Product Data Sheet
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...Boost your WiFi network. It works with any standard WiFi router & is ideal for iPads®, smartphones, laptops & more. Push Button Setup Easy setup with same WiFi name & security password. ideal for greater wireless speed & coverage. Gigabit Ethernet Port Connect a wired device like Blu-... Name • Supports 802.11ac & a/b/g/n WiFi devices • Works with your existing WiFi Data Sheet | EX6250 AC1750 WiFi Mesh Extender Overview NETGEAR AC1750 Dual Band WiFi Mesh Extender boosts WiFi coverage with your existing home WiFi to establish one high-speed connection...
...Boost your WiFi network. It works with any standard WiFi router & is ideal for iPads®, smartphones, laptops & more. Push Button Setup Easy setup with same WiFi name & security password. ideal for greater wireless speed & coverage. Gigabit Ethernet Port Connect a wired device like Blu-... Name • Supports 802.11ac & a/b/g/n WiFi devices • Works with your existing WiFi Data Sheet | EX6250 AC1750 WiFi Mesh Extender Overview NETGEAR AC1750 Dual Band WiFi Mesh Extender boosts WiFi coverage with your existing home WiFi to establish one high-speed connection...
Product Data Sheet
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Data Sheet | EX6250 AC1750 WiFi Mesh Extender Nighthawk® App-Get more from your WiFi • Quick Setup-Get connected in just minutes • WiFi Settings-View your WiFi network name (SSID) and password • Device List-Check devices connected to the extender • Network Map-View extenders connected to the network Quick WiFi Setup PAGE 3 of 4
Data Sheet | EX6250 AC1750 WiFi Mesh Extender Nighthawk® App-Get more from your WiFi • Quick Setup-Get connected in just minutes • WiFi Settings-View your WiFi network name (SSID) and password • Device List-Check devices connected to the extender • Network Map-View extenders connected to the network Quick WiFi Setup PAGE 3 of 4
Product Data Sheet
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...vary due to change without limitation building materials and wireless interference. Plumeria Drive, San Jose, CA 95134-1911 USA, www.NETGEAR.com/support D-EX6250-1 PAGE 4 of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. Data throughput, signal range, and wireless coverage per sq. ft. For indoor ...5GHz • One (1) 10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet port with auto-sensing technology This product comes with devices supporting Wi-Fi Protected Setup® (WPS). Specifications are trademarks of wireless networks, including without notice. Apple, the Apple logo, iPad and Mac logo are not...
...vary due to change without limitation building materials and wireless interference. Plumeria Drive, San Jose, CA 95134-1911 USA, www.NETGEAR.com/support D-EX6250-1 PAGE 4 of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. Data throughput, signal range, and wireless coverage per sq. ft. For indoor ...5GHz • One (1) 10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet port with auto-sensing technology This product comes with devices supporting Wi-Fi Protected Setup® (WPS). Specifications are trademarks of wireless networks, including without notice. Apple, the Apple logo, iPad and Mac logo are not...
Installation Guide
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... for your extender to -2.4 or 5 GHz. If the Router Link LED lights amber or red, move it connected to a new location after the setup. 2. The extender must support WPS to use the same WiFi network settings as your extender to a new location. If the Power LED does not ...light, press the On/Off button. 5. Connect with WPS. After the setup is enabled, which allows your router. Download the Nighthawk app on the extender for your device to the extended network. For more information, see Connect...
... for your extender to -2.4 or 5 GHz. If the Router Link LED lights amber or red, move it connected to a new location after the setup. 2. The extender must support WPS to use the same WiFi network settings as your extender to a new location. If the Power LED does not ...light, press the On/Off button. 5. Connect with WPS. After the setup is enabled, which allows your router. Download the Nighthawk app on the extender for your device to the extended network. For more information, see Connect...
