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Manage the Extender Network and Security Settings
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AC1200 WiFi Range Extender
• 128 bit. Requires an encryption key of 26 hexadecimal digits (any combination of
0–9, a–f, or A–F) or a string of 13 characters.
7. Specify the active key by selecting the Key 1, Key2, Key3, or Key 4 radio button.
Only one key can be the active key.
8. Enter a key next to the selected radio button.
The size of the key depends on your selection from the Encryption Strength menu
(64 bit or 128 bit). The key values are not case-sensitive.
9. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
10. If you are disconnected, reconnect your WiFi device to the extender’
s
network with its new
settings.
Smart Setup can guide you through this process. For more information, see Run Smart
Setup Again After Initial Setup on page 67.
Change the Extender IP Address and Device Name
By default, the extender receives its IP address automatically from the WiFi router to which it
connects. If the WiFi router does not have a DHCP server or its DHCP server is disabled, you
can assign a static IP address to the extender.
Before you assign a static IP address, you must know the IP address range, subnet mask,
gateway IP address, and primary DNS server of your network.
CAUTION:
NETGEAR recommends that you change the IP address of the extender
only if you are technically experienced or have a technically experienced
person to help you. Incorrect configuration can prevent you from
connecting to the extender and might require you to reset the extender to
factory default settings.
You can also change the extender device name, which is the name by which the extender is
known in the network.
To change the IP address of the extender to a static IP address and specify a new
device name:
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.