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- Page 1 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender User Manual Model EX6110 July 2018 202-11748-02 350 E. Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134...
- Page 2 After installing your device, locate the serial number on the label of your product and use it to register your product at https://my.netgear.com. You must register your product before you can use NETGEAR telephone support. NETGEAR recommends registering your product through the NETGEAR website. For product updates and web support, visit http://support.netgear.com.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Install the WiFi Extender..................10 Place the Extender and Apply Power..............10 Connect to an Existing WiFi Network..............10 Connect with WPS..................10 Connect with the NETGEAR Installation Assistant........11 Find the Best Location..................13 Log In to the Extender After Installation...............13 Run Smart Setup Installation................13 Chapter 3 Extender Network Settings View Connected Devices..................16... - Page 4 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Restore the Configuration Settings..............32 Return the Extender To Its Factory Default Settings..........33 Use the Reset Button..................33 Log In and Reset the Extender to Factory Settings.........33 Update the Extender Firmware................34 Check for New Firmware and Update the Extender........34 Manually Upload Firmware to the Extender............35 Chapter 5 FAQs and Troubleshooting FAQs........................38...
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Page 5: Chapter 1 Overview
The WiFi Range Extender boosts your existing network range and speed, delivering dual-band WiFi. This chapter covers the following topics: • Meet Your Extender • When to Use Your Extender • How the Extender Works Note For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the support website at support.netgear.com. -
Page 6: Meet Your Extender
AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Meet Your Extender Before you install your extender, familiarize yourself with its LEDs and buttons. LEDs The following table describes the LEDs. Table 1. LED descriptions Description Power • Solid green. The extender is powered on. •... -
Page 7: Buttons
Power button. Pressing the Power button turn the extender on or off. 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. Data traffic routed through the extender is inherently slower than traffic routed directly from the network. - Page 8 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender The extender must do each of these jobs so that both ends of the bridge are in place. Figure 1. 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 • Log In to the Extender After Installation • Run Smart Setup Installation... -
Page 10: Install The Wifi Extender
WPS does not support WEP network security or a hidden SSID network. If your existing WiFi network uses WEP security or its SSID is hidden, follow the instructions Connect with the NETGEAR Installation Assistant on page 11. To use WPS to connect the extender to your WiFi router: Press the WPS button on the extender. -
Page 11: Connect With The Netgear Installation Assistant
Connect with the NETGEAR Installation Assistant You can use the NETGEAR installation assistant to connect your extender to your existing WiFi router network. To use the NETGEAR installation assistant, you must launch a web browser on your computer or mobile device. - Page 12 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender To use the NETGEAR installation assistant to connect the extender to your WiFi router: On a computer or mobile device, open the WiFi connection manager and find and connect to the extender network called NETGEAR_EXT. When you are connected to the extender, the Device LED lights.
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Page 13: Find The Best Location
AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Find the Best Location If the WiFi signal is weak, the first time you join the extender network, the Router LED or Device LED is amber or red. If this happens, adjust the position of the extender: •... - Page 14 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Enter your admin email and password and click the LOG IN button. The Status page displays. Click the SMART SETUP button. Follow the prompts. Get Started...
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Page 15: 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 16: 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: Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your extender network. Log in to your extender: •... -
Page 17: View Wifi Settings
AC1200 WiFi Range Extender • If your extender and router use different WiFi network names (SSIDs), enter www.mywifiext.net. • If your extender and router use the same WiFi network name (SSID), enter http://<extender’s IP address> (for example, http://192.168.1.3). For more information about how to find your extender's IP address, see Find Extender's IP Address on page 40. -
Page 18: Change The Wifi Network Name
AC1200 WiFi Range Extender The extender menu displays. Select Settings > Wireless. The WiFi Settings page displays. Change the WiFi Network Name To change the WiFi network name: Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your extender network. Log in to your extender: •... -
Page 19: Disable Or Enable The Wifi Radios
AC1200 WiFi Range Extender • If your extender and router use different WiFi network names (SSIDs), enter www.mywifiext.net. • If your extender and router use the same WiFi network name (SSID), enter http://<extender’s IP address> (for example, http://192.168.1.3). For more information about how to find your extender's IP address, see Find Extender's IP Address on page 40. -
Page 20: Change The Wifi Speed
AC1200 WiFi Range Extender 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 The 2.4 GHz network WiFi speed to set to a specific WiFi speed. You can only change the 5 GHz WiFi speed. -
Page 21: Use Wps With The Push Button Method
AC1200 WiFi Range Extender WPS supports WPA and WPA2 WiFi security. If your extender network is open (no WiFi security is set), connecting with WPS automatically sets WPA + WPA2 WiFi security on the extender network and generates a random passphrase. You can view this passphrase on the WiFi Settings page (for more information, see View WiFi Settings on page 17). -
Page 22: Deny Access To A Computer Or Wifi Device
AC1200 WiFi Range Extender To add a computer or WiFi device to the extender’s WiFi network: Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your extender network. Log in to your extender: • If your extender and router use different WiFi network names (SSIDs), enter www.mywifiext.net. •... -
Page 23: Set Up An Access Schedule
AC1200 WiFi Range Extender • If your extender and router use different WiFi network names (SSIDs), enter www.mywifiext.net. • If your extender and router use the same WiFi network name (SSID), enter http://<extender’s IP address> (for example, http://192.168.1.3). For more information about how to find your extender's IP address, see Find Extender's IP Address on page 40. -
Page 24: Change The Extender's Device Name
AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Select Do More > Access Schedule. The Access Schedule pahe displays. Select the Access Schedule On radio button. The page adjusts. In the Days menu and the Time menu, select the day and time when you want to disable Internet access. Click the Add Time button to add the time that you specified to the Scheduled Times table. -
Page 25: 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: Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your extender network. - Page 26 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender To add a translated MAC address to your router: Log in to your router and disable the MAC filter, wireless access control, or ACL. For more information about how to disable your router’s MAC filter, wireless access control, or ACL, see your router’s documentation.
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Page 27: Chapter 4 Maintain And Monitor The Extender
Maintain and Monitor the Extender This chapter covers the following topics: • Change the Extender admin User Name and Password • Turn Password Protection Off and On • Recover a Forgotten User Name or Password • Automatically Adjust for Daylight Saving Time •... -
Page 28: Change The Extender Admin User Name And Password
Click the SAVE button. Your settings are saved. 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: Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your extender network. -
Page 29: Recover A Forgotten User Name Or Password
AC1200 WiFi Range Extender For more information about how to find your extender's IP address, see Find Extender's IP Address on page 40. A login page displays. Enter your admin user name and password and click the LOG IN button. The Status page displays. -
Page 30: Automatically Adjust For Daylight Saving Time
AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Automatically Adjust for Daylight Saving Time To set up the extender to automatically adjust for daylight saving time: Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your extender network. Log in to your extender: •... -
Page 31: Back Up And Manage The Extender Configuration
Your settings are saved. 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 32: Restore The Configuration Settings
AC1200 WiFi Range Extender If your browser is not set up to save downloaded files automatically, locate where you want to save the file. Click the OK button. The extender configuration settings are backed up. 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: Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your extender network. -
Page 33: 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. To reset the extender to factory default settings, you can either use the Factory Reset button on the side panel or log in to the extender and reset it. -
Page 34: Update The Extender Firmware
AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Enter your admin user name and password and click the LOG IN button. The Status page displays. If your browser displays the Menu icon , click it. The extender menu displays. Select Settings > Other. The Other Settings page displays/ 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... -
Page 35: Manually Upload Firmware To The Extender
To manually upload a firmware file to your extender: Launch a web browser from a computer that is connected to your extender network. Download the firmware for your extender from the NETGEAR Download Center, save it to your desktop, and unzip the file if needed. - Page 36 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender CAUTION: After you click the UPLOAD 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 UPLOAD button. The firmware update starts and the extender restarts.
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Page 37: 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 • Cannot Access mywifiext.net • Find Extender's IP Address... -
Page 38: Faqs
AC1200 WiFi 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 39: Cannot Access Mywifiext.net
Connect with the NETGEAR Installation Assistant on page 11 and follow the instructions. • After you connect your computer or mobile device to the extender network, make sure that the extender's Device LED is solid green or amber. -
Page 40: Find Extender's Ip Address
Android device, you must use the extender's IP address. You can log in to your router to find your extender's IP address. If you own a NETGEAR router, use the following example to find the extender's IP address. If you do not own a NETGEAR router, see your router's documentation. -
Page 41: Chapter 6 Factory Settings And Technical Specifications
Factory Settings and Technical Specifications This appendix covers the following topics: • Factory Default Settings • Technical and Environmental Specifications... -
Page 42: Factory Default Settings
AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Factory Default Settings To reset the extender to factory default settings, you can use the Reset button on the side panel or you can log in and click the onscreen RESET button. For more information, see Return the Extender To Its Factory Default Settings on page 33. - Page 43 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Table 3. Technical specifications (Continued) Technical Specifications Environmental • Operating temperature: 32° to 104°F (0° to 40°C) • Operating humidity: 90% maximum relative humidity, noncondensing Interface 802.11ac, 802.11a, 802.11g, 802.11b Factory Settings and Technical Specifications...