Netgear AC2200-Nighthawk User Manual
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AC2200 Nighthawk X4 WiFi Mesh Extender Model EX7300 User Manual July 2018 202-11577-02 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA - Netgear AC2200-Nighthawk | User Manual - Page 2
AC2200 Nighthawk X4 WiFi Mesh Extender Support Thank you for purchasing this NETGEAR product. You can visit www.netgear.com/support to register your product, get help, access the latest downloads and user manuals, and join our community. We recommend that you use only official NETGEAR support - Netgear AC2200-Nighthawk | User Manual - Page 3
AC2200 Nighthawk X4 WiFi Mesh Extender Contents Chapter 1 Get to Know Your Extender Front Panel and Side Panel LEDs and Buttons 6 When to Use Your Extender 7 Chapter 2 Get Started Use the Extender in Extender Mode 9 Place the Extender and Apply Power 9 Connect to an Existing WiFi Network 9 Use - Netgear AC2200-Nighthawk | User Manual - Page 4
AC2200 Nighthawk X4 WiFi Mesh Extender Update the Firmware 37 Restart the Extender Remotely 38 Chapter 5 FAQs and Troubleshooting FAQs 41 Find Extender's IP Address 41 Cannot Connect to the Extender 43 Cannot Join a WiFi Network 43 Appendix A Supplemental Information Factory Default Settings - Netgear AC2200-Nighthawk | User Manual - Page 5
1. Get to Know Your Extender 1 The AC2200 Nighthawk X4 WiFi Mesh Extender boosts your existing network range and speed, delivering dual-band WiFi. You can also use the extender in access point mode as a WiFi access point and create a new WiFi hotspot by using a wired Ethernet connection. This - Netgear AC2200-Nighthawk | User Manual - Page 6
AC2200 Nighthawk X4 WiFi Mesh Extender Front Panel and Side Panel LEDs and Buttons The LEDs are located on the front panel. A switch, buttons, and an Ethernet port are located on - Netgear AC2200-Nighthawk | User Manual - Page 7
AC2200 Nighthawk X4 WiFi Mesh Extender Table 1. LEDs (continued) LED Client Arrow Router Arrow Description If no arrow LEDs are lit, the extender is in a good location. If the Client Arrow LED is blinking, move the WiFi-enabled device closer to the extender. If no arrow LEDs are lit, the extender - Netgear AC2200-Nighthawk | User Manual - Page 8
2. Get Started This chapter covers the following topics: • Use the Extender in Extender Mode • Use the Extender in Access Point Mode • Log In to Access Extender Settings • Run Smart Setup 2 8 - Netgear AC2200-Nighthawk | User Manual - Page 9
AC2200 Nighthawk X4 WiFi Mesh Extender Use the Extender in Extender Mode The extender repeats signals from an existing WiFi router or access point. Place the extender, apply power, and connect the extender to your WiFi network. Note: You can also use the extender as a WiFi access point and create a - Netgear AC2200-Nighthawk | User Manual - Page 10
AC2200 Nighthawk X4 WiFi Mesh Extender The WPS LED blinks. 2. Within two minutes, press the WPS button on your router or access point. When the extender connects to your existing WiFi network, the WPS LED on the extender lights solid green and the Router Link LED lights. If the Router Link LED - Netgear AC2200-Nighthawk | User Manual - Page 11
AC2200 Nighthawk X4 WiFi Mesh Extender If your extender connects to the router's 5 GHz WiFi band, your extender uses your router's 5 GHz WiFi settings for both its networks: • Router 2.4 GHz WiFi network name. MyWiFiExample • Router 5 GHz WiFi network name. MyWiFiExample-5G • Extended 2.4 GHz WiFi - Netgear AC2200-Nighthawk | User Manual - Page 12
AC2200 Nighthawk X4 WiFi Mesh Extender 5. Plug the extender into an electrical outlet and wait for the Power LED to light green. 6. Use the Router Link LED to help you choose a spot where the extender the extender into an outlet closer to the router and try again. Keep moving the extender to - Netgear AC2200-Nighthawk | User Manual - Page 13
AC2200 Nighthawk X4 WiFi Mesh Extender To install the extender as an access point: 1. Set the Access Point/Extender switch to Access Point . 2. Plug the extender connect your extender to your modem router or router. 4. Launch a web browser and visit www.mywifiext.net. The NETGEAR installation - Netgear AC2200-Nighthawk | User Manual - Page 14
AC2200 Nighthawk X4 WiFi Mesh Extender • 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:// - Netgear AC2200-Nighthawk | User Manual - Page 15
