Add-On DST Adapter Model DST6501 User Manual
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1. gt To connect additional DST adapters to the DST router 1 In the room where you want to improve WiFi coverage or add Ethernet plug your DST adapter into an electrical outlet and wait for the Power LED to light solid green WARNING Do not plug the DST adapter into extension cords power strips or surge protectors 2 If the Power LED does not light slide the Power On Off switch to the On position Wait for the DST adapter to connect to the DST router 4 Update the encryption key to secure the connection between the DST adapter and the DST router a Press the WPS and DST Adapter Sync button on the DST router b Within two minutes press the WPS and DST Router Sync button on the DST adapter for two seconds g Hardware Setup 9 Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST The Power LED on the DST adapter blinks and the DST LED on the DST router blinks Once the connection is made the following LEDs light e The DST LED on the DST adapter lights solid green or amber e The DST LED on the DST router lights solid blue This process takes between 5 and 80 seconds If the DST LED on the DST adapter is red the link performance is weak You might want to move the DST adapter to another electrical outlet with a faster connection 5 Log in to the DST router to update the DST adapter s firmware and WiFi settings a b Connect a computer or WiFi device to the DST router s network2. The user name to access the DST adapter is admin and its default password is password We strongly recommend that you set a more secure password gt To change the password for the DST adapter 1 2 3 With an Ethernet cable temporarily connect your computer to the Ethernet port on the DST adapter Launch a web browser from the computer Enter http www mywifiext net A login window displays Enter the DST adapter user name and password The user name is admin The default password is password The user name and password are case sensitive The Status page displays Select Maintenance gt Set Password Set Password Old Password Set Password Repeat New Password Enable Password Recovery 10 Idle Timeout in minutes Type the old password Type the new password twice Click the Apply button Your changes are saved Note If you forget your new admin password use the Factory Reset button to factory reset the DST adapter The password resets to the default password which is password The user name remains as admin The user name and password are case sensitive For more information about how to factory reset your DST adapter see Use the Factory Reset Button to Restore Factory Settings on page 26 Manage the DST Adapter Network and Settings 35 Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST Turn the LEDs on the DST Adapter On or Off You can turn the WiFi LED DST LED and
3. 1 2 3 With an Ethernet cable temporarily connect your computer to the Ethernet port on the DST adapter Launch a web browser from the computer Enter http www mywifiext net A login window displays Enter the DST adapter user name and password The user name is admin The default password is password The user name and password are case sensitive The Status page displays Connect to the DST Adapter Network and Access the DST Adapter 14 Manage DST Adapter s Encryption 3 Key This chapter contains the following sections e Create a New Encryption Key for the DST Adapter e Use the DST Adapter s Default Encryption Key Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST Create a New Encryption Key for the DST Adapter After you connect your add on DST adapter to the DST network the DST adapter s uses the same encryption key as the DST network If you did not change the DST network s encryption key the DST network uses the default encryption key which is HomePlugAV If you change the DST adapter s encryption key the DST router and DST adapters on your DST network you must use the same encryption key If the DST adapter uses a different encryption key than the DST router it will no longer be connected to your network gt To create a new encryption key for the DST adapter 1 With an Ethernet cable temporarily connect your computer to the Ethernet port on the DST adapter 2 Launch a we
4. 27 View the DST Adapter s Statistics 0 cece eee nes 28 Back Up the DST Adapter Configuration 0 ccc cece eens 29 Restore Saved Configuration Settings for the DST Adapter 30 Update the DST Adapter s WiFi Settings From the DST Router 31 View the DST Adapter s WiFi Settings From the DST Router 32 Change the DST Adapter s Device Name 0 cece cece eee eens 33 Change the DST Adapter s Device Name From the DST Adapter 33 Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST Change the DST Adapter s Device Name From the DST Router 34 Change the DST Adapter s admin Password 00 c cece ence eee 35 Turn the LEDs on the DST Adapter On or Off 0 0 0 ce cece ee eee 36 Use WPS to Add a Device to the DST Adapter s WiFi Network 36 Use WPS With the Push Button Method 0 eee e eee eens 37 Use WPS With the PIN Method 266s ceseccceaececacecseese pes enueeden 38 View or Change the DST Adapter s WPS Settings 0 00 e eee 39 View or Change DST Adapter Advanced WiFi Settings 4 40 Set Up a WiFi Access List for the DST Adapter 0 0 cece eee 41 View Wired and WiFi Network Devices Connected to the DST Adapter 43 Set Up the DST Adapter to Use a Static IP Address 0 0000 43 Chapter 6 DST Adapter Troubleshooting LEDs Are O
5. LAN 1000MbpsiFull 413s 0 1935 5160 00 02 38 _WLAN 2 4G 200mb s 0 0 0 0 0o 00059 WLAN 5G 433mbpes 0 0 0 0 o0 000359 Poll Interval 5 Set Interval TD 6 To change the polling frequency enter a time in seconds in the Poll Interval field and click the Set Interval button To stop the polling entirely click the Stop button Back Up the DST Adapter Configuration When the DST adapter works correctly after initial setup we recommend that you back up the DST adapter configuration settings After you back up the settings if you change the DST adapter settings but are not content with the new settings you can restore the backed up DST adapter configuration settings gt To back up the DST adapter configuration settings 1 With an Ethernet cable temporarily connect your computer to the Ethernet port on the DST adapter Manage the DST Adapter Network and Settings 29 Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST Launch a web browser from the computer Enter http www mywifiext net A login window displays Enter the DST adapter user name and password The user name is admin The default password is password The user name and password are case sensitive The Status page displays Select Maintenance gt Backup Settings Backup Settings Save a Copy of Current Settings Restore Saved Setting from a File Choose File No file chosen Revert to Fa
6. P 157 161 Wireless mode Up to 433 Mbps Wireless AP ON Broadcast Name ON Wi Fi Protected Setup Configured View the DST Adapter s Statistics gt To view the DST adapter s statistics 1 2 With an Ethernet cable temporarily connect your computer to the Ethernet port on the DST adapter Launch a web browser from the computer Enter http www mywifiext net A login window displays Enter the DST adapter user name and password Manage the DST Adapter Network and Settings 28 Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST The user name is admin The default password is password The user name and password are case sensitive Status Hardware Version DST6501 Firmware Version V1 0 0 28 GUI Language Version V1 0 4 Extender IP Info MAC Address CO FF D4 DE F4 A0 IP Address 192 168 1 2 DHCP Client ON IP Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Gateway IP Address 192 168 1 1 Domain Name Server 192 168 1 1 Wireless Settings 2 4GHz Name SSID NETGEAR82_EXT Region North America Channel Auto 1 Wireless mode Up to 200 Mbps Wireless AP ON Broadcast Name ON Wi Fi Protected Setup Configured Wireless Settings 5GHz Name SSID NETGEAR82 5G_ EXT Region North America Channel 149 153 P 157 161 Wireless mode Up to 433 Mbps Wireless AP Broadcast Name Wi Fi Protected Setup 5 Click the Show Statistics button System Up Time 00 04 24 rot seus oem oem colicin TBs o UpTine
