Nighthawk X4S AC2200 Tri-Band WiFi Range Extender User Manual Model EX7500 December 2017 202-11793-02 350 E.
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Contents Chapter 1 Overview Meet Your Extender................................................................................................6 LEDs.................................................................................................................6 Buttons..............................................................................................................8 System Requirements............................................................................................
Nighthawk X4S AC2200 Tri-Band WiFi Range Extender Automatically Adjust for Daylight Saving Time.....................................................33 Manually Set the Extender Clock.........................................................................34 Back Up and Manage the Extender Configuration...............................................35 Back Up the Configuration Settings................................................................35 Restore the Configuration Settings.......................
Overview 1 The WiFi Range Extender boosts your existing network range and speed, delivering tri-band WiFi. This chapter covers the following topics: • • • • Meet Your Extender System Requirements When to Use Your Extender How the Extender Works Note For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the support website at support.netgear.com.
Nighthawk X4S AC2200 Tri-Band WiFi Range Extender Meet Your Extender Before you install your extender, familiarize yourself with its LEDs and buttons. LEDs Figure 1.
Nighthawk X4S AC2200 Tri-Band WiFi Range Extender The following table describes the LEDs. Table 1. LED descriptions LED Description Router Link LED This LED indicates the WiFi connection between the extender and the router. • Solid blue. Best connection. • Solid amber. Good connection. • Solid red. Poor connection. • Off. No connection. • Blinking blue. The extender is resetting to its factory default settings. • Blinking blue. The extender is booting. • Solid blue.
Nighthawk X4S AC2200 Tri-Band WiFi Range Extender Table 1. LED descriptions (Continued) LED Description 5 GHz Client Link LED This LED indicates the connection between the extender and a 5 GHz WiFi client: • Solid blue. Best connection. • Solid amber. Good connection. • Solid red. Poor connection. • Off. No connection. • Blinking blue. The extender is attempting to connect with a router or WPS-enabled device: • Solid blue. The extender is connected to a router or WPS-enabled device. • Off.
Nighthawk X4S AC2200 Tri-Band WiFi Range Extender System Requirements You need the following to install your extender: • 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac wireless router or gateway • Compatible web browser: - Microsoft Internet Explorer® 8.0 or higher - Firefox 2.0 or higher - Safari 5.1 or higher - Google Chrome 25.
Get Started 2 This chapter covers the following topics: • • • • Install the WiFi Extender Connect a Device to the Extender Network Log In to the Extender After Installation Run Smart Setup Installation 10
Nighthawk X4S AC2200 Tri-Band WiFi Range Extender Install the WiFi Extender Place the extender, apply power, and connect the extender to your existing WiFi network. Place the Extender and Apply Power To place the extender and apply power: 1. Place your extender in the same room as your WiFi router. Proximity to the WiFi router is required only during the initial setup process. 2. Plug the extender into an electrical outlet. 3. Wait for the Power LED to light solid blue.
Nighthawk X4S AC2200 Tri-Band WiFi Range Extender To use WPS to connect the extender to your WiFi router: 1. Press the WPS/Power button on the extender. The WPS LED blinks. 2. Within two minutes, press the WPS button on your router or access point. When the extender connects to your existing WiFi network, the WPS LED on the extender lights solid blue. If the Router Link LED lights blue, the connection between the router and extender is good.
Nighthawk X4S AC2200 Tri-Band WiFi Range Extender • Router 2.4 GHz WiFi network name. MyWiFiExample • Router 5 GHz WiFi network name. MyWiFiExample-5G • Extended 2.4 GHz WiFi network name. MyWiFiExample-5G • Extended 5 GHz WiFi network name. MyWiFiExample-5G Note Since your router and extended networks share the same WiFi network name, only one WiFi network name is broadcast.
Nighthawk X4S AC2200 Tri-Band WiFi Range Extender Connect a Device to the Extender Network Using WiFi If you enabled the One WiFi Name feature, your extender uses the the same WiFi network name and password as your router. To connect to the extender WiFi network: 1. On your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device, open the WiFi connection manager that manages your WiFi connections. The WiFi connection manager scans for WiFi networks in your area. 2.
