Owner's Manual
Table Of Contents
- Quick Start Guide
- Range Extender User Manual
- Table of Contents
- Overview
- Get Started
- Optimize Extender Performance
- Extender Network Settings
- View Connected Devices
- 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
- 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
- Turn the NETGEAR Logo LED On or Off
- Restart the Extender Remotely
- Share a USB Storage Device
- Use the Extender as a Media Server
- Share a USB Printer Through the Extender
- FAQs and Troubleshooting
- Factory Settings and Technical Specifications
Get Started
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AC1900 WiFi Range Extender
3. If the extender is not connected or the connection is poor, move the extender closer to
your WiFi router and try again until the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz Link Rate LED is green, or at least
amber.
4. Use a WiFi network manager on the computer or mobile device to connect to the extender’
s
newly created WiFi network.
By default, the extender adds _2GEXT to the end of the 2.4 GHz network name and
_5GEXT to the end of the 5 GHz network name, for example:
• Existing network name. MyNetworkName
• New extended 2.4 GHz network name. MyNetworkName_2GEXT
• New extended 5 GHz network name. MyNetworkName_5GEXT
5. Select the new network and use your WiFi router password to connect.
You are now using your extended WiFi network.
Connect Ethernet-Enabled Devices
After the extender is connected to your existing WiFi network, you can connect wired devices
to the extender using Ethernet cables. Those devices can then access your existing network
through the extender’s WiFi connection.
Ethernet LAN ports (5)
Figure 7. Rear panel Ethernet LAN ports
Install the Extender as an Access Point
You can cable your extender to your existing router and then set up the extender in access
point mode to work to create a new WiFi hotspot.
To use the extender in access point mode:
1. Attach the stand or the rubber feet.
For more information, see Attach the Stand on page 9 or Attach the Rubber Feet on
page 10.
2. Attach the antennas.
For more information, see Attach the Antennas on page 10.