Nighthawk AC1900 WiF Range Extender Model E X7000 User Manual December 2014 202-11469-01 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA
Nighthawk AC1900 WiF Range Extender Support Thank you for selecting NETGEAR products. After installing your device, locate the serial number on the label of your product and use it to register your product at https://my.netgear.com. You must register your product before you can use NETGEAR telephone support. NETGEAR recommends registering your product through the NETGEAR website. For product updates and web support, visit http://support.netgear.com. Phone (US & Canada only): 1-888-NETGEAR.
Table of Contents Chapter 1 Overview Unpack Your Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Top Panel LEDs and Front Panel USB Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Attach the Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
AC1900 WiFi Range Extender Set Up an Access Schedule. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Change the Extender’s Device Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Set Up the Extender to Use a Static IP Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Chapter 5 Maintain and Monitor the Extender Change the Extender User Name and Password. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
AC1900 WiFi Range Extender Appendix A Factory Settings and Technical Specifications Factory Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Technical and Environmental Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1. 1 Overview The NETGEAR Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi Range Extender boosts your existing network range and speed, delivering dual-band WiFi at speeds up to 1900 Mbps. The Nighthawk combines excellent range with maximum WiFi performance. It works with any standard WiFi router and is ideal for HD video streaming and gaming. Get the whole-home connectivity you need for tablets, smartphones, laptops and more.
AC1900 WiFi Range Extender Unpack Your Extender Your box contains the following items: Extender Antennas (3) Stand Rubber feet (4) Power adapter Top Panel LEDs and Front Panel USB Port Use the LEDs during installation to find the best location for the extender or to monitor the extender performance. The following figure shows the extender in an upright position, with the stand attached. (For information about attaching the stand, see Attach the Stand on page 9.) NETGEAR Logo LED 2.
AC1900 WiFi Range Extender The following table describes the LEDs. Table 1. Front panel LEDs LED Description • 2.4 GHz Link Rate • • • • 5 GHz Link Rate • • • Green. The 2.4 GHz WiFi connection between the extender and the WiFi router is optimum. Amber. The 2.4 GHz WiFi connection between the extender and the WiFi router is good. Red. The 2.4 GHz WiFi connection between the extender and the WiFi router is poor. Off. The extender and the WiFi router are not connected using the 2.4 GHz WiFi band.
AC1900 WiFi Range Extender Rear Panel The following figure shows the ports, buttons, antennas, and connector on the rear panel of the extender. Antennas Ethernet LAN ports (5) Reset button WPS button Power On/Off button Power connector Figure 2. Rear panel Attach the Stand If you prefer to place the extender in the upright (vertical) position, attach the stand that comes with the extender. To attach the stand: 1. Place the stand on a flat surface. 2.
AC1900 WiFi Range Extender Attach the Rubber Feet If you prefer to place the extender in horizontal position, you can attach the rubber feet that come with the extender. To attach the rubber feet: 1. Place the extender upside down, with the red panel facing you. The red panel is the bottom. 2. In each corner, attach a rubber foot in such a way that it covers the triangle. Attach the Antennas To attach the antennas: 1. Align the antennas with the antenna posts on the extender. 2.
AC1900 WiFi Range Extender Retrieve and Display the Product Label The product label that you can retrieve from the extender contains the login URL, serial number, security PIN, MAC addresses of the radios, and other information. To retrieve the product label from the extender: 1. Place the extender upside down, with the red panel facing you. The red panel is the bottom. 2. Locate the label handle with NETGEAR printed on it, and pull out the product label. Label handle Figure 3.
AC1900 WiFi Range Extender The extender broadcasts its own WiFi network that WiFi devices can join. In its role as an access point, the extender performs tasks that WiFi routers do, such as broadcasting its network name (SSID). The extender must do each of these jobs so that both ends of the bridge are in place. WiFi Range Extender Boosts the range of your existing WiFi and creates a stronger signal in hard-to-reach areas. Existing WiFi Sometimes your router does not provide the WiFi coverage you need.
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AC1900 WiFi Range Extender Install the Extender to Boost Your WiFi Range The most common way to use the extender is to boost the range of your existing WiFi network. You can also use the extender as a WiFi access point and create a new WiFi hotspot by using a wired Ethernet connection. For information about access point installation, see Install the Extender as an Access Point on page 18. Set Up the Extender Hardware To set up the extender hardware: 1. Attach the stand or the rubber feet.
