NETGEAR EX6200 User Manual
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- Page 1 EX6200 WiFi Range Extender AC1200 High Power Dual Band Gigabit Ports Us er Manual Note: This document is for certification purposes. Images are for position only and may differ from the actual product. November 2013 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. © NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Log In to the Extender ......... 9 Use NETGEAR Genie to Set Up the Extender..... . 10... -
Page 4: Chapter 1 Getting Started
Connect a Computer to the Extender with an Ethernet Cable • Log In to the Extender • Use NETGEAR Genie to Set Up the Extender For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the support website at http://support.netgear.com. -
Page 5: Hardware Features
High Power WiFi Extender EX6200 Hardware Features Front Panel Table 1. LED descriptions LEDs Description 2.4 GHz Link Rate • Solid green. The wireless connection between the extender and the router is optimum. • Solid amber. The wireless connection between the extender and the router is good. -
Page 6: Rear Panel
High Power WiFi Extender EX6200 Table 1. LED descriptions LEDs Description Device to Extender • Solid green. The extender and device are connected. • Off. No link is detected on this port. • Solid green. The LAN port has detected an Ethernet link with the extender. -
Page 7: How The Extender Works
High Power WiFi Extender EX6200 How the Extender Works The extender works like a bridge between a wireless router and a computer or wireless device outside the wireless router’s range. To do this, the extender has two main jobs: The extender connects to a wireless network that is up and running. -
Page 8: When To Use Your Extender
High Power WiFi Extender EX6200 When to Use Your Extender NETGEAR recommends that you connect to the extender only when your home network connection is poor. Because data traffic routed through the extender is inherently slower than traffic routed directly from the network, the computer should stay on the network if the connection is good enough. -
Page 9: Connect A Computer To The Extender With An Ethernet Cable
Log in as described in the following section. Log In to the Extender You can log in to the extender to use NETGEAR Genie or to use the menu selections to view or change the extender’s settings. On your computer, launch an Internet browser such as Mozilla Firefox or Microsoft Internet Explorer. -
Page 10: Use Netgear Genie To Set Up The Extender
Chapter 2, Extender Network Settings. The High Power WiFi Extender EX6200 Installation Guide (included in the package) explains how to install your extender. During installation, when you launch your Internet browser, the Smart Wizard automatically displays. - Page 11 High Power WiFi Extender EX6200 This is the same Smart Wizard that displays during installation, as described in the installation guide. Either select a network from the list, or select the Manually input my wireless SSID radio button and type the SSID.
- Page 12 High Power WiFi Extender EX6200 Select the check box after you successfully connect. Click Continue. Getting Started...
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Page 13: Chapter 2 Extender Network Settings
Extender Network Settings This chapter covers the following topics: • Connect the Extender to an Existing Network • Use WPS to Join the Extender’s Wireless Network • Extender Wireless Settings • Extender IP Address Setup • Status Screen • Attached Devices •... -
Page 14: Connect The Extender To An Existing Network
High Power WiFi Extender EX6200 Connect the Extender to an Existing Network You can wirelessly connect the extender to your home network. Select Setup > Connect to an Existing Network. The extender scans for wireless networks, and displays a list. -
Page 15: Use Wps To Join The Extender's Wireless Network
You cannot use the Push 'N' Connect WPS button to connect the extender to your wireless network. The WPS button on the extender can be used only to connect a computer to the extender. The High Power WiFi Extender EX6200 Installation Guide explains how to use WPS during installation. ... -
Page 16: Extender Wireless Settings
High Power WiFi Extender EX6200 Extender Wireless Settings You can use the Wireless Settings screen to change the network name (SSID) for the extender’s network and to set up wireless security. If you do not change these settings, the network name is NETGEAR_EXT, and the network is open (no wireless security is set up). -
Page 17: 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 18 High Power WiFi Extender EX6200 Select the encryption strength setting: • WEP 64-bit encryption. Enter 10 hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0–9, a–f, or A–F). • WEP 128-bit encryption. Enter 26 hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0–9, a–f, or A–F).
