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Getting Started The NETGEAR WiFi Range Extender increases the distance of your existing WiFi and creates a stronger signal in hard-to-reach areas Existing WiFi Sometimes your router does not provide the WiFi coverage you need 2 An extender repeats the signals from an existing WiFi router or access point. WiFi Range Extender Boosts the range of a WiFi network by boosting the existing WiFi signal and enhancing the overall signal quality over long distances.
Getting Started The NETGEAR WiFi Range Extender increases the distance of your existing WiFi and creates a stronger signal in hard-to-reach areas Existing WiFi Sometimes your router does not provide the WiFi coverage you need 2 An extender repeats the signals from an existing WiFi router or access point. WiFi Range Extender Boosts the range of a WiFi network by boosting the existing WiFi signal and enhancing the overall signal quality over long distances.
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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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...(WPA or WPA2). • Blinking green. 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. Good connection. • Solid red. This...point. • Solid green. No connection. • Solid amber. The extender is not enabled. Move the client device closer to the extender. Best connection. • Solid amber. WiFi security is in a good location. The extender is powered off. Poor connection. • Off. Poor connection. •...
...(WPA or WPA2). • Blinking green. 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. Good connection. • Solid red. This...point. • Solid green. No connection. • Solid amber. The extender is not enabled. Move the client device closer to the extender. Best connection. • Solid amber. WiFi security is in a good location. The extender is powered off. Poor connection. • Off. Poor connection. •...
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... existing WiFi router or access point. Wait for the Power LED to Extender . Set the Access Point/Extender Switch To use the extender in extender mode, set the Access Point/Extender switch to light green. Plug the extender into an electrical outlet. Place the Extender and Supply Power 1. Proximity to 60 seconds. This might take up to...
... existing WiFi router or access point. Wait for the Power LED to Extender . Set the Access Point/Extender Switch To use the extender in extender mode, set the Access Point/Extender switch to light green. Plug the extender into an electrical outlet. Place the Extender and Supply Power 1. Proximity to 60 seconds. This might take up to...
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... WPS LED on your existing WiFi network. For more information, see Connect With the NETGEAR Installation Assistant on page 9. 1. Connect With WPS Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) lets you must connect the extender to your router or access point. Note: WPS does not support WEP network security.... If the Router Link LED does not light, try again. Connect to an Existing WiFi Network To extend the range of two ways: • Connect with the NETGEAR installation assistant. If it still does not light, see the following section. • Connect with WPS. The...
... WPS LED on your existing WiFi network. For more information, see Connect With the NETGEAR Installation Assistant on page 9. 1. Connect With WPS Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) lets you must connect the extender to your router or access point. Note: WPS does not support WEP network security.... If the Router Link LED does not light, try again. Connect to an Existing WiFi Network To extend the range of two ways: • Connect with the NETGEAR installation assistant. If it still does not light, see the following section. • Connect with WPS. The...
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... the 5 GHz band. 4. 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 a new extender WiFi network. 7 Use the Router Link LED to -router connection is about halfway between your existing WiFi router network. The location that is... help you choose must be within the range of your router and the area with a poor router WiFi signal. 3. Plug the extender into an outlet closer to the router until the Router Link LED lights amber or green. 8. If your client device, such as a computer or WiFi ...
... the 5 GHz band. 4. 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 a new extender WiFi network. 7 Use the Router Link LED to -router connection is about halfway between your existing WiFi router network. The location that is... help you choose must be within the range of your router and the area with a poor router WiFi signal. 3. Plug the extender into an outlet closer to the router until the Router Link LED lights amber or green. 8. If your client device, such as a computer or WiFi ...
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...client device in the area with a poor router WiFi signal and return to the extender. b. MyNetworkName • New extender WiFi network names. Leave your WiFi router. 9. The extender's new WiFi network names are based on the extender: • If the Client Link LED is solid green or amber, your new... with a poor router WiFi signal. Check the Client Link LED on your client device to the extender until the Client Link LED turns solid green or amber. 8 You must move your new extender WiFi network does not reach the area with a poor router WiFi signal: a. For example: •...
