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The extender is connected to disable your router's MAC filter, WiFi access control, or ACL, see your router's documentation. 2. The extender is on the back of the extender. For more information about how to a WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device. • Off. Windows-based computer. Poor connection. • Off. The extender is connected to a WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device. • Blinking white. Ethernet LED The Power LED is powered on your router, when a WiFi device connects through the extender to your router, the MAC address of the browser. •...
The extender is connected to disable your router's MAC filter, WiFi access control, or ACL, see your router's documentation. 2. The extender is on the back of the extender. For more information about how to a WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device. • Off. Windows-based computer. Poor connection. • Off. The extender is connected to a WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device. • Blinking white. Ethernet LED The Power LED is powered on your router, when a WiFi device connects through the extender to your router, the MAC address of the browser. •...
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... the WiFi Extender 12 Place the Extender and Apply Power 12 Connect to an Existing WiFi Network 12 Connect With WPS 12 Connect With the NETGEAR Installation Assistant 14 Use the Extender in Access Point Mode 15 Connect a Device to the Extender Network 16 Connect a Device to the Extender Network Using... a Static IP Address 31 Configure a Router With Advanced MAC Settings to Work with Your Extender....32 Chapter 4 Maintain and Monitor the Extender Change the Extender Login User Name and Password 35 Turn Password Protection Off and On 35 3
... the WiFi Extender 12 Place the Extender and Apply Power 12 Connect to an Existing WiFi Network 12 Connect With WPS 12 Connect With the NETGEAR Installation Assistant 14 Use the Extender in Access Point Mode 15 Connect a Device to the Extender Network 16 Connect a Device to the Extender Network Using... a Static IP Address 31 Configure a Router With Advanced MAC Settings to Work with Your Extender....32 Chapter 4 Maintain and Monitor the Extender Change the Extender Login User Name and Password 35 Turn Password Protection Off and On 35 3
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... page displays. 4. Follow the prompts. http://mywifiext. local - Enter your extender's IP address, see Find the Extender's IP Address on page 49. Windows-based computers. A login page displays. 3. Get Started 18 http:// (for example, http://192.168.1.3) For more information about how to find your admin user name and password and...
... page displays. 4. Follow the prompts. http://mywifiext. local - Enter your extender's IP address, see Find the Extender's IP Address on page 49. Windows-based computers. A login page displays. 3. Get Started 18 http:// (for example, http://192.168.1.3) For more information about how to find your admin user name and password and...
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Nighthawk X6 AC2200 Tri-Band WiFi Range Extender Enable or Disable One WiFi Name The One WiFi Name feature enables your extender to your extender network. 2. MyWiFiExample • Router 5 GHz WiFi network name. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to use different network names, you enabled the One WiFi Name feature, your extender uses the same WiFi network name and password as your router. Android devices. The following URLs: - MyWiFiExample-5G Note If you enable the One WiFi Name feaure and your router's 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz networks use the ...
Nighthawk X6 AC2200 Tri-Band WiFi Range Extender Enable or Disable One WiFi Name The One WiFi Name feature enables your extender to your extender network. 2. MyWiFiExample • Router 5 GHz WiFi network name. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to use different network names, you enabled the One WiFi Name feature, your extender uses the same WiFi network name and password as your router. Android devices. The following URLs: - MyWiFiExample-5G Note If you enable the One WiFi Name feaure and your router's 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz networks use the ...
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Enable or Disable Smart Connect The Smart Connect feature selects the fastest WiFi band for the extender's 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz networks in the Network Name (SSID) and WiFi Password fields on this feature, you cannot enable Smart Connect. Note If you enabled the One WiFi Name feature and your extender's 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz WiFi networks use different network names, you can only enable Smart Connect if your router's 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz networks use the same network name. You can set a new SSID and password for your extender's 2.4 GHz and 5 Ghz networks must use the same network name and ...
Enable or Disable Smart Connect The Smart Connect feature selects the fastest WiFi band for the extender's 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz networks in the Network Name (SSID) and WiFi Password fields on this feature, you cannot enable Smart Connect. Note If you enabled the One WiFi Name feature and your extender's 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz WiFi networks use different network names, you can only enable Smart Connect if your router's 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz networks use the same network name. You can set a new SSID and password for your extender's 2.4 GHz and 5 Ghz networks must use the same network name and ...
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Log in to your extender: • If you did not enable the One WiFi Name feature, enter www.mywifiext.net in the Network Name (SSID) and WiFi Password fields on this page. 8. To view connected devices: 1. Mac computers, iOS devices, and Linux devices. Android devices. View Connected Devices You can set a new SSID and password for the extender's 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz networks in the address field of the browser. • If you enabled the One WiFi Name feature, enter one of devices that is connected to your extender network. 2. http:// http://mywifiext or http://...
Log in to your extender: • If you did not enable the One WiFi Name feature, enter www.mywifiext.net in the Network Name (SSID) and WiFi Password fields on this page. 8. To view connected devices: 1. Mac computers, iOS devices, and Linux devices. Android devices. View Connected Devices You can set a new SSID and password for the extender's 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz networks in the address field of the browser. • If you enabled the One WiFi Name feature, enter one of devices that is connected to your extender network. 2. http:// http://mywifiext or http://...
