Change the Extender admin User Name and Password
You can change the admin user name and password that you use to log in to the extender.
To add an extender user:
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
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Mac computers and iOS 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
on page 46.
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 Settings > Password.
The Password Settings page displays.
6.
To change the admin user name, enter a new email address in the New User Name field.
7.
To change the admin password, enter a new password in the New Password field and the Verify
Password field.
8.
Select questions and enter the answers.
9.
Click the SAVE button.
Your settings are saved.
Turn Password Protection Off and On
We recommend that you leave password protection on to help keep your network secure. You can turn
password protection off and on.
Maintain and Monitor the Extender
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Nighthawk X4S AC2200 Tri-Band WiFi Range Extender