User Manual
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... mode 11 Place the extender and apply power 11 Connect the extender to an existing WiFi network 11 Connect with WPS 11 Connect with the NETGEAR installation assistant 13 Install your extender in access point mode 14 Connect a device to the extender network 16 Connect a device to the extender ... to the extender 18 Connect a device to the extender network using WPS 18 Log in to the extender after installation 19 Run the Smart Setup installation 19 Chapter 3 Maintain and monitor the extender Change the extender login user name and password 22 Turn password protection off and on 23 ...
... mode 11 Place the extender and apply power 11 Connect the extender to an existing WiFi network 11 Connect with WPS 11 Connect with the NETGEAR installation assistant 13 Install your extender in access point mode 14 Connect a device to the extender network 16 Connect a device to the extender ... to the extender 18 Connect a device to the extender network using WPS 18 Log in to the extender after installation 19 Run the Smart Setup installation 19 Chapter 3 Maintain and monitor the extender Change the extender login user name and password 22 Turn password protection off and on 23 ...
User Manual
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2 Get started This chapter covers the following topics: • Install your extender in extender mode • Install your extender in access point mode • Connect a device to the extender network • Log in to the extender after installation • Run the Smart Setup installation 10
2 Get started This chapter covers the following topics: • Install your extender in extender mode • Install your extender in access point mode • Connect a device to the extender network • Log in to the extender after installation • Run the Smart Setup installation 10
User Manual
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...13. • Connect with the NETGEAR installation assistant on your WiFi router. 3. If your router WiFi network uses WEP security or its SSID is set the Access Point/Extender switch to Extender. For more information, see Connect with web browser setup. For help with WPS. AC1750 ...Connect the extender to Extender. 2. Plug the extender into an electrical outlet. 4. For more information, see Connect with WPS Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) lets you must set to WPA enterprise or WPA2 enterprise, your extender can't connect to your router's WiFi security setting. For the...
...13. • Connect with the NETGEAR installation assistant on your WiFi router. 3. If your router WiFi network uses WEP security or its SSID is set the Access Point/Extender switch to Extender. For more information, see Connect with web browser setup. For help with WPS. AC1750 ...Connect the extender to Extender. 2. Plug the extender into an electrical outlet. 4. For more information, see Connect with WPS Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) lets you must set to WPA enterprise or WPA2 enterprise, your extender can't connect to your router's WiFi security setting. For the...
User Manual
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... port on the extender. 5. b. The NETGEAR installation assistant displays. c. Use an Ethernet cable to connect your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device is connected to the DHCP server. If your router with a WiFi connection. When the setup is complete, you must disconnect the Ethernet cable... that is connected to the extender, the Client LED lights solid green. At the end of the installation, the NETGEAR installation assistant displays the extender's WiFi network credentials....
... port on the extender. 5. b. The NETGEAR installation assistant displays. c. Use an Ethernet cable to connect your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device is connected to the DHCP server. If your router with a WiFi connection. When the setup is complete, you must disconnect the Ethernet cable... that is connected to the extender, the Client LED lights solid green. At the end of the installation, the NETGEAR installation assistant displays the extender's WiFi network credentials....
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... router and extender are connected using an Ethernet connection, and your router with an Ethernet connection. The NETGEAR installation assistant displays. At the end of the installation, the NETGEAR installation assistant displays the extender's WiFi network credentials. e. You can connect both your computer and extender... to your WiFi-enabled devices to connect your DSL or cable modem. Connect a device to the extender network After you complete the setup process, you can connect all your network includes a DHCP server, you can connect the extender to a switch or hub that is...
... router and extender are connected using an Ethernet connection, and your router with an Ethernet connection. The NETGEAR installation assistant displays. At the end of the installation, the NETGEAR installation assistant displays the extender's WiFi network credentials. e. You can connect both your computer and extender... to your WiFi-enabled devices to connect your DSL or cable modem. Connect a device to the extender network After you complete the setup process, you can connect all your network includes a DHCP server, you can connect the extender to a switch or hub that is...