...client device in the area with a poor router WiFi signal and return to the extender. b. MyNetworkName • New extender WiFi network names. Leave your WiFi router. 9. The extender's new WiFi network names are based on the extender: • If the Client Link LED is solid green or amber, your new... with a poor router WiFi signal. Check the Client Link LED on your client device to the extender until the Client Link LED turns solid green or amber. 8 You must move your new extender WiFi network does not reach the area with a poor router WiFi signal: a. For example: •...
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... 2.4GHz WiFi Networks or the 5GHz WiFi Networks check box. 9 The New Extender Setup page displays. 4. Click the NEW EXTENDER SETUP button. Click the WIFI RANGE EXTENDER button. If you do not want to extend and click the NEXT button. Enter www.mywifiext.net in your client device, such... as a computer or WiFi device, to find and connect to the NETGEAR_EXT WiFi network. The extender scans for WiFi networks in the address field of the browser. Connect With the NETGEAR Installation Assistant 1. Complete the fields on your area and displays a list. 7. Use a WiFi network...
... 2.4GHz WiFi Networks or the 5GHz WiFi Networks check box. 9 The New Extender Setup page displays. 4. Click the NEW EXTENDER SETUP button. Click the WIFI RANGE EXTENDER button. If you do not want to extend and click the NEXT button. Enter www.mywifiext.net in your client device, such... as a computer or WiFi device, to find and connect to the NETGEAR_EXT WiFi network. The extender scans for WiFi networks in the address field of the browser. Connect With the NETGEAR Installation Assistant 1. Complete the fields on your area and displays a list. 7. Use a WiFi network...
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... network. 13. A message displays confirming that you use a network name (SSID) for the page to display a list of new extender WiFi networks, which might take up to complete the setup. 10 Complete the registration fields and click the FINISH button to one minute. 10... click the NEXT button. Set the network name (SSID) and password for your client device to the new extender WiFi network using the extender SSID and password that the extender is successfully connected before you click the CONTINUE button. 12. Note: We recommend that your router uses. In the Password (network ...
... network. 13. A message displays confirming that you use a network name (SSID) for the page to display a list of new extender WiFi networks, which might take up to complete the setup. 10 Complete the registration fields and click the FINISH button to one minute. 10... click the NEXT button. Set the network name (SSID) and password for your client device to the new extender WiFi network using the extender SSID and password that the extender is successfully connected before you click the CONTINUE button. 12. Note: We recommend that your router uses. In the Password (network ...
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... the router and try again. Plug the extender into an outlet closer to the router until the Router Link LED lights amber or green. 19. The Status page displays. 15. Router Extender Computer 16. Note that you can use NETGEAR telephone support. 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...
... the router and try again. Plug the extender into an outlet closer to the router until the Router Link LED lights amber or green. 19. The Status page displays. 15. Router Extender Computer 16. Note that you can use NETGEAR telephone support. 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...
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... network does not reach the area with a poor router WiFi signal. That device can connect a wired device to the extender. 20. Connect an Ethernet-Enabled Device After the extender is red, your client device in the area with a poor router WiFi signal: a. You must move your existing network... through the WiFi connection. Test the new extended WiFi range by moving your existing WiFi network, you can then access your client device closer to the extender until the Client Link LED turns solid green or amber. Check the Client Link LED...
... network does not reach the area with a poor router WiFi signal. That device can connect a wired device to the extender. 20. Connect an Ethernet-Enabled Device After the extender is red, your client device in the area with a poor router WiFi signal: a. You must move your existing network... through the WiFi connection. Test the new extended WiFi range by moving your existing WiFi network, you can then access your client device closer to the extender until the Client Link LED turns solid green or amber. Check the Client Link LED...
