•
If you did not enable the One WiFi Name feature, enter www.mywifiext.net in the address field of
the browser.
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If you enabled the One WiFi Name feature, enter one of the following URLs:
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Windows-based computers. http://mywifiext or http://mywifiext.local
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Mac computers, iOS devices, and Linux 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 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)
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