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WiFi Booster for Mobile WN1000RP Support Thank you for selecting NETGEAR products. After installing your device, locate the serial number on the label of your product and use it to register your product at https://my.netgear.com. You must register your product before you can use NETGEAR telephone support. NETGEAR recommends registering your product through the NETGEAR website. For product updates and web support, visit http://support.netgear.com. Phone (US & Canada only): 1-888-NETGEAR.
Table of Contents Chapter 1 Getting Started How the Booster Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 When to Use Your Booster. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Hardware Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Install the Booster. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Position the Booster . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1. 1 Getting Started This chapter covers the following topics: • How the Booster Works • Hardware Features • Install the Booster • Position the Booster • Performance For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the support website at http://support.netgear.com.
WiFi Booster for Mobile WN1000RP How the Booster Works The booster works like a bridge between a WiFi router and a computer or wireless device outside the wireless router’s range. The booster has two main jobs: 1. The booster connects to a WiFi network. When the booster connects wirelessly to a network, it acts as a network client. This is similar to how a computer connects to a network. 2. The booster acts as an access point for computers.
WiFi Booster for Mobile WN1000RP The booster LEDs can help you tell if the booster is correctly set up and working as it should. • The best performance is delivered when the Link Rate LED are green. LED and the PC to Booster • A workable performance is delivered when the Link Rate LED is amber and the PC to is green. Booster LED Hardware Features The following figure shows the booster. Link Rate Status PC to Booster On/Off button WPS button Factory Reset button Figure 2.
WiFi Booster for Mobile WN1000RP The bottom of the booster has the following feature: • Factory Reset button. To use this button, stick a paper clip into the reset hole and hold it until the Status LED blinks. Then release the button. Install the Booster To install the booster: 1 Either connect the AC plug, or attach the stand and the power adapter cord.
WiFi Booster for Mobile WN1000RP 6 On your computer or wireless device, launch an Internet browser. The browser displays the genie screen. If you do not see the genie screen, type http://www.mywifiext.net in the address field of your browser. The genie scans for wireless networks in your area. 7 Follow the genie steps to set up the booster to work with your network and to set up your computer or wireless device to connect to the booster network.
WiFi Booster for Mobile WN1000RP 2 As you move the booster, check the LEDs until you find a location where the Link Rate LED is green or amber, and the PC to Booster LED is green. 3 You might have to unplug the booster as you move it to a different location. If you do, from the new location, power up the booster and continue to check the LEDs. Once the LEDs show that the booster is in a good location, open a browser and go to http://www.mywifiext.net to continue the setup process.
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WiFi Booster for Mobile WN1000RP Log In to the Booster You can log in to the booster to use NETGEAR genie or to use the menu selections to view or change the booster’s settings. To log in: 1. 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.mywifiext.
WiFi Booster for Mobile WN1000RP Use NETGEAR genie After Installation NETGEAR genie can help you set up your booster to connect to a wireless network. During installation, when you launch your Internet browser, NETGEAR genie automatically displays. After installation, to use genie again: 1. Log in to the booster. Note: Once you begin using genie, you have to complete all of its steps before you can exit. 2. Select Setup Wizard.
WiFi Booster for Mobile WN1000RP The genie sets up a WiFi connection from the booster to the router, which takes about 2 minutes. Then the following screen displays. 5. Review the settings, and make sure that they are correct. Then, click Continue. The Device-to-Booster settings are applied, which takes about 2 minutes. Then the following screen displays.. 6 Join the booster network with your wireless computer or device. 7. Select the check box. 8 Click Continue.
WiFi Booster for Mobile WN1000RP Note: You cannot use the Push 'N' Connect WPS button on the booster to connect the booster to your wireless network. The WPS button on the booster can be used only to connect a computer to the booster. To join the booster network using WPS: 1. Select Add WPS Client. The following screen displays: 2. Select a radio button: • Push Button (recommended). Either click the button on the front of the booster. • button or press the WPS PIN Number.
WiFi Booster for Mobile WN1000RP 1. Select Setup > Connect to an Existing Network. The booster scans for wireless networks, and displays a list. If your wireless network is not on the list, the booster might be too far away from the router. See Position the Booster on page 8 for suggestions. 2. Select the radio button for your network, and click Continue. If you selected the manual option, you are prompted to type the network name (SSID) and to enter the password to access it: 3.
WiFi Booster for Mobile WN1000RP Note: If you use a wireless computer to change the booster’s wireless settings, you will be disconnected when you click Apply. To reconnect, you have to select the new network name that you created, and enter its password or wireless security key. To change the wireless settings for the booster network: 1. Select Setup > Wireless Settings to display the following screen. 2. In the Name (SSID) field, you can type in a new name to customize your booster network.
WiFi Booster for Mobile WN1000RP • 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 booster wireless network. • WPA-PSK [TKIP] + WPA2-PASK [AES]. When using wireless computers or devices that support either WPA or WPA2, you can enter the passphrase to join the booster wireless network. 4. Click Apply to save your settings. 5.
