Netgear WN2000RPT User Manual

350 East Plumeria DriveSan Jose, CA 95134 USADecember 2013202-11333-01N300 WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPTUser Manual

1022. Get StartedThis chapter covers the following topics: • How to Position the Extender• Connect the Extender to Your WiFi Router• Connect the Ext

Get Started 11 N300 WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPTHow to Position the ExtenderThe ideal location to place the extender is halfway between your WiFi rou

Get Started 12N300 WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Connect the Extender with WPS to a WiFi NetworkThe easiest way to connect the extender to a WiFi netw

Get Started 13 N300 WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPTThe Link Rate LED help you choose a spot where the extender-to-router connection is optimal. The foll

Get Started 14N300 WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Access the Extender over WiFi and Use the Setup WizardIf your WiFi router does not support WPS, acces

Get Started 15 N300 WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPTAfter the connection with the computer or mobile device is established, the Device to Extender Connec

Get Started 16N300 WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT 8. Select a WiFi network to extend, and click the Continue button.9. Type the network passphrase (a

Get Started 17 N300 WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPTThe extender applies the settings.11. Wait about two minutes while the extender creates the WiFi netw

Get Started 18N300 WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT The next screen that displays describes the color of the Link Rate LED, which corresponds to the colo

Get Started 19 N300 WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT19. Use a WiFi network manager on the computer or mobile device to reconnect to the extender’s WiFi n

2N300 WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT SupportThank you for selecting NETGEAR products. After installing your device, locate the serial number on the la

Get Started 20N300 WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT If the computer or mobile device is already connected to a network, you might not be able to connect

Get Started 21 N300 WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT8. Under Do you want NETGEAR Genie to help?, select the Yes radio button, and click the Next button.

Get Started 22N300 WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT 11. Use the default extension name, or, in the 2.4GHz Network Name (SSID) field, enter a new network

Get Started 23 N300 WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPTThe next screen that displays describes the color of the Link Rate LED, which corresponds to the colo

Get Started 24N300 WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT The Link Rate LEDs help you choose a spot where the extender-to-router connection is optimal. The fol

2533. Manage the Extender Network and Security SettingsThis chapter covers the following topics: • Log In to the Extender After Initial Setup• Chang

Manage the Extender Network and Security Settings 26N300 WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Log In to the Extender After Initial SetupYou can log in to the

Manage the Extender Network and Security Settings 27 N300 WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPTFor more information about the Status screen, see View the Stat

Manage the Extender Network and Security Settings 28N300 WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT 3. Type admin for the user name and password for the password.

Manage the Extender Network and Security Settings 29 N300 WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPTIf your WiFi network is functioning but not on the list, your W

3Table of ContentsChapter 1 OverviewUnpack Your Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Manage the Extender Network and Security Settings 30N300 WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT 8. To specify security settings for the extender WiFi network

Manage the Extender Network and Security Settings 31 N300 WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPTConnect the Extender to a Hidden WiFi NetworkYou can manually c

Manage the Extender Network and Security Settings 32N300 WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT 6. In the Name (SSID) field, enter the name of the WiFi networ

Manage the Extender Network and Security Settings 33 N300 WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT13. Use a WiFi network manager on the computer or on a mobile d

Manage the Extender Network and Security Settings 34N300 WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT You can view this passphrase on the Wireless Settings screen (f

Manage the Extender Network and Security Settings 35 N300 WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT7. Within two minutes, go to the WiFi device and press its WPS

Manage the Extender Network and Security Settings 36N300 WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT 10. To verify that the WiFi device is connected to the extender

Manage the Extender Network and Security Settings 37 N300 WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT6. From the Region menu, select the region in which you operat

Manage the Extender Network and Security Settings 38N300 WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Configure WPA, WPA2, or WPA + WPA2Both WPA and WPA2 provide str

Manage the Extender Network and Security Settings 39 N300 WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPTConfigure WEPWEP is legacy WiFi security. Unless your WiFi netw

4N300 WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Chapter 4 Maintain and Monitor the ExtenderBack Up the Configuration Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Manage the Extender Network and Security Settings 40N300 WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Only one key can be the active key.8. Enter a key next to the

Manage the Extender Network and Security Settings 41 N300 WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT5. Select the Use Static IP Address radio button.6. Specify t

