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- Page 1 AC1200 WiF Range Extender Mode l E X6150v2 Us e r Manual June 2016 202-11631-01 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Chapter 1 Get to Know Your Extender Front and Side Panels ..........6 When to Use Your Extender. - Page 4 AC1200 WiF Range Extender Manually Set the Extender Clock ........38 Back Up and Manage the Extender Configuration .
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Page 5: Chapter 1 Get To Know Your Extender
Note: Firmware updates with new features and bug fixes are made available from time to time at downloadcenter.netgear.com. Some products can regularly check the site and download new firmware, or you can check for and download new firmware manually. -
Page 6: Front And Side Panels
AC1200 WiF Range Extender Front and Side Panels The LEDs are located on the front panel. A switch, buttons, and an Ethernet port are located on the side panel. Client Arrow LED Router Link LED Client Link LED Router Arrow LED Access Point/Extender switch Power On/Off button Power LED... -
Page 7: When To Use Your Extender
AC1200 WiF Range Extender Table 1. LEDs (continued) Description Power • Solid amber. The extender is booting. • Solid green. The extender is powered on. • Off. The extender is powered off. • Solid green. WiFi security is enabled (WPA or WPA2). •... -
Page 8: Support For The 802.11Ac Networking Standard
WiFi standards. However, to get the benefits of 802.11ac, your WiFi router must support the 802.11ac WiFi networking standard. To learn more about the 802.11ac WiFi networking standard, visit netgear.com/landing/80211ac/. Figure 3. Speed comparison between the 802.11n and 802.11ac standards Get to Know Your Extender... -
Page 9: Chapter 2 Get Started
Get Started This chapter covers the following topics: • Use the Extender in Extender Mode • Use the Extender in Access Point Mode • Access Extender Settings • Run Smart Setup... -
Page 10: Use The Extender In Extender Mode
• Connect with WPS. For more information, see Connect With WPS on page 10. • Connect with the NETGEAR installation assistant. For more information, see Connect With the NETGEAR Installation Assistant on page 12. Connect With WPS Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) lets you join a secure WiFi network without typing the network name and password. - Page 11 If the Router Link LED does not light, try again. If it still does not light, see Connect With the NETGEAR Installation Assistant on page 12. If your WiFi router supports the 5 GHz band, repeat Steps 1 and 2 to connect the extender to the 5 GHz band.
- Page 12 You can use a web browser to log in to the extender and set up its WiFi connection to your existing WiFi router. To connect using the NETGEAR installation assistant: Connect your device to the extender using a wired Ethernet or WiFi connection: •...
- Page 13 AC1200 WiF Range Extender The first time that you log in to the extender, the Create Account page displays. If the Create Account page does not display, visit www.mywifiext.net. Complete the fields on the Create Account page and click the NEXT button. Verify that the Access Point/Extender switch is set to Extender and click the CONTINUE button.
- Page 14 AC1200 WiF Range Extender If you do not want to register your extender, click the Skip Registration link. Note that you must register your extender before you can use NETGEAR telephone support. The Status page displays. Unplug the extender and move it to a new location about halfway between your router and the area with a poor WiFi signal.
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Page 15: Connect An Ethernet-Enabled Device
AC1200 WiF Range Extender Connect an Ethernet-Enabled Device After the extender is connected to your existing WiFi network, you can connect a wired device to the extender using an Ethernet cable. The device can then access your existing network through the extender’s WiFi connection. Figure 4. - Page 16 AC1200 WiF Range Extender On your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device, open the WiFi connection manager and locate and connect to one of the following WiFi extender networks: • 2.4 GHz network. NETGEAR_EXT • 5 GHz network. NETGEAR_5GEXT When you join the network, the extender Client Link LED lights to show that you are connected.
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Page 17: Access Extender Settings
AC1200 WiF Range Extender Access Extender Settings After installation, you can log in to the extender to view or change the extender’s settings. To log in to the extender: On your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device, open the WiFi connection manager and locate and connect to a new extender WiFi network. - Page 18 Complete the registration fields and click the FINISH button to complete the setup. If you do not want to register your extender, click the Skip Registration link. Note that you must register your extender before you can use NETGEAR telephone support. The Status page displays.
