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- Page 1 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Mode l E X6200v2 Us e r Manual July 2018 202-11628-02 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Chapter 1 Get to Know Your Extender Unpack Your Extender ..........7 Top and Front Panels . - Page 4 Install the ReadySHARE Printer Utility ........65 Print Using the NETGEAR USB Control Center ......66 View or Change the Status of a Printer .
- Page 5 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Chapter 9 FAQs and Troubleshooting FAQs............. . . 71 Cannot Connect to the Extender .
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Page 6: 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. -
Page 7: Unpack Your Extender
AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Unpack Your Extender Your box contains the following items. Extender Snap-on stand Four rubber feet Power adapter Figure 1. Package contents Top and Front Panels Use the LEDs during installation to find the best location for the extender or to monitor the extender performance. - Page 8 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender The following table describes the LEDs. Table 1. Front panel LEDs Description Green. The 2.4 GHz WiFi connection between the extender and the WiFi router is optimum. Amber. The 2.4 GHz WiFi connection between the extender and the WiFi router is good.
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Page 9: Rear Panel
AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Rear Panel The following figure shows the ports, buttons, antennas, and connector on the rear panel of the extender. Two preinstalled 5dBi antennas Power Reset On/Off connector button button button Ethernet LAN ports Figure 3. Rear panel The antennas are preinstalled. -
Page 10: Attach The Stand
AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Attach the Stand If you prefer to place the extender in an upright (vertical) position, attach the stand that comes with the extender. Although the extender functions well in either a horizontal or vertical position, a horizontal position might give a better performance. To attach the stand: ... -
Page 11: Retrieve And Display The Product Label
Place the extender upside down, with the red panel facing you. The red panel is the bottom. Label handle Locate the label handle with NETGEAR printed on it, and pull out the product label. Preset login information Security pin Serial number MAC address of the 2.4 GHz radio... -
Page 12: When To Use Your Extender
AC1200 WiFi Range Extender When to Use Your Extender We recommend that you connect to the extender only when your WiFi network connection is poor. Data traffic routed through the extender is inherently slower than traffic routed directly from the network. How the Extender Works The extender works like a bridge between a WiFi router (or a WiFi access point) and a WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device outside the range of the WiFi router. - Page 13 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender To learn more about the 802.11ac WiFi networking standard, visit netgear.com/landing/80211ac/. Figure 5. Speed comparison between the 802.11n and 802.11ac standards Get to Know Your Extender...
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Page 14: 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 15: Use The Extender In Extender Mode
Proximity to the WiFi router is required only during the initial setup process. Connect the power adapter to the extender and plug it into an electrical outlet. The NETGEAR logo LED lights. The Link Rate LEDs and the Device to Extender LED light amber and then turn off. - Page 16 If the Link Rate LED does not light, try again. If it still does not light, see Connect With the NETGEAR Installation Assistant on page 17. If your WiFi router supports the 5 GHz band, repeat Steps 2 and 3 to connect the extender to the 5 GHz band.
- Page 17 You must move the WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device closer to the extender until the Device to Extender LED turns solid green or amber. Connect With the NETGEAR Installation Assistant To connect with the NETGEAR installation assistant: Connect your device to the extender using a wired Ethernet or WiFi connection.
- Page 18 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Click the NEW EXTENDER SETUP button. Complete the fields on the Create Account page and click the NEXT button. Click the WIFI RANGE EXTENDER button. The extender scans for WiFi networks in your area and displays a list. Select a WiFi network to extend and click the NEXT button.
- Page 19 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 20: Connect Ethernet-Enabled Devices
AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Connect Ethernet-Enabled Devices After the extender is connected to your existing WiFi network, you can connect wired devices to the extender using Ethernet cables. Those devices can then access your existing network through the extender WiFi connection. Figure 6. - Page 21 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender The NETGEAR logo LED lights. The Link Rate LEDs and the Device to Extender LED light amber and then turn off. On your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device, use the WiFi network manager to locate and connect to one of the following WiFi extender networks: •...
