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- Page 1 AC750 Dual Band WiFi Range Extender Mode l E X6000 Us e r Manual September 2015 202-11554-01 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Chapter 1 Overview Meet Your Extender ..........6 Front Panel . - Page 4 AC750 Dual Band WiFi Range Extender Recover a Forgotten User Name or Password......36 Automatically Adjust for Daylight Saving Time.
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Page 5: Chapter 1 Overview
Overview 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 6: Meet Your Extender
AC750 Dual Band WiFi Range Extender Meet Your Extender Before you install your extender, familiarize yourself with its LEDs, buttons, and port. Front Panel Router Device Link LED Link LED Power LED WPS/Mode LED Figure 1. Front panel LEDs The following table describes the LEDs. Table 1. -
Page 7: Side Panels
AC750 Dual Band WiFi Range Extender Table 1. Front panel LEDs (continued) Description Power LED • Solid amber. The extender is booting. • Solid green. The extender is powered on. • Blinking green. The extender is switching between extender mode and access point mode. -
Page 8: How The Extender Works
AC750 Dual Band WiFi Range Extender How the Extender Works The extender works like a bridge between a WiFi router (or a WiFi access point) and a WiFi device outside the range of the WiFi router. The extender performs two main jobs: •... -
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 • Log In to the Extender After Installation • Run Smart Setup Installation... -
Page 10: Use The Extender In Extender Mode
AC750 Dual Band WiFi Range Extender Use the Extender in Extender Mode Place the extender, apply power, and connect the extender to your WiFi network. Note: You can also use the extender as a WiFi access point and create a new WiFi hotspot by using a wired Ethernet connection. - Page 11 AC750 Dual Band WiFi Range Extender 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 on page 12.
- Page 12 AC750 Dual Band WiFi Range Extender Keep moving the extender to outlets closer to the router until the Router Link LED lights amber or green. On your computer or WiFi device, find and connect to the new extended WiFi network. The extender creates two new extended WiFi networks.
- 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.
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Page 14: Find The Best Location
AC750 Dual Band WiFi Range Extender Unplug the extender and move it to a location that is about halfway between your router and the area with a poor router WiFi signal. The location that you choose must be within the range of your existing WiFi router network. -
Page 15: Connect An Ethernet-Enabled Device
AC750 Dual Band WiFi 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. - Page 16 AC750 Dual Band WiFi Range Extender To use the extender in access point mode: Use an Ethernet cable to connect the Ethernet port on the extender to an Ethernet LAN port on a router or a remote Ethernet LAN jack with LAN access. Plug the extender into an electrical outlet and wait for the Power LED to light green.
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Page 17: Log In To The Extender After Installation
AC750 Dual Band WiFi Range Extender Log In to the Extender After Installation After installation, you can log in to the extender to view or change the extender’s settings. To log in to the extender: Use a WiFi network manager on a computer or WiFi device to find and connect to the new extended 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 Network Settings
Network Settings This chapter covers the following topics: • View Connected Devices • Boost Your Video Streaming With FastLane Technology • View WiFi Settings • Change the WiFi Network Names • Turn Off the SSID Broadcast to Create a Hidden Network •... -
Page 20: View Connected Devices
AC750 Dual Band 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 a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the extender network, launch a web browser. - Page 21 AC750 Dual Band WiFi Range Extender When you enable FastLane Technology, two options are available: • Use the 2.4 GHz band to connect the extender to the WiFi 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 22: View Wifi Settings
AC750 Dual Band WiFi Range Extender Click the SAVE button. Your settings are saved. View WiFi Settings To view the WiFi settings: On a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the extender network, launch a web browser. In the address field of your browser, enter www.mywifiext.net. -
Page 23: Turn Off The Ssid Broadcast To Create A Hidden Network
AC750 Dual Band WiFi Range Extender In the address field of your browser, enter www.mywifiext.net. A login window opens. Enter your email address and password and click the LOG IN button. The Status page displays. Click the Menu icon The extender menu displays. Select Settings >... -
Page 24: Disable Or Enable The Wifi Radios
AC750 Dual Band WiFi Range Extender A login window opens. Enter your email address and password and click the LOG IN button. The Status page displays. Click the Menu icon The extender menu displays. Select Settings > Wireless. Clear the Broadcast the Network name (SSID) check box for each network. Click the SAVE button. -
Page 25: Change The Wifi Speed
AC750 Dual Band WiFi Range Extender The Status page displays. Click the Menu icon The extender menu displays. 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. -
Page 26: Use Wps To Add A Computer To The Extender's Wifi Network
AC750 Dual Band 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 (WiFi Protected Setup) lets you connect a computer or WiFi device to the extender’s network without entering the WiFi network passphrase or key. -
Page 27: Use Wps With The Push Button Method
AC750 Dual Band WiFi Range Extender Use WPS With the Push Button Method For you to use the push button method to connect a WiFi device to the extender’s WiFi network, the WiFi device that you are trying to connect must include a physical WPS button or an onscreen WPS button that you can click. -
Page 28: Use Wps With The Pin Method
AC750 Dual Band WiFi Range Extender Use WPS With the PIN Method To use the PIN method to connect a WiFi device to the extender’s WiFi network, you must know the PIN of the WiFi device that you are trying to connect. ... -
Page 29: Deny Access To A Computer Or Wifi Device
