Netgear DST6501 - Add-on DST Adapter User Manual
Manage DST Adapter’s Encryption Key
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Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST
Note:
The DST router and DST adapters on your network must use the
same encryption key. If the DST adapters on your network use a
different encryption key than the DST router, they will no longer be
connected to your network.
same encryption key. If the DST adapters on your network use a
different encryption key than the DST router, they will no longer be
connected to your network.
9. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
Use the DST Adapter’s Default Encryption Key
The DST adapter’s default encryption key is HomePlugAV. If you do not change the default
encryption key, after you connect your DST adapter to the DST network, the DST adapter
use the same default encryption key.
encryption key, after you connect your DST adapter to the DST network, the DST adapter
use the same default encryption key.
Note:
The No change to the encryption key radio button is automatically
selected when you visit the DST Settings page. This is the default
option. If you select this option and click the Apply button, the
encryption key does not change the DST network encryption key and
the DST network is not disconnected.
selected when you visit the DST Settings page. This is the default
option. If you select this option and click the Apply button, the
encryption key does not change the DST network encryption key and
the DST network is not disconnected.
To change the DST adapter’s encryption key back to the default encryption key:
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.
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.
password are case-sensitive.
The Status page displays.