NETGEAR WN2000RPT - Universal WiFi Range Extender User manual

WN2000RPT WiFi Range Extender
Installation Guide

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Getting Started
The NETGEAR WiFi Range Extender increases the distance of a
WiFi network by boosting the existing WiFi signal and enhancing the
overall signal quality over long distances. An extender repeats the
signals from an existing WiFi router or access point.
Existing WiFi
Sometimes your router
does not provide the WiFi
coverage you need.
WiFi Range
Extender
Boosts the range of your
existing WiFi and creates
a stronger signal in
hard-to-reach areas.

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Meet Your Extender
Before you install your extender, familiarize yourself with its LEDs,
buttons, and ports.
Front Panel
Link Rate LED
Status LED
Device to Extender LED
WPS LED/button

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Rear Panel
Restore Factory Settings button
Ethernet ports
Power input
Power On/Off button

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LED Descriptions
Use the LEDs during installation to find the best location for the
extender or to monitor the extender performance.
Link Rate LED This LED indicates the connection between the extender
and the router or access point.
•Solid green. Best connection.
•Solid yellow. Good connection.
•Solid red. Poor connection.
•Off. No connection.
Status LED •Solid green. The extender is powered on.
•Off. The extender is powered off.
Device to
Extender LED
This LED indicates the connection between the extender
and a computer or mobile device.
•Solid green. The extender is connected to a computer
or mobile device.
•Off. The extender is not connected to a computer or
mobile device.
WPS LED • Solid green. WiFi security is enabled (WPS or WPA2).
•Blinking green. A WPS connection is in progress.
•Off. WiFi security is not enabled.

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Install the Extender
Place the extender, apply power, and connect it to your WiFi network.
Place the Extender and Apply Power
1. Place your extender in the same room as your WiFi router.
Note: Proximity to the WiFi router is required only during the
initial setup process.
2. Plug the extender into an electrical outlet.
The Status LED lights green. If the Status LED does not
light, press the Power button.
Connect to an Existing WiFi Network
To extend the range of your WiFi network, you must connect the
extender to your existing WiFi network. You can do this in one of two
ways:
•Connect with WPS. For more information, see Connect with
WPS on page 7.
•Connect with the genie Smart Setup. For more information,
see Connect with NETGEAR genie Smart Setup on page 9.

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Connect with WPS
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) lets you easily join a secure WiFi
network without typing the network name and password.
WPS does not support WEP network security. If you are using WEP
security, follow the instructions in Connect with NETGEAR genie
Smart Setup on page 9.
To connect with WPS:
1. Press the WPS button on the extender.
2. Within two minutes, press the WPS button on your router or access
point.
The Link Rate LED on your extender lights, and the
extender is connected to your existing WiFi network.
Note: If the Link Rate LED does not light, try again. If it still does
not light, see Connect with NETGEAR genie Smart Setup on
page 9.

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3. Find the new extender network name.
The extender’s wireless network name (SSID) changes to your
existing WiFi network name, with _EXT at the end of the name.
For example:
•Existing WiFi network name. MyNetworkName
•New extender network name. MyNetworkName_EXT
4. Connect your existing WiFi devices to the new extender network
(MyNetworkName_EXT).
Use the same WiFi password that you use for your WiFi router.
5. Unplug the extender and move it to a new location closer to the
area with a poor WiFi signal.
The location you choose must be within the range of your existing
WiFi router network.
6. Plug the extender into an electrical outlet.
The Status LED lights green. If the Status LED does not
light, press the Power button.
Use the Link Rate LED on the front panel to help you choose
a spot where the extender-to-router connection is optimal.
DO DON’T

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Connect with NETGEAR genie Smart Setup
1. Use a WiFi network manager on a computer or mobile device to
find and connect to the NETGEAR_EXT (SSID) WiFi network.
After the connection with the computer or mobile device is
established, the Device to Extender LED lights solid green.

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2. Open a web browser window from the same computer or mobile
device.
The browser takes you directly to the NETGEAR genie®smart
setup.
Note: If you are not automatically directed to NETGEAR genie,
launch a web browser and type www.mywifiext.net in the
address field. Enter admin for the user name and password for
the password.
3. Select a WiFi network to extend and click the Continue button.

