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Use the Extender in Access Point Mode, To install the extender as an access point - cable modem router

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AC1900 WiFi Mesh Extender Essentials Edition Use the Extender in Access Point Mode You can use the extender as a WiFi access point, which creates a new WiFi hotspot by using a wired Ethernet connection. Figure 4. Extender as an access point  To install the extender as an access point: 1. Set the Access Point/Extender switch to Access Point . 2. Plug the extender into an electrical outlet and wait for the Power LED to light green. If the Power LED does not light, press the Power On/Off button. 3. Connect a computer or mobile device to the extender using a WiFi or Ethernet connection: • WiFi. On your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device, open the WiFi connection manager and locate and connect to the extender network called NETGEAR_EXT. When your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device is connected to the extender, the Client Link LED lights. • Ethernet. Use an Ethernet cable to connect the Ethernet port on the extender to an Ethernet port on your computer. Note: If you want to use an Ethernet connection, you must do this before you connect your extender to your modem router or router. 4. Launch a web browser and visit www.mywifiext.net. The NETGEAR installation assistant displays. 5. Use an Ethernet cable to connect your router to an Ethernet port on the extender. Get Started 14

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Get Started
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AC1900 WiFi Mesh Extender Essentials Edition
Use the Extender in Access Point Mode
You can use the extender as a WiFi access point, which creates a new WiFi hotspot by using
a wired Ethernet connection.
Figure 4. Extender as an access point
To install the extender as an access point:
1.
Set the
Access Point/Extender
switch to
Access Point
.
2.
Plug the extender into an electrical outlet and wait for the Power LED
to light green.
If the Power LED does not light, press the
Power On/Off
button.
3.
Connect a computer or mobile device to the extender using a WiFi or Ethernet connection:
WiFi
. On your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device, open the WiFi connection
manager and locate and connect to the extender network called NETGEAR_EXT.
When your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device is connected to the extender, the
Client Link LED lights.
Ethernet
. Use an Ethernet cable to connect the Ethernet port on the extender to an
Ethernet port on your computer.
Note:
If you want to use an Ethernet connection, you must do this before
you connect your extender to your modem router or router.
4.
Launch a web browser and visit
www.mywifiext.net
.
The NETGEAR installation assistant displays.
5.
Use an Ethernet cable to connect your router to an Ethernet port on the extender.