AC750 WiF Range Extender Model E X3800 User Manual May 2015 202-11488-01 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA
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Table of Contents Chapter 1 Overview Meet Your Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Side Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . When to Use Your Extender. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
AC750 WiF Range Extender Automatically Adjust for Daylight Saving Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Manually Set the Extender Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Up and Manage the Extender Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Up the Configuration Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Restore the Configuration Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1. 1 Overview The WiFi Range Extender boosts your existing network range and speed, delivering dual-band WiFi. You can also use the extender in access point mode as a WiFi access point and create a new WiFi hotspot by using a wired Ethernet connection. This chapter covers the following topics: • Meet Your Extender • When to Use Your Extender • How the Extender Works Note: For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the support website at support.netgear.com.
AC750 WiF Range Extender Meet Your Extender Before you install your extender, familiarize yourself with its LEDs, buttons, and port. Front Panel Router Device Link LED Link LED Power LED WPS LED Figure 1. Front panel LEDs Side Panels Power connector (varies by region) Factory Reset Button WPS button Power On/Off button Ethernet port Power connector (varies by region) Figure 2.
AC750 WiF Range Extender The following table describes the LEDs. Table 1. Front panel LEDs LED Router Link Description This LED indicates the connection between the extender and the router or access point: • Solid green. Best connection. • Solid amber. Good connection. • Solid red. Poor connection. • Off. No connection. Device Device Link This LED indicates the connection between the extender and a computer or WiFi device: • Solid green. Best connection. • Solid amber. Good connection. • Solid red.
AC750 WiF Range Extender The extender must do each of these jobs so that both ends of the bridge are in place. WiFi Range Extender Boosts the range of your existing WiFi and creates a stronger signal in hard-to-reach areas. Existing WiFi Sometimes your router does not provide the WiFi coverage that you need Figure 3.
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AC750 WiF Range Extender Install the WiFi Extender Place the extender, apply power, and connect the extender to your WiFi network. Note: You can also use the extender as a WiFi access point and create a new WiFi hotspot by using a wired Ethernet connection. See Use the Extender in Access Point Mode on page 14. 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.
AC750 WiF Range Extender 2. Within two minutes, press the WPS button on your router or access point. The WPS LED on the extender lights solid green, the Router Link LED lights, and the extender connects to your existing WiFi network. If the Router Link LED does not light, try again. If it still does not light, see Connect with Web Browser Setup on page 11. 3. If your WiFi router supports the 5 GHz band, repeat Steps 1 and 2 to connect the extender to the 5 GHz band. 4.
AC750 WiF Range Extender The New Extender Setup page displays. 4. Click the NEW EXTENDER SETUP button. The first time that you log in to the extender, the Create Account page displays. If the Create Account page does not display, visit www.mywifiext.net. 5. Complete the fields on the Create Account page and click the NEXT button. 6. When prompted, select your country or region from the Regional Settings menu and click the NEXT button. 7. Click the WIFI RANGE EXTENDER button.
AC750 WiF Range Extender A message displays confirming that the extender is connected to the new extended WiFi network. 13. Click the NEXT button. The registration page displays. 14. 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. 15.
AC750 WiF Range Extender Connect an Ethernet-Enabled Device After the extender is connected to your existing WiFi network, you can connect a wired device to the extender using an Ethernet cable. The device can then access your existing network through the extender’s WiFi connection. Figure 4. Ethernet LAN port 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. Figure 5.
AC750 WiF Range Extender To use the extender in access point mode: 1. Plug the extender into an electrical outlet. 2. 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. 3. Use an Ethernet cable to connect the Ethernet port on the extender to a router Ethernet LAN port or a remote Ethernet LAN jack with LAN access. The extender joins the LAN and creates a WiFi hotspot. 4.
AC750 WiF Range Extender 9. Click the ACCESS POINT button. The extender checks for an Internet connection. 10. When prompted, set the network name (SSID), security option, and password, and click the NEXT button. Your settings are applied and the extender is ready to be used as an access point. 11. Use a WiFi network manager on the computer or WiFi device to connect to the new access point network. Repeat this step for all of your computers and WiFi devices. 12. Click the CONTINUE button.
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.
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AC750 WiF Range Extender View Connected Devices You can view a list of devices that are connected to the extender network. To view connected devices: 1. On a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the extender network, launch a web browser. 2. In the address field of your browser, enter www.mywifiext.net. 3. When prompted, enter your email address and password. 4. Click the Menu icon . The extender menu displays. 5. Select Settings > Connected Devices.
AC750 WiF Range Extender Boost Your Video Streaming with FastLane Technology Get the most out of your HD entertainment with FastLane technology. With FastLane technology, the extender connects to your router using one band and connects to your devices using another band. Because a band is dedicated to each function, performance is enhanced. If all your devices and your WiFi router support only the 2.
AC750 WiF Range Extender The page adjusts and displays two more radio buttons. 7. Select a radio button: • Router-to-Extender in 2.4 GHz only and Extender-to-Device in 5 GHz only • Router to Extender in 5 GHz only and Extender-to-Device in 2.4 GHz only 8. Click the Save button. Your changes are saved. View WiFi Settings To view the WiFi settings: 1. On a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the extender network, launch a web browser. 2. In the address field of your browser, enter www.
AC750 WiF Range Extender Change the WiFi Network Name To change the WiFi network name: 1. On a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the extender network, launch a web browser. 2. In the address field of your browser, enter www.mywifiext.net. 3. When prompted, enter your email address and password. 4. Click the Menu icon . The extender menu displays. 5. Select Settings > Wireless. 6. In each Network Name (SSID) field, type a network name. 7. Click the SAVE button. Your settings are saved.
