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The extender's wireless network name (SSID) changes to your existing WiFi network
name, with _EXT at the end of the name, for example:
•
Existing WiFi network name. MyNetworkName
•
New extended network name. MyNetworkName_EXT
4.
Connect your WiFi devices to the new extended network.
Use the same WiFi password that you use for your WiFi router.
5.
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.
6.
Plug the extender into an electrical outlet.
The Power LED
press the Power button.
7.
Use the Router Link LED
extender-to-router connection is optimal.
Connect with NETGEAR genie Smart Setup
You can use a web browser to connect to the extender and set it up.
To connect with the browser-based Smart Setup:
1.
Use a WiFi network manager on a computer or WiFi device to find and connect to the
extender WiFi network.
After the connection with the computer or WiFi device is established, the Client Link LED
lights.
2.
Open a web browser window from the same computer or WiFi device.
The browser takes you directly to NETGEAR genie Smart Setup.
Note:
If you are not automatically directed to NETGEAR genie, launch a web
browser and enter www.mywifiext.net in the address field.
N300 WiFi Range Extender
lights green within one minute. If the Power LED does not light,
on the front panel to help you choose a spot where the
Install Your Extender
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