If you enabled the One WiFi Name feature, you cannot change your WiFi network settings from the extender web interface. You must log in to your router to change your WiFi network settings. For more information about how to log in to your router, see How do I log in to my NETGEAR home router?.
If you didn’t enable the One WiFi Name feature, you can change your extender’s WiFi settings from the extender web interface.
To change your extender’s WiFi settings:
- 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 change the WiFi network name (SSID), enter a new name in the Network Name (SSID) field.
- To change the WiFi password, enter a new password in the WiFi Password field.
- Click the SAVE button.
Your settings are saved.
Last Updated:07/07/2025
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