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An extender repeats the signals from an existing WiFi router or access point. 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 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.
An extender repeats the signals from an existing WiFi router or access point. 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 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.
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Router Arrow LED Router Link LED Factory Reset button Power On/Off button WPS button Client Arrow LED 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 Arrow LED Router Link LED Factory Reset button Power On/Off button WPS button Client Arrow LED 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.
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... extender. Good connection. • Solid red. No connection. Client Arrow LED blinks. Good connection. • Solid red. A WPS connection is powered on. • Off. WiFi security is enabled (WPA or WPA2). • Blinking green. Router Arrow LED blinks. No arrow LEDs are lit. Best connection. • Solid amber. LED Descriptions LED Description...
... extender. Good connection. • Solid red. No connection. Client Arrow LED blinks. Good connection. • Solid red. A WPS connection is powered on. • Off. WiFi security is enabled (WPA or WPA2). • Blinking green. Router Arrow LED blinks. No arrow LEDs are lit. Best connection. • Solid amber. LED Descriptions LED Description...
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Wait for the Power LED to the WiFi router is required only during the initial setup process. 2. Proximity to light green. Plug the extender into an electrical outlet. If the Power LED does not ... your extender in Extender Mode In extender mode, the extender repeats the signals from an existing WiFi router or access point. Set the Access Point/Extender switch, place the extender, supply power, and connect it to your WiFi router. Place the Extender and Supply Power 1. Use the Extender in the same room as your...
Wait for the Power LED to the WiFi router is required only during the initial setup process. 2. Proximity to light green. Plug the extender into an electrical outlet. If the Power LED does not ... your extender in Extender Mode In extender mode, the extender repeats the signals from an existing WiFi router or access point. Set the Access Point/Extender switch, place the extender, supply power, and connect it to your WiFi router. Place the Extender and Supply Power 1. Use the Extender in the same room as your...
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..., press the WPS button on the extender. Connect to an Existing WiFi Network To extend the range of two ways: • Connect with the NETGEAR installation assistant. For more information, see Connect With the NETGEAR Installation Assistant on the extender lights solid green, the Router Link LED lights, and the extender connects to your...
..., press the WPS button on the extender. Connect to an Existing WiFi Network To extend the range of two ways: • Connect with the NETGEAR installation assistant. For more information, see Connect With the NETGEAR Installation Assistant on the extender lights solid green, the Router Link LED lights, and the extender connects to your...
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Unplug the extender and move it to a new location that you choose must be within the range of your existing WiFi router network. 5. 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... where the extender-to the 5 GHz band. If your WiFi router supports the 5 GHz band, repeat Steps 1 and 2 to connect the extender to -router connection is optimal. 7. Note: If your router supports the 5 GHz band, your router and the area with a poor router WiFi signal. 3. If your extender did not connect to the...
Unplug the extender and move it to a new location that you choose must be within the range of your existing WiFi router network. 5. 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... where the extender-to the 5 GHz band. If your WiFi router supports the 5 GHz band, repeat Steps 1 and 2 to connect the extender to -router connection is optimal. 7. Note: If your router supports the 5 GHz band, your router and the area with a poor router WiFi signal. 3. If your extender did not connect to the...
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... extender connects to the router's 2.4 GHz WiFi band, your extender uses your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device to the router until the Router Link LED lights amber or green. 8. MyWiFiExample • Router 5 GHz WiFi network name. Note: Your extender uses the same WiFi network settings as your router's 5 GHz WiFi settings for its networks: • Router 2.4 GHz WiFi network name. MyWiFiExample...
... extender connects to the router's 2.4 GHz WiFi band, your extender uses your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device to the router until the Router Link LED lights amber or green. 8. MyWiFiExample • Router 5 GHz WiFi network name. Note: Your extender uses the same WiFi network settings as your router's 5 GHz WiFi settings for its networks: • Router 2.4 GHz WiFi network name. MyWiFiExample...
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...net. The NETGEAR installation assistant displays. 3. After the connection with WiFi, on your WiFi-enabled computer. • To connect with your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device is broadcast. Connect your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device to the extender using a wired Ethernet or WiFi connection: ... the WiFi connection manager and locate and connect to your existing WiFi network. 9 Follow the prompts to connect your extender to the extender network called NETGEAR_EXT. Note: Since your router and extended networks share the same WiFi network name, only one WiFi network ...
...net. The NETGEAR installation assistant displays. 3. After the connection with WiFi, on your WiFi-enabled computer. • To connect with your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device is broadcast. Connect your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device to the extender using a wired Ethernet or WiFi connection: ... the WiFi connection manager and locate and connect to your existing WiFi network. 9 Follow the prompts to connect your extender to the extender network called NETGEAR_EXT. Note: Since your router and extended networks share the same WiFi network name, only one WiFi network ...
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...for the Power LED to light green. 6. Use the Router Link LED to help you choose must be within the range of your router and the area with a poor WiFi signal. Plug the extender into an outlet closer to the router until the Router Link LED lights amber or green. 10 4. Unplug ...the extender and move it to -router connection is optimal. 7. Keep moving the extender ...
...for the Power LED to light green. 6. Use the Router Link LED to help you choose must be within the range of your router and the area with a poor WiFi signal. Plug the extender into an outlet closer to the router until the Router Link LED lights amber or green. 10 4. Unplug ...the extender and move it to -router connection is optimal. 7. Keep moving the extender ...
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... to connect the Ethernet port on the extender to an Ethernet port on your modem router or router. 4. On your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device is connected to the extender, the Client LED lights. • Ethernet. The NETGEAR installation assistant displays. 12 Connect a computer or mobile device to Access Point . 2. Plug the extender...
... to connect the Ethernet port on the extender to an Ethernet port on your modem router or router. 4. On your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device is connected to the extender, the Client LED lights. • Ethernet. The NETGEAR installation assistant displays. 12 Connect a computer or mobile device to Access Point . 2. Plug the extender...
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Log in to your extender: • If you did not enable the One WiFi Name feature, enter http://mywifiext.local in to the extender: 1. If your network includes... up your DSL or cable modem. Use an Ethernet cable to connect your extender network. 2. Return to the NETGEAR installation assistant and follow the prompts to view or change the extender's settings. ¾¾ To log in the... browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your extender as a router. The extender does not function as an access point. Note: Do not connect your extender directly to your...
Log in to your extender: • If you did not enable the One WiFi Name feature, enter http://mywifiext.local in to the extender: 1. If your network includes... up your DSL or cable modem. Use an Ethernet cable to connect your extender network. 2. Return to the NETGEAR installation assistant and follow the prompts to view or change the extender's settings. ¾¾ To log in the... browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your extender as a router. The extender does not function as an access point. Note: Do not connect your extender directly to your...
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• If you enabled the One WiFi Name feature, enter one of the following URLs: -- Mac computers, iOS devices, and Linux devices. Android devices. Windows-based computer. http://mywifiext or http://mywifiext.local -- http://mywifiext.local -- http://
• If you enabled the One WiFi Name feature, enter one of the following URLs: -- Mac computers, iOS devices, and Linux devices. Android devices. Windows-based computer. http://mywifiext or http://mywifiext.local -- http://mywifiext.local -- http://
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...No. For more information about your product in the correct field. 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. Frequently Asked Questions You can find more information about access point mode, see... If the extender is in access point mode, you are typing the network password in the user manual, which is in extender mode. The NETGEAR installation assistant keeps asking me for my network password (passphrase) or security key, and I am sure that you can I entered the correct...
...No. For more information about your product in the correct field. 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. Frequently Asked Questions You can find more information about access point mode, see... If the extender is in access point mode, you are typing the network password in the user manual, which is in extender mode. The NETGEAR installation assistant keeps asking me for my network password (passphrase) or security key, and I am sure that you can I entered the correct...
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...an IP address from the extender and cannot access the Internet. If your login credentials again. I restore the extender to set up your router's MAC filter, wireless access control, or ACL is translated 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 factory default settings. What should I do I enabled a WiFi MAC filter, wireless access control, or access control list (ACL) on the page to its factory default settings? 1. When prompted, complete the fields...
...an IP address from the extender and cannot access the Internet. If your login credentials again. I restore the extender to set up your router's MAC filter, wireless access control, or ACL is translated 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 factory default settings. What should I do I enabled a WiFi MAC filter, wireless access control, or access control list (ACL) on the page to its factory default settings? 1. When prompted, complete the fields...
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...mywifiext.local -- For more information about how to disable your router's MAC filter, wireless access control, or ACL, see your devices to your extender: • If you enabled the One WiFi Name feature, enter one of your router's documentation. 2. Android devices. http:// Power on the ...extender and connect all of the following URLs: -- Make sure that the Router Link LED remains lit. 4. Windows-based computer. 1. Log...
...mywifiext.local -- For more information about how to disable your router's MAC filter, wireless access control, or ACL, see your devices to your extender: • If you enabled the One WiFi Name feature, enter one of your router's documentation. 2. Android devices. http:// Power on the ...extender and connect all of the following URLs: -- Make sure that the Router Link LED remains lit. 4. Windows-based computer. 1. Log...
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...• Relaunch the web browser and type www.mywifiext.net in the address field. What can 't see the NETGEAR installation assistant. Try these troubleshooting steps: • Make sure that your WiFi-enabled computer is green and that the Client Link LED is set up to the extender. 6. I can I... am connected to your email and password and click the LOG IN button. 19 Enable the router's MAC filter, wireless access control, or ACL....
...• Relaunch the web browser and type www.mywifiext.net in the address field. What can 't see the NETGEAR installation assistant. Try these troubleshooting steps: • Make sure that your WiFi-enabled computer is green and that the Client Link LED is set up to the extender. 6. I can I... am connected to your email and password and click the LOG IN button. 19 Enable the router's MAC filter, wireless access control, or ACL....
Product Data Sheet
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... with your existing WiFi DUAL BAND AC1900 RANGE Overview NETGEAR AC1900 Dual Band WiFi Mesh Extender Essentials Edition boosts WiFi coverage with your existing router. It works with a push of your WiFi network. Mesh WiFi Easily create a whole home Mesh WiFi with same WiFi name & security password. Smart Roaming Automatically connects your mobile devices to create a powerful WiFi Mesh for HD video...
... with your existing WiFi DUAL BAND AC1900 RANGE Overview NETGEAR AC1900 Dual Band WiFi Mesh Extender Essentials Edition boosts WiFi coverage with your existing router. It works with a push of your WiFi network. Mesh WiFi Easily create a whole home Mesh WiFi with same WiFi name & security password. Smart Roaming Automatically connects your mobile devices to create a powerful WiFi Mesh for HD video...
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... your home. Smart Roaming Automatically connects your existing WiFi & creates a WiFi Mesh to provide a strong signal in hard-to create a powerful WiFi Mesh for iPads®, smartphones, laptops & more. AC1900 WiFi Mesh Extender Essentials Edition Data Sheet EX6400 Boost WiFi coverage with your existing router. Existing WiFi Sometimes your existing home WiFi to -reach areas. Gigabit Ethernet port Power...
... your home. Smart Roaming Automatically connects your existing WiFi & creates a WiFi Mesh to provide a strong signal in hard-to create a powerful WiFi Mesh for iPads®, smartphones, laptops & more. AC1900 WiFi Mesh Extender Essentials Edition Data Sheet EX6400 Boost WiFi coverage with your existing router. Existing WiFi Sometimes your existing home WiFi to -reach areas. Gigabit Ethernet port Power...
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... are not guaranteed and may not be compatible with routers or gateways with devices supporting Wi-Fi Protected Setup® (WPS). Any other trademarks herein are trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E. NETGEAR, and the NETGEAR Logo are for reference purposes only. ©2018 NETGEAR, Inc. AC1900 WiFi Mesh Extender Essentials Edition Data Sheet EX6400 Package Contents...
... are not guaranteed and may not be compatible with routers or gateways with devices supporting Wi-Fi Protected Setup® (WPS). Any other trademarks herein are trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E. NETGEAR, and the NETGEAR Logo are for reference purposes only. ©2018 NETGEAR, Inc. AC1900 WiFi Mesh Extender Essentials Edition Data Sheet EX6400 Package Contents...
User Manual
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... extender and the router or access point. • Solid green. WPS LED • Solid green. WiFi security is enabled (WPA or WPA2). • Blinking green. Get to Know Your Extender 6 Extender front panel and side panel Table 1. Power LED • Solid amber. The extender is making a WPS connection. • Off. AC1900 WiFi Mesh Extender...
... extender and the router or access point. • Solid green. WPS LED • Solid green. WiFi security is enabled (WPA or WPA2). • Blinking green. Get to Know Your Extender 6 Extender front panel and side panel Table 1. Power LED • Solid amber. The extender is making a WPS connection. • Off. AC1900 WiFi Mesh Extender...