Product Data Sheet
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... new connection to extend WiFi throughout your gaming and streaming experience. FastLane needs to one band is automatically enabled. Smart Roaming. One WiFi Name. Only one band. More Coverage. INTERNET FASTLANE3 TECHNOLOGYEXMTEENSDHER THE WIFI YOU HAVE Up to more speed to 100% faster than Dual-Band Range Extenders† PAGE 2 OF 4 Devices get to use while the other one is dedicated to connection. Use case: Enhances your home. clients join the network...
... new connection to extend WiFi throughout your gaming and streaming experience. FastLane needs to one band is automatically enabled. Smart Roaming. One WiFi Name. Only one band. More Coverage. INTERNET FASTLANE3 TECHNOLOGYEXMTEENSDHER THE WIFI YOU HAVE Up to more speed to 100% faster than Dual-Band Range Extenders† PAGE 2 OF 4 Devices get to use while the other one is dedicated to connection. Use case: Enhances your home. clients join the network...
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... with routers or gateways with an AC1200 WiFi Range Extender. Band 1: 400Mbps @2.4GHz - 256QAM - ft. NETGEAR, the NETGEAR Logo, and Nighthawk are for mobile devices • Push `N' Connect using WPS1 • Power on open source programs, or is valid only if purchased from a NETGEAR authorized reseller. *90-day complimentary technical support following purchase from a NETGEAR authorized reseller. ¹Works with devices supporting Wi-Fi Protected Setup® (WPS). †Comparable with firmware...
... with routers or gateways with an AC1200 WiFi Range Extender. Band 1: 400Mbps @2.4GHz - 256QAM - ft. NETGEAR, the NETGEAR Logo, and Nighthawk are for mobile devices • Push `N' Connect using WPS1 • Power on open source programs, or is valid only if purchased from a NETGEAR authorized reseller. *90-day complimentary technical support following purchase from a NETGEAR authorized reseller. ¹Works with devices supporting Wi-Fi Protected Setup® (WPS). †Comparable with firmware...
Installation Guide
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... WPS LED lights solid blue. Quick Start Nighthawk X4S AC2200 Tri-Band WiFi Range Extender Model EX7500 Getting Started To extend the range of your WiFi network, you must connect your Nighthawk® extender to your router's 2.4 GHz WiFi settings for both its networks: • Router 2.4 GHz WiFi network name. The WPS LED blinks blue. Note: If you press the WPS/Power button for more information, see Connect With the NETGEAR Installation Assistant on your WiFi router. 3. If the Router Link LED lights blue, the connection between your existing WiFi network uses WEP security...
... WPS LED lights solid blue. Quick Start Nighthawk X4S AC2200 Tri-Band WiFi Range Extender Model EX7500 Getting Started To extend the range of your WiFi network, you must connect your Nighthawk® extender to your router's 2.4 GHz WiFi settings for both its networks: • Router 2.4 GHz WiFi network name. The WPS LED blinks blue. Note: If you press the WPS/Power button for more information, see Connect With the NETGEAR Installation Assistant on your WiFi router. 3. If the Router Link LED lights blue, the connection between your existing WiFi network uses WEP security...
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... connection, move the extender closer to a new location that you choose must launch a web browser on your computer or mobile device. 1. Windows-based computer. a. Choose a location and check the signal strength. Move your extender to your router and try again until the Power LED lights. Use the Router Link LED to view or change the extender's settings. 1. Log in to your extender: • If you did not enable the One WiFi Name feature, enter...
... connection, move the extender closer to a new location that you choose must launch a web browser on your computer or mobile device. 1. Windows-based computer. a. Choose a location and check the signal strength. Move your extender to your router and try again until the Power LED lights. Use the Router Link LED to view or change the extender's settings. 1. Log in to your extender: • If you did not enable the One WiFi Name feature, enter...
