Netgear WN1000RP User Guide
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1. F252FDC8 IP Address 100 100 52 DHCP Client ON IP Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Gateway IP Address 100 10 0 10 Domain Name Server 168 95 1 1 Extender Wireless Setting Name SS 0 MyHomeNetwork EXT Region United States Channel auto 11 Wireless AP ON Broadcast Name ON Wi Fi Protected Setup Configured Show Statistics This screen shows the current settings and the status of your booster 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 booster e Firmware Version The current firmware version of the booster If you upgrade the firmware this field changes e GUI Language Version The language version running on the booster If you upgrade the firmware this field changes Connection Status to Existing Network e Name SSID Your booster 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 Network Settings 20 WiFi Booster for Mobile WN1000RP Extender Booster IP Info e MAC Address The physical address of the booster as seen from the local area network LAN e IP Address2. WPS button on the front of the booster e PIN Number Select the radio button and a PIN displays The booster 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 booster Setup Menu After initial setup you can use the Setup Menu to view or change the settings Connect the Booster to an Existing Wireless Network You can wirelessly connect the booster to your home network Network Settings 14 WiFi Booster for Mobile WN1000RP 1 Select Setup gt Connect to an Existing Network The booster scans for wireless networks and displays a list mpata besi ngwian guest REY 00 JLEE NETGEAR NETGEAR Guest NETGEAR12_2GEXT HETGEARS amp HETGEARTI ngwilan_ guest Aloha MyHomebetwork ngwian Metgear_gust WPAZ PSK WPA2 PSK WPAG PSK WPA2 PSK WwWPA2 PSK WrRA2 PSRK WPAZ PEK WPA2 PSK WPAL PSK WPA2 PSK WPAL PSK WPAI PSK WPA PSK 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 Name SSID Security 3 Enter
3. WiFi Booster for Mobile WN 1000RP User Manual od a eo NETGEAR 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 amp Canada only 1 888 NETGEAR Phone Other Countries Check the list of phone numbers at http support netgear com general contact default aspx Trademarks NETGEAR the NETGEAR logo and Connect with Innovation are trademarks and or registered trademarks of NETGEAR Inc and or its subsidiaries in the United States and or other countries Information is subject to change without notice NETGEAR Inc All rights reserved Table of Contents Chapter 1 Getting Started How the Booster Works 5 When to Use Your Booster 5 Hardware De CLS LE 20 655440 440544640465404 44454 bee eGhe enact 6 Install the Booster dons ado ae da ed dia dd iii dideas T Position the Booster Los cade ded eed oGde oe e645 24a heed awe We awea 8 Pere DCS RE Sod OS oe RESO OO EOS OEE TSO 9 Chapter 2 Network Settings Log In t
4. The IP address of the booster The default is 192 168 1 250 e DHCP Server Identifies the network DHCP server on the wireless network e IP Subnet Mask The IP subnet mask associated with the LAN IP address of the booster 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 Booster Wireless Settings e Name SSID The name SSID of the wireless network e Region The location where the booster 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 29 45 pot Suns HAS Rens conson wes Aus Uptime m eo orem 0 w 002048 The screen shows statistics for 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
5. This chapter covers the following topics Log In to the Booster Use NETGEAR genie After Installation Add a WPS Client to the Booster WiFi Network Setup Menu Maintenance Settings Advanced Settings 10 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 gt To log in 1 Launch an Internet browser such as Mozilla Firefox or Microsoft Internet Explorer 2 Inthe 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 net in your browser 3 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 22 e If your booster has an Internet connection the Firmware Update screen displays see Upgrade the Firmware on page 22 and the software 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 booster Setup Wizard Add WPS Client Setup Maintenance Network Devices Backup Settings Set Password Firmware Upgrade Advanced C4 bes S 7 7 LOLS Hardware Version wn 1000p Firmware Version V1 0 0
6. Wireless Settings The following screen displays Device s PIN 20193768 C Disable Device s PIN Keep Existing Wireless Settings ireless Card Access List MATIN tee RE You can view or configure the following settings e 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 e WPS Settings Disable Extender s PIN Selecting this check box disables the booster 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 List Specify a list of computers or wireless devices that are allowed to connect to the network If you use an access list 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 ECTS gt Setup gt Maintenance C Tum Access Control On v Advanced Device Name MAC Address ES zs EL 2 Select the Turn Access Control On check box 3 Add the computers and wireless devices that you want to giv
7. 20 GUI Language Version V10 0 0 Connection Status to Existing Network Name SSID MyHomeNetwork Connection Status Connected Link Rate 6Mbps Extender IP Info MAC Address 00 8E F252FDC8 IP Address 100 10 0 52 DHCP Client ON IP Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Gateway IP Address 100 10 0 10 Domain Name Server 168 95 1 1 Extender Wireless Setting Name SSI0 MyHomeNetwork EXT Region United States Channel auto 11 Wireless AP ON Broadcast Name ON Wi Fi Protected Setup Configured Show Statistics If you have trouble connecting e Make sure that you have connected to the WN1000RP s SSID e Make sure that the WN1000RP s PC to Status LED is lit Network Settings 11 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 The software detects wireless networks in your area and displays a list Extender to Router SSID Channel Signal Security ngwlan test 1 100 WPA2 PSK ngwlan guest 100 WPA2 PSK R6200 JLEE 100 WPA2 PSK NETGEAR34 100 WPA2 PSK NETGEAR Guest 100 WPA2 PSK NETGEAR12_2GEXT 100 WPA2 PSK NETGEAR56 100 WPA2 PSK NETGE
