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... http://mywifiext.local/ or http://mywifiext/ -- This LED indicates the WiFi connection between the extender and the router. • Solid green. Move the extender closer to the extender. • Off. Android devices. Move the WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device closer to the router. Router Arrow •...Off. Power on the router is translated to your router, the MAC address of the WiFi device shown on the extender and connect all of the following URLs: -- Log in to your extender network. Your computer or moble device is powered on. • Off. Good connection....
... http://mywifiext.local/ or http://mywifiext/ -- This LED indicates the WiFi connection between the extender and the router. • Solid green. Move the extender closer to the extender. • Off. Android devices. Move the WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device closer to the router. Router Arrow •...Off. Power on the router is translated to your router, the MAC address of the WiFi device shown on the extender and connect all of the following URLs: -- Log in to your extender network. Your computer or moble device is powered on. • Off. Good connection....
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User Manual AC1750 WiFi Mesh Extender Model EX6250 January 2019 202-11920-01 NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E. Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134, USA
User Manual AC1750 WiFi Mesh Extender Model EX6250 January 2019 202-11920-01 NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E. Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134, USA
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... connecting the power supply. Trademarks © NETGEAR, Inc., NETGEAR and the NETGEAR Logo are used for purchasing this NETGEAR product. AC1750 WiFi Mesh Extender Support Thank you use only official NETGEAR support resources. You can visit www.netgear.com/support to register your product, get help, access the latest downloads and user manuals, and join our community. We recommend that...
... connecting the power supply. Trademarks © NETGEAR, Inc., NETGEAR and the NETGEAR Logo are used for purchasing this NETGEAR product. AC1750 WiFi Mesh Extender Support Thank you use only official NETGEAR support resources. You can visit www.netgear.com/support to register your product, get help, access the latest downloads and user manuals, and join our community. We recommend that...
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...to use your extender 9 How the extender works 9 Chapter 2 Get started Install your extender in extender mode 11 Place the extender and apply power 11 Connect the extender to an existing WiFi network 11 Connect with WPS 11 Connect with the NETGEAR installation assistant 13 Install your extender in access point... 24 Automatically adjust for daylight saving time 25 Manually set the extender clock 25 Back up and manage the extender configuration 26 Back up the configuration settings 27 Restore the configuration settings 28 Return the extender to its factory default settings 29 Use the ...
...to use your extender 9 How the extender works 9 Chapter 2 Get started Install your extender in extender mode 11 Place the extender and apply power 11 Connect the extender to an existing WiFi network 11 Connect with WPS 11 Connect with the NETGEAR installation assistant 13 Install your extender in access point... 24 Automatically adjust for daylight saving time 25 Manually set the extender clock 25 Back up and manage the extender configuration 26 Back up the configuration settings 27 Restore the configuration settings 28 Return the extender to its factory default settings 29 Use the ...
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1 Overview The WiFi Range Extender boosts your extender • How the extender works Note: For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the support website at support.netgear.com. 5 This chapter covers the following topics: • LEDs • Side and bottom panels • When to use your existing network range and speed, delivering tri-band WiFi.
1 Overview The WiFi Range Extender boosts your extender • How the extender works Note: For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the support website at support.netgear.com. 5 This chapter covers the following topics: • LEDs • Side and bottom panels • When to use your existing network range and speed, delivering tri-band WiFi.
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... connection. • Solid red. Poor connection. • Off. Overview 6 User Manual LED descriptions LED Router Link LED Description This LED indicates the WiFi connection between the extender and a WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device. • Solid white. Good connection. • Solid red. LEDs AC1750 WiFi Mesh Extender Figure 1. Table 1. Client Link LED This LED indicates the connection...
... connection. • Solid red. Poor connection. • Off. Overview 6 User Manual LED descriptions LED Router Link LED Description This LED indicates the WiFi connection between the extender and a WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device. • Solid white. Good connection. • Solid red. LEDs AC1750 WiFi Mesh Extender Figure 1. Table 1. Client Link LED This LED indicates the connection...
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... Arrow LED Description • Off. Overview 7 User Manual WiFi security is in a good location. • Blinking. The extender is enabled (WPA or WPA2). • Blinking green. Move your WiFi client, such as a WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device, closer to the extender. . The extender is booting. • Off. The extender is powered on. • Solid amber. AC1750 WiFi Mesh Extender Table 1.
... Arrow LED Description • Off. Overview 7 User Manual WiFi security is in a good location. • Blinking. The extender is enabled (WPA or WPA2). • Blinking green. Move your WiFi client, such as a WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device, closer to the extender. . The extender is booting. • Off. The extender is powered on. • Solid amber. AC1750 WiFi Mesh Extender Table 1.
