Netgear Ex2700 N300 Wifi Range Extender User Manual

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4. Click the  NEW EXTENDER SETUP  button.
The first time that you log in to the extender, the Create Account page displays. If the 
Create Account page does not display, visit  www.mywifiext.net.
5.  Complete the fields and click the  NEXT button.
6. Select a WiFi network to extend and click the  NEXT button.
7.  In the Password (Network Key)  field, type the existing WiFi network password (also called 
passphrase or security key) and click the  NEXT button.
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A message displays confirming that the extender is connected and ready.
12.  Click the  Next button.
The registration page displays.
13.  Complete the registration fields and click the  Finish button to complete the setup.
If you do not want to register your extender, click the Skip Registration link. Note that 
you must register your extender before you can use NETGEAR telephone sup\
port.
The Status page displays.
14.  Unplug the extender and move it to a new...

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Connect an Ethernet-Enabled Device
After the extender is connected to your existing WiFi network, you can c\
onnect a wired 
device to the extender using an Ethernet cable. The device can then access your existing 
network through the extender’s WiFi connection.
Extender
WiFi router
Figure 3. You can connect a device to the extender’s Ethernet port
Log In to the Extender After Installation
After installation, you can log in to the extender to view or change the\...

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Run Smart Setup Installation
You can use Smart Setup to change the extender settings. This is an easy way to connect the 
extender to a different router or to change the extender WiFi network name (SSID) or WiFi 
password.
To run Smart Setup:
1. Use a WiFi network manager on a computer or WiFi device to find and connect to the 
new extended WiFi network.
After the connection with the computer or WiFi device is established, the Device Link LED 
lights solid...

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3.   Extender Network Settings
This chapter covers the following topics: 
•View Connected Devices 
•View WiFi Settings 
•Change the WiFi Network Name 
•Turn Off the SSID Broadcast to Create a Hidden Network 
•Disable or Enable the WiFi Radio 
•Change the WiFi Speed 
•Customize the Extender’s WiFi Coverage Area 
•Use WPS to Add a Computer to the Extender’s WiFi Network 
•Deny Access to a Computer or WiFi Device 
•Set Up an Access Schedule 
•Set Up the Extender to Use a Static IP Address 
•Use the...

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View Connected Devices
You can view a list of devices that are connected to the extender network\
.
To view connected devices:
1. On a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the extender network, \
launch a web 
browser

. 
2.  In the address field of your browser
 , enter www.mywifiext.net . 
3.  When prompted, enter your email address and password.
The Status page displays.
4.  If your browser displays the  Menu icon 
, click it.
The...

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5. Select  Settings > WiFi.
Change the WiFi Network Name
To change the WiFi network name:
1. On a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the extender network, \
launch a web 
browser

. 
2.  In the address field of your browser
 , enter www.mywifiext.net. 
3.  When prompted, enter your email address and password.
The Status page displays.
4.  If your browser displays the Menu  icon 
, click it.
The extender menu displays. 

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5. Select  Settings > WiFi.
6. In the Network Name (SSID)  field, type a network name.
7.  Click the  SA
 VE button.
Your settings are saved.
Turn Off the SSID Broadcast to Create a Hidden Network
By default, the extender broadcasts its WiFi signal so that its WiFi net\
work name (SSID) is 
easy for you to find and connect to from your computer, tablet, or smartphone. You can turn 
off the SSID broadcast to create a hidden WiFi network. To connect...

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5. Select  Settings > WiFi.
6. Clear the Broadcast the Network name (SSID)  check box.
7.  Click the  SA
 VE button.
Your settings are saved.
Disable or Enable the WiFi Radio
By default, the extender’s WiFi radio broadcasts signals in the 2.4 GHz band. If you disable 
the WiFi radios, then no one can connect with WiFi to the extender. 
To disable or enable the WiFi radio:
1.  On a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the extender network, \...

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5. Select  Settings > WiFi.
6. Select or clear the Enable 2.4 GHz WiFi check box.
7.  Click the  SA
 VE button.
Your settings are saved.
Change the WiFi Speed
To change the WiFi speed:
1.  On a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the extender network, \
launch a web 
browser

. 
2.  In the address field of your browser
 , enter www.mywifiext.net . 
3.  When prompted, enter your email address and password.
The Status page displays.
4.  If...