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- Page 1 AC1200 WiF Range Extender Mode l E X6150 Us e r Manual April 2015 202-11410-01 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134...
- Page 2 Compliance For regulatory compliance information, visit http://www.netgear.com/about/regulatory. See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply. Trademarks © NETGEAR, Inc., NETGEAR and the NETGEAR Logo are trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. Any non-NETGEAR trademarks are used for reference purposes only.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Chapter 1 Overview Meet Your Extender ..........6 Front and Side Panels . - Page 4 AC1200 WiF Range Extender Manually Set the Extender Clock ........38 Back Up and Manage the Extender Configuration .
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Page 5: Chapter 1 Overview
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 6: Meet Your Extender
AC1200 WiF Range Extender Meet Your Extender Before you install your extender, familiarize yourself with its LEDs, buttons, and port. Front and Side Panels Client Arrow LED Router Link LED Client Link LED Router Arrow LED Access Point/Extender switch Power On/Off button Power LED WPS button WPS LED... -
Page 7: When To Use Your Extender
When to Use Your Extender NETGEAR recommends that you connect through the extender network only when the WiFi device is in a “dead zone” where connection from the existing network is poor or nonexistent. - Page 8 AC1200 WiF Range Extender WiFi Range Extender Existing WiFi Boosts the range of your existing WiFi Sometimes your router and creates a does not provide the stronger signal in WiFi coverage that you hard-to-reach areas need Figure 2. Range extender in a home Overview...
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Page 9: Chapter 2 Get Started
Get Started This chapter covers the following topics: • Install the WiFi Extender • Use the Extender in Access Point Mode • Log In to the Extender After Installation • Run Smart Setup Installation... -
Page 10: Install The Wifi Extender
AC1200 WiF Range Extender Install the WiFi Extender Place the extender, apply power, and connect it 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 Use the Extender in Access Point Mode on page 14. - Page 11 AC1200 WiF Range Extender Within two minutes, press the WPS button on your router or access point. The WPS LED on the extender lights solid green, the Router Link LED lights, and the extender connects to your existing WiFi network. If the Router Link LED does not light, try again.
- Page 12 AC1200 WiF Range Extender The New Extender Setup screen displays. Click the NEW EXTENDER SETUP button. The first time that you log in to the extender, the Create Account screen displays. If the Create Account screen does not display, visit www.mywifiext.net. Complete the fields on the Create Account screen and click the NEXT button.
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Page 13: Find The Best Location
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 screen displays. -
Page 14: Connect An Ethernet-Enabled Device
AC1200 WiF Range Extender Connect an Ethernet-Enabled Device After the extender is connected to your existing WiFi network, you can connect a wired device to the extender using an Ethernet cable. The device can then access your existing network through the extender’s WiFi connection. Figure 3. - Page 15 AC1200 WiF Range Extender To use the extender in access point mode: Plug the extender into an electrical outlet. Wait for the Power LED to light amber and then turn green. If the Power LED does not light, press the Power On/Off button on the side of the extender.
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Page 16: Log In To The Extender After Installation
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 screen displays. -
Page 17: Run Smart Setup Installation
AC1200 WiF Range Extender A login screen displays. Enter your email address and password and click the LOG IN button. The Status screen displays. Run Smart Setup Installation You can use Smart Setup to change the extender settings. This is an easy way to connect the extender to a different router or to change the extender WiFi network name (SSID) or WiFi password. - Page 18 AC1200 WiF Range Extender 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 screen displays. Get Started...
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Page 19: Chapter 3 Extender Network Settings
Extender Network Settings This chapter covers the following topics: • View Connected Devices • Boost Your Video Streaming with FastLane Technology • View WiFi Settings • Change the WiFi Network Name • Turn Off the SSID Broadcast to Create a Hidden Network •... -
Page 20: View Connected Devices
AC1200 WiF Range Extender View Connected Devices You can view a list of devices that are connected to the extender network. To view connected devices: On a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the extender network, launch a web browser. - Page 21 AC1200 WiF Range Extender When you enable FastLane Technology, two options are available: • Use the 2.4 GHz band to connect the extender to the WiFi devices and use the 5 GHz band to connect the extender to the WiFi router. Use this mode if your WiFi router supports the 5 GHz band but the devices that you want to use for gaming and streaming support the 2.4 GHz band.
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Page 22: View Wifi Settings
AC1200 WiF Range Extender View WiFi Settings To view the WiFi settings: On a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the extender network, launch a web browser. In the address field of your browser, enter www.mywifiext.net. When prompted, enter your email address and password. Click the Menu icon The extender menu displays. -
Page 23: Turn Off The Ssid Broadcast To Create A Hidden Network
AC1200 WiF Range Extender Select Settings > WiFi. 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 24: Disable Or Enable The Wifi Radios
AC1200 WiF Range Extender Select Settings > WiFi. Clear the Broadcast the Network name (SSID) check box. Click the SAVE button. Your settings are saved. Disable or Enable the WiFi Radios By default, the extender’s 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. -
Page 25: Change The Wifi Speed
AC1200 WiF Range Extender Select Settings > WiFi. Select or clear the Enable 2.4 GHz WiFi check box. Select or clear the Enable 5 GHz WiFi check box. Click the SAVE button. Your settings are saved. Change the WiFi Speed ... -
Page 26: Use Wps To Add A Computer To The Extender's Wifi Network
AC1200 WiF Range Extender Select Settings > WiFi. In each WiFi Speed menu, select a speed. Click the SAVE button. Your settings are saved. Use WPS to Add a Computer to the Extender’s WiFi Network WPS (WiFi Protected Setup) lets you connect a computer or WiFi device to the extender’s network without entering the WiFi network passphrase or key. -
Page 27: Use Wps With The Push Button Method
AC1200 WiF Range Extender Use WPS with the Push Button Method To use the button method to connect a WiFi device to the extender’s WiFi network, the WiFi device that you are trying to connect must include a physical WPS button or display an onscreen WPS button that you can click. -
Page 28: Deny Access To A Computer Or Wifi Device
AC1200 WiF Range Extender When prompted, enter your email address and password. Click the Menu icon The extender menu displays. Select Settings > Do More > Connect Devices (WPS). The Connect Devices (WPS) screen displays. Select the PIN Number radio button. Type the PIN of the WiFi device in the field. -
Page 29: Set Up An Access Schedule
AC1200 WiF Range Extender In the address field of your browser, enter www.mywifiext.net. When prompted, enter your email address and password. Click the Menu icon The extender menu displays. Select Settings > Connected Devices. In the WiFi Devices section, select the Enable Access Control check box. The WiFi devices table displays the name and MAC address of WiFi devices that are connected to the extender. -
Page 30: Change The Extender's Device Name
Click the SAVE button. Your settings are saved. Change the Extender’s Device Name The default name is EX6150. To change the extender’s device name: On a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the extender network, launch a web browser. -
Page 31: Set Up The Extender To Use A Static Ip Address
AC1200 WiF Range Extender Scroll down and click the IP address settings. In the Device Name field, type a name. Click the SAVE button. Your settings are saved. 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. -
Page 32: Use The Extender With Mac Filtering Or Access Control
AC1200 WiF Range Extender Scroll down and click the IP Address heading. By default, the Dynamically get IP Address from Router radio button is selected. Select the Use Static IP Address radio button. Complete the fields to specify the IP network IP addresses. Click the SAVE button. - Page 33 AC1200 WiF Range Extender The extender menu displays. Select Settings > WiFi Settings. The WiFi Settings screen displays. Scroll down and select Connected Devices. The Connected Devices section displays the MAC addresses and virtual MAC addresses for computer and WiFi devices that are connected to the extender network. On the router, add all of the virtual MAC addresses from your extender to your router’s MAC filter table.
