Get Started 
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AC1200 WiF Range Extender 
8.  When prompted, select your country or region from the Regional Settings menu and click 
the NEXT button.
9.  Click the ACCESS POINT button.
The extender checks for an Internet connection.
10. Click the HOME NETWORK or PUBLIC NETWORK button.
11. When prompted, set the network name (SSID), security option, and password, and click the 
NEXT button.
Your settings are applied and the extender is ready to be used as an access point.
12. Use a WiFi network manager on the computer or WiFi device to connect to the new access 
point network.
Repeat this step for all of your computers and WiFi devices.
13. Click the CONTINUE button.
A screen displays that says you successfully created an access point.
14. Click the NEXT button.
The registration screen displays.
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 your extender before you can use NETGEAR telephone support.
The Status screen displays.
Log In to the Extender After Installation
After installation, you can log in to the extender to view or change the extender’s settings.
 To log in to the extender:
1.  Use a WiFi network manager on a computer or WiFi device to find and connect to the 
new extended WiFi network.
After the connection with the computer or WiFi device is established, the Client Link LED
 
lights solid green.
2.  Launch a web browser
.
3.  Enter www
.mywifiext.net in the address field of the browser.