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EAX20 AX1800 how can I change the security type
When my iPhone 12 Pro is connected to the extender, the phone tells me that the connection has a weak security. I tried to find out the security type ie. WPA, WPA2 or WPA3 on the extender. The Wireles...
I found that with my current Netgear Router (R6700AX) set with WPA3, WPS will not connect, even when I use a direct Ethernet connection. The Router does not see it. When I demote Router to "No Security" and WPS, the extender is seen and I can log in to the extender setup. I left the Ethernet connected during the initial setup.
(BTW, the login that worked for me: http://mywifiext.local/start.htm
http://mywifiext.local/start.htm
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After logging in to the extender, I just used the SMART Setup and made sure I answered the One Name, etc. Same PW, etc.
When all done, your status may show that the 2.4 GHz not enabled/connected. Don't worry. If you say "Yes" to all the available options, your extender will broadcast and decided the best avenue/connection wherever you put the extender.
In my house the router is on one side and the extender gave me over 100 megabits/s, 40' away - doubling what I had. Not gaming speed, but happy for streaming videos and I didn't have to relocate the router.
Happy.