Change The Network Or Device Name - NETGEAR Nighthawk X6S EX8000 User Manual

Ac3000 tri-band wifi range extender
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To share a printer:
1.
Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your extender network.
2.
Log in to your extender:
If you did not enable the One WiFi Name feature, enter www.mywifiext.net in the address field of
the browser.
If you enabled the One WiFi Name feature, enter one of the following URLs:
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Windows-based computers. http://mywifiext
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Mac computers and iOS devices. http://mywifiext.local
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Android devices. http://<extender's IP address> (for example, http://192.168.1.3)
For more information about how to find your extender's IP address, see
Address
A login page displays.
3.
Enter your admin email address and password and click the LOG IN button.
The Status page displays.
4.
If your browser displays the Menu icon
The extender menu displays.
5.
Select Do More > USB Port.
The USB Port page displays.
6.
Select the Share Printer radio button.
7.
Follow the onscreen prompts to connect your printer to the USB port and share it.
8.
Click the SAVE button.
Your settings are saved.

Change the Network or Device Name

By default, the extender's network and device name is readyshare. You can change the name.
To change the network and device name:
1.
Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your extender network.
2.
Log in to your extender:
If you did not enable the One WiFi Name feature, enter www.mywifiext.net in the address field of
the browser.
If you enabled the One WiFi Name feature, enter one of the following URLs:
Nighthawk X6S AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Range Extender
on page 61.
Share USB Storage Devices Attached to the Extender
, click it.
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Find the Extender's IP

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