Specify ReadyDLNA Media Server Settings
By default, the extender acts as a ReadyDLNA media server, which lets you view movies
and photos on DLNA/UPnP AV-compliant media players, such as Xbox360, Playstation,
and NETGEAR media players.
To specify media server settings:
1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your
extender network.
2. Log in to your extender:
•
If you did not enable the One WiFi Name feature, enter www.mywifiext.net in
the address field of the browser.
•
If you enabled the One WiFi Name feature, enter one of the following URLs:
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Windows-based computers. http://mywifiext or http://mywifiext.local
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Mac computers, iOS devices, and Linux devices. http://mywifiext. local
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Android devices. http://
<extender’s IP address>
(for example,
http://192.168.1.3)
For more information about how to find your extender’s IP address, see Find
the Extender’s IP address on page 69.
A login page displays.
3. Enter your admin user name and password and click the LOG IN button.
The Status page displays.
4.
If your browser displays the Menu icon
, click it.
The extender menu displays.
5. Select Do More > USB Port.
The USB Port page displays.
6. Specify the settings:
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Enable Media Server. Select this check box to enable this device to act as a
media server.
•
Enable TiVo support. Select this check box if you want to play ReadyNAS media
on your TiVo device. For more information, see Set Up the Extender to Work With
TiVo on page 65.
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Use the Extender as a Media
Server
Nighthawk AX8 8-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender
