Netgear WN2500RP User Manual download pdf (Page 39)

Manage the Extender Network and Security Settings

N600 WiFi Range Extender

• 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.

9. Select the Manually input my wireless SSID radio button and click the Continue button.

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

you do not want to connect the extender to a hidden 5 GHz network,

click the Skip button, and go to Step 13 on page 40.

The screen adjusts.

10. In the Name (SSID) field, enter the name of the 5 GHz network to which you want to

connect the extender.

11. From the Security menu, select the security setting for the 5 GHz network.

The screen adjusts.

12. Enter the security settings for the 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.

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Netgear WN2500RP User Manual Page 39