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Universal Dual Band WiFi Range Extender WN2500RP

1. 29 Appendix A Supplementary Information aio me ee cross co soie 30 Technical Specifications 31 Appendix B Notification of Compliance Getting Started This chapter covers the following topics Hardware Features How the Extender Works Connect a Computer to the Extender with an Ethernet Cable Log In to the Extender Use NETGEAR Genie to Set Up the Extender For more information about the topics covered in this manual visit the support website at htto support netgear com Universal Dual Band WiFi Range Extender WN2500RP Hardware Features Front Panel Power e On Power is supplied to the extender e Off Power is not supplied to the extender e Green The wireless connection between the extender and the router is optimum e Yellow The wireless connection between the extender and the router is good e Red The wireless connection between the extender and the router is poor Link Rate 5 GHz Green The wireless connection between the extender and the router is optimum e Yellow The wireless connection between the extender and the router is good e Red The wireless connection between the extender and the router is poor Wireless Device to Extender e On The extender is connected to a wireless computer or device e Off No wireless device or computer is connected to the extender me ld pons js Green The LAN port has detected an Ethernet link with a devic
2. You can view or configure the following settings e Wireless Mode Internet Surfing Performance e Advanced Wireless Settings Enable Wireless Access Point 2 4 GHz Enable the extender to work as a wireless access point If this check box is cleared then computers or wireless devices cannot connect wirelessly to the extender Enable SSID Broadcast 2 4 GHz Enable the extender to broadcast its wireless network name SSID If this check box is cleared then the wireless network is hidden To join a hidden wireless network you have to type the wireless name Enable Wireless Access Point 5 GHz Enable the extender to work as a wireless access point If this check box is cleared then computers or wireless devices cannot connect wirelessly to the extender Enable SSID Broadcast 5 GHz Enable the extender to broadcast its wireless network name SSID If this check box is cleared then the wireless network is hidden To join a hidden wireless network you have to type the wireless name e WPS Settings Extender Network Settings 25 Universal Dual Band WiFi Range Extender WN2500RP Disable Device s PIN Selecting this check box disables the extender s PIN The PIN can be used for a WPS wireless connection Keep Existing Wireless Settings When this check box is selected the settings in the Wireless Settings screen stay the same when WPS is used for a wireless connection e Wireless Card Access Lis
3. Universal Dual Band WiFi Range Extender WN2500RP User Manual Universal Dual Band WiFi Range Extender WN2500RP 2012 NETGEAR Inc All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language in any form or by any means without the written permission of NETGEAR Inc Technical Support Thank you for choosing NETGEAR To register your product get the latest product updates or get support online visit us at htto support netgear com Phone US amp Canada only 1 888 NETGEAR Phone Other Countries See Support information card Trademarks NETGEAR the NETGEAR logo ReadyNAS ProSafe Smart Wizard Auto Uplink X RAID2 and NeoTV are trademarks or registered trademarks of NETGEAR Inc Microsoft Windows Windows NT and Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Other brand and product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders Statement of Conditions To improve internal design operational function and or reliability NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this document without notice NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product s or circuit layout s described herein Table of Contents Chapter 1 Getting Started Hardware Features 5 Front
4. 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 gt To restore settings 1 On the Backup Settings screen click Browse 2 Locate and select the previously saved backup file 3 Click Restore A screen displays letting you know that the device has been successfully restored to the previous settings The extender restarts This takes about 1 minute Extender Network Settings 22 Universal Dual Band WiFi Range Extender WN2500RP CAUTION Do not try to go online turn off the extender shut down the computer or do anything else to the extender until it finishes restarting 4 Close the message window gt To erase settings Under some circumstances for example if you have lost track of the changes that you made to the extender settings you might want to erase the configuration After an erase the extender returns to its factory settings see Factory Settings on page 30 To erase the configuration click the Erase button in the Backup Settings screen The extender automatically shuts down and reboots with its factory settings CAUTION Do not try to go online turn off the extender shut down the computer or do anything else to the extender until it finishes restarting Set th
5. htip www mywifiext netto continue the setup process Getting Started 8 Universal Dual Band WiFi Range Extender WN2500RP Connect a Computer to the Extender with an Ethernet Cable AN CAUTION Do not use an Ethernet cable to connect the extender to a router If you do so the extender does not work because it is designed to use only a wireless connection to the router You can use the LAN ports on the extender to connect wired devices such as Ethernet enabled gaming consoles printers or computers Note Before you connect wired devices or computers first install and set up your extender as described in the Universal Dual Band WiFi Range Extender WN2500RP Installation Guide that came in the package gt To cable a computer to the extender 1 Locate the four LAN ports on the rear panel of the extender 2 Use an Ethernet cable to connect your computer to one of these LAN ports 3 Connect the extender power adapter and plug it into an electrical outlet 4 Log in as described in the following section Getting Started 9 Universal Dual Band WiFi Range Extender WN2500RP Log In to the Extender You can log in to the extender to use NETGEAR Genie or to use the menu selections to view or change the extender s settings 1 2 3 On your computer launch an Internet browser such as Mozilla Firefox or Microsoft Internet Explorer In the address field of your browser enter http www mywifiext net You are pr
