NETGEAR EX6100 User Manual
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- Page 1 EX6100 Universal Dual Band 11ac WiFi Range Extender Us er Manual October 2013 NOTE: This document is for certification <TBD> purposes. Images are for position only and may differ from the actual product. 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134...
- Page 2 Trademarks NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, and Connect with Innovation are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries in the United States and/or other countries. Information is subject to change without notice. ©2013 All rights reserved. Compliance For regulatory compliance information, visit http://www.netgear.com/about/regulatory/...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Chapter 1 Getting Started Hardware Features..........5 How the Extender Works . -
Page 4: Chapter 1 Getting Started
Getting Started The EX6100 Universal Dual Band 11ac WiFi Range Extender works as either a repeater or an access point. It is dual band concurrent for Wifi 11n 2x2 300 Mbps + 11ac 1x1 433 Mbps, and can be used easily when travelling. -
Page 5: Hardware Features
EX6100 Universal Dual Band 11ac WiFi Range Extender Hardware Features Internet WiFi/RJ45 Device On/Off button WPS button Factory Reset button Ethernet port Figure 1. Extender The LEDs on the front show how the Extender is working: • Arrows. • Power. This LED is lit when the Extender is powered on. -
Page 6: Find The Best Location
EX6100 Universal Dual Band 11ac WiFi Range Extender The Extender has its own wireless network called NETGEAR_EXT that wireless computers can join. In its role as an access point, the Extender performs tasks that wireless routers do, such as broadcasting its network name (SSID). -
Page 7: Join The Extender Wifi Network
EX6100 Universal Dual Band 11ac WiFi Range Extender When you install the extender and join the extender network, the arrow LEDs guide you to the best location to plug in the extender. If no arrow is lit, the location is good. -
Page 8: Internet Connection Options (Wifi Or Rj45)
EX6100 Universal Dual Band 11ac WiFi Range Extender 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. -
Page 9: Ethernet Port Connection
EX6100 Universal Dual Band 11ac WiFi Range Extender Ethernet Port Connection Do not use an Ethernet cable to connect the Extender to a router. If you do so, the Extender does not work. You can use the Ethernet port to connect a computer to the extender during setup, or you can connect equipment such as a computer, TV, Blu-ray player, or gaming console to the Ethernet port. - Page 10 EX6100 Universal Dual Band 11ac WiFi Range Extender All LEDs turn off for about 3 seconds. The Power LED lights solid amber for about 30 seconds. The Power LED lights solid green. Getting Started...
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Page 11: Extender Network Settings
Extender Network Settings This chapter covers the following topics: • Log In to the Extender • Connect the Extender to Your WiFi Network • Wireless Settings • IP Address Setup • Status Screen • Attached Devices • Back Up and Manage Extender Settings •... -
Page 12: Log In To The Extender
EX6100 Universal Dual Band 11ac WiFi Range Extender Log In to the Extender After installation, you can change the extender network settings if you want. For example, if you change your network name, you can log in to the extender and change its network name to match. -
Page 13: Wireless Settings
EX6100 Universal Dual Band 11ac WiFi Range Extender NETGEAR genie displays. Follow the steps to connect the extender to the WiFi network. When the extender connects, the Router Link LED lights. If the network is secure, the Secure WiFi LED lights green. - Page 14 EX6100 Universal Dual Band 11ac WiFi Range Extender To change the wireless settings for the extender’s network: Select Setup > Wireless Settings to display the following screen: In the Name (SSID) field, you can type in a new name to customize your extender network.
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Page 15: Set Up Wpa, Wpa2, Or Wpa + Wpa2
For WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK, enter the passphrase. Click Apply to save your settings. Set Up WEP WEP is a legacy wireless security setting. NETGEAR recommends that you use a newer standard such as WPA2 or WPA unless you have older wireless equipment that supports only WEP. -
Page 16: Ip Address Setup
EX6100 Universal Dual Band 11ac WiFi Range Extender Note: Not all wireless computers support passphrase key generation. If your computer does not support the passphrase, then you will need to type the encryption key in order to join the wireless network. -
Page 17: Status Screen
EX6100 Universal Dual Band 11ac WiFi Range Extender Primary DNS. The primary Domain Name Server (DNS). Secondary DNS. The secondary Domain Name Server (DNS). Status Screen When you connect to http://www.mywifiext.net, after the automatic firmware check, the Status screen displays. You can also select Status from the menu to display this screen: This screen shows the current settings and the status of your Extender. -
Page 18: Show Statistics
EX6100 Universal Dual Band 11ac WiFi Range Extender Extender PC Info • MAC Address. The physical address of the Extender, as seen from the local area network (LAN). • IP Address. The IP address of the Extender. The default is 192.168.1.250. -
Page 19: Attached Devices
EX6100 Universal Dual Band 11ac WiFi Range Extender • Collisions. The number of collisions on this port since reset or manual clear. • Tx B/s. The current line utilization—percentage of current bandwidth used on this port. • Rx B/s. The average line utilization for this port. -
Page 20: Set The Password
Extender until it finishes restarting! Set the Password The user name to access the Extender is admin, and its default password is password. NETGEAR strongly recommends that you set a more secure password. To set the password: Select Maintenance >... -
Page 21: Upgrade The Firmware
EX6100 Universal Dual Band 11ac WiFi Range Extender Upgrade the Firmware Unless you changed the settings in the Firmware Upgrade screen previously, the Extender is set up to check for new firmware automatically at log in. If you do not want to use the automatic firmware check, clear the Check for New Version Upon Login check box. -
Page 22: Advanced Wireless Settings
EX6100 Universal Dual Band 11ac WiFi Range Extender 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. To view or change the advanced wireless settings: From the Extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, select Advanced >... - Page 23 EX6100 Universal Dual Band 11ac WiFi Range Extender Disable Device’s PIN. Selecting this check box disables the extender’s PIN. The PIN can be used for a WPS wireless connection. Keep Existing Wireless Settings. When this check box is selected, the settings in the Wireless Settings screen stay the same when WPS is used for a wireless connection.
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Page 24: Appendix A Supplemental Information
Supplemental Information This chapter covers the following topics: • Factory Settings • Technical Specifications... -
Page 25: Factory Settings
EX6100 Universal Dual Band 11ac WiFi Range Extender Factory Settings You can press and hold the Factory Settings button on the side panel for 7 seconds. The Extender resets, and returns to its factory settings. Table 1. Factory Settings Smart Wizard... -
Page 26: Technical Specifications
EX6100 Universal Dual Band 11ac WiFi Range Extender Technical Specifications Table 2. Technical Specifications Network protocol and Data and Routing Protocols: TCP/IP, DHCP server and client standards compatibility AC input 100-240V~, 0.3A (Max) Physical specifications • Dimensions: 112 x 74 x 45 mm (4.41 x 2.91 x 1.77 in) •...