AC1900 WiFi Range Extender Use a Web Browser to Connect the Extender to Your WiFi Router You can use a web browser to log in to the extender and set up its WiFi connection to your existing WiFi router. To use a web browser to connect the extender to your WiFi router: 1. On a computer, tablet, or smartphone, open the WiFi connection manager and connect to the extender network called NETGEAR_EXT. When you are connected to the extender, the Device to Extender LED green. lights solid 2.
AC1900 WiFi Range Extender If your existing WiFi network is hidden, select the Manually input my wireless SSID radio button and type your WiFi network name. 7. 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. 8. Complete the fields to name your extended networks and click the NEXT button. The extender applies your settings.
AC1900 WiFi Range Extender 10. Click the Next button. You are prompted to log in and register your product. Choose a Location and Check the Signal Strength Now that the extender is connected to your WiFi router, you can move it to a location that will boost your WiFi range. The location that you choose must be within the range of your existing WiFi router network. The ideal location to place the extender is halfway between your WiFi router and your WiFi device. Figure 6.
AC1900 WiFi Range Extender 3. If the extender is not connected or the connection is poor, move the extender closer to your WiFi router and try again until the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz Link Rate LED is green, or at least amber. 4. Use a WiFi network manager on the computer or mobile device to connect to the extender’s newly created WiFi network. By default, the extender adds _2GEXT to the end of the 2.4 GHz network name and _5GEXT to the end of the 5 GHz network name, for example: • Existing network name.
AC1900 WiFi Range Extender 3. Use an Ethernet cable to connect your router to the Ethernet port on the extender. Ethernet Extender Ethernet LAN port WiFi router 4. Turn on your extender. Plug the extender into an electrical outlet. Press the Power button if necessary. The NETGEAR LED lights white and the Link Rate LEDs and the Device to Extender LED light amber and then turn off. 5. Use a WiFi network manager on a computer or WiFi device to find and connect to the NETGEAR_EXT (SSID) WiFi network.
AC1900 WiFi Range Extender 8. Complete the fields and click the NEXT button. 9. Click the ACCESS POINT button. The extender checks for an Internet connection through the router that you connected to the extender. 10. When prompted, set the network name (SSID), security option, and password for each WiFi band, and click the NEXT button. Your settings are applied. 11. Use a WiFi network manager on the computer or WiFi device to connect to the new access point WiFi network. 12. Click the CONTINUE button.
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.
AC1900 WiFi Range Extender The following screen displays: 11. Use a WiFi network manager on the computer or WiFi device to connect to the new extended WiFi network and click the Continue button. 12. Click the Next button. The Status screen displays.
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AC1900 WiFi Range Extender Boost Your Video Streaming Get the most out of your HD entertainment with FastLane technology. With FastLane technology, the extender connects to your router using one band and connects to your devices using another band. Because a band is dedicated to each function, performance is enhanced. If all your devices and your WiFi router support only the 2.4 GHz band, or all your devices and your WiFi router support only the 5 GHz band, do not enable FastLane Technology.
AC1900 WiFi Range Extender 6. Select a radio button: • Router-to-Extender in 2.4 GHz only and Extender-to-Device in 5 GHz only. • Router to Extender in 5 GHz only and Extender-to-Device in 2.4 GHz only. 7. Click the Save button. Your changes are saved. Adjust the WiFi Coverage You can set the extender’s WiFi coverage depending on how large you want your coverage area to be. To adjust the WiFi coverage: 1. On a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the extender network, launch a web browser. 2.
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AC1900 WiFi Range Extender View Connected Devices You can view a list of devices that are connected to the extender network. To view connected devices: 1. On a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the extender network, launch a web browser. 2. In the address field of your browser, enter www.mywifiext.net. 3. When prompted, enter your email address and password. 4. Click the Menu icon . The extender menu displays. 5. Select Settings > Connected Devices.
AC1900 WiFi Range Extender 5. Select Settings > WiFi. Change the WiFi Network Name To change the WiFi network name: 1. On a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the extender network, launch a web browser. 2. In the address field of your browser, enter www.mywifiext.net. 3. When prompted, enter your email address and password. 4. Click the Menu icon . The extender menu displays.
AC1900 WiFi Range Extender 5. Select Settings > WiFi. 6. In each Network Name (SSID) field, type a network name. 7. Click the SAVE button. Your settings are saved. Turn Off the SSID Broadcast to Create a Hidden Network By default, the extender broadcasts its WiFi signal so that its wireless network names (SSIDs) are easy for you to find and connect to from your computer, tablet, or smartphone. You can turn off the SSID broadcast to create a hidden WiFi network.