User Manual
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... Network 21 Disable or Enable the WiFi Radios 21 Change the WiFi Speed 22 Use WPS to Add a Computer to the Extender's WiFi Network 23 Use WPS With the Push Button Method 23 Use WPS With the PIN Method 24 Deny Access to a Computer or WiFi Device 25 Set Up an Access Schedule 26 Change the Extender's Device Name 27 Set Up the Extender to Use a Static IP Address 28 Use the Extender With MAC Filtering or Access Control 29 Chapter 4 Maintain and Monitor the Extender Change the Extender admin User Name and Password 31 Turn Password...
... Network 21 Disable or Enable the WiFi Radios 21 Change the WiFi Speed 22 Use WPS to Add a Computer to the Extender's WiFi Network 23 Use WPS With the Push Button Method 23 Use WPS With the PIN Method 24 Deny Access to a Computer or WiFi Device 25 Set Up an Access Schedule 26 Change the Extender's Device Name 27 Set Up the Extender to Use a Static IP Address 28 Use the Extender With MAC Filtering or Access Control 29 Chapter 4 Maintain and Monitor the Extender Change the Extender admin User Name and Password 31 Turn Password...
User Manual
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... 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 36 Return the Extender to Its Factory Default Settings 37 Use the Reset Button 37 Log In and Reset the Extender to Factory Settings 37 Update the Extender Firmware 38 Check for New Firmware and Update the Extender 38 Manually Upload Firmware to the Extender 39 Restart the Extender Remotely 40 Turn the Extender LEDs On...
... 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 36 Return the Extender to Its Factory Default Settings 37 Use the Reset Button 37 Log In and Reset the Extender to Factory Settings 37 Update the Extender Firmware 38 Check for New Firmware and Update the Extender 38 Manually Upload Firmware to the Extender 39 Restart the Extender Remotely 40 Turn the Extender LEDs On...
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... the WPS/Power button on page 13. • Connect with web browser setup. Proximity to the WiFi router is set to WPA enterprise or WPA2 enterprise, your extender can connect the extender in Connect With the NETGEAR Installation Assistant on the extender for the Power LED to light solid blue. Plug the extender into an electrical outlet. 3. Note If your WiFi network, you join a secure WiFi network without typing the network name and password. If your existing WiFi network uses WEP security or its SSID...
... the WPS/Power button on page 13. • Connect with web browser setup. Proximity to the WiFi router is set to WPA enterprise or WPA2 enterprise, your extender can connect the extender in Connect With the NETGEAR Installation Assistant on the extender for the Power LED to light solid blue. Plug the extender into an electrical outlet. 3. Note If your WiFi network, you join a secure WiFi network without typing the network name and password. If your existing WiFi network uses WEP security or its SSID...
User Manual
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... extender connects to the extended network. Within two minutes, press the WPS button on the extender. If your existing WiFi router network. 5. Unplug the extender and move the extender closer to the location with a poor router WiFi signal. Use the Router Link LED to help you choose a spot where the extender-to a new location that you want the extender to connect to your router or access point. MyWiFiExample • Extended 5 GHz WiFi network name. When the extender connects to the router until the Router Link LED lights...
... extender connects to the extended network. Within two minutes, press the WPS button on the extender. If your existing WiFi router network. 5. Unplug the extender and move the extender closer to the location with a poor router WiFi signal. Use the Router Link LED to help you choose a spot where the extender-to a new location that you want the extender to connect to your router or access point. MyWiFiExample • Extended 5 GHz WiFi network name. When the extender connects to the router until the Router Link LED lights...
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... use the NETGEAR installation assistant to connect your extender to help you must launch a web browser on your computer or mobile device to the router until the Router Link LED lights blue or amber. 8. Follow the prompts to connect your existing WiFi router network. If the Router Link LED doesn't light blue or amber, plug the extender into an outlet closer to your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device, open the WiFi connection manager and locate and connect to -router connection is broadcast...
