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AC1200 WiFi Range Extender
Mode l E X6200
Us e r Manual
March 2014
202-11298-02
350 East Plumeria Drive
San Jose, CA 95134
USA

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  • Page 1 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Mode l E X6200 Us e r Manual March 2014 202-11298-02 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134...
  • Page 2 See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply. Trademarks NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, and Connect with Innovation are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries in the United States and/or other countries. Information is subject to change without notice.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1 Overview Unpack Your Extender ..........7 Top Panel LEDs and Front Panel USB Port .
  • Page 4 Use the Scan Feature of a Multifunction USB Printer ....112 Change NETGEAR USB Control Center Settings ......113...
  • Page 5 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Chapter 8 FAQs and Troubleshooting FAQs............. . 115 You Cannot Connect to the Extender.

  • Page 6: Chapter 1 Overview

    Overview This user manual is for the NETGEAR AC1200 WiFi Range Extender, model EX6200, which is ® referred to as the extender. This chapter covers the following topics: • Unpack Your Extender • Top Panel LEDs and Front Panel USB Port •...

  • Page 7: Unpack Your Extender

    AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Unpack Your Extender Your box contains the following items: • AC1200 WiFi Range Extender • Power adapter • Snap-on stand • Four rubber feet • Installation guide • Do More booklet Top Panel LEDs and Front Panel USB Port Use the LEDs during installation to find the best location for the extender or to monitor the extender performance.
  • Page 8 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Table 1. Front panel LEDs Description Green. The 2.4 GHz WiFi connection between the extender and the WiFi router is optimum. Note: If you press the WPS button on the rear panel of the extender, the LED blinks green for two minutes.

  • Page 9: Rear Panel Ports, Buttons, Antennas, And Connector

    AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Table 1. Front panel LEDs Description USB LED Solid green. A USB device is connected to the USB port. Off. No USB device is connected to the USB port. Rear Panel Ports, Buttons, Antennas, and Connector The following figure shows the ports, buttons, antennas, and connector on the rear panel of the extender.

  • Page 10: Attach The Stand

    AC1200 WiFi Range Extender  To tighten an antenna: Straighten the antenna. Turn the antenna clockwise until tightened. After you have tightened the antenna, you can change its position. Attach the Stand If you prefer to place the extender in upright (vertical) position, attach the stand that comes with the extender.

  • Page 11: Attach The Rubber Feet

    AC1200 WiFi Range Extender  To attach the stand: Place the stand on a flat surface. Hold the extender in upright position with the left side of the extender pointing down. (The left side has three rectangular openings.) The top panel of the extender and the three vertical support posts of the stand must face the same direction.

  • Page 12: Retrieve And Display The Product Label

    Place the extender upside down, with the red panel facing you. (The red panel is the bottom.) Locate the label handle that has NETGEAR printed on it, and pull out the product label. Label handle Figure 5. Pulling out the product label...

  • Page 13: When To Use Your Extender

    AC1200 WiFi Range Extender When to Use Your Extender NETGEAR recommends that you connect to the extender only when your existing home network connection is poor. Data traffic routed through the extender is inherently slower than traffic routed directly from the network.

  • Page 14: Support For The 801.11Ac Networking Standard

    The extender is backward compatible with earlier WiFi standards. However, to get the benefits of 802.11ac, your WiFi router must support the 802.11ac WiFi networking standard. To learn more about the 802.11ac WiFi networking standard, visit http://www.netgear.com/landing/80211ac/. Figure 8. Speed comparison between the 802.11n and 802.11ac standards Overview...

  • Page 15: Chapter 2 Get Started

    Get Started This chapter covers the following topics: • How to Position the Extender • Connect the Extender to Your WiFi Router • Connect the Extender with WPS to a WiFi Network • Access the Extender over WiFi and Use Smart Setup •...

  • Page 16: How To Position The Extender

    AC1200 WiFi Range Extender How to Position the Extender The ideal location to place the extender is halfway between your WiFi router and your WiFi device. Figure 9. Range extender location The best connection is established with a clear line of sight between the extender and the WiFi router and a clear line of sight between the extender and the WiFi device that you are using.

