Table of Contents
- Contents
- 1. Overview
- 2. Get Started
- 3. Extender Network Settings
- Enable or Disable One WiFi Name
- Enable or Disable Smart Connect
- View Connected Devices
- View WiFi Settings
- Change the WiFi Network Name
- Turn Off the SSID Broadcast to Create a Hidden Network
- Disable or Enable the WiFi Radios
- Change the WiFi Speed
- Use WPS to Add a Computer to the Extender’s WiFi Network
- Deny Access to a Computer or WiFi Device
- Set Up an Access Schedule
- Change the Extender’s Device Name
- Set Up the Extender to Use a Static IP Address
- Configure a Router With Advanced MAC Settings to Work with Your Extender
- 4. Maintain and Monitor the Extender
- Change the Extender Login User Name and Password
- Turn Password Protection Off and On
- Recover a Forgotten User Name or Password
- Automatically Adjust for Daylight Saving Time
- Manually Set the Extender Clock
- Back Up and Manage the Extender Configuration
- Return the Extender to Its Factory Default Settings
- Update the Extender Firmware
- Restart the Extender Remotely
- Turn the LEDs On or Off
- 5. FAQs and Troubleshooting
- 6. Supplemental Information
NETGEAR Nighthawk X6 User Manual
Displayed below is the user manual for Nighthawk X6 by NETGEAR which is a product in the Network Extenders category. This manual has pages.
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Nighthawk X6 AC2200
Tri-Band WiFi Range Extender
User Manual
Model EX7700
July 2018
202-11897-02
350 E. Plumeria Drive
San Jose, CA 95134
USA
Support
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Compliance
For regulatory compliance information, visit http://www.netgear.com/about/regulatory.
See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply.
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trademarks are used for reference purposes only.
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Contents
Chapter 1 Overview
Unpack Your Extender............................................................................................6
LEDs......................................................................................................................7
Back Panel.............................................................................................................9
When to Use Your Extender.................................................................................10
How the Extender Works.....................................................................................10
Chapter 2 Get Started
Install the WiFi Extender......................................................................................12
Place the Extender and Apply Power..............................................................12
Connect to an Existing WiFi Network..............................................................12
Connect With WPS.....................................................................................12
Connect With the NETGEAR Installation Assistant....................................14
Use the Extender in Access Point Mode..............................................................15
Connect a Device to the Extender Networ k.........................................................16
Connect a Device to the Extender Networ k Using WiFi..................................16
Connect a Device to the Extender Networ k Using WPS.................................17
Connect an Ether net-Enabled Device to the Extender....................................17
Log In to the Extender After Installation...............................................................17
Run Smar t Setup Installation...............................................................................18
Chapter 3 Extender Network Settings
Enable or Disable One WiFi Name......................................................................20
Enable or Disable Smart Connect........................................................................21
View Connected Devices.....................................................................................22
View WiFi Settings...............................................................................................23
Change the WiFi Network Name..........................................................................23
Tur n Off the SSID Broadcast to Create a Hidden Network..................................24
Disable or Enable the WiFi Radios.......................................................................25
Change the WiFi Speed.......................................................................................26
Use WPS to Add a Computer to the Extender’s WiFi Networ k............................26
Use WPS With the Push Button Method.........................................................27
Use WPS With the PIN Method.......................................................................28
Deny Access to a Computer or WiFi Device........................................................28
Set Up an Access Schedule................................................................................29
Change the Extender’s Device Name..................................................................30
Set Up the Extender to Use a Static IP Address..................................................31
Configure a Router With Advanced MAC Settings to Work with Your Extender....32
Chapter 4 Maintain and Monitor the Extender
Change the Extender Login User Name and Password.......................................35
Turn Password Protection Off and On..................................................................35
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Recover a Forgotten User Name or Password.....................................................36
Automatically Adjust for Daylight Saving Time.....................................................37
Manually Set the Extender Clock.........................................................................38
Back Up and Manage the Extender Configuration...............................................39
Back Up the Configuration Settings................................................................39
Restore the Configuration Settings.................................................................40
Retur n the Extender to Its Factory Default Settings.............................................41
Use the Reset Button......................................................................................41
Log In and Reset the Extender to Factory Settings.........................................41
Update the Extender Fir mware............................................................................42
Check for New Firmware and Update the Extender........................................42
Manually Upload Firmware to the Extender....................................................43
Restart the Extender Remotely............................................................................44
Tur n the LEDs On or Off......................................................................................45
Chapter 5 FAQs and Troubleshooting
FAQs....................................................................................................................48
Find the Extender’s IP Address............................................................................49
Cannot Connect to the Extender..........................................................................49
Cannot Join a WiFi Network and Receive an Error Message..............................50
Cannot Access mywifiext.net...............................................................................50
Chapter 6 Supplemental Information
Factor y Default Settings.......................................................................................53
Technical and Environmental Specifications........................................................54
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1
Overview
The WiFi Range Extender boosts your existing network range and speed, delivering tri-band WiFi.
This chapter covers the following topics:
•Unpack Your Extender
•LEDs
•Back Panel
•When to Use Your Extender
•How the Extender Works
For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the support website at
support.netgear.com.
Note
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Unpack Your Extender
Your package contains the following items.
Figure 1. Extender package contents
1. Nighthawk X6 AC2200 Tri-Band WiFi Range Extender (Model EX7700)
2. Power adapter (varies by region)
Overview
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LEDs
The following table describes the LEDs.
Figure 2. Front panel
Overview
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Table 1. LED descriptions
DescriptionLED
This LED indicates the WiFi connection between the extender and the router.
•Solid white. Best connection.
•Solid amber. Good connection.
•Solid red. Poor connection.
•Off. No connection.
Router Link LED
•Solid white.The extender is connected to a WiFi-enabled computer or mobile
device.
•Off.The extender is not connected to a WiFi-enabled computer or mobile
device.
Client Link LED
•Blinking white. A WPS connection is being established.
•Solid white.The extended network is enab led with WiFi security (either WPA
or WPA2).
•Off.The extended network is enabled without WiFi security.
WPS LED
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Table 1. LED descriptions (Continued)
DescriptionLED
•Solid white. An Ethernet device is connected to an Ethernet port.
•Off. An Ethernet device is not connected to the extender.
Ethernet LED
The Power LED is on the back of the extender.
•Solid green.The extender is powered on.
•Solid amber.The extender is booting.
•Blinking amber.The extender is resetting to its factory default
settings.
•Blinking green.The firmware is corrupted.
•Off.The extender is powered off.
Power LED
Back Panel
The back panel of the extender provides ports, buttons, and a DC power connector.
Figure 3. Back panel
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The back panel contains the following components:
•WPS button. Use this button to connect WPS-enabled devices to the extender.
•Ethernet ports. Use the two Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 LAN ports to connect the extender to LAN de vices.
•P ower On/Off button and P ower LED. Press the P ower On/Off button to provide power to the extender.
The Power LED lights green when the extender is ready.
•DC power connector. Connect the power adapter that came in the product package to the DC power
connector.
•Reset button. Pressing this button resets the e xtender. If the Reset button is pressed f or at least se v en
seconds, the Power LED blinks amber, and the extender returns to its factory settings.
When to Use Your Extender
We recommend that you connect through the extender network only when your WiFi device is in a “dead
zone” where connection from the existing network is poor or nonexistent. Data traffic routed through the
extender is inherently slower than traffic routed directly from the network.
How the Extender Works
The extender works like a bridge between a WiFi router (or a WiFi access point) and a WiFi device outside
the range of the WiFi router.The extender performs two main jobs:
•The extender connects to a working WiFi network.
When the extender connects over WiFi to an existing network, it functions as a network client, similar
to how a WiFi device connects to a network.
•The extender acts as an access point for WiFi devices.
The e xtender broadcasts its own WiFi network that WiFi devices can join. In its role as an access point,
the extender performs tasks that WiFi routers do, such as broadcasting its network name (SSID).