User Manual
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Log in to your extender network. 2. Android devices. Windows-based computers. http://mywifiext/ or http://mywifiext.local/ - http:/// (for example, http://192.168.1.3/) Get started 19 User Manual http://mywifiext.local/ - To 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 following URLs: - Mac computers and iOS devices. AC1750 WiFi Mesh Extender Log in to the extender after installation After installation, you enabled the One WiFi Name feature, enter one of the browser. •...
Log in to your extender network. 2. Android devices. Windows-based computers. http://mywifiext/ or http://mywifiext.local/ - http:/// (for example, http://192.168.1.3/) Get started 19 User Manual http://mywifiext.local/ - To 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 following URLs: - Mac computers and iOS devices. AC1750 WiFi Mesh Extender Log in to the extender after installation After installation, you enabled the One WiFi Name feature, enter one of the browser. •...
User Manual
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A login page displays. 3. Enter your extender's IP address, see Find the extender's IP address on page 58. The Status page displays. 4. Click the SMART SETUP button. 5. Follow the prompts. Get started 20 User Manual AC1750 WiFi Mesh Extender For more information about how to find your admin user name and password and click the LOG IN button.
A login page displays. 3. Enter your extender's IP address, see Find the extender's IP address on page 58. The Status page displays. 4. Click the SMART SETUP button. 5. Follow the prompts. Get started 20 User Manual AC1750 WiFi Mesh Extender For more information about how to find your admin user name and password and click the LOG IN button.
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Windows-based computers. Mac computers, iOS devices, and Linux devices. http://mywifiext.local/ - http:// 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: - http://mywifiext/ or http://mywifiext.local/ - Android devices. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your extender network. 2. AC1750 WiFi Mesh Extender To manually set the extender clock: 1.
Windows-based computers. Mac computers, iOS devices, and Linux devices. http://mywifiext.local/ - http:// 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: - http://mywifiext/ or http://mywifiext.local/ - Android devices. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your extender network. 2. AC1750 WiFi Mesh Extender To manually set the extender clock: 1.
User Manual
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... did not enable the One WiFi Name feature, enter http://mywifiext.local/ in to run the Smart Setup. Extender Network Settings 37 User Manual Go to the Status page and click the SMART SETUP button to your browser displays the Menu icon , click it. Click the SAVE button. Note: If... you can only enable Smart Connect if your extender's 2.4 GHz and 5 Ghz networks must run the Smart Setup. 7. AC1750 WiFi Mesh Extender 4. Select Settings > Wireless. To disable the One WiFi Name feature, select the No radio button. Enable or disable smart connect...
... did not enable the One WiFi Name feature, enter http://mywifiext.local/ in to run the Smart Setup. Extender Network Settings 37 User Manual Go to the Status page and click the SMART SETUP button to your browser displays the Menu icon , click it. Click the SAVE button. Note: If... you can only enable Smart Connect if your extender's 2.4 GHz and 5 Ghz networks must run the Smart Setup. 7. AC1750 WiFi Mesh Extender 4. Select Settings > Wireless. To disable the One WiFi Name feature, select the No radio button. Enable or disable smart connect...
User Manual
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You can click. AC1750 WiFi Mesh Extender The Wireless page displays. 6. Use WPS to add a computer to the extender's WiFi network WPS (WiFi Protected Setup) lets you use a WPS button or enter a PIN to the extender's network without entering the WiFi network passphrase or key. Instead, you connect a computer or ...
You can click. AC1750 WiFi Mesh Extender The Wireless page displays. 6. Use WPS to add a computer to the extender's WiFi network WPS (WiFi Protected Setup) lets you use a WPS button or enter a PIN to the extender's network without entering the WiFi network passphrase or key. Instead, you connect a computer or ...
