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- Page 1 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Mode l E X6130 Us e r Manual May 2017 202-11627-02 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Chapter 1 Overview Meet Your Extender ..........6 Front Panel . - Page 4 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Chapter 5 Maintain and Monitor the Extender Change the Extender Login User Name and Password ....40 Turn Password Protection Off and On .
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Page 5: Chapter 1 Overview
Overview The NETGEAR WiFi Range Extender increases the distance of a WiFi network by boosting the existing WiFi signal and enhancing the overall signal quality over long distances. An extender repeats the signals from an existing WiFi router or access point. -
Page 6: Meet Your Extender
AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Meet Your Extender Before you install your extender, familiarize yourself with its LEDs, buttons, and port. Front Panel Router Device Link LED Link LED Power LED WPS/Mode LED Figure 1. Front panel LEDs The following table describes the LEDs. Table 1. -
Page 7: Side Panels
AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Table 1. Front panel LEDs (continued) Description Power LED • Solid amber. The extender is booting. • Solid green. The extender is powered on. • Blinking green. The extender is switching between extender mode and access point mode. •... -
Page 8: How The Extender Works
AC1200 WiFi Range Extender How the Extender Works The extender works like a bridge between a WiFi router (or a WiFi access point) and a WiFi device outside the range of the WiFi router. The extender performs two main jobs: •... -
Page 9: Chapter 2 Get Started
Get Started This chapter covers the following topics: • Use the Extender in Extender Mode • Use the Extender in Access Point Mode • Log In to the Extender After Installation • Run Smart Setup Installation... -
Page 10: Use The Extender In Extender Mode
• Connect with WPS. For more information, see Connect With WPS on page 10. • Connect with the NETGEAR installation assistant. For more information, see Connect With the NETGEAR Installation Assistant on page 12. Connect With WPS Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) lets you join a secure WiFi network without typing the network name and password. - Page 11 When the extender connects to your existing WiFi network, the WPS/Mode LED on the extender lights solid green and the Router Link LED lights. If the Router Link LED does not light, try again. If it still does not light, see Connect With the NETGEAR Installation Assistant on page 12.
- Page 12 You must move the computer or WiFi device closer to the extender until the Device Link LED turns solid green or amber. Connect With the NETGEAR Installation Assistant You can use the NETGEAR installation assistant to connect your extender to your existing WiFi router network. To connect using the NETGEAR installation assistant: ...
- Page 13 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 page displays.
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Page 14: Find The Best Location
AC1200 WiFi Range Extender If the Router Link LED doesn’t light amber or green, plug the extender into an outlet closer to the router and try again. Keep moving the extender to outlets closer to the router until the Router Link LED lights amber or green. -
Page 15: Use The Extender In Access Point Mode
AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Use the Extender in Access Point Mode You can use the extender as a WiFi access point, which creates a new WiFi hotspot by using a wired Ethernet connection. Figure 5. Extender in access point mode To use the extender in access point mode: ... -
Page 16: Log In To The Extender After Installation
AC1200 WiFi Range Extender The installation assistant detects if your extender is set to extender mode or access point (AP) mode. If a message displays asking if you want to enable extender mode, click the NO button. If a message displays asking if you want to enable AP mode, click the YES button. Set the network name (SSID), security option, and password for each access point network and click the NEXT button. - Page 17 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender To run Smart Setup: Use a WiFi network manager on a computer or WiFi device to find and connect to the new extended WiFi network. After the connection with the computer or WiFi device is established, the Device Link LED lights solid green.
- Page 18 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 page displays.