Nighthawk X4S AC2200 Tri-Band 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. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your extender network. 2. Log in to your extender: • If you did not enable the One WiFi Name feature, enter www.mywifiext.
Extender Network Settings This chapter covers the following topics: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Enable or Disable One WiFi Name Enable or Disable Smart Connect View Connected Devices View WiFi Settings Change the WiFi Network Name Turn Off the SSID Broadcast to Create a Hidden Network Disable or Enable the WiFi Radios Change the WiFi Speed Use WPS to Add a Computer to the Extender’s WiFi Network Deny Access to a Computer or WiFi Device Set Up an Access Schedule Change the Extender’s Device Name Set Up the
Nighthawk X4S AC2200 Tri-Band WiFi Range Extender Enable or Disable One WiFi Name The One WiFi Name feature enables your extender to use the same WiFi network settings as your router. To enable or disable the One WiFi Name feature: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your extender network. 2. Log in to your extender: • If you did not enable the One WiFi Name feature, enter www.mywifiext.net in the address field of the browser.
Nighthawk X4S AC2200 Tri-Band WiFi Range Extender To enable or disable the Smart Connect feature: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your extender network. 2. Log in to your extender: • If you did not enable the One WiFi Name feature, enter www.mywifiext.net in the address field of the browser. • If you enabled the One WiFi Name feature, enter one of the following URLs: - Windows-based computers. http://mywifiext - Mac computers and iOS devices.
Nighthawk X4S AC2200 Tri-Band WiFi Range Extender To view connected devices: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your extender network. 2. Log in to your extender: • If you did not enable the One WiFi Name feature, enter www.mywifiext.net in the address field of the browser. • If you enabled the One WiFi Name feature, enter one of the following URLs: - Windows-based computers. http://mywifiext - Mac computers and iOS devices. http://mywifiext.
Nighthawk X4S AC2200 Tri-Band WiFi Range Extender A login page displays. 3. Enter your admin user name and password and click the LOG IN button. The Status page displays. 4. If your browser displays the Menu icon The extender menu displays. , click it. 5. Select Settings > Wireless. The WiFi Settings page displays. Change the WiFi Network Name To change the WiFi network name: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your extender network. 2.
Nighthawk X4S AC2200 Tri-Band WiFi Range Extender Turn Off the SSID Broadcast to Create a Hidden Network By default, the extender broadcasts its WiFi signal so that its WiFi 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. To connect to a hidden network you must know its SSID and password and manually enter them. To turn off the SSID broadcast to create a hidden network: 1.
Nighthawk X4S AC2200 Tri-Band WiFi Range Extender • If you did not enable the One WiFi Name feature, enter www.mywifiext.net in the address field of the browser. • If you enabled the One WiFi Name feature, enter one of the following URLs: - Windows-based computers. http://mywifiext - Mac computers and iOS devices. http://mywifiext.local - Android devices. http:// (for example, http://192.168.1.
Nighthawk X4S AC2200 Tri-Band WiFi Range Extender A login page displays. 3. Enter your admin user name and password and click the LOG IN button. The Status page displays. 4. If your browser displays the Menu icon The extender menu displays. , click it. 5. Select Settings > Wireless. The WiFi Settings page displays. 6. In the 5 GHz network WiFi Speed menu, select a speed. 7. Click the SAVE button. Your settings are saved.
Nighthawk X4S AC2200 Tri-Band WiFi Range Extender - Windows-based computers. http://mywifiext - Mac computers and iOS devices. http://mywifiext.local - Android devices. http:// (for example, http://192.168.1.3) For more information about how to find your extender’s IP address, see Find the Extender’s IP Address on page 46. A login page displays. 3. Enter your admin user name and password and click the LOG IN button. The Status page displays. 4.
Nighthawk X4S AC2200 Tri-Band WiFi Range Extender A login page displays. 3. Enter your admin user name and password and click the LOG IN button. The Status page displays. 4. If your browser displays the Menu icon The extender menu displays. , click it. 5. Select Settings > Do More > Connect Devices (WPS). The Connect Devices (WPS) page displays. 6. Select the PIN Number radio button. The page adjusts. 7. Type the PIN of the WiFi device in the field. 8. Click the NEXT button.
