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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:

-

Windows-based computers. http://mywifiext or http://mywifiext.local

-

Mac computers, iOS devices, and Linux devices. http://mywifiext. local

-

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 49.

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 > Wireless.
The Wireless page displays.

6.

Scroll down and click the IP Address heading.

The page expands.

7.

In the Device Name field, type a name.

8.

Click the SAVE button.
Your settings are saved.

Set Up the Extender to Use a Static IP Address

The extender comes set up to use a dynamic IP address, which is the correct setting for most home networks.

To set up the extender to use a static IP address:

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:

-

Windows-based computers. http://mywifiext or http://mywifiext.local

-

Mac computers, iOS devices, and Linux devices. http://mywifiext. local

-

Android devices. http://<extender’s IP address> (for example, http://192.168.1.3)

Extender Network Settings

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Nighthawk X6 AC2200 Tri-Band WiFi Range Extender

Summary of Contents for EX7700

Page 1: ...Nighthawk X6 AC2200 Tri Band WiFi Range Extender User Manual Model EX7700 July 2018 202 11897 02 350 E Plumeria Drive San Jose CA 95134 USA...

Page 2: ...ty For the current EU Declaration of Conformity visit http kb netgear com app answers detail a_id 11621 Compliance For regulatory compliance information visit http www netgear com about regulatory See...

Page 3: ...etup Installation 18 Chapter 3 Extender Network Settings Enable or Disable One WiFi Name 20 Enable or Disable Smart Connect 21 View Connected Devices 22 View WiFi Settings 23 Change the WiFi Network N...

Page 4: ...Factory Settings 41 Update the Extender Firmware 42 Check for New Firmware and Update the Extender 42 Manually Upload Firmware to the Extender 43 Restart the Extender Remotely 44 Turn the LEDs On or O...

Page 5: ...speed delivering tri band WiFi This chapter covers the following topics Unpack Your Extender LEDs Back Panel When to Use Your Extender How the Extender Works For more information about the topics cove...

Page 6: ...ackage contains the following items Figure 1 Extender package contents 1 Nighthawk X6 AC2200 Tri Band WiFi Range Extender Model EX7700 2 Power adapter varies by region Overview 6 Nighthawk X6 AC2200 T...

Page 7: ...LEDs The following table describes the LEDs Figure 2 Front panel Overview 7 Nighthawk X6 AC2200 Tri Band WiFi Range Extender...

Page 8: ...lid white The extender is connected to a WiFi enabled computer or mobile device Off The extender is not connected to a WiFi enabled computer or mobile device Client Link LED Blinking white A WPS conne...

Page 9: ...the extender Solid green The extender is powered on Solid amber The extender is booting Blinking amber The extender is resetting to its factory default settings Blinking green The firmware is corrupt...

Page 10: ...ce is in a dead zone where connection from the existing network is poor or nonexistent Data traffic routed through the extender is inherently slower than traffic routed directly from the network How t...

Page 11: ...s chapter covers the following topics Install the WiFi Extender Use the Extender in Access Point Mode Connect a Device to the Extender Network Log In to the Extender After Installation Run Smart Setup...

Page 12: ...setting Note You can connect the extender in one of two ways Connect with WPS For more information see Connect With WPS on page 12 WPS does not support WEP network security or a hidden SSID network I...

Page 13: ...choose must be within the range of your existing WiFi router network 4 Use the Router Link LED to help you choose a spot where the extender to router connection is optimal 5 If the Router Link LED do...

Page 14: ...r and locate and connect to the extender network called NETGEAR_EXT When your WiFi enabled computer or mobile device is connected to the extender the Client LED lights solid white Ethernet Use an Ethe...

Page 15: ...that is connected to the DHCP server Note 4 Wait for the Power LED to light amber and then turn green If the Power LED does not light press the Power On Off button on the side of the extender 5 Connec...

Page 16: ...mple 5G If you set up your extender using WPS your extender uses the same WiFi network settings as your router for its 2 4 GHz and 5 GHz extended networks For example if your extender connects to the...

Page 17: ...1 Press the WPS button on the extender The WPS LED blinks white 2 Within two minutes press the WPS button on your WPS enabled device If your WPS enabled device successfully connects to extender the Wi...

Page 18: ...erent router or to change the extender WiFi network name SSID or WiFi password To run Smart Setup 1 Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your extender network 2 L...

Page 19: ...Name Turn Off the SSID Broadcast to Create a Hidden Network Disable or Enable the WiFi Radios Change the WiFi Speed Use WPS to Add a Computer to the Extender s WiFi Network Deny Access to a Computer...

Page 20: ...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 Windows b...

Page 21: ...Connect feature 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...

Page 22: ...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 Windows based computers http mywifiext or http my...

Page 23: ...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 Wireless The...

Page 24: ...twork To connect to a hidden network you must know its SSID and password and manually enter them To turn off the SSID broadcast to create a hidden network 1 Launch a web browser from a computer or mob...

