Netgear AC1900-WiFi User Manual - Page 15

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AC1900 WiFi Mesh Extender Essentials Edition

Note:

Do not connect your extender directly to your DSL or cable modem.

The extender does not function as a router. If your network includes a

DHCP server, you can connect the extender to a switch or hub that is

connected to the DHCP server.

6.

Return to the NETGEAR installation assistant and follow the prompts to finish setting up

your extender as an access point.

Log In to Access Extender Settings

After installation, you can log in to the extender to view or change the extender’s settings.

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To log in to the extender:

1.

Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your

extender network.

2.

Log in to your extender:

•

If you did not enable the One WiFi Name feature, enter

http://mywifiext.local

in the

address field of the browser.

•

If you enabled the One WiFi Name feature, enter one of the following URLs:

-

Windows-based computer

. http://mywifiext or http://mywifiext.local

-

Mac computers, iOS devices, and Linux devices

. http://mywifiext.local

-

Android devices

. http://<extender’s IP address> (for example,

http://192.168.1.3)

To find your extender’s IP address, do the following:

a.

Log in to your router.

b.

Find the page in your router web interface that lists the devices connected to

your router.

c.

Find your extender in the list and note your extender’s IP address.

d.

Enter your extender’s IP address in the address field of your web browser.

A login page displays.

3.

Enter your admin email address and password and click the

LOG IN

button.

The Status page displays.

Run Smart Setup

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 WiFi

password.

Section	Page
AC1900 WiFi Mesh Extender Essentials Edition	1
Contents	3
1. Get to Know Your Extender	5
Front Panel and Side Panel LEDs and Buttons	6
When to Use Your Extender	7
2. Get Started	9
Use the Extender in Extender Mode	10
Place the Extender and Apply Power	10
Connect to an Existing WiFi Network	10
Use the Extender in Access Point Mode	14
Log In to Access Extender Settings	15
Run Smart Setup	15
3. Extender Network Settings	17
View Connected Devices	18
Boost Your Video Streaming With FastLane Technology	18
View WiFi Settings	19
Change the WiFi Network Name	20
Turn Off the SSID Broadcast to Create a Hidden Network	20
Disable or Enable the WiFi Radios	21
Change the WiFi Speed	22
Use WPS to Add a Computer to the Extender’s WiFi Network	23
Use WPS With the Push Button Method	23
Use WPS With the PIN Method	24
Deny Access to a WiFi Device	24
Set Up an Access Schedule	26
Change the Extender’s Device Name	27
Set Up the Extender to Use a Static IP Address	27
Use the Extender With MAC Filtering or Access Control	28
4. Monitor and Maintain the Extender	30
Change the Extender User Name and Password	31
Turn Password Protection Off and On	32
Recover a Forgotten User Name or Password	32
Automatically Adjust for Daylight Saving Time	33
Manually Set the Extender Clock	34
Back Up and Restore the Extender Configuration	34
Back Up the Configuration Settings	35
Restore the Configuration Settings	35
Return the Extender to Its Factory Settings	36
Use the Factory Reset Button to Restore Factory Settings	37
Log In to the Extender and Reset to Factory Settings	37
Update the Firmware	38
Restart the Extender Remotely	39
5. FAQs and Troubleshooting	41
FAQs	42
Find Extender’s IP Address	43
Cannot Connect to the Extender	44
Cannot Join a WiFi Network	44
A. Supplemental Information	45
Factory Default Settings	46

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Log In to Access Extender Settings, Run Smart Setup - mesh extender setup

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