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... computer, using the Ethernet cable (included) and one of connection, make sure the NETGEAR router supports WPS. Follow the instructions on the router to an existing network. WPS (WiFi Protected Setup) is complete. Look for the type of the power connection options. If your computer. Universal WiFi Internet Adapter (WNCE2001) Package Contents Power adapter WNCE2001 Ethernet cable Top and...
... computer, using the Ethernet cable (included) and one of connection, make sure the NETGEAR router supports WPS. Follow the instructions on the router to an existing network. WPS (WiFi Protected Setup) is complete. Look for the type of the power connection options. If your computer. Universal WiFi Internet Adapter (WNCE2001) Package Contents Power adapter WNCE2001 Ethernet cable Top and...
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...on a neighboring device within cable length of their respective holders. No wireless connection. Connection to . I tried to the router. 7. What can plug the USB power cable into the neighboring device. If possible, move the WNCE2001 closer to install without WPS" section. It is good. How do...and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the WNCE2001, and that the USB port you connect the WNCE2001 does not have Ethernet and USB ports in correctly by NETGEAR, Inc. Even if the device to the included power adapter. 8. Unit is red? The Power and LAN LEDs...
...on a neighboring device within cable length of their respective holders. No wireless connection. Connection to . I tried to the router. 7. What can plug the USB power cable into the neighboring device. If possible, move the WNCE2001 closer to install without WPS" section. It is good. How do...and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the WNCE2001, and that the USB port you connect the WNCE2001 does not have Ethernet and USB ports in correctly by NETGEAR, Inc. Even if the device to the included power adapter. 8. Unit is red? The Power and LAN LEDs...
WNCE2001 Product Datasheet
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... existing home wireless network • Wirelessly connects networked home theater devices such as Xbox 360®, PS3™, TiVo®, VUDU, Blu-ray player, and Internet TVs to your router STEP 3 Connect securely 1For best performance place adapter in front or to side of television. The NETGEAR Difference WNCE2001 Universal compatibility CD-less, wireless installation Push 'N' Connect Powered by...
... existing home wireless network • Wirelessly connects networked home theater devices such as Xbox 360®, PS3™, TiVo®, VUDU, Blu-ray player, and Internet TVs to your router STEP 3 Connect securely 1For best performance place adapter in front or to side of television. The NETGEAR Difference WNCE2001 Universal compatibility CD-less, wireless installation Push 'N' Connect Powered by...
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...2.44 x .70 in the United States and/or other countries. Universal WiFi Internet Adapter WNCE2001 System Requirements • Existing wireless home network with Internet connection - 2.4 GHz 802.11 b/g/n AP/gateway/router • TV, DVR, game ...Adapter (WNCE2001) • Ethernet cable • USB power cable • Power adapter, localized to country of sale Warranty • Localized to compliance with Innovation are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. Information is packaged with Ethernet port • Optional - NETGEAR, the NETGEAR Logo, and Connect...
...2.44 x .70 in the United States and/or other countries. Universal WiFi Internet Adapter WNCE2001 System Requirements • Existing wireless home network with Internet connection - 2.4 GHz 802.11 b/g/n AP/gateway/router • TV, DVR, game ...Adapter (WNCE2001) • Ethernet cable • USB power cable • Power adapter, localized to country of sale Warranty • Localized to compliance with Innovation are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. Information is packaged with Ethernet port • Optional - NETGEAR, the NETGEAR Logo, and Connect...
WNCE2001 User Manual
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...Adapter Settings 6 Using the Smart Wizard to Change the Setup 8 Chapter 2 Advanced Settings Device Status Screen 9 Show Statistics 11 DHCP Connection Status 12 IP Address 13 Managing Your Configuration Settings 13 Backing Up Settings 14 Restoring Settings 14 Erasing the Settings 14 Upgrading the Firmware 15 Advanced Wireless... Settings 16 Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS 16 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Using the USB Power Cable 18 Connecting to http://www.mywifiext.net 18 Connecting to Wireless Networks 18 Appendix A Factory Settings ...
...Adapter Settings 6 Using the Smart Wizard to Change the Setup 8 Chapter 2 Advanced Settings Device Status Screen 9 Show Statistics 11 DHCP Connection Status 12 IP Address 13 Managing Your Configuration Settings 13 Backing Up Settings 14 Restoring Settings 14 Erasing the Settings 14 Upgrading the Firmware 15 Advanced Wireless... Settings 16 Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS 16 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Using the USB Power Cable 18 Connecting to http://www.mywifiext.net 18 Connecting to Wireless Networks 18 Appendix A Factory Settings ...