  • Page 17: Connect The Extender With Wps To A Wifi Network

    AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Connect the Extender with WPS to a WiFi Network The easiest way to connect the extender to a WiFi network is by using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). For this method to be successful, your WiFi router must support WPS. If your WiFi router does not support WPS, see one of the following sections: •...
  • Page 18 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Plug the extender into an electrical outlet at the new location and restart the extender. Unless the extender is outside the range of your WiFi router, the extender connects automatically to the WiFi router. The Link Rate LEDs help you choose a spot where the extender-to-router connection is optimal.

  • Page 19: Access The Extender Over Wifi And Use Smart Setup

    118. Access the Extender over WiFi and Use Smart Setup If your WiFi router does not support WPS, access the extender over WiFi and use the browser-based NETGEAR genie Smart Setup to connect the extender to an existing WiFi ®...
  • Page 20 Open a web browser window from the same computer or mobile device. The browser takes you directly to the NETGEAR genie Smart Setup start screen. Note: If you are not automatically directed to the NETGEAR genie Smart Setup start screen, go to www.mywifiext.net, and enter admin for the...
  • Page 21 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Select a 2.4 GHz WiFi network to extend, and click the Continue button. Enter the security settings for the existing 2.4 GHz network: • If the network uses WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, or a combination of these options, do the following: a.
  • Page 22 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender If Smart Setup detects any networks in the 5 GHz band, it displays them. Select a 5 GHz WiFi network to extend, and click the Continue button. Note: If your router does not support the 5 GHz band (not all routers do) or you want to set up the 5 GHz extender network later, click the Skip button, and go to Step 11...
  • Page 23 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender b. Select the radio button that corresponds to the key that you want to use (Key 1, Key 2, Key 3, or Key 4). c. Next to the selected radio button, enter the network WEP key. d.
  • Page 24 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender When the extender is ready, Smart Setup summarizes the extender networks. Use a WiFi network manager on the computer or mobile device to connect to the extender’s newly created 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz WiFi network. Note: Unless you entered a new network name in Step...
  • Page 25 If you are prompted to enter a user name and password, type admin for the user name and password for the password. The NETGEAR registration screen displays. You are now online. To register the extender, enter your information in the fields onscreen, and click the Register button.
  • Page 26 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender The Link Rate LEDs help you choose a spot where the extender-to-router connection is optimal. The following tables describe how the LEDs show the quality of the connection. 2.4 GHz LED Status LED Color Performance Both the Link Rate LED and the Device The extender provides the best performance.

  • Page 27: Access The Extender Over Ethernet And Use Smart Setup

    If your WiFi router does not support WPS, you can use an Ethernet cable to connect your computer to one of the LAN ports of the extender. Then use the browser-based NETGEAR genie Smart Setup to connect the extender to an existing WiFi network.
  • Page 28 If the LED is not lit, reconnect the Ethernet cable, and relaunch your Internet browser. Open a web browser window from the same computer. The browser takes you directly to the NETGEAR genie Smart Setup start screen. Note: If you are not automatically directed to the NETGEAR genie Smart Setup start screen, go to www.mywifiext.net, and enter admin for the...
  • Page 29 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Smart Setup searches for existing WiFi networks automatically and displays the networks in the 2.4 GHz band. Select a 2.4 GHz WiFi network to extend, and click the Continue button. Get Started...
  • Page 30 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Enter the security settings for the existing 2.4 GHz network: • If the network uses WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, or a combination of these options, do the following: a. In the Password (network key) field, type the network passphrase (also called a password or network key).
  • Page 31 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Enter the security settings for the existing 5 GHz network: • If the network uses WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, or a combination of these options, do the following: a. In the Password (network key) field, type the network passphrase (also called a password or network key).
  • Page 32 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Use the default extension names, or, in the Name (2.4GHz SSID) field, and, if you have set up a 5 GHz network, in the Name (5GHz SSID) field, enter new network names for your extender WiFi networks, and click the Continue button. Note: If you do not want to use the same security modes for your extender networks as you use for your existing networks, clear the check box...
  • Page 33 If you are prompted to enter a user name and password, type admin for the user name and password for the password. The NETGEAR registration screen displays. You are now online. To register the extender, enter your information in the fields onscreen, and click the Register button.
  • Page 34 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender The location you choose must be within the range of your existing WiFi router network. Plug the extender into an electrical outlet at the new location and restart the extender. Unless the extender is outside the range of your WiFi router, the extender connects automatically to the WiFi router.