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Page 19: Chapter 3 Optimize Extender Performance
Optimize Extender Performance This chapter covers the following topics: • Boost Your Video Streaming With FastLane Technology • Adjust the WiFi Coverage... -
Page 20: Boost Your Video Streaming With Fastlane Technology
AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Boost Your Video Streaming With FastLane Technology Get the most out of your HD entertainment with FastLane technology. With FastLane technology, the extender connects to your router using one band and connects to your devices using another band. Because a band is dedicated to each function, performance is enhanced. -
Page 21: Adjust The Wifi Coverage
AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Select Do More > FastLane. Select a radio button: • Router-to-Extender in 2.4 GHz only and Extender-to-Device in 5 GHz only • Router to Extender in 5 GHz only and Extender-to-Device in 2.4 GHz only Click the SAVE button. Your setting are saved. - Page 22 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Select Do More > WiFi Coverage. Select a Wireless Output Power radio button. If your extender is covering a small area, select a lower-output power percentage. If your extender is covering a large area, select a higher-output power percentage. Click the SAVE button.
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Page 23: Chapter 4 Network Settings
Network Settings This chapter covers the following topics: • View Connected Devices • View WiFi Settings • Change the Extender WiFi Network Names • Change the Extender WiFi Password • Turn Off the SSID Broadcast to Create a Hidden Network •... -
Page 24: 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: On a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the extender network, launch a web browser. -
Page 25: Change The Extender Wifi Network Names
AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Enter your email address 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 > Wireless. Change the Extender WiFi Network Names To change the extender’s WiFi network names: ... -
Page 26: Change The Extender Wifi Password
AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Select Settings > Wireless. In each Network Name (SSID) field, type a network name. Click the SAVE button. Your settings are saved. Reconnect your extender to the extender WiFi network. Change the Extender WiFi Password To change the extender’s WiFi password: ... -
Page 27: Turn Off The Ssid Broadcast To Create A Hidden Network
AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Select Settings > Wireless. In each Enter Password field, type a new password. Type the new password in the Verify Password field. Click the SAVE button. Your settings are saved. Reconnect your computer or WiFi device to the extender WiFi network using the new password. -
Page 28: Disable Or Enable The Wifi Radios
AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Enter your email address 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 > Wireless. Clear the Broadcast the Network name (SSID) check box for each network. Click the SAVE button. -
Page 29: Change The Wifi Speed
AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Enter your email address 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 > Wireless. Select or clear the Enable 2.4 GHz WiFi check box. Select or clear the Enable 5 GHz WiFi check box. -
Page 30: Disable Or Enable 20/40 Mhz Coexistence For 2.4 Ghz Wifi
AC1200 WiFi Range Extender The Status page displays. If your browser displays the Menu icon , click it. The extender menu displays. Select Settings > Wireless. In each WiFi Speed menu, select a speed. Click the SAVE button. Your settings are saved. Disable or Enable 20/40 MHz Coexistence for 2.4 GHz WiFi The extender’s 2.4 GHz WiFi network can run in either 40 MHz mode or 20 MHz mode. -
Page 31: Use Wps To Add A Computer To The Extender's Wifi Network
AC1200 WiFi Range Extender In the address field of your browser, enter www.mywifiext.net. A login window opens. Enter your email address and password and click the LOG IN button. The Status page displays. If your browser displays the Menu icon , click it. -
Page 32: Use Wps With The Push Button Method
AC1200 WiFi Range Extender If you use the push button method, the WiFi device that you are trying to connect must include a physical button or a software button. If you use the PIN method, you must know the PIN of the WiFi device that you are trying to connect. WPS supports WPA and WPA2 WiFi security. -
Page 33: Use Wps With The Pin Method
AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Within two minutes, go to the computer or WiFi device and press or click its WPS button. To verify that the WiFi device is connected to the extender’s WiFi network, select Settings > Connected Devices. The WiFi device displays onscreen. Use WPS With the PIN Method To use the PIN method to connect a WiFi device to the extender’s WiFi network, you must know the PIN of the WiFi device that you are trying to connect. -
Page 34: Deny Access To A Computer Or Wifi Device
AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Deny Access to a Computer or WiFi Device By default, access control is disabled so that it is easy for you to connect to the extender’s WiFi networks. You can deny network access to specific computers and WiFi devices based on their MAC addresses. -
Page 35: Set Up An Access Schedule
AC1200 WiFi Range Extender In the WiFi Devices section, select the Enable Access Control check box. The WiFi devices table displays the names and MAC addresses of WiFi devices that are connected to the extender. Select the Deny check box for the device. Click the SAVE button. -
Page 36: Change The Extender's Device Name
Click the SAVE button. Your settings are saved. Change the Extender’s Device Name The default name is EX6130. 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 37: 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: ... - Page 38 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender MAC filter, WiFi access control, or ACL is enabled, the WiFi device connects to the extender but cannot get an IP address from the extender and cannot access the Internet. To allow the WiFi device to receive an IP address from the extender and access the Internet, you must provide the translated MAC address to the router.
