Netgear WN2500RP User Manual download pdf (Page 36)

Manage the Extender Network and Security Settings

N600 WiFi Range Extender

Note: If your router does not support the 5 GHz band (not all routers do) or

you do not yet want to change the 5 GHz network to which the extender

connects, click the Skip button, and go to Step 9 on page 65.

8. Enter the security settings for the existing 5 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.

9. Wait about two minutes while the extender changes the WiFi network or networks.

10. Use a WiFi network manager on the computer or on a mobile device to reconnect to the

extender’s WiFi network.

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Netgear WN2500RP User Manual Page 36