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Meet Your Extender Before you install your extender, familiarize yourself with its LEDs, buttons, and port. Router Link LED Factory Reset button Power On/Off button WPS button Arrow LEDs Client Link LED Power LED WPS LED Access Point/ Extender switch Ethernet port (on bottom panel) 3
Meet Your Extender Before you install your extender, familiarize yourself with its LEDs, buttons, and port. Router Link LED Factory Reset button Power On/Off button WPS button Arrow LEDs Client Link LED Power LED WPS LED Access Point/ Extender switch Ethernet port (on bottom panel) 3
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.... Best connection. • Solid amber. Right arrow blinks. No connection. WPS • Solid green. Move the client device closer to the extender. The extender is being established. • Off. LED Descriptions LED Router Link Client Link Power Description This LED indicates the connection between the extender and your client device, such as a computer or WiFi device. • Solid green. No arrow LEDs are lit. Move the client device closer to the extender. 4 WiFi security is not enabled. WiFi security is enabled (WPA or WPA2). • Blinking green. The extender...
.... Best connection. • Solid amber. Right arrow blinks. No connection. WPS • Solid green. Move the client device closer to the extender. The extender is being established. • Off. LED Descriptions LED Router Link Client Link Power Description This LED indicates the connection between the extender and your client device, such as a computer or WiFi device. • Solid green. No arrow LEDs are lit. Move the client device closer to the extender. 4 WiFi security is not enabled. WiFi security is enabled (WPA or WPA2). • Blinking green. The extender...
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... WiFi router. Plug the extender into an electrical outlet. Wait for the Power LED to the WiFi router is required only during the initial setup process. 2. Place your WiFi network. Place the Extender and Supply Power 1. Proximity to light green. Set the Access Point/Extender switch, place the extender, supply power, and connect it to 60 seconds. This might take up to your extender in extender mode, set the Access Point/Extender switch to Extender . Use the Extender in Extender Mode In extender mode, the extender repeats the signals from an existing WiFi router...
... WiFi router. Plug the extender into an electrical outlet. Wait for the Power LED to the WiFi router is required only during the initial setup process. 2. Place your WiFi network. Place the Extender and Supply Power 1. Proximity to light green. Set the Access Point/Extender switch, place the extender, supply power, and connect it to 60 seconds. This might take up to your extender in extender mode, set the Access Point/Extender switch to Extender . Use the Extender in Extender Mode In extender mode, the extender repeats the signals from an existing WiFi router...
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... you are using WEP security, follow the instructions in one of your WiFi network, you must connect the extender to your existing WiFi network. If it still does not light, see Connect With the NETGEAR Installation Assistant on the extender lights solid green, the Router Link LED lights, and the extender connects to your existing WiFi network. Connect With WPS Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) lets you join a secure WiFi network without typing the network name and password. The WPS LED blinks. 2. Connect to an Existing WiFi Network To extend the range of...
... you are using WEP security, follow the instructions in one of your WiFi network, you must connect the extender to your existing WiFi network. If it still does not light, see Connect With the NETGEAR Installation Assistant on the extender lights solid green, the Router Link LED lights, and the extender connects to your existing WiFi network. Connect With WPS Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) lets you join a secure WiFi network without typing the network name and password. The WPS LED blinks. 2. Connect to an Existing WiFi Network To extend the range of...
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... a poor router WiFi signal. 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 and try again. Keep moving the extender to outlets closer to -router connection is about halfway between your existing WiFi router network. Plug the extender into an outlet closer to light green. 6. On your WiFi router supports the 5 GHz band, repeat Steps 1 and 2 to connect the extender to a new extender WiFi network...
... a poor router WiFi signal. 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 and try again. Keep moving the extender to outlets closer to -router connection is about halfway between your existing WiFi router network. Plug the extender into an outlet closer to light green. 6. On your WiFi router supports the 5 GHz band, repeat Steps 1 and 2 to connect the extender to a new extender WiFi network...
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... new extender WiFi networks. MyNetworkName_2GEXT and MyNetworkName_5GEXT Use the same WiFi password that you use for your client device to the area with a poor router WiFi signal and return to the extender until the Client Link LED turns solid green or amber. 8 b. For example: • Existing WiFi network name. You must move your existing WiFi network name, with a poor router WiFi signal. The extender's new WiFi network names are based on the extender: • If the Client Link LED is solid green or amber, your new extender WiFi network...
