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1. 0 eee eee eee eee ees 64 You Cannot Join a WiFi Network and Receive an Error Message 65 Improve the Connection Between the Extender and the WiFi Router 66 Appendix A Factory Settings and Technical Specifications Factory Default Settings sci 0ccs2icr2dciqons od diiesadeneeeasesagacscss 68 Technical and Environmental Specifications 0 cece ee eee 69 Overview This user manual is for the NETGEAR N300 WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT which is referred to as the extender This chapter covers the following topics Unpack Your Extender Front Panel LEDs and Button Rear Panel Ports Buttons and Connector When to Use Your Extender How the Extender Works Note For more information about the topics covered in this manual visit the support website at support netgear com Note Firmware updates with new features and bug fixes are made available from time to time on downloadcenter netgear com Some products can regularly check the site and download new firmware or you can check for and download new firmware manually If the features or behavior of your product do not match what is described in this guide you might need to update your firmware Note In this manual the terms wireless and WiFi are interchangeable N300 WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Unpack Your Extender Your box contains the following items e N300 WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT e Power adapter e Installation g
2. NETGEAR recommends that you keep the Keep Existing Wireless Settings check box selected 6 Click the Apply button Your changes are saved Manage a WiFi Access List By default any WiFi device that is configured with the correct network name SSID can access the WiFi network of the extender For increased security you can restrict access to the WiFi network of the extender to allow only specific WiFi devices based on their MAC addresses Devices that are not on the access list cannot join the WiFi network of the extender Each network device has a MAC address which is a unique 12 character physical address containing the hexadecimal characters 0 9 a f or A F only and separated by colons for Manage the Extender Network and Security Settings 42 N300 WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT example 00 09 AB CD EF 01 Typically the MAC address is on the label of the WiFi device If you do not have access to the label you can display the MAC address using the network configuration utilities of the computer You might also find the MAC addresses on the Network Devices screen see View the Wired and WiFi Network Devices on page 61 A CAUTION If you use a WiFi device to set up the access list add your WiFi device to the access list Otherwise you are disconnected when you click the Apply button To avoid this situation use a computer with a wired connection to access the extender Set Up and Enable the Access List Befor
3. 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 If you do not see the login prompt make sure to include hitp when you type http www mywifiext net in your browser Type admin for the user name and type your password If you have not yet personalized your password type password for the password Select Add WPS Client The screen displays a description of the WPS method Click the Next button On the screen that displays the Push Button recommended radio button is selected by default Select the PIN Number radio button Add WPS Client Select a setup method Push Button recommended Setup PIN Number gt Maintenance If your Adapter supports WPS please click on Generate a client Security Pin to input on the AP Router Gateway and put the generated client PIN number here Advanced Enter Client s PIN Continue In the Enter Client s PIN field enter the PIN number of the WiFi device Click the Continue button For four minutes the extender attempts to find the WiFi device that is the client that you want to join the extender s WiFi network Within four minutes go to the WiFi device and use its WPS software to join the network without entering a password Manage the Extender Network and Security Settings
4. 1 On your computer launch an Internet browser such as Mozilla Firefox or Microsoft Internet Explorer 2 Inthe 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 and type your password If you have not yet personalized your password type password for the password 4 Select extender Maintenance gt Backup Settings Add WPS Client Save a Copy of Current Settings gt Setup y Maintenance Restore Saved Setting from a File Browse No file selected Status Backup Settings Revert to Factory Default Settings Backup Settings Set Password Network Devices Firmware Upgrade gt Advanced 5 Click the Browse button 6 Locate and select the previously saved backup file By default the name of the backup file is NETGEAR_WN2000RPTv2 cfg AN CAUTION After you click the Restore button 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 7 Click the Restore button A confirmation pop up screen displays 8 Confirm your decision The extender restarts This process takes about one minute Maintain and Monitor the Extender 54 N300 WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Return the Extender to Its
5. 255 255 255 0 192 168 100 1 192 168 100 1 Extender Wireless Setting Name SSID Region Channel Wireless AP Broadcast Name Wi Fi Protected Setup Help Center Help amp Support Documentation Online Support Extender FAQ SimplePresenceNetwor_EXT United States 6 ON ON Configured N ShowHide Help Center Silisia Enter Search Item Lefe For more information about the Status screen see View the Status and Traffic Statistics of the Extender on page 58 To change your language select a language from the menu in the top right of the screen By default the language selection is Auto which means that the extender uses the language that it detects from the browser that you use Change 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 gt To change the password for the extender 1 2 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 If you do not see the login prompt make sure to include http when you type http www mywifiext net in your browser 27 Manage the Extender Network and Security Settings N300 WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Type admin for the user name and password for the password If
6. AN CAUTION NETGEAR recommends that you change the IP address of the extender only if you are technically experienced or have a technically experienced person to help you Incorrect configuration can prevent you from connecting to the extender and might require you to reset the extender to factory default settings gt To change the IP address of the extender to a static IP address 1 On your computer launch an Internet browser such as Mozilla Firefox or Microsoft Internet Explorer 2 Inthe 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 and type your password If you have not yet personalized your password type password for the password 4 Select Setup gt IP Address Setup Manage the Extender Network and Security Settings 40 8 N300 WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Add WPS Client Get IP Address Dynamically From Router v Setu p O Use Static IP Address Connect to Existing Network IP Address Wireless Settings IP Subnet Mask IP Address Setup ED cstewayte Adcress gt Maintenance Primary DNS Advanced Select the Use Static IP Address radio button Specify the static IP address settings IP Address The static IP address to be assigned to the extender e IP Subnet Mask Th
7. WPA2 security To configure WPA WPA2 or WPA WPA2 in the extender 1 2 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 If you do not see the login prompt make sure to include http when you type http www mywifiext net in your browser Type admin for the user name and type your password If you have not yet personalized your password type password for the password Select Setup gt Wireless Settings Add WPS Client E E eet My WN2000RPTv2 Wireless Network Name SSID Millers_EXT y Setup Connect to Existing Network IP Address Setup Region Europe Security Options O None Owep O WPA PSK TKIP WPA2 PSK AES O WPA PSK WPA2 PSK Maintenance gt Advanced Security Options WPA2 PSK PassPhrase I 8 63 characters or 64 hexdigits In the Security Options section select the WPA PSK TKIP WPA2 PSK AES or WPA PSK WPA2 PSK radio button In the PassPhrase field enter the passphrase Click the Apply button Your settings are saved If you are disconnected reconnect your WiFi device to the extender s network with its new settings The Setup Wizard can guide you through this process For more information see Run the Setup Wizard Again After Initial Setup on page 47 Manage the Extender Network and S
8. field enter the name of the WiFi network to which you want to connect the extender From the Security menu select the security settings for the WiFi network The screen adjusts Enter the passphrase or key for the WiFi network and click the Continue button Use the default extension name or in the 2 4GHz Network Name SSID field enter a new network name for your extender WiFi network Add WPS Client Enter the settings for the Extender network 2 4GHz Network Name SSID TotalCoverage_EXT Muse the same security mode and password as those for the existing network IP Address Setup gt Maintenance gt Advanced To specify security settings for the extender WiFi network that are different from the WiFi network of the WiFi router clear the check box The screen adjusts and lets you select security settings For more information about WiFi security options see Manage the Extender WiFi Settings on page 36 Click the Continue button Wait about two minutes while the extender creates the WiFi network Manage the Extender Network and Security Settings 32 N300 WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Add WPS Client Extender Information y Setup Your Extender network has been created Connect to Existing Extender network 2 4GHz bign Network Wireless network name SSID TotalCoverage_EXT Wireless Settings Security Type WPRA2 PSK AES I IP Address Setu Passphrase SFE1597 afkalz gt Mai nce Maintena Wireless
9. have difficulty establishing a WiFi connection to the extender Get Started 11 N300 WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Connect the Extender with WPS to a WiFi Network The easiest way to connect the extender to a WiFi network is by using Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS For this method to be successful your WiFi router must support WPS If your WiFi router does not support WPS see one of the following sections e Access the Extender over WiFi and Use the Setup Wizard on page 14 e Access the Extender over Ethernet and Use the Setup Wizard on page 19 WPS lets you join a secure WiFi network without typing the network name and password The WPS button is a physical button on the front panel of the extender For more information about the WPS button and LED of the extender see Front Panel LEDs and Button on page 6 Your WiFi router might have a physical WPS button a software WPS button or both WPS does not support WEP network security If you are using WEP security follow the instructions in Access the Extender over WiFi and Use the Setup Wizard on page 14 gt To connect the extender with WPS to a WiFi router 1 Place the extender close to the WiFi router Note Inalater step in this procedure after you have established a connection to the WiFi router you can place the extender at its permanent location 2 Plug the extender into an electrical outlet 3 If necessary press the Power button The Status LED lights green You a