The extender must do each of these jobs so that both ends of the bridge are in place.
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Install the WiFi Extender
Place the extender, apply power, and connect the extender to your existing WiFi network.
Place the Extender and Apply Power
To place the extender and apply power:
1. Place your extender in the same room as your WiFi router.
Proximity to the WiFi router is required only during the initial setup process.
2. Connect the power adapter to your extender and plug the power adapter into an outlet.
3. Wait for the Power LED to light amber and then turn green.
If the Power LED does not light, press the Power On/Off button on the extender.
Connect to an Existing WiFi Network
To extend the range of your WiFi network, you must connect the extender to your existing WiFi network.
If your router’s WiFi security is set to WPA enterprise or WPA2 enterprise, your
extender can’t connect to your router.You must change your router’s WiFi security
setting.
Note
You can connect the extender in one of two ways:
•Connect with WPS. For more information, see Connect With WPS on page 12.
WPS does not support WEP network security or a hidden SSID network. If your router
WiFi network uses WEP security or its SSID is hidden, follow the instructions in
Connect With the NETGEAR Installation Assistant on page 14.
Note
•Connect with web bro wser setup. F or more information, see Connect With the NETGEAR Installation
Assistant on page 14.
Connect With WPS
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) lets you join a secure WiFi network without typing the network name and
pass word. For help with the WPS b utton on y our WPS-enab led de vice , check the instructions or online help
that came with that device. Some older equipment cannot use WPS.
WPS does not support WEP network security or a hidden SSID network. If your
e xisting WiFi network uses WEP security or its SSID is hidden, follo w the instructions
in Connect With the NETGEAR Installation Assistant on page 14.
Note
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To use WPS to connect the extender to your WiFi router:
1. Press the WPS button on the extender.
The WPS LED blinks.
2. Within two minutes, press the WPS button on your router or access point.
When the extender connects to your existing WiFi network, the WPS LED on the extender lights solid
white and the Router Link LED lights.
If the Router Link LED lights white, the connection between your router and extender is good. If the
Router Link LED lights amber or red, move the extender closer to the router and try again.
If it still does not light, see Connect With the NETGEAR Installation Assistant on page 14.
If your router supports the 5 GHz band, your extender attempts to connect to the
router’s 5 GHz band the first time you press the WPS b utton. If your extender did not
connect to the router’s 5 GHz band the first time, repeat the WPS process.
Note
3. Unplug the extender and move it to a new location that is about halfway between your router and the
area with a poor router WiFi signal.
The location that you choose must be within the range of your existing WiFi router network.
4. Use the Router Link LED to help you choose a spot where the e xtender-to-router connection is optimal.
5. If the Router Link LED doesn’t light amber or white, move the e xtender closer to the router and try again.
Keep moving the extender closer to the router until the Router Link LED lights amber or white.
6. Take your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device to the location with poor WiFi router coverage.
7. Connect your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device to the extended network.
Your e xtender uses the same WiFi network settings as your router for its 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz extended
networks.
For example, if your e xtender connects to the router’s 5 GHz WiFi band, your extender uses your router’ s
5 GHz WiFi settings for both its networks:
•Router 2.4 GHz WiFi network name. MyWiFiExample
•Router 5 GHz WiFi network name. MyWiFiExample-5G
•Extended 2.4 GHz WiFi network name. MyWiFiExample-5G
•Extended 5 GHz WiFi network name. MyWiFiExample-5G
If your extender connects to the router’s 2.4 GHz WiFi band, your extender uses your router’s 2.4 GHz
WiFi settings for both its networks:
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•Router 2.4 GHz WiFi network name. MyWiFiExample
•Router 5 GHz WiFi network name. MyWiFiExample-5G
•Extended 2.4 GHz WiFi network name. MyWiFiExample
•Extended 5 GHz WiFi network name. MyWiFiExample
Since your router and extended networks share the same WiFi network name, only
one WiFi network name is broadcast.
Note
Connect With the NETGEAR Installation Assistant
You can use the NETGEAR installation assistant to connect your extender to your existing WiFi router
network.To use the NETGEAR installation assistant, you must launch a web browser on your computer or
mobile device.
To use the NETGEAR installation assistant to connect the extender to your WiFi router:
1. Connect a computer or mobile device to the extender using a WiFi or Ethernet connection:
•WiFi. On your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device, open the WiFi connection manager and
locate and connect to the extender network called NETGEAR_EXT.
When your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device is connected to the extender, the Client LED
lights solid white.
•Ethernet. Use an Ethernet cable to connect the Ethernet port on the extender to an Ethernet port
on your computer.
2. Launch web browser.
3. Enter http://www.mywifiext.net.
The NETGEAR installation assistant displays.
4. Follow the prompts to connect your extender to your existing WiFi network.
5. Unplug the e xtender and mov e it to a new location about halfw a y between your router and the area with
a poor WiFi signal.
6. Use the Router Link LED to help you choose a spot where the e xtender-to-router connection is optimal.
7. If the Router Link LED doesn’t light amber or white, move the e xtender closer to the router and try again.
Keep moving the extender closer to the router until the Router Link LED lights amber or white.
8. Reconnect your computer or mobile device to the new extender WiFi network.
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Use the Extender in Access Point Mode
You can use the extender as a WiFi access point, which creates a new WiFi hotspot by using a wired Ethernet
connection.The following instructions assume that this is the first time you're setting up the extender.
Figure 4. Extender in access point mode
To use the extender in access point mode:
1. Place your extender in the same room as your router.
2. Connect the power adapter to your extender and plug the power adapter into an outlet.
3. Use an Ethernet cable to connect your router to an Ethernet port on the extender.
Do not connect your extender directly to your DSL or cable modem.The extender
does not function as a router . If your network includes a DHCP serv er, you can connect
the extender to a switch or hub that is connected to the DHCP server.
Note
4. Wait for the Power LED to light amber and then turn green.
If the Power LED does not light, press the Power On/Off button on the side of the extender.
5. Connect a computer or mobile device to the extender using a WiFi or Ethernet connection:
•WiFi. On your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device, open the WiFi connection manager and
connect to the extender network called NETGEAR_EXT.
When your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device is connected to the extender, the Client LED
lights solid white.
•Ethernet. Connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on your computer and extender.
If you want to use an Ethernet connection, you must do this before you connect
your extender to your modem router or router.
Note
6. Launch a web browser and visit www.mywifiext.net.
When you join the network, the Client Link LED lights to show that you are connected.
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The NETGEAR installation assistant displays.
7. Return to the NETGEAR installation assistant and follow the prompts to finish setting up your extender
as an access point.
Connect a Device to the Extender Network
After you complete the setup process, you can connect all your devices to the new extender network using
a WiFi, wired, or WPS connection.
Connect a Device to the Extender Network Using WiFi
If you enab led the One WiFi Name feature, y our e xtender uses the same WiFi netw ork name and passw ord
as your router.
The f ollo wing is an example of what your WiFi network names might look like if One WiFi Name is enabled:
•Router 2.4 GHz WiFi network name. MyWiFiExample
•Router 5 GHz WiFi network name. MyWiFiExample-5G
•Extended 2.4 GHz WiFi network name. MyWiFiExample
•Extended 5 GHz WiFi network name. MyWiFiExample-5G
If you set up your extender using WPS, your extender uses the same WiFi network settings as your router
for its 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz extended networks.
F or example, if y our extender connects to the router’s 2.4 GHz WiFi band, your extender uses y our router’s
2.4 GHz WiFi settings for both its networks:
•Router 2.4 GHz WiFi network name. MyWiFiExample
•Router 5 GHz WiFi network name. MyWiFiExample-5G
•Extended 2.4 GHz WiFi network name. MyWiFiExample
•Extended 5 GHz WiFi network name. MyWiFiExample
If your extender connects to the router’s 5 GHz WiFi band, your extender uses your router’s 5 GHz WiFi
settings for both its networks:
•Router 2.4 GHz WiFi network name. MyWiFiExample
•Router 5 GHz WiFi network name. MyWiFiExample-5G
•Extended 2.4 GHz WiFi network name. MyWiFiExample-5G
•Extended 5 GHz WiFi network name. MyWiFiExample-5G
Since your router and e xtended netw orks share the same WiFi network name, only one WiFi netw ork name
is broadcast.