... new extender WiFi networks. MyNetworkName_2GEXT and MyNetworkName_5GEXT Use the same WiFi password that you use for your client device to the area with a poor router WiFi signal and return to the extender until the Client Link LED turns solid green or amber. 8 b. For example: • Existing WiFi network name. You must move your existing WiFi network name, with a poor router WiFi signal. The extender's new WiFi network names are based on the extender: • If the Client Link LED is solid green or amber, your new extender WiFi network...
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... the NETGEAR Installation Assistant 1. Enter www.mywifiext.net in your client device is established, the Client Link LED lights. 2. If you do not want to extend and click the NEXT button. After the connection with your area and displays a list. 7. Launch a web browser. 3. The New Extender Setup page displays. 4. The Create Account page displays. 5. Click the WIFI RANGE EXTENDER button. Click the NEW EXTENDER SETUP button. Complete the fields on your client device, such as a computer or WiFi device...
... the NETGEAR Installation Assistant 1. Enter www.mywifiext.net in your client device is established, the Client Link LED lights. 2. If you do not want to extend and click the NEXT button. After the connection with your area and displays a list. 7. Launch a web browser. 3. The New Extender Setup page displays. 4. The Create Account page displays. 5. Click the WIFI RANGE EXTENDER button. Click the NEW EXTENDER SETUP button. Complete the fields on your client device, such as a computer or WiFi device...
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... extender is connected to the new extender WiFi network using the extender SSID and password that you click the CONTINUE button. 12. Make sure that your client device to the new extender WiFi network. 13. In the Password (network key) field, type the existing WiFi network password (also called passphrase or security key) and click the NEXT button. 9. Set the network name (SSID) and password for your extender that is successfully connected before you use a network name (SSID) for your client device is different from the network name (SSID) that your extender...
... extender is connected to the new extender WiFi network using the extender SSID and password that you click the CONTINUE button. 12. Make sure that your client device to the new extender WiFi network. 13. In the Password (network key) field, type the existing WiFi network password (also called passphrase or security key) and click the NEXT button. 9. Set the network name (SSID) and password for your extender that is successfully connected before you use a network name (SSID) for your client device is different from the network name (SSID) that your extender...
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... closer to light green. 17. 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 and try again. Reconnect your router and the area with a poor WiFi signal. Unplug the extender and move it to a new location about halfway between your client device to help you can use NETGEAR telephone support. Use the Router Link LED to a new extender WiFi network. 11 Router Extender Computer 16...
... closer to light green. 17. 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 and try again. Reconnect your router and the area with a poor WiFi signal. Unplug the extender and move it to a new location about halfway between your client device to help you can use NETGEAR telephone support. Use the Router Link LED to a new extender WiFi network. 11 Router Extender Computer 16...
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... access your client device closer to the extender. b. Connect an Ethernet-Enabled Device After the extender is red, your client device in the area with a poor router WiFi signal and your network setup is complete. • If the Client Link LED is connected to your client device to the extender using an Ethernet cable. Check the Client Link LED on the extender: • If the Client Link LED is solid green or amber, your new extender WiFi network reaches the area with a poor router WiFi signal and return to the extender until the Client Link LED turns...
... access your client device closer to the extender. b. Connect an Ethernet-Enabled Device After the extender is red, your client device in the area with a poor router WiFi signal and your network setup is complete. • If the Client Link LED is connected to your client device to the extender using an Ethernet cable. Check the Client Link LED on the extender: • If the Client Link LED is solid green or amber, your new extender WiFi network reaches the area with a poor router WiFi signal and return to the extender until the Client Link LED turns...