10. Factory Default 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 and reset it to factory default settings To reset the extender to factory default settings you can use either the Restore Factory Settings button on the rear panel or the Erase function However if you have lost the password to access the extender you must use the Restore Factory Settings button For a list of factory default settings see Factory Default Settings on page 68 Use the Factory Reset Button CAUTION This process erases any settings that you have configured in the extender gt To reset the extender to factory default settings 1 Insert a straightened paper clip into the hole of the Restore Factory Settings button O and hold it for about seven seconds 2 Release the button The extender resets and restarts This process takes about one minute Erase the Extender Configuration Settings CAUTION This process erases any settings that you have configured in the extender gt To erase the extender s settings 1 On your computer launch an Internet browser such as Mozilla Firefox or Microsoft Internet Explorer 2 In 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 hitp when you type http ww
11. WiFi network of the extender Blinking Green A WPS connection is in progress o eee Off WiFi security is not enabled for the WiFi network of the extender Overview 7 N300 WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Rear Panel Ports Buttons and Connector The following figure shows the ports buttons and connector on the rear panel of the extender The rear panel also shows the default access information MAC address and serial number of the extender Restore Factory Settings button Ethernet LAN ports Power connector On Off button Figure 2 Rear panel When to Use Your Extender NETGEAR recommends that you connect to the extender only when your existing home network connection is poor Data traffic routed through the extender is inherently slower than traffic routed directly from the network NETGEAR recommends that you connect through the extender network only when the WiFi device is in a dead zone where connection from the existing network is poor or nonexistent Overview 8 N300 WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT How the Extender Works The extender works like a bridge between a WiFi router or a WiFi access point and a WiFi device outside the range of the WiFi router The extender has two main jobs 1 The extender connects to a WiFi network When the extender connects over WiFi to an existing network it functions as a network client similar to how a WiFi device connects
12. but some older WiFi devices do not detect WPA2 Enter a passphrase To join the extender s WiFi network a user must enter the passphrase For more information see Configure WPA WPA2 or WPA WPA2 on page 38 e WPA PSK TKIP WPA2 PASK AES When your network includes WiFi devices that support either WPA or WPA2 select WPA PSK TKIP WPA2 PASK AES security Enter a passphrase To join the extender s WiFi network a user must enter the passphrase For more information see Configure WPA WPA2 or WPA WPA2 on page 38 AN CAUTION If you use a WiFi device to change the extender s WiFi settings you are disconnected when you click the Apply button To reconnect you must select the new network name that you created and enter the passphrase or WiFi security key that you set up 8 Click the Apply button Your settings are saved 9 If you are disconnected reconnect your WiFi device to the extender s network with its new settings The Setup Wizard can guide you through this process For more information see Run the Setup Wizard Again After Initial Setup on page 47 Manage the Extender Network and Security Settings 37 N300 WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Configure WPA WPA2 or WPA WPA2 Both WPA and WPA2 provide strong data security WPA2 with AES is a hardware implementation If you want to use WPA2 security make sure that all devices in your WiFi network support WPA2 security If you are not sure use WPA
13. do not see the login prompt make sure to include http when you type http www mywifiext net in your browser Type admin for the user name and type your password Manage the Extender Network and Security Settings 46 N300 WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT If you have not yet personalized your password type password for the password 4 Select Advanced gt Wireless Settings Tate Cian CECI Gm M Enable Wireless Access Point M Enable SSID Broadcast gt Setup gt Maintenance WPS Settings v Advanced M keep Existing Wireless Settings Wireless Card Access List EGT ILI Bis Click the Setup Access List button CI Turn Access Control On Device Name Mac Address gt Maintenance O IPphone A2 33 BA72 11 AD gt Setup v Advanced CEED Ca Select the radio button to the left of the device that you want to remove Click the Delete button The device is removed from the Wireless Card Access List Run the Setup Wizard Again After Initial Setup There might be situations in which you want to run the Setup Wizard again after the initial setup gt Torun the Setup Wizard again 1 2 3 4 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 If you do not see the login prompt make sure to include hitp when you type http www
14. green Finally relaunch the browser and enter www mywifiext net Question have enabled a WiFi MAC filter WiFi access control or ACL on my WiFi router What should do when installing the extender Answer When the WiFi device connects through the extender to your router the MAC address of the WiFi device shown on the router is translated to another MAC address If your router s MAC filter is enabled the WiFi device connects to the extender but cannot get an IP address from the extender and cannot access the Internet To allow the WiFi device to receive an IP address from the extender and access the Internet you must provide the translated MAC address to the router To get the translated MAC address a Disable the MAC filter on your router b Turn on the extender and connect all of your WiFi devices to the extender c Make sure that the Link Rate LED remains lit FAQs and Troubleshooting 63 N300 WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT d Log in to the router and check the attached devices on the Attached Devices or similar screen e Add any MAC addresses that begin with 02 0F B5 to your router s MAC filter table 7 Question My router security is WEP and entered the wrong passphrase or security key on the extender cannot access the extender anymore What can do Answer The extender cannot detect whether the WEP passphrase is correct If you entered the wrong passphrase your WiFi device cannot get the IP address
15. 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 and type your password If you have not yet personalized your password type password for the password 4 Select Maintenance gt Status Maintain and Monitor the Extender 58 N300 WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Add WPS Client Firmware Version GUI Language Version v Maintenance Network Devices Name SSID Connection Status Link Rate Backup Settings Set Password MAC Address IP Address DHCP Client IP Subnet Mask Gateway IP Address Domain Name Server Firmware Upgrade gt Advanced Hardware Version WN2000RPTv3 V1 0 0 15 RC2 rest6000 V1 0 0 11 Connection Status to Existing Network SimplePresenceNetwork Connected 144Mbps Extender IP Info 04 A1 51 95 70 11 192 168 100 64 ON 255 255 255 0 192 168 100 1 192 168 100 1 Extender Wireless Setting Name SSID Region Channel SimplePresenceNetwor_EXT United States Wireless AP Broadcast Name Wi Fi Protected Setup Configured The following table describes the fields on the Status screen Field Description Hardware Version Firmware Version GUI Language Version The hardware version of the extender The current firmware version of the extender If you upgrade the firmware this field changes The language version
16. red The extender provides a poor performance The Link Rate LED is off The extender cannot function If the Link Rate LED is off the extender cannot connect to the WiFi router If the Link Rate LED is red the extender has a poor connection to the WiFi router 18 If the extender has no connection or a poor connection move the extender closer to your WiFi router and try again until the Link Rate LED is green or at least amber Get Started 18 N300 WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT 19 Use a WiFi network manager on the computer or mobile device to reconnect to the extender s WiFi network Note Unless you entered a new network name in Step 70 the extender changes its default NETGEAR_EXT network name to the name of the WiFi network to which you connected the extender and adds _EXT at the end of the name 20 Select the new network and use your WiFi router password to connect You are now using your extended WiFi network Access the Extender over Ethernet and Use the Setup Wizard If your WiFi router does not support WPS you can use an Ethernet cable to connect your computer to one of the LAN ports of the extender Then use the browser based NETGEAR genie Setup Wizard to connect the extender to an existing WiFi network After you have used the Setup Wizard to connect the extender to an existing WiFi network the extender changes its default NETGEAR_EXT WiFi network name SSID to the name of the existing WiFi net
17. the extender to router connection is optimal The following tables describe how the LEDs show the quality of the connection LED Status LED Color Performance Both the Link Rate LED and the Device iy and D The extender provides the best performance to Extender Connection LED are green The Link Rate LED is amber and the amp and D The extender provides a workable performance Device to Extender Connection LED is green The Link Rate LED is red The extender provides a poor performance The Link Rate LED is off The extender cannot function If the Link Rate LED is off the extender cannot connect to the WiFi router If the Link Rate LED is red the extender has a poor connection to the WiFi router 20 If the extender has no connection or a poor connection move the extender closer to your WiFi router and try again until the Link Rate LED is green or at least amber 21 Use a WiFi network manager on the computer or mobile device to reconnect to the extender s WiFi network Note Unless you entered a new network name in Step 77 the extender changes its default NETGEAR_EXT network name to the name of the WiFi network to which you connected the extender and adds _EXT at the end of the name 22 Select the new network and use your WiFi router password to connect You are now using your extended WiFi network Get Started 24 Manage the Extender Network and Security Settings This chapter c
18. up a wireless network A NETGEARSS_ExT ws For a home or small office r Sour enabled weeless network WPA2 all o My wireless devices are connected to the Extender network Selecting this checkbox activates the Continue button Continue 11 Use a WiFi network manager on the computer or on a mobile device to connect to the extender s newly created WiFi network Note Unless you entered a new network name in Step 7 the extender uses the network name of the WiFi network to which you connected the extender and adds _EXT at the end of the name Note If your computer or mobile device cannot join the new WiFi network of the extender see You Cannot Join a WiFi Network and Receive an Error Message on page 65 12 Select the My wireless devices are connected to the Extender network check box and click the Continue button The new WiFi network settings for the extender are saved and the Status screen displays Manage the Extender Network and Security Settings 30 N300 WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Connect the Extender to a Hidden WiFi Network You can manually connect the extender to a hidden WiFi network without using the NETGEAR genie Setup Wizard Before you start the following procedure you must know the name of the hidden WiFi network the type of security that the network uses and the key or passphrase to connect to the network gt To connect the extender to a hidden WiFi network without using the NETGEAR ge
