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Good connection. • Solid red. Poor connection. • Off. The extender is powered on the router is within range of the extender. • Blinking. The extender is being established. • Solid green. The extender is translated to another MAC address. Log in to your extender: • If you did not enable the One WiFi Name feature, enter www.mywifiext.net in the address field of the browser. • If 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 ...
Good connection. • Solid red. Poor connection. • Off. The extender is powered on the router is within range of the extender. • Blinking. The extender is being established. • Solid green. The extender is translated to another MAC address. Log in to your extender: • If you did not enable the One WiFi Name feature, enter www.mywifiext.net in the address field of the browser. • If 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 ...
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Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134, USA User Manual AC1750 WiFi Mesh Extender Model EX6250 January 2019 202-11920-01 NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E.
Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134, USA User Manual AC1750 WiFi Mesh Extender Model EX6250 January 2019 202-11920-01 NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E.
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...latest downloads and user manuals, and join our community. Trademarks © NETGEAR, Inc., NETGEAR and the NETGEAR Logo are used for purchasing this NETGEAR product. We recommend that you for reference purposes only. 2 Conformity For the current EU Declaration of NETGEAR, Inc. Any non_NETGEAR... trademarks are trademarks of Conformity, visit http://kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/11621. Compliance For regulatory compliance information, visit http://www.netgear.com/about/regulatory. AC1750 WiFi Mesh...
...latest downloads and user manuals, and join our community. Trademarks © NETGEAR, Inc., NETGEAR and the NETGEAR Logo are used for purchasing this NETGEAR product. We recommend that you for reference purposes only. 2 Conformity For the current EU Declaration of NETGEAR, Inc. Any non_NETGEAR... trademarks are trademarks of Conformity, visit http://kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/11621. Compliance For regulatory compliance information, visit http://www.netgear.com/about/regulatory. AC1750 WiFi Mesh...
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... 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 ...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...
... 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 ...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...
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1 Overview The WiFi Range Extender boosts your extender • How the extender works Note: For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the support website at support.netgear.com. 5 This chapter covers the following topics: • LEDs • Side and bottom panels • When to use your existing network range and speed, delivering tri-band WiFi.
1 Overview The WiFi Range Extender boosts your extender • How the extender works Note: For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the support website at support.netgear.com. 5 This chapter covers the following topics: • LEDs • Side and bottom panels • When to use your existing network range and speed, delivering tri-band WiFi.
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.... The extender is in a good location. • Blinking. Move the extender closer to the router. Table 1. No connection. Best connection. • Solid amber. Overview 6 User Manual Poor connection. • Off. Good connection. • Solid red. LEDs AC1750 WiFi Mesh Extender Figure 1. LED descriptions LED Router Link LED Description This LED indicates...
.... The extender is in a good location. • Blinking. Move the extender closer to the router. Table 1. No connection. Best connection. • Solid amber. Overview 6 User Manual Poor connection. • Off. Good connection. • Solid red. LEDs AC1750 WiFi Mesh Extender Figure 1. LED descriptions LED Router Link LED Description This LED indicates...
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... device, closer to the extender. . The extender is enabled (WPA or WPA2). • Blinking green. WiFi security is powered on. • Solid amber. Overview 7 User Manual The extender is booting. • Off. WPS LED • Solid green. WiFi security isn't enabled. The extender is in a good location. • Blinking. A WPS connection...
... device, closer to the extender. . The extender is enabled (WPA or WPA2). • Blinking green. WiFi security is powered on. • Solid amber. Overview 7 User Manual The extender is booting. • Off. WPS LED • Solid green. WiFi security isn't enabled. The extender is in a good location. • Blinking. A WPS connection...
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... factory settings. • Power On/Off button. If the Factory Reset button is ready. • WPS button. Use this button resets the extender. Overview 8 User Manual Figure 2. AC1750 WiFi Mesh Extender Side and bottom panels A switch and buttons are located on the bottom panel. The Power LED lights green when the...
... factory settings. • Power On/Off button. If the Factory Reset button is ready. • WPS button. Use this button resets the extender. Overview 8 User Manual Figure 2. AC1750 WiFi Mesh Extender Side and bottom panels A switch and buttons are located on the bottom panel. The Power LED lights green when the...
