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AC750 WiF Range Extender Change the WiFi Network Name  To change the WiFi network name: 1. On a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the extender network, launch a web browser. 2. In the address field of your browser, enter www.mywifiext.net. 3. When prompted, enter your email address and password. 4. Click the Menu icon . The extender menu displays. 5. Select Settings > Wireless. 6. In each Network Name (SSID) field, type a network name. 7. Click the SAVE button. Your settings are saved. Turn Off the SSID Broadcast to Create a Hidden Network By default, the extender broadcasts its WiFi signal so that its wireless network names (SSIDs) are easy for you to find and connect to from your computer, tablet, or smartphone. You can turn off the SSID broadcast to create a hidden WiFi network. To connect to a hidden network you must know its SSID and password and manually enter them. Extender Network Settings 22

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Extender Network Settings
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AC750
WiF
Range
Extender
Change the WiFi Network Name
To change the WiFi network name:
1.
On a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the extender network, launch a web
browser.
2.
In the address field of your browser, enter
www.mywifiext.net
.
3.
When prompted, enter your email address and password.
4.
Click the
Menu
icon
.
The extender menu displays.
5.
Select
Settings > Wireless
.
6.
In each
Network Name (SSID)
field, type a network name.
7.
Click the
SAVE
button.
Your settings are saved.
Turn Off the SSID Broadcast to Create a Hidden Network
By default, the extender broadcasts its WiFi signal so that its wireless network names
(SSIDs) are easy for you to find and connect to from your computer, tablet, or smartphone.
You can turn off the SSID broadcast to create a hidden WiFi network. To connect to a hidden
network you must know its SSID and password and manually enter them.