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AC750 WiF Range Extender Model EX3920 User Manual May 2015 202-11525-01 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA - Netgear AC750-WiFi | User Manual - Page 2
AC750 WiF Range Extender Support Thank you for selecting NETGEAR products. After installing your device, locate the serial number on the label of your product and use it to register your product at https://my.netgear.com. You must register your product before you can use NETGEAR telephone support. - Netgear AC750-WiFi | User Manual - Page 3
a Computer or WiFi Device 27 Set Up an Access Schedule 28 Change an Extender's Device Name 29 Set Up an Extender to Use a Static IP Address 30 Use an Extender with MAC Filtering or Access Control 31 Chapter 4 Maintain and Monitor the Extender Change the Extender User Name and Password 33 Turn - Netgear AC750-WiFi | User Manual - Page 4
AC750 WiF Range Extender Automatically Adjust for Daylight Saving Time 35 Manually Set the Extender Clock 35 Back Up and Manage the Extender Configuration 36 Back Up the Configuration Settings 36 Restore the Configuration Settings 36 Return the Extender to Its Factory Default Settings 37 - Netgear AC750-WiFi | User Manual - Page 5
a new WiFi hotspot by using a wired Ethernet connection. This chapter covers the following topics: • Meet Your Extenders • When to Use Your Extenders • How the Extenders Work Note: For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the support website at support.netgear.com. Note - Netgear AC750-WiFi | User Manual - Page 6
AC750 WiF Range Extender Meet Your Extenders Before you install your extenders, familiarize yourself with their LEDs, buttons, and ports. Front Panel Router Device Link LED Link LED Power LED WPS LED Figure 1. Front panel LEDs Side Panels Power connector (varies by region) Power connector (varies - Netgear AC750-WiFi | User Manual - Page 7
Work The extender works like a bridge between a WiFi router (or a WiFi access point) and a WiFi device outside the range of the WiFi router. Note: Each extender must connect to your router's WiFi network. Do not connect the extenders to another extender's WiFi network. The extender performs two - Netgear AC750-WiFi | User Manual - Page 8
place. WiFi Range Extenders Boost the range of your existing WiFi and create a stronger signal in hard-to-reach areas Existing WiFi Sometimes your router does not provide the WiFi coverage that you need Figure 3. Range extender in a home Note: Each extender must connect to your router's WiFi network - Netgear AC750-WiFi | User Manual - Page 9
2. Get Started This chapter covers the following topics: • Install the WiFi Extenders • Use an Extenders in Access Point Mode • Log In to an Extender After Installation • Run Smart Setup Installation 2 9 - Netgear AC750-WiFi | User Manual - Page 10
AC750 WiF Range Extender Install the WiFi Extenders Place the extender, apply power, and connect it to your WiFi network. Each extender must connect to your router's WiFi network. Do not connect the extenders to another extender's WiFi network. Note: You can also use the extender as a WiFi access - Netgear AC750-WiFi | User Manual - Page 11
or WiFi devices to the new extended WiFi network. Use the same WiFi password that you use for your WiFi router. 6. Unplug the extender and move it to a new location closer to the area with a poor WiFi signal. The location that you choose must be within the range of your existing WiFi router network - Netgear AC750-WiFi | User Manual - Page 12
AC750 WiF Range Extender After the connection with the computer or WiFi device is established, the Device Link LED lights. 2. Launch web browser. 3. Enter www.mywifiext.net in the address field of the browser. The New Extender Setup page displays. 4. Click the NEW EXTENDER SETUP button. The first - Netgear AC750-WiFi | User Manual - Page 13
must register your extender before you can use NETGEAR telephone support. The Status page displays. 15. Unplug the extender and move it to a new location closer to the area with a poor WiFi signal. The location that you choose must be within the range of your existing WiFi router network. 16. Plug - Netgear AC750-WiFi | User Manual - Page 14
AC750 WiF Range Extender Connect an Ethernet-Enabled Device After the extender is connected to your existing WiFi network, you can connect a wired device to the extender using an Ethernet cable. The device can then access your existing network through the extender's WiFi connection. Figure 4. Rear - Netgear AC750-WiFi | User Manual - Page 15