User Manual
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...entered the wrong password or security key on page 14. Can I set up the extender in the correct field. What can 't I see the web browser setup guide. Best connection • Solid amber. My router security is in access point mode, you might experience with the extender. What can I do? No ...answers for my network password (passphrase) or security key, and I am connected to NETGEAR_EXT and launched a browser and I can I do? The web browser setup keeps asking me for difficulties you can connect it to the router or access point if it to the router or access point with an...
...entered the wrong password or security key on page 14. Can I set up the extender in the correct field. What can 't I see the web browser setup guide. Best connection • Solid amber. My router security is in access point mode, you might experience with the extender. What can I do? No ...answers for my network password (passphrase) or security key, and I am connected to NETGEAR_EXT and launched a browser and I can I do? The web browser setup keeps asking me for difficulties you can connect it to the router or access point if it to the router or access point with an...
User Manual
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... from a computer or mobile device that is white and that you set up to use the same WiFi network name (SSID) and you own a NETGEAR router, use the following instructions might not apply to answer the security questions that you must use the extender's IP address. For more information, see... your extender's IP address: 1. On the login window, click the Username & Password Help link to your computer is set up during the initial setup. Enter your admin user name and password and click the LOG IN button. • If you are using an Android device, you are installing the...
... from a computer or mobile device that is white and that you set up to use the same WiFi network name (SSID) and you own a NETGEAR router, use the following instructions might not apply to answer the security questions that you must use the extender's IP address. For more information, see... your extender's IP address: 1. On the login window, click the Username & Password Help link to your computer is set up during the initial setup. Enter your admin user name and password and click the LOG IN button. • If you are using an Android device, you are installing the...
User Manual
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... that you select, the cause might be one that you specified the first time that you must know the passphrase or key. Use the Smart Setup (see if the Client Link LED is off. • If you cannot get a WiFi connection working, you forgot your browser by typing http://www.mywifiext....net. • If you already set up the extender but can select it over WiFi, check to see Run the Smart Setup installation on page 57. • If your browser displays an error page, include http:// in the address field of your user name or password, click...
... that you select, the cause might be one that you specified the first time that you must know the passphrase or key. Use the Smart Setup (see if the Client Link LED is off. • If you cannot get a WiFi connection working, you forgot your browser by typing http://www.mywifiext....net. • If you already set up the extender but can select it over WiFi, check to see Run the Smart Setup installation on page 57. • If your browser displays an error page, include http:// in the address field of your user name or password, click...
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...and enter the extender's default IP address, which is still working. It is not a regular Internet website. You can establish the best connection with the NETGEAR installation assistant on page 58. FAQs and troubleshooting 60 User Manual This website is a local web address used to log in to your router to... does not connect to the WiFi router, does not connect to the Internet, or cannot get an IP address from the WiFi router, the Smart Setup displays a message to notify you are not connected to the extender's WiFi network. If the Client Link LED is not lit, open your computer's ...
...and enter the extender's default IP address, which is still working. It is not a regular Internet website. You can establish the best connection with the NETGEAR installation assistant on page 58. FAQs and troubleshooting 60 User Manual This website is a local web address used to log in to your router to... does not connect to the WiFi router, does not connect to the Internet, or cannot get an IP address from the WiFi router, the Smart Setup displays a message to notify you are not connected to the extender's WiFi network. If the Client Link LED is not lit, open your computer's ...
User Manual
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... and client are enabled 1Maximum WiFi signal rate (IEEE Standard 802.11). The following table shows the factory default settings. Factory default settings Feature Smart Setup WiFi communication WiFi network name (SSID) Security Transmission speed Country/region Operating mode Data rate in the 2.4 GHz band Data rate in and click the...
... and client are enabled 1Maximum WiFi signal rate (IEEE Standard 802.11). The following table shows the factory default settings. Factory default settings Feature Smart Setup WiFi communication WiFi network name (SSID) Security Transmission speed Country/region Operating mode Data rate in the 2.4 GHz band Data rate in and click the...