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Getting Started The NETGEAR WiFi Mesh Extender increases the distance of your existing WiFi and creates a stronger signal in hard-to‑reach areas 2 An extender repeats the signals from an existing WiFi router or access point. Existing WiFi Sometimes your router does not provide the WiFi coverage that you need WiFi mesh 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 Mesh Extender increases the distance of your existing WiFi and creates a stronger signal in hard-to‑reach areas 2 An extender repeats the signals from an existing WiFi router or access point. Existing WiFi Sometimes your router does not provide the WiFi coverage that you need WiFi mesh extender Boosts the range of a WiFi network by boosting the existing WiFi signal and enhancing the overall signal quality over long distances.
Product Data Sheet
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... • Works with your existing WiFi DUAL BAND AC1900 RANGE Overview NETGEAR AC1900 Dual Band WiFi Mesh Extender Essentials Edition boosts WiFi coverage with your existing home WiFi to your WiFi network. Push Button Setup Easy setup with any standard WiFi router & is ideal for greater wireless speed & coverage. ideal for iPads®, smartphones, laptops & more. Get the connectivity you need...
... • Works with your existing WiFi DUAL BAND AC1900 RANGE Overview NETGEAR AC1900 Dual Band WiFi Mesh Extender Essentials Edition boosts WiFi coverage with your existing home WiFi to your WiFi network. Push Button Setup Easy setup with any standard WiFi router & is ideal for greater wireless speed & coverage. ideal for iPads®, smartphones, laptops & more. Get the connectivity you need...
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AC1900 WiFi Mesh Extender Essentials Edition Data Sheet EX6400 Boost WiFi coverage with your existing router. Existing WiFi Sometimes your existing WiFi & creates a WiFi Mesh to provide a strong signal in hard-to-reach areas. Smart Roaming Automatically connects your mobile devices to create a powerful WiFi Mesh for iPads®, smartphones, laptops & more. Gigabit Ethernet port Power on/o Secure Connection (WPS) Extender or Access...
AC1900 WiFi Mesh Extender Essentials Edition Data Sheet EX6400 Boost WiFi coverage with your existing router. Existing WiFi Sometimes your existing WiFi & creates a WiFi Mesh to provide a strong signal in hard-to-reach areas. Smart Roaming Automatically connects your mobile devices to create a powerful WiFi Mesh for iPads®, smartphones, laptops & more. Gigabit Ethernet port Power on/o Secure Connection (WPS) Extender or Access...
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AC1900 WiFi Mesh Extender Essentials Edition Data Sheet EX6400 NETGEAR WiFi Analytics App How strong is your existing or newly extended WiFi network. Scan to optimize your WiFi signal? Use the NETGEAR WiFi Analytics App & get advanced analytics to install app PAGE 3 OF 4 Here's what you can do with the WiFi Analytics App! • Get a network status overview • Check WiFi signal strength •...
AC1900 WiFi Mesh Extender Essentials Edition Data Sheet EX6400 NETGEAR WiFi Analytics App How strong is your existing or newly extended WiFi network. Scan to optimize your WiFi signal? Use the NETGEAR WiFi Analytics App & get advanced analytics to install app PAGE 3 OF 4 Here's what you can do with the WiFi Analytics App! • Get a network status overview • Check WiFi signal strength •...
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.... 350 E. Plumeria Drive, San Jose, CA 95134-1911 USA, www.NETGEAR.com/support D-EX6400-3 PAGE 4 OF 4 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 ...are subject to differences in (161 x 81.4 x 44.5 mm) • Weight: 0.66lb (0.3kg) Warranty • www.netgear.com/about/warranty Support Security • 90-day complimentary technical support* Ease of Use • CD-less setup-Great for m...
.... 350 E. Plumeria Drive, San Jose, CA 95134-1911 USA, www.NETGEAR.com/support D-EX6400-3 PAGE 4 OF 4 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 ...are subject to differences in (161 x 81.4 x 44.5 mm) • Weight: 0.66lb (0.3kg) Warranty • www.netgear.com/about/warranty Support Security • 90-day complimentary technical support* Ease of Use • CD-less setup-Great for m...
