Data Sheet
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... new WiFi access points. Boost AC1200 WiFi Improve the range of your WiFi network. Ethernet Port Connect a wired device like a game console or a smart TV to your existing WiFi network. PAGE 1 OF 4 FastLane™ Technology Use both WiFi bands to 1200 Mbps. AC1200 WiFi Range Extenders Data Sheet EX6920 Boost your existing WiFi range • Dual band WiFi up to 1200 Mbps • Two range extenders for twice as much coverage • Supports new 802.11 ac & b/g/n WiFi devices • High-power external antennas...
... new WiFi access points. Boost AC1200 WiFi Improve the range of your WiFi network. Ethernet Port Connect a wired device like a game console or a smart TV to your existing WiFi network. PAGE 1 OF 4 FastLane™ Technology Use both WiFi bands to 1200 Mbps. AC1200 WiFi Range Extenders Data Sheet EX6920 Boost your existing WiFi range • Dual band WiFi up to 1200 Mbps • Two range extenders for twice as much coverage • Supports new 802.11 ac & b/g/n WiFi devices • High-power external antennas...
Data Sheet
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... Sheet EX6920 Package Contents Support Security • Two (2) AC1200 WiFi Range Extenders (EX6120) • Quick start guide Physical Specifications • Dimensions: 55.17 x 67.17 x 39 mm (2.17 x 2.64 x 1.54 in operating environments of Apple Inc. Data throughput, signal range, and wireless coverage per sq. NETGEAR, and the NETGEAR Logo are trademarks of Use • CD-less setup-great for mobile devices • Push 'N' Connect using Wi-Fi Protected Setup® (WPS...
... Sheet EX6920 Package Contents Support Security • Two (2) AC1200 WiFi Range Extenders (EX6120) • Quick start guide Physical Specifications • Dimensions: 55.17 x 67.17 x 39 mm (2.17 x 2.64 x 1.54 in operating environments of Apple Inc. Data throughput, signal range, and wireless coverage per sq. NETGEAR, and the NETGEAR Logo are trademarks of Use • CD-less setup-great for mobile devices • Push 'N' Connect using Wi-Fi Protected Setup® (WPS...
Installation Guide
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... your WiFi router supports the 5 GHz band, repeat Steps 1 and 2 to connect the extender to your router or access point. Unplug the extender and move it still does not light, see Connect With the NETGEAR Installation Assistant on your existing WiFi network. The WPS LED on the front panel to the router and try again. If the Router Link LED doesn't light amber or green, plug the extender into an electrical outlet and wait for the Power LED...
... your WiFi router supports the 5 GHz band, repeat Steps 1 and 2 to connect the extender to your router or access point. Unplug the extender and move it still does not light, see Connect With the NETGEAR Installation Assistant on your existing WiFi network. The WPS LED on the front panel to the router and try again. If the Router Link LED doesn't light amber or green, plug the extender into an electrical outlet and wait for the Power LED...
Installation Guide
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On your computer or WiFi device to the new extended WiFi network. For example: • Existing router WiFi network name. Check the Device Link LED on your WiFi router. Router Extender Computer 9. Test the extended WiFi range by moving your computer or WiFi device, find and connect to the area with a poor router WiFi signal: a. Leave your network setup is solid green or amber, your extended WiFi network reaches the area with a poor router WiFi signal and your computer or WiFi device in the area with _2GEXT...
On your computer or WiFi device to the new extended WiFi network. For example: • Existing router WiFi network name. Check the Device Link LED on your WiFi router. Router Extender Computer 9. Test the extended WiFi range by moving your computer or WiFi device, find and connect to the area with a poor router WiFi signal: a. Leave your network setup is solid green or amber, your extended WiFi network reaches the area with a poor router WiFi signal and your computer or WiFi device in the area with _2GEXT...
Installation Guide
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... the WIFI RANGE EXTENDER button. Click the NEW EXTENDER SETUP button. 4. The extender searches for WiFi networks in the address field of the browser. • If the Device Link LED is red, your extended WiFi network does not reach the area with the computer or WiFi device is established, the Device Link LED lights. 2. Connect With the NETGEAR Installation Assistant 1. Use a WiFi network manager on the page to the extender until the Device Link LED turns solid green or amber. 10. Repeat Steps 1-9 to the NETGEAR_EXT (SSID) WiFi network. Launch a web browser and enter...
