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15.   Manage the DST Adapter Network 
and Settings
This chapter covers the following topics: 
•Update the DST Adapter’s Firmware 
•Return the DST Adapter to Its Factory Settings 
•View the DST Adapter Status 
•View the DST Adapter ‘s Statistics 
•Back Up the DST Adapter Configuration 
•Restore Saved Configuration Settings for the DST Adapter 
•Update the DST Adapter’s WiFi Settings From the DST Router 
•View the DST Adapter’s WiFi Settings From the DST Router 
•Change the DST Adapter’s Device Name 
•Change the DST Adapter’s admin Password 
•Turn the LEDs on the DST Adapter On or Off 
•Use WPS to Add a Device to the DST Adapter’s WiFi Network 
•View or Change the DST Adapter’s WPS Settings 
•View or Change DST Adapter Advanced WiFi Settings 
•Set Up a WiFi Access List for the DST Adapter 
•View Wired and WiFi Network Devices Connected to the DST Adapter 
•Set Up the DST Adapter to Use a Static IP Address  
						

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Update the DST Adapter’s Firmware
You can update the DST adapter’s firmware by from the DST router or the DST adapter.
Update the DST Adapter’s Firmware From the DST Router
To update the DST adapter’s firmware by logging in to the DST router:
1. 
Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to\
 the network.
2.  Enter  http://www
 .routerlogin.net.
A login window displays.
3.  Enter the DST router user name and password.
The user name is  admin. 
 The default password is password . The user name and 
password are case-sensitive.
The BASIC Home page displays. 
4.  Select  Remote DST Management.
5. In the Update DST Adapter Firmware column, click the  Update All button.
You can click the Update All button only if new firmware is available.
The firmware is updated.
WARNING:
To avoid the risk of corrupting the firmware, do not interrupt the 
upgrade. For example, do not close the browser, click a link, or load 
a new page. Do not turn off the DST adapter and the DST router.
Update the DST Adapter’s Firmware From the DST Adapter
Unless you changed the settings on the Firmware Update page previously, the DST adapter 
is set up to check for new firmware automatically when you log in. You can also check for 
new firmware. 
						

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To log in to the DST adapter and check to see if new firmware is availabl\
e and update 
the DST adapter’s firmware:
1. 
With an Ethernet cable, temporarily connect your computer to the Etherne\
t port on the 
DST adapter

.
2.  Launch a web browser from the computer
 .
3.  Enter  http://www
 .mywifiext.net.
A login window displays.
4.  Enter the DST adapter user name and password.
The user name is  admin. 
 The default password is password. The user name and 
password are case-sensitive.
The Status page displays.
5.  Select  Maintenance > Firmware Update.
6. Click the  Check button.
The DST adapter finds new firmware information if any is available and d\
isplays a  message asking if you want to download and install it.
7.  Click the  Ye
 s button.
The DST adapter locates and downloads the firmware and begins the update\
. 
8.  Click the  Browse button.
9.  Locate and select the new firmware file.
WARNING:
To avoid the risk of corrupting the firmware, do not interrupt the 
upgrade. For example, do not close the browser, click a link, or load 
a new page. Do not turn off the DST adapter.
Return the DST Adapter to Its Factory Settings
To reset the DST adapter to its factory settings, you can use the Factory Reset button or the 
Erase feature.  
						

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Use the Factory Reset Button to Restore Factory Settings
CAUTION:
This process erases any settings that you have configured in the DST 
adapter.
To restore factory settings:
Factory Reset 
hole and 
button
1.  Insert a paper clip into the  Factory Reset 
hole and hold it for two seconds, and then 
release the button.
The Power LED blinks green.
All the LEDs turn off after 3 seconds, and then  Power LED lights solid green for about 30 
seconds.
2.  Check the DST adapter status.
The other LEDs show the DST adapter’s  status:
• WiFi LED . 
 The WiFi LED lights sold blue if 
WiFi is enabled.
• DST LED. 
 The DST LED lights if a compatible DST device is connected to the DST 
adapter.
• Ethernet LED. 
 The Ethernet LED lights if a powered-on device is connected to the 
DST adapter’s Ethernet port.
Erase the DST Adapter Settings
You can erase the current configuration and restore the factory default s\
ettings.
CAUTION:
This process erases any settings that you configured in the DST adapter.\
To erase the DST adapter’s current settings:
1.  With an Ethernet cable, temporarily connect your computer to the Etherne\
t port on the 
DST adapter

.
2.  Launch a web browser from the computer
 .
3.  Enter  http://www
 .mywifiext.net.
A login window displays.
4.  Enter the DST adapter user name and password. 
						