User Manual
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...; NETGEAR, Inc., NETGEAR and the NETGEAR Logo are used for purchasing this NETGEAR product. Any non-NETGEAR trademarks are trademarks of Conformity, visit http://kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/11621. You can visit www.netgear.com/support to register your product, get help, access the latest downloads and user manuals, and join our community. AC1900 WiFi Mesh Extender Essentials...
...; NETGEAR, Inc., NETGEAR and the NETGEAR Logo are used for purchasing this NETGEAR product. Any non-NETGEAR trademarks are trademarks of Conformity, visit http://kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/11621. You can visit www.netgear.com/support to register your product, get help, access the latest downloads and user manuals, and join our community. AC1900 WiFi Mesh Extender Essentials...
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AC1900 WiFi Mesh Extender Essentials Edition Contents Chapter 1 Get to Know Your Extender Front Panel and Side Panel LEDs and Buttons 6 When to Use Your Extender 7 Chapter 2 Get Started Use the Extender in Extender Mode 10 Place the Extender and Apply Power 10 Connect to an Existing WiFi Network 10 Use the Extender in Access Point Mode 14 Log In to Access...
AC1900 WiFi Mesh Extender Essentials Edition Contents Chapter 1 Get to Know Your Extender Front Panel and Side Panel LEDs and Buttons 6 When to Use Your Extender 7 Chapter 2 Get Started Use the Extender in Extender Mode 10 Place the Extender and Apply Power 10 Connect to an Existing WiFi Network 10 Use the Extender in Access Point Mode 14 Log In to Access...
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AC1900 WiFi Mesh Extender Essentials Edition Update the Firmware 38 Restart the Extender Remotely 39 Chapter 5 FAQs and Troubleshooting FAQs 42 Find Extender's IP Address 43 Cannot Connect to the Extender 44 Cannot Join a WiFi Network 44 Appendix A Supplemental Information Factory Default Settings 46 Technical Specifications 46 4
AC1900 WiFi Mesh Extender Essentials Edition Update the Firmware 38 Restart the Extender Remotely 39 Chapter 5 FAQs and Troubleshooting FAQs 42 Find Extender's IP Address 43 Cannot Connect to the Extender 44 Cannot Join a WiFi Network 44 Appendix A Supplemental Information Factory Default Settings 46 Technical Specifications 46 4
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... a wired Ethernet connection. Note: Firmware updates with new features and bug fixes are made available from time to Know Your Extender 1 The AC1900 WiFi Mesh Extender Essentials Edition boosts your firmware. 5 1. Get to time at netgear.com/support. This chapter covers the following topics: • Front Panel and Side Panel LEDs and Buttons • When to...
... a wired Ethernet connection. Note: Firmware updates with new features and bug fixes are made available from time to Know Your Extender 1 The AC1900 WiFi Mesh Extender Essentials Edition boosts your firmware. 5 1. Get to time at netgear.com/support. This chapter covers the following topics: • Front Panel and Side Panel LEDs and Buttons • When to...
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AC1900 WiFi Mesh Extender Essentials Edition Front Panel and Side Panel LEDs and Buttons The LEDs are located on the side panel and an Ethernet port is located on ... the bottom) LED Description Router Link LED This LED indicates the connection between the extender and a WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device. • Solid green. Best connection. • Solid amber. Good connection. • Solid red. Get to Know Your Extender 6 Poor connection. • Off. Poor connection. • Off. Best connection. • Solid amber...
AC1900 WiFi Mesh Extender Essentials Edition Front Panel and Side Panel LEDs and Buttons The LEDs are located on the side panel and an Ethernet port is located on ... the bottom) LED Description Router Link LED This LED indicates the connection between the extender and a WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device. • Solid green. Best connection. • Solid amber. Good connection. • Solid red. Get to Know Your Extender 6 Poor connection. • Off. Poor connection. • Off. Best connection. • Solid amber...