network. After the connection with the computer or WiFi device is established, the Device Link LED lights. 5. Launch a web browser and enter www.mywifiext.net in the address field. The New Extender Setup page displays. 6. Click the NEW EXTENDER SETUP button. The first time that you log in to the - Netgear AC750-WiFi | User Manual - Page 16
AC750 WiF Range Extender 9. Click the ACCESS POINT button. The extender checks for an Internet connection. 10. When prompted, set the network name (SSID), security option, and password, and click the NEXT button. Your settings are applied and the extender is ready to be used as an access point. 11. - Netgear AC750-WiFi | User Manual - Page 17
AC750 WiF Range Extender 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 WiFi password. To run Smart Setup: 1. Use a WiFi network manager on - Netgear AC750-WiFi | User Manual - Page 18
a Hidden Network • Disable or Enable the WiFi Radios • Change the WiFi Speed • Use WPS to Add a Computer to an Extender's WiFi Network • Deny Access to a Computer or WiFi Device • Set Up an Access Schedule • Change an Extender's Device Name • Set Up an Extender to Use a Static IP Address • Use - Netgear AC750-WiFi | User Manual - Page 19
, the extender connects to your router using one band and connects to your 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 - Netgear AC750-WiFi | User Manual - Page 20
AC750 WiF Range Extender 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 WiFi router supports the 5 GHz band but the devices - Netgear AC750-WiFi | User Manual - Page 21
AC750 WiF Range Extender 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. - Netgear AC750-WiFi | User Manual - Page 22
AC750 WiF Range Extender 5. Select Settings > WiFi. 6. In each Network Name (SSID) field, type a network name. 7. Click the SAVE 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 - Netgear AC750-WiFi | User Manual - Page 23
AC750 WiF Range Extender 5. Select Settings > WiFi. 6. Clear the Broadcast the Network name (SSID) check box. 7. Click the SAVE 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 - Netgear AC750-WiFi | User Manual - Page 24
AC750 WiF Range Extender 5. Select Settings > WiFi. 6. Select or clear the Enable 2.4 GHz WiFi check box. 7. Select or clear the Enable 5 GHz WiFi check box. 8. Click the SAVE button. Your settings are saved. Change the WiFi Speed To change the WiFi speed: 1. On a computer or WiFi device that is - Netgear AC750-WiFi | User Manual - Page 25
AC750 WiF Range Extender 5. Select Settings > WiFi. 6. In each WiFi Speed menu, select a speed. 7. Click the SAVE button. Your settings are saved. Use WPS to Add a Computer to an Extender's WiFi Network WPS (WiFi Protected Setup) lets you connect a computer or WiFi device to the extender's network - Netgear AC750-WiFi | User Manual - Page 26
AC750 WiF Range Extender Use WPS with the Push Button Method To use the push button method to connect a WiFi device to the extender's WiFi network, the WiFi device that you are trying to connect must include a physical WPS button or an onscreen WPS button that you can click. To use WPS to - Netgear AC750-WiFi | User Manual - Page 27
AC750 WiF Range Extender 3. When prompted, enter your email address and password. 4. Click the Menu icon . The extender menu displays. 5. Select Settings > Do More > Connect Devices (WPS). The Connect Devices (WPS) page displays. 6. Select the PIN Number radio button. 7. Type the PIN of the WiFi - Netgear AC750-WiFi | User Manual - Page 28
AC750 WiF Range Extender 3. When prompted, enter your email address and password. 4. Click the Menu icon . The extender menu displays. 5. Select Settings > Connected Devices. 6. In the WiFi Devices section, select the Enable Access Control check box. The WiFi devices table displays the names and MAC - Netgear AC750-WiFi | User Manual - Page 29
AC750 WiF Range Extender 4. Click the Menu icon . The extender menu displays. 5. Select Do More > Access Schedule. 6. Select the Access Schedule On radio button. The page adjusts. 7. In the Days menu and the Time menu, - Netgear AC750-WiFi | User Manual - Page 30
AC750 WiF Range Extender 6. Scroll down and click the IP Address heading. 7. In the Device Name field, type a name. 8. Click the SAVE button. Your settings are saved. Set Up an Extender to Use a Static IP Address The extender comes set up to use a dynamic IP address, which is the correct setting for - Netgear AC750-WiFi | User Manual - Page 31
AC750 WiF Range Extender By default, the Dynamically get IP Address from Router radio button is selected. 7. Select the Use Static IP Address radio button. 8. Complete the fields to specify the IP network IP addresses. 9. Click the SAVE button. Your settings are saved. Use an Extender with MAC - Netgear AC750-WiFi | User Manual - Page 32
