Select Smart Setup | NETGEAR EX6100100NAS manual

AC750 WiFi Range Extender

4.Select Maintenance > Set Password.

5.Select the Enable Password Recovery check box.

6.Select two security questions and provide answers to them.

7.Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved.

For information about how to recover the password, see Recover the admin Password on page 35.

Use Smart Setup to Connect the Extender to a Network

The first time that you use a browser to connect to the extender to install it, the NETGEAR genie installation wizard displays. If you want to use a wizard to set up the extender again, you can log in to the extender and use the Smart Wizard.

To use smart setup to connect the extender to a WiFi network:

1.On your computer, launch a web browser.

2.In the address field of your browser, enter http://www.mywifiext.net.

You are prompted to enter a user name and password. If you do not see the login prompt, make sure to include http:// when you type http://www.mywifiext.net in your browser.

3.Enter admin for the user name and enter your password.

If you have not yet personalized your password, type password for the password.

4.Select Smart Setup.

Smart setup displays the switch setting on your extender. In this example, the switch is set to Extender, which is the correct setting if you want your extender to use WiFi to connect to your network.

Manage the Extender Network and Settings

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Contents

AC750 WiFi Range Extender Trademarks SupportCompliance Contents FAQs and Troubleshooting Get to Know Your Extender Front Panel and Side Panel LEDs and Buttons WPS LED How the Extender Works When to Use Your ExtenderUse as a WiFi Range Extender Use as an Access Point Support for the 802.11ac Networking Standard Install Your Extender Install the Extender as a Range Extender Connect to an Existing WiFi NetworkPlace the Extender  To place the extender Existing WiFi network name. MyNetworkName  To connect with the browser-based Smart Setup Install Your Extender Install Your Extender Connect a Computer or Device to the Ethernet Port Find the Best LocationExtender Performance  To connect a computer to the extender Ethernet port  To connect a device to the extender Ethernet port Install the Extender as an Access Point  To install the extender as an access point Settings Log In After Initial Setup Change the admin Password To log in to the extender after the initial setup  To change the password for the extender  To set up password recovery Set Up Password Recovery for adminSelect Maintenance Set Password Use Smart Setup to Connect the Extender to a Network Select Smart Setup Manage the Extender Network and Settings Manage the Extender Network and Settings Change the Basic WiFi Settings  To view or change wireless setupAdd a WPS Client to the Extender Network  To add a WPS client Change WiFi Security Settings Select Setup Wireless Setup  To change the WiFi security setting Select Advanced Wireless Settings View or Change Advanced Wireless Settings To view or change the advanced wireless settings View or Change the WPS Settings Set Up a Wireless Access List  To set up and enable the access list  To view or change the Internet Sstup View or Change the Internet IP Address SettingSelect the Turn Access Control On check box  To enable NAT Enable NAT in the ExtenderSelect Setup Internet Setup Manage Profiles  To edit a profile Operating Mode  To delete a profile Internet Surfing  To view or change the operating modeSelect Advanced Operating Mode Monitor and Maintain the Extender Recover the admin Password Back Up the Extender Configuration To recover your password to access the extender  To back up the extender configuration settings  To restore the extender configuration settings Restore Saved Configuration SettingsSelect Maintenance Backup Settings  To restore factory settings Return the Extender to Its Factory SettingsUse the Factory Reset Button to Restore Factory Settings  To erase the extender’s current settings Update the FirmwareErase the Settings and Return to Factory Settings  To view devices on the network View Wired and Wireless Network DevicesSelect Maintenance Firmware Update Select Maintenance Attached Devices FAQs and Troubleshooting FAQs User name. admin Cannot Log In to the Extender  To get the translated MAC address Cannot Join an Extender WiFi Network Connection was not established to the selected network Supplemental Information Factory Default Settings Technical Specifications AC750 WiFi Range Extender Technical specifications