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NETGEAR EX8000 User Manual

NETGEAR EX8000
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Contents
Chapter 1 Overview
Unpack Your Extender............................................................................................6
LEDs......................................................................................................................7
Back Panel.............................................................................................................9
When to Use Your Extender.................................................................................10
How the Extender Works.....................................................................................10
Chapter 2 Get Started
Install the WiFi Extender......................................................................................13
Place the Extender and Apply Power..............................................................13
Connect to an Existing WiFi Network..............................................................13
Connect With WPS.....................................................................................13
Connect With the NETGEAR Installation Assistant....................................15
Use the Extender in Access Point Mode..............................................................16
Connect a Device to the Extender Network.........................................................17
Connect a Device to the Extender Network Using WiFi..................................17
Connect a Device to the Extender Network Using WPS.................................17
Connect an Ethernet-Enabled Device to the Extender....................................18
Log In to the Extender After Installation...............................................................18
Run Smart Setup Installation...............................................................................18
Chapter 3 Extender Network Settings
Enable or Disable One WiFi Name......................................................................21
Enable or Disable Smart Connect........................................................................21
View Connected Devices.....................................................................................22
View WiFi Settings...............................................................................................23
Change the WiFi Network Name..........................................................................24
Turn Off the SSID Broadcast to Create a Hidden Network..................................25
Disable or Enable the WiFi Radios.......................................................................25
Change the WiFi Speed.......................................................................................26
Use WPS to Add a Computer to the Extender’s WiFi Network............................27
Use WPS With the Push Button Method.........................................................27
Use WPS with the PIN Method.......................................................................28
Deny Access to a Computer or WiFi Device........................................................29
Set Up an Access Schedule................................................................................30
Change the Extender’s Device Name..................................................................31
Set Up the Extender to Use a Static IP Address..................................................32
Use the Extender With MAC Filtering or Access Control.....................................33
Chapter 4 Maintain and Monitor the Extender
Change the Extender admin User Name and Password......................................35
Turn Password Protection Off and On..................................................................35
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NETGEAR EX8000 Specifications

General IconGeneral
WiFi Technology802.11ac
Ethernet Ports4 x Gigabit Ethernet ports
Antenna6 internal antennas
WiFi BandTri-Band
ProcessorQuad-Core Processor
Key FeaturesFastLane3 Technology, Smart Roaming, MU-MIMO
SecurityWPA/WPA2
WiFi PerformanceAC3000

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