... use the NETGEAR installation assistant to connect your extender to help you must launch a web browser on your computer or mobile device to the router until the Router Link LED lights blue or amber. 8. Follow the prompts to connect your existing WiFi router network. If the Router Link LED doesn't light blue or amber, plug the extender into an outlet closer to your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device, open the WiFi connection manager and locate and connect to -router connection is broadcast...
User Manual
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... you set up during the installation process. The WPS LED blinks blue. 2. http://mywifiext. Connect a Device to your WPS-enabled device, check the instructions or online help with that came with the WPS button on the extender for WiFi networks in to the Extender Network Using WPS For help that device. Press the WPS/Power button on your extender: • If you did not enable the One WiFi Name feature, enter www.mywifiext.net in the address field of the following URLs...
... you set up during the installation process. The WPS LED blinks blue. 2. http://mywifiext. Connect a Device to your WPS-enabled device, check the instructions or online help with that came with the WPS button on the extender for WiFi networks in to the Extender Network Using WPS For help that device. Press the WPS/Power button on your extender: • If you did not enable the One WiFi Name feature, enter www.mywifiext.net in the address field of the following URLs...
User Manual
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... devices. You can turn off the SSID broadcast to create a hidden WiFi network. To turn off the SSID broadcast to create a hidden network: 1. http:// Log 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.local - http://mywifiext - 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...
... devices. You can turn off the SSID broadcast to create a hidden WiFi network. To turn off the SSID broadcast to create a hidden network: 1. http:// Log 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.local - http://mywifiext - 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...
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... is set), connecting with WPS automatically sets WPA + WPA2 WiFi security on page 19). To use the PIN method, you are saved. If your admin user name and password and click the LOG IN button. Use WPS With the Push Button Method For you to your extender network. 2. If you use WPS to add a WPS-enabled device to the extender's network without entering the WiFi network passphrase or key. Nighthawk X4S AC2200 Tri-Band WiFi Range Extender A login page displays. 3. Enter your browser displays the Menu icon The extender menu...
... is set), connecting with WPS automatically sets WPA + WPA2 WiFi security on page 19). To use the PIN method, you are saved. If your admin user name and password and click the LOG IN button. Use WPS With the Push Button Method For you to your extender network. 2. If you use WPS to add a WPS-enabled device to the extender's network without entering the WiFi network passphrase or key. Nighthawk X4S AC2200 Tri-Band WiFi Range Extender A login page displays. 3. Enter your browser displays the Menu icon The extender menu...
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... the extender's WiFi network: 1. http://mywifiext - Use WPS With the PIN Method To use the PIN method to connect a WiFi device to the extender's WiFi network, you must know the PIN of the following URLs: - http:// Nighthawk X4S AC2200 Tri-Band WiFi Range Extender - Log in the address field of the browser. • If you enabled the One WiFi Name feature, enter one of the WiFi device that is connected to connect. Android devices. http://mywifiext - Mac computers and iOS devices. http...
... the extender's WiFi network: 1. http://mywifiext - Use WPS With the PIN Method To use the PIN method to connect a WiFi device to the extender's WiFi network, you must know the PIN of the following URLs: - http:// Nighthawk X4S AC2200 Tri-Band WiFi Range Extender - Log in the address field of the browser. • If you enabled the One WiFi Name feature, enter one of the WiFi device that is connected to connect. Android devices. http://mywifiext - Mac computers and iOS devices. http...
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... use WiFi access control to find the MAC addresses on the Connected Devices page (see View Connected Devices on their MAC addresses. The Status page displays. 4. Deny Access to join the WiFi network. 10. Mac computers and iOS devices. Type the PIN of the WiFi device in the address field of the computer. http://mywifiext.local - Select Settings > Do More > Connect Devices (WPS). If your admin user name and password and click the LOG IN button. http://mywifiext - Nighthawk X4S AC2200 Tri-Band WiFi Range Extender A login...
