Universal WiFi Range Extender WN1000RP User Manual 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA March 2012 202-10990-01 v1.
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Table of Contents Chapter 1 Getting Started Hardware Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 How the Extender Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 When to Use Your Extender. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Positioning Your Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Log In to the Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1. 1 Getting Started This chapter covers the following topics: • Hardware Features • How the Extender Works • Log In to the Extender • Log In to the Extender • Use the Smart Wizard to Set Up the Extender For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the Support website at http://support.netgear.com.
Universal WiFi Range Extender WN1000RP Hardware Features Link Rate Status PC to Extender On/Off button WPS button Factory Reset button Figure 1. Extender The LEDs on the front show how the Extender is working: • Link Rate. This LED indicates a wireless connection between the Extender and the router. - Green is best. - Amber is good. - Red is poor. • Status. This LED is lit when the Extender is powered on. • PC to Extender. The LED is lit when the Extender is connected to a PC.
Universal WiFi Range Extender WN1000RP How the Extender Works The Extender works like a bridge between a wireless router and a computer or wireless device outside the wireless router’s range. To do this, the Extender has two main jobs: 1. The Extender connects to a wireless network that is up and running. When the Extender connects wirelessly to a network, it acts as a network client. This is similar to how a computer connects to a network. 2. The Extender acts as an access point for computers.
Universal WiFi Range Extender WN1000RP The Extender LEDs can help you tell if the extender is correctly set up and working as it should. • The best performance is delivered when both the Link Rate LED and the PC to Extender Connection LED are green. • A workable performance is delivered when the Link Rate LED is amber and the PC to Extender Connection LED is green. Positioning Your Extender The ideal location to place the Extender is half-way between your wireless router and your computer.
Universal WiFi Range Extender WN1000RP Log In to the Extender You can log in to the Extender to use the Smart Wizard or to use the menu selections to view or change the extender’s settings. 1. On your computer, launch an Internet browser such as Mozilla Firefox or Microsoft Internet Explorer. 2. In the address field of your browser, enter http://www.mywifiext.net. You are prompted to enter a user name and password: If you do not see the log in prompt, make sure to include http:// when you type http://www.
Universal WiFi Range Extender WN1000RP Use the Smart Wizard to Set Up the Extender The Smart Wizard can help you set up your Extender to connect to a wireless network. For information about more configuration options, see Chapter 2, Extender Network Settings. The Universal WiFi Range Extender WN1000RP Installation Guide (included in the package) explains how to install your Extender. During installation, when you launch your Internet browser, the Smart Wizard automatically displays.
Universal WiFi Range Extender WN1000RP 3. Either select a network from the list, or select the Manually input my wireless SSID radio button and type the SSID. 4. Enter the passphrase for your wireless network and click Continue. The next screen displays: 5. Make sure that the correct network name is shown, and then click Continue. The Extender connects to your existing wireless network.
Universal WiFi Range Extender WN1000RP The Extender’s wireless network name (SSID) changes to the name of your wireless network name with _EXT added to the end. The following screen displays: When this happens, your computer is automatically disconnected from the Extender wireless network. 6. If you want to use the same password to access the Extender’s wireless network that you use for wireless access to your existing network, click the copy password button. 7.
2. Extender Network Settings 2 To change settings, connect the Extender to your computer and use your Internet browser to go to http://www.mywifiext.net as described in Log In to the Extender on page 8.
Universal WiFi Range Extender WN1000RP Connect the Extender to an Existing Network You can use this menu selection to wirelessly connect the Extender to your home network. 1. From the Extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, select Setup > Connect to an Existing Network. The Extender scans for wireless networks, and displays a list. If your wireless network is not on the list, and it is up and running, see Positioning Your Extender on page 7 for suggestions. 2.
Universal WiFi Range Extender WN1000RP To use the Extender WPS button to connect: 1. Locate the WPS button on the side of the Extender. WPS button 2. Press the Extender’s WPS button. For 2 minutes, the Extender attempts to add a wireless client (a computer or other wireless device) to its wireless network. 3. Within 2 minutes, press the WPS button on your wireless device, or follow the WPS instructions that came with your wireless device. Your wireless device is now connected to the Extender.
Universal WiFi Range Extender WN1000RP The first time you add a WPS client, WPS automatically sets the Extender’s wireless security to WPA2 + WPA with a random passphrase. You can view these settings in the Wireless Settings screen, described in the following section. Extender Wireless Settings You can use the Wireless Settings screen to change the network name (SSID) for the Extender’s network and to set up wireless security.
Universal WiFi Range Extender WN1000RP • WPA-PSK [TKIP]. WPA is more secure than WEP. When using wireless computers or devices that support WPA, you can enter a passphrase to join the extender’s wireless network. • WPA2-PSK [AES]. WPA2 is even more secure, but some older computers do not support this standard. When using wireless computers or devices that support WPA2, you can enter the passphrase to join the extender’s wireless network. • WPA-PSK [TKIP] + WPA2-PASK [AES].
Universal WiFi Range Extender WN1000RP • Key 1–Key 4. These values are not case-sensitive. You can manually enter the four data encryption keys. These values must be identical on all computers and access points in your network. Enter 10 hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0–9, a–f, or A–F). 5. Select which of the four keys will be the default. Data transmissions are always encrypted using the default key. The other keys can be used only to decrypt received data.
