Product Data Sheet
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...; Works with any WiFi router Overview NETGEAR AC1200 Dual Band WiFi Range Extender boosts your existing network range, delivering AC dual band WiFi up to 1200Mbps. FastLane™ Technology Use both WiFi bands to 1200Mbps & reduce interference. Data Sheet | EX5000 AC1200 Dual Band WiFi Range Extender Boost your existing WiFi • Dual band WiFi up to 1200Mbps • Supports new 802.11ac & b/g/n WiFi devices • FastLane™ Technology for HD video streaming & gaming. Newer WiFi Standards Create faster WiFi access...
...; Works with any WiFi router Overview NETGEAR AC1200 Dual Band WiFi Range Extender boosts your existing network range, delivering AC dual band WiFi up to 1200Mbps. FastLane™ Technology Use both WiFi bands to 1200Mbps & reduce interference. Data Sheet | EX5000 AC1200 Dual Band WiFi Range Extender Boost your existing WiFi • Dual band WiFi up to 1200Mbps • Supports new 802.11ac & b/g/n WiFi devices • FastLane™ Technology for HD video streaming & gaming. Newer WiFi Standards Create faster WiFi access...
Product Data Sheet
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... set to change without limitation building materials and wireless interference. NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E. Data Sheet | EX5000 AC1200 Dual Band WiFi Range Extender Package Contents • AC1200 WiFi Range Extender (EX5000) • Quick Start Guide Physical Specifications • Dimensions: 2.85 x 2.85 x 2.55 in (72.5 x 72.5 x 64.8 mm) • Weight: 0.34 lb (0.152 kg) Warranty • www.netgear.com/warranty Support • 90-day complimentary technical support* Ease of Use • CD-less setup...
... set to change without limitation building materials and wireless interference. NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E. Data Sheet | EX5000 AC1200 Dual Band WiFi Range Extender Package Contents • AC1200 WiFi Range Extender (EX5000) • Quick Start Guide Physical Specifications • Dimensions: 2.85 x 2.85 x 2.55 in (72.5 x 72.5 x 64.8 mm) • Weight: 0.34 lb (0.152 kg) Warranty • www.netgear.com/warranty Support • 90-day complimentary technical support* Ease of Use • CD-less setup...
Installation Guide
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... or change the extender's settings. 1. This LED indicates the WiFi connection between your computer or mobile device and the extender: • Solid green. Best connection. • Solid amber. The extender is enabled with WiFi security (either WPA or WPA2). • Off. No connection. • Blinking green. A WPS connection is enabled without WiFi security. Poor connection. • Off. Log in to the extender to your extender: • If your extender and router use the same WiFi network name (SSID), enter http:// Best connection. • Solid amber. Log in...
... or change the extender's settings. 1. This LED indicates the WiFi connection between your computer or mobile device and the extender: • Solid green. Best connection. • Solid amber. The extender is enabled with WiFi security (either WPA or WPA2). • Off. No connection. • Blinking green. A WPS connection is enabled without WiFi security. Poor connection. • Off. Log in to the extender to your extender: • If your extender and router use the same WiFi network name (SSID), enter http:// Best connection. • Solid amber. Log in...
Installation Guide
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... connect to use this quick start guide. Your router must be about the Router LED, see LED descriptions on your existing WiFi network name, with a poor WiFi signal. When the extender connects to a new location after the setup. 2. Move your WiFi-enabled devices to a new location. Unplug your router. For more information, see Connect with WPS. For initial setup, place your extender in the Connect with the NETGEAR installation assistant. 1. The Nighthawk app guides you join a secure WiFi network without typing the network name and password...
... connect to use this quick start guide. Your router must be about the Router LED, see LED descriptions on your existing WiFi network name, with a poor WiFi signal. When the extender connects to a new location after the setup. 2. Move your WiFi-enabled devices to a new location. Unplug your router. For more information, see Connect with WPS. For initial setup, place your extender in the Connect with the NETGEAR installation assistant. 1. The Nighthawk app guides you join a secure WiFi network without typing the network name and password...
User Manual
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... Extender Change the Extender admin User Name and Password 16 Turn Password Protection Off and On 17 Recover a Forgotten User Name or Password 17 Automatically Adjust for Daylight Saving Time 18 Manually Set the Extender Clock 19 Back Up and Manage the Extender Configuration 20 Back Up the Configuration Settings 20 Restore the Configuration Settings 21 Return the Extender To Its Factory Default Settings 22 Use the Reset Button 22 Log In and Reset the Extender to Factory Settings 22 Update the Extender Firmware 23 Check for New Firmware...
... Extender Change the Extender admin User Name and Password 16 Turn Password Protection Off and On 17 Recover a Forgotten User Name or Password 17 Automatically Adjust for Daylight Saving Time 18 Manually Set the Extender Clock 19 Back Up and Manage the Extender Configuration 20 Back Up the Configuration Settings 20 Restore the Configuration Settings 21 Return the Extender To Its Factory Default Settings 22 Use the Reset Button 22 Log In and Reset the Extender to Factory Settings 22 Update the Extender Firmware 23 Check for New Firmware...
User Manual
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... web browser setup. The WPS LED blinks. 2. Proximity to the WiFi router is hidden, follow the instructions in Connect with that came with the NETGEAR Installation Assistant on page 12. Connect to an Existing WiFi Network To extend the range of your WiFi network, you join a secure WiFi network without typing the network name and password. Note: WPS does not support WEP network security or a hidden SSID network. When the extender connects to your existing WiFi network. Within two minutes, press the WPS button on the extender lights solid green...
... web browser setup. The WPS LED blinks. 2. Proximity to the WiFi router is hidden, follow the instructions in Connect with that came with the NETGEAR Installation Assistant on page 12. Connect to an Existing WiFi Network To extend the range of your WiFi network, you join a secure WiFi network without typing the network name and password. Note: WPS does not support WEP network security or a hidden SSID network. When the extender connects to your existing WiFi network. Within two minutes, press the WPS button on the extender lights solid green...
User Manual
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... a new extender WiFi network. Get Started 11 User Manual MyNetworkName • New extender WiFi network names. Unplug the extender and move it still does not light, see Connect with a poor router WiFi signal. Use the Router LED to help you choose a spot where the extender-to the router and try again. AC1200 WiFi Range Extender If the Router Link LED does not light, try again. The location that you use for your existing WiFi router network. 5. The extender creates two new extender WiFi networks. On your WiFi router supports the 5 GHz band, repeat Steps...
... a new extender WiFi network. Get Started 11 User Manual MyNetworkName • New extender WiFi network names. Unplug the extender and move it still does not light, see Connect with a poor router WiFi signal. Use the Router LED to help you choose a spot where the extender-to the router and try again. AC1200 WiFi Range Extender If the Router Link LED does not light, try again. The location that you use for your existing WiFi router network. 5. The extender creates two new extender WiFi networks. On your WiFi router supports the 5 GHz band, repeat Steps...
User Manual
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Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that you leave password protection on to help keep your network secure. Log in to your extender network. 2. To turn password protection off or on . You can turn password protection off and on : 1. AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Turn Password Protection Off and On NETGEAR recommends that is connected to your extender: • If your extender and router use different WiFi network names (SSIDs), enter www.mywifiext.net. • If your extender and router use the same WiFi network name (SSID), enter http://
Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that you leave password protection on to help keep your network secure. Log in to your extender network. 2. To turn password protection off or on . You can turn password protection off and on : 1. AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Turn Password Protection Off and On NETGEAR recommends that is connected to your extender: • If your extender and router use different WiFi network names (SSIDs), enter www.mywifiext.net. • If your extender and router use the same WiFi network name (SSID), enter http://
User Manual
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Log in to access the extender: 1. AC1200 WiFi Range Extender To recover your password to your extender: • If your extender and router use the same WiFi network name (SSID), enter http:// Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your extender and router use different WiFi network names (SSIDs), enter www.mywifiext.net. • If your extender network. 2.
Log in to access the extender: 1. AC1200 WiFi Range Extender To recover your password to your extender: • If your extender and router use the same WiFi network name (SSID), enter http:// Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your extender and router use different WiFi network names (SSIDs), enter www.mywifiext.net. • If your extender network. 2.
