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... the Link Status LED, Maximum Throughput LED, 2.4 GHz LED, and 5 GHz LED blink white. 2. How do ? What can 't I restore the extender to its factory default settings? 1. The extender resets and returns to use DHCP (most are). • Make sure that the Client LED is white and that you are using...and enter www.mywifiext.net in the address field. Try these troubleshooting steps: • Make sure that you are connecting your admin email address and password and click the LOG IN button. • If you are installing the extender as a pen or paper clip to press and hold the Reset ...
... the Link Status LED, Maximum Throughput LED, 2.4 GHz LED, and 5 GHz LED blink white. 2. How do ? What can 't I restore the extender to its factory default settings? 1. The extender resets and returns to use DHCP (most are). • Make sure that the Client LED is white and that you are using...and enter www.mywifiext.net in the address field. Try these troubleshooting steps: • Make sure that you are connecting your admin email address and password and click the LOG IN button. • If you are installing the extender as a pen or paper clip to press and hold the Reset ...
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... one of the following to your security questions, do ? Mac computers and iOS devices. What can I forgot my login email address and password. http://mywifiext -- Restore the extender to your extender network. 3. Windows-based computer. On the login page, click the Username... & Password Help link and answer the security questions that is connected to your extender: • If you did not enable the One WiFi Name feature, enter www.mywifiext.net in to its factory default settings. 2. http://mywifiext.local -- If you set ...
... one of the following to your security questions, do ? Mac computers and iOS devices. What can I forgot my login email address and password. http://mywifiext -- Restore the extender to your extender network. 3. Windows-based computer. On the login page, click the Username... & Password Help link and answer the security questions that is connected to your extender: • If you did not enable the One WiFi Name feature, enter www.mywifiext.net in to its factory default settings. 2. http://mywifiext.local -- If you set ...
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...point with an Ethernet cable? For more information about access point mode, see if the WEP password is designed to connect wirelessly to the router or access point with an Ethernet connection. I ...EXTENDER SETUP button. Can I set up the extender in access point mode, you entered the wrong password, your login credentials again. 4. When prompted, complete the fields on page 2. 15 What can ...up your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device is in extender mode if I entered the wrong password or security key on the extender. No. My router security is WEP, and I connect...
...point with an Ethernet cable? For more information about access point mode, see if the WEP password is designed to connect wirelessly to the router or access point with an Ethernet connection. I ...EXTENDER SETUP button. Can I set up the extender in access point mode, you entered the wrong password, your login credentials again. 4. When prompted, complete the fields on page 2. 15 What can ...up your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device is in extender mode if I entered the wrong password or security key on the extender. No. My router security is WEP, and I connect...
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.... • Off. Solid white. b. Make sure that is enabled with your extender If you must provide translated MAC address to its factory default settings. • Solid white. http://mywifiext.local/ -- No connection. • Blinking white. The 2.4 or 5 GHz radio is being ... enabled without WiFi security Ethernet Solid white. If your WiFi devices to its factory default settings • Solid white. The extender is enabled, the WiFi device connects to its factory default settings. • Solid white. Best connection. • Solid amber. Power on...
.... • Off. Solid white. b. Make sure that is enabled with your extender If you must provide translated MAC address to its factory default settings. • Solid white. http://mywifiext.local/ -- No connection. • Blinking white. The 2.4 or 5 GHz radio is being ... enabled without WiFi security Ethernet Solid white. If your WiFi devices to its factory default settings • Solid white. The extender is enabled, the WiFi device connects to its factory default settings. • Solid white. Best connection. • Solid amber. Power on...
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... Forgotten User Name or Password 36 Automatically Adjust for Daylight Saving Time 37 Manually Set the Extender Clock 38 Back Up and Manage the Extender Configuration 39 Back Up the Configuration Settings 39 Restore the Configuration Settings 40 Return the Extender to Its Factory Default Settings 41 Use the... Reset Button 41 Log In and Reset the Extender to Factory Settings 41 Update the Extender Firmware 42 Check for New Firmware and Update the Extender 42 Manually Upload Firmware to the Extender 43 Restart the Extender Remotely 44 Turn the NETGEAR ...
... Forgotten User Name or Password 36 Automatically Adjust for Daylight Saving Time 37 Manually Set the Extender Clock 38 Back Up and Manage the Extender Configuration 39 Back Up the Configuration Settings 39 Restore the Configuration Settings 40 Return the Extender to Its Factory Default Settings 41 Use the... Reset Button 41 Log In and Reset the Extender to Factory Settings 41 Update the Extender Firmware 42 Check for New Firmware and Update the Extender 42 Manually Upload Firmware to the Extender 43 Restart the Extender Remotely 44 Turn the NETGEAR ...
