Product Data Sheet
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... | EX6250 AC1750 WiFi Mesh Extender PACKAGE CONTENTS • AC1750 WiFi Mesh Extender (EX6250) • Quick start guide PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS • Dimensions: 6.34 x 3.2 x 1.75 in (161 x 81.4 x 44.5 mm) • Weight: 0.66lb (0.3kg) WARRANTY • www.netgear.com/about/warranty SUPPORT • 90-day complimentary technical support* EASE OF USE • Quick install using Nighthawk App • Push 'N' Connect using WPS1 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS • 2.4 and/or 5GHz 802.11ac & a/b/g/n wireless router or gateway...
... | EX6250 AC1750 WiFi Mesh Extender PACKAGE CONTENTS • AC1750 WiFi Mesh Extender (EX6250) • Quick start guide PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS • Dimensions: 6.34 x 3.2 x 1.75 in (161 x 81.4 x 44.5 mm) • Weight: 0.66lb (0.3kg) WARRANTY • www.netgear.com/about/warranty SUPPORT • 90-day complimentary technical support* EASE OF USE • Quick install using Nighthawk App • Push 'N' Connect using WPS1 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS • 2.4 and/or 5GHz 802.11ac & a/b/g/n wireless router or gateway...
Installation Guide
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...your router. Configure a router with advanced MAC settings to the extender. 3. Launch a web browser from the extender and cannot access the Internet. Best connection. • Solid amber. Best connection. • Solid amber. The extended network is being established. • Solid green. To allow the WiFi device to receive an IP address from the extender and access the Internet, you enabled a WiFi MAC filter, WiFi access control, or access control list (ACL) on your router, when a WiFi device connects through the extender to your WiFi devices to work with WiFi security (either WPA...
...your router. Configure a router with advanced MAC settings to the extender. 3. Launch a web browser from the extender and cannot access the Internet. Best connection. • Solid amber. Best connection. • Solid amber. The extended network is being established. • Solid green. To allow the WiFi device to receive an IP address from the extender and access the Internet, you enabled a WiFi MAC filter, WiFi access control, or access control list (ACL) on your router, when a WiFi device connects through the extender to your WiFi devices to work with WiFi security (either WPA...
Installation Guide
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... router WiFi network. 5. Connect your WiFi-enabled devices to your extender to the extended network. The WPS LED blinks. We recommend that the new location be within the range of this quick start guide. For more information, see Find a good spot for to -router connection is optimal. Connect your device to the extended network After the setup, the One WiFi Name feature is complete, move the extender closer to light solid green. 4. Connect your extender to the extender network called NETGEAR_EXT. 3. If your router WiFi network uses WEP security...
... router WiFi network. 5. Connect your WiFi-enabled devices to your extender to the extended network. The WPS LED blinks. We recommend that the new location be within the range of this quick start guide. For more information, see Find a good spot for to -router connection is optimal. Connect your device to the extended network After the setup, the One WiFi Name feature is complete, move the extender closer to light solid green. 4. Connect your extender to the extender network called NETGEAR_EXT. 3. If your router WiFi network uses WEP security...
User Manual
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... extender Change the extender login user name and password 22 Turn password protection off and on 23 Recover a forgotten user name or password 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 Reset button 29 Log in and reset the extender to factory settings 29 Update the extender firmware 31 Check for new firmware...
... extender Change the extender login user name and password 22 Turn password protection off and on 23 Recover a forgotten user name or password 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 Reset button 29 Log in and reset the extender to factory settings 29 Update the extender firmware 31 Check for new firmware...
User Manual
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... connected devices 38 View WiFi settings 39 Change the WiFi network name 40 Turn off the SSID broadcast to create a hidden network 41 Disable or enable the WiFi radios 42 Change the WiFi speed 43 Use WPS to add a computer to the extender's WiFi network.......44 Use WPS with the push button method 44 Use WPS with the PIN method 45 Deny access to a computer or WiFi device 47 Set up an access schedule 48 Change the extender's device name 49 Set up the extender to use a static IP address 50 Configure a router with advanced MAC settings to work...
... connected devices 38 View WiFi settings 39 Change the WiFi network name 40 Turn off the SSID broadcast to create a hidden network 41 Disable or enable the WiFi radios 42 Change the WiFi speed 43 Use WPS to add a computer to the extender's WiFi network.......44 Use WPS with the push button method 44 Use WPS with the PIN method 45 Deny access to a computer or WiFi device 47 Set up an access schedule 48 Change the extender's device name 49 Set up the extender to use a static IP address 50 Configure a router with advanced MAC settings to work...
