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... 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 Range Extender increases the distance of your existing WiFi and creates a stronger signal in hard-to your router does not provide the WiFi coverage you need. You...
... 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 Range Extender increases the distance of your existing WiFi and creates a stronger signal in hard-to your router does not provide the WiFi coverage you need. You...
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Meet Your Extender Before you install your extender, familiarize yourself with its LEDs, buttons, and ports. Front Panel and Side Panel Router Link LED Router Arrow LED Client Arrow LED Client Link LED Power LED WPS LED Access Point/Extender switch Power On/Off button WPS button Factory Reset button Ethernet port 3
Meet Your Extender Before you install your extender, familiarize yourself with its LEDs, buttons, and ports. Front Panel and Side Panel Router Link LED Router Arrow LED Client Arrow LED Client Link LED Power LED WPS LED Access Point/Extender switch Power On/Off button WPS button Factory Reset button Ethernet port 3
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...; Solid green. Best connection. • Solid amber. Power LED • Solid amber. The extender is powered off. The extender is booting. • Solid green. If no arrow LEDs are lit, the extender is enabled (WPA or WPA2). • Blinking green. Poor connection. • Off. Good connection... connection. • Off. WiFi security is in progress. • Off. LED Descriptions Router Link LED This LED indicates the connection between the extender and a computer or mobile device. • Solid green. Good connection. • Solid red. A WPS connection is powered on page 12....
...; Solid green. Best connection. • Solid amber. Power LED • Solid amber. The extender is powered off. The extender is booting. • Solid green. If no arrow LEDs are lit, the extender is enabled (WPA or WPA2). • Blinking green. Poor connection. • Off. Good connection... connection. • Off. WiFi security is in progress. • Off. LED Descriptions Router Link LED This LED indicates the connection between the extender and a computer or mobile device. • Solid green. Good connection. • Solid red. A WPS connection is powered on page 12....
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Note: Proximity to your WiFi network. Place the Extender and Apply Power 1. Plug the extender into an electrical outlet. Connect to an Existing WiFi Network To extend the range of two ways: • Connect with NETGEAR genie Smart Setup on the extender is required only during the initial setup process. 2. For more information, see Connect with...
Note: Proximity to your WiFi network. Place the Extender and Apply Power 1. Plug the extender into an electrical outlet. Connect to an Existing WiFi Network To extend the range of two ways: • Connect with NETGEAR genie Smart Setup on the extender is required only during the initial setup process. 2. For more information, see Connect with...
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...network security. If you join a secure WiFi network without typing the network name and password. If it still does not light, see Connect with NETGEAR genie Smart Setup on page 8. To connect with WPS Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) lets you are using WEP security, see Connect ...with NETGEAR genie Smart Setup on page 8. 3. Connect with WPS: 1. Within two minutes, press the WPS button on the side panel of the extender. If your WiFi router supports the 5 GHz band, repeat steps 1 and 2 to ...
...network security. If you join a secure WiFi network without typing the network name and password. If it still does not light, see Connect with NETGEAR genie Smart Setup on page 8. To connect with WPS Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) lets you are using WEP security, see Connect ...with NETGEAR genie Smart Setup on page 8. 3. Connect with WPS: 1. Within two minutes, press the WPS button on the side panel of the extender. If your WiFi router supports the 5 GHz band, repeat steps 1 and 2 to ...
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...the name, depending on the front panel to help you choose a spot where the extender-to the area with a poor WiFi signal. The Power LED lights green. MyNetworkName • New extended network name. If the Power LED does not light, press the Power button. Use... the Router Link LED on whether the extender is optimal. 7 4. Find the new extender network name. For example: • Existing WiFi network name...
...the name, depending on the front panel to help you choose a spot where the extender-to the area with a poor WiFi signal. The Power LED lights green. MyNetworkName • New extended network name. If the Power LED does not light, press the Power button. Use... the Router Link LED on whether the extender is optimal. 7 4. Find the new extender network name. For example: • Existing WiFi network name...
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...; smart setup. The browser takes you are not automatically directed to one of the extender WiFi networks. Make sure that the switch on a computer or mobile device to find and connect to NETGEAR genie, launch a web browser and enter www.mywifiext.net in the address field. ... solid green. 3. Enter admin for the user name and password for the password. 8 EX6100_NETGEAR_5GEXT After the connection with NETGEAR genie Smart Setup 1. Note: If you directly to Extender. 2. Open a web browser window from the same computer or mobile device. Use a WiFi network manager on the...
