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- Page 1 Quick Start AC750 WiFi Range Extenders Model EX3920...
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Page 2: Getting Started
Getting Started The NETGEAR WiFi Range Extenders increase the distance of a WiFi network by boosting the existing WiFi signal and enhancing the overall signal quality over long distances. An extender repeats the signals from an existing WiFi router or access point. -
Page 3: Meet Your Extenders
Meet Your Extenders Before you install your extenders, familiarize yourself with their LEDs, buttons, and ports. Front Panel Router Device Link LED Link LED Power LED WPS LED... -
Page 4: Side Panels
Side Panels Power connector Power connector (varies by region) (varies by region) Factory Reset button WPS button Power On/Off button Ethernet port... -
Page 5: Led Descriptions
LED Descriptions Router Link LED This LED indicates the connection between the extender and the router or access point. Solid green. Best connection. Solid amber. Good connection. Solid red. Poor connection. Off. No connection. Device Link LED This LED indicates the connection between the extender and a computer or WiFi device. -
Page 6: Use The Extenders In Extender Mode
Use the Extenders in Extender Mode Place the extenders, apply power, and connect them to your router’s WiFi network. Place the Extenders and Apply Power 1. Place an extender in the same room as your WiFi router. Proximity to the WiFi router is required only during the initial setup process. -
Page 7: Connect To An Existing Wifi Network
Connect to an Existing WiFi Network To extend the range of your WiFi network, you must connect the extenders to your existing router’s WiFi network. You can do this in one of two ways: • Connect with WPS. For more information, see Connect with WPS page 7 •... - Page 8 2. Within two minutes, press the WPS button on your router. The WPS LED on the extender lights solid green, the Router Link LED lights, and the extender connects to your existing WiFi network. If the Router Link LED does not light, try again. If it still does not light, Connect with Web Browser Setup on page 9 3.
- Page 9 The location that you choose must be within the range of your existing router’s WiFi network. 7. Plug the extender into an electrical outlet. Wait for the Power LED to light green. If the Power LED does not light, press the Power On/Off button on the extender. 8.
- Page 10 6. Click the WIFI RANGE EXTENDER button. The extender searches for WiFi networks in your area and displays a list. 7. Select a WiFi network to extend and click the NEXT button. If you do not want to extend both WiFi bands, clear the 2.4GHz WiFi Networks or the 5GHz WiFi Networks check box.
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Page 11: Find The Best Location
13. Unplug the extender and move it to a new location closer to the area with a poor WiFi signal. The location that you choose must be within the range of your existing WiFi router network. 14. Plug the extender into an electrical outlet. Wait for the Power LED to light green. -
Page 12: Use The Extenders In Access Point Mode
Use the Extenders in Access Point Mode You can use the extenders as WiFi access points, which creates new WiFi hotspots using a wired Ethernet connection. 1. Plug an extender into an electrical outlet. Wait for the Power LED to light green. If the Power LED does not light, press the Power On/Off button. - Page 13 3. Use a WiFi network manager on a 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 Device Link LED lights. 4. Launch a web browser and enter www.mywifiext.net in the address field.
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Page 14: Connect An Ethernet-Enabled Device
Connect an Ethernet-Enabled Device After the extenders are connected to your existing WiFi network, you can connect wired devices to the extenders using an Ethernet cable. That device can then access your existing network through the WiFi connection. WiFi router Extender Blu-ray player Log In to Access Extender Settings... -
Page 15: Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions You can find more information about your extenders in the user manual, which is available at http://downloadcenter.netgear.com. The web browser setup guide keeps asking me for my network password (passphrase) or security key, and I am sure that I entered the correct password. - Page 16 Can I connect the extender to another extender’s WiFi network? NETGEAR recommends that you do not connect an extender to another extender’s WiFi network. For the best WiFi performance and network configuration, connect all extenders to a router. Can I set up the extenders in extender mode if I connect them to the router or access point with an Ethernet cable? No.
- Page 17 How do I restore the extender to its factory default settings? 1. Use a sharp object such as a pen or paper clip to press and hold the Factory Reset button on the extender for at least five seconds until the Power LED lights amber.
- Page 18 I enabled a wireless MAC filter, wireless access control, or access control list (ACL) on my router. What should I do when installing the extenders? When the WiFi device connects through the extenders to your router, the MAC address of the WiFi device shown on the router is translated to another MAC address.
- Page 19 Type your email address and password and click the LOG IN button. The Status screen displays. 5. Select Settings > WiFi Settings. 6. Scroll down and select Connected Devices. The Connected Devices section displays the MAC addresses and virtual MAC addresses for computers and WiFi devices that are connected to the extender network.
- Page 20 Support Thank you for purchasing this NETGEAR product. After installing your device, locate the serial number on the label of your product and use it to register your product at https://my.netgear.com. You must register your product before you can use NETGEAR telephone support.