  • Page 35: Chapter 3 Manage The Extender Network And Security Settings

    Manage the Extender Network and Security Settings This chapter covers the following topics: • Log In to the Extender After Initial Setup • Change the Password • Set Up Password Recovery • Connect the Extender to a WiFi Network Without Using Smart Setup •...

  • Page 36: Log In To The Extender After Initial Setup

    You can log in to the extender to view or change the extender’s settings. If you connect to the extender before it has been set up, the browser automatically goes to http://www.mywifiext.net and displays the NETGEAR genie Smart Setup screens, which step you through the setup process. For more information, see...
  • Page 37 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Manage the Extender Network and Security Settings...

  • Page 38: Change The Password

    Your settings are saved. Set Up Password Recovery NETGEAR recommends that you enable password recovery if you change the password for the extender. Then you can recover the password if it is forgotten. This recovery process is supported in the Internet Explorer, Firefox, and Chrome browsers, but not in the Safari browser.

  • Page 39: Connect The Extender To A Wifi Network Without Using Smart Setup

    Connect the Extender to a WiFi Network Without Using Smart Setup If you want to change the extender connection to another WiFi network, you can do so without using NETGEAR genie Smart Setup. Note: You cannot use the following procedure to change the network names or security options for your extender WiFi networks.
  • Page 40 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender If you have not yet personalized your password, type password for the password. Select Settings > Connect to Existing Network. The extender scans for existing WiFi networks and displays the networks in the 2.4 GHz band. If your WiFi network is functioning but not on the list, your WiFi network might be hidden, or the connection between the WiFi router and the extender might be poor.
  • Page 41 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Enter the security settings for the existing 2.4 GHz network: • If the network uses WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, or a combination of these options, do the following: a. In the Password (network key) field, type the network passphrase (also called a password or network key).
  • Page 42 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Enter the security settings for the existing 5 GHz network: • If the network uses WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, or a combination of these options, do the following: a. In the Password (network key) field, type the network passphrase (also called a password or network key).

  • Page 43: Connect The Extender To A Hidden Wifi Network

    AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Connect the Extender to a Hidden WiFi Network You can manually connect the extender to a hidden WiFi network without using NETGEAR genie Smart Setup. Before you start the following procedure, you must know the name of the hidden WiFi network, the type of security that the network uses, and the key or passphrase to connect to the network.
  • Page 44 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Select the Manually input my wireless SSID radio button, and click the Continue button. The screen adjusts. In the Name (SSID) field, enter the name of the 2.4 GHz network to which you want to connect the extender. From the Security menu, select the security setting for the 2.4 GHz network.
  • Page 45 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Note: If your router does not support the 5 GHz band (not all routers do) or you do not want to connect the extender to a hidden 5 GHz network, click the Skip button, and go to Step 13 on page 45.

  • Page 46: Use Wps To Add A Computer To The Extender's Wifi Network

    AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Use a WiFi network manager on the computer or on a mobile device to reconnect to the extender’s WiFi network. Note: If your computer or mobile device cannot join the new WiFi network of the extender, see You Cannot Join a WiFi Network and Receive an Error Message on page 117.

