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5. 

Select 

Settings > Firmware Update

.

6. 

Click the 

CHECK ONLINE 

button.

7. 

If new firmware is available, follow the onscreen prompts to download it onto your computer.

Note:

You might need to unzip the firmware file.

8. 

Click the 

BROWSE

 button.

9. 

Locate and select the new firmware file.

The firmware file name ends with a 

.chk

 extension.

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! 

10. 

Click the 

UPLOAD

 button.

The firmware update starts and the extender restarts. The firmware update process takes 
a couple of minutes.

Restart the Extender Remotely

You can log in to the extender and restart it. When the extender restarts, all computers and 
WiFi devices that are connected to its WiFi network are automatically disconnected.

To restart the extender remotely:

1. 

On a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the extender network, launch a web 
browser. 

2. 

In the address field of your browser, enter 

www.mywifiext.net

3. 

When prompted, enter your email address and password.

4. 

Click the 

Menu

 icon 

.

The extender menu displays.

5. 

Select 

Settings > Other Settings

.

Содержание AC750 WiF

Страница 1: ...350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose CA 95134 USA May 2015 202 11487 01 AC750 WiF Range Extender Model EX3700 User Manual...

Страница 2: ...the NETGEAR website For product updates and web support visit http support netgear com Phone US Canada only 1 888 NETGEAR Phone Other Countries Check the list of phone numbers at http support netgear...

Страница 3: ...treaming with FastLane Technology 20 View WiFi Settings 21 Change the WiFi Network Name 22 Turn Off the SSID Broadcast to Create a Hidden Network 22 Disable or Enable the WiFi Radios 23 Change the WiF...

Страница 4: ...he Configuration Settings 36 Return the Extender to Its Factory Default Settings 37 Update the Firmware 39 Restart the Extender Remotely 40 Chapter 5 FAQs and Troubleshooting FAQs 43 Cannot Connect to...

Страница 5: ...ter covers the following topics Meet Your Extender When to Use Your Extender How the Extender Works Note For more information about the topics covered in this manual visit the support website at suppo...

Страница 6: ...self with its LEDs buttons and port Front Panel Power LED WPS LED Router Link LED Device Link LED Figure 1 Front panel LEDs Side Panels Factory Reset Button WPS button Power On Off Power connector var...

Страница 7: ...hen to Use Your Extender NETGEAR recommends that you connect through the extender network only when the WiFi device is in a dead zone where connection from the existing network is poor or nonexistent...

Страница 8: ...so that both ends of the bridge are in place Existing WiFi Sometimes your router does not provide the WiFi coverage that you need WiFi Range Extender Boosts the range of your existing WiFi and creates...

Страница 9: ...9 2 2 Get Started This chapter covers the following topics Install the WiFi Extender Use the Extender in Access Point Mode Log In to the Extender After Installation Run Smart Setup Installation...

Страница 10: ...f the Power LED does not light press the Power On Off button on the side of the extender Connect to an Existing WiFi Network To extend the range of your WiFi network you must connect the extender to y...

Страница 11: ...nded WiFi network Use the same WiFi password that you use for your WiFi router 6 Unplug the extender and move it to a new location closer to the area with a poor WiFi signal The location that you choo...

Страница 12: ...ton The extender scans for WiFi networks in your area and displays a list 8 Select a WiFi network to extend and click the NEXT button If you do not want to extend both WiFi bands clear the 2 4 GHz WiF...

Страница 13: ...t you choose must be within the range of your existing WiFi router network 16 Plug the extender into an electrical outlet Wait for the Power LED to light amber and then turn green If the Power LED doe...

Страница 14: ...ce to the extender using an Ethernet cable The device can then access your existing network through the extender s WiFi connection Figure 4 Rear panel Ethernet LAN ports Use the Extender in Access Poi...

Страница 15: ...WiFi network manager on a computer or WiFi device to find and connect to the NETGEAR_EXT SSID WiFi network When you join the network the extender Device Link LED lights to show that you are connected...

Страница 16: ...lays 15 Complete the registration fields and click the FINISH button to complete the setup If you do not want to register your extender click the Skip Registration link Note that you must register you...

Страница 17: ...s 6 Click the WIFI RANGE EXTENDER button The extender scans for WiFi signals and finds the WiFi networks in your area and displays a list 7 Select your WiFi network and click the NEXT button 8 When pr...

Страница 18: ...Network 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 C...

Страница 19: ...tender network To view connected devices 1 On a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the extender network launch a web browser 2 In the address field of your browser enter www mywifiext net 3...

Страница 20: ...iFi devices and use the 5 GHz band to connect the extender to the WiFi router Use this mode if your WiFi router supports the 5 GHz band but the devices that you want to use for gaming and streaming su...