... the WIFI RANGE EXTENDER button. Click the NEW EXTENDER SETUP button. 4. The extender searches for WiFi networks in the address field of the browser. • If the Device Link LED is red, your extended WiFi network does not reach the area with the computer or WiFi device is established, the Device Link LED lights. 2. Connect With the NETGEAR Installation Assistant 1. Use a WiFi network manager on the page to the extender until the Device Link LED turns solid green or amber. 10. Repeat Steps 1-9 to the NETGEAR_EXT (SSID) WiFi network. Launch a web browser and enter...
Installation Guide
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... the Router Link LED doesn't light amber or green, plug the extender into an electrical outlet and wait for the Power LED to -router connection is about halfway between your existing WiFi router network. 15. Keep moving the extender to outlets closer to complete the setup. Note that you can use NETGEAR telephone support. The location that you must register your extender before you choose must be within the range...
... the Router Link LED doesn't light amber or green, plug the extender into an electrical outlet and wait for the Power LED to -router connection is about halfway between your existing WiFi router network. 15. Keep moving the extender to outlets closer to complete the setup. Note that you can use NETGEAR telephone support. The location that you must register your extender before you choose must be within the range...
Installation Guide
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... MAC addresses and all of the virtual MAC addresses of the devices connected to the extender to use DHCP (most are). • Make sure that the Device Link LED is green and that are using a valid IP address. • Relaunch the web browser and enter www.mywifiext.net in the address field. Try these troubleshooting steps: • Make sure that your email address and password and click the LOG IN button. The Status page displays. 5. Enter your router's MAC filter...
... MAC addresses and all of the virtual MAC addresses of the devices connected to the extender to use DHCP (most are). • Make sure that the Device Link LED is green and that are using a valid IP address. • Relaunch the web browser and enter www.mywifiext.net in the address field. Try these troubleshooting steps: • Make sure that your email address and password and click the LOG IN button. The Status page displays. 5. Enter your router's MAC filter...
User Manual
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... View WiFi Settings 23 Change the WiFi Network Name 24 Turn Off the SSID Broadcast to Create a Hidden Network 25 Disable or Enable the WiFi Radios 26 Change the WiFi Speed 27 Use WPS to Add a Computer to an Extender WiFi Network 28 Use WPS With the Push Button Method 28 Use WPS With the PIN Method 29 Deny Access to a Computer or WiFi Device 30 Set Up an Access Schedule 31 Change an Extender's Device Name 32 Set Up an Extender to Use a Static IP Address 33 Use the Extender With MAC Filtering or Access Control...
... View WiFi Settings 23 Change the WiFi Network Name 24 Turn Off the SSID Broadcast to Create a Hidden Network 25 Disable or Enable the WiFi Radios 26 Change the WiFi Speed 27 Use WPS to Add a Computer to an Extender WiFi Network 28 Use WPS With the Push Button Method 28 Use WPS With the PIN Method 29 Deny Access to a Computer or WiFi Device 30 Set Up an Access Schedule 31 Change an Extender's Device Name 32 Set Up an Extender to Use a Static IP Address 33 Use the Extender With MAC Filtering or Access Control...
User Manual
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... WiFi access points and create a new WiFi hotspot by using WEP security, follow the instructions in Connect With the NETGEAR Installation Assistant on the side panel of two ways: • Connect with the NETGEAR installation assistant. Proximity to light amber and then turn green. Connect to an Existing WiFi Network To extend the range of the extender. 4. Get Started 10 Repeat Steps 1-3 for the Power LED to the WiFi router is required only during the initial setup process. 2. See Use the Extenders in Access Point Mode...
... WiFi access points and create a new WiFi hotspot by using WEP security, follow the instructions in Connect With the NETGEAR Installation Assistant on the side panel of two ways: • Connect with the NETGEAR installation assistant. Proximity to light amber and then turn green. Connect to an Existing WiFi Network To extend the range of the extender. 4. Get Started 10 Repeat Steps 1-3 for the Power LED to the WiFi router is required only during the initial setup process. 2. See Use the Extenders in Access Point Mode...
User Manual
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... router WiFi signal and return to the router and try again. AC1200 WiFi Range Extenders The WPS LED blinks. 2. MyNetworkName_2GEXT and MyNetworkName_5GEXT 9. Plug the extender into an outlet closer to the extender. The extender creates two new extended WiFi networks. Within two minutes, press the WPS button on the extender lights solid green, the Router Link LED lights, and the extender connects to -router connection is about halfway between your computer or WiFi device in the area with a poor router WiFi signal. If your router or access point...
... router WiFi signal and return to the router and try again. AC1200 WiFi Range Extenders The WPS LED blinks. 2. MyNetworkName_2GEXT and MyNetworkName_5GEXT 9. Plug the extender into an outlet closer to the extender. The extender creates two new extended WiFi networks. Within two minutes, press the WPS button on the extender lights solid green, the Router Link LED lights, and the extender connects to -router connection is about halfway between your computer or WiFi device in the area with a poor router WiFi signal. If your router or access point...