...; smart setup. The browser takes you are not automatically directed to one of the extender WiFi networks. Make sure that the switch on a computer or mobile device to find and connect to NETGEAR genie, launch a web browser and enter www.mywifiext.net in the address field. ... solid green. 3. Enter admin for the user name and password for the password. 8 EX6100_NETGEAR_5GEXT After the connection with NETGEAR genie Smart Setup 1. Note: If you directly to Extender. 2. Open a web browser window from the same computer or mobile device. Use a WiFi network manager on the...
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If your router does not support the 5 GHz band, click the Skip button. 7. 4. Select a 5 GHz WiFi network to extend and click the Continue button. 5. Type the network password (also called passphrase or security key) in the Password field, and click the Continue button. 8. Select the Private Network or Public Network radio button, and click the Continue button. 9 Type the network password (also called passphrase or security key) in the Password field, and click the Continue button. 6. Select a 2.4 GHz WiFi network to extend and click the Continue button.
If your router does not support the 5 GHz band, click the Skip button. 7. 4. Select a 5 GHz WiFi network to extend and click the Continue button. 5. Type the network password (also called passphrase or security key) in the Password field, and click the Continue button. 8. Select the Private Network or Public Network radio button, and click the Continue button. 9 Type the network password (also called passphrase or security key) in the Password field, and click the Continue button. 6. Select a 2.4 GHz WiFi network to extend and click the Continue button.
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Note: You can use the same security settings as your new extender WiFi network in the Name (2.4G SSID) and Name (5G SSID) fields and click the Continue button. The settings are applied and the following screen displays: 10 Enter names (SSIDs) for your existing network by selecting the check box. 9.
Note: You can use the same security settings as your new extender WiFi network in the Name (2.4G SSID) and Name (5G SSID) fields and click the Continue button. The settings are applied and the following screen displays: 10 Enter names (SSIDs) for your existing network by selecting the check box. 9.
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... your existing WiFi router network. 13. The location you choose a spot where the extender-to the extender's newly created WiFi network. The Power LED lights green. Select the check box and click the Continue button. 12. Plug the extender into an electrical outlet and wait one minute. If the Power LED does not... light, press the Power button. Unplug the extender and move it to a new location closer to connect. 11. Use the Router Link LED on the computer or mobile device to connect to -router ...
... your existing WiFi router network. 13. The location you choose a spot where the extender-to the extender's newly created WiFi network. The Power LED lights green. Select the check box and click the Continue button. 12. Plug the extender into an electrical outlet and wait one minute. If the Power LED does not... light, press the Power button. Unplug the extender and move it to a new location closer to connect. 11. Use the Router Link LED on the computer or mobile device to connect to -router ...
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... blinks for two minutes. Move the computer or mobile device closer to the router. Extender Performance These extender LEDs indicate a WiFi connection: WiFi signal between the extender and the computer or mobile device. WiFi signal between the router and the extender. An LED that is off indicates no WiFi connection. 12 No arrow LEDs...
... blinks for two minutes. Move the computer or mobile device closer to the router. Extender Performance These extender LEDs indicate a WiFi connection: WiFi signal between the extender and the computer or mobile device. WiFi signal between the router and the extender. An LED that is off indicates no WiFi connection. 12 No arrow LEDs...
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Connect an Ethernet-Enabled Device After the extender is connected to your existing WiFi network, you can use the extender to connect a device wirelessly to your WiFi router or access point. Blu-ray player Extender WiFi router 13
Connect an Ethernet-Enabled Device After the extender is connected to your existing WiFi network, you can use the extender to connect a device wirelessly to your WiFi router or access point. Blu-ray player Extender WiFi router 13
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To connect an Ethernet-enabled device to the Ethernet port on the extender. 14 Plug the Ethernet cable from an Ethernet-enabled device to your WiFi router or access point: 1. For more information, see Place the Extender and Apply Power on page 5. 3. For more information, see Connect to an existing WiFi network. Connect the extender to an Existing WiFi Network on page 5. 2. Set up the extender.
To connect an Ethernet-enabled device to the Ethernet port on the extender. 14 Plug the Ethernet cable from an Ethernet-enabled device to your WiFi router or access point: 1. For more information, see Place the Extender and Apply Power on page 5. 3. For more information, see Connect to an existing WiFi network. Connect the extender to an Existing WiFi Network on page 5. 2. Set up the extender.
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Install the Extender as an Access Point You can also use the extender as a WiFi access point, which creates a new AC750 WiFi hotspot within your local network. 15
Install the Extender as an Access Point You can also use the extender as a WiFi access point, which creates a new AC750 WiFi hotspot within your local network. 15
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.... To install the extender as an access point: 1. Set the Access Point/Extender switch to the router Ethernet LAN port or the remote Ethernet LAN jack with LAN access. Use an Ethernet cable to connect the extender to Access Point. 2. NETGEAR genie displays and detects the Internet... connection. 7. Follow the genie steps to your computer or mobile device, find and join a WiFi extender network. The extender joins the LAN and creates a WiFi hotspot. 4. ...
