Netgear WN1000RP manual

350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA November 2012 202-10990-02 v1.0 W iF i Boo st er f o r M ob ile WN1000RP U se r Manual[...]

2 WiFi Booster for Mobile WN1000RP © 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. T echnical Support Thank you for choosing NETGEAR. T o register yo[...]

3 T a ble o f Con te n ts Chapter 1 Getting Started How the Booster Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 When to Use Your Booster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Hardware Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

4 1 1. Getting S t arted This chapter covers the following topics: • How the Booster Works • Hardware Features • Install the Booster • Position the Booster • Performance For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the support website at http://support.netgear .com .[...]

Getting Started 5 WiFi Booster for Mobile WN1000RP How the Booster W orks 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 cl[...]

Getting Started 6 WiFi Booster for Mobile WN1000RP The booster LEDs can help you tell if the booster is correctly set up and working as it should. • The best performance is delivered when the Link Rate LED or and the Wireless Device to Booster LED are green. • A workable performance is delivered when the Link Rate LED is amber and the Wireless [...]

Getting Started 7 WiFi Booster for Mobile WN1000RP The bottom of the booster has the following feature: • Factory Reset button . T o 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  T o install the booster: 1 Either connect the AC plug, or attach the [...]

Getting Started 8 WiFi Booster for Mobile WN1000RP After the connection with the computer is established, the Wireless Device to Booster LED turns green. 6 On your computer or wireless device, launch an Internet browser . The browser displays the genie screen. If you do not see the genie screen, type http://www .mywifiext.net in the address field o[...]

Getting Started 9 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 Wireless Device to Booster LED is green. 3 Y ou might have to unplug the booster as you move it to a dif ferent location. If you do, from the new location, power up the booster an[...]

10 2 2. Netw or k Se t ting s 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[...]

Network Settings 11 WiFi Booster for Mobile WN1000RP Log In to the Booster Y ou can log in to the booster to use NETGEAR genie or to use the menu selections to view or change the booster’s settings.  T o log in: 1. Launch an Internet browser such as Mozilla Firefox or Microsoft Internet Explorer . 2. In the address field of your browser , ente[...]

Network Settings 12 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[...]

Network Settings 13 WiFi Booster for Mobile WN1000RP The genie sets up a WiFi connection from the booster to the router , which takes about 2 minutes. Then the following screen displays. 5. Review the settings, and make sure that they are correct. Then, click Continue . The Device-to-Booster settings are applied, which takes about 2 minutes. Then t[...]

Network Settings 14 WiFi Booster for Mobile WN1000RP  T o join the booster network using WPS: 1. Select Add WPS Client . The following screen displays: 2. Select a radio button. • Push Button (recommended) . Either click the button or press the WPS button on the front of the booster. • PIN Number . Select the radio button, and a PIN displays[...]

Network Settings 15 WiFi Booster for Mobile WN1000RP If you selected the manual option, you are prompted to type the network name (SSID) and to enter the password to access it: 3. Enter your network’s password or key , and click Continue . The booster joins your wireless network. Booster Wireless Settings Y ou can use the Wireless Settings screen[...]

Network Settings 16 WiFi Booster for Mobile WN1000RP 2. In the Name (SSID) field, you can type in a new name to customize your booster network. This will make 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 [...]

Network Settings 17 WiFi Booster for Mobile WN1000RP 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. Y ou can select authentication that requires a shared key , but still leaves data transmissions unencrypted. Security is stronger[...]

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.  T o view or change the IP address settings: Select Setup > IP Address Settings .[...]

Network Settings 19 WiFi Booster for Mobile WN1000RP Maintenance Settings Y ou 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[...]

Network Settings 20 WiFi Booster for Mobile WN1000RP Extender (Booster) IP Info • MAC Address . The physical address of the booster, as seen from the local area network (LAN). • IP Address . The IP address of the booster. The default is 192.168.1.250. • DHCP Server . Identifies the network DHCP server on the wireless network. • IP Subnet Ma[...]