6. the new firmware or click Browse to locate and select the file 4 Click Upload to install the new firmware on your extender A CAUTION Once you start the firmware upgrade do nat try to go online turn off the extender shut down the computer or do anything else to the extender until it finishes restarting Extender Network Settings 24 Universal Dual Band WiFi Range Extender WN2500RP Advanced Wireless Settings The extender is already configured with the optimum settings Do not alter these settings unless directed by NETGEAR support Incorrect settings might disable the extender unexpectedly gt To view or change the advanced wireless settings From the extender menu at http www mywifiext net select Advanced gt Wireless Settings The following screen displays Setup Wizard Advanced Wireless Settings gt Setup gt Maintenance Wireless mode Internet Surfing Connect devices on both 2 4 and 5GHz bands at the same time Performance Offers higher performance but limits connection of devices to one band 2 4 or 5GHz v Advanced Wireless Settings Advanced Wireless Settings Y Enable Wireless Access Point 2 4GHz Y Enable SSID Broadcast 2 4GHz V Enable Wireless Access Point 5GHz Y Enable SSID Broadcast 5GHz WPS Settings Device s PIN 41740057 Disable Device s PIN Y Keep Existing Wireless Settings 2 4GHz b g n Keep Existing Wireless Settings 5GHz a n Wireless Card Access List
7. to extend Add WPS Client Refresh Conunue y Setup SSID Signal Security Millers 100 WPA2 PSK Network 2WIRE406 Wireless Settings 2WRE972 10 WEP Manually input my wireless SSID IP Address Setup Maintenance gt Advanced If your wireless network is not on the list and it is up and running see Positioning Your Extender on page 7 for suggestions 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 Setup Wizard Enter the security passphrase you used when you set up your existing wireless network Add WPS Client N SSID v Setup Pen Security y a Wireless Settings IP Address Setup Maintenance Advanced Enter your network s passphrase or key and click Continue The extender joins your wireless network Extender Network Settings 14 Universal Dual Band WiFi Range Extender WN2500RP Use WPS to Join the Extender s Wireless Network WPS Wi Fi Protected Setup lets you connect a computer or wireless device to the extender s network without entering the wireless network passphrase or key Instead you use a WPS button or enter a PIN to connect WPS supports WPA and WPA2 wireless security Note You cannot use the Push N Connect WPS button to connect the extender to your wireless network The WPS button on the extender can be used only to connect a comput
8. 192 168 1 254 Extender Wireless Setting 2 4GH7 Name SSID Millers 2GEXT M Help Center y Show Hide Help Center 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 21 The following fields are displayed in the Status screen e Hardware Version The hardware version of the extender e Firmware Version The current firmware version of the extender If you upgrade the firmware this field changes e GUI Language Version The language version running on the extender If you upgrade the firmware this field changes Connection Status to Existing Network e Name SSID Your extender is set up to connect to this SSID also called the wireless name e Connection Status The status of your wireless connection connected or disconnected e Link Rate The actual transmission Tx and receive Rx link rate in the current wireless connection Extender PC Info e MAC Address The physical address of the extender as seen from the local area network LAN e IP Address The IP address of the extender The default is 192 168 1 250 e DHCP Server Identifies the network DHCP server on the wireless network Extender Network Settings 20 Universal Dual Band WiFi Range Extender WN2500RP e IP Subnet Mask The IP subnet mask associated
9. 4 declare under our sole responsibility that the Universal Dual Band WiFi Range Extender WN2500RP complies with Part 15 Subpart B of FCC CFR47 Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions e This device may not cause harmful interference and e This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation FCC Radio Frequency Interference Warnings amp 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 This equipment uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following methods e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver e Connect the equipment into an electrical outlet on a circuit different from that which the radio receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an e
