Operation Manual

Manage the Extender Network and Security Settings
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AC1200 WiFi Range Extender
6. Click the Apply button.
The extender applies your settings, which might take up to one minute.
7. If you are disconnected, reconnect your WiFi device to the extender’s
network with its new
settings.
Use a WiFi network manager on the computer or on a mobile device to reconnect to the
extender’s WiFi network.
Note: If your
computer or mobile device cannot join the new WiFi network of
the extender, see You Cannot Join a WiFi Network and Receive an
Error Message on page 115.
8. Click the I have connected to the Extender network button.
The WiFi network settings for the extender are saved and the Status screen displays.
Configure WPA, WPA2, or WPA + WPA2
Both WPA and WPA2 provide strong data security. WPA2 with AES is a hardware
implementation. If you want to use WPA2 security, make sure that all devices in your WiFi
network support WPA2 security. If you are not sure, use WPA + WPA2 security.
Note: WPA-PSK security supports speeds of up to 54 Mbps. Even if your
devices are capable of a higher speed, WPA-PSK security limits their
speed to 54 Mbps. NETGEAR recommends that you use WPA2-PSK
security, which supports the maximum speed that your devices are
capable of.
The process to configure WPA, WPA2, or WPA + WPA2 security is the same for the 2.4 GHz
and 5 GHz bands.
 To configure WPA, WPA2, or WPA + WPA2 in the extender:
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.
If you have not yet personalized your password, type password for the password.