NETGEAR WN2000RPT User Manual page 20

If the computer or mobile device is already connected to a network, you might not be able
to connect to the extender.
5. Connect your computer to the extender with an Ethernet cable. You can use any of the four
Ethernet LAN ports of the extender.
CAUTION:
Do not use Ethernet cable to connect the extender to a WiFi router. If you
do so, the extender does not work because it is designed to use only a
WiFi connection to a WiFi router.
6. If you have trouble connecting, try the following:
• Wait a couple of minutes.
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 Device to Extender Connection LED lights.
If the LED is not lit, reconnect the Ethernet cable, and relaunch your Internet browser.
7. Open a web browser window from the same computer or mobile device.
The browser takes you directly to the NETGEAR genie Setup Wizard start screen.
Note: If you are not automatically directed to NETGEAR genie Setup Wizard
start screen, go to www.mywifiext.net, and enter admin for the user
name and password for the password.
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