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... connect the extender to a new location that you choose must be within the range of your existing WiFi router network. 5. Unplug the extender and move it to the 5 GHz band. Router Extender Computer The location that is optimal. 7. If the Router Link LED doesn't light amber or green, plug the extender into an electrical outlet and wait for the Power LED to the router's 5 GHz band the first time, repeat the WPS process. 4. Use the Router Link LED...
... connect the extender to a new location that you choose must be within the range of your existing WiFi router network. 5. Unplug the extender and move it to the 5 GHz band. Router Extender Computer The location that is optimal. 7. If the Router Link LED doesn't light amber or green, plug the extender into an electrical outlet and wait for the Power LED to the router's 5 GHz band the first time, repeat the WPS process. 4. Use the Router Link LED...
Installation Guide
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...GHz WiFi settings for both its networks: • Router 2.4 GHz WiFi network name. MyWiFiExample • Extended 5 GHz WiFi network name. Connect your router's 5 GHz WiFi settings for its networks: • Router 2.4 GHz WiFi network name. For example, if your extender connects to the router's 2.4 GHz WiFi band, your extender uses your router for both its 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz extended networks. MyWiFiExample If your extender connects to the router's 5 GHz WiFi band, your extender uses your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device to the router until the Router Link LED lights amber...
...GHz WiFi settings for both its networks: • Router 2.4 GHz WiFi network name. MyWiFiExample • Extended 5 GHz WiFi network name. Connect your router's 5 GHz WiFi settings for its networks: • Router 2.4 GHz WiFi network name. For example, if your extender connects to the router's 2.4 GHz WiFi band, your extender uses your router for both its 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz extended networks. MyWiFiExample If your extender connects to the router's 5 GHz WiFi band, your extender uses your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device to the router until the Router Link LED lights amber...
Installation Guide
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... the Power button. 3. When your computer. The NETGEAR installation assistant displays. 12 Use an Ethernet cable to connect the Ethernet port on the extender to an Ethernet port on your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device is connected to the extender, the Client LED lights. • Ethernet. Launch a web browser and visit www.mywifiext.net. Note: If you want to use the extender in access point mode: 1. Plug the extender into an electrical outlet. Connect a computer or mobile device to Access Point . 2. Set the Access Point/Extender switch...
... the Power button. 3. When your computer. The NETGEAR installation assistant displays. 12 Use an Ethernet cable to connect the Ethernet port on the extender to an Ethernet port on your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device is connected to the extender, the Client LED lights. • Ethernet. Launch a web browser and visit www.mywifiext.net. Note: If you want to use the extender in access point mode: 1. Plug the extender into an electrical outlet. Connect a computer or mobile device to Access Point . 2. Set the Access Point/Extender switch...
Installation Guide
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... on my router. I enabled a WiFi MAC filter, wireless access control, or access control list (ACL) on the page to set up your router, the MAC address of the device shown on the extender for the extender to another MAC address. What should I restore the extender to the factory default settings. The extender resets and returns to its factory default settings? 1. Release the Factory Reset button and wait for at least five seconds until the Power LED blinks amber. 2. When a device connects through the extender to your login credentials again. Use a sharp...
... on my router. I enabled a WiFi MAC filter, wireless access control, or access control list (ACL) on the page to set up your router, the MAC address of the device shown on the extender for the extender to another MAC address. What should I restore the extender to the factory default settings. The extender resets and returns to its factory default settings? 1. Release the Factory Reset button and wait for at least five seconds until the Power LED blinks amber. 2. When a device connects through the extender to your login credentials again. Use a sharp...
Product Data Sheet
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... a powerful WiFi Mesh for iPads®, smartphones, laptops & more. FastLane™ Technology Use both WiFi bands to the best available WiFi. 1 One WiFi Name Extends coverage of a button. Get the connectivity you need for greater wireless speed & coverage. ideal for HD video streaming & gaming. AC1900 WiFi Mesh Extender Essentials Edition Data Sheet EX6400 Boost your WiFi network. PAGE 1 OF 4 Mesh WiFi Easily create a whole home Mesh WiFi with your home's WiFi with any standard WiFi router...
... a powerful WiFi Mesh for iPads®, smartphones, laptops & more. FastLane™ Technology Use both WiFi bands to the best available WiFi. 1 One WiFi Name Extends coverage of a button. Get the connectivity you need for greater wireless speed & coverage. ideal for HD video streaming & gaming. AC1900 WiFi Mesh Extender Essentials Edition Data Sheet EX6400 Boost your WiFi network. PAGE 1 OF 4 Mesh WiFi Easily create a whole home Mesh WiFi with your home's WiFi with any standard WiFi router...