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http://mywifiext or http://mywifiext.local - http:// (for example, http://192.168.1.3) Extender Network Settings 23 Windows-based computers. http://mywifiext. Mac computers, iOS devices, and Linux devices. Android devices. local - Log in the address field of the browser. • If you did not enable the One WiFi Name feature, enter www.mywifiext.net in to your extender: • If you enabled the One WiFi Name feature, enter one of the following URLs: - Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your extender network. 2. Nighthawk X6 ...
http://mywifiext or http://mywifiext.local - http:// (for example, http://192.168.1.3) Extender Network Settings 23 Windows-based computers. http://mywifiext. Mac computers, iOS devices, and Linux devices. Android devices. local - Log in the address field of the browser. • If you did not enable the One WiFi Name feature, enter www.mywifiext.net in to your extender: • If you enabled the One WiFi Name feature, enter one of the following URLs: - Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your extender network. 2. Nighthawk X6 ...
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... computers, iOS devices, and Linux devices. If your admin user name and password and click the LOG IN button. The Wireless page displays. 6. http://mywifiext. A login page displays. 3. Click the SAVE button. Windows-based computers. local - Android devices. You can turn off the SSID broadcast to create a hidden network: 1. http:// To...
... computers, iOS devices, and Linux devices. If your admin user name and password and click the LOG IN button. The Wireless page displays. 6. http://mywifiext. A login page displays. 3. Click the SAVE button. Windows-based computers. local - Android devices. You can turn off the SSID broadcast to create a hidden network: 1. http:// To...
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Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your browser displays the Menu icon The extender menu displays. , click it. 5. http://mywifiext or http://mywifiext.local - local - Android devices. Log in to the extender. http://mywifiext. Clear the Broadcast the Network Name (SSID) check box. 7. Click the SAVE button. To enable or disable the WiFi radios: 1. http:// Select Settings > Wireless. Nighthawk X6 AC2200 Tri-Band WiFi Range Extender 4. Your settings are saved. Mac computers, iOS devices, and Linux devices. Disable or Enable ...
Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your browser displays the Menu icon The extender menu displays. , click it. 5. http://mywifiext or http://mywifiext.local - local - Android devices. Log in to the extender. http://mywifiext. Clear the Broadcast the Network Name (SSID) check box. 7. Click the SAVE button. To enable or disable the WiFi radios: 1. http:// Select Settings > Wireless. Nighthawk X6 AC2200 Tri-Band WiFi Range Extender 4. Your settings are saved. Mac computers, iOS devices, and Linux devices. Disable or Enable ...
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http:// To change only the 5 GHz WiFi speed. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is set to a specific speed after it connects to the router. Windows-based computers. Log in the address field of the browser. • If you did not enable the One WiFi Name feature, enter www.mywifiext.net in to your extender: • If you enabled the One WiFi Name feature, enter one of the following URLs: - http://mywifiext. Android devices. You can change the WiFi speed: 1. http://mywifiext or http://mywifiext.local - Mac computers, iOS devices, and Linux ...
http:// To change only the 5 GHz WiFi speed. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is set to a specific speed after it connects to the router. Windows-based computers. Log in the address field of the browser. • If you did not enable the One WiFi Name feature, enter www.mywifiext.net in to your extender: • If you enabled the One WiFi Name feature, enter one of the following URLs: - http://mywifiext. Android devices. You can change the WiFi speed: 1. http://mywifiext or http://mywifiext.local - Mac computers, iOS devices, and Linux ...
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You can click. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that you can view this passphrase on the WiFi Settings page (for more information, see View WiFi Settings on page 23). Mac computers, iOS devices, and Linux devices. Android devices. The WiFi device displays onscreen. Nighthawk X6 AC2200 Tri-Band WiFi Range Extender a random passphrase. Extender Network Settings 27 http:// Connected Devices. 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 include a physical WPS...
You can click. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that you can view this passphrase on the WiFi Settings page (for more information, see View WiFi Settings on page 23). Mac computers, iOS devices, and Linux devices. Android devices. The WiFi device displays onscreen. Nighthawk X6 AC2200 Tri-Band WiFi Range Extender a random passphrase. Extender Network Settings 27 http:// Connected Devices. 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 include a physical WPS...
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To add a computer or WiFi device to connect. Deny Access to a Computer or WiFi Device By default, access control is disabled so that it is connected 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 WiFi device that is easy for you to connect to the extender's WiFi networks. http://mywifiext or http://mywifiext.local - Android devices. Extender Network Settings 28 http:// Connected Devices. Nighthawk X6 AC2200 Tri-Band ...
To add a computer or WiFi device to connect. Deny Access to a Computer or WiFi Device By default, access control is disabled so that it is connected 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 WiFi device that is easy for you to connect to the extender's WiFi networks. http://mywifiext or http://mywifiext.local - Android devices. Extender Network Settings 28 http:// Connected Devices. Nighthawk X6 AC2200 Tri-Band ...
