Netgear EX7500 User Manual - Page 13

Nighthawk X4S AC2200 Tri-Band WiFi Range Extender • 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-5G 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 You can use the NETGEAR installation assistant to connect your extender to your existing WiFi router network. To use the NETGEAR installation assistant, you must launch a web browser on your computer or mobile device. To use the NETGEAR installation assistant to connect the extender to your WiFi router: 1. On your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device, open the WiFi connection manager and locate and connect to the extender network called NETGEAR_EXT. 2. Launch web browser. 3. Enter http://www.mywifiext.net. The NETGEAR installation assistant displays. 4. Follow the prompts to connect your extender to your existing WiFi network. 5. Unplug the extender and move it to a new location about halfway between your router and the area with a poor WiFi signal. 6. Use the Router Link LED to help you choose a spot where the extender-to-router connection is optimal. 7. If the Router Link LED doesn't light blue or amber, plug the extender into an outlet closer to the router and try again. Keep moving the extender to outlets closer to the router until the Router Link LED lights blue or amber. 8. Reconnect your computer or mobile device to the new extender WiFi network. Connect a Device to the Extender Network After you complete the setup process, you can connect all your devices to the new extender network using a WiFi, wired, or WPS connection. Get Started 13