Netgear AC2200-Nighthawk User Manual - Page 11

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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 network name

. MyWiFiExample-5G

•

Extended 5 GHz WiFi network name

. MyWiFiExample-5GTest the extended WiFi

range by moving your computer or WiFi device to the area with a poor router WiFi

signal:

Note:

Since your router and extended networks share the same WiFi

network name, only one WiFi network name is broadcast.

Connect With the NETGEAR Installation Assistant



To connect with the NETGEAR installation assistant:

1.

Connect a computer or mobile device to the extender using a WiFi or Ethernet

connection:

•

WiFi

.On your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device, open the WiFi connection

manager and locate and connect to the extender network called NETGEAR_EXT.

•

Ethernet

. Use an Ethernet cable to connect the Ethernet port on the extender to an

Ethernet port on your computer.

On a computer, tablet, or smartphone, open the WiFi connection manager and

connect to the extender network called NETGEAR_EXT.

When you are connected to the extender, the Client Link LED

lights solid green.

2.

Launch a web browser.

The first time that you log in to the extender, the NETGEAR installation assistant displays.

If the NETGEAR installation assistant does not display, visit

www.mywifiext.net

.

3.

Follow the prompts to connect your extender to your existing WiFi network.

4.

Unplug the extender and move it to a new location that is about halfway between your router

and the area with a poor router WiFi signal.

The location that you choose must be within the range of your existing WiFi router

network.

Section	Page
AC2200 Nighthawk X4 WiFi Mesh Extender	1
Contents	3
1. Get to Know Your Extender	5
Front Panel and Side Panel LEDs and Buttons	6
When to Use Your Extender	7
2. Get Started	8
Use the Extender in Extender Mode	9
Place the Extender and Apply Power	9
Connect to an Existing WiFi Network	9
Use the Extender in Access Point Mode	12
Log In to Access Extender Settings	13
Run Smart Setup	14
3. Extender Network Settings	15
View Connected Devices	16
Boost Your Video Streaming With FastLane Technology	16
View WiFi Settings	17
Change the WiFi Network Name	18
Turn Off the SSID Broadcast to Create a Hidden Network	18
Disable or Enable the WiFi Radios	19
Change the WiFi Speed	20
Use WPS to Add a Computer to the Extender’s WiFi Network	21
Use WPS With the Push Button Method	21
Use WPS With the PIN Method	22
Deny Access to a Computer or WiFi Device	23
Set Up an Access Schedule	25
Change the Extender’s Device Name	26
Set Up the Extender to Use a Static IP Address	26
Use the Extender With MAC Filtering or Access Control	27
4. Monitor and Maintain the Extender	29
Change the Extender User Name and Password	30
Turn Password Protection Off and On	31
Recover a Forgotten User Name or Password	31
Automatically Adjust for Daylight Saving Time	32
Manually Set the Extender Clock	33
Back Up and Restore the Extender Configuration	33
Back Up the Configuration Settings	34
Restore the Configuration Settings	34
Return the Extender to Its Factory Settings	35
Use the Factory Reset Button to Restore Factory Settings	36
Log In to the Extender and Reset to Factory Settings	36
Update the Firmware	37
Restart the Extender Remotely	38
5. FAQs and Troubleshooting	40
FAQs	41
Find Extender’s IP Address	41
Cannot Connect to the Extender	43
Cannot Join a WiFi Network	43
A. Supplemental Information	44
Factory Default Settings	45

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