Table Of Contents - NETGEAR Nighthawk X6 User Manual

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......................................................................................12
Place the Extender and Apply Power..............................................................12
Connect to an Existing WiFi Network..............................................................12
Connect With WPS.....................................................................................12
Connect With the NETGEAR Installation Assistant....................................14
Use the Extender in Access Point Mode..............................................................15
Connect a Device to the Extender Network.........................................................16
Connect a Device to the Extender Network Using WiFi..................................16
Connect a Device to the Extender Network Using WPS.................................17
Connect an Ethernet-Enabled Device to the Extender....................................17
Log In to the Extender After Installation...............................................................17
Run Smart Setup Installation...............................................................................18
Chapter 3 Extender Network Settings
Enable or Disable One WiFi Name......................................................................20
Enable or Disable Smart Connect........................................................................21
View Connected Devices.....................................................................................22
View WiFi Settings...............................................................................................23
Change the WiFi Network Name..........................................................................23
Turn Off the SSID Broadcast to Create a Hidden Network..................................24
Disable or Enable the WiFi Radios.......................................................................25
Change the WiFi Speed.......................................................................................26
Use WPS to Add a Computer to the Extender's WiFi Network............................26
Use WPS With the Push Button Method.........................................................27
Use WPS With the PIN Method.......................................................................28
Deny Access to a Computer or WiFi Device........................................................28
Set Up an Access Schedule................................................................................29
Change the Extender's Device Name..................................................................30
Set Up the Extender to Use a Static IP Address..................................................31
Configure a Router With Advanced MAC Settings to Work with Your Extender....32
Chapter 4 Maintain and Monitor the Extender
Change the Extender Login User Name and Password.......................................35
Turn Password Protection Off and On..................................................................35
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