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Change the WiFi speed

When the extender's 2.4 GHz WiFi backhaul is connected to the root access point (root

AP), the extender's 2.4 GHz fronthaul WiFi speed is the same as the root AP's 2.4 GHz

WiFi speed. The extender cannot change its 2.4 GHz WiFi speed.

This also applies to the extender's 5 GHz WiFi speed. When the extender's 5 GHz WiFi

backhaul is connected to the root AP, the extender's 5 GHz fronthaul WiFi speed is the

same as the root AP's 5 GHz WiFi speed. The extender cannot change its 5 GHz WiFi

speed.

The following table further explains whether if the extender's 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz WiFi

speed is changeable based on which extender backhaul connection is used to connect

to the root AP.

Table 2. Extender backhaul and fronthaul WiFi connection

Is the extender's 5 GHz

fronthaul WiFi speed

changeable?

Is the extender's 2.4

GHz fronthaul WiFi

speed changeable?

Which extender WiFi

backhaul is connected

to the root AP?

No

No

Both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz

Yes

No

2.4 GHz only

No

Yes

5 GHz only

Yes

Yes

No connection

To change the extender's WiFi speed:

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 computers

. 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/)

For more information about how to find your extender’s IP address, see Find

the

Extender’s

IP

address

on page 69.

User Manual

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Extender Network Settings

Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender

Section	Page
Contents	3
1. Overview	6
Unpack Your Extender	7
LEDs	8
Back Panel	10
System Requirements	11
How the Extender Works	11
2. Get Started	12
Install the WiFi Extender	13
Place the Extender and Apply Power	13
Connect to an Existing WiFi Network	13
Connect with the Nighthawk app	13
Connect With WPS	14
Connect With the NETGEAR Installation Assistant	16
Use the Extender in Access Point Mode	17
Connect a Device to the Extender Network	18
Connect a Device to the Extender Network Using WiFi	18
Connect a Device to the Extender Network Using WPS	19
Log In to the Extender After Installation	19
Run Smart Setup Installation	20
3. Extender Network Settings	21
Enable or disable One WiFi Name	22
Enable or disable smart connect	23
View connected devices	24
View WiFi settings	25
Change the WiFi network name	26
Turn off the SSID broadcast to create a hidden network	27
Disable or enable the WiFi radios	28
Change the WiFi speed	29
Use WPS to add a computer to the extender’s WiFi network	30
Use WPS with the push button method	30
Use WPS with the PIN method	32
Deny access to a computer or WiFi device	33
Set up an access schedule	34
Change the extender’s device name	35
Set up the extender to use a static IP address	36
Configure a router with advanced MAC settings to work with your extender	37
4. Maintain and Monitor the Extender	39
Change the extender login user name and password	40
Turn password protection off and on	41
Recover a forgotten user name or password	42
Automatically adjust for daylight saving time	43
Manually set the extender clock	43
Back up and manage the extender configuration	44
Back up the configuration settings	45
Restore the configuration settings	47
Return the extender to its factory default settings	48
Use the Reset button	48
Log in and reset the extender to factory settings	48
Update the extender firmware	49
Check for new firmware and update the extender	49
Manually upload firmware to the extender	50
Restart the extender from the extender web interface	52
Turn the LEDs On or Off	53
Adjust the WiFi coverage	54
5. Share USB Storage Devices Attached to the Extender	55
USB Device Requirements	56
Connect a USB Storage Device to the Extender	56
Access a Storage Device Connected to the Extender From a Windows Computer	57
Map a USB Device to a Windows Network Drive	57
Access a Storage Device That Is Connected to the Extender From a Mac	58
Turn the USB Port Off and On	59
Add a Network Folder on a USB Storage Device	60
Password protect a folder on a USB storage device	61
Change the Network or Device Name	62
6. Use the Extender as a Media Server	63
Specify ReadyDLNA Media Server Settings	64
Set Up the Extender to Work With TiVo	65
7. FAQs and troubleshooting	67
FAQs	68
Find the Extender’s IP address	69
Cannot Connect to the Extender	70
Cannot Join a WiFi Network and Receive an Error Message	70
Cannot Access mywifiext.net	71
8. Supplemental Information	73
Factory Default Settings	74

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