Netgear Ex7000 Nighthawk Ac1900 Wifi Range Extender User Manual

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Run Smart Setup Installation
You can use Smart Setup to change the extender settings. This is an easy way to connect the 
extender to a different router or to change the extender WiFi network name (SSID) or Wi\
Fi 
password.
To run Smart Setup:
1.  Use a WiFi network manager on a computer or WiFi device to find and conn\
ect to the 
new extended WiFi network.
After the connection with the computer or WiFi device is established, th\
e Device to  Extender LED...

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The following screen displays:
11. 
Use a WiFi network manager on the computer or WiFi device to connect to \
the new 
extended WiFi network and click the  Continue button.
12. Click the  Next button.
The Status screen displays. 

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3.   Optimize Extender Performance
This chapter covers the following topics: 
•Boost Your Video Streaming 
•Adjust the WiFi Coverage  

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Boost Your Video Streaming
Get the most out of your HD entertainment with FastLane technology. With FastLane 
technology, the extender connects to your router using one band and connects to yo\
ur 
devices using another band. Because a band is dedicated to each function\
, performance is 
enhanced.
If all your devices and your WiFi router support only the 2.4 GHz band, \
or all your devices 
and your WiFi router support only the 5 GHz band, do...

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6. 
Select a radio button:
• Router-to-Extender in 2.4 GHz only and Extender-to-Device in 5 GHz only . 
• Router to Extender in 5 GHz only and Extender-to-Device in 2.4 GHz only . 
7.  Click the  Save button.
Your changes are saved.
Adjust the WiFi Coverage
You can set the extender’s WiFi coverage depending on how large you want your coverage  area to be.
To adjust the WiFi coverage:
1.  On a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the...

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4.   Extender Network Settings
This chapter covers the following topics: 
•View Connected Devices 
•View WiFi Settings 
•Change the WiFi Network Name 
•Turn Off the SSID Broadcast to Create a Hidden Network 
•Disable or Enable the WiFi Radios 
•Change the WiFi Speed 
•Use WPS to Add a Computer to the Extender’s WiFi Network 
•Deny Access to a Computer or WiFi Device 
•Set Up an Access Schedule 
•Change the Extender’s Device Name 
•Set Up the Extender to Use a Static IP Address  

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View Connected Devices
You can view a list of devices that are connected to the extender network\
.
To view connected devices:
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  Settings > Connected...

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5. 
Select  Settings > WiFi.
Change the WiFi Network Name
To change the WiFi network name:
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. 

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5. 
Select  Settings > WiFi.
6. In each Network Name (SSID)  field, type a network name.
7.  Click the  SA
 VE button.
Your settings are saved.
Turn Off the SSID Broadcast to Create a Hidden Network
By default, the extender broadcasts its WiFi signal so that its wireless\
 network names 
(SSIDs) are easy for you to find and connect to from your computer, tablet, or smartphone. 
You can turn off the SSID broadcast to create a hidden WiFi network. To...

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5. 
Select  Settings > WiFi.
6. Clear the Broadcast the Network name (SSID)  check box.
7.  Click the  SA
 VE button.
Your settings are saved.
Disable or Enable the WiFi Radios
By default, the extender’s WiFi radios broadcast signals in the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands. If 
you disable the WiFi radios, then no one can connect with WiFi to the ex\
tender. 
To disable or enable the WiFi radios:
1.  On a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the...