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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. If the Power LED does not light, press the Power On/Off button. 3. Use an Ethernet cable to connect the Ethernet port on the extender to light green. The extender joins the LAN and creates a WiFi hotspot. 13 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. Set the Access Point/Extender switch to Wired Access Point . 2.
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. If the Power LED does not light, press the Power On/Off button. 3. Use an Ethernet cable to connect the Ethernet port on the extender to light green. The extender joins the LAN and creates a WiFi hotspot. 13 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. Set the Access Point/Extender switch to Wired Access Point . 2.
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... for each access point network and click the NEXT button. 14 The Create Account page displays. 7. The New Extender Setup page displays. 6. Use a WiFi network manager on the Create Account page and click the NEXT button. 8. Launch a web browser and enter www.mywifiext.net ...in access point mode, you can join one of the following WiFi extender networks: • 2.4 GHz network. Click the HOME NETWORK or PUBLIC NETWORK button. 10. 4. Complete the fields on your client device to show that you join...
... for each access point network and click the NEXT button. 14 The Create Account page displays. 7. The New Extender Setup page displays. 6. Use a WiFi network manager on the Create Account page and click the NEXT button. 8. Launch a web browser and enter www.mywifiext.net ...in access point mode, you can join one of the following WiFi extender networks: • 2.4 GHz network. Click the HOME NETWORK or PUBLIC NETWORK button. 10. 4. Complete the fields on your client device to show that you join...
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... created an access point. 13. Enter www.mywifiext.net in to the extender to view or change the extender's settings. 1. A login page displays. 15 Click the NEXT button. Your settings are applied and the extender is established, the Client Link LED lights. 2. Use a WiFi network manager... such as an access point. 11. Follow the onscreen instructions to register your client device to connect to a new extender WiFi network. Use a WiFi network manager on your extender. A page displays that says you can log in the address field of the browser. Launch a web browser. ...
... created an access point. 13. Enter www.mywifiext.net in to the extender to view or change the extender's settings. 1. A login page displays. 15 Click the NEXT button. Your settings are applied and the extender is established, the Client Link LED lights. 2. Use a WiFi network manager... such as an access point. 11. Follow the onscreen instructions to register your client device to connect to a new extender WiFi network. Use a WiFi network manager on your extender. A page displays that says you can log in the address field of the browser. Launch a web browser. ...
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...page 13. 16 The extender is designed to connect wirelessly to the router or access point if it to the router or access point with an Ethernet connection. Make any needed changes. Frequently Asked Questions You can connect it is probably placed at www.netgear.com/support. 4. For... more information about your email and password and click the LOG IN button. The extender is in access point mode, you are using WEP security, make sure that I do...
...page 13. 16 The extender is designed to connect wirelessly to the router or access point if it to the router or access point with an Ethernet connection. Make any needed changes. Frequently Asked Questions You can connect it is probably placed at www.netgear.com/support. 4. For... more information about your email and password and click the LOG IN button. The extender is in access point mode, you are using WEP security, make sure that I do...
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...its factory default settings? 1. If you forgot the answers to your security questions, do I restore the extender to the factory default settings. 17 The New Extender Setup page displays. 4. The Extender Setup page displays. How do the following to answer the security questions you set up during the initial...Enter www.mywifiext.net in the address field of the browser. Release the Factory Reset button and wait for the extender to press and hold the Factory Reset button on the extender for at least five seconds until the Power LED blinks amber. 2. Use a sharp object such as a pen ...
...its factory default settings? 1. If you forgot the answers to your security questions, do I restore the extender to the factory default settings. 17 The New Extender Setup page displays. 4. The Extender Setup page displays. How do the following to answer the security questions you set up during the initial...Enter www.mywifiext.net in the address field of the browser. Release the Factory Reset button and wait for the extender to press and hold the Factory Reset button on the extender for at least five seconds until the Power LED blinks amber. 2. Use a sharp object such as a pen ...