User Manual
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... the new settings, you back up the settings, if you change the extender configuration settings but are using. 8. AC1200 WiFi Range Extender 5. Back Up and Manage the Extender Configuration When the extender works correctly after initial setup, NETGEAR recommends that you can back up the extender configuration settings: 1. To back up the configuration file of the extender. The Access Schedule page displays. 6. Click the SAVE button. After you have back up the extender configuration settings. To specify the time, complete...
... the new settings, you back up the settings, if you change the extender configuration settings but are using. 8. AC1200 WiFi Range Extender 5. Back Up and Manage the Extender Configuration When the extender works correctly after initial setup, NETGEAR recommends that you can back up the extender configuration settings: 1. To back up the configuration file of the extender. The Access Schedule page displays. 6. Click the SAVE button. After you have back up the extender configuration settings. To specify the time, complete...
User Manual
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... Extender User Manual Release the button. CAUTION: Do not try to go online, turn off the extender, shut down the computer, or do anything else to the extender until it . The extender configuration is restored and the extender restarts. Return the Extender To Its Factory Default Settings Under some circumstances (for about seven seconds. 2. To use the Factory Reset button on the side panel or log in the extender. To reset the extender...
... Extender User Manual Release the button. CAUTION: Do not try to go online, turn off the extender, shut down the computer, or do anything else to the extender until it . The extender configuration is restored and the extender restarts. Return the Extender To Its Factory Default Settings Under some circumstances (for about seven seconds. 2. To use the Factory Reset button on the side panel or log in the extender. To reset the extender...
User Manual
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Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your extender and router use the same WiFi network name (SSID), enter http:// Log in to the extender and reset the extender's factory settings: 1. AC1200 WiFi Range Extender To log in to your extender: • If your extender and router use different WiFi network names (SSIDs), enter www.mywifiext.net. • If your extender network. 2.
Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your extender and router use the same WiFi network name (SSID), enter http:// Log in to the extender and reset the extender's factory settings: 1. AC1200 WiFi Range Extender To log in to your extender: • If your extender and router use different WiFi network names (SSIDs), enter www.mywifiext.net. • If your extender network. 2.
User Manual
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AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Check for New Firmware and Update the Extender Unless you changed the settings in to check for new firmware and, if available, update the firmware: 1. Log in the Firmware Update page previously, the extender is connected to your extender and router use different WiFi network names (SSIDs), enter www.mywifiext.net. • If your extender network. 2. To check manually for new firmware automatically at login. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is set up to your extender: • If...
AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Check for New Firmware and Update the Extender Unless you changed the settings in to check for new firmware and, if available, update the firmware: 1. Log in the Firmware Update page previously, the extender is connected to your extender and router use different WiFi network names (SSIDs), enter www.mywifiext.net. • If your extender network. 2. To check manually for new firmware automatically at login. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is set up to your extender: • If...
User Manual
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AC1200 WiFi Range Extender A login page displays. 3. Your settings are easy for you must know its wireless network names (SSIDs) are saved. Turn Off the SSID Broadcast to Create a Hidden Network By default, the extender broadcasts its WiFi signal so that is connected to your computer, tablet, or smartphone. Launch a web browser from your extender network. 2. Log in to from a computer or mobile device that its SSID and password and manually enter them. The WiFi Settings page displays. 6. The extender menu displays...
AC1200 WiFi Range Extender A login page displays. 3. Your settings are easy for you must know its wireless network names (SSIDs) are saved. Turn Off the SSID Broadcast to Create a Hidden Network By default, the extender broadcasts its WiFi signal so that is connected to your computer, tablet, or smartphone. Launch a web browser from your extender network. 2. Log in to from a computer or mobile device that its SSID and password and manually enter them. The WiFi Settings page displays. 6. The extender menu displays...
User Manual
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... Settings > Wireless. Disable or Enable the WiFi Radios By default, the extender's WiFi radios broadcast signals in to your extender network. 2. The extender menu displays. 5. Log in the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands. If your extender and router use different WiFi network names (SSIDs), enter www.mywifiext.net. • If your browser displays the Menu icon , click it. The WiFi Settings page displays. 6. Your settings are saved. Click the SAVE button. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your extender...
... Settings > Wireless. Disable or Enable the WiFi Radios By default, the extender's WiFi radios broadcast signals in to your extender network. 2. The extender menu displays. 5. Log in the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands. If your extender and router use different WiFi network names (SSIDs), enter www.mywifiext.net. • If your browser displays the Menu icon , click it. The WiFi Settings page displays. 6. Your settings are saved. Click the SAVE button. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your extender...
User Manual
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... a software button. Instead, you use a WPS button or enter a PIN to connect. To use WPS to add a computer or WiFi device to connect must know the PIN of the WiFi device that you are trying to connect. If you use the push button method, the WiFi device that you are trying to the extender's WiFi network: 1. Log in to the extender's network without entering the WiFi network passphrase or key. AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Use WPS to Add a Computer to the Extender's WiFi Network WPS (WiFi Protected Setup) lets you connect a computer or WiFi device to your extender...
... a software button. Instead, you use a WPS button or enter a PIN to connect. To use WPS to add a computer or WiFi device to connect must know the PIN of the WiFi device that you are trying to connect. If you use the push button method, the WiFi device that you are trying to the extender's WiFi network: 1. Log in to the extender's network without entering the WiFi network passphrase or key. AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Use WPS to Add a Computer to the Extender's WiFi Network WPS (WiFi Protected Setup) lets you connect a computer or WiFi device to your extender...
User Manual
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... your extender and router use different WiFi network names (SSIDs), enter www.mywifiext.net. • If your extender network. 2. Log in to use the same WiFi network name (SSID), enter http:// Set Up the Extender to Use a Static IP Address The extender comes set up to your extender and router use a static IP address: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to use a dynamic IP address, which is the correct setting for most home networks. Click the SAVE button. Your settings are saved. AC1200 WiFi Range Extender 8.
... your extender and router use different WiFi network names (SSIDs), enter www.mywifiext.net. • If your extender network. 2. Log in to use the same WiFi network name (SSID), enter http:// Set Up the Extender to Use a Static IP Address The extender comes set up to your extender and router use a static IP address: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to use a dynamic IP address, which is the correct setting for most home networks. Click the SAVE button. Your settings are saved. AC1200 WiFi Range Extender 8.
User Manual
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... or password, click the Username & Password Help link. I entered the correct password. The extender resets and returns to reboot. If you are using WEP security, make sure that you are typing the network password in the address field of the range covered by typing http://www.mywifiext.net. • If you might experience with the extender. For more information, see FAQs on page 17. What can I do ? To restore factory settings: 1. The web browser setup...
... or password, click the Username & Password Help link. I entered the correct password. The extender resets and returns to reboot. If you are using WEP security, make sure that you are typing the network password in the address field of the range covered by typing http://www.mywifiext.net. • If you might experience with the extender. For more information, see FAQs on page 17. What can I do ? To restore factory settings: 1. The web browser setup...
User Manual
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...: • It is not configured. FAQs and Troubleshooting 43 User Manual AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Cannot Join a WiFi Network and Receive an Error Message To join a WiFi network, you must know the passphrase or key. Use Smart Setup (see if your WiFi network is turned on page 14) to see Run Smart Setup Installation on . Make sure that the WiFi router is still working. To manually configure the extender, click the NO, CONFIGURE MANUALLY button. For example, PASSWORD25 is not...
...: • It is not configured. FAQs and Troubleshooting 43 User Manual AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Cannot Join a WiFi Network and Receive an Error Message To join a WiFi network, you must know the passphrase or key. Use Smart Setup (see if your WiFi network is turned on page 14) to see Run Smart Setup Installation on . Make sure that the WiFi router is still working. To manually configure the extender, click the NO, CONFIGURE MANUALLY button. For example, PASSWORD25 is not...
User Manual
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... extender's IP address might have changed. For more information, see Find Extender's IP Address on page 12 and follow the instructions. • After you 're trying to access www.mywifiext.net for the first time to set up your extender, see Connect with the NETGEAR Installation Assistant on page 44. • If your extender and router use the same WiFi network name (SSID), enter http:// AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Try these troubleshooting tips to connect...
... extender's IP address might have changed. For more information, see Find Extender's IP Address on page 12 and follow the instructions. • After you 're trying to access www.mywifiext.net for the first time to set up your extender, see Connect with the NETGEAR Installation Assistant on page 44. • If your extender and router use the same WiFi network name (SSID), enter http:// AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Try these troubleshooting tips to connect...