19. you already changed the password and want to change it again type your personalized password Select Maintenance gt Set Password aetan COD ED Old Password gt Setup Set Password v Maintenance Repeat New Password Status Backup Settings Firmware Upgrade Advanced Type the old password Type the new password twice Click the Apply button Your settings are saved Connect the Extender to a WiFi Network Without Using the NETGEAR genie Setup Wizard If the extender is not yet connected to a WiFi network or you want to change the connection to another WiFi network you can connect the extender to a WiFi network without using the NETGEAR genie Setup Wizard gt To connect the extender to a WiFi network without using the NETGEAR genie Setup Wizard 1 On your computer launch an Internet browser such as Mozilla Firefox or Microsoft Internet Explorer 2 Inthe 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 and type your password If you have not yet personalized your password type password for the password 4 Select Setup gt Connect to an Existing Network The extender scans for WiFi networks and displays a list Manage the Extender Network and Security Settings 28 N300 WiFi Range Extend
20. 35 N300 WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT 10 To verify that the WiFi device is connected to the extender s WiFi network select Maintenance gt Network Devices The WiFi device displays onscreen Manage the Extender WiFi Settings You can change the WiFi network name SSID for the extender s network and set up WiFi security If you did not change these settings already during initial setup the network name is NETGEAR_EXT and the network is open no WiFi security is set up Note Although the WiFi security of the extender s network can be different from the WiFi security of the network that the extender is connected to you typically would select the same type of WiFi security for both networks gt To change the WiFi settings for the extender s network 1 On your computer launch an Internet browser such as Mozilla Firefox or Microsoft Internet Explorer 2 Inthe 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 and type your password If you have not yet personalized your password type password for the password 4 Select Setup gt Wireless Settings Setup Wizard Wireless Settings eA Gs ED My WN2000RPTv2 Wireless Network Setu X R Name SSID Millers_EXT Connect to Existing Network IP Address
21. A2 PSK ngguest 96 WPA2 PSK ntgrwian 92 WPA2 PSK ntgrwian_2GEXT 92 WPA2 PSK ddnet24 92 WPA2 PSK 3700v4 Lance_2GEXT 90 WPA2 PSK 87 W A A BODO ON D A 9 Type the network passphrase also called a password or network key in the PassPhrase field and click the Continue button session mi Enter the security settings of the selected WiFi network Your existing network in 2 4GHz ao aooo Name SSID R6100_2G Security WPA2 PSK AES PassPhrase a xr 10 Use the default extension name or in the 2 4GHz Network Name SSID field enter a new network name for your extender WiFi network and click the Continue button a Enter the settings for the Extender network Device to Extender r continue 2 4GHz Network Name SSID R6100_2G_ EXT V Use the same security mode and password as those for the existing network Get Started 16 N300 WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT The extender applies the settings Apply Settings NETGEAR genie is applying the settings This takes approximately 2 minute 11 Wait about two minutes while the extender creates the WiFi network 12 Use a WiFi network manager on the computer or mobile device to connect to the extender s newly created WiFi network Note Unless you entered a new network name in Step 70 the extender changes its default NETGEAR_EXT network name to the name of the WiFi network to which you connected the extender and adds _EXT at the end of the name N
22. Encryption Strength menu select the encryption strength setting e 64 bit Requires an encryption key of 10 hexadecimal digits any combination of 0 9 a f or A F or a string of five characters e 128 bit Requires an encryption key of 26 hexadecimal digits any combination of 0 9 a f or A F or a string of 13 characters 7 Specify the active key by selecting the Key 1 Key2 Key3 or Key 4 radio button Manage the Extender Network and Security Settings 39 N300 WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Only one key can be the active key 8 Enter a key next to the selected radio button The size of the key depends on your selection from the Encryption Strength menu 64 bit or 128 bit The key values that are not case sensitive 9 Click the Apply button Your settings are saved 10 If you are disconnected reconnect your WiFi device to the extender s network with its new settings The Setup Wizard can guide you through this process For more information see Run the Setup Wizard Again After Initial Setup on page 47 Change the Extender IP Address By default the extender receives its IP address automatically from the WiFi router to which it connects If the WiFi router does not have a DHCP server or its DHCP server is disabled you can assign a static IP address to the extender Before you assign a static IP address you must know the IP address range subnet mask gateway IP address and primary DNS server of your network
23. Factory default settings Factory Settings Setup Wizard Enabled WiFi communication Enabled WiFi network name SSID NETGEAR_EXT Security Disabled Transmission speed Auto Country region Varies by region Operating mode 802 11n 802 119 802 11b Data rate Up to 300 Mbps Client enabled 1 Maximum WiFi signal rate IEEE Standard 802 11 Actual throughput can vary Network conditions and environmental factors including volume of network traffic building materials and construction and network overhead lower actual data throughput rate Factory Settings and Technical Specifications 68 N300 WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Technical and Environmental Specifications The following table shows the technical and environmental specifications Table 3 Technical specifications Technical Specifications Network protocol and Data and routing protocols TCP IP DHCP client DNS relay NAT many to one standards compatibility VPN pass through IPSec PPTP Power adapter e North America input 120V 60 Hz input All regions output 12 VDC 1A output 15W maximum Physical specifications e Dimensions 7 by 5 1 by 2 1 in 178 by 130 by 54 mm e Weight 0 63 Ib 0 28 kg Environmental e Operating temperature 32 to 140 F 0 to 40 C e Operating humidity 90 maximum relative humidity noncondensing e Electromagnetic emissions Meets requirements of FCC Part 15 Class B In
24. NETGEAR N300 WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT User Manual December 2013 202 11333 01 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose CA 95134 USA N300 WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Support Thank you for selecting NETGEAR products After installing your device locate the serial number on the label of your product and use it to register your product at https my netgear com You must register your product before you can use NETGEAR telephone support NETGEAR recommends registering your product through the NETGEAR website For product updates and web support visit http support netgear com Phone US amp Canada only 1 888 NETGEAR Phone Other Countries Check the list of phone numbers at http support netgear com general contact default aspx Contact your Internet service provider for technical support Compliance For regulatory compliance information visit http www netgear com about regulatory See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply Trademarks NETGEAR the NETGEAR logo and Connect with Innovation are trademarks and or registered trademarks of NETGEAR Inc and or its subsidiaries in the United States and or other countries Information is subject to change without notice NETGEAR Inc All rights reserved Table of Contents Chapter1 Overview Unpack Your Extender 3 56 ics cdoteiweetadaead Gea bediodstodoteswdedes 6 Front Panel LEDS and Button 0 2 60655 sacdeeododsuas
25. Network Connection 27 Advanced daik Vae Choose a wireless network Refresh network kt Cik an Rem in the Ist bellow to connect to a wireless network in range or to get more information J Set up a wreless network NETGEARS8_EXT ws for a home or smal office p _ N Securky enabled wireless network WPA2 wll CI My wireless devices are connected to the Extender network Selecting this checkbox activates the Continue button Continue 13 Use a WiFi network manager on the computer or on a mobile device to connect to the extender s newly created WiFi network Note Unless you entered a new network name in Step 9 the extender uses the name of the WiFi network to which you connected the extender and adds _EXT at the end of the name Note If your computer or mobile device cannot join the new WiFi network of the extender see You Cannot Join a WiFi Network and Receive an Error Message on page 65 14 Select the My wireless devices are connected to the Extender network check box and click the Continue button The new WiFi network settings for the extender are saved and the Status screen displays Use WPS to Add a WiFi Device to the Extender s WiFi Network WPS Wi Fi Protected Setup lets you connect a computer or WiFi device to the extender s network without entering the WiFi network passphrase or key Instead you use a WPS button or enter a PIN to connect If you use the Push button method the WiFi device that y
26. S is configured 5 Click the Show Statistics button System Up Time 00 09 55 Port Status isi Up Time LAN1 Link down 00 00 00 LAN2 Link down 00 00 00 LAN3 100M Full 00 06 28 LAN4 Link down 00 00 00 WLAN 54M 00 09 29 Poll interval 5 secs The following table describes the traffic statistics fields that display for each of the four LAN ports and for the WLAN port Field Description Status The link status of the port TxPkts The number of packets transmitted on the port since the extender was restarted RxPkts The number of packets received on the port since the extender was restarted Collisions The number of collisions on the port since the extender was restarted The packet transmission rate in bytes per second on the port The packet reception rate in bytes per second on the port Up Time The time elapsed since the extender was restarted 6 To change the poll interval a Click the Stop button b In the Poll Interval field enter a new value in seconds c Click the Set Interval button Maintain and Monitor the Extender 60 N300 WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT View the Wired and WiFi Network Devices You can view the active wired and WiFi devices in both the network to which the extender is connected and the extender network If you do not recognize a WiFi device it might be an intruder gt To display the wired and WiFi devices 1 2 5 On your computer launch an In
27. Setup Region Europe Security Options O None Maintenance OweP O WPA PSK TKIP WPA2 PSK AES O WPA PSK WPA2 PSK Advanced Security Options WPA2 PSK PassPhrase if 8 63 characters or 64 hexdigits 5 In the Name SSID field type a new name If more than one extender operates in your neighborhood changing the SSID makes it easier to identify the extenders Manage the Extender Network and Security Settings 36 N300 WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT 6 From the Region menu select the region in which you operate the extender Note If you purchased the extender in the United States or Canada the selection from the Region menu is North America You cannot change this selection 7 Inthe Security Options section of the screen select the type of WiFi security that you want to use for the extender s WiFi network e None An open WiFi network that does not provide any security Any WiFi device can join the 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 Select 64 bit or 128 bit encryption and enter a key To join the extender s WiFi network a user must enter the key For more information see Configure WEP on page 39 e WPA PSK TKIP WPA is more secure than WEP Enter a passphrase For more information see Configure WPA WPA2 or WPA WPA2 on page 38 e WPA2 PSK AES WPA2 is even more secure than WEP