Nighthawk X4S AC2200 Tri-Band WiFi Range Extender A login page displays. 3. Enter your admin user name and password and click the LOG IN button. The Status page displays. 4. If your browser displays the Menu icon The extender menu displays. , click it. 5. Select Settings > Connected Devices. The Connected Devices (WPS) page displays. 6. In the WiFi Devices section, select the Enable Access Control check box.
Nighthawk X4S AC2200 Tri-Band WiFi Range Extender 5. Select Do More > Access Schedule. The Access Schedule page displays. 6. Select the Access Schedule On radio button. The page adjusts. 7. In the Days menu and the Time menu, select the day and time when you want to disable Internet access. 8. Click the Add Time button to add the time that you specified to the Scheduled Times table. 9. Click the SAVE button. Your settings are saved.
Nighthawk X4S AC2200 Tri-Band WiFi Range Extender 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. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your extender network. 2. Log in to your extender: • If you did not enable the One WiFi Name feature, enter www.mywifiext.
Nighthawk X4S AC2200 Tri-Band WiFi Range Extender Use the Extender With MAC Filtering or Access Control When the WiFi device connects through the extender to your router, the MAC address of the WiFi device that is shown on the router is translated to another MAC address. If your router’s MAC filter, wireless access control, or ACL is enabled, the WiFi device connects to the extender but cannot get an IP address from the extender and cannot access the Internet.
Maintain and Monitor the Extender This chapter covers the following topics: • • • • • • • • • • Change the Extender admin User Name and Password Turn Password Protection Off and On Recover a Forgotten User Name or Password Automatically Adjust for Daylight Saving Time Manually Set the Extender Clock Back Up and Manage the Extender Configuration Return the Extender to Its Factory Default Settings Update the Extender Firmware Restart the Extender Remotely Turn the Extender LEDs On or Off 30 4
Nighthawk X4S AC2200 Tri-Band WiFi Range Extender Change the Extender admin User Name and Password You can change the admin user name and password that you use to log in to the extender. To add an extender user: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your extender network. 2. Log in to your extender: • If you did not enable the One WiFi Name feature, enter www.mywifiext.net in the address field of the browser.
Nighthawk X4S AC2200 Tri-Band WiFi Range Extender To turn password protection off or on: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your extender network. 2. Log in to your extender: • If you did not enable the One WiFi Name feature, enter www.mywifiext.net in the address field of the browser. • If you enabled the One WiFi Name feature, enter one of the following URLs: - Windows-based computers. http://mywifiext - Mac computers and iOS devices. http://mywifiext.
Nighthawk X4S AC2200 Tri-Band WiFi Range Extender - Windows-based computers. http://mywifiext - Mac computers and iOS devices. http://mywifiext.local - Android devices. http:// (for example, http://192.168.1.3) For more information about how to find your extender’s IP address, see Find the Extender’s IP Address on page 46. A login page displays. 3. Click the Username & Password Help link. A page displays requesting the answers to your security questions.
Nighthawk X4S AC2200 Tri-Band WiFi Range Extender The extender menu displays. 5. Select Do More > Access Schedule. The Access Schedule page displays. 6. Select the Automatically adjust for daylight savings time check box. 7. Click the SAVE button. Your settings are saved. Manually Set the Extender Clock If you turned on the access schedule, you can set the extender clock. The extender clock makes sure that the WiFi access schedules are accurate. To manually set the extender clock: 1.
Nighthawk X4S AC2200 Tri-Band WiFi Range Extender Back Up and Manage the Extender Configuration When the extender works correctly after initial setup, we recommend that you back up the extender configuration settings. After you 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.
Nighthawk X4S AC2200 Tri-Band WiFi Range Extender Restore the Configuration Settings You can restore the configuration settings of the extender to a previously saved configuration file. To restore the extender configuration settings: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your extender network. 2. Log in to your extender: • If you did not enable the One WiFi Name feature, enter www.mywifiext.net in the address field of the browser.
Nighthawk X4S AC2200 Tri-Band WiFi Range Extender Return the Extender to Its Factory Default Settings Under some circumstances (for example, if you lose track of the changes that you made to the extender settings), you might want to erase the configuration and reset the extender to factory default settings. To reset the extender to factory default settings, you can either use the Reset button on the back panel or log in to the extender and reset it.