7. default this check box is selected so that the SSID and passphrase stay the same when you use WPS to connect to the 2 4 GHz band We recommend that you leave this check box selected e Keep Existing Wireless Settings 5 GHz a n ac By default this check box is selected so that the SSID and passphrase stay the same when you use WPS to connect to the 5 GHz band We recommend that you leave this check box selected 7 Click the Apply button Your settings are saved View or Change DST Adapter Advanced WiFi Settings Use care when changing the WiFi settings Incorrect settings might disable the DST adapter s WiFi networks unexpectedly gt To view or change the advanced WiFi settings 1 With an Ethernet cable temporarily connect your computer to the Ethernet port on the DST adapter 2 Launch a web browser from the computer 3 Enter http www mywifiext net A login window displays 4 Enter the DST adapter user name and password The user name is admin The default password is password The user name and password are case sensitive The Status page displays 5 Select Advanced gt Wireless Settings Advanced Wireless Settings Apply Enable Wireless Access Point 2 4GHz 7 Enable SSID Broadcast 2 4GHz Enable 20 40 MHz Coexistence 2 4GHz Enable Wireless Access Point SGHz Enable SSID Broadcast SGHz WPS Settings Device s PIN 13814083 Enable Device s PIN To prevent PIN comprom
8. eastern Japan and 100V 60 Hz in western Japan 230V 50 Hz in most of Europe the Middle East and the Far East Do not plug the DST adapter into extension cords power strips or surge protectors To help protect your system from sudden transient increases and decreases in electrical power use a surge suppressor line conditioner or uninterruptible power supply UPS DST Adapter Supplemental Information 51
9. name and password are case sensitive The BASIC Home page displays 4 Select Remote DST Management Device Name Update DST Adapter Firmware Update DST Adapter WiFi Setting IP Address Model Name MAC Address DST6501_Test Not available Already Updated 192 168 1 2 DST6501 CO FF D4 DE F4 A1 0am TT 5 In the Update DST Adapter Firmware column click the Update All button You can only click on the Update All button only if new firmware is available The firmware is updated A WARNING To avoid the risk of corrupting the firmware do not interrupt the upgrade For example do not close the browser click a link or load a new page Do not turn off the DST adapter and the DST router Update the DST Adapter s Firmware From the DST Adapter Unless you changed the settings on the Firmware Update page previously the DST adapter is set up to check for new firmware automatically when you log in You can also check for new firmware Manage the DST Adapter Network and Settings 24 Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST gt To log in to the DST adapter and check to see if new firmware is available and update the DST adapter s firmware 1 2 3 With an Ethernet cable temporarily connect your computer to the Ethernet port on the DST adapter Launch a web browser from the computer Enter http www mywifiext net A login window displays Enter the DST adapter user name and password T
10. password The user name and password are case sensitive The Status page displays 5 Select Advanced gt Wireless Settings Advanced Wireless Settings apply Enable Wireless Access Point 2 4GHz 7 Enable SSID Broadcast 2 4GHz 7 Enable 20 40 MHz Coexistence 2 4GHz Enable Wireless Access Point SGHz Enable SSID Broadcast SGHz WPS Settings Device s PIN 13814083 Enable Device s PIN To prevent PIN compromise auto disable the PIN after 3 failed PIN connections until device reboots In auto disabled mode device s WPS LED will keep blinking slowly f Keep Existing Wireless Settings 2 4GHz b g n Keep Existing Wireless Settings SGHz a n ac Wireless Card Access List Setup Access List In the WPS Settings section displays the DST adapter s PIN You cannot change this number 6 In the WPS Settings section change the settings as needed e Enable Device s PIN By default this check box is selected so that it is possible to use the WPS PIN method to connect to the DST adapter s network Manage the DST Adapter Network and Settings 39 Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST e To prevent PIN compromise By default this check box is selected This feature lets you specify the maximum number of times someone can try to enter the DST adapter s PIN to connect with WPS before the DST adapter disables its PIN e Keep Existing Wireless Settings 2 4 GHz b g n By
11. 4 5G e Password Coconut234 e Password Coconut234 DST adapter 1 e SSID NETGEAR4 EXT e SSID NETGEAR4 5G EXT e Password Coconut234 e Password Coconut234 DST adapter 2 e SSID NETGEAR41_ EXT e SSID NETGEAR4 5G1_EXT e Password Coconut234 e Password Coconut234 DST adapter 3 e SSID NETGEAR42 EXT e SSID NETGEAR4 5G2_ EXT e Password Coconut234 e Password Coconut234 Connect to the DST Adapter Network and Access the DST Adapter 12 Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST gt To manually find and select the DST adapter WiFi network 1 Make sure that the DST adapter is receiving power its Power LED is lit 2 On the WiFi device that you want to connect to your DST adapter open the software application that manages your WiFi connections This software scans for all WiFi networks in your area Look for the DST adapter s WiFi network name SSID and select it The DST adapter s WiFi network name is based on the DST router s SSID with EXT added at the end of the name If more than one DST adapter is connected to the DST router for every additional DST adapter after the first a number is added before EXT Enter the DST adapter s WiFi password The DST adapter s WiFi password is the same as the DST router s WiFi password Your WiFi device connects to the WiFi network Connect to the DST Adapter Network With a WPS Connection Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS is a standard for easily adding co
12. Add on DST Adapter Requires Nighthawk R7300 DST Router Model DST6501 User Manual NETGEAR 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose CA 95134 Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST Support Thank you for purchasing this NETGEAR product You can visit www netgear com support to register your product get help access the latest downloads and user manuals and join our community We recommend that you use only official NETGEAR support resources For additional support visit www geeksquad com to chat online or call 1 800 GeekSquad Setup and support are included for one year from your Nighthawk R7300 DST router purchase date Your Geek Squad support coupon code is GS1337EXB Compliance For regulatory compliance information visit http www netgear com about regulatory See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply Trademarks NETGEAR Inc NETGEAR and the NETGEAR Logo are trademarks of NETGEAR Inc GEEK SQUAD the GEEK SQUAD logo Dead Spot Terminator and the DST logo are trademarks of Best Buy and its affiliated companies Any non NETGEAR trademarks are used for reference purposes only Contents Chapter 1 Hardware Setup Unpack Your DST Adapter 2o lt osanccweseed oe oe vee eeeubnrdess s45oceryes 6 DST Adapter Hardware Features 1 0 0 ccc cc cee tee eens 7 E s ee Wei aae a Asso heh EA E EETA edness serens aes es T E 8 DST Adapter Side Panel Hardwa
13. B C4 TIPHAM T440P Wireless Devices Wireless intruders also show up here IP Addre MAC Address Device Name For each wired and WiFi device the IP address MAC address and device name display 6 Optional Click the Refresh button The information on the page is updated Set Up the DST Adapter to Use a Static IP Address The DST adapter comes set up to use a dynamic IP address which is the correct setting for most home networks Manage the DST Adapter Network and Settings 43 Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST gt To set up the DST adapter s IP address 1 2 3 O p With an Ethernet cable temporarily connect your computer to the Ethernet port on the DST adapter Launch a web browser from the computer Enter http www mywifiext net A login window displays Enter the DST adapter user name and password The user name is admin The default password is password The user name and password are case sensitive The Status page displays Select Setup gt IP Address Setup Device s IP Address Device Name DST6501 Get an IP address dynamically from the router Use Static IP Address IP Address IP Subnet Mask Gateway IP Address Primary DNS Secondary DNS By default the Get an IP address dynamically from the router radio button is selected Select the Use Static IP Address radio button Complete the fields to specify the IP network IP addresses Clic
