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Manage the Extender Network and Settings

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AC750 WiFi Range Extender

devices cannot use WPA2. By default, the WPA-PSK [TKIP] + WPA2-PSK [AES] radio

button is selected so that new or old computers and wireless devices can connect to the WiFi

network by using either WPA2 or WPA security.

To change the WiFi security setting:

1. Connect a computer or mobile device to the extender’s network.

2. Launch a web browser and enter http://www.mywifiext.net in the address field.

A login screen displays.

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 Setup > Wireless Setup.

5. Under Security Options, select a radio button.

The Passphrase field displays.

6. In the Password (network key) field, enter the network key (password) that you want to

use.

It is a text string from 8 to 63 characters.

7. Write down the new password and keep it in a secure place for future reference.

8. Click the Apply button.

Your changes are saved.

Contents

Main Page Contents Chapter 1 Get to Know Your Extender Chapter 2 Install Your Extender Chapter 3 Manage the Extender Network and Settings Chapter 4 Monitor and Maintain the Extender Page Page Front Panel and Side Panel LEDs and Buttons The front panel has LEDs. The side panel has a switch, buttons, and an Ethernet port. When to Use Your Extender How the Extender Works Use as a WiFi Range Extender Use as an Access Point Support for the 802.11ac Networking Standard Page Install the Extender as a Range Extender Place the Extender Connect to an Existing WiFi Network Connect with WPS Connect with NETGEAR genie Smart Setup Page Page Find the Best Location Extender Performance Connect a Computer or Device to the Ethernet Port Page Install the Extender as an Access Point Settings Log In After Initial Setup Change the admin Password Set Up Password Recovery for admin Use Smart Setup to Connect the Extender to a Network Page Page Add a WPS Client to the Extender Network Change the Basic WiFi Settings Change WiFi Security Settings Page View or Change Advanced Wireless Settings View or Change the WPS Settings Set Up a Wireless Access List View or Change the Internet IP Address Setting Enable NAT in the Extender Manage Profiles Operating Mode Page Page Recover the admin Password Back Up the Extender Configuration Restore Saved Configuration Settings Return the Extender to Its Factory Settings Use the Factory Reset Button to Restore Factory Settings Erase the Settings and Return to Factory Settings Update the Firmware View Wired and Wireless Network Devices Page Page FAQs Cannot Log In to the Extender Cannot Join an Extender WiFi Network Page Supplemental Information 46 AC750 WiFi Range Extender Factory Default Settings Table 2. Factory default settings Technical Specifications The following table includes the product specifications. Table 3. Technical specifications Table 3. Technical specifications (continued)