Netgear WN1000RP User's Guide

350 East Plumeria DriveSan Jose, CA 95134USAFebruary 2013202-10990-03WiFi Booster for Mobile WN1000RPUser Manual

1022. Network SettingsThis chapter covers the following topics: • Log In to the Booster • Use NETGEAR genie After Installation • Add a WPS Client t

Network Settings11 WiFi Booster for Mobile WN1000RPLog In to the BoosterYou can log in to the booster to use NETGEAR genie or to use the menu selectio

Network Settings12WiFi Booster for Mobile WN1000RP Use NETGEAR genie After InstallationNETGEAR genie can help you set up your booster to connect to a

Network Settings13 WiFi Booster for Mobile WN1000RPThe genie sets up a WiFi connection from the booster to the router, which takes about 2 minutes. Th

Network Settings14WiFi Booster for Mobile WN1000RP Note: You cannot use the Push 'N' Connect WPS button on the booster to connect the boost

Network Settings15 WiFi Booster for Mobile WN1000RP1. Select Setup > Connect to an Existing Network. The booster scans for wireless networks, and

Network Settings16WiFi Booster for Mobile WN1000RP Note: If you use a wireless computer to change the booster’s wireless settings, you will be discon

Network Settings17 WiFi Booster for Mobile WN1000RP• WPA2-PSK [AES]. WPA2 is even more secure, but some older computers do not support this standa

Network Settings18WiFi Booster for Mobile WN1000RP • WEP 128-bit encryption. Enter 26 hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0–9, a–f, or A–F).4.

Network Settings19 WiFi Booster for Mobile WN1000RPBooster IP Address SetupThe IP Address Setup screen shows whether the booster is set to get its IP

2WiFi Booster for Mobile WN1000RP SupportThank you for selecting NETGEAR products. After installing your device, locate the serial number on the label

Network Settings20WiFi Booster for Mobile WN1000RP Maintenance SettingsYou can use the maintenance settings to view the booster status, view attached

Network Settings21 WiFi Booster for Mobile WN1000RPExtender (Booster) IP Info• MAC Address. The physical address of the booster, as seen from the

Network Settings22WiFi Booster for Mobile WN1000RP Attached DevicesSelect Maintenance > Attached Devices to display the following screen:Back Up an

Network Settings23 WiFi Booster for Mobile WN1000RPCAUTION:Do not try to go online, turn off the booster, shut down the computer, or do anything else

Network Settings24WiFi Booster for Mobile WN1000RP Upgrade the FirmwareUnless you changed the settings in the Firmware Update screen previously, the b

Network Settings25 WiFi Booster for Mobile WN1000RP To view or change advanced wireless settings:Select Advanced > Wireless Settings. The followin

Network Settings26WiFi Booster for Mobile WN1000RP • If you are not sure of the MAC address, check the product label.• Make sure to add the co

2733. TroubleshootingThis chapter includes the following sections:• Frequently Asked Questions • Connecting to http://www.mywifiext.net •

Troubleshooting28WiFi Booster for Mobile WN1000RP Frequently Asked QuestionsNETGEAR genie keeps asking me for my wireless password, and I am sure I ha

Troubleshooting29 WiFi Booster for Mobile WN1000RPMy router security is WEP, and I entered the wrong passphrase or security key on the booster. I cann

3Table of ContentsChapter 1 Getting StartedHow the Booster Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Whe

Troubleshooting30WiFi Booster for Mobile WN1000RP Joining WiFi NetworksTo join a WiFi network, you have to know its network name (also called the SSID

31AA. Supplemental InformationFactory SettingsYou can press and hold the Factory Settings button on the side panel for 7 seconds. The booster resets

Supplemental Information32WiFi Booster for Mobile WN1000RPTechnical SpecificationsTable 2. Technical Specifications Network protocol and standards co

33BB. Compliance NotificationRegulatory Compliance InformationThis section includes user requirements for operating this product in accordance with

Compliance Notification34WiFi Booster for Mobile WN1000RPFCC Radio Frequency Interference Warnings & InstructionsThis equipment has been tested an

Compliance Notification35WiFi Booster for Mobile WN1000RPNOTE IMPORTANTE: Déclaration d'exposition aux radiations:Cet équipement est conforme aux

411. Getting StartedThis chapter covers the following topics: • How the Booster Works • Hardware Features • Install the Booster • Po

Getting Started5 WiFi Booster for Mobile WN1000RPHow the Booster WorksThe booster works like a bridge between a WiFi router and a computer or wireless

Getting Started6WiFi Booster for Mobile WN1000RP The booster LEDs can help you tell if the booster is correctly set up and working as it should.•

Getting Started7 WiFi Booster for Mobile WN1000RPThe bottom of the booster has the following feature:• Factory Reset button. To use this button, s

Getting Started8WiFi Booster for Mobile WN1000RP 6 On your computer or wireless device, launch an Internet browser.The browser displays the genie scre

Getting Started9 WiFi Booster for Mobile WN1000RP2 As you move the booster, check the LEDs until you find a location where the Link Rate LED is green