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NETGEAR EX6170 Quick Start Manual

NETGEAR EX6170 Quick Start Manual

Ac1200 dual band wifi range extender essentials edition
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AC1200 Dual Band WiFi Range Extender
Essentials Edition
Model EX6170

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  • Page 1 Quick Start AC1200 Dual Band WiFi Range Extender Essentials Edition Model EX6170...

  • Page 2: Getting Started

    Getting Started 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 3: Meet Your Extender

    Meet Your Extender Before you install your extender, familiarize yourself with its LEDs, buttons, and port. Router Device Power Power Link LED Link LED connector connector (varies by (varies by region) region) Factory Reset button Power LED WPS LED button Ethernet port Power On/Off button...

  • Page 4: Led Descriptions

    LED Descriptions Router Link LED This LED indicates the connection between the extender and the router or access point. Solid green: Best connection. Solid amber: Good connection. Solid red: Poor connection. Off: No connection. Device Link LED This LED indicates the connection between the extender and a computer or WiFi device.

  • Page 5: Use The Extender In Extender Mode

    Use the Extender in Extender Mode Place the extender, apply power, and connect it to your WiFi network. Place the Extender and Apply Power Place your extender in the same room as your WiFi router. Proximity to the WiFi router is required only during the initial setup process.
  • Page 6 Connect with WPS Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) lets you join a secure WiFi network without typing the network name and password. NOTE: WPS does not support WEP network security. If you are using WEP security, follow the instructions in Connect with Web Browser Setup on page 9.
  • Page 7 Plug the extender into an electrical outlet and wait for the Power LED to light green. If the Power LED does not light, press the Power On/Off button on the extender. Use the Router Link LED on the front panel to help you choose a spot where the extender-to-router connection is optimal.
  • Page 8 Router Extender Computer Test the extended WiFi range by moving your computer or WiFi device to the area with a poor router WiFi signal: Leave your computer or WiFi device in the area with a poor router WiFi signal and return to the extender. Check the Device Link LED on the extender: •...
  • Page 9 Mac OS X or iOS: http://mywifiext.local • • Android: http://<extender’s IP address> For more information, visit https://kb.netgear.com/000044735. Click the NEW EXTENDER SETUP button. When prompted, complete the fields on the page to set up your login credentials and click the NEXT button.
  • Page 10 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.
  • Page 11 14. Unplug the extender and move it to a new location that is about halfway between your router and the area with a poor router WiFi signal. The location that you choose must be within the range of your existing WiFi router network.

  • Page 12: Connect An Ethernet-Enabled Device

    19. Test the extended WiFi range by moving your computer or WiFi device to the area with a poor router WiFi signal: Leave your computer or WiFi device in the area with a poor router WiFi signal and return to the extender. Check the Device Link LED on the extender: •...

  • Page 13: Use The Extender In Access Point Mode

    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. Plug the extender into an electrical outlet and wait for the Power LED to light green.
  • Page 14 Mac OS X or iOS: http://mywifiext.local Android: http://<extender’s IP address> • For more information, visit https://kb.netgear.com/000044735. Click the NEW EXTENDER SETUP button. When prompted, complete the fields on the page to set up your login credentials and click the NEXT button.

  • Page 15: Log In To Access Extender Settings

    Windows: http://mywifiext or http://<extender’s IP address> • Mac OS X or iOS: http://mywifiext.local • Android: http://<extender’s IP address> For more information, visit https://kb.netgear.com/000044735. Type your email address and password and click the LOG IN button. The Status page displays. Make any needed changes.

  • Page 16: Frequently Asked Questions

    Frequently Asked Questions You can find more information about your extender in the user manual, which is available at http://downloadcenter.netgear.com. The web browser setup guide keeps asking me for my network password (passphrase) or security key, and I am sure that I entered the correct password.
  • Page 17 • Mac OS X or iOS: http://mywifiext.local Android: http://<extender’s IP address> • For more information, visit https://kb.netgear.com/000044735. Click the NEW EXTENDER SETUP button. When prompted, complete the fields on the page to set up your login credentials again. How do I restore the extender to its factory default settings?
  • Page 18 Launch a web browser from your device. Enter one of the following URLs in your web browser depending on your device: Windows: http://mywifiext or http://<extender’s IP address> • • Mac OS X or iOS: http://mywifiext.local • Android: http://<extender’s IP address> For more information, visit https://kb.netgear.com/000044735.
  • Page 19 Type your email address and password and click the LOG IN button. The Status page displays. Select Settings > Connected Devices. The Connected Devices page displays the MAC addresses and virtual MAC addresses for the extender, wired devices, and WiFi devices that are connected to the extender.
  • Page 20 10,000 feet. Operation of transmitters in the 5.925- 7.125 GHz band is prohibited for control of or communications with unmanned aircraft systems. © NETGEAR, Inc., NETGEAR and the NETGEAR Logo are trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. Any non-NETGEAR trademarks are used for reference purposes only.