14. Ethernet LED on or off The default value is ON Note that the Power LED remains on if you turn the LEDs off gt To turn the LEDs on the DST adapter on or off 1 With an Ethernet cable temporarily connect your computer to the Ethernet port on the DST adapter 2 Launch a web browser from the computer 3 Enter http www mywifiext net A login window displays 4 Enter the DST adapter user name and password The user name is admin The default password is password The user name and password are case sensitive The Status page displays 5 Select Advanced gt DST Settings DST Settings Apply DST Adapter Name DST6501 DST Adapter Encryption Key Settings No change to the encryption key Use default encryption key Create new encryption key Configure remote DST settings Model Name MAC Address Key Type Encryption Key LED Status R7300 R7300DST cO ff d4 de 52 1e Pubie a same LED Status 6 From the LED Status menu select an option e ON Turns on the WiFi LED DST LED and Ethernet LED e OFF Turns off the WiFi LED DST LED and Ethernet LED 7 Click the Apply button Your settings are saved Use WPS to Add a Device to the DST Adapter s WiFi Network WPS Wi Fi Protected Setup lets you connect a computer or WiFi device to the DST adapter s network without entering the WiFi network passphrase or key Instead you use a WPS button or enter a PIN to connect Manage the DST Adapter Network and Set
15. ION After you click the Erase button do not try to go online turn off the DST adapter shut down the computer or do anything else to the DST adapter until it finishes restarting Click the Erase button A confirmation pop up window displays Confirm your decision The DST adapter restarts This process takes about one minute View the DST Adapter Status gt To view the status of the DST adapter 1 2 3 With an Ethernet cable temporarily connect your computer to the Ethernet port on the DST adapter Launch a web browser from the computer Enter http www mywifiext net A login window displays Enter the DST adapter user name and password Manage the DST Adapter Network and Settings 27 Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST The user name is admin The default password is password The user name and password are case sensitive Status Hardware Version DST6501 Firmware Version V1 0 0 28 GUI Language Version V1 0 4 Extender IP Info MAC Address CO0 FF D4 DE F4 A0 IP Address 192 168 1 2 DHCP Client ON IP Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Gateway IP Address 192 168 1 1 Domain Name Server 192 168 1 1 Wireless Settings 2 4GHz Name SSID NETGEAR82_EXT Region North America Channel Auto 1 Wireless mode Up to 200 Mbps Wireless AP ON Broadcast Name ON Wi Fi Protected Setup Configured Wireless Settings 5GHz Name SSID NETGEAR82 5G_EXT Region North America Channel 149 153
16. Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network Enter http www routerlogin net A login window displays Enter the DST router user name and password The user name is admin The default password is password The user name and password are case sensitive The BASIC Home page displays Select Remote DST Management Device Name Update DST Adapter Firmware Update DST Adapter WiFi Setting IP Address Model Name MAC Address DST6501_Test Not available Already Updated 192 168 1 2 DST6501 CO FF D4 DE F4 A1 lm S S l In the Update DST Adapter Firmware and Update DST Adapter WiFi Settings columns click the Update All buttons You can only click the Update All buttons only if new firmware or WiFi settings are available Hardware Setup 10 Connect to the DST Adapter Network and Access the DST Adapter You can connect to the DST router s network using a WiFi or wired Ethernet connection This chapter contains the following sections e Connect Devices to the DST Adapter Network e Log Into the DST Adapter After Initial Setup 2 Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST Connect Devices to the DST Adapter Network You can connect your computer or WiFi devices to the DST adapter using a wired Ethernet connection a WPS connection or a WiFi connection For the best WiFi performance make sure that your computer or WiFi device is in the same room as the DST ada
17. T Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST DST Adapter Hardware Features The LEDs buttons and Ethernet port are shown in the following figure WiFi LED DST LED es Lh Power On Off switch Power LED WPS and DST Router d Sync button Ethernet LED Factory Reset button Ethernet port Figure 2 DST adapter hardware features Hardware Setup 7 Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST DST Adapter LEDs The LEDs on the DST adapter light to indicate DST adapter activity Table 1 DST adapter LED descriptions Sa Solid blue The DST adapter is securely paired with a WiFi device Blinking blue The DST adapter is pairing with a WiFi device Off WiFi is disabled DST LED This LED indicates when the DST adapter is connected to the electrical outlet with the strongest link performance indicated by the color displayed by the LED Red Link rate lt 50 Mbps good Amber Link rate gt 50 and lt 80 Mbps better Green Link rate gt 80 Mbps best Off The DST adapter did not find any other compatible DST devices using the same encryption key Power LED Solid green The DST adapter is powered on Blinking green The DST adapter is pairing with another DST device Off The DST adapter is powered off Ethernet LED Solid green A powered on device is connected to the Ethernet port Off No device is connected to this Ethernet port DST Adapter Side Panel Hardware Feature
18. T page displays c Click the START CHAT NOW button A sign in window displays If you do not see a sign in window disable your pop up blocker d Enter your email address and click the CHAT NOW button to begin the chat e To contact Geek Squad using the phone call 1 800 GeekSquad 2 Reference your coupon code which is GS1337EXB when you are on the phone or chatting with an Agent 3 When prompted by the agent do the following a Give the Agent your Geek Squad Support ID which is on the product label DST Adapter Troubleshooting 47 Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST The product label is on the bottom of the DST router N ETG EAR N ighthawk Power Internet n T 3 0 i 2 0 ao I P A O W 24o San amp Ge l Nighthawk AC1900 DST Router c US LISTED AMBER 10 100 Mbps Model R7300 TE E212778 BLINK ACTIVITY Made in XXXXXXX x 5 XXX XXXXX XX Designed by NETGEAR in California ROUTER LOGIN WiFi Network Name SSID SERIAL 100 240V 50 60Hz 1 3A http www routerlogin net FC FCC ID XXXXXXXXXXX Seer agroiD J IC XXXXX XXXXXXXX password passwor is device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Password Network Key eration is subject to the following two conditions Geek Squad Support 1D is device may not cause harmful interference is device must accept any interference luding in ri g interference that may cause undesired operation CAN ICES 3 X NMB 3 X ReadyShare Access on Windows Start gt Ru
19. ailable Wireless Cards Wireless Card Entry Device Name MAC Address Apply gt In the Device Name field type a name for the WiFi device In the MAC Address field type the MAC address of the WiFi device 10 Click the Apply button 11 Above the Wireless Card Access list select the Turn Access Control On check box Manage the DST Adapter Network and Settings 42 Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST 12 Click the Apply button Now only computers and devices in the list can join the DST adapters WiFi networks View Wired and WiFi Network Devices Connected to the DST Adapter You can view the active wired and WiFi devices that are connected to the DST adapter s network If you do not recognize a WiFi device it might be an intruder gt To view devices on the DST adapter network 1 With an Ethernet cable temporarily connect your computer to the Ethernet port on the DST adapter 2 Launch a web browser from the computer 3 Enter http www mywifiext net A login window displays 4 Enter the DST adapter user name and password The user name is admin The default password is password The user name and password are case sensitive The Status page displays 5 Select Maintenance gt Attached Devices Attached Devices Wired Devices IP Address MAC Address Device Name 192 168 1 1 A0 63 91 E0 07 A3 lt unknown gt 192 168 1 4 28 D2 44 6C FD 0F TIPHAM T440P 192 168 1 3 7C 7A 91 53 5
