Change The Extender's Device Name; Set Up The Extender To Use A Static Ip Address - NETGEAR EX6400 User Manual

Change the Extender's Device Name

The default name is EX6400.
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To change the extender's device name:
1. On your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device, open the WiFi connection manager
and locate and connect to the new extender WiFi network.
2. Launch a web browser.
3. Enter www.mywifiext.net in the address field of the browser.
A login window opens.
4. Enter your user name and password and click the LOG IN button.
The Status page displays.
5. Select Settings > Wireless Settings.
The WiFi Settings page displays.
6. Scroll down and click the IP Address heading.
7. In the Device Name field, type a name.
8. Click the SAVE button.
Your settings are saved.

Set Up the Extender to Use a Static IP Address

The extender comes set up to use a dynamic IP address, which is the correct setting for most
home networks.
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To set up the extender to use a static IP address:
1. On your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device, open the WiFi connection manager
and locate and connect to the new extender WiFi network.
2. Launch a web browser.
3. Enter www.mywifiext.net in the address field of the browser.
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