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... Manual Press the Power On/Off button to provide power to its factory settings. • Power On/Off button. To use your extender in access point mode, set the switch to Extender. • Ethernet port. Use this button resets the extender. To use your extender in extender mode, set your extender in access point mode or extender mode. AC1750 WiFi...
... Manual Press the Power On/Off button to provide power to its factory settings. • Power On/Off button. To use your extender in access point mode, set the switch to Extender. • Ethernet port. Use this button resets the extender. To use your extender in extender mode, set your extender in access point mode or extender mode. AC1750 WiFi...
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... access point for WiFi-enabled devices. AC1750 WiFi Mesh Extender When to use your extender We recommend that you connect through the extender is poor or nonexistent. Data traffic routed through the extender network only when your WiFi device is in place. How the extender works The extender works like a bridge between a WiFi router (or a WiFi access point) and a WiFi-enabled device outside...
... access point for WiFi-enabled devices. AC1750 WiFi Mesh Extender When to use your extender We recommend that you connect through the extender is poor or nonexistent. Data traffic routed through the extender network only when your WiFi device is in place. How the extender works The extender works like a bridge between a WiFi router (or a WiFi access point) and a WiFi-enabled device outside...
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... Get started 11 User Manual Note: If your router's WiFi security is hidden, follow the instructions in Connect with the NETGEAR installation assistant on the extender. If your router WiFi network uses WEP security or its SSID is set the Access Point/Extender switch to Extender. Connect the extender to an existing WiFi network To extend the range of two...
... Get started 11 User Manual Note: If your router's WiFi security is hidden, follow the instructions in Connect with the NETGEAR installation assistant on the extender. If your router WiFi network uses WEP security or its SSID is set the Access Point/Extender switch to Extender. Connect the extender to an existing WiFi network To extend the range of two...
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...doesn't light amber or green, move the extender closer to -router connection is about halfway between your router and the area with the NETGEAR installation assistant on page 13. Keep moving the extender closer to light green. 5. AC1750 WiFi Mesh Extender device, check the instructions or online help you...Within two minutes, press the WPS button on the extender. Some older equipment cannot use WPS to connect the extender to a new location that came with the NETGEAR installation assistant on page 13. Get started 12 User Manual If the Router Link LED doesn't light, move it...
...doesn't light amber or green, move the extender closer to -router connection is about halfway between your router and the area with the NETGEAR installation assistant on page 13. Keep moving the extender closer to light green. 5. AC1750 WiFi Mesh Extender device, check the instructions or online help you...Within two minutes, press the WPS button on the extender. Some older equipment cannot use WPS to connect the extender to a new location that came with the NETGEAR installation assistant on page 13. Get started 12 User Manual If the Router Link LED doesn't light, move it...
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... the NETGEAR installation assistant, you must launch a web browser on your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device to your existing WiFi network. Enter http://www.mywifiext.net. Follow the prompts to connect your extender to the extender network called NETGEAR_EXT. AC1750 WiFi Mesh Extender 7. Launch web browser. 4. Connect a computer or mobile device to first. Get started 13 User Manual...
... the NETGEAR installation assistant, you must launch a web browser on your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device to your existing WiFi network. Enter http://www.mywifiext.net. Follow the prompts to connect your extender to the extender network called NETGEAR_EXT. AC1750 WiFi Mesh Extender 7. Launch web browser. 4. Connect a computer or mobile device to first. Get started 13 User Manual...
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... set up the extender. Plug the extender into an electrical outlet. 4. Get started 14 User Manual Figure 3. Extender in access point mode To install your extender in access point mode: 1. Keep moving the extender closer to Access Point. 3. Set the Access Point/Extender switch to the ...green. 9. Wait for the Power LED to the new extender WiFi network. Reconnect your router and the area with a poor WiFi signal. 7. Make sure that this is optimal. 8. AC1750 WiFi Mesh Extender 6. Unplug the extender and move the extender closer to -router connection is the first time you choose...
... set up the extender. Plug the extender into an electrical outlet. 4. Get started 14 User Manual Figure 3. Extender in access point mode To install your extender in access point mode: 1. Keep moving the extender closer to Access Point. 3. Set the Access Point/Extender switch to the ...green. 9. Wait for the Power LED to the new extender WiFi network. Reconnect your router and the area with a poor WiFi signal. 7. Make sure that this is optimal. 8. AC1750 WiFi Mesh Extender 6. Unplug the extender and move the extender closer to -router connection is the first time you choose...
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... 15 User Manual Connect your computer to your extender using a WiFi or Ethernet connection: • WiFi connection to the extender. The NETGEAR installation assistant displays. Use an Ethernet cable to connect your computer's Ethernet port to your router to an Ethernet port on the extender. 5. a. c. Use an Ethernet cable to connect your extender's Ethernet port. b. AC1750 WiFi Mesh Extender This might...
