Netgear Ex3920 Ac750 Wifi Range Extenders User Manual

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To use WPS to connect the extender to your WiFi router:
1. Press the WPS button on the side panel of the extender.
The WPS LED blinks.
2. Within two minutes, press the WPS button on your router.
The WPS LED on the extender lights solid green, the Router Link LED lights, and the 
extender connects to your existing WiFi network.
If the Router Link LED does not light, try again. If it still does not light, see Connect with 
Web Browser Setup on page 11. 
3. If your WiFi router supports the 5 GHz band, repeat Steps 1 and 2 to connect the extender 
to the 5 GHz band.
4. Find the new extender network name on your computer or WiFi device.
The extender creates two new extended WiFi networks. The extender’s new WiFi 
network names are based on your existing WiFi network name, with _2GEXT and 
_5GEXT at the end of the name.
For example:
•Existing WiFi network name. MyNetworkName
•New extended network names. MyNetworkName_2GEXT and 
MyNetworkName_5GEXT
5. Connect your computer or WiFi devices to the new extended WiFi network.
Use the same WiFi password that you use for your WiFi router.
6. Unplug the extender and move it to a new location closer to the area with a poor WiFi signal.
The location that you choose must be within the range of your existing WiFi router 
network.
7. Plug the extender into an electrical outlet.
8. Wait for the Power LED to light amber and then turn green. 
If the Power LED does not light, press the Power On/Off button on the side of the 
extender.
9. Use the Router Link LED on the front panel to help you choose a spot where the 
extender-to-router connection is optimal.
10. Repeat Steps 1–9 to connect the second extender.
Connect with Web Browser Setup
You can use a web browser to log in to the extender and set up its WiFi connection to your 
existing WiFi router.
To use a web browser to connect the extender to your WiFi router:
1. Use a WiFi network manager on a computer or WiFi device to find and connect to the 
extender WiFi network. 
						

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After the connection with the computer or WiFi device is established, th\
e Device Link LED 
lights.
2.  Launch web browser
 .
3.  Enter  www
 .mywifiext.net in the address field of the browser.
The New Extender Setup page displays.
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 on the Create Account page and click the  NEXT button.
6.  When prompted, select your country or region from the  Regional Settings menu and click 
the  NEXT button.
7. Click the  WIFI RANGE EXTENDER button.
The extender scans for WiFi networks in your area and displays a list.
8.  Select a WiFi network to extend and click the  NEXT button.
If you do not want to extend both WiFi bands, clear the 2.4 GHz W
 iFi Networks or the  
5 GHz WiFi Networks  check box.
Note: If you already installed an extender, do not select the extender’s Wi\
Fi 
network. 
						

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9. In the Password (Network Key) field, type the existing WiFi network password (also called 
passphrase or security key) and click the NEXT button.
10. Set the network name (SSID) and password for your new extender WiFi network and click 
the NEXT button.
11. Use a WiFi network manager on the computer or WiFi device to connect to the new 
extended WiFi network.
Repeat this step for all of your computers and WiFi devices.
12. Click the CONTINUE button.
A message displays confirming that the extender is connected to the new extended WiFi 
network.
13. Click the NEXT button.
The registration page displays.
14. 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 support.
The Status page displays.
15. Unplug the extender and move it to a new location closer to the area with a poor WiFi signal.
The location that you choose must be within the range of your existing WiFi router 
network.
16. Plug the extender into an electrical outlet.
Wait for the Power LED to light amber and then turn green. 
If the Power LED does not light, press the Power On/Off button.
17. Use the Router Link LED to help you choose a spot where the extender-to-router connection 
is optimal.
The extender connects to your existing router’s WiFi network.
18. Repeat Steps 1–17 to connect the second extender.
Find the Best Location
If the WiFi signal is weak, the first time you join the extender network, the Router Link LED or 
Device Link LED is amber or red. If this happens, adjust the position of the extender:
•If the Router Link LED is amber or red, move the extender closer to the router.
•If the Device Link LED is amber or red, move the computer or WiFi device closer to the 
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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.
Figure 4. Rear panel Ethernet LAN ports
Use an Extenders in Access Point Mode
You can use the extender as a WiFi access point, which creates a new WiFi\
 hotspot by using a wired Ethernet connection.
Figure 5. Extender in access point mode 
						

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To use the extender in access point mode:
1. Plug the extender into an electrical outlet.
2.  W
ait for the Power LED to light amber and then turn green. 
If the Power LED does not light, press the  Power On/Off button on the side of the 
extender
 .
3.  Use an Ethernet cable to connect the Ethernet port on the extender to a \
router Ethernet LAN 
port or a remote Ethernet LAN jack with LAN access.
The extender joins the LAN and creates a WiFi hotspot.
4.  Use a WiFi network manager on a computer or WiFi device to find and conn\
ect to the 
NETGEAR_EXT (SSID) WiFi network.
After the connection with the computer or WiFi device is established, th\
e Device Link LED  lights.
5.  Launch a web browser and enter  www
 .mywifiext.net in the address field.
The New Extender Setup page displays.
6.  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.
7. Complete the fields on the Create Account page and click the  NEXT button.
8.  When prompted, select your country or region from the  Regional Settings menu and click 
the  NEXT button. 
						

