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 
 lights solid green.
2.  Launch a web browser
 .
3.  Enter  www
 .mywifiext.net in the address field of the browser.
A login screen displays.
4.  Enter your email address and password and click the  LOG IN button.
The Status screen displays.
5.  Click the  SMART SETUP  button.
The Welcome screen displays.
6.  Click the  WIFI RANGE EXTENDER  button.
The extender scans for WiFi signals and finds the WiFi networks in your \
area and  displays a list.
7.  If you do not want to extend both WiFi bands, clear the  2.4GHz W
 iFi Networks or the 5 
GHz WiFi Networks  check box.
8.  Select your WiFi network and click the NEXT button.
9.  When prompted, enter the password to connect to your WiFi network and cl\
ick the  NEXT 
button.
The extender connects to your existing router’s WiFi network.
10.  Complete the fields to name your extended networks and click the  NEXT button.
The extender applies your settings to its WiFi network names and WiFi pa\
sswords.  During this change, the extender disconnects you from its WiFi network. 
						

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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 not enable FastLane\
 

Technology.
When you enable FastLane Technology, two options are available:
• Use the 2.4 GHz band to connect the extender to the WiFi devices and use\
 the 5 GHz 
band to connect the extender to the WiFi router. Use this mode if your W\
iFi router 
supports the 5
  GHz  band but the devices that you want to use for gaming and streaming 
support the 2.4 GHz band.
• Use the 5 GHz band to connect the extender to the WiFi devices and use t\
he 2.4 GHz 
band to connect the extender to the WiFi router. Use this mode if the de\
vices that you 
want to use for gaming and streaming support the 5 GHz band but your WiF\
i router 
supports the 2.4
  GHz  band.
To activate FastLane mode:
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 > FastLane. 
						

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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 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 > W
 iFi Coverage.
6. Select a Wireless Output Power radio button.
If your extender is covering a small area, select a lower-output power p\
ercentage. If your 
extender is covering a large area, select a higher-output power percenta\
ge.
7.  Click the  SA
 VE button.
Your settings are saved. 
						

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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 Devices .
View WiFi Settings
To view the WiFi settings:
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.
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 connect to a hidden  network you must know its SSID and password and manually enter them.
To turn off the SSID broadcast to create a hidden 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. 
						

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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 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.