Use The Extender In Access Point Mode - NETGEAR EX8000 User Manual

Keep moving the extender to outlets closer to the router until the Link Status LED lights amber or white.
8. Reconnect your computer or mobile device to the new extender WiFi network.

Use the Extender in Access Point Mode

You can use the extender as a WiFi access point, which creates a new WiFi hotspot by using a wired Ethernet
connection.
Figure 5. Extender in access point mode
To use the extender in access point mode:
1. Plug the extender into an electrical outlet.
2. Wait for the Power LED to light amber and then turn green.
If the Power LED does not light, press the Power On/Off button on the side of the extender.
3. Connect a computer or mobile device to the extender using a WiFi or Ethernet connection:
• WiFi. On your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device, open the WiFi connection manager and
connect to the extender network called NETGEAR_EXT.
When your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device is connected to the extender, the Client LED
lights solid white.
• Ethernet. Connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on your computer and extender.
Note If you want to use an Ethernet connection, you must do this before you connect
your extender to your modem router or router.
4. Launch a web browser and visit www.mywifiext.net.
When you join the network, the Client Link LED lights to show that you are connected.
The NETGEAR installation assistant displays.
5. Use an Ethernet cable to connect your router to an Ethernet port on the extender.
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