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1. Overview 1 The EX3920 package includes two model EX3700 WiFi Range Extenders. The extenders boost your existing network range and speed, delivering dual-band WiFi. You can also use the extenders in access point mode as a WiFi access point and create 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: Firmware updates with new features and bug fixes are made available from time to time on downloadcenter.netgear.com. Some products can regularly check the site and download new firmware, or you can check for and download new firmware manually. 5

Section	Page
AC750 WiF Range Extender	1
Table of Contents	3
1. Overview	5
Meet Your Extenders	6
Front Panel	6
Side Panels	6
When to Use Your Extenders	7
How the Extenders Work	7
2. Get Started	9
Install the WiFi Extenders	10
Place the Extenders and Apply Power	10
Connect to an Existing WiFi Network	10
Find the Best Location	13
Connect an Ethernet-Enabled Device	14
Use an Extenders in Access Point Mode	14
Log In to an Extender After Installation	16
Run Smart Setup Installation	17
3. Extender Network Settings	18
View Connected Devices	19
Boost Your Video Streaming with FastLane Technology	19
View WiFi Settings	21
Change the WiFi Network Name	21
Turn Off the SSID Broadcast to Create a Hidden Network	22
Disable or Enable the WiFi Radios	23
Change the WiFi Speed	24
Use WPS to Add a Computer to an Extender’s WiFi Network	25
Use WPS with the Push Button Method	26
Use WPS with the PIN Method	26
Deny Access to 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
4. Maintain and Monitor the Extender	32
Change the Extender User Name and Password	33
Turn Password Protection Off and On	34
Recover a Forgotten User Name or Password	34
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
Update the Firmware	39
Restart the Extender Remotely	40
5. FAQs and Troubleshooting	42
FAQs	43
Cannot Connect to the Extender	43
Cannot Join a WiFi Network and Receive an Error Message	44
A. Factory Settings and Technical Specifications	45
Factory Default Settings	46