.... To install the extender as an access point: 1. Set the Access Point/Extender switch to the router Ethernet LAN port or the remote Ethernet LAN jack with LAN access. Use an Ethernet cable to connect the extender to Access Point. 2. NETGEAR genie displays and detects the Internet... connection. 7. Follow the genie steps to your computer or mobile device, find and join a WiFi extender network. The extender joins the LAN and creates a WiFi hotspot. 4. ...
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Enter admin for the user name and password for the password. 17 A login screen displays. 3. Launch a web browser and enter www.mywifiext.net in to the extender's network. 2. Connect a computer or mobile device to the extender after the initial setup: 1. Access Extender Settings After installation, you can log in to the extender to view or change the extender's settings. To log in the address field.
Enter admin for the user name and password for the password. 17 A login screen displays. 3. Launch a web browser and enter www.mywifiext.net in to the extender's network. 2. Connect a computer or mobile device to the extender after the initial setup: 1. Access Extender Settings After installation, you can log in to the extender to view or change the extender's settings. To log in the address field.
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...router over WiFi. It depends. The extender is password. If the switch is available at the borderline of the range covered by the router or access point. The user name is admin, and the default password is probably placed at http://support.netgear.com. If you are using WEP ...security, make sure that you are case-sensitive. What can find more information, see Place the Extender and Apply Power on page 5. Frequently Asked Questions You can I have entered...
...router over WiFi. It depends. The extender is password. If the switch is available at the borderline of the range covered by the router or access point. The user name is admin, and the default password is probably placed at http://support.netgear.com. If you are using WEP ...security, make sure that you are case-sensitive. What can find more information, see Place the Extender and Apply Power on page 5. Frequently Asked Questions You can I have entered...
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...2. How do I am connected to EX6100_NETGEAR_2GEXT or EX6100_NETGEAR_5GEXT and launched a browser. You can 't I see the web browser setup genie? Why can now access the extender from your computer is set up to use DHCP (most are). • Make sure that the Client Link LED is green and that your web... Relaunch the web browser and type www.mywifiext.net or www.mywifiext.com in the address field of the web browser. The extender resets and returns to reboot. I restore the extender to its factory default settings? 1. Use a sharp object such as a pen or paper clip to press and hold the ...
...2. How do I am connected to EX6100_NETGEAR_2GEXT or EX6100_NETGEAR_5GEXT and launched a browser. You can 't I see the web browser setup genie? Why can now access the extender from your computer is set up to use DHCP (most are). • Make sure that the Client Link LED is green and that your web... Relaunch the web browser and type www.mywifiext.net or www.mywifiext.com in the address field of the web browser. The extender resets and returns to reboot. I restore the extender to its factory default settings? 1. Use a sharp object such as a pen or paper clip to press and hold the ...
Product Data Sheet
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...; Dual band WiFi up to 750Mbps • Supports new 802.11ac & b/g/n WiFi devices • External antennas for better performance Data Sheet EX6100 DUAL BAND AC750 RANGE Overview NETGEAR AC750 WiFi Range Extender boosts your WiFi network. It works with any standard WiFi router & is ideal for iPads®, smartphones, laptops & more speed. Get...
...; Dual band WiFi up to 750Mbps • Supports new 802.11ac & b/g/n WiFi devices • External antennas for better performance Data Sheet EX6100 DUAL BAND AC750 RANGE Overview NETGEAR AC750 WiFi Range Extender boosts your WiFi network. It works with any standard WiFi router & is ideal for iPads®, smartphones, laptops & more speed. Get...
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...& connectivity you need. PAGE 2 OF 4 AC750 WiFi Range Extender-802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit Data Sheet EX6100 WiFi Range Extenders boost your existing WiFi & creates a stronger signal in hard-to-reach areas. WiFi Range Extender Boosts the range of a button for optimal WiFi coverage while ...displaying real-time, extender network status. Network Connections Smart ...
...& connectivity you need. PAGE 2 OF 4 AC750 WiFi Range Extender-802.11ac Dual Band Gigabit Data Sheet EX6100 WiFi Range Extenders boost your existing WiFi & creates a stronger signal in hard-to-reach areas. WiFi Range Extender Boosts the range of a button for optimal WiFi coverage while ...displaying real-time, extender network status. Network Connections Smart ...