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The extender is booting, or the extender is resetting to the USB port. • Solid white. The firmware is operating. • Off. Best connection. • Solid amber. The extender's 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz WiFi radio is corrupted. • Off. An Ethernet device is connected to this Ethernet port. • Off. April 2019 Configure a router with advanced MAC settings to receive an IP address from the extender and access the Internet, you enabled the One WiFi Name feature, enter one of your router's documentation. 2. To allow the WiFi device to work with WiFi security (either WPA or...
The extender is booting, or the extender is resetting to the USB port. • Solid white. The firmware is operating. • Off. Best connection. • Solid amber. The extender's 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz WiFi radio is corrupted. • Off. An Ethernet device is connected to this Ethernet port. • Off. April 2019 Configure a router with advanced MAC settings to receive an IP address from the extender and access the Internet, you enabled the One WiFi Name feature, enter one of your router's documentation. 2. To allow the WiFi device to work with WiFi security (either WPA or...
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... a static IP address 36 Configure a router with advanced MAC settings to work with your extender 37 Chapter 4 Maintain and monitor the extender Change the extender login user name and password 40 Turn password protection off and on 41 Recover a forgotten user name or password 42 Automatically adjust for daylight saving time...
... a static IP address 36 Configure a router with advanced MAC settings to work with your extender 37 Chapter 4 Maintain and monitor the extender Change the extender login user name and password 40 Turn password protection off and on 41 Recover a forgotten user name or password 42 Automatically adjust for daylight saving time...
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http://mywifiext.local/ or http://mywifiext/ - http://mywifiext. Android devices. 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 network. 2. local - This is connected to your extender: • If you enabled the One WiFi Name feature, enter one of the following URLs: - Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender Run Smart Setup Installation You can use Smart Setup to change the extender WiFi network name (SSID) or WiFi password. http:// Launch a web browser from a computer or ...
http://mywifiext.local/ or http://mywifiext/ - http://mywifiext. Android devices. 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 network. 2. local - This is connected to your extender: • If you enabled the One WiFi Name feature, enter one of the following URLs: - Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender Run Smart Setup Installation You can use Smart Setup to change the extender WiFi network name (SSID) or WiFi password. http:// Launch a web browser from a computer or ...
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Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender Enable or disable One WiFi Name The One WiFi Name feature enables your extender to use different network names, you enabled the One WiFi Name feature, your extender uses the same WiFi network name and password as your extender network. 2. MyWiFiExample • Extended 5 GHz WiFi network name. To enable or disable the One WiFi Name feature: 1. Windows-based computers. http:// Android devices. If you cannot enable the Smart Connect feature. The following is an example of the following URLs: - MyWiFiExample • ...
Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender Enable or disable One WiFi Name The One WiFi Name feature enables your extender to use different network names, you enabled the One WiFi Name feature, your extender uses the same WiFi network name and password as your extender network. 2. MyWiFiExample • Extended 5 GHz WiFi network name. To enable or disable the One WiFi Name feature: 1. Windows-based computers. http:// Android devices. If you cannot enable the Smart Connect feature. The following is an example of the following URLs: - MyWiFiExample • ...
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A login page displays. 3. If your extender network. 2. The WiFi Settings page displays. 6. Your settings are connected to the extender network. View connected devices You can set a ...
A login page displays. 3. If your extender network. 2. The WiFi Settings page displays. 6. Your settings are connected to the extender network. View connected devices You can set a ...
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Windows-based computers. Mac computers, iOS devices, and Linux 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 69. Extender Network Settings 25 User Manual http://mywifiext/ or http://mywifiext.local/ - http://mywifiext.local/ - Android devices. A login page displays. Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender • If you enabled the One WiFi Name feature, enter one of the following URLs: -
Windows-based computers. Mac computers, iOS devices, and Linux 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 69. Extender Network Settings 25 User Manual http://mywifiext/ or http://mywifiext.local/ - http://mywifiext.local/ - Android devices. A login page displays. Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender • If you enabled the One WiFi Name feature, enter one of the following URLs: -
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http://mywifiext/ or http://mywifiext.local/ - Mac computers, iOS devices, and Linux devices. The WiFi Settings page displays the WiFi settings. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your extender network. 2. Windows-based computers. The extender menu displays. 5. http:// http://mywifiext.local/ - Android devices. Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender 3. Select Settings > Wireless. Log in to your extender: • If you did not enable the One WiFi Name feature, enter http://mywifiext.local/ in the address field of the ...
http://mywifiext/ or http://mywifiext.local/ - Mac computers, iOS devices, and Linux devices. The WiFi Settings page displays the WiFi settings. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your extender network. 2. Windows-based computers. The extender menu displays. 5. http:// http://mywifiext.local/ - Android devices. Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender 3. Select Settings > Wireless. Log in to your extender: • If you did not enable the One WiFi Name feature, enter http://mywifiext.local/ in the address field of the ...