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Nighthawk X6 AC2200 Tri-Band WiFi Range Extender You can display the MAC address using the network configuration utilities of the WiFi device. If you cannot access the label, you enabled the One WiFi Name feature, enter one of the following URLs: - You might also find the MAC addresses on the Connected Devices page (see View Connected Devices on their MAC addresses. Windows-based computers. http://mywifiext. Android devices. Typically, the MAC address is on the label of the computer. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is a unique 12-character physical address...
Nighthawk X6 AC2200 Tri-Band WiFi Range Extender You can display the MAC address using the network configuration utilities of the WiFi device. If you cannot access the label, you enabled the One WiFi Name feature, enter one of the following URLs: - You might also find the MAC addresses on the Connected Devices page (see View Connected Devices on their MAC addresses. Windows-based computers. http://mywifiext. Android devices. Typically, the MAC address is on the label of the computer. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is a unique 12-character physical address...
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http://mywifiext. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your extender: • If you did not enable the One WiFi Name feature, enter www.mywifiext.net in to your extender network. 2. Mac computers, iOS devices, and Linux devices. Windows-based computers. local - http://mywifiext or http://mywifiext.local - Nighthawk X6 AC2200 Tri-Band WiFi Range Extender To set up an access schedule: 1. Android devices. http:// Log in the address field of the browser. • If you enabled the One WiFi Name feature, enter one of the following URLs: -...
http://mywifiext. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your extender: • If you did not enable the One WiFi Name feature, enter www.mywifiext.net in to your extender network. 2. Mac computers, iOS devices, and Linux devices. Windows-based computers. local - http://mywifiext or http://mywifiext.local - Nighthawk X6 AC2200 Tri-Band WiFi Range Extender To set up an access schedule: 1. Android devices. http:// Log in the address field of the browser. • If you enabled the One WiFi Name feature, enter one of the following URLs: -...
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http:// (for example, http://192.168.1.3) Extender Network Settings 31 local - Windows-based computers. Android devices. Mac computers, iOS devices, and Linux devices. Nighthawk X6 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: - http://mywifiext or http://mywifiext.local - http://mywifiext.
http:// (for example, http://192.168.1.3) Extender Network Settings 31 local - Windows-based computers. Android devices. Mac computers, iOS devices, and Linux devices. Nighthawk X6 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: - http://mywifiext or http://mywifiext.local - http://mywifiext.
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... IP Address from the extender and access the Internet, you enabled a WiFi MAC filter, WiFi access control, or access control list (ACL) on page 49. A login page displays. 3. If your router's MAC filter, WiFi access control, or ACL is translated to your router's documentation. 2.
... IP Address from the extender and access the Internet, you enabled a WiFi MAC filter, WiFi access control, or access control list (ACL) on page 49. A login page displays. 3. If your router's MAC filter, WiFi access control, or ACL is translated to your router's documentation. 2.
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Mac computers, iOS devices, and Linux devices. 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: - Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your extender network. http:// Windows-based computers. Nighthawk X6 AC2200 Tri-Band WiFi Range Extender a. Android devices. http://mywifiext. local - b. http://mywifiext or http://mywifiext.local -
Mac computers, iOS devices, and Linux devices. 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: - Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your extender network. http:// Windows-based computers. Nighthawk X6 AC2200 Tri-Band WiFi Range Extender a. Android devices. http://mywifiext. local - b. http://mywifiext or http://mywifiext.local -
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Maintain and Monitor the Extender This chapter covers the following topics: • 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 4 34
Maintain and Monitor the Extender This chapter covers the following topics: • 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 4 34
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....mywifiext.net in to the extender. http://mywifiext. http:// local - Nighthawk X6 AC2200 Tri-Band WiFi Range Extender Change the Extender Login User Name and Password You can change the extender's login user name and password : 1. Windows-based computers. http://mywifiext or http://mywifiext.local - Android devices. Log in the address field...
....mywifiext.net in to the extender. http://mywifiext. http:// local - Nighthawk X6 AC2200 Tri-Band WiFi Range Extender Change the Extender Login User Name and Password You can change the extender's login user name and password : 1. Windows-based computers. http://mywifiext or http://mywifiext.local - Android devices. Log in the address field...
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Nighthawk X6 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. Windows-based computers. Mac computers, iOS devices, and Linux devices. local - Log in the address field of the browser. • If you did not enable the One WiFi Name feature, enter www.mywifiext.net in to your extender: • If you enabled the One WiFi Name feature, enter one of the following URLs: - http://mywifiext. Android devices. http://mywifiext or http://mywifiext.local -...
Nighthawk X6 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. Windows-based computers. Mac computers, iOS devices, and Linux devices. local - Log in the address field of the browser. • If you did not enable the One WiFi Name feature, enter www.mywifiext.net in to your extender: • If you enabled the One WiFi Name feature, enter one of the following URLs: - http://mywifiext. Android devices. http://mywifiext or http://mywifiext.local -...