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Use an Ethernet cable to connect the Ethernet port on the extender to light green. Use the Extender in Access Point Mode You can use the extender as a WiFi access point, which creates a new WiFi hotspot by using a wired Ethernet connection. 1. If the Power LED does not light, press the Power On/Off button. 3. Plug the extender into an electrical outlet and wait for the Power LED to a router Ethernet LAN port or a remote Ethernet LAN jack with LAN access. Set the Access Point/Extender switch to Wired Access Point . 2. The extender joins the LAN and creates a WiFi hotspot. 13
Use an Ethernet cable to connect the Ethernet port on the extender to light green. Use the Extender in Access Point Mode You can use the extender as a WiFi access point, which creates a new WiFi hotspot by using a wired Ethernet connection. 1. If the Power LED does not light, press the Power On/Off button. 3. Plug the extender into an electrical outlet and wait for the Power LED to a router Ethernet LAN port or a remote Ethernet LAN jack with LAN access. Set the Access Point/Extender switch to Wired Access Point . 2. The extender joins the LAN and creates a WiFi hotspot. 13
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... the HOME NETWORK or PUBLIC NETWORK button. 10. NETGEAR_EXT • 5 GHz network. The New Extender Setup page displays. 6. When prompted, set the network name (SSID), security option, and password for an Internet connection. 9. Click the NEW EXTENDER SETUP button. Click the ACCESS POINT button. When the extender is in the address field. NETGEAR_5GEXT When you can join one of the following WiFi extender networks: • 2.4 GHz network. lights 5. Launch a web browser and enter www.mywifiext.net in access point mode, you join the network, the extender Client Link LED...
... the HOME NETWORK or PUBLIC NETWORK button. 10. NETGEAR_EXT • 5 GHz network. The New Extender Setup page displays. 6. When prompted, set the network name (SSID), security option, and password for an Internet connection. 9. Click the NEW EXTENDER SETUP button. Click the ACCESS POINT button. When the extender is in the address field. NETGEAR_5GEXT When you can join one of the following WiFi extender networks: • 2.4 GHz network. lights 5. Launch a web browser and enter www.mywifiext.net in access point mode, you join the network, the extender Client Link LED...
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... or change the extender's settings. 1. A login page displays. 15 Click the NEXT button. The registration page displays. 14. Enter www.mywifiext.net in to the extender to a new extender WiFi network. A page displays that says you can log in the address field of the browser. Use a WiFi network manager on your client device to connect to register your client device, such as an access point. 11. Follow the onscreen instructions to the new access point WiFi network. 12. Access Extender Settings After installation, you...
... or change the extender's settings. 1. A login page displays. 15 Click the NEXT button. The registration page displays. 14. Enter www.mywifiext.net in to the extender to a new extender WiFi network. A page displays that says you can log in the address field of the browser. Use a WiFi network manager on your client device to connect to register your client device, such as an access point. 11. Follow the onscreen instructions to the new access point WiFi network. 12. Access Extender Settings After installation, you...
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... router or access point. 4. Can I connect it to the router or access point with an Ethernet cable? Type your product in extender mode if I set up the extender in the user manual, which is in access point mode, you are using WEP security, make sure that I do? The web browser setup guide keeps asking me for my network password (passphrase) or security key, and I am sure that you can I entered the correct password. What can connect it is designed to connect wirelessly to the router or access point...
... router or access point. 4. Can I connect it to the router or access point with an Ethernet cable? Type your product in extender mode if I set up the extender in the user manual, which is in access point mode, you are using WEP security, make sure that I do? The web browser setup guide keeps asking me for my network password (passphrase) or security key, and I am sure that you can I entered the correct password. What can connect it is designed to connect wirelessly to the router or access point...
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... factory default settings? 1. On the login page, click the Username & Password Help link to reboot. The New Extender Setup page displays. 4. Use a sharp object such as a pen or straightened paper clip to press and hold the Factory Reset button on the extender for the extender to answer the security questions you forgot the answers to your login credentials again: 1. Release the Factory Reset button and wait for at least five seconds until the Power LED blinks...
... factory default settings? 1. On the login page, click the Username & Password Help link to reboot. The New Extender Setup page displays. 4. Use a sharp object such as a pen or straightened paper clip to press and hold the Factory Reset button on the extender for the extender to answer the security questions you forgot the answers to your login credentials again: 1. Release the Factory Reset button and wait for at least five seconds until the Power LED blinks...
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... the MAC filter, WiFi access control, or ACL. What should I enabled a WiFi MAC filter, WiFi access control, or access control list (ACL) on the router is enabled, the client device connects to the extender but cannot get an IP address from the extender and access the Internet, you must provide the translated MAC address to the extender network. 3. When a client device connects through the extender to your router's documentation. 2. Log in the address field, enter www.mywifiext.net. Power on the extender and connect all of the client device shown on my router. Launch a web...
... the MAC filter, WiFi access control, or ACL. What should I enabled a WiFi MAC filter, WiFi access control, or access control list (ACL) on the router is enabled, the client device connects to the extender but cannot get an IP address from the extender and access the Internet, you must provide the translated MAC address to the extender network. 3. When a client device connects through the extender to your router's documentation. 2. Log in the address field, enter www.mywifiext.net. Power on the extender and connect all of the client device shown on my router. Launch a web...
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... router's MAC filter table. 7. On the router, add the extender's virtual MAC addresses and all the virtual MAC addresses of the devices connected to the extender to use DHCP (most are). • Make sure that you are connected to NETGEAR_EXT and launched a browser. Enable the router's MAC filter, WiFi access control, or ACL. Select Settings > Connected Devices. Type your email and password and click the LOG IN button. 19 I can I am connected to the extender. 6. b. The Status page displays. 5. What can 't see the web browser setup guide. Type...
... router's MAC filter table. 7. On the router, add the extender's virtual MAC addresses and all the virtual MAC addresses of the devices connected to the extender to use DHCP (most are). • Make sure that you are connected to NETGEAR_EXT and launched a browser. Enable the router's MAC filter, WiFi access control, or ACL. Select Settings > Connected Devices. Type your email and password and click the LOG IN button. 19 I can I am connected to the extender. 6. b. The Status page displays. 5. What can 't see the web browser setup guide. Type...
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... 95134, USA We recommend that you for reference purposes only. Trademarks © NETGEAR, Inc., NETGEAR and the NETGEAR Logo are used for purchasing this NETGEAR product. See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply. You can visit www.netgear.com/support to register your product, get help, access the latest downloads and user manuals, and join our community. For regulatory compliance information, visit www...
... 95134, USA We recommend that you for reference purposes only. Trademarks © NETGEAR, Inc., NETGEAR and the NETGEAR Logo are used for purchasing this NETGEAR product. See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply. You can visit www.netgear.com/support to register your product, get help, access the latest downloads and user manuals, and join our community. For regulatory compliance information, visit www...
Product Data Sheet
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... • Supports new 802.11ac & b/g/n WiFi devices • Compact and powerful for better performance Overview NETGEAR AC1900 WiFi Range Extender boosts your existing network range, delivering AC dual band WiFi up to 1900 Mbps & reduce interference. Boost WiFi Improve the range of your WiFi network. Secure Setup Push 'N' Connect using Wi-Fi Protected Setup® (WPS) connects computers and/or routers to establish one super high-speed connection; Two WiFi Modes Extend existing WiFi connection or create a new AC WiFi access point. Get the connectivity you need for...
... • Supports new 802.11ac & b/g/n WiFi devices • Compact and powerful for better performance Overview NETGEAR AC1900 WiFi Range Extender boosts your existing network range, delivering AC dual band WiFi up to 1900 Mbps & reduce interference. Boost WiFi Improve the range of your WiFi network. Secure Setup Push 'N' Connect using Wi-Fi Protected Setup® (WPS) connects computers and/or routers to establish one super high-speed connection; Two WiFi Modes Extend existing WiFi connection or create a new AC WiFi access point. Get the connectivity you need for...
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... of Apple Inc. Mac and the Mac logo are trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E. Intended for reference purposes only. ©2016 NETGEAR, Inc. ft. Plumeria Drive, San Jose, CA 95134-1911 USA, www.NETGEAR.com/support D-EX6400-1 PAGE 4 OF 4 Data throughput, signal range, and wireless coverage per sq. AC1900 WiFi Range Extender Data Sheet EX6400 Package Contents • AC1900 WiFi Range Extender (EX6400) • Quick start guide Physical Specifications • Dimensions...
... of Apple Inc. Mac and the Mac logo are trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E. Intended for reference purposes only. ©2016 NETGEAR, Inc. ft. Plumeria Drive, San Jose, CA 95134-1911 USA, www.NETGEAR.com/support D-EX6400-1 PAGE 4 OF 4 Data throughput, signal range, and wireless coverage per sq. AC1900 WiFi Range Extender Data Sheet EX6400 Package Contents • AC1900 WiFi Range Extender (EX6400) • Quick start guide Physical Specifications • Dimensions...