  • Page 47: Use Wps With The Pin Method

    AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Type admin for the user name and type your password. If you have not yet personalized your password, type password for the password. Select Add WPS Client. The screen displays a description of the WPS method. Click the Next button.
  • Page 48 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender The screen displays a description of the WPS method. Click the Next button. On the screen that displays, the Push Button (recommended) radio button is selected by default. Select the PIN Number radio button. In the Enter Client's PIN field, enter the PIN number of the WiFi device. Click the Next button.

  • Page 49: Manage The Extender Wifi Settings

    When you use more than one WiFi router or access point, it is better if adjacent routers or access points use different channels to reduce interference. NETGEAR recommends a channel spacing of four channels between adjacent routers or access points (for example, use Channels 1 and 5, or 6 and 10).
  • Page 50 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender If you have not yet personalized your password, type password for the password. Select Setting > Wireless. Change the WiFi settings as described in the following table: Setting Description Region Selection Region From the Region menu, select the region in which you operate the extender. Note: If you purchased the extender in the United States or Canada, the selection from the Region menu is North America.
  • Page 51 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender 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: • Existing network name. MyNetworkName • New extended 2.4 GHz network name. MyNetworkName_2GEXT If more than one extender operates in your neighborhood, changing the SSID makes it easier to identify the extenders.
  • Page 52 WiFi network, a user must enter the passphrase. For more information, see Configure WPA, WPA2, or WPA + WPA2 on page 54. 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: •...
  • Page 53 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Setting Description Wireless mode From the Wireless mode menu, select one of the following modes: • Up to 54 Mbps. Legacy mode. This mode allows 802.11ac, 802.11an, and 802.11a devices to join the network, but limits 802.11ac and 802.11n devices to function at up to 54 Mbps.

  • Page 54: Configure Wpa, Wpa2, Or Wpa + Wpa2

    WPA-PSK security supports speeds of up to 54 Mbps. Even if your devices are capable of a higher speed, WPA-PSK security limits their speed to 54 Mbps. NETGEAR recommends that you use WPA2-PSK security, which supports the maximum speed that your devices are capable of.

  • Page 55: Configure Wep

    2.4 GHz band or the 5 GHz band. Unless your WiFi network includes devices that do not support WPA2 or WPA security, NETGEAR recommends that you use WPA2, WPA, or WPA + WPA2 security.
  • Page 56 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender The process to configure WEP security is the same for the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands.  To set up WEP: On your computer, launch an Internet browser such as Mozilla Firefox or Microsoft Internet Explorer. In the address field of your browser, enter www.mywifiext.net.

  • Page 57: Change The Extender Ip Address And Device Name

    IP address, and primary DNS server of your network. CAUTION: NETGEAR recommends that you change the IP address of the extender only if you are technically experienced or have a technically experienced person to help you. Incorrect configuration can prevent you from connecting to the extender and might require you to reset the extender to factory default settings.

  • Page 58: Manage Advanced Wifi And Wps Settings

    To continue to configure the extender, reconnect to the extender using the new IP address. Manage Advanced WiFi and WPS Settings The extender is already configured with the optimum settings. Do not change the advanced settings unless directed by NETGEAR support. Incorrect settings might disable the extender unexpectedly. ...
  • Page 59 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Select Advanced > Wireless Settings. View or change the following settings as described in the following table: Setting Description Advanced Wireless Settings Enable Wireless By default, the extender functions as a WiFi access point in the 2.4 GHz band. Access Point (2.4GHz) Clear the Enable Wireless Access Point (2.4GHz) check box only if you want to prevent WiFi devices from connecting to the extender in the 2.4 GHz band.

  • Page 60: Manage A Wifi Access List

    You can view the SSID and passphrase on the Wireless Settings screen (see Manage the Extender WiFi Settings on page 49). NETGEAR recommends that you keep the Keep Existing Wireless Settings check boxes selected. Click the Apply button. Your changes are saved.

