Netgear EX7500 User Manual

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Nighthawk X4S
WiFi Range Extender

Model EX7500

Connect to the Extender Network

After you complete the setup process for your Nighthawk® extender, you
can connect all your devices to the new extender network using a WiFi or
WPS connection.

WiFi Connection

¾ To connect to the extender WiFi network:

1. On your WiFi‑enabled computer or mobile device, open the WiFi
connection manager that manages your WiFi connections.

The WiFi connection manager scans for WiFi networks in your area.

2. Find and select your extender’s WiFi network name (SSID) and enter
your extender’s WiFi password.

This is the SSID and password that you set up during the installation
process.

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WPS Connection

For help with the WPS button on your WPS‑enabled device, check
the instructions or online help that came with that device. Some older
equipment cannot use WPS.

¾ To connect to the extender using a WPS connection:

1. Press the WPS button on the extender.

The WPS LED

2. Within two minutes, press the WPS button on your WPS‑enabled
device.

When the extender connects to your WPS‑enabled device, the WPS
LED lights solid blue.

blinks blue.

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Log In to Access Extender Settings

After installation, you can log in to the extender to view or change the
extender’s settings.

¾ 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

www.mywifiext.net 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

‑ Mac computers and iOS 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.

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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 user name and password and click the LOG IN
button.

The Status page displays.

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