Netgear WN2500RP - Universal WiFi Range Extender ユーザーズマニュアル

. WPA is more secure than WEP. When using wireless computers or 

devices that support WPA, you can enter a passphrase to join the extender’s wireless 
network.

. WPA2 is even more secure, but some older computers do not 

support this standard. When using wireless computers or devices that support WPA2, 
you can enter the passphrase to join the extender’s wireless network.

. When using wireless computers or devices 

that support either WPA or WPA2, you can enter the passphrase to join the extender’s 
wireless network.

Click Apply to save your settings.

Use your wireless computer to connect to the extender’s network with its new settings. The 

Smart Wizard can guide you through this process. 

Set Up WPA, WPA2, or WPA + WPA2

Both WPA and WPA2 provide strong data security. WPA with TKIP can be used on Windows 
systems with Service Pack 2 or later. WPA2 with AES is a hardware implementation; see 
your device documentation before implementing it. 

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On the Wireless Setting screen, select the radio button for the WPA or WPA2 option of 

your choice.

The settings displayed on the screen depend on which security option you select.

For WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK, enter the passphrase. 

Click Apply to save your settings.

Set Up WEP

WEP is a legacy wireless security setting. NETGEAR recommends that you use a newer 
standard such as WPA2 or WPA unless you have older wireless equipment that supports only 
WEP.

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In the Wireless Settings screen, in the Security Options section, select the WEP radio 

button.

Select the authentication type: Automatic, Open System, or Shared Key. The default is 

Open System.

The authentication is separate from the data encryption. You can 

select authentication that requires a shared key, but still leaves data 
transmissions unencrypted. Security is stronger if you use both the 
Shared Key and WEP encryption settings.