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1. Getting Started | 4 Rear panel Ethernet port Power Chapter 1. Rear Panel Reset button WPS button Figure 1. Getting Started 1 Hardware Features Top Panel with LEDs Top Panel LED Power LAN WLAN Activity ... source does not provide enough power. • Off: Unit is not powered on. • On: The Ethernet cable is connected. • Off: No Ethernet cable is connected. • Green: The connection to the router is excellent. • Amber: The connection to the router is good. • Red: The connection to the router is poor. • Off: No wireless connection.
1. Getting Started | 4 Rear panel Ethernet port Power Chapter 1. Rear Panel Reset button WPS button Figure 1. Getting Started 1 Hardware Features Top Panel with LEDs Top Panel LED Power LAN WLAN Activity ... source does not provide enough power. • Off: Unit is not powered on. • On: The Ethernet cable is connected. • Off: No Ethernet cable is connected. • Green: The connection to the router is excellent. • Amber: The connection to the router is good. • Red: The connection to the router is poor. • Off: No wireless connection.
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... cable is included in the box. Power adapter • Method 2: Connect the Internet adapter to a USB port on a nearby computer or device with your Internet adapter using either of these methods: • Method 1: Connect the Internet adapter to an electrical outlet with the included power adapter. Universal WiFi Internet Adapter WNCE2001 Power Connection Options Depending on the cable that you...
... cable is included in the box. Power adapter • Method 2: Connect the Internet adapter to a USB port on a nearby computer or device with your Internet adapter using either of these methods: • Method 1: Connect the Internet adapter to an electrical outlet with the included power adapter. Universal WiFi Internet Adapter WNCE2001 Power Connection Options Depending on the cable that you...
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... your wireless connection. 2. Preparing to Change Your Internet Adapter Settings If you are summarized in this section. 1. Connect the Internet adapter. • Use an Ethernet cable (included) to connect the Internet adapter to your computer. • Use either the USB power cable or the power adapter cable that came with an Ethernet cable. 2. Connect the Internet adapter to the Internet adapter. (See Power Connection...
... your wireless connection. 2. Preparing to Change Your Internet Adapter Settings If you are summarized in this section. 1. Connect the Internet adapter. • Use an Ethernet cable (included) to connect the Internet adapter to your computer. • Use either the USB power cable or the power adapter cable that came with an Ethernet cable. 2. Connect the Internet adapter to the Internet adapter. (See Power Connection...
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... Status screen shows what the current settings are for new firmware at the NETGEAR website. Getting Started | 7 See Power Connection Options on page 15), the software automatically checks for the Internet adapter. Connecting the Internet adapter to view or change the settings. In the address field, enter http://... changed the settings on the Firmware Upgrade screen (see Upgrading the Firmware on page 5. Universal WiFi Internet Adapter WNCE2001 To supply power to your Internet adapter, use whichever method is more convenient for you to a laptop 3. Figure 5. Chapter 1.
... Status screen shows what the current settings are for new firmware at the NETGEAR website. Getting Started | 7 See Power Connection Options on page 15), the software automatically checks for the Internet adapter. Connecting the Internet adapter to view or change the settings. In the address field, enter http://... changed the settings on the Firmware Upgrade screen (see Upgrading the Firmware on page 5. Universal WiFi Internet Adapter WNCE2001 To supply power to your Internet adapter, use whichever method is more convenient for you to a laptop 3. Figure 5. Chapter 1.
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...displays. After installation, to use it to the device on which you launch your Internet adapter. Getting Started You can select a network from your Internet adapter. Follow the onscreen prompts to connect to install your computer, and reconnect it . 8 | Chapter 1. When the Review.... When you have chosen the network that displays during installation as described in the package, explains how to a wireless network: 4. The Universal WiFi Internet Adapter (WNCE2001) Installation Guide included in Preparing to use the Smart Wizard again: 1. From the menu on page 6. 2. If...
...displays. After installation, to use it to the device on which you launch your Internet adapter. Getting Started You can select a network from your Internet adapter. Follow the onscreen prompts to connect to install your computer, and reconnect it . 8 | Chapter 1. When the Review.... When you have chosen the network that displays during installation as described in the package, explains how to a wireless network: 4. The Universal WiFi Internet Adapter (WNCE2001) Installation Guide included in Preparing to use the Smart Wizard again: 1. From the menu on page 6. 2. If...
