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- Page 1 MoCA 2.0 N600 WiFi Bridge/Extender WM2500RP Us er Manual October 2013 202-11320-01 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134...
- Page 2 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
NETGEAR genie Setup ........ - Page 4 MoCA 2.0 N600 WiFi Bridge/Extender WM2500RP Upgrade the WiFi Bridge/Extender Firmware..... . . 39 Chapter 5 Advanced Settings Advanced Wireless Settings........42 Set Up a Wireless Schedule.
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Page 5: Hardware Setup
Firmware updates with new features and bug fixes are made available from time to time on downloadcenter.netgear.com. Some products can regularly check the site and download new firmware, or you can check for and download new firmware manually. If the features or behavior of your product does not match what is described in this guide, you might need to update your firmware. -
Page 6: Unpack Your Wifi Bridge/Extender
Your box contains the following items: • MoCA 2.0 N600 WiFi Bridge/Extender WM2500RP • AC power adapter (plug varies by region) • Category 5e (Cat 5e) Ethernet cable • Installation guide If any parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. Hardware Setup... -
Page 7: Hardware Features
MoCA 2.0 N600 WiFi Bridge/Extender WM2500RP Hardware Features Before you cable your WiFi bridge/extender, take a moment to become familiar with the label and the front and back panels. Pay particular attention to the LEDs on the front panel. Front Panel... - Page 8 MoCA 2.0 N600 WiFi Bridge/Extender WM2500RP Table 1. Front panel LED and button descriptions Description WPS button WPS button. Pressing this button initiates a WPS wireless connection procedure. and LED WPS LED • Solid green. Wireless security is enabled. •...
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Page 9: Back Panel
MoCA 2.0 N600 WiFi Bridge/Extender WM2500RP Back Panel The back panel has the following ports, connector, and buttons: LAN port AC power connector Power On/Off button Reset button Internet port Figure 3. Back panel Table 2. Back panel port, connector, and button descriptions... -
Page 10: Label
MoCA 2.0 N600 WiFi Bridge/Extender WM2500RP Table 2. Back panel port, connector, and button descriptions (continued) Port, Connector, or Button Description Reset button Press the Reset button to restore the factory settings. See Factory Settings on page 57. Internet port A MoCA port for connecting the WiFi bridge/extender to a cable broadband modem. -
Page 11: Cable Your Wifi Bridge/Extender
MoCA 2.0 N600 WiFi Bridge/Extender WM2500RP Place your router near the center of the area where your computers and other devices operate, and within line of sight to your wireless devices. Make sure that the router is within reach of an AC power outlet and near Ethernet cables for wired computers. - Page 12 MoCA 2.0 N600 WiFi Bridge/Extender WM2500RP To cable your WiFi bridge/extender: Install a MoCA-capable signal splitter between the coaxial port and your existing TV (1). MoCA gateway MoCA WiFi bridge/extender You can skip this step if you do not have a TV or other device connected to the coaxial port.
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Page 13: Verify The Cabling
MoCA 2.0 N600 WiFi Bridge/Extender WM2500RP • Power LED. Solid green • MoCA LED. Solid green If the Power LED is not solid green, check your power adaptor connections. If the MoCA LED is not solid green, make sure that the MoCA feature on your existing cable router (6) is enabled. -
Page 14: Chapter 2 Get Started With Netgear Genie
C on ne c t t o t h e W i F i br i dge/ ex t ender This chapter explains how to use NETGEAR genie to set up your WiFi bridge/extender after you complete cabling as described in the installation guide and in the previous chapter in this book. -
Page 15: Wifi Bridge/Extender Setup Preparation
NETGEAR genie Setup NETGEAR genie runs on any device with a web browser. It is the easiest way to set up the WiFi bridge/extender because it automates many of the steps and verifies that those steps have been successfully completed. It takes about 15 minutes to complete. -
Page 16: Use Netgear Genie After Installation
MoCA 2.0 N600 WiFi Bridge/Extender WM2500RP • If you already used NETGEAR genie, type http://www.routerlogin.net in the address field for your browser to display the NETGEAR genie screen. For more information, see Use NETGEAR genie after Installation on page 16. -
Page 17: Upgrade Wifi Bridge/Extender Firmware
MoCA 2.0 N600 WiFi Bridge/Extender WM2500RP Enter the WiFi bridge/extender user name and password. The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive. Note: The WiFi bridge/extender user name and password are different from the user name and password for logging in to your Internet connection. -