10. EC Alul rott NETGEAR Inc nyilatkozom hogy a Radiolan megfelel a vonatkoz alapvet k vetelm nyeknek s az 1999 5 EC ir nyelv egy b eldirasainak Niniejszym NETGEAR Inc o wiadcza e Radiolan jest zgodny z zasadniczymi wymogami oraz pozosta ymi stosownymi postanowieniami Dyrektywy 1999 5 EC NETGEAR Inc declara que este Radiolan est conforme com os requisitos essenciais e outras disposi es da Directiva 1999 5 CE NETGEAR Inc izjavlja da je ta Radiolan v skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi relevantnimi dolo ili direktive 1999 5 ES NETGEAR Inc t mto vyhlasuje e Radiolan sp a z kladn po iadavky a v etky pr slu n ustanovenia Smernice 1999 5 ES NETGEAR Inc vakuuttaa t ten ett Radiolan tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999 5 EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sit koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen H rmed intygar NETGEAR Inc att denna Radiolan st r verensst mmelse med de v sentliga egenskapskrav och vriga relevanta best mmelser som framg r av direktiv 1999 5 EG Notification of Compliance 33 Universal Dual Band WiFi Range Extender WN2500RP slenska H r me l sir NETGEAR Inc yfir v ad Radiolan er i samr mi vi grunnkr fur og a rar Icelandic kr fur sem ger ar eru tilskipun 1999 5 EC Norsk NETGEAR Inc erkl rer herved at utstyret Radiolan er i samsvar med de grunnleggende Norwegian krav og vrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999 5 EF Thi
11. Malti Maltese Magyar Hungarian Polski Polish Portugu s Portuguese Slovensko Slovenian Slovensky Slovak Suomi Finnish Svenska Swedish Universal Dual Band WiFi Range Extender WN2500RP Por medio de la presente NETGEAR Inc declara que el Radiolan cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999 5 CE ME THN NAPOY2A NETGEAR Inc AHAQNEI OTI Radiolan 2YMMOP ONETAI MPO TI OY2I0AEl2 ANAITH2E12 KAI TIZ AOINE2 2XETIKE2 AIATA El2 TH OAHTIAZ 1999 5 EK Par la pr sente NETGEAR Inc d clare que l appareil Radiolan est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999 5 CE Con la presente NETGEAR Inc dichiara che questo Radiolan conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999 5 CE Ar o NETGEAR Inc deklar ka Radiolan atbilst Direkt vas 1999 5 EK b tiskaj m prasibam un citiem ar to saistitajiem noteikumiem Siuo NETGEAR Inc deklaruoja kad Sis Radiolan atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir kitas 1999 5 EB Direktyvos nuostatas Hierbij verklaart NETGEAR Inc dat het toestel Radiolan in overeenstemming is met de essenti le eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999 5 EG Hawnhekk NETGEAR Inc jiddikjara li dan Radiolan jikkonforma mal htigijiet essenzjali u ma provvedimenti ohrajn relevanti li hemm fid Dirrettiva 1999 5
12. NECT WIRED A Se Al The extender is halfway E between the router 2 4 AND 5 GHz D gt a e Y if and the computer i 3 ne ne Fi EXISTING ROUTER Extended Wireless Range Existing Router Range O 5 GHz Wireless gt 2 4 GHz Wireless Figure 3 Range extender in a home Getting Started 7 Universal Dual Band WiFi Range Extender WN2500RP When to Use Your Extender NETGEAR recommends that you connect to the extender only when your home network connection is poor Because data traffic routed through the extender is inherently slower than traffic routed directly from the network the computer should stay on the network if the connection is good enough NETGEAR recommends that you connect through the extender network only when the computer is in a dead zone where connection from the network is very poor or non existent The extender LEDs can help you tell if the extender is correctly set up and working as it should O or O and the e Aworkable performance is delivered when the Link Rate LED is amber and the Wireless Device to Extender LED Q is green e The best performance is delivered when a the Link Rate LED Wireless Device to Extender LED are green Positioning Your Extender The ideal location to place the extender is half way between your wireless router and your computer The best connection is established when there is a clear line of sight between the extender and the wireless rou
13. P Technical Specifications Technical specifications Network protocol and Data and routing protocols TCP IP DHCP server and client DNS relay NAT standards compatibility many to one TFTP client VPN pass through IPSec PPTP Power adapter e North America input 120V 60 Hz input e All regions output 12 V DC 1A output 12W maximum Physical specifications e Dimensions e Weight Environmental e Operating temperature 32 to 140 F 0 to 40 C e Operating humidity 90 maximum relative humidity noncondensing e Electromagnetic emissions Meets requirements of FCC Part 15 Class B Interface e Local 10 100BASE Tx RJ 45 e 802 11n g b Supplementary Information 31 Notification of Compliance NETGEAR Dual Band Wireless 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 Note Note This product s firmware limits operation to only the channels allowed in a particular Region or Country Therefore all options described in this user s guide may not be available in your version of the product Europe EU Declaration of Conformity CEO Marking by the above symbol indicates compliance
14. Panel 5 OPA da aa dau es aber e awe es 6 Attach the PR AEE RA OES a A RA 6 How the Extender Works T When to Use Your Extender 8 Positioning Your Extender e cia sus ous ci Ae LO ee eR ee 8 Connect a Computer to the Extender with an Ethernet Cable 9 Log In to the Extender vic ua ses ss eines bee DUNES Tee RO A 10 Use NETGEAR Genie to Set Up the Extender 11 Chapter 2 Extender Network Settings Connect the Extender to an Existing Network 14 Use WPS to Join the Extender s Wireless Network 15 Extender Wireless Settings 16 Set Up WPA WPA2 or WPA WPA2 17 SOLD WEF rassi reien a a a es eee te oo 17 Extender IP Address Setup 19 ic A de dt 20 SNOW SIA USES ne ea 2 hou ape sas metier 21 Attached DEVICES uscar rr e dacaeads A amp 22 Back Up and Manage Extender Settings 22 Set the Password ccc add cd dis Aa 23 Upgrade the Firmware 24 Advanced Wireless Settings 25 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Smart Wizard FAS oidor a a daa 28 Connecting to http www mywifiext net o o o oooooooooo o 28 Joining Wireless Networks