8. 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 These steps are explained in Use NETGEAR genie After Installation on page 12 Position the Booster The best connection is established when there is a clear line of sight between the booster and the router and between the booster and the computer or wireless device If this straight path is blocked by a thick wall or other materials move the booster to a different location half way between the computer and the router If the Link Rate LED is green or amber and the PC to Booster LED is green the booster is working as expected gt To place the booster and apply power 1 Place the booster an equal distance between your router and the wireless device located outside the range of your router 2 Plug the booster into an electrical outlet and wait 1 minute until the Status LED turns green e If you have to use a different location move the booster closer to the device but still within the wireless range of the router e During installation you can put the booster in the same room as the router After you complete installation you can move the booster to a location that is halfway between the router and your computer and the booster is still displaying a green link rate gt To improve the Link Rate LED from red or amber to
9. green 1 If the Link Rate LED is red move the booster closer to the router or to a different spot where it provides a better line of sight Getting Started 8 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 Performance The Link Rate LEDs indicate the performance of the 2 4 GHz wireless connection from the booster to a router The best performance is delivered when the Link Rate LED is green A workable performance is delivered when the Link Rate LED is amber A red Link Rate LED indicates a poor connection or no connection between the booster and the router Make sure that your PC to Booster LED is green before you check the Link Rate LED for performance gt To improve booster performance Move the booster closer to the router or to a different location with a better line of sight As you move the booster check the Link Rate and the PC to Booster LEDs on the booster until you find a good location These LEDs should remain solid green Getting Started 9 Network Settings
10. line utilization for this port e Up Time The time elapsed since the last power cycle or reset e Poll Interval Specify the poll interval frequency If you change this value click Set Interval so that your change takes effect Network Settings 21 WiFi Booster for Mobile WN1000RP Attached Devices Select Maintenance gt Attached Devices to display the following screen IP Address MAC Address Virtual MAC Device Name 172 16 0 1 64 1B 5EE6 66 3D lt unknown 1 216 03 TAES O0BEG E9 48 0 0F B5 E6 E9 48 lt unknown 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 gt To back up settings 1 Select Maintenance gt Backup Settings to display this screen Save a Copy of Current Settings Restore Saved Setting from a File Restore 2 Click Backup Your browser extracts the configuration file from the booster Revert to Factory Default Settings 3 If you do not have your browser set up to save downloaded files automatically locate where you want to save the file 4 You can give the file a meaningful name at this time such as internet_adapter cfg gt To restore settings 1 On the Backup
11. oz Environmental Operating temperature 32 to 140 F 0 to 40 C Operating humidity 90 maximum relative humidity non condensing Electromagnetic emissions Meets requirements of FCC Part 15 Class B Interface 802 11n g b Supplemental Information 32 Compliance Notitication 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 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 Products bearing the CE marking comply with the following EU directives e EMC Directive 2004 108 EC e Low Voltage Directive 2006 95 EC If this product has telecommunications functionality it also complies with the requirements of the following EU Directive e R amp TTE Directive 1999 5 EC Compliance with these directives implies conformity to harmonized European standards that are noted in the EU Declaration of Conformity Intended for indoor use only in all EU member states EFTA states and Switzerland This device
12. AR11 100 WPA2 PSK ngwlan_guest 100 WPA2 PSK Aloha 100 WPA2 PSK MyHomeNetwork 100 WPA2 PSK ngwlan 100 WPA2 PSK Netgear_gust 100 WPA2 PSK 3 Either select a network from the list or select the Manually input my wireless SSID radio button and type the SSID If the network is secure you are prompted to enter the passphrase network password Extender to Router Enter the security settings of the selected WiFi Your existing network in 2 4GHz Name SSID MyHomeNetwork Security WPA2 PSK AES PassPhrase 4 Enter the password for your wireless network and click Continue Network Settings 12 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 Enter the settings for the Extender network Device to Extender Continue 2 4GHz Network Name SSID MyHomeNetwork_EXT WI Use the same security mode and password as those for the existing network 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 step away from completing the installation Your Extender network has been created Apply Settings Extender network 2 4GHz b g n Wireless network name SSID MyHomeNetwork_EXT Security Type WPA2 PSK AES Passphrase 12345678 Message from webpage N
