The One WiFi Name feature enables your extender to use the same WiFi network settings as your router.
To enable or disable the One WiFi Name feature:
- Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your extender’s network.
- Log in to your extender:
- If you didn’t 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)
For more information, visit How do I log in to my Nighthawk Tri-Band WiFi Range Extender?.
A login page displays.
- Enter your admin email address and password and click the LOG IN button.
The Status page displays. - Select Settings > Wireless.
The Wireless page displays. - To enable the One WiFi name feature, select the Yes radio button.
If this is the first time you’re enabling the One WiFi Name feature, you must run the Smart Setup. Go to the Status page and click the SMART SETUP button to run the Smart Setup. - To disable the One WiFi Name feature, select the No radio button.
If you disable this feature, you can set a new SSID and password for the extender’s 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz networks in the Network Name (SSID) and WiFi Password fields on this page. Mesh functionality will be disabled. - Click the SAVE button.
Your settings are saved.
Last Updated:07/07/2025
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