User Manual
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... your router WiFi network uses WEP security or its SSID is set the Access Point/Extender switch to your router. Plug the extender into an electrical outlet. 4. If the Power LED does not light, press the Power On/Off button on page 13. • Connect with web browser setup. You must change your WiFi router. 3. Connect with WPS on page 11. For the initial setup, place your extender in Connect with the NETGEAR installation assistant on your WPS-enabled Get started 11 User Manual Note: WPS does not support WEP network security...
... your router WiFi network uses WEP security or its SSID is set the Access Point/Extender switch to your router. Plug the extender into an electrical outlet. 4. If the Power LED does not light, press the Power On/Off button on page 13. • Connect with web browser setup. You must change your WiFi router. 3. Connect with WPS on page 11. For the initial setup, place your extender in Connect with the NETGEAR installation assistant on your WPS-enabled Get started 11 User Manual Note: WPS does not support WEP network security...
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... the instructions or online help you choose must be within the range of your existing WiFi network, the WPS LED on page 13. To use WPS. Press the WPS button on your extender didn't connect to that device. If the Router Link LED lights solid green, the connection between your existing WiFi network uses WEP security or its SSID is hidden, follow the instructions in Connect with that band, repeat the WPS process. 3. Note: If your router supports the 5 GHz band and your router or access point...
... the instructions or online help you choose must be within the range of your existing WiFi network, the WPS LED on page 13. To use WPS. Press the WPS button on your extender didn't connect to that device. If the Router Link LED lights solid green, the connection between your existing WiFi network uses WEP security or its SSID is hidden, follow the instructions in Connect with that band, repeat the WPS process. 3. Note: If your router supports the 5 GHz band and your router or access point...
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... address automatically from a DHCP server. 2. Set the Access Point/Extender switch to light amber and then turn green. Get started 14 User Manual AC1750 WiFi Mesh Extender 6. Figure 3. Extender in access point mode To install your router and the area with a poor WiFi signal. 7. Unplug the extender and move the extender closer to the router until the Router Link LED lights amber or green. 9. Reconnect your extender in access point mode: 1. Install your computer or mobile device to a new location about halfway between your extender in access point mode You can use the...
... address automatically from a DHCP server. 2. Set the Access Point/Extender switch to light amber and then turn green. Get started 14 User Manual AC1750 WiFi Mesh Extender 6. Figure 3. Extender in access point mode To install your router and the area with a poor WiFi signal. 7. Unplug the extender and move the extender closer to the router until the Router Link LED lights amber or green. 9. Reconnect your extender in access point mode: 1. Install your computer or mobile device to a new location about halfway between your extender in access point mode You can use the...
User Manual
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... extender using an Ethernet connection. d. You can connect the extender to a switch or hub that you join the network, the Client Link LED lights to show that is connected to set up your extender in access point mode. a. Connect a computer or mobile device to an Ethernet port on the extender. 5. b. c. Get started 15 User Manual On your extender with an Ethernet connection. The NETGEAR installation assistant displays. If the Power LED does not light, press the Power On/Off button on the extender. a. c. Connect your computer to your WiFi-enabled...
... extender using an Ethernet connection. d. You can connect the extender to a switch or hub that you join the network, the Client Link LED lights to show that is connected to set up your extender in access point mode. a. Connect a computer or mobile device to an Ethernet port on the extender. 5. b. c. Get started 15 User Manual On your extender with an Ethernet connection. The NETGEAR installation assistant displays. If the Power LED does not light, press the Power On/Off button on the extender. a. c. Connect your computer to your WiFi-enabled...
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...access point mode. Connect a device to the extender network After you complete the setup process, you can connect the extender to the extender using a router. Connect your router. If your network includes a DHCP server, you can connect both your computer and extender to an Ethernet port on your router with an Ethernet connection. Use an Ethernet cable to connect your computer's Ethernet port to your router. Get started 16 User Manual You can connect all your devices to another Ethernet port on your extender's Ethernet port to the new extender network using a WiFi...
...access point mode. Connect a device to the extender network After you complete the setup process, you can connect the extender to the extender using a router. Connect your router. If your network includes a DHCP server, you can connect both your computer and extender to an Ethernet port on your router with an Ethernet connection. Use an Ethernet cable to connect your computer's Ethernet port to your router. Get started 16 User Manual You can connect all your devices to another Ethernet port on your extender's Ethernet port to the new extender network using a WiFi...
