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Ethernet - access point

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2. Connect a computer or mobile device to the extender using a WiFi or Ethernet connection: • WiFi. On your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device, open the WiFi connection manager and locate and connect to the extender network called NETGEAR_EXT. When your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device is connected to the extender, the Client LED lights solid white. • Ethernet. Use an Ethernet cable to connect the Ethernet port on the extender to an Ethernet port on your computer. Note: If you want to use an Ethernet connection, you must do this before you connect your extender to your modem router or router. 3. Launch a web browser and visit www.mywifiext.net. The NETGEAR installation assistant displays. 4. Use an Ethernet cable to connect your router to an Ethernet port on the extender. Note: Do not connect your extender directly to your DSL or cable modem. The extender does not function as a router. If your network includes a DHCP server, you can connect the extender to a switch or hub that is connected to the DHCP server. 5. Return to the NETGEAR installation assistant and follow the prompts to finish setting up your extender as an access point. 3

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2.
Connect a computer or mobile device to the extender using a WiFi or
Ethernet connection:
WiFi
. On your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device, open the
WiFi connection manager and locate and connect to the extender
network called NETGEAR_EXT.
When your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device is connected
to the extender, the Client LED
lights solid white.
Ethernet
. Use an Ethernet cable to connect the Ethernet port on
the extender to an Ethernet port on your computer.
Note:
If you want to use an Ethernet connection, you must do
this before you connect your extender to your modem router or
router.
3.
Launch a web browser and visit
www.mywifiext.net
.
The NETGEAR installation assistant displays.
4.
Use an Ethernet cable to connect your router to an Ethernet port on
the extender.
Note:
Do not connect your extender directly to your DSL or cable
modem. The extender does not function as a router. If your network
includes a DHCP server, you can connect the extender to a switch or
hub that is connected to the DHCP server.
5.
Return to the NETGEAR installation assistant and follow the prompts
to finish setting up your extender as an access point.