15. e O e Off No link is detected on this port WPS e Blinking A WPS capable wireless computer or device is connecting to the O extender e Off No WPS activity is taking place Getting Started 5 Universal Dual Band WiFi Range Extender WN2500RP Rear Panel Restore WPS Power Power On Off Factory 4 LAN Ethernet ports button Settings Figure 1 Rear panel Attach the Feet The extender comes with two feet in the package You can attach them as shown so that you can use the extender in a vertical position Figure 2 Attach the feet if you want to use a vertical position Getting Started 6 Universal Dual Band WiFi Range Extender WN2500RP 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 The extender has its own wireless network called NETGEAR_EXT that wireless computers can join In its role as an access point the extender performs tasks that wireless routers do such as broadcasting its network name SSID The extender needs to do each of these jobs so that both ends of the bridge are in place CON
16. e Password The user name to access the extender is admin and its default password is password NETGEAR strongly recommends that you set a more secure password gt To set the password 1 Select Maintenance gt Set Password The following screen displays Setup Wizard Set Password Add WPS Client gt Setup vw Maintenance Old Password Set Password Repeat New Password Backup Settings Set Password Firmware Update gt Advanced 2 Type the old password type the new password twice and then click Apply Extender Network Settings 23 Universal Dual Band WiFi Range Extender WN2500RP 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 If you do not want to use the automatic firmware check clear the Check for New Version Upon Login check box gt To check for firmware and upgrade if it is available 1 Select Maintenance gt Firmware Update The following screen displays Firmware Update Setup Wizard Add WPS Client gt Setup Check for new version online Locate and select the upgrade file from your hard disk RES UD v Maintenance Status A h vi Backup Settings Set Password gt Advanced 2 Click Check to see if new firmware is available If it is follow the onscreen prompts to download it onto your computer 3 Inthe Browse field enter the path for
17. ecurity You can select 64 bit or 128 bit encryption Extender Network Settings 16 Universal Dual Band WiFi Range Extender WN2500RP e 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 e 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 e 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 extender s wireless network 4 Click Apply to save your settings 5 Use your wireless computer to connect to the extender s network with its new settings The Smart Wizard can guide you through this process Set Up WPA WPA2 or WPA WPA2 Both WPA and WPA2 provide strong data security WPA with TKIP can be used on Windows systems with Service Pack 2 or later WPA2 with AES is a hardware implementation see your device documentation before implementing it gt To configure WPA or WPA2 in the extender 1 On the Wireless Setting screen select the radio button for the WPA or WPA2 option of your choice 2 The settings displayed on the screen depend on which security option you select For WPA PSK or WPA2 PSK enter the passphrase Click Apply to sa
18. er to the extender The Universal Dual Band WiFi Range Extender WN2500RP Installation Guide explains how to use WPS during installation gt To join the extender s network using WPS 1 Select Add WPS Client The following screen displays Setup Wizard Add WPS Client gt Setup Select a setup method 9 Push Button recommended gt Maintenance You can either press the Push Button physically on the Wireless Extender or press the Button below soft Push Advanced Button PIN Number 2 Select a radio button e Push Button recommended Either click the button or press the lt button on the front of the extender e PIN Number Select the radio button and a PIN displays The extender tries to find the wireless client the computer that is attempting to join the network If you are using a WPS button it tries for 2 minutes If you are using a PIN it tries for 4 minutes 3 Go to your wireless computer Use its WPS software to try to connect to the extender Extender Network Settings 15 Universal Dual Band WiFi Range Extender WN2500RP 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 If you do not change these settings the network name is NETGEAR _ EXT and the network is open no wireless security is set up Note If you use a wireless computer to change the extender s wi
19. eration If your computer does not support the passphrase then you will need to type the encryption key in order to join the wireless network e Key 1 Key 4 These values are not case sensitive You can manually enter the four data encryption keys These values have to 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 The four entries are disabled if WPA PSK or WPA authentication is selected 6 Click Apply to save your settings Extender Network Settings 18 Extend Universal Dual Band WiFi Range Extender WN2500RP er IP Address Setup From the extender menu at http www mywifiext net under the Maintenance heading select Setup gt IP Address Settings Setup Wizard IP Address Setup v Setup Connect to Existing Network Device s IP Address Wireless Settings IP Address Setup Use Static IP Address gt Maintenance gt Advanced Get Dynamically IP Address From Router IP Address IP Subnet Mask Gateway IP Address Primary DNS The IP Address Setup screen shows whether the extender 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 e Get Dynamically IP Address From Route
20. erference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation IMPORTANT NOTE Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator amp your body Caution The device for the band 5150 5250 MHz is only for indoor usage to reduce po tential for harmful interference to co channel mobile satellite systems High power radars are allocated as primary users meaning they have priority of 5250 5350 MHz and 5650 5850 MHz and these radars could cause interference and or damage to LE LAN devices Ce dispositif est conforme la norme CNR 210 d Industrie Canada applicable aux appareils radio exempts de licence Son fonctionnement est sujet aux deux conditions suivantes 1 le dispositif ne doit pas produire de brouillage pr judiciable et 2 ce dispositif doit accepter tout brouillage re u y compris un brouillage susceptible de provoquer un fonctionnement ind sirable NOTE IMPORTANTE D claration d exposition aux radiations Cet quipement est conforme aux limites d exposition aux rayonnements IC tablies pour un environnement non contr l Cet quipement doit tre install et utilis avec un minimum de 20 cm de distance entre la source de rayonnement et votre corps Avertissement Le dispositi
