Accessing X8000 Settings when set as Access Point

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I bought a XR700 and added my X8000 to the same network as an access point.&nbsp; I noticed today that I have all the SSIDs from the X8000 showing up on my available network list and want to go into the X8000 and turn them off.&nbsp; I cannot find how to access the X8000's settings now that it is an Access Point.

plemans · Answer

A couple ways to try.1. connect to the extender either via wifi or ethernet. Type in mywifiext.net2. Look in the XR700's attached devices list. It should list the ip address for the ex8000. Use this to access it.&nbsp;&nbsp;Here's the manual for the ex8000 and the XR700https://www.netgear.com/support/product/EX8000https://www.netgear.com/support/product/XR700.aspx&nbsp;Try these and let us know if they work

arees0921 · Answer

Thanks plemans!&nbsp;I have not found a way to see 'connected devices' using the routerlogin.net tool that works with the XR700 and instead used the DumaOS tool which shows the network map.&nbsp; I can see the x6 on the map and it say that the IP is 10.0.0.8 - cannot click on it - however when I type that adddress into my browser, it eventuall times out and says, "Can't reach this page".&nbsp; I really have no way to know if the x6 is acting like and access point to the XR700 or not at this point.

schumaku · Answer

Netgear EX8000 or Netger R8000 in AP mode?

Either case, both devices will get IP addresses assigned from the XR700 DHCP server unless you have configured a static IP config for the AP. It's correct that the EX8000 would be reachable under mywifiext.net or mywifiext.com while direct connected to that device by wireless or another LAN port.

What is confusing me why you want to turn off the SSIDs - if disabled, the AP won't be of much use. Should the device in AP mode supporting SmartConnect, and your XR700 is configured for using SmartConnect, then you can re-configure the AP radios to the same SSID (network name), security mode, and wireless security password (WPA-PSK).

arees0921 · Answer

What you described at the end is exactly what I want to do.&nbsp; I will read up on SmartConnect - thanks!

arees0921 · Answer

Thanks both for your coaching.&nbsp;I am able to see my X6S Extender using "mywifiext.net" but not the X6 router.&nbsp; Also worth noting, I can both the Extender and the Router on my network map.&nbsp; The X6S shows both a wired and wireless MAC ID.&nbsp; It also shows an IP address for the wireless connection.&nbsp; The Router only shows wired alongside the IP address (which makes no sense to me).&nbsp; I can also access the extender typing the the IP address into my browser however I still cannot doing the same with the Router's IP address.&nbsp;I have now connected the X6 to the XR700 and used smartsetup on both devices.&nbsp; The X6's settings (SSID, etc.) were not synchronized with the XR700 like the were on the X6S extender.&nbsp; Again, I have the X6 set up as an Access Port.&nbsp;Any other thoughts?

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