Contents
Chapter 1 Overview
Unpack Your Extender
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LEDs
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Back Panel
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System Requirements
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How the Extender Works
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Chapter 2 Get Started
Install the WiFi Extender
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Place the Extender and Apply Power
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Connect to an Existing WiFi Network
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Connect with the Nighthawk app
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Connect With WPS
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Connect With the NETGEAR Installation Assistant
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Use the Extender in Access Point Mode
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Connect a Device to the Extender Network
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Connect a Device to the Extender Network Using WiFi
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Connect a Device to the Extender Network Using WPS
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Log In to the Extender After Installation
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Run Smart Setup Installation
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Chapter 3 Extender Network Settings
Enable or disable One WiFi Name
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Enable or disable smart connect
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View connected devices
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View WiFi settings
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Change the WiFi network name
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Turn off the SSID broadcast to create a hidden network
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Disable or enable the WiFi radios
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Change the WiFi speed
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Use WPS to add a computer to the extender’s WiFi network
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Use WPS with the push button method
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Use WPS with the PIN method
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Deny access to a computer or WiFi device
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Set up an access schedule
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Change the extender’s device name
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