Netgear WN2500RP User Manual download pdf (Page 35)

Manage the Extender Network and Security Settings

N600 WiFi Range Extender

5. Select the radio button for the 2.4 GHz network to which you want to connect the extender,

and click the Continue button.

6. Enter the security settings for the existing 2.4 GHz network:

• If the network uses WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, or a combination of these options, do the

following:

a. In the

Password (network key) field, type the network passphrase (also called

a password or network key).

b. Click the Continue button.

• If the network uses WEP

, do the following:

a. From the Encryption Strength menu, select the encryption strength (64 bit or

128 bit

b. Specify the active key by selecting the Key 1, Key 2, Key 3, or Key 4 radio

button (only one key can be the active key) and type the value for the key

For 64-bit WEP, type 10 hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0–9,

A–F). For

128-bit WEP, type 26 hexadecimal digits. The key values are not case-sensitive.

c. Click the

Continue button.

If the extender detects any networks in the 5 GHz band, it displays them.

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:

• Connect the Extender to a Hidden WiFi Network on page 37

• Improve the Connection Between the Extender and the WiFi Router on page 83

7. Select the radio button for the 5 GHz network to which you want to connect the extender,

and click the Continue button.

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Netgear WN2500RP User Manual Page 35