Netgear Ex3920 Ac750 Wifi Range Extenders User Manual

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By default, the  Dynamically get IP Address from Router radio button is selected.
7.  Select the Use Static IP 
 Address radio button.
8.  Complete the fields to specify the IP network IP addresses.
9.  Click the  SA
 VE button.
Your settings are saved.
Use an Extender with MAC Filtering or Access Control
When the WiFi device connects through the extender to your router, the MAC address of the 
wireless device shown on the router is translated to...

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4.   Maintain and Monitor the Extender
This chapter covers the following topics: 
•Change the Extender 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
•Back Up the Configuration Settings
•Return the Extender to Its Factory Default Settings
•Update the Firmware
•Restart the Extender Remotely 

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Change the Extender User Name and Password
You can change the user name and password to log in to the extender.
To add an extender user:
1. On a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the extender network, \
launch a web 
browser

. 
2.  In the address field of your browser
 , enter www.mywifiext.net. 
3.  When prompted, enter your email address and password.
4.  Click the  Menu icon 
.
The extender menu displays.
5.  Select...

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Turn Password Protection Off and On
NETGEAR recommends that you leave password protection on to help keep yo\
ur network 
secure. You can turn password protection off and on.
To turn password protection off or on:
1. On a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the extender network, \
launch a web 
browser

. 
2.  In the address field of your browser
 , enter www.mywifiext.net . 
3.  When prompted, enter your email address and...

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A login window opens.
7.  Log in to the extender. 
Automatically Adjust for Daylight Saving Time
To set up the extender to automatically adjust for daylight saving time:
1. On a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the extender network, \
launch a web 
browser

. 
2.  In the address field of your browser
 , enter www.mywifiext.net. 
3.  When prompted, enter your email address and password.
4.  Click the  Menu icon 
.
The extender...

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Back Up and Manage the Extender Configuration
When the extender works correctly after initial setup, NETGEAR recommend\
s that you back 
up the extender configuration settings. After you have back up the settings, if you change the 
extender configuration settings but are not content with the new setting\
s, you can restore the 
extender configuration to the backed-up settings.
Back Up the Configuration Settings
You can back up the...

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3. When prompted, enter your email address and password.
4.  Click the  Menu icon 
.
The extender menu displays.
5.  Select  Settings > Other Settings.
6. Click the  BROWSE  button.
7.  Locate and select the previously saved backup file.
By default, the name of the backup file is NETGEAR_EX7000.cfg.
CAUTION:
After you click the RESTORE  button, do not try to go online, turn off the 
extender, shut down the computer, or do anything else to...

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To use the Factory Reset button to return the extender to factory default\
 settings:
CAUTION:
This process erases any settings that you configured in the extender.
1.  Insert a straightened paper clip into the hole of the  Factory Reset button and hold it for 
about seven seconds.
Factory Reset button
2.  Release the button.
CAUTION:
Do not try to go online, turn off the extender, shut down the computer, or 
do anything else to the...

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4. Click the  Menu icon .
The extender menu displays.
5.  Select  Settings > Other Settings.
CAUTION:
After you click the RESET button, do not try to go online, turn off the 
extender, shut down the computer, or do anything else to the extender 
until it finishes restarting! 
6.  Click the  RESET button. 
A confirmation pop-up window opens.
7.  Confirm your decision.
The extender returns to its factory settings and restarts. This process...

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5. Select  Settings > Firmware Update.
6. Click the  CHECK ONLINE  button.
7.  If new firmware is available, follow the onscreen prompts to download it\
 onto your computer
 .
Note: You might need to unzip the firmware file.
8.  Click the  BROWSE button.
9.  Locate and select the new firmware file.
The firmware file name ends with a  .chk extension.
CAUTION:
After you click the UPLOAD button, do not try to go online, turn off the 
extender,...