User's Manual

Extender Network Settings
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Universal WiFi Range Extender WN1000RP
Advanced Wireless Settings
The Extender is already set up with the optimum settings. Do not alter these settings unless
directed by NETGEAR support. Incorrect settings might disable the Extender unexpectedly.
To view or change the advanced wireless settings:
From the Extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Advanced heading, select
Wireless Settings. The following screen displays:
You can view or configure the following settings:
• Enable Wireless Access Point. Enable the extender to work as a wireless access point.
If this check box is cleared, then computers or wireless devices cannot connect wirelessly
to the extender.
• Enable SSID Broadcast. Enable the extender to broadcast its wireless network name
(SSID). If this check box is cleared, then the wireless network is hidden. To join a hidden
wireless network, you have to type the wireless name.
• Disable Device’s PIN. Selecting this check box disables the extender’s PIN. The PIN
can be used for a WPS wireless connection.
• Keep Existing Wireless Settings. When this check box is selected, the settings in the
Wireless Settings screen stay the same when WPS is used for a wireless connection.
• Setup Access List. Specify a list of computers or wireless devices that are allowed to
connect to the network. If you use an access list, then computers that are not on the list
are not allowed to join the wireless network.