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....mywifiext.net as the number of packets sent and number of your current DHCP connection. See Show Statistics on page 11. • Click DHCP Status to see information about your Internet adapter. • You can click Show Statistics to see device performance statistics such as... described in Preparing to Change Your Internet Adapter Settings on page 12. • The following table describes the fields in the Device Status screen. Advanced Settings | 9 Device Status Screen When you connect to http:/www.mywifiext.net, after the automatic firmware check...
....mywifiext.net as the number of packets sent and number of your current DHCP connection. See Show Statistics on page 11. • Click DHCP Status to see information about your Internet adapter. • You can click Show Statistics to see device performance statistics such as... described in Preparing to Change Your Internet Adapter Settings on page 12. • The following table describes the fields in the Device Status screen. Advanced Settings | 9 Device Status Screen When you connect to http:/www.mywifiext.net, after the automatic firmware check...
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...). The security setting for the wireless network. Universal WiFi Internet Adapter WNCE2001 Table 1. The actual transmission (Tx) and receive (Rx) link rate in the current wireless connection Your Internet adapter is 192.168.1.251. The physical address of the Internet adapter. The default is set up to connect to this SSID, also called the wireless name. The status of...
...). The security setting for the wireless network. Universal WiFi Internet Adapter WNCE2001 Table 1. The actual transmission (Tx) and receive (Rx) link rate in the current wireless connection Your Internet adapter is 192.168.1.251. The physical address of the Internet adapter. The default is set up to connect to this SSID, also called the wireless name. The status of...
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...wireless LAN (WLAN) ports. Tx B/s The current line utilization-percentage of packets transmitted on this port since reset or the connection was established. Advanced Settings | 11 For each port, the screen displays the following screen: Table 2. If you change takes effect. Collisions The number of the port. Universal WiFi Internet Adapter WNCE2001... Show Statistics On the Device Status screen, click Show Statistics to display the following : Status The link status of collisions on this port since reset or the connection was ...
...wireless LAN (WLAN) ports. Tx B/s The current line utilization-percentage of packets transmitted on this port since reset or the connection was established. Advanced Settings | 11 For each port, the screen displays the following screen: Table 2. If you change takes effect. Collisions The number of the port. Universal WiFi Internet Adapter WNCE2001... Show Statistics On the Device Status screen, click Show Statistics to display the following : Status The link status of collisions on this port since reset or the connection was ...
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... DNS Server Lease Obtained Lease Expires Description The IP address of the Internet connection. Universal WiFi Internet Adapter WNCE2001 DHCP Connection Status On the Device Status screen, click DHCP Connection Status to view the following screen: This screen shows the status of the wireless network router. Table 3. Advanced Settings The IP address of the DHCP server...
... DNS Server Lease Obtained Lease Expires Description The IP address of the Internet connection. Universal WiFi Internet Adapter WNCE2001 DHCP Connection Status On the Device Status screen, click DHCP Connection Status to view the following screen: This screen shows the status of the wireless network router. Table 3. Advanced Settings The IP address of the DHCP server...
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...technically experienced person help you set as a static IP address. • Get Dynamically From Router: The wireless network router assigns an IP address when the Internet adapter connects to get its wireless network. Primary DNS: The primary domain name server (DNS). - IP Subnet Mask: The subnet mask ... domain name server (DNS). Advanced Settings | 13 Gateway IP Address: - The following screen displays Chapter 2. Universal WiFi Internet Adapter WNCE2001 IP Address From the Internet adapter menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Maintenance heading, select IP Address.
...technically experienced person help you set as a static IP address. • Get Dynamically From Router: The wireless network router assigns an IP address when the Internet adapter connects to get its wireless network. Primary DNS: The primary domain name server (DNS). - IP Subnet Mask: The subnet mask ... domain name server (DNS). Advanced Settings | 13 Gateway IP Address: - The following screen displays Chapter 2. Universal WiFi Internet Adapter WNCE2001 IP Address From the Internet adapter menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Maintenance heading, select IP Address.
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... (1-2347): The packet size that is called Push 'N' Connect. Do not alter these settings unless directed by NETGEAR support. Note: The Universal WiFi Internet Adapter (WNCE2001) Installation Guide explains how to a wireless network without entering its passphrase or wireless key. Universal WiFi Internet Adapter WNCE2001 Advanced Wireless Settings CAUTION: The Internet adapter is already configured with Collision Avoidance) mechanism for...