AC1900 WiFi Range Extender 5. Select Settings > WiFi. 6. Clear the Broadcast the Network name (SSID) check box. 7. Click the SAVE button. Your settings are saved. Disable or Enable the WiFi Radios By default, the extender’s WiFi radios broadcast signals in the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands. If you disable the WiFi radios, then no one can connect with WiFi to the extender. To disable or enable the WiFi radios: 1. On a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the extender network, launch a web browser. 2.
AC1900 WiFi Range Extender 5. Select Settings > WiFi. 6. Select or clear the Enable 2.4 GHz WiFi check box. 7. Select or clear the Enable 5 GHz WiFi check box. 8. Click the SAVE button. Your settings are saved. Change the WiFi Speed To change the WiFi speed: 1. On a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the extender network, launch a web browser. 2. In the address field of your browser, enter www.mywifiext.net. 3. When prompted, enter your email address and password. 4. Click the Menu icon .
AC1900 WiFi Range Extender 5. Select Settings > WiFi. 6. In each WiFi Speed menu, select a speed. 7. Click the SAVE button. Your settings are saved. Use WPS to Add a Computer to the Extender’s WiFi Network WPS (WiFi Protected Setup) lets you connect a computer or WiFi device to the extender’s network without entering the WiFi network passphrase or key. Instead, you use a WPS button or enter a PIN to connect.
AC1900 WiFi Range Extender Use WPS with the Push Button Method To use the Push Button method to connect a WiFi device to the extender’s WiFi network, the WiFi device that you are trying to connect must have a physical push button or a software push button. To use WPS to add a computer or WiFi device to the extender’s WiFi network: 1. On a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the extender network, launch a web browser. 2. In the address field of your browser, enter www.mywifiext.net. 3.
AC1900 WiFi Range Extender To add a computer or WiFi device to the extender’s WiFi network: 1. On a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the extender network, launch a web browser. 2. In the address field of your browser, enter www.mywifiext.net. 3. When prompted, enter your email address and password. 4. Click the Menu icon . The extender menu displays. 5. Select Settings > Do More > Connect Devices (WPS). The Connect Devices (WPS) screen displays. 6. Select the PIN Number radio button. 7.
AC1900 WiFi Range Extender To use WiFi access control to deny access: 1. On a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the extender network, launch a web browser. 2. In the address field of your browser, enter www.mywifiext.net. 3. When prompted, enter your email address and password. 4. Click the Menu icon . The extender menu displays. 5. Select Settings > Connected Devices. 6. In the WiFi Devices section, select the Enable Access Control check box.
AC1900 WiFi Range Extender To set up an access schedule: 1. On a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the extender network, launch a web browser. 2. In the address field of your browser, enter www.mywifiext.net. 3. When prompted, enter your email address and password. 4. Click the Menu icon . The extender menu displays. 5. Select Do More > Access Schedule. 6. Select the Access Schedule On radio button. The screen adjusts. 7.
AC1900 WiFi Range Extender 5. Select Settings > WiFi Settings. The WiFi Settings screen displays. 6. Scroll down and click the IP Address heading to expand the IP address settings. 7. In the Device Name field, type a name. 8. Click the SAVE button. Your settings are saved. Set Up the Extender to Use a Static IP Address The extender comes set up to use a dynamic IP address, which is the correct setting for most home networks. To set up the extender to use a static IP address: 1.
AC1900 WiFi Range Extender 6. Scroll down and click the IP Address heading to expand the IP address settings. By default, the Dynamically get IP Address from Router radio button is selected. 7. Select the Use Static IP Address radio button. 8. Complete the fields to specify the IP network IP addresses. 9. Click the SAVE button. Your settings are saved.
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AC1900 WiFi Range Extender Change the Extender User Name and Password You can change the user name and password to log in to the extender. To add an extender user: 1. On a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the extender network, launch a web browser. 2. In the address field of your browser, enter www.mywifiext.net. 3. When prompted, enter your email address and password. 4. Click the Menu icon . The extender menu displays. 5. Select Settings > Password Settings. 6.
AC1900 WiFi Range Extender Turn Password Protection Off and On NETGEAR recommends that you leave password protection on to help keep your network secure. You can turn password protection off and on. To turn password protection off and on: 1. On a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the extender network, launch a web browser. 2. In the address field of your browser, enter www.mywifiext.net. 3. When prompted, enter your email address and password. 4. Click the Menu icon .