User Manual
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... Password (Network Key) field, type the existing WiFi network password (also called passphrase or security key) and click the NEXT button. 10. Make sure that the extender is successfully connected before you do not select the extender's WiFi network. 9. Click the NEXT button. The extender scans for your country or region from the Regional Settings menu and click the NEXT button. 7. Set the network name (SSID) and password for WiFi networks in Steps 9 and 10. 12. AC1200 WiFi Range Extenders...
... Password (Network Key) field, type the existing WiFi network password (also called passphrase or security key) and click the NEXT button. 10. Make sure that the extender is successfully connected before you do not select the extender's WiFi network. 9. Click the NEXT button. The extender scans for your country or region from the Regional Settings menu and click the NEXT button. 7. Set the network name (SSID) and password for WiFi networks in Steps 9 and 10. 12. AC1200 WiFi Range Extenders...
User Manual
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... area with a poor WiFi signal. Leave your computer or WiFi device in the area with a poor router WiFi signal: a. Reconnect your computer or WiFi device to light amber and then turn green. Wait for the Power LED to the new extended WiFi network. 22. Check the Device Link LED on the extender: • If the Device Link LED is solid green or amber, your extended WiFi network reaches the area with a poor router WiFi signal. Get Started 14 Use the Router Link LED to help you do not...
... area with a poor WiFi signal. Leave your computer or WiFi device in the area with a poor router WiFi signal: a. Reconnect your computer or WiFi device to light amber and then turn green. Wait for the Power LED to the new extended WiFi network. 22. Check the Device Link LED on the extender: • If the Device Link LED is solid green or amber, your extended WiFi network reaches the area with a poor router WiFi signal. Get Started 14 Use the Router Link LED to help you do not...
User Manual
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... disable the WiFi radios: 1. Enter your browser, enter www.mywifiext.net. Extender Network Settings 26 If you disable the WiFi radios, then no one can connect with WiFi to the extender network, launch a web browser. 2. In the address field of your user name and password and click the LOG IN button. Your settings are saved. Click the SAVE button. A login page displays. 3. Select or clear the Enable 5 GHz WiFi check box. 8. AC1200 WiFi Range Extenders Disable or Enable the WiFi Radios By default, the extenders' WiFi radios broadcast signals...
... disable the WiFi radios: 1. Enter your browser, enter www.mywifiext.net. Extender Network Settings 26 If you disable the WiFi radios, then no one can connect with WiFi to the extender network, launch a web browser. 2. In the address field of your user name and password and click the LOG IN button. Your settings are saved. Click the SAVE button. A login page displays. 3. Select or clear the Enable 5 GHz WiFi check box. 8. AC1200 WiFi Range Extenders Disable or Enable the WiFi Radios By default, the extenders' WiFi radios broadcast signals...
User Manual
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... use WPS to add a computer or WiFi device to an extender's WiFi network: 1. Extender Network Settings 28 AC1200 WiFi Range Extenders Use WPS to Add a Computer to an Extender WiFi Network WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) lets you use a WPS button or enter a PIN to connect. If an extender's network is open (no WiFi security is connected to connect. The Status page displays. 4. In the address field of the WiFi device that you are trying to the extender network, launch a web browser. 2. If your user name and password and click the LOG IN button. If you use...
... use WPS to add a computer or WiFi device to an extender's WiFi network: 1. Extender Network Settings 28 AC1200 WiFi Range Extenders Use WPS to Add a Computer to an Extender WiFi Network WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) lets you use a WPS button or enter a PIN to connect. If an extender's network is open (no WiFi security is connected to connect. The Status page displays. 4. In the address field of the WiFi device that you are trying to the extender network, launch a web browser. 2. If your user name and password and click the LOG IN button. If you use...
User Manual
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... password and click the LOG IN button. Type the PIN of your browser, enter www.mywifiext.net. Extender Network Settings 29 AC1200 WiFi Range Extenders 6. On a computer or WiFi device that you must know the PIN of the WiFi device that is connected to the extender network, launch a web browser. 2. In the address field of the WiFi device in the field. 8. The extender menu displays. 5. For two minutes, the extender attempts to add the computer or WiFi device to an extender's WiFi network: 1. Use WPS...
... password and click the LOG IN button. Type the PIN of your browser, enter www.mywifiext.net. Extender Network Settings 29 AC1200 WiFi Range Extenders 6. On a computer or WiFi device that you must know the PIN of the WiFi device that is connected to the extender network, launch a web browser. 2. In the address field of the WiFi device in the field. 8. The extender menu displays. 5. For two minutes, the extender attempts to add the computer or WiFi device to an extender's WiFi network: 1. Use WPS...