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 • Use - Netgear AC2200-Nighthawk | User Manual - Page 16
AC2200 Nighthawk X4 WiFi Mesh Extender View Connected Devices You can view a list of devices that are connected to the extender network. To view connected devices: 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 - Netgear AC2200-Nighthawk | User Manual - Page 17
AC2200 Nighthawk X4 WiFi Mesh Extender To activate FastLane mode: 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 - Netgear AC2200-Nighthawk | User Manual - Page 18
AC2200 Nighthawk X4 WiFi Mesh Extender - Android devices. http:// - Netgear AC2200-Nighthawk | User Manual - Page 19
AC2200 Nighthawk X4 WiFi Mesh Extender 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. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is - Netgear AC2200-Nighthawk | User Manual - Page 20
AC2200 Nighthawk X4 WiFi Mesh Extender - Android devices. http:// - Netgear AC2200-Nighthawk | User Manual - Page 21
AC2200 Nighthawk X4 WiFi Mesh Extender Use WPS to Add a Computer to the Extender's WiFi Network WPS (Wi-Fi 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 - Netgear AC2200-Nighthawk | User Manual - Page 22
AC2200 Nighthawk X4 WiFi Mesh Extender The Connect Devices (WPS) page displays. 5. Leave the Push Button (recommended) radio button selected. 6. Click the WIFI PROTECTED SETUP (WPS) button. For two minutes, the extender attempts to add the computer or WiFi device to its WiFi network. 7. Within two - Netgear AC2200-Nighthawk | User Manual - Page 23
AC2200 Nighthawk X4 WiFi Mesh Extender 9. To verify that the WiFi device is connected to the extender's WiFi network, select Settings > Connected Devices. The WiFi device displays on the page. Deny Access to a Computer or WiFi Device By default, access control is disabled so that it is easy for you - Netgear AC2200-Nighthawk | User Manual - Page 24
AC2200 Nighthawk X4 WiFi Mesh Extender Your settings are saved and that device cannot connect to the extender's WiFi network. Extender Network Settings 24 - Netgear AC2200-Nighthawk | User Manual - Page 25
AC2200 Nighthawk X4 WiFi Mesh Extender Set Up an Access Schedule You can control WiFi access during specific periods of the day. You can set up an access schedule that prevents Internet access through the extender network based on the times that you set. To set up an access schedule: 1. Launch a - Netgear AC2200-Nighthawk | User Manual - Page 26
AC2200 Nighthawk X4 WiFi Mesh Extender Change the Extender's Device Name The default name is EX7300. To change the extender's device name: 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 - Netgear AC2200-Nighthawk | User Manual - Page 27
AC2200 Nighthawk X4 WiFi Mesh Extender - Windows-based computer. http://mywifiext or http://mywifiext.local - Mac computers, iOS devices, and Linux devices. http://mywifiext.local - Android devices. http:// - Netgear AC2200-Nighthawk | User Manual - Page 28
AC2200 Nighthawk X4 WiFi Mesh Extender • 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:// - Netgear AC2200-Nighthawk | User Manual - Page 29
• Turn Password Protection Off and On • Recover a Forgotten User Name or Password • Automatically Adjust for Daylight Saving Time • Manually Set the Extender Clock • Back Up and Restore the Extender Configuration • Return the Extender to Its Factory Settings • Update the Firmware • Restart the - Netgear AC2200-Nighthawk | User Manual - Page 30
AC2200 Nighthawk X4 WiFi Mesh Extender Change the Extender User Name and Password You can change the user name and password to log in to the extender. To change the extender user name: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your extender network. 2. Log in to - Netgear AC2200-Nighthawk | User Manual - Page 31
AC2200 Nighthawk X4 WiFi Mesh Extender Turn Password Protection Off and On We recommend 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 - Netgear AC2200-Nighthawk | User Manual - Page 32
AC2200 Nighthawk X4 WiFi Mesh Extender - Windows-based computer. http://mywifiext or http://mywifiext.local - Mac computers, iOS devices, and Linux devices. http://mywifiext.local - Android devices. http:// - Netgear AC2200-Nighthawk | User Manual - Page 33