AC1900 WiFi Range Extender Automatically Adjust for Daylight Saving Time To set up the extender to automatically adjust for daylight saving time: 1. On a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the extender network, launch a web browser. 2. In the address field of your browser, enter www.mywifiext.net. 3. When prompted, enter your email address and password. 4. Click the Menu icon . The extender menu displays. 5. Select Do More > Access Schedule. The Access Schedule screen displays. 6.
AC1900 WiFi Range Extender Back Up and Manage the Extender Configuration When the extender works correctly after initial setup, NETGEAR recommends that you back up the extender configuration settings. After you have back up the settings, if you change the extender configuration settings but are not content with the new settings, you can restore the extender configuration to the backed-up settings. Back Up the Configuration Settings You can back up the configuration file of the extender.
AC1900 WiFi Range Extender 3. When prompted, enter your email address and password. 4. Click the Menu icon . The extender menu displays. 5. Select Settings > Other Settings. 6. Click the Browse button. 7. Locate and select the previously saved backup file. By default, the name of the backup file is NETGEAR_EX7000.cfg. CAUTION: After you click the Restore button, do not try to go online, turn off the extender, shut down the computer, or do anything else to the extender until it finishes restarting! 8.
AC1900 WiFi Range Extender To use the Reset button to return the extender to factory default settings: CAUTION: This process erases any settings that you configured in the extender. 1. Insert a straightened paper clip into the hole of the Reset button and hold it for about seven seconds. Reset button 2. Release the button. CAUTION: Do not try to go online, turn off the extender, shut down the computer, or do anything else to the extender until it finishes restarting! The extender resets and restarts.
AC1900 WiFi Range Extender 4. Click the Menu icon . The extender menu displays. 5. Select Settings > Other Settings. CAUTION: After you click the Erase button, do not try to go online, turn off the extender, shut down the computer, or do anything else to the extender until it finishes restarting! 6. Click the Reset button. A confirmation pop-up screen displays. 7. Confirm your decision. The extender returns to its factory settings and restarts. This process takes about one minute.
AC1900 WiFi Range Extender 5. Select Settings > Firmware Update. 6. Click the Check Online button. 7. If new firmware is available, follow the onscreen prompts to download it onto your computer. Note: You might need to unzip the firmware file. 8. Click the Browse button. 9. Locate and select the new firmware file. The firmware file name ends with a .chk extension.
AC1900 WiFi Range Extender The Other Settings screen displays. The LED Logo section displays the LED status as on or off. 6. Click the OFF or ON button. The NETGEAR logo LED turns off or on. Restart the Extender Remotely You can log in to the extender and restart it. When the extender restarts, all computers and WiFi devices that are connected to its WiFi network are automatically disconnected. To restart the extender remotely: 1.
6. Share a USB Storage Device 6 This chapter describes how to access and configure a USB storage drive attached to your extender. The USB port on the extender can be used only to connect USB storage devices such as flash drives or hard drives, or a printer. Do not connect computers, USB modems, CD drives, or DVD drives to the extender USB port.
AC1900 WiFi Range Extender USB Storage Device Requirements The extender works with most USB-compliant external flash and hard drives. For the most up-to-date list of USB drives that the extender supports, visit http://kbserver.netgear.com/readyshare. Some USB external hard drives and flash drives require you to load the drivers onto the computer before the computer can access the USB device. Such USB devices do not work with the extender.
AC1900 WiFi Range Extender To access your USB device from a Mac: 1. Insert your USB device into the USB 3.0 port on the extender. If your USB device includes a power supply, you must use it when you connect the USB device to the extender. When you connect the USB device to the extender USB port, it might take up to two minutes before it is ready for sharing. By default, the USB device is available to all computers on your local area network (LAN). 2.
AC1900 WiFi Range Extender To map the USB device to a Windows network drive: 1. Visit www.netgear.com/readyshare. 2. In the ReadySHARE USB Storage Access pane, click the PC Utility link. The readyshareconnect.exe file is downloaded to your computer. 3. Launch readyshareconnect.exe. 4. Select the drive letter to map to the network folder. 5. If you want to connect to the USB drive as a different user, do the following: a. Select the Connect using different credentials check box. b.
AC1900 WiFi Range Extender 5. Select Do More > USB Port. 6. Select the USB Port On or USB Port Off radio button. 7. Click the SAVE button. Your settings are saved. Add a Network Folder on a USB Drive You can add network folders on the USB storage device. To add a network folder: 1. On a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the extender network, launch a web browser. 2. In the address field of your browser, enter www.mywifiext.net. 3. When prompted, enter your email address and password. 4.
