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AC1900 WiFi Mesh Extender Essentials Edition
Note: Do not connect your extender directly to your DSL or cable modem.
The extender does not function as a router. If your network includes a
DHCP server, you can connect the extender to a switch or hub that is
connected to the DHCP server.
6. Return to the NETGEAR installation assistant and follow the prompts to finish setting up
your extender as an access point.
Log In to Access Extender Settings
After installation, you can log in to the extender to view or change the extender’s settings.
To log in to the extender:
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 http://mywifiext.local in the
address field of the browser.
• If you enabled the One WiFi Name feature, enter one of the following URLs:
- Windows-based computer. 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)
To find your extender’s IP address, do the following:
a. Log in to your router.
b. Find the page in your router web interface that lists the devices connected to
your router.
c. Find your extender in the list and note your extender’s IP address.
d. Enter your extender’s IP address in the address field of your web browser.
A login page displays.
3. Enter your admin email address and password and click the LOG IN button.
The Status page displays.
Run Smart Setup
You can use Smart Setup to change the extender settings. This is an easy way to connect the
extender to a different router or to change the extender WiFi network name (SSID) or WiFi
password.
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