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NETGEAR EX6100 Quick Start Manual

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AC750 WiFi Range Extender
Model EX6100

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  • Page 1 Quick Start AC750 WiFi Range Extender Model EX6100...

  • Page 2: Getting Started

    Getting Started The NETGEAR WiFi Range Extender increases the distance of a WiFi network by boosting the existing WiFi signal and enhancing the overall signal quality over long distances. An extender repeats the signals from an existing WiFi router or access point.

  • Page 3: Meet Your Extender

    Meet Your Extender Before you install your extender, familiarize yourself with its LEDs, buttons, and port. Front and Side Panel Access Point/ Extender switch Power On/Off Router Link LED button Client Link LED WPS button Factory Reset Power LED button WPS LED Ethernet port...

  • Page 4: Led Descriptions

    LED Descriptions Router Link LED This LED indicates the connection between the extender and a router or access point. Solid green. Best connection. Solid amber. Good connection. Solid red. Poor connection. Off. No connection. Client Link LED This LED indicates the connection between the extender and a computer or WiFi device.

  • Page 5: Use The Extender In Extender Mode

    Use the Extender in Extender Mode The extender repeats signals from an existing WiFi router or access point. Place the extender, apply power, and connect it to your WiFi network. Place the Extender and Apply Power 1. Set the Access Point/Extender switch to the Extender position.
  • Page 6 Connect With WPS Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) lets you join a secure WiFi network without typing the network name and password. Note: WPS does not support WEP network security. If you are using WEP security, follow the instructions in Connect with Web Browser Setup page 8.
  • Page 7 DON’T 5. Plug the extender into an electrical outlet and wait for the Power LED to light green. 6. Use the Router Link LED to help you choose a spot where the extender-to-router connection is optimal. 7. If the Router Link LED does not light amber or green, plug the extender into an outlet closer to the router and try again.
  • Page 8 Use the same WiFi password that you use for your WiFi router. 9. Test the extended WiFi range by moving your computer or WiFi device to the area with a poor router WiFi signal: Leave your computer or WiFi device in the area with a poor router WiFi signal and return to the extender.
  • Page 9 The New Extender Setup page displays. 4. Click the NEW EXTENDER SETUP button. The Create Account page displays. 5. Complete the fields on the page to set up your login credentials and click the NEXT button. 6. Verify that the Access Point/Extender switch is set to Extender and click the Continue button.
  • Page 10 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. 14. Unplug the extender and move it to a new location that is about halfway between your router and the area with a poor router WiFi signal.
  • Page 11 15. Plug the extender into an electrical outlet and wait for the Power LED to light green. 16. Use the Router Link LED to help you choose a spot where the extender-to-router connection is optimal. 17. If the Router Link LED doesn’t light amber or green, plug the extender into an outlet closer to the router and try again.

  • Page 12: Connect Ethernet-Enabled Devices

    Connect Ethernet-Enabled Devices After the extender is connected to your existing WiFi network, you can connect a device to the extender using an Ethernet cable. Then that device can access your existing network through the extender-to-router WiFi connection. Extender Blu-ray player WiFi router...

  • Page 13: Use The Extender In Access Point Mode

    Use the Extender in Access Point Mode You can use the extender as a WiFi access point, which creates a new WiFi hotspot by using a wired Ethernet connection. 1. Set the Access Point/Extender switch to the Access Point position. 2.
  • Page 14 After the connection with the computer or WiFi device is established, the Client Link LED lights. 6. Launch a web browser and enter www.mywifiext.net in the address field. The New Extender Setup page displays. 7. Click the NEW EXTENDER SETUP button. The Create Account page displays.

  • Page 15: Access Extender Settings

    A page displays that says you successfully created an access point. 14. Click the Next button. The registration page displays. 15. Follow the onscreen instructions to register your extender. Access Extender Settings After installation, you can log in to the extender to view or change the extender’s settings.

  • Page 16: Frequently Asked Questions

    Frequently Asked Questions You can find more information about your product in the user manual, which is available at http://downloadcenter.netgear.com. The web browser setup keeps asking me for my network password (passphrase) or security key, and I am sure I entered the correct password.
  • Page 17 I forgot my login user name and password. What can I do? On the login page, click the Username & Password Help link to answer the security questions that you set up during the initial setup. If you forgot the answers to your security questions, do the following to set up your login credentials again: 1.
  • Page 18 I am connected to the extender WiFi network and launched a browser. Why can’t I see the web browser setup? Try these troubleshooting steps: • Make sure that your computer is set up to use DHCP (most are). • Make sure that the Device Link LED is green and that you are using a valid IP address.
  • Page 19 For more information about how to disable your router’s MAC filter, WiFi access control, or ACL, see your router’s documentation. 2. Power on the extender and connect all of your WiFi devices to the extender network. 3. Make sure that the Router Link LED remains lit. 4.
  • Page 20 We recommend that you use only official NETGEAR support resources. Trademarks © NETGEAR, Inc., NETGEAR and the NETGEAR Logo are trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. Any non-NETGEAR trademarks are used for reference purposes only. Compliance For the current EU Declaration of Conformity, visit: http://support.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/11621/...

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