NETGEAR EX6110, User Manual

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Contents
Chapter 1 Overview
Meet Your Extender................................................................................................6
LEDs.................................................................................................................6
Buttons..............................................................................................................7
When to Use Your Extender...................................................................................7
How the Extender Works.......................................................................................7
Chapter 2 Get Started
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
Boost Your Video Streaming with FastLane Technology......................................16
View WiFi Settings...............................................................................................17
Change the WiFi Network Name..........................................................................18
Turn Off the SSID Broadcast to Create a Hidden Network..................................18
Disable or Enable the WiFi Radios.......................................................................19
Change the WiFi Speed.......................................................................................20
Use WPS to Add a Computer to the Extender’s WiFi Network............................20
Use WPS with the Push Button Method..........................................................21
Use WPS with the PIN Method.......................................................................21
Deny Access to a Computer or WiFi Device........................................................22
Set Up an Access Schedule................................................................................23
Change the Extender’s Device Name..................................................................24
Set Up the Extender to Use a Static IP Address..................................................25
Use the Extender with MAC Filtering or Access Control......................................25
Chapter 4 Maintain and Monitor the Extender
Change the Extender admin User Name and Password......................................28
Turn Password Protection Off and On..................................................................28
Recover a Forgotten User Name or Password.....................................................29
Automatically Adjust for Daylight Saving Time.....................................................30
Manually Set the Extender Clock.........................................................................30
Back Up and Manage the Extender Configuration...............................................31
Back Up the Configuration Settings................................................................31
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