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... the Extender Works The extender works like a bridge between a WiFi router (or a WiFi access point) and a WiFi device outside the range of the WiFi router. When the extender connects over WiFi to an existing network, it functions as a network client, similar to how a WiFi device connects to the router. Get to a working WiFi network. In its network name (SSID). AC1900 WiFi Mesh Extender Essentials...
... the Extender Works The extender works like a bridge between a WiFi router (or a WiFi access point) and a WiFi device outside the range of the WiFi router. When the extender connects over WiFi to an existing network, it functions as a network client, similar to how a WiFi device connects to the router. Get to a working WiFi network. In its network name (SSID). AC1900 WiFi Mesh Extender Essentials...
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Mesh extender in a home Get to .reach areas Figure 2. Existing WiFi Sometimes your existing WiFi and creates a stronger signal in hard-to Know Your Extender 8 AC1900 WiFi Mesh Extender Essentials Edition The extender must do each of these jobs so that you need WiFi mesh extender Boosts the range of your router does not provide the WiFi coverage that both ends of the bridge are in place.
Mesh extender in a home Get to .reach areas Figure 2. Existing WiFi Sometimes your existing WiFi and creates a stronger signal in hard-to Know Your Extender 8 AC1900 WiFi Mesh Extender Essentials Edition The extender must do each of these jobs so that you need WiFi mesh extender Boosts the range of your router does not provide the WiFi coverage that both ends of the bridge are in place.
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.... Proximity to light green. AC1900 WiFi Mesh Extender Essentials Edition Use the Extender in one of your WiFi network, you must connect the extender to an Existing WiFi Network To extend the range of two ways: • Connect with the NETGEAR installation assistant. See Use the Extender in Connect With the NETGEAR Installation Assistant on the extender. Place the Extender and Apply Power ...
.... Proximity to light green. AC1900 WiFi Mesh Extender Essentials Edition Use the Extender in one of your WiFi network, you must connect the extender to an Existing WiFi Network To extend the range of two ways: • Connect with the NETGEAR installation assistant. See Use the Extender in Connect With the NETGEAR Installation Assistant on the extender. Place the Extender and Apply Power ...
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... the extender. For example, if your extender connects to -router 7. AC1900 WiFi Mesh Extender Essentials Edition To use WPS to connect the extender to a new location that you choose a spot where the extender-to the router's 2.4 GHz WiFi band, your extender uses your router's 2.4 GHz WiFi settings ...for both its 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz extended networks. The WPS LED blinks. 2. Unplug the extender and move it still does not light, see Connect With the NETGEAR ...
... the extender. For example, if your extender connects to -router 7. AC1900 WiFi Mesh Extender Essentials Edition To use WPS to connect the extender to a new location that you choose a spot where the extender-to the router's 2.4 GHz WiFi band, your extender uses your router's 2.4 GHz WiFi settings ...for both its 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz extended networks. The WPS LED blinks. 2. Unplug the extender and move it still does not light, see Connect With the NETGEAR ...
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... to a new location that you are connected to the area with the NETGEAR installation assistant: 1. AC1900 WiFi Mesh Extender Essentials Edition • Extended 5 GHz WiFi network name. MyWiFiExample-5G • Extended 2.4 GHz WiFi network name. MyWiFiExample-5GTest the extended WiFi range by moving your computer or WiFi device to the extender, the Client Link LED lights solid green. 2. On a computer, tablet, or smartphone...
... to a new location that you are connected to the area with the NETGEAR installation assistant: 1. AC1900 WiFi Mesh Extender Essentials Edition • Extended 5 GHz WiFi network name. MyWiFiExample-5G • Extended 2.4 GHz WiFi network name. MyWiFiExample-5GTest the extended WiFi range by moving your computer or WiFi device to the extender, the Client Link LED lights solid green. 2. On a computer, tablet, or smartphone...
