To enable or disable the Smart 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.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 > Wireless.
The WiFi Settings page displays.
6.
To enable the Smart Connect feature, select the Yes radio button.
For you to use this feature, the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz networks must use the same
SSID and password.
Note
7.
To disable the Smart Connect feature, select the No radio button.
If you disable this feature, you can set a new SSID and password for the extender’s 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz
networks in the Network Name (SSID) and WiFi Password fields on this page.
8.
Click the SAVE button.
Your settings are saved.
View Connected Devices
You can view a list of devices that are connected to the extender network.
Extender Network Settings
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Nighthawk X4S AC2200 Tri-Band WiFi Range Extender