Network Settings 21 WiFi Booster for Mobile WN1000RP • Tx B/s . The current line utilization—percentage of current bandwidth used on this port. • Rx B/s . The average line utilization for this port. • Up T ime . The time elapsed since the last power cycle or reset. • Poll Interval . Specify the poll interval frequency . If you change this[...]

Network Settings 22 WiFi Booster for Mobile WN1000RP 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. 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 resta[...]

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.  T o check for firmware and upgrade if it is available: 1. Select Maintenance > Firmware Update . The following screen dis[...]

Network Settings 24 WiFi Booster for Mobile WN1000RP  T o view or change the advanced wireless settings: Select Advanced > Wireless Settings . The following screen displays: Y ou can view or configure the following settings: • Advanced Wireless Settings: - Enable W ireless Access Point (2.4 GHz) . Enable the booster to work as a wireless ac[...]

Network Settings 25 WiFi Booster for Mobile WN1000RP  T o set up a wireless card access list: 1. On the Advanced Wireless Settings screen, click Setup Access List . The following screen displays: 2. Select the T urn Access Control On check box. 3. Add the computers and wireless devices that you want to give access to the network. • Click the A[...]

26 3 3. T r ou ble shootin g This chapter includes the following sections: • Frequently Asked Questions • Connecting to http://www .mywifiext.net • Joining WiFi Networks[...]

T roubleshooting 27 WiFi Booster for Mobile WN1000RP F requently Asked Questions NETGEAR genie keeps asking me for my wireless password, and I am sure I have entered the correct wireless password. What can I do? It is likely that the booster is placed at the borderline of the range covered by the router . T o resolve this, follow the instructions i[...]

T roubleshooting 28 WiFi Booster for Mobile WN1000RP My router security is WEP , and I entered the wrong passphrase or security key on the booster. I cannot access the booster any more. What can I do? The booster cannot check to see if the WEP passphrase is correct. If you entered the wrong passphrase, your wireless device is not able to get the IP[...]

T roubleshooting 29 WiFi Booster for Mobile WN1000RP Joining WiFi Networks T o 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 dis[...]

30 A A. Su ppl eme nt al Inf or mati on Factory Settings Y ou can press and hold the Factory Settings button on the side panel for 7 seconds. The booster resets, and returns to its factory settings. T able 1. Factory Settings Smart Wizard Enabled Wireless Wireless communication Enabled Wireless Network Name (SSID) NETGEAR_EXT Security Disabled T ra[...]

Supplemental Information 31 WiFi Booster for Mobile WN1000RP T echnical Specifications T able 2. T echnical Specifications Network protocol and standards compatibility Data and Routing Protocols: TCP/IP , DHCP server and client AC input 100-240V , 0.2A (Max.) Physical specifications • Dimensions: 67 x 55 x 52 mm (2.63 x 2.17 x 2 in) • Weight: 0[...]

32 B B. C om pli ance No tif i cati on 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 actio[...]

Compliance Notification 33 WiFi Booster for Mobile WN1000RP FCC Caution • Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user ’s authority to operate this equipment. • This transmitter must not be co-located or operation in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter . Note: Th[...]

Compliance Notification 34 WiFi Booster for Mobile WN1000RP For complete DoC EU Declarations of Conformity , visit http://kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1 1621/ . T able 3. EDOC in Languages of the European Community Language Statement Cesky [Czech] NETGEAR Inc. tímto prohlašuje, že tento Radiolan je ve shode se základními požadavky a[...]

Compliance Notification 35 WiFi Booster for Mobile WN1000RP Interference Reduction T able The table below shows the recommended minimum distance between NETGEAR equipment and household appliances to reduce interference (in feet and meters). T able 4. Interference reduction table Household Appliance Recommended Minimum Distance (in feet and meters) [...]