Universal WiFi Range Extender WN1000RP Status Screen When you connect to http://www.mywifiext.net, after the automatic firmware check, the Status screen displays. You can also select Status from the menu to display this screen: This screen shows the current settings and the status of your Extender. You can click Show Statistics to see device performance statistics such as the number of packets sent and number of packets received for each port. See Show Statistics on page 19. Hardware and Firmware Version.
Universal WiFi Range Extender WN1000RP • IP Subnet Mask. The IP subnet mask associated with the LAN IP address of the Extender. The default is 255.255.255.0. • Gateway IP Address. he IP address of the wireless network gateway. • Domain Name Server. The IP address of the Domain Name Server (DNS) of the wireless network. Extender Wireless Settings • Name (SSID). the name (SSID) of the wireless network. • Region. The country where the Extender is set up for use. • Channel.
Universal WiFi Range Extender WN1000RP Table 1. Show Statistics Fields (Continued) Field Description Up Time The time elapsed since the last power cycle or reset. Poll Interval Specify the poll interval frequency. If you change this value, click Set Interval so that your change takes effect. Attached Devices From the Extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.
Universal WiFi Range Extender WN1000RP Back Up Settings 1. Click Backup. Your browser extracts the configuration file from the Extender. 2. If you do not have your browser set up to save downloaded files automatically, locate where you want to save the file. 3. You can give the file a meaningful name at this time, such as internet_adapter.cfg. Restore Settings 1. On the Backup Settings screen, click Browse. 2. Locate and select the previously saved backup file. 3. Click Restore.
Universal WiFi Range Extender WN1000RP From the Extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, select Maintenance > Set Password. The following screen displays: Type the old password, type the new password twice, and then click Apply. Upgrade the Firmware Unless you changed the settings in the Firmware Upgrade screen previously, the Extender is set up to check for new firmware automatically at log in.
Universal WiFi Range Extender WN1000RP Advanced Wireless Settings The Extender is already set up with the optimum settings. Do not alter these settings unless directed by NETGEAR support. Incorrect settings might disable the Extender unexpectedly. To view or change the advanced wireless settings: From the Extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Advanced heading, select Wireless Settings.
3. 3 Troubleshooting Smart Wizard FAQs 1. When I connect to the network, Smart Wizard keeps asking me for my passphrase, and I am sure I’ve entered the correct passphrase. What can I do? It is very likely that the Extender is placed at the borderline of the range covered by the router. See Positioning Your Extender on page 7. 2. I got an error message in the Review Settings screen in the Smart Wizard.
Universal WiFi Range Extender WN1000RP - The best performance is delivered when both the Link Rate LED are green. Extender Connection LED and the PC to - A workable performance is delivered when the Link Rate LED is amber is green. PC to Extender Connection LED and the Joining Wireless Networks To join a wireless network you must know its network name (also called the SSID) so that you can select it. If the network is secure, you must know the passphrase or wireless key.
A. Supplemental Information A Factory Settings You can press and hold the Factory Settings button on the side panel for 7 seconds. The Extender resets, and returns to its factory settings. Table 2. Factory Settings Smart Wizard Enabled Wireless Wireless communication Enabled Wireless Network Name (SSID) NETGEAR_EXT Security Disabled Transmission speed Auto1 Country/Region United States (varies by region) Operating mode 802.11n, 802.11g, 802.11b Data rate Up to 300 Mbps 1.
Universal WiFi Range Extender WN1000RP Technical Specifications Table 3. Technical Specifications Network protocol and standards compatibility Data and Routing Protocols: TCP/IP, DHCP server and client AC input 100-240V~, 0.3A (Max) Physical specifications • Dimensions: 112 x 74 x 45 mm (4.41 x 2.91 x 1.77 in) • Weight: 0.245 kg (0.
B. Compliance Notification B Regulatory Compliance Information This section includes user requirements for operating this product in accordance with National laws for usage of radio spectrum and operation of radio devices. Failure of the end-user to comply with the applicable requirements may result in unlawful operation and adverse action against the end-user by the applicable National regulatory authority.
Universal WiFi Range Extender WN1000RP FCC Caution • Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. • This transmitter must not be co-located or operation in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Note: The country code selection is for non-US models only and is not available to all US models.
Universal WiFi Range Extender WN1000RP For complete DoC, visit the NETGEAR EU Declarations of Conformity website at:: http://kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/11621/ Table 4. EDOC in Languages of the European Community Language Statement Cesky [Czech] NETGEAR Inc. tímto prohlašuje, že tento Radiolan je ve shode se základními požadavky a dalšími príslušnými ustanoveními smernice 1999/5/ES. Dansk [Danish] Undertegnede NETGEAR Inc.
Universal WiFi Range Extender WN1000RP Table 4. EDOC in Languages of the European Community Language Statement Malti [Maltese] Hawnhekk, NETGEAR Inc., jiddikjara li dan Radiolan jikkonforma mal-htigijiet essenzjali u ma provvedimenti ohrajn relevanti li hemm fid-Dirrettiva 1999/5/EC. Magyar [Hungarian Alulírott, NETGEAR Inc. nyilatkozom, hogy a Radiolan megfelel a vonatkozó alapvetõ követelményeknek és az 1999/5/EC irányelv egyéb elõírásainak. Polski [Polish] Niniejszym NETGEAR Inc.
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