Netgear DST6501 - Add-on DST Adapter User Manual

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.

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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 > DST Settings.

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.