NETGEAR WN2500RP-100PAS User manual

DATA SHEET
Range Extender
Universal Dual Band WiFi Range Extender,
4-port WiFi Adapter
WN2500RP
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
The NETGEAR Universal Dual Band WiFi Range Extender, 4-port WiFi Adapter extends dual band WiFi coverage for your wireless home
office or home theater network. It works with any standard router or gateway‡and enables a better WiFi connection for laptops, home
theater devices, smartphones and more.
• Boost Dual Band WiFi — Simultaneous dual band provides best coverage for devices like laptops, Blu-ray®players, smart TVs,
smartphones and more
• Works with Major ISPs — Extends range of any standard single or dual band WiFi router or service provider gateway like Belkin®,
Linksys®, D-Link®, AT&T™, 2Wire®, Verizon, EarthLink®, NETGEAR®and others‡
• FastLane™ Technology — Offers maximum performance for streaming videos and gaming
• Four (4) Ports — Enables connection of multiple wired devices wirelessly
• Easy Installation — Push ‘N’ Connect connects computers and/or routers to the extender quickly and securely. No CD or
Ethernet cable required
• Optimal Coverage — Finds best location for optimal WiFi coverage with dynamic LED indicators
• Compatible — Works with any wireless a/b/g/n router or gateway from NETGEAR and other brands
• Superior Security — Provides security through encryption using WPA/WPA2/WEP
• NETGEAR Green features — Power on/off button, 80% recycled packaging
Extends dual band WiFi coverage
Works with any standard WiFi router or gateway‡
Connect Smartphones, iPad® , and more
4 wired to wireless connections
USAGE SCENARIOS
Wireless Devices
Existing
Router
Universal Dual Band
WiFi Range Extender
(WN2500RP )
Universal Dual Band
WiFi Range Extender
(WN2500RP)
Existing
Router
4-port WiFi Adapter
Dual Band WiFi Range Extender Extender Wireless Range
Exiting Router Range
5 GHz Wireless
2.4 GHz Wireless
Smart TV
DVR
Game console
Blu-ray player
Extender Wireless Range
Exiting Router Range
5 GHz Wireless
2.4 GHz Wireless

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24/7TECHNICAL
SUPPORT*
*Basic technical support free for 90 days only
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of their respective holder(s). Information is subject to change without notice. All rights reserved.
This product is packaged with a limited warranty, the acceptance of which is a condition of sale.
*Basic technical support provided for 90 days from date of purchase.
‡May not be compatible with WiFi routers or gateways whose firmware has been altered or changed, including without limitation certain
open source routers, or other WiFi routers or gateways with non-standard or outdated firmware.
†Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE standard 802.11 specifications. Actual data throughput and wireless coverage will vary.
Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network
overhead, lower actual data throughput rate and wireless coverage. NETGEAR makes no express or implied representations or warranties
about this product’s compatibility with any future standards.
1Works with devices supporting Wi-Fi Protected Setup®(WPS).
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Universal Dual Band WiFi Range Extender, 4-port WiFi Adapter - WN2500RP
Package Contents
• Universal Dual Band WiFi Range Extender
4-port WiFi Adapter (WN2500RP)
• Power adapter localized to country of sale
• Installation Guide
Warranty
• NETGEAR 1-year Warranty
System Requirements
• 2.4 and/or 5.0 GHz 802.11a/b/g/n wireless
router or gateway
• Microsoft®Internet Explorer®5.0, Firefox®2.0,
Safari®1.4, or Google Chrome™ 11.0 browsers
or higher for setup
Standards
• IEEE®802.11 b/g/n 2.4 GHz
• IEEE®802.11 a/n 5.0 GHz
• Four (4) 10/100 (4 LAN) Ethernet ports with
auto-sensing technology
Security
• Wi-Fi Protected Access®(WPA/WPA2—PSK)
and WEP
Ease of Use
• CD-less installation
• Push ‘N’ Connect using Wi-Fi Protected
Setup®(WPS)1
Physical Specifications
• Dimensions: 223 x 153 x 31 mm
(8.8 x 6.0 x 1.2 in)
• Weight: 0.37 kg (0.82 lb)
Advanced Features
• Extends 2.4 and 5 GHz WiFi signals from existing
WiFi routers and extends range
• FastLane™ feature provides high-speed WiFi over a
single band and is ideal for HD gaming and video
streaming
• 4-port WiFi adapter for wired to wireless
connections (Blu-ray™ players, gaming consoles,
DVRs, Internet TVs)
• Dynamic LEDs display real-time network connection
status and optimal extender placement
NETGEAR Green Features
Power On/Off Button
80% Recycled Packaging
CEC (California Efficiency)
RoHS
WEEE
Finds best location for optimal wireless coverage and displays real-time,
end-to-end network status.
DYNAMIC LEDs
Wireless device to
Extender connection
Power Push 'N' Connect
(WPS)
2.4 GHz
connection
strength
5 GHz
connection
strength
Push the Push ‘N’ Connect button
on the router
Push the Push ‘N’ Connect button
on the extender
PUSH ‘N’ CONNECT
A secured connection at the push of a button1
Connect wireless devices with 2.4 and/or
5 GHz outside of existing WiFi range
Connect wired
devices wirelessly
Connect
to power
Power
on-off
button
Reset
button
Push 'N '
Connect