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To connect to the WiFi network:
1. On your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device, open the WiFi connection manager that manages
your WiFi connections.
The WiFi connection manager scans for WiFi networks in your area.
2. Find and select your WiFi network name (SSID) and enter your WiFi password.
This is the SSID and password that you set up during the installation process.
Connect a Device to the Extender Network Using WPS
F or help with the WPS b utton on y our WPS-enab led device, chec k the instructions or online help that came
with that device. Some older equipment cannot use WPS.
To connect to the extender using a WPS connection:
1. Press the WPS button on the extender.
The WPS LED blinks white.
2. Within two minutes, press the WPS button on your WPS-enabled device.
If your WPS enabled device successfully connects to extender, the WiFi connection manager on your
device will show connection status.
Connect an Ethernet-Enabled Device to the Extender
After the extender is connected to your e xisting WiFi network, y ou can connect a wired device to the e xtender
using an Ethernet cable.
Figure 5. Ethernet LAN port
Log In to the Extender After Installation
After installation, you can log in to the extender to view or change the extender’s settings.
To log in to the extender:
1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your extender network.
2. Log in to your extender:
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•If you did not enable the One WiFi Name feature, enter www.mywifiext.net in the address field of
the browser.
•If you enabled the One WiFi Name feature, enter one of the following URLs:
-Windows-based computers. http://mywifiext or http://mywifiext.local
-Mac computers, iOS devices, and Linux devices. http://mywifiext. local
-Android devices. http://<extender’s IP address> (for example, http://192.168.1.3)
For more information about how to find your extender’s IP address, see Find the Extender’s IP
Address on page 49.
A login page displays.
3. Enter your admin user name and password and click the LOG IN button.
The Status page displays.
Run Smart Setup Installation
You can use Smart Setup to change the extender settings.This is an easy way to connect the extender to
a different router or to change the extender WiFi network name (SSID) or WiFi password.
To run Smart Setup:
1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your extender network.
2. Log in to your extender:
•If you did not enable the One WiFi Name feature, enter www.mywifiext.net in the address field of
the browser.
•If you enabled the One WiFi Name feature, enter one of the following URLs:
-Windows-based computers. http://mywifiext or http://mywifiext.local
-Mac computers, iOS devices, and Linux devices. http://mywifiext. local
-Android devices. http://<extender’s IP address> (for example, http://192.168.1.3)
For more information about how to find your extender’s IP address, see Find the Extender’s IP
Address on page 49.
A login page displays.
3. Enter your admin user name and password and click the LOG IN button.
The Status page displays.
4. Click the SMART SETUP button.
5. Follow the prompts.
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Extender Network Settings
This chapter covers the following topics:
•Enable or Disable One WiFi Name
•Enable or Disable Smart Connect
•View Connected Devices
•View WiFi Settings
•Change the WiFi Network Name
•Turn Off the SSID Broadcast to Create a Hidden Network
•Disable or Enable the WiFi Radios
•Change the WiFi Speed
•Use WPS to Add a Computer to the Extender’s WiFi Network
•Deny Access to a Computer or WiFi Device
•Set Up an Access Schedule
•Change the Extender’s Device Name
•Set Up the Extender to Use a Static IP Address
•Configure a Router With Advanced MAC Settings to Work with Your Extender
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Enable or Disable One WiFi Name
The One WiFi Name feature enables your extender to use the same WiFi network settings as your router.
If you enab led the One WiFi Name feature, y our e xtender uses the same WiFi netw ork name and passw ord
as your router.
The f ollo wing is an example of what your WiFi network names might look like if One WiFi Name is enabled:
•Router 2.4 GHz WiFi network name. MyWiFiExample
•Router 5 GHz WiFi network name. MyWiFiExample-5G
•Extended 2.4 GHz WiFi network name. MyWiFiExample
•Extended 5 GHz WiFi network name. MyWiFiExample-5G
If you enable the One WiFi Name feaure and your router's 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz
networks use different network names, you cannot enable the Smart Connect feature.
Note
To enable or disable the One WiFi Name feature:
1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your extender network.
2. Log in to your extender:
•If you did not enable the One WiFi Name feature, enter www.mywifiext.net in the address field of
the browser.
•If you enabled the One WiFi Name feature, enter one of the following URLs:
-Windows-based computers. http://mywifiext or http://mywifiext.local
-Mac computers, iOS devices, and Linux devices. http://mywifiext. local
-Android devices. http://<extender’s IP address> (for example, http://192.168.1.3)
For more information about how to find your extender’s IP address, see Find the Extender’s IP
Address on page 49.
A login page displays.
3. Enter your admin user name and password and click the LOG IN button.
The Status page displays.
4. If your browser displays the Menu icon , click it.
The extender menu displays.
5. Select Settings > Wireless.
The Wireless page displays.
6. To enable the One WiFi name feature, select the Yes radio button.
If this is the first time you’re enabling the One WiFi Name feature, you must run the Smart Setup. Go
to the Status page and click the SMART SETUP button to run the Smart Setup.
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7. To disable the One WiFi Name feature, select the No radio button.
If you disab le this f eature , you can set a ne w SSID and pass word f or the e xtender’s 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz
networks in the Network Name (SSID) and WiFi Password fields on this page.
8. Click the SAVE button.
Your settings are saved.
Enable or Disable Smart Connect
The Smart Connect f eature selects the fastest WiFi band for y our WiFi devices to connect to.To enable the
Smart Connect feature, your extender's 2.4 GHz and 5 Ghz networks must use the same network name
and password.
If you enabled the One WiFi Name feature and your router's 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz
networks use different network names, you cannot enable Smart Connect.You can
only enable Smart Connect if your e xtender's 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz WiFi netw orks use
the same network name.
Note
To enable or disable the Smart Connect feature:
1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your extender network.
2. Log in to your extender:
•If you did not enable the One WiFi Name feature, enter www.mywifiext.net in the address field of
the browser.
•If you enabled the One WiFi Name feature, enter one of the following URLs:
-Windows-based computers. http://mywifiext or http://mywifiext.local
-Mac computers, iOS devices, and Linux devices. http://mywifiext. local
-Android devices. http://<extender’s IP address> (for example, http://192.168.1.3)
For more information about how to find your extender’s IP address, see Find the Extender’s IP
Address on page 49.
A login page displays.
3. Enter your admin user name and password and click the LOG IN button.
The Status page displays.
4. If your browser displays the Menu icon , click it.
The extender menu displays.
5. Select Settings > Wireless.
The Wireless page displays.
6. To enable the Smart Connect feature, select the Yes radio button.
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For you to use this feature, the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz networks must use the same
SSID and password.
Note
7. To disable the Smart Connect feature, select the No radio button.
If you disab le this f eature , you can set a ne w SSID and pass word f or the e xtender’s 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz
networks in the Network Name (SSID) and WiFi Password fields on this page.
8. Click the SAVE button.
Your settings are saved.
View Connected Devices
You can view a list of devices that are connected to the extender network.
To view connected devices:
1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your extender network.
2. Log in to your extender:
•If you did not enable the One WiFi Name feature, enter www.mywifiext.net in the address field of
the browser.
•If you enabled the One WiFi Name feature, enter one of the following URLs:
-Windows-based computers. http://mywifiext or http://mywifiext.local
-Mac computers, iOS devices, and Linux devices. http://mywifiext. local
-Android devices. http://<extender’s IP address> (for example, http://192.168.1.3)
For more information about how to find your extender’s IP address, see Find the Extender’s IP
Address on page 49.
A login page displays.
3. Enter your admin user name and password and click the LOG IN button.
The Status page displays.
4. If your browser displays the Menu icon , click it.
The extender menu displays.
