Install your extender in extender mode
To install your extender in extender mode, you must set the
Access Point/Extender
switch to
Extender
.
Place the extender and apply power
To place the extender and apply power:
1. Set the
Access Point/Extender
switch to
Extender
.
2. For the initial setup, place your extender in the same room as your WiFi router.
3. Plug the extender into an electrical outlet.
4. Wait for the Power LED to light amber and then turn green.
This might take up to two minutes. If the Power LED does not light, press the
Power
On/Off
button on the extender.
Connect the extender to an existing WiFi network
To extend the range of your WiFi network, you must connect the extender to your
existing WiFi network.
Note:
If your router’s WiFi security is set to WPA enterprise or WPA2 enterprise, your
extender can’t connect to your router. You must change your router’s WiFi security
setting.
You can connect the extender in one of two ways:
•
Connect with WPS
. For more information, see Connect with WPS on page 11.
Note:
WPS does not support WEP network security or a hidden SSID network. If
your router WiFi network uses WEP security or its SSID is hidden, follow the
instructions in Connect with the NETGEAR installation assistant on page 13.
•
Connect with web browser setup
. For more information, see Connect with the
NETGEAR installation assistant on page 13.
Connect with WPS
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) lets you join a secure WiFi network without typing the
network name and password. For help with the
WPS
button on your WPS-enabled
User Manual
11
Get started
AC2200 Nighthawk X4 X4 WiFi Mesh Extender