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Page 39: Chapter 5 Maintain And Monitor The Extender
Maintain and Monitor the Extender This chapter covers the following topics: • Change the Extender Login User Name and Password • Turn Password Protection Off and On • Recover a Forgotten User Name or Password • Automatically Adjust for Daylight Saving Time •... -
Page 40: Change The Extender Login User Name And Password
AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Change the Extender Login User Name and Password You can change the user name and password to log in to the extender. To change the extender login user name and password: On a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the extender network, launch a web browser. -
Page 41: Turn Password Protection Off And On
AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Turn Password Protection Off and On We recommend 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 42: Automatically Adjust For Daylight Saving Time
AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Your email and password are displayed. Click the BACK button. A login window opens. Log in to the extender. Automatically Adjust for Daylight Saving Time On a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the extender network, launch a web browser. -
Page 43: Change The Extender's Time Zone
AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Select Do More > Access Schedule. In the Extender Clock section, select the Manual radio button. To specify the time, complete the fields or click the Sync Clock button to synchronize the extender time to the time on the computer or WiFi device that you are using. Click the SAVE button. -
Page 44: Back Up And Restore The Extender Configuration
AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Enter your email address 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 Do More > Access Schedule. In the Time Zone section, select your time zone from the menu. -
Page 45: Restore The Configuration Settings
AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Enter your email address 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. Click the BACKUP button. Your browser extracts the configuration file from the extender. -
Page 46: Return The Extender To Its Factory Default Settings
AC1200 WiFi Range Extender If your browser displays the Menu icon , click it. The extender menu displays. Select Settings > Other. Click the BROWSE button. Locate and select the previously saved backup file. By default, the name of the backup file is NETGEAR_EX6000.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 47: Use The Factory Reset Button To Reset The Extender
AC1200 WiFi Range Extender 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. For a list of factory default settings, see Factory Default Settings on page 56. -
Page 48: Log In To The Extender To Reset The Extender
AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Log In to the Extender to Reset the Extender To log in to the extender and reset the extender to factory settings: CAUTION: This process erases any settings that you configured in the extender. On a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the extender network, launch a web browser. -
Page 49: Update The Firmware
AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Confirm your decision. The extender returns to its factory settings and restarts. This process takes about one minute. Update the Firmware Unless you changed the settings on the Firmware Update page previously, the extender is set up to check for new firmware automatically at login. To check manually for new firmware and, if available, update the firmware: ... -
Page 50: Restart The Extender Remotely
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. - Page 51 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender 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 52: Chapter 6 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 53: 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 54: Cannot Join A Wifi Network And Receive An Error Message
AC1200 WiFi Range Extender • If you cannot get a WiFi connection working, you can use an Ethernet cable to connect your computer to the extender. Cannot Join a WiFi Network and Receive an Error Message To join a WiFi network, you must know its network name (also called the SSID) so that you can select it. -
Page 55: 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 56: Factory Default Settings
AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Factory Default Settings To reset the extender to factory default settings, you can use the Factory Reset button on the side panel or you can log in and click the onscreen RESET button. For more information, Return the Extender to Its Factory Default Settings on page 46. -
Page 57: Technical And Environmental Specifications
AC1200 WiFi 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, DNS relay standards compatibility Physical specifications •...