21. et e Poll Interval Specify the poll interval frequency If you change this value click Set Interval so that your change takes effect Extender Network Settings 21 Universal Dual Band WiFi Range Extender WN2500RP Attached Devices Select Maintenance gt Attached Devices to display the following screen Setup Wizard Attached Devices Add WPS Client gt Setup v Maintenance ee MAC Address Virtual MAC Address 192 168 1 128 BMILLER PC BBACIOFAF B7 D5 BAACIFAF B7 D5 Backup Settings Wireless Devices Wireless intruders also show up here Set Password EA IP Address MAC Address Virtual MAC Address Firmware ate gt Advanced Back Up and Manage Extender Settings Select Maintenance gt Backup Settings to display this screen Setup Wizard Backup Settings f ASA Add WPS Client Save a Copy of Current Settings v Maintenance Restore Saved Setting from a File Status Attached Devices Serngs Set Password Firmware Update Revert to Factory Default Settings Advanced The Backup and Restore options in the Backup Settings screen let you save and retrieve a file containing your extender s configuration settings Once you have your extender 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 gt To back up settings
22. f fonctionnant dans la bande 5150 5250 MHz est r serv uniquement pour une utili sation l int rieur afin de r duire les risques de brouillage pr judiciable aux syst mes de satellites mobiles utilisant les m mes canaux Les utilisateurs de radars de haute puissance sont d sign s utilisateurs principaux c a d qu ils ont la priorit pour les bandes 5250 5350 MHz et 5650 5850 MHz et que ces radars pourraient causer du brouillage et ou des dommages aux dispositifs LAN EL GPL License Agreement GPL may be included in this product to view the GPL license agreement go to ftp downloads netgear com files GPLnotice pdf For GNU General Public License GPL related information please visit http support netgear com app answers detail a_id 2649 Notification of Compliance 35 Universal Dual Band WiFi Range Extender WN2500RP Interference Reduction Table The table below shows the recommended minimum distance between NETGEAR equipment and household appliances to reduce interference in feet and meters Household appliance Recommended minimum distance pi UN AUS A feet and meters Baby Monitor Analog 20 feet 6 meters Baby Monitor Digital 40 feet 12 meters Notification of Compliance 36
23. ing to Make sure that there are no physical obstacles between the extender and the router and try to move the extender closer to the router If you use the Smart Wizard and the extender cannot connect to the router or cannot get an IP address from the router it displays the following message You are not able to connect to the Internet Click Continue to run through set up again to connect to your network If you click Continue the Smart Wizard starts again see Use NETGEAR Genie to Set Up the Extender on page 11 If you click Exit the Status screen displays with menu selections on the left see Log In to the Extender on page 10 Troubleshooting 29 Supplementary Information Factory Settings You can press and hold the Restore Factory Settings button on the rear panel for 7 seconds The extender resets and returns to its factory settings Factory Settings Smart Wizard Enabled Wireless Wireless communication Enabled Wireless network name SSID NETGEAR EXT Security Disabled Transmission speed Auto Country Region United States varies by region Operating mode 802 11n 802 11g 802 11b Up to 300 Mbps 1 Maximum wireless signal rate IEEE Standard 802 11 Actual throughput will vary Network conditions and environmental factors including volume of network traffic building materials and construction and network overhead lower actual data throughput rate 30 Universal Dual Band WiFi Range Extender WN2500R
24. me a SSID SiverSpruce Security WPA2 PSK AES PassPhrase 4 Finalize Settings 5 Review Settings Ifyou set up an access control list ACL in your router make sure that you add the MAC addresses to the list for the Extender and for wireless computers or adapters that will connect to the Extender The Extender MAC address is 20 4E 7F B1 4F 3D The wireless adapter MAC address is BAAC 6FAF B7 D5 5 Make sure that the correct network name is shown and then click Continue The following screen displays The Smart Wizard is setting up a secure connection between the existing network and Extender 2 Apply Security This takes approximately 2 minutes 1 Select Network 3 Configure Extender 4 Finalize Settings Bi 5 Review Settings After about 2 minutes the extender displays the following screen You are now one step away from completing the installation 1 Select Network 2 App ly Security Your Extender network has been created Extender network 2 4GHz big n Extender network 5GHz aln Wireless network name SSID sf_2 4GEXT Wireless network name SSID sf_5GEXT 4 Finalize Settings Security type None Security type None ns Next you will need to connect your wireless devices to the Extender network On your wireless device e g laptop tablet smartphone gaming Review Settings console etc use the wireless manager to find the extender network names and connect For example you might use Windows sof