... (1-2347): The packet size that is called Push 'N' Connect. Do not alter these settings unless directed by NETGEAR support. Note: The Universal WiFi Internet Adapter (WNCE2001) Installation Guide explains how to a wireless network without entering its passphrase or wireless key. Universal WiFi Internet Adapter WNCE2001 Advanced Wireless Settings CAUTION: The Internet adapter is already configured with Collision Avoidance) mechanism for...
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...wireless signal. Select a radio button. • Push and Connect (recommended). The Internet adapter tries to join the wireless network for 2 minutes if you are using Push 'N' Connect, or 4 minutes if you are connected to the wireless...does connect using WPS, the WLAN LED is connected to the Internet adapter, and make sure that you are using a PIN, log in its WPS screen. 4. Chapter 2. From the Internet adapter menu ...Go to the router and type the PIN from your Internet adapter in to the router. • If you are using Push 'N' Connect, press the router's WPS button. • If you are...
...wireless signal. Select a radio button. • Push and Connect (recommended). The Internet adapter tries to join the wireless network for 2 minutes if you are using Push 'N' Connect, or 4 minutes if you are connected to the wireless...does connect using WPS, the WLAN LED is connected to the Internet adapter, and make sure that you are using a PIN, log in its WPS screen. 4. Chapter 2. From the Internet adapter menu ...Go to the router and type the PIN from your Internet adapter in to the router. • If you are using Push 'N' Connect, press the router's WPS button. • If you are...
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...powered on page 5. Try using the power adapter. Check to Wireless Networks To join a wireless network you are connected to does not provide enough power for the Internet adapter. See Power Connection Options on . Connecting to make sure that the Internet adapter LAN LED is secure, you type this ...URL in the address field of minutes to the Internet adapter and the computer, and that your Internet browser. If you started up your computer, connected the Ethernet cable to a USB port on . If not, reconnect the Ethernet cable, and re-launch your browser again. If the...
...powered on page 5. Try using the power adapter. Check to Wireless Networks To join a wireless network you are connected to does not provide enough power for the Internet adapter. See Power Connection Options on . Connecting to make sure that the Internet adapter LAN LED is secure, you type this ...URL in the address field of minutes to the Internet adapter and the computer, and that your Internet browser. If you started up your computer, connected the Ethernet cable to a USB port on . If not, reconnect the Ethernet cable, and re-launch your browser again. If the...
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...is poor, check the location of the Internet adapter and the router. If the wireless connection is sent wirelessly. - If possible, move the Internet adapter closer to . If after repeated attempts to connect, you are still seeing this could indicate a poor wireless connection, or it could be due to one ... sent over the wireless link. - Click Cancel, use the Smart Wizard to the router and click Try Again. Universal WiFi Internet Adapter WNCE2001 If this happens it could mean that the network name, or passphrase or key was typed incorrectly. The best connection is established when...
...is poor, check the location of the Internet adapter and the router. If the wireless connection is sent wirelessly. - If possible, move the Internet adapter closer to . If after repeated attempts to connect, you are still seeing this could indicate a poor wireless connection, or it could be due to one ... sent over the wireless link. - Click Cancel, use the Smart Wizard to the router and click Try Again. Universal WiFi Internet Adapter WNCE2001 If this happens it could mean that the network name, or passphrase or key was typed incorrectly. The best connection is established when...
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...materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate Appendix A. Reset button Figure 6. Actual throughput will connect to the first wireless network that responds) Security Transmission speed Disabled Auto1 Country/Region United States (varies by region) Operating mode 802.11n,...4. Factory Settings and Technical Specifications A Factory Settings You can use the Reset button on the rear panel to return your adapter to press the Reset button and hold it for 5 seconds until the power LED blinks amber. Factory Settings and Technical Specifications...
...materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate Appendix A. Reset button Figure 6. Actual throughput will connect to the first wireless network that responds) Security Transmission speed Disabled Auto1 Country/Region United States (varies by region) Operating mode 802.11n,...4. Factory Settings and Technical Specifications A Factory Settings You can use the Reset button on the rear panel to return your adapter to press the Reset button and hold it for 5 seconds until the power LED blinks amber. Factory Settings and Technical Specifications...