5. Select Settings > Connected Devices.
The Connected Devices page displays.The devices connected to the extender displays on the page.
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View WiFi Settings
To view the WiFi settings:
1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your extender network.
2. Log in to your extender:
•If you did not enable the One WiFi Name feature, enter www.mywifiext.net in the address field of
the browser.
•If you enabled the One WiFi Name feature, enter one of the following URLs:
-Windows-based computers. http://mywifiext or http://mywifiext.local
-Mac computers, iOS devices, and Linux devices. http://mywifiext. local
-Android devices. http://<extender’s IP address> (for example, http://192.168.1.3)
For more information about how to find your extender’s IP address, see Find the Extender’s IP
Address on page 49.
A login page displays.
3. Enter your admin user name and password and click the LOG IN button.
The Status page displays.
4. If your browser displays the Menu icon , click it.
The extender menu displays.
5. Select Settings > Wireless.
The Wireless page displays the WiFi settings.
Change the WiFi Network Name
To change the WiFi network name:
1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your extender network.
2. Log in to your extender:
•If you did not enable the One WiFi Name feature, enter www.mywifiext.net in the address field of
the browser.
•If you enabled the One WiFi Name feature, enter one of the following URLs:
-Windows-based computers. http://mywifiext or http://mywifiext.local
-Mac computers, iOS devices, and Linux devices. http://mywifiext. local
-Android devices. http://<extender’s IP address> (for example, http://192.168.1.3)
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For more information about how to find your extender’s IP address, see Find the Extender’s IP
Address on page 49.
A login page displays.
3. Enter your admin user name and password and click the LOG IN button.
The Status page displays.
4. If your browser displays the Menu icon , click it.
The extender menu displays.
5. Select Settings > Wireless.
The Wireless page displays.
6. In the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz Network Name (SSID) field, type a new network name.
7. Click the SAVE button.
Your settings are saved.
Turn Off the SSID Broadcast to Create a Hidden Network
By def ault, the extender broadcasts its WiFi signal so that its WiFi network names (SSIDs) are easy for y ou
to find and connect to from your computer, tablet, or smartphone.You can turn off the SSID broadcast to
create a hidden WiFi network.To connect to a hidden network you must know its SSID and password and
manually enter them.
To turn off the SSID broadcast to create a hidden network:
1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your extender network.
2. Log in to your extender:
•If you did not enable the One WiFi Name feature, enter www.mywifiext.net in the address field of
the browser.
•If you enabled the One WiFi Name feature, enter one of the following URLs:
-Windows-based computers. http://mywifiext or http://mywifiext.local
-Mac computers, iOS devices, and Linux devices. http://mywifiext. local
-Android devices. http://<extender’s IP address> (for example, http://192.168.1.3)
For more information about how to find your extender’s IP address, see Find the Extender’s IP
Address on page 49.
A login page displays.
3. Enter your admin user name and password and click the LOG IN button.
The Status page displays.
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4. If your browser displays the Menu icon , click it.
The extender menu displays.
5. Select Settings > Wireless.
The Wireless page displays.
6. Clear the Broadcast the Network Name (SSID) check box.
7. Click the SAVE button.
Your settings are saved.
Disable or Enable the WiFi Radios
By def ault, the e xtender’s WiFi r adios broadcast signals in the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands . If you disable the
WiFi radios, then no one can connect with WiFi to the extender.
To enable or disable the WiFi radios:
1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your extender network.
2. Log in to your extender:
•If you did not enable the One WiFi Name feature, enter www.mywifiext.net in the address field of
the browser.
•If you enabled the One WiFi Name feature, enter one of the following URLs:
-Windows-based computers. http://mywifiext or http://mywifiext.local
-Mac computers, iOS devices, and Linux devices. http://mywifiext. local
-Android devices. http://<extender’s IP address> (for example, http://192.168.1.3)
For more information about how to find your extender’s IP address, see Find the Extender’s IP
Address on page 49.
A login page displays.
3. Enter your admin user name and password and click the LOG IN button.
The Status page displays.
4. If your browser displays the Menu icon , click it.
The extender menu displays.
5. Select Settings > Wireless.
The Wireless page displays.
6. Select or clear the Enable 2.4 GHz WiFi check box.
7. Select or clear the Enable 5 GHz WiFi check box.
8. Click the SAVE button.
Your settings are saved.
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Change the WiFi Speed
The extender's 2.4 GHz network WiFi speed is set to a specific speed after it connects to the router.You
can change only the 5 GHz WiFi speed.
To change the WiFi speed:
1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your extender network.
2. Log in to your extender:
•If you did not enable the One WiFi Name feature, enter www.mywifiext.net in the address field of
the browser.
•If you enabled the One WiFi Name feature, enter one of the following URLs:
-Windows-based computers. http://mywifiext or http://mywifiext.local
-Mac computers, iOS devices, and Linux devices. http://mywifiext. local
-Android devices. http://<extender’s IP address> (for example, http://192.168.1.3)
For more information about how to find your extender’s IP address, see Find the Extender’s IP
Address on page 49.
A login page displays.
3. Enter your admin user name and password and click the LOG IN button.
The Status page displays.
4. If your browser displays the Menu icon , click it.
The extender menu displays.
5. Select Settings > Wireless.
The Wireless page displays.
6. In the 5 GHz network WiFi Speed menu, select a speed.
7. Click the SAVE button.
Your settings are saved.
Use WPS to Add a Computer to the Extender’s WiFi
Network
WPS (WiFi Protected Setup) lets you connect a computer or WiFi device to the extender’s network without
entering the WiFi network passphrase or key. Instead, you use a WPS button or enter a PIN to connect.
If you use the push button method, the WiFi device that you are trying to connect must include a physical
button or a software button. If you use the PIN method, you must know the PIN of the WiFi device that you
are trying to connect.
WPS supports WPA and WPA2 WiFi security. If your extender network is open (no WiFi security is set),
connecting with WPS automatically sets WPA + WPA2 WiFi security on the e xtender network and generates
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a random passphrase.You can view this passphrase on the WiFi Settings page (for more information, see
View WiFi Settings on page 23).
Use WPS With the Push Button Method
For you to use the push button method to connect a WiFi device to the extender’s WiFi network, the WiFi
device that you are trying to connect must include a physical WPS button or an onscreen WPS button that
you can click.
To use WPS to add a WPS-enabled device to the extender’s WiFi network:
1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your extender network.
2. Log in to your extender:
•If you did not enable the One WiFi Name feature, enter www.mywifiext.net in the address field of
the browser.
•If you enabled the One WiFi Name feature, enter one of the following URLs:
-Windows-based computers. http://mywifiext or http://mywifiext.local
-Mac computers, iOS devices, and Linux devices. http://mywifiext. local
-Android devices. http://<extender’s IP address> (for example, http://192.168.1.3)
For more information about how to find your extender’s IP address, see Find the Extender’s IP
Address on page 49.
A login page displays.
3. Enter your admin user name and password and click the LOG IN button.
The Status page displays.
4. If your browser displays the Menu icon , click it.
The extender menu displays.
5. Select Settings > Do More > Connect Devices (WPS).
The Connected Devices (WPS) page displays.
6. Leave the Push Button (recommended) radio button selected.
7. Click the WPS button.
For two minutes, the extender attempts to add the computer or WiFi device to its WiFi network.
8. Within two minutes, go to the computer WiFi device and press or click its WPS button.
9. To verify that the WiFi de vice is connected to the extender’ s WiFi network, select Settings > Connected
Devices.
The WiFi device displays onscreen.
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Use WPS With the PIN Method
To use the PIN method to connect a WiFi device to the extender’s WiFi network, you must know the PIN of
the WiFi device that you are trying to connect.
To add a computer or WiFi device to the extender’s WiFi network:
1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your extender network.
2. Log in to your extender:
•If you did not enable the One WiFi Name feature, enter www.mywifiext.net in the address field of
the browser.