WiFi Booster for Mobile WN1000RP • WEP 128-bit encryption. Enter 26 hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0–9, a–f, or A–F). 4. Enter the encryption keys. You can manually or automatically program the four data encryption keys. These values must be identical on all computers and access points in your network. • Passphrase. To use a passphrase to generate the keys, enter a passphrase, and click Generate to create the keys to access the booster network.
WiFi Booster for Mobile WN1000RP Booster IP Address Setup The IP Address Setup screen shows whether the booster is set to get its IP address dynamically from the router (this is the most common setting), or is set up with a static IP address. To view or change the IP address settings: Select Setup > IP Address Settings. The following information is displayed: • Get Dynamically IP Address From Router. The wireless network router assigns an IP address when the booster connects to its wireless network.
WiFi Booster for Mobile WN1000RP Maintenance Settings You can use the maintenance settings to view the booster status, view attached devices, back up and restore configuration settings, set the password, and update the firmware. 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 booster.
WiFi Booster for Mobile WN1000RP Extender (Booster) IP Info • MAC Address. The physical address of the booster, as seen from the local area network (LAN). • IP Address. The IP address of the booster. The default is 192.168.1.250. • DHCP Server. Identifies the network DHCP server on the wireless network. • IP Subnet Mask. The IP subnet mask associated with the LAN IP address of the booster. The default is 255.255.255.0. • Gateway IP Address. The IP address of the wireless network gateway.
WiFi Booster for Mobile WN1000RP Attached Devices Select Maintenance > Attached Devices to display the following screen: Back Up and Manage Booster Settings You can save and retrieve a file containing your booster configuration settings. Once you have your booster working correctly, you should back up the information to have it available if something goes wrong. When you back up the settings, they are saved as a file on your computer. You can restore the device’s settings from this file.
WiFi Booster for Mobile WN1000RP CAUTION: Do not try to go online, turn off the booster, shut down the computer, or do anything else to the booster until it finishes restarting. 4. Close the message window. To erase settings: Under some circumstances (for example, if you have lost track of the changes that you made to the booster settings), you might want to erase the configuration. After an erase, the booster returns to its factory settings (see Factory Settings on page 31).
WiFi Booster for Mobile WN1000RP Upgrade the Firmware Unless you changed the settings in the Firmware Update screen previously, the booster is set up to check for new firmware automatically at log in. To check for firmware and upgrade if it is available: 1. Select Maintenance > Firmware Update. The following screen displays: 2. Click Check to see if new firmware is available. If it is, follow the onscreen prompts to download it onto your computer. 3.
WiFi Booster for Mobile WN1000RP To view or change advanced wireless settings: Select Advanced > Wireless Settings. The following screen displays: You can view or configure the following settings: • Advanced Wireless Setting: - • • Enable SSID Broadcast. Enable the booster to broadcast its wireless network name (SSID). If this check box is cleared, the wireless network is hidden. To join a hidden wireless network, you have to type the wireless name. WPS Settings: - Disable Extender’s PIN.
WiFi Booster for Mobile WN1000RP • If you are not sure of the MAC address, check the product label. • Make sure to add the computer or wireless device that you are currently using. 4. Click Apply so that your changes take effect.
3. 3 Troubleshooting This chapter includes the following sections: • Frequently Asked Questions • Connecting to http://www.mywifiext.
WiFi Booster for Mobile WN1000RP Frequently Asked Questions NETGEAR genie keeps asking me for my wireless password, and I am sure I have entered the correct wireless password. What can I do? It is likely that the booster is placed at the borderline of the range covered by the router. To resolve this, follow the instructions in Position the Booster on page 8. If you are using WEP security, make sure that you are typing the wireless key in the correct field. I connected to NETGEAR_EXT and launched a browser.
WiFi Booster for Mobile WN1000RP My router security is WEP, and I entered the wrong passphrase or security key on the booster. I cannot access the booster any more. What can I do? The booster cannot check to see if the WEP passphrase is correct. If you entered the wrong passphrase, your wireless device is not able to get the IP address from the booster. You must reset the booster to the factory defaults to get the IP address back.
WiFi Booster for Mobile WN1000RP Joining WiFi Networks To join a WiFi network, you have to know its network name (also called the SSID) so that you can select it. If the network is secure, you have to know the passphrase or wireless key. If the booster does not connect to the network that you selected, the following message displays: Connection was not established to the selected network.
A. Supplemental Information A Factory Settings You can press and hold the Factory Settings button on the side panel for 7 seconds. The booster resets, and returns to its factory settings. Table 1. 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 150 Mbps 1.
WiFi Booster for Mobile WN1000RP Technical Specifications Table 2. Technical Specifications Network protocol and standards compatibility Data and Routing Protocols: TCP/IP, DHCP server and client AC input 100-240V, 0.2A (Max.) Physical specifications • Dimensions: 67 x 55 x 52 mm (2.63 x 2.17 x 2 in) • Weight: 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.
WiFi Booster for Mobile WN1000RP FCC Radio Frequency Interference Warnings & Instructions This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
WiFi Booster for Mobile WN1000RP NOTE IMPORTANTE: Déclaration d'exposition aux radiations: Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d'exposition aux rayonnements IC établies pour un environnement non contrôlé. Cet équipement doit être installé et utilisé avec un minimum de 20 cm de distance entre la source de rayonnement et votre corps.
