User Manual

Set up an access schedule.................................................................39
Change the extender’s device name...............................................40
Set up the extender to use a static IP address................................41
Enable FastLane technology.............................................................42
Configure a router with advanced MAC settings to work with your
extender...............................................................................................43
Chapter 4 Maintain and monitor the extender
Change the extender login user name and password..................46
Turn password protection off and on..............................................47
Recover a forgotten user name or password..................................48
Automatically adjust for daylight saving time.................................49
Manually set the extender clock.......................................................50
Set your time zone..............................................................................51
Back up and manage the extender configuration..........................52
Back up the configuration settings...................................................52
Restore the configuration settings...................................................53
Return the extender to its factory default settings.........................54
Use the Reset button.....................................................................54
Log in and reset the extender to factory settings......................55
Update the extender firmware..........................................................56
Check for new firmware and update the extender....................56
Manually upload firmware to the extender................................57
Restart the extender from the extender web interface..................58
Turn the LEDs On or Off....................................................................59
Chapter 5 FAQs and troubleshooting
FAQs.....................................................................................................62
Find the Extender’s IP address..........................................................63
Cannot Connect to the Extender......................................................64
Cannot Join a WiFi Network and Receive an Error Message.......64
Cannot access mywifiext.net.............................................................65
Cannot connect to extender using the Nighthawk app................66
Chapter 6 Supplemental Information
Factory Default Settings.....................................................................68
Technical and Environmental Specifications..................................69
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AX1800 4-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender