NETGEAR EX6200 User Manual page 52

Setting Description
Security Options (2.4GHz)
Select the type of WiFi security that you want to use for the extender's 2.4 GHz WiFi network:
• None. An open WiFi network that does not provide any security. Any WiFi device can join the network.
• WEP. WEP is an older standard, and is less secure than WPA or WPA2. WEP limits the wireless mode
to Up to 54 Mbps. WEP uses encryption keys and data encryption for data security. Select 64-bit or
128-bit encryption and enter a key. To join the extender's WiFi network, a user must enter the key. For
more information, see
• WPA-PSK [TKIP]. WPA is more secure than WEP. Enter a passphrase. For more information, see
Configure WPA, WPA2, or WPA + WPA2
• WPA2-PSK [AES]. WPA2 is even more secure than WEP, but some older WiFi devices do not detect
WPA2. Enter a passphrase. To join the extender's WiFi network, a user must enter the passphrase. For
more information, see
• WPA-PSK [TKIP] + WPA2-PASK [AES]. When your network includes WiFi devices that support either
WPA or WPA2, select WPA-PSK [TKIP] + WPA2-PASK [AES] security. Enter a passphrase. To join the
extender's WiFi network, a user must enter the passphrase. For more information, see
WPA2, or WPA + WPA2
My EX6200 wireless network (5GHz)
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.
Manage the Extender Network and Security Settings
AC1200 WiFi Range Extender
Configure WEP on page 55.
on page 54.
Configure WPA, WPA2, or WPA + WPA2
on page 54.
Existing network name. MyNetworkName
New extended 5 GHz network name. MyNetworkName_5GEXT
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
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on page 54.
Configure WPA,
Set the Operating Mode to FastLane