... use WiFi access control to find the MAC addresses on the Connected Devices page (see View Connected Devices on their MAC addresses. The Status page displays. 4. Deny Access to join the WiFi network. 10. Mac computers and iOS devices. Type the PIN of the WiFi device in the address field of the computer. http://mywifiext.local - Select Settings > Do More > Connect Devices (WPS). If your admin user name and password and click the LOG IN button. http://mywifiext - Nighthawk X4S AC2200 Tri-Band WiFi Range Extender A login...
User Manual
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... to your extender network. 2. http://mywifiext.local - Windows-based computers. To set up the extender to your extender: • If you enabled the One WiFi Name feature, enter one of the following URLs: - http:// Set Up the Extender to Use a Static IP Address The extender comes set up to use a dynamic IP address, which is connected to use a static IP address: 1. Mac computers and iOS devices. Android devices. http://mywifiext - Nighthawk X4S AC2200 Tri-Band WiFi Range Extender Your settings are saved...
... to your extender network. 2. http://mywifiext.local - Windows-based computers. To set up the extender to your extender: • If you enabled the One WiFi Name feature, enter one of the following URLs: - http:// Set Up the Extender to Use a Static IP Address The extender comes set up to use a dynamic IP address, which is connected to use a static IP address: 1. Mac computers and iOS devices. Android devices. http://mywifiext - Nighthawk X4S AC2200 Tri-Band WiFi Range Extender Your settings are saved...
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http://mywifiext.local - Android devices. http://mywifiext - Windows-based computers. Mac computers and iOS devices. http:// Nighthawk X4S AC2200 Tri-Band WiFi Range Extender -
http://mywifiext.local - Android devices. http://mywifiext - Windows-based computers. Mac computers and iOS devices. http:// Nighthawk X4S AC2200 Tri-Band WiFi Range Extender -
User Manual
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... AC2200 Tri-Band WiFi Range Extender Return the Extender to Its Factory Default Settings Under some circumstances (for about one of the browser. • If you configured in the extender. Use the Reset Button CAUTION: This process erases any settings that you made to the extender until it for example, if you lose track of the changes that you configured in the address field of the following URLs: Maintain...
... AC2200 Tri-Band WiFi Range Extender Return the Extender to Its Factory Default Settings Under some circumstances (for about one of the browser. • If you configured in the extender. Use the Reset Button CAUTION: This process erases any settings that you made to the extender until it for example, if you lose track of the changes that you configured in the address field of the following URLs: Maintain...
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Android devices. Nighthawk X4S AC2200 Tri-Band WiFi Range Extender - Windows-based computers. http://mywifiext.local - http://mywifiext - http:// Mac computers and iOS devices.
Android devices. Nighthawk X4S AC2200 Tri-Band WiFi Range Extender - Windows-based computers. http://mywifiext.local - http://mywifiext - http:// Mac computers and iOS devices.
User Manual
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..., CONFIGURE MANUALLY button. It is poor. The passphrase or key is not configured. 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 connecting: • If you might be connected to the extender web browser interface and view the extender's settings. Your computer or mobile device must know the passphrase or key. If the network is turned...
..., CONFIGURE MANUALLY button. It is poor. The passphrase or key is not configured. 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 connecting: • If you might be connected to the extender web browser interface and view the extender's settings. Your computer or mobile device must know the passphrase or key. If the network is turned...
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... mobile device's WiFi connection manager and make sure that the extender's 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz Client Link LED is 192.168.1.250. You can log in to your router to view your extender's IP address changed. Nighthawk X4S AC2200 Tri-Band WiFi Range Extender • If you're trying to access www.mywifiext.net for the first time to set up your extender, see Find the Extender's IP Address on page 13 and follow the instructions...
... mobile device's WiFi connection manager and make sure that the extender's 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz Client Link LED is 192.168.1.250. You can log in to your router to view your extender's IP address changed. Nighthawk X4S AC2200 Tri-Band WiFi Range Extender • If you're trying to access www.mywifiext.net for the first time to set up your extender, see Find the Extender's IP Address on page 13 and follow the instructions...
