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- Page 1 AC750 WiFi Range Extender Mode l E X6100v2 Us e r Manual July 2018 202-11635-02 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134...
- Page 2 Thank you for purchasing this NETGEAR product. You can visit to register your product, get help, access the latest downloads and user manuals, and join our community. We recommend that you use only official NETGEAR support resources. Conformity http://kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/11621.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
AC750 WiFi Range Extender Contents Chapter 1 Get to Know Your Extender Front Panel and Side Panel LEDs and Buttons ......6 When to Use Your Extender . - Page 4 AC750 WiFi Range Extender Erase the Settings and Return to Factory Settings ..... 40 Update the Firmware ..........41 Restart the Extender Remotely .
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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 on downloadcenter.netgear.com. Some products can regularly check the site and download new firmware, or you can check for and download new firmware manually. If the features or behavior of your product does not match what is described in this guide, you might need to update your firmware. -
Page 6: Front Panel And Side Panel Leds And Buttons
AC750 WiFi Range Extender Front Panel and Side Panel LEDs and Buttons The LEDs are located on the front panel. A switch, buttons, and an Ethernet port are located on the side panel. Router Link LED Router Arrow LED Client Arrow LED Access Point/Extender switch Client Link LED Power On/Off button... -
Page 7: When To Use Your Extender
AC750 WiFi Range Extender Table 1. LEDs (continued) Description Power LED • Solid amber. The extender is booting. • Solid green. The extender is powered on. • Off. The extender is powered off. WPS LED • Solid green. WiFi security is enabled (WPA or WPA2). •... - Page 8 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...
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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 Client Link LED turns solid green or amber. Connect With the NETGEAR Installation Assistant To connect with the NETGEAR installation assistant: Use a WiFi network manager on a WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device to find and connect to the extender WiFi network EX6100_NETGEAR_2EXT.
- Page 13 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.
- Page 14 AC750 WiFi Range Extender If the Router Link LED doesn’t light amber or green, plug the extender into an outlet closer to the router and try again. Keep moving the extender to outlets closer to the router until the Router Link LED lights amber or green.
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Page 15: Use The Extender In Access Point Mode
AC750 WiFi Range Extender 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. To install the extender as an access point: ... -
Page 16: Access Extender Settings
AC750 WiFi Range Extender A page displays that says you successfully created an access point. Click the NEXT button. The registration page displays. 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. To log in to the extender: ... - Page 17 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 18: 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 19: View Connected Devices
AC750 WiFi 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 20 AC750 WiFi Range Extender When you enable FastLane Technology, two options are available: • Use the 2.4 GHz band to connect to the extender from 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 devices that you want to use for gaming and streaming support the 2.4 GHz band.
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Page 21: Adjust The Wifi Coverage
AC750 WiFi Range Extender • 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 settings 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 22: View Wifi Settings
AC750 WiFi 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 23: Turn Off The Ssid Broadcast To Create A Hidden Network
AC750 WiFi 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 24: Disable Or Enable The Wifi Radios
AC750 WiFi Range Extender Clear the Broadcast the 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 25: Change The Wifi Speed
AC750 WiFi 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 26: Use Wps To Add A Computer To The Extender's Wifi Network
AC750 WiFi 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 (Wi-Fi 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 27: Use Wps With The Push Button Method
AC750 WiFi Range Extender Use WPS With the Push Button Method For you to use the push button method to connect a WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device to the extender WiFi network, the computer or device must include a physical WPS button or an onscreen WPS button that you can click. -
Page 28: Use Wps With The Pin Method
AC750 WiFi 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 WiFi network, you must know the PIN of the computer or device. To add a WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device to the extender’s WiFi network: ... -
Page 29: Deny Access To A Wifi-Enabled Or Mobile Device
AC750 WiFi Range Extender Deny Access to a WiFi-Enabled or Mobile Device By default, access control is disabled so that it is easy for you to connect to the extender’s WiFi networks. You can deny network access to specific WiFi-enabled computers and mobile devices based on their MAC addresses. -
Page 30: Set Up An Access Schedule
AC750 WiFi 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 31: Change The Extender's Device Name
AC750 WiFi Range Extender Change the Extender’s Device Name The default name is EX6100v2. 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 32: Use The Extender With Mac Filtering Or Access Control
AC750 WiFi 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. The IP Address section displays. - Page 33 AC750 WiFi Range Extender Power on the extender and connect all of your WiFi-enabled computers and mobile devices to the extender. Make sure that the Link Rate LED remains lit. Log in to your extender: a. Launch a web browser. b.
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Page 34: 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 User Name or Password • Automatically Adjust for Daylight Saving Time •... -
Page 35: Change The Extender User Name And Password
AC750 WiFi Range Extender Change the Extender User Name and Password You can change the user name and password to log in to the extender. To add an extender user: On your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device, open the WiFi connection manager and locate and connect to the extender WiFi network. -
Page 36: Turn Password Protection Off And On
AC750 WiFi 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 37: Automatically Adjust For Daylight Saving Time
AC750 WiFi Range Extender Click the BACK button. A login window opens. Log in to the extender. 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. Launch a web browser. -
Page 38: Back Up And Manage The Extender Configuration
AC750 WiFi 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 39: Restore The Configuration Settings
AC750 WiFi 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 40: Return The Extender To Its Factory Settings
AC750 WiFi Range Extender Return the Extender to Its Factory Settings To reset the extender to its factory settings, you can use the Factory Reset button or you can log in and click a RESET button. For information about the factory settings, see Factory Default Settings on page 48. -
Page 41: Update The Firmware
AC750 WiFi Range Extender 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. Click the RESET button. -
Page 42: Restart The Extender Remotely
AC750 WiFi Range Extender Select 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 43 AC750 WiFi 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 44: 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... -
Page 45: Faqs
FAQs This section provides answers for difficulties you might experience with the extender. The NETGEAR installation assistant keeps asking me for my network password (passphrase) or security key, and I am sure that I entered the correct password. What can I do? The extender is probably placed at the borderline of the range covered by the router or access point. -
Page 46: Cannot Connect To The Extender
AC750 WiFi 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, see Recover a Forgotten User Name or Password on page 36. -
Page 47: Appendix A Supplemental Information
Supplemental Information This appendix includes the following sections: • Factory Default Settings • Technical Specifications... -
Page 48: Factory Default Settings
AC750 WiFi Range Extender Factory Default Settings The following table includes the factory settings for the extender. You can use the Factory Reset button or by logging in and clicking a RESET button to return the extender to these settings. (See Return the Extender to Its Factory Settings on page 40.) Table 2. - Page 49 AC750 WiFi Range Extender Table 3. Technical specifications (continued) Feature Description Environmental • Operating temperature: 32° to 104°F (0° to 40°C) • Operating humidity: 90% maximum relative humidity, noncondensing • Electromagnetic emissions: Meets requirements of FCC Part 15 Class B. Interface •...