20. b browser from the computer 3 Enter http www mywifiext net A login window displays 4 Enter the DST adapter user name and password The user name is admin The default password is password The user name and password are case sensitive The Status page displays 5 Select ADVANCED gt DST Settings DST Settings Apply DST Adapter Name DST6501 DST Adapter Encryption Key Settings No change to the encryption key Use default encryption key Create new encryption key Configure remote DST settings Model Name MAC Address Key Type Encryption Key LED Status R7300DST c0 ffd4 dc 52 1e Pubie i same N A LED Status 6 Select the Create new encryption key radio button The encryption key must be a value of 8 to 63 ACSCII characters 7 Enter a new encryption key in the field 8 Make sure that the Apply same key check box next to your DST router and next to each DST adapter and that your own is selected Manage DST Adapter s Encryption Key 16 Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST Note The DST router and DST adapters on your network must use the same encryption key If the DST adapters on your network use a different encryption key than the DST router they will no longer be connected to your network 9 Click the Apply button Your settings are saved Use the DST Adapter s Default Encryption Key The DST adapter s default encryption key is HomePlugAV If you do not chang
21. button onscreen or press the WPS button on the DST adapter For two minutes the DST adapter attempts to find the WiFi device that is the client that you want to join the DST adapter s main WiFi network Within two minutes go to the WiFi device and use its WPS button to connect to the DST adapter s WiFi network Manage the DST Adapter Network and Settings 37 Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST The WPS process automatically sets up your WiFi device with the network password when it connects The DST adapter WPS page displays a confirmation message Use WPS With the PIN Method To use the PIN method to connect a WiFi device to the DST adapter s WiFi network you must know the PIN of the WiFi device that you are trying to connect To using WPS with the PIN method to join the DST adapter s WiFi network 1 2 3 With an Ethernet cable temporarily connect your computer to the Ethernet port on the DST adapter Launch a web browser from the computer Enter http www mywifiext net A login window displays Enter the DST adapter user name and password The user name is admin The default password is password The user name and password are case sensitive The Status page displays Select Add WPS Client The Add WPS Client page displays Click the Next button Select a setup method Push Button recommended You can either press the Push Button physically on the Wireless Extende
22. ce check the following e The peripheral device is turned on e The DST adapter is securely connected to the peripheral device using an Ethernet cable DST Adapter Troubleshooting 46 Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST Press the Factory Reset button on each DST adapter for two seconds to return the device to its factory default settings Contact Geek Squad Setup and support are included with your DST adapter for one year from your Nighthawk R7300 DST router purchase date If needed agents are available 24 7 365 to help you do the following e Setup your network e Connect your WiFi devices such as computers tablets gaming consoles and mobile phones e Make sure that your network is secure Geek Squad Agents use remote access to assist with setup and support The Geek Squad Setup and Support button on the DST router paired with the DST router s Geek Squad support ID which is on the product label on the bottom of the DST router is used to authenticate the connection for remote access The Agent will provide direction regarding the use of the Geek Squad Setup and Support button Be sure to reference your coupon code which is GS1337EXB when you are on the phone or chatting with an Agent gt To contact Geek Squad 1 Contact Geek Squad using online chat or phone e To contact Geek Squad using the online chat a Visit geeksquad com b Click the CHAT WITH AN AGENT link The CHAT WITH AN AGEN
23. ctory Default Settings Click the Backup button If your web browser is not set up to save downloaded files automatically locate where you want to save the file The configuration settings file downloads to your computer The name of the file is NETGEAR DST6501 cfg Restore Saved Configuration Settings for the DST Adapter You can restore the configuration settings file of the DST adapter to a previously saved configuration settings file gt To restore the DST adapter configuration settings 1 2 3 With an Ethernet cable temporarily connect your computer to the Ethernet port on the DST adapter Launch a web browser from the computer Enter http www mywifiext net A login window displays Enter the DST adapter user name and password Manage the DST Adapter Network and Settings 30 Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST The user name is admin The default password is password The user name and password are case sensitive The Status page displays 5 Select Maintenance gt Backup Settings Backup Settings Save a Copy of Current Settings Restore Saved Setting from a File Choose File No file chosen Revert to Factory Default Settings 6 Click the Choose File button 7 Locate and select the previously saved configuration settings file The name of the file is NETGEAR DST6501 cfg AN CAUTION After you click the Restore button do not try to go online tu
24. e sensitive The Status page displays Specify Network Settings for the DST Adapter 21 Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST 5 Select Setup gt Wireless Settings Wireless Settings apply Select Region Region North America Y My DST6501 Wireless Network 2 4GHz Name SSID NETGEAR82_EXT Channel Auto Wireless mode Upto 200 Mbps Security Options NONE WPA2 PSK AES WPA PSK WPA2 PSK Security Options WPA2 PSK Password Network Key pastelplum607 8 63 characters or 64 hex digits My DST6501 Wireless Network 5GHz Name SSID NETGEAR82 5G_EXT Channel 153 v Wireless mode Up to 433 Mbps Security Options NONE WPA2 PSK AES WPA PSK WPA2 PSK Security Options WPA2 PSK Password Network Key pastelplum607 8 63 characters or 64 hex digits 6 Under Security Options select a WPA options The WPA2 options use the newest standard for the strongest security but some older computers and WiFi devices cannot use WPA2 By default the WPA2 PSK AES radio button is selected The Password field displays 7 Inthe Password field enter the network key password that you want to use It is a text string from 8 to 63 characters 8 Write down the new password and keep it in a secure place for future reference 9 Click the Apply button Your settings are saved Specify Network Settings for the DST Adapter 22 Manage the DST Adapter Network and Se
25. e the default encryption key after you connect your DST adapter to the DST network the DST adapter use the same default encryption key Note The No change to the encryption key radio button is automatically selected when you visit the DST Settings page This is the default option If you select this option and click the Apply button the encryption key does not change the DST network encryption key and the DST network is not disconnected gt To change the DST adapter s encryption key back to the default encryption key 1 2 3 With an Ethernet cable temporarily connect your computer to the Ethernet port on the DST adapter Launch a web browser from the computer Enter http www mywifiext net A login window displays Enter the DST adapter user name and password The user name is admin The default password is password The user name and password are case sensitive The Status page displays Manage DST Adapter s Encryption Key 17 Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST 5 Select ADVANCED gt DST Settings Apply DST Adapter Name DST6501 DST Adapter Encryption Key Settings No change to the encryption key Use default encryption key Create new encryption key Configure remote DST settings Model Name MAC Address Key Typel Encryption Key LED Status R7300DST cO ff d4 de 52 Pubie LED Status 6 Select the Use default encryption key radio button 7 Ma
