User Manual
Table Of Contents
- AC750 WiF Range Extender
- Table of Contents
- 1. Overview
- 2. Get Started
- 3. Extender Network Settings
- View Connected Devices
- Boost Your Video Streaming with FastLane Technology
- 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
- Use the Extender with MAC Filtering or Access Control
- 4. Maintain and Monitor the Extender
- Change the Extender 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
- Back Up the Configuration Settings
- Return the Extender to Its Factory Default Settings
- Update the Firmware
- Restart the Extender Remotely
- 5. FAQs and Troubleshooting
- A. Factory Settings and Technical Specifications
Get Started
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AC750 WiF Range Extender
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. Use a WiFi network manager on a computer or WiFi device to find and connect to the
new extended WiFi network.
After the connection with the computer or WiFi device is established, the Device Link LED
lights solid green.
2. Launch a web browser.
3. Enter www.mywifiext.net in the address field of the browser.
A login window opens.
4. Enter your email address and password and click the LOG IN button.
The Status page displays.
5. Click the SMART SETUP button.
The Welcome page displays.
6. Click the WIFI RANGE EXTENDER button.
The extender scans for WiFi signals and finds the WiFi networks in your area and
displays a list.
7. Select your WiFi network and click the NEXT button.
8. When prompted, enter the password to connect to your WiFi network and click the NEXT
button.
A message displays when the extender connects to your existing router’s WiFi network.
9. Click the NEXT button.
The extender applies your settings to its WiFi network names and WiFi passwords.
During this change, the extender disconnects you from its WiFi network.
10. When prompted, connect your WiFi devices to the extender WiFi network and click the
CONTINUE button.
The registration page displays.
11. Complete the registration fields and click the FINISH button to complete the setup.
If you do not want to register your extender, click the Skip Registration link. Note that
you must register your extender before you can use NETGEAR telephone support.
The Status page displays.