Page 18: Change The Password
MoCA 2.0 N600 WiFi Bridge/Extender WM2500RP The Firmware Upgrade Assistant displays. Click the Yes button. The WiFi bridge/extender upgrades to the latest firmware. After the upgrade, the WiFi bridge/extender restarts. CAUTION: Do not try to go online, turn off the WiFi bridge/extender, shut down the... -
Page 19: Add Wireless Devices Or Computers To Your Network
MoCA 2.0 N600 WiFi Bridge/Extender WM2500RP Select Maintenance > Set Password. Type the old password and type the new password twice. Click the Apply button. Add Wireless Devices or Computers to Your Network Choose either the manual or the WPS method to add wireless devices and other equipment to your wireless network. -
Page 20: Wi-Fi Protected Setup Method
Wi-Fi Protected Setup Method Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) lets you connect to a secure WiFi network without typing its password. Instead, press a button. NETGEAR calls WPS Push 'N' Connect. During the connection process, the client gets the security settings from the WiFi bridge/extender so that every device in the network has the same security settings. -
Page 21: Chapter 3 Connections Setup
Connections Setup You r I n t e rn e t c o n n e c ti o n and net wo rk This chapter describes the connection setup features. This chapter contains the following sections: • Basic Wireless Settings •... -
Page 22: Basic Wireless Settings
MoCA 2.0 N600 WiFi Bridge/Extender WM2500RP Basic Wireless Settings You can view or configure the wireless network setup. The WiFi bridge/extender comes with preset WPA2-PSK security. This means that the WiFi network name (SSID), wireless network password (also referred to as the passphrase or network key), and security option (authentication and encryption protocol) are preset in the factory. - Page 23 MoCA 2.0 N600 WiFi Bridge/Extender WM2500RP Select Setup > Wireless Settings. The 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz WiFi bands are configured separately. To specify the location where the WiFi bridge/extender is used, select from the countries in the Region list.
- Page 24 MoCA 2.0 N600 WiFi Bridge/Extender WM2500RP happens, experiment with different channels to see which is the best. The default setting is Auto, which means that the WiFi bridge/extender selects a channel automatically. Note: When you use multiple access points, it is better if adjacent access points use different channels to reduce interference.
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Page 25: Wpa-Psk, Wpa2-Psk, And Wpa-Psk + Wpa2-Psk Mixed Mode
MoCA 2.0 N600 WiFi Bridge/Extender WM2500RP WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, and WPA-PSK + WPA2-PSK Mixed Mode These types of wireless security options use a pre-shared key (PSK), which is the same as a passphrase, wireless network password, or network key. You can select from the following wireless PSK security options: •... -
Page 26: Wpa/Wpa2 Enterprise
MoCA 2.0 N600 WiFi Bridge/Extender WM2500RP Click the Apply button. WPA/WPA2 Enterprise This security option is not for home use but is typically used in a business or enterprise. WPA/WPA2 Enterprise does not use a passphrase but supports 802.1x authentication, which requires an internal or external RADIUS server. -
Page 27: Wep
MoCA 2.0 N600 WiFi Bridge/Extender WM2500RP Click the Apply button. Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) security is an authentication and data encryption mode that is superseded by WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK. WEP supports speeds of up to 54 Mbps and does not function with WPS. -
Page 28: Ip Address Setup
MoCA 2.0 N600 WiFi Bridge/Extender WM2500RP Depending on the authentication type, generate the key automatically or enter it manually: • If the authentication type is Automatic: a. In the Passphrase field, enter a passphrase: b. Click the Generate button. For 64-bit WEP, four different WEP keys are generated. For 128-bit WEP, only one WEP key is generated, and the four key fields are populated with the same WEP key. - Page 29 MoCA 2.0 N600 WiFi Bridge/Extender WM2500RP Select Setup > IP Address Setup. Enter the following settings for the IP address and DNS server: • Internet IP Address: Get Dynamically from ISP. Your ISP uses DHCP to assign your IP address. Your ISP automatically assigns these addresses.
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Page 30: Coax Settings
MoCA 2.0 N600 WiFi Bridge/Extender WM2500RP Coax Settings You can view or change the coax settings. To view or change the coax settings: Log in to the WiFi bridge/extender. For more information, see Use NETGEAR genie after Installation on page 16. - Page 31 MoCA 2.0 N600 WiFi Bridge/Extender WM2500RP Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Connections Setup...
