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Connect Devices to the DST Adapter

You can connect devices using a wired Ethernet connection, a WiFi
connection, or a WPS connection.

Connect to the DST Adapter Using Ethernet

To connect devices to the DST adapter using an Ethernet

connection:

Use an Ethernet cable to connect the Ethernet port on your device to
the Ethernet port on the DST adapter.

Connect to the DST Adapter Using WiFi

To connect devices to the DST adapter using WiFi:

1. Open the software utility that manages your WiFi connections on

the computer or WiFi device that you want to connect to your

DST adapter.
This utility scans for WiFi networks in your area.

Summary of Contents for DST6501

Page 1: ...Add on DST Adapter Requires Nighthawk R7300 DST Router Model DST6501...

Page 2: ...2 Package Contents DST Adapter Ethernet cable...

Page 3: ...r Nighthawk R7300 DST router purchase date If needed agents are available 24 7 365 to help you do the following Set up your network Connect your wireless devices such as computers tablets gaming conso...

Page 4: ...pter Before you install your DST adapter familiarize yourself with its LEDs buttons and port Power On Off switch WPS and DST Router Sync button Factory Reset button Ethernet port WiFi LED DST LED Powe...

Page 5: ...indicated by the color displayed by the LED Red Link rate 50 Mbps good Amber Link rate 50 and 80 Mbps better Green Link rate 80 Mbps best Off The DST adapter did not find any other compatible DST rout...

Page 6: ...p your DST router yet follow the instructions in the DST router s quick start guide first before installing this add on DST adapter To add the DST adapter to your DST network 1 In the room where you w...

Page 7: ...ST Router Sync button on the DST adapter for two seconds The Power LED on the DST adapter blinks and the DST LED on the DST router blinks Once the connection is made the DST LED on the DST adapter lig...

Page 8: ...s field of the browser A login window displays d Enter admin for the user name and password for the password The BASIC Home page displays e Select Remote DST Management The Remote DST Management page...

Page 9: ...Hz WiFi Settings DST router SSID NETGEAR4 Password Coconut234 SSID NETGEAR4 5G Password Coconut234 DST adapter 1 SSID NETGEAR4_EXT Password Coconut234 SSID NETGEAR4 5G_EXT Password Coconut234 DST adap...

Page 10: ...r using an Ethernet connection Use an Ethernet cable to connect the Ethernet port on your device to the Ethernet port on the DST adapter Connect to the DST Adapter Using WiFi To connect devices to the...

Page 11: ...r s password and click the Connect button The DST adapter s WiFi password is the same as the DST router s WiFi password For example Product 2 4 GHz WiFi Settings 5 GHz WiFi Settings DST router SSID NE...

Page 12: ...he DST adapter blinks 2 Within two minutes press the WPS button on your WiFi device such as a computer tablet or smartphone When the WiFi LED stops blinking your WiFi client is automatically connected...

Page 13: ...xt net in the address field of the browser A login window displays 3 Enter admin for the user name and password for the password The BASIC Home page displays 4 Select Setup Wireless Settings The Wirel...

Page 14: ...rd Network Key field displays enter a security password or your DST WiFi network e Click the Apply button Your changes are saved Use the new WiFi settings to connect your WiFi devices to the DST adapt...

Page 15: ...ST adapter for one second to return the DST adapter to its factory default settings DST LED is amber or red Something is interfering with the communication between the DST adapters or the DST router T...

Page 16: ...pport visit www geeksquad com to chat online or call 1 800 GeekSquad Setup and support are included for one year from your Nighthawk R7300 DST router purchase date Your Geek Squad support coupon code...