13. ORTANT 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 Ce dispositif est conforme a 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 regu y compris un brouillage susceptible de provoquer un fonctionnement ind sirable Compliance Notification 34 WiFi Booster for Mobile WN1000RP 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 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 in feet and meters Compliance Notification 35
14. 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 booster restarts which takes about 1 minute Network Settings 22 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 gt 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 To erase the configuration click the Erase button in the Backup Settings screen The booster automatically shuts down and reboots with its factory settings 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 Set the Password The user name to access the booster 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 Old Password Set Password Repeat New Password 2 Type the old password type the new password t
15. ase To use a passphrase to generate the keys enter a passphrase and click Generate to create the keys to access the booster network Note Not all wireless computers support passphrase key generation If your computer does not support the passphrase you 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 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 only be used to decrypt received data The four entries are disabled if WPA PSK or WPA authentication is selected 6 Click Apply to save your settings Network Settings 18 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 gt To view or change the IP address settings Select Setup gt IP Address Settings Setup Wizard Device s IP Address Add WPS Client 7 Setup Get Dynamically IP Address From Router Use Static IP Address Connect to Existing IP Address Network IP Subnet Mask Wireless Settings Gateway IP A
16. ctions 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 experienced 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 incl
17. d and the booster 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 setup again to connect to your network If you click Continue the Smart Wizard starts again If you click Exit the Status screen displays Troubleshooting 30 Supplemental Information 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 Auto Country Region United States varies by region Operating mode 802 11n 802 11g 802 11b Datarate Jupro 150 Ms 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 31 WiFi Booster for Mobile WN1000RP Technical Specifications Table 2 Technical Specifications Network protocol and Data and Routing Protocols TCP IP DHCP server and client standards compatibility 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 0 086 kg 3
18. ddress IP Address Setup Primary DNS Maintenance Advanced The following information is displayed e Get Dynamically IP Address From Router The wireless network router assigns an IP address when the booster connects to its wireless network Most networks are set up so that the router does this automatically 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 Network Settings 19 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 Hardware Version wn1000rp Firmware Version V1 0 0 20 GUI Language Version v1000 Connection Status to Existing Network Name SSID MyHomeNetwork Connection Status Connected Link Rate 6Mbps Extender IP Info MAC Address 008
19. e PC to Booster LED is green Troubleshooting 29 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 If this happens it could be for one of these reasons 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 Log In to the Booster on page 11 If 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 booster closer to the router and click Try Again If the booster 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 booster and the router you are connecting to Make sure that there are no physical obstacles between the booster and the router and try to move the booster closer to the router If you use the Smart Wizar
20. e access to the network e Click the Add button for each device Network Settings 25 WiFi Booster for Mobile WN1000RP 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 4 Click Apply so that your changes take effect Network Settings 26 Troubleshooting This chapter includes the following sections e Frequently Asked Questions e Connecting to http www mywifiext net e Joining WiFi Networks 27 WiFi Booster for Mobile WN1000RP Frequently Asked Questions NETGEAR genie keeps asking me for my wireless password and am sure I have entered the correct wireless password What can 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 Why am unable to see NETGEAR genie First make sure that your computer is set up to use DHCP most are Second make sure that the PC to Booster LED is solid green and you have a valid IP address Finally relaunch the browser and enter www mywifiext net Does the booster work if connect it to the router with an Ethernet cable No The booster is designed to connect wirelessly to the router have enabled a wireless MAC fi
21. e to get the IP address from the booster You must reset the booster to the factory defaults to get the IP address back have completed the Installation Wizard but my wireless devices cannot get the IP address from the booster What can I do Make sure that the passphrase you entered on your wireless device is correct and power cycle the booster and your router If your device is still not able to get the IP address 1 Move the booster closer to your router and move your wireless device closer to the booster 2 Disable the wireless interface and enable it again to see if your wireless device can get the IP address 3 If your router has a MAC filter wireless access control disable it and follow the instructions in the FAQs to add the device s MAC address to your router Connecting to http www mywifiext net If you have trouble connecting try to locate the source of the problem e For help with passwords see Log n to the Booster on page 11 e f your browser displays an error page make sure that you include http 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 e 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 Link Rate LED iy and the PC to Booster LED are green A workable performance is delivered when the Link Rate LED it is amber and th
