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Manage the Extender Network and Security Settings

N600 WiFi Range Extender

For four minutes, the extender attempts to find the WiFi device (that is, the client) that you

want to join the extender’s WiFi network.

9. Within four minutes, go to the WiFi device and use its WPS software to join the network

without entering a password.

10. To verify that the WiFi device is connected to the extender’s WiFi network, select

Maintenance >

Attached Devices.

The WiFi device displays onscreen.

Manage the Extender WiFi Settings

You can change the network name (SSID) for the extender’s network and set up WiFi

security. If you did not change these settings already during initial setup, the network name is

NETGEAR_EXT, and the network is open (no WiFi security is set up).

Note: Although the WiFi security of the extender’s network can be different

from the WiFi security of the network that the extender is connected

to, you typically would select the same type of WiFi security for both

networks.

In some regions, not all channels are available. Do not change the channel unless you

experience interference (shown by lost connections or slow data transfers). If this happens,

experiment with different channels to see which is the best.

When you use more than one WiFi router or access point, it is better if adjacent routers or

access points use different channels to reduce interference. NETGEAR recommends a

channel spacing of four channels between adjacent routers or access points (for example,

use Channels 1 and 5, or 6 and 10).

Note: You can change the channel only if you have enabled FastLane

Technology or if the extender is not connected to the WiFi router. For

more information, see Set the Operating Mode to FastLane Technology

on page 61. When the extender is in normal operating mode (also

referred to as Internet Surfing mode), you cannot change the channel.

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Netgear WN2500RP User Manual Page 43