  • Page 61: Set Up And Enable The Access List

    AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Each network device has a MAC address, which is a unique 12-character physical address, containing the hexadecimal characters 0–9, a–f, or A–F only, and separated by colons (for example, 00:09:AB:CD:EF:01). Typically, the MAC address is on the label of the WiFi device. If you do not have access to the label, you can display the MAC address using the network configuration utilities of the computer.
  • Page 62 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Click the Setup Access List button. If you have not yet added any WiFi devices, the Wireless Card Access List is empty. Click the Add button. The Available Wireless Cards table displays the name and MAC address of WiFi devices that are connected to the extender.

  • Page 63: Disable The Access List

    AC1200 WiFi Range Extender The WiFi device is added to the Wireless Card Access List. To add more WiFi devices, repeat Step 6 through Step Select the Turn Access Control On check box. CAUTION: If you use a WiFi device to set up the access list, add your WiFi device to the access list.

  • Page 64: Change A Device On The Access List

    AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Select Advanced > Wireless Settings. Click the Setup Access List button. Clear the Turn Access Control On check box. Click the Apply button. Now any WiFi device can access the WiFi network of the extender. Change a Device on the Access List You can change the name or MAC address of a device on the access list.
  • Page 65 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Select Advanced > Wireless Settings. Click the Setup Access List button. Select the radio button to the left of the device that you want to change. Click the Edit button. Change the name of the device or the MAC address. Click the Apply button.

  • Page 66: Remove A Device From The Access List

    AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Remove a Device from the Access List If you no longer want to grant a device access to the WiFi network of the extender, you can remove the device from the access list.  To remove a WiFi device from the access list: On your computer, launch an Internet browser such as Mozilla Firefox or Microsoft Internet Explorer.

  • Page 67: Set The Operating Mode To Fastlane Technology

    AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Set the Operating Mode to FastLane Technology The normal operating mode of the extender (also referred to as Internet Surfing mode) is to allow devices on both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands to connect at the same time. This mode extends both WiFi bands at the same time, but reduces the WiFi performance.
  • Page 68 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Select Advanced > Operating Mode. By default, the Internet Surfing radio button is selected. Select the FastLane Technology radio button. Select the FastLane Technology option that you want to enable by selecting one of the following radio buttons: •...

  • Page 69: Run Smart Setup Again After Initial Setup

    AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Run Smart Setup Again After Initial Setup There might be situations in which you want to run NETGEAR genie Smart Setup again after the initial setup.  To run Smart Setup again: On your computer, launch an Internet browser such as Mozilla Firefox or Microsoft Internet Explorer.
  • Page 70 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Select a 2.4 GHz WiFi network to extend, and click the Continue button. Enter the security settings for the existing 2.4 GHz network: • If the network uses WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, or a combination of these options, do the following: a.
  • Page 71 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Note: If your router does not support the 5 GHz band (not all routers do) or you want to set up the 5 GHz extender network later, click the Skip button, and go to Step 9 on page 71.
  • Page 72 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Note: If you do not want to use the same security modes for your extender networks as you use for your existing networks, clear the check box before you click the Continue button. You then can configure the security settings for the extender networks.

  • Page 73: Connect Ethernet-Enabled Devices

    A pop-up screen displays. To bookmark the URL of the extender, click the OK button. A NETGEAR website displays. You are now online. Connect Ethernet-Enabled Devices You can use the extender to connect as many as five Ethernet-enabled devices, such as smart TVs, game consoles, and Blu-ray players, to the WiFi network.
  • Page 74 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports Figure 10. Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports on the rear panel Manage the Extender Network and Security Settings...

  • Page 75: Chapter 4 Maintain And Monitor The Extender

    Maintain and Monitor the Extender This chapter covers the following topics: • Recover the admin Password • Back Up and Manage the Extender Configuration • Return the Extender to Its Factory Default Settings • Update the Firmware • View the Status and Traffic Statistics of the Extender •...

  • Page 76: Recover The Admin Password

    With your recovered password, log in to the 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 backed up the settings, if you have changed the extender configuration settings but are not content with the new settings, you can restore the extender configuration to the backed-up settings.