22. ere connection from the network is poor or non existent Getting Started 5 WiFi Booster for Mobile WN1000RP The booster LEDs can help you tell if the booster is correctly set up and working as it should e The best performance is delivered when the Link Rate LED and the PC to Booster LED amp are green e A workable performance is delivered when the Link Rate LED is amber and the PC to Booster LED is green Hardware Features The following figure shows the booster ne E 2 PC to Booster Link Rate MIE Ter A On Off button WPS button Factory Reset button Figure 2 Booster The LEDs on the front show how the booster is working Link Rate This LED indicates a wireless connection between the booster and the router Green is best Amber is good Red is poor e q Status This LED is lit when the booster is powered on PC to Booster The LED is lit when the booster is connected to a computer The side panel has the following features e On Off button Turns the device on and off e X WPS button Press the WPS button to wirelessly connect the booster to your router or wireless adapter Getting Started 6 WiFi Booster for Mobile WN1000RP The bottom of the booster has the following feature e 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 gt To i
23. ext you will n E e g laptop tab r to find the extender The Extender network name SSID has been changed to network names MyHomeNetwork_EXT Follow the instruction to complete the setup shown below to connect your PC to the Select a network to connect to Show All As NETGEARSS_EXT Security enabled network My wireless devices are connected to the Extender network Selecting this checkbox activates the Continue button 6 Join the booster network with your wireless computer or device 7 Select the check box 8 Click Continue Add a WPS Client to the Booster WiFi Network WPS Wi Fi Protected Setup lets you join a secure WiFi network without typing its password Instead you use a WPS button or enter a PIN to connect WPS supports WPA and WPA2 wireless security Network Settings 13 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 gt To join the booster network using WPS 1 Select Add WPS Client The following screen displays Select a setup method 9 Push Button recommended You can either press the Push Button physically on the Wireless Extender or press the Button below soft Push Button PIN Number 2 Select a radio button e Push Button recommended Either click the ey button or press the
24. lter also called wireless access control ACL on my router What should I do when installing the booster The wireless device MAC address is translated to another MAC address when the wireless device connects to the booster If your router MAC filter is enabled the wireless device will not be able to get the IP address from the booster To allow this wireless device to access the Internet you must add the translated MAC address into the router gt To get the translated MAC address 1 Disable the MAC filter on your router 2 Power on the booster and connect all of your wireless devices to the booster 3 Make sure that the Link Rate LED remains lit 4 Log in to your router and check the attached devices on the Attached Devices screen Add any MAC addresses that begin with 02 0F B5 into your router s MAC filter table Attached Devices Device Name SQA PERF PC Wireless Devices Wireless intruders also show up here IP Address Device Name MAC Address 1 192 168 18 op plex 936c99 020F85C47CC8 192 168 1 10 sQa dell_5300 020F 85283120 192 168 1 250 WN2500RP 02 0F 85 30 59 E3 4 192 168 1 10 Troubleshooting 28 WiFi Booster for Mobile WN1000RP My router security is WEP and I entered the wrong passphrase or security key on the booster 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 abl
25. 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 95134 declare under our sole responsibility that the WiFi Booster for Mobile WN1000RP 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 33 WiFi Booster for Mobile WN1000RP FCC Radio Frequency Interference Warnings amp Instru
26. nfigure WPA or WPA2 in the booster 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 save 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 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 Network Settings 17 WiFi Booster for Mobile WN1000RP 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 must be identical on all computers and access points in your network e Passphr
27. nstall the booster 1 Either connect the AC plug or attach the stand and the power adapter cord 2 Find a place to install the booster that is about halfway between the router and the computer or wireless device that is outside of the range of the router If you have to use a different location see Position the Booster on page 8 3 Power up the booster e lf you connected the AC plug to the booster plug it directly into an electrical outlet e lf you attached the stand and power adapter plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet 4 Wait until the Status LED te turns green 5 Use a computer or wireless device to connect to the booster During installation it might be easier to use a computer or device that is in the same room as the booster For a wireless connection use a WiFi network manager to find and connect to NETGEAR_EXT the SSID wireless network Tip You can use any WiFi network manager utility on a computer or tablet to find and connect to the booster wireless network After the connection with the computer is established the PC to Booster LED turns green Getting Started 7 WiFi Booster for Mobile WN1000RP 6 On your computer or wireless device launch an Internet browser The browser displays the genie screen NETGEAR genie WN3500RP Device to Extender Apply Settings If you do not see the genie screen type http www mywifiext net in the address field of your browser
