ENABLE FASTLANE TECHNOLOGY FOR WI-FI EXTENDERS

The standard operating method of the Netgear wireless extender (also referred to as Internet Surfing mode) is to support devices on both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands to connect at the same time. This mode extends both Wi-Fi bands at the same time but reduces the Wi-Fi performance.

FastLane Technology offers maximum Wi-Fi performance. It provides high-speed Wi-Fi with a dedicated band connecting the extender and the Wi-Fi device, and a second band connecting the extender and the Wi-Fi router. FastLane Technology is ideal for HD games and HD video streaming.

Enable FastLane Technology:

 When you enable FastLane Technology, you have two options:

·        Use the 2.4 GHz band to connect the extender to the Wi-Fi devices and use the 5 GHz band to connect the extender to the Wi-Fi router.

·        Use the 5 GHz band to attach the extender to the Wi-Fi devices and use the 2.4 GHz band to connect the extender to the Wi-Fi router to use for gaming and streaming. Check for the information on the factory default settings for the netgear n300 wifi extender here.

To facilitate FastLane Technology:

1.     On your customer device combined to your extender, start an internet browser such as Mozilla Firefox or Microsoft Internet Explorer.

2.     In the location bar of the browser, insert www.mywifiext.net.

3.     You are prompted to enter a username and password.

4.     Type admin for username and copy your password.

5.     If you have not still customized your password, insert the selected password for password option.

6.     By default, the Internet Surfing radio button is selected.

7.     Select the FastLane Technology radio button.

8.     Select the FastLane Technology option that you want to enable by selecting one of the following radio buttons:

·        Device-to-extender in 5GHz only and extender-to-router in 2.4GHz only.

·        Your Wi-Fi devices must support the 5 GHz band.

·        Device-to-extender in 2.4GHz only and extender-to-router in 5GHz only (Router must support 5GHz band).

·        Your Wi-Fi router must support the 5 GHz band. This choice is enabled by default.

·        Click Apply.  Your settings are saved.

·        If you are disconnected, reconnect your Wi-Fi device to the extended network with the new settings.

And now your Netgear wireless extender is set up successfully.