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To install the extender as an access point:
1.
Place your extender in the same room as your WiFi router.
2.
Plug the extender into an electrical outlet.
The Power LED
press the Power button.
3.
Use a WiFi network manager on the computer or WiFi device to find and connect to the
NETGEAR_EXT (SSID) WiFi network.
After the connection with the computer or WiFi device is established, the Client Link LED
lights.
4.
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.
The NETGEAR genie screen displays.
5.
Select the Access Point (Wired) radio button and click the Continue button.
6.
Use an Ethernet cable to connect the extender to a router Ethernet port or a remote
Ethernet jack with network access.
The extender joins the network and creates a WiFi hotspot.
7.
Follow the genie steps to set up WiFi security for the new WiFi network.
N300 WiFi Range Extender
lights green within one minute. If the Power LED does not light,
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