  • Page 77: Back Up The Configuration Settings

    AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Back Up the Configuration Settings You can back up the configuration file of the extender.  To back up the extender configuration settings: On your computer, launch an Internet browser such as Mozilla Firefox or Microsoft Internet Explorer.

  • Page 78: Return The Extender To Its Factory Default Settings

    AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Select extender Maintenance > Backup Settings. Click the Browse button. Locate and select the previously saved backup file. By default, the name of the backup file is NETGEAR_EX6200.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 until it finishes restarting! Click the Restore button.

  • Page 79: Use The Restore Factory Settings Button

    AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Use the Restore Factory Settings Button CAUTION: This process erases any settings that you have configured in the extender.  To reset the extender to factory default settings: Insert a straightened paper clip into the hole of the Restore Factory Settings button and hold it for about seven seconds.

  • Page 80: Update The Firmware

    AC1200 WiFi Range Extender If you have not yet personalized your password, type password for the password. Select Maintenance > Backup Settings. CAUTION: After you click the Erase 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 Erase button.

  • Page 81: View The Status And Traffic Statistics Of The Extender

    AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Select Maintenance > Firmware Update. Click the Check 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 82 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Type admin for the user name and type your password. If you have not yet personalized your password, type password for the password. Select Maintenance > Status. The following table describes the fields on the Status screen. Field Description Hardware Version...
  • Page 83 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Field Description Connection Status to Existing Network (2.4GHz) Name (SSID) The name (SSID) of the WiFi network in the 2.4 GHz band to which the extender is connected. Link Rate The combined transmission (Tx) and receive (Rx) link rate in Mbps of the current WiFi connection in the 2.4 GHz band.
  • Page 84 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Field Description Extender Wireless Settings (2.4GHz) Name (SSID) The name (SSID) of the WiFi network of the extender in the 2.4 GHz band. Region The location in which the extender is operating in the 2.4 GHz band. Channel The active channel of the WiFi network in the 2.4 GHz band.

  • Page 85: View The Wired And Wifi Network Devices

    AC1200 WiFi Range Extender The following table describes the traffic statistics fields that display for each of the five LAN ports, for the WLAN1 port in the 2.4 GHz band, and for the WLAN2 port in the 5 GHz band. Field Description Status...
  • Page 86 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Select Maintenance > Attached Devices. For each wired and WiFi device, the IP address, device name, MAC address, and virtual MAC address display. (Optional) Click the Refresh button. The information onscreen is updated. Maintain and Monitor the Extender...

  • Page 87: Chapter 5 Share A Usb Drive That Is Attached To The Extender

    View Network Folders on a USB Drive • Add a Network Folder on a USB Drive • Change a Network Folder on a USB Drive • Approve USB Devices • Safely Remove a USB Drive Note: For more information about ReadySHARE features, visit www.netgear.com/readyshare.

  • Page 88: Usb Drive Requirements

    The extender works with most USB-compliant external flash and hard drives. For the most up-to-date list of USB drives that the extender supports, visit http://kbserver.netgear.com/readyshare. Some USB external hard drives and flash drives require you to load the drivers onto the computer before the computer can access the USB device.

  • Page 89: Back Up Windows Computers With Readyshare Vault

    Enter \\readyshare in the dialog box. Click the OK button.  To map the USB device to a Windows network drive: Visit www.netgear.com/readyshare. In the ReadySHARE USB Storage Access pane, click the PC Utility link. The readyshareconnect.exe file is downloaded to your computer. Launch readyshareconnect.exe.

  • Page 90: Back Up Mac Computers With Time Machine

    Set Up a USB Hard Drive on a Mac NETGEAR recommends that you use a new USB HDD or format your old USB disk to do the Time Machine backup for the first time. Use a blank partition to prevent some issues during backup using Time Machine.

  • Page 91: Prepare To Back Up A Large Amount Of Data

    AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Prepare to Back Up a Large Amount of Data Before you back up a large amount of data with Time Machine, NETGEAR recommends that you follow this procedure.  To prepare to back up a large amount of data: Upgrade the operating system of the Mac computer.

