Set up the extender to use a static IP address................................36
Configure a router with advanced MAC settings to work with your
extender...............................................................................................37
Chapter 4 Maintain and monitor the extender
Change the extender login user name and password..................40
Turn password protection off and on..............................................41
Recover a forgotten user name or password..................................42
Automatically adjust for daylight saving time.................................43
Manually set the extender clock.......................................................43
Back up and manage the extender configuration..........................44
Back up the configuration settings...................................................45
Restore the configuration settings...................................................47
Return the extender to its factory default settings.........................48
Update the extender firmware..........................................................49
Check for new firmware and update the extender....................49
Manually upload firmware to the extender................................50
Restart the extender from the extender web interface..................52
Turn the LEDs On or Off....................................................................53
Adjust the WiFi coverage..................................................................54
Chapter 5 Share USB Storage Devices Attached to the Extender
USB Device Requirements.................................................................56
Connect a USB Storage Device to the Extender............................56
Access a Storage Device Connected to the Extender From a
Windows Computer...........................................................................57
Map a USB Device to a Windows Network Drive...........................57
Access a Storage Device That Is Connected to the Extender From
a Mac....................................................................................................58
Turn the USB Port Off and On...........................................................59
Add a Network Folder on a USB Storage Device...........................60
Password protect a folder on a USB storage device......................61
Change the Network or Device Name.............................................62
Chapter 6 Use the Extender as a Media Server
Specify ReadyDLNA Media Server Settings....................................64
Set Up the Extender to Work With TiVo..........................................65
Chapter 7 FAQs and troubleshooting
FAQs.....................................................................................................68
Find the Extender’s IP address..........................................................69
Cannot Connect to the Extender......................................................70
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Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender