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Page 19: Extender Ip Address Setup
High Power WiFi Extender EX6200 Extender IP Address Setup From the extender menu at http://www.mywifiext.net, under the Maintenance heading, select Setup > IP Address Settings. The IP Address Setup screen shows whether the extender is set to get its IP address dynamically from the router (this is the most common setting), or is set up with a static IP address. -
Page 20: Status Screen
High Power WiFi Extender EX6200 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 21: Show Statistics
High Power WiFi Extender EX6200 • IP Subnet Mask. The IP subnet mask associated with the LAN IP address of the extender. The default is 255.255.255.0. • Gateway IP Address. The IP address of the wireless network gateway. • Domain Name Server. The IP address of the Domain Name Server (DNS) of the wireless network. -
Page 22: Attached Devices
High Power WiFi Extender EX6200 Attached Devices Select Maintenance > Attached Devices to display the following screen: Back Up and Manage Extender Settings Select Maintenance > Backup Settings to display this screen. The Backup and Restore options in the Backup Settings screen let you save and retrieve a file containing your extender’s configuration settings. -
Page 23: Set The Password
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 24: Upgrade The Firmware
High Power WiFi Extender EX6200 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 25: Advanced Wireless Settings
High Power WiFi Extender EX6200 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 26 High Power WiFi Extender EX6200 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 27: Chapter 3 Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting This chapter includes the following sections: • Smart Wizard FAQs • Connecting to http://www.mywifiext.net • Joining Wireless Networks... -
Page 28: Smart Wizard Faqs
High Power WiFi Extender EX6200 Smart Wizard FAQs When I connect to the network, Smart Wizard keeps asking me for my passphrase, and I am sure I entered the correct passphrase. What can I do? It is very likely that the extender is placed at the borderline of the range covered by the router. -
Page 29: Joining Wireless Networks
Smart Wizard to select the network from the list, and retype the passphrase or key. This is case-sensitive. PASSWORD25 is not the same as Password25 or password25. See Use NETGEAR Genie to Set Up the Extender on page 10. •... -
Page 30: Appendix A Supplementary Information
Supplementary Information This chapter includes the following sections: • Factory Settings on page 31 • Technical Specifications on page 32... -
Page 31: Factory Settings
High Power WiFi Extender EX6200 Factory Settings You can press and hold the Restore Factory Settings button on the rear panel for 7 seconds. The extender resets, and returns to its factory settings. Table 2. Factory default settings Factory Settings... -
Page 32: Technical Specifications
High Power WiFi Extender EX6200 Technical Specifications Table 3. Technical specifications Technical specifications Network protocol and Data and routing protocols: TCP/IP, DHCP server and client, DNS relay, NAT standards compatibility (many-to-one), TFTP client, VPN pass through (IPSec, PPTP) Power adapter •... -
Page 33: Notification Of Compliance
The NETGEAR product firmware limits operation to only the channels allowed in a particular region or country. Therefore, all options described in this document may not be available in your version of the product. - Page 34 FCC Radio Frequency Interference Warnings & Instructions The NETGEAR product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
- Page 35 Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. NETGEAR products comply with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) NETGEAR products may not cause harmful interference, and (2) NETGEAR products must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
- Page 36 NETGEAR non-DFS products do not support operation in the 5600-5650MHz band. The firmware on the device restricts the operation in this frequency band and does not utilize the channels in this band. NETGEAR non-DFS products will not permit operations on channels 120–132 for 11a and 11n/a, which overlap the 5600–5650MHz band.
- Page 37 IMPORTANT NOTE: Radiation Exposure Statement NETGEAR products comply with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. NETGEAR products should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator and your body. For products available in the USA/Canada market, only channel 1~11 can be operated. Selection of other channels is not possible.
- Page 38 Cordless phone – analog 20 feet / 6 meters Cordless phone – digital 30 feet / 9 meters Bluetooth device 20 feet / 6 meters ZigBee 20 feet / 6 meters Japan Notices VCCI This information in this section applies to products bearing the VCCI mark: Class A ITE この装置は、クラス...
- Page 39 Taiwan WWAN Wireless Notice The information in this section applies to products bearing the Taiwan National Communications Commission mark: This telecom equipment has complied with NCC regulations. 第十二條→經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機，非經許可，公司，商號或使用者均不得擅自變更頻率、加 大功率或變更原設計之特性及功能。 第十四條→低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通信；經發現有干擾現象時，應立即停用 ，並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。 前項合法通信，指依電信法規定作業之無線電通信。 低功率射頻電機須忍受合法通信或工業、科學及醫療 用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。 在 5.25-5.35 秭赫頻帶內操作之無線資訊傳輸設備，限於室內使用。 無線資訊傳輸設備忍受合法通信之干擾且不得干擾合法通信；如造成干擾，應立即停用，俟無干擾之虞， 始得繼續使用。 無線資訊傳設備的製造廠商應確保頻率穩定性，如依製造廠商使用手冊上所述正常操作，發射的信號應維 持於操作頻帶中。...
- Page 40 This device equipment complies with the Australian and New Zealand regulatory approvals requirements. Warning NETGEAR Class A products that may be utilized in domestic/residential environments may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
- Page 41 To help protect your system from sudden, transient increases and decreases in electrical power, use a surge suppressor, line conditioner, or uninterruptible power supply (UPS). NETGEAR, Inc., 350 E. Plumeria Avenue, San Jose, CA 95134 USA November 2013...