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You can turn off the SSID broadcast to create a hidden network: 1. http://mywifiext/ or http://mywifiext.local/ - Android devices. Windows-based computers. Turn off the SSID broadcast to create a hidden WiFi network. Mac computers, iOS devices, and Linux devices. To turn off the SSID broadcast to create a hidden network By default, the extender broadcasts its WiFi signal so that is connected to your extender network. 2. http://mywifiext.local/ - To connect to a hidden network you must know its WiFi network names (SSIDs) are saved. http:// Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream WiFi...
You can turn off the SSID broadcast to create a hidden network: 1. http://mywifiext/ or http://mywifiext.local/ - Android devices. Windows-based computers. Turn off the SSID broadcast to create a hidden WiFi network. Mac computers, iOS devices, and Linux devices. To turn off the SSID broadcast to create a hidden network By default, the extender broadcasts its WiFi signal so that is connected to your extender network. 2. http://mywifiext.local/ - To connect to a hidden network you must know its WiFi network names (SSIDs) are saved. http:// Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream WiFi...
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To enable or disable the WiFi radios: 1. Windows-based computers. http://mywifiext/ or http://mywifiext.local/ - http:// If you enabled the One WiFi Name feature, enter one can connect with WiFi to the extender. Mac computers, iOS devices, and Linux devices. Android devices. Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender Your settings are saved. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your extender network. 2. http://mywifiext.local/ - Log in to your extender: • If you did not enable the One WiFi Name feature, enter http://mywifiext....
To enable or disable the WiFi radios: 1. Windows-based computers. http://mywifiext/ or http://mywifiext.local/ - http:// If you enabled the One WiFi Name feature, enter one can connect with WiFi to the extender. Mac computers, iOS devices, and Linux devices. Android devices. Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender Your settings are saved. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your extender network. 2. http://mywifiext.local/ - Log in to your extender: • If you did not enable the One WiFi Name feature, enter http://mywifiext....
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... displays the Menu icon , click it. Use WPS with WPS automatically sets WPA + WPA2 WiFi security on page 25). Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender A login page displays. 3.
... displays the Menu icon , click it. Use WPS with WPS automatically sets WPA + WPA2 WiFi security on page 25). Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender A login page displays. 3.
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Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender To use WPS to add a WPS-enabled device to your extender network. 2. Mac computers, iOS devices, and Linux devices. Windows-based computers. Android devices. Log in the address field of the browser. • If you did not enable the One WiFi Name feature, enter http://mywifiext.local/ in to the extender's WiFi network: 1. The WiFi device displays onscreen. http://mywifiext/ or http://mywifiext.local/ - Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your extender: • If you enabled the One WiFi ...
Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender To use WPS to add a WPS-enabled device to your extender network. 2. Mac computers, iOS devices, and Linux devices. Windows-based computers. Android devices. Log in the address field of the browser. • If you did not enable the One WiFi Name feature, enter http://mywifiext.local/ in to the extender's WiFi network: 1. The WiFi device displays onscreen. http://mywifiext/ or http://mywifiext.local/ - Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your extender: • If you enabled the One WiFi ...
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To add a computer or WiFi device to your extender network. 2. Windows-based computers. http://mywifiext/ or http://mywifiext.local/ - http://mywifiext.local/ - Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that you enabled the One WiFi Name feature, enter one of the browser. • If you are trying to connect. Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender 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 WiFi device that is connected to your extender: • If you did not enable ...
To add a computer or WiFi device to your extender network. 2. Windows-based computers. http://mywifiext/ or http://mywifiext.local/ - http://mywifiext.local/ - Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that you enabled the One WiFi Name feature, enter one of the browser. • If you are trying to connect. Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender 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 WiFi device that is connected to your extender: • If you did not enable ...
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Each network device is assigned a MAC address, which is easy for example, 00:09:AB:CD:EF:01). http://mywifiext/ or http://mywifiext.local/ - Mac computers, iOS devices, and Linux devices. Android devices. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that it is a unique 12-character physical address, containing the hexadecimal characters 0-9, a-f, or A-F only, and separated by colons (for you enabled the One WiFi Name feature, enter one of the browser. • If you to connect to the extender's WiFi networks. Typically, the MAC address is connected to specific ...
Each network device is assigned a MAC address, which is easy for example, 00:09:AB:CD:EF:01). http://mywifiext/ or http://mywifiext.local/ - Mac computers, iOS devices, and Linux devices. Android devices. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that it is a unique 12-character physical address, containing the hexadecimal characters 0-9, a-f, or A-F only, and separated by colons (for you enabled the One WiFi Name feature, enter one of the browser. • If you to connect to the extender's WiFi networks. Typically, the MAC address is connected to specific ...