Page 25: ...field of the browser If you enabled the One WiFi Name feature enter one of the following URLs Windows based computers http mywifiext or http mywifiext local Mac computers iOS devices and Linux device...

Page 26: ...d 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 Wireless The Wireless page displays 6 In...

Page 27: ...local Mac computers iOS devices and Linux devices http mywifiext local Android devices http extender s IP address for example http 192 168 1 3 For more information about how to find your extender s I...

Page 28: ...IP address see Find the Extender s IP Address on page 49 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 display...

Page 29: ...p mywifiext local Mac computers iOS devices and Linux devices http mywifiext local Android devices http extender s IP address for example http 192 168 1 3 For more information about how to find your e...

Page 30: ...r 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 Access Schedule The Access Schedu...

Page 31: ...s 6 Scroll down and click the IP Address heading The page expands 7 In the Device Name field type a name 8 Click the SAVE button Your settings are saved Set Up the Extender to Use a Static IP Address...

Page 32: ...router when a WiFi device connects through the extender to your router the MAC address of the WiFi device shown on the router is translated to another MAC address If your router s MAC filter WiFi acc...

Page 33: ...s page displays 5 Select Settings Connected Devices The Connected Devices page displays the MAC addresses and virtual MAC addresses for computers and WiFi devices that are connected to the extender ne...

Page 34: ...ssword Protection Off and On Recover a Forgotten User Name or Password Automatically Adjust for Daylight Saving Time Manually Set the Extender Clock Back Up and Manage the Extender Configuration Retur...

Page 35: ...how to find your extender s IP address see Find the Extender s IP Address on page 49 A login page displays 3 Enter your admin user name and password and click the LOG IN button The Status page displa...

Page 36: ...ick 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 Select the...

Page 37: ...ys 7 Log in to the extender Automatically Adjust for Daylight Saving Time To set up the extender to automatically adjust for daylight saving time 1 Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile devic...

Page 38: ...s based computers http mywifiext or http mywifiext local Mac computers iOS devices and Linux devices http mywifiext local Android devices http extender s IP address for example http 192 168 1 3 For mo...

Page 39: ...of the following URLs Windows based computers http mywifiext or http mywifiext local Mac computers iOS devices and Linux devices http mywifiext local Android devices http extender s IP address for exa...

Page 40: ...about how to find your extender s IP address see Find the Extender s IP Address on page 49 A login page displays 3 Enter your admin user name and password and click the LOG IN button The Status page...

Page 41: ...ld it for about seven seconds 2 Release the button CAUTION Do not try to go online turn off the extender shut down the computer or do anything else to the extender until it finishes restarting The ext...

Page 42: ...thing else to the extender until it finishes restarting 6 Click the RESET button A confirmation pop up window opens 7 Confirm your decision The extender returns to its factory settings and restarts Th...

Page 43: ...k the CHECK ONLINE button 7 If new firmware is available follow the onscreen prompts to update the firmware You might need to unzip the firmware file The firmware update process takes about two minute...

Page 44: ...CAUTION After you click the UPLOAD button do not try to go online turn off the extender shut down the computer or do anything else to the extender until it finishes restarting The firmware update star...

Page 45: ...ff the Power LED remains on To turn the LEDs on or off 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 enabl...

Page 46: ...e LED On Off page displays 6 To turn the LED on select the ON radio button To turn the LED off select the OFF radio button 7 Click the SAVE button Your settings are saved Maintain and Monitor the Exte...

Page 47: ...roubleshooting This chapter contains the following topics FAQs Find the Extender s IP Address Cannot Connect to the Extender Cannot Join a WiFi Network and Receive an Error Message Cannot Access mywif...

Page 48: ...r mode if I connect it to the router or access point with an Ethernet cable No The extender is designed to connect wirelessly to the router or access point if it is in extender mode If the extender is...

Page 49: ...find your extender s IP address 1 Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the router network 2 Enter http www routerlogin net A login window opens 3 Enter the router...

Page 50: ...to move the extender closer to the WiFi router If you use Smart Setup and the extender does not connect to the WiFi router does not connect to the Internet or cannot get an IP address from the WiFi r...

Page 51: ...to find your extender s IP address see Find the Extender s IP Address on page 49 Clear your web browser s cache and browsing history and try again For more information see the help content for your w...

Page 52: ...6 Supplemental Information This appendix covers the following topics Factory Default Settings Technical and Environmental Specifications 52...

Page 53: ...1 Transmission speed Varies by region Country region 802 11a b g n ac Operating mode Max 400 Mbps Data rate in the 2 4 GHz band Disabled by default When enabled the max data rate is 866 7Mbps Data ra...

Page 54: ...S relay Network protocol and standards compatibility Dimensions 7 85 x 6 07 x 2 14 in 19 94 x 15 42 x 5 44 cm Weight 1 7 lb 0 53 kg Physical specifications Operating temperature 32 to 104 F 0 to 40 C...

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