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The user name is 
admin. The default password is password. The user name and 
password are case-sensitive.
The Status page displays.
5.  Select  Maintenance > Backup Settings .
CAUTION:
After you click the Erase button, do not try to go online, turn off the DST 
adapter, shut down the computer, or do anything else to the DST adapter 
until it finishes restarting.
6.  Click the  Erase button.
A confirmation pop-up window displays.
7.  Confirm your decision.
The DST adapter restarts. This process takes about one minute.
View the DST Adapter Status
To view the status of the DST adapter:
1.  With an Ethernet cable, temporarily connect your computer to the Etherne\
t port on the 
DST adapter

.
2.  Launch a web browser from the computer
 .
3.  Enter  http://www
 .mywifiext.net.
A login window displays.
4.  Enter the DST adapter user name and password. 
						

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The user name is 
admin. The default password is password . The user name and 
password are case-sensitive.
View the DST Adapter ‘s Statistics
To view the DST adapter’s statistics:
1.  With an Ethernet cable, temporarily connect your computer to the Etherne\
t port on the 
DST adapter

.
2.  Launch a web browser from the computer
 .
3.  Enter  http://www
 .mywifiext.net.
A login window displays.
4.  Enter the DST adapter user name and password. 
						

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The user name is 
admin. The default password is password. The user name and 
password are case-sensitive.
5.  Click the  Show Statistics button.
6. To change the polling frequency, enter a time in seconds in the  Poll Interval field and click 
the  Set Interval button.
To stop the polling entirely, click the  Stop button.
Back Up the DST Adapter Configuration
When the DST adapter works correctly after initial setup, we recommend t\
hat you back up 
the DST adapter configuration settings. After you back up the settings, if you change the DST 
adapter settings but are not content with the new settings, you can rest\
ore the backed-up 
DST adapter configuration settings.
To back up the DST adapter configuration settings:
1. With an Ethernet cable, temporarily connect your computer to the Etherne\
t port on the 
DST adapter

. 
						

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2. 
Launch a web browser from the computer.
3.  Enter  http://www
 .mywifiext.net.
A login window displays.
4.  Enter the DST adapter user name and password.
The user name is  admin. 
 The default password is password . The user name and 
password are case-sensitive.
The Status page displays.
5.  Select  Maintenance > Backup Settings.
6. Click the  Backup button.
7.  If your web browser is not set up to save downloaded files automatically\
 , locate where you 
want to save the file.
The configuration settings file downloads to your computer.
The name of the file is NETGEAR_DST6501.cfg.
Restore Saved Configuration Settings for the DST 
Adapter
You can restore the configuration settings file of the DST adapter to a p\
reviously saved  configuration settings file.
To restore the DST adapter configuration settings:
1.  With an Ethernet cable, temporarily connect your computer to the Etherne\
t port on the 
DST adapter

.
2.  Launch a web browser from the computer
 .
3.  Enter  http://www
 .mywifiext.net.
A login window displays.
4.  Enter the DST adapter user name and password. 
						

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The user name is 
admin. The default password is password. The user name and 
password are case-sensitive.
The Status page displays.
5.  Select  Maintenance > Backup Settings .
6. Click the  Choose File  button.
7.  Locate and select the previously saved configuration settings file.
The name of the file is NETGEAR_DST6501.cfg.
CAUTION:
After you click the  Restore button, do not try to go online, turn off the DST 
adapter, shut down the computer, or do anything else to the DST adapter 
until it finishes restarting.
8.  Click the  Restore button.
A confirmation pop-up window displays.
9.  Confirm your decision.
The DST adapter restarts. This process takes about one minute.
Update the DST Adapter’s WiFi Settings From the DST 
Router
The DST adapter’s WiFi settings are based on the DST router’s WiFi settings. If you changed  the DST router’s WiFi settings, log in to the DST router to update the DST adapter’s WiFi 
settings.
When you update the DST adapter’s WiFi settings, the DST adapter’s SSID is set to the DST 
router’
 s SSID with _EXT added at the end. The DST adapter’s WiFi password is the same as 
the DST router’s WiFi password. If you change the DST router’s WiFi settings, you must 
update the DST adapter’s WiFi settings again. 
						

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To update the DST adapter’s WiFi settings by logging in to the DST router:
1. 
Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to\
 the network.
2.  Enter  http://www
 .routerlogin.net.
A login window displays.
3.  Enter the DST router user name and password.
The user name is  admin. 
 The default password is password . The user name and 
password are case-sensitive.
The BASIC Home page displays. 
4.  Select  Remote DST Management.
5. In the Update DST Adapter WiFi Settings column, click the  Update All button.
You can click on the Update All  button only if the WiFi settings must be updated.
The DST adapter’s WiFi settings are updated.
View the DST Adapter’s WiFi Settings From the DST 
Router
You can view the IP address, model name, and MAC address for each DST ada\
pter in your  network.
To view the DST adapter settings:
1.  Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to\
 the network.
2.  Enter  http://www
 .routerlogin.net.
A login window displays.
3.  Enter the DST router user name and password.
The user name is  admin. 
 The default password is password . The user name and 
password are case-sensitive.
The BASIC Home page displays.