AC750 Dual Band WiFi Range Extender Deny Access to a Computer or WiFi 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 computers and WiFi devices based on their MAC addresses. -
Page 30: Set Up An Access Schedule
AC750 Dual Band WiFi Range Extender The WiFi devices table displays the names and MAC addresses of WiFi devices that are connected to the extender. Select the Deny check box for the device. Click the SAVE button. Your settings are saved and that device cannot connect to the extender’s WiFi network. Set Up an Access Schedule You can control access to all users during specific periods of the day. -
Page 31: Change The Extender's Device Name
Click the SAVE button. Your settings are saved. Change the Extender’s Device Name The default name is EX6000. To change the extender’s device name: On a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the extender network, launch a web browser. -
Page 32: Set Up The Extender To Use A Static Ip Address
AC750 Dual Band WiFi Range Extender Set Up the Extender to Use a Static IP Address The extender comes set up to use a dynamic IP address, which is the correct setting for most home networks. To set up the extender to use a static IP address: On a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the extender network, launch a web browser. -
Page 33: Use The Extender With Mac Filtering Or Access Control
AC750 Dual Band WiFi Range Extender Use the Extender With MAC Filtering or Access Control When the WiFi device connects through the extender to your router, the MAC address of the WiFi device that is shown on the router is translated to another MAC address. If your router’s MAC filter, WiFi access control, or ACL is enabled, the WiFi device connects to the extender but cannot get an IP address from the extender and cannot access the Internet. -
Page 34: Chapter 4 Maintain And Monitor The Extender
Maintain and Monitor 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 Dual Band 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 a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the extender network, launch a web browser. -
Page 36: Turn Password Protection Off And On
AC750 Dual Band 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 a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the extender network, launch a web browser. -
Page 37: Automatically Adjust For Daylight Saving Time
AC750 Dual Band WiFi Range Extender Click the NEXT button. Your email and password are displayed. Click the BACK button. A login window opens. Log in to the extender. Automatically Adjust for Daylight Saving Time On a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the extender network, launch a web browser. -
Page 38: Back Up And Manage The Extender Configuration
AC750 Dual Band WiFi Range Extender The Access Schedule page displays. In the Extender Clock section, select the Manual radio button. To specify the time, complete the fields or click the Sync Clock button to synchronize the extender time to the time on the computer or WiFi device that you are using. Click the SAVE button. -
Page 39: Restore The Configuration Settings
AC750 Dual Band WiFi Range Extender If your browser is not set up to save downloaded files automatically, locate where you want to save the file. Click the OK button. The extender configuration settings are backed up. Restore the Configuration Settings You can restore the configuration file of the extender to a previously saved configuration file. -
Page 40: Return The Extender To Its Factory Default Settings
AC750 Dual Band WiFi Range Extender Confirm your decision. The extender configuration is restored and the extender restarts. This process takes about one minute. Return the Extender to Its Factory Default Settings Under some circumstances (for example, if you lose track of the changes that you made to the extender settings), you might want to erase the configuration and reset the extender to factory default settings. - Page 41 AC750 Dual Band WiFi Range Extender To log in to the extender and reset the extender to factory settings: CAUTION: This process erases any settings that you configured in the extender. On a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the extender network, launch a web browser.
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Page 42: Update The Firmware
AC750 Dual Band WiFi Range Extender Update the Firmware Unless you changed the settings in the Firmware Update page previously, the extender is set up to check for new firmware automatically at login. To check manually for new firmware and, if available, update the firmware: On a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the extender network, launch a web browser. -
Page 43: Restart The Extender Remotely
AC750 Dual Band WiFi Range Extender Restart the Extender Remotely You can log in to the extender and restart it. When the extender restarts, all computers and WiFi devices that are connected to its WiFi network are automatically disconnected. To restart the extender remotely: On a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the extender network, launch a web browser. -
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 and Receive an Error Message... -
Page 45: Faqs
AC750 Dual Band WiFi Range Extender FAQs This section provides answers for difficulties you might experience with the extender. The web browser setup 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 Join A Wifi Network And Receive An Error Message
AC750 Dual Band WiFi Range Extender • If you cannot get a WiFi connection working, you can use an Ethernet cable to connect your computer to the extender. Cannot Join a WiFi Network and Receive an Error Message To join a WiFi network, you must know its network name (also called the SSID) so that you can select it. -
Page 47: 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 48: Factory Default Settings
AC750 Dual Band WiFi Range Extender Factory Default Settings To reset the extender to factory default settings, you can use the Factory Reset button on the side panel or you can log in and click the onscreen RESET button. For more information, Return the Extender to Its Factory Default Settings on page 40. -
Page 49: Technical And Environmental Specifications
AC750 Dual Band WiFi Range Extender Technical and Environmental Specifications The following table shows the technical and environmental specifications. Table 3. Technical specifications Technical Specifications Network protocol and Data and routing protocols: TCP/IP, DHCP server and client, DNS relay, standards compatibility Physical specifications •...