25. ng you can use an Ethernet cable to connect your computer to the extender See Connect a Computer to the Extender with an Ethernet Cable on page 9 Troubleshooting 28 Universal Dual Band WiFi Range Extender WN2500RP Joining Wireless Networks To join a wireless 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 extender does not connect to the network that you selected the following message displays Connection was not established to the selected network If this happens it could be for one of these reasons e The network name passphrase or key might have been typed incorrectly Click Cancel use the Smart Wizard to select the network from the list and retype the passphrase or key This is case sensitive PASSWORD25 is not the same as Password25 or password25 See Use NETGEAR Genie to Set Up the Extender on page 11 e lf the Smart Wizard does not find your wireless network it is not displayed in the Select Existing Network screen check to see if your wireless network is still up and running Make sure that the router is turned on If possible move the extender closer to the router and click Try Again e Ifthe extender Link Rate LED is red this indicates a poor wireless connection The best connection is established when there is a clear line of sight between the extender and the router you are connect
26. ompted 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 net in your browser Type admin for the user name The default password is password NETGEAR recommends that you set a more secure password after you log in see Set the Password on page 23 e f your extender has an Internet connection the Firmware Upgrade screen displays see Upgrade the Firmware on page 24 and the software automatically checks for new firmware at the NETGEAR website e The Status screen displays with the menu on the left This screen shows what the current settings are for the extender If you have trouble connecting If you start your computer connect the Ethernet cable to the extender and launch your browser quickly the computer might still need a couple of minutes to recognize the Ethernet LAN connection before you can connect Make sure that your Ethernet cable is securely connected to the extender and the computer and that the extender LAN LED is on If the LED is not lit reconnect the Ethernet cable and relaunch your Internet browser Getting Started 10 Universal Dual Band WiFi Range Extender WN2500RP Use NETGEAR Genie 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 Dual Band WiFi Range E
27. r The wireless network router assigns an IP add ress when the extender connects to its wireless network Most networks are set up so that the router automatically does this e Use Static IP Address Specify a static IP address This is not usually necessary If you set this up you should be technically experienced or have a technically experienced person help you IP Address The static IP address IP Subnet Mask The subnet mask associated with the IP address Gateway IP Address The IP address for the gateway Primary DNS The primary Domain Name Server DNS Secondary DNS The secondary Domain Name Server DNS Extender Network Settings 19 Universal Dual Band WiFi Range Extender WN2500RP 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 Setup Wizard Status Add WPS Client gt Setup Hardware Version WN2500RP Firmware Version V1 0 0 11_1 0 36 wizard_fix v Maintenance GUI Language Version V1 0010 219 1 Status Attached Devices Connection Status to Existing Network 2 4GHz Backup Settings Name SSID Millers Link Rate 54 Mbps Set Password Connection Status Connected Firmware Update gt Advanced Extender IP Info MAC Address 20 4E 7F B1 50 16 IP Address 192 168 1 83 DHCP Client On IP Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Gateway IP Address 192 168 1 254 Domain Name Server
28. reless 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 passphrase or wireless security key gt To change the wireless settings for the extender s network 1 Select Setup gt Wireless Settings to display the following screen Setup Wizard Wireless Settings Add WPS Client KD v Setup Connect to Existing Network Name 2 4G SSID Wireless Settings Name 5G SSID IP Address Setup sf_24GEXT sf_5GEXT Channel 5GHz 153 y Wireless mode 5GHz Up to 300Mbps Maintenance gt Advanced Region Selection Region North America Security Options 2 4GHz 9 None WEP WPA PSK TKIP WPA2 PSK AES WPA PSK TKIP WPA2 PSK AES Security Options 5GHz 2 None WEP WPA PSK TKIP WPA2 PSK AES WPA PSK ITKIPI WPA9 PSK IAF SI Help Center Show Hide Help Center 2 Inthe Name SSID field you can type in a new name to customize your extender network This will make it easier to identify your extender if more than one is operating in your neighborhood 3 In the Security Options section of the screen select the type of wireless security that you want to use on your network e None This is an open wireless network Any wireless computer or device is allowed to join this network e WEP WEP is an older standard and is less secure than WPA or WPA2 WEP uses encryption keys and data encryption for data s
29. rror message in the Review Settings screen in the Smart Wizard What should do Make sure that your computer is connected to the extender by using the SSID and the passphrase that you have just set up and clicking the Refresh button in your browser This will return you to the Smart Wizard connected to NETGEAR_EXT and launched a browser but cannot see the Smart Wizard Why not First make sure that your computer is set up to use DHCP Second make sure the Wireless Device to Extender LED is green Finally relaunch the browser and enter www mywifiext net Check to make sure that your computer has an IP address in the IP Address screen see Extender IP Address Setup on page 19 Connecting to http www mywifiext net If you have trouble connecting try to locate the source of the problem For help with passwords see Log n to the Extender on page 10 If your browser displays an error page make sure that you include htip when you type this URL in the address field of your Internet browser If you leave it out you might not be able to connect 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 Link Rate LED O or O and the Wireless Device to Extender LED are green oo Aworkable performance is delivered when the Link Rate LED LED amber and the Wireless Device to Extender LED B is green If you cannot get a wireless connection worki
