User's Manual

Getting Started
8
Universal WiFi Range Extender WN1000RP
Log In to the Extender
You can log in to the Extender to use the Smart Wizard or to use the menu selections to view
or change the extender’s settings.
1. On your computer, launch an Internet browser such as Mozilla Firefox or Microsoft
Internet Explorer.
2. In the address field of your browser, enter http://www.mywifiext.net. You are prompted to
enter a user name and password:
If you do not see the log in prompt, make sure to include http:// when you type
http://www.mywifiext.net in your browser.
3. Type admin for the user name. The default password is password. NETGEAR
recommends that you set a more secure password after you log in (see Set the Password
on page 21).
• If your Extender has an Internet connection, the Firmware Upgrade screen displays
(see Upgrade the Firmware on page 22), and the software automatically checks for
new firmware at the NETGEAR website.
• The Status screen displays with the menu on the left. This screen shows what the
current settings are for the Extender:
Menu Status screen