Nighthawk X4S AC2200 Tri-Band WiFi Range Extender - Windows-based computers. http://mywifiext - Mac computers and iOS devices. http://mywifiext.local - Android devices. http:// (for example, http://192.168.1.3) For more information about how to find your extender’s IP address, see Find the Extender’s IP Address on page 46. A login page displays. 3. Enter your admin user name and password and click the LOG IN button. The Status page displays. 4.
Nighthawk X4S AC2200 Tri-Band WiFi Range Extender • If you did not enable the One WiFi Name feature, enter www.mywifiext.net in the address field of the browser. • If you enabled the One WiFi Name feature, enter one of the following URLs: - Windows-based computers. http://mywifiext - Mac computers and iOS devices. http://mywifiext.local - Android devices. http:// (for example, http://192.168.1.
Nighthawk X4S AC2200 Tri-Band WiFi Range Extender For more information about how to find your extender’s IP address, see Find the Extender’s IP Address on page 46. A login page displays. 3. Enter your admin user name and password and click the LOG IN button. The Status page displays. 4. If your browser displays the Menu icon The extender menu displays. , click it. 5. Select Firmware Update. The Firmware Update page displays. 6. Click the BROWSE button. 7. Locate and select the new firmware file.
Nighthawk X4S AC2200 Tri-Band WiFi Range Extender For more information about how to find your extender’s IP address, see Find the Extender’s IP Address on page 46. A login page displays. 3. Enter your admin user name and password and click the LOG IN button. The Status page displays. 4. If your browser displays the Menu icon The extender menu displays. , click it. 5. Select Settings > Other. The Other Settings page displays. 6. Click the RESTART button and click the Yes button to confirm.
Nighthawk X4S AC2200 Tri-Band WiFi Range Extender 6. To turn the LEDs on, select the ON radio button. 7. To turn the LEDs off, select the OFF radio button. If you turn the LEDs off, the Power LED remains lit. 8. Click the SAVE button. Your settings are saved.
FAQs and Troubleshooting This chapter covers the following topics: • • • • • FAQs Cannot Connect to the Extender Cannot Join a WiFi Network and Receive an Error Message Cannot Access mywifiext.
Nighthawk X4S AC2200 Tri-Band WiFi Range Extender FAQs This section provides answers for difficulties you might experience with the extender. The web browser setup 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.
Nighthawk X4S AC2200 Tri-Band WiFi Range Extender Cannot Connect to the Extender If you cannot connect to the extender, determine what prevents you from connecting: • If you cannot access www.mywifiext.net, see Cannot Access mywifiext.net on page 45 for more information. • If you forgot your user name or password, click the Username & Password Help link. For more information, see FAQs on page 44.
Nighthawk X4S AC2200 Tri-Band WiFi Range Extender Try these troubleshooting tips to connect to www.mywifiext.net: • If you’re trying to access www.mywifiext.net for the first time to set up your extender, see Connect With the NETGEAR Installation Assistant on page 13 and follow the instructions. • After you connect your computer or mobile device to the extender network, make sure that the extender’s 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz Client Link LED is solid blue. If the 2.
Nighthawk X4S AC2200 Tri-Band WiFi Range Extender 4. Select Attached Devices. A list of devices connected to your router displays. 5. Find your extender in the list and note your extender’s IP address.
Supplemental Information This appendix covers the following topics: • • Factory Default Settings Technical and Environmental Specifications 48 A
Nighthawk X4S AC2200 Tri-Band WiFi Range Extender Factory Default Settings To reset the extender to factory default settings, you can use the Reset button on the side panel or you can log in and click the onscreen RESET button. For more information, see Return the Extender to Its Factory Default Settings on page 37. The following table shows the factory default settings. Table 2.
Nighthawk X4S AC2200 Tri-Band WiFi Range Extender Technical and Environmental Specifications The following table shows the technical and environmental specifications. Table 3. Technical specifications Technical Specifications Network protocol and standards compatibility Data and routing protocols: TCP/IP, DHCP server and client, DNS relay Physical specifications • Dimensions: 83.8 x 76.2 x 161 cm (3.3 x 3.0 x 6.34 in.) • Weight: 306 g (0.
