Internet Connection Options (Wifi Or Rj45); Wifi Internet Connection Away From Home; Rj45 Internet Connection - NETGEAR EX6100 User Manual

Internet Connection Options (WiFi or RJ45)

You can bring the extender with you when you travel. The extender supports both WiFi and
RJ45 cable connections, for flexibility in hotels or WiFi hotspots such as coffee shops. The
switch on the side of the extender specifies which connection you want to use.
Figure 4. Internet connection switch

WiFi Internet Connection Away from Home

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To use the extender WiFi Internet access when traveling:
1. Get the password if the hotspot or hotel requires a password for Internet access.
2. Log in to the extender.
3. Select the WiFi network that you want the extender to join.
4. If prompted, enter the password for Internet access.
5. Leave the Extender WiFi network name the same (do not change it).
Using the same WiFi network name saves time. Since your laptop and WiFi devices have
connected to the extender WiFi network before, you do not have to change their settings.
6. With your laptop or wireless device, join the extender Wifi network.

RJ45 Internet Connection

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To use the extender as an access point:
1. Set the Internet switch on the side of the extender to RJ45.
2. Place the Extender and power it on.
3. Connect the Extender to your router or gateway using RJ45 cable.
The Extender broadcasts its WiFi network name.
4. Join the Extender Wifi network.
EX6100 Universal Dual Band 11ac WiFi Range Extender
Internet WiFi/RJ45
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