covers the following topics: • Change the Extender User Name and Password • 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 Manage the Extender Configuration • Back Up the - Netgear AC750-WiFi | User Manual - Page 33
AC750 WiF Range Extender Change the Extender User Name and Password You can change the user name and password to log in to the extender. To add an extender user: 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 - Netgear AC750-WiFi | User Manual - Page 34
AC750 WiF Range Extender Turn Password Protection Off and On NETGEAR recommends that you leave password protection on to help keep your network secure. You can turn password protection off and on. To turn password protection off or on: 1. On a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the - Netgear AC750-WiFi | User Manual - Page 35
AC750 WiF Range Extender A login window opens. 7. Log in to the extender. Automatically Adjust for Daylight Saving Time To set up the extender to automatically adjust for daylight saving time: 1. On a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the extender network, launch a web browser. 2. In - Netgear AC750-WiFi | User Manual - Page 36
AC750 WiF Range Extender Back Up and Manage the Extender Configuration When the extender works correctly after initial setup, NETGEAR recommends that you back up the extender configuration settings. After you have back up the settings, if you change the extender configuration settings but are not - Netgear AC750-WiFi | User Manual - Page 37
AC750 WiF Range Extender 3. When prompted, enter your email address and password. 4. Click the Menu icon . The extender menu displays. 5. Select Settings > Other Settings. 6. Click the BROWSE button. 7. Locate and select the previously saved backup file. By default, the name of the backup - Netgear AC750-WiFi | User Manual - Page 38
AC750 WiF Range Extender To use the Factory Reset button to return the extender to factory default settings: CAUTION: This process erases any settings that you configured in the extender. 1. Insert a straightened paper clip into the hole of the Factory Reset button and hold it for about seven - Netgear AC750-WiFi | User Manual - Page 39
AC750 WiF Range Extender 4. Click the Menu icon . The extender menu displays. 5. Select Settings > Other Settings. 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! 6. - Netgear AC750-WiFi | User Manual - Page 40
AC750 WiF Range Extender 5. Select Settings > Firmware Update. extender remotely: 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 - Netgear AC750-WiFi | User Manual - Page 41
AC750 WiF Range Extender The Other Settings page displays. 6. Click the RESTART button and click the Yes button to confirm. The extender restarts, which takes about two minutes. Maintain and Monitor the Extender 41 - Netgear AC750-WiFi | User Manual - Page 42
5. FAQs and Troubleshooting This chapter covers the following topics: • FAQs • Cannot Connect to the Extender • Cannot Join a WiFi Network and Receive an Error Message 5 42 - Netgear AC750-WiFi | User Manual - Page 43
AC750 WiF Range Extender FAQs This section provides answers for difficulties you might experience with the extender. The web browser setup keeps asking me for my network password (passphrase) or security key, and I am sure that I entered the correct password. What can I do? The extender is probably - Netgear AC750-WiFi | User Manual - Page 44
the Internet, or cannot get an IP address from the WiFi router, Smart Setup displays a message to notify you that the extender is not configured. To run Smart Setup again, click the YES button. To manually configure the extender, click the NO, CONFIGURE MANUALLY button. FAQs and Troubleshooting 44 - Netgear AC750-WiFi | User Manual - Page 45
A. Factory Settings and Technical Specifications This appendix covers the following topics: • Factory Default Settings • Technical and Environmental Specifications A 45 - Netgear AC750-WiFi | User Manual - Page 46
AC750 WiF Range Extender Factory Default Settings To reset the extender to factory default settings, you can use either the Factory Reset button on the side panel or log in and click the RESET button. For more information, see Return the Extender to Its Factory Default Settings on page 37. The - Netgear AC750-WiFi | User Manual - Page 47
AC750 WiF Range Extender Technical and Environmental Specifications The following table shows the technical and environmental specifications. Table 3. Technical specifications Technical Specifications Network protocol and standards compatibility Physical specifications
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350 East Plumeria Drive
San Jose, CA 95134
USA
May 2015
202-11525-01
AC750
WiF
Range
Extender
Model EX3920
User Manual