26. ff When the DST Adapter Is Plugged In 00 0008 46 Powar LED B O ooo no tran 90 ee Fir eden ob eds riyari 46 DST LED Is Off Amber or Red 0 0 ccc ccc ect cece eens 46 Bre ree LED Ss Oiliwiwiga54044 ce004 6545 600453549454454544644444404563 46 Contact Geek SqUad cc ic bese ssasesdwnr 042 d4ad0 ee eh heehee EN AS AISEE 47 Appendix A DST Adapter Supplemental Information Technical SGPC ICOUONE sich 4 ode daeny ds decadedageedtedeeasssesesacans 50 ee MIONA O eerren errre ee eessascsneeeseeeusea bend 51 Hardware Setup You must install a Nighthawk R7300 DST router and the DST adapter that came with the DST router and set up a DST network before you can set up the add on DST adapter For more information see the Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adapter Model R7300DST User Manual which is available online at down oadcenter netgear com or through a link in the product s user interface This chapter contains the following sections e Unpack Your DST Adapter e DST Adapter Hardware Features e Connect Add On DST Adapters to the DST Router For more information about the topics covered in this manual visit the support website at support netgear com Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST Unpack Your DST Adapter Your package contains the following items 5 5 W DST adapter Ethernet cable Figure 1 Package contents Hardware Setup 6 Nighthawk DST AC1900 DS
27. he user name is admin The default password is password The user name and password are case sensitive The Status page displays Select Maintenance gt Firmware Update Check for New Version from the Internet Locate and select the upgrade file from your hard disk Choose File No file chosen Click the Check button The DST adapter finds new firmware information if any is available and displays a message asking if you want to download and install it Click the Yes button The DST adapter locates and downloads the firmware and begins the update Click the Browse button Locate and select the new firmware file A WARNING To avoid the risk of corrupting the firmware do not interrupt the upgrade For example do not close the browser click a link or load a new page Do not turn off the DST adapter Return the DST Adapter to Its Factory Settings To reset the DST adapter to its factory settings you can use the Factory Reset button or the Erase feature Manage the DST Adapter Network and Settings 25 Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST Use the Factory Reset Button to Restore Factory Settings gt To restore factory settings 1 CAUTION This process erases any settings that you have configured in the DST adapter Insert a paper clip into the Factory Reset hole and hold it for two seconds and then release the button Factory Reset hole and button The Power LED bli
28. ion Key LED Status R7300 R7300DST cO ff d4 de 52 1e Pubie i same LED Status ON In the DST Adapter Name field enter a new device name for the DST adapter Click the Apply button Your settings are saved Change the DST Adapter s Device Name From the DST Router You can change the DST adapter s device name if you are logged in to the DST router To change the DST adapter s device name by logging in to the DST router 1 2 5 6 Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network Enter http www routerlogin net A login window displays Enter the DST router user name and password The user name is admin The default password is password The user name and password are case sensitive The BASIC Home page displays Select ADVANCED gt Advanced Setup gt DST Settings DST Router Name DST Router Encryption Key Settings No change to the encryption key Use default encryption key Create new encryption key Configure remote DST settings Device Name Model Name MAC Address Key Type Encryption Key LED Status nc Ke DST6501 DST6501 CO FF D4 DE F4 A1 Public a on n In the table find your DST adapter and enter a new device name in the Device Name field Click the Apply button Your settings are saved Manage the DST Adapter Network and Settings 34 Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST Change the DST Adapter s admin Password
29. ise auto disable the PIN after 3 failed PIN connections until device reboots In auto disabled mode device s WPS LED will keep blinking slowly Y Keep Existing Wireless Settings 2 4GHz b g n Keep Existing Wireless Settings SGHz a n ac Wireless Card Access List Setup Access List Manage the DST Adapter Network and Settings 40 Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST All the check boxes are selected by default 6 Select or clear the check boxes e Enable Wireless Access Point 2 4 GHz When this check box is selected the DST adapter allows WiFi connections in the 2 4 GHz band Clearing this check box prevents WiFi devices from connecting to the DST adapter in the 2 4 GHz band LAN devices can still connect to the DST adapter over an Ethernet cable e Enable SSID Broadcast 2 4 GHz When this check box is selected the DST adapter broadcasts its WiFi network name SSID for the 2 4 GHz band Clearing this check box hides the DST adapter s 2 4 GHz network name In such a situation this network name does not display in a WiFi network manager A user who wants to join this hidden network must know its network name e Enable 20 40 MHz Coexistence 2 4 GHz The DST adapter 2 4 GHz WiFi network can run in either 40 MHz mode or 20 MHz mode When this check box is selected the DST adapter uses 40 MHz mode unless a nearby WiFi network is using 20 MHz mode If that happens the DST adapter uses 20 MHz mode t
30. k the Apply button Your settings are saved Manage the DST Adapter Network and Settings 4A DST Adapter Troubleshooting You can take various steps to diagnose and solve problems that you might encounter The first step in troubleshooting your DST adapter is to check the LEDs After you plug in the DST adapter the following sequence of events occurs 1 The Power LED lights 2 After approximately 10 seconds verify the following e The Power LED is solid green The device is powered on e lf the device is connected to a Powerline network the Pick A Plug LED is lit e f the Powerline device is connected through the Ethernet port to a powered on Ethernet device the Ethernet LED is lit If no LEDs are lit see LEDs Are Off When the DST Adapter Is Plugged In If the Power LED is not lit see Power LED Is Off If the Pick A Plug LED is not lit see DST LED Is Off Amber or Red If the Ethernet LED is not lit see Ethernet LED Is Off If you do not find the solution here visit the NETGEAR support site at support netgear com for product and contact information or contact Geek Squad For more information see Contact Geek Squad 45 Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST LEDs Are Off When the DST Adapter Is Plugged In A common reason the LEDs are off is that power is not being provided to the DST adapter Make sure that power is supplied to the electrical outlet and that the DST adapter is not
31. ke sure that the Apply same key check box next to your DST router and next to each DST adapter and that your own is selected Note The DST router and DST adapters on your network must use the same encryption key If the DST adapters on your network use a different encryption key than the DST router they will no longer be connected to your network 8 Click the Apply button Your settings are saved Manage DST Adapter s Encryption Key 18 Specify Network Settings for the DST Adapter This chapter includes the following sections e Specify Basic WiFi Settings for the DST Adapter e Change the DST Adapter WiFi Password or Security Level Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST Specify Basic WiFi Settings for the DST Adapter gt To specify basic WiFi settings for the DST adapter 1 With an Ethernet cable temporarily connect your computer to the Ethernet port on the DST adapter 2 Launch a web browser from the computer 3 Enter http www mywifiext net A login window displays 4 Enter the DST adapter user name and password The user name is admin The default password is password The user name and password are case sensitive The Status page displays 5 Select Setup gt Wireless Settings Wireless Settings Select Region Region North America Y My DST6501 Wireless Network 2 4GHz Name SSID NETGEAR82_EXT Channel Auto Wireless mode Up to 200 Mbps Y Security Op