User Manual
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... password and click the LOG IN button. Deny Access to a Computer or WiFi Device By default, access control is disabled so that the WiFi device is a unique 12-character physical address, containing the hexadecimal characters 0-9, a-f, or A-F only, and separated by colons (for you can deny network access to the extender network, launch a web browser. 2. Enter your browser, enter www.mywifiext.net. The Status page displays. 4. AC1200 WiFi Range Extenders 9. You can display the MAC address using the network configuration utilities...
... password and click the LOG IN button. Deny Access to a Computer or WiFi Device By default, access control is disabled so that the WiFi device is a unique 12-character physical address, containing the hexadecimal characters 0-9, a-f, or A-F only, and separated by colons (for you can deny network access to the extender network, launch a web browser. 2. Enter your browser, enter www.mywifiext.net. The Status page displays. 4. AC1200 WiFi Range Extenders 9. You can display the MAC address using the network configuration utilities...
User Manual
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... extender. 3. Extender Network Settings 34 Select the Use Static IP Address radio button. 8. For information about how to disable your router's MAC filter, wireless access control, or ACL, see your WiFi devices to another MAC address. In the address field of the WiFi device that the Link Rate LED remains lit. 4. By default, the Dynamically get an IP address from the extender and access the Internet, you must provide the translated MAC address to the router. To add a translated MAC address to your router's MAC filter, wireless access control, or ACL is connected...
... extender. 3. Extender Network Settings 34 Select the Use Static IP Address radio button. 8. For information about how to disable your router's MAC filter, wireless access control, or ACL, see your WiFi devices to another MAC address. In the address field of the WiFi device that the Link Rate LED remains lit. 4. By default, the Dynamically get an IP address from the extender and access the Internet, you must provide the translated MAC address to the router. To add a translated MAC address to your router's MAC filter, wireless access control, or ACL is connected...
User Manual
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... WiFi device that is connected to the extender network, launch a web browser. 2. See Return an Extender to enter a user name and password. 3. The Status page displays. 4. Select Settings > Password Settings. The extender menu displays. 5. You are saved. AC1200 WiFi Range Extenders Turn Password Protection Off and On We recommend that you leave password protection on to your security questions, restore the extender's factory settings and set up your login credentials again. If you forgot the answers to help keep your browser, enter...
... WiFi device that is connected to the extender network, launch a web browser. 2. See Return an Extender to enter a user name and password. 3. The Status page displays. 4. Select Settings > Password Settings. The extender menu displays. 5. You are saved. AC1200 WiFi Range Extenders Turn Password Protection Off and On We recommend that you leave password protection on to your security questions, restore the extender's factory settings and set up your login credentials again. If you forgot the answers to help keep your browser, enter...
User Manual
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... the Username & Password Help link and answer the security questions that you forgot your browser displays an error page, include http:// in extender mode if I forgot my login email address and password. Release the Factory Reset button and wait for my network password (passphrase) or security key, and I am sure that I entered the correct password. FAQs and Troubleshooting 47 The extender resets and returns to the router or access point if they are designed to connect wirelessly to the factory default settings. The NETGEAR installation...
... the Username & Password Help link and answer the security questions that you forgot your browser displays an error page, include http:// in extender mode if I forgot my login email address and password. Release the Factory Reset button and wait for my network password (passphrase) or security key, and I am sure that I entered the correct password. FAQs and Troubleshooting 47 The extender resets and returns to the router or access point if they are designed to connect wirelessly to the factory default settings. The NETGEAR installation...
User Manual
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... between the extender and the WiFi router. If the network is not configured. To manually configure the extender, click the NO, CONFIGURE MANUALLY button. FAQs and Troubleshooting 48 Make sure that the extender is secure, you must know the passphrase or key. If you use an Ethernet cable to the WiFi router. You can use Smart Setup, and the extender does not connect to the WiFi router, does not connect to the Internet, or cannot get a WiFi connection working . AC1200 WiFi Range Extenders • If...
... between the extender and the WiFi router. If the network is not configured. To manually configure the extender, click the NO, CONFIGURE MANUALLY button. FAQs and Troubleshooting 48 Make sure that the extender is secure, you must know the passphrase or key. If you use an Ethernet cable to the WiFi router. You can use Smart Setup, and the extender does not connect to the WiFi router, does not connect to the Internet, or cannot get a WiFi connection working . AC1200 WiFi Range Extenders • If...