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AC1900 WiFi Range Extender
5. Complete the fields on the page and click the NEXT button.
6. V
erify that the Access Point/Extender switch is set to Extender and click the
Continue button.
7. Select a WiFi network to extend and click the NEXT button.
If you do not want to extend both WiFi bands, clear the 2.4 GHz W
iFi Networks or the
5 GHz WiFi Networks check box.
8. In the Password (Network Key) field, type the existing WiFi network password (also called
passphrase or security key) and click the NEXT button.
9. Set the network name (SSID) and password for your extender and click the NEXT button.
Note: Note: We recommend that you use a network name (SSID) for your
extender that is different from the SSID that your router uses.
Wait for the page to display a list of new extender WiFi networks, which might take up to
one minute.
10. Connect your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device to the new extender WiFi network
using the extender SSID and password that you created in Step 9.
11. Make sure that your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device is successfully connected
before you click the CONTINUE button.
12. Click the CONTINUE button.
A message displays confirming that the extender is connected and ready.
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. Unplug the extender and move it to a new location that is about halfway between your router
and the area with a poor router WiFi signal.
The location that you choose must be within the range of your existing WiFi router
network.
16. Plug the extender into an electrical outlet and wait for the Power LED to light green.