•If you enabled the One WiFi Name feature, enter one of the following URLs:
-Windows-based computers. http://mywifiext or http://mywifiext.local
-Mac computers, iOS devices, and Linux devices. http://mywifiext. local
-Android devices. http://<extender’s IP address> (for example, http://192.168.1.3)
For more information about how to find your extender’s IP address, see Find the Extender’s IP
Address on page 49.
A login page displays.
3. Enter your admin user name and password and click the LOG IN button.
The Status page displays.
4. If your browser displays the Menu icon , click it.
The extender menu displays.
5. Select Settings > Do More > Connect Devices (WPS).
The Connect Devices (WPS) page displays.
6. Select the PIN Number radio button.
The page adjusts.
7. Type the PIN of the WiFi device in the field.
8. Click the NEXT button.
For four minutes, the extender attempts to find the computer or WiFi device.
9. Within four minutes, go to the WiFi device and use its WPS software to join the WiFi network.
10. To verify that the WiFi de vice is connected to the extender’ s WiFi network, select Settings > Connected
Devices.
The WiFi device displays onscreen.
Deny Access to a Computer or WiFi Device
By default, access control is disabled so that it is easy for you to connect to the extender’s WiFi networks.
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You can deny netw ork access to specific computers and WiFi de vices based on their MA C addresses. Each
network device is assigned a MAC address, which is a unique 12-character physical address, containing
the hexadecimal characters 0–9, a–f , or A–F only , and separated b y colons (for example, 00:09:AB:CD:EF:01).
Typically, the MA C address is on the label of the WiFi device . If y ou cannot access the label, you can displa y
the MAC address using the network configuration utilities of the computer.You might also find the MAC
addresses on the Connected Devices page (see View Connected Devices on page 22).
To use WiFi access control to deny access:
1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your extender network.
2. Log in to your extender:
•If you did not enable the One WiFi Name feature, enter www.mywifiext.net in the address field of
the browser.
•If you enabled the One WiFi Name feature, enter one of the following URLs:
-Windows-based computers. http://mywifiext or http://mywifiext.local
-Mac computers, iOS devices, and Linux devices. http://mywifiext. local
-Android devices. http://<extender’s IP address> (for example, http://192.168.1.3)
For more information about how to find your extender’s IP address, see Find the Extender’s IP
Address on page 49.
A login page displays.
3. Enter your admin user name and password and click the LOG IN button.
The Status page displays.
4. If your browser displays the Menu icon , click it.
The extender menu displays.
5. Select Settings > Connected Devices.
The Connected Devices page displays.
6. In the WiFi Devices section, select the Enable Access Control check box.
The WiFi devices table displays the names and MAC addresses of WiFi devices that are connected to
the extender.
7. Select the Deny check box for the device.
8. Click the SAVE button.
Your settings are saved and that device cannot connect to the extender’s WiFi network.
Set Up an Access Schedule
You can control access by all users during specific periods of the day.You can set up an access schedule
that prevents the extender’s wireless or wired connection to the router based on the times that you set.
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To set up an access schedule:
1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your extender network.
2. Log in to your extender:
•If you did not enable the One WiFi Name feature, enter www.mywifiext.net in the address field of
the browser.
•If you enabled the One WiFi Name feature, enter one of the following URLs:
-Windows-based computers. http://mywifiext or http://mywifiext.local
-Mac computers, iOS devices, and Linux devices. http://mywifiext. local
-Android devices. http://<extender’s IP address> (for example, http://192.168.1.3)
For more information about how to find your extender’s IP address, see Find the Extender’s IP
Address on page 49.
A login page displays.
3. Enter your admin user name and password and click the LOG IN button.
The Status page displays.
4. If your browser displays the Menu icon , click it.
The extender menu displays.
5. Select Do More > Access Schedule.
The Access Schedule page displays.
6. Select the Access Schedule On radio button.
The page adjusts.
7. In the Days men u and the Time menu, select the da y and time when you w ant to disable the e xtender’s
wireless or wired connection to the router.
8. Click the Add Time button to add the time that you specified to the Scheduled Times table.
9. Click the SAVE button.
Your settings are saved.
Change the Extender’s Device Name
The default device name is the extender's model number.
To change the extender’s device name:
1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your extender network.
2. Log in to your extender:
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•If you did not enable the One WiFi Name feature, enter www.mywifiext.net in the address field of
the browser.
•If you enabled the One WiFi Name feature, enter one of the following URLs:
-Windows-based computers. http://mywifiext or http://mywifiext.local
-Mac computers, iOS devices, and Linux devices. http://mywifiext. local
-Android devices. http://<extender’s IP address> (for example, http://192.168.1.3)
For more information about how to find your extender’s IP address, see Find the Extender’s IP
Address on page 49.
A login page displays.
3. Enter your admin user name and password and click the LOG IN button.
The Status page displays.
4. If your browser displays the Menu icon , click it.
The extender menu displays.
5. Select Settings > Wireless.
The Wireless page displays.
6. Scroll down and click the IP Address heading.
The page expands.
7. In the Device Name field, type a name.
8. Click the SAVE button.
Your settings are saved.
Set Up the Extender to Use a Static IP Address
The extender comes set up to use a dynamic IP address, which is the correct setting f or most home networks.
To set up the extender to use a static IP address:
1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your extender network.
2. Log in to your extender:
•If you did not enable the One WiFi Name feature, enter www.mywifiext.net in the address field of
the browser.
•If you enabled the One WiFi Name feature, enter one of the following URLs:
-Windows-based computers. http://mywifiext or http://mywifiext.local
-Mac computers, iOS devices, and Linux devices. http://mywifiext. local
-Android devices. http://<extender’s IP address> (for example, http://192.168.1.3)
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For more information about how to find your extender’s IP address, see Find the Extender’s IP
Address on page 49.
A login page displays.
3. Enter your admin user name and password and click the LOG IN button.
The Status page displays.
4. If your browser displays the Menu icon , click it.
The extender menu displays.
5. Select Settings > Wireless.
The Wireless page displays.
6. Scroll down and click the IP Address heading.
The page expands.
By default, the Dynamically get IP Address from Router radio button is selected.
7. Select the Use Static IP Address radio button.
8. Complete the fields to specify the IP network IP addresses.
9. Click the SAVE button.
Your settings are saved.
Configure a Router With Ad vanced MAC Settings to Work
with Your Extender
If you enabled a WiFi MAC filter, WiFi access control, or access control list (ACL) on your router, when a
WiFi device connects through the extender to your router, the MAC address of the WiFi device shown on
the router is translated to another MAC address.
If your router’s MAC filter, WiFi access control, or ACL is enabled, the WiFi de vice connects to the extender
but cannot get an IP address from the extender and cannot access the Internet.
To allow the WiFi device to receive an IP address from the extender and access the Internet, you must
provide translated MAC address to the router.
T o add a translated MAC address to your router and reserve an IP address for y our extender
1. Log in to your router and disable the MAC filter, WiFi access control, or ACL.
For more information about how to disable your router’s MAC filter, WiFi access control, or ACL, see
your router’s documentation.
2. Power on the extender and connect all of your WiFi devices to the extender.
3. Make sure that the Router Link LED remains lit.
4. Log in to your extender:
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a. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile de vice that is connected to your e xtender network.
b. Log in to your extender:
•If you did not enable the One WiFi Name feature, enter www.mywifiext.net in the address field
of the browser.
•If you enabled the One WiFi Name feature, enter one of the following URLs:
-Windows-based computers. http://mywifiext or http://mywifiext.local
-Mac computers, iOS devices, and Linux devices. http://mywifiext. local
-Android devices. http://<extender’s IP address> (for example, http://192.168.1.3)
A login page displays.
c. Enter your admin user name and password and click the LOG IN button.
The Status page displays.
5. Select Settings > Connected Devices.
The Connected Devices page displays the MAC addresses and virtual MAC addresses for computers
and WiFi devices that are connected to the extender network.
