter 2 Range Extender Network Settings 17 18 Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Show Statistics On the Device Status screen click Show Statistics to display the following screen http www mywifiext net cqi binfshow statistic html System Up Time 00 25 51 Port Status TxPkts RxPkts Collisions Tx B s Rx Up Time LAN 1 Link down EIE 00 00 00 LAN 2 Link down BE 00 00 11568 8844 7901 LAN 3 Link down Eu 00 00 LAN 4 HELER 100M F ull HELER 03 00 WLAN 300M 00 03 04 03 04 Poll Interval 5 secs Table 2 Show Statistics Fields Field Field Description LAN or WLAN Port The statistics for the LAN local and wireless LAN WLAN ports For each uas me the screen displays the following Ses The link status of the port TxPkts The n
23. ky pr slu n ustanovenia Smernice 1999 5 ES Slovensky Slovak 30 Appendix C Compliance Notification Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Table 3 EDOC in Languages of the European Community Language Suomi Finnish NETGEAR Inc vakuuttaa t ten ett Radiolan tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999 5 EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sit koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen Svenska Swedish H rmed intygar NETGEAR Inc att denna Radiolan st r I verensst mmelse med de v sentliga egenskapskrav och vriga relevanta best mmelser som framg r av direktiv 1999 5 EG slenska Icelandic H r me l sir NETGEAR Inc yfir pvi a Radiolan er i samr mi vi grunnkr fur 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 Reduction Table The table below shows the recommended minimum distance between NETGEAR equipment and household appliances to reduce interference in feet and meters Table 4 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 Appendix C Compliance Notification 31
24. r 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 the range extender to your home network 1 From the range extender menu at http www mywifiext net under the Setup heading select Connect to an Existing Network The range extender scans for wireless networks and displays a list Detecting the wireless networks in your neighborhood This typically takes 1 minute Please select the name of your existing network SSID Channel Signal Security CoffeeSociety 1 100 OFF SCCL Unfiltered 1 16 OFF Manually input my wireless SSID If your wireless network is not on the list and it is up and running see Positioning Your Range Extender on page 6 for suggestions 2 Click the radio button to select your network from the list and click Continue The next screen displays 3 Enter your network s passphrase or key and click Continue The range extender joins your wireless network Please enter the security passphrase associated with your existing network Name SSID Security ed meer mnm Security Options WPA PSK WPA2 PSK 8 B3 characters or 84 hexdigits If you have Access Control List amp CL enabled in your router Please make sure you have added this device MAC address into yo
25. rking Basics htto documentation netgear com reference enu tcpip index htm Wireless Networking Basics htto documentation netgear com reference enu wireless index htm Preparing Your Network htto documentation netgear com reference enu wsdhcp index htm Glossary htto documentation netgear com reference enu glossary index htm Appendix B Related Documents 27 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 described 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
26. routed through the range extender is inherently slower than traffic routed directly from the network the computer should stay on the network if the connection is good enough NETGEAR recommends that you connect through the range extender network only when the computer is in a dead zone where connection from the network is very poor or non existent Chapter 1 Getting Started 5 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 e The best performance is delivered when both the Link Rate LED ED and the PC to Extender Connection LED green e A workable performance is delivered when the Link Rate LED is amber gy and the PC to Extender Connection LED is green Positioning Your Range Extender The ideal location to place the range 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 range extender and the wireless router and also a clear line of sight between the range extender and the computer you are using If this straight path is blocked by a thick wall or other materials move the range 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 range extender elsewhere move the range extender closer to the
27. s to view or change the extender s settings 1 2 8 On your computer launch an Internet browser such as Mozilla Firefox or Microsoft Internet Explorer In the address field of your browser enter http www mywifiext net You are prompted to enter a user name and password Authentication Required 2 A username and password are being requested by http www mywifiext net The site says WHZOOORPT NETGEAR Password If you do not see the log in prompt make sure to include hittp when you type http www mywifiext net in your browser 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 20 e f your range extender has an Internet connection the Firmware Upgrade screen displays see Upgrade the Firmware on page 21 and the software automatically checks for new firmware at the NETGEAR website e The Status screen displays with the menu on the left This screen shows what the current settings are for the range extender Menu Setup Wizard Status Status screen Add WPS Client Hardware Version VWN2000RFT Connect to Existing Firmware Version V1 0 0 2NA Network GUI Language Version V1 0 0 5 Wireless Settings C i i IP Address Setup Connection Status to Existing Network Name SSID CoffeeSociety Connection Status Connected Status Link Rate 54 Mbps Network Devices Extender IP Info Ba
28. t enabled gaming consoles printers or PCSs 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 that came in the package 1 Connect your computer to the range extender with an Ethernet cable oat on nd ENN 2 Figure 4 Using an Ethernet cable to connect the range extender to PC 2 Connect the range extender power adapter and plug it into an electrical outlet AN CAUTION Do not use Ethernet cable to connect the range extender to a router If you do so the range 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 range 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 range extender and the computer and that the range extender LAN LED is on If the LED is not lit reconnect the Ethernet cable and relaunch your Internet browser Chapter 1 Getting Started 7 Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Log In to the Range Extender You can log in to the range extender to use the Smart Wizard or to use the menu selection