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... extender performs two main jobs: • The extender connects to a network. • The extender acts as an access point for WiFi-enabled devices. Overview 9 User Manual How the extender works The extender works like a bridge between a WiFi router (or a WiFi access point) and a WiFi-enabled device outside the range of the...
... extender performs two main jobs: • The extender connects to a network. • The extender acts as an access point for WiFi-enabled devices. Overview 9 User Manual How the extender works The extender works like a bridge between a WiFi router (or a WiFi access point) and a WiFi-enabled device outside the range of the...
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... the range of two ways: • Connect with WPS. For more information, see Connect with WPS on your WPS-enabled Get started 11 User Manual If your router WiFi network uses WEP security or its SSID is set the Access Point/Extender switch to light amber and then turn green... with the WPS button on page 11. AC1750 WiFi Mesh Extender Install your extender in extender mode To install your extender in Connect with the NETGEAR installation assistant on page 13. • Connect with web browser setup. Wait for the Power LED to Extender. Note: If your router's WiFi security ...
... the range of two ways: • Connect with WPS. For more information, see Connect with WPS on your WPS-enabled Get started 11 User Manual If your router WiFi network uses WEP security or its SSID is set the Access Point/Extender switch to light amber and then turn green... with the WPS button on page 11. AC1750 WiFi Mesh Extender Install your extender in extender mode To install your extender in Connect with the NETGEAR installation assistant on page 13. • Connect with web browser setup. Wait for the Power LED to Extender. Note: If your router's WiFi security ...
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...Router Link LED lights solid green, the connection between your router and the area with that is optimal. 6. Get started 12 User Manual If your existing WiFi network uses WEP security or its SSID is good. When the extender connects to -router connection is about halfway ...between your router and extender is hidden, follow the instructions in Connect with the NETGEAR installation assistant on your router or access point. The location that band, repeat the WPS process. 3. Note: If your router supports the...
...Router Link LED lights solid green, the connection between your router and the area with that is optimal. 6. Get started 12 User Manual If your existing WiFi network uses WEP security or its SSID is good. When the extender connects to -router connection is about halfway ...between your router and extender is hidden, follow the instructions in Connect with the NETGEAR installation assistant on your router or access point. The location that band, repeat the WPS process. 3. Note: If your router supports the...
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...existing WiFi router network. Use an Ethernet cable to connect the Ethernet port on your extender to your computer. 3. To use the NETGEAR installation assistant to connect the extender to your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device is set up to first. Enter http://www.mywifiext... mobile device. Connect a computer or mobile device to the extender, the Client LED lights solid white. • Ethernet. Get started 13 User Manual On your existing WiFi network. Make sure that it connects to obtain an IP address automatically from a DHCP server. 2. Launch web browser. 4....
...existing WiFi router network. Use an Ethernet cable to connect the Ethernet port on your extender to your computer. 3. To use the NETGEAR installation assistant to connect the extender to your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device is set up to first. Enter http://www.mywifiext... mobile device. Connect a computer or mobile device to the extender, the Client LED lights solid white. • Ethernet. Get started 13 User Manual On your existing WiFi network. Make sure that it connects to obtain an IP address automatically from a DHCP server. 2. Launch web browser. 4....
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... Point/Extender switch to help you 're setting up to the router until the Router Link LED lights amber or green. 9. Get started 14 User Manual
... Point/Extender switch to help you 're setting up to the router until the Router Link LED lights amber or green. 9. Get started 14 User Manual
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... server. You can connect the extender to a switch or hub that is connected to your router with a WiFi connection. Get started 15 User Manual If the Power LED does not light, press the Power On/Off button on the extender. c. b. c. a. Launch a web browser and visit... setup is complete, you can connect your extender using a WiFi or Ethernet connection: • WiFi connection to two minutes. b. The NETGEAR installation assistant displays. Connect your computer to your computer so that is connected to the extender, the Client LED lights solid green. At the...
... server. You can connect the extender to a switch or hub that is connected to your router with a WiFi connection. Get started 15 User Manual If the Power LED does not light, press the Power On/Off button on the extender. c. b. c. a. Launch a web browser and visit... setup is complete, you can connect your extender using a WiFi or Ethernet connection: • WiFi connection to two minutes. b. The NETGEAR installation assistant displays. Connect your computer to your computer so that is connected to the extender, the Client LED lights solid green. At the...
