Extending my network

[mackenzieloffredo]

I purchased a wifi extender (WN2000RPTv2) and it asks for my wifi network password in order to enable the range extender. I have an open network that does not require a password so I was wondering how I get passed this step. Thank you.

 

[photonboy]

It's hard to say without referring to the manual. There may be a way using a public, guest, unsecured network but I don't think that's a good idea.

You really should be using a password or else your entire network is not secure. Then you should have no problems with piggybacking or hacking:

1) See your router/gateway manual and access its settings via your PC browser.

2) Enable one of the secure networks that all your wi-fi devices supports (WPA WEP2 etc.). The higher the better.

3) Write down your USER NAME and PASSWORD.

4) Activate the Range Extender.