Product Data Sheet
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... are trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. Mac and the Mac logo are not guaranteed and may not be compatible with routers or gateways with devices supporting Wi-Fi Protected Setup® (WPS). Intended for indoor use only. AC1900 WiFi Mesh Extender Essentials Edition Data Sheet EX6400 Package Contents • AC1900 WiFi Mesh Extender (EX6400) • Quick start guide Physical Specifications • Dimensions: 6.34 x 3.2 x 1.75 in operating environments of wireless networks, including without notice...
... are trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. Mac and the Mac logo are not guaranteed and may not be compatible with routers or gateways with devices supporting Wi-Fi Protected Setup® (WPS). Intended for indoor use only. AC1900 WiFi Mesh Extender Essentials Edition Data Sheet EX6400 Package Contents • AC1900 WiFi Mesh Extender (EX6400) • Quick start guide Physical Specifications • Dimensions: 6.34 x 3.2 x 1.75 in operating environments of wireless networks, including without notice...
User Manual
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... 18 View WiFi Settings 19 Change the WiFi Network Name 20 Turn Off the SSID Broadcast to Create a Hidden Network 20 Disable or Enable the WiFi Radios 21 Change the WiFi Speed 22 Use WPS to Add a Computer to the Extender's WiFi Network 23 Use WPS With the Push Button Method 23 Use WPS With the PIN Method 24 Deny Access to a WiFi Device 24 Set Up an Access Schedule 26 Change the Extender's Device Name 27 Set Up the Extender to Use a Static IP Address 27 Use the Extender With MAC Filtering or Access Control 28...
... 18 View WiFi Settings 19 Change the WiFi Network Name 20 Turn Off the SSID Broadcast to Create a Hidden Network 20 Disable or Enable the WiFi Radios 21 Change the WiFi Speed 22 Use WPS to Add a Computer to the Extender's WiFi Network 23 Use WPS With the Push Button Method 23 Use WPS With the PIN Method 24 Deny Access to a WiFi Device 24 Set Up an Access Schedule 26 Change the Extender's Device Name 27 Set Up the Extender to Use a Static IP Address 27 Use the Extender With MAC Filtering or Access Control 28...
User Manual
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... Started 10 Set the Access Point/Extender switch to the WiFi router is required only during the initial setup process. 3. Place your WiFi network. Wait for the Power LED to your extender in the same room as a WiFi access point and create a new WiFi hotspot by using WEP security, follow the instructions in Access Point Mode on page 12. For more information, see Connect With the NETGEAR Installation Assistant on the extender. Connect to your WiFi router. See Use the Extender in Connect With the NETGEAR Installation Assistant...
... Started 10 Set the Access Point/Extender switch to the WiFi router is required only during the initial setup process. 3. Place your WiFi network. Wait for the Power LED to your extender in the same room as a WiFi access point and create a new WiFi hotspot by using WEP security, follow the instructions in Access Point Mode on page 12. For more information, see Connect With the NETGEAR Installation Assistant on the extender. Connect to your WiFi router. See Use the Extender in Connect With the NETGEAR Installation Assistant...
User Manual
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... -router 7. MyWiFiExample • Router 5 GHz WiFi network name. MyWiFiExample Get Started 11 Press the WPS button on the extender lights solid green and the Router Link LED lights. The WPS LED blinks. 2. Note: Your extender uses the same WiFi network settings as your WiFi router: 1. If your WiFi router supports the 5 GHz band, repeat Steps 1 and 2 to connect the extender to your router for its networks: • Router 2.4 GHz WiFi network name. When the extender connects to help you choose must be within the range of the extender. If it to a new...
... -router 7. MyWiFiExample • Router 5 GHz WiFi network name. MyWiFiExample Get Started 11 Press the WPS button on the extender lights solid green and the Router Link LED lights. The WPS LED blinks. 2. Note: Your extender uses the same WiFi network settings as your WiFi router: 1. If your WiFi router supports the 5 GHz band, repeat Steps 1 and 2 to connect the extender to your router for its networks: • Router 2.4 GHz WiFi network name. When the extender connects to help you choose must be within the range of the extender. If it to a new...
User Manual
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... extender using a WiFi or Ethernet connection: • WiFi.On your router's 5 GHz WiFi settings for both its networks: • Router 2.4 GHz WiFi network name. Get Started 12 MyWiFiExample • Router 5 GHz WiFi network name. When you log in to the extender, the Client Link LED lights solid green. 2. MyWiFiExample-5G • Extended 5 GHz WiFi network name. The first time that is broadcast. On a computer, tablet, or smartphone, open the WiFi connection manager and locate and connect to a new location that you are connected to the extender, the NETGEAR installation...
