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Dazza67
Aspirant
Oct 21, 2021
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AC1200 How do I make this secure? It is currently an Open Network

Hi community, hope you can help me. I just connected my AC1200 to my WiFI network (which is secure) but the NETGEAR_EXT says it is an Open network and has no padlock. Any ideas how I make this secure...
  • plemans's avatar
    plemans
    Oct 21, 2021

    2 options. 

    1. re-run setup using the installation assistant. Pay close attention as theres a screen during it where you setup ssid and password. 

    2. log into the extender using its ip address (from the router) and manually change the wireless settings.  

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plemans
Guru - Experienced User
Oct 21, 2021

2 options. 

1. re-run setup using the installation assistant. Pay close attention as theres a screen during it where you setup ssid and password. 

2. log into the extender using its ip address (from the router) and manually change the wireless settings.  

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    Dazza67
    Aspirant
    Oct 24, 2021

    thanks so much. I will try this