User Manual
Table Of Contents
- Contents
- 1. Overview
- 2. Get Started
- 3. Extender Network Settings
- 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 Extender to Use a Static IP Address
- Configure a Router With Advanced MAC Settings to Work with Your Extender
- 4. Maintain and Monitor the Extender
- Change the Extender Login 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 LEDs On or Off
- 5. FAQs and Troubleshooting
- 6. Supplemental Information
Table 1. LED descriptions
DescriptionLED
This LED indicates the WiFi connection between the extender and the router.
• Solid white. Best connection.
• Solid amber. Good connection.
• Solid red. Poor connection.
• Off. No connection.
Router Link LED
• Solid white.The extender is connected to a WiFi-enabled computer or mobile
device.
• Off. The extender is not connected to a WiFi-enabled computer or mobile
device.
Client Link LED
• Blinking white. A WPS connection is being established.
• Solid white.The extended network is enabled with WiFi security (either WPA
or WPA2).
• Off. The extended network is enabled without WiFi security.
WPS LED
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Nighthawk X6 AC2200 Tri-Band WiFi Range Extender