AC1900 WiFi Range Extender Password-Protect a Folder on a USB Storage Device To password-protect a folder: 1. On a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the extender network, launch a web browser. 2. In the address field of your browser, enter www.mywifiext.net. 3. When prompted, enter your email address and password. 4. Click the Menu icon . The extender menu displays. 5. Select Do More > USB Port. 6. To add a folder, in the Connected Devices section, click the Add Folder button. 7.
AC1900 WiFi Range Extender The extender menu displays. 5. Select Do More > USB Port. 6. Select the Share Printer radio button. 7. Follow the onscreen prompts to connect your printer to the USB port and share it. 8. Click the SAVE button. Your settings are saved.
7. Use the Extender as a Media Server This chapter contains the following sections: • Specify ReadyDLNA Media Server Settings • Play Media from a USB Drive on TiVo Note: For information about how to connect the USB drive and to specify its settings, see Chapter 6, Share a USB Storage Device.
AC1900 WiFi Range Extender Specify ReadyDLNA Media Server Settings By default, the extender functions as a ReadyDLNA media server, which lets you stream music and movies from an attached USB device to DLNA/UPnP AV-compliant media players, such as Xbox360, Playstation, and NETGEAR media players. To specify media server settings: 1. On a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the extender network, launch a web browser. 2. In the address field of your browser, enter www.mywifiext.net. 3.
AC1900 WiFi Range Extender 8. Click the SAVE button. Your changes are saved. Play Media from a USB Drive on TiVo You can set up your TiVo to access media files stored on a USB device that is connected to your extender. The TiVo must be on the same network as the extender. This feature supports the following file formats: • Video. See and play mpeg1, and mpeg2 files. • Music. See and play MP3 files. • Pictures. View images in .jpg format.
AC1900 WiFi Range Extender 6. If it is not yet selected, select the Enable TiVo support check box. 7. Click the SAVE button. Your changes are saved. To play videos: 1. On the TiVo, select TiVo Central > My Shows. 2. Go to the bottom of the list and select the EX7000. To play music or view photos: 1. On the TiVo, select TiVo Central > Music, Photos, & Showcases.
AC1900 WiFi Range Extender 2. Select an item to play or watch. To copy TiVo files to a computer: Use a TiVo Desktop accessory, available at https://www.tivo.com/shop/accessories#streaming-software.
8. Share a USB Printer Through the Extender 8 The ReadySHARE Printer utility lets you share a USB printer that is connected to the USB port on your extender. You can share this USB printer among the Windows and Mac computers on your network.
AC1900 WiFi Range Extender Set Up ReadySHARE Printer To set up ReadySHARE Printer: 1. Connect the USB printer to a USB port on the extender with a USB printer cable. 2. On each computer that will share the printer, do the following: a. Install the current USB printer driver software (available from the printer manufacturer). b. Download ReadySHARE Printer from www.netgear.com/readyshare. c. In the ReadySHARE Printer pane, click the PC Utility or Mac Utility link. d.
AC1900 WiFi Range Extender Use the Shared Printer After you install the ReadySHARE Printer utility, by default, when you log on to Windows, the utility starts automatically and runs in the background. To manually connect and print from the printer that is connected to the extender: 1. On your computer, click the NETGEAR USB Control Center icon . The main screen displays. 2. Click the Connect button. The printer status changes to Manually connected by Mycomputer.
AC1900 WiFi Range Extender • Connected. Your computer is connected to the printer. When your print job is done, the printer connection is released. • Manually Connected by. Only the connected computer can use the printer. • Waiting to Connect. Your computer is not connected to the shared printer yet. 2. To change the status from Manually Connected by another computer to Available, click the Disconnect button. The printer connection is released and the status changes to Available. 3.
AC1900 WiFi Range Extender 3. Click the Network Scanner button. The scanner screen displays so that you can use the USB printer for scanning. Change NETGEAR USB Control Center Settings You can stop the NETGEAR USB Control Center from starting automatically when you log in to Windows. You can also change the language and specify the time-out to release the connection to the USB printer that is connected to the extender. To turn off automatic NETGEAR USB Control Center startup: 1.