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4. Type the network passphrase (also called a password or security
key) in the PassPhrase field and click the Continue button.
5. Type the name (SSID) for your extender wireless network in the
2.4GHz Network Name (SSID) field and click the Continue button.
Note: You can use the same security settings as your existing
network by selecting the check box.

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The settings are applied and the following screen displays:
6. Use a WiFi network manager on the computer or mobile device to
connect to the extender’s newly created WiFi network.
Repeat this step for all of your computers and mobile devices.

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7. Select the check box and click the Continue button.
8. Click the Finish button.

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9. Unplug the extender and move it to a new location closer to an area
with a poor WiFi signal.
The location that you choose must be within the range of your
existing WiFi router network.
10. Plug the extender into an electrical outlet.
The Status LED lights green. If the Status LED does not
light, press the Power button.
Use the Link Rate LED on the front panel to help you
choose a spot where the extender-to-router connection is
optimal.
DO DON’T

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Connect Ethernet-Enabled Devices
After the extender is connected to your existing WiFi network, you
can use the extender to connect up to four devices wirelessly to your
WiFi router or access point.
WiFi
Extender
Blu-ray player
TV
Gaming
console
router

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To connect an Ethernet-enabled device to your WiFi router
or access point:
1. Set up the extender.
For more information, see Place the Extender and Apply Power
on page 6.
2. Connect the extender to an existing WiFi network.
For more information, see Connect to an Existing WiFi Network
on page 6.
3. Plug the Ethernet cable from an Ethernet-enabled device to an
Ethernet port on the extender.
The Ethernet-enabled device connects to the router or access
point.

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Access the Extender Settings
After installation, you can log in to the extender to view or change the
extender’s settings.
To log in to the extender after the initial setup:
1. Connect a computer or mobile device to the extender’s network.
2. Launch a web browser and type www.mywifiext.net or
www.mywifiext.com in the address field.
A login screen displays.
3. Enter admin for the user name and password for the password.

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Frequently Asked Questions
You can find more information about your product in the user manual,
which is available at http://support.netgear.com.
The web browser setup guide keeps asking me for my network
security key (passphrase), and I am sure I have entered the
correct passphrase. What can I do?
The extender is probably placed at the borderline of the range
covered by the router or access point. For more information, see
Place the Extender and Apply Power on page 6.
If you are using WEP security, make sure that you are typing the
wireless key in the correct field.
I am connected to NETGEAR_EXT and launched a browser.
Why can’t I see the web browser setup guide?
Try these troubleshooting steps:
•Make sure that your computer is set up to use DHCP (most are).
•Make sure that the Device to Extender LED is green and that you
have a valid IP address.
•Relaunch the web browser and type www.mywifiext.net or
www.mywifiext.com in the address field. Enter admin for the
user name and password for the password.

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Will the extender work if I connect it to the router with an
Ethernet cable?
No. The extender is designed to connect wirelessly to the router or
access point.
What are the user name and password to log in to the extender?
The user name is admin, and the default password is password.
Both are case-sensitive.
How do I restore the extender to its factory default settings?
1. Use a sharp object such as a pen or paper clip to press and hold
the Restore Factory Settings button on the extender for at
least five seconds until the Status LED blinks amber.
2. Release the Restore Factory Settings button and wait for the
extender to reboot.
The extender resets and returns to the factory default settings.
You can now access the extender from your web browser using
the factory default settings.

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.
NETGEAR recommends that you use only the official NETGEAR support
resources. You can get the user manual online at
http://downloadcenter.netgear.com or through a link in the product’s user
interface.
Trademarks
NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, and Connect with Innovation are trademarks
and/or registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries in the
United States and/or other countries. Information is subject to change without
notice. © NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved.
Compliance
For the current EU Declaration of Conformity, visit
http://support.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/11621/.
For regulatory compliance information, visit
http://www.netgear.com/about/regulatory/. See the regulatory compliance
document before connecting the power supply.
NETGEAR, Inc.
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San Jose, CA 95134 USA
December 2013