28. WiFi router and the extender You can establish the best connection with a clear line of sight between the extender and the WiFi router Make sure that no physical obstacles exist between the extender and the WiFi router and try to move the extender closer to the WiFi router For more information see Improve the Connection Between the Extender and the WiFi Router on page 66 If you use the Setup Wizard and the extender cannot connect to the WiFi router or cannot get an IP address from the WiFi router or the WiFi router is not connected to the Internet the Setup Wizard displays the following message You are not able to connect to the Internet Click Continue to run through setup again to connect to your network Either run the Setup Wizard again or exit the Setup Wizard and try again later see Log In to the Extender After Initial Setup on page 26 and Run the Setup Wizard Again After Initial Setup on page 47 FAQs and Troubleshooting 65 N300 WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Improve the Connection Between the Extender and the WiFi Router The extender LEDs can help you tell whether the extender is correctly set up and working as it should gt To improve the connection between the extender and the WiFi router 1 2 Move the extender closer to the WiFi router or to a different spot where it provides a better line of sight You might need to unplug the extender replug it at its new location and restart it Unless the
29. aunch 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 If you do not see the login prompt make sure to include hitp when you type http www mywifiext net in your browser Type admin for the user name and type your password If you have not yet personalized your password type password for the password Select extender Maintenance gt Backup Settings CCM ooo Settings Add WPS Client Save a Copy of Current Settings gt Setup y Maintenance Restore Saved Setting from a File No file selected me Restore Network Devices Backup Settings Revert to Factory Default Settings Backup Settings Set Password Firmware Upgrade gt Advanced Click the Backup button Your browser extracts the configuration file from the extender By default the name of the backup file is NETGEAR_WN2000RPTv2 cfg If you do not have your browser set up to save downloaded files automatically locate where you want to save the file Maintain and Monitor the Extender 53 N300 WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Restore the Configuration Settings You can restore the configuration file of the extender to a previously saved configuration file CAUTION This process erases any settings that you have configured in the extender To restore the extender configuration settings
30. button Use the default extension name or in the 2 4GHz Network Name SSID field enter a new network name for your extender WiFi network Manage the Extender Network and Security Settings 29 N300 WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Add WPS Client Enter the settings for the Extender network Setup Continue Connect to Existing 2 4GHz Network Name SSID Millers_EXT Network Use the same security mode and password as those for the existing network Wireless Settings IP Address Setup gt Maintenance gt Advanced 8 To specify security settings for the extender WiFi network that are different from the WiFi network of the WiFi router clear the check box The screen adjusts and lets you select security settings For more information about WiFi security options see Manage the Extender WiFi Settings on page 36 9 Click the Continue button 10 Wait about two minutes while the extender creates the WiFi network Add WPS Client Extender Information Y Setup Your Extender network has been created Connect to Existing Extender network 2 4GHz b g n Network Wireless network name SSID Millers_EXT Wireless Settings Security Type WPAWPA2 PSK IP Address Setu Passphrase Supenr 82SFE gt Maintenance Wireless Network Connection 27 gt Advanced Network Tasks Choose a wireless network Refresh network eet Ckck an tem in the kst below to connect to a wireless network in range oF to get more formation SB Set
31. designed to use only a WiFi connection to a WiFi router If you have trouble connecting try the following e Wait a couple of minutes If 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 Device to Extender Connection LED lights If the LED is not lit reconnect the Ethernet cable and relaunch your Internet browser Open a web browser window from the same computer or mobile device The browser takes you directly to the NETGEAR genie Setup Wizard start screen Note If you are not automatically directed to NETGEAR genie Setup Wizard start screen go to www mywifiext net and enter admin for the user name and password for the password Get Started 20 N300 WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT NETGEAR genie pu WN2000RPTv3 Configuring the Extender This wireless extender is not yet configured Do you want NETGEAR Genie to help yes ONo want to configure it myself 8 Under Do you want NETGEAR Genie to help select the Yes radio button and click the Next button NETGEAR genie searches for WiFi networks automatically Extender to Router Detecting the wireless networks in your neighborhood This typically takes 1 minute 9 Select a WiFi
32. e v Advanced Mac Address Wireless Seti GED CCID GEEAE 7 Inthe Device Name field type a name for the WiFi device 8 In the MAC Address field type the MAC address of the WiFi device 9 Click the Apply button The WiFi device is added to the Wireless Card Access List Setup Wizard Wireless Card Access List cau Wee Giant Er Gm Ci Turn Access Control On gt Setup gt Maintenance e IPphone A2 33 BA72 11 AD v Advanced CEED D 10 To add more WiFi devices repeat Step 6 through Step 9 11 Above the Wireless Card Access List select the Turn Access Control On check box A CAUTION If you use a WiFi device to set up the access list add your WiFi device to the access list Otherwise you are disconnected when you click the Apply button 12 Click the Apply button Now only WiFi devices that are in the Wireless Card Access List can access the WiFi network of the extender Disable the Access List After you have enabled the access list on the extender you can disable the access list again gt To disable the access list 1 On your computer launch an Internet browser such as Mozilla Firefox or Microsoft Internet Explorer 2 Inthe address field of your browser enter http www mywifiext net Manage the Extender Network and Security Settings 44 N300 WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT You are prompted to enter a user name and password If you do not see the login prompt make sure to include hitp whe
33. e subnet mask associated with the IP address e Gateway IP Address The IP address for the gateway for your WiFi network e Primary DNS The primary domain name server DNS for your WiFi network Click the Apply button Your settings are saved and you are disconnected from the extender To continue to configure the extender reconnect to the extender using the new IP address Manage Advanced WiFi Settings The extender is already configured with the optimum settings Do not change the advanced settings unless directed by NETGEAR support Incorrect settings might disable the extender unexpectedly gt To view or change the advanced WiFi settings 1 2 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 If you do not see the login prompt make sure to include hitp when you type http www mywifiext net in your browser Type admin for the user name and type your password If you have not yet personalized your password type password for the password Select Advanced gt Wireless Settings Manage the Extender Network and Security Settings 41 N300 WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT aad wes Ghent CECI Gm Enable Wireless Access Point gt Setup Enable SSID Broadcast gt Maintenance S Settings yAdvanced Z Keep Existing Wireless Set
34. e you can enable the access list you must add the MAC addresses of the WiFi devices that you want to grant access to the WiFi network of the extender To set up and enable the access list 1 On your computer launch an Internet browser such as Mozilla Firefox or Microsoft Internet Explorer 2 In 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 hitp when you type http www mywifiext net in your browser 3 Type admin for the user name and type your password If you have not yet personalized your password type password for the password 4 Select Advanced gt Wireless Settings Add WPS Client v gt Setup Ta Enable Wireless Access Point Enable SSID Broadcast gt Maintenance WPS Settings v Advanced Tj Keep Existing Wireless Settings Wireless Card Access List EOT ILO AEE 5 Click the Setup Access List button aR CEET ELTE C Turn Access Control On Device Name Mac Address gt Setup gt Maintenance Aad C Cas v Advanced Manage the Extender Network and Security Settings 43 N300 WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT If you have not yet added any WiFi devices the Wireless Card Access List is empty 6 Click the Add button Add WPS Client Available Wireless Cards Device Name Mac Address Wireless Card Entry Device Name gt Setup gt Maintenanc
35. ect Advanced gt Wireless Settings Manage the Extender Network and Security Settings 45 N300 WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Setup Wizard Advanced Wireless Settings oae EET ETD M Enable Wireless Access Point Setup M Enable SSID Broadcast gt Maintenance WPS Settings ance v Advanced Z Keep Existing Wireless Settings Wireless Card Access List eyo cy Crt Bis 5 Click the Setup Access List button CI Turn Access Control On p Setup Device Name Wac Address gt Maintenance IPphone A2 33 BA 72 11 AD v Advanced CEED D 6 Select the radio button to the left of the device that you want to change 7 Click the Edit button Setup Wizard Wireless Card Access List Add WPS Client Wireless Card Entry gt Setup Device Name IPphone gt Maintenance Mac Address A2 33 BA 72 11 AD v Advanced 8 Change the name of the device or the MAC address 9 Click the Apply button The changed settings display in Wireless Card Access List Remove a Device from the Access List If you no longer want to grant a device access to the WiFi network of the extender you can remove the device from the access list gt To remove a WiFi device from the access list 1 2 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 If you
36. ecurity Settings 38 N300 WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Configure WEP WEP is legacy WiFi security Unless your WiFi network includes devices that do not support WPA2 or WPA security NETGEAR recommends that you use WPA2 WPA or WPA WPA security Note WEP security does not support WPS If you change the security to WEP you can no longer let WiFi devices join the extender s WiFi network by using WPS To set up WEP 1 On your computer launch an Internet browser such as Mozilla Firefox or Microsoft Internet Explorer 2 Inthe 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 hitp when you type http www mywifiext net in your browser 3 Type admin for the user name and type your password If you have not yet personalized your password type password for the password 4 Select Setup gt Wireless Settings 5 Inthe Security Options section select the WEP radio button cancel Add WPS Client My WN2000RPTv2 Wireless Network Setu z 2 Name SSID Millers_EXT Connect to Existing Network Region Europe Secuty Options IP Address Sei O None wep gt Maintenance O WPA PSK TKIP O WPA2 PSK AES O WPA PSK TKIP WPA2 PSK AES Security Encryption WEP Encryption Strength Security Encryption WEP Key Advanced Key 1 Key 2 O Key 3 O Key 4 O 6 From the
37. er WN2000RPT Add WPS Client Detecting the wireless networks in your neighborhood This typically takes 1 minute y Setup Connect to Existing gt N gt etwork Wireless Settings IP Address Setup gt Maintenance gt Advanced Setup Wizard Select the name of your existing network Add WPS Client y Setup SSID Millers Connect to Existing E amp E Network Wireless Settings IP Address Setup 2WIRE406 2WIRE972 Manually input my wireless SSID Maintenance gt Advanced If your WiFi network is functioning but not on the list your WiFi network might be hidden or the connection between the WiFi router and the extender might be poor For more information see the following sections e Connect the Extender to a Hidden WiFi Network on page 31 e Improve the Connection Between the Extender and the WiFi Router on page 66 Select the radio button for the network to which you want to connect the extender and click the Continue button Add WPS Client Enter the security settings of the selected WiFi network v Setup Your existing network in 2 4GHz Connect to Existing Name SSID Millers_EXT Network Security WPA PSK TKIP WPA2 PSK AES Wireless Settings PassPhrase IP Address Setup gt Maintenance gt Advanced In the Passphrase field enter the passphrase or key for the WiFi network or if your WiFi network uses WEP enter the key in the Security Encryption WEP Key field and click the Continue
