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1. Overview 1 The AC1200 Dual Band WiFi Range Extender boosts your existing network range and speed, delivering dual-band WiFi. You can also use the extender 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 Extender • When to Use Your Extender • How the Extender Works 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 at 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
AC1200 Dual Band WiFi Range Extender	1
Table of Contents	3
1. Overview	5
Meet Your Extender	6
Front Panel	6
Side Panels	6
When to Use Your Extender	7
How the Extender Works	7
2. Get Started	9
Use the Extender in Extender Mode	10
Place the Extender and Apply Power	10
Connect to an Existing WiFi Network	10
Find the Best Location	13
Connect an Ethernet-Enabled Device	14
Use the Extender in Access Point Mode	14
Log In to the 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 the 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 the Extender’s Device Name	29
Set Up the Extender to Use a Static IP Address	30
Use the Extender With MAC Filtering or Access Control	31
4. Maintain and Monitor the Extender	33
Change the Extender User Name and Password	34
Turn Password Protection Off and On	35
Recover a Forgotten User Name or Password	35
Automatically Adjust for Daylight Saving Time	36
Manually Set the Extender Clock	36
Back Up and Manage the Extender Configuration	37
Back Up the Configuration Settings	37
Restore the Configuration Settings	38
Return the Extender to Its Factory Default Settings	38
Update the Firmware	40
Restart the Extender Remotely	41
5. FAQs and Troubleshooting	43
FAQs	44
Cannot Connect to the Extender	44
Cannot Join a WiFi Network and Receive an Error Message	45
A. Factory Settings and Technical Specifications	46
Factory Default Settings	47