28. o the Booster 9 05 4s me 04 486 dem avoit doser eteses 11 Use NETGEAR genie After Installation 12 Add a WPS Client to the Booster WiFi Network 13 Setup Menu da das sm dia ton din ed tit diode 14 Connect the Booster to an Existing Wireless Network 14 Booster Wireless Settings 15 Booster IP Address Setup 19 Maintenance Settings 20 SAUS GOGGI hr ew a he Ee OE eh eee 20 Attached DeviceS 2 is se the a cetdutiman taie it DOE eS 22 Back Up and Manage Booster Settings 22 Set the POS Lines uen es de 646 Ode D SO HOO KS ROSE KEES 23 Upgrade the Firmware 0 0 0 cee ee ees 24 Advanced Settings 24 Advanced Wireless Settings 24 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions 28 Connecting to http vww mywifiext net 29 Joining WiFi Networks 30 Appendix A Supplemental Information Faclo ITR oh ook cs ss since tee dD Oe ead ee how ede od 31 Technical Specifications 66446404448 bao ow eee dW dada d Ode Ee dow bw 32 Appendix B Compliance Notification Getting Started This chapter covers the following topics e How the Booster Works e Hardware Featu
29. omputer 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 security You can select 64 bit or 128 bit encryption 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 booster wireless network e WPA PSK AES AES is an optional encryption feature for WPA It is more secure compared to TKIP but some older computers do not support this standard Network Settings 16 WiFi Booster for Mobile WN1000RP 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 booster 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 booster wireless network 4 Click Apply to save your settings 5 Use your wireless computer to connect to the booster 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 co
30. res e Install the Booster e Position the Booster e 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 The booster has its own wireless network called NETGEAR_EXT that wireless computers can join In its role as an access point the booster performs tasks that wireless routers do such as broadcasting its network name SSID The booster needs to do each of these jobs so that both ends of the bridge are in place M Extended Wireless Range E Router Range Figure 1 Booster in a home When to Use Your Booster NETGEAR recommends that you connect to the booster only when your home network connection is poor Because data traffic routed through the booster 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 booster network only when the computer is in a dead zone wh
31. uding interference that may cause undesired operation 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 TV Tuner on Selected Models Note to CATV System Installer This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer s attention to Section 820 93 of the National Electrical Code which provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the Coaxial cable shield be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as possible Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations This digital apparatus WiFi Booster for Mobile WN1000RP 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 a 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 interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation IMP
32. wice and then click Apply Network Settings 23 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 gt To check for firmware and upgrade if it is available 1 Select Maintenance gt Firmware Update The following screen displays Check for New Version from the Internet MT Check for New Version Upon Log in Locate and select the upgrade file from your hard disk Browse 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 the new firmware or click Browse to locate and select the file 4 Click Upload to install the new firmware on your booster AN CAUTION Once you start the firmware upgrade 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 Advanced Settings You can view or change advanced wireless settings Advanced Wireless Settings The booster is already configured with the optimum settings Do not alter these settings unless you have a specific reason to do so Incorrect settings might disable the booster unexpectedly Network Settings 24 WiFi Booster for Mobile WN1000RP gt To view or change advanced wireless settings Select Advanced gt
33. your network s password or key and click Continue The booster joins your wireless network Booster Wireless Settings You can use the Wireless Settings screen to change the network name SSID for the booster 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 Network Settings 15 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 gt To change the wireless settings for the booster network 1 Select Setup gt Wireless Settings to display the following screen My WN1000RP Wireless Network Name SSID MyHomeNetwork_EXT Region Security Options None WEP WPA PSK TKIP WPA PSK AES WPA2 PSK AES WPA PSK WPA2 PSK Security Options WPA2 PSK PassPhrase 12345678 8 63 characters or 64 hexdigits 2 In the Name SSID field you can type in a new name to customize your booster network This makes it easier to identify your booster 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 c
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