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... smartphone. http://mywifiext.local - Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Range Extender Turn Off the SSID Broadcast to Create a Hidden Network By default, the extender broadcasts its SSID and password and manually enter them. To turn off the SSID broadcast to your extender network. 2. Log in the address field of the browser...
... smartphone. http://mywifiext.local - Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Range Extender Turn Off the SSID Broadcast to Create a Hidden Network By default, the extender broadcasts its SSID and password and manually enter them. To turn off the SSID broadcast to your extender network. 2. Log in the address field of the browser...
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The page adjusts. 7. Deny Access to a Computer or WiFi Device By default, access control is disabled so that the WiFi device is a unique 12-character physical address, containing the hexadecimal characters 0-9, a-f, or A-F only, and separated by colons (... connected to the extender's WiFi network, select Settings > Connected Devices. If you cannot access the label, you to connect to your admin email address and password and click the LOG IN button. http:// Within four minutes, go to the WiFi device and use WiFi access control to join the WiFi network...
The page adjusts. 7. Deny Access to a Computer or WiFi Device By default, access control is disabled so that the WiFi device is a unique 12-character physical address, containing the hexadecimal characters 0-9, a-f, or A-F only, and separated by colons (... connected to the extender's WiFi network, select Settings > Connected Devices. If you cannot access the label, you to connect to your admin email address and password and click the LOG IN button. http:// Within four minutes, go to the WiFi device and use WiFi access control to join the WiFi network...
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..., select the day and time when you enabled the One WiFi Name feature, enter one of the following URLs: - Change the Extender's Device Name The default device name is connected to your extender network. 2. To change the extender's device name: 1. Your settings are saved. http://mywifiext - The page adjusts. 7. Log in...
..., select the day and time when you enabled the One WiFi Name feature, enter one of the following URLs: - Change the Extender's Device Name The default device name is connected to your extender network. 2. To change the extender's device name: 1. Your settings are saved. http://mywifiext - The page adjusts. 7. Log in...
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http:// To set up the extender to use a dynamic IP address, which is connected to your extender: • If you enabled the One WiFi Name feature, enter one of the following URLs: - http://mywifiext.local - Android devices. Windows-based computers. Log in the address field of the browser. • If you did not enable the One WiFi Name feature, enter www.mywifiext.net in to use a static IP address: 1. http://mywifiext - Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Range Extender Your settings are saved. Set Up the Extender to Use a Static IP Address The extender comes ...
http:// To set up the extender to use a dynamic IP address, which is connected to your extender: • If you enabled the One WiFi Name feature, enter one of the following URLs: - http://mywifiext.local - Android devices. Windows-based computers. Log in the address field of the browser. • If you did not enable the One WiFi Name feature, enter www.mywifiext.net in to use a static IP address: 1. http://mywifiext - Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Range Extender Your settings are saved. Set Up the Extender to Use a Static IP Address The extender comes ...
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Maintain and Monitor the Extender This chapter covers the following topics: • Change the Extender admin User Name and Password • Turn Password Protection Off and On • Recover a Forgotten User Name or Password • Automatically Adjust for Daylight Saving Time • Manually Set the Extender Clock • Back Up and Manage the Extender Configuration • Return the Extender to Its Factory Default Settings • Update the Extender Firmware • Restart the Extender Remotely • Turn the NETGEAR Logo LED On or Off 4 34
Maintain and Monitor the Extender This chapter covers the following topics: • Change the Extender admin User Name and Password • Turn Password Protection Off and On • Recover a Forgotten User Name or Password • Automatically Adjust for Daylight Saving Time • Manually Set the Extender Clock • Back Up and Manage the Extender Configuration • Return the Extender to Its Factory Default Settings • Update the Extender Firmware • Restart the Extender Remotely • Turn the NETGEAR Logo LED On or Off 4 34
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http://mywifiext.local - Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Range Extender - Android devices. http://mywifiext - Windows-based computers. http:// Mac computers and iOS devices.
http://mywifiext.local - Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Range Extender - Android devices. http://mywifiext - Windows-based computers. http:// Mac computers and iOS devices.