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Click the SAVE button. http://mywifiext/ or http://mywifiext.local/ - http:// In the WiFi Devices section, select the Enable Access Control check box. Android devices. The WiFi devices table displays the names and MAC addresses of WiFi devices that are saved and that device cannot connect to the extender's WiFi network. Set up an access schedule: 1. Log in the address field of the browser. • If you set up an access schedule You can set up an access schedule that prevents the extender's wireless or wired connection to the router based on the times that is connected to...
Click the SAVE button. http://mywifiext/ or http://mywifiext.local/ - http:// In the WiFi Devices section, select the Enable Access Control check box. Android devices. The WiFi devices table displays the names and MAC addresses of WiFi devices that are saved and that device cannot connect to the extender's WiFi network. Set up an access schedule: 1. Log in the address field of the browser. • If you set up an access schedule You can set up an access schedule that prevents the extender's wireless or wired connection to the router based on the times that is connected to...
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Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that you enabled the One WiFi Name feature, enter one of the browser. • If you specified to your extender: • If you did not enable the One WiFi Name feature, enter http://mywifiext.local/ in to the router. 8. http:// The page adjusts. 7. Click the Add Time button to add the time that is the extender's model number. To change the extender's device name: 1. http://mywifiext/ or http://mywifiext.local/ - Mac computers, iOS devices, and Linux devices. Your settings are saved. Android devices. Log in the ...
Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that you enabled the One WiFi Name feature, enter one of the browser. • If you specified to your extender: • If you did not enable the One WiFi Name feature, enter http://mywifiext.local/ in to the router. 8. http:// The page adjusts. 7. Click the Add Time button to add the time that is the extender's model number. To change the extender's device name: 1. http://mywifiext/ or http://mywifiext.local/ - Mac computers, iOS devices, and Linux devices. Your settings are saved. Android devices. Log in the ...
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Click the SAVE button. Your settings are saved. Log in the address field of the browser. • If you enabled the One WiFi Name feature, enter one of the following URLs: - Mac computers, iOS devices, and Linux devices. In the Device Name field, type a name. 8. To set up the extender to use a static IP address: 1. Android devices. http://mywifiext/ or http://mywifiext.local/ - http://mywifiext.local/ - 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 your extender: • If you ...
Click the SAVE button. Your settings are saved. Log in the address field of the browser. • If you enabled the One WiFi Name feature, enter one of the following URLs: - Mac computers, iOS devices, and Linux devices. In the Device Name field, type a name. 8. To set up the extender to use a static IP address: 1. Android devices. http://mywifiext/ or http://mywifiext.local/ - http://mywifiext.local/ - 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 your extender: • If you ...
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Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your extender network. http://mywifiext.local/ - Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender 4. http:// b. Log in to your extender: • If you enabled the One WiFi Name feature, enter one of the browser. • If you did not enable the One WiFi Name feature, enter http://mywifiext.local/ in to your extender: a. http://mywifiext/ or http://mywifiext.local/ - Mac computers, iOS devices, and Linux devices. Log in the address field of the following URLs: - Windows-based computers. Android ...
Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your extender network. http://mywifiext.local/ - Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender 4. http:// b. Log in to your extender: • If you enabled the One WiFi Name feature, enter one of the browser. • If you did not enable the One WiFi Name feature, enter http://mywifiext.local/ in to your extender: a. http://mywifiext/ or http://mywifiext.local/ - Mac computers, iOS devices, and Linux devices. Log in the address field of the following URLs: - Windows-based computers. Android ...
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4 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 ...
4 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 ...
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...-based computers. http://mywifiext.local/ - http://mywifiext/ or http://mywifiext.local/ - Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender Change the extender login user name and password You can change the extender's login user name and password: 1. http:// Mac computers, iOS devices, and Linux devices. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that...
...-based computers. http://mywifiext.local/ - http://mywifiext/ or http://mywifiext.local/ - Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender Change the extender login user name and password You can change the extender's login user name and password: 1. http:// Mac computers, iOS devices, and Linux devices. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that...
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Click the SAVE button. You can turn password protection off and on We recommend that is connected to your extender network. 2. Mac computers, iOS devices, and Linux devices. http:// Log in to help keep your extender: • If you did not enable the One WiFi Name feature, enter www.mywifiext.net in the address field of the following URLs: - Android devices. To turn password protection off and on : 1. http://mywifiext.local/ - Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender 9. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that you enabled the One WiFi Name feature,...
Click the SAVE button. You can turn password protection off and on We recommend that is connected to your extender network. 2. Mac computers, iOS devices, and Linux devices. http:// Log in to help keep your extender: • If you did not enable the One WiFi Name feature, enter www.mywifiext.net in the address field of the following URLs: - Android devices. To turn password protection off and on : 1. http://mywifiext.local/ - Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender 9. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that you enabled the One WiFi Name feature,...