NETGEAR Nighthawk X6S EX8000 Installation and operation manual

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Nighthawk X6S
AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Range Extender
Model EX8000

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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.
¾To 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.
¾To 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.
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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.
¾To 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.
¾To 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 email address and password and click the LOG IN
button.
The Status page displays.

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Change the Extender WiFi Settings
If you enabled the One WiFi Name feature, you cannot change the WiFi
network settings from the extender web interface. You must log in to your
router to change your WiFi network settings.
If you did not enable the One WiFi Name feature, you can change your
extender’s WiFi settings from the extender web interface.
¾To change your extender’s WiFi settings:
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)

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A login page displays.
If you do not see the login page, see Log In to Access Extender
Settings on page 6 for more information.
3. Enter your admin email address and password and click the LOG IN
button.
The Status page displays.
4. Select Settings > Wireless.
The Wireless page displays.
5. To change the WiFi network name (SSID), enter a new name in the
Network Name (SSID) field.
6. To change the WiFi password, enter a new password in the
WiFi Password field.
7. Click the SAVE button.
Your settings are saved.

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Enable or Disable One WiFi Name
The One WiFi Name feature enables your extender to use the same WiFi
network settings as your router.
¾To enable or disable the One WiFi Name feature:
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)
A login page displays.
If you do not see the login page, see Log In to Access Extender
Settings on page 6 for more information.