6. On the router, add the extender’s virtual MAC address and all the virtual MAC addresses connected to
the extender network to your router’s MAC filter table.
To reserve a specific IP address for the extender, you must specify the first virtual
MAC address that displays for your extender’s 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz network in your
router’s IP reservation table. (The first virtual MAC address that displays for your
extender’s 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz networks is the same.)
Note
7. Enable the router’s MAC filter, wireless access control, or ACL.
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4
Maintain and Monitor the Extender
This chapter covers the following topics:
•Change the Extender Login User Name and Password
•Turn Password Protection Off and On
•Recover a Forgotten User Name or Password
•Automatically Adjust for Daylight Saving Time
•Manually Set the Extender Clock
•Back Up and Manage the Extender Configuration
•Return the Extender to Its Factory Default Settings
•Update the Extender Firmware
•Restart the Extender Remotely
•Turn the LEDs On or Off
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Change the Extender Login User Name and Password
You can change the admin user name and password that you use to log in to the extender.
To change the extender's login user name and password :
1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your extender network.
2. Log in to your extender:
•If you did not enable the One WiFi Name feature, enter www.mywifiext.net in the address field of
the browser.
•If you enabled the One WiFi Name feature, enter one of the following URLs:
-Windows-based computers. http://mywifiext or http://mywifiext.local
-Mac computers, iOS devices, and Linux devices. http://mywifiext. local
-Android devices. http://<extender’s IP address> (for example, http://192.168.1.3)
For more information about how to find your extender’s IP address, see Find the Extender’s IP
Address on page 49.
A login page displays.
3. Enter your admin user name and password and click the LOG IN button.
The Status page displays.
4. If your browser displays the Menu icon , click it.
The extender menu displays.
5. Select Settings > Password.
The Password Settings page displays.
6. To change the admin user name, enter a new user name in the New User Name field.
Your admin user name can be a name or email address.
7. To change the admin password, enter a new password in the New Password field and the Verify
Password field.
8. Select questions and enter the answers.
9. Click the SAVE button.
Your settings are saved.
Turn Password Protection Off and On
We recommend that you leave password protection on to help keep your network secure.You can turn
password protection off and on.
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To turn password protection off or on:
1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your extender network.
2. Log in to your extender:
•If you did not enable the One WiFi Name feature, enter www.mywifiext.net in the address field of
the browser.
•If you enabled the One WiFi Name feature, enter one of the following URLs:
-Windows-based computers. http://mywifiext or http://mywifiext.local
-Mac computers, iOS devices, and Linux devices. http://mywifiext. local
-Android devices. http://<extender’s IP address> (for example, http://192.168.1.3)
For more information about how to find your extender’s IP address, see Find the Extender’s IP
Address on page 49.
A login page displays.
3. Enter your admin user name and password and click the LOG IN button.
The Status page displays.
4. If your browser displays the Menu icon , click it.
The extender menu displays.
5. Select Settings > Password.
The Password Settings page displays.
6. Select the Password Off or Password On radio button.
7. Click the SAVE button.
Your settings are saved.
Recover a Forgotten User Name or Password
If you changed the password that you use to access the extender and you set up password recovery, you
can recover your password if you lose it.
To recover your password that you use to access the extender:
1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your extender network.
2. Log in to your extender:
•If you did not enable the One WiFi Name feature, enter www.mywifiext.net in the address field of
the browser.
•If you enabled the One WiFi Name feature, enter one of the following URLs:
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-Windows-based computers. http://mywifiext or http://mywifiext.local
-Mac computers, iOS devices, and Linux devices. http://mywifiext. local
-Android devices. http://<extender’s IP address> (for example, http://192.168.1.3)
For more information about how to find your extender’s IP address, see Find the Extender’s IP
Address on page 49.
A login page displays.
3. Click the Username & Password Help link.
A page displays requesting the answers to your security questions.
If you forgot the answers to your security questions, restore the extender’s factory settings and set up
your login credentials again. See Return the Extender to Its Factory Default Settings on page 41.
4. Enter the saved answers to your security questions.
5. Click the NEXT button.
Your admin user name address and password are displayed.
6. Click the BACK button.
A login page displays.
7. Log in to the extender.
Automatically Adjust for Daylight Saving Time
To set up the extender to automatically adjust for daylight saving time:
1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your extender network.
2. Log in to your extender:
•If you did not enable the One WiFi Name feature, enter www.mywifiext.net in the address field of
the browser.
•If you enabled the One WiFi Name feature, enter one of the following URLs:
-Windows-based computers. http://mywifiext or http://mywifiext.local
-Mac computers, iOS devices, and Linux devices. http://mywifiext. local
-Android devices. http://<extender’s IP address> (for example, http://192.168.1.3)
For more information about how to find your extender’s IP address, see Find the Extender’s IP
Address on page 49.
A login page displays.
3. Enter your admin user name and password and click the LOG IN button.
The Status page displays.
4. If your browser displays the Menu icon , click it.
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The extender menu displays.
5. Select Do More > Access Schedule.
The Access Schedule page displays.
6. Select the Automatically adjust for daylight savings time check box.
7. Click the SAVE button.
Your settings are saved.
Manually Set the Extender Clock
If you turned on the access schedule, you can set the extender clock.The extender clock makes sure that
the WiFi access schedules are accurate.
To manually set the extender clock:
1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your extender network.
2. Log in to your extender:
•If you did not enable the One WiFi Name feature, enter www.mywifiext.net in the address field of
the browser.
•If you enabled the One WiFi Name feature, enter one of the following URLs:
-Windows-based computers. http://mywifiext or http://mywifiext.local
-Mac computers, iOS devices, and Linux devices. http://mywifiext. local
-Android devices. http://<extender’s IP address> (for example, http://192.168.1.3)
For more information about how to find your extender’s IP address, see Find the Extender’s IP
Address on page 49.
A login page displays.
3. Enter your admin user name and password and click the LOG IN button.
The Status page displays.
4. If your browser displays the Menu icon , click it.
The extender menu displays.
5. Select Do More > Access Schedule.
The Access Schedule page displays.
6. In the Extender Clock section, select the Manual radio button.
7. To specify the time, complete the fields or click the Sync Cloc k button to synchroniz e the e xtender time
to the time on the computer or mobile device that you are using.
8. Click the SAVE button.
Your settings are saved.
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Back Up and Manage the Extender Configuration
When the extender works correctly after initial setup, we recommend that you back up the extender
configuration settings. After you back up the settings, if you change the extender configuration settings but
are not content with the new settings , y ou can restore the extender configuration to the back ed-up settings .
Back Up the Configuration Settings
You can back up the configuration file of the extender.
To back up the extender configuration settings:
1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your extender network.
2. Log in to your extender:
•If you did not enable the One WiFi Name feature, enter www.mywifiext.net in the address field of
the browser.
•If you enabled the One WiFi Name feature, enter one of the following URLs:
-Windows-based computers. http://mywifiext or http://mywifiext.local
-Mac computers, iOS devices, and Linux devices. http://mywifiext. local
-Android devices. http://<extender’s IP address> (for example, http://192.168.1.3)
For more information about how to find your extender’s IP address, see Find the Extender’s IP
Address on page 49.
A login page displays.
3. Enter your admin user name and password and click the LOG IN button.
The Status page displays.
4. If your browser displays the Menu icon , click it.
The extender menu displays.
5. Select Settings > Other.
The Other Settings page displays.
6. Click the BACKUP button.
Your browser extracts the configuration file from the extender.The backup file uses a .cfg extenstion.
7. If your browser is not set up to save downloaded files automatically, locate where you want to save the
file.
8. Click the OK button.
The extender configuration settings are backed up.
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Restore the Configuration Settings
You can restore the configuration settings of the extender to a previously saved configuration file.
To restore the extender configuration settings:
1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your extender network.
2. Log in to your extender:
•If you did not enable the One WiFi Name feature, enter www.mywifiext.net in the address field of
the browser.
