Netgear DST6501 - Add-on DST Adapter User Manual

Manage the DST Adapter Network and Settings

Nighthawk DST AC1900 DST Router and DST Adpater Model R7300DST

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To prevent PIN compromise... By default, this check box is selected. This feature
lets you specify the maximum number of times someone can try to enter the DST
adapter’s PIN to connect with WPS before the DST adapter disables its PIN.

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Keep Existing Wireless Settings (2.4 GHz b/g/n). By default, this check box is
selected so that the SSID and passphrase stay the same when you use WPS to
connect to the 2.4 GHz band. We recommend that you leave this check box selected.

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Keep Existing Wireless Settings (5 GHz a/n/ac). By default, this check box is
selected so that the SSID and passphrase stay the same when you use WPS to
connect to the 5 GHz band. We recommend that you leave this check box selected.

7. Click the Apply button.

Your settings are saved.

View or Change DST Adapter Advanced WiFi Settings

Use care when changing the WiFi settings. Incorrect settings might disable the DST
adapter’s WiFi networks unexpectedly.

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To view or change the advanced WiFi settings:

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 > Wireless Settings.