Netgear Ex6100 Ac750 Wifi Range Extender 802 11ac Dual Band Gigabit User Manual

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Set Up the Extender to Use a Static IP Address
The extender comes set up to use a dynamic IP address, which is the corr\
ect setting for most 
home networks. 
To set up the extender to use a static IP address:
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. 
A login page opens.
3.  Enter your user name and password and click...

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9. 
Click the  SAVE button.
Your settings are saved.
Use the Extender With MAC Filtering or Access Control
When the WiFi device connects through the extender to your router, the MAC address of the 
WiFi device that is shown on the router is translated to another MAC add\
ress. If your router’s 
MAC filter, WiFi access control, or ACL is enabled, the WiFi device connects to the extender 
but cannot get an IP address from the extender and cannot...

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4.   Monitor and Maintain 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 
•Return the Extender to Its Factory 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 . 
A login page opens.
3.  Enter your user name and password and click the  LOG IN button.
The Status page displays.
4.  If your...

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Turn Password Protection Off and On
We recommend that you leave password protection on to help keep your netw\
ork 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. 
A login page opens.
3.  Enter your user name and password and...

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Your email and password are displayed.
6.  Click the  BACK button.
A login window opens.
Log in to the extender. 
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 . 
A login page opens.
3.  Enter your user name and password and click the  LOG IN button.
The Status page...

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6. 
In the Extender Clock section, select the  Manual radio button.
7.  T
o specify the time, complete the fields or click the  Sync Clock button to synchronize the 
extender time to the time on the computer or WiFi device that you are us\
ing.
8.  Click the  SA
 VE button.
Your settings are saved.
Back Up and Manage the Extender Configuration
When the extender works correctly after initial setup, we recommend that\
 you back up the...

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7. 
If your browser is not set up to save downloaded files automatically, locate where you want 
to save the file.
8.  Click the  OK button.
The extender configuration settings are backed up.
Restore the Configuration Settings
You can restore the configuration file of the extender to a previously sa\
ved configuration file.
To restore the extender  configuration settings:
1.  On a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the extender...

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9. 
Confirm your decision.
The extender configuration is restored and the extender restarts. This process takes  about one minute.
Return the Extender to Its Factory Settings
To reset the extender to its factory settings, you can use the  Factory Reset button or the 
Erase feature. For information about the factory settings, see Factory Default Settings on 
page
  47.
Use the Factory Reset Button to Restore Factory Settings
CAUTION:
This...

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A login page opens.
3.  Enter your user name and password and click the  LOG IN button.
The Status page displays.
4.  If your browser displays the  Menu icon 
, click it.
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...