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9.
Test the new extended WiFi range by moving your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device
to the area with a poor router WiFi signal:
a. Leave your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device in the area with a poor router
WiFi signal and return to the extender.
b. Check the Client Link LED
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If the Client Link LED is solid green or amber, your extender WiFi network reaches
the area with a poor router WiFi signal and your network setup is complete.
•
If the Client Link LED is red, your new extender WiFi network does not reach the
area with a poor router WiFi signal.
You must move your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device closer to the
extender until the Client Link LED turns solid green or amber.
Connect With the NETGEAR Installation Assistant
You can use a web browser to log in to the extender and set up its WiFi connection to your
existing WiFi router.
To connect using the NETGEAR installation assistant:
1.
Connect your device to the extender using a wired Ethernet or WiFi connection:
•
To connect with a wired Ethernet connection, use an Ethernet cable to connect the
Ethernet port on the extender to an Ethernet port on your computer.
•
To connect with WiFi, on your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device, open the WiFi
connection manager and locate and connect to the extender NETGEAR_EXT (SSID)
WiFi network.
After the connection with your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device is established, the
Client Link LED
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.
AC1200 WiF Range Extender
on the extender:
lights.
Get Started
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