The extender menu displays.
5.
Select Settings > Wireless.
The WiFi Settings page displays.
Change the WiFi Network Name
To change the WiFi network name:
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 your extender and router use different WiFi network names (SSIDs), enter www.mywifiext.net.
•
If your extender and router use the same WiFi network name (SSID), enter 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 40.
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 WiFi Settings page displays.
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 Hidden Network
By default, the extender broadcasts its WiFi signal so that its wireless network names (SSIDs) are easy for
you to find and connect to from your computer, tablet, or smartphone. You can turn off the SSID broadcast
to create a hidden WiFi network. 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 mobile device that is connected to your extender network.
2.
Log in to your extender:
Extender Network Settings
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