Netgear Ex7000 Nighthawk Ac1900 Wifi Range Extender User Manual

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5. 
Select  Settings > WiFi.
6. Select or clear the Enable 2.4 GHz WiFi check box.
7.  Select or clear the Enable 5 GHz W
 iFi check box.
8.  Click the  SA
 VE button.
Your settings are saved.
Change the WiFi Speed
To change the WiFi speed:
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...

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5. 
Select  Settings > WiFi.
6. In each WiFi Speed  menu, select a speed.
7.  Click the  SA
 VE button.
Your settings are saved.
Use WPS to Add a Computer to the Extender’s WiFi 
Network
WPS (WiFi Protected Setup) lets you connect a computer or WiFi device \
to the extender’s 
network without entering the WiFi network passphrase or key. Instead, you use a  WPS button 
or enter a PIN to connect.
If you use the push button method, the WiFi device...

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Use WPS with the Push Button Method
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 have a physical push but\
ton or a software 
push button.
To use WPS to add a computer or WiFi device to the extender’s WiFi network:
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...

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To add a computer or WiFi device to the extender’s WiFi network:
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 > Do More > Connect Devices (WPS). 
The Connect Devices (WPS) screen...

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To use WiFi access control to deny access:
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 Devices .
6. In the WiFi Devices section, select the  Enable Access Control check box....

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To set up an access schedule:
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  Do More > 
 Access Schedule.
6. Select the Access Schedule On radio button.
The screen adjusts.
7.  In the Days menu and...

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5. 
Select  Settings > WiFi Settings .
The WiFi Settings screen displays.
6.  Scroll down and click the  IP Address heading to expand 
the IP address settings.
7.  In the Device Name field, type a name.
8.  Click the  SA
 VE button.
Your settings are saved.
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...

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6. 
Scroll down and click the  IP Address heading to expand the IP address settings.
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. 

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5.   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
•Back Up and Manage the Extender Configuration
•Return the Extender to Its Factory Default Settings
•Update the Firmware
•Turn the NETGEAR Logo LED On or Off
•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...