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Question posted by curtbeusman on August 8th, 2011

I Have A Wn2000rpt Range Extender. How Do I Connect To Netgear-ext?

I have a green Xtender Status LED but no PC to Eender LED on the front panel.  Pretty stupid, I know. 

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Answer #1: Posted by douglynn1 on August 9th, 2012 7:01 PM
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The router being used was changed.  The extender only shows the power light and the extender connection light.  My desk top has a signal on the secured system as I joined the network.  I do not get the  link rate status light at all.

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WN2000RPT Installation Guide - Page 1

... 2 in the Frequently Asked Questions on the back. Installation Guide Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Package Contents NETGEAR WiFi Range Extender Setting Up Your Extender When the Extender has been integrated into your wireless network, it will automatically take you to the Smart Wizard to connect the Extender to the existing network. equal distance between your router and the...
WN2000RPT Installation Guide - Page 2

... power outlet, or you through the Extender network only when the PC is designed to the network, Smart Wizard keeps asking me for a Passphrase or network key. When connecting to work if I use our telephone support service. The Universal WiFi Range Extender is in your wireless device supports WPS (WiFi Protected Setup)-NETGEAR calls this Installation Guide. This will then...
WN2000RPT User Manual (PDF) - Page 2

... Uplink, X-RAID2, and NeoTV are registered trademarks or trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. Technical Support Thank you for choosing NETGEAR. Phone (US & Canada only): 1-888-NETGEAR Phone (Other Countries): See Support information card. Statement of Microsoft Corporation. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT ©2010 NETGEAR, Inc. Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, and Vista are registered...
WN2000RPT User Manual (PDF) - Page 5

...routers do, such as broadcasting its own wireless network called NETGEAR_EXT that wireless computers can join. Getting Started | 5 When the range extender connects wirelessly to a network, it acts as an access point for computers. Range Extender in place. Chapter 1. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT How the Range Extender Works The range extender works like a bridge between the router...
WN2000RPT User Manual (PDF) - Page 6

...front panel until you find a location where the Link Rate LED is green or amber, and the PC to Extender Connection LED is red or the Smart Wizard cannot connect the range extender to a router, move it to a different location. Once the LEDs show that you might have to unplug the range extender as it provides a better line of sight. Getting Started Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT...
WN2000RPT User Manual (PDF) - Page 7

...Cable Usually, you connect to the range extender wirelessly, but you can use its LAN ports to a PC 2. CAUTION: Do not use only a wireless connection to a router. Getting Started | 7 If the LED is not lit reconnect the Ethernet cable, and relaunch your range extender as described in the Universal WiFi Extender WN2000RPT Installation Guide that the range extender LAN LED is designed to...
WN2000RPT User Manual (PDF) - Page 8

Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Log In to the Range Extender You can log in to the range extender to use the Smart Wizard or to use the menu selections to include http:// when you log in (see Set the Password on page 20). • If your range extender has an Internet connection, the Firmware Upgrade screen displays (see Upgrade the Firmware on...
WN2000RPT User Manual (PDF) - Page 9

... you launch your range extender to connect to install your range extender. Chapter 1. During installation, when you set up your Internet browser, the Smart Wizard automatically displays. Either select a network from the list, or select the Manually input my wireless SSID radio button and type the SSID. Getting Started | 9 The Universal WiFi Extender WN2000RPT Installation Guide (included...
WN2000RPT User Manual (PDF) - Page 10

...that the correct network name is shown, and then click Continue.The following screen: 7. The range extender connects to make more changes, make the appropriate menu selections. 10 | Chapter 1. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT 4. Click Finish. • If you are done making changes, disconnect your range extender from your wireless network and click Continue. The next screen displays: 5.
WN2000RPT User Manual (PDF) - Page 12

... installation. You can be used only to connect a computer to the range extender. Select the radio button, and a PIN displays. WPS The range extender tries to find the wireless client (the computer) that is set), then connecting with a random passphrase. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Use WPS to Add a PC to the Range Extender's Wireless Network WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) lets...
WN2000RPT User Manual (PDF) - Page 14

... does not support the passphrase, then you use a passphrase to join the extender's wireless network. • WPA-PSK [TKIP] + WPA2-PASK [AES]. Enter 10 hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0-9, a-f, or A-F). • WEP 128-bit encryption. Range Extender Network Settings Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT • WPA-PSK [TKIP]. WPA is even more secure than WEP. If...
WN2000RPT User Manual (PDF) - Page 15

... primary domain name server (DNS). - Chapter 2. Range Extender Network Settings | 15 see your choice. 2. On the Wireless Setting screen, select the radio button for the gateway. - The wireless network router assigns an IP address when the range extender connects to save your settings. IP Subnet Mask. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT • Key 1-Key 4. For WPA-PSK or...
WN2000RPT User Manual (PDF) - Page 16

...The actual transmission (Tx) and receive (Rx) link rate in the Status screen. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Status Screen When you upgrade the firmware, this field changes. Table 1. The language version running on page 18. • The following table describes the fields in the current wireless connection. 16 | Chapter 2. If you upgrade the firmware, this field changes. The...
WN2000RPT User Manual (PDF) - Page 20

... anything else to the range extender until it finishes restarting! NETGEAR strongly recommends that you made to the range extender settings), you have located it, click Restore to send the file to the file. Range Extender Network Settings To erase the configuration, click the Erase button in the Backup Settings screen. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT CAUTION: Do not...
WN2000RPT User Manual (PDF) - Page 21

... unless directed by NETGEAR support. Click Upload to install the new firmware on your computer. 3. Incorrect settings might disable the range extender unexpectedly. The following screen displays: 2. Range Extender Network Settings | 21 If you do anything else to the range extender until it onto your range extender. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Upgrade the Firmware...
WN2000RPT User Manual (PDF) - Page 22

..., then computers or wireless devices cannot connect wirelessly to join the wireless network. 22 | Chapter 2. To join a hidden wireless network, you use an access list, then computers that are not allowed to the extender. • Enable SSID Broadcast. Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT To view or change the advanced wireless settings: From the range extender menu at http://www...
WN2000RPT User Manual (PDF) - Page 24

...red, this happens it . Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT - If the range extender does not connect to run through set up and...range extender WLAN LED is secure, you must know its network name (also called the SSID) so that there are not able to connect to the selected network. Make sure that you must know the passphrase or wireless key. If you click Exit, the Status...
WN2000RPT User Manual (PDF) - Page 28

...antenna. • Increase the separation between the radiator and your version of Conformity We, NETGEAR, Inc., 350 East Plumeria Drive, San Jose, CA 95134, declare under our sole ...equipment and the receiver. • Connect the equipment into an electrical outlet on , the user is no guarantee that the Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT complies with National laws for operating this...
WN2000RPT User Manual (PDF) - Page 29

...., dass sich das Gerät Radiolan in France. For complete DoC, visit the NETGEAR EU Declarations of Communications. Käesolevaga kinnitab NETGEAR Inc. Appendix C. Europe - Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations This digital apparatus, Universal WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT, does not exceed the Class B limits for setting up outdoor radio links in...
[English] WN2000RPT Installation Guide (PDF) - Page 8

... on a PC or tablet to find and connect to the NETGEAR_EXT (SSID) wireless network. Once the Extender is powered on and the Status LED is established, the PC to Extender LED turns green. After the connection with web browser setup guide 1. Option 2: Connecting with the PC is green, use any wireless network manager utility on a PC to find and connect to the Extender wireless...

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