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5 FAQs and troubleshooting This chapter contains the following topics: • FAQs • Find the Extender's IP address • Cannot Connect to the Extender • Cannot Join a WiFi Network and Receive an Error Message • Cannot access mywifiext.net • Cannot connect to extender using the Nighthawk app 58

Section	Page
Contents	3
1. Overview	5
Unpack Your Extender	6
LEDs	7
Back Panel	9
System Requirements	10
How the Extender Works	10
2. Get Started	11
Install the WiFi extender	12
Place the extender and apply power	12
Connect to an existing WiFi network	12
Connect with the Nighthawk app	13
Connect with WPS	14
Connect with the NETGEAR installation assistant	17
Use the extender in access point mode	18
Connect a device to the extender network	19
Connect a device to the extender network using WiFi	19
Connect a device to the extender network using WPS	19
Log in to the extender after installation	19
Run the Smart Setup installation	20
3. Extender Network Settings	22
Enable or disable the One WiFi Name feature	23
Enable or disable Smart Connect	24
View connected devices	26
View WiFi settings	27
Change the WiFi network name	27
Turn off the SSID broadcast to create a hidden network	28
Disable or enable the WiFi radios	29
Change the WiFi speed	30
Use WPS to add a computer to the extender’s WiFi network	32
Use WPS with the push button method	32
Use WPS with the PIN method	33
Deny access to a computer or WiFi device	34
Set up an access schedule	35
Change the extender’s device name	36
Set up the extender to use a static IP address	37
Adjust the WiFi coverage	38
Enable FastLane technology	39
Configure a router with advanced MAC settings to work with your extender	41
4. Maintain and Monitor the Extender	43
Change the extender login user name and password	44
Turn password protection off and on	45
Recover a forgotten user name or password	46
Automatically adjust for daylight saving time	47
Manually set the extender clock	48
Back up and manage the extender configuration	49
Back up the configuration settings	49
Restore the configuration settings	50
Return the extender to its factory default settings	51
Use the Reset button	51
Log in and reset the extender to factory settings	52
Update the extender firmware	53
Check for new firmware and update the extender	53
Manually upload firmware to the extender	54
Restart the extender from the extender web interface	55
Turn the LEDs On or Off	56
5. FAQs and troubleshooting	58
FAQs	59
Find the Extender’s IP address	60
Cannot Connect to the Extender	61
Cannot Join a WiFi Network and Receive an Error Message	61
Cannot access mywifiext.net	62
Cannot connect to extender using the Nighthawk app	63
6. Supplemental Information	64
Factory Default Settings	65