38. es a workable performance Device to Extender Connection LED is green The Link Rate LED is red amp The extender provides a poor performance The Link Rate LED is off The extender cannot function If the Link Rate LED is off the extender cannot connect to the WiFi router If the Link Rate LED is red the extender has a poor connection to the WiFi router If the extender has no connection or a poor connection move the extender closer to your WiFi router and try again until the Link Rate LED is green or at least amber Use a WiFi network manager on the computer or mobile device to connect to the extender s newly created WiFi network The extender s default NETGEAR_EXT WiFi network name SSID changes to the name of your existing WiFi network with _EXT at the end of the name for example e Existing network name MyNetworkName e New extender network name MyNetworkName_EXT Select the new network and use your WiFi router password to connect You are now using your extended WiFi network Note If your computer or mobile device cannot join the new WiFi network of the extender see You Cannot Join a WiFi Network and Receive an Error Message on page 65 Get Started 13 N300 WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Access the Extender over WiFi and Use the Setup Wizard If your WiFi router does not support WPS access the extender over WiFi and use the browser based NETGEAR genie Setup Wizard to connect the extender t
39. et Started 14 N300 WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT netgear com Internet access Free Public Wifi InnovationSg Free Public WiFi Netgear S After the connection with the computer or mobile device is established the Device to Extender Connection LED lights solid green Open a web browser window from the same computer or mobile device The browser takes you directly to the NETGEAR genie Setup Wizard start screen Note If you are not automatically directed to NETGEAR genie Setup Wizard start screen go to www mywifiext net and enter admin for the user name and password for the password NETGEAR genie F WN2000RPTv3 Configuring the Extender This wireless extender is not yet configured Do you want NETGEAR Genie to help yYes Ono want to configure it myself Next Under Do you want NETGEAR Genie to help select the Yes radio button and click the Next button NETGEAR genie searches for WiFi networks automatically Get Started 15 N300 WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Extender to Router Detecting the wireless networks in your neighborhood This typically takes 1 minute 8 Select a WiFi network to extend and click the Continue button Extender to Router Select the name of your existing network SSID Channel Signal Security NETGEAR16 1 100 WPA2 PSK NETGEAR85 100 WPA2 PSK R6100_2G 100 WPA2 PSK KCPR_EXT 100 WPAIWPA2 PSK ngguest 100 WPA2 PSK ntgrwian 100 WPA2 PSK ntgrwian 98 WP
40. eudtagecaseunyaaacs 6 Rear Panel Ports Buttons and Connector 0 0 0 0 cece cece eee eee 8 When to Use Your Extender 0 00 c ccc cee cece tee cnet e nee nees 8 How the Extender Works 0 0 0 c cece eee cece cent nee nee ne enes 9 Chapter 2 Get Started How to Position the Extender 0 cc ccc ccc ccc cece ene ene eae 11 Connect the Extender to Your WiFi Router 00 cece eee eee 11 Connect the Extender with WPS to a WiFi Network 000005 12 Access the Extender over WiFi and Use the Setup Wizard 14 Access the Extender over Ethernet and Use the Setup Wizard 19 Chapter 3 Manage the Extender Network and Security Settings Log In to the Extender After Initial Setup 0 0c eee eee eee 26 Change the Password o24 56062c5hede0 ree dorseddubuewederediuesese nates 27 Connect the Extender to a WiFi Network Without Using the NETGEAR genie Setup Wizard 0 cece e eee eee 28 Connect the Extender to a Hidden WiFi Network 0 0 e eee eee 31 Use WPS to Add a WiFi Device to the Extender s WiFi Network 33 Use WPS with the Push Button Method eee eee eee eee 34 Use WPS with the PIN Method 0 cece cece e eens 35 Manage the Extender WiFi Settings 0 cece cece eee eee 36 Configure WPA WPA2 or WPA WPA2 2 000 eee eee eens 38 Configure WEP sessudir 5a cnd ot sde tiddi on
41. extender is outside the range of your WiFi router the extender connects automatically to the WiFi router As you move the extender continue to check the Link Rate LED and the Device to Extender LED on the top panel until you find a location where the Link Rate LED is green or amber and the Device to Extender LED is green The following table describes how the LEDs show the quality of the connection LED Status LED Color Performance Both the Link Rate LED and the Device to Extender Connection LED are green and D The extender provides the best performance The Link Rate LED is amber and the Device to Extender Connection LED is green and D The extender provides a workable performance The Link Rate LED is red The Link Rate LED is off The extender provides a poor performance The extender cannot function FAQs and Troubleshooting 66 Factory Settings and Technical A Specifications This appendix covers the following topics Factory Default Settings Technical and Environmental Specifications 67 N300 WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Factory Default Settings To reset the extender to factory default settings you can use either the Restore Factory Settings button on the rear panel or the Erase function For more information see Return the Extender to Its Factory Default Settings on page 55 The following table lists the factory default settings Table 2
42. from the extender You must reset the extender to the factory defaults to get the IP address back Question Is seamless roaming supported During a VoIP call when move to a different location the call is dropped What should do Answer No the extender does not support seamless roaming You might notice performance issues if your WiFi device laptop smartphone or tablet connects to a different WiFi network For example you might connect to the extender WiFi network begin a call and then move to the location of your existing WiFi network Your WiFi device automatically connects to the network in your current location which takes a few seconds and might cause your call to be dropped To prevent this situation decide which WiFi network you want to use for your VoIP call and stay within the range of that network You Cannot Connect to the Extender If you have trouble connecting to the extender determine what prevents you from connecting Make sure that you use the correct user name and password to log in User name admin Password password If your browser displays an error page make sure that you include http when you type http www mywifiext net in the address field of your Internet browser If you leave it out you might not be able to connect If you already set up the extender but can no longer connect to it over WiFi check if the Link Rate LED is off or red For more information see mprove the Connection Betwee
43. itial connection between the extender and the WiFi router place the extender close to the WiFi router After you have established a connection between the extender and the WiFi router move the extender to the location where you intend to use it You might need to unplug the extender replug it at its new location and restart it Use the Link Rate LEDs on the extender to choose the location where the connection between the extender and the WiFi router is optimal These steps are described in detail in the following sections Connect the Extender to Your WiFi Router To connect the extender to your WiFi router and find the best location use one of the following methods e WPS Use the extender s WPS button to establish a WiFi connection between the extender and the WiFi router see Connect the Extender with WPS to a WiFi Network Use this method if your WiFi router supports Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS e WiFi Use a computer or WiFi device to join the extender s default WiFi network then launch a web browser to set up the connection between the extender and a WiFi network see Access the Extender over WiFi and Use the Setup Wizard Use this method if your WiFi router does not support WPS Ethernet Use an Ethernet cable to connect a computer to the extender then launch a web browser to set up the connection between the extender and a WiFi network see Access the Extender over Ethernet and Use the Setup Wizard Use this method if you
44. mywifiext net You are prompted to enter a user name and password If you do not see the login prompt make sure to include hitp when you type http www mywifiext net in your browser 3 Type admin for the user name and type your password If you have not yet personalized your password type password for the password 4 Select Maintenance gt Firmware Upgrade Maintain and Monitor the Extender 57 N300 WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Add WPS Client Check for New Version from the Internet gt Setup E Check for New Version Upon Log in y Maintenance Locate and select the upgrade file from your hard disk No file selected Status Backup Settings Set Password Firmware gt Advanced 5 Clear the Check for New Version Upon Log in check box A confirmation pop up screen displays 6 Confirm your decision View the Status and Traffic Statistics of the Extender The Status screen displays when you log in to the extender after initial setup The Status screen shows the current settings for the extender and provides access to the traffic statistics such as the number of packets sent and number of packets received for each port gt To view the status of the extender and the traffic statistics and to change the poll interval 1 On your computer launch an Internet browser such as Mozilla Firefox or Microsoft Internet Explorer 2 Inthe address field of your browser enter http www mywifiext net You are
45. mywifiext net in your browser Type admin for the user name and type your password If you have not yet personalized your password type password for the password Select Setup Wizard Manage the Extender Network and Security Settings 47 N300 WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Add WPS Client You already have a valid Internet connection Do you still want to continue with the Smart Setup Wizard gt Setup Connect to Existing Yes Commins Network Wireless Settings IP Address Setup gt Maintenance Advanced Click the Yes button NETGEAR genie searches for WiFi networks automatically Extender to Router Detecting the wireless networks in your neighborhood This typically takes 1 minute Select a WiFi network to extend and click the Continue button Extender to Router Select the name of your existing network SSID Channel Signal Security a NETGEAR16 1 100 WPA2 PSK NETGEAR85 100 WPA2 PSK R6100_2G 100 WPA2 PSK KCPR_EXT 100 WPAIWPA2 PSK ngguest 100 WPA2 PSK ntgrwian 100 WPA2 PSK ntgrwian 98 WPA2 PSK ngguest 96 WPA2 PSK ntgrwian 92 WPA2 PSK ntgrwlan_2GEXT 92 WPA2 PSK ddnet24 92 WPA2 PSK 3700v4 Lance_2GEXT 90 WPA2 PSK 1 6 2 9 9 1 1 1 3 5 4 Type the network passphrase also called a password or network key in the PassPhrase field and click the Continue button Manage the Extender Network and Security Settings 48 N300 WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Extender to Router Yo