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... to connect your computer and extender are connected using a router. Use the extender's WiFi credentials to your router. Get started 16 User Manual Your router and extender are connected using a WiFi connection. You can connect the extender to the extender using a WiFi, wired, or ...to your DSL or cable modem. The extender does not function as a router. b. Follow the prompts to your extender in the NETGEAR installation assistant. Disconnect the Ethernet cable from your computer and connect the Ethernet cable to set up your router. The extender does ...
... to connect your computer and extender are connected using a router. Use the extender's WiFi credentials to your router. Get started 16 User Manual Your router and extender are connected using a WiFi connection. You can connect the extender to the extender using a WiFi, wired, or ...to your DSL or cable modem. The extender does not function as a router. b. Follow the prompts to your extender in the NETGEAR installation assistant. Disconnect the Ethernet cable from your computer and connect the Ethernet cable to set up your router. The extender does ...
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..., if your extender using WiFi If you set up during the installation process. MyWiFiExample-5G • Extended 2.4 GHz WiFi network name. Get started 17 User Manual MyWiFiExample • Extended 5 GHz WiFi network name. MyWiFiExample-5G If you set up your extender connects to the extender WiFi network: 1. MyWiFiExample • Router 5 GHz...
..., if your extender using WiFi If you set up during the installation process. MyWiFiExample-5G • Extended 2.4 GHz WiFi network name. Get started 17 User Manual MyWiFiExample • Extended 5 GHz WiFi network name. MyWiFiExample-5G If you set up your extender connects to the extender WiFi network: 1. MyWiFiExample • Router 5 GHz...
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... DVD PLAYER ON/STANDBY PROGRESSIVE SCAN OPEN?CLOSE PLAY P-SCAN STOP POWER Connect a device to the extender using an Ethernet cable. Get started 18 User Manual Press the WPS button on your WPS-enabled device. The WPS LED blinks white. 2. Within two minutes, press the WPS button on the extender. AC1750...
... DVD PLAYER ON/STANDBY PROGRESSIVE SCAN OPEN?CLOSE PLAY P-SCAN STOP POWER Connect a device to the extender using an Ethernet cable. Get started 18 User Manual Press the WPS button on your WPS-enabled device. The WPS LED blinks white. 2. Within two minutes, press the WPS button on the extender. AC1750...
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... can log in to the extender to the extender: 1. http://mywifiext/ or http://mywifiext.local/ - http:/// (for example, http://192.168.1.3/) Get started 19 User Manual To log in to view or change the extender's settings. Mac computers and iOS devices. http://mywifiext.local/ - Android devices. Launch a web browser from a computer...
... can log in to the extender to the extender: 1. http://mywifiext/ or http://mywifiext.local/ - http:/// (for example, http://192.168.1.3/) Get started 19 User Manual To log in to view or change the extender's settings. Mac computers and iOS devices. http://mywifiext.local/ - Android devices. Launch a web browser from a computer...
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AC1750 WiFi Mesh Extender For more information about how to find your admin user name and password and click the LOG IN button. Click the SMART SETUP button. 5. Follow the prompts. The Status page displays. 4. A login page displays. 3. Enter your extender's IP address, see Find the extender's IP address on page 58. 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. Click the SMART SETUP button. 5. Follow the prompts. The Status page displays. 4. A login page displays. 3. Enter your extender's IP address, see Find the extender's IP address on page 58. Get started 20 User Manual
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3 Maintain and monitor the extender This chapter covers the following topics: • Change the extender login user name and password • Turn password protection off and on • Recover a forgotten user name or password • Automatically adjust for daylight saving time • Manually set the extender clock • Back up and manage the extender configuration • Return the extender to its factory default settings • Update the extender firmware • Restart the extender from the extender web interface 21
3 Maintain and monitor the extender This chapter covers the following topics: • Change the extender login user name and password • Turn password protection off and on • Recover a forgotten user name or password • Automatically adjust for daylight saving time • Manually set the extender clock • Back up and manage the extender configuration • Return the extender to its factory default settings • Update the extender firmware • Restart the extender from the extender web interface 21