Log In To The Extender - NETGEAR WN2500RP User Manual

Log In to the Extender

You can log in to the extender to use NETGEAR Genie or to use the menu selections to view
or change the extender's settings.
On your computer, launch an Internet browser such as Mozilla Firefox or Microsoft
1.
Internet Explorer.
In the address field of your browser, enter http://www.mywifiext.net. You are prompted to
2.
enter a user name and password.
If you do not see the log in prompt, make sure to include http:// when you type
http://www.mywifiext.net in your browser.
Type admin for the user name. The default password is password. NETGEAR
3.
recommends that you set a more secure password after you log in (see
on page 23).
If your extender has an Internet connection, the Firmware Upgrade screen displays
•
(see
Upgrade the Firmware
new firmware at the NETGEAR website.
The Status screen displays with the menu on the left. This screen shows what the
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current settings are for the extender.
If you have trouble connecting:
If you start your computer, connect the Ethernet cable to the extender, and launch your
•
browser quickly, the computer might still need a couple of minutes to recognize the
Ethernet LAN connection before you can connect.
Make sure that your Ethernet cable is securely connected to the extender and the
•
computer, and that the extender LAN LED is on. If the LED is not lit, reconnect the
Ethernet cable, and relaunch your Internet browser.
Universal Dual Band WiFi Range Extender WN2500RP
on page 24), and the software automatically checks for
Getting Started
10
Set the Password