AC750 WiF Range Extender To turn off the SSID broadcast to create a hidden network: 1. On a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the extender network, launch a web browser. 2. In the address field of your browser, enter www.mywifiext.net. 3. When prompted, enter your email address and password. 4. Click the Menu icon . The extender menu displays. 5. Select Settings > Wireless. 6. Clear the Broadcast the Network name (SSID) check box. 7. Click the SAVE button. Your settings are saved.
AC750 WiF Range Extender 4. Click the Menu icon . The extender menu displays. 5. Select Settings > Wireless. 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. Change the WiFi Speed To change the WiFi speed: 1. On a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the extender network, launch a web browser. 2. In the address field of your browser, enter www.mywifiext.net. 3.
AC750 WiF Range Extender 5. Select Settings > Wireless. 6. In each 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.
AC750 WiF Range Extender 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 computer or WiFi device to the extender’s WiFi network: 1. On a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the extender network, launch a web browser. 2. In the address field of your browser, enter www.
AC750 WiF Range Extender 3. When prompted, enter your email address and password. 4. Click the Menu icon . 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. 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.
AC750 WiF Range Extender 3. When prompted, enter your email address and password. 4. Click the Menu icon . The extender menu displays. 5. Select Settings > Connected Devices. 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.
AC750 WiF Range Extender 4. Click the Menu icon . The extender menu displays. 5. Select Do More > Access Schedule. 6. Select the Access Schedule On radio button. The page adjusts. 7. In the Days menu and the Time menu, select the day and time when you want to disable Internet access. 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 name is EX3800.
AC750 WiF Range Extender 6. Scroll down and click the IP Address heading. 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 for most home networks. To set up the extender to use a static IP address: 1. On a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the extender network, launch a web browser. 2.
AC750 WiF Range Extender 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. Use the Extender with MAC Filtering or Access Control When the WiFi device connects through the extender to your router, the MAC address of the wireless device that is shown on the router is translated to another MAC address.
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AC750 WiF Range Extender Change the Extender User Name and Password You can change the user name and password to log in to the extender. To add an extender user: 1. On a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the extender network, launch a web browser. 2. In the address field of your browser, enter www.mywifiext.net. 3. When prompted, enter your email address and password. 4. Click the Menu icon . The extender menu displays. 5. Select Settings > Password Settings. 6.
AC750 WiF Range Extender Turn Password Protection Off and On NETGEAR recommends that you leave password protection on to help keep your network secure. You can turn password protection off and on. To turn password protection off or on: 1. On a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the extender network, launch a web browser. 2. In the address field of your browser, enter www.mywifiext.net. 3. When prompted, enter your email address and password. 4. Click the Menu icon .
AC750 WiF Range Extender A login window opens. 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. On a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the extender network, launch a web browser. 2. In the address field of your browser, enter www.mywifiext.net. 3. When prompted, enter your email address and password. 4. Click the Menu icon . The extender menu displays. 5. Select Do More > Access Schedule.
AC750 WiF Range Extender Back Up and Manage the Extender Configuration When the extender works correctly after initial setup, NETGEAR recommends that you back up the extender configuration settings. After you have back up the settings, if you change the extender configuration settings but are not content with the new settings, you can restore the extender configuration to the backed-up settings. Back Up the Configuration Settings You can back up the configuration file of the extender.
AC750 WiF Range Extender Restore the Configuration Settings You can restore the configuration file of the extender to a previously saved configuration file. To restore the extender configuration settings: 1. On a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the extender network, launch a web browser. 2. In the address field of your browser, enter www.mywifiext.net. 3. When prompted, enter your email address and password. 4. Click the Menu icon . The extender menu displays. 5.
AC750 WiF Range Extender To reset the extender to factory default settings, you can either use the Factory Reset button on the side panel or log in to the extender and reset it. For a list of factory default settings, see Factory Default Settings on page 46. To use the Factory Reset button to return the extender to factory default settings: CAUTION: This process erases any settings that you configured in the extender. 1.
AC750 WiF Range Extender 3. When prompted, enter your email address and password. 4. Click the Menu icon . The extender menu displays. 5. Select Settings > Other Settings. 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 Factory Reset button. A confirmation pop-up window opens. 7. Confirm your decision. The extender returns to its factory settings and restarts.
AC750 WiF Range Extender 5. Select Settings > Firmware Update. 6. Click the CHECK ONLINE button. 7. If new firmware is available, follow the onscreen prompts to download it onto your computer. Note: You might need to unzip the firmware file. 8. Click the BROWSE button. 9. Locate and select the new firmware file. The firmware file name ends with a .chk extension.
AC750 WiF Range Extender 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.
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AC750 WiF Range Extender 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. For more information about where to place the extender, see Find the Best Location on page 13.
AC750 WiF Range 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 key. 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.
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AC750 WiF Range Extender Factory Default Settings To reset the extender to factory default settings, you can use the Factory Reset button 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 37. The following table shows the factory default settings. Table 2.
AC750 WiF Range Extender Technical and Environmental Specifications The following table shows the technical and environmental specifications. Table 3. Technical specifications Technical Specifications Network protocol and standards compatibility Data and routing protocols: TCP/IP, DHCP server and client, DNS relay, Physical specifications • • • Dimensions: 54.89 x 114.01 x 34 mm (2.6 x 4.5 x 1.34 in.) • Weight: 192 g (0.
