NETGEAR EX6200 User Manual page 51

Setting Description
My EX6200 wireless network (2.4GHz)
Name (SSID) In the Name (SSID) field, type a new name or use the name that the extender
assigns by default:
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If more than one extender operates in your neighborhood, changing the SSID
makes it easier to identify the extenders.
Channel From the Channel menu, select Auto for automatic channel selection, or select
an individual channel.
Note:
Technology. For more information, see
Technology
Note:
unless you experience interference (shown by lost connections or slow data
transfers). If this happens, experiment with different channels to see which is the
best.
Wireless mode From the Wireless mode menu, select one of the following modes:
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Note:
is connected to the WiFi router in the 5 GHz band. If the extender is connected to
the WiFi router in the 2.4 GHz band, the extender adapts the wireless mode that
the WiFi router functions in and the Wireless mode menu is disabled.
Note:
are capable of a higher speed, WPA-PSK security limits their speed to 54 Mbps.
Manage the Extender Network and Security Settings
AC1200 WiFi Range Extender
Existing network name. MyNetworkName
New extended 2.4 GHz network name. MyNetworkName_2GEXT
You can change the channel only if you have enabled FastLane
on page 67.
In some regions, not all channels are available. Do not change the channel
Up to 54 Mbps. Legacy mode. This mode allows 802.11n, 802.11g, and
802.11b devices to join the network, but limits 802.11n devices to function at
up to 54 Mbps. If your network security is WEP, you must use the Up to
54 Mbps mode.
Up to 145 Mbps. Neighbor friendly mode for reduced interference with
neighboring wireless networks. This mode allows 802.11n, 802.11g, and
802.11b devices to join the network, but limits 802.11n devices to function at
up to 145 Mbps. This mode is the default mode in the 2.4 GHz band.
Up to 300 Mbps. Performance mode. This mode allows 802.11n, 802.11g,
and 802.11b devices to join the network, and allows 802.11n devices to
function at up to 300 Mbps.
You can change the wireless mode in the 2.4 GHz band only if the extender
WPA-PSK security supports speeds of up to 54 Mbps. Even if your devices
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Set the Operating Mode to FastLane