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...and password 43 Turn password protection off and on 44 Recover a forgotten user name or password 45 Automatically adjust for daylight saving time 46 Manually set the extender clock 46 Back up and manage the extender configuration 47 Back up the configuration settings 48 Restore the configuration settings 49 ...50 Log in and reset the extender to factory settings 50 Update the extender firmware 52 Check for new firmware and update the extender 52 Manually upload firmware to the extender 53 Restart the extender from the extender web interface 54 Turn the LEDs On or Off 55 Chapter 5 ...
...and password 43 Turn password protection off and on 44 Recover a forgotten user name or password 45 Automatically adjust for daylight saving time 46 Manually set the extender clock 46 Back up and manage the extender configuration 47 Back up the configuration settings 48 Restore the configuration settings 49 ...50 Log in and reset the extender to factory settings 50 Update the extender firmware 52 Check for new firmware and update the extender 52 Manually upload firmware to the extender 53 Restart the extender from the extender web interface 54 Turn the LEDs On or Off 55 Chapter 5 ...
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This chapter covers the following topics: • Unpack Your Extender • LEDs • Back Panel • System Requirements • How the Extender Works Note: For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the support website at support.netgear.com. 5 1 Overview The WiFi Range Extender boosts your existing network range and speed, delivering tri-band WiFi.
This chapter covers the following topics: • Unpack Your Extender • LEDs • Back Panel • System Requirements • How the Extender Works Note: For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the support website at support.netgear.com. 5 1 Overview The WiFi Range Extender boosts your existing network range and speed, delivering tri-band WiFi.
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Front panel Overview 7 User Manual Figure 2. AX1800 4-Stream WiFi Mesh Extender LEDs The following table describes the LEDs.
Front panel Overview 7 User Manual Figure 2. AX1800 4-Stream WiFi Mesh Extender LEDs The following table describes the LEDs.
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... white. Good connection. • Solid red. No connection. • Blinking white. The extender is connected to its factory default settings. • Blinking white. Overview 8 User Manual Router Link LED WPS LED Power LED This LED indicates the WiFi connection between the extender and the router. • Solid white. Poor connection. •...
... white. Good connection. • Solid red. No connection. • Blinking white. The extender is connected to its factory default settings. • Blinking white. Overview 8 User Manual Router Link LED WPS LED Power LED This LED indicates the WiFi connection between the extender and the router. • Solid white. Poor connection. •...
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...: 1. Ethernet ports. DC power connector. Use the four Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 LAN ports to connect the extender to the DC power connector. Overview 9 User Manual Pressing this button resets the extender. Figure 3. Connect the power adapter that came in the product package to LAN devices. 3. Reset button. AX1800 4-Stream WiFi...
...: 1. Ethernet ports. DC power connector. Use the four Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 LAN ports to connect the extender to the DC power connector. Overview 9 User Manual Pressing this button resets the extender. Figure 3. Connect the power adapter that came in the product package to LAN devices. 3. Reset button. AX1800 4-Stream WiFi...
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... extender connects to install your extender: • 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax wireless router or gateway • Compatible web browser: - Overview 10 User Manual Google Chrome 25.0 or higher How the Extender Works The extender works like a bridge between a WiFi router (or a WiFi access point) and a WiFi device outside...
... extender connects to install your extender: • 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax wireless router or gateway • Compatible web browser: - Overview 10 User Manual Google Chrome 25.0 or higher How the Extender Works The extender works like a bridge between a WiFi router (or a WiFi access point) and a WiFi device outside...
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... the same room as your WiFi router. If your router supportsWi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), use the extender's web browser setup, called the NETGEAR installation assistant. For more information, see Connect with WPS on page 17. You can connect your extender to your existing router's WiFi network.... existing WiFi network. and For more information, see Connect with WPS. Plug the extender into an electrical outlet. 3. Get started 12 User Manual Proximity to the WiFi router is set to your router. Connect to light solid white. Note: If your router's WiFi security is required ...
... the same room as your WiFi router. If your router supportsWi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), use the extender's web browser setup, called the NETGEAR installation assistant. For more information, see Connect with WPS on page 17. You can connect your extender to your existing router's WiFi network.... existing WiFi network. and For more information, see Connect with WPS. Plug the extender into an electrical outlet. 3. Get started 12 User Manual Proximity to the WiFi router is set to your router. Connect to light solid white. Note: If your router's WiFi security is required ...