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... is the SSID and password that manages your router's 2.4 GHz WiFi settings for its networks: • Router 2.4 GHz WiFi network name. Get started 17 User Manual MyWiFiExample-5G • Extended 5 GHz WiFi network name. For example, if your extender connects to the router's 2.4 GHz WiFi band, your extender uses your WiFi connections. MyWiFiExample • Extended 5 GHz WiFi network name. MyWiFiExample • Router 5 GHz WiFi network name. On your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device, open the WiFi connection manager that you set up your extender using WiFi If you set up...
... is the SSID and password that manages your router's 2.4 GHz WiFi settings for its networks: • Router 2.4 GHz WiFi network name. Get started 17 User Manual MyWiFiExample-5G • Extended 5 GHz WiFi network name. For example, if your extender connects to the router's 2.4 GHz WiFi band, your extender uses your WiFi connections. MyWiFiExample • Extended 5 GHz WiFi network name. MyWiFiExample • Router 5 GHz WiFi network name. On your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device, open the WiFi connection manager that you set up your extender using WiFi If you set up...
User Manual
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... enabled the One WiFi Name feature, enter one of the following URLs: - http://mywifiext/ or http://mywifiext.local/ - http:// Windows-based computers. Mac computers, iOS devices, and Linux devices. http://mywifiext.local/ - To recover your password that you use to access the extender and you set up password recovery, you can recover your password if you lose it. Log in to your extender network. 2. Android devices. AC1750 WiFi Mesh Extender Recover a forgotten user...
... enabled the One WiFi Name feature, enter one of the following URLs: - http://mywifiext/ or http://mywifiext.local/ - http:// Windows-based computers. Mac computers, iOS devices, and Linux devices. http://mywifiext.local/ - To recover your password that you use to access the extender and you set up password recovery, you can recover your password if you lose it. Log in to your extender network. 2. Android devices. AC1750 WiFi Mesh Extender Recover a forgotten user...
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AC1750 WiFi Mesh Extender To manually set the extender clock: 1. Mac computers, iOS devices, and Linux devices. http://mywifiext.local/ - Log in to your extender: • If you did not enable the One WiFi Name feature, enter http://mywifiext.local/ in the address field of the browser. • If you enabled the One WiFi Name feature, enter one of the following URLs: - Windows-based computers. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your extender network. 2. http:// Android devices. http://mywifiext/ or http://mywifiext.local/ -
AC1750 WiFi Mesh Extender To manually set the extender clock: 1. Mac computers, iOS devices, and Linux devices. http://mywifiext.local/ - Log in to your extender: • If you did not enable the One WiFi Name feature, enter http://mywifiext.local/ in the address field of the browser. • If you enabled the One WiFi Name feature, enter one of the following URLs: - Windows-based computers. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your extender network. 2. http:// Android devices. http://mywifiext/ or http://mywifiext.local/ -
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... file if needed. Note: The correct firmware file uses an .img extension. 2. http://mywifiext/ or http://mywifiext.local/ - Mac computers, iOS devices, and Linux devices. Log in the address field of the following URLs: - http:// The firmware update process takes about two minutes. Launch a web browser from the NETGEAR Download Center, save it to upload a specific firmware version, follow these instructions. Windows-based computers. Android devices. http://mywifiext.local/ - Manually upload firmware to the extender...
... file if needed. Note: The correct firmware file uses an .img extension. 2. http://mywifiext/ or http://mywifiext.local/ - Mac computers, iOS devices, and Linux devices. Log in the address field of the following URLs: - http:// The firmware update process takes about two minutes. Launch a web browser from the NETGEAR Download Center, save it to upload a specific firmware version, follow these instructions. Windows-based computers. Android devices. http://mywifiext.local/ - Manually upload firmware to the extender...
User Manual
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Select Settings > Wireless. Extender Network Settings 37 User Manual To enable the One WiFi name feature, select the Yes radio button. To disable the One WiFi Name feature, select the No radio button. You can set a new SSID and password for your extender's 2.4 GHz and 5 Ghz networks must use different network names, you did not enable the One WiFi Name feature, enter http://mywifiext.local/ in the Network Name (SSID) and WiFi Password fields on this is connected to your extender: • If...