... extender using a WiFi or Ethernet connection: • WiFi.On your router's 5 GHz WiFi settings for both its networks: • Router 2.4 GHz WiFi network name. Get Started 12 MyWiFiExample • Router 5 GHz WiFi network name. When you log in to the extender, the Client Link LED lights solid green. 2. MyWiFiExample-5G • Extended 5 GHz WiFi network name. The first time that is broadcast. On a computer, tablet, or smartphone, open the WiFi connection manager and locate and connect to a new location that you are connected to the extender, the NETGEAR installation...
User Manual
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... existing WiFi network, you choose must be within the range of your existing network through the extender-to-router WiFi connection. Keep moving the extender to outlets closer to the extender Blu-ray player Get Started 13 Then that you can access your existing WiFi router network. 5. AC1900 WiFi Mesh Extender Essentials Edition The location that device can connect a device to the extender using an Ethernet cable. Connect Ethernet-Enabled Devices After the extender is optimal. 7. Ethernet connection to the router until the Router Link LED lights...
... existing WiFi network, you choose must be within the range of your existing network through the extender-to-router WiFi connection. Keep moving the extender to outlets closer to the extender Blu-ray player Get Started 13 Then that you can access your existing WiFi router network. 5. AC1900 WiFi Mesh Extender Essentials Edition The location that device can connect a device to the extender using an Ethernet cable. Connect Ethernet-Enabled Devices After the extender is optimal. 7. Ethernet connection to the router until the Router Link LED lights...
User Manual
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.... AC1900 WiFi Mesh Extender Essentials Edition Use the Extender in Access Point Mode You can use an Ethernet connection, you must do this before you connect your computer. Set the Access Point/Extender switch to the extender network called NETGEAR_EXT. On your router to an Ethernet port on the extender. Use an Ethernet cable to connect your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device, open the WiFi connection manager and locate and connect to Access Point . 2. The NETGEAR installation assistant displays. 5. Figure 4. If the Power LED does not light, press the Power On...
.... AC1900 WiFi Mesh Extender Essentials Edition Use the Extender in Access Point Mode You can use an Ethernet connection, you must do this before you connect your computer. Set the Access Point/Extender switch to the extender network called NETGEAR_EXT. On your router to an Ethernet port on the extender. Use an Ethernet cable to connect your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device, open the WiFi connection manager and locate and connect to Access Point . 2. The NETGEAR installation assistant displays. 5. Figure 4. If the Power LED does not light, press the Power On...
User Manual
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... network. 2. Disable or Enable the WiFi Radios By default, the extender's WiFi radios broadcast signals in the address field of the browser. • If you must know its SSID and password and manually enter them. To turn off the SSID broadcast to create a hidden WiFi network. On your user name and password and click the LOG IN button. Enter your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device, open the WiFi connection manager and locate and connect to the new extender WiFi network. 2. Windows-based computer. The Wireless page displays. 6. Select Settings > Wireless. Enter...
... network. 2. Disable or Enable the WiFi Radios By default, the extender's WiFi radios broadcast signals in the address field of the browser. • If you must know its SSID and password and manually enter them. To turn off the SSID broadcast to create a hidden WiFi network. On your user name and password and click the LOG IN button. Enter your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device, open the WiFi connection manager and locate and connect to the new extender WiFi network. 2. Windows-based computer. The Wireless page displays. 6. Select Settings > Wireless. Enter...
User Manual
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...the extender's network without entering the WiFi network passphrase or key. Use WPS With the Push Button Method For you to use WPS to add a WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device to connect must include a physical button or a software button. Enter www.mywifiext.net in Access Point Mode on page 14. A login window opens. 4. Enter your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device, open (no WiFi security is open the WiFi connection manager and locate and connect to the new extender WiFi network. 2. Leave the Push Button (recommended) radio button selected. 7. Click the WIFI PROTECTED SETUP (WPS...
...the extender's network without entering the WiFi network passphrase or key. Use WPS With the Push Button Method For you to use WPS to add a WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device to connect must include a physical button or a software button. Enter www.mywifiext.net in Access Point Mode on page 14. A login window opens. 4. Enter your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device, open (no WiFi security is open the WiFi connection manager and locate and connect to the new extender WiFi network. 2. Leave the Push Button (recommended) radio button selected. 7. Click the WIFI PROTECTED SETUP (WPS...
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.... 8. A login window opens. 4. The page adjusts. 7. Type the PIN of the browser. Within four minutes, go to the WiFi device and use the PIN method to connect a WiFi device to the extender's WiFi network, select Settings > Connected Devices. Select Settings > Do More > Connect Devices (WPS). To verify that you to connect to the WiFi network using the WPS PIN method: 1. The WiFi device displays on their MAC addresses. For four minutes, the extender attempts to join the WiFi network. 10. Deny Access to a WiFi Device By default, access control is disabled so...
