Netgear DST6501 Installation Manual
Add-on DST Adapter
Requires Nighthawk R7300 DST Router
Model DST6501
Package Contents
DST Adapter Ethernet cable
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Getting Started
You can add up to 16 DST adapter to extend your WiFi network to 16
more locations. The setup is simple and the connection is consistent and
fast. To set up your add-on DST adapter, follow the instructions in this
booklet.
Geek Squad Support
Setup and support are included for one year from your Nighthawk R7300
DST router purchase date. If needed, agents are available 24/7/365 to
help you do the following:
• Set up your network.
• Connect your wireless devices such as computers, tablets, gaming
consoles, and mobile phones.
• Customize your DST adapter settings.
• Make sure that your network is secure.
Visit www.geeksquad.com, click the CHAT WITH AN AGENT link, and sign
in to chat, or call 1-800-GeekSquad. Be sure to reference your coupon
code, which is GS1337EXB, when you are on the phone or chatting with
an agent.
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Meet Your DST Adapter
Before you install your DST adapter, familiarize yourself with its LEDs,
buttons, and port.
WiFi LED
DST LED
Power LED
Ethernet LED
Power On/O switch
WPS and DST Router
Sync button
Factory Reset button
Ethernet port
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LED Descriptions
LEDs Descriptions
WiFi LED
DST LED
• Solid blue. The DST adapter is securely paired with a WiFi
device.
• Blinking blue. The DST adapter is pairing with a WiFi
device.
• O. WiFi is disabled.
This LED indicates when the DST adapter is connected to
the electrical outlet with the strongest link performance,
indicated by the color displayed by the LED:
• Red. Link rate < 50 Mbps (good).
• Amber. Link rate > 50 and < 80 Mbps (better).
• Green. Link rate > 80 Mbps (best).
• O. The DST adapter did not find any other compatible
DST routers using the same encryption key.
Power LED
Ethernet LED • Solid green . A powered-on device is connected to the
• Solid green. The DST adapter is powered on.
• Blinking green. The DST adapter is pairing with another
DST device.
• O. The DST adapter is powered o.
Ethernet port.
• O. No device is connected to this Ethernet port.
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