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Page 22: Access Extender Settings
AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Connect your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device to the new access point WiFi network using the SSID and password that you created in Step 9. Click the CONTINUE button. A page displays that says you successfully created an access point. Click the NEXT button. - Page 23 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Enter your user name and password. The Status page displays. Click the SMART SETUP button. The Welcome page displays. Click the WIFI RANGE EXTENDER button. The extender scans for WiFi signals and finds the WiFi networks in your area and displays a list.
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Page 24: Chapter 3 Optimize Extender Performance
Optimize Extender Performance This chapter covers the following topics: • Boost Your Video Streaming With FastLane Technology • Adjust the WiFi Coverage... -
Page 25: Boost Your Video Streaming With Fastlane Technology
AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Boost Your Video Streaming With FastLane Technology Get the most out of your HD entertainment with FastLane technology. With FastLane technology, the extender connects to your router using one band and connects to your devices using another band. Because a band is dedicated to each function, performance is enhanced. -
Page 26: Adjust The Wifi Coverage
AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Select the FastLane Technology radio button. Select a radio button: • 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. - Page 27 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Select Do More > WiFi Coverage. Select a Wireless Output Power radio button. If your extender is covering a small area, select a lower-output power percentage. If your extender is covering a large area, select a higher-output power percentage. Click the SAVE button.
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Page 28: Chapter 4 Extender Network Settings
Extender Network Settings This chapter covers the following topics: • View Connected Devices • View WiFi Settings • Change the WiFi Network Name • Turn Off the SSID Broadcast to Create a Hidden Network • Disable or Enable the WiFi Radios •... -
Page 29: View Connected Devices
AC1200 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 30: Change The Wifi Network Name
AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Select Settings > Wireless. Change the WiFi Network Name To change the WiFi network name: 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 31: Turn Off The Ssid Broadcast To Create A Hidden Network
AC1200 WiFi Range Extender 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 wireless network names (SSIDs) are easy for you to find and connect to from your computer, tablet, or smartphone. -
Page 32: Disable Or Enable The Wifi Radios
AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Disable or Enable the WiFi Radios By default, the extender 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. To disable or enable the WiFi radios: ... -
Page 33: Change The Wifi Speed
AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Change the WiFi Speed When you use the extender in FastLane mode or in access point mode, you can change the WiFi speed setting. Note: When the extender connects to a router in extender mode, the extender channel and speed follow the router settings. -
Page 34: Use Wps To Add A Computer To The Extender Wifi Network
AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Use WPS to Add a Computer to the Extender WiFi Network WPS (WiFi 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. Instead, you use a WPS button or enter a PIN to connect. -
Page 35: Use Wps With The Pin Method
AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Click the WIFI PROTECTED SETUP (WPS) button. Both Link Rate LEDs and the Device to Extender LED blink green for two minutes. For two minutes, the extender attempts to add the WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device to its WiFi network. Within two minutes, go to the WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device and press or click its WPS button. -
Page 36: Deny Access To A Wifi-Enabled Device
AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Within four minutes, go to the WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device and use its WPS software to join the WiFi network. To verify that the WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device is connected to the extender’s WiFi network, select Settings > Connected Devices. The computer or device displays onscreen. -
Page 37: Set Up An Access Schedule
AC1200 WiFi Range 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 WiFi network. Set Up an Access Schedule You can control Internet access by 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 38: Change The Extender Device Name
Click the Add Time button to add the time that you specified to the Scheduled Times table. Click the SAVE button. Your settings are saved. Change the Extender Device Name The default name is EX6200v2. To change the extender 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 39: Set Up The Extender To Use A Static Ip Address
AC1200 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: ... -
Page 40: Use The Extender With Mac Filtering Or Access Control
AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Use the Extender With MAC Filtering or Access Control When the WiFi-enabled 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-enabled device connects to the extender but cannot get an IP address from the extender and cannot access the Internet. -
Page 41: Chapter 5 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 42: Change The Extender User Name And Password
AC1200 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 43: Recover A Forgotten User Name Or Password
AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Launch a web browser. 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 > Password. The Password page displays. Select the Password Off or Password On radio button. Click the SAVE button. -
Page 44: Manually Set The Extender Clock
AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Launch a web browser. 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 Do More > Access Schedule. The Access Schedule page displays. Select the Automatically adjust for daylight savings time check box. -
Page 45: Back Up The Configuration Settings
AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Back Up the Configuration Settings You can back up the configuration file of the extender. To back up 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. Launch a web browser. -
Page 46: Restore The Configuration Settings
AC1200 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 47: Return The Extender To Its Factory Default Settings
AC1200 WiFi Range Extender 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 48: Log In And Reset The Extender To Factory Settings
AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Log In and Reset the Extender to Factory Settings CAUTION: This process erases any settings that you configured in the extender. To log in to the extender and reset the extender’s to factory settings: On your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device, open the WiFi connection manager and locate and connect to the extender WiFi network. -
Page 49: Update The Firmware
AC1200 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: ... -
Page 50: Turn The Leds On Or Off
AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Turn the LEDs On or Off If you turn the LEDs off, the Power LED remains on. To turn the NETGEAR logo LED on or off: On your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device, open the WiFi connection manager and locate and connect to the extender WiFi network. - Page 51 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender The extender restarts, which takes about two minutes. Maintain and Monitor the Extender...
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Page 52: Chapter 6 Share A Usb Storage Device
Share a USB Storage Device This chapter describes how to access and configure a USB storage drive attached to your extender. The USB port on the extender can be to connect only USB storage devices such as flash drives or hard drives, or a printer. Do not connect computers, USB modems, CD drives, or DVD drives to the extender USB port. -
Page 53: Usb Storage Device Requirements
The extender works with most USB-compliant external flash and hard drives. For the most up-to-date list of USB drives that the extender supports, visit https://kbserver.netgear.com/readyshare. Some USB external hard drives and flash drives require you to load the drivers onto the computer before the computer can access the USB device. -
Page 54: Access A Usb Storage Device Attached To The Extender
AC1200 WiFi Range Extender To access your USB device from a Mac: Insert your USB storage drive into the USB 3.0 port on the front of the extender. The USB LED lights. If your USB device includes a power supply, connect it. You must use the power supply when you connect the USB device to the extender. -
Page 55: Turn The Usb Port Off And On
AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Enter \\readyshare in the dialog box. Click the OK button. To map the USB device to a Windows network drive: Insert your USB storage drive into the USB 3.0 port on the front of the extender. The USB LED lights. -
Page 56: Add A Network Folder On A Usb Drive
AC1200 WiFi Range Extender The Status page displays. Select Do More > USB Port. Select the USB Port On or USB Port Off radio button. Click the SAVE button. Your settings are saved. Add a Network Folder on a USB Drive You can add network folders on the USB storage device. -
Page 57: Password-Protect A Folder On A Usb Storage Device
AC1200 WiFi Range Extender In the Connected Devices section, click the Add Folder button. Browse and select a folder on the USB device. Click the SAVE button. Your settings are saved. Password-Protect a Folder on a USB Storage Device To password-protect a folder: ... -
Page 58: Use The Extender Usb Port To Share A Printer
AC1200 WiFi Range Extender To password-protect write access, in the Write Access menu, select Password On. Click the SAVE button. Your settings are saved. Use the Extender USB Port to Share a Printer By default, the extender is set up to share content on the USB port so that you can connect a USB storage device. -
Page 59: Chapter 7 Use The Extender As A Media Server
Use the Extender as a Media Server This chapter contains the following sections: • Specify ReadyDLNA Media Server Settings • Play Media From a USB Drive on TiVo Note: For information about how to connect the USB drive and to specify its settings, see Chapter 6, Share a USB Storage Device. -
Page 60: Specify Readydlna Media Server Settings
By default, the extender functions as a ReadyDLNA media server, which lets you stream music and movies from an attached USB device to DLNA/UPnP AV-compliant media players, such as Xbox360, Playstation, and NETGEAR media players. To specify media server settings: ... -
Page 61: Play Media From A Usb Drive On Tivo
AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Click the SAVE button. Your settings are saved. Play Media From a USB Drive on TiVo You can set up your TiVo to access media files stored on a USB device that is connected to your extender. The TiVo must be on the same network as the extender. This feature supports the following file formats: •... -
Page 62: Play Videos On Tivo
Play Videos on TiVo To play videos: On the TiVo, select TiVo Central > My Shows. Go to the bottom of the list and select the EX6200v2. Play Music or View Photos on TiVo To play music or view photos: ... -
Page 63: Chapter 8 Share A Usb Printer
You can share this USB printer among the Windows and Mac computers on your network. For more information about features available in the NETGEAR USB Control Center, see the ReadySHARE Printer User Manual, which is available at downloadcenter.netgear.com. -
Page 64: Install The Printer Driver And Cable The Printer
The utility works on Windows and Mac computers. To download the utility: Visit netgear.com/readyshare. Click one of the following links to download the ReadySHARE Printer utility setup file: • Download PC installer and get started. This is the utility for Windows computers. -
Page 65: Install The Readyshare Printer Utility
Install the ReadySHARE Printer Utility You must install the ReadySHARE Printer utility on each computer that will share the printer. After you install it, the utility displays as NETGEAR USB Control Center on your computer. To install the utility: ... -
Page 66: Print Using The Netgear Usb Control Center
If another computer is already connected to the printer, your print job goes into a queue to wait to be printed. If your document does not print, use the NETGEAR USB Control Center to check the printer status. -
Page 67: Use The Scan Feature Of A Multifunction Usb Printer
The scanner page displays so that you can use the USB printer for scanning. Change NETGEAR USB Control Center Settings You can stop the NETGEAR USB Control Center from starting automatically when you log in to Windows. You can also change the language and specify the time-out to release the printer connection. -
Page 68: Turn Off Automatic Startup For Netgear Usb Control Center
AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Turn Off Automatic Startup for NETGEAR USB Control Center You can stop the NETGEAR USB Control Center from starting automatically when you log in to Windows. To turn off automatic NETGEAR USB Control Center startup: ... - Page 69 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender The time-out is the number of minutes that a computer holds its connection to the printer when the connection isn’t being used. Click the OK button. Your settings are saved. Share a USB Printer...
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Page 70: Chapter 9 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 71: Faqs
AC1200 WiFi Range Extender FAQs This section provides answers for difficulties you might experience with the extender. The web browser setup guide 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 72: Cannot Connect To The Extender
AC1200 WiFi Range Extender I am connected to NETGEAR_EXT and launched a browser. I can’t see the web browser setup guide. What can I do? Try these troubleshooting steps: • Make sure that your computer is set up to use DHCP (most are). •... - Page 73 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender • If the extender cannot detect your WiFi network, check to see if your WiFi network is still working. Make sure that the WiFi router is turned on. If possible, move the extender closer to the WiFi router. •...
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Page 74: 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 75: Factory Default Settings
AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Factory Default Settings To reset the extender to factory default settings, you can use either the Reset button on the rear panel or log in to the extender and click a RESET button. For more information, see Return the Extender to Its Factory Default Settings on page 47. -
Page 76: Technical And Environmental Specifications
AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Technical and Environmental Specifications The following table shows the technical and environmental specifications. Table 4. 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), VPN pass-through (IPSec, PPTP) Power adapter •...