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cll-elm
Jul 16, 2023Aspirant
Nighthawk X6 AC3200 (R8000)
can I connect the Mk72 to the x6 using the WiFi ?
schumaku
Jul 17, 2023Guru - Experienced User
According to the fine Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System User Manual p.17, Connect to the Network
Connect to the network
You can connect to the router’s network through a wired or WiFi connection. If you set
up your computer to use a static IP address, change the settings so that it uses Dynamic
Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP).
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Find and connect to the WiFi network
To find and select the WiFi network:
1. Make sure that the router is receiving power (its Router LED is lit).
2. On your computer or WiFi device, find and select the WiFi network.
The WiFi network name is on the router label.
3. Join the WiFi network and enter the WiFi password.
The password is on the router label.
Your device connects to the WiFi network.
WiFi connection using WPS
You can connect your WPS-enabled device to the router’s WiFi network with Wi-Fi
Protected Setup (WPS) or you can find and select the WiFi network.
To use WPS to connect to the WiFi network:
1. Make sure that the router is receiving power (its Router LED is lit).
2. Check the WPS instructions for your WPS-enabled device.
3. Press the Sync button on the router.
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