- Page 34 AC1200 WiF Range Extender For example, if the binary code is 1100/0110, the new hexadecimal value is C6. Binary Hexadecimal Binary Hexadecimal numbers values numbers values 0000 1000 0001 1001 0010 1010 0011 1011 0100 1100 0101 1101 0110 1110 0111 1111 d.
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Page 35: Chapter 4 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 36: Change The Extender User Name And Password
AC1200 WiF 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 a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the extender network, launch a web browser. -
Page 37: Turn Password Protection Off And On
AC1200 WiF Range Extender Turn Password Protection Off and On NETGEAR recommends that you leave password protection on to help keep your network secure. You can turn password protection off and on. To turn password protection off or on: On a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the extender network, launch a web browser. -
Page 38: Automatically Adjust For Daylight Saving Time
AC1200 WiF Range Extender A login screen displays. Log in to the extender. Automatically Adjust for Daylight Saving Time To set up the extender to automatically adjust for daylight saving time: On a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the extender network, launch a web browser. -
Page 39: Back Up And Manage The Extender Configuration
AC1200 WiF Range Extender Back Up and Manage the Extender Configuration When the extender works correctly after initial setup, NETGEAR recommends that you back up the extender configuration settings. After you have back up the settings, if you change the extender configuration settings but are not content with the new settings, you can restore the extender configuration to the backed-up settings. -
Page 40: Return The Extender To Its Factory Default Settings
AC1200 WiF Range Extender When prompted, enter your email address and password. Click the Menu icon The extender menu displays. Select Settings > Other Settings. Click the BROWSE button. Locate and select the previously saved backup file. By default, the name of the backup file is NETGEAR_EX7000.cfg. CAUTION: After you click the RESTORE button, do not try to go online, turn off the extender, shut down the computer, or do anything else to the extender... - Page 41 AC1200 WiF Range Extender To use the Factory Reset button to return the extender to factory default settings: CAUTION: This process erases any settings that you configured in the extender. Insert a straightened paper clip into the hole of the Factory Reset button and hold it for about seven seconds.
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Page 42: Update The Firmware
AC1200 WiF Range Extender The extender menu displays. Select Settings > Other Settings. CAUTION: After you click the RESET button, do not try to go online, turn off the extender, shut down the computer, or do anything else to the extender until it finishes restarting! Click the RESET button. -
Page 43: Restart The Extender Remotely
AC1200 WiF Range Extender Select Settings > Firmware Update. Click the CHECK ONLINE button. If new firmware is available, follow the onscreen prompts to download it onto your computer. Note: You might need to unzip the firmware file. Click the BROWSE button. Locate and select the new firmware file. - Page 44 AC1200 WiF Range Extender The Other Settings screen displays. Click the RESTART button and click the Yes button to confirm. The extender restarts, which takes about two minutes. Maintain and Monitor the Extender...
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Page 45: Chapter 5 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 46: Faqs
AC1200 WiF Range Extender FAQs This section provides answers for difficulties you might experience with the extender. The web browser setup 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 47 AC1200 WiF Range Extender • It is possible that you typed the network name, passphrase, or key incorrectly. Use Smart Setup (see Run Smart Setup Installation on page 17) to select a WiFi network and retype the passphrase or key. The passphrase or key is case-sensitive. For example, PASSWORD25 is not the same as Password25 or password25.
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Page 48: 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 49: Factory Default Settings
AC1200 WiF Range Extender Factory Default Settings To reset the extender to factory default settings, you can use either the Factory Reset button on the rear panel or log in to and click the RESET button. For more information, see Return the Extender to Its Factory Default Settings on page 40. -
Page 50: Technical And Environmental Specifications
AC1200 WiF Range Extender Technical and Environmental Specifications The following table shows the technical and environmental specifications. Table 3. Technical specifications Technical Specifications Network protocol and Data and routing protocols: TCP/IP, DHCP server and client, NAT standards compatibility (many-to-one). Physical specifications •...