46. n the Extender and the WiFi Router on page 66 If you cannot get a WiFi connection working you can use an Ethernet cable to connect your computer to the extender For more information see Access the Extender over Ethernet and Use the Setup Wizard on page 19 FAQs and Troubleshooting 64 N300 WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT You Cannot Join a WiFi Network and Receive an Error Message To join a WiFi 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 key If the extender does not connect to the network that you select the following message displays Connection was not established to the selected network If this situation occurs the cause might be one of the following e You might have typed the network name passphrase or key incorrectly Use the Setup Wizard to select a WiFi network from the list with detected networks and retype the passphrase or key The passphrase or key is case sensitive For example PASSWORD25 is not the same as Password25 or password25 e Ifthe extender cannot detect your WiFi network check to see if your WiFi network is still up Make sure that the WiFi router is turned on If possible move the extender closer to the WiFi router For more information see mprove the Connection Between the Extender and the WiFi Router on page 66 e Ifthe extender Link Rate LED is red a poor WiFi connection exists between the
47. n you type http www mywifiext net in your browser Type admin for the user name and type your password If you have not yet personalized your password type password for the password Select Advanced gt Wireless Settings F ann Gs Gimp Enable Wireless Access Point Enable SSID Broadcast gt Setup gt Maintenance WPS Settings v Advanced Z Keep Existing Wireless Settings Wireless Card Access List ELOT oh Vt Bis Click the Setup Access List button cau Wee Chant ECZ GID Ci Turn Access Control On Setup Device Name Mac Address gt Maintenance O IPphone A2 33 BA72 11 AD v Advanced C Ce Above the Wireless Card Access List clear the Turn Access Control On check box Click the Apply button Now any WiFi device can access the WiFi network of the extender Change a Device on the Access List You can change the name or MAC address of a device on the access list gt To change a WiFi device on the access list 1 2 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 If you do not see the login prompt make sure to include hitp when you type http www mywifiext net in your browser Type admin for the user name and type your password If you have not yet personalized your password type password for the password Sel
48. nE ET ALS 39 Change the Extender IP Address 0 e eee e eee ee eee ees 40 Manage Advanced WiFi Settings 0 cece eee eee eee 41 Manage a WIF Access Lisie serrr ceeceri erinit tnt r reisan 42 Set Up and Enable the Access List oc cccsaccgagiaradaarasasesavieee as 43 Disable the Access Ust nsusccasedenoaranawaseekbuaiereesecdason due 44 Change a Device on the Access List 0 cece eee eee eee 45 Remove a Device from the Access List cece ee eee eens 46 Run the Setup Wizard Again After Initial Setup 20 00 e eee 47 Connect Ethernet Enabled Devices 0 eee eee eee eee eres 51 N300 WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Chapter 4 Maintain and Monitor the Extender Back Up the Configuration Settings 0 0 cece eee eee eee eee 53 Restore the Configuration Settings 0 cece eee eee eee eee 54 Return the Extender to Its Factory Default Settings 00 55 Use the Factory Reset Button sos cccccadacaadteet beak eaadacoanaan aaa 55 Erase the Extender Configuration Settings 0 eee ee eee 55 Upgrade the Firmware ssssisrcsrererisndtensssneeveeertdstatitrttti 56 View the Status and Traffic Statistics of the Extender 0 58 View the Wired and WiFi Network Devices 0 c scene eee eee 61 Chapter 5 FAQs and Troubleshooting FAQS TA E E EE EA dae T EEEE ESEESE 63 You Cannot Connect to the Extender
49. nder network has been created Extender network 2 4GHz b g n Wireless network name SSID R6100_2G_EXT Security Type WPA2 PSK AES Passphrase 12345678 Next you will need to connect your wireless devices to the Extender network On your wireless device e g laptop tablet smartphone gaming console etc use the wireless manager to find the extender network names and connect For example you might use Windows software as shown below to connect your PC to the Extender network Wireless Network Connection 27 Choose a wireless network Cik an Rem in the Ist below to connect to a wireless network in range or to get more information akas MIS Uy Securty enabled wireless network WPA2 E wil NETGEARSS_EXT o My wireless devices are connected to the Extender network Selecting this checkbox activates the Continue button Continue The next screen that displays describes the color of the Link Rate LED which corresponds to the color of the LED on the front of the extender Congratulations The Extender has successfully connected to your existing network Apply Settings The link rate LED is green indicating that the Extender is connecting to the existing network at best speed If the link rate LED is not green see mprove the Connection Between the Extender and the WiFi Router on page 66 13 Click the Finish button A pop up screen displays 14 To bookmark the URL of the extender click the OK butt
50. network to extend and click the Continue button Extender to Router Select the name of your existing network SSID Channel Signal Security a NETGEAR16 1 100 WPA2 PSK p NETGEAR85 100 WPA2 PSK R6100_2G 100 WPA2 PSK KCPR_EXT 100 WPAIWPA2 PSK ngguest 100 WPA2 PSK ntgrwian 100 WPA2 PSK ntgrwian 98 WPA2 PSK ngguest 96 WPA2 PSK ntgrwian 92 WPA2 PSK ntgrwian_2GEXT 92 WPA2 PSK ddnet24 92 WPA2 PSK 3700v4 Lance_2GEXT 90 WPA2 PSK 4 6 2 9 9 1 4 1 3 5 1 10 Type the network passphrase also called a password or network key in the PassPhrase field and click the Continue button Get Started 21 N300 WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Extender to Router on Ee EES ee T lected WiFi ne enter the security settings of the selected Wiri network Your existing network in 2 4GHz Name SSID R6100_2G Security WPA2 PSK AES PassPhrase 11 Use the default extension name or in the 2 4GHz Network Name SSID field enter a new network name for your extender WiFi network and click the Continue button 2 4GHz Network Name SSID R6100_2G_ EXT Use the same security mode and password as those for the existing network The extender applies the settings NETGEAR genie is applying the settings This takes approximately 2 minute Apply Settings 12 Wait about two minutes while the extender creates the WiFi network 13 Use a WiFi network manager on the computer or mobile device to connect to
51. nie Setup Wizard 1 On your computer launch an Internet browser such as Mozilla Firefox or Microsoft Internet Explorer 2 Inthe 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 hitp when you type http www mywifiext net in your browser 3 Type admin for the user name and type your password If you have not yet personalized your password type password for the password 4 Select Setup gt Connect to an Existing Network The extender scans for WiFi networks and displays a list Detecting the wireless networks in your neighborhood This typically takes 1 minute v Setup Ea Network Wireless Settings IP Address Setup gt Maintenance gt Advanced SetupWizard Select the name of your existing network v Setup SSID Security Millers WPA2 PSK Hetwork 2WIRE406 WPA PSK Wireless Settings 2WIRE972 IP Address Setup Manually input my wireless SSID Maintenance gt Advanced 5 Select the Manually input my wireless SSID radio button and click the Continue button The screen adjusts Manage the Extender Network and Security Settings 31 10 11 12 N300 WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Setup Wizard Add WPS Client Enter your existing router s WiFi network settings Y Setup Your existing network in 2 4GHz Network Wireless Settings Security gt Maintenance gt Advanced In the Name SSID
52. o an existing WiFi network The extender has a default NETGEAR_EXT WiFi network name SSID so you can access it over WiFi After you have used the Setup Wizard to connect the extender to an existing WiFi network the extender changes its default NETGEAR_EXT network name to the name of the existing WiFi network and adds _EXT at the end of the name for example e Existing network name MyNetworkName e New extender network name MyNetworkName_EXT gt Access the extender over WiFi and use the Setup Wizard to connect the extender to an existing WiFi network 1 Place the extender close to the WiFi router Note Inalater step in this procedure after you have established a connection to the WiFi router you can place the extender at its permanent location 2 Plug the extender into an electrical outlet 3 If necessary press the Power button The Status LED lights green 4 Make sure that your computer or mobile device is not connected to a WiFi network or Ethernet network If the computer or mobile device is already connected to a network you might not be able to connect to the extender 5 Open a WiFi network manager on your computer or mobile device to find and connect to the NETGEAR_EXT WiFi network of the extender You can use any WiFi network utility on a computer tablet or smartphone to find and connect to the NETGEAR_EXT WiFi network of the extender The following figure shows an example of a WiFi network utility G
53. ogin prompt make sure to include http when you type http www mywifiext net in your browser Type admin for the user name and type your password If you have not yet personalized your password type password for the password Select Maintenance gt Firmware Upgrade Maintain and Monitor the Extender 56 N300 WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Add WPS Client Check for New Version from the Internet gt Setup check for New Version Upon Log in y Maintenance Locate and select the upgrade file from your hard disk No file selected Status Backup Settings Set Password Firmware ade gt Advanced 5 Click the Check button 6 If new firmware is available follow the onscreen prompts to download it onto your computer Note You might need to unzip the firmware file 7 Click the Browse button 8 Locate and select the new firmware file The firmware file has a img extension AN CAUTION After you click the Upload button 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 9 Click the Upload button The firmware upgrade starts and the extender restarts The firmware upgrade process takes a couple of minutes gt To disable the automatic new firmware check 1 On your computer launch an Internet browser such as Mozilla Firefox or Microsoft Internet Explorer 2 In the address field of your browser enter http www
54. on A NETGEAR website displays You are now online Manage the Extender Network and Security Settings 50 N300 WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Connect Ethernet Enabled Devices You can use the extender to connect as many as four Ethernet enabled devices such as smart TVs game consoles and Blu ray players to the WiFi network After you have set up the extender plug the Ethernet cable from a device that you want to connect directly into one of the extender s Ethernet LAN ports Ethernet LAN ports Figure 5 Ethernet LAN port on the rear panel Manage the Extender Network and Security Settings 51 Maintain and Monitor the Extender This chapter covers the following topics e Back Up the Configuration Settings e Restore the Configuration Settings e Return the Extender to Its Factory Default Settings e Upgrade the Firmware e View the Status and Traffic Statistics of the Extender e View the Wired and WiFi Network Devices 52 N300 WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Back Up the Configuration Settings When the extender works correctly after initial setup NETGEAR recommends that you back up the extender configuration settings After you have backed up the settings if you have changed the extender configuration settings but are not content with the new settings you can restore the extender configuration to the backed up settings 2 To back up the extender configuration settings 1 On your computer l