32. mputers and other devices to a home network while maintaining security To use WPS Push N Connect make sure that all WiFi devices to be connected to the network are Wi Fi certified and support WPS During the connection process the client gets the security settings from the DST router so that every device in the network supports the same security settings gt To use WPS to connect to the DST adapter s WiFi network 1 Make sure that the DST router is receiving power its Power LED is lit 2 Check the WPS instructions for your computer or WiFi device 3 Press and hold the WPS and DST Router Sync button on the DST adapter for two seconds The WiFi LED on the DST adapter blinks Within two minutes press the WPS button on your WiFi device such as a computer tablet or smartphone When the WiFi LED stops blinking your computer or WiFi device is automatically connected to the DST adapter and you can access the Internet from your computer or WiFi device Note Make sure that your WiFi device is in the same room as the DST adapter that you are connecting to Connect to the DST Adapter Network and Access the DST Adapter 13 Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST Log In to the DST Adapter After Initial Setup After you connect the DST adapter to the DST router s network you can log in to the DST adapter to view or change its settings gt To log in to the DST adapter after the initial setup
33. n gt readyshare b Press the Geek Squad Setup and Support button on the DST router to allow the Agent temporary access to your DST router The state of the Geek Squad Setup and Support LED indicates the status of the connection with the Geek Squad Agent e Solid white The DST router is connected to Geek Squad Support e Blinking white The connection is being established e Off Geek Squad Support is not connected DST Adapter Troubleshooting 48 DST Adapter Supplemental Information This appendix provides technical specifications and safety information for the DST adapter The appendix includes the following sections e Technical Specifications e Safety Information 49 Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST Technical Specifications Table 3 DST6501 DST adapter specifications Festwe svecima IEEE 802 3 10BASE T IEEE 802 3u 100BASE Tx AC input 100 240V 0 3A max Operating temperature 0 to 40 C 32 to 104 F Operating humidity 10 90 maximum relative humidity noncondensing Storage humidity 5 95 maximum relative humidity noncondensing UL Listed UL60950 01 CULIEC 60950 1 LCIE CB Operating mode IEEE 802 11 b g n 2 4GHz 256QAM Support IEEE 802 11 a n ac 5GHz Data rate 200 Mbps 2 4GHz 256QAM 433 Mbps 5GHz 1 Maximum wireless signal rate IEEE Standard 802 11 Actual throughput will vary Network conditions and environmental factors including volume of ne
34. nge the DST Adapter s Device Name on page 33 e IP address The IP address of the DST adapter e Model name The model number of the DST adapter e MAC address The MAC address for the DST adapter This is also on the product label which might not be visible when the device is plugged in Change the DST Adapter s Device Name You can change the DST adapter s device name that displays on the DST router s and DST adapter s DST Settings pages by logging in to the DST adapter or DST router Change the DST Adapter s Device Name From the DST Adapter gt To change the DST adapter s device name by logging into the DST adapter 1 2 3 With an Ethernet cable temporarily connect your computer to the Ethernet port on the DST adapter Launch a web browser from the computer Enter http www mywifiext net A login window displays Enter the DST adapter user name and password The user name is admin The default password is password The user name and password are case sensitive The Status page displays Manage the DST Adapter Network and Settings 33 5 6 T Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST Select Advanced gt DST Settings DST Settings apply DST Adapter Name DST6501 DST Adapter Encryption Key Settings No change to the encryption key Use default encryption key Create new encryption key Configure remote DST settings Model Name MAC Address Key Type Encrypt
35. nks green All the LEDs turn off after 3 seconds and then the Power LED lights solid green for about 30 seconds Check the DST adapter status The other LEDs show the DST adapter s status e WiFi LED The WiFi LED lights sold blue if WiFi is enabled e DST LED The DST LED lights if a compatible DST device is connected to the DST adapter e Ethernet LED The Ethernet LED lights if a powered on device is connected to the DST adapter s Ethernet port Erase the DST Adapter Settings You can erase the current configuration and restore the factory default settings CAUTION This process erases any settings that you configured in the DST adapter gt To erase the DST adapter s current settings 1 2 3 With an Ethernet cable temporarily connect your computer to the Ethernet port on the DST adapter Launch a web browser from the computer Enter http www mywifiext net A login window displays Enter the DST adapter user name and password Manage the DST Adapter Network and Settings 26 Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST The user name is admin The default password is password The user name and password are case sensitive The Status page displays 5 Select Maintenance gt Backup Settings Backup Settings Save a Copy of Current Settings Restore Saved Setting from a File Choose File No file chosen Revert to Factory Default Settings AN CAUT
36. o coexist with that network e Enable Wireless Access Point 5 GHz When this check box is selected the DST adapter allows WiFi connections in the 5 GHz band Clearing this check box prevents WiFi devices from connecting to the DST adapter in the 5 GHz band LAN devices can still connect to the DST adapter over an Ethernet cable e Enable SSID Broadcast 5 GHz When this check box is selected the DST adapter broadcasts its WiFi network name SSID for the 5 GHz band Clearing this check box hides the DST adapter s 5 GHz network name In such a situation this network name does not display in a WiFi network manager A user who wants to join this hidden network must know its network name 7 Click the Apply button Your changes are saved Set Up a WiFi Access List for the DST Adapter By default any WiFi device that is configured with the correct network name SSID can access the DST adapter s WiFi networks For increased security you can restrict access to the DST adapter s WiFi networks so that only WiFi devices with the MAC addresses that you add to an access list can connect Each network device owns a MAC address which is a unique 12 character physical address containing the hexadecimal characters 0 9 a f or A F only separated by colons for example 00 09 AB CD EF 01 Typically the MAC address is on the label of the WiFi device If you cannot access the label you can display the MAC address using the network config
37. plugged into an extension cord power strip or Surge protector Power LED Is Off If the Power LED is off the adapter is not receiving electrical power You can try various troubleshooting tips e Make sure that power is supplied to the electrical outlet e Press the Factory Reset button on the DST adapter for two seconds to return the device to its factory default settings DST LED Is Off Amber or Red If the DST LED is off you can try various troubleshooting tips If the DST LED is off the DST adapters cannot find the DST router or other DST adapters Try these troubleshooting tips e Make sure that the DST adapters and DST router are plugged into wall outlets with power and that they use the same network encryption key e Move a DST adapter to an outlet that is closer to the computer or other devices e Ifyou set a private encryption key make sure that all DST adapters and the DST router are using the same encryption key e lf the problem occurred after you set the encryption key reset each device to its factory default settings Then try setting the encryption key again e fthe LED is amber or red move the DST adapter to another electrical outlet with a faster connection Ethernet LED Is Off If the Ethernet LED is off the Ethernet port on the DST adapter is not linked You can try various troubleshooting tips If your DST adapter is connected to a computer game console Blu ray player or other peripheral devi