•If you enabled the One WiFi Name feature, enter one of the following URLs:
-Windows-based computers. http://mywifiext or http://mywifiext.local
-Mac computers, iOS devices, and Linux devices. http://mywifiext. local
-Android devices. http://<extender’s IP address> (for example, http://192.168.1.3)
For more information about how to find your extender’s IP address, see Find the Extender’s IP
Address on page 49.
A login page displays.
3. Enter your admin user name and password and click the LOG IN button.
The Status page displays.
4. If your browser displays the Menu icon , click it.
The extender menu displays.
5. Select Settings > Other.
The Other Settings page displays.
6. Click the BROWSE button.
7. Locate and select the previously saved backup file.
The backup file uses a .cfg extension.
CAUTION:
After you click the RESTORE button, do not try to go online, turn off the
extender, shut down the computer, or do anything else to the extender
until it finishes restarting.
8. Click the RESTORE button.
A confirmation pop-up window opens.
9. Confirm your decision.
The e xtender configuration is restored and the extender restarts.This process takes about one min ute .
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Return the Extender to Its Factory Default Settings
Under some circumstances (for example, if you lose track of the changes that you made to the extender
settings), you might want to erase the configuration and reset the extender to factory default settings.
To reset the extender to factory default settings, you can either use the Reset button on the back panel or
log in to the extender and reset it.
Use the Reset Button
CAUTION:
This process erases any settings that you configured in the extender.
To use the Reset button to return the extender to its factory default settings:
1. Insert a straightened paper clip into the hole of the Reset button and hold it for about seven seconds.
2. Release the button.
CAUTION:
Do not try to go online , turn off the extender, shut down the computer, or
do anything else to the extender until it finishes restarting!
The extender resets and restarts.This process takes about one minute.
Log In and Reset the Extender to Factory Settings
CAUTION:
This process erases any settings that you configured in the extender.
To log in to the extender and reset the extender’s factory settings:
1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your extender network.
2. Log in to your extender:
•If you did not enable the One WiFi Name feature, enter www.mywifiext.net in the address field of
the browser.
•If you enabled the One WiFi Name feature, enter one of the following URLs:
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-Windows-based computers. http://mywifiext or http://mywifiext.local
-Mac computers, iOS devices, and Linux devices. http://mywifiext. local
-Android devices. http://<extender’s IP address> (for example, http://192.168.1.3)
For more information about how to find your extender’s IP address, see Find the Extender’s IP
Address on page 49.
A login page displays.
3. Enter your admin user name and password and click the LOG IN button.
The Status page displays.
4. If your browser displays the Menu icon , click it.
The extender menu displays.
5. Select Settings > Other.
The Other Settings page displays.
CAUTION:
After you click the RESET button, do not try to go online, turn off the
extender, shut down the computer, or do anything else to the extender
until it finishes restarting.
6. Click the RESET button.
A confirmation pop-up window opens.
7. Confirm your decision.
The extender returns to its factory settings and restarts.This process takes about one minute.
Update the Extender Firmware
You can log in to the extender and check to see if new firmware is available, or you can manually load a
specific firmware version to your extender.
Check for New Firmware and Update the Extender
Unless you changed the settings in the Firmware Update page previously, the extender is set up to check
for new firmware automatically at login.
To check manually for new firmware and, if available, update the firmware:
1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your extender network.
2. Log in to your extender:
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•If you did not enable the One WiFi Name feature, enter www.mywifiext.net in the address field of
the browser.
•If you enabled the One WiFi Name feature, enter one of the following URLs:
-Windows-based computers. http://mywifiext or http://mywifiext.local
-Mac computers, iOS devices, and Linux devices. http://mywifiext. local
-Android devices. http://<extender’s IP address> (for example, http://192.168.1.3)
For more information about how to find your extender’s IP address, see Find the Extender’s IP
Address on page 49.
A login page displays.
3. Enter your admin user name and password and click the LOG IN button.
The Status page displays.
4. If your browser displays the Menu icon , click it.
The extender menu displays.
5. Select Firmware Update.
The Firmware Update page displays.
6. Click the CHECK ONLINE button.
7. If new firmware is available, follow the onscreen prompts to update the firmware.
You might need to unzip the firmware file.The firmware update process takes about
two minutes.
Note
Manually Upload Firmware to the Extender
If you want to upload a specific firmware version, follow these instructions.
To manually upload a firmware file to your extender:
1. Download the firmware file for your extender from the NETGEAR Download Center, save it to your
desktop, and unzip the file if needed.
The correct firmware file uses an .img extension.Note
2. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your extender network.
3. Log in to your extender:
•If you did not enable the One WiFi Name feature, enter www.mywifiext.net in the address field of
the browser.
•If you enabled the One WiFi Name feature, enter one of the following URLs:
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-Windows-based computers. http://mywifiext or http://mywifiext.local
-Mac computers, iOS devices, and Linux devices. http://mywifiext. local
-Android devices. http://<extender’s IP address> (for example, http://192.168.1.3)
For more information about how to find your extender’s IP address, see Find the Extender’s IP
Address on page 49.
A login page displays.
4. Enter your admin user name and password and click the LOG IN button.
The Status page displays.
5. If your browser displays the Menu icon , click it.
The extender menu displays.
6. Select Firmware Update.
The Firmware Update page displays.
7. Click the BROWSE button.
8. Locate and select the new firmware file.
The firmware file name ends with a .img extension.
9. Click the UPLOAD button.
CAUTION:
After you click the UPLOAD button, do not try to go online, turn off the
extender, shut down the computer, or do anything else to the extender
until it finishes restarting.
The firmware update starts and the extender restarts.The firmware update process takes about two
minutes.
Restart the Extender Remotely
You can log in to the extender and restart it.When the extender restarts, all computers and WiFi devices
that are connected to its WiFi network are automatically disconnected.
To restart the extender remotely:
1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your extender network.
2. Log in to your extender:
•If you did not enable the One WiFi Name feature, enter www.mywifiext.net in the address field of
the browser.
•If you enabled the One WiFi Name feature, enter one of the following URLs:
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-Windows-based computers. http://mywifiext or http://mywifiext.local
-Mac computers, iOS devices, and Linux devices. http://mywifiext. local
-Android devices. http://<extender’s IP address> (for example, http://192.168.1.3)
For more information about how to find your extender’s IP address, see Find the Extender’s IP
Address on page 49.
A login page displays.
3. Enter your admin user name and password and click the LOG IN button.
The Status page displays.
4. If your browser displays the Menu icon , click it.
The extender menu displays.
5. Select Settings > Other.
The Other Settings page displays.
6. Click the RESTART button and click the Yes button to confirm.
The extender restarts, which takes about two minutes.
Turn the LEDs On or Off
If you turn the LEDs off, the Power LED remains on.
To turn the LEDs on or off:
1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your extender network.
2. Log in to your extender:
•If you did not enable the One WiFi Name feature, enter www.mywifiext.net in the address field of
the browser.
•If you enabled the One WiFi Name feature, enter one of the following URLs:
-Windows-based computers. http://mywifiext or http://mywifiext.local
-Mac computers, iOS devices, and Linux devices. http://mywifiext. local
-Android devices. http://<extender’s IP address> (for example, http://192.168.1.3)
For more information about how to find your extender’s IP address, see Find the Extender’s IP
Address on page 49.
A login page displays.
3. Enter your admin user name and password and click the LOG IN button.
The Status page displays.
4. If your browser displays the Menu icon , click it.
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The extender menu displays.
5. Select Do More > LED On/Off.
The LED On/Off page displays.
6. To turn the LED on, select the ON radio button.
To turn the LED off, select the OFF radio button.
7. Click the SAVE button.
Your settings are saved.
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FAQs
This section provides answers for difficulties you might experience with the extender.
The web browser setup keeps asking me for my network password (passphrase) or security key,
and I am sure that I entered the correct password.What can I do?
The extender is probably placed at the borderline of the range covered by the router or access point.To
improve your signal strength, move your extender closer to your router and make sure that the Router Link
LED lights solid white or amber.