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...'s MAC filter, WiFi access control, or ACL, see your client devices to receive an IP address from the extender and cannot access the Internet. When a client device connects through the extender to your router, the MAC address of your router's documentation. 2. Launch a web browser and in to another..., 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 router. 1. Log in the address field, ...
...'s MAC filter, WiFi access control, or ACL, see your client devices to receive an IP address from the extender and cannot access the Internet. When a client device connects through the extender to your router, the MAC address of your router's documentation. 2. Launch a web browser and in to another..., 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 router. 1. Log in the address field, ...
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...Type your email and password and click the LOG IN button. b. The Connected Devices page displays the MAC addresses and virtual MAC addresses for the extender, wired devices, and WiFi devices that are connected to NETGEAR_EXT and launched a browser. What can 't see the web browser setup guide. Try these...MAC filter, WiFi access control, or ACL. The Status page displays. 5. On the router, add the extender's virtual MAC addresses and all the virtual MAC addresses of the devices connected to the extender to your computer is set up to use DHCP (most are using a valid IP address. • ...
...Type your email and password and click the LOG IN button. b. The Connected Devices page displays the MAC addresses and virtual MAC addresses for the extender, wired devices, and WiFi devices that are connected to NETGEAR_EXT and launched a browser. What can 't see the web browser setup guide. Try these...MAC filter, WiFi access control, or ACL. The Status page displays. 5. On the router, add the extender's virtual MAC addresses and all the virtual MAC addresses of the devices connected to the extender to your computer is set up to use DHCP (most are using a valid IP address. • ...
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... & gaming. FastLane™ Technology Use both WiFi bands to the Extender quickly and securely. Simultaneous Dual Band WiFi Extend 2.4 & 5GHz WiFi up to 1900 Mbps. AC1900 WiFi Range Extender Data Sheet EX6400 Boost your existing WiFi • Dual band WiFi up to 1900 ...a wired device like a game console or a smart TV to 1900 Mbps & reduce interference. ideal for better performance Overview NETGEAR AC1900 WiFi Range Extender boosts your existing network range, delivering AC dual band WiFi up to your existing WiFi network. Secure Setup Push 'N' Connect using...
... & gaming. FastLane™ Technology Use both WiFi bands to the Extender quickly and securely. Simultaneous Dual Band WiFi Extend 2.4 & 5GHz WiFi up to 1900 Mbps. AC1900 WiFi Range Extender Data Sheet EX6400 Boost your existing WiFi • Dual band WiFi up to 1900 ...a wired device like a game console or a smart TV to 1900 Mbps & reduce interference. ideal for better performance Overview NETGEAR AC1900 WiFi Range Extender boosts your existing network range, delivering AC dual band WiFi up to your existing WiFi network. Secure Setup Push 'N' Connect using...
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AC1900 WiFi Range Extender Data Sheet EX6400 WiFi Range Extenders boost your existing WiFi & deliver greater wireless speed & coverage to -reach areas Existing WiFi Sometimes your router does not provide the WiFi coverage you need Ethernet port Power on/o Secure Connection (WPS) Extender or Access Point mode switch PAGE 2 OF 4 Improve your existing WiFi & creates a stronger signal in hard-to where WiFi signals are weak. WiFi Range Extender Boosts the range of your home's WiFi and get better connections for iPads®, smartphones, laptops & more.
AC1900 WiFi Range Extender Data Sheet EX6400 WiFi Range Extenders boost your existing WiFi & deliver greater wireless speed & coverage to -reach areas Existing WiFi Sometimes your router does not provide the WiFi coverage you need Ethernet port Power on/o Secure Connection (WPS) Extender or Access Point mode switch PAGE 2 OF 4 Improve your existing WiFi & creates a stronger signal in hard-to where WiFi signals are weak. WiFi Range Extender Boosts the range of your home's WiFi and get better connections for iPads®, smartphones, laptops & more.