38. pter Connect to the DST Adapter Network With an Ethernet Cable You can connect your computer to the DST adapter using an Ethernet cable gt To connect your computer to the DST adapter with an Ethernet cable 1 Make sure that the DST adapter is receiving power its Power LED is lit 2 Connect an Ethernet cable to an Ethernet port on your computer 3 Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the DST adapter Your computer connects to the local area network LAN A message might display on your computer page to notify you that an Ethernet cable is connected Connect to the DST Adapter Network With a WiFi Connection If you updated the DST adapter s WiFi settings using the DST router s installation assistant the DST adapter s WiFi settings are based on the DST router s WiFi settings If you did not update the DST adapters WiFi settings yet launch a web brower to display the DST router s and DST adapter s WiFi settings If you want to manually update the DST adapter s WiFi settings log in to the DST router For more information see Update the DST Adapter s WiFi Settings From the DST Router on page 31 The following table shows examples of what multiple DST adapters SSIDs and passwords are based on the DST router s SSID and password Table 2 DST adapter WiFi network name and password examples Product 24 GHz WiFi Settings 5 GHz WiFi Settings DST router e SSID NETGEAR4 e SSID NETGEAR
39. r or press the Button below soft Push Button PIN Number By default the Push Button recommended radio button is selected Select the PIN Number radio button Select a setup method Push Button recommended PIN Number If your Adapter supports WPS please click on Generate a client Security Pin to input on the AP Router Gateway and put the generated client PIN number here Enter Client s PIN In the Enter Clients PIN field enter the PIN number of the WiFi device Click the Continue button Manage the DST Adapter Network and Settings 38 Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST The DST adapter attempts to find the WiFi device that is the client that you want to join the DST adapter s WiFi network 10 Within two minutes go to the WiFi device and use its WPS software to join the network without entering a password The WPS process automatically sets up your WiFi device with the network password when it connects The DST adapter WPS page displays a confirmation message View or Change the DST Adapter s WPS Settings gt To view or change the DST adapter s WPS settings 1 With an Ethernet cable temporarily connect your computer to the Ethernet port on the DST adapter 2 Launch a web browser from the computer 3 Enter http www mywifiext net A login window displays 4 Enter the DST adapter user name and password The user name is admin The default password is
40. re Features 00 cece eee eens 8 Connect Add On DST Adapters to the DST Router 00000 9 Chapter 2 Connect tothe DST Adapter Network and Access the DST Adapter Connect Devices to the DST Adapter Network 0 00 c cece eee 12 Connect to the DST Adapter Network With an Ethernet Cable 12 Connect to the DST Adapter Network With a WiFi Connection 12 Log In to the DST Adapter After Initial Setup 0 0 0 0 ce eee eee 14 Chapter 3 Manage DST Adapter s Encryption Key Create a New Encryption Key for the DST Adapter 0005 16 Use the DST Adapter s Default Encryption Key 0 0 0 e eee eee 17 Chapter 4 Specify Network Settings for the DST Adapter Specify Basic WiFi Settings for the DST Adapter 0 0 00 20 Change the DST Adapter WiFi Password or Security Level 21 Chapter 5 Manage the DST Adapter Network and Settings Update the DST Adapter s Firmware 0 cece cece ene n nee 24 Update the DST Adapter s Firmware From the DST Router 24 Update the DST Adapter s Firmware From the DST Adapter 24 Return the DST Adapter to Its Factory Settings 0 00 eee eaes 25 Use the Factory Reset Button to Restore Factory Settings 26 Erase the DST Adapter Settings vesivisdadinvnsadedsehunesaedodwdesns 26 View the DST Adapter Status 0 0 ccc cc cen eens
41. rmware Update DST Adapter WiFi Setting IP Address Model Name MAC Address DST6501_Test Not available Already Updated 192 168 1 2 DST6501 CO FF D4 DE F4 A1 Update All In the Update DST Adapter WiFi Settings column click the Update All button You can click on the Update All button only if the WiFi settings must be updated The DST adapter s WiFi settings are updated View the DST Adapter s WiFi Settings From the DST Router You can view the IP address model name and MAC address for each DST adapter in your network gt To view the DST adapter settings 1 Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network 2 Enter http www routerlogin net A login window displays Enter the DST router user name and password The user name is admin The default password is password The user name and password are case sensitive The BASIC Home page displays Manage the DST Adapter Network and Settings 32 Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST 4 Select Remote DST Management Device Name Update DST Adapter Firmware pdate DST Adapter WiFi Setting IP Address Model Name MAC Address DST6501_Test Not available Pary Updated 192 168 1 2 DST6501 CO FF D4 DE F4 A1 The following information about your DST adapters display e Device name The DST adapter s name You can change the DST adapter s name on the DST settings page For more information see Cha
42. rn off the DST adapter shut down the computer or do anything else to the DST adapter until it finishes restarting 8 Click the Restore button A confirmation pop up window displays 9 Confirm your decision The DST adapter restarts This process takes about one minute Update the DST Adapter s WiFi Settings From the DST Router The DST adapter s WiFi settings are based on the DST router s WiFi settings If you changed the DST router s WiFi settings log in to the DST router to update the DST adapter s WiFi settings When you update the DST adapter s WiFi settings the DST adapter s SSID is set to the DST router s SSID with EXT added at the end The DST adapter s WiFi password is the same as the DST router s WiFi password If you change the DST router s WiFi settings you must update the DST adapter s WiFi settings again Manage the DST Adapter Network and Settings 31 Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST gt To update the DST adapter s WiFi settings by logging in to the DST router 1 2 Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network Enter http www routerlogin net A login window displays Enter the DST router user name and password The user name is admin The default password is password The user name and password are case sensitive The BASIC Home page displays Select Remote DST Management Device Name Update DST Adapter Fi
43. s The side panel of the DST adapter contains the following e Power On Off switch Slide the switch to the On position to provide power to the DST adapter e WPS and DST Router Sync button Press this button to connect a computer or WiFi device to the DST adapter s network using WPS or to or to connect to DST router e Factory Reset button Pressing the Factory Reset button restores the factory default settings e Ethernet port The DST adapter uses the Ethernet port to convert a standard electrical wall outlet into a high speed wired network connection You can use the wired network connection to bring Internet connectivity to any device with an Ethernet port such as a computer game console Blu ray player smart TV HD set top box or network DVR Hardware Setup 8 Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST Connect Add On DST Adapters to the DST Router After you set up your DST network you can add up to eight DST adapters to extend your DST network to eight more locations Room 1 Room 2 Room 3 DST router DST adapter DST adapter The following instructions assume that you already set up your DST network If you did not set up your DST router yet follow the instructions in the Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adapter Model R7300DST User Manual which is available online at downloadcenter netgear com or through a link in the product s user interface