30. s device is a 2 4 GHz wideband transmission system transceiver intended for use in all EU member states and EFTA countries except in France and Italy where restrictive use applies In Italy the end user should apply for a license at the national spectrum authorities in order to obtain authorization to use the device for setting up outdoor radio links and or for supplying public access to telecommunications and or network services This device may not be used for setting up outdoor radio links in France and in some areas the RF output power may be limited to 10 mW EIRP in the frequency range of 2454 2483 5 MHz For detailed information the end user should contact the national spectrum authority in France FCC Requirements for Operation in the United States FCC Information to User This product does not contain any user serviceable components and is to be used with approved antennas only Any product changes or modifications will invalidate all applicable regulatory certifications and approvals FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance of 20 cm between the radiator and your body This transmitter must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter FCC Declaration of Conformity We NETGEAR Inc 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose CA 9513
31. t Specify a list of computers or wireless devices that are allowed to connect to the network If you use an access list then computers that are not on the list are not allowed to join the wireless network gt To set up a wireless card access list 1 On the Advanced Wireless Settings screen click Setup Access List The following screen displays Setup Wizard Wireless Card Access List a gt Setup Maintenance C Turn Access Control On v Advanced Device Name ES os ECS 2 Select the Turn Access Control On check box 3 Add the computers and wireless devices that you want to give access to the network e Click the Add button for each device e Ifyou are not sure of the MAC address check the product label e Make sure to add the computer or wireless device that you are currently using to make changes 4 Click Apply so that your changes take effect Extender Network Settings 26 Troubleshooting This chapter includes the following sections e Smart Wizard FAQs e Connecting to htto www mywifiext net e Joining Wireless Networks 27 Universal Dual Band WiFi Range Extender WN2500RP Smart Wizard FAQs 1 When connect to the network Smart Wizard keeps asking me for my passphrase and am sure entered the correct passphrase What can 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 8 got an e
32. ter and also a clear line of sight between the extender and the computer you are using If this straight path is blocked by a thick wall or other materials move the extender to a different location half way between the computer and the router If there is no power outlet nearby or you prefer to place the extender elsewhere move the extender closer to the computer If the Link Rate LED is green or amber and the Wireless Device to Extender LED is green the extender is working as expected gt To improve the Link Rate LED from red or amber to green e Once you successfully connect to the extender from a computer that is outside the range of your router and log in to www mywifiext net the Smart Wizard guides you through the process to connect the extender to a router e Ifthe Link Rate LED is red or the Smart Wizard cannot connect the extender to a router move the extender closer to the router or to a different spot where it provides a better line of sight As you move the extender continue to check the Link Rate and the Wireless Device to Extender LEDs on the front panel until you find a location where the Link Rate LED is green or amber and the Wireless Device to Extender LED is green Note that you might have to unplug the extender as you move it to a different location If you do from the new location power up the extender and continue to check the LEDs Once the LEDs show that the extender is in a good location open a browser and go to
33. tware as shown below to connect your PC to the Extender network hu uy Dee Connect to a networt 3 Configure Extender Select a network 10 connect 10 Dhow Al LA NETGEAR V My wireless devices are connected to the Extender network Selecting this checkbox activates the Continue button 6 Review the settings and make sure they are correct Then join the extender network with your wireless computer or device 7 Select the check box after you successfully connect 8 Click Continue Getting Started 12 Extender Network Settings This chapter covers the following topics Connect the Extender to an Existing Network Use WPS to Join the Extender s Wireless Network Extender Wireless Settings Extender IP Address Setup Status Screen Attached Devices Back Up and Manage Extender Settings Set the Password Upgrade the Firmware Advanced Wireless Settings 13 Universal Dual Band WiFi Range Extender WN2500RP Connect the Extender to an Existing Network You can wirelessly connect the extender to your home network 1 Select Setup gt Connect to an Existing Network The extender scans for wireless networks and displays a list Setup Wizard Add WPS Client Detecting the wireless networks in your neighborhood This typically takes 1 minute Setup 5 Wireless Settings IP ess Set gt Maintenance gt Advanced Setup Wizard Select the name of your existing wireless network you wish
