NETGEAR WN2500RP User Manual

Installation Guide

N600 WiFi Range Extender

Model WN2500RP

Getting Started. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Meet Your Extender. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

LED Descriptions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Install the WiFi Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Place the Extender and Apply Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Connect to an Existing WiFi Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Connect Ethernet-Enabled Devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Access Extender Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Frequently Asked Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Getting Started

The NETGEAR WiFi Range Extender increases the distance of a WiFi network by boosting the existing WiFi signal and enhancing the overall signal quality over long distances. An extender repeats the signals from an existing WiFi router or access point.

WiFi Range Extender

Boosts the range of your existing WiFi and creates a stronger signal in hard-to-reach areas.

Existing WiFi

Sometimes your router does not provide the WiFi coverage you need.

Meet Your Extender

Before you install your extender, familiarize yourself with its LEDs, buttons, and ports.

Front Panel

WPS button

WPS LED

LAN LEDs 1–4

Device to Extender LED 5 GHz Link Rate LED

2.4 GHz Link Rate LED

Power LED

Rear Panel

Restore Factory Settings button

LAN ports 1–4

Power input

Power On/Off button

LED Descriptions

Use the LEDs during installation to find the best location for the extender or to monitor the extender performance.

Power LED • Solid Amber. The extender is booting.

• Solid Green. The extender is powered on.

• Blinking Green. The firmware is corrupt. Visit

http://support.netgear.com/.

• Blinking Amber. The firmware is upgrading or the Restore Factory Settings button was pressed.

• Off. The extender is powered off.

2.4 GHz Link Rate LED

This LED indicates a 2.4 GHz WiFi connection between the extender and the router or access point.

• Solid Green. Best connection

• Solid Amber. Good connection

• Solid Red. Poor connection

• Off. No connection

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