  • Page 92: Control Access To The Usb Drive

    AC1200 WiFi Range Extender When prompted to enter your name and password, select the Guest radio button. Click the Connect button. A list of connected devices displays. This list includes the name admin if you log in as admin. From the Apple menu, select System Preferences. Open Time Machine.
  • Page 93 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Select USB Storage > Advanced Settings. Specify access to the USB storage device as described in the following table: Setting Description Network Device Name The name that is used to access the USB device. The default name is readyshare. Workgroup The workgroup name, if you are using a Windows workgroup rather than a domain.

  • Page 94: Use Ftp Within The Network

    AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Use FTP Within the Network File Transfer Protocol (FTP) lets you send and receive large files faster. By default, FTP is disabled on the extender.  To set up FTP access: On your computer, launch an Internet browser such as Mozilla Firefox or Microsoft Internet Explorer.

  • Page 95: View Network Folders On A Usb Drive

    AC1200 WiFi Range Extender View Network Folders on a USB Drive You can view the network folders on the USB storage device. If you have not yet used the extender to create any network folders, only the default network folder is displayed. ...

  • Page 96: Add A Network Folder On A Usb Drive

    AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Column Description Total Space The total space of the storage device. Free Space The available space of the storage device. Add a Network Folder on a USB Drive You can add network folders on the USB storage device. ...
  • Page 97 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Click the Create Network Folder button. Note: If the Create Network Folder screen does not display, your web browser might be blocking pop-ups. If it is, change the browser settings to allow pop-ups. Specify the network folder as described in the following table: Setting Description USB Device...

  • Page 98: Change A Network Folder On A Usb Drive

    AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Change a Network Folder on a USB Drive You can change a network folder on the USB storage device.  To change a network folder: On your computer, launch an Internet browser such as Mozilla Firefox or Microsoft Internet Explorer.
  • Page 99 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Click the Edit button. Note: If the Edit Network Folder screen does not display, your web browser might be blocking pop-ups. If it is, change the browser settings to allow pop-ups. Change the network folder as described in the following table: Setting Description USB Device...

  • Page 100: Approve Usb Devices

    AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Click the Apply button. Your changes are saved. Approve USB Devices For more security, you can set up the extender to share only USB devices that you approve.  To approve USB devices: On your computer, launch an Internet browser such as Mozilla Firefox or Microsoft Internet Explorer.

  • Page 101: Safely Remove A Usb Drive

    AC1200 WiFi Range Extender The approved and available USB devices display. The previous figure shows one approved device and one available device that is not yet approved. In the Available USB Devices table, select the drive that you want to approve. Note: If you connect a USB hub to the USB port of the extender, the Available USB Devices table can show more than one USB device.

  • Page 102: Chapter 6 Use The Extender As A Media Server

    Use the Extender as a Media Server This chapter contains the following sections: • Specify ReadyDLNA Media Server Settings • Play Media from a USB Drive on TiVo Note: For information about how to connect the USB drive and to specify its settings, see Chapter 5, Share a USB Drive That Is Attached to the Extender.

  • Page 103: Specify Readydlna Media Server Settings

    By default, the extender functions as a ReadyDLNA media server, which lets you stream music and movies from an attached USB device to DLNA/UPnP AV-compliant media players, such as Xbox360, Playstation, and NETGEAR media players.  To specify media server settings: On your computer, launch an Internet browser such as Mozilla Firefox or Microsoft Internet Explorer.

  • Page 104: Play Media From A Usb Drive On Tivo

    AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Play Media from a USB Drive on TiVo You can set up your TiVo to access media files stored on a USB device that is connected to your extender. The TiVo must be on the same network as the extender. This feature supports the following file formats: •...
  • Page 105  To play videos: On the TiVo, select TiVo Central > My Shows. Go to the bottom of the list and select the EX6200. (The following figure shows not the EX6200 but the R7000.)  To play music or view photos: On the TiVo, select TiVo Central >...
  • Page 106 AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Select an item to play or watch. (The following figure shows not the EX6200 but the R7000.)  To copy TiVo files to a computer: Use a TiVo Desktop accessory, available at https://www.tivo.com/shop/accessories#streaming-software. Use the Extender as a Media Server...