AC1900 WiFi Range Extender To change the language: 1. Launch the NETGEAR USB Control Center. 2. Select Tools > Configuration. The Control Center - Configuration screen displays. 3. In the Language menu, select a language. 4. Click the OK button. The next time NETGEAR USB Control Center starts, the language changes. To specify the time-out: 1. Launch the NETGEAR USB Control Center. 2. Select Tools > Configuration. The Control Center - Configuration screen displays. 3.
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AC1900 WiFi Range Extender FAQs This section provides answers for difficulties you might experience with the extender. The web browser setup guide keeps asking me for my network password (passphrase) or security key, and I am sure that I entered the correct password. What can I do? The extender is probably placed at the borderline of the range covered by the router or access point. To improve your signal strength, move your extender closer to your router and make sure that the 2.
AC1900 WiFi Range Extender For more information about how to reset the extender, see Return the Extender to Its Factory Default Settings on page 44. 2. Launch a web browser. 3. Enter www.mywifiext.net in the address field of the browser. The login screen displays. 4. Click the NEW EXTENDER SETUP button. The Create Account screen displays. 5. Complete the fields to set up your user name and password. My router security is WEP, and I entered the wrong passphrase or security key on the extender.
AC1900 WiFi Range Extender A login screen displays. c. Enter your email address and password and click the LOG IN button. 5. Select Settings > WiFi Settings. The WiFi Settings screen displays. 6. Scroll down and select Connected Devices. The Connected Devices section displays the MAC addresses and virtual MAC addresses for computer and WiFi devices that are connected to the extender network. 7. On the router, add all of the virtual MAC addresses from your extender to your router’s MAC filter table. 8.
AC1900 WiFi Range Extender Table 3. Hexadecimal value to binary numbers (continued) Hexadecimal Values Binary Numbers 9 1001 A 1010 B 1011 C 1100 D 1101 E 1110 F 1111 b. Toggle the second-to-last digit of the binary code to 1 or 0. If the second-to-last digit is 1, toggle it to 0. If the second-to-last digit is 0, toggle it to 1. For example, if the binary code is 1100/0100, the new binary code is 1100/0110. c. Convert the new binary code back to a hexadecimal value.
AC1900 WiFi Range Extender Table 4. Binary Numbers to hexadecimal values Binary numbers Hexadecimal values 1110 E 1111 F d. Replace the first two hexadecimal values in the old MAC 1 address with the new value you converted and add the new MAC 1 address to your router’s MAC filter table. For example, if your old MAC 1 address was C4:04:15:5F:20:AD, your new MAC 1 address is C6:04:15:5F:20:AD. 12. Enable the router’s MAC filter, wireless access control, or ACL.
AC1900 WiFi Range Extender If you use Smart Setup, and the extender does not connect to the WiFi router, does not connect to the Internet, or cannot get an IP address from the WiFi router, Smart Setup displays a message to notify you that the extender is not configured. To run Smart Setup again, click the YES button. To manually configure the extender, click the NO, CONFIGURE MANUALLY button.
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AC1900 WiFi Range Extender Factory Default Settings To reset the extender to factory default settings, you can use either the Reset button on the rear panel or the Erase function. For more information, see Return the Extender to Its Factory Default Settings on page 44. The following table shows the factory default settings. Table 5.
AC1900 WiFi Range Extender Technical and Environmental Specifications The following table shows the technical and environmental specifications. Table 6. Technical specifications Technical Specifications Network protocol and standards compatibility Data and routing protocols: TCP/IP, DHCP server and client, DNS relay, NAT (many-to-one), VPN pass-through (IPSec, PPTP) Power adapter • • North America (input): 120V, 60 Hz All regions (output): 12 VDC @ 2.
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi Range Extender Model EX7000 Quick Start Guide Getting Started Does your WiFi router have a WPS button? Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is an easy way to connect WiFi devices. The button might look like one of these: Yes 1. Attach the antennas. Attach the antennas to the connectors and turn them clockwise to tighten. Bend and rotate the antennas into position. Double-check that the antennas are properly tightened. 2. Turn on your extender. Place the extender close to your WiFi router.
Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi Range Extender Model EX7000 Quick Start Guide Hardware Front Panel and Side Panel Rear Panel Reset button WPS button Power connector Ethernet ports 1–5 Power button 2.4 GHz Link Rate LED 5 GHz Link Rate LED Device to Extender LED Indicator LEDs 2.4 GHz Link Rate LED Ethernet ports 1–5 LEDs 5 GHz Link Rate LED USB LED USB 3.0 port Device to Extender LED This LED indicates the 2.4 GHz WiFi connection between the extender and the router. Solid green. Best connection Solid amber.
