Use The Extender In Extender Mode; Set Up The Extender Hardware; Connect To An Existing Wifi Network - NETGEAR EX6200v2 User Manual

Use the Extender in Extender Mode

The extender repeats signals from an existing WiFi router or access point. 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. See
Extender in Access Point Mode

Set Up the Extender Hardware

To set up the extender hardware:
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1. Attach the stand or the rubber feet.
For more information, see
page 10.
2. Place your extender in the same room as your WiFi router.
Proximity to the WiFi router is required only during the initial setup process.
3. 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.
If no LEDs light, press the Power On/Off button on the extender.

Connect to an Existing WiFi Network

To extend the range of your WiFi network, you must connect the extender to your existing
WiFi network. You can do this in one of two ways:
• Connect with WPS. For more information, see
• Connect with web browser setup. For more information, see
NETGEAR Installation Assistant
Connect With WPS
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) lets you join a secure WiFi network without selecting the
network name and entering the password.
Note: WPS does not support WEP network security. If you are using WEP
security, follow the instructions in
Installation Assistant
AC1200 WiFi Range Extender
on page 20.
Attach the Stand on page 10 or
Connect With WPS
on page 17.
Connect With the NETGEAR
on page 17.
Get Started
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Use the
Attach the Rubber Feet
on page 15.
Connect With the
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