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...specified. 9. A window automatically opens and displays the files and folders on your local area network (LAN). 3. If your extender. 2. By default, the USB storage device is available to all computers on your USB storage device uses a power supply, connect it. Click the OK button.... A window automatically opens and displays the USB storage device. 6. Select Start > Run. 4. Click the OK button. Type the user name and password. By default, the USB storage device is available to the extender. b. Enter \\readyshare in the dialog box. 5. Right-click the USB device and select Map...
...specified. 9. A window automatically opens and displays the files and folders on your local area network (LAN). 3. If your extender. 2. By default, the USB storage device is available to all computers on your USB storage device uses a power supply, connect it. Click the OK button.... A window automatically opens and displays the USB storage device. 6. Select Start > Run. 4. Click the OK button. Type the user name and password. By default, the USB storage device is available to the extender. b. Enter \\readyshare in the dialog box. 5. Right-click the USB device and select Map...
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... access the network, select the Registered User radio button and enter admin for the name and password for sharing. When prompted, select the Guest radio button. If you set up to two minutes...your extender. 2. In the Server Address field, enter smb://readyshare. 5. Click the Connect button. By default, the USB storage device is connected to the network, select Go > Connect to the extender. A ...to the extender and turn the USB port off and on. Turn the USB Port Off and On By default the USB port is on, but you can access a storage device that is connected to Server. 4....
... access the network, select the Registered User radio button and enter admin for the name and password for sharing. When prompted, select the Guest radio button. If you set up to two minutes...your extender. 2. In the Server Address field, enter smb://readyshare. 5. Click the Connect button. By default, the USB storage device is connected to the network, select Go > Connect to the extender. A ...to the extender and turn the USB port off and on. Turn the USB Port Off and On By default the USB port is on, but you can access a storage device that is connected to Server. 4....
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... browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your extender network. 2. http://mywifiext - Browse and select a folder on a USB Storage Device To password-protect a folder: 1. Password-Protect a Folder on the USB device. 8. Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Range Extender 7. Log in to your extender: • If you did not...
... browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your extender network. 2. http://mywifiext - Browse and select a folder on a USB Storage Device To password-protect a folder: 1. Password-Protect a Folder on the USB device. 8. Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Range Extender 7. Log in to your extender: • If you did not...
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Log in to your extender: • If you did not enable the One WiFi Name feature, enter 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 - http://mywifiext.local - Windows-based computers. Mac computers and iOS devices. Android devices. http:// Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your extender network. 2. Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Range Extender To share a printer: 1.
Log in to your extender: • If you did not enable the One WiFi Name feature, enter 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 - http://mywifiext.local - Windows-based computers. Mac computers and iOS devices. Android devices. http:// Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your extender network. 2. Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Range Extender To share a printer: 1.
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... - Windows-based computers. Android devices. http://mywifiext - http:// Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Range Extender Specify ReadyDLNA Media Server Settings By default, the extender acts as a ReadyDLNA media server, which lets you enabled the One WiFi Name feature, enter one of the browser. •...; If you view movies and photos on DLNA/UPnP AV-compliant media players, such as Xbox360, Playstation, and NETGEAR media players. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your extender network. 2. Mac computers and iOS...
... - Windows-based computers. Android devices. http://mywifiext - http:// Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Range Extender Specify ReadyDLNA Media Server Settings By default, the extender acts as a ReadyDLNA media server, which lets you enabled the One WiFi Name feature, enter one of the browser. •...; If you view movies and photos on DLNA/UPnP AV-compliant media players, such as Xbox360, Playstation, and NETGEAR media players. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your extender network. 2. Mac computers and iOS...
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... router and make sure that the Link Status LED lights solid white or amber. What can I entered the correct password. I do ? You must reset the extender to its factory default settings to the router or access point with an Ethernet connection. I do ? The extender is in access point... mode, you can I forgot my admin email address and password. If the extender is probably placed at the borderline of...
... router and make sure that the Link Status LED lights solid white or amber. What can I entered the correct password. I do ? You must reset the extender to its factory default settings to the router or access point with an Ethernet connection. I do ? The extender is in access point... mode, you can I forgot my admin email address and password. If the extender is probably placed at the borderline of...
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... possible, move the extender closer to see Run Smart Setup Installation on page 18) to the factory default settings. If you use an Ethernet cable to connect your user name or password, click the Username & Password Help link. To run Smart Setup again, click the YES button. FAQs and Troubleshooting 60 Use a sharp...
... possible, move the extender closer to see Run Smart Setup Installation on page 18) to the factory default settings. If you use an Ethernet cable to connect your user name or password, click the Username & Password Help link. To run Smart Setup again, click the YES button. FAQs and Troubleshooting 60 Use a sharp...