Страница 21: ...5 GHz only and Extender to Device in 2 4 GHz only 8 Click the Save button Your changes are saved View WiFi Settings To view the WiFi settings 1 On a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the e...

Страница 22: ...icon The extender menu displays 5 Select Settings WiFi 6 In each Network Name SSID field type a network name 7 Click the SAVE button Your settings are saved Turn Off the SSID Broadcast to Create a Hid...

Страница 23: ...Select Settings WiFi 6 Clear the Broadcast the Network name SSID check box 7 Click the SAVE button Your settings are saved Disable or Enable the WiFi Radios By default the extender s WiFi radios broa...

Страница 24: ...lear the Enable 5 GHz WiFi check box 8 Click the SAVE button Your settings are saved Change the WiFi Speed To change the WiFi speed 1 On a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the extender net...

Страница 25: ...device that you are trying to connect must include a physical push button or a software button If you use the PIN method you must know the PIN of the WiFi device that you are trying to connect WPS sup...

Страница 26: ...tings Do More Connect Devices WPS 6 Leave the Push Button recommended radio button selected 7 Click the WIFI PROTECTED SETUP WPS button For two minutes the extender attempts to add the computer or WiF...

Страница 27: ...ice By default access control is disabled so that it is easy for you to connect to the extender s WiFi networks You can deny network access to specific computers and WiFi devices based on their MAC ad...

Страница 28: ...heck box for the device 8 Click the SAVE button Your settings are saved and that device cannot connect to the extender s WiFi network Set Up an Access Schedule You can control access to all users duri...

Страница 29: ...add the time that you specified to the Scheduled Times table 9 Click the SAVE button Your settings are saved Change the Extender s Device Name The default name is EX3700 To change the extender s devi...

Страница 30: ...he correct setting for most home networks To set up the extender to use a static IP address 1 On a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the extender network launch a web browser 2 In the addre...

Страница 31: ...To add a translated MAC address to your router 1 Log in to your router and disable the MAC filter wireless access control or ACL For more information about how to disable your router s MAC filter wir...

Страница 32: ...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 Back...

Страница 33: ...xtender network launch a web browser 2 In the address field of your browser enter www mywifiext net 3 When prompted enter your email address and password 4 Click the Menu icon The extender menu displa...

Страница 34: ...aved Recover a Forgotten User Name or Password If you changed the password to access the extender and set up password recovery you can recover your password if you lose it To recover your password to...

Страница 35: ...matically adjust for daylight savings time check box 7 Click the SAVE button Your settings are saved Manually Set the Extender Clock To manually set the extender clock 1 On a computer or WiFi device t...

Страница 36: ...nder network launch a web browser 2 In the address field of your browser enter www mywifiext net 3 When prompted enter your email address and password 4 Click the Menu icon The extender menu displays...

Страница 37: ...finishes restarting 8 Click the RESTORE button A confirmation pop up screen displays 9 Confirm your decision The extender configuration is restored and the extender restarts This process takes about...

Страница 38: ...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 extender resets and restarts This process takes about one min...

Страница 39: ...The extender returns to its factory settings and restarts This process takes about one minute Update the Firmware Unless you changed the settings in the Firmware Update screen previously the extender...

Страница 40: ...lse to the extender until it finishes restarting 10 Click the UPLOAD button The firmware update starts and the extender restarts The firmware update process takes a couple of minutes Restart the Exten...

Страница 41: ...in and Monitor the Extender 41 AC750 WiF Range Extender The Other Settings screen displays 6 Click the RESTART button and click the Yes button to confirm The extender restarts which takes about two mi...

Страница 42: ...42 5 5 FAQs and Troubleshooting This chapter covers the following topics FAQs Cannot Connect to the Extender Cannot Join a WiFi Network and Receive an Error Message...

Страница 43: ...Mode on page 14 I forgot my login email address and password What can I do On the login screen click the Username Password Help link to answer the security questions that you set up during the initial...

Страница 44: ...annot detect your WiFi network check to see if your WiFi network is still working Make sure that the WiFi router is turned on If possible move the extender closer to the WiFi router If the extender De...

Страница 45: ...45 A A Factory Settings and Technical Specifications This appendix covers the following topics Factory Default Settings Technical and Environmental Specifications...

Страница 46: ...Table 2 Factory default settings Feature Default Settings Smart Setup Enabled WiFi communication Enabled WiFi network name SSID NETGEAR_EXT Security Disabled Transmission speed Auto1 1 Maximum WiFi si...

Страница 47: ...atibility Data and routing protocols TCP IP DHCP server and client DNS relay NAT many to one VPN pass through IPSec PPTP Physical specifications Dimensions 55 17 x 67 17 x 39 mm 2 17 x 2 64 x 1 54 in...

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