Select Settings > Wireless. Extender Network Settings 37 User Manual To enable the One WiFi name feature, select the Yes radio button. To disable the One WiFi Name feature, select the No radio button. You can set a new SSID and password for your extender's 2.4 GHz and 5 Ghz networks must use different network names, you did not enable the One WiFi Name feature, enter http://mywifiext.local/ in the Network Name (SSID) and WiFi Password fields on this is connected to your extender: • If...
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... address field of the browser. • If you disable the WiFi radios, then no one of the following URLs: - Your settings are saved. If your admin user name and password and click the LOG IN button. Android devices. To enable or disable the WiFi radios: 1. AC1750 WiFi Mesh Extender 3. Windows-based computers. Click the SAVE button. The extender menu displays. 5. Enter your browser displays the Menu icon , click it. Log in the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands...
... address field of the browser. • If you disable the WiFi radios, then no one of the following URLs: - Your settings are saved. If your admin user name and password and click the LOG IN button. Android devices. To enable or disable the WiFi radios: 1. AC1750 WiFi Mesh Extender 3. Windows-based computers. Click the SAVE button. The extender menu displays. 5. Enter your browser displays the Menu icon , click it. Log in the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands...
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http://mywifiext.local/ - Use WPS with the PIN method To use the PIN method to connect a WiFi device to connect. Mac computers, iOS devices, and Linux devices. Android devices. Windows-based computers. Extender Network Settings 45 User Manual http:// Connected Devices. The WiFi device displays onscreen. AC1750 WiFi Mesh Extender • If you are trying to the extender's WiFi network, you must know the PIN of the WiFi device that you enabled the One WiFi Name feature, enter one of the following URLs: - http://mywifiext/ or http://mywifiext.local/ -
http://mywifiext.local/ - Use WPS with the PIN method To use the PIN method to connect a WiFi device to connect. Mac computers, iOS devices, and Linux devices. Android devices. Windows-based computers. Extender Network Settings 45 User Manual http:// Connected Devices. The WiFi device displays onscreen. AC1750 WiFi Mesh Extender • If you are trying to the extender's WiFi network, you must know the PIN of the WiFi device that you enabled the One WiFi Name feature, enter one of the following URLs: - http://mywifiext/ or http://mywifiext.local/ -
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... WiFi devices to the extender. 3. Extender Network Settings 51 User Manual Select the Use Static IP Address radio button. 8. Power on the extender and connect all of the WiFi device shown on your router, when a WiFi device connects through the extender to the extender but cannot get IP Address from the extender and access the Internet, you enabled a WiFi MAC filter, WiFi access control, or access control list (ACL) on the router is selected. 7. Complete the fields to your router, the MAC address of your router's documentation. 2. Make sure that the Router Link LED...
... WiFi devices to the extender. 3. Extender Network Settings 51 User Manual Select the Use Static IP Address radio button. 8. Power on the extender and connect all of the WiFi device shown on your router, when a WiFi device connects through the extender to the extender but cannot get IP Address from the extender and access the Internet, you enabled a WiFi MAC filter, WiFi access control, or access control list (ACL) on the router is selected. 7. Complete the fields to your router, the MAC address of your router's documentation. 2. Make sure that the Router Link LED...
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... access point, make sure that you must use the same WiFi network name (SSID) and you want to log in the address field. You can I forgot my admin user name address and password. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. AC1750 WiFi Mesh Extender Try these troubleshooting steps: • Make sure that the Client Link LED is connected to the router network. 2. If you do ? If you own a NETGEAR router, use DHCP (most are connecting your computer or WiFi device to find the extender's IP address...
... access point, make sure that you must use the same WiFi network name (SSID) and you want to log in the address field. You can I forgot my admin user name address and password. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. AC1750 WiFi Mesh Extender Try these troubleshooting steps: • Make sure that the Client Link LED is connected to the router network. 2. If you do ? If you own a NETGEAR router, use DHCP (most are connecting your computer or WiFi device to find the extender's IP address...
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... first time to set up your extender, you might have changed. Make sure that the WiFi router is turned on page 58. If the Client Link LED is possible that the extender's Client Link LED is solid white. If this IP address does not work, it is not lit, open your computer's or mobile device's WiFi connection manager and make sure that your computer or mobile device to the extender's WiFi network. It is a local web address used to log in...
... first time to set up your extender, you might have changed. Make sure that the WiFi router is turned on page 58. If the Client Link LED is possible that the extender's Client Link LED is solid white. If this IP address does not work, it is not lit, open your computer's or mobile device's WiFi connection manager and make sure that your computer or mobile device to the extender's WiFi network. It is a local web address used to log in...