Manage the Extender Network and Security Settings 42N300 WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT 5. View or change the following settings:• Enable Wireless Acc

Manage the Extender Network and Security Settings 43 N300 WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPTexample, 00:09:AB:CD:EF:01). Typically, the MAC address is on t

Manage the Extender Network and Security Settings 44N300 WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT If you have not yet added any WiFi devices, the Wireless Card A

Manage the Extender Network and Security Settings 45 N300 WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPTYou are prompted to enter a user name and password. If you do n

Manage the Extender Network and Security Settings 46N300 WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT 5. Click the Setup Access List button.6. Select the radio but

Manage the Extender Network and Security Settings 47 N300 WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPTIf you have not yet personalized your password, type password f

Manage the Extender Network and Security Settings 48N300 WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT 5. Click the Yes button.6. NETGEAR genie searches for WiFi ne

Manage the Extender Network and Security Settings 49 N300 WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT9. Use the default extension name, or, in the 2.4GHz Network N

511. OverviewThis user manual is for the NETGEAR® N300 WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT, which is referred to as the extender.This chapter covers the f

Manage the Extender Network and Security Settings 50N300 WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT The next screen that displays describes the color of the Link R

Manage the Extender Network and Security Settings 51 N300 WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPTConnect Ethernet-Enabled DevicesYou can use the extender to con

5244. Maintain and Monitor the ExtenderThis chapter covers the following topics: • Back Up the Configuration Settings• Restore the Configuration Set

Maintain and Monitor the Extender 53 N300 WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPTBack Up the Configuration SettingsWhen the extender works correctly after initi

Maintain and Monitor the Extender 54N300 WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Restore the Configuration SettingsYou can restore the configuration file of the

Maintain and Monitor the Extender 55 N300 WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPTReturn the Extender to Its Factory Default SettingsUnder some circumstances (fo

Maintain and Monitor the Extender 56N300 WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT CAUTION:After you click the Erase button, do not try to go online, turn off the

Maintain and Monitor the Extender 57 N300 WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT5. Click the Check button.6. If new firmware is available, follow the onscree

Maintain and Monitor the Extender 58N300 WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT 5. Clear the Check for New Version Upon Log-in check box.A confirmation pop-up

Maintain and Monitor the Extender 59 N300 WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPTThe following table describes the fields on the Status screen.Field Description

Overview 6N300 WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Unpack Your ExtenderYour box contains the following items:• N300 WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT• Power ada

Maintain and Monitor the Extender 60N300 WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT 5. Click the Show Statistics button.The following table describes the traffic

Maintain and Monitor the Extender 61 N300 WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPTView the Wired and WiFi Network DevicesYou can view the active wired and WiFi d

6255. FAQs and TroubleshootingThis chapter covers the following topics: • FAQs• You Cannot Connect to the Extender• You Cannot Join a WiFi Network a

FAQs and Troubleshooting 63 N300 WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPTFAQsThis section provides answers for difficulties you might experience with the extende

FAQs and Troubleshooting 64N300 WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT d. Log in to the router and check the attached devices on the Attached Devices or simil

FAQs and Troubleshooting 65 N300 WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPTYou Cannot Join a WiFi Network and Receive an Error MessageTo join a WiFi network, you m

FAQs and Troubleshooting 66N300 WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Improve the Connection Between the Extender and the WiFi RouterThe extender LEDs can hel

67AA. Factory Settings and Technical SpecificationsThis appendix covers the following topics: • Factory Default Settings• Technical and Environmenta

Factory Settings and Technical Specifications68N300 WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Factory Default SettingsTo reset the extender to factory default se

Factory Settings and Technical Specifications69 N300 WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPTTechnical and Environmental SpecificationsThe following table shows

Overview 7 N300 WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPTTable 1. Front panel LEDs and buttonLEDs and Button DescriptionLink Rate LEDGreen. The WiFi connection b

Overview 8N300 WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPT Rear Panel Ports, Buttons, and ConnectorThe following figure shows the ports, buttons, and connector on t

Overview 9 N300 WiFi Range Extender WN2000RPTHow the Extender WorksThe extender works like a bridge between a WiFi router (or a WiFi access point) and