.... 8. A login window opens. 4. The page adjusts. 7. Type the PIN of the browser. Within four minutes, go to the WiFi device and use the PIN method to connect a WiFi device to the extender's WiFi network, select Settings > Connected Devices. Select Settings > Do More > Connect Devices (WPS). To verify that you to connect to the WiFi network using the WPS PIN method: 1. The WiFi device displays on their MAC addresses. For four minutes, the extender attempts to join the WiFi network. 10. Deny Access to a WiFi Device By default, access control is disabled so...
User Manual
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http://mywifiext.local - AC1900 WiFi Mesh Extender Essentials Edition • If you enabled the One WiFi Name feature, enter one of the following URLs: - Android devices. http://mywifiext or http://mywifiext.local - http:// Windows-based computer. Mac computers, iOS devices, and Linux devices.
http://mywifiext.local - AC1900 WiFi Mesh Extender Essentials Edition • If you enabled the One WiFi Name feature, enter one of the following URLs: - Android devices. http://mywifiext or http://mywifiext.local - http:// Windows-based computer. Mac computers, iOS devices, and Linux devices.
User Manual
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... Access Point/Extender switch. Android devices. http://mywifiext or http://mywifiext.local - Mac computers, iOS devices, and Linux devices. All the LEDs turn off for about 3 seconds. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that you configured in the extender. To restore factory settings: 1. AC1900 WiFi Mesh Extender Essentials Edition Use the Factory Reset Button to Restore Factory Settings CAUTION: This process erases any settings that is connected to your extender: • If you did not enable the One WiFi...
... Access Point/Extender switch. Android devices. http://mywifiext or http://mywifiext.local - Mac computers, iOS devices, and Linux devices. All the LEDs turn off for about 3 seconds. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that you configured in the extender. To restore factory settings: 1. AC1900 WiFi Mesh Extender Essentials Edition Use the Factory Reset Button to Restore Factory Settings CAUTION: This process erases any settings that is connected to your extender: • If you did not enable the One WiFi...
User Manual
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... router or access point with an Ethernet cable? Type your computer is set up to use DHCP (most are). • Make sure that the Device Link LED is green and that I can't see Recover a Forgotten User Name or Password on the extender until the Power LED blinks amber. 2. If you are using WEP security, make sure that you are using a valid IP address. • Relaunch the web browser and enter www.mywifiext.net in extender mode. The extender is designed to connect wirelessly...
... router or access point with an Ethernet cable? Type your computer is set up to use DHCP (most are). • Make sure that the Device Link LED is green and that I can't see Recover a Forgotten User Name or Password on the extender until the Power LED blinks amber. 2. If you are using WEP security, make sure that you are using a valid IP address. • Relaunch the web browser and enter www.mywifiext.net in extender mode. The extender is designed to connect wirelessly...
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... secure, you accidentally connected to a different WiFi network instead of sight between the WiFi router and the extender is not configured. If possible, move the extender closer to see Run Smart Setup Installation on . FAQs and Troubleshooting 44 Use Smart Setup (see if the Device Link LED is turned on page 17) to the extender. For more information, see if your user name or password, click the Username & Password Help link. The passphrase or key is red...
... secure, you accidentally connected to a different WiFi network instead of sight between the WiFi router and the extender is not configured. If possible, move the extender closer to see Run Smart Setup Installation on . FAQs and Troubleshooting 44 Use Smart Setup (see if the Device Link LED is turned on page 17) to the extender. For more information, see if your user name or password, click the Username & Password Help link. The passphrase or key is red...
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... factory settings for 5 GHz network DHCP Client enabled 1. You can use the Factory Reset button or the log in .) • Weight: 300 g (12 oz.) Supplemental Information 46 AC1900 WiFi Mesh Extender Essentials Edition Factory Default Settings The following table includes the product specifications. Technical specifications Feature Network protocol and standards compatibility Power consumption Physical specifications Description Data and routing protocols: TCP/IP, DHCP server and client, DNS relay, NAT (many-to-one) 100-240V, 50/60 Hz, 0.5A maximum...
... factory settings for 5 GHz network DHCP Client enabled 1. You can use the Factory Reset button or the log in .) • Weight: 300 g (12 oz.) Supplemental Information 46 AC1900 WiFi Mesh Extender Essentials Edition Factory Default Settings The following table includes the product specifications. Technical specifications Feature Network protocol and standards compatibility Power consumption Physical specifications Description Data and routing protocols: TCP/IP, DHCP server and client, DNS relay, NAT (many-to-one) 100-240V, 50/60 Hz, 0.5A maximum...