Operation Manual

Manage the Extender Network and Security Settings

AC1200 WiFi Range Extender

Manage the Extender WiFi Settings

You can change the network name (SSID) for the extender’s network and set up WiFi

security. If you did not change these settings already during initial setup, the network name is

NETGEAR_EXT, and the network is open (no WiFi security is set up).

Note: Although the WiFi security of the extender’s network can be different

from the WiFi security of the network that the extender is connected

to, you typically would select the same type of WiFi security for both

networks.

In some regions, not all channels are available. Do not change the channel unless you

experience interference (shown by lost connections or slow data transfers). If this happens,

experiment with different channels to see which is the best.

When you use more than one WiFi router or access point, it is better if adjacent routers or

access points use different channels to reduce interference. NETGEAR recommends a

channel spacing of four channels between adjacent routers or access points (for example,

use Channels 1 and 5, or 6 and 10).

Note: You can change the channel only if you have enabled FastLane

Technology. For more information, see Set the Operating Mode to

FastLane Technology on page 65). In normal operating mode (also

referred to as Internet Surfing mode), you cannot change the channel.

Note: You can change the wireless mode in one radio band only if the

extender is connected to the WiFi router in the other radio band. For

example, you can change the wireless mode in the 2.4 GHz band only

if the extender is connected to the WiFi router in the 5 GHz band. If

the extender is connected to the WiFi router in the 2.4 GHz band, you

cannot change the wireless mode in the 2.4 GHz band because the

extender adapts the wireless mode that the WiFi router functions in.

 To change the WiFi settings for the extender’s network:

1. On your computer, launch an Internet browser such as Mozilla Firefox or Microsoft

Internet Explorer

2. In the address field of your browser, enter www

.mywifiext.net.

You are prompted to enter a user name and password.

3. Type admin for the user name and type your password.