55. onds to the color of the LED on the front of the extender Because you placed the extender close the WiFi router the Link Rate LED is green existing network Apply Settings The link rate LED is green indicating that the Extender is connecting to the existing network at best speed 14 Click the Finish button A pop up screen displays 15 To bookmark the URL of the extender click the OK button A NETGEAR website displays You are now online 16 Now that the extender is connected to the WiFi router and you can connect a computer or mobile device to the extender s WiFi network move it to a location where you can boost your WiFi range The location you choose must be within the range of your existing WiFi router network 17 Plug the extender into an electrical outlet at the new location and restart the extender Unless the extender is outside the range of your WiFi router the extender connects automatically to the WiFi router The Link Rate LEDs help you choose a spot where the extender to router connection is optimal The following tables describe how the LEDs show the quality of the connection LED Status LED Color Performance Both the Link Rate LED and the Device and D The extender provides the best performance to Extender Connection LED are green The Link Rate LED is amber and the 5 and D The extender provides a workable performance Device to Extender Connection LED is green The Link Rate LED is
56. ote If your computer or mobile device cannot join the new WiFi network of the extender see You Cannot Join a WiFi Network and Receive an Error Message on page 65 13 Select the My wireless devices are connected to the Extender network check box and click the Continue button Apply Settings You are now one step away from completing the installation Your Extender network has been created Extender network 2 4GHz b g n Wireless network name SSID R6100_2G_EXT Security Type WPA2 PSK AES Passphrase 12345678 Newt you will need to connect your wireless devices to the Extender network On your wireless device e g laptop tablet smartphone gaming console etc use the wireless manager to find the extender network names and connect For example you might use Windows software as shown below to connect your PC to the Extender network Wireless Network Connection 27 Netinoikc tail Choose a wireless network Refresh network ist Click an Rem in the ist below to connect to a wireless network in range or to ost more information Set up a wireless network o NETGEARS8_EXT vi for a home or amal office 7 Uf Securty enabled wireless network WPA2 ail o My wireless devices are connected to the Extender network Selecting this checkbox activates the Continue button Continue Get Started 17 N300 WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT The next screen that displays describes the color of the Link Rate LED which corresp
57. ou are trying to connect must have a physical Push button or a software Push button If you use the PIN method you must know the PIN of the WiFi device that you are trying to connect WPS supports WPA and WPA2 WiFi security If your extender network is open no WiFi security is set connecting with WPS automatically sets WPA WPA2 WiFi security on the extender network and generates a random passphrase Manage the Extender Network and Security Settings 33 N300 WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT You can view this passphrase on the Wireless Settings screen for more information see Manage the Extender WiFi Settings on page 36 Note For information about using WPS to connect the extender to a WiFi network during setup see Connect the Extender with WPS to a WiFi Network on page 12 Use WPS with the Push Button Method To use the Push button method to connect a WiFi device to the extender s WiFi network the WiFi device that you are trying to connect must have a physical Push button or a software Push button To let a WiFi device join the extender s WiFi network using WPS with the Push button method 1 On your computer launch an Internet browser such as Mozilla Firefox or Microsoft Internet Explorer 2 Inthe 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 y
58. our browser 3 Type admin for the user name and type your password If you have not yet personalized your password type password for the password 4 Select Add WPS Client The screen displays a description of the WPS method 5 Click the Next button Push Button recommended gt Setup You can either press the Push Button physically on the Wireless Extender or press the Button below soft Maintenance Push Button gt Advanced e O PIN Number By default the Push Button recommended radio button is selected 6 Either click the button onscreen or press the WPS button on the front panel of the extender For two minutes the extender attempts to find the WiFi device that is the client that you want to join the extender s WiFi network Manage the Extender Network and Security Settings 34 N300 WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT 7 Within two minutes go to the WiFi device and press its WPS button to join the extender s WiFi network without entering a password 8 To verify that the WiFi device is connected to the extender s WiFi network select Maintenance gt Network Devices The WiFi device displays onscreen Use WPS with the PIN Method To use the PIN method to connect a WiFi device to the extender s WiFi network you must know the PIN of the WiFi device that you are trying to connect To let a WiFi device join the extender s WiFi network using WPS with the PIN method 1 2
59. overs the following topics Log In to the Extender After Initial Setup Change the Password Connect the Extender to a WiFi Network Without Using the NETGEAR genie Setup Wizard Connect the Extender to a Hidden WiFi Network Use WPS to Add a WiFi Device to the Extender s WiFi Network Manage the Extender WiFi Settings Change the Extender IP Address Manage Advanced WiFi Settings Manage a WiFi Access List Run the Setup Wizard Again After Initial Setup Connect Ethernet Enabled Devices 25 N300 WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Log In to the Extender After Initial Setup You can log in to the extender 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 displays the NETGEAR genie screens that step you through the setup process For more information see Access the Extender over WiFi and Use the Setup Wizard on page 14 or Access the Extender over Ethernet and Use the Setup Wizard on page 19 gt To log in to the extender after initial setup 1 2 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 If you do not see the login prompt make sure to include http when you type http www mywifiext net in your browser Type admin for the user name and pa
60. provides answers for difficulties you might experience with the extender 1 Question Does the extender work if connect it to my WiFi router with an Ethernet cable Answer No the extender is designed only to connect over WiFi to a WiFi router Question What are the default user name and password to log in to the extender Answer If you are online at http www mywifiext net you can use the following user name and password to log in e Username admin e Password password Question When try to connect to the network the Setup Wizard keeps asking me for my passphrase and am sure I ve entered the correct passphrase What can do Answer It is likely that the extender is placed at the borderline of the range that the WiFi router covers For more information see How to Position the Extender on page 11 and Improve the Connection Between the Extender and the WiFi Router on page 66 Question receive an error message on the Review Settings screen on the Setup Wizard What can do Answer Make sure that your computer is connected to the extender by using the SSID and the passphrase that you have set up and clicking the Refresh button in your browser You should be returned to the Setup Wizard Question connected to NETGEAR_EXT and launched a browser but why can not see the Setup Wizard Answer First make sure that your device is set up to use DHCP Second make sure that the Device to Extender Connection LED is
61. re now ready to connect the extender to your WiFi router 4 Press the WPS button on the extender Within two minutes press the WPS button on your WiFi router After a few seconds the extender connects to your existing WiFi network Because you placed the extender close to the WiFi router the Link Rate LED on the extender lights green indicating a good connection between the WiFi router and the extender If the Link Rate LED does not light green try Step 4 and Step 5 again If it still does not light green see Access the Extender over WiFi and Use the Setup Wizard 6 Now that the extender is connected to the WiFi router move it to a location where you can boost your WiFi range The location you choose must be within the range of your existing WiFi router network 7 Plug the extender into an electrical outlet at the new location and restart the extender Unless the extender is outside the range of your WiFi router the extender connects automatically to the WiFi router Get Started 12 10 N300 WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT The Link Rate LED help you choose a spot where the extender to router connection is optimal The following tables describe how the LEDs show the quality of the connection LED Status LED Color Performance amp and The extender provides the best performance Both the Link Rate LED and the Device to Extender Connection LED are green The Link Rate LED is amber and the The extender provid
62. ssword for the password Note NETGEAR recommends that you set a more secure password after you log in For more information see Change the Password on page 27 If your extender has an Internet connection the following screen displays and the extender automatically checks for new firmware at the NETGEAR website are update Checking for firmw Add WPS Client The device is checking the NETGEAR server to see if updated firmware available for your Extender gt Setup This could take up to 30 seconds please wait gt Maintenance INN Check for New Version Upon Log in gt Advanced For more information about upgrading firmware see Upgrade the Firmware on page 56 The Status screen displays Menu selections display on the left The Status screen shows the current settings for the extender Manage the Extender Network and Security Settings 26 4 Setup Wizard Add WPS Client gt Setup gt Maintenance gt Advanced N300 WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Status Hardware Version Firmware Version GUI Language Version Comnection Status to Existing Network Name SSID Connection Status Link Rate Extender IP Info MAC Address IP Address DHCP Client IP Subnet Mask Gateway IP Address Domain Name Server Firmware Version V1 0 0 15 RC2 rest6000 Auto v WN2000RPTv3 V1 0 0 15 RC2 rest6000 1 0 0 11 SimplePresenceNetwork Connected 144Mbps 04 A1 51 95 70 11 192 168 100 63 ON
63. terface e 10BASE T 100BASE TX RJ 45 e 802 11n 802 119 802 11b Factory Settings and Technical Specifications 69
64. ternet 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 If you do not see the login prompt make sure to include hitp when you type http www mywifiext net in your browser Type admin for the user name and type your password If you have not yet personalized your password type password for the password Select Maintenance gt Network Devices Add WPS Client Wired Devices LA IP Address MAC Address Device Name 1 192 168 100 1 00 00 44 10 7C F8 lt unknown gt 2 192 168 100 159 38 60 77 77 90 A3 ROLAND PAVILION 3 192 168 100 215 00 00 48 74 68 7B lt unknown gt y Maintenance Status Backup Settings Wireless Devices Wireless intruders also show up here Set Password IP Address MAC Address Device Name 1 192 168 100 217 00 1E 4C 47 33 82 VOSTRO1500 Firmware Upgrade Advanced For each wired and WiFi device the IP address MAC address and device name display Optional Click the Refresh button The information onscreen is updated Maintain and Monitor the Extender 61 FAQs and Troubleshooting This chapter covers the following topics FAQs You Cannot Connect to the Extender You Cannot Join a WiFi Network and Receive an Error Message Improve the Connection Between the Extender and the WiFi Router 62 N300 WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT FAQs This section