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...to connect your extender to the extender network called NETGEAR_EXT. 3. Keep moving the extender to outlets closer to your router using the NETGEAR Nighthawk app. AX1800 4-Stream WiFi Mesh Extender Connect with the Nighthawk app You can connect your extender to the router until the Router...your extender. 7. Launch the Nighthawk app. 4. Power on your router and the area with the Nighthawk app: 1. Get started 13 User Manual For more information about halfway between your mobile device. We recommend that the new location be about the Nighthawk app, visit Nighthawk-app.com...
...to connect your extender to the extender network called NETGEAR_EXT. 3. Keep moving the extender to outlets closer to your router using the NETGEAR Nighthawk app. AX1800 4-Stream WiFi Mesh Extender Connect with the Nighthawk app You can connect your extender to the router until the Router...your extender. 7. Launch the Nighthawk app. 4. Power on your router and the area with the Nighthawk app: 1. Get started 13 User Manual For more information about halfway between your mobile device. We recommend that the new location be about the Nighthawk app, visit Nighthawk-app.com...
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... 3. Some older equipment cannot use WPS to connect the extender to both the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz router WiFi networks) MyWiFiExample MyWiFiExample-5G Connect with the NETGEAR installation assistant on page 17. New extender WiFi names example Extender WiFi networks 2.4 GHz extender WiFi network 5 GHz extender WiFi network Example extender WiFi names... the extender connects to the router and try again. Note: WPS does not support WEP network security or a hidden SSID network. Get started 14 User Manual
... 3. Some older equipment cannot use WPS to connect the extender to both the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz router WiFi networks) MyWiFiExample MyWiFiExample-5G Connect with the NETGEAR installation assistant on page 17. New extender WiFi names example Extender WiFi networks 2.4 GHz extender WiFi network 5 GHz extender WiFi network Example extender WiFi names... the extender connects to the router and try again. Note: WPS does not support WEP network security or a hidden SSID network. Get started 14 User Manual
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... be about halfway between your extender and move the extender closer to use the same WiFi network settings as your router. 8. Get started 15 User Manual Keep moving the extender to outlets closer to a new location. Your extender uses the same WiFi network settings as your router for its 2.4 GHz and...
... be about halfway between your extender and move the extender closer to use the same WiFi network settings as your router. 8. Get started 15 User Manual Keep moving the extender to outlets closer to a new location. Your extender uses the same WiFi network settings as your router for its 2.4 GHz and...
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... WiFi network Example extender WiFi names (if the extender connects to the 5 GHz router WiFi network only) MyWiFiExample-5G MyWiFiExample-5G Get started 16 User Manual Existing dual-band router WiFi names example Dual-band router WiFi networks 2.4 GHz router WiFi network 5 GHz router WiFi network Example router WiFi names MyWiFiexample...
... WiFi network Example extender WiFi names (if the extender connects to the 5 GHz router WiFi network only) MyWiFiExample-5G MyWiFiExample-5G Get started 16 User Manual Existing dual-band router WiFi names example Dual-band router WiFi networks 2.4 GHz router WiFi network 5 GHz router WiFi network Example router WiFi names MyWiFiexample...
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... assistant to connect the extender to your router and the area with the NETGEAR installation assistant You can use the NETGEAR installation assistant, you choose a spot where the extender-to-router connection is broadcast. Launch web browser. 3. Enter http://www.mywifiext.net...'t light white, plug the extender into an outlet closer to the router until the Router Link LED lights white. 9. The NETGEAR installation assistant displays. 4. Get started 17 User Manual To use the NETGEAR installation assistant to connect your extender to your extender and move it to a new location.
... assistant to connect the extender to your router and the area with the NETGEAR installation assistant You can use the NETGEAR installation assistant, you choose a spot where the extender-to-router connection is broadcast. Launch web browser. 3. Enter http://www.mywifiext.net...'t light white, plug the extender into an outlet closer to the router until the Router Link LED lights white. 9. The NETGEAR installation assistant displays. 4. Get started 17 User Manual To use the NETGEAR installation assistant to connect your extender to your extender and move it to a new location.
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...use the extender in access point mode: 1. Note: Do not connect your extender directly to your modem router or router. 4. Return to the NETGEAR installation assistant and follow the prompts to finish setting up your computer and extender. Plug the extender into an electrical outlet. 2. Connect a computer ... or mobile device, open the WiFi connection manager and connect to the extender network called NETGEAR_EXT. • Ethernet. Get started 18 User Manual AX1800 4-Stream WiFi Mesh Extender Use the extender in access point mode You can connect the extender to a switch or hub that is ...