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Page 19: Chapter 3 Extender Network Settings
Extender Network Settings This chapter covers the following topics: • View Connected Devices • Boost Your Video Streaming With FastLane Technology • Adjust the WiFi Coverage • View WiFi Settings • Change the WiFi Network Name • Turn Off the SSID Broadcast to Create a Hidden Network •... -
Page 20: View Connected Devices
AC1200 WiF Range Extender View Connected Devices You can view a list of devices that are connected to the extender network. To view connected devices: On your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device, open the WiFi connection manager and locate and connect to the extender WiFi network. Launch a web browser. - Page 21 AC1200 WiF Range Extender When you enable FastLane Technology, two options are available: • Use the 2.4 GHz band to connect the extender to the WiFi-enabled devices and use the 5 GHz band to connect the extender to the WiFi router. Use this mode if your WiFi router supports the 5 GHz band but the WiFi-enabled devices that you want to use for gaming and streaming support the 2.4 GHz band.
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Page 22: Adjust The Wifi Coverage
AC1200 WiF Range Extender Select a radio button: • Router-to-Extender in 2.4 GHz only and Extender-to-Device in 5 GHz only. • Router to Extender in 5 GHz only and Extender-to-Device in 2.4 GHz only. Click the SAVE button. Your changes are saved. Adjust the WiFi Coverage You can set the extender’s WiFi coverage depending on how large you want your coverage area to be. -
Page 23: View Wifi Settings
AC1200 WiF Range Extender View WiFi Settings To view the WiFi settings: On your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device, open the WiFi connection manager and locate and connect to the extender WiFi network. Launch a web browser. Enter www.mywifiext.net in the address field of the browser. A login window opens. -
Page 24: Turn Off The Ssid Broadcast To Create A Hidden Network
AC1200 WiF Range Extender Select Settings > Wireless. In each Network Name (SSID) field, type a network name. Click the SAVE button. Your settings are saved. Turn Off the SSID Broadcast to Create a Hidden Network By default, the extender broadcasts its WiFi signal so that its WiFi network names (SSIDs) are easy for you to find and connect to from your computer, tablet, or smartphone. -
Page 25: Disable Or Enable The Wifi Radios
AC1200 WiF Range Extender Clear the Broadcast this Network Name (SSID) check box. Click the SAVE button. Your settings are saved. Disable or Enable the WiFi Radios By default, the extender’s WiFi radios broadcast signals in the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands. If you disable the WiFi radios, then no one can connect with WiFi to the extender. -
Page 26: Change The Wifi Speed
AC1200 WiF Range Extender Select Settings > Wireless. Select or clear the Enable 2.4 GHz WiFi check box. Select or clear the Enable 5 GHz WiFi check box. Click the SAVE button. Your settings are saved. Change the WiFi Speed When you use the extender in FastLane mode or in access point mode, you can change the WiFi speed setting. -
Page 27: Use Wps To Add A Computer To The Extender's Wifi Network
AC1200 WiF Range Extender Select Settings > Wireless. In each WiFi Speed menu, select a speed. Click the SAVE button. Your settings are saved. Use WPS to Add a Computer to the Extender’s WiFi Network WPS (WiFi Protected Setup) lets you connect a WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device to the extender’s network without entering the WiFi network passphrase or key. -
Page 28: Use Wps With The Push Button Method
AC1200 WiF Range Extender Use WPS With the Push Button Method To use the button method to connect a WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device to the extender WiFi network, the WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device that you are trying to connect must include a physical WPS button or display an onscreen WPS button that you can click. -
Page 29: Use Wps With The Pin Method
AC1200 WiF Range Extender Use WPS With the PIN Method To use the PIN method to connect a WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device to the extender’s WiFi network, you must know the PIN of the WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device that you are trying to connect. To use a WPS PIN to connect to the extender’s WiFi network: ... -
Page 30: Deny Access To A Wifi Device
AC1200 WiF Range Extender Deny Access to a WiFi Device By default, access control is disabled so that it is easy for you to connect to the extender WiFi networks. You can deny network access to specific WiFi devices based on their MAC addresses. Each network device is assigned a MAC address, which is a unique 12-character physical address, containing the hexadecimal characters 0–9, a–f, or A–F only, and separated by colons (for example, 00:09:AB:CD:EF:01). -
Page 31: Set Up An Access Schedule
AC1200 WiF Range Extender Set Up an Access Schedule You can control access for all users during specific periods of the day. You can set up an access schedule that prevents Internet access through the extender network based on the times that you set. -
Page 32: Change The Extender's Device Name
AC1200 WiF Range Extender Change the Extender’s Device Name The default name is EX6150v2. To change the extender’s device name: On your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device, open the WiFi connection manager and locate and connect to the extender WiFi network. -
Page 33: Use The Extender With Mac Filtering Or Access Control
AC1200 WiF Range Extender Enter www.mywifiext.net in the address field of the browser. A login window opens. Enter your user name and password. The Status page displays. Select Settings > Wireless. The Wireless page displays. Click the IP Address heading to expand the IP Address section. By default, the Get Dynamically IP Address From Router radio button is selected. - Page 34 AC1200 WiF Range Extender Make sure that the Link Rate LED remains lit. Log in to your extender: a. Launch a web browser. b. Enter www.mywifiext.net in the address field of the browser. A login page displays. c. Enter your email address and password. The Status page displays.