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... the Router Link LED to help you can access your existing network through the extender-to-router WiFi connection. Connect Ethernet-Enabled Devices After the extender is optimal. 7. AC1900 WiFi Mesh Extender Essentials Edition The location that device can connect a device to the extender using an Ethernet cable. If the Router Link LED does not light amber or...
... the Router Link LED to help you can access your existing network through the extender-to-router WiFi connection. Connect Ethernet-Enabled Devices After the extender is optimal. 7. AC1900 WiFi Mesh Extender Essentials Edition The location that device can connect a device to the extender using an Ethernet cable. If the Router Link LED does not light amber or...
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The NETGEAR installation assistant displays. 5. Set the Access Point/Extender switch to your modem router or router. 4. Note: If you want to use the extender as an access point: 1. Use an Ethernet cable to connect the Ethernet port on the extender to an Ethernet port on your... computer. Use an Ethernet cable to connect your router to an Ethernet port on the extender. AC1900 WiFi Mesh Extender Essentials Edition Use the Extender in Access Point Mode You can use an Ethernet ...
The NETGEAR installation assistant displays. 5. Set the Access Point/Extender switch to your modem router or router. 4. Note: If you want to use the extender as an access point: 1. Use an Ethernet cable to connect the Ethernet port on the extender to an Ethernet port on your... computer. Use an Ethernet cable to connect your router to an Ethernet port on the extender. AC1900 WiFi Mesh Extender Essentials Edition Use the Extender in Access Point Mode You can use an Ethernet ...
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... devices. Android devices. http:// Windows-based computer. Return to the NETGEAR installation assistant and follow the prompts to your DSL or cable modem. AC1900 WiFi Mesh Extender Essentials Edition Note: Do not connect your extender directly to finish setting up your extender network. 2. http://mywifiext.local - The extender does not function as an access point. http://mywifiext or...
... devices. Android devices. http:// Windows-based computer. Return to the NETGEAR installation assistant and follow the prompts to your DSL or cable modem. AC1900 WiFi Mesh Extender Essentials Edition Note: Do not connect your extender directly to finish setting up your extender network. 2. http://mywifiext.local - The extender does not function as an access point. http://mywifiext or...
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Log in the address field of the browser. • If you enabled the One WiFi Name feature, enter one of the following URLs: - http://mywifiext.local - Mac computers, iOS devices, and Linux devices. http:// Windows-based computer. Android devices. http://mywifiext or http://mywifiext.local - AC1900 WiFi Mesh Extender Essentials Edition To run Smart Setup: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your extender: • If you did not enable the One WiFi Name feature, enter http://mywifiext.local in to your extender network. 2.
Log in the address field of the browser. • If you enabled the One WiFi Name feature, enter one of the following URLs: - http://mywifiext.local - Mac computers, iOS devices, and Linux devices. http:// Windows-based computer. Android devices. http://mywifiext or http://mywifiext.local - AC1900 WiFi Mesh Extender Essentials Edition To run Smart Setup: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your extender: • If you did not enable the One WiFi Name feature, enter http://mywifiext.local in to your extender network. 2.
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...AC1900 WiFi Mesh Extender Essentials Edition View Connected Devices You can view a list of the following URLs: - Log in to your extender network. 2. Mac computers, iOS devices, and Linux devices. Windows-based computer. http://mywifiext.local - Android devices. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that are connected to your extender...: • If you did not enable the One WiFi Name feature, enter http://mywifiext.local in the address field of the browser. • ...
...AC1900 WiFi Mesh Extender Essentials Edition View Connected Devices You can view a list of the following URLs: - Log in to your extender network. 2. Mac computers, iOS devices, and Linux devices. Windows-based computer. http://mywifiext.local - Android devices. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that are connected to your extender...: • If you did not enable the One WiFi Name feature, enter http://mywifiext.local in the address field of the browser. • ...