29. there is a clear line of sight between the range extender and the router you are connecting to Make sure that there are no physical obstacles between the range extender and the router and try to move the range extender closer to the router 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 the Smart Wizard starts again see Use the Smart Wizard to Set Up the Range Extender on page 9 If you click Exit the Status screen displays with menu selections on the left see Log In to the Range Extender on page 8 24 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Factory Settings and Technical Specifications 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 Enabled Wireless Network Name SSID NETGEAR EXT Security Disabled Transmission speed Auto Country Region United States varies by region Operating mode 802 11n 802 119 802 11b Up to 300 Mbps 1 Maximum wireless signal rate IEEE Standard 802 11 Actual throughput will vary Network conditions and environmental factors including volume of network
30. tup Access List You can view or 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 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 22 Chapter2 Range Extender Network Settings Troubleshooting Smart Wizard FAQs 1 When I connect to the network Smart Wizard keeps asking me for my passphrase and am sure I ve entered the correct passphrase What can I do It is very likely that the range extender is placed at the borderline of the range covered by the router See Positioning Your Range Extender on page 6 2 got an error message in the Review Settings
31. u at http www mywifiext net under the Maintenance heading select Firmware Upgrade The following screen displays Firmware Upgrade Check for New Version from the Internet Check for New Version Upon Log in Locate and select the upgrade file from your hard disk Browse Click Check to see if new firmware is available If it is follow the onscreen prompts to download it onto your computer Use the Browse field to locate and select the new firmware Click Upload to install the new firmware on your range extender A N CAUTION Once you start the firmware upgrade do not try to go online turn off the range extender shut down the computer or do anything else to the range extender until it finishes restarting Advanced Wireless Settings The range extender is already configured with the optimum settings Do not alter these settings unless directed by NETGEAR support Incorrect settings might disable the range extender unexpectedly Chapter 2 Range Extender Network Settings 21 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 Advanced Wireless Settings Enable Wireless Access Point Enable SSID Broadcast WPS Settings Device s PIN 10167748 Disable Device s PIN Keep Existing Wireless Settings Wireless Card Access List Se
32. umber of packets transmitted on this port since reset or manual clear 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 The current line utilization percentage of current bandwidth used on this port The average line utilization for this port 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 Chapter2 Range Extender Network Settings 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 Network Devices IP Address MAC Address Device Mame 1 19216811 00 14 BFEB1B C1 unknown 2 192 168 1 103 00 08 9B BAEG 87 unknown 3 192 168 1 109 00 1 68 60 8 19 BDUVALL CONTRAC Back Up and Manage Range Extender Settings From the range extender menu at http www mywifiext net under the Maintenance heading select Backup Settings to display this Backup Settings Save a Copy of Current Settings screen The Backup and Restore options in the Backup Restore Saved Setting from a File Settings screen let you save and retrieve a file containing your range extender s configuration settings Once you have your range e
33. ur router s Access Control List ACL This device MAC address is 30 46 9A 12 CC 90 NETGEAR PassPhrase i Chapter 2 Range Extender Network Settings 11 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 enter a PIN to connect WPS supports WPA and WPA2 wireless security If your range extender network is open no wireless security is set then connecting with WPS automatically sets WPA2 WPA wireless security on the range extender network Note You cannot use the Push N Connect WPS button to connect the range extender to your wireless network The WPS button on the range extender can be used only to connect a computer to the range 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 From the range extender menu at http www mywifiext net under the Setup heading select Add WPS Client The following screen displays Add WPS Client Select a setup method Push Button recommended You can either press the Push Button physically on the Wireless Extender or press the Button below soft Push Button O PIN Number 2 Select a radio
34. 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 14 Chapter 2 Range Extender Network Settings 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 af 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 Apply to save your settings Setting Up 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 To configure WPA or WPA2 in the range 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 Range Extender IP Address Setup From the range extender
35. xtender working correctly you should back up the nesen Jay Erase 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 Backing Up Settings 1 Click Backup Your browser extracts the configuration file from the range extender 2 If 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 Restoring Settings 1 On the Backup Settings screen click Browse 2 Locate and select the previously saved backup file 3 Click Restore A screen displays letting you Know that the device has been successfully restored to the previous settings The range extender restarts This takes about 1 minute Chapter 2 Range Extender Network Settings 19 Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT CAUTION Do not try to go online turn off the range extender shut down the computer or do anything else to the range 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 the file When you have located it click Restore to send the file to the range extender The range extender then reboots automatically Erasing the
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