...use the extender in access point mode: 1. Note: Do not connect your extender directly to your modem router or router. 4. Return to the NETGEAR installation assistant and follow the prompts to finish setting up your computer and extender. Plug the extender into an electrical outlet. 2. Connect a computer ... or mobile device, open the WiFi connection manager and connect to the extender network called NETGEAR_EXT. • Ethernet. Get started 18 User Manual AX1800 4-Stream WiFi Mesh Extender Use the extender in access point mode You can connect the extender to a switch or hub that is ...
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... LED blinks white. 2. Log in to the extender after installation After installation, you enabled the One WiFi Name feature, use WPS. Get started 19 User Manual
... LED blinks white. 2. Log in to the extender after installation After installation, you enabled the One WiFi Name feature, use WPS. Get started 19 User Manual
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... devices. Android devices. http:// (for example, http://192.168.1.3) - A login page displays. Windows-based computers. http://mywifiext.local/ or http://mywifiext/ - Get started 20 User Manual
... devices. Android devices. http:// (for example, http://192.168.1.3) - A login page displays. Windows-based computers. http://mywifiext.local/ or http://mywifiext/ - Get started 20 User Manual
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Enter your admin user name and password and click the LOG IN button. The Status page displays. 4. Click the SMART SETUP button. 5. AX1800 4-Stream WiFi Mesh Extender 3. Follow the prompts. Get started 21 User Manual
Enter your admin user name and password and click the LOG IN button. The Status page displays. 4. Click the SMART SETUP button. 5. AX1800 4-Stream WiFi Mesh Extender 3. Follow the prompts. Get started 21 User Manual
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If you enabled the One WiFi Name feature, your extender uses the same WiFi network name and password as your router. MyWiFiExample-5G Note: If you cannot enable the Smart Connect feature. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is enabled: • Router 2.4 GHz WiFi network name. Log in to your extender: • If you did not enable the One WiFi Name feature, enter http://www.mywifiext.net/ in the address field of the browser. • If you enabled the One WiFi Name feature, enter one of the following is an example of what your WiFi network names might look like if ...
If you enabled the One WiFi Name feature, your extender uses the same WiFi network name and password as your router. MyWiFiExample-5G Note: If you cannot enable the Smart Connect feature. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is enabled: • Router 2.4 GHz WiFi network name. Log in to your extender: • If you did not enable the One WiFi Name feature, enter http://www.mywifiext.net/ in the address field of the browser. • If you enabled the One WiFi Name feature, enter one of the following is an example of what your WiFi network names might look like if ...
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... feature, you must use the same network name and password. AX1800 4-Stream WiFi Mesh Extender 4. The WiFi Settings page displays. 6. Extender Network Settings 24 User Manual Enable or disable Smart Connect The Smart Connect feature selects the fastest WiFi band for the extender's 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz networks in to run the...
... feature, you must use the same network name and password. AX1800 4-Stream WiFi Mesh Extender 4. The WiFi Settings page displays. 6. Extender Network Settings 24 User Manual Enable or disable Smart Connect The Smart Connect feature selects the fastest WiFi band for the extender's 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz networks in to run the...
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AX1800 4-Stream WiFi Mesh Extender • If you enabled the One WiFi Name feature, enter one of the following URLs: - Mac computers, iOS devices, and Linux devices. http://mywifiext/ or http://mywifiext.local/ - http://mywifiext.local/ - http:// Android devices. Windows-based computers.
AX1800 4-Stream WiFi Mesh Extender • If you enabled the One WiFi Name feature, enter one of the following URLs: - Mac computers, iOS devices, and Linux devices. http://mywifiext/ or http://mywifiext.local/ - http://mywifiext.local/ - http:// Android devices. Windows-based computers.
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http://mywifiext/ or http://mywifiext.local/ - Mac computers, iOS devices, and Linux devices. http:// Log in to your extender: • If you did not enable the One WiFi Name feature, enter http://www.mywifiext.net/ in the address field of the browser. • If you enabled the One WiFi Name feature, enter one of the following URLs: - http://mywifiext.local/ - Windows-based computers. Android devices. AX1800 4-Stream WiFi Mesh Extender To view connected devices: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your extender network. 2.
http://mywifiext/ or http://mywifiext.local/ - Mac computers, iOS devices, and Linux devices. http:// Log in to your extender: • If you did not enable the One WiFi Name feature, enter http://www.mywifiext.net/ in the address field of the browser. • If you enabled the One WiFi Name feature, enter one of the following URLs: - http://mywifiext.local/ - Windows-based computers. Android devices. AX1800 4-Stream WiFi Mesh Extender To view connected devices: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your extender network. 2.