The LED lights as follows:
•Solid white. Best connection
•Solid amber. Good connection
•Solid red. Poor connection
•Off. No connection
If you are using WEP security, make sure that you are typing the network password in the correct field.
My router security is WEP, and I entered the wrong password or security key on the extender. I
cannot access the extender anymore.What can I do?
The e xtender cannot chec k to see if the WEP pass w ord is correct. If you entered the wrong pass w ord, y our
WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device is not able to get the IP address from the e xtender.You must reset
the extender to its factory default settings to get the IP address back.
Can I set up the extender in extender mode if I connect it to the router or access point with an Ethernet
cable?
No.The extender is designed to connect wirelessly to the router or access point if it is in extender mode. If
the extender is in access point mode, you can connect it to the router or access point with an Ethernet
connection. For more information about access point mode, see Use the Extender in Access Point Mode
on page 15.
I am connected to NETGEAR_EXT and launched a browser and I can’t I see the web browser setup
guide.What can I do?
Try these troubleshooting steps:
•Make sure that the Client Link LED is white and that you are using a valid IP address.
•Relaunch the web browser and enter www.mywifiext.net in the address field. Enter your admin user
name and password and click the LOG IN button.
•If you are installing the extender as an access point, make sure that y ou are connecting your computer
or WiFi device to the extender through a WiFi connection instead of an Ethernet connection.
•Make sure that your computer is set up to use DHCP (most are).
I forgot my admin user name address and password.What can I do?
On the login window, click the Username & Password Help link to answer the security questions that you
set up during the initial setup. For more information, see Recover a Forgotten User Name or Password on
page 36.
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To restore factory settings:
1. Use a sharp object such as a pen or paper clip to press and hold the Reset button on the extender for
seven seconds until the Power LED lights amber.
2. Release the Reset button and wait for the extender to reboot.
The extender resets and returns to the factory default settings.
Find the Extender’s IP Address
If your e xtender and router use the same WiFi netw ork name (SSID) and you want to log in to y our e xtender
using an Android device, you must use the extender’s IP address.
You can log in to your router to find your extender’s IP address. If you own a NETGEAR router, use the
following procedure to find the e xtender’s IP address. If you do not own a NETGEAR router , see your router's
documentation.
The following instructions might not apply to your NETGEAR router. For more
information, see your NETGEAR router’s user manual.
Note
To log in to your extender and find your extender’s IP address:
1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the router network.
2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.
A login window opens.
3. Enter the router admin user name and password.
The user name is admin.The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in.
The user name and password are case-sensitive.
The BASIC Home page displays.
4. Select Attached Devices.
A list of devices connected to your router displays.
5. Find your extender in the list and note your extender’s IP address.
Cannot Connect to the Extender
If you cannot connect to the extender, determine what prevents you from connecting:
•If you cannot access www.mywifiext.net, see Cannot Access mywifiext.net on page 50 for more
information.
•If you forgot your user name or password, click the Username & Password Help link. For more
information, see FAQs on page 48.
•If your browser displays an error page, include http:// in the address field of your browser by typing
http://www.mywifiext.net.
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•If you already set up the extender but can no longer connect to it over WiFi, check to see if the Client
Link LED is off.
•If you cannot get a WiFi connection working, you can use an Ethernet cable to connect your computer
to the extender.
Cannot Join a WiFi Network and Receive an Error Message
To join a WiFi network, you must know its network name (also called the SSID) so that you can select it. If
the network is secure, you must know the passphrase or k ey. If the extender does not connect to the network
that you select, the cause might be one of the following:
•It is possible that you typed the network name, passphrase, or key incorrectly. Use Smart Setup (see
Run Smart Setup Installation on page 18) to select a WiFi network and retype the passphrase or key.
The passphrase or k ey is case-sensitive . For example, PASSWORD25 is not the same as Pass w ord25
or password25.
•If the e xtender cannot detect y our WiFi netw ork, check to see if y our WiFi network is still working. Make
sure that the WiFi router is turned on. If possible, move the extender closer to the WiFi router.
•If the extender Device Link LED is red, the WiFi connection between the WiFi router and the extender
is poor.You can establish the best connection with a clear line of sight between the extender and the
WiFi router. Make sure that no physical obstacles exist between the extender and the WiFi router, and
try to move the extender closer to the WiFi router.
If you use Smart Setup, and the extender does not connect to the WiFi router, does not connect to the
Internet, or cannot get an IP address from the WiFi router, Smart Setup displays a message to notify you
that the extender is not configured.
To run Smart Setup again, click the YES button.To manually configure the extender, click the NO,
CONFIGURE MANUALLY button.
Cannot Access mywifiext.net
When you try to access www.mywifiext.net to set up your extender, you might receive an error message
that says you are not connected to the e xtender's WiFi network.This website is not a regular Internet website.
It is a local web address used to log in to the extender web interface and view the extender’s settings.
Your computer or mobile de vice must be connected to y our extender network to access www.mywifiext.net.
Try these troubleshooting tips to connect to www.mywifiext.net:
•If you’re trying to access www.mywifiext.net for the first time to set up your extender, see Connect With
the NETGEAR Installation Assistant on page 14 and follow the instructions.
•After you connect y our computer or mobile device to the e xtender network, make sure that the extender’ s
Client Link LED is solid white.
If the Client Link LED is not lit, open your computer’s or mobile device’s WiFi connection manager and
make sure that your device is still connected to the extender network.
•Launch a web browser and enter the extender’s default IP address, which is 192.168.1.250.
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If this IP address does not work, it is possible that y our extender’s IP address might hav e changed.You
can log in to your router to vie w your extender’ s IP address. F or more information, see Find the Extender’ s
IP Address on page 49.
•If your e xtender and router use the same WiFi network name (SSID), enter http://<extender’ s IP address>
(for example, http://192.168.1.3).
F or more inf ormation about how to find y our e xtender’s IP address, see Find the Extender’ s IP Address
on page 49.
•Clear your web browser’s cache and browsing history and try again.
For more information, see the help content for your web browser.
•Try using another web browser.
•Assign a static IP address to your computer.
Bef ore you change an y network settings, note y our current Def ault gatew a y (Windows) or Router (Mac)
address. Use the IP address 192.168.1.249 and the subnet mask 255.255.255.0.
For more information, see your computer’s documentation.
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Factory Default Settings
To reset the extender to f actory default settings , y ou can use the Reset b utton on the side panel or you can
log in and click the onscreen RESET button. For more information, see Return the Extender to Its Factory
Default Settings on page 41.
The following table shows the factory default settings.
Table 2. Factory default settings
Default SettingsFeature
EnabledSmart Setup
EnabledWiFi communication
NETGEAR_EXTWiFi network name (SSID)
DisabledSecurity
Auto1
Transmission speed
Varies by regionCountry/region
802.11a/b/g/n/acOperating mode
Max 400 MbpsData rate in the 2.4 GHz band
Disabled by default
(When enabled the max data rate is 866.7Mbps)
Data rate in the 5 GHz low band
Disabled by default
(When enabled the max data rate is 866.7Mbps)
Data rate in the 5 GHz high band
Server and client are enabledDHCP
1Maximum WiFi signal rate (IEEE Standard 802.11). Actual throughput can vary. Network conditions and environmental
factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead lower actual data
throughput rate.
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Technical and Environmental Specifications
The following table shows the technical and environmental specifications.
Table 3.Technical specifications
Technical Specifications
Data and routing protocols:TCP/IP, DHCP server and client, DNS relayNetwork protocol and
standards compatibility
•Dimensions: 7.85 x 6.07 x 2.14 in. (19.94 x 15.42 x 5.44 cm)
•Weight: 1.7 lb (0.53 kg)
Physical specifications
•Operating temperature: 32° to 104°F (0° to 40°C)
•Operating humidity: 90% maximum relative humidity, noncondensing
Environmental
•Local:Two 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet ports
•802.11ac/n/a/g/b and 802.11k
Interface
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