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Page 35: Chapter 4 Monitor And Maintain The Extender
Monitor and Maintain the Extender This chapter covers the following topics: • Change the Extender User Name and Password • Turn Password Protection Off and On • Recover a Forgotten Password • Automatically Adjust for Daylight Saving Time • Manually Set the Extender Clock •... -
Page 36: Change The Extender User Name And Password
AC1200 WiF Range Extender Change the Extender User Name and Password You can change the user name and password to log in to the extender. To change the user name and password: On your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device, open the WiFi connection manager and locate and connect to the extender WiFi network. -
Page 37: Turn Password Protection Off And On
AC1200 WiF Range Extender Turn Password Protection Off and On We recommend that you leave password protection on to help keep your network secure. You can turn password protection off and on. To turn password protection off or on: On your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device, open the WiFi connection manager and locate and connect to the extender WiFi network. -
Page 38: Automatically Adjust For Daylight Saving Time
AC1200 WiF Range Extender Click the BACK button. A login page displays. Log in to the extender. Automatically Adjust for Daylight Saving Time To set up the extender to automatically adjust for daylight saving time: On your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device, open the WiFi connection manager and locate and connect to the extender WiFi network. -
Page 39: Back Up And Manage The Extender Configuration
AC1200 WiF Range Extender Back Up and Manage the Extender Configuration When the extender works correctly after initial setup, we recommend that you back up the extender configuration settings. After you back up the settings, if you change the extender configuration settings but are not content with the new settings, you can restore the extender configuration to the backed-up settings. -
Page 40: Restore The Configuration Settings
AC1200 WiF Range Extender Restore the Configuration Settings You can restore the configuration file of the extender to a previously saved configuration file. To restore the extender configuration settings: On your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device, open the WiFi connection manager and locate and connect to the extender WiFi network. -
Page 41: Return The Extender To Its Factory Default Settings
AC1200 WiF Range Extender Return the Extender to Its Factory Default Settings To reset the extender to its factory settings, you can use the Factory Reset button on the extender or log in to the extender and erase its settings. For information about the factory settings, see Factory Default Settings on page 49. -
Page 42: Update The Firmware
AC1200 WiF Range Extender The Status page displays. Select Settings > Other. CAUTION: After you click the RESET button, do not try to go online, turn off the extender, shut down the computer, or do anything else to the extender until it finishes restarting. -
Page 43: Restart The Extender Remotely
AC1200 WiF Range Extender Select Settings > Firmware Update. Click the CHECK ONLINE button. If new firmware is available, follow the onscreen prompts to download it onto your computer. Note: You might need to unzip the firmware file. Click the BROWSE button. Locate and select the new firmware file. - Page 44 AC1200 WiF Range Extender Select Settings > Other. Click the RESTART button and click the Yes button to confirm. The extender restarts, which takes about two minutes. Monitor and Maintain the Extender...
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Page 45: Chapter 5 Faqs And Troubleshooting
FAQs and Troubleshooting This chapter covers the following topics: • FAQs • Cannot Connect to the Extender • Cannot Join a WiFi Network and Receive an Error Message... -
Page 46: Faqs
Release the Factory Reset button and wait for the extender to reboot. The extender resets and returns to the factory default settings. I am connected to the extender WiFi network and launched a browser. I can’t see the NETGEAR installation assistant. What can I do? Try these troubleshooting steps: •... -
Page 47: Cannot Connect To The Extender
AC1200 WiF Range Extender Cannot Connect to the Extender If you cannot connect to the extender, determine what prevents you from connecting: • If you forgot your user name or password, click the Username & Password Help link. For more information, Recover a Forgotten Password on page 37. -
Page 48: Appendix A Factory Settings And Technical Specifications
Factory Settings and Technical Specifications This appendix covers the following topics: • Factory Default Settings • Technical and Environmental Specifications... -
Page 49: Factory Default Settings
AC1200 WiF Range Extender Factory Default Settings The following table includes the factory settings for the extender. You can use the Factory Reset button or log in and click the RESET button to return the extender to these settings. For more information, see Return the Extender to Its Factory Default Settings on page 41.