Advanced Wireless Settings - NETGEAR EX6100 User Manual

Advanced Wireless Settings

The Extender is already configured with the optimum settings. Do not alter these settings
unless directed by NETGEAR support. Incorrect settings might disable the Extender
unexpectedly.
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To view or change the advanced wireless settings:
From the Extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, select Advanced > Wireless Settings.
The following screen displays:
You can view or configure the following settings:
• Wireless Mode
- Internet Surfing
- Performance
• Advanced Wireless Settings
- Enable Wireless Access Point (2.4 GHz). Enable the extender to work as a wireless
access point. If this check box is cleared, then computers or wireless devices cannot
connect wirelessly to the extender.
- Enable SSID Broadcast (2.4 GHz). Enable the extender to broadcast its wireless
network name (SSID). If this check box is cleared, then the wireless network is
hidden. To join a hidden wireless network, you have to type the wireless name.
- Enable Wireless Access Point (5 GHz). Enable the extender to work as a wireless
access point. If this check box is cleared, then computers or wireless devices cannot
connect wirelessly to the extender.
- Enable SSID Broadcast (5 GHz). Enable the extender to broadcast its wireless
network name (SSID). If this check box is cleared, then the wireless network is
hidden. To join a hidden wireless network, you have to type the wireless name.
• WPS Settings
EX6100 Universal Dual Band 11ac WiFi Range Extender
Extender Network Settings
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