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9. Click the ACCESS POINT button.
The extender checks for an Internet connection.
10. When prompted, set the network name (SSID), security option, and password, and click the 
NEXT button.
Your settings are applied and the extender is ready to be used as an access point.
11. Use a WiFi network manager on the computer or WiFi device to connect to the new access 
point network.
Repeat this step for all of your computers and WiFi devices.
12. Click the CONTINUE button.
A page displays that says you successfully created an access point.
13. Click the NEXT button.
The registration page displays.
14. 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 support.
The Status page displays.
Log In to an Extender After Installation
After installation, you can log in to the extender to view or change the extender’s settings.
To log in to the extender:
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 green.
2. Launch a web browser.
3. Enter www.mywifiext.net in the address field of the browser.
A login window opens.
4. Enter your email address and password and click the LOG IN button.
The Status page displays. 
						

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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 green.
2. Launch a web browser.
3. Enter www.mywifiext.net in the address field of the browser.
A login window opens.
4. Enter your email address and password and click the LOG IN button.
The Status page displays.
5. Click the SMART SETUP button.
The Welcome page displays.
6. Click the WIFI RANGE EXTENDER button.
The extender scans for WiFi signals and finds the WiFi networks in your area and 
displays a list.
7. Select your WiFi network and click the NEXT button.
8. When prompted, enter the password to connect to your WiFi network and click the NEXT 
button.
A message displays when the extender connects to your existing router’s WiFi network.
9. Click the NEXT button.
The extender applies your settings to its WiFi network names and WiFi passwords. 
During this change, the extender disconnects you from its WiFi network. 
10. When prompted, connect your WiFi devices to the extender WiFi network and click the 
CONTINUE button.
The registration page displays.
11. 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 support.
The Status page displays. 
						

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3.   Extender Network Settings
This chapter covers the following topics: 
•View Connected Devices 
•Boost Your Video Streaming with FastLane Technology 
•View WiFi Settings 
•Change the WiFi Network Name 
•Turn Off the SSID Broadcast to Create a Hidden Network 
•Disable or Enable the WiFi Radios 
•Change the WiFi Speed 
•Use WPS to Add a Computer to an Extender’s WiFi Network 
•Deny Access to a Computer or WiFi Device 
•Set Up an Access Schedule 
•Change an Extender’s Device Name 
•Set Up an Extender to Use a Static IP Address 
•Use an Extender with MAC Filtering or Access Control  
						

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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.
4.  Click the  Menu icon 
.
The extender menu displays.
5.  Select  Settings > Connected Devices .
Boost Your Video Streaming with FastLane Technology
Get the most out of your HD entertainment with FastLane technology. With FastLane 
technology, the extender connects to your router using one band and connects to yo\
ur 
devices using another band. Because a band is dedicated to each function\
, performance is 
enhanced.
If all your devices and your WiFi router support only the 2.4 GHz band, \
or all your devices 
and your WiFi router support only the 5 GHz band, do not enable FastLane\
 

Technology. 
						

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When you enable FastLane Technology, two options are available:
•Use the 2.4 GHz band to connect the extender to the WiFi devices and use\
 the 5 GHz 
band to connect the extender to the WiFi router. Use this mode if your W\
iFi router 
supports the 5
  GHz  band but the devices that you want to use for gaming and streaming 
support the 2.4 GHz band.
• Use the 5 GHz band to connect the extender to the WiFi devices and use t\
he 2.4 GHz 
band to connect the extender to the WiFi router. Use this mode if the de\
vices that you 
want to use for gaming and streaming support the 5 GHz band but your WiF\
i router 
supports the 2.4
  GHz  band.
To activate FastLane mode:
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.
4.  Click the  Menu icon 
.
The extender menu displays.
5.  Select  Do More > FastLane.
6. Select the  FastLane Technology radio button.
The page adjusts and displays two more radio buttons.
7.  Select a radio button:
• Router-to-Extender in 2.4 GHz only and Extender-to-Device in 5 GHz only . 
• Router to Extender in 5 GHz only and Extender-to-Device in 2.4 GHz only . 
8.  Click the  Save button.
Your changes are saved.