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
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 to
Extender LED
lights solid green.
2. Launch a web browser
.
3. Enter www
.mywifiext.net in the address field of the browser.
A login screen displays.
4. Enter your email address and password and click the LOG IN button.
The Status screen displays.
5. Click the SMART SETUP button.
The Welcome screen 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. If you do not want to extend both WiFi bands, clear the 2.4GHz W
iFi Networks or the 5
GHz WiFi Networks check box.
8. Select your WiFi network and click the NEXT button.
9. When prompted, enter the password to connect to your WiFi network and click the NEXT
button.
The extender connects to your existing router’s WiFi network.
10. Complete the fields to name your extended networks and 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.