Netgear DST6501 - Add-on DST Adapter User Manual
Manage the DST Adapter Network and Settings
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Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST
To log in to the DST adapter and check to see if new firmware is available and update
the DST adapter’s firmware:
the DST adapter’s firmware:
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.
5. Select Maintenance > Firmware Update.
6. Click the Check button.
The DST adapter finds new firmware information if any is available and displays a
message asking if you want to download and install it.
message asking if you want to download and install it.
7. Click the Yes button.
The DST adapter locates and downloads the firmware and begins the update.
8. Click the Browse button.
9. Locate and select the new firmware file.
9. Locate and select the new firmware file.
WARNING:
To avoid the risk of corrupting the firmware, do not interrupt the
upgrade. For example, do not close the browser, click a link, or load
a new page. Do not turn off the DST adapter.
upgrade. For example, do not close the browser, click a link, or load
a new page. Do not turn off the DST adapter.
Return the DST Adapter to Its Factory Settings
To reset the DST adapter to its factory settings, you can use the Factory Reset button or the
Erase feature.
Erase feature.