65. that is set on the extender If you upgrade the firmware this field might change Connection Status to Existing Network Name SSID Connection Status Link Rate The name SSID of the WiFi network to which the extender is connected Shows whether the extender is connected to a WiFi network The combined transmission Tx and receive Rx link rate in Mbps of the current WiFi connection Extender IP Info MAC Address The physical address of the extender IP Address The IP address of the extender The default is 192 168 1 250 DHCP Client Shows whether the DHCP client of the extender is on IP Subnet Mask Gateway IP Address Domain Name Server The IP subnet mask that is associated with the IP address of the extender The default is 255 255 255 0 The IP address of the WiFi network gateway The IP address of the Domain Name Server DNS of the WiFi network Maintain and Monitor the Extender 59 N300 WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Field Description Extender Wireless Settings Name SSID The name SSID of the WiFi network of the extender Region The location in which the extender is operating Channel The active channel of the WiFi network Wireless AP Shows whether the WiFi access point of the extender is on Broadcast Name Shows whether broadcasting of the network name SSID of the extender is on Wi Fi Protected Setup Shows whether Wi Fi Protected Setup WP
66. the extender s newly created WiFi network Note Unless you entered a new network name in Step 77 the extender changes its default NETGEAR_EXT network name to the name of the WiFi network to which you connected the extender and adds _EXT at the end of the name Note If your computer or mobile device cannot join the new WiFi network of the extender see You Cannot Join a WiFi Network and Receive an Error Message on page 65 14 Select the My wireless devices are connected to the Extender network check box and click the Continue button Get Started 22 N300 WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT You are now one step away from completing the installation Apply Settings Your Extender network has been created Extender network 2 4GHz b g n Wireless network name SSID R6100_2G_EXT Security Type WPA2 PSK AES Passphrase 12345678 Next you will need to connect your wireless devices to the Extender network On your wireless device e g laptop tablet smartphone gaming console etc use the wireless manager to find the extender network names and connect For example you might use Windows software as shown below to connect your PC to the Extender network Wireless Network Connection 27 Network Tasks Choose a wireless network Refresh network ist Cicek an Rem in the kst below to connect to a wireless network in range or to get more information SB Set up a wireless network gop TERT ws for a home or amall office 7 _f Sea
67. tings Wireless Card Access List EOT ILOJA 5 View or change the following settings e Enable Wireless Access Point By default the extender functions as a WiFi access point Clear the Enable Wireless Access Point check box only if you want to prevent WiFi devices from connecting to the extender LAN devices can still connect to the extender over an Ethernet cable e Enable SSID Broadcast By default the extender broadcasts its WiFi network name SSID Clear the Enable SSID Broadcast check box only to hide the network name of the extender In such a situation the network name of the extender does not display in a WiFi network manager A user who wants to join the hidden WiFi network of the extender must know its network name e Keep Existing Wireless Settings By default the settings on the Wireless Settings screen remain the same when you use WPS to establish a WiFi connection Clear the Keep Existing Wireless Settings check box only if you want to allow the WPS process to change the SSID and passphrase on the Wireless Settings screen If you clear the Keep Existing Wireless Settings check box and use WPS to add a computer or WiFi device to the extender s network the SSID and passphrase are automatically generated and other devices that are already connected to the extender s network might be disconnected You can view the SSID and passphrase on the Wireless Settings screen see Manage the Extender WiFi Settings on page 36
68. to a network 2 The extender acts as an access point for WiFi devices The extender has its own WiFi network that WiFi devices can join In its role as an access point the extender performs tasks that WiFi 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 WiFi device i outside the ri N H Extender range of the G l gt m WiFi router WiFi router i The extender is halfwa between the WiFi router and the WiFi device Figure 3 Range extender in a home Overview 9 Get Started This chapter covers the following topics How to Position the Extender Connect the Extender to Your WiFi Router Connect the Extender with WPS to a WiFi Network Access the Extender over WiFi and Use the Setup Wizard Access the Extender over Ethernet and Use the Setup Wizard 10 N300 WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT How to Position the Extender The ideal location to place the extender is halfway between your WiFi router and your WiFi device Figure 4 Range extender location The best connection is established with a clear line of sight between the extender and the WiFi router and a clear line of sight between the extender and the WiFi device that you are using If a thick wall or other materials block this straight path move the extender to a different location halfway between the WiFi device and the WiFi router When you make the in
69. uide Front Panel LEDs and Button Use the LEDs during installation to find the best location for the extender or to monitor the extender performance NETGEAR Link Rate LED Extender Status LED Device to Extender Connection LED WPS button and LED Figure 1 Front panel LEDs and Button The LEDs and button are described in the following table Overview 6 N300 WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Table 1 Front panel LEDs and button LEDs and Button Description Green The WiFi connection between the extender and the WiFi router is optimum Amber The WiFi connection between the extender and the WiFi router is good Link Rate LED Red The WiFi connection between the extender and the WiFi router is poor Off The extender and the WiFi router do not have a WiFi connection Extender Status LED Green The extender is on Amber The extender starts After about one minute the LED lights green Off The extender is off Device to Extender Connection LED Green The extender is connected to a computer or WiFi device Off The extender is not connected to a computer or WiFi device WPS button and LED The WPS buiton lets you make the following connections e Connect the extender to a WiFi router or access point e If the extender is already connected to a WiFi network connect a WiFi device to the WiFi network of the extender Solid Green WiFi security is enabled WPS or WPA2 for the
70. ur existing network in 2 4GHz Name SSID R6100_2G Security WPA2 PSK AES PassPhrase 9 Use the default extension name or in the 2 4GHz Network Name SSID field enter a new network name for your extender WiFi network and click the Continue button Enter the settings for the Extender network Device to Extender r continue 2 4GHz Network Name SSID R6100_2G_ EXT 7 Use the same security mode and password as those for the existing network The extender applies the settings NETGEAR genie is applying the settings This takes approximately 2 minute Apply Settings 10 Wait about two minutes while the extender creates the WiFi network 11 Use a WiFi network manager on the computer or mobile device to connect to the extender s newly created WiFi network Note Unless you entered a new network name in Step 9 the extender the extender uses the network name of the WiFi network to which you connected the extender and adds _EXT at the end of the name Note If your computer or mobile device cannot join the new WiFi network of the extender see You Cannot Join a WiFi Network and Receive an Error Message on page 65 12 Select the My wireless devices are connected to the Extender network check box and click the Continue button Manage the Extender Network and Security Settings 49 N300 WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT You are now one step away from completing the installation Apply Settings Your Exte
71. urty enabled wireless network WPA2 wil o My wireless devices are connected to the Extender network Selecting this checkbox activates the Continue button Continue The next screen that displays describes the color of the Link Rate LED which corresponds to the color of the LED on the front of the extender Because you placed the extender close the WiFi router the Link Rate LED is green Congratulations The Extender has successfully connected to your existing network Apply Settings The link rate LED is green indicating that the Extender is connecting to the existing network at best speed 15 Click the Finish button A pop up screen displays 16 To bookmark the URL of the extender click the OK button A NETGEAR website displays You are now online 17 Disconnect the Ethernet cable from the computer and the extender 18 Now that the extender is connected to the WiFi router and you can connect a computer or mobile device to the extender s WiFi network move it to a location where you can boost your WiFi range The location you choose must be within the range of your existing WiFi router network 19 Plug the extender into an electrical outlet at the new location and restart the extender Unless the extender is outside the range of your WiFi router the extender connects automatically to the WiFi router Get Started 23 N300 WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT The Link Rate LEDs help you choose a spot where
72. w mywifiext net in your browser 3 Type admin for the user name and type your password If you have not yet personalized your password type password for the password 4 Select Maintenance gt Backup Settings Maintain and Monitor the Extender 55 N300 WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT GT occur Settings Add WPS Client Save a Copy of Current Settings gt Setup Maintenance Restore Saved Setting from a File No file selected Status Network Devices BackupSettings Revert to Factory Default Settings Backup Settings Set Password Firmware Upgrade gt Advanced AN CAUTION After you click the Erase button 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 Click the Erase button A confirmation pop up screen displays Confirm your decision The extender resets and restarts This process takes about one minute Upgrade the Firmware Unless you changed the settings in the Firmware Upgrade screen previously the extender is set up to check for new firmware automatically at login 2 To check manually for new firmware and if available upgrade the firmware 1 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 If you do not see the l
73. work and adds _EXT at the end of the name for example e Existing network name MyNetworkName e New extender network name MyNetworkName_EXT Note After you have set up the extender you can also connect Ethernet enabled devices such as gaming consoles and printers to the Ethernet LAN ports of the extender For more information see Connect Ethernet Enabled Devices on page 51 gt Access the extender over Ethernet and use the Setup Wizard to connect the extender to an existing WiFi network 1 Place the extender close to the WiFi router Note In a later step in this procedure after you have established a connection to the WiFi router you can place the extender at its permanent location 2 Plug the extender into an electrical outlet 3 If necessary press the Power button The Status LED lights green 4 Make sure that your computer or mobile device is not connected to a WiFi network or Ethernet network Get Started 19 N300 WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT If the computer or mobile device is already connected to a network you might not be able to connect to the extender 5 Connect your computer to the extender with an Ethernet cable You can use any of the four 6 7 Ethernet LAN ports of the extender Unicel WPS Rage Late Bak UNDOSEP T s CE NETGEAR CAUTION Do not use Ethernet cable to connect the extender to a WiFi router If you do so the extender does not work because it is

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