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Page 32: Chapter 4 Maintenance
Maintenance M a na g e yo u r n e t wo r k This chapter describes the WiFi bridge/extender settings for administering and maintaining your WiFi bridge/extender and home network. The chapter includes the following sections: • WiFi Bridge/Extender Status •... -
Page 33: Wifi Bridge/Extender Status
MoCA 2.0 N600 WiFi Bridge/Extender WM2500RP WiFi Bridge/Extender Status View information about the WiFi bridge/extender, the Internet port, and the wireless settings (this screen is referred to as the Status screen): To view WiFi bridge/extender status and statistics information and change the polling frequency: Log in to the WiFi bridge/extender. - Page 34 MoCA 2.0 N600 WiFi Bridge/Extender WM2500RP MAC Address. The Media Access Control (MAC) address for the Internet port. This address is the unique physical address that the Internet (WAN) port of the WiFi bridge/extender uses. IP Address. The IP address that the Internet (WAN) port of the WiFi bridge/extender uses.
- Page 35 MoCA 2.0 N600 WiFi Bridge/Extender WM2500RP To display traffic statistics, click the Show Statistics button. The following information displays: • System Up Time. The time elapsed since the WiFi bridge/extender was last restarted. • Port. The statistics for the WAN (Internet) port, the four LAN (Ethernet) ports combined, and the wireless LAN (WLAN) port.
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Page 36: View Network Devices
MoCA 2.0 N600 WiFi Bridge/Extender WM2500RP View Network Devices You can view a list of all the computers and devices that are currently connected to your wired and wireless networks. Both authorized and unauthorized users (intruders) display. Wired devices are connected to the WiFi bridge/extender through Ethernet cables. WiFi devices have joined the WiFi bridge/extender wirelessly. -
Page 37: Manage The Configuration File
MoCA 2.0 N600 WiFi Bridge/Extender WM2500RP To make sure that all of the attached devices are authorized, examine the devices carefully. To increase security, enable access control. For more information, see Set Up a Wireless Card Access List on page 47. -
Page 38: Restore Configuration Settings
MoCA 2.0 N600 WiFi Bridge/Extender WM2500RP To save a copy of the current settings, click the Back Up button. Choose a location that is on a computer on your network. Click the OK button. A copy of the current settings is saved. -
Page 39: Upgrade The Wifi Bridge/Extender Firmware
MoCA 2.0 N600 WiFi Bridge/Extender WM2500RP WARNING: Do not interrupt the reboot process. Erasing sets the user name to admin, the password to password, and the LAN IP address to 192.168.1.250, and enables the WiFi bridge/extender’s DHCP server. Upgrade the WiFi Bridge/Extender Firmware The WiFi bridge/extender’s firmware (software) is stored in flash memory. - Page 40 Upgrade Assistant screen. To update the WiFi bridge/extender to the new firmware, click the Yes button. (Optional) If you have manually downloaded new firmware from the NETGEAR support website, do the following: a. Click the Browse button, navigate to the firmware file (the file ends in .img), and select the firmware file.
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Page 41: Chapter 5 Advanced Settings
Advanced Settings E nh an c e y o u r w i re l e s s p erf orm anc e This chapter describes the advanced wireless features of your WiFi bridge/extender. The information is for users with a solid understanding of networking concepts. This chapter includes the following sections: •... -
Page 42: Advanced Wireless Settings
MoCA 2.0 N600 WiFi Bridge/Extender WM2500RP Advanced Wireless Settings You can configure advanced settings for your wireless network. You can also set up a schedule to turn off your wireless network, configure the WPS settings, and set up an access list for wireless clients. -
Page 43: Set Up A Wireless Schedule
MoCA 2.0 N600 WiFi Bridge/Extender WM2500RP To increase the wireless speed to the maximum supported speed, clear the Enable 20/40 MHz Coexistence check box. This setting applies only to the 2.4 GHz band. By default, 20/40 MHz coexistence is enabled to prevent interference between wireless networks in your environment at the expense of the wireless speed. - Page 44 MoCA 2.0 N600 WiFi Bridge/Extender WM2500RP Select Advanced > Wireless Settings. Click the Add a new period button. The screen adjusts: Use the lists, radio buttons, and check boxes to set up a period during which you want to turn off the wireless signal.
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Page 45: Set Up The Wps Settings
MoCA 2.0 N600 WiFi Bridge/Extender WM2500RP Set Up the WPS Settings You can control how WPS functions on the WiFi bridge/extender. Use caution when changing the WPS settings. Note: For information about how to use WPS to add wireless devices and... - Page 46 MoCA 2.0 N600 WiFi Bridge/Extender WM2500RP Select Advanced > Wireless Settings. Scroll down The WiFi bridge/extender’s PIN is shown for information only. You cannot change it. To disable the WiFi bridge/extender’s PIN entirely, clear the Enable Router’s PIN check box.
