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WN2000RPT Says Connected But No Internet
I have to reset the adapter constantly and unplug and plug in my router all the time for the internet to work. When I unplug the router and plug it back in, it tells me that it is a self assigned ip a...
I recommend to try updating the Fw or reflashing the Fw on the WN2000RPT extender.
If you cannot access the UI by typing www.mywifiext.net or www.mywifiext.com, please make sure that you are connected wired to the LAN port of the extender. Check aslo firewall and antivirus on the computer, it should be disabled or try to use another browser or computer.
Follow the instruction below once you access www.mywifiext.com or www.mywifiext.net page.
a. Connect your computer to one of the LAN port of the extender.
b. Once connected please open your browser, Mozilla Firefox or Safari. I prefer Mozilla over Safari.
c. Go to www.mywifiext.com or www.mywifiext.net
d. For security reasons, the extender has its own username and password. By default, username is "admin" and the password is "password".
e. Once the NETGEAR extender Wizard page appears please select “Upgrade” under maintenance on the left side pane.
f. Click Browse and locate the file you downloaded.
g. Click Upload. While the firmware is loading, do not interrupt the upgrade process.
h. Please wait for the router to reboot.
i. Reset the extender.
i. Please push the reset button at the back of the extender and release after 30 seconds.
ii. Unplug the power adapter for 10 seconds and then please plug it back in.
Then try to reconfigure again using the smart wizard.
If you cannot access the UI by typing www.mywifiext.net or www.mywifiext.com, please make sure that you are connected wired to the LAN port of the extender. Check aslo firewall and antivirus on the computer, it should be disabled or try to use another browser or computer.
Follow the instruction below once you access www.mywifiext.com or www.mywifiext.net page.
a. Connect your computer to one of the LAN port of the extender.
b. Once connected please open your browser, Mozilla Firefox or Safari. I prefer Mozilla over Safari.
c. Go to www.mywifiext.com or www.mywifiext.net
d. For security reasons, the extender has its own username and password. By default, username is "admin" and the password is "password".
e. Once the NETGEAR extender Wizard page appears please select “Upgrade” under maintenance on the left side pane.
f. Click Browse and locate the file you downloaded.
g. Click Upload. While the firmware is loading, do not interrupt the upgrade process.
h. Please wait for the router to reboot.
i. Reset the extender.
i. Please push the reset button at the back of the extender and release after 30 seconds.
ii. Unplug the power adapter for 10 seconds and then please plug it back in.
Then try to reconfigure again using the smart wizard.