44. ting The other settings are Up to 65 Mbps and Up to 54 Mbps For 5 GHz Up to 433 Mbps is the default setting which allows 802 11ac and 802 11a WiFi devices to join the network The other settings are Up to 200 Mbps Up to 87 Mbps and Up to 54 Mbps Click the Apply button Your settings are saved If you connected wirelessly to the network and you changed the SSID you are disconnected from the network Make sure that you can connect wirelessly to the network with its new settings If you cannot connect wirelessly check the following e ls your computer or WiFi device connected to another WiFi network in your area Some WiFi devices automatically connect to the first open network without WiFi security that they discover e Is your computer or WiFi device trying to connect to your network with its old settings before you changed the settings If so update the WiFi network selection in your computer or WiFi device to match the current settings for your network Change the DST Adapter WiFi Password or Security Level gt To change the DST adapter WiFi password or security level 1 2 3 With an Ethernet cable temporarily connect your computer to the Ethernet port on the DST adapter Launch a web browser from the computer Enter http www mywifiext net A login window displays Enter the DST adapter user name and password The user name is admin The default password is password The user name and password are cas
45. tings 36 Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST Note For instructions about how to use the physical WPS button on the DST adapter see Connect to the DST Adapter Network With a WPS Connection on page 13 Use WPS With the Push Button Method For you to use the push button method to connect a WiFi device to the DST adapter s WiFi network the WiFi device that you are trying to connect must provide either a physical button or a software button You can use the physical button and software button to let a WiFi device join only the main WiFi network not the guest WiFi network To use WPS with the push button method to join the DST adapter s main WiFi network 1 2 3 With an Ethernet cable temporarily connect your computer to the Ethernet port on the DST adapter Launch a web browser from the computer Enter http www mywifiext net A login window displays Enter the DST adapter user name and password The user name is admin The default password is password The user name and password are case sensitive The Status page displays Select Add WPS Client The Add WPS Client page displays Click the Next button Select a setup method Push Button recommended You can either press the Push Button physically on the Wireless Extender or press the Button below soft Push Button PIN Number By default the Push Button recommended radio button is selected Either click the E
46. tions NONE WPA2 PSK AES WPA PSK WPA2 PSK Security Options WPA2 PSK Password Network Key pastelplum607 8 63 characters or 64 hex digits My DST6501 Wireless Network 5GHz Name SSID NETGEAR82 5G_EXT Channel 153 V Wireless mode Up to 433 Mbps Y Security Options NONE WPA2 PSK AES WPA PSK WPA2 PSK Security Options WPA2 PSK Password Network Key pastelplum607 8 63 characters or 64 hex digits 6 To change the network name SSID type a new name in the Name SSID field 7 The name can be up to 32 characters long and it is case sensitive If you change the name make sure to write down the new name and keep it in a safe place 8 To change the WiFi channel select a number in the Channel menu In some regions not all channels are available Do not change the channel unless you experience interference shown by lost connections or slow data transfers If this happens experiment with different channels to see which is the best When you use multiple access points it is better if adjacent access points use different channels to reduce interference The recommended channel spacing between adjacent access points is four channels for example use Channels 1 and 5 or 6 and 10 9 To change the mode select it from the Mode menu Specify Network Settings for the DST Adapter 20 10 11 Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST For 2 4 GHz Up to 200 Mbps is the default set
47. ttings This chapter covers the following topics Update the DST Adapter s Firmware Return the DST Adapter to Its Factory Settings View the DST Adapter Status View the DST Adapter s Statistics Back Up the DST Adapter Configuration Restore Saved Configuration Settings for the DST Adapter Update the DST Adapter s WiFi Settings From the DST Router View the DST Adapter s WiFi Settings From the DST Router Change the DST Adapter s Device Name Change the DST Adapter s admin Password Turn the LEDs on the DST Adapter On or Off Use WPS to Add a Device to the DST Adapter s WiFi Network View or Change the DST Adapter s WPS Settings View or Change DST Adapter Advanced WiFi Settings Set Up a WiFi Access List for the DST Adapter View Wired and WiFi Network Devices Connected to the DST Adapter Set Up the DST Adapter to Use a Static IP Address 23 Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST Update the DST Adapter s Firmware You can update the DST adapter s firmware by from the DST router or the DST adapter Update the DST Adapter s Firmware From the DST Router gt To update the DST adapter s firmware by logging in to the DST router 1 Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network 2 Enter http www routerlogin net A login window displays 3 Enter the DST router user name and password The user name is admin The default password is password The user
48. twork traffic building materials and construction and network overhead lower actual data throughput rate DST Adapter Supplemental Information 50 Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST Safety Information Follow these safety guidelines to ensure your own personal safety and to help protect your system from potential damage AC input 100 240V 0 3A max Operating temperature OC 40 degrees C Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802 11 specifications Actual data throughput will vary Network conditions and environmental factors including volume of network traffic building materials and construction and network overhead lower actual data throughput rate Do not service any product except as explained in your system documentation Opening or removing covers that are marked with the triangular symbol with a lightning bolt can expose you to electrical shock Only a trained service technician should service components inside these compartments Use the product only with approved equipment Allow the product to cool before removing covers or touching internal components To help avoid damaging your system be sure that the voltage selection switch if provided on the power supply is set to match the power available at your location 110 volts V 60 hertz Hz in most of North and South America and some Far Eastern countries such as South Korea and Taiwan 100V 50 Hz in
49. uration utilities of the computer You might also find the MAC addresses on the Attached Devices page see View Wired and WiFi Network Devices Connected to the DST Adapter on page 43 Manage the DST Adapter Network and Settings 41 Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST AN CAUTION If you use a WiFi device to set up the access list add your WiFi device to the access list Otherwise you are disconnected when you click the Apply button To avoid this situation use a computer with a wired connection to access the DST adapter Before you enable the access list you must add the MAC addresses of the WiFi devices that you want to grant access to the WiFi network of the DST adapter To set up and enable the DST adapter s access list 1 2 3 8 9 With an Ethernet cable temporarily connect your computer to the Ethernet port on the DST adapter Launch a web browser from the computer Enter http www mywifiext net A login window displays Enter the DST adapter user name and password The user name is admin The default password is password The user name and password are case sensitive The Status page displays Select Advanced gt Wireless Settings The Advanced Wireless Settings page displays Click the Setup Access List button Wireless Card Access List apply Turn Access Control On Device Name MAC Address Add Click the Add button Wireless Card Access List Av
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