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Page 47: Set Up A Wireless Card Access List
MoCA 2.0 N600 WiFi Bridge/Extender WM2500RP CAUTION: When you clear this check box and you add a new wireless client through WPS, the WiFi bridge/extender’s wireless settings change to an automatically generated SSID and passphrase. (The passphrase is also referred to as the wireless network password or network key). - Page 48 MoCA 2.0 N600 WiFi Bridge/Extender WM2500RP Click the Setup Access List button. Select the Turn on Access Control check box. Click the Add button. For the WiFi device that you want to allow to access the network, enter a device name and its wireless MAC address.
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Page 49: Chapter 6 Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting F i nd a n d f ix p r o ble ms This chapter provides information to help you diagnose and solve problems you might have with your WiFi bridge/extender. The chapter contains the following sections: • Quick Tips •... -
Page 50: Quick Tips
MoCA 2.0 N600 WiFi Bridge/Extender WM2500RP Quick Tips This section describes tips for troubleshooting some common problems. Sequence to Restart Your Network Make sure to restart your network in this sequence: Unplug and turn off the cable modem. Turn off the WiFi bridge/extender and computers. -
Page 51: Troubleshoot With The Leds
MoCA 2.0 N600 WiFi Bridge/Extender WM2500RP Troubleshoot with the LEDs After you turn on power to the WiFi bridge/extender, the following sequence of events occurs: When power is first applied, verify that the Power LED is on. Verify that the Power LED turns amber within a few seconds, indicating that the self-test is running. -
Page 52: Power Led Is Off Or Blinking
Make sure that the power cord is securely connected to your WiFi bridge/extender and that the power adapter is securely connected to a functioning power outlet. Make sure that you are using the power adapter that NETGEAR supplied for this product. If the Power LED blinks slowly and continuously, the WiFi bridge/extender firmware is corrupted. -
Page 53: Internet Or Lan Port Leds Are Off
MoCA 2.0 N600 WiFi Bridge/Extender WM2500RP If all LEDs are still lit one minute after power-up, do the following: • Turn the power off and back on to see if the WiFi bridge/extender recovers. • To return the WiFi bridge/extender to its factory settings, press and hold the Reset button. -
Page 54: Cannot Log In To The Wifi Bridge/Extender
NETGEAR WiFi bridge/extender. • If you are attempting to set up your NETGEAR WiFi bridge/extender as a replacement for an ADSL gateway in your network, the WiFi bridge/extender cannot perform many gateway services. For example, the WiFi bridge/extender cannot convert ADSL or cable data into Ethernet networking information. -
Page 55: Changes Not Saved
MoCA 2.0 N600 WiFi Bridge/Extender WM2500RP Changes Not Saved If the WiFi bridge/extender does not save the changes you make through the NETGEAR genie screens, check the following: • When you enter configuration settings on a screen, always click the Apply button before you move to another screen or tab, or your changes are lost. -
Page 56: Appendix A Supplemental Information
Supplemental Information A d di t i o n a l d e t ails This appendix provides factory default settings and technical specifications for the MoCA 2.0 N600 WiFi Bridge/Extender WM2500RP: • Factory Settings • Technical Specifications... -
Page 57: Factory Settings
Reset button on the back panel of the WiFi bridge/extender for at least seven seconds. The WiFi bridge/extender resets, and returns to the factory settings that are shown in the following table. Table 4. WM2500RP WiFi bridge/extender factory default settings Feature Default Behavior... -
Page 58: Technical Specifications
MoCA 2.0 N600 WiFi Bridge/Extender WM2500RP Technical Specifications Table 5. WM2500RP WiFi bridge/extender specifications Feature Description Data and routing protocols TCP/IP, RIP-1, RIP-2, DHCP, PPPoE, PPTP, Bigpond, Dynamic DNS, UPnP, and Power adapter • North America: 120V, 60 Hz, input •... -
Page 59: Appendix B Notification Of Compliance
FCC multi-transmitter product procedures. FCC Declaration of Conformity We, NETGEAR, Inc., 350 East Plumeria Drive, San Jose, CA 95134, declare under our sole responsibility that the MoCA 2.0 N600 WiFi Bridge/Extender WM2500RP complies with Part 15 Subpart B of FCC CFR47 Rules. - Page 60 Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations This digital apparatus (MoCA 2.0 N600 WiFi Bridge/Extender WM2500RP) 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.
- Page 61 MoCA 2.0 N600 WiFi Bridge/Extender WM2500RP Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) for devices operating in the bands 5250-5350 MHz,5470-5600 MHz and 5650-5725 MHz. Sélection dynamique de fréquences (DFS) pour les dispositifs fonctionnant dans les bandes 5250-5350 MHz, 5470-5600 MHz et 5650-5725 MHz.
- Page 62 MoCA 2.0 N600 WiFi Bridge/Extender WM2500RP Interference Reduction Table The following table 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) Microwave ovens...