34. ve your settings Set Up WEP WEP is a legacy wireless security setting NETGEAR recommends that you use a newer standard such as WPA2 or WPA unless you have older wireless equipment that supports only WEP gt To set up WEP 1 In the Wireless Settings screen in the Security Options section select the WEP radio button 2 Select the authentication type Automatic Open System or Shared Key The default is Open System Note The authentication is separate from the data encryption You can select authentication that requires a shared key but still leaves data transmissions unencrypted Security is stronger if you use both the Shared Key and WEP encryption settings Extender Network Settings 17 Universal Dual Band WiFi Range Extender WN2500RP 3 Select the encryption strength setting e WEP 64 bit encryption Enter 10 hexadecimal digits any combination of 0 9 a f or A F e 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 have to be identical on all computers and access points in your network e Passphrase To use a passphrase to generate the keys enter a passphrase and click Generate This automatically creates the keys Wireless computers have to use the passphrase or keys to access the extender Note Not all wireless computers support passphrase key gen
35. with the Essential Requirements of the R amp TTE Directive of the European Union 1999 5 EC This equipment meets the following conformance standards EN300 328 2 4Ghz EN301 489 17 EN301 893 5Ghz EN60950 1 For complete DoC please visit the NETGEAR EU Declarations of Conformity website at htto support netgear com app answers detail a_id 11621 EDOC in Languages of the European Community Cesky Czech NETGEAR Inc t mto prohla uje Ze tento Radiolan je ve shode se z kladn mi po adavky a dal mi pr slu n mi ustanoven mi smernice 1999 5 ES Dansk Danish Undertegnede NETGEAR Inc erkl rer herved at f lgende udstyr Radiolan overholder de v sentlige krav og vrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999 5 EF Deutsch Hiermit erkl rt NETGEAR Inc dass sich das Ger t Radiolan in bereinstimmung mit German den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den brigen einschl gigen Bestimmungen der Richtlinie 1999 5 EG befindet Eesti Estonian K esolevaga kinnitab NETGEAR Inc seadme Radiolan vastavust direktiivi 1999 5 EU p hin uetele ja nimetatud direktiivist tulenevatele teistele asjakohastele s tetele English Hereby NETGEAR Inc declares that this Radiolan is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999 5 EC 32 Espa ol Spanish EAANVIKF Greek Fran ais French Italiano Italian Latviski Latvian Lietuviy Lithuanian Nederlands Dutch
36. with the LAN IP address of the extender The default is 255 255 255 0 e Gateway IP Address The IP address of the wireless network gateway e Domain Name Server The IP address of the Domain Name Server DNS of the wireless network Extender Wireless Settings e Name SSID The name SSID of the wireless network e Region The location where the extender is operating e Channel The channel of the wireless network e Wireless AP On or Off e Broadcast Name On or Off e Wi Fi Protected Setup Configured Show Statistics Scroll to the bottom of the Status screen and click Show Statistics The following screen displays System Up Time 00 12 38 Port Status isi Up Time LAN1 100M Full 00 12 08 LAN2 Link Down LAN3 Link Down LANA Link Down WLAN 2 4G 300 Mbps 00 12 31 WLAN 5G 300 Mbps Poll Interval 5 The screen shows statistics for the LAN local and wireless LAN WLAN ports For each port the screen displays the following e Status The status of the port e TxPkts The number of packets transmitted on this port since reset or manual clear e RxPkts The number of packets transmitted on this port since reset or manual clear e Collisions The number of collisions on this port since reset or manual clear e Tx B s The current line utilization percentage of current bandwidth used on this port e Rx B s The average line utilization for this port e Up Time The time elapsed since the last power cycle or res
37. xperienced radio TV technician for help FCC Caution e Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment e This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Notification of Compliance 34 Universal Dual Band WiFi Range Extender WN2500RP e For product available in the USA market only channel 1 11 can be operated Selection of other channels is not possible e This device and its antenna s must not be co located or operation in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations This digital apparatus Universal Dual Band WiFi Range Extender WN2500RP does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada Industry Canada This device complies with RSS 210 of the Industry Canada Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful int
38. xtender WN2500RP 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 gt After installation to use NETGEAR Genie again 1 Log in to the extender Note Once you begin using NETGEAR Genie you have to complete all of its steps before you can exit 2 From the menu select Setup Wizard The following screen displays 1 Select Network 2 Apply Security 3 C onfigure Exte nder 4 Finalize ettings 5 Review Settings select the name of your existing network Select your WiFi network in 2 4Ghz band Scie Continue SSID Channel Signal Security Millers 1 65 ESE 11 oo Manually input my wireless SSID Select your WiFi network in 5Ghz band Channel Signal Manually inpul my wireless SSID Refresh Continue This is the same Smart Wizard that displays during installation as described in the installation guide 3 Either select a network from the list or select the Manually input my wireless SSID radio button and type the SSID Getting Started 11 Universal Dual Band WiFi Range Extender WN2500RP 4 Enter the passphrase for your wireless network and click Continue The next screen displays Enter the security passphrase you used when you set up your existing wireless network 1 Select Network 2 Apply Securi Pry y Your existing network in 2 4GHz 3 Configure Extender Na

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