Owner's Manual
Table Of Contents
- Installation Guide
- User Manual
- Table of Contents
- 1. Get to Know Your Extender
- 2. Install Your Extender
- 3. Manage the Extender Network and Settings
- Log In After Initial Setup
- Change the admin Password
- Set Up Password Recovery for admin
- Use Smart Setup to Connect the Extender to a Network
- Add a WPS Client to the Extender Network
- Change the Basic WiFi Settings
- Change WiFi Security Settings
- View or Change Advanced Wireless Settings
- View or Change the WPS Settings
- Set Up a Wireless Access List
- View or Change the Internet IP Address Setting
- Enable NAT in the Extender
- Manage Profiles
- Operating Mode
- 4. Monitor and Maintain the Extender
- 5. FAQs and Troubleshooting
- Factory Default Settings
- Specs
5
Install the WiFi Extender
Place the extender, apply power, and connect it to your WiFi network.
Place the Extender and Apply Power
1. Place your extender in the same room as your WiFi router.
Note: Proximity to the WiFi router is required only during the
initial setup process.
2. Plug the extender into an electrical outlet.
The Power LED lights green. If the Power LED does not
light, press the Power button.
3. Make sure that the switch on the extender is set to Extender.
Connect to an Existing WiFi Network
To extend the range of your WiFi network, you must connect the
extender to your existing WiFi network. You can do this in one of two
ways:
• Connect with WPS. For more information, see Connect with
WPS on page 6.
• Connect with genie Smart Setup. For more information, see
Connect with NETGEAR genie Smart Setup on page 8.