To enable or disable the Smart Connect 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 Smart Connect feature, select the Yes radio button.
Note: To use this feature, the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz networks must use the same SSID and password. - To disable the Smart Connect 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. - Click the SAVE button.
Your settings are saved.
Last Updated:07/07/2025
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Article ID: 000044734