  • Page 107: Chapter 7 Share A Usb Printer Through The Extender

    • View or Change the Status of a Printer • Use the Scan Feature of a Multifunction USB Printer • Change NETGEAR USB Control Center Settings Note: For more information about ReadySHARE features, visit www.netgear.com/readyshare. Note: For information about how to connect the USB drive and to specify its...

  • Page 108: Install The Printer Driver And Cable The Printer

    Install the ReadySHARE Printer Utility You must install the ReadySHARE Printer utility on each computer on which you want to share the USB printer. After you install it, the utility displays as NETGEAR USB Control Center on your computer. Share a USB Printer Through the Extender...
  • Page 109 The InstallShield wizard displays. Follow the wizard instructions to install NETGEAR USB Control Center. After the InstallShield Wizard completes the installation, the NETGEAR USB Control Center prompts you to select a language. Select a language from the list and click the OK button.

  • Page 110: Use The Shared Printer

    Windows, the utility starts automatically and runs in the background.  To manually connect and print from the printer that is connected to the extender: On your computer, click the NETGEAR USB Control Center icon The main screen displays. Click the Connect button.

  • Page 111: View Or Change The Status Of A Printer

    If another computer is already connected to the printer, your print job goes into a queue to wait to be printed. If your document does not print, use the NETGEAR USB Control Center to check the status.

  • Page 112: Use The Scan Feature Of A Multifunction Usb Printer

    Figure 11. Example of the Windows Printers and Faxes screen  To use the scan feature of a multifunction USB printer: Launch the NETGEAR USB Control Center. Make sure that the printer status shows as Available. Click the Network Scanner button.

  • Page 113: Change Netgear Usb Control Center Settings

    AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Change NETGEAR USB Control Center Settings You can stop the NETGEAR USB Control Center from starting automatically when you log in to Windows. You can also change the language and specify the time-out to release the connection to the USB printer that is connected to the extender.

  • Page 114: Chapter 8 Faqs And Troubleshooting

    FAQs and Troubleshooting This chapter covers the following topics: • FAQs • You Cannot Connect to the Extender • You Cannot Join a WiFi Network and Receive an Error Message • Improve the Connection Between the Extender and the WiFi Router...

  • Page 115: Faqs

    AC1200 WiFi Range Extender FAQs This section provides answers for difficulties you might experience with the extender. Question. Does the extender work if I connect it to my WiFi router with an Ethernet cable? Answer. No, the extender is designed only to connect over WiFi to a WiFi router. Question.

  • Page 116: You Cannot Connect To The Extender

    AC1200 WiFi Range Extender d. Log in to the router and check the attached devices on the Attached Devices or similar screen. e. Add any MAC addresses that begin with 02:0F:B5 to your router’s MAC filter table. Question. My router security is WEP, and I entered the wrong passphrase or security key on the extender.

  • Page 117: You Cannot Join A Wifi Network And Receive An Error Message

    AC1200 WiFi Range Extender You 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. If the network is secure, you must know the passphrase or key. If the extender does not connect to the network that you select, the cause might be one of the following: •...

  • Page 118: Improve The Connection Between The Extender And The Wifi Router

    AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Improve the Connection Between the Extender and the WiFi Router The extender LEDs can help you tell whether the extender is correctly set up and working as it should.  To improve the connection between the extender and the WiFi router: Move the extender closer to the WiFi router or to a different spot where it provides a better line of sight.

  • Page 119: 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 120: Factory Default Settings

    AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Factory Default Settings To reset the extender to factory default settings, you can use either the Restore Factory Settings button on the rear panel or the Erase function. For more information, see Return the Extender to Its Factory Default Settings on page 78.

  • Page 121: 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, NAT standards compatibility (many-to-one), VPN pass-through (IPSec, PPTP) Power adapter •...

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