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Connect an Ethernet-enabled device to the extender, Connect a device to the extender network using WPS

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AC1750 WiFi Mesh Extender Connect an Ethernet-enabled device to the extender After the extender is connected to your existing WiFi network, you can connect a wired device to the extender using an Ethernet cable. Figure 4. Ethernet LAN port DVD PLAYER ON/STANDBY PROGRESSIVE SCAN OPEN?CLOSE PLAY P-SCAN STOP POWER Connect a device to the extender network using WPS For help with the WPS button on your WPS-enabled device, check the instructions or online help that came with that device. Some older equipment cannot use WPS. To connect to the extender using a WPS connection: 1. Press the WPS button on the extender. The WPS LED blinks white. 2. Within two minutes, press the WPS button on your WPS-enabled device. If your WPS enabled device successfully connects to extender, the WiFi connection manager on your device will show connection status. Get started 18 User Manual

Section	Page
Contents	3
1. Overview	5
LEDs	6
Side and bottom panels	8
When to use your extender	9
How the extender works	9
2. Get started	10
Install your extender in extender mode	11
Place the extender and apply power	11
Connect the extender to an existing WiFi network	11
Connect with WPS	11
Connect with the NETGEAR installation assistant	13
Install your extender in access point mode	14
Connect a device to the extender network	16
Connect a device to the extender network using WiFi	17
Connect an Ethernet-enabled device to the extender	18
Connect a device to the extender network using WPS	18
Log in to the extender after installation	19
Run the Smart Setup installation	19
3. Maintain and monitor the extender	21
Change the extender login user name and password	22
Turn password protection off and on	23
Recover a forgotten user name or password	24
Automatically adjust for daylight saving time	25
Manually set the extender clock	25
Back up and manage the extender configuration	26
Back up the configuration settings	27
Restore the configuration settings	28
Return the extender to its factory default settings	29
Use the Reset button	29
Log in and reset the extender to factory settings	29
Update the extender firmware	31
Check for new firmware and update the extender	31
Manually upload firmware to the extender	32
Restart the extender from the extender web interface	33
4. Extender Network Settings	35
Enable or disable One WiFi Name	36
Enable or disable smart connect	37
View connected devices	38
View WiFi settings	39
Change the WiFi network name	40
Turn off the SSID broadcast to create a hidden network	41
Disable or enable the WiFi radios	42
Change the WiFi speed	43
Use WPS to add a computer to the extender’s WiFi network	44
Use WPS with the push button method	44
Use WPS with the PIN method	45
Deny access to a computer or WiFi device	47
Set up an access schedule	48
Change the extender’s device name	49
Set up the extender to use a static IP address	50
Configure a router with advanced MAC settings to work with your extender	51
Boost your video streaming with FastLane technology	52
Enable or disable 20/40 MHz coexistence	54
5. FAQs and troubleshooting	56
FAQs	57
Find the extender’s IP address	58
Cannot connect to the extender	59
Cannot join a WiFi network and receive an error message	59
Cannot access mywifiext.net	60
6. Supplemental information	62
Factory default settings	63