... 15 User Manual Connect your computer to your extender using a WiFi or Ethernet connection: • WiFi connection to the extender. The NETGEAR installation assistant displays. Use an Ethernet cable to connect your computer's Ethernet port to your router to an Ethernet port on the extender. 5. a. c. Use an Ethernet cable to connect your extender's Ethernet port. b. AC1750 WiFi Mesh Extender This might...
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... NETGEAR installation assistant displays the extender's WiFi network credentials. Connect your computer to your computer and extender to the extender using a WiFi, wired, or WPS connection. b. c. Your router and extender are connected using an Ethernet connection, and your router with an Ethernet connection. You can connect the extender to a switch or hub that display in access point mode. a. AC1750 WiFi...
... NETGEAR installation assistant displays the extender's WiFi network credentials. Connect your computer to your computer and extender to the extender using a WiFi, wired, or WPS connection. b. c. Your router and extender are connected using an Ethernet connection, and your router with an Ethernet connection. You can connect the extender to a switch or hub that display in access point mode. a. AC1750 WiFi...
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... to the router's 2.4 GHz WiFi band, your extender uses your area. 2. AC1750 WiFi Mesh Extender Connect a device to the extender network using WPS, your extender uses the same WiFi network settings as your router's 5 GHz WiFi settings for both its networks: • Router 2.4 GHz WiFi network name. MyWiFiExample-5G • Extended 2.4 GHz WiFi network name. MyWiFiExample • Extended 5 GHz WiFi network name. MyWiFiExample •...
... to the router's 2.4 GHz WiFi band, your extender uses your area. 2. AC1750 WiFi Mesh Extender Connect a device to the extender network using WPS, your extender uses the same WiFi network settings as your router's 5 GHz WiFi settings for both its networks: • Router 2.4 GHz WiFi network name. MyWiFiExample-5G • Extended 2.4 GHz WiFi network name. MyWiFiExample • Extended 5 GHz WiFi network name. MyWiFiExample •...
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... User Manual To connect to extender, the WiFi connection manager on your device will show connection status. The WPS LED blinks white. 2. Figure 4. Some older equipment cannot use WPS. Ethernet LAN port DVD PLAYER ON/STANDBY PROGRESSIVE SCAN OPEN?CLOSE PLAY P-SCAN STOP POWER Connect a device to the extender using an Ethernet cable. AC1750 WiFi Mesh Extender...
... User Manual To connect to extender, the WiFi connection manager on your device will show connection status. The WPS LED blinks white. 2. Figure 4. Some older equipment cannot use WPS. Ethernet LAN port DVD PLAYER ON/STANDBY PROGRESSIVE SCAN OPEN?CLOSE PLAY P-SCAN STOP POWER Connect a device to the extender using an Ethernet cable. AC1750 WiFi Mesh Extender...
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... that is connected to view or change the extender's settings. Mac computers and iOS devices. http:/// (for example, http://192.168.1.3/) Get started 19 User Manual Windows-based computers. Android devices. AC1750 WiFi Mesh Extender Log in to the extender after installation After installation, you enabled the One WiFi Name feature, enter one of the browser. •...
... that is connected to view or change the extender's settings. Mac computers and iOS devices. http:/// (for example, http://192.168.1.3/) Get started 19 User Manual Windows-based computers. Android devices. AC1750 WiFi Mesh Extender Log in to the extender after installation After installation, you enabled the One WiFi Name feature, enter one of the browser. •...
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A login page displays. 3. Get started 20 User Manual Click the SMART SETUP button. 5. AC1750 WiFi Mesh Extender For more information about how to find your admin user name and password and click the LOG IN button. Enter your extender's IP address, see Find the extender's IP address on page 58. Follow the prompts. The Status page displays. 4.
A login page displays. 3. Get started 20 User Manual Click the SMART SETUP button. 5. AC1750 WiFi Mesh Extender For more information about how to find your admin user name and password and click the LOG IN button. Enter your extender's IP address, see Find the extender's IP address on page 58. Follow the prompts. The Status page displays. 4.
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3 Maintain and monitor the extender This chapter covers the following topics: • Change the extender login user name and password • Turn password protection off and on • Recover a forgotten user name or password • Automatically adjust for daylight saving time • Manually set the extender clock • Back up and manage the extender configuration • Return the extender to its factory default settings • Update the extender firmware • Restart the extender from the extender web interface 21
3 Maintain and monitor the extender This chapter covers the following topics: • Change the extender login user name and password • Turn password protection off and on • Recover a forgotten user name or password • Automatically adjust for daylight saving time • Manually set the extender clock • Back up and manage the extender configuration • Return the extender to its factory default settings • Update the extender firmware • Restart the extender from the extender web interface 21