AC2200 Nighthawk X4 WiFi Mesh Extender 5. Select the Automatically adjust for daylight savings time check box. 6. Click the SAVE button. Your settings are saved. Manually Set the Extender Clock To manually set the extender clock: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is - Netgear AC2200-Nighthawk | User Manual - Page 34
AC2200 Nighthawk X4 WiFi Mesh Extender Back Up the Configuration Settings You can back up the configuration file of the extender. To back up the extender configuration settings: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your extender network. 2. Log in to your - Netgear AC2200-Nighthawk | User Manual - Page 35
AC2200 Nighthawk X4 WiFi Mesh Extender • 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:// - Netgear AC2200-Nighthawk | User Manual - Page 36
AC2200 Nighthawk X4 WiFi Mesh Extender Use the Factory Reset Button to Restore Factory Settings CAUTION: This process erases any settings that you have configured in the extender. To restore factory settings: 1. Insert a paper clip into the Factory Reset hole and hold it until the Power LED - Netgear AC2200-Nighthawk | User Manual - Page 37
AC2200 Nighthawk X4 WiFi Mesh Extender 4. Select Settings > Other Settings. The Backup Settings page displays. CAUTION: After you click the RESET button, do not try to go online, turn off the extender, shut down the computer, or do anything else to the extender until it finishes restarting. 5. Click - Netgear AC2200-Nighthawk | User Manual - Page 38
AC2200 Nighthawk X4 WiFi Mesh Extender 6. If new firmware is available, follow the onscreen prompts After you click the UPLOAD button, do not try to go online, turn off the extender, shut down the computer, or do anything else to the extender until it finishes restarting. 9. Click the UPLOAD button - Netgear AC2200-Nighthawk | User Manual - Page 39
AC2200 Nighthawk X4 WiFi Mesh Extender 5. Click the RESTART button. 6. When prompted, click the Yes button to confirm. The extender restarts, which takes about two minutes. Monitor and Maintain the Extender 39 - Netgear AC2200-Nighthawk | User Manual - Page 40
5. FAQs and Troubleshooting This chapter covers the following topics: • FAQs • Find Extender's IP Address • Cannot Connect to the Extender • Cannot Join a WiFi Network 5 40 - Netgear AC2200-Nighthawk | User Manual - Page 41
AC2200 Nighthawk X4 WiFi Mesh Extender FAQs This section provides answers for difficulties you might experience with the extender. The web browser setup to the extender WiFi network and launched a browser. I can't see the web browser setup. What else can I do? Try these troubleshooting steps: • - Netgear AC2200-Nighthawk | User Manual - Page 42
AC2200 Nighthawk X4 WiFi Mesh Extender You can log in to your router to find your extender's IP address. If you own a NETGEAR router, use the following procedure to find the extender's IP address. If you do not own a NETGEAR router, see your router's documentation. Note: The following instructions - Netgear AC2200-Nighthawk | User Manual - Page 43
AC2200 Nighthawk X4 WiFi Mesh Extender Cannot Connect to the Extender If you cannot connect to the extender, determine what prevents you from connecting: • If you forgot your user name or password, click the Username & Password Help link. For more information, see FAQs - Netgear AC2200-Nighthawk | User Manual - Page 44
A. Supplemental Information This appendix includes the following sections: • Factory Default Settings • Technical Specifications A 44 - Netgear AC2200-Nighthawk | User Manual - Page 45
AC2200 Nighthawk X4 WiFi Mesh Extender Factory Default Settings The following table includes the factory settings for the extender. You can use the Factory Reset button or the log in to the extender and reset it to these settings. (See Return the Extender to Its Factory Settings on page 35.) Table - Netgear AC2200-Nighthawk | User Manual - Page 46
AC2200 Nighthawk X4 WiFi Mesh Extender Table 3. Technical specifications (continued) Feature Environmental Interface Description • Operating temperature: 32° to 104°F (0° to 40°C) • Operating humidity: 90% maximum relative humidity, noncondensing • Electromagnetic emissions: Meets
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350 East Plumeria Drive
San Jose, CA 95134
USA
July 2018
202-11577-02
AC2200 Nighthawk X4 WiFi Mesh
Extender
Model EX7300
User Manual