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Experience Next-Generation WiFi Your new WiFi extender supports the 802.11ac networking standard. This new standard offers better speed, improved reliability, and more range than older WiFi networking standards. Your extender is backward compatible with prior WiFi standards. However, to get the benefits of 802.11ac, your router must support the 802.11ac WiFi networking standard. To learn more about the 802.11ac WiFi networking standard, visit http://www.netgear.com/landing/80211ac/.
Use the Extender in Extender Mode Use the extender in extender mode to boost the range of your existing WiFi network. For more information about setting up your extender in extender mode, see the quick start guide card. Router Extender ¾¾ To use the extender in extender mode: 1. Use a WiFi network manager on the computer or WiFi device to find and connect to the NETGEAR_EXT (SSID) WiFi network.
. Click the NEW EXTENDER SETUP button. The Extender Setup screen displays. 5. Complete the Extender Setup screen and click the NEXT button. 6. Select the WiFi Range Extender button. The extender searches for WiFi networks in your area and displays a list. 7. Select a WiFi network to extend and click the NEXT button. If you do not want to extend both WiFi bands, clear the 2.4GHz WiFi Networks or the 5GHz WiFi Networks check box. 8.
Use the Extender in Access Point Mode Use the extender in access point mode to set up the extender as a WiFi access point and create a new WiFi hotspot by using a wired Ethernet connection. Ethernet cable Router Extender ¾¾ To use the extender in access point mode: 1. Use an Ethernet cable to connect your router to the Ethernet port on the extender. 2. Use a WiFi network manager on a computer or WiFi device to find and connect to the NETGEAR_EXT (SSID) WiFi network.
3. Launch a web browser. 4. Enter www.mywifiext.net in the address field of the browser. A login screen displays. 5. Click the NEW EXTENDER SETUP button. The Extender Setup screen displays. 6. Complete the Extender Setup screen and click the NEXT button. 7. Select the ACCESS POINT button. The extender checks for an Internet connection. 8. Set the network name (SSID), security option, and password for each band, and click the NEXT button. Your settings are applied. 9.
Log In to Access Extender Settings After installation, you can log in to the extender to view or change the extender’s settings. ¾¾ To log in to the extender: 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. Launch a web browser. 3. Enter www.mywifiext.net in the address field of the browser. A login screen displays. 4.
Share Files Across Your WiFi Network You can share data that is stored on most common USB storage devices across your WiFi network with ReadySHARE® USB Storage Access. ¾¾ To access your USB device from a Windows computer: 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. On a Mac that is connected to the network, launch Finder and select Go > Connect to Server. 3. Enter smb://readyshare in the Server Address field. 4. When prompted, select the Guest radio button. 5. Click the Connect button.
Share a USB Printer on the WiFi Network 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. ¾¾ 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.
Boost Your Video Streaming Get the most out of your HD entertainment with FastLane technology. FastLane technology 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. ¾¾ To activate FastLane mode: 1. Use a WiFi network manager on a computer or WiFi device to find and connect to the new extended WiFi network.
Adjust the WiFi Coverage You can set the extender’s WiFi coverage depending on how large you would like your coverage area to be. ¾¾ To adjust the WiFi coverage: 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. Launch a web browser. 3. Enter www.mywifiext.net in the address field of the browser. A login screen displays. 4.
Optimize Your WiFi The NETGEAR WiFi Analytics app provides detailed information to help you optimize your WiFi home network. To install the app, visit the Google Play store or scan the QR code. The WiFi Analytics app provides the following: • Network status. Get an overview of all available WiFi networks, including signal strength, channel, security protocol, MAC address, and more. • Channel interference. Identify crowded and clear WiFi channels and get channel connection recommendations.
Frequently Asked Questions You can find more information about your product in the user manual, which is available at http://support.netgear.com. 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.
I am connected to NETGEAR_EXT and launched a browser. Why can’t I see the web browser setup guide? Try these troubleshooting steps: • Make sure that your computer is set up to use DHCP (most are). • Make sure that the Device to Extender LED is green and that you are using a valid IP address. • Relaunch the web browser and enter www.mywifiext.net in the address field. Type your user name and password and click the LOG IN button.
I forgot my login email and password. What can I do? On the login screen, click the Username & Password Help link to answer the security questions you set up during the initial setup. If you forgot the answers to your security questions, do the following to set up your login credentials again: 1. Restore the extender to its factory default settings. 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.
Can I set up the extender in extender mode if I connect it to the router or access point with an Ethernet cable? No. The extender is designed to connect wirelessly to the router or access point if it is in extender mode. If the extender is in access point mode, you can connect it to the router or access point with an Ethernet connection. For more information about access point mode, see Use the Extender in Access Point Mode on page 5.
For more information about how to disable your router’s MAC filter, wireless access control, or ACL, see your router’s documentation. 2. Power on the extender and connect all of your WiFi devices to the extender. 3. Make sure that the Link Rate LED remains lit. 4. Log in to your extender: a. Launch a web browser. b. Enter www.mywifiext.net in the address field of the browser. A login screen displays. c. Type your email and password and click the LOG IN button. 5. Select Settings > WiFi Settings. 6.
You must type 02:0F:B5: first, then type the last six digits of your MAC 2 address after. For example, if your MAC 2 address is C4:04:15:5F:20:AC, type 02:0F:B5:5F:20:AC in your router’s MAC filter table. 11. Convert the extender’s MAC 1 address and add the new MAC 1 address to your router’s MAC filter table. For more information, see the extender’s user manual. 12. Convert the first two hexadecimal values in the extender’s MAC 1 address to binary. See the extender’s user manual for the conversion table.
Support Thank you for purchasing this NETGEAR product. 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. NETGEAR recommends that you use only the official NETGEAR support resources.
