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Nighthawk X6S
AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Range Extender
Model EX8000
Use the Extender in Access Point Mode
You can set up your extender as a WiFi access point. Tri-band WiFi is available when your extender is in access point mode.
The following instructions assume that you did not previously set up your extender.
¾¾ To use the extender in access point mode:
1.Plug the extender into an electrical outlet. The Power LED lights green.
If the Power LED does not light, press the Power button.
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2.Connect a computer or mobile device to the extender using a WiFi or Ethernet connection:
•WiFi. On your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device, open the WiFi connection manager and locate and connect to the extender network called NETGEAR_EXT.
When your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device is connected to the extender, the Client LED 
lights solid white.
•Ethernet. Use an Ethernet cable to connect the Ethernet port on the extender to an Ethernet port on your computer.
Note: If you want to use an Ethernet connection, you must do this before you connect your extender to your modem router or router.
3.Launch a web browser and visit www.mywifiext.net. The NETGEAR installation assistant displays.
4.Use an Ethernet cable to connect your router to an Ethernet port on the extender.
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.
5.Return to the NETGEAR installation assistant and follow the prompts to finish setting up your extender as an access point.
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Connect to the Extender Network
After you complete the setup process, you can connect all your devices to the new extender network using a WiFi, wired, or WPS connection.
WiFi connection
Note: If you enabled the One WiFi Name feature, your extender uses the the same WiFi network name and password as your router.
¾¾ 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. If you enabled the One WiFi Name feature, use your router’s SSID and password.
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Wired Connection
You can connect a wired device to an Ethernet port on your extender using an Ethernet cable.
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.
¾¾ To connect to the extender using a WPS connection:
1.Press the WPS button on the extender. The WPS LED 
blinks white.
2.Within two minutes, press the WPS button on yor WPS-enabled device.
When the extender connects to your WPS-enabled device, the WPS LED lights solid white.
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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.
¾¾ 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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